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'I don't hide stuff, but...'

'I don't hide stuff, but...'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

'I'm an extrovert, but there is a facet to me that I closely guard.' 'I just think that there has to be something that you keep for yourself.

China now step up activity near Arunachal

China now step up activity near Arunachal

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

Chinese troops are reinforcing their posts in large numbers, increasing their patrolling, stepping up violations in the Tawang and Walong areas.

Chinese firms in India gear up for more boycott calls

Chinese firms in India gear up for more boycott calls

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

People in the know said that from social and digital media campaign teams to communications specialists -- all hands were on deck, and every possible post or campaign with the potential to intensify the crisis, was being tracked.

Kick-boxing: Ankle tone-up

Kick-boxing: Ankle tone-up

Rediff.com10 Mar 2010

Muay Thai instructor Biki Bora shows you five ankle tone-up practices.

Second wave of floods hit Hyderabad as rains return

Second wave of floods hit Hyderabad as rains return

Rediff.com18 Oct 2020

The latest rains since Saturday evening led to lakes and other water bodies overflowing and triggering flooding of several low-lying areas, including places affected last week, in Hyderabad and on the outskirts.

Post-cyclone rains, flood threat affect lakhs in eastern India

Post-cyclone rains, flood threat affect lakhs in eastern India

Rediff.com28 May 2021

A day after Cyclone Yaas tore through coastal Odisha and Bengal to cause havoc as far as Jharkhand, tornadoes, torrential rains, bridge collapses and swelling rivers continued to plague eastern India as people tried to pick up their lives amid the debris of swept away mud homes and swamped farmlands.

Covid-19 impact: Earnings shrink as more firms post results for Q1

Covid-19 impact: Earnings shrink as more firms post results for Q1

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

The combined profit before tax of 748 companies, which have declared their results for Q1FY21, is down 46 per cent YoY. Their net sales went down by a quarter as the Covid-19 lockdown led to a sharp fall in economic activity.

Will UP's 'Tala Nagri' lock Modi's fate?

Will UP's 'Tala Nagri' lock Modi's fate?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

'We will be voting keeping in mind the brunt we bore because of demonetisation and high GST rate'

Raipur: 2 jawans killed in IED explosion by Naxals

Raipur: 2 jawans killed in IED explosion by Naxals

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

The IED blast damaged the front portion of the bus, which was carrying a squad of at least 30 jawans.

The Puzzle of the GST Windfall in March

The Puzzle of the GST Windfall in March

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

Any judgement on whether the March numbers reflect sustainable growth in GST collection should ideally await the numbers that will be out in May, points out A K Bhattacharya.

'Left can't grow by harping on the TMC'

'Left can't grow by harping on the TMC'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

'It will be suicidal for Left voters to vote for the BJP because of their anger against the TMC.'

China sees 39 new COVID-19 cases; Beijing remains under epidemic control

China sees 39 new COVID-19 cases; Beijing remains under epidemic control

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

The overall confirmed cases on the mainland have reached 81,708 by Sunday, including 1,299 patients still being treated, 77,078 patients discharged after recovery, and 3,331 people died of the disease.

Heavy rains wreak havoc in Maharashtra, 13 killed

Heavy rains wreak havoc in Maharashtra, 13 killed

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast 'extremely heavy rains' at a few places in Marathwada, Mumbai and other parts of the coastal Konkan region of Maharashtra in the next 24 hours.

Hazare Trophy: Gaikwad, Venkatesh, Taide hit hundreds

Hazare Trophy: Gaikwad, Venkatesh, Taide hit hundreds

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

A summary of Thursday's matches in the Vijay Hazare Trophy limited-overs' tournament.

MeToo: Ramani seeks acquittal in M J Akbar's complaint

MeToo: Ramani seeks acquittal in M J Akbar's complaint

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

Ramani, who concluded her arguments on Saturday in the complaint filed against her by Akbar, told the court through her lawyer that the #MeToo campaign was started to correct the structural wrong, which was continuing for long.

60% women lost jobs in the lockdown

60% women lost jobs in the lockdown

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

With longer work hours and a work from home set-up during the COVID-19 pandemic, women bore the maximum brunt by performing a dual role as a working professional as well as a caregiver.

1% TDS levy could make your ecommerce buys costlier

1% TDS levy could make your ecommerce buys costlier

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

Apart from making your purchases on these platforms expensive, it will also mean sellers will have to face the brunt of reduced cash flows amid already low margins for some. Experts said the proposal, which will take effect on April 1, 2020, and will be inserted as a new section in the Income Tax Act, is expected to affect the working capital of e-commerce companies and reduce cash flows for e-sellers.

Starting a New Job? 10 Tips for SUCCESS

Starting a New Job? 10 Tips for SUCCESS

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

It is important for working professionals to not get attached to a designation or title or brand or a company name, asserts Aditya Malik, MD & CEO, Talentedge.

Azharuddin goes back in time to 1993 Hero Cup semi-final...

Azharuddin goes back in time to 1993 Hero Cup semi-final...

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

He had a few memorable performances at the venue, including a debut hundred in 1984-85 and match saving one in 1993.

Why Lodha reforms for BCCI have fallen flat

Why Lodha reforms for BCCI have fallen flat

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

The basic tenet of the Lodha panel's constitutional reforms for Indian cricket has fallen flat after most of state units are being controlled by family members of disqualified office-bearers, says former MCA president Abhay Apte.

