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Kashmir should be resolved politically: Hurr

Kashmir should be resolved politically: Hurr

Rediff.com5 Jan 2009

Asserting that a change of guard in Jammu and Kashmir does not mean an 'end' to the vexed Kashmir issue, the moderate faction of Hurriyat Conference on Monday demanded that the matter be resolved politically. Referring to National Conference Chief Omar Abdullah taking oath as the state's chief mMinister, Mirwaiz said, "He is young and should keep in mind aspirations of the valley's youth, pursue pro-people agenda and understand ground realities."

All about business loans

All about business loans

Rediff.com7 Apr 2009

One more option of sourcing funds is to obtain a loan against your assets, for example, a loan against property is especially useful for such purposes.

Nano likely to roll out by March end

Nano likely to roll out by March end

Rediff.com3 Feb 2009

The wait for the world's cheapest car could soon be over as Tata Motors could commence limited commercial production of the Rs 100,000 Nano from alternate locations so that the first car could roll out towards the end of March 2009 from Pantnagar till the mother plant came up in Sanand near Ahmedabad.

'Bengal has to decide on industrialisation'

'Bengal has to decide on industrialisation'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2008

Tata Motors Managing Director Ravi Kant spoke to reporters on the problems in Singur, the production site for the Nano, soon after announcing the company's quarterly results.

Del Potro stuns Federer to win US Open

Del Potro stuns Federer to win US Open

Rediff.com15 Sep 2009

Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina battled back to beat five-times champion Roger Federer 3-6, 7-6, 4-6, 7-6, 6-2 and win the US Open title in a stunning surprise on Monday. The 20-year-old Argentine, who stayed alive by winning two tiebreaks, gained confidence as he moved through his first career grand slam and charged to victory, breaking Federer in the last game to end their four-hour, six-minute struggle.

Auction VSNL land bank: DoT

Auction VSNL land bank: DoT

Rediff.com5 Nov 2007

The view follows a detailed review of the matter by DoT since March this year, after Dayanidhi Maran, then communications minister, asked officials to provide details about the possibility of the Tata-owned VSNL being allowed to retain the land. This latest recommendation, made in September, comes despite the fact that the Cabinet Committee of Economic Affairs had, in December 2005, approved hiving off the land bank into a separate company.

Lanka: Naval craft sunk in sea blast, 10 missing

Lanka: Naval craft sunk in sea blast, 10 missing

Rediff.com22 Mar 2008

At least 10 Sri Lankan Naval officials went missing after a powerful mid-sea blast destroyed and sunk a fast attack craft they were sailing at Nayaru in the seas off Mullaitivu, sources said. "One of our Fast Attack Craft (FAC) has got caught in a suspected sea-mine explosion around 0230 hrs in the Nayaru seas. Ten sailors aboard are missing while another six have already been rescued," Navy Spokesman, Commander DKP Dassanayake said.

INSAT-4CR's orbit raised

INSAT-4CR's orbit raised

Rediff.com3 Sep 2007

Space scientists began the exercise at 8:17 am by commanding the satellite from Master Control Facility at Hassan in Karnataka

Lezak saves his best for last

Lezak saves his best for last

Rediff.com11 Aug 2008

Jason Lezak's incredible anchor leg swim that gave the United States the gold medal in the men's 4x100 meters freestyle relay on Monday may have seemed like history repeating. Eight years ago, Lezak was part of the American team that lost the gold medal to Australia at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

Facing up to your kids' sexual activities

Facing up to your kids' sexual activities

Rediff.com23 Jul 2007

Like it or not, the fact remains that your teenaged son or daughter most likely indulges in sex. Here's how to deal with the situation.

India most privatised country for education

India most privatised country for education

Rediff.com2 Jul 2008

Many Indians live under a comfortable, though wrong notion, that education is not a 'commercial' service and cannot be regulated.

Wanted! 5,000 pilots in 5 years

Wanted! 5,000 pilots in 5 years

Rediff.com12 Mar 2008

In a written reply to Rajya Sabha, Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel has said that the country may need about 5,000 pilots in the next five years. The sector has started relying on expat pilots, whose current strength stands at 944. The civil aviation industry in the country is facing a shortage of type rated pilots. Patel said to bridge the gap between demand and domestic supply of pilots, govt has decided to establish a flying training institute at Gondia, Maharashtra.

When the time comes Japan will be on our side: PM

When the time comes Japan will be on our side: PM

Rediff.com16 Dec 2006

The Indian delegation, the PM indicated, had no intention of discussing the nuclear deal, in its specifics, with Japan during the visit.

