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The Tragedy of Somnath Chatterjee

The Tragedy of Somnath Chatterjee

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

'He always had a choice to resign and walk toward the sunset in protest.' 'Instead, he chose to be a mute witness to one of the most sordid chapters of India's parliamentary history when MPs were bought up like cattle to steer the nuclear deal through,' says M K Bhadrakumar.

What you must know about new home loan rates

What you must know about new home loan rates

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

'If the new rate is lower than your current rate, ask your bank to shift you to it.' 'This can be done by paying a fee of Rs 5,000 to Rs 6,000.'

Buying a term insurance plan? Please read this

Buying a term insurance plan? Please read this

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

'When buying a term insurance plan, you need to visualise today what could happen to your family tomorrow in your absence,' suggests Mahavir Chopra, director-health, Coverfox.com.

Matti Makkonen: Father of SMS passes away

Matti Makkonen: Father of SMS passes away

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

Makkonen never received any money from the invention of text messaging, never applied for a patent

Here is how India can still play tri-series final

Here is how India can still play tri-series final

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

Australia are already through to the final, with England and India in the race for the remaining slot.

How to reduce health insurance premiums

How to reduce health insurance premiums

Rediff.com14 May 2017

Anil Rego shares six tips to help you bring down your cost of owning an insurance policy

UP CM says silence on triple talaq like 'Draupadi' episode

UP CM says silence on triple talaq like 'Draupadi' episode

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

Adityanath called for an end to the Muslim practice of 'triple talaq' and advocated implementation of a common civil code in the country.

Webber faces 10 place penalty for 'taxi' ride

Webber faces 10 place penalty for 'taxi' ride

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

Red Bull's Mark Webber faces a 10-place grid penalty at the Korean Grand Prix after being reprimanded for hitching a lift on Fernando Alonso's Ferrari at the end of Sunday's race in Singapore.

Good conditions in India to hit 10% GDP growth: Deepak Parekh

Good conditions in India to hit 10% GDP growth: Deepak Parekh

Rediff.com8 Nov 2014

Bullish over robust fundamentals and improving macroeconomic conditions, industry leader Deepak Parekh on Saturday said India currently has "exceptionally good conditions" in place to aspire for 10 per cent economic growth but much needs to be done to achieve that target.

Cracking India's coconut puzzle

Cracking India's coconut puzzle

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

Value addition is one of the chief requirements for coconut to become a commercially lucrative crop. Surinder Sud reports.

The India the BJP wants

The India the BJP wants

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

'A one party-State, with only one kind of Indian,' argues Mihir S Sharma.

Why blame DeMo and GST? Slowdown was on for over a decade

Why blame DeMo and GST? Slowdown was on for over a decade

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

Watchdogs of the economy have not been barking and it is high time we noticed it, says Shreekant Sambrani.

Shah Rukh names his third child AbRam

Shah Rukh names his third child AbRam

Rediff.com9 Jul 2013

Shah Rukh Khan confirmed the birth of his baby boy through surrogacy in a press statement.

Jobless? Here's how you can still make money

Jobless? Here's how you can still make money

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

Ashish Sharma wonders what kind of services low skill people provide to high-skill people who increasingly spend more time in virtual worlds, thanks to ongoing wealth gains at the top.

Stopping rupee slide, the Subbarao way

Stopping rupee slide, the Subbarao way

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor D Subbarao, often criticised for being "behind the curve", took market players and his critics by surprise.

Tatra deal: HC notice to CBI on Tejinder Singh's bail plea

Tatra deal: HC notice to CBI on Tejinder Singh's bail plea

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

The Delhi high court on Tuesday sought a response from the Central Bureau of Investigation on a bail plea of Lt Gen (retd) Tejinder Singh who was arrested for allegedly offering Rs 14 crore bribe to the then army chief General V K Singh for clearing file pertaining to procurement of Tatra all-terrain vehicles.

'Farmers must get proper returns for labour, time, investment'

'Farmers must get proper returns for labour, time, investment'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

State Bank of India (SBI) chairman Rajnish Kumar, in conversation with Abhijit Lele, also says that the overhang of corporate debt stress will begin to recede in the next two-three quarters.

Why the 'pro-Hindi' lobby in Tamil Nadu has got it wrong

Why the 'pro-Hindi' lobby in Tamil Nadu has got it wrong

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Flowing from an inadequate understanding of Tamil history and politics is an urban elitist mindset that does not seem to be able to touch and feel the real angst of the larger Tamil-speaking masses, cutting across the social and economic status of the individual, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Our institutions are at risk under Modi

Our institutions are at risk under Modi

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

'The autonomy of essential institutions is clearly under question as the Modi government seeks to influence them politically.' 'The credibility of institutions such as the EC, the CBI, the CVC, the UPSC, the RBI, media, and universities, has been compromised,' notes Zoya Hasan, the distinguished political thinker.

