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Cheers! Kingfisher rolls out Smooth for beer aficionados

Cheers! Kingfisher rolls out Smooth for beer aficionados

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

The new beer's rollout has begun in Rajasthan. Under a phased expansion strategy, Karnataka is expected to follow, with more states to be added based on early response.

'His Karma Was To Sacrifice His Life For The Nation'

'His Karma Was To Sacrifice His Life For The Nation'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Major Padmapani Acharya was awarded the Mahavir Chakra for his courage in the Kargil War.

28 get life term for murdering youth during Kasganj communal clashes

28 get life term for murdering youth during Kasganj communal clashes

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

A special NIA court in Lucknow has sentenced 28 people to life imprisonment for the 2018 killing of a 22-year-old youth in clashes during a 'Tiranga rally' on Republic Day in Kasganj district of Uttar Pradesh. The case drew significant attention as the killing of Chandan Gupta sparked widespread riots in Kasganj for three days. The prosecution demanded the severest punishment while the defence counsel pleaded for leniency. The court awarded life sentences and imposed a fine of Rs 80,000 on each of the convicts. Gupta's family expressed satisfaction at the verdict but vowed to continue its fight for harsher penalties for the main accused and those acquitted.

20-yr-old killed over bursting of crackers in Mumbai

20-yr-old killed over bursting of crackers in Mumbai

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

A 20-year-old man was stabbed to death after two groups clashed over the bursting of firecrackers in central Mumbai in the early hours of Friday, following which police arrested five persons, including a woman, an official said.

Licious gears up for IPO with new CFO, profit pursuit

Licious gears up for IPO with new CFO, profit pursuit

Rediff.com29 May 2024

Fresh meat and seafood delivery unicorn Licious is intensifying its talent acquisition endeavours as it pursues profitability and readies for an initial public offering (IPO) within the next 24 months. Delightful Gourmet, Licious' parent company, has named 39-year-old Karishma Gupta as its new chief financial officer (CFO). Her appointment aligns with Licious' drive for profitable growth through an omnichannel strategy.

Licious eyes IPO in 24 months, 500 stores in five years

Licious eyes IPO in 24 months, 500 stores in five years

Rediff.com2 May 2024

The fresh meat and seafood delivery startup Licious plans to set up 500 stores nationwide within the next five years as part of an omnichannel strategy. The aim is to attract new users in the offline channel and encourage them to transact online as well. The move would also help the company in its efforts to achieve profitability and go for an initial public offering (IPO) in the next 24 months, according to the sources.

TMC leaders end 24-hr dharna at Delhi police station

TMC leaders end 24-hr dharna at Delhi police station

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

Raising slogans against the Bharatiya Janata Party, Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders ended their 24-hour protest at the Mandir Marg police station in New Delhi on Tuesday evening, a day after they were detained while staging a dharna outside the Election Commission's office.

High drama as TMC leaders holding dharna outside EC office held

High drama as TMC leaders holding dharna outside EC office held

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

A 10-member delegation of Trinamool Congress (TMC) had announced the dharna after meeting a full bench of the Election Commission (EC) to press their demand.

Brokerages positive about medium-term outlook for liquor stocks

Brokerages positive about medium-term outlook for liquor stocks

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

After underperforming its peers in the consumer space in 2022-23, and experiencing a mixed bag in the 2023-24 (FY24) April-June quarter (first quarter, or Q1), brokerages are positive about the medium-term outlook for liquor stocks. Higher raw material costs, concerns regarding increased duties, regulatory changes, and competitive pressures weighed on performance returns in the past quarters. Analysts believe that the sector could experience a reversal of fortunes due to better demand and margin improvements.

Top opposition leaders to share dais at Haryana rally

Top opposition leaders to share dais at Haryana rally

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

Several prominent opposition leaders including Nationalist Congress Party's Sharad Pawar, Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal-United leader Nitish Kumar and National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah will share the dais at a rally being organised by Indian National Lok Dal in Haryana's Fatehabad on Sunday.

