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Taxing ultra-wealthy can boost GDP by 2.73%: Piketty-backed Study

Taxing ultra-wealthy can boost GDP by 2.73%: Piketty-backed Study

Rediff.com24 May 2024

The paper said that the taxation proposal needs to be accompanied by explicit redistributive policies to support the poor, lower castes, and middle classes.

Nayanthara Celebrates New Year With Twins

Nayanthara Celebrates New Year With Twins

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

Film folk brought in the New Year -- known through so many names like Vishu, Puthanadu, Pohela Boishakh, Bihu and Cheiraoba -- and shared pictures on social media.

PIX: Griner's gold extra special after Russian prison

PIX: Griner's gold extra special after Russian prison

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

On the highest step of the Olympic podium, US basketball player Brittney Griner wept, tears trickling down her face as her country's national anthem serenaded her for a gold medal she could not have imagined winning while in a Russian prison.

PICS: Manchester United thrash lowly Barnsley

PICS: Manchester United thrash lowly Barnsley

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

The Premier League's bottom two clubs met at Goodison Park and there was more woe for Everton as they bowed out on penalties to Southampton after a 1-1 draw.

Who will be the next Manchester United manager?

Who will be the next Manchester United manager?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

The favourites to replace Erik ten Hag, who was sacked as Manchester United manager on Monday.

Who will light the Paris 2024 Olympic cauldron?

Who will light the Paris 2024 Olympic cauldron?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Paris 2024 organising committee president Tony Estanguet on Sunday said the person who will light the cauldron on Friday was not yet aware they had been selected.

Where do you draw the line?: IOC's Bach on Vinesh case

Where do you draw the line?: IOC's Bach on Vinesh case

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Thomas Bach on Friday said he has a "certain understanding" for Vinesh Phogat but also wondered where would one draw the line after allowing small concessions in certain situations.

Kalki's 'Perfect Day' With Guy

Kalki's 'Perfect Day' With Guy

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Shanaya in New York... Tovino goes sight-seeing... Swastika has a reminder for us...

India bow out of Thomas Cup badminton

India bow out of Thomas Cup badminton

Rediff.com17 Feb 2012

India bowed out of the Thomas Cup badminton championships after suffering a 0-3 thrashing by Malaysia in the quarterfinals in Macau.

Ex-CVC Thomas withdraws plea against sacking

Ex-CVC Thomas withdraws plea against sacking

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

Former Chief Vigilance Commissioner P J Thomas on Tuesday withdrew from the Delhi high court his plea for direction to the Rashtrapati Bhavan to decide his representation against the Supreme Court order sacking him. During the hearing, the counsel for Thomas tried to clarify the position saying he did not want to challenge the Supreme Court order before the high court.

Political turmoil in France won't affect Paris Olympics: IOC

Political turmoil in France won't affect Paris Olympics: IOC

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Political upheaval in France won't affect preparations for the Olympic Summer Games, IOC president Thomas Bach said.

Ambanis Host IOC Chief At Antilia

Ambanis Host IOC Chief At Antilia

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Nita Ambani welcomed Thomas Bach to her home in a traditional Indian way.

Thomas moves HC challenging new CVC's appointment

Thomas moves HC challenging new CVC's appointment

Rediff.com13 Jul 2011

P J Thomas, whose appointment as Chief Vigilance Commissioner was cancelled by President Pratibha Patil after the Supreme Court held it as illegal, has moved the Delhi high court seeking stay of the appointment of his successor who is being sworn in on Thursday.

Modi urges global tech CEOs to be part of India growth story

Modi urges global tech CEOs to be part of India growth story

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged CEOs of US majors to take advantage of India's growth story as the country is making all efforts to become the third largest economy of the world in his third term. India is currently the fifth largest economy of the world after the US, China, Germany and Japan with a GDP of around $3.9 trillion. India has been the fastest growing large economies of the world with GDP growth rate of over 7 per cent for the last three consecutive years.

Paris Olympics OC apologises to Christians

Paris Olympics OC apologises to Christians

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Olympic ceremony's Last Supper sketch 'never meant to disrespect'

Ex-CVC P J Thomas moves SC

Ex-CVC P J Thomas moves SC

Rediff.com12 May 2011

Aggrieved by being referred as "tainted" and being listed in the category of "men who shamed India" by the media, former Central Vigilance Commissioner P J Thomas has approached the Supreme Court seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into alleged distortion in the reporting of his case.

Hrithik to present Saji Thomas's incredible saga on Discovery

Hrithik to present Saji Thomas's incredible saga on Discovery

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

Discovery Channel will soon telecast an inspiring program on people who have overcome physical handicaps.

Bougainvillea Review: All Style, No Substance

Bougainvillea Review: All Style, No Substance

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

Casting Fahadh Faasil does not help as his chameleon-like acting credentials is wasted in a mundane cop archetype that passes through Bougainvillea with little or no impact on how things eventually play out, observes Arjun Menon.

Tour de France: Sagan wins third stage, Thomas retains overall lead

Tour de France: Sagan wins third stage, Thomas retains overall lead

Rediff.com21 Jul 2018

The overall standings remained unchanged at the top with Thomas leading defending champion Froome by one minute 39 seconds and Dutchman Tom Dumoulin by 1:50.

UCL PIX: Liverpool maintain perfection; Real back to winning ways

UCL PIX: Liverpool maintain perfection; Real back to winning ways

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

IMAGES from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Tuesday.

