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Up, close and personal with Rakesh Jhunjunwala

Up, close and personal with Rakesh Jhunjunwala

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

Though he loves gambling, he cautions against undue risks and says non-professional investors like the salaried class should invest through the mutual funds route and keep aside not more than 10 per cent for self-investing.

Budget does its bit, now it's over to the Sangh Parivar

Budget does its bit, now it's over to the Sangh Parivar

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

The interim Budget has attempted to tick all the boxes that could help the Modi government return to power, reports Archis Mohan.

Tourism sector hit hard by heavy rains

Tourism sector hit hard by heavy rains

Rediff.com22 Sep 2010

After impacting power generation and industries badly, it is now the turn of the tourism sector to bear the brunt of the heavy rains.

When riots tear your life apart, and you rebuild it

When riots tear your life apart, and you rebuild it

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Anyone with such experiences could have been expected to turn fundamentalist. But Shaheen Kadri is anything but that.

Cameron cuts down escort security

Cameron cuts down escort security

Rediff.com16 May 2010

Britain's new Prime Minister David Cameron has done away with police motorbike outriders that escort his motorcade, prompting security experts to warn that he was putting himself at increased risk of attack when caught in traffic.

Pic warning:Cabinet to decide on tobacco cos' plea

Pic warning:Cabinet to decide on tobacco cos' plea

Rediff.com3 Dec 2010

The Union Health Ministry approached the Cabinet for a direction in this regard to seek clarity about the demands being made by other ministries who are facing the brunt of decrease in tobacco production in the country, official sources said on Friday.

Onscreen Couples We LOVE!

Onscreen Couples We LOVE!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

Sukanya Verma lists some of Bollywood's delightful reel-life husband and wife jodis in the last few years.

Companies bleed in Naxalite bloodbath

Companies bleed in Naxalite bloodbath

Rediff.com8 Apr 2010

Disruption of work, levy to insurgents, targeting of communications and security concerns stall development.

Centre plans doorstep banking in Red Corridor

Centre plans doorstep banking in Red Corridor

Rediff.com9 Jul 2010

The finance ministry is planning to change the face of banking in the Red corridors at the tribal heartlands of India. The move is part of the government decision to redraw its law and order management and development plans in view of the growing Naxalite menace threatening India.

Meet the real showstoppers!

Meet the real showstoppers!

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

Five acid attack survivors walked for designer Agnimitra Paul's show in Kolkata.

Why the Sensex crashed again

Why the Sensex crashed again

Rediff.com10 Jan 2011

The indices had recovered from its lowest in four-weeks after investors took to bargain hunting in select sectors in mid-morning trades but dropped following weakness in banking space.

Images: NASA's satellite captures Laila hovering over India

Images: NASA's satellite captures Laila hovering over India

Rediff.com21 May 2010

Coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh which bore the brunt of cyclone Laila received an average of about two inches of rainfall per hour, according to data collected by a NASA satellite.

Images: NASA's satellite captures Laila hovering over India

Images: NASA's satellite captures Laila hovering over India

Rediff.com21 May 2010

Coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh which bore the brunt of cyclone Laila received an average of about two inches of rainfall per hour, according to data collected by a NASA satellite.

How CWG can drive up taxes, property prices!

How CWG can drive up taxes, property prices!

Rediff.com1 Sep 2010

Several nations have in the past borne the brunt of mounting debt arising from organising mega events like the Olympics.

Shah confirms pan-India NRC; not in WB, says Mamata

Shah confirms pan-India NRC; not in WB, says Mamata

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

"The process of NRC will be carried out across the country. No one irrespective of their religion should be worried. It is just a process to get everyone under the NRC," the Union home minister said replying to a supplementary during Question Hour in the Upper House.

JNU violence taking toll on our minds: Students

JNU violence taking toll on our minds: Students

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

An uneasy lull prevailed on the campus on Friday as very few people were seen in the university streets and eating joints, otherwise brimming with students. The unease at the university's Sabarmati Hostel, which bore a heavy brunt of the mob violence, was palpable as a few students were seen leaving the campus fearing for their safety on Thursday evening as well.

NPR, CAA wasteful exercises; don't want it: Retired bureaucrats

NPR, CAA wasteful exercises; don't want it: Retired bureaucrats

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

'At a time when the economic situation in the country warrants the closest attention of the government, India can ill afford a situation where the citizenry and the government enter into confrontation on the roads'

CRPF braveheart Chetan Cheetah awarded Kirti Chakra

CRPF braveheart Chetan Cheetah awarded Kirti Chakra

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

Cheeta, CO of the 45th CRPF battalion, was shot nine times during an operation against terrorists in the Hajin area of Kashmir Valley on February 14 this year.

Wuhan revokes order to ease lockdown within hrs; toll nears 3,000

Wuhan revokes order to ease lockdown within hrs; toll nears 3,000

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

The Wuhan local administration earlier announced that people who are not quarantined and seeking special treatment or stranded in the city can leave in batches.

PHOTOS: Indians finding it too hot to handle

PHOTOS: Indians finding it too hot to handle

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

Over hundred dead, hundreds more being treated for sun strokes. Almost 30 crore people across India are facing the brunt of the summer heat and shortage of drinking water.

Trump asks all Americans to wear masks as US COVID-19 toll soars

Trump asks all Americans to wear masks as US COVID-19 toll soars

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

In just one day, more than 1,550 Americans lost their lives, taking the fatalities to over 7,380. Overall, the US on Friday in a single day added more than 33,000 new COVID-19 cases, taking the total to 276,500, the highest for any country in the world.

