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Need alternative agenda, not political fronts: KCR

Need alternative agenda, not political fronts: KCR

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

KCR said he had turned down the Left parties' idea of dislodging the ruling BJP at the Centre.

No sermons to nations that need aid: Rajnath

No sermons to nations that need aid: Rajnath

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

Without naming China or any other country, Singh said the "top-down approach" towards solving problems has never been sustainable, adding often it leads to "debt trap, reaction from the local population and conflict."

Bommai's election-year budget targets temples, women and youth

Bommai's election-year budget targets temples, women and youth

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in poll-bound Karnataka on Friday sought to woo farmers, women and younger generation with a slew of welfare measures in its last budget in the current term, also earmarking Rs 1000 crore towards development and renovation of various temples and maths in the state.

Singapore Airlines to get 25.1% stake in enlarged Air India group

Singapore Airlines to get 25.1% stake in enlarged Air India group

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

Singapore Airlines' deal with Tata Sons (Tata) will inject a further SGD 360 million ($267 million) into Air India. It will give SIA a 25.1 per cent stake in the enlarged Air India group following its takeover by Tata and merger with Vistara Airlines. The November 2022 deal between Singapore Airlines and Tata Sons to further inject $267 million into Air India is one of the key strategic initiatives for future growth mentioned in the quarterly financial report. This agreement is still subject to regulatory approval. SIA in the statement said, "The merged entity will be four to five times larger in scale compared to Vistara, with a strong presence in all key airline segments in India.

BJP says Budget all-inclusive, Oppn terms it as anti-people, mere rhetoric

BJP says Budget all-inclusive, Oppn terms it as anti-people, mere rhetoric

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday hailed the Union Budget as an "all-inclusive" document while the Opposition dismissed it as "anti-people" and mere rhetoric lacking the vision for creating jobs and taming inflation.

Democrats keep control of US Senate after crucial midterm polls

Democrats keep control of US Senate after crucial midterm polls

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

The ruling Democratic Party will retain majority control of the United States Senate as two of its candidates are projected to win their pivotal races against Republican rivals, in a major boost to President Joe Biden in the second half of his term, both for his legislative agenda and his ability to appoint judges and other key officials.

BJP Barking Up The Wrong Tree In Tamil Nadu

BJP Barking Up The Wrong Tree In Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

The BJP continuing to look at the Dravidian polity through the religious prism has not worked in Tamil Nadu whereas it has yielded political and electoral results across much of the rest of the country, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Will I die without ever knowing love?'

'Will I die without ever knowing love?'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

'Love will always be a mystery.' 'The day it stops being a mystery it won't exist.'

Approach Paper to 11th plan mentions Muslim uplift

Approach Paper to 11th plan mentions Muslim uplift

Rediff.com11 Dec 2006

The Approach Paper to the eleventh five-year plan has mentioned about the economic and political empowerment of Muslim women and the need to give special focus to "poor" Muslims in the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan.

Tata Group is once again India's most valuable brand

Tata Group is once again India's most valuable brand

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

The total value of India's top 100 brands has increased by 2 per cent, from $162.1 billion in 2020 to $164.9 billion in 2021, according to the latest Brand Finance India 100 2021 report. This uplift in brand value over the course of the first year of the pandemic is an impressive feat given the global economic crisis following the implementation of national lockdowns in March 2020, when business activity was brought to a halt, affecting both production and consumption. Among the brands that came on the top of the list include Tata Group, Reliance Industries, and Mahindra Group.

Cool Denim Styles to Copy

Cool Denim Styles to Copy

Rediff.com12 May 2021

5 denim trends to add to your wardrobe this summer.

BJP plans 15-day blitz to mark 8 years of Modi govt

BJP plans 15-day blitz to mark 8 years of Modi govt

Rediff.com11 May 2022

From June 6 to 8, the party will reach out to minorities under the programme-- 'Interacting with Minorities'.

Airline Staff Are NOT Your Servants!

Airline Staff Are NOT Your Servants!

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Talk to any member of the cabin crew on any Indian airline and you will hear the worst horror stories. Almost always, the targets of abuse in the air are female staff members who are called 'servants' or worse, points out Vir Sanghvi.

Who thought 'Calendar' ki bhi date khatam ho jayegi?

