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Bollywood says goodbye to Shabana's mum Shaukat Kaifi

Bollywood says goodbye to Shabana's mum Shaukat Kaifi

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

The distinguished actress Shaukat Kaifi, mother to Shabana and Baba Azmi, passed away on September 22.

'It is not easy to be a gatekeeper of financial stability'

'It is not easy to be a gatekeeper of financial stability'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

'There are deeper, underlying, forces at work and we need institutional arrangements to guard against them.'

PIX: Sara, Deepika, Ranveer party!

PIX: Sara, Deepika, Ranveer party!

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

Party time for team Simmba!

Aranyak Review

Aranyak Review

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

Of the six out of eight episodes shared by Netflix, I finished all in one effortless go, says Sukanya Verma who applauds this well-made thriller.

Nirmalaji, what about growth beyond FY22?

Nirmalaji, what about growth beyond FY22?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

We will find it difficult to exceed an average of 5 per cent growth in the medium term, warns Shankar Acharya, the former chief economic adviser.

'Yoga is not a fad.. it's deeply spiritual'

'Yoga is not a fad.. it's deeply spiritual'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Stars celebrate International Yoga Day.

Zeliang sworn-in as Naga CM but expelled from party

Zeliang sworn-in as Naga CM but expelled from party

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

Zeliang, however, was unfazed saying he would continue to remain the NPF leader in the House.

Ayush certified Coronil as Covid medicine as per WHO norms: Ramdev

Ayush certified Coronil as Covid medicine as per WHO norms: Ramdev

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

In a tweet, Patanjali Ayurved said, "Moment of pride!! Efforts of scientists at Patanjali to make corona medicine have been successful today. We are pleased to announce the First evidence based medicine for Covid-19 by Patanjali."

FIR against Ramdev in Jaipur over COVID-19 drug claim

FIR against Ramdev in Jaipur over COVID-19 drug claim

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

Four others MD of Ramdev-promoted Patanjali Ayurved Acharya Balkrishna; Director of National Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (NIMS), Jaipur, B S Tomar; his son Anurag Tomar; and senior scientist Anurag Varshney have also been named in the FIR, he said.

Gogoi resigns as Assam Chief Minister

Gogoi resigns as Assam Chief Minister

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Assam's outgoing Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Friday tendered his resignation to Governor P B Acharya following Congress' defeat in the just-concluded assembly polls.

Guess who this actress is!

Guess who this actress is!

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

Test your filmi gyaan, right here!

India did not give communalism to the world, says PM

India did not give communalism to the world, says PM

Rediff.com10 Jan 2016

He also said that India is the only country which never attempted to divide the world into communities.

The Chanakya Mantra For Success

The Chanakya Mantra For Success

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

'2,000 years later, we all want the same thing -- we want to live a healthy life, a life that has quality.' 'And Chanakya tells you exactly how to do that.'

Review: Beware of Thugs of Hindostan

Review: Beware of Thugs of Hindostan

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

'Neither Aamir's hard-at-work whimsicality nor Amitabh Bachchan's stoic presence can salvage a second of this bloated, blundering bore,' fumes Sukanya Verma.

First part of budget session to end on February 13

First part of budget session to end on February 13

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu also made a fervent appeal to the leaders of various parties at an all-party meeting to ensure smooth and effective functioning of the House during the Budget Session.

Covid: India's rich list swells; Ambani, Adani become wealthier

Covid: India's rich list swells; Ambani, Adani become wealthier

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

Forty Indians entered the billionaires' club in the pandemic-stricken 2020 to take the number of those in the coveted list to 177 people, a report said on Tuesday. Mukesh Ambani continued to be the wealthiest Indian with a networth of $83 billion. The head of Reliance Industries witnessed a 24 per cent jump in fortunes and climbed up one spot to be the eighth richest globally, as per the Hurun Global Rich List. Gautam Adani from Gujarat, who has had a spectacular rise in fortunes in the last few years, saw his wealth almost doubling to $32 billion in 2020 and climbed 20 places to be the 48th richest person globally and the second wealthiest Indian.

Jaitley slams RBI for the present banking crisis

Jaitley slams RBI for the present banking crisis

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

The remarks came amid reports of mounting tension between the finance ministry and the RBI over the autonomy of monetary policy makers.

Patnaik to be sworn in as Odisha CM on May 29

Patnaik to be sworn in as Odisha CM on May 29

Rediff.com25 May 2019

Patnaik has continued his grip over Odisha with his party, the BJD, winning 112 assembly seats in the 147-member House.

4 students. One common idea. A free study guide

4 students. One common idea. A free study guide

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

Four students from Oxford, including one from India, have released a study guide that will help lakhs of students aged between 12 and 18 learn English, Chemistry and Math at home.

5 reasons why economic recovery will be slow

5 reasons why economic recovery will be slow

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Risk aversion is currently a dominant depressant to economic recovery, points out Shankar Acharya, former chief economic advisor to the Government of India.

