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Shah: BJP will win more seats than 2014

Shah: BJP will win more seats than 2014

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

Narendra Modi government is working for 'making India' whereas the Congress is working for 'breaking India'.

'Never imagined our families will be ripped apart'

'Never imagined our families will be ripped apart'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

Residents and families of the building collapse in Mumbai tell of their grief.

24 dead as century-old building collapses in Mumbai

24 dead as century-old building collapses in Mumbai

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

This is the second major building collapse in the city in just over a month.

This is the birth place of Satyagraha: PM Modi tells Indian expats in South Africa

This is the birth place of Satyagraha: PM Modi tells Indian expats in South Africa

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

PM Modi recalled the historical connection between the two nations stating how South Africa had "transformed" Mahatma Gandhi.

Will set no preconditions to join Third Front: Mulayam

Will set no preconditions to join Third Front: Mulayam

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

Exuding confidence that the Third Front will form the next government at the Centre, Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav on Thursday said his party would set no preconditions to join it and help form the alliance in national interest.

Changi Airport to raise stake in Bengal Aerotropolis

Changi Airport to raise stake in Bengal Aerotropolis

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

Singapore's Changi Airport International (CAI) has decided to increase its stake in Bengal Aerotropolis Projects Ltd (BAPL) to 32.2 per cent from 26 per cent held since the project began in 2009.

Ratan Tata invests in CarDekho.com

Ratan Tata invests in CarDekho.com

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

It is Tata's fourth such investment in an e-commerce co.

Juhi Chawla: I found Amitabh's character dull in Yudh

Juhi Chawla: I found Amitabh's character dull in Yudh

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

Bollywood actress Juhi Chawla is the brand ambassador for Sony Entertainment's new general entertainment channel Sony Pal.

Politicial leaders wear skull caps to show off: Najma Heptullah

Politicial leaders wear skull caps to show off: Najma Heptullah

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Union Minister for Minority Affairs Najma Heptuallah on Thursday said most of the political leaders wear skull caps to "show off" but do not have respect for it.

What will the next generation of Indian leaders look like?

What will the next generation of Indian leaders look like?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

Will the next generation possess an even more internationalist outlook, and lose their Indian identities entirely? Will they continue to believe in a larger role for business in society and go beyond the boardroom to truly understand the Indian consumer, ask Geoffrey Jones & Vinay Sridhar of Harvard Business School.

LS passes bill to give constitutional status to National Commission for Backward Classes

LS passes bill to give constitutional status to National Commission for Backward Classes

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

The passage of this major legislation comes ahead of the general election due early next year.

Jet, IndiGo join low-fare war, offer big discounts

Jet, IndiGo join low-fare war, offer big discounts

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Private airlines Jet Airways and IndiGo joined the race for low-fares, offering their customers hefty discounts, after Air India rolled out a similar offer to challenge Vistara, the latest full-service entrant in the domestic market.

Chasing Winter: 5 Game of Thrones locations you must visit!

Chasing Winter: 5 Game of Thrones locations you must visit!

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

The pilgrimage of a true GoT fan.

People accepting BJP ideology, says Modi after 5-polls results

People accepting BJP ideology, says Modi after 5-polls results

Rediff.com19 May 2016

He said the poll victory in Assam, the first for the party in the north east, has made it clear that BJP is rapidly receiving "popular acceptance" in all parts of the country which "augurs well" for the democracy.

Number of poor in China? A whopping 36 million!

Number of poor in China? A whopping 36 million!

Rediff.com27 May 2015

China continued to have pockets of poverty despite massive development.

The monk who declined Rajya Sabha membership

The monk who declined Rajya Sabha membership

Rediff.com9 May 2016

Pranav Pandya, head and mentor, All World Gayatri Pariwar, says he's not inclined to accept

India Inc endorses Modi's vision of India

India Inc endorses Modi's vision of India

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

Endorsing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of India outlined in his address to Parliament, India Inc said the efforts to improve farm productivity, rein in price rise and impart skills to youth will transform the nation in the days to come.

Maya lights up subdued 60th birthday with Mulayam fireworks

Maya lights up subdued 60th birthday with Mulayam fireworks

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Her tone and tenor was clear and unflinching as she vowed to storm back to power in 2017,

India Inc banks on PM Modi for turning around economy

India Inc banks on PM Modi for turning around economy

Rediff.com26 May 2014

Congratulating Narendra Modi on becoming the Prime Minister, India Inc on Monday said it is looking forward to an era of renewed trust and expressed confidence that the nation will leapfrog into a higher orbit of growth creating more jobs, income and social stability.

Govt to address labour issues, infra deficit soon

Govt to address labour issues, infra deficit soon

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Talking about sunrise sector, the Finance Minister said, India is beginning to create impact in pharma sector.

