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All female crew lands plane on Saudi soil where women can't take the wheel

All female crew lands plane on Saudi soil where women can't take the wheel

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

Captain Sharifah Czarena Surainy, Senior First Officer Dk Nadiah Pg Khashiem and Senior First Officer Sariana Nordin flew flight BI081 to the Middle Eastern country on February 23.

US: Royce, Crowley to co-chair India caucus

US: Royce, Crowley to co-chair India caucus

Rediff.com23 Dec 2010

United States Congressmen Ed Royce, California Republican, and Joe Crowley, New York Democrat, have been both unanimously selected to co-chair the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans.

India, Germany to cooperate in civil nuke energy

India, Germany to cooperate in civil nuke energy

Rediff.com12 Dec 2010

Reflecting their desire to deepen the strategic partnership, India and Germany have for the first time discussed the possibilities of entering into bilateral cooperation in civil nuclear energy.

3 simple rules for managing your budget!

3 simple rules for managing your budget!

Rediff.com10 Jun 2011

When we do not write our daily expenses, we will tend to miss out on many small bits, the Re 2 parking ticket, the 5 rupee beeda, the ten rupee toll fees, the 3.50 afternoon news paper and so on and so forth.

U-19 World Cup: Showcasing cricket's brightest young stars

U-19 World Cup: Showcasing cricket's brightest young stars

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

From Brian Lara to Virat Kohli, Ben Stokes to Steve Smith, the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup has never fallen short of showcasing cricket's brightest young stars. More than 30 years have passed since the world's top talents first announced themselves on the big stage, with the 1988 Youth Cricket World Cup a ground-breaking step in bringing ability to the fore.

Amid prayers and fear, a crowded Indore-Patna Express chugs out

Amid prayers and fear, a crowded Indore-Patna Express chugs out

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

Western Railway's Ratlam division senior Public Relations Officer Jitendra Kumar Jayant said the rush in the train, which runs every Wednesday and Sunday, was the same as it used to be before the mishap.

Two Indians in Man Asian Literary Prize shortlist

Two Indians in Man Asian Literary Prize shortlist

Rediff.com15 Feb 2011

Works by Indian writers Manu Joseph and Tabish Khair have been shortlisted for the Man Asian Literary Prize, the leading international award for authors from the continent.

We did not invite Osama to Pak: Gilani

We did not invite Osama to Pak: Gilani

Rediff.com9 May 2011

Exposed by the United States action that eliminated Osama bin Laden in the heart of the country, Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Monday sought to turn tables on its ally asking who was responsible for the rise of Al Qaeda chief.

The Al Qaeda after Osama

The Al Qaeda after Osama

Rediff.com2 May 2011

Al Qaeda may have lost its founder Osama bin Laden, but his death will not deter the outfits terror activities. Ayman al-Zawahri, the second-in-command, will now take over the reins of the Al Qaeda and he will backed by the one-eyed Ilyas Kashmiri and the dreaded Baddaruddin Haqqani, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

32 years on, toxic waste still lying in Union Carbide factory

32 years on, toxic waste still lying in Union Carbide factory

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

Activists burnt the US flag and logos of Union Carbide and Dow Chemicals - as they have done nothing to end the sufferings of the victims for the last 32 years.

14 college dropouts who became great entrepreneurs

14 college dropouts who became great entrepreneurs

Rediff.com22 Oct 2010

Meet some of the world's most remarkable and inspiring entrepreneurs.

India's trade deficit may rise to $125 billion

India's trade deficit may rise to $125 billion

Rediff.com21 Jan 2011

India's trade deficit will widen till March 2011 and is likely to be between $115 billion and 125 billion, a top DGFT official said.

Will the RBI cut rates on Tuesday?

Will the RBI cut rates on Tuesday?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

Tomorrow's review could also turn out be the last policy anchored by Rajan if the proposed Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is put in place before the next review due on August 9.

Kamal Haasan: I need training as well

Kamal Haasan: I need training as well

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

'For some people it is food, for some it is music... For me, it is cinema.' Kamal Haasan tells Radhika Rajamani what drives him.

Worse news awaits the economy

Worse news awaits the economy

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

'Without bold action to deal with our banking crisis, count on the economy's doldrums to continue for much longer than most of us anticipate,' says Rahul Jacob.

RBI holds lending rate at 6.25%, reverse repo up by 25 bps

RBI holds lending rate at 6.25%, reverse repo up by 25 bps

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

The monetary authority said it was worried on three fronts with regard to inflation as well as the economy.

Sohrabuddin case: Johri quizzed for 8 hours by CBI

Sohrabuddin case: Johri quizzed for 8 hours by CBI

Rediff.com27 Aug 2010

Indian Police Services officer Geetha Johri, who headed the Gujarat Crime Investigation Department probe into the 2005 fake encounter case of Sohrabuddin Sheikh and killing of his wife Kausar Bi, was on Thursday questioned for over eight hours by the Central Bureau of Investigation.

'Abhishek is a very daring actor'

'Abhishek is a very daring actor'

Rediff.com4 May 2010

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan on her role in Mani Ratnam's Raavan.

SC to pronounce verdict in Judge Loya's death case on Thursday

SC to pronounce verdict in Judge Loya's death case on Thursday

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

The Maharashtra government had argued in the apex court that all pleas seeking an independent probe into Loya's death were motivated and aimed at targeting "one individual" in the guise of upholding the rule of law.