How sledging provoked Yuvi to hit 6 sixes in an over

How sledging provoked Yuvi to hit 6 sixes in an over

Rediff.com10 May 2020

Rajneesh Gupta picks instances of sledging which backfired spectacularly.

War no option, Pak should take initiative for peace: Mehbooba

War no option, Pak should take initiative for peace: Mehbooba

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

While pitching for better ties between India and Pakistan, she called for immediate peace on the borders.

Train delays to cost babus their promotions

Train delays to cost babus their promotions

Rediff.com3 Jun 2018

Goyal lashed out at zonal general managers and said that they cannot hide behind the pretext of maintenance work to explain delays in train services, a senior railway ministry source said.

Israel to help West Bengal tackle Maoists

Israel to help West Bengal tackle Maoists

Rediff.com12 Apr 2010

Israel will discuss the issue of homeland security with West Bengal which is reeling under the brunt of Maoist extremism.

Citi, Goldman Sachs among least reputed US cos

Citi, Goldman Sachs among least reputed US cos

Rediff.com6 Apr 2010

As many as nine companies which suffered the brunt of the economic crisis and were bailed out by the government -- including Citigroup and Goldman Sachs -- are among the least reputed companies in the US, a study said.

Impact of climate change on Indian agriculture

Impact of climate change on Indian agriculture

Rediff.com6 Apr 2010

Small and marginal farmers practising agriculture on rain-fed farms will bear the brunt of climate change

Markets drop on global cues

Markets drop on global cues

Rediff.com25 Jun 2010

The Nifty ended with a loss of 52 points at 5,269. BSE market breadth was negative. Out of 2,959 stocks traded, 1,696 declined while 1,148 advanced.

The shocking picture of inflation in India!

The shocking picture of inflation in India!

Rediff.com4 Mar 2010

Food inflation is hovering near 20 per cent. Everyone is facing the brunt of rising prices. Food prices are soaring. . . all essential items like vegetables, oil, milk, sugar are getting costlier. Rentals and real estate rates have almost doubled in just a few months in most cities. The real estate prices are at record highs making life miserable, especially for people who have migrated to cities for jobs.

'COVID-19 may cause a massacre in India in 2021'

'COVID-19 may cause a massacre in India in 2021'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

'We are already exhausted, but we can't give up.' 'The battle is still on.' 'We will see some respite by December 2021.'

Review: Mummy & Me is loud

Review: Mummy & Me is loud

Rediff.com24 May 2010

Jeethu Joseph's Mummy & Me, starring Urvasi, Archana, Mukesh and Kunchako Boban, works in parts; it is too loud the rest of the time.

Hanging of convicts real tribute to Nirbhaya, say investigators

Hanging of convicts real tribute to Nirbhaya, say investigators

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

Pramod Singh Kushwaha, then the additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (South) and who headed the investigation team, said each member of the team pitched in to prepare a watertight case against the convicts.

Wow! Mina Guli is running 100 marathons to save water

Wow! Mina Guli is running 100 marathons to save water

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Mina Guli wants to complete 100 marathons across the world to raise awareness of water scarcity and save water.

Taj hotel to reopen heritage wing on Aug 15

Taj hotel to reopen heritage wing on Aug 15

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

Amid cheer and spirited applause from the hotel staff, Tata group chairman Ratan Tata on Thursday announced that the heritage wing of Taj Mahal Palace and Towers, which bore the brunt of 26/11 terror attack, would reopen on the Independence Day.

How this general taught Pakistan a lesson

How this general taught Pakistan a lesson

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

'In one instance of the Pakistani army's violation of the Ceasefire, I ordered a far tougher response designed to deter the enemy.' 'I warned that 'unexpected damage' to their forces will be inflicted if they continued with such ceasefire violations.' A fascinating excerpt from Lieutenant General K Himalay Singh's Making of a General: A Himalayan Echo.

Govt spells out counter terror plan in SC

Govt spells out counter terror plan in SC

Rediff.com10 Aug 2009

The government on Monday told the Supreme Court that it has outlined "multi-pronged strategy" to combat and counter terror attacks like 26/11 in Mumbai and Naxalism, which includes setting up of 20 anti-terrorism schools across the country and special policing scheme for sensitive mega cities.

Market crash: India's 10 most valuable companies now

Market crash: India's 10 most valuable companies now

Rediff.com11 Jan 2011

The market capitalisation (m-cap) of nine of the country's top-10 firms diminished by Rs 67,964.18 crore during the week, with oil and gas major ONGC bearing the maximum brunt.

Images: Kings XI Punjab vs Royal Challengers Bangalore

Images: Kings XI Punjab vs Royal Challengers Bangalore

Rediff.com16 Mar 2010

Images from the Indian Premier League match between Kings XI Punjab and Royal Challengers Bangalore in Bangalore on Tuesday.

'Disgusting' Chelsea fans throw coins at City players

'Disgusting' Chelsea fans throw coins at City players

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

Coin-throwing fans marred the FA Cup for the second consecutive day on Sunday with Chelsea supporters under fire after an incident during their 5-1 defeat of Manchester City on Sunday.

638,000 jobs created in Oct-Dec quarter: Govt

638,000 jobs created in Oct-Dec quarter: Govt

Rediff.com2 Mar 2010

During this period, employment increased in almost all sectors except transport, which saw a marginal decline, according to the Labour Bureau, under the labour and employment ministry.