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Bollywood's BIGGEST CLASHES on Independence Day

Bollywood's BIGGEST CLASHES on Independence Day

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at the big clashes in the Independence Day weekend in the last decade.

India may be third largest economy after 2030: Study

India may be third largest economy after 2030: Study

Rediff.com27 Dec 2015

India's projected GDP in 2030 was $10,133 bn, behind America's $32,996 bn and China at the top with a projected GDP of $34,338 bn

Foreign groups circle power-hungry India

Foreign groups circle power-hungry India

Rediff.com16 Jan 2009

Shunned for decades for refusing to relinquish its nuclear weapons programme, India was finally welcomed as a member of the global nuclear club last year when the US dropped long-standing sanctions.

We have simplified FDI rules to make India biz friendly, says FM

We have simplified FDI rules to make India biz friendly, says FM

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

India is now a biz friendly nations, say Arun Jaitley.

'Make in India week: Sena chief not invited for Modi's event

'Make in India week: Sena chief not invited for Modi's event

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

Modi will be arriving in Mumbai on Friday to inaugurate the 'Make in India' event at the MMRDA grounds in Bandra Kurla Complex followed by an event at National Sports Club ground in Worli.

'There isn't even an increase of 100 'outsider' votes in J-K'

'There isn't even an increase of 100 'outsider' votes in J-K'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

'The Election Commission is in the process of updating electoral rolls.' 'Once that is done, the dates for elections will be announced by the ECI at an appropriate time.' 'What can be more democratic than this?'

Super-rich young Indians have a new success mantra!

Super-rich young Indians have a new success mantra!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

Nikita Puri and Dhruv Munjal explain why new-age businessmen are turning to exclusive, uber-rich clubs.

What will it take for India to be a superpower

What will it take for India to be a superpower

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

'There is an insistence that the government bring about reforms if India is to succeed. The fact is that many nations have done reforms, but are not Great Powers,' says Aakar Patel.

India's billionaires' success mantras

India's billionaires' success mantras

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

Three businessmen disclose their success mantras: One belongs to an old Marwari family, another is a second generation industrialist whose father scripted an amazing rags-to-riches story and the third was a professional till one day he succumbed to the charms of entrepreneurship.

Death of a Salesman Revisited

Death of a Salesman Revisited

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

...Are algos taking over from 'shoeshine and a smile', asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

How War Movies Do At The Box Office

How War Movies Do At The Box Office

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Joginder Tuteja lists the biggest box office successes with stars in uniform.

Haryana joins the meat-ban club, asks slaughter houses to close

Haryana joins the meat-ban club, asks slaughter houses to close

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

Haryana has joined the list of Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled states to impose on ban on meat during the Jain festival of Paryushan, which has caused a huge uproar across India.

Why India Inc still fears MNCs

Why India Inc still fears MNCs

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Business reacted with caution to the reforms of 1991, and demanded protection from multinationals and imports. Twenty-five years later, traces of that demand can still be found, reports Bhupesh Bhandari.

India can avoid 72% COVID-19 cases by closing red light areas

India can avoid 72% COVID-19 cases by closing red light areas

Rediff.com16 May 2020

Researchers including those from Yale School of Medicine in the United States, said closing down these places of sex work may reduce projected COVID-19 death toll increase in India by 63 per cent post the easing of lockdown measures.

BJP tweets video of Rahul Gandhi at nightclub, triggers war of words

BJP tweets video of Rahul Gandhi at nightclub, triggers war of words

Rediff.com3 May 2022

The BJP tweeted a video of Rahul Gandhi apparently at a nightclub in Nepal, inviting a strong response from the Congress which said he was in the friendly country to attend the marriage function of a journalist friend and that it is not a crime to attend weddings of family and friends.

Have bike-sharing firms hit a dead end in India?

Have bike-sharing firms hit a dead end in India?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

In India, many cities lack bicycle lanes and proper pavements. This, coupled with heavily congested roads, creates a danger to cyclists. Furthermore, the low costs of bicycles may make it more economical to buy than to rent.

The billionaire, Bollywood and the future of Indian soccer

The billionaire, Bollywood and the future of Indian soccer

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Ambani's holding group launched the Indian Super League, an elite competition of newly created teams, in 2014 with the aim of attracting investment and big global names, much like the Indian Premier League has in cricket. 'It was 100% a wasted opportunity'.

Glimmers of Mehul Choksi's 'empire' that was built on fraud

Glimmers of Mehul Choksi's 'empire' that was built on fraud

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Despite recent developments that have accelerated the impending extradition of fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi, who has been in custody in London's Wandsworth Prison for over two years, the last month has seen his uncle Mehul Choksi dominate the headlines instead with his circus-like exhibition in the Caribbean that has involved red herrings such as a "girlfriend", to whom his wife seemed to have no objection, and possibly concocted stories of being kidnapped and manhandled. Choksi was widely regarded as Modi's Svengali in Mumbai when he returned from Belgium to expand his business. He had fled to Antigua well before news around how Modi finagled thousands of crores from Punjab National Bank (PNB) and other institutions through a series of allegedly coordinated and fraudulent actions involving letters of undertaking, or LoUs.

Will India Inc separate chairman and CEO roles?

