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Wanna be Mr or Miss Bollywood?

Wanna be Mr or Miss Bollywood?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2004

The contest has received over 25,000 entries from the world over.

IAF gives images to govt showing 'significant damage' to JeM camp

IAF gives images to govt showing 'significant damage' to JeM camp

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

The IAF 'evidence' shows that the S-2000 laser-guided munition hit the intended targets causing significant 'internal damage', sources said.

Are new mutual fund IPOs good?

Are new mutual fund IPOs good?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2004

Not in favour of disclosing collegium deliberations: CJI-designate

Not in favour of disclosing collegium deliberations: CJI-designate

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

Justice Bobde, 63, also rued the criticism of judges on social media for their judicial actions and said most of the judges, who are not "thick skinned", get perturbed.

Membership over, Rahul, Priyanka set for politics

Membership over, Rahul, Priyanka set for politics

Rediff.com23 Jan 2004

Congress spokesman described the two as an 'integral part' of the party.

Pulwama attack: Indian sports caught in Pak conundrum

Pulwama attack: Indian sports caught in Pak conundrum

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

The fallout of the Pulwama terror attack, which killed over 40 CRPF personnel, on the sporting ties between India and Pakistan was felt the strongest on Friday.

Crowds, posters and tears: Emotions run high at AIADMK's meet

Crowds, posters and tears: Emotions run high at AIADMK's meet

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

A Ganesh Nadar captures the mood and scenes from outside the hall in Vaanagaram where Sasikala was appointed as the new party chief.

When your credit card is your enemy

When your credit card is your enemy

Rediff.com19 Nov 2004

Has justice been served?

Has justice been served?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

'Let us not fool ourselves into thinking that by sidestepping the rule of law, justice has been served in this case because we have once again very conveniently and completely absolved society's responsibility in all of this,' says Neetika Vishwanath.

Why Brand Jet collapsed after 25 years

Why Brand Jet collapsed after 25 years

Rediff.com10 May 2019

A mix of financial and strategic mistakes combined with poor expectations of the management are the reasons for the downfall of Indian airlines. For Jet, the deathly potion was even more toxic on account of the bitter squabbles between promoter Naresh Goyal and strategic partner Etihad Airways.

India's industrial output falls 0.8% in April

India's industrial output falls 0.8% in April

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

Economists surveyed by Reuters had forecast a 0.5 per cent growth in output

World cricket needs better umpiring

World cricket needs better umpiring

Rediff.com8 Dec 2003

The Australian media did not take too kindly to the dubious lbw decision that the Indian maestro got from veteran umpire Steve Bucknor.

Sonia's masterstroke

Sonia's masterstroke

Rediff.com19 May 2004

Two-wheelers: And the best bet is. . .

Two-wheelers: And the best bet is. . .

Rediff.com31 Mar 2004

It is expected that the motorcycles sales will grow in the region of 15 per cent in the next 2-3 years and push its percentage contribution in the overall two-wheeler pie to 80 per cent.

Beckham builds on brand value

Beckham builds on brand value

Rediff.com13 Jun 2003

On Monday, Beckham kicks off a promotional tour in Japan, where his popularity transcends his soccer skills.

As TN CM, Palaniswami's first order is to shut down 500 liquor shops

As TN CM, Palaniswami's first order is to shut down 500 liquor shops

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

The announcement was part of late All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam supremo J Jayalalithaa's promise to usher in prohibition in the state in a phased manner, Palaniswami said in his first formal press conference since his elevation as chief minister last week.

India pushes more troops in Doka La in longest impasse with China since 1962

India pushes more troops in Doka La in longest impasse with China since 1962

Rediff.com2 Jul 2017

India brought in more troops after the destruction of two of its bunkers and "aggressive tactics" adopted by the Chinese People's Liberation Army

'Vested interests want private players in space'

'Vested interests want private players in space'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

'ISRO facilities are very expensive and any damage caused by these start-ups can create havoc to our space programme.'

The Quorum: Are you invited?

The Quorum: Are you invited?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

Veer Arjun Singh visits Quorum, an upscale club in an equally upscale setting in Gurugram, and comes away impressed.

Let's pray we see closure of bad loans

Let's pray we see closure of bad loans

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

'When bankers are hounded by investigative agencies for credit decisions going wrong and defaulters are treated like outcasts, who will borrow money and who will lend?' asks Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

BJP wants US visa for Narendra Modi

BJP wants US visa for Narendra Modi

Rediff.com21 Jul 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party, which had so far maintained that it was not unduly bothered about denial of American visa to Narendra Modi, said it will appeal to the US Administration to lift the travel ban on him.

