News for 'Arvind Mishra'

Is Walmart chasing a mirage in Flipkart?

Is Walmart chasing a mirage in Flipkart?

Rediff.com15 May 2018

Flipkart will need $2 bn annual profit to make Walmart investment viable, which will mean yearly revenue of $100 bn

Maken to be the face of Congress in Delhi polls

Maken to be the face of Congress in Delhi polls

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Former Union minister Ajay Maken, considered close to Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi, will be the party's face in the coming Delhi assembly polls.

In Gujarat cadre PM Modi trusts

In Gujarat cadre PM Modi trusts

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

At least a dozen officers from Gujarat are handling key assignments in various important central positions

Kejriwal's nephew arrested in PWD scam; AAP cries foul

Kejriwal's nephew arrested in PWD scam; AAP cries foul

Rediff.com10 May 2018

Vinay Bansal, son of Kejriwal's brother-in-law, was arrested on Thursday morning, ACB chief Arvind Deep said.

Will score 42 out of 42 in Bengal: Didi at mega opposition rally

Will score 42 out of 42 in Bengal: Didi at mega opposition rally

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

"Any fight with the Congress will remain in the state. At the national level, we will fight together, this I am saying from the heart..." she said.

2 Indian-Americans co-champions of Scripps Spelling Bee

2 Indian-Americans co-champions of Scripps Spelling Bee

Rediff.com30 May 2014

Two Indian-Americans -- Sriram J Hathwar and Ansun Sujoe -- have scripted history by becoming co-champions of the prestigious Scripps National Spelling Bee, the first since 1962.

'I'm intrigued by Fan'

'I'm intrigued by Fan'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

'Maneesh Sharma's Fan should be good. It will have Shah Rukh doing something entirely different from what he has been doing recently.'

Kejriwal to head 7-member cabinet, Sisodia will be deputy CM

Kejriwal to head 7-member cabinet, Sisodia will be deputy CM

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Manish Sisodia is set to be Deputy CM, while four new faces are likely to join the AAP cabinet.

Delhi polls: Bharti among 22 candidates named in AAP's 1st list

Delhi polls: Bharti among 22 candidates named in AAP's 1st list

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

The Aam Aadmi Party on Thursday released its first list of 22 candidates fielding former ministers Somnath Bharti, Saurabh Bhardwaj, Satyendra Jain and Girish Soni in the Delhi Assembly elections, the dates of which are yet to be announced.

Delhi gang rape: 'My son can't do such a thing, let him live'

Delhi gang rape: 'My son can't do such a thing, let him live'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

Family members of Akshay Thakur, one of the four declared guilty in the December 16 gang rape and murder case, burst into tears after learning about the court's verdict and hoped God would be kind when punishment would be pronounced on Wednesday.

'Relaxed' Kejriwal set to re-enter AAP's burning house

'Relaxed' Kejriwal set to re-enter AAP's burning house

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

The 350-member national council of the Aam Aadmi Party will meet on March 28 and it may potentially lead to the formalisation of deep factions within the two-year-old party.

One last push to save the Yamuna

One last push to save the Yamuna

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

Union Minister for Water Resources Uma Bharati recently reiterated her commitment towards making the Yamuna Shuddikaran Abhiyan a success but said little else. It is obvious that in comparison to the Ganga about which she waxes eloquent at the drop of a hat, her treatment towards Yamuna can at best be described as step-motherly. Rashme Sehgal reports on efforts to save the river.

Rifleman Aurangzeb, Maj Aditya among those awarded Shaurya Chakra

Rifleman Aurangzeb, Maj Aditya among those awarded Shaurya Chakra

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

Rifleman Aurangzeb, who belonged to the 44 Rashtriya Rifles, was on way back home on June 14 to celebrate Eid when terrorists abducted him.

Cong rules out supporting Kejriwal against Modi in Varanasi

Cong rules out supporting Kejriwal against Modi in Varanasi

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

Narendra Modi could be in for a tough fight in Varanasi with the Congress declaring its resolve to put up a formidable candidate against the Bharatiya Janata Party's PM nominee in the Lok Sabha polls and ruling out support to the Aaam Aadmi Party's Arvind Kejriwal.

Will Gujarat Lions get back to winning ways against RCB?

Will Gujarat Lions get back to winning ways against RCB?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2016

Gujarat Lions would be looking to get back to winning ways when they lock horns with Royal Challengers Bangalore.

AAP releases first list of 20 candidates for Lok Sabha polls

AAP releases first list of 20 candidates for Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com16 Feb 2014

Aam Aadmi Party on Sunday released its first list of 20 candidates for Lok Sabha elections, pitting Kumar Vishwas from Amethi, Rahul Gandhi's seat, and former banker Meera Sanyal and social activist Medha Patkar from Mumbai.

Paytm employee tests positive, India's coronavirus count rises to 29

Paytm employee tests positive, India's coronavirus count rises to 29

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

All international passengers will henceforth be screened at airports, Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said at a press conference. Earlier, travellers from only 12 countries were screened at airports for the disease that has claimed over 3,000 lives and infected more than 90,000 worldwide.

Dhoni and Co have to come out all guns blazing in series decider

Dhoni and Co have to come out all guns blazing in series decider

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

A humdinger on cards as South Africa chase first series win in India

Sonia, Mamata to launch campaign against note ban

Sonia, Mamata to launch campaign against note ban

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

The event will be significant for the Congress and Trinamool Congress leaderships, cementing the proximity during the winter session of Parliament.

