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Tendulkar, Hardik get nostalgic on Father's Day

Tendulkar, Hardik get nostalgic on Father's Day

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

Tendulkar shared a video in which he showed a 'priceless' thing that is very close to the legendary batsman.

Interview with Naresh Gupta, Adobe Sr VP

Interview with Naresh Gupta, Adobe Sr VP

Rediff.com21 Apr 2005

Very soon there will be people whose only experience to computing and the Internet would be through a mobile device, says Naresh Gupta, Adobe senior vice president.

VP gives out Bravery Awards instead of PM

VP gives out Bravery Awards instead of PM

Rediff.com23 Jan 2009

The awards are traditionally given away by the Prime Minister but since Singh is hospitalised, a decision was taken that the conferment would be done by the Vice President in his place, government sources said.

Armed forces hail Subedar Neeraj's 'golden victory'

Armed forces hail Subedar Neeraj's 'golden victory'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

Defence minister Rajnath Singh said Neerj Chopra's "golden victory" at the Tokyo Olympics is a historic and proud moment for the entire country, including the Indian armed forces.

Dear Nirmalaji, please incentivise savings

Dear Nirmalaji, please incentivise savings

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Esha Wali, who is the vice president of technology at a Mumbai bank, tells Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar what she would like to see in Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget.

Palin not qualified for VP, says US poll

Palin not qualified for VP, says US poll

Rediff.com31 Oct 2008

A growing number of voters have concluded that Senator John McCain's running mate Sarah Palin is not qualified to be vice president, weighing down the Republican ticket to the White House in the last days of the campaign, a new poll shows.

Sensex, Nifty end flat; IT stocks gain

Sensex, Nifty end flat; IT stocks gain

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

SBI was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, spurting over 2 per cent, followed by TCS, Tech Mahindra, HUL, Bajaj Finance, Kotak Bank and Titan. On the other hand, IndusInd Bank, PowerGrid, Bharti Airtel, Asian Paints and HDFC Bank were among the laggards.

President, VP & Governors get 300 pc pay hike

President, VP & Governors get 300 pc pay hike

Rediff.com11 Sep 2008

The government has enhanced the emoluments of the President, the Vice President and governors to Rs 1.5 lakh, Rs 1.25 lakh and Rs 1.10 lakh respectively. The Cabinet secretary and defence chiefs too have been given substantial increments.

Why Masaba is proud of Kamala Harris

Why Masaba is proud of Kamala Harris

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

The designer shared a note explaining how Kamala's victory inspires her.

Siachen Hero Colonel Narendra 'Bull' Kumar passes away

Siachen Hero Colonel Narendra 'Bull' Kumar passes away

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Based mainly on his reconnaissance reports, the Indian Army went ahead with the mission to occupy the Siachen heights under the Operation Meghdoot.

Read: Full text of Rahul's FIRST speech as Congress VP

Read: Full text of Rahul's FIRST speech as Congress VP

Rediff.com22 Jan 2013

Rahul Gandhi hit an emotional stride as he spoke about his grandmother Indira Gandhi's assassination, how he saw his father Rajiv Gandhi cry for the first time, and how his mother Sonia Gandhi had come to his room on Saturday night and wept.

It is time our Army changed: VP Malik

It is time our Army changed: VP Malik

Rediff.com18 Jun 2008

General V P Malik, who headed the Army during the Kargil war, has blamed the lack of visualisation of security threats by the then government as one of the main reasons for the 1999 conflict.

Decision to select Biden as VP was spot on: Obama

Decision to select Biden as VP was spot on: Obama

Rediff.com21 Jan 2013

Selecting Joe Biden as vice president was the right decision as there could not have been a better partner during the presidency, United States President Barack Obama has said after being sworn in for a second term.

As shares tumble, Adani denies 3 fund accounts were frozen by NSDL

As shares tumble, Adani denies 3 fund accounts were frozen by NSDL

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

Shares of Adani group companies witnessed a massive drubbing in morning trade on Monday, tumbling up to 25 per cent, amid reports that the National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL) has frozen certain FPIs accounts that have holding in some of these firms.

Only because his name is Hamid Ansari?