'Use your privilege to make someone's life better'

'Use your privilege to make someone's life better'

Rediff.com28 May 2020

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, artist Debjyoti Saha's animation video on the migrant crises struck a chord with many who shared it all over the Internet.

After Rajini's exit, BJP at AIADMK mercy?

After Rajini's exit, BJP at AIADMK mercy?

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

It looked as if the BJP was hoping to use Rajinikanth to press their seat-bargain with the AIADMK. Now with the Rajini bait gone, the question now is not how much the BJP would settle for, but how much the AIADMK would be ready to offer, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Too late to sack Cook as captain, we're close to the World Cup'

'Too late to sack Cook as captain, we're close to the World Cup'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

The clamour for his sacking as England's ODI captain has grown shrill after the debacle against India but former coach Ashley Giles feels it is too late to do this as the World Cup is just five months away.

'Human rights only for terrorists, jawans don't matter?' Harsh Vardhan's jibe at Opposition

'Human rights only for terrorists, jawans don't matter?' Harsh Vardhan's jibe at Opposition

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

"For Afzal, Yakub, Ishrat, Burhan, Batla (House encounter) they'll cry foul and chatter. Human rights are for terrorists only, lives of soldiers don't matter," Harsh Vardhan, minister for science and technology, tweeted.

Decision on gold import curbs only after final CAD figures: FM

Decision on gold import curbs only after final CAD figures: FM

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

Gold imports, which peaked at 162 tonnes in May, came down to 19.3 tonnes in November.

PM Modi: India has never attacked any country or coveted their territory

PM Modi: India has never attacked any country or coveted their territory

Rediff.com2 Oct 2016

Modi's statement came days after the Indian army's surgical strikes on terror launch pads across the Line of Control as also in the backdrop of Pakistan's constant clamour.

Why the lockdown should not be extended

Why the lockdown should not be extended

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

Is it sustainable?' 'Or is it like an overdose of a medicine that saves your life in the short run but kills you through long-lasting side-effects?' asks Shekhar Gupta.

M&A deal top $100 billion in 2018

M&A deal top $100 billion in 2018

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

Dealmakers and advisors feel investors are shifting their focus to Asia Pacific, especially India, owing to geopolitical instability driven by events such as Brexit and protectionist trade wars.

I want what everybody wants: Jaitley on RBI rate cut

I want what everybody wants: Jaitley on RBI rate cut

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Rajan had cautioned against any deviation from the fiscal discipline path.

RBI may cut interest rate by 25 bps: Assocham survey

RBI may cut interest rate by 25 bps: Assocham survey

Rediff.com1 Jun 2014

RBI is scheduled to unveil its credit policy on June 3.

'The Art of Leaving': Gavaskar got it right, Kapil Dev didn't but what about Dhoni?

'The Art of Leaving': Gavaskar got it right, Kapil Dev didn't but what about Dhoni?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

The continued suspense over Mahendra Singh Dhoni's future has revived the debate on whether the biggest icons in Indian cricket know when the time is right to bow out of the scene gracefully.

Release SAR Gilani, scrap 'colonial' sedition law: DU teachers

Release SAR Gilani, scrap 'colonial' sedition law: DU teachers

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

Coming out in support of SAR Gilani, a Delhi university teachers body has demanded that the professor be released and said the "colonial" sedition law under which he has been charged was being "misused to supress dissent" and should be scrapped.

Nagarjuna's Manam to clash with Rajinikanth's Kochadaiyaan?

Nagarjuna's Manam to clash with Rajinikanth's Kochadaiyaan?

Rediff.com9 May 2014

Will it be the battle of the year between two bigwigs? Only time will tell.

Guess what? I am an anti-national!

Guess what? I am an anti-national!

Rediff.com8 Apr 2018

'If ever I served my country, it was by earning the label 'anti-national' in the age of Modi,' says Mitali Saran.

Will RBI cut rates on August 9?

Will RBI cut rates on August 9?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

Many analysts argue with limited space for a fiscal stimulus, the burden of lifting growth lies squarely on monetary policy.

India should have backed UNHRC resolution against Sri Lanka: PC

India should have backed UNHRC resolution against Sri Lanka: PC

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

Differing with his government's stand of abstaining from voting in UNHRC on the US-sponsored resolution against Sri Lanka, Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Friday said New Delhi should have supported it.

Banks can't get 'blanket relief' from CBI actions: Rajan

Banks can't get 'blanket relief' from CBI actions: Rajan

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

"I think bankers have expressed some concern that they should not be held liable for actions that are taken in the full spirit of what is needed," Raghuram Rajan said.