Jammu attack could be conspiracy to sabotage Modi's visit: J-K DGP

Jammu attack could be conspiracy to sabotage Modi's visit: J-K DGP

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

Modi is scheduled to visit Palli village of Samba on National Panchayati Raj Day on April 24.

JK encounter: 3 detained for questioning as search ops enter day 7

JK encounter: 3 detained for questioning as search ops enter day 7

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

Officials said the entire forest area from Mendhar to Thanamandi remains under a strict cordon and a massive search operation is on to neutralise the terrorists moving from one place to another in an attempt to escape the dragnet.

People told to stay in as JK anti-terror ops continue

People told to stay in as JK anti-terror ops continue

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

As the counter-insurgency operation in the forest belt of Jammu and Kashmir's twin border districts of Poonch and Rajouri entered the ninth day on Tuesday, public announcements were made in Mendhar asking local residents to stay indoors for their safety, officials said.

Economist Jean Dreze briefly held for poll code breach

Economist Jean Dreze briefly held for poll code breach

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

Dreze and Gupta were taken into preventive custody for organising a programme without taking permission.

2 jawans, JCO killed amid massive search ops to hunt ultras in J-K forests

2 jawans, JCO killed amid massive search ops to hunt ultras in J-K forests

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

Officials said gunshots were heard as the joint search parties of the Army and the police resumed the operation in Poonch's Mendhar area. However, it was not immediately clear whether it was speculative firing by the search parties or fresh contact was established with the terrorists, they said.

Expert tips to crack the IIT-JEE

Expert tips to crack the IIT-JEE

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

In an online chat with readers, Vivek Gupta, an IIT-B alumnus and co-founder, Plancess EduSolutions Pvt Ltd, offered advice on how to crack the Joint Entrance Examination.

'What are the important subjects for ISEET 2013?'

'What are the important subjects for ISEET 2013?'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

In an online chat with readers on November 22, Vivek Gupta, co-founder, Plancess Edusolution addressed reader queries related to the new entrance exam for IITs and offered advice on how to prepare for ISEET 2013.

Trinamool demands voting in Rajya Sabha on FDI

Trinamool demands voting in Rajya Sabha on FDI

Rediff.com4 Dec 2012

Trinamool Congress, which had earlier been ambiguous on the rule under which the debate on Foreign Direct Investment should take place, on Tuesday moved a motion in Rajya Sabha seeking discussion with voting. "This House disapproves the entry of FDI in multi-brand retail," read the motion moved by Trinamool members D Bandopadhyay and Vivek Gupta under Rule 168, which entails voting.

JNU violence: 'A shame on our democracy'

JNU violence: 'A shame on our democracy'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Union ministers and opposition parties' leaders have condemned the assault on students and teachers of Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru University.

Leh clashes: Army Major had approached police

Leh clashes: Army Major had approached police

Rediff.com20 May 2012

An Army Major, who was involved in the recent bloody clashes among military personnel in Leh, had approached Jammu and Kashmir police to register a case against a Sepoy for allegedly molesting his wife.

Will the Budget change a lot for India's economy?

Will the Budget change a lot for India's economy?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2012

India Inc's young minds highlight the need for speed in the decision making of the economy's key issues.

Bharti will keep dialling abroad, feel analysts

Bharti will keep dialling abroad, feel analysts

Rediff.com2 Oct 2009

Slow domestic growth, global ambitions will prompt deals similar to MTN, say analysts

Ecomm firms ramp up as Omicron forces customers online

Ecomm firms ramp up as Omicron forces customers online

Rediff.com8 Jan 2022

Besides growing tech and digital enhancements, the firms are ramping up the hiring of more delivery partners and reinforcing existing Covid protocols.

