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Easter Attacks: Will Sri Lanka Ever Nail The Guilty?

Easter Attacks: Will Sri Lanka Ever Nail The Guilty?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Sri Lanka's response to the Easter attacks has been slow and politically contested, unlike India's swift institutional reforms after the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, observes Colonel R Hariharan (retd).

'Root Causes Of Infertility Remain Overlooked'

'Root Causes Of Infertility Remain Overlooked'

Rediff.com1 May 2026

'Infertility and reproductive health challenges, much like other chronic conditions, are rising globally.'

Priest deported to India for molesting minor in US

Priest deported to India for molesting minor in US

Rediff.com14 May 2014

A Catholic priest from India-- who previously worked with the Archdiocese of Winona, Minnesota -- was deported on Wednesday following his conviction for sexually assaulting a 13-year-old.

Engels Marries. Marx, Lenin attend

Engels Marries. Marx, Lenin attend

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Though the bride and groom were Roman Catholics, Engels made it clear that it would not be a church wedding for him.

What Rise In Interest Rates Means For Banks

What Rise In Interest Rates Means For Banks

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

With the rise in interest rates, bond yields have been on the rise; this will dent banks' treasury profits. Also, many retail borrowers may find it difficult to service their loans when the loan rates rise, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

12 PSBs Post Profit Of Rs 256.85 Billion

12 PSBs Post Profit Of Rs 256.85 Billion

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Collectively, the pack of 12 has posted a 50 per cent rise in profits -- Rs 25,685 crore. On a quarter-on-quarter basis (that is, September over June), the rise is 68 per cent. Public sector banks have never had such a stellar performance, explains Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

US woman to sue Indian priest for sexual harassment

US woman to sue Indian priest for sexual harassment

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

Jeyapaul who served as a priest in Crookston township of Minnesota in 2004 and 2005 was arrested in India in 2012 and extradited to the US on charges of sexually abusing two girls in a congregation.

Call on bishop's arrest in day or two, says Kerala police chief

Call on bishop's arrest in day or two, says Kerala police chief

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

The Jalandhar bishop of the Roman Catholic church was grilled by the SIT for 7 hours on Wednesday.

Bishop Mulakkal temporarily divested of duties, to be grilled again

Bishop Mulakkal temporarily divested of duties, to be grilled again

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

The Pope appointed Bishop Emeritus of the Archdiocese of Bombay Agnelo Rufino Gracias as the Apostolic administrator of the diocese of Jalandhar with immediate effect, a CBCI statement said.

'Ooty diocese must protect kids from convicted priest'

'Ooty diocese must protect kids from convicted priest'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

'I truly believe that I have to do everything in my power to make sure that kids are protected and safe,' Megan Peterson, who has filed a case against the Ottacamund diocese and Bishop A Amalraj, tells Ritu Jha/Rediff.com

Small pvt banks to opt for white-label ATM to reduce cost

Small pvt banks to opt for white-label ATM to reduce cost

Rediff.com28 May 2014

A white-label ATM is similar to a normal bank ATM but is not owned by a bank, instead by a private ATM service provider.

Banking services hit by day-long strike

Banking services hit by day-long strike

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

Banking services across the country were hit on Wednesday by the day-long strike by 10 central trade unions and 14 bank unions, but workers of largest lender SBI and a few other banks stayed off the agitation.

Sports Shorts: Pope Francis gets number 1 jersey from US football Hall of Famers

Sports Shorts: Pope Francis gets number 1 jersey from US football Hall of Famers

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday

The Indian tycoon who sparked talk of UAE aid

The Indian tycoon who sparked talk of UAE aid

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

For many, he is the Dhirubhai Ambani of Kerala. For others, he is the most influential Indian in West Asia. M A Yusuff is back in the spotlight after the controversy surrounding the UAE's reported offer of a Rs 7 billion aid package for flood-hit Kerala.

Every woman must have the right to abortion

Every woman must have the right to abortion

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

'It is as if once a woman conceives, she immediately relinquishes the right to take decisions regarding her body; her entire identity must now be subsumed into her role as an engine of reproduction and society must do all it can to keep her strapped to that role,' says Shuma Raha.

Retail king Yusuff Ali's amazing success story

Retail king Yusuff Ali's amazing success story

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

Ranked 737 in the Forbes global billionaire list with personal wealth of $2.4 billion, Yusuffali's diversification does not stop here.

Modi 9th on Forbes' most powerful person list; Xi tops

Modi 9th on Forbes' most powerful person list; Xi tops

Rediff.com9 May 2018

The Chinese President dethroned Russian President Vladimir Putin as the most influential person on the planet.

How old private banks are reinventing themselves

How old private banks are reinventing themselves

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

Unlike in the past, when old private banks compromised upon underwriting standards to take on the bulk, they've now realised that scaling up at the cost of quality isn't worth the while. These banks have also readjusted growth targets when required, and rebalanced books to preserve capital and asset quality.

Indian-American Christians want PM to walk the talk

Indian-American Christians want PM to walk the talk

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

'He needs to control his foot soldiers by taking either stern action against the over enthusiastic members of his group or convince them to stop causing him this embarrassment.' 'We know that most of these leaders are not going to be prosecuted by Indian authorities. So we are seeking alternate means to bring them to justice,' FIACONA President John Prabhudoss tells Aziz Haniffa/Rediff.com

Lok Sabha needs this Sansad Ratna

Lok Sabha needs this Sansad Ratna

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Will voters in Ernakulam take to the Communist MP who asked 447 more questions and took part in 162 more debates than your average MP? Will Arun Jaitley's wish come true? Krishna Prasad, the renowned journalist and Outlook magazine's former editor-in-chief, reports from Kochi.

5,275 wilful defaulters (+ Mallya) owe banks Rs 56,621 crore

5,275 wilful defaulters (+ Mallya) owe banks Rs 56,621 crore

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

India's five leading wilful defaulters are Winsome Diamonds & Jewellery Ltd and associate Forever Precious Jewellery & Diamonds, Zoom Developers, Kingfisher Airlines, Beta Naphthol and Raza Textiles