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Riyaz and Iqbal stay in Karachi under ISI shelter: Yasin

Riyaz and Iqbal stay in Karachi under ISI shelter: Yasin

Rediff.com29 Aug 2013

One of the key questions that the Intelligence Bureau officials asked Yasin Bhatkal was about the whereabouts of his neighbours and friends -- Riyaz and Iqbal Bhatkal -- the founders of the Indian Mujahideen.

Cashless economy: RBI to promote card usage in smaller towns

Cashless economy: RBI to promote card usage in smaller towns

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

In efforts to move towards a cashless society, the Reserve Bank on Wednesday said it will come out with a concept paper on promoting electronic payments, especially in smaller towns, by November-end.

Parineeti's HOT avatar on Dabboo Ratnani's calendar

Parineeti's HOT avatar on Dabboo Ratnani's calendar

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

In which direction is India headed?

In which direction is India headed?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

'The Dancing Girl is only one of the many symbols they threaten today.' 'Our country is changing.' 'Elements that ought to have remained on the fringes have been handed power and control of a state on a platter.' 'With this, the party that persistently wooed us with its development agenda has arrogantly taken its mask off,' says Veenu Sandhu.

The cost of demonetisation: Jobless hundreds in Jalandhar

The cost of demonetisation: Jobless hundreds in Jalandhar

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

In the fourth of a six-part series Sahil Makkar finds out how badly Jalandhar's sports goods industry was hit by the note ban and the price it continues to pay.

India experience will help in reviving Delhi's fortunes: Kirsten

India experience will help in reviving Delhi's fortunes: Kirsten

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

The Daredevils might have ended last in IPL VI but former India coach Gary Kirsten feels it is an opportunity for the beleaguered side to do well this season and said his experience with Team India will help him in his new role as head coach of the Delhi Franchise.

The good, not-so-good and the bad about Marazzo

The good, not-so-good and the bad about Marazzo

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

Rajesh Alva/Rediff.com reveals the good, bad and ugly of the latest MPV from the Mahindra stable.

Why small cars will get cheaper

Why small cars will get cheaper

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai would make the largest gain.

'We need to solve Indian problems the Indian way'

'We need to solve Indian problems the Indian way'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

'Science and technology keep moving ahead and so you can keep making investment.'

Govt in overdrive to put apps on tap

Govt in overdrive to put apps on tap

Rediff.com26 Dec 2015

Most of the apps have been developed in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, Gujarati and other regional languages

11 commoners who got their 'fairy tale princess' ending

11 commoners who got their 'fairy tale princess' ending

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

As Britain's Prince Harry follows in his brother's footsteps and is all set to marry a commoner -- American actress Meghan Markle -- early next year, here's some of the well-known commoners who became royalty through marriage.

PM to keep tabs on infrastructure projects

PM to keep tabs on infrastructure projects

Rediff.com27 Jul 2014

PlanCom makes presentation with secretaries of key ministries in tow.

Saif-Kareena's birthday love for Babita

Saif-Kareena's birthday love for Babita

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Paid rent fixed by then BJP government, says Priyanka Gandhi on house row

Paid rent fixed by then BJP government, says Priyanka Gandhi on house row

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

he said rent that she paid was determined by the government and was the same as for others in her category," the statement said, after a report claimed that she managed to convince the Vajpayee government to reduce the monthly rent of her 2,765.18 square metre house in Lutyens' Delhi from Rs 53,421 to only Rs 8,888 as it was "beyond her paying capacity".

Why is UIDAI cracking down on individuals hoarding Aadhaar data?

Why is UIDAI cracking down on individuals hoarding Aadhaar data?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

Private firms' offer to print Aadhaar details on plastic card a breach of law

Cash crunch pain hits Dharavi's leather goods hub

Cash crunch pain hits Dharavi's leather goods hub

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

The first of a six-part series examines how the leather workers at Dharavi are coping after five weeks of demonetisation.

Not terribly excited about Will-Kate's baby: Queen's cousin

Not terribly excited about Will-Kate's baby: Queen's cousin

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

CNN International's Amanpour speaks with Margaret Rhodes, first cousin and longtime friend to Queen Elizabeth II. They speak about the impending birth of the Royal baby, the harsh public reaction to the Queen following the death of Princess Diana, and her thoughts on the film, The King's Speech. The transcript of this interview is below:

Want to be an IAS officer?

Want to be an IAS officer?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

All you need to know about preparing for the Civil Services examination

A verdict that could stall river linking project

A verdict that could stall river linking project

Rediff.com26 May 2017

Every river is a living person, argues Gopal Krishna on the basis of the recent Uttarakhand HC verdict.

