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PIX: What were Jacqueline, Alia, Ranbir, up to?

PIX: What were Jacqueline, Alia, Ranbir, up to?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

Here's what Bollywood did this weekend.

2018's top 20 arts colleges in India

2018's top 20 arts colleges in India

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

India Today's annual list ranks the top 100 colleges in the country.

PIX: Ajay Devgn, Kajol vacation in Maldives

PIX: Ajay Devgn, Kajol vacation in Maldives

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

Taking yet another trip to Maldives!

PIX: Kareena's Taimur parties with Tusshar's Laksshya

PIX: Kareena's Taimur parties with Tusshar's Laksshya

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

Who'd have expected lil' Pataudi to turn up to wish lil' Bajali?

BJP, CPI-M fact-finding teams denied visit to Malda

BJP, CPI-M fact-finding teams denied visit to Malda

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

A three-member fact-finding team of the Bharatiya Janata Party, that was going to visit the violence-hit areas of Malda district in West Bengal, was detained at the Malda railway station.

Montek does U-turn on FRBM targets

Montek does U-turn on FRBM targets

Rediff.com29 Aug 2006

The tug of war between the finance ministry and the Planning Commission over more resources for plan projects worsened, with Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia saying he was keen on getting more money for the 11th Plan.

Any action in Syria should be under UN framework: PM

Any action in Syria should be under UN framework: PM

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said that whatever action is required in Syria should be under the UN framework, amid growing pressure on US President Barack Obama from his Russian counterpart and other world leaders not to attack the Arab country.

Senior Indian diplomat meets Jadhav in Pakistan

Senior Indian diplomat meets Jadhav in Pakistan

Rediff.com2 Sep 2019

Jadhav, a retired Indian Navy officer, was sentenced to death by a Pakistani military court on charges of espionage and terrorism in April 2017. Weeks later, India approached the ICJ against Pakistan for denial of consular access to Jadhav and to challenge the death sentence.

New farm laws will herald an era of market freedom: Economic Survey

New farm laws will herald an era of market freedom: Economic Survey

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

The government's annual Economic Survey on Friday strongly defended new farm laws, saying they herald a new era of market freedom which can go a long way in improving lives of small and marginal farmers in India. These legislations were designed "primarily" for the benefit of "small and marginal farmers", which constitute around 85 per cent of the total number of farmers and are the biggest sufferer of the "regressive" APMC-regulated market regime, the survey said. The pre-budget document defended the farm laws in the backdrop of long-running farmers' agitation at various borders of the national capital seeking repeal of these legislations expressing concern that they are pro-corporate and could weaken government regulated mandis, also called Agriculture Produce Marketing Committees (APMCs).

Economy to expand over 5% this fiscal: Montek

Economy to expand over 5% this fiscal: Montek

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

Planning Commission on Friday said it will revisit annual average GDP growth target of 8 per cent for the 12th Plan (2012-17) in view of dismal performance in first two years of policy period, while saying the economy is likely to expand by over 5 per cent this fiscal.

Montek for flexible labour laws

Montek for flexible labour laws

Rediff.com10 Feb 2006

Favouring labour reforms but without 'hire-and-fire' system, Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia on Friday said rigidities in labour laws were affecting the domestic job market.

Pak Army rejects Indian claim of destroying terror camps

Pak Army rejects Indian claim of destroying terror camps

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Pakistan's military spokesman Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor in a midnight tweet expressed disappointment at Gen Rawat's assertions.

Montek favours petro price hike

Montek favours petro price hike

Rediff.com27 Aug 2005

Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia on Saturday strongly supported the view that petroleum prices in the country should "align with the global price."

PIX: Miss Lovely's day out in Cannes

PIX: Miss Lovely's day out in Cannes

Rediff.com25 May 2012

Director Ashim Ahluwalia and his cast enjoy the film's photocall at the prestigious film festival.

PIX: Amy Jackson, Sushant, Ayushmann party with Ken Ghosh

PIX: Amy Jackson, Sushant, Ayushmann party with Ken Ghosh

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Check out the star arrivals.

Book on life of PM Modi launched in Washington

Book on life of PM Modi launched in Washington

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

The book has been written by Bindeshwar Pathak, the founder of NGO Sulabh International.

PIX: Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Niharika visit the Rediff office

PIX: Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Niharika visit the Rediff office

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

The lead actors of Ashim Ahluwalia's Miss Lovely, set to release in India next week, dropped by to chat with Rediff readers.

