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Sanjay Gandhi's sugar mill hopes Maneka will revive its fortunes

Sanjay Gandhi's sugar mill hopes Maneka will revive its fortunes

Rediff.com14 May 2019

The business of volume can be a win or a loss for a sugar mill as India's sugar market is heavily controlled by the government.

How coronavirus will change world sport

How coronavirus will change world sport

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

Will the fans rush back to the stadium once sport resumes? Will training abroad be as hassle-free as it used to be? What about contact sports where social distancing can't really be practised? Some of India's biggest sportspersons -- current and former -- gave their views on future of sports once the action resumes.

Utterance of 'Om' can trigger controversy, says PM Modi

Utterance of 'Om' can trigger controversy, says PM Modi

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

Months after a major row over Yoga Day celebrations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said utterance of the word 'Om' can be a reason for controversies in the country, which has seen "ups and downs" in the realm of ideology.

We wanted to be ruthless, says Rahane

We wanted to be ruthless, says Rahane

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

Ajinkya Rahane said his side were determined to be 'ruthless' in their approach after the hosts demolished Afghanistan by an innings and 262 runs inside two days in its debut Test match, in Bengaluru.

'Can't book profits in stock markets. Need help'

'Can't book profits in stock markets. Need help'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

PSUs continue to boost optimism

PSUs continue to boost optimism

Rediff.com2 Apr 2003

PSU stocks continued with their reign of gains as the market expects that most of these companies have done well in the just concluded quarter.

Why India needs better policy environment for IT sector

Why India needs better policy environment for IT sector

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

The visit by President Obama has already set the stage for further policy reforms in India, said Josh Rosenberg of the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI).

Govt appoints Tata Sons as knowledge partner

Govt appoints Tata Sons as knowledge partner

Rediff.com9 Aug 2014

The labour ministry on Friday appointed Tata Sons, promoter of the major operating companies of the Tata group, a knowledge partner for enhancing employability and entrepreneurship among the youth.

It's advantage Akhilesh in fight for Azamgarh

It's advantage Akhilesh in fight for Azamgarh

Rediff.com8 May 2019

Nirahua, a Bhojpuri star and the BJP's candidate, is drawing huge crowds in his road shows and meetings after he entered the poll fray against Yadav, but voters with caste and local equations appear favourable for the senior Yadav.

'Modi must signal govt actually making changes in ecosystem'

'Modi must signal govt actually making changes in ecosystem'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2015

Modi is the first Indian premier to visit the Silicon Valley and meet its top CEOs

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 75 Songs

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 75 Songs

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.

US IT industry opposes Obama's move to tax overseas earning

US IT industry opposes Obama's move to tax overseas earning

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

US IT industry has opposed Obama's move to tax overseas earnings.

Bhullar has big drop, Kapur moves up in South Africa

Bhullar has big drop, Kapur moves up in South Africa

Rediff.com2 Mar 2014

Gaganjeet Bhullar faltered in the third round as he stumbled to a two-over 74 and dropped from overnight ninth to tied 35th at the the Tshwane Open in Centurion on Sunday.

How to make jobs programmes work

How to make jobs programmes work

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

A breakthrough will come from what we teach and how, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

'Coronavirus is a huge problem for India'

'Coronavirus is a huge problem for India'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

'India needs to do what India can do, which is to keep the number of cases down.' 'If it manages to keep the cases down, it will save lives.'

Review: Priyanka, Ranveer are terrific in Bajirao Mastani

Review: Priyanka, Ranveer are terrific in Bajirao Mastani

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

'This is a giant film, a magnum opus drunk on its own magnum-ity, and it is perfectly clear early on, as the narrative races out the gate and gauntlets are flung up in the air and shot through with arrows, that a film like this can only work as opera,' says Raja Sen.

Expert advice: Avoid these stocks and IPOs

Expert advice: Avoid these stocks and IPOs

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

One story of hope, another of despair

One story of hope, another of despair

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

While Raju and Brijesh Saroj have found help from the Uttar Pradesh government as well as the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Zahid Qureshi is struggling to make ends meet.

Govt to create higher education financing agency

Govt to create higher education financing agency

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

Entrepreneurship, education and training will be provided in 2,200 colleges, 300 schools, 500 government ITIs and 50 vocational training centres through massive open online courses.

'3 Idiots inspired me' says JEE topper Sarvesh Mehtani

'3 Idiots inspired me' says JEE topper Sarvesh Mehtani

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

'The film released when I was in Class 8. Most of the characters in it inspired me' says Sarvesh Mehtani.

