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India's 10 wealthiest jewellers

India's 10 wealthiest jewellers

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

India, the world's largest consumer of gold has created a number of rich jewellers over the years.

After TVF, ScoopWhoop founder faces sexual harassment charge

After TVF, ScoopWhoop founder faces sexual harassment charge

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

The matter is also being inquired by ScoopWhoop's Internal Complaints Committee.

Meet the cops who probed Dec 16 gang rape case

Meet the cops who probed Dec 16 gang rape case

Rediff.com9 May 2017

The Supreme Court while delivering the verdict had appreciated the role of the Delhi Police for collecting unimpeachable scientific evidence to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt in the court.

Drunk Delhi University students pursue Smriti Irani's car, held

Drunk Delhi University students pursue Smriti Irani's car, held

Rediff.com2 Apr 2017

The Union textiles minister's staff around 5 pm called police and said that some students in a car were following her vehicle and trying to overtake it near Moti Bagh flyover and their actions were unwanted, a senior police officer said.

MP court issues notices to Raj, MNS legislators

MP court issues notices to Raj, MNS legislators

Rediff.com12 Nov 2009

Taking cognizance of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena's attack on Samajwadi Party legislator Abu Azmi for taking his oath in Hindi, a local court has issued notices against party chief Raj Thackeray and four suspended party Members of Legislative Assembly.Chief Judicial Magistrate R R Badodiya issued notices on Wednesday against Raj Thackeray and four other MLAs -- Shishir Shinde, Ramesh Wanjale, Vasant Gite and Ram Kadam -- and asked them to appear before the court.

No wrong in letting Anderson go: Former minister

No wrong in letting Anderson go: Former minister

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

Former Union minister Vasant Sathe said on Tuesday that there was nothing wrong or illegal in giving safe passage to then Union Carbide chief Warren Anderson and the Congress should not feel embarrassed about it.

Raj Thackeray praises Modi for development

Raj Thackeray praises Modi for development

Rediff.com8 Oct 2009

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray has stressed the need for overall change in Maharashtra as since the state's formation development was halted.

Hefty corona fee in Delhi doesn't dampen tipplers' spirits

Hefty corona fee in Delhi doesn't dampen tipplers' spirits

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Undeterred by the threat of coronavirus infection or the 'special corona fee' of 70 per cent levied on alcohol, hundreds of tipplers queued up outside liquor vends in the national capital for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, keeping the police on their toes.

The HARD-HITTING RELEVANCE of Govind Nihalani's Party

The HARD-HITTING RELEVANCE of Govind Nihalani's Party

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Every day a Party unfolds on social media where armchair activists, politically charged influencers, trend pundits, gyaan givers and troll armies change the world in their heads but remain clueless about the nation's grassroots reality, feels Sukanya Verma.

Commandos storm Delhi malls to stop 'terrorists'

Commandos storm Delhi malls to stop 'terrorists'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

Ahead of New Year, the Delhi police carried out mock drills to check the preparedness of the security forces.

India's jewellery export up by 16% in FY10

India's jewellery export up by 16% in FY10

Rediff.com27 Apr 2010

India's gems and jewellery exports grew by 16 per cent at $28 billion last fiscal due to revival in demand in major markets as well as recycling of used diamonds, a top industry official said.

Andhra Pradesh to hike NREGS wages

Andhra Pradesh to hike NREGS wages

Rediff.com27 Apr 2010

Andhra Pradesh Rural Development Minister V Vasant Kumar on Tuesday said the daily wages paid to workers under the National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS) in the state will be enhanced from May 1.

Pay dues or face power cuts: NTPC to BSES

Pay dues or face power cuts: NTPC to BSES

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

NTPC on Tuesday asked the two BSES utilities to make their payments and said in the event of failure to do so it would be forced to regulate supplies to the state discoms.

6-year-old boy found dead in water tank in private school

6-year-old boy found dead in water tank in private school

Rediff.com31 Jan 2016

A six- year-old student of a prominent private school in South Delhi was found dead in a water tank under the school's amphitheatre on Saturday.

The sexy summer sari is here!

The sexy summer sari is here!

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

Wondering how you can add oomph to your style quotient this summer? Just wear a six yards of grace!

India sees jump of 61,000 Covid-19 cases in 1 week

India sees jump of 61,000 Covid-19 cases in 1 week

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

India's COVID-19 curve has been steadily rising throughout the lockdown period with a massive spike in cases in the fourth phase of the lockdown that ended on May 31 and afterwards.

5 exercises for pregnant women

5 exercises for pregnant women

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

A healthy and active lifestyle not only helps you to deliver the baby safely.

Man beats up Manipuri girl in Delhi

Man beats up Manipuri girl in Delhi

Rediff.com27 May 2010

A 20-year-old girl, who hails from Manipur, was severely beaten by a man at Murnika, in south Delhi on Thursday evening. The girl suffered injuries on her face and eyes.

Recycling of diamonds boosts India growth story

Recycling of diamonds boosts India growth story

Rediff.com27 Apr 2010

Last fiscal, diamonds worth about $900 billion were sold globally of which those worth about $20 billion came back to India for recycling.

Does career counselling help?

Does career counselling help?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2009

Will consulting a counsellor help in selecting non- professional courses?

