News for '-abhijit'

A group of school friends, a 2,000 km drive to the China border

A group of school friends, a 2,000 km drive to the China border

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

Here's what happened next...

What makes Kohli and Co No 1

What makes Kohli and Co No 1

Rediff.com12 Aug 2017

You don't become the Number One side in the world without the hard work and toil before and after the bails are off.

Arjun Rampal: We must be sensitive, rather than speculate

Arjun Rampal: We must be sensitive, rather than speculate

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

Arjun Rampal gives his stand.

Jaffer to lead Mumbai colts

Jaffer to lead Mumbai colts

Rediff.com28 Aug 2006

Mumbai colts are participating in the Moin-ud-Dowla Gold Cup invitation cricket tournament, at Hyderabad from September 6.

Sakaal's plan for national footprint loses steam

Sakaal's plan for national footprint loses steam

Rediff.com2 Dec 2008

Sakaal Times is in the news for the wrong reasons. The paper has shut down its Delhi office leaving a little over 60 people jobless.

Aspire to be a manager?

Aspire to be a manager?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2006

Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Pune, invites applications for its All India Entrance Test for admission to its management courses.

Your say: Violence against Indians in US

Your say: Violence against Indians in US

Rediff.com5 Mar 2008

Do you have an opinion on the violent attacks on Indian students in the US? Tell us!

'Next decade to be golden era of entrepreneurship in India'

'Next decade to be golden era of entrepreneurship in India'

Rediff.com13 May 2014

Hundreds of Indian companies are expected to go big, issue public issues and even acquired by top global IT firms.

IIT profs create super-sticky reusable adhesive

IIT profs create super-sticky reusable adhesive

Rediff.com12 Oct 2007

Conventional tape cracks when it is pulled off a surface. The cracks enable removal, but usually also render the tape useless for reapplication. The toe pads of tree frogs and crickets, on the other hand, contain microscopic channel patterns that prevent cracking.

MP challenges life-term in Patna high court

MP challenges life-term in Patna high court

Rediff.com3 Jul 2008

Lok Janashakti Party member of parliament from Balia, Suraj Singh alias Surajbhan Singh on Thursday challenged before the Patna High Court his conviction for a life term in a murder case by a Begusarai fast track court.

Jadavpur University website 'HACKED'!

Jadavpur University website 'HACKED'!

Rediff.com20 Sep 2014

With Jadavpur University students demanding the Vice Chancellor's resignation over a molestation case, an apology message attributed to the VC was on Saturday posted on the varsity website, which official sources denied claiming the website has been hacked.

Apples, almonds, walnuts from US to attract 50% higher tax

Apples, almonds, walnuts from US to attract 50% higher tax

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

The US side had pushed for removal of price caps on medical equipment such as coronary stents and a commitment by India to reduce trade imbalance

Drinking milk may keep your heart healthy

Drinking milk may keep your heart healthy

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

Drinking milk and dairy consumption may lower your risk of high blood pressure, scientists say.

Priyanka Chopra's assistant moves SC against her

Priyanka Chopra's assistant moves SC against her

Rediff.com15 Sep 2007

The petitioner submitted that the high court had erroneously discharged the actress of criminal intimidation charges while acknowledging the same against her father Ashok Chopra and underworld don Chhota Shakeel.

Kin & friends remember slain Indian student

Kin & friends remember slain Indian student

Rediff.com30 Jan 2008

Police have slapped more charges on a youth accused of killing Indian student Abhijit Mahato, as shocked family members and students held a prayer service for the 29-year-old Duke University alumni.

Small scale items to be included in WPI

Small scale items to be included in WPI

Rediff.com29 May 2008

The panel has also decided to increase the weight of manufactured items and the fuel group in the new index. Accordingly, the new WPI series, with a revised base year of 2004-05, will see the weight of manufactured items go up to around 65 per cent from 63.75 per cent in the present series.

Drive-in theatres are back!

Drive-in theatres are back!

Rediff.com2 May 2019

'It's a warm evening, but people don't seem to be bothered by the heat as they watch the critically acclaimed film out in the open, where they can drink, smoke and talk, if they feel like.'

Panel on futures agrees to disagree

Panel on futures agrees to disagree

Rediff.com24 Apr 2008

After 14 months of deliberation, the five-member Abhijit Sen Committee on futures trading has failed to reach a consensus on whether to support or oppose the ban on futures trading in all farm commodities. Earlier, the committee had planned to recommend continuation of the existing ban on futures trading in some farm commodities and had included it in its draft report. The government had suspended futures trading in tur, urad, wheat and rice last year.

The Poverty Puzzle

The Poverty Puzzle

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

There's no silver bullet to get rid of poverty, says Alok Sheel.

