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'Sharif vows to clear children's names in Panama Papers issue'

'Sharif vows to clear children's names in Panama Papers issue'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has vowed to have the name of his three children cleared in the 'Panama Papers' issue.

Opposed to online pharmacy, chemists observe total bandh

Opposed to online pharmacy, chemists observe total bandh

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

Some 8.5 lakh chemists across the nation on Wednesday downed their shutters demanding action from the government against "illegal" online sale of medicines.

Essar sells business park in biggest office space deal

Essar sells business park in biggest office space deal

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

This is the latest in a series of large office space buyouts by RMZ Corp which has created a portfolio of rent-yielding commercial assets in India.

BJP seeks public views on 'charge sheet' against UPA

BJP seeks public views on 'charge sheet' against UPA

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday sought public views on the 'charge sheet' it intends to prepare in seeking to corner the UPA government over its "failure" on several fronts and to highlight the scams unearthed during the present regime.

Protests against Telangana rage on in Andhra

Protests against Telangana rage on in Andhra

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

Agitating against the decision to bifurcate Andhra Pradesh, Samaikyandhra supporters on Tuesday continued with their week-long protests across coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema regions.

Why are India's tycoons selling out?

Why are India's tycoons selling out?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Ballooning debt forces more and more Indian promoters to sell out to global majors and PE players.

Rs 1.80 lakh cr bad loans likely to be recovered in FY'19

Rs 1.80 lakh cr bad loans likely to be recovered in FY'19

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

After the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code came into force, which calls for an auction of assets of loan defaulting entities, recoveries have picked up, said Jaitley.

India, US to hold talks on hike in working visa fee

India, US to hold talks on hike in working visa fee

Rediff.com10 May 2016

India has stated that the move would impact Indian IT professionals.

Adobe, Microsoft and Google among India's 50 best IT & ITeS companies

Adobe, Microsoft and Google among India's 50 best IT & ITeS companies

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

Unique benefits, work-life balance, and fair share of profits were the top three areas where MNCs fared better over Indian companies

WARNING! Delhi's toxic ozone levels are shooting up

WARNING! Delhi's toxic ozone levels are shooting up

Rediff.com28 May 2015

With increasing temperature, the toxic ozone levels, which cause a number of health problems especially for asthmatics, have breached the permissible limits in the city, the MET department said on Thursday.

Sports Shorts: Women hockey team in final of Asian Champions Trophy

Sports Shorts: Women hockey team in final of Asian Champions Trophy

Rediff.com17 May 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

Even for Generation Y, newspaper reading remains a habit

Even for Generation Y, newspaper reading remains a habit

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

Newspaper readership was 50 per cent in the 16-19 year age group, the highest in any age segment, followed by 42 per cent each in the 12-15 years and 20-29 year age group.

Ad industry fears note ban will hit 2016 growth as spending slows

Ad industry fears note ban will hit 2016 growth as spending slows

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

Ban on high-value currency sends advertising industry into a tailspin.

When Mudgal Panel was probing top India player for fixing...

When Mudgal Panel was probing top India player for fixing...

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

The Committee of Administrators (CoA) has suggested the Supreme Court to take stern action against those named in the Justice Mudgal panel dossier, currently in a sealed envelope with the apex court.

PHOTOS: India remembers Kargil war heroes

PHOTOS: India remembers Kargil war heroes

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

India celebrates 17th Kargil Vijay Diwas on Tuesday, pays homage to martyrs of 1999 war.

AFSPA's withdrawal would hit counter-terrorist ops in J-K: Army chief

AFSPA's withdrawal would hit counter-terrorist ops in J-K: Army chief

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

The terror infrastructure across the Line of Control has the potential to vitiate the security environment in Jammu and Kashmir and Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act should not be withdrawn as it is a "strategic imperative" until the US' pullout from Afghanistan in 2014, Army Chief, Gen Bikram Singh, has said.

'We have been dying a silent death for six years'

'We have been dying a silent death for six years'

Rediff.com3 May 2019

'Neither the Centre nor the state is helping us, rather they are coming up with new ways to create stumbling blocks for the return of money.'

Fasten your seat belts and savour pro fight night in India

Fasten your seat belts and savour pro fight night in India

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

In a massive fillip to the still nascent professional boxing scene in India, the country will host its maiden WBA-sanctioned fight card, in new Delhi, on Saturday, under the aegis of the Indian Boxing Council.

Did Gujarat board invent a Quranic verse against killing cows?

Did Gujarat board invent a Quranic verse against killing cows?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

"Show respect to cows as it is the leader of all bovines. Its milk, ghee and butter have therapeutic properties and its meat is the cause of several diseases," translates the verse on the hoarding

Coronavirus: What about the Lab in Wuhan?

Coronavirus: What about the Lab in Wuhan?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

Why did the Chinese military take over the lab in Wuhan in end January? Did something go wrong? Claude Arpi glances at the mystery surrounding the origin of the coronavirus.

