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'Time to play hardball with China'

'Time to play hardball with China'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

'Unless India ups the ante, Beijing will continue to believe its transgressions are cost free and will feel encouraged to do more of the same.'

Full text: President's address to the nation on the eve of Republic Day 2023

Full text: President's address to the nation on the eve of Republic Day 2023

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Here's the full text of address to the nation by President Droupadi Murmu on the eve of the Republic Day 2023.

EWS quota eating the field meant for general category, says SC

EWS quota eating the field meant for general category, says SC

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

The Supreme Court on Wednesday posed a slew of queries to the Centre on the grant of 10 per cent quota in admissions and government jobs to the EWS category, saying the "slice of cake" of 50 per cent open general seats available to OBCs above the creamy layer now stands reduced to 40 per cent.

Starbucks names Laxman Narasimhan as its new CEO

Starbucks names Laxman Narasimhan as its new CEO

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Laxman Narasimhan, a veteran in leading and advising global consumer-facing brands, has been named as the new CEO of coffee giant Starbucks, joining a growing cohort of Indian-origin business leaders at the helm of global corporations.

'You left without fulfilling your promise': Smriti's emotional post on Sushma

'You left without fulfilling your promise': Smriti's emotional post on Sushma

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Referring to Swaraj as "didi" (elder sister), Irani expressed her shock at the untimely death of the former Delhi chief minister.

How stylish is Khatron Ke Khiladi's Anushka Sen

How stylish is Khatron Ke Khiladi's Anushka Sen

Rediff.com19 May 2021

The 18 year old is a pro when it comes to fashion.

Raksha Bandhan Review

Raksha Bandhan Review

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

Dangerous messaging punctuates every ounce of its storyline wherein dowry is normalised, the kidney is a small price to pay for it, observes Sukanya Verma.

Left wing extremism-hit districts decline by 70% under Modi govt: Shah

Left wing extremism-hit districts decline by 70% under Modi govt: Shah

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

The home minister said the northeast and the Left-wing extremism-affected areas in the country are tribal-dominated regions and security is a precursor to development there.

JugJugg Jeeyo Review

JugJugg Jeeyo Review

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

JugJugg Jeeyo is a David Dhawan comedy, not directed by David Dhawan, observes Sukanya Verma.

Air India set to enhance in-flight service in first and business class

Air India set to enhance in-flight service in first and business class

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Air India is set to enhance its in-flight service with a change in ownership from Thursday. This will include more variety in on-board meals, improved in-flight service procedures, and reintroduction of amenities. Non-vegetarian meals are being introduced in the economy class of domestic flights after a gap of nearly four years. Air India is set to enhance its in-flight service with a change in ownership from Thursday. This will include more variety in on-board meals, improved in-flight service procedures, and reintroduction of amenities.

'IPL can lift the spirits of the country'

'IPL can lift the spirits of the country'

Rediff.com28 May 2020

Talking about the 2019 season, when the team reached the playoffs after a long gap, Parth Jindal gave credit to the Ricky Ponting-Sourav Ganguly duo that was at the helm of affairs.

Can Rishi Beat Race To Become PM?

Can Rishi Beat Race To Become PM?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

Will Empire strike back to prevent a game changing election result, asks T P Sreenivasan.

Cong launches 'Azadi Gaurav' foot march from Sabarmati Ashram

Cong launches 'Azadi Gaurav' foot march from Sabarmati Ashram

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

A Congress leader said that party president Sonia Gandhi and MP Rahul Gandhi have decided to organise the yatra 'to remind our new generations about the sacrifices made by our leaders in achieving freedom from the British Raj'.

Foodies: You Must Visit Bara Handi!

Foodies: You Must Visit Bara Handi!

Rediff.com3 May 2022

There are, as its name suggests, 12 handis to choose from. Each time you eat this delightful, non-vegetarian mix and match, its bountiful flavours amazingly erupt inside your mouth!

Wishes pour in for Ravi Shastri on his 59th birthday

Wishes pour in for Ravi Shastri on his 59th birthday

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Former and current players took to Twitter to extend wishes to Ravi Shastri

Learnt a lot: Jugraj Singh on his India debut

Learnt a lot: Jugraj Singh on his India debut

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

Jugraj made his International debut against France during the FIH Hockey Pro League matches in South Africa

UP fight between 80% progress vs 20% negativity: Yogi

UP fight between 80% progress vs 20% negativity: Yogi

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

"I can say with confidence that the BJP will form the government in the state," he reiterated.

Paytm earmarks Rs 50 cr for cashback offers

Paytm earmarks Rs 50 cr for cashback offers

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Digital payments firm Paytm has earmarked Rs 50 crore for rolling out a cashback program for consumers and merchants to celebrate six years of Digital India, the company said on Friday. Under the offer, Paytm has announced cashbacks for merchants and consumers in India, for every transaction made through the Paytm app. The program will be rolled out in 200 districts across the country with special drives in Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

India has to grow big, those blocking way will be eliminated: RSS chief

India has to grow big, those blocking way will be eliminated: RSS chief

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

Likening India's progress to that of a vehicle that only has accelerator and no brakes, the RSS chief said those trying to stop it will either step aside or be eliminated.

PFI involved in 'disturbing' India's secular fabric: Officials

PFI involved in 'disturbing' India's secular fabric: Officials

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

The PFI is alleged to have been continuously involved in anti-government propaganda and spreading the narrative that Muslims were being persecuted in India.

DMK-AIADMK spar over schemes for SL Tamil refugees

DMK-AIADMK spar over schemes for SL Tamil refugees

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

Chief Minister M K Stalin on Tuesday launched a Rs 225.86 crore welfare assistance scheme here for Sri Lankan Tamil refugees living in camps in Tamil Nadu and alleged that the previous AIADMK regime was not concerned about them.

