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Woman contests Navy branding her husband deserter

Woman contests Navy branding her husband deserter

Rediff.com25 Apr 2008

A woman, whose husband went missing from aircraft carrier INS Viraat around ten years ago, has moved the Bombay High Court challenging the Navy declaring her husband a 'deserter'. According to petitioner Pratibha Raghuram, she was evicted from her house in Navy Nagar in Mumbai in December 1998, barely one month after her husband Raghuram went missing from INS Viraat, which was docked in Goa.

Gambling to be legal? Maharashtra to take a call

Gambling to be legal? Maharashtra to take a call

Rediff.com23 May 2016

The present legislative framework on betting and gambling in India is sketchy, at best.

Indian cos get invite to list on HK bourse

Indian cos get invite to list on HK bourse

Rediff.com13 Dec 2007

Hong Kong on Wednesday initiated a process to attract Indian companies to list on its stock exchange, saying ample liquidity in that market will help local companies raise resources. A delegation led by Hong Kong financial secretary John C Tsang discussed with a dozen Indian companies, most of them big corporate houses, the possibility of listings on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKSE).

How a movie star cheated death

How a movie star cheated death

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

Sanjay Khan goes back in time with memories of the Mysore fire tragedy.

HDFC net up at Rs 248.13 cr

HDFC net up at Rs 248.13 cr

Rediff.com25 Oct 2004

Housing Development Finance Corporation has posted a 22.08 per cent rise in its second quarter net profit at Rs 248.13 crore (Rs 2.48 billion) as against Rs 203.24 crore (Rs 2.03 billion) in July-September 2003.

One of life's less remarked upon blessings...

One of life's less remarked upon blessings...

Rediff.com1 Jul 2018

... 'is long lives are generally the norm today,' says Rahul Jacob.

Sony acquires Ten Sports from Zee for $385 million

Sony acquires Ten Sports from Zee for $385 million

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Media Firm Zee Entertainment Enterprise Ltd (ZEEL) sold its sports channel Ten Sports to Sony Pictures Networks for a US$ 385-million (about Rs 2,579 crore) in an all cash deal.

Explained: Why Aaditya Thackeray is contesting the polls

Explained: Why Aaditya Thackeray is contesting the polls

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

Why Aaditya Thackeray's decision to plunge into electoral politics is significant.

Is COVID-19 lethal for your heart?

Is COVID-19 lethal for your heart?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

'The larger number of patients, who are being affected by COVID-19, are essentially people who have a history of heart disease to begin with, and then experience a more severe form of the infection with COVID-19, because of the existing risk factor.'

'Rajinikanth has no insecurity'

'Rajinikanth has no insecurity'

Rediff.com9 May 2016

'It's an experience of a lifetime. It's the first time I acted in a South Indian film where I was treated as an equal by an actor.'

When Moshe and Netanyahu visited Moshe's old home

When Moshe and Netanyahu visited Moshe's old home

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

'The Indian and Israeli rabbis were singing a small departure song for brave little Moshe, who had spent many, likely, heartbreaking but bittersweet hours at this home of his babyhood, looking at the drawings his mother had made for him, that were still up in his room.'

Man who gave arms to Sanjay Dutt challenges cancellation of remission

Man who gave arms to Sanjay Dutt challenges cancellation of remission

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Chauhan, in his petition filed through lawyer Farhana Shah, claimed that the IG (prisons) had cancelled the remission granted to him 'without applying his mind and with a malafide intention'.

HDFC to buy Chubb's stake in insurance JV

HDFC to buy Chubb's stake in insurance JV

Rediff.com15 May 2007

Housing Development Finance Corporation Ltd said on Tuesday it will acquire US-based Chubb Global Financial Services Corporation's 26 per cent stake in their joint insurance venture.

Manto Review: A highly intelligent piece of work

Manto Review: A highly intelligent piece of work

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

If Manto, the film, falls short of being a masterpiece it's because Nandita Das could not quite crack the Manto code: She couldn't quite see the wholeness of her subject with the same eyes that Manto saw his people. This imperfection in the film, in a way, becomes the greatest tribute to Manto, feels Sreehari Nair.

