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Faced an ATM issue? Share your stories with us

Faced an ATM issue? Share your stories with us

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

Did the transaction fail? Did you receive your money on time?

Bitti Mohanty taken to Jaipur despite HC stay

Bitti Mohanty taken to Jaipur despite HC stay

Rediff.com7 Dec 2013

In a controversial move, rape convict Bitti Mohanty has been sent to Jaipur by Kerala police, despite the Kerala high court staying his transfer till December 10.

Few women, none from 'banned' age group enter Sabarimala after protests

Few women, none from 'banned' age group enter Sabarimala after protests

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

Earlier, two women devotees could not proceed to the shrine after protesters forced them to return. Protesters pelted police with stones and the latter hit right back with vengeance wielding batons with telling effect, leaving many fallen and writhing in pain on the road.

On Day 3, people 'endlessly wait' outside banks and ATMs for cash

On Day 3, people 'endlessly wait' outside banks and ATMs for cash

Rediff.com12 Nov 2016

The endless wait to get valid currency notes was also taking a toll on people waiting for hours in long queues as there were reports of many elderly people collapsing out of fatigue.

Sensex rebounds 146 points as IT, pharma come good

Sensex rebounds 146 points as IT, pharma come good

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

The 50-share NSE Nifty gained 53.30 points or 0.61 per cent to 8,778.

SC orders audit of Padmanabha temple by former CAG

SC orders audit of Padmanabha temple by former CAG

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

The Supreme Court today ordered that former Comptroller and Auditor General of India Vinod Rai will supervise special audit of property of Kerala's famous Sree Padmanabha Swamy temple, which is facing charges of financial irregularites, and constituted a new administrative committee headed by District Judge, Thiruvananthapuram.

6 were hanged in 1950 for attempt to kill General Cariappa: Declassified CIA report

6 were hanged in 1950 for attempt to kill General Cariappa: Declassified CIA report

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

But could the information in these declassified reports just be tales of fantasy?

Is Sabrimala ready for Trupti Desai?

Is Sabrimala ready for Trupti Desai?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

Trupti Desai's fight earned women the right to enter the inner sanctums of the Shani Shingnapur Temple, the Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple and the Haji Ali Dargah. Her next target is Sabarimala in Kerala. Aditi Phadnis reports.

'Sabarimala issue is dividing Hindu society'

'Sabarimala issue is dividing Hindu society'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

'The first time a ban on women aged between 10 and 50 entering Sabarimala came was in 1991 and was by a high court judgment.' 'So, it is only a 27-year-old ban.' 'The high court can fix customs and the Supreme Court can overturn it.' 'I don't see this as an attack on religious freedom or the practice of a religion.'

Rajan keeps policy rate unchanged on fears of food inflation

Rajan keeps policy rate unchanged on fears of food inflation

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

The Reserve Bank of India kept interest rates on hold at 7.50 per cent.

The temple and the dam

The temple and the dam

Rediff.com14 May 2014

Two decisions handed down by the Supreme Court have spread gloom in Kerala as they have shaken two basic faiths of a majority of the people in the state, says T P Sreenivasan.

'No other institution has resisted attempted subversion like the judiciary has'

'No other institution has resisted attempted subversion like the judiciary has'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

'Given the current fear that the government is going to appoint judges who were in line with its ideology, there should be full disclosure in Parliament about the details of every judge appointee,' Indira Jaising -- the first woman to be appointed additional solicitor general of India -- tells Geetanjali Krishna.

Divestment plan faces many red lights

Divestment plan faces many red lights

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

Govt bosses in no hurry to exit from PSUs; many agencies, long process likely hurdles.

'This tragedy shows total disregard for safety'

'This tragedy shows total disregard for safety'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2016

'Fireworks are dangerous in Kerala where there is very little open space.'

Govt may dilute stake in public banks by year-end

Govt may dilute stake in public banks by year-end

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

State Bank of India is also expected to tap the markets this year

Poet-lyricist and Jnanpith awardee ONV Kurup passes away

Poet-lyricist and Jnanpith awardee ONV Kurup passes away

Rediff.com13 Feb 2016

Jnanpith awardee and eminent Malayalam poet, lyricist and environmentalist O N V Kurup passed away at a private hospital in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday following cardiac arrest. He was 84.

Sensex ends 331 points higher; Fed decision, BoJ meet awaited

Sensex ends 331 points higher; Fed decision, BoJ meet awaited

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

The US FOMC concludes its two-day meeting today while the Bank of Japan will start its two-day meeting today.

SBI classifies its Rs 250 cr of dues as bad loans

SBI classifies its Rs 250 cr of dues as bad loans

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

About 12 other lenders with combined exposure of Rs 1,200 crore likely to follow

Sensex ends flat on 1st day of 2015; RIL, ITC slump

Sensex ends flat on 1st day of 2015; RIL, ITC slump

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

The 30-share Sensex ended up 8 points at 27,508 and the 50-share Nifty closed 1 point higher at 8,284.

