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What actually plagues India's cities

What actually plagues India's cities

Rediff.com9 May 2014

What India needs is not costly, brand new cities but a revamping of urban institutional structures and policies.

Will Tanushree's charge against Nana lead to Bollywood's MeToo moment?

Will Tanushree's charge against Nana lead to Bollywood's MeToo moment?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

Tanushree Dutta has struck the first blow by declaring that no one supports the victims in the film industry.

Patanjali didn't have permission for COVID-19 drug: Uttarakhand govt

Patanjali didn't have permission for COVID-19 drug: Uttarakhand govt

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

State Ayurved Department's licence officer Y S Rawat said the notice is being issued to the firm to explain from where it got the permission to launch a 'corona kit' as a cure from the virus.

IT officer's son, abducted 10 days ago, found murdered

IT officer's son, abducted 10 days ago, found murdered

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

He sent a WhatsApp video message telling his parents to arrange Rs 50 lakh as ransom.

Pakistan violates ceasefire again at Poonch

Pakistan violates ceasefire again at Poonch

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

Violating the ceasefire again, Pakistani troops opened small arms firing at two forward areas in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, drawing retaliation from Indian forces.

PIX: Poonam Pandey, Ranbir, Hrithik at an awards show

PIX: Poonam Pandey, Ranbir, Hrithik at an awards show

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

Ranbir-Hrithik also grooved together!

Last journey of martyred jawans begins from Poonch

Last journey of martyred jawans begins from Poonch

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

The last journey of the five jawans martyred in the attack by Pakistan soldiers began in the evening from Poonch town with Army officers laying wreaths on their caskets.

Shaktikanta Das impresses first RBI board meeting

Shaktikanta Das impresses first RBI board meeting

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

'His (Das) approach to work seems that of working as a team with ease in communication.'

For Aug 5 ceremony, special dress for Ram Lalla

For Aug 5 ceremony, special dress for Ram Lalla

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

The clothes are made using soft material such as 'makhmal' (velvet). After all, they are for Ram Lalla who is a child. The green dress has been made keeping in mind the day-specific colour, while orange is considered auspicious

Violence erupts in Nagaland over urban local body poll

Violence erupts in Nagaland over urban local body poll

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

The violent protests forced the Nagaland CM to call off the elections.

Plan to make Maharashtra drought-free by 2019 fails miserably

Plan to make Maharashtra drought-free by 2019 fails miserably

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Despite Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis' ambitious plan, 40 per cent of the state is reeling from drought and its water tanker economy is booming. As of February 2019, the state government declared drought in 151 of the 358 talukas.

Can Modi rescue the Indian economy?

Can Modi rescue the Indian economy?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

Even if Narendra Modi comes to power, the revival of sustainable growth is far from certain.

Govt yet to decide on appeal against Jaya's acquittal: K'taka CM

Govt yet to decide on appeal against Jaya's acquittal: K'taka CM

Rediff.com22 May 2015

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said the state government is yet to decide on filing an appeal in the Supreme Court against acquittal of Jayalalithaa who is set to stage a comeback as Tamil Nadu chief minister after her acquittal in the disproportionate assets case.

New farm laws have been welcomed in many states: Tomar

New farm laws have been welcomed in many states: Tomar

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

According to the ministry's statement, Tomar thanked the BKU (Kisan) leaders for coming out in support of the Farm Acts and said these laws have been welcomed in various states across the country.

Pak army fires at six Indian posts; India retaliates

Pak army fires at six Indian posts; India retaliates

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

Violating the ceasefire again, Pakistan army fired at six Indian forward posts along the Line of Control in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, drawing retaliation from Indian troops.

It's 19/11 and D-day dawns for the RBI

It's 19/11 and D-day dawns for the RBI

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

'If the RBI board forces the management's hand on all the key issues, it should be prepared for resignations by the governor and the key deputy governor, Viral Acharya,' warns T N Ninan.

'If you get scared of cartoonists, how will you work?'

'If you get scared of cartoonists, how will you work?'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

'Let Modi not be in the news, I will stop making cartoons on him.'

How technology is changing fashion

How technology is changing fashion

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

From omnichannel to AI and 3D technology, the fashion industry is in the middle of a digital revolution.

Indian economy: Why we shouldn't be complacent

Indian economy: Why we shouldn't be complacent

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

The tide began to turn in early September with the new Reserve Bank of India governor's confident and well-considered initial policy statement on September 4.

Will shrine discovery end Buddha's birth date dispute?

Will shrine discovery end Buddha's birth date dispute?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

The key discovery of the oldest 'Buddhist shrine' at Buddha's birthplace in Nepal will throw more light on one of the world's earliest religions, archaeologists have said.

Economists vs politicians: Tough fight over economic policies

Economists vs politicians: Tough fight over economic policies

Rediff.com14 Nov 2013

Macroeconomic policy aimed at short-term political gains does not augur well for a poorly performing economy.

