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3-member panel to probe gymnast Aruna's allegations

3-member panel to probe gymnast Aruna's allegations

Rediff.com27 May 2022

The Sports Authority of India on Friday formed a three-member inquiry committee to look into gymnast Aruna Budda Reddy's allegations of being video-graphed without consent during a physical fitness test conducted in March.

Ulips: How IRDA is passing the buck

Ulips: How IRDA is passing the buck

Rediff.com13 Sep 2007

IRDA seems to be sleeping. It is bothered about the well-being of the insurance companies and not about the man on the street who is buying costly Ulips.

Consumer goods companies buck slowdown trend in Q4

Consumer goods companies buck slowdown trend in Q4

Rediff.com3 May 2013

The results declared by key companies for the three months ended March 31 show most firms have managed to arrest the moderation in volume growth witnessed in previous quarters.

Maruti, Hyundai record bumper sales in Nov, GM bucks trend

Maruti, Hyundai record bumper sales in Nov, GM bucks trend

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Maruti recorded 20 per cent jump in sales during November.

How Gujarat's urban push is attracting big bucks

How Gujarat's urban push is attracting big bucks

Rediff.com10 Jan 2011

From residential townships to solid waste management, urban development in Gujarat is set to attract big money during Vibrant Gujarat 2011 Summit this year.

The buck stops with you, Mr Prime Minister

The buck stops with you, Mr Prime Minister

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

With one scam after another tumbling out of the closet, the head of state; titular or not, must accept responsibility for the happenings under his watch, says Vivek Gumaste.

Will clean image, loyalty to party and Gandhis help Kharge in Cong prez race?

Will clean image, loyalty to party and Gandhis help Kharge in Cong prez race?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

If elected, he will be the second All India Congress Committee president from Karnataka after S Nijalingappa, and also a Dalit leader to hold the post after Jagjivan Ram.

England's Curran most expensive player in IPL history

England's Curran most expensive player in IPL history

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

England players were in demand as batter Harry Brook earned a Rs 13.25 crore winning from Sunrisers Hyderabad.

BJP, Congress, JD-S in race as Karnataka votes on May 10, counting on May 13

BJP, Congress, JD-S in race as Karnataka votes on May 10, counting on May 13

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

The BJP and Congress have already launched spirited campaigns for the elections.

'Women in Pakistan feel like they are being watched'

'Women in Pakistan feel like they are being watched'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

'There's this presence, a sense of patrolling and surveillance. And it's not coming from a place of safety.' 'It's coming from a place of 'You don't belong here'.' 'It's a malevolent force, the society at large is observing them.'

Khushi Kapoor's best style moments

Khushi Kapoor's best style moments

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

These looks are every fashion girl's dream.

Sensex, Nifty end marginally lower

Sensex, Nifty end marginally lower

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

Asian Paints was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding 2.66 per cent, followed by Axis Bank, HUL, Wipro, M&M, HDFC and Bharti Airtel. On the other hand, TCS, Infosys, L&T, Tech Mahindra and HDFC Bank were among the gainers.

Here's what went wrong for Indian women at T20 WC

Here's what went wrong for Indian women at T20 WC

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Regular knock out defeats at global events gives rise to serious questions

PICS: Serena turns up the heat

PICS: Serena turns up the heat

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

The tennis great posted pictures from an ad shoot for footwear brand Stuart Weitzman.

Premarital probe: Detectives make big bucks in India

Premarital probe: Detectives make big bucks in India

Rediff.com2 Apr 2010

Premarital investigations have turned out to be a lucrative business with increasing instances of people trying to cover up many personal, family and official details.

'Congress is much bigger than the Gandhis'

'Congress is much bigger than the Gandhis'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

'When I said the Gandhi family had to step aside, it was because we have consistently seen that the public has not accepted them.'

Govt expects 5G rollout in early Oct: Vaishnaw

Govt expects 5G rollout in early Oct: Vaishnaw

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

The government expects the rollout of 5G services to start from early October in the country, Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Saturday. "As soon as the spectrum auction ends, within a few days itself, we will allocate the spectrum. "We expect that the 5G roll-out will happen from the beginning of October and within a year or so, we should have a good rollout in the country," the Union Minister for Communications, Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw told reporters in New Delhi.

An Action Hero Review: Cool Idea, Choppy Execution

An Action Hero Review: Cool Idea, Choppy Execution

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

An Action Hero's oil and water combination of genres doesn't always gel, gets overly far-fetched in places but still holds up on the strength of whimsy and surprise, notes Sukanya Verma. An Action Hero Review.

How to get more bang for buck from social sector spending

How to get more bang for buck from social sector spending

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

With India lagging behind on several human development indices including healthcare and education, the Union government's decision to up the spending on these sectors is a step in the right direction. However, much more needs to be done in the way of increasing accountability and arresting corruption if headway is to be made on these fronts, says Devanik Saha.

'Where Modi and Doval take India remains to be seen'

'Where Modi and Doval take India remains to be seen'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

'They are both very individualistic and have similar personalities.'