Russia conducts joint air drill with NORAD

Russia conducts joint air drill with NORAD

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

The exercise under the codename Vigilant Eagle, was carried out between August 6-11 under a cooperative military agreement between Russia and the US, which tasks NORAD, the bi-national US and Canadian command, and the Russian Air Force to conduct a live-flying exercise for up to five days, RIA Novosti reported.

Chinese government funding Liverpool bid?

Chinese government funding Liverpool bid?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2010

The Chinese government is believed to be behind a bid for Liverpool Football Club. According to the The Times, London, China's overseas investment arm China Investment Corporation (CIC), is funding a bid fronted by sports tycoon Kenny Huang for one of Britain's biggest sporting names. The debt-laden club is expected to change hands this month.

UP records deficit budget

UP records deficit budget

Rediff.com8 Feb 2011

Uttar Pradesh presented a deficit budget for the financial year 2011-12.

Police encounters are common in India

Police encounters are common in India

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

Some police encounters that stunned India.

India unlikely to play four-day Tests any time soon

India unlikely to play four-day Tests any time soon

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

The decision to introduce four-day Test was taken during a recent ICC board meeting in Auckland with South Africa and Zimbabwe set to play the inaugural four day 'Test' on Boxing Day.

New hypercar from Pagani at $1.5 million!

New hypercar from Pagani at $1.5 million!

Rediff.com27 Jan 2011

For those who love hypercars and like to stay updated about what's coming up, here is some news. Italian carmaker Pagani has come up with a replacement of its supercar Zonda.

RBI sees 7.6% growth in FY17 on favourable monsoon

RBI sees 7.6% growth in FY17 on favourable monsoon

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

ADB too had projected Indian's economic growth for current fiscal at 7.6 per cent

Retail inflation eases to 9-month low in July on cheaper food items

Retail inflation eases to 9-month low in July on cheaper food items

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

Economic affairs secretary S C Garg said that all macroeconomic parameters are performing well.

India Inc pitches for rate cut to prop up growth

India Inc pitches for rate cut to prop up growth

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

CII suggested the policy measures required to ease the tight liquidity situation by cutting CRR by at least 50 basis points.

Why Venky Ramakrishnan is a great scientist

Why Venky Ramakrishnan is a great scientist

Rediff.com8 Oct 2009

'A very rare trait that Venky has is he not only speaks of his own work, but also integrates the work of other scientists. This is what makes Venky a perfect and a very great scientist.'

'Try 9/11 conspirators in military commissions'

'Try 9/11 conspirators in military commissions'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2010

A bi-partisan group of six Senators on Tuesday asked the Obama administration to reverse its decision to try Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and other alleged conspirators in the September 11, 2001 attacks, in civilian court rather than military commissions.

What binds Amit Shah, Afzal Guru and Manu Sharma

What binds Amit Shah, Afzal Guru and Manu Sharma

Rediff.com9 Aug 2010

Rediff.com takes a look at some controversial clients and high-profile cases taken up by Ram Jethmalani over the years.

Four in race for Rs 10,000-cr tunnel in Kashmir

Four in race for Rs 10,000-cr tunnel in Kashmir

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

The tunnel would provide all-weather connectivity between Srinagar and Leh-Ladakh

Declare China a currency manipulator: US Senators

Declare China a currency manipulator: US Senators

Rediff.com2 Apr 2010

A group of influential Senators has asked the US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner to list China as a currency manipulator in his April 15 bi-annual exchange rate report to the Congress.

Sohrab encounter case: Man quizzed by CBI missing

Sohrab encounter case: Man quizzed by CBI missing

Rediff.com25 Mar 2010

His wife, Sajida Shaheen lodged a complaint with the police that Faheem -- a village development office in Nalgonda district -- had gone to buy some medicines at around 10 pm on Tuesday but did not return home.

Deserving people out of Gadkari's team: Shatrughan

Deserving people out of Gadkari's team: Shatrughan

Rediff.com18 Mar 2010

Two days after the much-awaited team of office bearers was announced, Sinha on Thursday refuted suggestions that he was a contender for any post, but felt party stalwart and former Union minister Yashwant Sinha should have been included.

RBI cuts repo rate by 0.25%, lowers GDP forecast to 7%

RBI cuts repo rate by 0.25%, lowers GDP forecast to 7%

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

The repo rate, at which the central bank lends to the system, will come down to 5.75 per cent after the cut.

Women's bill: Cornered govt seeks 'healthy debate'

Women's bill: Cornered govt seeks 'healthy debate'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2010

Faced with strident opposition from the Samajwadi Party and the Rashtriya Janata Dal over the Women's Reservation Bill, the government on Monday said it does not want to 'bulldoze' the Constitutional amendment and would favour a 'healthy debate' before going ahead with it. After a day of high drama in the Rajya Sabha, where the bill was moved for consideration, Law Minister Veerappa Moily slammed the Opposition parties for the way they protested against it.

How pay panel recommendations will stoke inflation

How pay panel recommendations will stoke inflation

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

The pay hike has been made effective from January 1, 2016.

RBI sees oil prices, HRA payout impact inflation

RBI sees oil prices, HRA payout impact inflation

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

The policy review observed that the moderation in inflation, excluding food and fuel, that was witnessed in the first quarter of 2017-18 has "by and large, reversed".

Now Tech Mahindra joins the pink slip club

Now Tech Mahindra joins the pink slip club

Rediff.com11 May 2017

The firm, which has sacked 1,000 employees, says nothing new about it, laggards weeded out every year, this year is no different