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Appeal against acquittal of Jaya may take 2 weeks or more

Appeal against acquittal of Jaya may take 2 weeks or more

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

The process of filing the appeal in the Supreme Court against the acquittal of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa in the disproportionate assets case might take at least two weeks or more.

Who's the Greatest General of the 20th Century?

Who's the Greatest General of the 20th Century?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

My candidate for the best general of the last century hailed from a little, poor colonised Asian nation whose impact on world affairs rarely amounted to much, notes Shankar Acharya.

Amit Shah cites 'vaccine hesitancy in some communities'

Amit Shah cites 'vaccine hesitancy in some communities'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday expressed concern over vaccine hesitancy in some communities and urged people to spread awareness about the benefits of inoculation to win the battle against coronavirus.

Bhupendra Patel to take oath as 17th Gujarat CM today

Bhupendra Patel to take oath as 17th Gujarat CM today

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

The party's CM choice came as a surprise for many as the low-profile, first-time legislator was not seen to be among the top contenders for the post.

No one can throw me out: Gujarat deputy CM Nitin Patel

No one can throw me out: Gujarat deputy CM Nitin Patel

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Patel was not there when outgoing CM Vijay Rupani accompanied Bhupendra Patel when the latter went to meet Governor Acharya Devvrat for staking claim to form the government.

China top buyer of Indian steel under lockdown

China top buyer of Indian steel under lockdown

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

In the first two months of the current fiscal, Indian exports of finished steel reportedly grew by almost 76 per cent on a YoY basis and China alone accounted for close to 60 per cent of the increase.

The Day I Directed Amitabh Bachchan

The Day I Directed Amitabh Bachchan

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

'This man changed the mindset of a generation.'

IMA sends Rs 1000 cr defamation notice to Ramdev

IMA sends Rs 1000 cr defamation notice to Ramdev

Rediff.com26 May 2021

As per the notice, if he doesn't post a video countering the statements given by him and tender a written apology within the next 15 days, then a sum of Rs 1000 crores will be demanded from him.

Nagaland CM fails to turn up for floor test

Nagaland CM fails to turn up for floor test

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

The speaker said, he will report the proceedings of the House to the Governor.

Ramdev's Patanjali sees Rs 250-cr NCD issue subscribed in 3 minutes

Ramdev's Patanjali sees Rs 250-cr NCD issue subscribed in 3 minutes

Rediff.com28 May 2020

"This is historic that our maiden issue of Rs 250 crore NCD is fully subscribed within 3 minutes of opening of the issue... This shows the excitement and faith of investors, said Patanjali Ayurved Managing Director Acharya Balkrishna.

PIX: PM Modi declares open inaugural Khelo India University Games

PIX: PM Modi declares open inaugural Khelo India University Games

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

The PM launched the multi-disciplinary sporting event through a video conference facility.

Should market experts be part of RBI's MPC?

Should market experts be part of RBI's MPC?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

'Three external members of the first MPC are respected researchers with excellent academic background, but there is no harm in considering academicians with diverse backgrounds such as finance and labour along with economists for this body,' recommends Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

7 dead as LPG blast triggers building collapse in West Delhi

7 dead as LPG blast triggers building collapse in West Delhi

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

Police said around 15 people were rescued and shifted to Acharya Bhikshu hospital. Of them, seven died and four people, who were critical, have been shifted to Safdarjung hospital. A few more persons are feared trapped under the debris, they said.

MF Guru: 'Review MFs as your hard earned money is invested'

MF Guru: 'Review MFs as your hard earned money is invested'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

Omkeshwar Singh, head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

91 years later, 'Dandi March' is being recreated

91 years later, 'Dandi March' is being recreated

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

The padyatra is being undertaken by 81 marchers from Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad to Dandi in Navsari, a journey of 386 km. The march will end after 25 days, on April 5.

PM Modi kicks off 75th anniversary of Independence from Sabarmati

PM Modi kicks off 75th anniversary of Independence from Sabarmati

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched 'Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav', the government's initiative to mark 75 years of India's Independence.

Will give 'befitting reply' to IMA legal notice: Patanjali

Will give 'befitting reply' to IMA legal notice: Patanjali

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Patanjali Yogpeeth on Thursday confirmed that it has received a defamation notice served by the Indian Medical Association (IMA), demanding an apology from Yoga Guru Ramdev over remarks on modern medicine, and said it will give legally a 'befitting reply'.