Kharge: 1st non-Gandhi Cong chief in 24 yrs is a Gandhi loyalist

Kharge: 1st non-Gandhi Cong chief in 24 yrs is a Gandhi loyalist

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Mapanna Mallikarjun Kharge, a staunch Gandhi family loyalist from Karnataka, has become the Congress' first non-Gandhi president in 24 years.

Rise in housing prices: India ranks 51st

Rise in housing prices: India ranks 51st

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

India ranks 51st in annual appreciation in housing prices with a 2.1 per cent rise in rates during the October-December quarter of the last year, according to property consultant Knight Frank. In its latest research report titled 'Global House Price Index - Q4 2021,' Knight Frank said that India has climbed up five spots to the 51st rank in Q4 of 2021 against the 56th rank in Q4 of 2020. Turkey witnessed the highest annual price growth rate by 59.6 per cent in the year to Q4 2021, followed by New Zealand (22.6 per cent), Czech Republic (22.1 per cent), Slovakia (22.1 per cent) and Australia (21.8 per cent).

Indian shooting lacks accountability, discipline: Rana

Indian shooting lacks accountability, discipline: Rana

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

'They are just making me the scapegoat after what happened in Tokyo. They can't just pass the buck to me for Manu Bhaker's failure. What were the coaches doing in Tokyo? I was not there with them at the Olympics.'

Best bang for the buck, promises Kerry

Best bang for the buck, promises Kerry

Rediff.com4 Aug 2004

The Democratic presidential candidate and his running mate John Edwards have pledged to provide fiscal responsibility in the US government.

India's Powerplay batting in focus in must-win 2nd NZ ODI

India's Powerplay batting in focus in must-win 2nd NZ ODI

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

India will expect a better approach from skipper Shikhar Dhawan and young Shubman Gill in the Powerplay overs when the team clashes with New Zealand in a do-or-die second One-Day International, in Hamilton, on Sunday.

Bhediya Review: Howlarious!

Bhediya Review: Howlarious!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Bhediya is an easy, entertaining watch, raves Sukanya Verma.

Pranab goes to US seeking big bucks for infrastructure

Pranab goes to US seeking big bucks for infrastructure

Rediff.com19 Sep 2011

Pranab Mukherjee, who will be on a five-day visit to US from September 21, will address the 8th Annual India Investment Forum Meeting.

DON'T WORRY About The Rupee!

DON'T WORRY About The Rupee!

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

The currency market won't care for our moans, groans, cries and sighs. The rupee will find its own level, explains Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

CBI 5: The Brain Review

CBI 5: The Brain Review

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

Mammootty should sign up for an OTT series because he's too charismatic to let this be our last memory of the CBI diaries, suggests Divya Nair.

SC's big order: LoP, CJI to have a role in CEC appointment

SC's big order: LoP, CJI to have a role in CEC appointment

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

In a far-reaching verdict, the Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and the election commissioners will be done by the President on the recommendation of a committee, comprising the Prime Minister, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and the CJI, to maintain the "purity" of the electoral process.

Spotted: Deepika Padukone at Star Bucks Coffee Sho

Spotted: Deepika Padukone at Star Bucks Coffee Sho

Rediff.com27 Aug 2008

Ankit Pachhighar sent us this photograph of the star.

McCullum backs Stokes over ODI retirement

McCullum backs Stokes over ODI retirement

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

'I don't know if it's symbolic of where the game itself is at around the globe, but I see it as an absolute positive to be honest.'

Mandana Karimi gets engaged

Mandana Karimi gets engaged

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Stokes opts out of IPL auctions?

Stokes opts out of IPL auctions?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

With lot of England stalwarts including former skipper David Gower already starting their annual criticism of the cash-rich T20 league, it is understood that Stokes, who could have again fetched bug bucks, has decided to stay away.

Monica, O My Darling Review: Riveting!

Monica, O My Darling Review: Riveting!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

Nasty surprises and quirky humour make Monica, O My Darling an intriguing, fun, watch, observes Sukanya Verma. Monica, O My Darling Review.

2022: A forgettable year for Indian cricket team

2022: A forgettable year for Indian cricket team

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Indian cricket in 2022 was chaotic, to say the least and messy at most of the time both on and off the field.

Domestic IT firms see big bucks in Railways

Domestic IT firms see big bucks in Railways

Rediff.com27 Feb 2008

The railways are planning to invest Rs 250,000 crore over the next five years to expand its network, modernise and upgrade the technology, all in a bid to provide world-class facilities to passengers. Consequently, investment in IT projects will be increased to several thousand crore rupees over the next five years, according to Railway Minister Lalu Prasad. A major part of this investment will be in the nature of public-private partnerships and domestic IT firms benefit.

Tech, service firms gear up for FASTag

Tech, service firms gear up for FASTag

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

Fintech giant Paytm claimed it is selling more FASTags than all the banks put together on a daily basis.

Bigg Boss 15: Karan-Tejasswi's relationship over?

Bigg Boss 15: Karan-Tejasswi's relationship over?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

Tejasswi breaks away from Karan and decides to play the Bigg Boss game on her own.