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These little AIDS orphans have a reason to smile

These little AIDS orphans have a reason to smile

Rediff.com25 May 2010

For little orphans, who are inflicted with HIV+, life in itself is no less than an obstacle. But thanks to people like Dr Manorama, who has been selflessly working for their welfare for a more than a decade now, hope blooms in those insecure hearts. Rediff.com's Shobha Warrier visits Dr Manorama's newly created home for these little angels -- Ananda Illam.

Best healthy living destinations in India

Best healthy living destinations in India

Rediff.com16 Jul 2010

Bolohealth presents a list of the best healthy living destinations in India to help you rejuvenate your body and refresh your mind.

Court summons Maran brothers for Aircel-Maxis deal

Court summons Maran brothers for Aircel-Maxis deal

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

Special CBI Judge O P Saini took cognisance of the CBI's charge sheet filed against eight accused including four companies and summoned them on March 2, 2015.

'We choose verticals that focus on end users'

'We choose verticals that focus on end users'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2009

The Nasscom-McKinsey Perspective 2020 report notes that healthcare will emerge as a very big opportunity for outsourcing services. Ananda Mukerji, managing director and chief executive officer of Firstsource, feels his company is in the right place to make its mark in the global BPO business.

Aircel-Maxis cases: Court discharges Maran brothers, others

Aircel-Maxis cases: Court discharges Maran brothers, others

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

They were chargesheeted for alleged offences punishable under section 120-B (criminal conspiracy) of IPC and under relevant provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act.

#IncredibleIndia: The best travel pics of 2016

#IncredibleIndia: The best travel pics of 2016

Rediff.com1 Jan 2017

We bring you the best travel pics shared by you, dear readers.

Railway Budget not Bengal centric: Mamata

Railway Budget not Bengal centric: Mamata

Rediff.com3 Jul 2009

Railway minister Mamata Banerjee fought off criticism on Friday that her Railway Budget was Bengal-centric and said she had kept in mind the entire country.

Aircel-Maxis case: ED chargesheets Maran brothers

Aircel-Maxis case: ED chargesheets Maran brothers

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Former Telecom Minister Dayanidhi Maran, his brother Kalanithi Maran and four others were on Friday chargesheeted by the Enforcement Directorate in the Special 2G court.

Raaj Kumaari has no soul

Raaj Kumaari has no soul

Rediff.com6 Mar 2009

Raaj Kumari is the remake of Tamil film Ananda Poongaatre. Despite the presence of Ravichandran in a few sequences of the film, Raaj Kumari fails to engage the audience because of inept handling. Balaji puts in efforts to give his best, but he is handicapped by an ordinary script. Nikitha sizzles in a song sequence.

Aircel-Maxis probe stuck in last leg

Aircel-Maxis probe stuck in last leg

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

The agency had "almost finished" its probe into the matter, which involved Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader and former telecom minister Dayanidhi Maran, an official said.

Javadekar distances himself from Smriti's legacy, says students must rebel

Javadekar distances himself from Smriti's legacy, says students must rebel

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

India lacks in innovation in education as children are discouraged to ask questions in schools something which should not be allowed to go on, Human Resource Development Minister Prakash Javadekar said on Thursday, contending "unless you rebel, unless you challenge the status quo, how can you innovate anything".

CBI to file charge sheet in Aircel-Maxis deal involving Maran

CBI to file charge sheet in Aircel-Maxis deal involving Maran

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

The Central Bureau of Investigation told the Supreme Court that charge sheet in the controversial Aircel-Maxis deal involving former telecom minister Dayanidhi Maran will be filed shortly as the Attorney General disagreed with the views of its Director Ranjit Sinha to drop the prosecution.

Our athletes will be best if provided infrastructure: Ganguly

Our athletes will be best if provided infrastructure: Ganguly

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

Indian athletes may have been a letdown in Rio Olympics but former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly on Friday said they would be "world beaters" in 10 years time if they are provided the right "facilities and infrastructure". Drawing a parallel with cricket, the former left-handed batsman said, "The reason why we have done well in cricket is because the BCCI has been able to give us great facilities.

Malaysian tycoon Krishnan to buy out Maxis

Malaysian tycoon Krishnan to buy out Maxis

Rediff.com30 Apr 2007

Krishnan, who already controls 46.5 per cent stake in Malaysia's largest mobile firm Maxis Communications, would launch a takeover offer for the remaining shares by May 3, said a regulatory filing on Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange.

Vande Mataram birthplace to get facelift

Vande Mataram birthplace to get facelift

Rediff.com31 Jan 2008

Lalgola Royal Estate in West Bengal's Murshidabad district, where Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay conceived his epic creation Ananda Math, is all set to get a facelift albeit via the stars and stripes.

Green getaways: 8 best eco-friendly stays in India

Green getaways: 8 best eco-friendly stays in India

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Pack your bags and unwind.

