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Why the right to privacy judgment is momentous

Why the right to privacy judgment is momentous

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

Internal to Aadhaar itself, within the very design and usefulness of the project, lies the division between the clashing images of India.

Dangal actor Zaira Wasim molested on Mumbai-Delhi Vistara flight

Dangal actor Zaira Wasim molested on Mumbai-Delhi Vistara flight

Rediff.com10 Dec 2017

The Dangal actor alleged, in an Instagram video, that a middle-aged man sitting behind her on the flight tried to molest her.

Basic demand accepted, ex-servicemen should withdraw stir: Govt

Basic demand accepted, ex-servicemen should withdraw stir: Govt

Rediff.com5 Sep 2015

The government on Saturday asked the ex-servicemen to end their 84-day agitation as their basic demand for 'One Rank and One Pension' has been accepted and asserted it was open to talks after the veterans voiced their dissatisfaction over key provisions.

Mediterranean migrants crisis: EU triples funding for sea patrols

Mediterranean migrants crisis: EU triples funding for sea patrols

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

European leaders on Thursday agreed to triple its naval search mission in the Mediterranean, restoring its funding to last year's level. The decision comes four days after up to 900 desperate people drowned trying to reach Europe from Libya.

IT, auto majors suspend operations in flood-hit Chennai

IT, auto majors suspend operations in flood-hit Chennai

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Ford said it had also shut its plant, with an annual capacity of 340,000 engines and 200,000 vehicles.

Modi@2: PM addresses the nation on corruption, reform and trust

Modi@2: PM addresses the nation on corruption, reform and trust

Rediff.com28 May 2016

Modi on Saturday said a "change" has come in the last two years through good governance and vowed to root out corruption and make life easier for the people who have been "looted" for years.

Mid- and small-cap crash: What you can do

Mid- and small-cap crash: What you can do

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

A market correction is a good time to reassess the quality of your portfolio and purge the poor quality names from it, says Ramesh Bukka

Xi can rule China for life as parliament abolishes term limits

Xi can rule China for life as parliament abolishes term limits

Rediff.com11 Mar 2018

Xi, the most powerful leader in recent decades heading the ruling Communist Party and the military, will now be the first Chinese leader after the founder chairman Mao Zedong to remain in power lifelong.

Ecommerce rivals put up joint fight over GST clause

Ecommerce rivals put up joint fight over GST clause

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

Tax collection at source would lock in Rs 400 crore of seller money, say Flipkart, Amazon, Snapdeal.

Modi seeks a life of peace and dignity for Tamils in Sri Lanka

Modi seeks a life of peace and dignity for Tamils in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Breaking a 28-year-long hiatus, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday embarked on an important visit to Sri Lanka with the message that India favoured a life of equality, justice, peace and dignity for Tamils in its "new journey" of peace and reconciliation.

BRICS Bank to keep borrowers' interest in mind, says Kamath

BRICS Bank to keep borrowers' interest in mind, says Kamath

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Kv Kamath has big plans as BRICS Bank chief.

SC dumps 214 out 218 coal blocks allocated since 1993

SC dumps 214 out 218 coal blocks allocated since 1993

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

In a major blow to the corporate sector, the Supreme Court on Wednesday quashed allocation of 214 out of 218 coal blocks which were allotted to various companies since 1993 and in which it was claimed that around Rs 2 lakh crores were invested.

Prez seeks cooperation of MPs as budget session of Parliament begins

Prez seeks cooperation of MPs as budget session of Parliament begins

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

With clouds of storm hovering over Parliament's budget session, President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday sought the "cooperation" of all MPs in the smooth conduct of legislative business but gave no indication of plans to bring changes in the controversial land acquisition ordinance.

Domestic cos go slow on expat hiring; turn to Indian talent

Domestic cos go slow on expat hiring; turn to Indian talent

Rediff.com23 Mar 2014

Domestic companies are going slow on expat hiring while sharpening their focus on getting Indians with requisite global experience, and this trend is likely to continue for two more years, HR experts say.

'My father Kishore Kumar was NOT eccentric'

'My father Kishore Kumar was NOT eccentric'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

'Kishore Kumar lived like a king and knew that he could get away with anything. It's as simple as that.'

India Inc demands cut in corporate tax in 'big bang' Budget

India Inc demands cut in corporate tax in 'big bang' Budget

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Pitching for a non-adversarial tax environment, India Inc on Tuesday suggested reduction in tax rates on corporate as well as individuals to boost economic growth.

The 'foreign hand' in India's election 2019

The 'foreign hand' in India's election 2019

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

How will the Modi Sarkar's likely return affect other nations?

Modi-Xi summit as significant as Rajiv-Deng meet: Chinese media

Modi-Xi summit as significant as Rajiv-Deng meet: Chinese media

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

Modi was expected to arrive in Wuhan in the evening on April 26 and join Xi in the informal summit at a picturesque location the next day.

The Godfather actor Alex Rocco no more

The Godfather actor Alex Rocco no more

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

He was 79.

'Foreign investors should not control Indian carriers'

'Foreign investors should not control Indian carriers'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2013

After allowing FDI by foreign carriers in their Indian counterparts, the government has put in place provisions to prevent Indian airlines from being controlled and managed by the foreign investor.

