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'Collegium Is Better System To Appoint Election Commissioners'

'Collegium Is Better System To Appoint Election Commissioners'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

'The collegium system will remove any such doubts from the minds of people and the political parties.'

Hughes BPO arm on hiring spree

Hughes BPO arm on hiring spree

Rediff.com25 Dec 2003

Eyeing a revenue contribution of about six per cent from its business process outsourcing division, Hughes Software Systems will double the division's current manpower strength of 300 in 2004.

SBI plans to set up IT company

SBI plans to set up IT company

Rediff.com11 Nov 2003

State Bank of India is planning to set up an information technology company for which it is scouting for a joint venture partner, Arun Kumar Purwar, chairman, SBI, has said.

Why Jaitley is upbeat about Sino-Indian ties

Why Jaitley is upbeat about Sino-Indian ties

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

'Economy is leading the way as far as the relationship between the two countries is concerned'.

Dronacharya awardee boxing coach O P Bhardwaj dies

Dronacharya awardee boxing coach O P Bhardwaj dies

Rediff.com21 May 2021

Tokyo-bound AFI medical commission chairman AK Mendiratta dies of COVID-19.

Congress leader Sajjan Kumar gets life term in 1984 anti-Sikh riots

Congress leader Sajjan Kumar gets life term in 1984 anti-Sikh riots

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

The Delhi high court called the anti-Sikh riots case "communal frenzy" after the then prime minister Indira Gandhi was assassinated by her bodyguards.

SC declines bail to Ketan Parekh

SC declines bail to Ketan Parekh

Rediff.com24 Mar 2003

Declining to grant any interim bail to stockbroker Ketan Parekh in the Rs 120 crore (Rs 1.20 billion) Calcutta Stock Exchange payment scam, the Supreme Court on Monday adjourned hearing on his bail plea till April 14.

Stop payment of post-dated cheques an offence: SC

Stop payment of post-dated cheques an offence: SC

Rediff.com11 Mar 2003

In a major order that will help financial institutions and banks to recover loans, the Supreme Court has ruled that stop payment of post-dated cheques issued by a person to discharge his debt or liability could amount to a penal offence.

Hughes Soft to ramp up BPO division

Hughes Soft to ramp up BPO division

Rediff.com23 Jan 2003

As part of its plans to ramp up back-end operations, Hughes Software's business process outsourcing division is planning to add about 120 people over the next three months.

IPL PHOTOS: Prabhsimran's century keeps Punjab alive; DC ousted

IPL PHOTOS: Prabhsimran's century keeps Punjab alive; DC ousted

Rediff.com13 May 2023

Prabhsimran Singh's magnificent maiden IPL hundred and Harpreet Brar's four wicket haul helped Punjab Kings kept their slim play-off hopes alive with a comprehensive 31-run win over Delhi Capitals.

2023's Must Watch Web Series

2023's Must Watch Web Series

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Deepa Gahlot picks 10 Web series that was worth the viewer's while.

SBI hints at further cut in interest rates

SBI hints at further cut in interest rates

Rediff.com29 Oct 2003

Expecting the Reserve Bank of India to maintain stable and soft interest rates in credit policy, State Bank of India on Wednesday hinted at further cut in home and consumer loan rates.

Chhattisgarh: Cong reposes faith in old timers

Chhattisgarh: Cong reposes faith in old timers

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

The Congress has pinned its hopes on many of the old-timers and also given representation to some new faces in its first list of candidates announced for the Chhattisgarh assembly polls scheduled next month.

Sonia to visit Amethi this week

Sonia to visit Amethi this week

Rediff.com15 May 2003

Should you invest in small cap funds? 3 tips to follow

Should you invest in small cap funds? 3 tips to follow

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

Small-cap funds have enjoyed a massive run-up over the past year. The category has turned in an average return of 109 per cent - the best-performing fund has yielded a humongous 201 per cent. Many investors, however, are concerned whether the category has turned risky after such a sharp rise.

Lalu's trusted IAS officers placed in sons' departments

Lalu's trusted IAS officers placed in sons' departments

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

Rashtriya Janata Dal President Lalu Prasad Yadav's two of the most trusted senior IAS officers have been moved into departments held by the party patron's sons in the Bihar cabinet.

Amit Shah reaches out to allies; to meet Badal, Thackeray

Amit Shah reaches out to allies; to meet Badal, Thackeray

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

The series of meetings are being seen as an attempt by the Bharatiya Janata Party to reach out to allies who have either been criticising or expressing their dissent with the party and also to strengthen the National Democratic Alliance ahead of the Lok Sabha polls next year.

The Heroes Who Made India Proud In War

The Heroes Who Made India Proud In War

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

On January 23, the N D Modi government named 21 uninhabited islands in the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar after recipients of Param Vir Chakra, the country's highest wartime gallantry award.

On Bose's birthday Modi names 21 Andaman islands after PVC awardees

On Bose's birthday Modi names 21 Andaman islands after PVC awardees

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

In a ceremony on Monday on the occasion of Parakram Diwas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi named the 21 largest unnamed islands of Andaman and Nicobar after Param Vir Chakra awardees.

