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Govt to decide on Cairn deal by Dec

Govt to decide on Cairn deal by Dec

Rediff.com15 Oct 2010

The $9.6-billion deal is contingent upon government nod as the deal involves change of ownership of strategic assets like the giant Rajasthan oilfields.

Review: Don 2 looks seriously slick

Review: Don 2 looks seriously slick

Rediff.com14 Jul 2011

The Don 2 trailer looks pretty darned sharp

How the Censor Board works!

How the Censor Board works!

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

Lights, Camera, Censor!

Taliban threatens to poison Pak's water sources

Taliban threatens to poison Pak's water sources

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

The Pakistani Taliban have threatened to contaminate water sources and reservoirs with poisonous materials to pressure the army to stop military operations against them in South Waziristan tribal region. The cantonment boards of Rawalpindi and Chaklala, located near the federal capital, received the threat from the banned Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan.

Companies' net profit to be around 20 pc in Dec

Companies' net profit to be around 20 pc in Dec

Rediff.com10 Jan 2011

A preview of the December quarter's company results by three foreign and three Indian broking houses hints at relatively moderate performance. Of the 47 companies that are part of the BSE Sensex & S&P-CNX Nifty, the benchmark indices, the expected net profit growth is 22 per cent.

IPL 2020, Week 6: All the Hits & Misses

IPL 2020, Week 6: All the Hits & Misses

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the important numbers after the sixth week of IPL 2020.

Busiest week for IPO market in 15 years

Busiest week for IPO market in 15 years

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

The initial public offers of eight small and medium scale companies, including Cantabil Retail and Ramky Infrastructure, are opening this week.

'The BPO industry can absorb 1 lakh people overnight'

'The BPO industry can absorb 1 lakh people overnight'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2010

Careers360 speaks to a few industry leaders about what it take to make it big in the BPO, LPO, KPO field.

Gambhir tops the MVP list

Gambhir tops the MVP list

Rediff.com14 Dec 2010

Gautam Gambhir was the most valuable player (MVP) of the recently concluded India-New Zealand One-Day International series, but Yusuf Pathan, with that explosive century and eight wickets, wasn't too far behind.

Bt brinjal: Ramesh counters Pawar's view

Bt brinjal: Ramesh counters Pawar's view

Rediff.com21 Jan 2010

Countering Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar's statement on introducing Bt brinjal in the market, Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh on Thursday said the Centre has every right to take the final decision when public safety is concerned.

IIT honour for Google-mentor Rajeev Motwani

IIT honour for Google-mentor Rajeev Motwani

Rediff.com24 Sep 2009

Rajeev Motwani, Google mentor and Stanford Professor who died early this year has been selected for the first PAN IIT Lifetime Achievement Award, while, Pradeep Khosla, Dean of the prestigious Carnegie Mellon University has been chosen for the Academic Excellence Award.

Sehwag shows his class again

Sehwag shows his class again

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

Images from the tri-series one-dayer between India and Sri Lanka at Dambulla on Monday.

Is Hamilton in same league as F1 legend Senna?

Is Hamilton in same league as F1 legend Senna?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

"The comparison? I see still Ayrton winning the game because in the end Ayrton was such a charming guy and a personality. And obviously if someone loses his life and stays with us in the way of a legend, it's always something special. But I try to see it from a performance point and from a performance point, Lewis is going from one pole position to the next one and Lewis is going from one race win to the next one. Just like Ayrton did."

The new rupee symbol deserves more respect

The new rupee symbol deserves more respect

Rediff.com19 Jul 2010

As one of the world's oldest currencies, the Indian rupee's new symbol deserved a more dignified debut.

Chandhok dropped for German Grand Prix

Chandhok dropped for German Grand Prix

Rediff.com17 Jul 2010

India's Karun Chandhok was confident his Formula One career remained on track on Friday despite being dropped by his Hispania (HRT) team for next week's German Grand Prix.

Bullish predictions on India's growth story

Bullish predictions on India's growth story

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

The long-term growth perspective or potential for India is one of the highest in the Asia Pacific region.

'Inflation: A greater role by govt necessary'

'Inflation: A greater role by govt necessary'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2010

The government needs to play greater role in taming inflation by reining in spending, as the Reserve Bank of India's tightening of its policy rates will have little impact on checking price rise, global research firm Moody's said on Friday.

We can't forget the Babri Masjid demolition

We can't forget the Babri Masjid demolition

Rediff.com5 Oct 2010

Though religion is no longer the hot topic, the government should be on its guard

More standard ratings, less moody ones

More standard ratings, less moody ones

Rediff.com20 Nov 2009

In the wake of the sharp downturn in the valuations of mortgage-backed securities last year, financial firms justified their investment in these non-transparent instruments on the triple ratings accorded to them.

Why SRK is the King of Bollywood

Why SRK is the King of Bollywood

Rediff.com1 Oct 2010

The global cultural phenomenon has become the topic of a conference in Vienna.