Why Mallya sold Berger Paints to a 'shopkeeper'

Why Mallya sold Berger Paints to a 'shopkeeper'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Mallya understood, astutely, that the Dhingras were very keen to acquire Berger Paints. He upped his asking price. The figure Vijay asked for was found to be much more than what Kuldip and Gurbachan had anticipated. A fascinating excerpt from Sonu Bhasin's Unstoppable: Kuldip Singh Dhingra And The Rise Of Berger Paints.

'The 3 days after Kumaraswamy takes the oath will be crucial'

'The 3 days after Kumaraswamy takes the oath will be crucial'

Rediff.com23 May 2018

'If Shivakumar and Deve Gowda play the match well, this government will complete five years.'

10 fascinating books you must read in 2020

10 fascinating books you must read in 2020

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

From sports to history, Rediff reader Sabyasachi Dutta shares a selection of books for you to add to your reading list in 2020.

As govt eyes forest land, Mumbai's tribals faced with move to dingy flats

As govt eyes forest land, Mumbai's tribals faced with move to dingy flats

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

With the Maharashtra government doling out pieces of the lush green Aarey forest to various utilities, the tribals living in it for generations are feeling increasingly insecure. Hepzi Anthony reports.

Gujarat and Chhattisgarh jump on the 'ban-wagon', stops sale of meat for a week

Gujarat and Chhattisgarh jump on the 'ban-wagon', stops sale of meat for a week

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

The ban comes after Rajasthan and Jammu and Kashmir too stopped the sale of meat.

Kingfisher's Q1 net loss widens to Rs 1,156.91 cr

Kingfisher's Q1 net loss widens to Rs 1,156.91 cr

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

The company had reported a net loss of Rs 650.78 crore (Rs 6.5 billion) in the same period a year-ago, Kingfisher Airlines said in a filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange.

Aamby valley auction: SC gets tough with Sahara

Aamby valley auction: SC gets tough with Sahara

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

The apex court was irked when Sebi claimed that the group had allegedly obstructed the process by writing a letter to the Pune police raising the issue of law and order at the prime property.

DLF sells 49% stake in projects to PE firms

DLF sells 49% stake in projects to PE firms

Rediff.com19 Nov 2007

DLF, India's largest real estate developer by market cap, on Monday said it has sold 49 per cent stake in some of its residential projects to private equity investors for a total consideration of Rs 1,675 crore (Rs 16.75 billion).

Why we must salute both Nehru and Patel

Why we must salute both Nehru and Patel

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

'Both Nehru and Patel were thorough gentlemen and whatever their differences never disrespected each other.' 'Neither Modi nor Rahul Gandhi has much in them to claim such legacies.' 'They are symptomatic of the sad days that have befallen the nation midwifed and contemplated by Nehru and Patel,' says Mohan Guruswamy.

Watch out for Sobhita, folks!

Watch out for Sobhita, folks!

Rediff.com8 May 2019

'I didn't want to be the bottom-most in the food chain of a commercial film.' 'I'd rather do something experimental and learn and hope that this translates into somebody noticing me.'

US depository likely to buy 5% stake in BSE

US depository likely to buy 5% stake in BSE

Rediff.com23 Apr 2007

The US-based Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation is planning to pick up 5 per cent stake in the Bombay Stock Exchange.

Dance bars: Ban on licence renewal to continue

Dance bars: Ban on licence renewal to continue

Rediff.com10 May 2006

Providing no immediate reprieve for dance bar owners in Maharashtra, the Supreme Court on Wednesday decided to continue with the ban on the renewal of licences.

IISc, IIT-M, IIM-A top HRD ministry ranking

IISc, IIT-M, IIM-A top HRD ministry ranking

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

In the university category, IISc stood first, followed by JNU and BHU.

India enters the elite club of world's 10 largest stock markets

India enters the elite club of world's 10 largest stock markets

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

India, with m-cap of about $1.6 trillion, is ahead of Switzerland.

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