Who thought 'Calendar' ki bhi date khatam ho jayegi?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

'The Three Musketeers have lost the most talented, generous and loving Musketeer.'

BJP steps up reach out to UP's Pasmanda Muslims for a clean sweep in LS polls

BJP steps up reach out to UP's Pasmanda Muslims for a clean sweep in LS polls

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

In Pasmanda Muslim meets, the BJP leaders are highlighting that the Samajwadi Party, Bahujan Samaj Party and the Congress always used Muslims as a "vote bank" and did not give them their due.

Fashion to Get You in the Festive Mood

Fashion to Get You in the Festive Mood

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

Traditional Styles You'll Love.

'Vandalism of Gandhi's statues in the US is a matter of deep concern'

'Vandalism of Gandhi's statues in the US is a matter of deep concern'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

'Attacking his statues disregard his values, which as we know are most needed in the world today.'

What Googly Will Modi Bowl in 2024?

What Googly Will Modi Bowl in 2024?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

It is not unlikely that ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, the BJP government comes up with more imaginative schemes aimed at constituency-building. The party under Modi's leadership has a more modern thinking in such matters unlike its rivals, which are still steeped only in ideology, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Tata Neu onboarding Titan by Diwali; TaMo & Air India next

Tata Neu onboarding Titan by Diwali; TaMo & Air India next

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

Close to six months since the launch of Tata Neu, the super application (app) from Tata Sons Group is all set for a revamp. The highlights include a reimagined rewards programme or NeuPass, a more seamless user experience by increasing the digital maturity of brands, adding more brands to the platform, and hiring category leaders to drive the next phase of growth. When it comes to brands, Titan will join Tata Neu by Diwali. Tata Motors and Air India will be on board after the Festival of Lights.

IPL Poll: RR vs SRH: Who will win?

IPL Poll: RR vs SRH: Who will win?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

Game 40 of IPL 2020 will see the Rajasthan Royals take on the Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

UP madrassas fear bulldozers as survey approaches

UP madrassas fear bulldozers as survey approaches

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

With the Uttar Pradesh government set to conduct a survey of private madrassas, proprietors of the theological schools fear that their institutions may be declared illegal and 'run over by bulldozers'.

'India, come out and play sport'

'India, come out and play sport'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Modi leads politicians and sportspersons in wishing countrymen on National Sports Day

Assam poll: Cong promises 50% quota for women in govt job

Assam poll: Cong promises 50% quota for women in govt job

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

Dev asserted that the Congress and the grand alliance believe in accountability and the guarantee of jobs.

Economy faces headwinds from global spillovers: RBI

Economy faces headwinds from global spillovers: RBI

Rediff.com4 May 2022

The RBI on Wednesday cautioned that while the Indian economy appears capable of weathering the deterioration in geopolitical conditions amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, it faces headwinds from global spillovers from geopolitical tensions, elevated commodity prices and moderating external demand. The RBI, however, did not tinker with the GDP growth projection made in April. It had slashed the GDP growth projection for the fiscal 2022-23 to 7.2 per cent from its earlier forecast of 7.8 per cent.

Mayawati, Akhilesh spat continues over 'want to become PM' remark

Mayawati, Akhilesh spat continues over 'want to become PM' remark

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Reacting to Yadav's statement that he wanted her to become the prime minister and that the SP had forged an alliance with the BSP for the 2019 Lok Sabha polls for this, Mayawati, in a tweet in Hindi, said, 'When the SP chief could not fulfil his own dream of becoming the chief minister (of Uttar Pradesh) even after securing the votes of Muslims and Yadavs and forming an alliance with several parties, how can he fulfil the dream of others to become the prime minister.'

Big moment as street in New York co-named after Ganesh temple

Big moment as street in New York co-named after Ganesh temple

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

Established in 1977, The Hindu Temple Society of North America Sri Maha Vallabha Ganapati Devasthanam, popularly known as the Ganesh temple, is regarded as the first and oldest Hindu temple in North America.

'We told govt we were not their puppets'

'We told govt we were not their puppets'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

'We told the government that we won't dance to their tunes this time.'