SC reserves order on referring Sabarimala temple entry row to Constitution Bench

SC reserves order on referring Sabarimala temple entry row to Constitution Bench

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

The Supreme Court on Monday reserved its verdict on whether to refer the matters pertaining to the ban on entry of women aged between 10 to 50 years at Kerala's Sabrimala temple to its constitution bench.

Gaitonde to Raza: The 10 costliest Indian paintings

Gaitonde to Raza: The 10 costliest Indian paintings

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

The 'Artery Top 500 Works' list features the most expensive Indian works of art that have been sold so far. Their collective realised price? $367.9 million! As the demand and value of Indian artists grows internationally, we look at the record setters.

Markets pose smart recovery in late trades; Nifty ends above 7,850

Markets pose smart recovery in late trades; Nifty ends above 7,850

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Auto stocks are weighing on the indices.

Is General Bajwa ready to take over Pakistan?

Is General Bajwa ready to take over Pakistan?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

'What we are today witnessing is the final act of the Pakistani army trying to retain its turf,' argues Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

What kind of First Lady will Melania Trump make?

What kind of First Lady will Melania Trump make?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

Does Mrs Donald Trump realise that her immediate predecessor, Michelle Obama, is not the only hard act to follow, wonders Kanika Datta.

Kollam temple fire: Toll rises to 109, 6 persons booked

Kollam temple fire: Toll rises to 109, 6 persons booked

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

The police has registered a case against six persons, including members of temple managing committee and associates of firework contractors, on attempt to murder and other charges in connection with the Putttingal Devi temple fire tragedy, even as the toll rose to 109.

Defiant K M Mani resigns from Kerala cabinet

Defiant K M Mani resigns from Kerala cabinet

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

Kerala Finance Minister K M Mani resigned on Tuesday night after pressure mounted on him from the ruling Congress-led United Democratic Front to quit.

Why I am not eager for a 'Congress-mukt Bharat'

Why I am not eager for a 'Congress-mukt Bharat'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

'Like it or not, the Congress is still the only party with the potential to challenge the BJP at a pan-Indian level,' says T V R Shenoy.

Well Done, Ambassador T P Seetharam!

Well Done, Ambassador T P Seetharam!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

'His assignment as the Ambassador to the UAE was particularly appreciated by the Emiratis and Indians alike. He retires in a trail of glory,' says Ambassadpr T P Sreenivasan.

Modi's minimum government, maximum governance will work, here's how

Modi's minimum government, maximum governance will work, here's how

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Modi's minimum government, maximum governance will go a long way?

The tale of the 16 ED notices to Lalit Modi

The tale of the 16 ED notices to Lalit Modi

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Here's a closer look at the showcause notices issued to Lalit Modi

Will the floods muddy TN's water row?

Will the floods muddy TN's water row?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

N Sathiya Moorthy explains how the recent floods may complicate the Cauvery issue among Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala

FY15-16 begins on a firm note; Sensex ends 300 points higher

FY15-16 begins on a firm note; Sensex ends 300 points higher

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

At 15.05 PM, the 30-share Sensex was up 281 points at 28,238 and the 50-share Nifty gained 86 points at 8,577

5,275 wilful defaulters (+ Mallya) owe banks Rs 56,621 crore

5,275 wilful defaulters (+ Mallya) owe banks Rs 56,621 crore

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

India's five leading wilful defaulters are Winsome Diamonds & Jewellery Ltd and associate Forever Precious Jewellery & Diamonds, Zoom Developers, Kingfisher Airlines, Beta Naphthol and Raza Textiles

All is not right for the economy of India

All is not right for the economy of India

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Excerpts from a speech on the Supplementary Demands for Grants, December 15.

Periyar: A walk in the woods

Periyar: A walk in the woods

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

A treat lay in store for wildlife enthusiast Suchismita Banerjee at Lake Palace Resort on the Periyar Lake.

Sensex gains 128 points ahead of Fed meet; Ranbaxy up 6%

Sensex gains 128 points ahead of Fed meet; Ranbaxy up 6%

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Engineering major BHEL rebounded from its day's lows to end around 1% higher.

The Jurassic Park of Indian politics

The Jurassic Park of Indian politics

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

It is the last place where the dinosaurs who once dreamt of ruling the Earth can still be seen in their natural habitat, says T V R Shenoy.

'They called us prostitutes who should be stoned'

'They called us prostitutes who should be stoned'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

In a no-holds-barred interview, 20-year-old Nikita Azad discusses the backlash she has faced after #HappytoBleed, the campaign she launched to protest a derogatory statement made by the chief of the Sabarimala Devasom Board.

Beating up an ambassador: This is how Communists are

Beating up an ambassador: This is how Communists are

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

'Why would the Communists do this? I have three possible answers: One, they are specifically opposed to the Global Education Meet that the ambassador organised. Two, they are beginning to realise their days are numbered in Kerala. Three, the standard modus operandi of leftists is anarchism because they are not constrained by any codes of ethics. Roughly, the bad, the good, and the ugly,' says Rajeev Srinivasan.