Terrorists will not succeed in their designs: PM

Terrorists will not succeed in their designs: PM

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

A day after the militant strike in Srinagar left eight soldiers dead, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday said the entire country is standing united against terrorists and they will not succeed in their designs.

Sensex ends 257 points lower on weak global cues; Infosys dips 4%

Sensex ends 257 points lower on weak global cues; Infosys dips 4%

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Infosys was the top Sensex loser along with other index heavyweights ITC and HDFC.

OPS launches e-learning site, awaits next crack at voting out TN govt

OPS launches e-learning site, awaits next crack at voting out TN govt

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

'The trust vote would have been closer had the DMK not been expelled,' O Panneerselvam tells A Ganesh Nadar at the launch of an e-learning portal in Jayalalithaa's name.

Article 370 is Jammu-Kashmir's strength, says Mehbooba

Article 370 is Jammu-Kashmir's strength, says Mehbooba

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

At the same time, the chief minister added, "We have decided to review the policy to remove any misconceptions in this regard."

Auto makers seek clarity on taxation

Auto makers seek clarity on taxation

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

Govt may not announce any new concessions in excise duty

Delhi polls: Stage set for vote count, results likely by 1pm

Delhi polls: Stage set for vote count, results likely by 1pm

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

Counting of votes for the high-profile Delhi Assembly polls in which Bharatiya Janata Party and Aam Aadmi Party are locked in a direct fight will be taken up on Tuesday and final results are likely to be available by 1 pm.

To widen reach, Disney to stream content via Facebook, YouTube

To widen reach, Disney to stream content via Facebook, YouTube

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

Using Facebook video or YouTube for content distribution is not new.

Amol Palekar: National awards are more important than Oscars

Amol Palekar: National awards are more important than Oscars

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

The veteran actor talks about his new responsibility as the head of Oscar selection jury.

PM to visit Kashmir tomorrow, financial aid on cards

PM to visit Kashmir tomorrow, financial aid on cards

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is expected to announce a package for border districts of Jammu and Kashmir when he travels there on Tuesday along with United Progressive Alliance Chairperson Sonia Gandhi on a two-day visit.

Bharat is in distress

Bharat is in distress

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

The government is doing things in agriculture that count for little, says Shreekant Sambrani.

India reports 2nd coronavirus death, several states in shutdown mode

India reports 2nd coronavirus death, several states in shutdown mode

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

The Union Health ministry put the number of positive cases at 82, eight more since Thursday night, which includes the woman and a 76-year-old man from Karnataka who became the country's first coronavirus fatality besides 17 foreign nationals, Health Ministry officials said.

Sensex, Nifty record biggest single-day drop in 3 weeks

Sensex, Nifty record biggest single-day drop in 3 weeks

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

The 30-share Sensex ended down 556 points at 27,886 and the 50-share Nifty ended down 158 points at 8,444.

PMO puts on hold policy to push domestic manufacturing

PMO puts on hold policy to push domestic manufacturing

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

The government on Friday put on hold the preferential market access (PMA) policy that provided for sourcing of sensitive telecom and electronic equipments and technology from domestic manufacturers over security concerns.

'Anjan Das's passion for his work was never aggressive, always gentle'

'Anjan Das's passion for his work was never aggressive, always gentle'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

The actor, who worked with the late filmmaker in 2004, pays tribute.

'Abbas-Mustan never treated me like a son'

'Abbas-Mustan never treated me like a son'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

'The only time I went on set was during Badshah. I was very young at that time. After being there for about an hour, I was bored and wanted to go. I couldn't watch it again and again, the retakes.' But Mustafa Burmawalla could not stay away from the arc lights for long.

The bus driver who saved his passengers from terrorists

The bus driver who saved his passengers from terrorists

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Nanak Chand Sharma did not lose his nerve when terrorists attacked his bus and drove 76 passengers to safety.

Like the poster of Akira?

Like the poster of Akira?

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Kerala floods: 9-yr-old donates money saved for bicycle

Kerala floods: 9-yr-old donates money saved for bicycle

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

The girl lending the helping hand won her hearts and accolades, with Hero Cyles taking special note.

We don't have a magic wand to create jobs: Rohit Nandan

We don't have a magic wand to create jobs: Rohit Nandan

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Rohit Nandan, secretary, ministry of skill development and entrepreneurship, talks to Anjuli Bhargava.