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Grandest flypast highlight of 73rd Republic Day parade

Grandest flypast highlight of 73rd Republic Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

India displayed its military might and vibrant cultural heritage on Rajpath on Wednesday with the grandest flypast with 75 aircraft to mark the 'Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav' celebrations being the highlight of the 73rd Republic Day Parade, which was drastically scaled down in view of the Covid pandemic.

Doctors suspend protest over NEET-PG counselling delay for a week

Doctors suspend protest over NEET-PG counselling delay for a week

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

In a statement, the Federation of Resident Doctors' Association said the decision has been taken in view of the developments in the last few days in connection with the issue, and the death of chief of defence staff General Bipin Rawat and others in a helicopter crash on Wednesday.

Mughal Garden turns a beautiful gold

Mughal Garden turns a beautiful gold

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

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Bumrah's spell was the real turning point: Root

Bumrah's spell was the real turning point: Root

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

'He's (Bumrah) is a superb bowler and at times we need to be realistic and accept that he bowled really well, that was world-class bowling.'

How Insolvency Process is being Gamed

How Insolvency Process is being Gamed

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

The brand new bankruptcy process is being brazenly gamed by those with connections and money. The touts and fixers of the previous regime have been replaced by a new set close to this one, observes Debashis Basu.

RBI Guv on how the bank plans to manage liquidity

RBI Guv on how the bank plans to manage liquidity

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

Observing that there is liquidity overhand of Rs 13 lakh crore in the system, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said on Friday that the exceptional measures undertaken during pandemic will be dealt in sync with macroeconomic developments to preserve financial stability. Since the onset of the pandemic, the Reserve Bank has maintained ample surplus liquidity to support a speedy and durable economic recovery, he said while announcing the outcome of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting. The level of surplus liquidity in the banking system increased further during September 2021, with absorption under fixed rate reverse repo, variable rate reverse repo (VRRR) of 14 days and fine-tuning operations under the liquidity adjustment facility (LAF) averaging Rs 9 lakh crore per day as against Rs 7 lakh crore during June to August 2021, he said.

End of the road likely for 50,000 trucks

End of the road likely for 50,000 trucks

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

Consolidation has begun, due to which some are trying to trim the business and others are seeking an exit. The situation would worsen after August 31.

Even as old ones lie unsolved, new cases head to bankruptcy courts

Even as old ones lie unsolved, new cases head to bankruptcy courts

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

Even as lenders are getting ready to send more companies to bankruptcy courts from this week, several old cases are still awaiting resolution with no clarity on the completion of the process. This includes some high profile cases from the first list of 40 companies including Videocon Industries, Bhushan Power and Steel and Lavasa Corporation, sent by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for resolution. The delay is mainly due to litigation and late clarifications by various government agencies including the Reserve Bank of India and litigation by the Enforcement Directorate.

BSE Sensex: Top gainers and losers

BSE Sensex: Top gainers and losers

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

The Sensex, after touching a low of 19,542, ended at 19610 -- down 150 points ot 0.7%.

PIX: TV stars at Vikas Kalantri's sangeet ceremony

PIX: TV stars at Vikas Kalantri's sangeet ceremony

Rediff.com23 Feb 2012

The actor, who was last seen in the film Dil Bechara Pyaar Ka Mara, is all set to tie the knot with TV actress Priyanka Chibber.

Realty biggies line up affordable housing projects

Realty biggies line up affordable housing projects

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

In the wake of boost from the Budget & RBI move on affordable housing, Tata Housing & Mahindra Lifespace, among others, plan new launches.

Who will win the FIFA World Cup? Brazil, Argentina, Spain?

Who will win the FIFA World Cup? Brazil, Argentina, Spain?

Rediff.com29 May 2014

From data analysts to financial firms, everyone has their views on who could win the FIFA World Cup, starting in Brazil next month. Here are some interesting predictions by two international firms -- Opta and Goldman Sachs -- about the how tournament could pan out. Read on...

RIL pipped ONGC on transparency within two years

RIL pipped ONGC on transparency within two years

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

A comparative analysis of the two companies' rankings on three parameters reveals why ONGC slipped in ranking

India's best b-schools of 2013; IIM-A retains top slot

India's best b-schools of 2013; IIM-A retains top slot

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

Business Today in partnership with MDRA has released the results of the top 100 business schools in India. We bring you the top 10 schools as per their findings.

What Adani is doing to prevent Mumbai's power outage

What Adani is doing to prevent Mumbai's power outage

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

'We are working in association with the state government and other transmission companies to make sure that the city never experiences blackouts'

Why Modi's goal to cut oil import by 2022 will be unfulfilled

Why Modi's goal to cut oil import by 2022 will be unfulfilled

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

India's dependence on imported crude oil to meet domestic demand has been a matter of concern for years. Delivering the inaugural address at the global energy summit - Urja Sangam - in 2015, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had called for enhancing domestic oil and gas production to cut the import burden. He aimed at lowering it by at least 10 per cent by 2022 - to coincide with the platinum jubilee of India's independence. But this target is far from being achieved and the country's import reliance has only risen.

With record 75,760 cases, India's Covid tally crosses 33 lakh

With record 75,760 cases, India's Covid tally crosses 33 lakh

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

With 1,73,195 cases, Maharashtra has the highest number of active cases.

Trendy phone booths across the world

Trendy phone booths across the world

Rediff.com22 May 2013

The first telephone booth set up in London way back in 1903.

Revealed: The right age to start investing

Revealed: The right age to start investing

Rediff.com29 Mar 2014

The magic of compounding rewards early starters. Delay may make it impossible to attain your goal.