India wins election to UN Human Rights Council

India wins election to UN Human Rights Council

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

The 18 new members were elected by absolute majority through a secret ballot.

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.

Shakira's solo Bollywood dhamaka

Shakira's solo Bollywood dhamaka

Rediff.com16 Jun 2010

The Latin American singer is expected to sing a very sensuous, cabaret kind of a song for Shakira to sing for Salim-Sulaiman.

'Anjaana Anjaani is my wife's idea'

'Anjaana Anjaani is my wife's idea'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2010

If you missed chatting live with director Siddharth Anand, here is what transpired.

Look! It's Spiderman outside your window

Look! It's Spiderman outside your window

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

If a masked man climbed upto your window and demanded something from you, what would your first reaction be?

Vidya Balan takes voice coaching

Vidya Balan takes voice coaching

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Vidya Balan's biggest challenge is to look, sound and act like poetess Kamala Das, voice coach on board.

'Saif is a maha kanjoos'

'Saif is a maha kanjoos'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

Salaam Namaste director Siddharth Anand gives us a closer look at the actor on his 40th birthday.

Shah Rukh Khan's wax replica in Hong Kong!

Shah Rukh Khan's wax replica in Hong Kong!

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

Madame Tussauds Hong Kong features the actor among it's collection.

South Africa raise concerns over condition of ball

South Africa raise concerns over condition of ball

Rediff.com6 Jan 2010

South Africa raised concerns about the condition of the ball during the third day of the third Test against England on Tuesday. Television pictures showed England bowler Stuart Broad stopping the ball with his foot and the issue was brought to the attention of match referee Roshan Mahanama.

IPL 12 Week Two: All the important numbers

IPL 12 Week Two: All the important numbers

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

Rajneesh Gupta brings you all the numbers from the first 17 games in IPL-12.

Ten helicopters to be deployed to combat Naxals

Ten helicopters to be deployed to combat Naxals

Rediff.com28 Dec 2009

A fleet of 10 helicopters will be pressed into service to assist the over 80,000 heavily armed central paramilitary troops as part of an elaborate anti-Naxal offensive across the country."The helicopters will be used both for dropping commandos as reinforcements for the operations and casualty evacuation purposes. They will be at the disposal of the Commander of the operations at Raipur (Chhattisgarh)," said Central Reserve Police Force Director General A S Gill.

Climate accord won't 'control' India: Ramesh

Climate accord won't 'control' India: Ramesh

Rediff.com23 Dec 2009

He described how India had negotiations with US for almost 36 hours over the words of the Accord.

Olympic medallist Rajyavardhan Rathore is India's new sports minister

Olympic medallist Rajyavardhan Rathore is India's new sports minister

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

Rathore takes over from the pro-active Goel following a major cabinet reshuffle by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

No compromise on India's interest, says govt

No compromise on India's interest, says govt

Rediff.com7 Dec 2009

Government on Friday said it will not compromise India's interest at the Copenhagen climate change summit, but a dissatisfied opposition walked out in the Rajya Sabha.

IPL III: The Desi tadka of Week One

IPL III: The Desi tadka of Week One

Rediff.com19 Mar 2010

As the first week's action in the third edition of the Indian Premier League comes to a close, rediff.com takes a look at the Indian players who have made noteworthy contributions thus far.

IPL III: The Desi tadka of Week One

IPL III: The Desi tadka of Week One

Rediff.com19 Mar 2010

As the first week's action in the third edition of the Indian Premier League comes to a close, rediff.com takes a look at the Indian players who have made noteworthy contributions thus far.

A first: Bihar Cong MP speaks against Women's Bill

A first: Bihar Cong MP speaks against Women's Bill

Rediff.com11 Mar 2010

Congress Member of Parliament from Bihar Mohd Asraul Haque created a flutter in party circles on Thursday by demanding that the interests of "all sections of society" should be taken into account before passing the Women's Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha.

Rana ran a flourishing immigration business

Rana ran a flourishing immigration business

Rediff.com20 Nov 2009

Before he became a diplomatic concern, Rana advertised himself as a 'world-famous immigration consultant'. That was last year when the Pakistani-Canadian businessman was just an 'unknown' father of three, who worked out of Chicago while keeping a house in an Ottawa suburb. Before he became a diplomatic concern, Rana advertised himself as a 'world-famous immigration consultant'. That was last year when the Pakistani-Canadian businessman was just an 'unknown' father of three.

Why Detroit, Toronto didn't get to see Rahman sing

Why Detroit, Toronto didn't get to see Rahman sing

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

Over 25,000 fans in Toronto were disappointed when A R Rahman's Jai Ho Concert, which was scheduled for Sunday night at the city's Air Canada centre, was cancelled because of technical problems.

Pre-payment penalty on loans? Banks under lens

Pre-payment penalty on loans? Banks under lens

Rediff.com2 Nov 2009

Several banks and housing finance companies have come under the scanner of the competition watchdog for imposing penalty on pre-payment of loans.