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How the Howrah Bridge played out in Bollywood

How the Howrah Bridge played out in Bollywood

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

'To this day, not a year passes when Bollywood does not head to Kolkata to train its cameras on the magnificence of the bridge and the flow of life that pulses along the river across which it spans,' says Saibal Chatterjee.

'Public investment to be main fuel for India's growth'

'Public investment to be main fuel for India's growth'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

The report stated the 2013 land Act was a step forward.

Economists in India: Endangered species?

Economists in India: Endangered species?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

The pipeline for well-qualified and experienced policy economists at senior levels of government has broken, leading to a growing dearth of suitable candidates for top economist positions.

Vijay Hazare: Shardul hits 92 as Mumbai thrash Himachal

Vijay Hazare: Shardul hits 92 as Mumbai thrash Himachal

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

Mumbai trounced Himachal Pradesh by 200 runs in their final Elite Group D game to remain unbeaten in the league stage

CEC Sunil Arora's big test

CEC Sunil Arora's big test

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

'The EC is a sacred institution.' 'In the last few years, more than once, we have found the EC bending over backwards to accommodate the government.'

Questions asked only to us: Muslim parties to SC in Ayodhya case

Questions asked only to us: Muslim parties to SC in Ayodhya case

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

The submission was vehemently opposed by senior advocate C S Vaidyanathan, representing deity 'Ram Lalla', who said: "This is totally unwarranted".

At $277 million, Bangladesh is India's biggest two-wheeler export market

At $277 million, Bangladesh is India's biggest two-wheeler export market

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

Indian two-wheeler majors Hero MotoCorp and Bajaj Auto are the biggest beneficiaries of this surge and, between the two, they are estimated to control about half of the local market there

IPL Auction: Shami, Iyer for Rs 2 cr

IPL Auction: Shami, Iyer for Rs 2 cr

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

590 cricketers -- including 370 Indian players and 220 overseas players -- will go under the hammer during the two-day mega auction in Bengaluru on February 12 and 13.

'Mamata knows her defeat is certain'

'Mamata knows her defeat is certain'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

'If the chief minister says there are areas in her home state where she cannot enter, where has she driven the state to!'

Jewellers mull relaunch of gold purchase schemes

Jewellers mull relaunch of gold purchase schemes

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

The new Companies Act that came in to force qualified the money mobilised by jewellery companies as deposits and as a result they had to discontinue such schemes.

Review: Mr X is an unwatchable piece of trash

Review: Mr X is an unwatchable piece of trash

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Mr X is a stupid, slow, randomly ballad-filled mess that could still have been made entertaining with an interesting protagonist, writes Raja Sen.

Ranji roundup: Jaffer first batsman to go past 11,000 runs

Ranji roundup: Jaffer first batsman to go past 11,000 runs

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

Veteran Wasim Jaffer became the first batsman to reach the landmark of 11,000 runs in Ranji Trophy during Day 2 of Nagpur's Group A match against Baroda on Wednesday.

The 5 men who will decide how funds get shared by Centre and states

The 5 men who will decide how funds get shared by Centre and states

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

The panel will also recommend a fiscal consolidation road map for the central and state governments, study the impact of GST on the divisible pool, and propose performance-based incentives for states.

Costlier green crackers may just dampen Delhi's Diwali spirits

Costlier green crackers may just dampen Delhi's Diwali spirits

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

Delhi, which has gained infamy as one of the world's most polluted cities, has for some years now witnessed a sustained campaign from various quarters seeking a ban on firecrackers. While the Centre launched the newly approved, eco-friendly firecrackers earlier this month as a "safer and cheaper" alternative, the mood in the market is tepid, says Ritwik Sharma.

Of PMs and their pet economists

Of PMs and their pet economists

Rediff.com17 Jan 2015

Economists who get too close to prime ministers eventually come to grief after their boss is defeated

Ranji round-up: Bengal notch up three points against Gujarat

Ranji round-up: Bengal notch up three points against Gujarat

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

A round-up of results from the Ranji Trophy matches played on Monday.

Ask Ajit: 'Help! I have inherited these stocks...'

Ask Ajit: 'Help! I have inherited these stocks...'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Warner, Gayle the key in Hyderabad-Bangalore Top 4 race

Warner, Gayle the key in Hyderabad-Bangalore Top 4 race

Rediff.com14 May 2015

An upbeat Sunrisers Hyderabad will look to carry on their winning momentum to book a berth in the play-offs when they take on an equally-keen Royal Challengers Bangalore in a crucial IPL match at Uppal, in Hyderabad, on Friday.

