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Railways to soon invite bids for modernisation of stations: FM

Railways to soon invite bids for modernisation of stations: FM

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

Jaitley said the global volatility has thrown up challenges

Badminton Worlds: Jayaram wins; Sameer, Rituparna bow out

Badminton Worlds: Jayaram wins; Sameer, Rituparna bow out

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

Indian shuttler Ajay Jayaram disposed off Netherland's Mark Caljouw in straight games to advance to the pre-quarterfinals but it was curtains for Sameer Verma and Rituparna Das at the World Championship in Glasgow.

Even under new series, farm growth in UPA era better than 4 years of NDA

Even under new series, farm growth in UPA era better than 4 years of NDA

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

For the entire UPA regime, from 2005-06 to 2013-14, the average annual farm growth according to the GDP back series data is 3.8 per cent, which too is higher than the first four years of the NDA, though these two periods aren't comparable because one spans nine years and the other four.

Prannoy apologises to BAI over Arjuna Award row

Prannoy apologises to BAI over Arjuna Award row

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

BAI General Secretary Ajay Singhania said that BAI is in receipt of the letter from the shuttler.

Stars Dazzle At Amazon Party!

Stars Dazzle At Amazon Party!

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

It's raining movies and Web series on the Amazon Prime Video platform!

Who rocked the nauvari look? VOTE!

Who rocked the nauvari look? VOTE!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Kajol looks at complete ease in the colourful nauvaris, which she also wore during her wedding to Ajay Devgn in 1999. Sukanya Verma looks at other Bollywood beauties, who have rocked the nauvari look.

Investor-friendly railway framework soon: Minister

Investor-friendly railway framework soon: Minister

Rediff.com6 Dec 2014

Railway Board Chairman Arunendra Kumar said the discussions at the day-long meet involved an overview of five models of participative policy, framework of engineering, procurement and construction contracts and sectoral guidelines for foreign and domestic investment.

Prime Minister Modi turns 65; greetings pour in from India and abroad

Prime Minister Modi turns 65; greetings pour in from India and abroad

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 65 on Thursday, with a host of leaders across the political spectrum wishing him a healthy and long life.

Slowdown? Nah, India home to 1.98 lakh millionaires!

Slowdown? Nah, India home to 1.98 lakh millionaires!

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

The top four countries account for 60.3% of the total worldwide HNWI population.

Onion crisis: Centre may hold talks with states on Thursday

Onion crisis: Centre may hold talks with states on Thursday

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

Retail prices across the country continued to be at Rs 80 a kg.

One nation, one number: Full mobile number portability is here

One nation, one number: Full mobile number portability is here

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Currently, MNP is only available within a state/circle.

India celebrates its 71st R-Day with colourful parades

India celebrates its 71st R-Day with colourful parades

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

A magnificent display of India's cultural diversity through colourful parades across the length and breadth of the country marked the 71st Republic Day celebrations on Sunday which passed off peacefully, barring in Upper Assam, which was rocked by four explosions within a span of 10 minutes.

Chidambaram, Sibal among 41 elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha

Chidambaram, Sibal among 41 elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

P Chidambaram and Rajeev Shukla of the Congress, Bharatiya Janata Party's Sumitra Valmiki and Kavita Patidar, former Congress leader Kapil Sibal, Rashtriya Janata Dal's Misa Bharti and Jayant Chaudhary of the Rashtriya Lok Dal were among the 41 winners declared elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha.

Shuttlers Sameer, Praneeth rise in BWF rankings

Shuttlers Sameer, Praneeth rise in BWF rankings

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

Ajay Jayaram, who skipped the ongoing Korea Open, slipped a place to be at 17th.

Box Office: Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, Shivaay fare average

Box Office: Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, Shivaay fare average

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

Both films will fall short of target.

Vote: How will you celebrate Diwali this year?

Vote: How will you celebrate Diwali this year?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

This Diwali, make it special.

When Bollywood hired FAKE PARENTS

When Bollywood hired FAKE PARENTS

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Beg, borrow, steal or adopt, fake parents share a history of coming to the hero or heroine's rescue ensuing in much mirth and masala.

Box Office: Rock On 2 flops

Box Office: Rock On 2 flops

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

The hits and misses of the week.

Will 2020 bring cheer to Indian banking sector?

Will 2020 bring cheer to Indian banking sector?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

Amid slowdown blues, the government has unveiled a raft of measures over the past few months aimed at improving liquidity in the system, moderating interest rates as well as credit growth apart from addressing stress in the NBFC sector.

Green concerns cloud govt's divestment drive

Green concerns cloud govt's divestment drive

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Some overseas investors refuse to be part of roadshows, citing environment risks

COVID-19: Taiwanese shuttler tests positive; Indians shocked!

COVID-19: Taiwanese shuttler tests positive; Indians shocked!

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

India's shuttlers, including London Olympics bronze medallist Saina Nehwal, expressed shock after reports emerged that a sparring partner of the Taiwanese national team, who was in Birmingham during the All England Championship, tested positive for the coronavirus.