Lessons from Gujarat for Karnataka

Lessons from Gujarat for Karnataka

Rediff.com24 Dec 2007

If there is one party which is exuberant, it is the Bharatiya Janata Party which feels the swing is in its favour. Apart from capitalising on the sympathy wave it has in the state, the Gujarat victory will be a big fillip for the party.

How blogs can help your business grow

How blogs can help your business grow

Rediff.com23 Nov 2007

Traditional product development leverages a roomful of customers to make decisions for a world full of people. The end result is a series of focus group insights that have no real-world applications. Blogging affords the opportunity to ask the world of customers about what they actually want.

How to build knowledge mgmt system

How to build knowledge mgmt system

Rediff.com10 Feb 2006

India Brand Summit under way

India Brand Summit under way

Rediff.com23 Sep 2006

Harsh Mariwala, CMD, Marico Industries, touched upon the key challenges facing marketers and what brands must do to remain relevant.

Don't miss opportunities in India: PM to Mittals,

Don't miss opportunities in India: PM to Mittals,

Rediff.com26 Mar 2007

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh On Monday asked Indian steel tycoons eyeing global expansions not to overlook opportunities at home and assured all assistance to the industry in meeting the rising domestic demand.

US Fed keeps interest rates unchanged at 5.25%

US Fed keeps interest rates unchanged at 5.25%

Rediff.com9 Aug 2006

The Federal Open Market Committee's statement after meeting in Washington said inflation has been "elevated" and remains a risk, using words identical to the last decision on June 29.\n\n

15 US universities join hands with India

15 US universities join hands with India

Rediff.com8 Dec 2005

A memorandum of understanding to this effect was signed on Wednesday.

Indians fined for slow over-rate

Indians fined for slow over-rate

Rediff.com7 Feb 2006

The Indians, who fielded four fast bowlers, failed to complete their overs in time in the first ODI against Pakistan.

FM hints at petro price revision

FM hints at petro price revision

Rediff.com21 May 2005

Admitting that oil prices are the single biggest worry for him, Finance Minister P Chidambaram has hinted at revision in petroleum prices saying consumers too would have to share the burden.

Exit poll shows neck-and-neck race in Uttaranchal

Exit poll shows neck-and-neck race in Uttaranchal

Rediff.com21 Feb 2007

It predicted same number of seats for Congress, which had won 36 seats last time, despite the much-feared anti-incumbency factor.

Dunlop factory reopens after 5 years

Dunlop factory reopens after 5 years

Rediff.com10 Apr 2006

The factory located in Ambattur Industrial Estate, which became sick in 2001, under the Manu Chabbria-led management, has been taken over by the Kolkata-based Ruia group which finalised agreements with workers.

Budget support for Plan

Budget support for Plan

Rediff.com7 Jan 2005

Pak does not understand J&K well: India

Pak does not understand J&K well: India

Rediff.com26 Nov 2004

"If Pakistan thinks that only the Hurriyat represents the people of Kashmir, then there is something fundamentally wrong with their understanding of realities in J&K."

Quake monitoring labs in 100 schools

Quake monitoring labs in 100 schools

Rediff.com17 Mar 2004

The labs are being set up as part of the Mission Mode Project on Seismology under the Tenth Plan.

RIM: Call anywhere in India @ Re 1

RIM: Call anywhere in India @ Re 1

Rediff.com10 Nov 2004

Reliance Infocomm has launched Reliance India card that facilitates calls from its mobile or fixed wireless phone to any of its phone anywhere across the country at Re 1 minute and all other calls, including national long distance, at Rs 2 a minute.

Govt may not cut rail fares despite fall in fuel prices

Govt may not cut rail fares despite fall in fuel prices

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

The next review to raise rates rates in slated in December.

So what does title insurance mean?

So what does title insurance mean?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2005

Get that MF entry load off your chest

Get that MF entry load off your chest

Rediff.com3 Jun 2004

Loads have a significant bearing on your investments. And if you can avoid it, you should.

Gunjan Saxena: IAF's negative portrayal is overstated

Gunjan Saxena: IAF's negative portrayal is overstated

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

'I did not find anything atrociously out of place about the depiction of the IAF's image,' says Group Captain Murli Menon (retd).

Rail fare rise will only help achieve budget targets

Rail fare rise will only help achieve budget targets

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

The introduction of fuel adjustment component in passenger fares will merely add Rs 450 crore.

Fresh CBI inquiry against Jindal Steel

Fresh CBI inquiry against Jindal Steel

Rediff.com25 Oct 2014

CBI has also named unknown officials of the union environment ministry in the PE.

Rail Budget: Will Suresh Prabhu hike fares?

Rail Budget: Will Suresh Prabhu hike fares?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

In July last, fares were increased by 14.2%.