IMA files police complaint against Ramdev, seeks FIR over his remarks

IMA files police complaint against Ramdev, seeks FIR over his remarks

Rediff.com27 May 2021

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Thursday lodged a police complaint against yoga guru Ramdev, seeking a first information report over his 'dishonest and wrongful representations' on modern medicine.

RBI urged to provide names of big loan defaulters

RBI urged to provide names of big loan defaulters

Rediff.com27 May 2019

The CIC's directive came while deciding on a plea by Lucknow-based activist Nutan Thakur, who had based her RTI application on some media reports that RBI deputy governor Viral Acharya in a lecture in 2017 had said accounts of some loan defaulters have been sent to banks for resolution.

India may have LOST 10-12% of GDP growth FOREVER

India may have LOST 10-12% of GDP growth FOREVER

Rediff.com28 May 2021

India's likely medium-term potential growth will almost certainly be markedly lower than that experienced in pre-pandemic years, warns Shankar Acharya, former chief economic advisor to the Government of India.

What Covid? Thousands gather at Kumbh mela

What Covid? Thousands gather at Kumbh mela

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

Social distancing norms were violated openly by the seers when they and their followers descended the steps at Har ki Pairi to wade into the river.

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.

First-term MLA Bhupendra Patel to be new Gujarat CM

First-term MLA Bhupendra Patel to be new Gujarat CM

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Patel has never held a ministerial post, just like Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was never a minister when he became Gujarat CM 20 years ago.

How Chandrayaan fascinates these schoolchildren

How Chandrayaan fascinates these schoolchildren

Rediff.com14 Jul 2019

Swapnila said they saw the GSLV Mk-III rocket that will launch the mission into space. "It was so huge," she added.

Ramdev summoned in suit by doctors on misinformation against allopathy

Ramdev summoned in suit by doctors on misinformation against allopathy

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

The Delhi high court on Wednesday issued summons to Ramdev on a lawsuit by several doctors' associations for allegedly spreading misinformation against allopathy amid the COVID-19 pandemic, saying that the plea was not frivolous and a case for its institution was 'definitely' made out.

More to Nehru's Absence from Azadi Poster Than Ideological Conflict

More to Nehru's Absence from Azadi Poster Than Ideological Conflict

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

Public intellectuals who frame the ideological antipathy between the RSS & Co and Jawaharlal Nehru in the light of Mahatma Gandhi's assassination and Hindu Raj alone, miss the point by a yard, argues Shaan Kashyap.

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.

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.

Will form committee on MSP after assembly polls: Govt

Will form committee on MSP after assembly polls: Govt

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Elections are scheduled in five states of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Manipur, Goa and Punjab.

PIX: Sara, Deepika, Ranveer party!

PIX: Sara, Deepika, Ranveer party!

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

Party time for team Simmba!

Guess who this actress is!

Guess who this actress is!

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

Test your filmi gyaan, right here!

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.

HC disposes of plea against Twitter for non-compliance of IT rules

HC disposes of plea against Twitter for non-compliance of IT rules

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

The Delhi high court on Tuesday closed proceedings in a petition alleging non-compliance of new IT Rules by Twitter, saying that 'nothing remained' in view of the central government being satisfied with the micro-blogging platform appointing a chief compliance officer (CCO), resident grievance officer (RGO) and nodal contact person.

Steel firms raise prices by Rs 2K a tonne in 10 days

Steel firms raise prices by Rs 2K a tonne in 10 days

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

Prices in the domestic market are increasing because there is a demand pull, and internationally, prices have gone up.

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.

Bollywood's BIGGEST DIWALI RELEASES

Bollywood's BIGGEST DIWALI RELEASES

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks back at how Hindi movies have done during this festive season in the last decade.

IMA seeks Vardhan's explanation over Coronil launch

IMA seeks Vardhan's explanation over Coronil launch

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

The Indian Medical Association on Monday expressed shock over the 'blatant lie of World Health Organisation certification' for Patanjali's Coronil tablet, which the company claims is an evidence-based medicine to fight COVID-19, and demanded an explanation from Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan in whose presence the medicine was launched.

'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.'

The BIGGEST December Releases

The BIGGEST December Releases

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at the big December hits in the past decade.

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.