Kejriwal claims judges' phones being tapped, prompts govt denial

Kejriwal claims judges' phones being tapped, prompts govt denial

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

Kejriwal claimed that during his meetings with judges he has "overheard them telling each other that they should not talk on phones because they could be tapped". The Chief Minister said when he told them the phones of judges cannot be tapped, "they retorted by saying that all phones could be tapped".

'US does not want India, Pakistan to go to war'

'US does not want India, Pakistan to go to war'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

'Washington is telegraphing here is its willingness to support a low-grade, limited use of force meant to send a strong message to Pakistan.' 'Perhaps something along the lines of the surgical strikes in 2016, or perhaps something a bit more -- but not much more.'

Cong core group meets, dilemma over PM's Lanka visit continues

Cong core group meets, dilemma over PM's Lanka visit continues

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

Amid the political controversy over India's participation in the Commonwealth Heads of Government meet in Sri Lanka, the Congress top brass on Friday met to take a call on whether Prime Minister Manmohan Singh should attend the event.

India have 9-3 win-loss record vs Australia in T20Is. Can they better that?

India have 9-3 win-loss record vs Australia in T20Is. Can they better that?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

India and Australia play their opening T20 match In Ranchi on Saturday. And, although the visitors have added fresh faces to their squad for the three-match series, India are clearly the dominant side in this match-up.

SEE: What Parrikar says about the Army

SEE: What Parrikar says about the Army

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

Four things Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said that would make every India proud of its armed forces and India.

Cricket Buzz: 'Packed schedule could lead to more players quitting Test cricket'

Cricket Buzz: 'Packed schedule could lead to more players quitting Test cricket'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

The 55-year-old had previously suggested that Twenty20 internationals should be stopped to alleviate players' schedules.

Why so much fuss about Indo-Pak cricket series?

Why so much fuss about Indo-Pak cricket series?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Yousuf cannot understand the fuss around the proposed cricket series against India as he feels that apart from filling up PCB coffers, it would hardly make a difference to either of the two countries or to the world.

Minorities panel report calls Dadri lynching pre-meditated; slams BJP leaders

Minorities panel report calls Dadri lynching pre-meditated; slams BJP leaders

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

National Commission for Minorities suspects there was "pre-meditated planning" behind the Dadri lynching incident and termed "disturbing" controversial statements by politicians to "make capital out of such outrages".

RSS won't do anything to rock Modi's boat

RSS won't do anything to rock Modi's boat

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

'Bhagwat, aware of the advantages of keeping the BJP in power, is wary about the RSS taking steps that would undermine the popular standing of either the PM or the party.'

Sebi may ask cos to make greater disclosures in IPOs

Sebi may ask cos to make greater disclosures in IPOs

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

The new corporate governance norms for listed companies, currently being finalised by the Securities and Exchange Board of India, may also mandate greater disclosures regarding IPOs, sources said.

Has Davis Cup door been bolted on Paes with Bhupathi's comments?

Has Davis Cup door been bolted on Paes with Bhupathi's comments?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

'The team will be chosen the day before the draw. I am not sure who is going to play doubles. I am not sure if I am going to have any doubles players at all but whatever needs to win I will make sure that happens'

Let Gandhi enter your heart

Let Gandhi enter your heart

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

'Gandhi turned his life into a counter-intuitive experiment in old ideas like non-violence and swadeshi.' 'He offered numerous universal ideas that talk to the human condition.' 'His ability to take risks was outstanding,' says Sopan Joshi, explaining why the Mahatma's ideas are as relevant as ever.

F1: Party over for Hamilton as new season dawns

F1: Party over for Hamilton as new season dawns

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

Lewis Hamilton spent the off-season crisscrossing the globe to party with A-list celebrities but Formula One's reigning champion is adamant there will be no hangover when he returns to work at this week's season-opening Australian Grand Prix.

Diesel deregulation to happen soon, says Rangarajan

Diesel deregulation to happen soon, says Rangarajan

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

Growth is going to be an important factor in contributing high tax revenue and in containing the fiscal deficit.

Dhoni hits back at his critics in style

Dhoni hits back at his critics in style

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

'Freedom of Expression' in India is used liberally by people when it comes to having an opinion on cricket.

Can Nitish escape blame for Muzaffarpur scandal?

Can Nitish escape blame for Muzaffarpur scandal?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

'These children are wards of the State. They were exploited because the state government and its officials didn't do their jobs.'

Are these mutual funds making you MONEY?

Are these mutual funds making you MONEY?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

PM Modi adopts consensus mantra at Inter-State Council meet

PM Modi adopts consensus mantra at Inter-State Council meet

Rediff.com16 Jul 2016

Addressing the Inter-State Council meeting, convened after a gap of 10 years, the Prime Minister told the chief ministers that "we should focus on how we can make our country prepared to counter challenges to our internal security".

'Foreign investors should not control Indian carriers'

'Foreign investors should not control Indian carriers'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2013

Several changes have been carried out in the existing rules or Civil Aviation Requirements, including one which clearly states that a passenger airline 'shall not enter into an agreement with a foreign investing institution or a foreign airline, which may give such foreign investing institution or foreign airlines or others on behalf of them, the right to control the management of the domestic operator.'

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