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Don't mince words, say Coronil is not a cure for Covid, HC tells Ramdev

Don't mince words, say Coronil is not a cure for Covid, HC tells Ramdev

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani said that he was not "comfortable" with the present draft clarification given by the yoga guru, remarking that it seemed "more like a pat on the back" and a justification.

Delhi HC unhappy with Twitter for not complying with IT Rules

Delhi HC unhappy with Twitter for not complying with IT Rules

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Justice Rekha Palli noted that while the rules mandated appointment of a key managerial person or a senior employee as CCO, Twitter disclosed in its affidavit that it had appointed a 'contingent worker' through a third party contractor.

When RBI governors fought for the bank's autonomy

When RBI governors fought for the bank's autonomy

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

Tension between the government, specially the finance ministry, and RBI is as old as the central bank itself.

What Shriya is demanding from you!

What Shriya is demanding from you!

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

"The global fashion scene is becoming more accepting in terms of size, colour, gender and age. I want to be a part of a world where these biases are non-existent."

Won't allow sale of Ramdev's Coronil without certification: Maha min

Won't allow sale of Ramdev's Coronil without certification: Maha min

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

Deshmukh said on Twitter that it was "highly deplorable" that two senior Union ministers endorsed the drug.

'Sport must wait for 3 to 6 months, time not ideal'

'Sport must wait for 3 to 6 months, time not ideal'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Forced out of grounds, tracks and courts by the coronavirus pandemic, sports events may help in the long run, but medical experts on Wednesday warned that resuming anything this year could mean putting lives at risk. When sporting events do eventually make a comeback, which some of the region's top doctors believe is not going to happen until at least the next six months or may be nine, it may not be the same initially.

UP recommends CBI probe into Mahant Narendra Giri's death

UP recommends CBI probe into Mahant Narendra Giri's death

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

The Uttar Pradesh Police had on Tuesday constituted an 18-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the death of the seer and detained a disciple of his in Haridwar.

11 Tips To Protect Hair From Sun Damage

11 Tips To Protect Hair From Sun Damage

Rediff.com19 May 2022

Even brief exposure to the sun can damage hair strands and cause them to frizz.

RBI switches back to GDP to measure economy

RBI switches back to GDP to measure economy

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

Even the Central Statistical Office has started using GDP as the main measure of economic activities since January 15 this year

RBI unsatisfied with MCLR, asks banks to lower rates further

RBI unsatisfied with MCLR, asks banks to lower rates further

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

The bank, however, maintained that the incremental benefit from the MCLR based lending rates introduced in April 2016 as an alternative to the earlier system of base rate, was positive.

Lalu's brother-in-law upset over Tejashwi marrying a Christian

Lalu's brother-in-law upset over Tejashwi marrying a Christian

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

The Bharatiya Janata Party has come out with its own complaint against the marriage.

10 Tips to STOP HAIRFALL

10 Tips to STOP HAIRFALL

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

One of the causes of rigorous hair fall is extensive over styling and hair treatments.

Portfolio rejigs of RBI deputy governors soon

Portfolio rejigs of RBI deputy governors soon

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

Given the pressure from India Inc and the banking fraternity, it is surmised that the portfolio rejig will take place before April.

What Will 2022 Bring The World?

What Will 2022 Bring The World?

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

From Covid to climate change, Shankar Acharya's look at some of the trends and events that might shape 2022.

Maha drama shifts to assembly; all eyes on floor test

Maha drama shifts to assembly; all eyes on floor test

Rediff.com24 Nov 2019

Now, irrespective of who supports whom, only a floor test in the assembly will decide if this government can continue or not.

Broker Hiten Dalal gets 1-year jail for 1992 securities scam

Broker Hiten Dalal gets 1-year jail for 1992 securities scam

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Broker Hiten Dalal and Canara Bank Mutual Fund's former General Manager B R Acharya have been sentence to one year imprisonment.

Patanjali's maze of firms that do shady land dealing in Haryana

Patanjali's maze of firms that do shady land dealing in Haryana

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Restricted by state government orders, the ownership of such land could not be formally registered, so the advances made continued to be reflected in the accounts as 'advances against land'.

20 Kg Of Mehendi for KatVic Wedding

20 Kg Of Mehendi for KatVic Wedding

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

While the couple has kept mum about their relationship, according to sources close to the development, the wedding festivities -- starting with sangeet and mehendi followed by the marriage ceremony -- will be held from December 7 to 9.

Yogi would have faced lot of opposition in Ayodhya: Ram Temple priest

Yogi would have faced lot of opposition in Ayodhya: Ram Temple priest

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

'I speak after asking Ram Lalla. I spoke with Ram Lalla's inspiration'

Beware! The Two Economic Indias

Beware! The Two Economic Indias

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

The substantially increased economic dualism may exert lasting negative influences which could include a reduced potential for economic growth; the persistence of a very weak employment and poverty situation; rising social and political discord; and heightened vulnerability to geopolitical challenges, cautions Shankar Acharya, former chief economic adviser to the Government of India.

'Centre to continue pressing RBI for relaxing norms, funds'

'Centre to continue pressing RBI for relaxing norms, funds'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

The government wants the RBI to part with most of its profit as dividend.