'Media growth lies in the distribution-end'

'Media growth lies in the distribution-end'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2008

An interview with BMR partners and media specialists Nitin Atroley and Vivek Gupta

9 out of 16 DDCA directors sign in favour of new committee

9 out of 16 DDCA directors sign in favour of new committee

Rediff.com14 Jan 2017

Former DDCA president Sneh Bansal had written a letter to the Lodha Panel secretary Gopal Shankarnarayan, claiming that all 24 directors of DDCA are ineligible as per Supreme Court ruling on January 2, but treasurer Ravinder Manchanda claimed otherwise.

Volatility to rule mkts in holiday-shortened week

Volatility to rule mkts in holiday-shortened week

Rediff.com20 Dec 2015

Sentiments in global markets, movement of rupee against the dollar and crude oil prices will dictate near-term trend

India miss out berth in final

India miss out berth in final

Rediff.com2 Apr 2005

IHF official levels overage charges

IHF official levels overage charges

Rediff.com23 Jul 2005

An IHF official claimed that seven players that represented India in the junior hockey World Cup were overage

Indian jrs post third straight win

Indian jrs post third straight win

Rediff.com22 Aug 2003

They beat Malaysia 3-0 in the Junior Challenger hockey tournament in Poland.

RBI policy review, Q3 results to drive stock markets: Experts

RBI policy review, Q3 results to drive stock markets: Experts

Rediff.com1 Feb 2015

Auto stocks will be in focus

RBI policy, earnings from Airtel, Tata Motors key for market

RBI policy, earnings from Airtel, Tata Motors key for market

Rediff.com2 Aug 2015

Over the past week, the BSE Sensex ended on a muted note, showing a marginal gain of 2.25 points at 28,114.56.

India whip Malaysia in third jr hockey Test

India whip Malaysia in third jr hockey Test

Rediff.com5 Mar 2004

Sandeep Singh scored a brace in a 5-0 win to take a 3-0 lead in the four-Test series.

Markets may stay choppy in holiday-shortened week ahead

Markets may stay choppy in holiday-shortened week ahead

Rediff.com20 Sep 2015

In the case of Indian equities specifically, all eyes will now be on the next RBI monetary policy scheduled for September 29.

Stock markets likely to remain bullish; Q3 earnings eyed

Stock markets likely to remain bullish; Q3 earnings eyed

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

FII investments, movement of rupee against dollar and crude oil to influence trading

Modi effect: Adani Group stocks on a roll

Modi effect: Adani Group stocks on a roll

Rediff.com16 May 2014

Stocks of three listed firms of Gujarat-based Adani Group on Friday ended as much as 6 per cent higher on the clear mandate given by voters to the BJP-led NDA.

8-month-old killed in Pak firing in Jammu

8-month-old killed in Pak firing in Jammu

Rediff.com21 May 2018

Firing from across the border took place in several areas along the Line of Control and the International Border, drawing effective retaliation from the Indian troops, the officials said.

Life disrupted as lawyers call for general strike in Jammu

Life disrupted as lawyers call for general strike in Jammu

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

The brutal rape and murder of an eight-year-old Bakerwal girl has polarised the normally peaceful town of Jammu, with the local Bar association calling for a bandh against what it termed the "targeting of minority Dogras" while the state police had lodged a case against lawyers who allegedly tried to prevent it from filing a chargesheet against the accused.

Khanna kept out of all DDCA Committees for World T20

Khanna kept out of all DDCA Committees for World T20

Rediff.com20 Feb 2016

Senior Board of Control for Cricket in India vice-president and top DDCA official CK Khanna has been kept out of the two primary committees that will look into the organisation of the International Cricket Council World T20 matches at the Feroz Shah Kotla stadium.

Ex-serviceman alleges J&K BJP MLA kidnapped daughter, she refutes

Ex-serviceman alleges J&K BJP MLA kidnapped daughter, she refutes

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

The girl claimed that she is facing "death threat" from her family which wanted to marry her to a person against her wishes.