As markets turn volatile, investors look to the stars for guidance

As markets turn volatile, investors look to the stars for guidance

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

The spread of COVID-19 and the accompanying mayhem caused the S&P BSE Sensex to drop over 38.5 per cent from its all-time high of 42,273.9 to a low of 25,981.2 on March 23. Those in the astrology and even numerology segments received more calls than before during the time.

Pak troops fire on Indian posts in Mendhar, Hamirpur

Pak troops fire on Indian posts in Mendhar, Hamirpur

Rediff.com17 Aug 2013

Pakistani troops fired on forward Indian posts along the Line of Control in Mendhar and Hamirpur areas of Poonch district late on Friday night in yet another instance of ceasefire violation, drawing retaliation from India.

PIX: Urvashi Rautela, Sunil Grover at an awards show

PIX: Urvashi Rautela, Sunil Grover at an awards show

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Celebs attend Tassel Fashion & Lifestyle Awards 2016.

Cops say no proof against Nana Patekar; Tanushree 'not surprised'

Cops say no proof against Nana Patekar; Tanushree 'not surprised'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

A 'B-Summary' report is filed when the police do not find any evidence against the accused person to file a charge sheet and seek trial.

Urjit Patel on why RBI decided to hike repo rate after 4 years

Urjit Patel on why RBI decided to hike repo rate after 4 years

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

Governor Urjit Patel and his deputies spoke to the media about the central bank's decision to raise the repo rate.

Will the New Year bring cheer to the economy?

Will the New Year bring cheer to the economy?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

The US economy will once again demonstrate its resilience and flexibility and grow around three per cent despite extremely fractious domestic politics over fiscal and other policies.

Pak army violates ceasefire again, targets 5 Indian posts

Pak army violates ceasefire again, targets 5 Indian posts

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

In a fresh ceasefire violation, Pakistani troops on Wednesday opened unprovoked firing on five Indian forward posts along the LoC in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, prompting retaliation from Indian forces.

'We should let nature be and plan our cities better'

'We should let nature be and plan our cities better'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

'In the freedom struggle and immediately after that, we had a sense of belonging to the same world, to the same country, to India. We have lost that sense of oneness. We have been manipulated and divided and that saddens me today, says Dhoom 3 Director Vijay Krishna Acharya.

PIX: Dangal actress Fatima's fun Malta holiday

PIX: Dangal actress Fatima's fun Malta holiday

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

Dangal actress Fatima Sana Shaikh shot for her next film Thugs Of Hindostan in Malta, and is making the most of her time there.

Bengal win will put Mamata in race for PM

Bengal win will put Mamata in race for PM

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

The TMC expects to emerge victorious by way of a majority of minority votes and a minority of majority votes, notes Arun Bhatnagar, a retired IAS officer.

Naga CM to face trust vote as HC rejects stay plea

Naga CM to face trust vote as HC rejects stay plea

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

Governor P B Acharya on Tuesday directed Speaker Imtiwapang to summon an emergent special session of the state assembly.

Is this why govt needs money from RBI?

Is this why govt needs money from RBI?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

Money permits patronage. Money means power. No wonder details of the crores locked up in NPAs and never repaid loans are top secret, Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

'Under him, the RBI delivered strong, timely, and decisive policy initiatives'

'Under him, the RBI delivered strong, timely, and decisive policy initiatives'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2021

Economists praise Das for his pragmatism and willingness to face challenges head on. And in doing so with the finesse of an able administrator.

PIX: Alia, Sidharth, Arjun celebrate Katrina's birthday

PIX: Alia, Sidharth, Arjun celebrate Katrina's birthday

Rediff.com16 Jul 2016

Pictures from the starry birthday bash.

Jayalalithaa DA case: Karnataka government files review plea in SC

Jayalalithaa DA case: Karnataka government files review plea in SC

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

The apex court had on February 14 convicted current All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam chief V K Sasikala and two others in the case while abating the proceedings against Jayalalithaa as she had died.

PIX: Kangana, Imran, Sonam watch Katti Batti

PIX: Kangana, Imran, Sonam watch Katti Batti

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

Check out star arrivals.

Knocking economics has become a popular sport

Knocking economics has become a popular sport

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

'But the world would be much poorer without economics' contribution to understanding how societies function and without economists' suggestions as to how politicians might improve them. 'And economists themselves could do wonders by simply incorporating the country-specific factors in their econometric models rather than just applying them in toto," say Soumya Kanti Ghosh and Samir K Jha.

'When I watch the Dhoom 3 trailer, I feel nostalgic'

'When I watch the Dhoom 3 trailer, I feel nostalgic'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

Sanjay Gadhvi on what he thinks about Dhoom 3, producer Aditya Chopra, and much more

VHP leader demands withdrawal of cases against devotees

VHP leader demands withdrawal of cases against devotees

Rediff.com28 Feb 2013

Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Acharya Dharmendra warned the Madhya Pradesh government that unless criminal cases filed against Bhojshala devotees since 2006 were withdrawn "unconditionally" by March 9, religious leaders would take nationwide action.