Jaipur literature fest: The grandest till date

Jaipur literature fest: The grandest till date

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

In the seventh edition of Jaipur Literature Festival, not only there would be writers to discuss topics ranging from economics to food, politics to fiction and everything else in between but there would be a smartphone app for new age art and literature lovers while 240 speakers will comprises writers of 20 languages.

SC reserves order on pleas challenging Aadhaar

SC reserves order on pleas challenging Aadhaar

Rediff.com11 May 2018

The judgment was reserved after a marathon hearing which went on for 38 days spanning four months.

BJP bags 12 Rajya Sabha seats, crushes SP-BSP bonhomie in UP

BJP bags 12 Rajya Sabha seats, crushes SP-BSP bonhomie in UP

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

Mayawati was outmanoeuvred by the BJP in the race for the Rajya Sabha in Uttar Pradesh just days after she helped the Samajwadi Party snatch two Lok Sbaha seats from the saffron party in bypolls.

'I was born a He-Man, I'll die a He-Man'

'I was born a He-Man, I'll die a He-Man'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

Dharmendra Turns 81!

SC verdict on validity of Aadhaar, other major issues today

SC verdict on validity of Aadhaar, other major issues today

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

A key argument against the Aadhaar scheme was that it was violative of the nine-judge bench verdict that had held that Right to Privacy is a fundamental right under the Constitution.

Are you still holding these stocks? Exit NOW

Are you still holding these stocks? Exit NOW

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

Ajit Mishra, Vice President, Research, Religare Broking, answers readers' queries on stocks they own or want to buy.

Meet the new team of the 14th Finance Commission

Meet the new team of the 14th Finance Commission

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

Finance Commission has got new team who are committed to growth initiatives.

Ranji Roundup: UP thrash Saurashtra; Pujara flops; Delhi miss bonus points

Ranji Roundup: UP thrash Saurashtra; Pujara flops; Delhi miss bonus points

Rediff.com28 Dec 2019

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Saturday.

Bollywood loves to holiday in Goa!

Bollywood loves to holiday in Goa!

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

A look at all the times Goa played Bollywood's favourite getaway on screen.

Ranji Roundup: Mumbai take control against TN

Ranji Roundup: Mumbai take control against TN

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Monday.

Ranji Trophy: Ashwin's four-wicket haul helps TN restrict MP

Ranji Trophy: Ashwin's four-wicket haul helps TN restrict MP

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

A round-up of Ranji Trophy matches played on Friday

Bollywood's 10 Great Movies Set in Goa

Bollywood's 10 Great Movies Set in Goa

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

Okay, so we love our Goan filmi characters. Do you love these movies set in Goa? Have a look!

10 must-visit vada pav joints in Mumbai

10 must-visit vada pav joints in Mumbai

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

If you've lived in this city even for a day, then there's no way you cannot fall in love with the street food that defines Mumbai -- vada pav.

Investing: Your MF queries answered

Investing: Your MF queries answered

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

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.

Mamata vs CBI escalates into Opposition against Modi government

Mamata vs CBI escalates into Opposition against Modi government

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

The chief minister skipped meals and remained awake the entire night on a makeshift dais along with some senior ministers and party members.

Will Yuvraj go unsold at 2019 IPL auction?

Will Yuvraj go unsold at 2019 IPL auction?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

India Test regulars like Cheteswar Pujara and Ishant Sharma have also thrown their hat into the ring with base prices of Rs 50 and Rs 75 lakh respectively.

The BRILLIANCE of Hrishikesh Mukherjee

The BRILLIANCE of Hrishikesh Mukherjee

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

On Hrishikesh Mukherjee's 91st birth anniversary on September 30, we bring back a Rediff Special done on the brilliant filmmaker in December 2002.

Malala declared Britain's most influential Asian

Malala declared Britain's most influential Asian

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani teenager shot in the head by the Taliban for campaigning for girls' education, has been named as Britain's most influential Asian by a weekly publication in London.

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Taking exception to Health Minister Harsh Vardhan not mentioning the death of healthcare workers due to Covid-19 in his statement in Parliament, the Indian Medical Association has published a list of 382 doctors who died due to the viral disease and demanded that they be treated as "martyrs".

Modi and the VHP will be shocked to read this

Modi and the VHP will be shocked to read this

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

The Sangh Parivar forgets that not only is there no scriptural prohibition, venerable authorities in India held beef as both a desirable and an essential food, says Sunanda K Datta-Ray

Snatching nationalism back from the BJP

Snatching nationalism back from the BJP

Rediff.com20 May 2017

'The UPA was never soft on Pakistan, terrorists and even China, but Sonia Gandhi's Congress rightly earned a "soft" image on issues of hard national interest, leaving the field open for Modi to take it and wrap it around with his implicit Hindutva,' says Shekhar Gupta.