Will salute Modi if he apologises for note ban mistake: Kamal Haasan

Will salute Modi if he apologises for note ban mistake: Kamal Haasan

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

He, however, did not make it clear what aspects he wanted Modi to admit as the "mistake"

Malaysia's Astro eyes Indian DTH market

Malaysia's Astro eyes Indian DTH market

Rediff.com18 Jan 2007

Malaysian pay TV operator Astro All Asia Networks plc, owned by the country's richest man Ananda Krishnan, is eyeing entry into the Indian Direct to Home satellite television market

Top newspapers show decline in readership

Top newspapers show decline in readership

Rediff.com17 Oct 2007

Six of the top 10 newspapers showed a decline in readership, according to the IRS 2007 Round 2. The four newspapers that showed an increase were Danik Bhaskar, Rajasthan Patrika, The Times of India and Ananda Bazar Patrika. However, Dainik Jagran continues to be the top of the heap with an average issue readership of 1.65 crore

A free newspaper from ABP soon

A free newspaper from ABP soon

Rediff.com25 Apr 2007

Kolkata-based media house ABP, which publishes Ananda Bazaar Patrika and The Telegraph, is in talks with Swedish media firm Metro International to launch its free urban newspaper, Metro, in the country.

Aaj Tak may soon go off the air

Aaj Tak may soon go off the air

Rediff.com20 Mar 2007

Television channels like Aaj Tak, Star Ananda, Maa TV and Kairali may soon have to go off the air.

Saudi Telecom enters India through Maxis stake buy

Saudi Telecom enters India through Maxis stake buy

Rediff.com26 Jun 2007

Saudi Telecom Co, Saudi Arabia's state-run operator, has entered the Indian market by buying 25 per cent equity in Malaysia's Maxis that owns a controlling stake in Chennai-based mobile operator Aircel.

Three killed as TMC, BJP partymen clash

Three killed as TMC, BJP partymen clash

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

Three persons were killed, while three were injured and at least five houses were set on fire when Trinamool Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party supporters fought a gun duel at Makra village in Birbhum district on Monday.

The guilty are innocent: L N Mishra's son's startling revelation

The guilty are innocent: L N Mishra's son's startling revelation

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

L N Mishra was the first Cabinet minister to be assassinated in Independent India. After Monday's judgment, almost 40 years after the murder, the minister's son tells Rediff.com why the government must reveal who really killed his father.

Barabati Stadium, Cuttack

Barabati Stadium, Cuttack

Rediff.com12 May 2003

Barabati Stadium, Cuttack

ICICI OneSource is now FirstSource

ICICI OneSource is now FirstSource

Rediff.com23 Nov 2006

ICICI OneSource (I-OneSource), which filed papers for its initial public offering of 95.6 million (9.56 croroe) shares on Thursday, has been rechristened FirstSource.

Maran 'pressurised' Sivasankaran to sell his companies: CBI

Maran 'pressurised' Sivasankaran to sell his companies: CBI

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Former Telecom Minister Dayanidhi Maran had "pressurised" and "forced" Chennai-based telecom promoter C Sivasankaran to sell his stakes in Aircel and two subsidiary firms to Malaysian firm Maxis Group in 2006, the CBI on Thursday told a special court.

Rajini and I should ponder over tie-up: Haasan

Rajini and I should ponder over tie-up: Haasan

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

"I (have) already told you. Only time will answer all these questions," Rajinikanth said.

Karun storms to victory

Karun storms to victory

Rediff.com24 Jul 2006

Karun Chandhok scored his second victory in Round 5 of the Formula Renault V6 series at the Sentul race track in Jakarta.

1 killed, 9 injured in blast in Kolkata, TMC blames BJP

1 killed, 9 injured in blast in Kolkata, TMC blames BJP

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

The ruling Trinamool Congress held the Bharatiya Janata Party responsible for the blast and alleged that the saffron party was aiming to kill South Dum Dum Municipality chairman and TMC leader Panchu Roy. But the BJP rubbished the charges.

Ritwik and Joshna in semis

Ritwik and Joshna in semis

Rediff.com27 Aug 2005

Joshna Chinappa, the world number two junior trounced Tanya Ananda (Mayo) 9-0, 9-0, 9-1 on Saturday.

Star beats Aaj Tak in mkt share

Star beats Aaj Tak in mkt share

Rediff.com17 Aug 2005

100 dancers remember M S Subbulakshmi

100 dancers remember M S Subbulakshmi

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

A hundred dancers perform the Isai Vani Natyanjali to songs sung by the legendary singer, the late M S Subbulakshmi.

Fiat, NIS Sparta in customer service pact

Fiat, NIS Sparta in customer service pact

Rediff.com20 Oct 2003

Automaker Fiat India on Monday said it has tied up with NIS Sparta, a leading consulting and training organisation in customer relationship management, the latest in a series of steps taken to enhance customer service.