CAS decision on Phogat's appeal on August 13

CAS decision on Phogat's appeal on August 13

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

The hearing on the matter concluded in Paris on Friday after it accepted Vinesh's appeal against her ouster for being 100gm overweight on the morning of her final against eventual gold-winner Sarah Ann Hildebrandt of USA.

Explosives found in Trump shooter's car, residence

Explosives found in Trump shooter's car, residence

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Authorities used the gun to help determine the shooter's identity, as he did not have identification on him, according to law enforcement sources, as reported by CNN.

US Secret Service chief quits after assassination bid on Trump

US Secret Service chief quits after assassination bid on Trump

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

This comes amid ongoing probes by lawmakers and an internal government watchdog into how the agency handled Trump's safety and how a gunman nearly killed the Republican presidential candidate for Pennsylvania during a rally this month.

Tour de France: Froome makes instant impact as Thomas wins opener

Tour de France: Froome makes instant impact as Thomas wins opener

Rediff.com1 Jul 2017

Reigning champion Chris Froome wasted no time flexing his muscles at the Tour de France as he powered to sixth place in a treacherous opening time trial won superbly by Team Sky colleague Geraint Thomas on Saturday.

SC orders him to go, CVC Thomas obliges

SC orders him to go, CVC Thomas obliges

Rediff.com3 Mar 2011

Chief Vigilance Commissioner P J Thomas resigned from his post on Thursday following the Supreme Court verdict which quashed the appointment of the former bureaucrat.

Thomas poised to win Tour de France as Froome salvages podium finish

Thomas poised to win Tour de France as Froome salvages podium finish

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

Froome had been the favourite to retain his title but he paid the price for the efforts he made to win the Giro d'Italia in May as he just failed to become the first man in 20 years to achieve the Giro-Tour double.

Thomas gulity of collusive corruption, says BJP

Thomas gulity of collusive corruption, says BJP

Rediff.com9 Dec 2010

"It is amusing to note that P J Thomas,whose appointment as the Central Vigilance Commissioner is under a shadow, should be delivering the key note address on corruption at a seminar organized by his own department. This is the height of defence of corruption," Naqvi told rediff.com.

Aradhanaa Makes A Smashing Debut And Wins An Award

Aradhanaa Makes A Smashing Debut And Wins An Award

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

Here's some sizzle from the IIFA Utsavam night, which was dedicated to the south film industries of Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada.

Paris Olympics Will Be HOT!

Paris Olympics Will Be HOT!

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Athletes and climate experts have expressed concerns that extreme heat could lead to severe health issues, including the risk of sportspeople collapsing or, in the worst-case scenarios, dying during the events.

Trump was hit by...: FBI after its chief raises doubts

Trump was hit by...: FBI after its chief raises doubts

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

Reacting to the FBI's statement, Trump told his supporters that he has accepted an apology from the FBI.

Bayern to part ways with coach Tuchel

Bayern to part ways with coach Tuchel

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

Bayern CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen said there would a 'a new direction' next season with a new coach.

Thomas Cook names Pichler chairman

Thomas Cook names Pichler chairman

Rediff.com6 Feb 2003

Thomas Cook India Ltd named Stefan Pichler chairman. He replaces Pradip Madhavji.

Thomas to work with Delhi Daredevils pace bowlers in IPL

Thomas to work with Delhi Daredevils pace bowlers in IPL

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

Former South African pace bowler Alfonso Thomas has joined Delhi Daredevils to work with the fast bowlers during the forthcoming eighth edition of the Indian Premier League.

P J Thomas set to become new CVC

P J Thomas set to become new CVC

Rediff.com4 Sep 2010

P J Thomas, secretary in the Ministry of Telecommunications, is all set to be appointed as the new Central Vigilance Commissioner.

Satwiksairaj-Chirag win Thailand Open badminton

Satwiksairaj-Chirag win Thailand Open badminton

Rediff.com19 May 2024

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty hardly broke a sweat while defeating the Chinese pair of Chen Bo Yang and Liu Yi to win the Thailand Open men's doubles crown in Bangkok on Sunday.

The Elevance of Kamala Harris

The Elevance of Kamala Harris

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Kamala has finessed bubblegum conversation about whether she is Black or Indian. Her Irrelevancing-approach, an Irrelevance-code if you will, is Elevated and Elegant -- this is the Elevance of Kamala! asserts economist Dr Anuradha Luther Maitra.

'Israeli team comfortable with security at Paris Olympics'

'Israeli team comfortable with security at Paris Olympics'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

At the 1972 Munich Olympics 11 Israelis were killed by Palestinian militants in an attack on the Olympic village where they were staying.

Why Ratan Tata Really Fell Out With Cyrus Mistry

Why Ratan Tata Really Fell Out With Cyrus Mistry

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

Ratan Tata: A Life, the much awaited biography, reveals that after a year of 'parallel running', Tata began having second thoughts about Cyrus Mistry's 'suitability'. 'Mistry targeted Ratan, the man who had elevated him from virtual oblivion into the mainstream of the Tatas...'

Thomas Cup: India trounce Australia

Thomas Cup: India trounce Australia

Rediff.com11 May 2010

P Kashyap and Arvind Bhat did the star turn as India trounced Australia 4-1 and advanced to the last eight stage of the Thomas Cup finals even as the women's team went down 1-4 to Korea despite Saina Nehwal's thrilling win over Seung Hee Bae in the Uber Cup, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Tuesday.