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Will 2020 bring cheer to Indian banking sector?

Will 2020 bring cheer to Indian banking sector?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

Amid slowdown blues, the government has unveiled a raft of measures over the past few months aimed at improving liquidity in the system, moderating interest rates as well as credit growth apart from addressing stress in the NBFC sector.

Fortis receives revised offer from Malaysia's IHH at Rs 175 per share

Fortis receives revised offer from Malaysia's IHH at Rs 175 per share

Rediff.com1 May 2018

Fortis Healthcare has already received binding offers from four entities - KKR-backed Radiant Life Care, IHH Healthcare, Manipal/TPG consortium, and Munjal and Burman family offices.

17 opposition party leaders put up united face at Sonia's lunch

17 opposition party leaders put up united face at Sonia's lunch

Rediff.com26 May 2017

Arch-rivals Left and Trinamool, SP and BSP come together for Sonia's lunch

Govt wants to conduct security audit of WhatApp after hacking claims

Govt wants to conduct security audit of WhatApp after hacking claims

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

WhatsApp, last month, sued Israeli surveillance firm NSO Group, accusing it of helping those buying its spyware Pegasus break into the phones of roughly 1,400 users across four continents.

The Wonderful Films of Basu Chatterjee

The Wonderful Films of Basu Chatterjee

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

'Basuda welcomed viewers into a world that was instantly familiar and comfortable,' observes Sukanya Verma.

Coronavirus: SC, Delhi HC restrict hearings to urgent cases only

Coronavirus: SC, Delhi HC restrict hearings to urgent cases only

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

The apex court, which has been mulling over the issue in its meetings held at the residence of Chief Justice of India S A Bobde on Thursday and Friday, took note of the government's March 5 advisory cautioning against mass gatherings in view of the fact that the World Health Organisation has declared COVID-19 a 'global pandemic'.

BJP springs surprise, denies tickets to 6 sitting MPs in UP

BJP springs surprise, denies tickets to 6 sitting MPs in UP

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

The new candidates fielded from these constituencies by the BJP are: SP Singh Baghel (Agra), Parameshwar Lal Saini (Sambhal), Raj Kumar Chaher (Fatehpur Sikri), Jai Prakash Rawat (Hardoi-SC), Ashok Rawat (Misrikh-SC) and Arun Sagar (Shahjahanpur-SC).

When Bollywood took the bus!

When Bollywood took the bus!

Rediff.com20 May 2020

Sukanya Verma hails Bollywood's memorable bus moments.

Another slaughterhouse sealed in UP

Another slaughterhouse sealed in UP

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

A slaughterhouse, which was allegedly being run illegally, was sealed by the district authorities in the Kamalgadaha locality under Jaitpura police station in Varanasi

Deepika crashes out as Indian archers disappoint at World Championships

Deepika crashes out as Indian archers disappoint at World Championships

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

Ace Indian archer Deepika Kumari crashed out of the World Championships as India's campaign in both recurve and compound individual events ended on Thursday on a disappointing note in Belek.

India, China NSAs to meet next week for NSG, boundary talks

India, China NSAs to meet next week for NSG, boundary talks

Rediff.com29 Oct 2016

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and his Chinese counterpart Yang Jiechi will meet in Hyderabad in November first week for informal dialogue on the state of bilateral relations

BJP's C R Patil wins by 6.89 L votes, biggest victory margin

BJP's C R Patil wins by 6.89 L votes, biggest victory margin

Rediff.com24 May 2019

His margin was just a shade lower than the 6.96 lakh record set by Pritam Munde in October 2014 when she won the by-election to Beed seat in Maharashtra after the untimely death of her father and former Union minister Gopinath Munde.

Massive protests in Jamia after gunman injures student during anti-CAA march

Massive protests in Jamia after gunman injures student during anti-CAA march

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

The man, who identified himself as 'Rambhakt Gopal', was subsequently overpowered by police and detained. The gunman went live on Facebook before the brandishing the gun.

One-day strike: Economy loses a whopping Rs 25,000 crore

One-day strike: Economy loses a whopping Rs 25,000 crore

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

As a nationwide strike of trade unions hit banking and other services on Wednesday, business chambers pegged the loss to the economy at a staggering Rs 25,000 crore and said such "disruptive" actions can hit India's image as an attractive business destination.

The recent rape cases that shook India

The recent rape cases that shook India

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

The Friday morning encounter of all the four accused in the brutal rape-and-murder case of a 25-year-old woman veterinarian last month in Hyderabad triggered a nationwide debate on justice delivery, with one side supporting it as speedy justice and the other raising concerns over 'extra-judicial' measures. Here is a look at the legal status of some rape cases which shook the country.

EPFO may provide housing to subscribers

EPFO may provide housing to subscribers

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

Besides managing retirement funds, EPFO may come out with a scheme to provide housing to its over 5 crore (50 million) subscribers on additional contribution of 10 per cent by them from their basic wages every month.

Some relief! Gold, silver extend gains on global cues, jewellers buying

Some relief! Gold, silver extend gains on global cues, jewellers buying

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

Silver advanced by Rs 150 to Rs 34,200 per kg on increased offtake.

How top FMCG firms plan to cut plastic use

How top FMCG firms plan to cut plastic use

Rediff.com28 May 2018

India will be the global host this year for World Environment Day, with the theme "Beat Plastic Pollution".

Why BSP bets on door-to-door campaign

Why BSP bets on door-to-door campaign

Rediff.com2 May 2019

The core BSP campaign continues to be 'cadre-based' and personal connect, such as knocking each door or through nukkad sabhas.