Budget 2022: Industry bodies urge govt to reduce tax burden

Budget 2022: Industry bodies urge govt to reduce tax burden

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC) of India has urged the Centre to extend lower corporate tax benefit to Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) and proprietary firms as it would make funds available with MSMEs and boost private investment cycle. A body of direct tax professionals also sought for reduction of tax burden on individuals and requested the government to raise the income tax exemption limit at Rs 2.5 lakh to Rs 4 lakh per annum in the upcoming budget for 2022-23 fiscal. EEPC India chairman Mahesh Desai claimed around 84 per cent of small businesses are being denied the benefit of lower corporate tax which was aimed at providing industrial units with more investible surplus.

India Inc may have to pay for SC/ST uplift

India Inc may have to pay for SC/ST uplift

Rediff.com29 Dec 2006

The Union government is thinking of levying one more cess on incomes of corporate India to help them discharge their duties towards the people belonging to the scheduled casts and the scheduled tribes.

The Designer Who Dressed Rashmika, Tejasswi

The Designer Who Dressed Rashmika, Tejasswi

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Soham Acharya presented his nature-inspired fashion collection at the ongoing FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week.

'Muslims are beginning to warm up to BJP'

'Muslims are beginning to warm up to BJP'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

'BJP has risen to second spot, ahead of the BSP, as the political party of choice for Muslims in UP.' 'Only the BJP government has worked tirelessly to usher in the minorities to the mainstream of society'

Will future cops dress like this?

Will future cops dress like this?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

Shantanu and Nikhil's collection Declaration 2034, heavily inspired from military uniforms, highlights gender neutral fashion.

Gujarat BJP says 100s of AAP members joined it, Kejri's party says jumla

Gujarat BJP says 100s of AAP members joined it, Kejri's party says jumla

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

Hundreds of members of the Aam Aadmi Party, including office-bearers, joined the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in Gujarat at the party headquarters in Gandhinagar on Wednesday, days ahead of AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal and newly-appointed Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann's visit to Ahmedabad where a roadshow is planned.

Cute College Fashion

Cute College Fashion

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

Bring a bold style to your online lectures.

Ex-New Zealand all-rounder Cairns faces 'long road to recovery'

Ex-New Zealand all-rounder Cairns faces 'long road to recovery'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2021

Former New Zealand all-rounder Chris Cairns on Sunday said the spinal stroke he suffered following a life-saving heart surgery last month will provide him 'with possibly the greatest challenge I have ever faced in rehab going forward'.

Quota for economically weaker sections unconstitutional, petitioners tell SC

Quota for economically weaker sections unconstitutional, petitioners tell SC

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

The Centre's decision to grant 10 per cent quota for the EWS category in admissions and jobs violates the basic structure of the Constitution on multiple counts including that it breaches the 50 per cent cap on reservation, the Supreme Court was told on Tuesday.

Pawar and I keen to unite non-BJP Opposition, says Nitish after meetings

Pawar and I keen to unite non-BJP Opposition, says Nitish after meetings

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday called for a "main front" of all non-BJP parties to take on the ruling alliance in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls and asserted that the decision on its leadership can be taken later.

Like Kajal's Pregnancy Pillow?

Like Kajal's Pregnancy Pillow?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Mamata's fangirl moment with Raveena... Bhumi meets Smriti... Ashwiny praises Saiyami...

Services hit as PSU bank employees go on two-day strike

Services hit as PSU bank employees go on two-day strike

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

Employees of public sector banks (PSBs) on Thursday went on two-day strike against the move to privatise public sector banks impacting normal banking operation across the country. Many branches across different parts of the country were shut as the United Forum of Bank Union (UFBU), an umbrella body of nine bank unions including All India Bank Officers' Confederation (AIBOC), All India Bank Employees Association (AIBEA) and National Organisation of Bank Workers (NOBW) had given two day strike call. As a result, services such as deposits and withdrawal at branches, cheque clearance and loan approvals might be affected due to the strike. But ATMs are expected to function as usual.

6 Sunil Dutt Films You Must See

6 Sunil Dutt Films You Must See

Rediff.com26 May 2021

Among Hindi cinema's leading men of the last century, Sunil Dutt, who passed away 16 years ago on May 25, did not hesitate in doing women-oriented films which addressed the issues of their upliftment, empowerment and equality.