Why recapitalisation of PSU banks is so challenging

Why recapitalisation of PSU banks is so challenging

Rediff.com24 Sep 2017

Anup Roy and Krishna Kant on the challenges the public sector banks face in revitalising themselves

ICC bowls-out Trump for calling Tendulkar 'Soo-chin'

ICC bowls-out Trump for calling Tendulkar 'Soo-chin'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

Trump gave a special mention to Indian cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli

India Inc in banking? 'A good-looking step in bad direction'

India Inc in banking? 'A good-looking step in bad direction'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

The RBI working group's proposal to allow corporate houses to set up banks is a 'good-looking' step in a 'bad direction' and may lead to crony capitalism and eventual financial instability, former chief economist of World Bank Kaushik Basu said on Thursday. Basu further said that there is a good reason why all successful economies have a clear dividing line between industries and corporations on the one hand, and banks and lending organisations on the other.

'There is a need for more supervisors at the RBI'

'There is a need for more supervisors at the RBI'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

'Those who come from outside are surprised at the relatively small strength of the RBI supervisory cadre, relative to the needs of the country and the needs of the financial sector.'

'Huma surprises even herself with what she achieves'

'Huma surprises even herself with what she achieves'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

'Huma is one of those actors who makes acting seem effortless.' 'But that happens because she has put in a certain amount of preparation.' 'She has a certain confidence that allows her to let go.'

Does India need a Bad Bank?

Does India need a Bad Bank?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

'The concern that the bad bank may create a moral hazard for the system is extremely valid.'

Timeline of events that preceded Urjit Patel's resignation

Timeline of events that preceded Urjit Patel's resignation

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

A 10-hour RBI central board meeting, on November 19, decides to set up a panel on the economic capital framework for the central bank and directs it to give forbearances to small businesses.

1962: War On The Hills review

1962: War On The Hills review

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

If you want to watch 1962: War On The Hills, skip the first episodes and start from the eighth. You will be less disappointed, notes Moumita Bhattacharjee.

Internal report on SBI graft case misses deadline

Internal report on SBI graft case misses deadline

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

As per the bank sources, senior-most MDs -- A Krishna kumar and Hemant Contractor -- are part of the committee.

Will this Budget lower income tax?

Will this Budget lower income tax?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

The budget-making exercise offers golden opportunities despite challenges, observes Shankar Acharya, former chief economic adviser to the Government of India.

What are Priyanka's plans after her wedding?

What are Priyanka's plans after her wedding?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

Will Priyanka start a family? Or does she have some career aces up her sleeve? Longtime Rediff.com contributor Aseem Chhabra, author of

Ramdev should be booked under sedition charges: IMA to PM

Ramdev should be booked under sedition charges: IMA to PM

Rediff.com26 May 2021

In its letter to Modi, the IMA said it was gratifying to note that only 0.06 per cent of people who received both the doses of vaccine "got minimal" infection by coronavirus, and "very rarely" vaccinated people had a severe lung infection.

Indian teen lifter likely to miss continental quota for Olympics

Indian teen lifter likely to miss continental quota for Olympics

Rediff.com25 May 2021

Olympic trials: TTFI seeks MEA's help in getting visa for para contingent.

'If there's one person who should quit, it is Jaitley'

'If there's one person who should quit, it is Jaitley'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

'The finance minister has messed up the economy.'

Karnataka decides to move SC against Jayalalithaa's acquittal

Karnataka decides to move SC against Jayalalithaa's acquittal

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

Ending three-week long suspense, Karnataka government on Monday decided to file an appeal in the Supreme Court against the acquittal of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa and three others in the disproportionate assets case.

Inspiring! The 2020 Padma Shri Awardees

Inspiring! The 2020 Padma Shri Awardees

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

Why the 2020 Padma Shri Awards are an honour truly worth celebrating.

Good to see Bikhchandani, Banga on the rich list

Good to see Bikhchandani, Banga on the rich list

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

'To all the MBAs that burn the candle at both ends, travel half-a-million miles every year, and spend little or no quality time with their families, the rise to riches of Mr Bikhchandani and Mr Banga, should be true inspiration,' notes Sandeep Goyal.

Jaya case: K'taka govt should appeal in SC, says public prosecutor

Jaya case: K'taka govt should appeal in SC, says public prosecutor

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Special Public Prosecutor B V Acharya has advised the Karnataka government to file an appeal in the Supreme Court against acquittal of former Tamil Nadu chief minister Jayalalithaa and three others in the disproportionate assets case, saying it was a "fit case" to do so.

Ramdev's Patanjali claims to have COVID-19 medicine; Govt frowns

Ramdev's Patanjali claims to have COVID-19 medicine; Govt frowns

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

While Ramdev claimed that Ayurved-based 'Coronil and Swasari' medicine have shown 100 per cent favourable results during clinical trials on COVID-19 infected patients except those on a life support system, the Ayush Ministry sought from the company detailed report on composition, testing and other data of the drugs.

Shooting Thugs Of Hindustan, touring Rajasthan

Shooting Thugs Of Hindustan, touring Rajasthan

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

Fatima Sana Sheikh shows us a different side of Rajasthan.