Public sector banks' total profit crosses Rs 1 lakh crore-mark in FY23

Public sector banks' total profit crosses Rs 1 lakh crore-mark in FY23

Rediff.com21 May 2023

Public sector banks' cumulative profit crossed the Rs 1 lakh crore-mark in the financial year ended March 2023, with market leader State Bank of India (SBI) accounting for nearly half of the total earnings. From posting a total net loss of Rs 85,390 crore in 2017-18, the Public Sector Banks (PSBs) have come a long way as their profit touched Rs 1,04,649 crore in 2022-23, according to an analysis of their financial results. These 12 PSBs witnessed 57 per cent increase in total profit compared to Rs 66,539.98 crore earned in 2021-22.

Atiq's killers wanted fame, sure of 'getting benefits in future'

Atiq's killers wanted fame, sure of 'getting benefits in future'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

The three assailants, who were arrested after shooting dead gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf in Prayagraj, confessed to their crime on Sunday, adding that they did it to 'become popular'.

RSS may invite Rahul, Yechury for lecture series by Bhagwat

RSS may invite Rahul, Yechury for lecture series by Bhagwat

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

Indications that Gandhi could be invited came on a day the RSS criticised him for drawing parallels between the Sangh and Islamic radical outfit Muslim Brotherhood.

PIX: Jaya Prada pays her last respects to Dasari

PIX: Jaya Prada pays her last respects to Dasari

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

The who's who of the Telugu film industry made sure to attend his prayer service on Sunday.

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.

#SydneyStabbing: Could it have been avoided?

#SydneyStabbing: Could it have been avoided?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

The tragedy has sent an alert to outbound Indian IT professionals on how important it is to monitor your personal safety while abroad.

Let's get business running, crisis-hit Go First's IRP tells staff

Let's get business running, crisis-hit Go First's IRP tells staff

Rediff.com12 May 2023

Go First chief executive officer Kaushik Khona and tribunal-appointed interim resolution professional Abhilash Lal on Thursday reached out to the airline's staff, seeking their support for revival. While Khona said the company had taken all steps for the airline's revival, Lal put forward the view it would have to raise funds. Employee engagement took place a day after the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) admitted the airline's insolvency plea on Wednesday and ordered a moratorium on recoveries.

Who will get the coveted CBI chief's job?

Who will get the coveted CBI chief's job?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Delhi's power circles can expect a surprise when a not-so-known officer is appointed to head the CBI.

'You talk about fighting China, Pakistan, but you can't handle a state with 25 lakh people'

'You talk about fighting China, Pakistan, but you can't handle a state with 25 lakh people'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

'Is this how you plan to run India? Is this how you plan to save India?' 'If this is your plan, then what happened in Manipur will start happening all over the country.'

In Jharkhand, 5 women beaten to death for being 'witches'

In Jharkhand, 5 women beaten to death for being 'witches'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

The women between 32 years and 50 years were beaten to death with sticks by residents of Kanjia village late Friday night.

New bill proposes Cabinet minister, not CJI in EC selection panel

New bill proposes Cabinet minister, not CJI in EC selection panel

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

This is in contrast to a Supreme Court judgment of March which said the panel should comprise of the prime minister, the leader of opposition in Lok Sabha and the Chief Justice of India.

Manju Warrier's film runs into rough weather

Manju Warrier's film runs into rough weather

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

Get a low down in the Malayalam Industry.

Read All Contracts Carefully!

Read All Contracts Carefully!

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Suppose you had bought a television set that came with a one-year warranty. It breaks down two years after purchase. You can't react emotionally and say that such an expensive set should last for at least five-six years.

Bharat bandh: Railways fears blockades in 16 states

Bharat bandh: Railways fears blockades in 16 states

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Director general, Railway Protection Force (RPF), Arun Kumar has asked general managers of zonal railways to keep vigil to contain the impact of the nationwide strike called by farmer groups against the three agri laws.

'Katrina was very much against doing a Tamil version'

'Katrina was very much against doing a Tamil version'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

'It would have made (Producer) Ramesh Taurani very happy if I taken two Bombay stars, but the reason why I kept mentally rejecting the regular sort of casting was to discover this excitement, you know, can I crack it?'

What 'Yes' or 'No' vote mean for Franklin Templeton investors

What 'Yes' or 'No' vote mean for Franklin Templeton investors

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

With a 'yes' vote, there is a more foreseeable outcome, while a 'no' could result in greater uncertainty, for which retail investors may not have the appetite.

'MF Guru, I want a passive income from MFs'

'MF Guru, I want a passive income from MFs'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

Nikunj Saraf, Vice President Choice Wealth, answers your queries.

ED to quiz Soren's ex-principal secy in PMLA case linked to Pooja Singhal

ED to quiz Soren's ex-principal secy in PMLA case linked to Pooja Singhal

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

Ekka, who is embroiled in the controversy for allegedly signing official documents at a private place, was removed from the post following Bharatiya Janata Party's allegation of his conniving with middlemen.

Ranji roundup: Delhi thrash Mumbai for first win of season

Ranji roundup: Delhi thrash Mumbai for first win of season

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Vaibhav Rawal scored a fine century before pacer Divij Mehra's dismantled Mumbai with a five-wicket haul to power Delhi to an emphatic eight-wicket victory in the Ranji Trophy Group B match.

Rijiju had frequent run-ins with judiciary as law minister

Rijiju had frequent run-ins with judiciary as law minister

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Kiren Rijiju's exit from the coveted law ministry came in the midst of his frequent criticism of the judiciary, particularly on the system of appointment of judges to high courts and the Supreme Court.

Court to record pre-summoning evidence in plea against Kejriwal

Court to record pre-summoning evidence in plea against Kejriwal

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

A Delhi court fixed April 9 for recording of pre-summoning evidence against Arvind Kejriwal.