Tendulkar conferred Order of Australia

Tendulkar conferred Order of Australia

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

Indian batting icon Sachin Tendulkar was conferred the Order of Australia at a function in Mumbai on Tuesday. The Rajya Sabha MP is only the second Indian after former Attorney General Soli Sorabjee to get the honour.

FBI must track hate crime against Hindus, Sikhs: Lawmakers

FBI must track hate crime against Hindus, Sikhs: Lawmakers

Rediff.com25 Mar 2013

"Sikh, Hindu, Muslim, and Arab American communities live with the knowledge that it only takes one unhinged hatemonger to cut their lives short. The FBI needs to keep track of these hate crimes so that we can have an accurate picture of the danger," Garamendi said in a statement as he joined other lawmakers in writing a letter to the FBI in this regard.

Markets end lower on weak global cues

Markets end lower on weak global cues

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

Oil & gas, banks and auto shares weigh on investor sentiments, IT stocks buck trend.

'No proposal to bring Delhi police under govt'

'No proposal to bring Delhi police under govt'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

There is no proposal to bring the Delhi police under the Delhi government, the Centre said on Tuesday amid demands raised by Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit that certain aspects of policing in the capital should be handed over to the city administration.

Iranian vice prez cancels Pakistan visit

Iranian vice prez cancels Pakistan visit

Rediff.com8 Nov 2012

Iran's Vice President Ali Saeedlou has cancelled his visit to Pakistan at the eleventh hour in an apparent indication of unease in bilateral ties, marking the second major diplomatic setback for Islamabad since Russian President Vladimir Putin called off a trip last month.

Dhak dhak, Mehbooba: Original v/s remix item gals? VOTE!

Dhak dhak, Mehbooba: Original v/s remix item gals? VOTE!

Rediff.com11 Apr 2013

Do you prefer Madhuri's Dhak Dhak version or new one, featuring a sexy trio in Nautanki Saala?

Don't leap at that one-time loan settlement

Don't leap at that one-time loan settlement

Rediff.com25 Sep 2015

Because a settled account will do more damage to your credit history than you can imagine.

9 job-friendly diploma courses for science students

9 job-friendly diploma courses for science students

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

A host of professions are opening up in the healthcare and primary sectors that yield very high levels of satisfaction. Read on...

CBI rapped for shoddy probe against its own men

CBI rapped for shoddy probe against its own men

Rediff.com11 Sep 2012

Four persons, including two sleuths of the Central Bureau of Investigation, have been acquitted in a bribery case by a Delhi court which said the probe by the agency into the matter was done in a "mindless, disoriented and half-hearted" manner.

Jab We Met: 'He was red with nervousness, but looked cute'

Jab We Met: 'He was red with nervousness, but looked cute'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

Through this love story, Janakiraman Subramaniam shares an inspiring message of patience and determination.

Another Nirav Modi-like scam involving BJP's Mohit Kamboj surfaces

Another Nirav Modi-like scam involving BJP's Mohit Kamboj surfaces

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

CBI has registered a case against general secretary of Mumbai BJP Mohit Kamboj, his jewellery manufacturing firm Avyaan Overseas, its directors, few mid-level bankers and others for alleged diversion of funds by availing fraudulent foreign bills negotiation limit and export packaging credit limit, issued by lender Bank of India between 2013 and 2018.

CLT20: Lions aim to clinch semis berth

CLT20: Lions aim to clinch semis berth

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

South Africa's Highveld Lions will look to inch closer to a semifinal berth when they take on struggling and injury-hit English side Yorkshire in a group B encounter of the Champions League Twenty20 in Johannesburg.

Why mutual fund houses fear losing talent

Why mutual fund houses fear losing talent

Rediff.com7 May 2021

Top officials said asking employees other than the fund management team to mandatorily invest a fifth of their salary goes against the principle of natural justice.

Boom time for luxury market in China

Boom time for luxury market in China

Rediff.com30 Jul 2012

Major international luxury goods manufacturers are riding high in China with the luxury goods market booming, despite a slowdown in economic growth.

Indian CIOs prepare to take on the big data challenge

Indian CIOs prepare to take on the big data challenge

Rediff.com29 Dec 2011

They are realising unstructured data generated from social media and mobiles is vital for business decisions.

Bring Group C employees under Lokpal: Team Anna

Bring Group C employees under Lokpal: Team Anna

Rediff.com5 Dec 2011

Team Anna on Monday rejected government's proposal of excluding lower bureaucracy from Lokpal's ambit, saying they must be covered to fight graft like alleged swindling by Group C employees of over Rs 30,000 crore worth of ration annually meant for poor.

Four injured as trains collide in Odisha

Four injured as trains collide in Odisha

Rediff.com23 Nov 2011

The incident occurred due to "signal overshooting" as both the trains started moving in the same direction though signal was given for one to depart Jharsuguda Station, about 110 km, from Rourkela, GRP DSP at Jharsuguda, M K Mahato said.

Here's Why You SHOULD watch Shanghai!

Here's Why You SHOULD watch Shanghai!

Rediff.com6 Jun 2012

This Friday sees the release of Dibakar Banerjee's Shanghai, and we at Rediff can't wait for the film. Here are a few reasons why.

Hospital: Amitabh Bachchan under observation, not critical

Hospital: Amitabh Bachchan under observation, not critical

Rediff.com17 Feb 2012

The actor may have to undergo a second operation.

What really happened behind famous filmi brawls

What really happened behind famous filmi brawls

Rediff.com20 May 2012

Bollywood is no stranger to fisticuffs. Here are some theories for some that rocked the nation.