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Pak hopes Musharraf, Singh will meet

Pak hopes Musharraf, Singh will meet

Rediff.com21 Aug 2004

'Economic activities are expected to improve'

'Economic activities are expected to improve'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

'We are very watchful about inflation and growth. But the main challenge is economic revival and growth.'

Rahul 'ready to take any responsibility' given by party

Rahul 'ready to take any responsibility' given by party

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

The highlight of the five-hour meeting, which ended with a plan to hold a 'chintan shivir' at the earliest opportunity to chalk the Congress' future strategy, was a demand by Sonia Gandhi's loyalists that Rahul Gandhi should assume the party leadership again.

Separating from In-laws? 10 Tips for You

Separating from In-laws? 10 Tips for You

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

Being polite and respectful is the best choice you can make to avoid any embarrassment or bitterness, advises wellness coach Pooja Khera.

Will there be another rate cut in April?

Will there be another rate cut in April?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

Chances of a rate cut in April improve if core inflation continues to ease, growth falling below the projected 7.2% for FY19 and if the global trade slowdown exacerbates.

America: Guns and Losses

America: Guns and Losses

Rediff.com30 May 2007

The US has fought many wars. But more Americans have lost their lives as a result of random domestic shootings than all the loss of lives from all the wars!

No cricket with Pak for now

No cricket with Pak for now

Rediff.com17 Jul 2003

The government restoration of sporting relations will be possible only when the atmosphere is 'congenial'.\n\n

Sandra Bullock pulls out of film

Sandra Bullock pulls out of film

Rediff.com27 Aug 2004

Mayawati urges NRIs to invest in education

Mayawati urges NRIs to invest in education

Rediff.com2 Jun 2003

The Uttar Pradesh chief minister is on an overseas tour to woo investors.

Mooseport is no landslide

Mooseport is no landslide

Rediff.com21 Feb 2004

Want to become a model and airhostess?

Want to become a model and airhostess?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2004

The Kingfisher Flying Models offers a chance to fly as well as launch your modelling career.

Challenges that Dinesh Khara, the new SBI chief faces

Challenges that Dinesh Khara, the new SBI chief faces

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Relations with the government, the bank's majority owner, are a tricky issue for all SBI chiefs, and, like all his predecessors, Khara will be closely watched for his equations with the finance ministry representative on the SBI board.

Don't harass honest taxpayers, Modi tells IRS officers

Don't harass honest taxpayers, Modi tells IRS officers

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

Modi told the probationers to have a 'sensitive' and 'humane' approach to the job.

Guess Who beat Sandra Bullock

Guess Who beat Sandra Bullock

Rediff.com28 Mar 2005

Questions about the swearing-in

Questions about the swearing-in

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

'There was no need for opting for such an elaborately and expensively organised spectacle,' says B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

Power sector offers $160 bn investment opportunity

Power sector offers $160 bn investment opportunity

Rediff.com5 Sep 2003

Showcasing India's power sector as a major FDI destination, the government on Friday said the country offers opportunity for $160 billion investment for doubling generation capacity to 200,000 MW in 10 years.

CM writes to PM, Pranab on bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh

CM writes to PM, Pranab on bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on Friday requested the Centre to follow "established practices and conventions" and refer the bifurcation issue to the state assembly for "appropriate resolution".

Daily labourer's daughter cracks Indian Economic Service exam

Daily labourer's daughter cracks Indian Economic Service exam

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

Aparajita Priyadarshini Behera has cracked UPSC's IES examination ranking 13 in all India list and credits her success to her father, a daily wage labourer.

India-China border meets: Armies resolve to maintain peace

India-China border meets: Armies resolve to maintain peace

Rediff.com1 May 2016

The border personal meeting was marked by saluting the national flags by both the delegations members.

Prez, PM, Rahul, others condole Sheila's demise

Prez, PM, Rahul, others condole Sheila's demise

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

The PM said she made a noteworthy contribution to Delhi's development.

SC stays agri laws, forms panel; farmers to continue protest

SC stays agri laws, forms panel; farmers to continue protest

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered a stay of the implementation of the contentious three new farm laws hoping this will end the prolonged protests by the farmers and also constituted a four-member panel of agri experts to resolve the impasse between their leaders and the Centre.

India, China bonhomie at LAC on Army Flag Day

India, China bonhomie at LAC on Army Flag Day

Rediff.com7 Dec 2014

Amidst reports of Chinese incursions, the Peoples Liberation Army and the Indian Army on Sunday decided to uphold treaties and agreements signed between the governments of the two sides to maintain peace and tranquility along the Line of Actual Control.

India needs to spend $1.4 trillion on infra to become $5 trillion economy

India needs to spend $1.4 trillion on infra to become $5 trillion economy

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

Investment in infrastructure was necessary for the economy, as power shortages, inadequate transport and poor connectivity affect overall growth performance, as per the Economic Survey 2019-20 tabled in Parliament by Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. "To achieve GDP of USD 5 trillion by 2024-25, India needs to spend about USD 1.4 trillion (Rs 100 lakh crore) over these years on infrastructure so that a lack of infrastructure does not become a constraint to growth," it said.