Only because his name is Hamid Ansari?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Just like with millions of Indian Muslims, even the vice president of India has been forced to undergo the covert loyalty test: 'you are presumed to be pro-Pakistan until you demonstrably prove you are a nationalist', says Shehzad Poonawalla.

Angry Dhoni offers to quit as CSK skipper, India Cements VP

Angry Dhoni offers to quit as CSK skipper, India Cements VP

Rediff.com29 Mar 2014

Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has offered to step down as Chennai Super Kings captain and vice-president of India Cements Limited. Dhoni believes that his name being dragged into the controversy has spoilt his image, and that only solution is for him to quit from both posts.

Nifty soars to fresh peak; Sensex rallies 515 points at close

Nifty soars to fresh peak; Sensex rallies 515 points at close

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Reliance was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, surging over 3 per cent, followed by ICICI Bank, Bharti Airtel, Dr Reddy, Maruti and ITC.

Gold price likely to cross Rs 55,000/10gm in 2022

Gold price likely to cross Rs 55,000/10gm in 2022

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

Gold, which lost its sheen to some extent in the second half of 2021, is likely to regain the glitter in the New Year and cross the Rs 55,000-per-10-grams level amid pandemic woes, inflation worries and stronger US dollar. After a stellar run up in 2020 when the yellow metal touched a record high of Rs 56,200 on the MCX in August, the prices are near Rs 48,000 per 10 grams now. This is roughly 14 per cent lower from the all-time highs and 4 per cent lesser compared to January 2021 levels.

Budget 2022: Insurers want investment limit of 80C hiked

Budget 2022: Insurers want investment limit of 80C hiked

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

Insurance companies are seeking a separate deduction limit of Rs 1 lakh for insurance premium payment under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act in the upcoming Union Budget to bring in more people under the ambit of insurance. The insurers also want reduction in the goods and services tax (GST) rate of 18 per cent currently applied on health insurance products to 5 per cent to make such products more affordable to common people. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget for 2022-23 on February 1.

CSE scam: Ex-VP Daga gets bail

CSE scam: Ex-VP Daga gets bail

Rediff.com14 Jan 2003

CSE scam: Ex-VP Daga gets bail

Advani should have negotiated with UPA to make Jaswant VP

Advani should have negotiated with UPA to make Jaswant VP

Rediff.com14 Aug 2012

Those whom the gods wish to destroy they first make mad. Whether Hindus or Greeks coined that aphorism, it resoundingly describes the Bharatiya Janata Party's blundering ineptness. Obsessed by 2014, the party has missed the chance of creating a precedent for statesmanship and squandered the asset it has in someone of Jaswant Singh's calibre.

Trinamool to finalise strategy on VP election on Aug 6

Trinamool to finalise strategy on VP election on Aug 6

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

A meeting of the Trinamool Congress parliamentary party has been convened in New Delhi on August six to finalise party's stand on the vice-presidential election slated for August seven.

ISL: NEUFC, Bengaluru share points, continue winless streak

ISL: NEUFC, Bengaluru share points, continue winless streak

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

NEUFC could have doubled their tally soon after the half-hour mark had Suhair VP converted his chance. Rochharzela whipped a cross for the unmarked striker in the box, but he cushioned his header over the crossbar.

Twitter to give @POTUS account to Biden on Jan 20

Twitter to give @POTUS account to Biden on Jan 20

Rediff.com21 Nov 2020

The @POTUS account is the official account of the President of the United States and is separate from the @realDonaldTrump account that Trump uses to tweet.

Shahabuddin allowed to cast vote in VP election

Shahabuddin allowed to cast vote in VP election

Rediff.com8 Aug 2007

The court said that after casting his vote, he would be immediately taken back to Siwan jail.

Prez, VP polls: YSR Cong to vote for Pranab, Ansari

Prez, VP polls: YSR Cong to vote for Pranab, Ansari

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

Setting aside its differences with the Congress, the YSR Congress Party of Kadapa MP Y S Jaganmohan Reddy on Wednessay decided to support the candidatures of United Progressive Alliance candidates -- Pranab Mukherjee for president and Hamid Ansari for vice president.

VP poll: Ansari to file nomination on Wed; calls Mamata

VP poll: Ansari to file nomination on Wed; calls Mamata

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

Vice President Hamid Ansari will file nomination papers on Wednesday for his re-election to the post amid expectations in the United Progressive Alliance that he is set for a comfortable win.

