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Malaysia votes; ethnic Indians may dent outcome

Malaysia votes; ethnic Indians may dent outcome

Rediff.com8 Mar 2008

A victory for Abdullah's party is widely expected but it is not known as yet if it would capture the two-thirds majority, which it has done since 1957. The doubts have been sparked by a public show of discontent by the ethnic Indians who are demanding racial equality since the November 25 banned rally by more than 20,000 people who for the first time in decades held anti-government protest in this Malay majority Muslim nation.

Why it is hard to call a bubble in tech stocks

Why it is hard to call a bubble in tech stocks

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

It is not clear as to whether we are in a bubble in technology stocks. What is clear, however, is that there is no reason why this potential bubble will pop anytime soon, notes Akash Prakash.

RCom to launch cheapest smartphone @ 10K

RCom to launch cheapest smartphone @ 10K

Rediff.com7 Nov 2008

At present, the cheapest business phone (with personal digital assistants) is priced at Rs 15,000, while high-end phones are available around Rs 13,000.

India goalkeeper Paul let-off with a warning in doping case

India goalkeeper Paul let-off with a warning in doping case

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Veteran India goalkeeper Subrata Paul on Wednesday earned a massive reprieve after the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) revoked his provisional suspension, letting him off with a warning with regards to violation of anti-doping rule earlier this year.

Calcium deficiency? Shift to Ayurveda

Calcium deficiency? Shift to Ayurveda

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

Of all the treatments available, Ayurvedic medications are considered as the best remedial measures to uplift the depleting calcium levels in the body, notes Mohamad Yusuf N Shaikh, Founder, Kudrati Ayurved Health Centre.

'Don't try to jump into a job right after the lockdown'

'Don't try to jump into a job right after the lockdown'

Rediff.com4 May 2020

'It will be a competitive market more than ever due to the layoffs that have happened.'

Lata Sang, Nehru Cried: The Real Story

Lata Sang, Nehru Cried: The Real Story

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

'I came to hear you sing Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon. I am glad I have heard you sing.'

'I don't believe India is that fragile'

'I don't believe India is that fragile'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

'I have very little faith in economists who tell me that demonetisation will reduce growth.' 'The greater effect of demonetisation is if it creates changes in the financial services system and gets people to shift from cash.' 'The economy is not a trained monkey that will jump around if you lower rates.'

Why 1,700 employees of Pfizer's India arm may lose their jobs

Why 1,700 employees of Pfizer's India arm may lose their jobs

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

A key lesson for the pharmaceutical sector in this case is to not downplay the significant impact that regulatory non-compliance can have on operations.

This Love Story is boring!

This Love Story is boring!

Rediff.com7 Jul 2008

Harman Baweja's debut film Love Story 2050 is predictable, boring and a terrible waste of time. Avoid at all costs.

Sanjay Dutt's tearful reunion with daughter

Sanjay Dutt's tearful reunion with daughter

Rediff.com4 Jul 2008

The first India edition of People magazine carries a touching account by Trishala Dutt of her meeting with her father, Sanjay Dutt, along with his wife, Manyata.

World's wackiest stock indicators

World's wackiest stock indicators

Rediff.com7 Nov 2008

Can butter production help you predict the market's next move? Find out here.

Why the delay in Shaw doping probe

Why the delay in Shaw doping probe

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

There was a gap of more than two months between Prithvi Shaw's sample collection and the final report from National Dope Testing Laboratory.

HC rejects Novartis' plea on patent

HC rejects Novartis' plea on patent

Rediff.com6 Aug 2007

The Madras High Court on Monday dismissed a petition filed by Swiss pharmaceutical major Novartis AG, challenging the constitutional validity of the section 3 (d) of the Patents (Amendment) Act 2005.

LOL! 5 wacky ways NaMo can make UK yatra memorable

LOL! 5 wacky ways NaMo can make UK yatra memorable

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

A few things NaMo could do to make his England yatra unforgettable.

When Hindi songs inspired movie titles!

When Hindi songs inspired movie titles!

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

There have been a lot of instances, when film titles have been picked from hit songs.

Finance gaming site to woo stock market buffs

Finance gaming site to woo stock market buffs

Rediff.com15 Apr 2008

MarketHero.in is one of the first financial market gaming portals. A free-to-use financial and stock-broking game, built on Web 2.0 standards, it has recorded close to 500 registered users in one month. The participants can manage a virtual gaming portfolio of Rs 1 million and trade equity stocks, mutual funds and commodities, which are backed by real prices from the exchanges. It will be extended to multiple platforms such as mobile and other networks -- Facebook and Orkut.

The Best of Saroj Khan

The Best of Saroj Khan

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

Sukanya Verma salutes the power of Saroj Khan and her brilliant choreography.

