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When Bollywood Went Blind

When Bollywood Went Blind

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

Sukanya Verma looks at all the wonderful, wacky and woeful ways Bollywood has portrayed blindness on screen.

RBI gets windfall from rising gold prices

RBI gets windfall from rising gold prices

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

The rising price of the precious metal has helped the central bank increase overall forex reserves despite currency reserves not rising, and sometimes even falling.

Sukanya Verma reviews Once Upon A Time In Mumbai Dobaara

Sukanya Verma reviews Once Upon A Time In Mumbai Dobaara

Rediff.com15 Aug 2013

Milan Luthria's Once Upon A Time In Mumbai Dobaara is a complete drag, unintentionally comical and painfully verbose unlike the prequel which hit quite a few right notes, notes Sukanya Verma

BEAUTIFUL MOMENTS From SRK's Life

BEAUTIFUL MOMENTS From SRK's Life

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

He may try to keep it as natural as he can but there's no doubt that he's stolen a piece of everyone's heart, and some of these pictures are proof of that.

Sebi's new norms for commodities could see sugar, wheat delisted

Sebi's new norms for commodities could see sugar, wheat delisted

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

According to the Sebi circular, commodities that require price control measures will be less conducive for the derivatives market.

Blurr Review: Striking Atmosphere, Wobbly Vision

Blurr Review: Striking Atmosphere, Wobbly Vision

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Taapsee's strong performance powers through an intriguing premise gone kaput in a bogus third act, observes Sukanya Verma.

Asian Games 2023 Schedule

Asian Games 2023 Schedule

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

Asian Games 2023 Schedule

Bharti Telecom sells 2.75% stake in Airtel for Rs 8,433 cr

Bharti Telecom sells 2.75% stake in Airtel for Rs 8,433 cr

Rediff.com26 May 2020

The sale proceeds will be fully utilised to repay debt at Bharti Telecom and will make the promoter holding firm a 'debt free company'.

Some relief! Gold, silver extend gains on global cues, jewellers buying

Some relief! Gold, silver extend gains on global cues, jewellers buying

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

Silver advanced by Rs 150 to Rs 34,200 per kg on increased offtake.

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Given the controversy over Uttar Pradesh's population control moves, Hemant Shivsaran/Rediff.com digs deep to find out how many children BJP MLAs in UP have.

IPL Final: Will Gill Ruin Dhoni's Farewell Party?

IPL Final: Will Gill Ruin Dhoni's Farewell Party?

Rediff.com27 May 2023

Mahendra Singh Dhoni would be hoping for a memorable farewell but he faces a major roadblock in the form of Gujarat Titans' run machine Shubman Gill.

After Russia, India most 'unequal' country globally

After Russia, India most 'unequal' country globally

Rediff.com4 Sep 2016

On the other hand, Japan is considered to be the most equal country

New farm laws a major boost for FPOs

New farm laws a major boost for FPOs

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

The reforms will help FPOs procure directly from farmers, something that they have been pressing for long.

The heat's just killing this summer!

The heat's just killing this summer!

Rediff.com29 May 2015

A heat wave in India has already claimed more than 1,800 lives

How El Nino may affect Rajan's plan to cut rates

How El Nino may affect Rajan's plan to cut rates

Rediff.com20 May 2015

The Indian Met Department has predicted a below normal monsoon.

Bilkis Bano case: SC agrees to constitute special bench

Bilkis Bano case: SC agrees to constitute special bench

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to constitute a special bench to hear a plea against the remission of sentence of 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano gangrape case, which also involves the killing of seven members of her family during the 2002 Gujarat riots.

Good monsoon: Will it lead to more rate cuts by RBI?

Good monsoon: Will it lead to more rate cuts by RBI?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

Pulses cropping has jumped to 39.4 per cent above 2015 levels.

FY23 wheat exports could reach 10 mt if Russia-Ukraine crisis persists

FY23 wheat exports could reach 10 mt if Russia-Ukraine crisis persists

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

India's wheat exports could touch a new record of 10 million tonnes in 2022-23, up from a record seven million tonnes in the current financial year, if global market conditions remain choppy and no curbs are imposed on outbound shipments. That is the bullish estimate by officials from global trading firms and market watchers who say the Russia-Ukraine crisis has not only attracted global buyers to India but also pushed the price of Indian wheat from around $320 per tonne (FOB) to over $360 per tonne in less than 10 days. Food secretary Sudhanshu Pandey told reporters that wheat exports till February-end have already reached 6.6 million tonnes and by the end of March, outbound shipments will reach seven million tonnes.

Slow progress at debt recovery tribunals irks banks

Slow progress at debt recovery tribunals irks banks

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Lenders send 'SOS' to the finance ministry on the tardy decision making and pile-up of cases at the Debt Recovery Tribunals and its appellate forum the Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal.

SC to consider listing of Bilkis Bano's review plea against its order

SC to consider listing of Bilkis Bano's review plea against its order

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices P S Narasimha and Dipankar Datta took note of the submissions of lawyer Shobha Gupta that the review plea is yet to be listed.