GST: Discount clause a worry for dealers

GST: Discount clause a worry for dealers

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

The GST bill's draft says tax would be levied on Maximum Retail Price

Check out winning candidates from each phase of polls

Check out winning candidates from each phase of polls

Rediff.com28 May 2019

As the dust finally settles on the outcome of the Lok Sabha elections 2019 and Bharatiya Janata Party along with its NDA allies emerges as the clear winner, here is a list of who won in each of the 7 phases of elections.

IPL: Royal Challengers in a must-win situation

IPL: Royal Challengers in a must-win situation

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Royal Challengers Bangalore will look to outgun title-contenders, Gujarat Lions in a must-win Indian Premier League clash.

Extortion case: AAP MLA surrenders before Delhi police team in Gujarat

Extortion case: AAP MLA surrenders before Delhi police team in Gujarat

Rediff.com16 Oct 2016

Singh is being probed in an alleged extortion case and three men, allegedly his aides, have been already arrested for extortion.

Big challenges before Urjit Patel

Big challenges before Urjit Patel

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

Infrastructure and inflation targeting are expected to be top priorities for the new Reserve Bank of India governor, says A V Rajwade.

Jaitley under fire, Modi the target

Jaitley under fire, Modi the target

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

'Nobody would dare directly target Modi, and while there are murmurs about Amit Shah after Bihar, nobody is willing to say this openly. Arun Jaitley, in some calculations, is most expendable for Modi,' says Shekhar Gupta.

SNEAK PEEK: Salman Khan in Sultan

SNEAK PEEK: Salman Khan in Sultan

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

'Modiji was kind; tried everything that was served to him'

'Modiji was kind; tried everything that was served to him'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

In an online chat with readers, chef Sanjeev Kapoor shares interesting anecdotes from his culinary journey.

Dalit student's death: Protests spread across the country

Dalit student's death: Protests spread across the country

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

Fresh protests erupted on the University of Hyderabad campus on Tuesday over the alleged suicide by Dalit scholar Rohith Vemula even as members of a social outfit tried to hold a demonstration outside the residence of Union Minister Bandaru Dattatreya, who has been accused in the suicide case.

Will Prateek challenge elder bro Akhilesh?

Will Prateek challenge elder bro Akhilesh?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2016

Although Mulayam Singh has made public his preference for Akhilesh as his successor, younger son Prateek's presence in the rival camp hasn't gone unnoticed.

Rajasthan shot out for 35! 2nd lowest score in Indian List 'A'

Rajasthan shot out for 35! 2nd lowest score in Indian List 'A'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

Rajasthan suffered the ignominy of being bowled out for a paltry 35 against Railways in a Central Zone leg match of the Vijay Hazare Trophy, in Nagpur, on Tuesday. Railways needed just 5.3 overs, losing a solitary wicket, to hit up the required runs.

BJP sinks AAP, Congress in Delhi civic polls

BJP sinks AAP, Congress in Delhi civic polls

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

The results are being seen as a ringing endorsement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's policies and a reflection of his unmatched popularity.

Paytm, Snapdeal can wait; Alibaba likely to enter India on its own

Paytm, Snapdeal can wait; Alibaba likely to enter India on its own

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

Consumers are set to gain from discounts.

We want to bat well tomorrow and press for a win: Pujara

We want to bat well tomorrow and press for a win: Pujara

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

'It's the communication, both of us have been playing Test cricket for a long time. Especially me and him -- we are playing (only) this format particularly and we have spent a lot time not just on field by talking about this format' 'To be very honest I was hoping to get a double hundred. They had so many runs on board. I thought it will help the team if I could get a double hundred'

How Modi can change the BJP in Varanasi

How Modi can change the BJP in Varanasi

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

Narendra Modi has a once in a lifetime chance to change and take the RSS-BJP-VHP to a new level. Varanasi is the right place to turn the page on saffron history. By surrendering to the spirit of mystical Varanasi, Modi and his party can change the trajectory of their political journey.

Is the government serious about FDI in retail?

Is the government serious about FDI in retail?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

Recent easing of restrictions does not address the pain in the sector.

Bihar Floods 2017: A human curse!

Bihar Floods 2017: A human curse!

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

'Did the government learn any lesson from the disasters of 2008, 1987, 1975?' 'Certainly not!' 'They are making people believe that the 2017 flood was unexpected, so no preventive effort towards reducing the loss of human lives was to be expected from the government,' says Mohammad Sajjad.

Ex-Corporate Affairs DG, son kill self; suicide note claims CBI harassment

Ex-Corporate Affairs DG, son kill self; suicide note claims CBI harassment

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

The tragic replay of events at the house of Bansal, Former Director General Corporate Affairs, in East Delhi's Neelkanth Apartments came to light when the family's maid entered the flat through an "unlocked door" around 9 am.

Politics is not rocket science: V Balakrishnan

Politics is not rocket science: V Balakrishnan

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

Interview with V Balakrishnan, Former CFO and board member of Infosys and AAP leader

Kejriwal slams Centre's 'interference' on 'Talk to AK'

Kejriwal slams Centre's 'interference' on 'Talk to AK'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

Kejriwal, the AAP national convenor, indicated that the party may contest the next assembly polls in Gujarat, alleging that an "atmosphere of suppression" was prevailing there and people wanted to overthrow the BJP regime.

Odd-even scheme kicks off, CM says overwhelmed by response

Odd-even scheme kicks off, CM says overwhelmed by response

Rediff.com1 Jan 2016

The ambitious odd-even scheme of Delhi government got off to a decent start on new year with volume of cars on the city roads coming down significantly.