Why are FIIs fleeing from India? BJP has an answer

Why are FIIs fleeing from India? BJP has an answer

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

The BJP maintained that stability in economic growth and economic policies of the government along with strong currency attracts foreign investment.

Has COVID-19 soured India-China relations further?

Has COVID-19 soured India-China relations further?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

'The virus of trust deficit seems to be taking a toll of the friendship built over the years by succeeding leaderships of the two countries,' notes Rup Narayan Das.

Nagaland govt issues directives to protect Karbi tribals of Assam

Nagaland govt issues directives to protect Karbi tribals of Assam

Rediff.com12 Jan 2014

The Nagaland government has directed all its deputy commissioners to take immediate steps to ensure protection of the Karbi tribe community of Assam who are residing in different districts of Nagaland.

Why Bangladesh, Bhutan, Afghanistan have pulled out of SAARC

Why Bangladesh, Bhutan, Afghanistan have pulled out of SAARC

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

Apart from India, Bangladesh and Bhutan have also pulled out of the SAARC Summit in Islamabad in November, saying the environment is not right for the successful holding of the meet.

PHOTOS: Indian Army, PLA hold maiden meet in Ladakh

PHOTOS: Indian Army, PLA hold maiden meet in Ladakh

Rediff.com1 Aug 2015

The delegations were led by Brigadier JKS Virk from the Indian side and Senior Colonel Chen Zheng Shan from the Chinese side

SC crisis appears unresolved amid hopes weekend will bring relief

SC crisis appears unresolved amid hopes weekend will bring relief

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

Attorney General K K Venugopal on Tuesday said the crisis in the Supreme Court seems to be unresolved and hoped it will be "fully settled" in a couple of days, remarks that come a day after he stated that everything was settled in the higher judiciary.

Is this the final list of Bigg Boss contestants?

Is this the final list of Bigg Boss contestants?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2014

Like every year speculation is rife on who the contestants of Bigg Boss Season 8 will be? While the Colors channel is tight lipped about the final list, we have managed to source the list of most likely contestants who will be locked inside the house.

Don't put out ads that can create 'mutual hatred': EC asks parties

Don't put out ads that can create 'mutual hatred': EC asks parties

Rediff.com31 Oct 2015

The Election Commission on Saturday asked political parties in Bihar not to publish advertisements that have the potential to create mutual hatred and ill-will among different social and religious communities so that the peaceful atmosphere is not vitiated.

When Keshub Mahindra silenced T N Seshan

When Keshub Mahindra silenced T N Seshan

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

T N Seshan believed that toughness at every level is needed to keep the flock under him strictly duty bound, recalls Dr K S Parthasarathy, former secretary, Atomic Energy Regulatory Board.

How to Be a Likeable Bigot

How to Be a Likeable Bigot

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Here are various roles that a bigot can play, disproving that s/he is one-note and uni-dimensional, and is in fact a versatile, multitasking person.

EC raps Sena MP Raut for remarks on Muslims

EC raps Sena MP Raut for remarks on Muslims

Rediff.com20 May 2015

The Election Commission on Wednesday expressed "strong displeasure" over Shiv Sena Member of Parliament Sanjay Raut's remarks that Muslims should be stripped of voting rights and advised him to be more circumspect in future in his public utterance.

6 lakh Olive ridley turtles return to Odisha's beaches to lay eggs

6 lakh Olive ridley turtles return to Odisha's beaches to lay eggs

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

The delicate marine species which have dug out neat pits on the sandy beach have so far laid over whopping seven crore eggs.

Modi's many foreign policy challenges

Modi's many foreign policy challenges

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

'Modi's initial forays into foreign policy had the flavour of Aswamedha Yagas launched by ancient kings to conquer the world.' 'He overcame the hesitations of history and explored unconventional ways to win friends and influence people.' A fascinating excerpt from Ambassador T P Sreenivasan's new book, Modiplomacy -- Through a Shakespearean Prism.

Delhi CS assault case: Police questions Kejriwal for over 3 hrs

Delhi CS assault case: Police questions Kejriwal for over 3 hrs

Rediff.com18 May 2018

Later, Kejriwal says there is tremendous pressure on police to register fake cases against AAP leaders.

'China, like US, is not dependable and trustworthy'

'China, like US, is not dependable and trustworthy'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

'Only when China treats India as an equal can we consider them real friends.'

BJP suspends MLA who told doc, 'I will skin you alive'

BJP suspends MLA who told doc, 'I will skin you alive'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

In the eye of a storm for his alleged threats to Kota district chief medical and health officer, Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Prahalad Gunjal on Friday expressed regret for action even as the medical officer resigned protesting against the "mental harassment" over the issue of transfer of a male nurse.