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These Scientists Shaped India

These Scientists Shaped India

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

I suggest we build a Vigyan Mandir (Temple of Science) with the ambience of a place of worship, so that it becomes a destination for pilgrims. We should embed on its walls bronze plaques describing each scientist mentioned here along with about a dozen of our ancient mathematicians, recommends Professor Kalyan Singhal, historian of science and technology.

Simply Stunning! That's Athiya Shetty for you

Simply Stunning! That's Athiya Shetty for you

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

Designer Payal Singhal launched her first-ever line of Indian athleisure in association with R-Elan at the FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week.

Babri demolition carried out by Hindus, not as Sena or BJP members: Maha min

Babri demolition carried out by Hindus, not as Sena or BJP members: Maha min

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

Patil revealed that CM Shinde called him on Tuesday morning after his remarks caused a row and asked him to clarify.

CBI court discharges 3 cops in Ishrat Jahan encounter case

CBI court discharges 3 cops in Ishrat Jahan encounter case

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

A special CBI court in Ahmedabad on Wednesday discharged police officers G L Singhal, Tarun Barot and Anaju Chaudhary in the 2004 Ishrat Jahan fake encounter case.

What's Mithali Raj doing on the ramp?

What's Mithali Raj doing on the ramp?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

Mithali Raj, Shenaz Treasury and Shaheen Abbas, among others walked the LFW ramp for Payal Singhal.

Why this designer calls Shibani a rockstar

Why this designer calls Shibani a rockstar

Rediff.com31 Mar 2019

Payal Singhal is in love with Shibani Dandekar's sense of fashion.

How BAD Is The Job Market?

How BAD Is The Job Market?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

More people working in India's technology industry have lost their jobs in the first six months of 2023 than in the corresponding period in 2022.

20 years at Reliance helm: Mukesh Ambani redefines scale, business growth

20 years at Reliance helm: Mukesh Ambani redefines scale, business growth

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

At the 45th Annual General Meeting of Reliance Industries (RIL) in August, chairman and managing director (CMD) Mukesh Ambani described the company as an "unputdownable book" with never-ending chapters of success. "Reliance grew from strength to strength because we internalised the founder's mindset of purpose, philosophy and passion," he said. Wednesday marked the 90th birth anniversary of RIL founder Dhirubhai Ambani.

WATCH: Mouni Roy makes runway debut, bares killer abs

WATCH: Mouni Roy makes runway debut, bares killer abs

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

The Naagin actor just owned the runway with her style.

'I live, eat, sleep and breathe fashion'

'I live, eat, sleep and breathe fashion'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

The secret behind designer Payal Singhal's stunning designs.

Vaani is a gorgeous Bohemian bride

Vaani is a gorgeous Bohemian bride

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

Serving up plenty of boho style inspiration, Vaani Kapoor strode the ramp for Payal Singhal and Streak Professional at the Bombay Times Fashion Week.

Rahul Gandhi will contest 2024 Lok Sabha polls from Amethi: Cong leader

Rahul Gandhi will contest 2024 Lok Sabha polls from Amethi: Cong leader

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Rahul Gandhi was defeated by BJP's Smriti Irani in 2019 elections.

SC may refer challenge to Special Marriage Act provision to 2-judge bench

SC may refer challenge to Special Marriage Act provision to 2-judge bench

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

The Special Marriage Act, 1954 provides a legal framework for the marriage of people belonging to different religions or castes. It governs a civil marriage where the state sanctions the marriage rather than the religion.

The 7-year-old who designed a Google Doodle

The 7-year-old who designed a Google Doodle

Rediff.com16 Nov 2019

Gurgaon based Divyanshi Singhal's doodle of Walking Trees was selected from over 1.1 lakh entries across India.

Stock Market Losses? Tips To Reduce Tax

Stock Market Losses? Tips To Reduce Tax

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

Ravi Singhal explains how a taxpayer can go about reducing her/his tax liability if they suffer losses while investing or trading in the stock market.

'Lord Ganesha has a special place in our heart'

'Lord Ganesha has a special place in our heart'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.

Mr Modi, follow my advice, old and new

Mr Modi, follow my advice, old and new

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

Mr Prime Minister, good economics and the welfare of the people are always good politics. If you follow my advice, you will be enthusiastically rewarded come election time. If you fail, history will hold you responsible, warns Kalyan Singhal.

HC junks Twitter's plea against govt's account blocking orders

HC junks Twitter's plea against govt's account blocking orders

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

The single-judge bench of Justice Krishna S Dixit which dictated the operative portion of the judgement also imposed a cost of Rs 50 lakh on Twitter and ordered it to be paid to the Karnataka State Legal Services Authority within 45 days.

Samajwadi MP booked for sedition for defending Taliban takeover in Afghanistan

Samajwadi MP booked for sedition for defending Taliban takeover in Afghanistan

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

Samajwadi Party member of Parliament Shafiqur Rehman Barq has been booked for sedition following his recent remarks allegedly defending the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan and equating it with India's own freedom struggle, police said on Wednesday.

BJP appoints Union ministers as in-charge for RS polls in 4 states

BJP appoints Union ministers as in-charge for RS polls in 4 states

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

The BJP on Wednesday also named its in-charges for assembly bypolls to four seats in Tripura.

Amitabh@80: His Best May Be Yet To Come

Amitabh@80: His Best May Be Yet To Come

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

'For an introduction to his career-spanning genius, watch just five of his movies: Anand, Saudagar, Abhiman, Black and Pink,' notes Kalyan Singhal, McCurdy Professor of Business at the University of Baltimore.