Google to provide local info to mobiles users

Google to provide local info to mobiles users

Rediff.com9 Oct 2007

Mobile users in the country can now easily get local information on their handsets as leading search engine Google on Tuesday introduced a service to facilitate access to such content. Mobile users in the country can now easily get local information on their handsets as leading search engine Google on Tuesday introduced a service to facilitate access to such content.

Flaunting your wealth on social media may land you in soup

Flaunting your wealth on social media may land you in soup

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

The tax department will analyse mismatches in income declarations and spending patterns to trace tax evasions and black money.

Now, swipe your mobile to pay bills!

Now, swipe your mobile to pay bills!

Rediff.com18 Jan 2008

You can now pay all your bills with your phone.

Contagion fears have started reappearing in emerging markets

Contagion fears have started reappearing in emerging markets

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

A strengthening dollar, rising interest rates, tightening liquidity and a surge in oil prices - all are combining to create a toxic atmosphere for EM assets, says Akash Prakash.

Adhyayan Suman's tryst with Bollywood

Adhyayan Suman's tryst with Bollywood

Rediff.com27 May 2008

Shekhar Suman's son, Adhyayan Suman talks about his Bollywood debut and his next film Raaz The Mystery Continues (sequel to Raaz) opposite Kangana Ranaut and Emran Hashmi.

Keep a lower exposure to the banking sector

Keep a lower exposure to the banking sector

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

While stocks are at cheap valuations, the volatility can be unnerving.

Why Chidambaram said no to polls

Why Chidambaram said no to polls

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

The real story why the finance minister is not fighting the Lok Sabha election.

Microsoft launches new version of Hotmail

Microsoft launches new version of Hotmail

Rediff.com7 May 2007

Microsoft Corp announced on Monday the global launch of Windows Live Hotmail, a new version of its popular e-mail service, in 36 languages.

Nanhe Jaisalmer is charming

Nanhe Jaisalmer is charming

Rediff.com14 Sep 2007

Sameer Karnik's new film might not be a big bait at the box office. Then again, its true credibility lies in its purpose not profit. But Bobby Deol doesn't hold a candle to the talented lad in the film.

Ban other mobile services, switch to Jio: Reliance tells staff

Ban other mobile services, switch to Jio: Reliance tells staff

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

Reliance Jio test launched its services last December, but dates for commercial launch has not been announced.

Farooq Abdullah's Bajirao dance-off with Ranveer goes viral

Farooq Abdullah's Bajirao dance-off with Ranveer goes viral

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

Veteran politician Farooq Abdullah broke into an impromptu gig with Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh on stage during an awards show.

Ken-Betwa project: 'Tiger population won't survive'

Ken-Betwa project: 'Tiger population won't survive'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

'Tiger reserves were created to protect areas from developmental activities.' 'If we go ahead with these projects, then it is a complete mockery of our institutions and our laws, it is against everything we have stood for, our Forest Conservation Act, our Wildlife Biodiversity Act.'

Killer apps and a few glitches

Killer apps and a few glitches

Rediff.com15 Jan 2007

It's 2007 and Microsoft wants you to upgrade, literally. The beta version of Office 2007, which I used, seemed as if the Redmond-based giant has managed the unexpected -- a redesign of Office applications.

What is Windows Vista?

What is Windows Vista?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2006

After Batti... a biopic on Amul founder

After Batti... a biopic on Amul founder

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

'Ever since I travelled to Mumbai I thought of bringing issue-based subjects on the big screen that can change the lives of people.'

Let's smash patriarchy! READ Tahira's powerful post

Let's smash patriarchy! READ Tahira's powerful post

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

So until the equation becomes equal, 'roses are red, violets are blue, let's smash the patriarchy, me and you.'

A silicon key to long-life batteries

A silicon key to long-life batteries

Rediff.com11 May 2005

Using some of the same manufacturing techniques that produce microchips, researchers have created a porous-silicon diode that may lead to improved betavoltaics.

Special 26: These stocks outperformed markets for 5 years

Special 26: These stocks outperformed markets for 5 years

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Of these 26, Bajaj Finance, Associated Alcohols and Breweries, Garware Technologies, Filatex India, Tasty Bite Eatables, Aarti Industries and GMM Pfaudler saw an over 10-fold surge in price since 2014.

PIX: Madhuri Dixit's Filmi Birthday Moments

PIX: Madhuri Dixit's Filmi Birthday Moments

Rediff.com15 May 2015

The dancing diva turns 48 today!

The funniest movie title? Tell us!

The funniest movie title? Tell us!

Rediff.com29 Mar 2007

As they say, laughter is the best medicine.

Amazon is getting battle ready to take on Reliance

Amazon is getting battle ready to take on Reliance

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

As part of this strategy, the e-commerce major has launched a programme to manage the entire business-to-business inventory supply and management for kirana stores in three cities in Karnataka.