'Huge potential for food processing in India'

'Huge potential for food processing in India'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2007

What are the problems affecting the growth of food processing sector in India

Bank of Baroda upbeat on growth: MD

Bank of Baroda upbeat on growth: MD

Rediff.com5 Aug 2008

Corporate lending has not slowed down. There is no slowdown in manufacturing and services, says M D Mallya.

Indrani was dead against Sheena-Rahul affair: Witness to CBI

Indrani was dead against Sheena-Rahul affair: Witness to CBI

Rediff.com28 Nov 2015

Indrani Mukerjea, the prime accused in the Sheena Bora murder case, had allegedly told a friend that Sheena's relationship with Rahul, her husband's son from earlier marriage, was "not permissible at any cost".

Poll results will help expedite economic reforms: India Inc

Poll results will help expedite economic reforms: India Inc

Rediff.com19 May 2016

The mandate will help further the development agenda in these states, with good governance and policy reforms taking centrestage

'For sustained growth, investment is absolutely critical'

'For sustained growth, investment is absolutely critical'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

The economy could grow at 6-6.5 per cent this fiscal year (2019-20 or FY20), said Chief Economic Advisor Krishnamurthy Subramanian, revising his earlier estimate of 7 per cent in the Economic Survey. In an interaction with Arup Roychoudhury, he said supply-side measures, including corporation tax cuts, will boost consumption and demand, and non-tax revenue may make up for shortfall in tax revenues.

Lift ban on futures trading: Exchanges

Lift ban on futures trading: Exchanges

Rediff.com12 May 2007

India's leading national commodity exchanges have asked the government to immediately lift the ban on futures trading on certain agricultural commodities.

Wait longer for FDI in commodity exchanges

Wait longer for FDI in commodity exchanges

Rediff.com4 May 2007

India's national commodity exchanges will have to now wait longer for the government nod for foreign direct investment.

Indian's killing: No bail for accused

Indian's killing: No bail for accused

Rediff.com26 Jan 2008

Shocked Indian students in North America have launched an online petition addressed to the Indian government and the Indian embassy in Washington, lashing out at the alleged apathy of local autorities in the case.

Things that you did not know about Walmart, Amazon

Things that you did not know about Walmart, Amazon

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

If Walmart is spinning success stories of Indian manufacturers in global markets, Amazon is taking 'Make in India' to the world, bolstered by its 'Global Selling Programme'

One held for Indian student's murder in US

One held for Indian student's murder in US

Rediff.com24 Jan 2008

In an apparent breakthrough in the killing of Indian student Abhijit Mahato, the police have arrested a young suspect and charged him with murder and robbery.

Not getting desired returns from your MFs?

Not getting desired returns from your MFs?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Cheeky reactions to India football jersey for BRICS Cup

Cheeky reactions to India football jersey for BRICS Cup

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

The Indian football team's jersey for the Under-17 BRICS Diplomatic Football Cup was unveiled last week. The jersey, coloured in the standard blue hue with a large lotus imprinted on it, has called for strong reactions from Indian football fans.

Amitabh Bachchan proud of Padma record set by his family

Amitabh Bachchan proud of Padma record set by his family

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Harivanshi Rai, Jaya, and Aishwarya Rai have been previous awardees.

'We are in an economic crisis'

'We are in an economic crisis'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

'The slowdown is likely to continue.'

The man who wants to shut down Orkut.com

The man who wants to shut down Orkut.com

Rediff.com8 Jun 2007

Shiv Sena leader Abhijit Panse is in no mood let hate messages on Orkut go unchecked. For this he is prepared to go to any extent.

Saffron surge stuns TMC on Mamata's home turf

Saffron surge stuns TMC on Mamata's home turf

Rediff.com24 May 2019

BJP won 18 of the seats while the TMC won 22 of the seats.

'Ranbir will emerge stronger after his suicidal career decisions'

'Ranbir will emerge stronger after his suicidal career decisions'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

The actor's star father reacts to his son's recent spate of flops.

Fuels may get more weight in WPI

Fuels may get more weight in WPI

Rediff.com31 Jan 2008

Weights of the fuel group are set to rise in the revised Wholesale Price Index.

Ali Fazal on Fast & Furious costar Paul Walker: I'll always be his fan

Ali Fazal on Fast & Furious costar Paul Walker: I'll always be his fan

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

The young Indian star recently shot with the late actor for The Fast And Furious series' seventh installment.

Another Indian student murdered in US

Another Indian student murdered in US

Rediff.com20 Jan 2008

Abhijit Mahato, described by his friends as an outgoing graduate student who was seldom seen without a smile, was found shot and killed at an off-campus apartment complex on Friday night.