Kiara, Ananya, Dia: Who is the HOTTEST showstopper?

Kiara, Ananya, Dia: Who is the HOTTEST showstopper?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

Take the poll given below and tell us who gets your vote.

Cong workers follow Rahul, sport t-shirts in UP cold

Cong workers follow Rahul, sport t-shirts in UP cold

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in a white t-shirt in the biting cold has been a hot topic of discussion -- and not just in top political circles.

Uber lets go of senior VP over sexual harassment plaint at Google

Uber lets go of senior VP over sexual harassment plaint at Google

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

Amit Singhal had joined Uber in January as senior vice president of engineering after working for 15 years at Google, where he oversaw the internet giant's search efforts.

Chitrangda's sheer sari will make you sweat

Chitrangda's sheer sari will make you sweat

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

Presenting the actors who made heads turn at Lakme Fashion Week on Day One.

How Saiyami Stays Fit and Fabulous

How Saiyami Stays Fit and Fabulous

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

'I go to shoots on a cycle; it saves so much time!' confesses Saiyami Kher.

You may not get even cold meds without prescription

You may not get even cold meds without prescription

Rediff.com1 May 2020

Although there is no government order to this effect, chemists decide to not dispense medicines for cold, cough and fever over the counter.

Day after clash, Assam asks people not to travel to Mizoram

Day after clash, Assam asks people not to travel to Mizoram

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

The travel advisory is perhaps a first of its kind issued by any state government

BJP adds third engine in UP, sweeps all 17 mayoral polls

BJP adds third engine in UP, sweeps all 17 mayoral polls

Rediff.com13 May 2023

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party won the mayoral elections in 10 of the 17 municipal corporations in Uttar Pradesh, results for which were announced on Saturday, virtually adding a third engine to its "double-engine" government.

Keshav Prasad Maurya back as Yogi's deputy despite poll rout

Keshav Prasad Maurya back as Yogi's deputy despite poll rout

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

The 52-year-old leader lost from Sirathu by nearly 7,000 votes, leading to speculations of his omission from the new Adityanath-led government.

India's IPO proceeds highest for 9-mth period in 20 yrs

India's IPO proceeds highest for 9-mth period in 20 yrs

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

Bolstered by bullish investor sentiments, India witnessed companies mopping up a whopping $9.7 billion through initial share sales in the first nine months of 2021, the highest amount for the nine-month period in two decades, says a report. As many as 72 initial public offerings (IPOs) hit the stock market during the January-September period this year in India and strong sentiments were visible in the global markets as well, according to leading consultancy EY. EY, in its latest report, said the global IPO market continued to boom through Q3 2021 resulting in the most active third quarter by deal numbers and proceeds in the last 20 years.

How To Shop Smartly

How To Shop Smartly

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

During a sale, many store windows invite the shopper with impossible-to-miss visuals announcing '50% Discount'. Only upon entering does the shopper realises that the one rack which fulfils this promise sells items she'd never purchase.

CoinSwitch holds Rs 1,083 cr of users' assets

CoinSwitch holds Rs 1,083 cr of users' assets

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

CoinSwitch has 7.21 times more cash holdings in rupees, compared to that held by its users on its platform.

Crypto industry sees exits ahead of new tax regime

Crypto industry sees exits ahead of new tax regime

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

With days to go before the new tax regime around crypto assets kicks in, several investors are reportedly either booking profits, rejigging their portfolios or moving their crypto assets to their private wallets outside of India. Starting April, gains from trading in crypto and other virtual assets like non-fungible tokens (NFTs) will be taxed at a flat 30 per cent, as announced in the Union Budget. And, 1 per cent of tax will be deducted at source (TDS) on every transaction involving crypto and other virtual assets. The new tax regime also bars investors from offsetting losses from one crypto asset (such as Bitcoin) against gains from another (say, Ethereum).

How To PROTECT Cryptocurrencies From Hackers

How To PROTECT Cryptocurrencies From Hackers

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Choosing the right wallet is crucial, alerts Bindisha Sarang.

The Two Faces of India's Democracy

The Two Faces of India's Democracy

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

How should one billion Indians, for whom deprivation has become an inescapable way of life, join us in celebrating 75 years of Independence? And where do we go from here? asks Kalyan Singhal.

Election Commissioner's wife under I-T dept scanner

Election Commissioner's wife under I-T dept scanner

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

The probe into alleged tax evasion and holding of directorship in multiple firms against the former banker pertains to a time period between 2015-17, they said.

No HC stay on decision permitting Sikhs to carry kirpans on domestic flights

No HC stay on decision permitting Sikhs to carry kirpans on domestic flights

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

The bench asked the respondents to file their response to the petition which seeks the constitution of a committee to examine 'workable solutions' to ensure that a kirpan permitted to be carried on the flight is 'appropriately designed and crafted' and does not have a blade length beyond 4 cm.

Togadia wants to bring law in Parliament for building Ram temple

Togadia wants to bring law in Parliament for building Ram temple

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel and Governor O P Kohli were also present at the meeting.

Twitter challenges Centre's order to block certain accounts, URLs, tweets

Twitter challenges Centre's order to block certain accounts, URLs, tweets

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Senior advocate Arvind Datar, appearing for Twitter on Monday online, argued the company was following the rules laid out in the Information Technology Act.