20 Amitabh Bachchan collectibles we'd love to have!

20 Amitabh Bachchan collectibles we'd love to have!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

Amitabh Bachchan turns 75 on October 11. Rediff.com celebrates the superstar's birthday with this special series, looking back at the very things that made him the BIG B.

Rishi Kapoor: Indrani Mukerjea was a real weirdo

Rishi Kapoor: Indrani Mukerjea was a real weirdo

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Twinkle Khanna celebrates birthday in South Africa

Twinkle Khanna celebrates birthday in South Africa

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

No school on Christmas: Smriti Irani rubbishes news report

No school on Christmas: Smriti Irani rubbishes news report

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Amid Opposition uproar over reports of schools being ordered to remain open on Christmas Day to observe 'good governance day', the government on Monday clarified that no such instruction has been issued and only an online essay competition on the subject is being organised.

The man who invested $2 bn in India

The man who invested $2 bn in India

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

'In the end, investing is about people.' 'If you get the right people, they make things happen,' Mengistu Alemayehu tells Shyamal Majumdar.

Negotiating with China: Doval's task is cut out

Negotiating with China: Doval's task is cut out

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

With India's political wheel turning full circle this year, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval will negotiate from an expanding diplomatic space, writes Ajai Shukla

Why the CH-47F Chinook gives Indian pilots a high

Why the CH-47F Chinook gives Indian pilots a high

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

The CH-47F version of the Chinook that India is buying from the United States is a high-tech marvel.

'Copying global templates won't work in India'

'Copying global templates won't work in India'

Rediff.com10 May 2016

'My mantra is simple. If a customer demands something, we have to deliver at the speed he wants. No customer will wait for us. That is where local top-quality talent comes in,' says the MD of Bosch India.

CBSE Class 12: Are govt schools outdoing private ones?

CBSE Class 12: Are govt schools outdoing private ones?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

The pass percentage of government school students of Class XII was 90.68 per cent, while 88.35 per cent students from private schools cleared the exams.

Why we can't breathe

Why we can't breathe

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

We need to know that the sources of pollution and the action to be taken are known. But what is needed is to act. Plain and simple. So, focus, on each source and each action; who has to do what and by when

UP govt cannot withdraw terror cases without Centre's consent:

UP govt cannot withdraw terror cases without Centre's consent:

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

The Uttar Pradesh government cannot withdraw prosecution in terror cases under the central acts without the permission of the Centre, the Allahabad high court held on Thursday.

Many hits, some misses by Sebi under U K Sinha

Many hits, some misses by Sebi under U K Sinha

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

The second-longest serving chairman introduced quite a few measures for the primary market and implemented a new corporate governance framework.

'I intend to offer Shweta Prasad a role in my next film'

'I intend to offer Shweta Prasad a role in my next film'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

Here's a look at the top 10 tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

How Chauri Chaura deepened the Hindu-Muslim divide

How Chauri Chaura deepened the Hindu-Muslim divide

Rediff.com28 Oct 2017

After the Chauri Chaura incident, Gandhi decided to withdraw the Non-Cooperation Movement.

REWIND: Stunning PHOTOS of the week that was

REWIND: Stunning PHOTOS of the week that was

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

We bring you a collection of some of the best photographs taken in the week gone by.

Why did Trump cancel the summit with Kim?

Why did Trump cancel the summit with Kim?

Rediff.com25 May 2018

'Trump forgets that Kim is not one who likes to be treated publicly as a pauper; he wants to come to the table as an equal, and from a position of perceived strength, not as a suppliant,' says Dr Rajaram Panda.

Could India have solved the Kashmir problem in Simla?

Could India have solved the Kashmir problem in Simla?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

'Indira Gandhi and P N Haksar did not want Pakistan to leave as an embittered foe hell-bent on taking revenge for being humiliated so comprehensively.'

Global sell-off casts shadow on D-Street

Global sell-off casts shadow on D-Street

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

IT shares lost ground tracking a sell-off in tech stocks on Nasdaq on Friday

Why Pope Francis is the coolest Pope ever

Why Pope Francis is the coolest Pope ever

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

Let's take a look at why:

'Good interaction': PM Modi after meeting with Germany's Merkel

'Good interaction': PM Modi after meeting with Germany's Merkel

Rediff.com30 May 2017

The two leaders enjoyed the sunshine with a walk in the grounds of Schloss Meseberg, an 18th century Baroque castle in the Brandenburg district of Germany.

UP gets first sainik school

UP gets first sainik school

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

Centre clears eight new schools to bridge regional imbalance in the armed forces.