Viral's exit: Blow for RBI autonomy, or expat over-sensitivity?

Viral's exit: Blow for RBI autonomy, or expat over-sensitivity?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Although this may not be music to Raghuram Rajan and Viral Acharya's ears, the real reason in my estimation for their quitting is expatriate over-sensitivity, intolerance or arrogance, argues B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

Covid's 4 Lasting Scars On The Economy

Covid's 4 Lasting Scars On The Economy

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

Expect a more modest out-turn of around 5 per cent (if not less) because of the longer-term scarring effects of the Covid shock, the sharply slowing growth in the pre-Covid years and some scepticism about the growth-efficacy of some of recent official policy initiatives, explains Shankar Acharya, former chief economic advisor to the government.

Oppn demands law on MSP, debate on Pegasus row in Parliament

Oppn demands law on MSP, debate on Pegasus row in Parliament

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was not present at the all-party meeting convened by the government.

Rumblings in Congress over Rajya Sabha nominations

Rumblings in Congress over Rajya Sabha nominations

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera tweeted, "Shayad meri tapasya mein kuch kami reh gayi (Maybe my penance fell short)."

Rio to be sworn-in as new Nagaland CM on March 8

Rio to be sworn-in as new Nagaland CM on March 8

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

Acharya, in a letter to Rio, asked him to prove his majority on the floor of the House on or before March 16, the source said.

PHOTOS: Ahead of Ekta Diwas, Modi meets his mother

PHOTOS: Ahead of Ekta Diwas, Modi meets his mother

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

The PM spent around 20 minutes with his mother before heading towards Raj Bhavan, where he would be halting for a night.

Positive cues from China cheer Indian steel companies

Positive cues from China cheer Indian steel companies

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

Positive cues from China - which accounts for 56.5 per cent of global crude steel production - are likely to keep demand-supply in balance and provide support to prices. All eyes have been on China, which opened after New Year holidays, as it was widely expected that prices would recover post-holidays after the weakness in January. Jayanta Roy, senior vice president, ICRA pointed out, barring last year when Covid-related restrictions affected China's steel demand in February 2020, historical trends show a typical upward movement in steel prices post-new year festivities. China's opening post-holidays was keenly awaited, especially in the wake of the sluggishness in the market in January.

9 useful tips for healthy hair

9 useful tips for healthy hair

Rediff.com12 Jul 2020

Avoid junk food and caffeine as it can dehydrate your hair.

Why change CM if Gujarat was on path of progress? asks Shiv Sena

Why change CM if Gujarat was on path of progress? asks Shiv Sena

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

'The same thing takes place in the Congress and we have to call it democracy'

Abhi's quick return seems difficult

Abhi's quick return seems difficult

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

'They will keep him there for quite some time.' 'There are no easy options.' 'It won't be unusual for a foreign power to intervene and get him released after some time, but not immediately.'

Kalraj Mishra appointed HP guv, Devvrat shifted to Gujarat

Kalraj Mishra appointed HP guv, Devvrat shifted to Gujarat

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

Mishra, 78, had resigned from the Narendra Modi-led government as minister for micro, small and medium enterprises in 2017 after he crossed the age of 75, the BJP's unofficial age limit for holding an elected post.

Uttam's Take: Claws and the Gun

Uttam's Take: Claws and the Gun

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on how the growing mood of fear is crushing the Spirit of India.

Chinese nationals in India anxious, fear backlash

Chinese nationals in India anxious, fear backlash

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

Wary of being identified, some said they had been reassured by their friends but were still apprehensive for themselves and their families. Adding to their anxiety was news of protests.

Can't throw out plea of doctors' associations against Ramdev: HC

Can't throw out plea of doctors' associations against Ramdev: HC

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

"The allegations may be right or maybe wrong. He may say he did not say any such thing... It needs to be looked into," said the judge.

Will Rajamouli's RRR release on schedule?

Will Rajamouli's RRR release on schedule?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Tollywood, right here!

Padma Vibhushan for Gen Rawat, Kalyan Singh; Padma Bhushan for Azad

Padma Vibhushan for Gen Rawat, Kalyan Singh; Padma Bhushan for Azad

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

The Padma Bhushan was conferred on 17 personalities including N Chandrasekharan, chairman of Tata Sons, Krishna and Suchita Ella of Bharat Biotech, Cyrus Poonawalla, Satya Nadella, chairman of Microsoft, Sunder Pichai, chairman of Google.

'I want to invest in MFs with less risk'

'I want to invest in MFs with less risk'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

Ulhas Joshi, Head -- Sales, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Modi needs to listen to our economists

Modi needs to listen to our economists

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

We have a government with an extremely weak economic team advising a PM who hardly pays attention to their thoughts, says Jayanta Roy.

Many Cong leaders detained during gherao of Raj Bhavans across states

Many Cong leaders detained during gherao of Raj Bhavans across states

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

Congress leaders and workers continued their protests in several states on Thursday against Rahul Gandhi's questioning by the Enforcement Directorate in the National Herald money-laundering case with many of them taken into preventive custody including former Union minister Renuka Chowdhury in Hyderabad after she allegedly grabbed the collar of a police official.