Rajasthan expressway: Who gets the credit?

Rajasthan expressway: Who gets the credit?

Rediff.com23 May 2005

Rajasthan's BJP Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje and Deputy Chairman of Planning Commission Montek Singh Ahluwalia on Monday differed on which Union government was behind the expressway project in the state.

Petro price hike inevitable

Petro price hike inevitable

Rediff.com23 Aug 2005

Petroleum Minister Mani Shankar Aiyar on Tuesday indicated that the government would increase petrol, diesel and LPG prices, but also cut duties in a bid to contain the impact of surge in international oil prices.\n\n

'Budget plays to the political class'

'Budget plays to the political class'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2009

Lalit Ahluwalia, CFO, Ranbaxy North America, presents his views on the Indian Budget 2009 at Asia Society in New York.

Box office: Poor opening for Miss Lovely, Karle Pyar Karle

Box office: Poor opening for Miss Lovely, Karle Pyar Karle

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

Trade analyst Vinod Mirani gives us the box office verdict for the week.

IMF goofed up in Argentina: Montek

IMF goofed up in Argentina: Montek

Rediff.com3 Aug 2004

Montek's appointment irks Left

Montek's appointment irks Left

Rediff.com18 Jun 2004

Reforms must penetrate more sectors: Montek

Reforms must penetrate more sectors: Montek

Rediff.com20 May 2004

The Congress-led coalition government will have to address the challenges of improving the country's infrastructure and modernise agriculture to ensure high growth of the economy

Why Indian cities are unlivable

Why Indian cities are unlivable

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

Governance structures have left municipalities uniquely incapable of developing efficient delivery and planning mechanisms.

Visa on arrival for tourists mooted

Visa on arrival for tourists mooted

Rediff.com4 Mar 2005

Coming out strongly in favour of providing visas on arrival to tourists, Planning Commission ceputy chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia on Friday extended all support to the tourism ministry and said both would jointly take it up with the concerned minis

PM to resolve 'foreign' experts issue

PM to resolve 'foreign' experts issue

Rediff.com28 Sep 2004

To defuse the crisis over appointment of 'foreign' experts in the Planning Commission, its Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia said he would meet Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and find a solution shortly.

Budget support for Plan

Budget support for Plan

Rediff.com7 Jan 2005

We cannot afford to subsidise petroleum products: Montek

We cannot afford to subsidise petroleum products: Montek

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia says investors are aware the government is addressing various problems in the economy.

Govt must cut duty rates: Montek

Govt must cut duty rates: Montek

Rediff.com28 Dec 2004

Planning commission deputy chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia on Tuesday said the government should consider general lowering of duty rates across sectors to avoid creating arbitrage under free trade agreements.

Forex not to fund infrastructure

Forex not to fund infrastructure

Rediff.com21 Dec 2004

Efforts on to break turnover tax impasse: Montek

Efforts on to break turnover tax impasse: Montek

Rediff.com12 Jul 2004

Terming the Union Budget as an excellent document, Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia on Monday said efforts were on to break the impasse on turnover tax on securities transactions.

No need to ring alarm bells for India, says Montek

No need to ring alarm bells for India, says Montek

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

Ahluwalia said that emerging markets would need to focus more on FDI and bonds among other measures to make up for the fall in bank credit.

Montek takes charge of Plan panel

Montek takes charge of Plan panel

Rediff.com5 Jul 2004

High profile economist Montek Singh Ahluwalia on Monday assumed charge as the deputy chairman of Planning Commission.

PIX: Abhishek, Ranbir, Yuvraj play football

PIX: Abhishek, Ranbir, Yuvraj play football

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

Bollywood lost to Indian cricket team in the football match.

IMF chief praises Montek Singh

IMF chief praises Montek Singh

Rediff.com22 Jun 2004

Rodrigo de Rato, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, on Monday congratulated Montek Singh Ahluwalia on his appointment as Deputy Chairman of India's Planning Commission.

'Why did cops start playing judge, jury, executioner?'

'Why did cops start playing judge, jury, executioner?'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

'There have been more than 1,500 encounters.' 'So it's 1,500 murders.'

Montek is Plan panel deputy chairman

Montek is Plan panel deputy chairman

Rediff.com16 Jun 2004

Ahluwalia, who was part of the team under then Finance Minister Manmohan Singh that started reform process in 1991, is presently with the International Monetary Fund, a post which he is expected to relinquish next month.