Jaswant Singh hopes to reclaim political relevance with VP bid

Jaswant Singh hopes to reclaim political relevance with VP bid

Rediff.com16 Jul 2012

The numbers are loaded against him but the BJP's vice presidential candidate Jaswant Singh has his eyes set on battles beyond. Neerja Chowdhury provides an insight

3 years after expelling him, BJP names Jaswant for VP

3 years after expelling him, BJP names Jaswant for VP

Rediff.com16 Jul 2012

The decision was taken at a meeting in senior BJP leader LK Advani's residence on Monday, which was attended by the party's allies. At a press conference soon after, Jaswant Singh described the decision as a "great honour".

CPI-M, FB declare support for Ansari in VP poll

CPI-M, FB declare support for Ansari in VP poll

Rediff.com16 Jul 2012

The Communist Party of India-Marxist and Forward Bloc on Monday declared their support for incumbent Hamid Ansari in the Vice Presidential poll but another Left party Revolutionary Socialist Party will abstain.

VP poll: 'Honoured' Jaswant to reach out to Mamata, Jaya

VP poll: 'Honoured' Jaswant to reach out to Mamata, Jaya

Rediff.com16 Jul 2012

Nominated as the National Democratic Alliance candidate for the Vice President election, Bharatioya Janata Party leader Jaswant Singh on Monday said he would reach out to the non-NDA parties including United Progressive Alliance partner Trinamool Congress for their support.

Ansari for VP: Left's move to check UPA

Ansari for VP: Left's move to check UPA

Rediff.com21 Jul 2007

It is no surprise why Left parties have chosen to impose him on the UPA as the consensual candidate.

BJP to finalise candidate for VP poll on July 16

BJP to finalise candidate for VP poll on July 16

Rediff.com14 Jul 2012

With the United Progressive Alliance declaring Hamid Ansari as its candidate for the post of vice president, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday decided to go for a contest, but maintained that it will finalise its nominee after consulting National Democratic Alliance allies.

VP poll: Hamid Ansari is UPA-Left candidate

VP poll: Hamid Ansari is UPA-Left candidate

Rediff.com20 Jul 2007

Hamid Ansari was on Friday declared the United Progressive Alliance-Left candidate for the vice president's poll.

JD-U to await announcement of VP candidate by UPA

JD-U to await announcement of VP candidate by UPA

Rediff.com12 Jul 2012

The Janata Dal United said that it will wait for Congress-led United Progressive Aliance to announce its nominee for the vice Presidential election and will talk to its NDA allies before taking any decision on the issue.

PIX: When I visited the Shore Temple in Mahabalipuram

PIX: When I visited the Shore Temple in Mahabalipuram

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

Rediff reader Dr Ashish N Sawarkar, 42 from Prayagraj shared these pictures of Mamallapuram Shore Temple in Tamil Nadu.

NSEL sacks CEO Anjani Sinha, pays only Rs 92 cr to investors

NSEL sacks CEO Anjani Sinha, pays only Rs 92 cr to investors

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

Crisis-ridden National Spot Exchange on Tuesday sacked its Managing Director and CEO Anjani Sinha and six other top executives on a day it failed to meet the first scheduled repayment to investors.

Sensex snaps 6-day losing streak, rallies 835 points

Sensex snaps 6-day losing streak, rallies 835 points

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

All Sensex components ended in green, with Bajaj Finserv, HCL Tech, Bharti Airtel, IndusInd Bank, L&T, TCS, ONGC and ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance and SBI gaining up to 6.64 per cent.

Kamala Harris through her sister's eyes

Kamala Harris through her sister's eyes

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Kamala and her younger sister Maya are incredibly close.

BJP was not happy when Ambedkar got Bharat Ratna: Mayawati

BJP was not happy when Ambedkar got Bharat Ratna: Mayawati

Rediff.com14 Apr 2014

On the birth anniversary of B R Ambedkar, Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Monday attacked Bharatiya Janata Party leaders saying when polls come they see Dalits as Hindus but later they do not even like to sit with them, and the party was not happy when the architect of the Constitution got Bharat Ratna.