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Quiz Time: Apart from India, which country was Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai shot in?

Quiz Time: Apart from India, which country was Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai shot in?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

Video: Indian Rupee has a symbol now!

Video: Indian Rupee has a symbol now!

Rediff.com15 Jul 2010

India has finally got a symbol for the Rupee and joined a select club of countries whose currencies have a unique identity.

Chinese economy slows down in Q2; grows at 10.3%

Chinese economy slows down in Q2; grows at 10.3%

Rediff.com15 Jul 2010

Overall, China's economy expanded at a rate of 11.1 percent on year-on-year basis during the first half of 2010.

Maria to replace Raghuvanshi as Maha ATS chief

Maria to replace Raghuvanshi as Maha ATS chief

Rediff.com25 Mar 2010

K P Raghuvanshi removed as the chief of Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad, said sources from Maharashtra's home department on Thursday.

Fashion Police: Which star got it right this week?

Fashion Police: Which star got it right this week?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2011

Here's how these B-town celebs fared this week, fashion wise

IPL 2021, Week 2: All the Hits & Misses

IPL 2021, Week 2: All the Hits & Misses

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the important numbers after the second week of IPL 2021.

Dhoni and wife meet Rahul Gandhi

Dhoni and wife meet Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com6 Jul 2010

Newly-married Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Tuesday met Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi. Dhoni was accompanied by his wife Sakshi and cricketer friend R P Singh during the meeting at 10 Janpath, the official residence of Congress president Sonia Gandhi, a top BCCI source said.

No move to shift fiscal;merge Rail & Union Budgets

No move to shift fiscal;merge Rail & Union Budgets

Rediff.com18 Oct 2010

The clarification comes in wake of media reports that Finance Ministry is contemplating to merge the Railway and General budgets and change the financial year.

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.

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.

Falling rupee to hurt India Inc badly

Falling rupee to hurt India Inc badly

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

Dollar debt and higher import cost might impact earnings by up to 30%.

Time to forgive, forget: Kumaraswamy on Sitharaman's itinerary row

Time to forgive, forget: Kumaraswamy on Sitharaman's itinerary row

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

Sitharaman and Karnataka minister Sa Ra Mahesh were locked in an exchange of words over her itinerary.

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.

Review: Don 2 looks seriously slick

Review: Don 2 looks seriously slick

Rediff.com14 Jul 2011

The Don 2 trailer looks pretty darned sharp

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.

VOTE: Will PM Modi live up to Virat's challenge?

VOTE: Will PM Modi live up to Virat's challenge?

Rediff.com24 May 2018

The PM has accepted the Indian skipper's challenge.

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.

Gold prices to remain low if US raises rates

Gold prices to remain low if US raises rates

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

Gold is currently trading at Rs 25,200 for 10 grams.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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

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.

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.

'I said no to a lot of big films because...'

'I said no to a lot of big films because...'

Rediff.com27 May 2021

'...it didn't make sense to me.' 'If the character was not adding (to the story), I wasn't interested.' 'The reason why I chose to act is because of the way it makes me feel when I'm acting, not for the fame and money.'

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

How the Censor Board works!

How the Censor Board works!

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

Lights, Camera, Censor!

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.