BJP's 'youth manifesto' promises smart phones, laptops in MP

BJP's 'youth manifesto' promises smart phones, laptops in MP

Rediff.com16 Nov 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party's unit in Madhya Pradesh on Saturday announced a slew of measures for the poor and the youth as it unveiled its manifesto for the November 25 assembly elections.

Joveo: It's the Uber for your job hunt!

Joveo: It's the Uber for your job hunt!

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

Joveo is not like Monster or Naukri.com!

Delhi has the youngest MLAs, average age just 43!

Delhi has the youngest MLAs, average age just 43!

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

Delhi has emerged as the youngest assembly in terms of age of elected legislators from the four states, with an estimated average age of about 43 years for members of Legislative Assembly elected in the national capital.

These candidates await their fate in Phase 3 of polls

These candidates await their fate in Phase 3 of polls

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

The third phase of Lok Sabha elections scheduled for Tuesday will see the maximum number of seats going to the polls in a single phase -- 117 across 15 states and Union Territories. It will also be a test for the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party which will aim to defend the maximum number of seats at 62. This time the BJP will be tested in its bastion Gujarat -- where polling will be held for all the 26 Lok Sabha seats in the state -- apart from Karanataka, Chhattisgarh and Uttar Pradesh, where the party had done well in 2014. Here are some of the big political leaders' who await their fate on Tuesday.

SC dismisses BCCI review plea against Lodha panel reforms

SC dismisses BCCI review plea against Lodha panel reforms

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

Supreme Court has dismissed the BCCI's plea seeking a review of its July 18 verdict directing it to implement the recommendations of Justice R M Lodha panel on massive structural reforms in the cricket body. "We have examined the grounds urged in support of the prayer for review. We find no error apparent on the face of the record to warrant recall of our order dated July 18, 2016. The review petitions are, accordingly, dismissed," a bench of Chief Justice T S Thakur and Justice S A Bobde said.

WB, ADB assure Odisha of $313-million aid for cyclone

WB, ADB assure Odisha of $313-million aid for cyclone

Rediff.com14 Nov 2013

Accepting Odisha's proposal of constructing an additional 162 cyclone shelter houses as they helped in providing safe stay for people after evacuation from the coast, WB team agreed to provide assistance of $55 million for the purpose, the sources said.

NRC, NPR, Aadhaar are part of huge surveillance plan

NRC, NPR, Aadhaar are part of huge surveillance plan

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

'This updated NPR database along with Aadhaar Number would become the mother database and can be used by various government departments...' the home ministry declared in July 2015. 'UID/Aadhaar has been used as a fish bait to ensnare and entrap present and future generations of citizens,' warns Gopal Krishna.

#MarchForIndia: Nobody has the right to call our country intolerant, says Anupam Kher

#MarchForIndia: Nobody has the right to call our country intolerant, says Anupam Kher

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

Seeking to counter protests over growing intolerance, Bollywood actor Anupam Kher on Saturday led a delegation of writers and artistes to the President and the prime minister.

The heat's just killing this summer!

The heat's just killing this summer!

Rediff.com29 May 2015

A heat wave in India has already claimed more than 1,800 lives

Paltan review: This war drama is a bore

Paltan review: This war drama is a bore

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

'J P Dutta's clownish treatment of history and hard-earned triumph demeans the efforts and sacrifices of real-life martyrs and bravehearts with its pompous ideas of valour, clunky writing and a cadre of lacklustre actors,' says Sukanya Verma.

10 Fascinating Lessons from Shah Rukh Khan

10 Fascinating Lessons from Shah Rukh Khan

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

Happy birthday, Shah Rukh!

India's coronavirus count 166; Kashmir reports first case

India's coronavirus count 166; Kashmir reports first case

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

The cases reported on Wednesday include a couple and their two-year-old daughter in Rajasthan who had recently returned from Italy. The patients belong to Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu and had returned from Italy on March 8.

Meet Bollywood's filmi photographers

Meet Bollywood's filmi photographers

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

Say CHEESE!

#ThrowbackThursday from Bollywood

#ThrowbackThursday from Bollywood

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

Priceless gems, tucked away in movie history.

Meet Bollywood's Small Town Girl

Meet Bollywood's Small Town Girl

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

Sukanya Verma looks back at the trend's most memorable incarnations in recent times.

Pathankot attack: NIA team to visit Pakistan to continue probe

Pathankot attack: NIA team to visit Pakistan to continue probe

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

The Pakistani JIT concluded its six-day discussions with NIA on the probe into the Pathankot terror attack even as the visiting officials recorded statements of witnesses.

Nightmare for Indians trapped in Brussels ends as they reach home

Nightmare for Indians trapped in Brussels ends as they reach home

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

The airline had earlier taken all its stranded passengers in Brussels to the Dutch capital by road.

Southwest Monsoon to be normal this year: Skymet

Southwest Monsoon to be normal this year: Skymet

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

According to Skymet Weather, the initial surge in the Monsoon rains can be attributed to the transition of El Nino into the neutral phase.

Kathua rape victim sank into coma due to overdose of sedatives: Forensic experts

Kathua rape victim sank into coma due to overdose of sedatives: Forensic experts

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

The crime branch of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, probing the gang rape-and-murder case, sent a sample of her viscera to a forensic laboratory earlier this month to examine the effect of "mannar" candies (believed to be local cannabis) and Epitril 0.5 mg tablets, administered to the girl by her captors.

Pack your bags, get set, go! 2018's most epic vacations

Pack your bags, get set, go! 2018's most epic vacations

Rediff.com5 May 2018

From yacht cruise to jet skiing, get a taste of adventure this summer.

AAP stages massive protest march but stopped way behind finishing line

AAP stages massive protest march but stopped way behind finishing line

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

AAP spokesperson Bhardwaj claimed participation of over 45000 people in the march despite police bid to foil it.