Delhi's Connaught Place now world's 6th most expensive office hub

Delhi's Connaught Place now world's 6th most expensive office hub

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

Mumbai's alternative business district of Bandra-Kurla Complex was at 18th position.

Buying time at Wuhan

Buying time at Wuhan

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

The Wuhan meetings signify an incremental shift in China's position on India as well as each country buying time for the next phase of bilateral relations, says Srikanth Kondapalli.

Gujarat polls: Congress promises farm loan waiver, Indira canteens, special quota

Gujarat polls: Congress promises farm loan waiver, Indira canteens, special quota

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

The Congress, desperate to make a comeback in Gujarat, which has been ruled by the Bharatiya Janata Party for over 20 years, has tried to reach out to various sections of society in its blueprint unveiled.

6 health benefits of smiling

6 health benefits of smiling

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

A smile is the perfect way to show everyone that you are doing great.

Finally, a 'successful bidder' for Mallya's luxury jet

Finally, a 'successful bidder' for Mallya's luxury jet

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

SGI Commex chairman G S Srivastava, an art connoisseur, said the aircraft, an Airbus A319-133 with registration of CJ VT-VJM, will be converted into an art pilgrimage venture

Veteran Communist leader Govind Pansare passes away

Veteran Communist leader Govind Pansare passes away

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

Veteran Communist Party of India leader Govind Pansare, who was shot at earlier this week, died at a hospital in Mumbai late Friday night after he was airlifted for treatment to the city this evening from Kolhapur. He was 82.

Olympic mission accomplished! 9 finals, 9 gold medals for Bolt!

Olympic mission accomplished! 9 finals, 9 gold medals for Bolt!

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

Usain Bolt has enthralled hundreds of thousands in stadiums in Beijing, London and Rio as well as billions around the world.

Air pollution: India, China worst sufferers

Air pollution: India, China worst sufferers

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

The industrialised world must work fast.

Modi launches BHIM app; now says your thumb is your bank

Modi launches BHIM app; now says your thumb is your bank

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

In significant push towards a less-cash economy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced starting a biometric payment system using Aadhar platform within two weeks even as he exhorted citizens to adopt digital currency from the new year.

Ritu Beri's designer line for Railway employees, soon

Ritu Beri's designer line for Railway employees, soon

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

Ritu Beri said the look of the uniform will be an ode to India and her exoticism

India Inc upbeat, global CEOs stay cautious

India Inc upbeat, global CEOs stay cautious

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

Average global growth prospects for the next 12 months and the next three years are 35 per cent and 49 per cent, respectively.

In a first, Ladakh civilians get bravery award from Army

In a first, Ladakh civilians get bravery award from Army

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

For the first time, three civilians from Ladakh region, including a porter in Siachin, who saved two soldiers buried in an avalanche, have been honoured by Army with special award for their exemplary courage and devotion to duty.

'Difficult for Windies to regain glory days in Tests'

'Difficult for Windies to regain glory days in Tests'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

West Indies are two-time World T20 champions but the flamboyant Chris Gayle feels "it will be difficult" for the Caribbean islands to regain their glory days in Test cricket in the near future. One of the most dashing batsmen of his time, Gayle has two triple hundreds in the longest format with 7214 runs in 103 games. His RCB jersey no, 333, is his highest Test score. West Indies have lost their last two Test series against India (at home) and Pakistan (away).

Dhaka carnage: What about its economic consequences?

Dhaka carnage: What about its economic consequences?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

The earlier attempt by the authorities in Dhaka that Islamist militancy had not established a presence in Bangladesh will now have to be given up.

Review: Mukti Bhawan is a work of staggering depth and sublime vision

Review: Mukti Bhawan is a work of staggering depth and sublime vision

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

Mukti Bhawan is as much about its characters embracing the inevitability of death as it is about their loved ones grappling with conflicting emotions, writes Sukanya Verma.

Why 'non-performing' ministers were not axed, Congress asks PM

Why 'non-performing' ministers were not axed, Congress asks PM

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati termed the expansion of the Union council of ministers as a drama and said giving representation to a couple of leaders from the deprived sections will not ameliorate the lot of those communities.

Talented players, dull matches and a semi-final, anything is possible for Portugal

Talented players, dull matches and a semi-final, anything is possible for Portugal

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

Portugal continue to be a paradox at Euro 2016, reaching the semi-finals without ever giving the kind of uplifting performance that their talented team should be capable of.

Indian woman abducted in Kabul

Indian woman abducted in Kabul

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said the government was doing everything to rescue her.

Sensex rises snapping two-session losing streak; banks, auto gain

Sensex rises snapping two-session losing streak; banks, auto gain

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

Sensex rises, snapping two-session losing streak; banks, auto gain.

These are the first-time ministers in Modi Sarkar 2.0

These are the first-time ministers in Modi Sarkar 2.0

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Here's a list of the full first-time ministers in the second term of the Narendra Modi government.