Delhi's AIIMS plans to go green, with a little help from Hitachi

Delhi's AIIMS plans to go green, with a little help from Hitachi

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Aiming for a better AIIMS

India likely to field fringe players in dead rubber vs SA

India likely to field fringe players in dead rubber vs SA

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

Having won the series, India would like to carry on momentum forward, especially with the three-match T20I series to follow soon after. Yet, the visitors would also like to find a balance between going all out in a dead rubber and resting a few players keeping in mind a long overseas schedule later this year.

From 'likable enough' to lovefest: Obama and Clinton through the years

From 'likable enough' to lovefest: Obama and Clinton through the years

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Take a look back at the two politicos over the years.

36? India needs 200 more fighter jets to maintain edge: Raha

36? India needs 200 more fighter jets to maintain edge: Raha

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

The Air Chief Marshal, who is set to retire on December 31, also rued that the tender for the much needed "force multiplier" mid air refuellers had to be withdrawn. He said a fresh tender is in the offing and the procurement will be speeded up.

BSP workers protest in Hazratganj over BJP leader's insult to Mayawati

BSP workers protest in Hazratganj over BJP leader's insult to Mayawati

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

Traffic was thrown out of gear in the city as BSP workers, raising slogans and carrying placards, thronged the area.

FAQ: N Korea has the H-bomb. Be VERY afraid

FAQ: N Korea has the H-bomb. Be VERY afraid

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

If these reports are true, it means that it possesses something much more powerful than it has tested in the past. North Korea has run nuclear tests in the pasts, but this announcement has sent panic waves internationally.

There Is A Happy Land Where Only Bowie Plays

There Is A Happy Land Where Only Bowie Plays

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

'It is impossible to pin down the genius of David Bowie, to distill any kind of essence of that singer-songwriter-visionary-buccaneer-icon into a line or several.'

Soft drinks, power among high water-guzzling industries

Soft drinks, power among high water-guzzling industries

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Power sector accounts for 70% of total industrial water use; steel, paper also make it to the list.

Murray endures Nishikori's onslaught; to face Wawrinka next

Murray endures Nishikori's onslaught; to face Wawrinka next

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

Andy Murray has already scaled the tennis summit but Japan's Kei Nishikori did his best to loosen his footing before falling in a three-hour thriller at the ATP World Tour Finals on Wednesday. Home favourite Murray's insatiable will power allowed him to prevail in a brutal encounter 6-7(9) 6-4 6-4, keeping him on course for his first title at the year-ender. Should he achieve that in his eighth attempt it would guarantee the 29-year-old end the year as world number one ahead of Novak Djokovic who would steal back the crown if he manages a fifth straight title at the O2 Arena.

BCCI to form committee to implement SC order on Lodha reforms

BCCI to form committee to implement SC order on Lodha reforms

Rediff.com26 Jun 2017

In a move expected to further delay the implementation of Lodha panel reforms, the Board of Control for Cricket in India on Monday decided to form a committee for analysing how 'best and quickly' the principal Supreme Court order can be executed.

Lalu will 'remote control' Bihar if grand alliance elected: Modi

Lalu will 'remote control' Bihar if grand alliance elected: Modi

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

Raising the 'Jungle Raj' pitch, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday warned that Lalu Prasad will "remote control" the affairs in Bihar and "kidnapping" will be only industry that will flourish if the opposition grand alliance comes to power.

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.

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.

Buying a maternity-linked plan? Read this

Buying a maternity-linked plan? Read this

Rediff.com29 May 2017

It might not offer adequate cover for all the costs you incur during delivery, but will give protection against unforeseen complications, says Yashish Dahiya, co-founder and CEO, Policybazaar.com

Xiaomi Mi 5: A flagship phone at half the price

Xiaomi Mi 5: A flagship phone at half the price

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

At Rs 24,999, the Xiaomi Mi 5 has a lot going as a flagship.

Sports Shorts: Paes teams up with Raja; Harika shares spoils

Sports Shorts: Paes teams up with Raja; Harika shares spoils

Rediff.com20 Aug 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Sunday.

Hawkers' eviction uncovers a piece of Mumbai history

Hawkers' eviction uncovers a piece of Mumbai history

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

Unaware of the historical marker outside Bandra railway station, hawkers used it to display their wares, reports Anil Singh.

Review: Deepika kicks ass in xXx: The Return Of Xander Cage

Review: Deepika kicks ass in xXx: The Return Of Xander Cage

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

If you are a Deepika Padukone loyalist, watch xXx: The Return Of Xander Cage for her, advises Raja Sen.

Explained: Why you must invest in PPF

Explained: Why you must invest in PPF

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

The amount saved in a PPF account is actually saving for a rainy day.
God forbid, if bad days fall upon someone and debts pile up. A fascinating excerpt from Anil Lamba's Financial Affairs Of The Common Man: Master The Art Of Personal Finance Management.

Deduction on home loans: How helpful is it?

Deduction on home loans: How helpful is it?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

The proportion in which a joint home loan is taken is important.

Exit polls predict further low for the Left

Exit polls predict further low for the Left

Rediff.com13 May 2014

The four Left parties, which had won 24 seats in 2009, are seen bagging 14-20 this time