Will India Inc separate chairman and CEO roles?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

If India Inc sincerely feels the separation of posts is not a good governance measure, it must spell out its doubts clearly to Sebi and give cogent arguments rather than mundane ones like India is different, argues J N Gupta, member, Kotak committee on corporate governance reforms.

ASK ANU: 'A man molested me on flight. I feel guilty. Pls help'

ASK ANU: 'A man molested me on flight. I feel guilty. Pls help'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

In India, a lot is at stake for both Google and Facebook

In India, a lot is at stake for both Google and Facebook

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

Apart from digital advertising revenue, both companies want to reach out to the 'next billion' Indian customers. After all, around half of the 1.3 billion population is still not on the net and this represents a challenge as well as an opportunity.

Why are govts out to de-fang FAANG?

Why are govts out to de-fang FAANG?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

So far, there seems to be limited debate about their activities in India, where virtually all FAANG companies have teamed up in different ways with India's most powerful businessman, observes T N Ninan.

Ayush certified Coronil as Covid medicine as per WHO norms: Ramdev

Ayush certified Coronil as Covid medicine as per WHO norms: Ramdev

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

In a tweet, Patanjali Ayurved said, "Moment of pride!! Efforts of scientists at Patanjali to make corona medicine have been successful today. We are pleased to announce the First evidence based medicine for Covid-19 by Patanjali."

Farewell Tito's! The End of an Era

Farewell Tito's! The End of an Era

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Vikram Achanta on the passing of Goa's iconic lanadmark, a 'mecca of entertainment, not just in Goa, but in India, and one of the coolest destinations for locals and tourists alike'.

Joshi, Bhagat shine in Spanish Para Badminton

Joshi, Bhagat shine in Spanish Para Badminton

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

India bagged as many as 21 medals at the Spanish Para Badminton International in Cartagena, Spain.

Sports Shorts: India assured four medals at boxing WC

Sports Shorts: India assured four medals at boxing WC

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

Sports Ministry formally recognises yogasana as competitive sport.

Britain to support India's 2020 Olympics bid

Britain to support India's 2020 Olympics bid

Rediff.com19 Nov 2007

Indian Olympic Association president Suresh Kalmadi hopes to start work on the bid for the 2020 Olympics after staging the 2010 Commonwealth Games.

Tribunal clubs KP Singh, others' petitions with main DLF case

Tribunal clubs KP Singh, others' petitions with main DLF case

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

DLF chairman K P Singh, his son and vice-chairman Rajiv Singh, younger daughter and whole-time director at DLF Pia Singh, company directors T C Goyal and Ramesh Sanka had earlier moved the tribunal challenging the October 10 Sebi ban on them.

How the Rich fuel Demand for Private Jets

How the Rich fuel Demand for Private Jets

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

'The need for added safety has bolstered demand for charter flights in the last year and is expected to continue.'

India sees Asian Cup as stepping stone towards future dream

India sees Asian Cup as stepping stone towards future dream

Rediff.com29 Dec 2018

India has a population of 1.3 billion but the nation's obsession with and success on the cricket pitch has left it a massive underachiever on the football field.

Adani Enterprises becomes third group firm to hit Rs 1-trn market cap

Adani Enterprises becomes third group firm to hit Rs 1-trn market cap

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone and Adani Green Energy are the other two Adani Group firms to have crossed the Rs 1-trillion mark in m-cap.

US Inc sing Modi's 'Make in India' tune

US Inc sing Modi's 'Make in India' tune

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

Indian-American business leaders meet to discuss ways to make this initiative a success.

Football: Asia's World Cup qualifiers postponed to 2021

Football: Asia's World Cup qualifiers postponed to 2021

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Southampton confirmed that they had signed 23-year-old Walker-Peters, who spent the second half of last season on loan at the club. British media put the fee at 12 million pounds.

'Kohli has phenomenal connect with youth'

'Kohli has phenomenal connect with youth'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2021

'RCB is a natural choice for us, mainly due to our long-standing association with Virat Kohli.'

Bhutia part of FIFA's campaign against COVID-19

Bhutia part of FIFA's campaign against COVID-19

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

Designated I-League champions Mohun Bagan have announced a donoation of 20 lakh in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic while Bhaichung Bhutia will feature in Asian Football Confederation's (AFC) public awareness campaign on the COVID-19 pandemic,

Audit norms: RBI, govt not on same page

Audit norms: RBI, govt not on same page

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

North Block is concerned that when India is trying to attract more investment, putting up restrictions on audit firms could create an avoidable bad advertisement.

Royal Society looks to India

Royal Society looks to India

Rediff.com16 Jun 2004

India produced 168 billionaires in 2006

India produced 168 billionaires in 2006

Rediff.com7 Dec 2007

The membership of the Billionaire Club has touched 533 and their combined wealth stands at Rs 12.32 lakh crore. The top five are worth over Rs 50,000 crore each.

India's billionaires have never had it so good

India's billionaires have never had it so good

Rediff.com9 Nov 2005

Wipro Chairman Azim Premji remains India's wealthiest billionaire. Premji has added Rs 9,346 crore to his wealth this year, taking his net worth to Rs 41,888 crore.