What to watch on OTT this April

What to watch on OTT this April

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

Joginder Tuteja lists the new releases, coming up in April.

Twenty new athletes added to 2024 Games' TOPS list

Twenty new athletes added to 2024 Games' TOPS list

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Seven Olympic and six Paralympic disciplines were identified for support at a meeting of the Mission Olympic Cell.

'New UP order will target Dalits, Muslims, Opposition'

'New UP order will target Dalits, Muslims, Opposition'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

'This is against the Constitution and we will oppose it tooth and nail.'

Amit Shah reviews law and order in Delhi

Amit Shah reviews law and order in Delhi

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

A day after farmers' tractor rally turned violent in Delhi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday took stock of the security situation and measures taken to ensure peace in the city, officials said.

Rising commodity prices to take a toll on Q2 results

Rising commodity prices to take a toll on Q2 results

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

On an average most commodities are up between 20-30 per cent compared to a year ago levels.

Swiss Open: Sindhu, Saina may face off in semis; all eyes on Chirag-Satwik

Swiss Open: Sindhu, Saina may face off in semis; all eyes on Chirag-Satwik

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

P V Sindhu will be eager to return to the podium as former winner Saina Nehwal looks to regain her touch

Digital transactions increase but branch banking lives on

Digital transactions increase but branch banking lives on

Rediff.com24 May 2018

'The reason is that you may not enter the branch but you want to see it near you as it establishes trust.'

WB: BJP MP sustains head injury during clashes with police

WB: BJP MP sustains head injury during clashes with police

Rediff.com1 Sep 2019

The MP, wearing a blood-soaked shirt and a bandage on head, said that Verma led a police contingent which attacked a "peaceful" protest by the BJP over the capture of its party office at Shyamnagar.

Runway 34 Review

Runway 34 Review

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Runway 34 is a clumsy cocktail of Hollywood movies spiked with the Bollywood brand of God complex, sighs Sukanya Verma.

Govt headhunter fails to find a suitable candidate to head ONGC

Govt headhunter fails to find a suitable candidate to head ONGC

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

Government headhunter PESB on Friday did not find anyone suitable from nine candidates, including two serving IAS officers, to head India's largest oil and gas producer, ONGC. The Public Enterprise Selection Board (PESB) interviewed 9 out of the 10 candidates who had applied for the post of chairman and managing director of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC). "Keeping in view the strategic importance and vision for the company and its future, the Board did not recommend any candidate and decided to constitute a Search Committee," PESB said in a notice after interviews. Those interviewed included senior bureaucrats Avinash Joshi and Niraj Verma.

When must you educate your kid about sex?

When must you educate your kid about sex?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

Sex education is way too critical as a life skill to be ignored or postponed, writes Tanuja Sodhi.

CSK's overnight star Negi credits success to Vettori

CSK's overnight star Negi credits success to Vettori

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

Even in his wildest dreams Pawan Negi may not have thought he would take a five-for on a stage like the Champions League T20 final. So, naturally, after that stellar effort against Kolkata Knight Riders, he was ecstatic. He flummoxed the likes of Robin Uthappa, Jacques Kallis and Ryan ten Doeschate with his flight and guile on the way to a memorable spell in only his second match in the tournament as Chennai Super Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by eight wickets.

Countries with most millionaires: INDIA ranks 11

Countries with most millionaires: INDIA ranks 11

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

According to the Credit Suisse Global Wealth report, India has 1,800 ultra high net worth individuals -- 11th largest group globally, while the United States tops the chart with 62,800 UHNW adults (equivalent to 49 per cent of the global total).

Call drop penalty: It was never the right solution

Call drop penalty: It was never the right solution

Rediff.com13 May 2016

It would be perfectly possible for a rogue customer to disconnect a call and then claim compensation.

Wheat Blast at India's doorsteps, govt says no need to panic

Wheat Blast at India's doorsteps, govt says no need to panic

Rediff.com7 May 2016

Centre could ban wheat import from Bangladesh, apart from restricting cultivation in West Bengal and Assam

Govt, Opposition battle it out on note ban anniversary

Govt, Opposition battle it out on note ban anniversary

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

Union ministers fanned out across the country to highlight the crackdown on black money to mark the first anniversary of demonetisation on Wednesday which the Bharatiya Janata Party celebrated as "Anti Black Money Day" while the Congress-led Opposition observed it as "Black Day" with street protests.

Want to make money in the stock markets? Here's how!

Want to make money in the stock markets? Here's how!

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

Market experts say booking profits could be unwise. If you are nervous, go for dividend-yield stocks.

Lakhimpur incident may dent BJP's prospects, say villagers

Lakhimpur incident may dent BJP's prospects, say villagers

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

Despite being the MP from Lakhimpur, Teni is not actively involved in campaigning for the assembly polls as according to party insiders, the BJP does not want to risk its chances by using him.

Why banks are uncomfortable with bankruptcy code

Why banks are uncomfortable with bankruptcy code

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

Recent tribunal rulings open prospects of large haircuts and barriers to auctioning of personal guarantees, among other issues