Mahatma Gandhi's ideas were forgotten, Modi revived them: Amit Shah

Mahatma Gandhi's ideas were forgotten, Modi revived them: Amit Shah

Rediff.com30 Jan 2022

"Unfortunately, while homage was paid to the photos of Bapu, and he found mention in speeches for many years, Khadi, handicrafts, use of swabhasha and swadeshi were forgotten. After becoming the prime minister, Narendra Modi gave a new lease of life to all these ideas of Bapu," Shah said.

Azim Premji donated Rs 27 cr per day in FY21!

Azim Premji donated Rs 27 cr per day in FY21!

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

Software giant Wipro's Azim Premji donated Rs 9,713 crore or Rs 27 crore a day to retain his top rank among Indian philanthropists in FY21. Premji, the founder chairman of the company, increased his donation by nearly a fourth during the pandemic year, as per the Edelgive Hurun India Philanthropy List 2021, which had HCL's Shiv Nadar at second place with contributions of Rs 1,263 crore towards upliftment causes. Mukesh Ambani of Reliance Industries, India's richest man, came third on the list with a Rs 577 crore contribution and was succeeded by Kumar Mangalam Birla with Rs 377 crore.

How Sarah Jane Dias stays fit

How Sarah Jane Dias stays fit

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

These pics of Sarah Jane Dias doing yoga will make you want to get in shape.

What An Adivasi MP Expects From President Murmu

What An Adivasi MP Expects From President Murmu

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

'Due to the huge unemployment among displaced Adivasis they undertake any job that comes their way even if it means working and living in hazardous conditions.' 'The situation is such that out of every five tribals who migrate in search of employment only three come back alive.'

Imran's new national security policy puts Kashmir at core of India ties

Imran's new national security policy puts Kashmir at core of India ties

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday launched the country's first-ever national security policy, which articulates a citizen-centric framework, placing economic security at its core unlike the previous one-dimensional security policy where the focus was on the military.

10 Tips For A Better Sex Life

10 Tips For A Better Sex Life

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

Having a good sex life is not difficult. One needs to ensure to get the basics right - eat, sleep, exercise and communication.

One Party's Freebies Are Another's Welfare Schemes

One Party's Freebies Are Another's Welfare Schemes

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

As some BJP pollsters concede, the Modi leadership's sweeping success in elections 2019, especially across central India, owed not to Hindutva ideology, but to welfare schemes, all of them borrowed from Tamil Nadu, reveals N Sathiya Moorthy.

The colour of 2021 is...

The colour of 2021 is...

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

What's amazing is that there have been two colours chosen at once!

Indian Food: 20 Magical Secrets

Indian Food: 20 Magical Secrets

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

Explore ingredients that you may have never thought to use or need to use better.

'We Expect The President To Act!'

'We Expect The President To Act!'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

'The government is doing away with crucial laws such as the Forest Conservation Act and the Environment Protection Act which had helped safeguard our forests.' 'The President has to show that she will stand in favour of tribal rights.'

What's your work from home outfit? Share your pics

What's your work from home outfit? Share your pics

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

We asked you, dear readers to share your work from home look. This is what Pratika Shetty shared.

'All Of Us Adivasis Have Hope In Her'

'All Of Us Adivasis Have Hope In Her'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

'What she did so far and what she will do now is secondary; the most important thing is a person from the Adivasi community has reached the top-most position in the country.'

Sensex, Nifty scale new peaks, log gains for 5th day

Sensex, Nifty scale new peaks, log gains for 5th day

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

On the Sensex chart, IndusInd Bank, Axis Bank, Tech Mahindra, HDFC, ICICI Bank, HCL Tech, HDFC Bank, SBI and ITC were prominent gainers.

Ranbir's 40 on 40 Playlist

Ranbir's 40 on 40 Playlist

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

On his 40th birthday on September 28, Sukanya Verma draws up a playlist of 40 riveting Ranbir songs.

Covid, economy figure in President Murmu's maiden address to nation

Covid, economy figure in President Murmu's maiden address to nation

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

India has helped the world discover the true potential of democracy and the keyword for the country today is compassion for the downtrodden, needy and those on the margins, President Droupadi Murmu said on Sunday.

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

'Wherever in the world there is political instability, those countries are beset with severe crises today. But India is in a much better position than the rest of the world due to the decisions taken by my government in the national interest,' President Droupadi Murmu said in her address to both Houses of Parliament.

S&P upgrades five Tata group companies

S&P upgrades five Tata group companies

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

S&P Global Ratings on Thursday upgraded ratings of five companies of the Tata group including Tata Steel, Tata Motors and Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) reflecting its reassessment of the ongoing influence and the potential for 'extraordinary financial support' from the parent, Tata Sons. Under the revised exercise, S&P Global said ratings on Tata Steel Ltd and its 100 per cent-owned financing subsidiary ABJA Investment Co Pte Ltd have been upgraded to 'BBB-' from 'BB' with stable outlook. Similarly, Tata Motors Ltd and its wholly-owned arm TML Holdings Pte Ltd have been upgraded to 'BB-' from 'B' ratings with stable outlook.

Right-wing brouhaha forces FabIndia to withdraw Jashn-e-Riwaaz ad

Right-wing brouhaha forces FabIndia to withdraw Jashn-e-Riwaaz ad

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

While the brand was accused of 'defacing' the Hindu festival of Diwali by naming its festive collection as Jashn-e-Riwaaz (celebration of tradition), the company insisted that it is not a Diwali collection, which will be soon launched under 'Jhilmil si Diwali' promo.

Cheers! Fruity, Boozy, Cocktails

Cheers! Fruity, Boozy, Cocktails

Rediff.com14 May 2021

Just the drinks you need for a weekend brunch.