'Even the RBI was caught by surprise and was totally unprepared to handle its fallout'

'Even the RBI was caught by surprise and was totally unprepared to handle its fallout'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

I kept insisting that Rs 100 notes were in short supply and there was an urgent need to augment the supply of 100 rupee notes while also rapidly bringing into circulation the proposed new Rs 500 notes. But this was easier said than done because all the note printing machines of the RBI were programmed for printing Rs 2,000 notes and required at least three weeks before the machines could print the new Rs 500 currency notes. The availability of currency paper posed another major bottleneck, and it had to be imported. It was decided to immediately start printing the Rs 500 notes. It was only when the supply of the new Rs 500 notes started improving and the process of change of cassettes at the ATMs gathered momentum that the situation began limping back to normal. A fascinating excerpt from former SBI chairman Rajnish Kumar's The Custodian of Trust: A Banker's Memoir, five years after demonetisation, November 8.

COVID-19: It's curtains for Asia's largest tulip garden

COVID-19: It's curtains for Asia's largest tulip garden

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

Can't step out owing to the coronavirus scare? Don't worry, here are some beautiful images from Srinagar's Tulip Garden.

'Humans have never learned from history'

'Humans have never learned from history'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

'We need to retell this history from many different perspectives.'

Covid-19: Good, bad and ugly of Indian aviation sector

Covid-19: Good, bad and ugly of Indian aviation sector

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

The year gone by has also forced all airlines to turn the lens sharply on their own costs, workings and internal dynamics, opening their eyes to their vulnerabilities. Fewer, leaner, nimbler players will emerge from the carnage.

Women's World T20: England beat Windies in nail-biting finish

Women's World T20: England beat Windies in nail-biting finish

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

England women had to rely on a bye off the last ball to beat West Indies Women in a ICC Women's T20 World Cup tie at HPCA stadium, in Dharamsala, on Thursday.

Investors lose Rs 5 trn in these stocks

Investors lose Rs 5 trn in these stocks

Rediff.com28 Dec 2019

The companies that have seen sharp erosion of market wealth include YES Bank, Indiabulls Housing Finance, Zee Entertainment, Vodafone Idea, and Bharat Heavy Electricals.

465 dead in 5 states due to rains, floods during monsoon

465 dead in 5 states due to rains, floods during monsoon

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

According to the home ministry's National Emergency Response Centre, 138 people have died in Maharashtra, 125 in Kerala, 116 in West Bengal, 52 in Gujarat and 34 in Assam due to the floods and rains.

Two-thirds of FII bets slip in red; overseas investors at receiving end

Two-thirds of FII bets slip in red; overseas investors at receiving end

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Market experts say that FIIs have been caught off-guard on their exposures to companies with high-leverage and those facing cyclical headwinds.

Edwards leads England women to victory over Bangladesh

Edwards leads England women to victory over Bangladesh

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

England rode on a half-century from skipper Charlotte Edwards to beat Bangladesh by 36 runs in a group match of the women's World T20, in Bengaluru, on Thursday.

Man rams car into Capitol cops; 1 killed, driver shot dead

Man rams car into Capitol cops; 1 killed, driver shot dead

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

A Capitol Police officer was killed and another injured after a man rammed his car into a security barrier outside the United States Capitol and then got out of the vehicle and lunged towards the officers with a knife, setting off a major security scare.

Unemployment rate in world's major economies

Unemployment rate in world's major economies

Rediff.com10 Jan 2013

Let's take a look at unemployment rate of people under 25.

Protesting docs get invite for talks with Mamata, no media allowed

Protesting docs get invite for talks with Mamata, no media allowed

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

The formal invitation was sent after the protesting doctors on Monday morning said they did not receive any communication regarding the meeting.

Pak Army rejects Indian claim of destroying terror camps

Pak Army rejects Indian claim of destroying terror camps

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Pakistan's military spokesman Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor in a midnight tweet expressed disappointment at Gen Rawat's assertions.

How economic crisis doubled Indians' sufferings in recent years

How economic crisis doubled Indians' sufferings in recent years

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

Increase in sufferings in India has also resulted in an increase in sufferings in South Asia, the latest report from the American opinion poll agency said.

Final phase of Bihar elections on Saturday

Final phase of Bihar elections on Saturday

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

About 2.34 crore voters, spread across 78 assembly segments of the 243-strong assembly, will decide the fates of 1,204 candidates, including the Speaker and 12 members of the state cabinet.

E-commerce, tech firms call for clarity on Personal Data Protection Bill

E-commerce, tech firms call for clarity on Personal Data Protection Bill

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

The biggest fear many of the e-commerce firms have is the possible requirement to change business models overnight, which would drastically increase costs as well as disrupt businesses.

Coronavirus fear robs malls, multiplexes of Holi colour

Coronavirus fear robs malls, multiplexes of Holi colour

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

'There is a clear business impact. People are avoiding crowded places and gatherings across cities. This is hitting business, both at traditional and modern trade outlets, during the Holi season, which kicked off from Saturday,' says Praveen Khandelwal, general secretary, Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT).

Give free ration to 8 cr migrants within 15 days: Centre to states

Give free ration to 8 cr migrants within 15 days: Centre to states

Rediff.com16 May 2020

According to the food ministry, about 142 lakh migrants will benefit in Uttar Pradesh and in Bihar (86.45 lakh), Maharasthra (70 lakh), West Bengal (60.1 lakh), Madhya Pradesh (54.64 lakh), Rajasthan (44.66 lakh), Karnataka (40.19 lakh), Gujarat (38.25 lakh), Tamil Nadu (35.73 lakh), Jharkhand (26.37 lakh), Andhra Pradesh (26.82 lakh) and Assam (25.15 lakh).

COVID/USA: 'We haven't seen the worst yet'

COVID/USA: 'We haven't seen the worst yet'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

'The question is really can we prevent half a million deaths.' 'We are fast approaching that number.'

Why costly diesel is a bigger worry than petrol

Why costly diesel is a bigger worry than petrol

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

While consumers feel that petrol pinches directly, diesel hurts indirectly, as it is an input in almost all the goods and services we use.