Maharashtra plans noise arresters on roads

Maharashtra plans noise arresters on roads

Rediff.com5 Jun 2009

The Maharashtra government on Friday announced that proposed flyovers and roads in Mumbai would have noise arresters to curb sound pollution.

DLF, mall retailers still poles apart on rentals

DLF, mall retailers still poles apart on rentals

Rediff.com21 Apr 2009

DLF, the country's largest property developer, might offer another three rent-free months to retailers at its malls in South Delhi, who have begun an agitation against the company.

Is your loved one at risk of Alzheimer's?

Is your loved one at risk of Alzheimer's?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

It is necessary to take your memory loss seriously, warns Dr Madhuri Behari.

Sex education in Maharashtra will have to wait

Sex education in Maharashtra will have to wait

Rediff.com23 Apr 2008

The Maharashtra government's proposed move to introduce sex education in higher classes of some schools has run into trouble with Speaker Babasaheb Kupekar on Wednesday staying the implementation of the decision following strong protests from several quarters.

Sharad Pawar celebrates 75th birthday with NCP workers

Sharad Pawar celebrates 75th birthday with NCP workers

Rediff.com12 Dec 2015

Pawar's daughter and Baramati Lok Sabha member Supriya Sule, former assembly speaker Dilip Walse Patil, state NCP chief Sunil Tatkare, NCP group leader in the assembly, Jayant Patil were present at the meeting.

Delhi schools shut classes following 3 H1N1 cases

Delhi schools shut classes following 3 H1N1 cases

Rediff.com7 Sep 2009

Three positive cases of H1N1 flu among students in Delhi has prompted certain schools in the city to shut down classes for a few days from Monday.

JNU row: Kejriwal government takes 3 news channels to court

JNU row: Kejriwal government takes 3 news channels to court

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Sumit Dass, after hearing the submissions of the Delhi Government's counsel, fixed the matter for consideration on the complaint on May 26.

Soumya Vishwanathan murder case cracked: Cops

Soumya Vishwanathan murder case cracked: Cops

Rediff.com24 Mar 2009

A senior police official said the recovery of weapons used in the murder of call centre employee Jigisha Ghosh (28) led to the cracking of the killing of Viswanathan (27), a producer with a news channel.

Help pours in for those hit by lockdown

Help pours in for those hit by lockdown

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

Amid the crisis has risen an outpouring of empathy from ordinary people across India led by the civil society, who have stepped up to help migrant labourers, domestic helps, construction workers, and small scale workers who were left jobless because of the nationwide lockdown.

PHOTOS: Theatres open after 7 months in COVID-19 shadow

PHOTOS: Theatres open after 7 months in COVID-19 shadow

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

It was a quiet reopening with few people venturing warily to watch a mix of regional, English and Hindi reruns such as "Chhichhore", "Thappad", "Tanhaji" and "The Spy".

JNU PhD scholar drugged, raped by fellow student

JNU PhD scholar drugged, raped by fellow student

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

The woman is a first-year PhD student and she has alleged that Anmol Ratan, a JNU student and AISA activist raped her on Saturday, police said.

Delhi NGO needs volunteers for fundraising

Delhi NGO needs volunteers for fundraising

Rediff.com12 May 2008

Vidya Integrated Development for Youth & Adults is looking for volunteers to assist in the NGO's fundraising activities.

Delhi's most wanted gangster shot dead in encounter

Delhi's most wanted gangster shot dead in encounter

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

Neetu Dabodia carried a cash reward of Rs 1 lakh and was wanted in over 50 cases of murder, extortion and kidnapping.

Christmas special: Mince pie and mini pull-apart cobs

Christmas special: Mince pie and mini pull-apart cobs

Rediff.com25 Dec 2018

Eat and make merry with these Christmas recipes.

Greenply Industries looking for trainees

Greenply Industries looking for trainees

Rediff.com14 May 2007

Greenply Industries Ltd requires summer trainees to conduct a market study.

CBI arrests ex-UP chief secretary

CBI arrests ex-UP chief secretary

Rediff.com25 Sep 2007

The CBI had registered a case against him on March 22, 2005, and carried out searches at three places in Delhi, seven places in Lucknow, two places in Bahraich (UP) and four places in Nainital (Uttarakhand).

Major fire in Delhi hotel

Major fire in Delhi hotel

Rediff.com26 Jan 2008

A major fire broke out on Saturday afternoon in a prominent hotel in Delhi, fire brigade officials said.

The Great Gloom of Delhi

The Great Gloom of Delhi

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

'Visiting my friend in his affluent locality, I realised that the Delhi weather had become the great equaliser.' 'Pollution was always in the air, everywhere, and had become the primary subject of all conversations,' notes Ambassador B S Prakash.

Hanging of convicts real tribute to Nirbhaya, say investigators

Hanging of convicts real tribute to Nirbhaya, say investigators

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

Pramod Singh Kushwaha, then the additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (South) and who headed the investigation team, said each member of the team pitched in to prepare a watertight case against the convicts.

Man found dead in Assam MP's farmhouse

Man found dead in Assam MP's farmhouse

Rediff.com9 Sep 2004

The body of Neelam, about 30 years, having sharp knife injuries in the chest, was found in Mani Kumar Subba's Vasant Kunj farmhouse in Delhi, they said.