At 273.4m tonnes, foodgrain output maybe highest-ever

At 273.4m tonnes, foodgrain output maybe highest-ever

Rediff.com10 May 2017

For many farmers, though, a bumper harvest isn't good news, as they have been forced to sell their produce, particularly pulses, dirt cheap.

Govt mulls 100% foreign investment in private banks

Govt mulls 100% foreign investment in private banks

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

It is also considering to hike FDI cap for public sector from 20 per cent to 49 per cent

Delhi votes in high-stakes MCD polls amid tight security

Delhi votes in high-stakes MCD polls amid tight security

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

There are 1,349 candidates in the fray and over 1.45 crore electors are eligible to exercise their franchise in the elections to the 250 wards of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), the results of which may have ramifications beyond the national capital.

Airtel to acquire Tikona's 4G biz for about Rs 1,600 cr

Airtel to acquire Tikona's 4G biz for about Rs 1,600 cr

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

With this acquisition, Airtel will be second company, after Reliance Jio, in the country to have pan-India presence in 2300 Mhz band

Celebrations erupt post 5-state verdict

Celebrations erupt post 5-state verdict

Rediff.com11 Mar 2017

As the results pour in from the five states which have gone to polls, scenes of celebrations can be seen across the nation.

Now, Aadhaar is mandatory for crop insurance schemes

Now, Aadhaar is mandatory for crop insurance schemes

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

Those without Aadhaar can still avail of the scheme after producing proof of applying for Aadhaar

Government calls meet to review gold monetisation scheme

Government calls meet to review gold monetisation scheme

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

The scheme calls for banks, refineries and hallmarking centres to work together.

OTT Shows To Binge Watch On New Year Eve

OTT Shows To Binge Watch On New Year Eve

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Star journalists, spies, super dogs -- end the year with a bang binge watching all the latest offerings on OTT this week.

FCI to get Rs 2.15 trillion as food subsidy in 2020-21

FCI to get Rs 2.15 trillion as food subsidy in 2020-21

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

This is the highest in the past five years and almost 24 per cent more than last year.

Record gold prices pare India's gold demand by 9 pc

Record gold prices pare India's gold demand by 9 pc

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

However, in 2020, gold demand in India -- the world's second biggest consumer after China -- could increase to 700-800 tonnes on hopes of increased acceptance of high price level and likely economic reforms boosting consumer confidence, World Gold Council said.

SC dismisses Bilkis Bano's plea seeking review of its earlier order

SC dismisses Bilkis Bano's plea seeking review of its earlier order

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

Bano was gang-raped and seven members of her family were killed during the 2002 Gujarat riots.

Banks Made Profits of Rs 1.57 Trillion!

Banks Made Profits of Rs 1.57 Trillion!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

If the banks throw caution to the winds for building loan books, the hydra-headed bad loans may resurface and spoil the party, warns Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Free banking services offered to customers not under GST ambit

Free banking services offered to customers not under GST ambit

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

The ambiguity arose after notices were sent to lenders for non-payment of service tax under the pre-GST regime

Lakhimpur Kheri again: 2 bikers killed in collision with SUV of BJP MLA's wife

Lakhimpur Kheri again: 2 bikers killed in collision with SUV of BJP MLA's wife

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

Two men were killed when a "speeding" car linked to a Bharatiya Janata Party legislator hit their motorcycle in a head-on collision in Lakhimpur Kheri, the police said on Monday.

RIL's 4G LYF handsets by Nov, co to share spectrum with RCom

RIL's 4G LYF handsets by Nov, co to share spectrum with RCom

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

The sharing agreement will provide more bandwidth for RJIL to provide its high-speed 4G services.

Tomato prices fall sharply, onion also dips

Tomato prices fall sharply, onion also dips

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

The agriculture ministry projects India's tomato output at 19.69 million tonnes in 2016-17 (July-June)

Raveena Gets Nostalgic!

Raveena Gets Nostalgic!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Juhi's unique birthday gift for daughter... Patralekhaa thanks her fans... Bhumi wraps up a shoot...

New Interest Regime: Both Customers And Banks To Feel Pain

New Interest Regime: Both Customers And Banks To Feel Pain

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

Shifting to floating rate deposits can work as an anaesthetic gel for some customers, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Budget 2022: Industry groups want Sitharaman to rationalise I-T slabs

Budget 2022: Industry groups want Sitharaman to rationalise I-T slabs

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

Rationalisation of income tax slabs, infrastructure status for digital services and incentives to hydrogen storage as well as fuel cell development were some of the suggestions made by various stakeholders at the pre-Budget consultation meeting convened by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The customary pre-Budget consultation meetings were held with the finance minister virtually between December 15 and December 22, as per the finance ministry statement. More than 120 invitees representing seven stakeholder groups participated in eight meetings, scheduled during this period, it said.

The BOLLYWOOD QUIZ CHALLENGE!

The BOLLYWOOD QUIZ CHALLENGE!

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.