S-400 deal after Doval's opposition, Modi's approval

S-400 deal after Doval's opposition, Modi's approval

Rediff.com6 Oct 2018

>Putin's last-minute intervention with PM salvages $5.43 bn pact.

Sardar Singh questioned by UK police

Sardar Singh questioned by UK police

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

The team management in London was told that Sardar should come to Leeds for questioning by the Yorkshire police.

How Mother Dairy is fighting the digital war for young minds

How Mother Dairy is fighting the digital war for young minds

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

With humorous memes, videos and short stories, Brand Mother Dairy has been steadily inserting itself into almost every trending conversation on social media, writes Viveat Susan Pinto.

Unofficial war: 'No Mohun Bagan and East Bengal, no ISL'

Unofficial war: 'No Mohun Bagan and East Bengal, no ISL'

Rediff.com27 May 2017

Indian football's traditional clubs Mohun Bagan and East Bengal on Saturday joined hands to declare an unofficial war against Indian Super League (ISL), threatening to disrupt the cash-rich event if their three-point demand is not met with.

After scorching heat, Delhiites battle rising UV radiation levels

After scorching heat, Delhiites battle rising UV radiation levels

Rediff.com27 May 2015

Delhi recorded 8.6 on the UV index on Tuesday while it was 8.2 at noon on Wednesday.

Uniform gold pricing in Mumbai in a month

Uniform gold pricing in Mumbai in a month

Rediff.com15 Jun 2013

Bombay Bullion Association to develop a software for the same.

New framework to deal with banks' toxic assets soon

New framework to deal with banks' toxic assets soon

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

While they have restructured loans, there is still question mark over the success of such a work-out

'Changing Asia Cup format is a sensible decision'

'Changing Asia Cup format is a sensible decision'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

Former India cricketers tell Bikash Mohapatra/Rediff.com why it makes sense to change the Asia Cup format keeping in mind upcoming world events.

Sterlite protest: Villagers versus Anil Agarwal

Sterlite protest: Villagers versus Anil Agarwal

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

Villagers have been protesting against the Sterlite factory since February 12, with an effigy of Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal as the backdrop. More than 75 days hence, the dharna continues, the summer vacation seeing children joining the protest.

AIADMK falls to anti-CAA sentiment in TN local polls

AIADMK falls to anti-CAA sentiment in TN local polls

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

Will the AIADMK acknowledge the role of CAA and the anti-CAA protests, both inside the state and outside, as among the causes for the current electoral reversal, as many in the party now want? It is unlikely to be so, but then the pressure will increase on the leadership to reassess the BJP alliance at one level and the 'blind support' for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's controversial policies on the other, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Farmers' 'Mission Parliament' stopped by Delhi cops for permissions

Farmers' 'Mission Parliament' stopped by Delhi cops for permissions

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

Over 3,500 police personnel have deployed as the farmers began their march from the Ramlila Maidan to Parliament at 10.30 am.

'The best director award came as a surprise'

'The best director award came as a surprise'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

Filmmaker Sanal Kumar Sasidharan on his Oraalppokkam win, and why he is keen on retaining the independent spirit of his films.

Planes existed in ancient India: Claim made at Science Congress

Planes existed in ancient India: Claim made at Science Congress

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

Aeroplanes existed in India 7,000 years ago and they travelled from one country to another and from one planet to another, the Indian Science Congress was told on Sunday in a controversial lecture that examined ancient aviation technology in the Vedas.

Who is Ram Nath Kovind, NDA's presidential candidate?

Who is Ram Nath Kovind, NDA's presidential candidate?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

Here's all you need to know about the man who could be India's next president.

Former BCCI secretary Shirke tried to sabotage England series?

Former BCCI secretary Shirke tried to sabotage England series?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Ajay Shirke could find himself in trouble over reports that he tried to sabotage the forthcoming limited overs series between England India, starting in Pune on Sunday.

'J&K's UT status has to be a stopgap'

'J&K's UT status has to be a stopgap'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

'The ideal thing that should be done in Kashmir is call for an election -- before the end of the year.'

Ayodhya nahi, karz maafi: Farmers converge in Delhi for 2-day protest

Ayodhya nahi, karz maafi: Farmers converge in Delhi for 2-day protest

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

The two-day rally will be one of the largest congregations of farmers in Delhi, the AIKSCC has claimed.

Football Briefs: Giroud treble boosts France in friendly win

Football Briefs: Giroud treble boosts France in friendly win

Rediff.com3 Jun 2017

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Will AIFF take legal action against Premier Futsal League?

Will AIFF take legal action against Premier Futsal League?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

The All India Football Federation is considering 'legal action' against organisers of Premier Futsal League, headed by legendary Portuguese playmaker Luis Figo.

Boom or bust: Can India defy global digital advertising trends?

Boom or bust: Can India defy global digital advertising trends?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

Will the warning shots from giants like Unilever and P&G break digital growth?