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Only three Air India routes make money: Ajit Singh

Only three Air India routes make money: Ajit Singh

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

At a time when the aviation industry is going through turbulent times and multiple issues, the government is trying to put Air India back on track.

Why clinical trials have gone haywire in India

Why clinical trials have gone haywire in India

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

There is no independent audit to investigate the cause of death and the regulator simply takes the word of the investigator.

Healers and the world

Healers and the world

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

'With doctors going up against a seemingly invincible enemy, often at immense risk to their lives, the myths reveal an interesting relationship between the men of medicine and the rest of humankind,' notes Arundhuti Dasgupta.

The problem with India's tough stand on H1-B visa

The problem with India's tough stand on H1-B visa

Rediff.com10 May 2017

Amid hints that the government might be exploring capping royalty payments by India-based subsidiaries to US companies, experts warn Subhayan Chakraborty why such a move will only hurt the Indian economy.

The Abhijit Banerjee I know

The Abhijit Banerjee I know

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Uddalok Bhattacharya looks back at his friendship with 'Jhima', the Nobel Laureate.

New BJP allies, fresh conquests may get cabinet berths

New BJP allies, fresh conquests may get cabinet berths

Rediff.com26 May 2019

A number of senior faces from the outgoing cabinet including Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari, Nirmala Sitharaman, Ravi Shankar Prasad, Piyush Goyal, Narendra Singh Tomar and Prakash Javadekar are expected to figure in the new cabinet.

Opposition seeks compensation for migrants who died during lockdown

Opposition seeks compensation for migrants who died during lockdown

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Several opposition members, including from the Dravida Munnetra Kazagham and the Communist Party of India-Marxist, also pointed out that the government took almost two months to impose the lockdown after the first case came to light in January, and claimed the delay had proved costly.

Meet the Indian-born Cambridge topper!

Meet the Indian-born Cambridge topper!

Rediff.com10 Nov 2011

Mahima Khanna from Kolkata recently became the third Indian to win accolades at Cambridge, bagging the Stevenson Prize and following in the footsteps of Amartya Sen and Partha Dasgupta.

Lakme Fashion Week closes with a bang!

Lakme Fashion Week closes with a bang!

Rediff.com10 Mar 2010

Designer Suneet Verma gave the audience a lot to cheer for as he closed the Summer-Resort 2010 season of the Lakme Fashion Week in Mumbai.

Left faces rout, history is being made in Bengal

Left faces rout, history is being made in Bengal

Rediff.com13 May 2011

The Left Front camp seems shellshocked as news of its heavyweights Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, Gautam Deb, Ashim Dasgupta trailing in their respective constituencies poured in

Harbhajan slams ICC's decision in ball tampering row

Harbhajan slams ICC's decision in ball tampering row

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

Harbhajan Singh, on Sunday, slammed the International Cricket Council for letting off Australian opener Cameron Bancroft with only a fine of 75 per cent of his match fee and not a ban, despite his role in the ball tampering scandal in the third Test against South Africa in Cape Town.

Aide and abet: From Manthara to Shakuni

Aide and abet: From Manthara to Shakuni

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

'Manthara wants Kaikeyi to make her son Bharat king of Ayodhya, instead of Rama.' 'She fuels hate and mistrust in her queen, much like what many modern-day viziers are doing, whipping up venom and frenzy among an entire nation,' notes Arundhuti Dasgupta.

'Left govt's unrestrained borrowing led to the Rs 1.92 lakh-cr debt'

'Left govt's unrestrained borrowing led to the Rs 1.92 lakh-cr debt'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2011

In a telephonic conversation, Mitra explains to Namrata Acharya how the state is reeling under a huge debt, a 'legacy' of the Left government.

Oppn corners govt in RS on handling farm protests, BJP defends

Oppn corners govt in RS on handling farm protests, BJP defends

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Opposition parties on Thursday launched a vociferous attack on the Centre over its handling of the farmers' agitation, callings its dialogues with the protestors 'monologues', even as the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party defended the new laws asserting that its government is committed to the welfare of peasants and increase their incomes.

Ahead of polls, Bengal sees rise of sub-nationalism

Ahead of polls, Bengal sees rise of sub-nationalism

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

The politicisation of ethnic sentiments in the state has coincided with the ascent of the BJP and increased activities of far right Hindu outfits, which organised rallies and other events on religious occasions such as Ram Navami a festival not very popular in West Bengal- unlike states in north India.

TMC wins big in Bidhanagar, Asansol; Opposition cries foul

TMC wins big in Bidhanagar, Asansol; Opposition cries foul

Rediff.com10 Oct 2015

In a major boost to the party ahead of next year's Assembly polls, the Trinamool Congress on Saturday scored a landslide victory in the newly formed Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation, bagging 37 of the 41 wards and winning all the 16 wards in Bally Municipalty under Howarah district.

Is growth hurting environment? Govt to assess

Is growth hurting environment? Govt to assess

Rediff.com9 May 2011

The government will soon set up of an expert group headed by environmental economist Partha Dasgupta to provide a road map for Green National Accounting system to evaluate impact of economic growth on environment by 2015, Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh told reporter in New Delhi on Monday.

Lankan MPs in LS; AIADMK members raise slog

Lankan MPs in LS; AIADMK members raise slog

Rediff.com1 Aug 2011

The plight of Sri Lankan Tamils on Monday found an echo in the Lok Sabha with All India Anna Dravida Munetra Kazhagam members seeking to embarrass a visiting Lankan Parliamentary delegation by raising slogans which was denounced by Speaker Meira Kumar.

Ganguly makes himself available for Ranji team

Ganguly makes himself available for Ranji team

Rediff.com27 Oct 2011

It was nothing less than a Diwali bonus for the Bengal Ranji team as former India skipper Sourav Ganguly announced his availability for the entire Ranji season even as the selectors picked a 16-member side for their first two Super League matches, beginning November 3.

Sushil Modi's first priority is VAT

Sushil Modi's first priority is VAT

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

Bihar deputy chief minister and finance minister Sushil Modi was on Monday elected the new chairman of the empowered committee of state finance ministers.

Sushil Modi new GST panel chief

Sushil Modi new GST panel chief

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

Modi, who also handles the finance portfolio in the Bihar government, replaces Asim Dasgupta, who had served in the post for over a decade since the formation of the body.

Will he be the change West Bengal seeks?

Will he be the change West Bengal seeks?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2011

Trinamool Congress candidate and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce And Industry secretary general Amit Mitra, pitted against Communist Party of India-Marxist candidate and West Bengal Finance minister Ashim Dasgupta, is confident that his party is heading for a victory at the forthcoming Assembly elections.

Amit Mitra's recipe to revive Bengal's economy

Amit Mitra's recipe to revive Bengal's economy

Rediff.com23 Mar 2011

Trinamool Congress candidate Amit Mitra, who is an economist by training and is pitted against West Bengal Finance Minister Asim Dasgupta in the Assembly polls, has said the state's financial condition can be improved with a flow of investments and expansion of existing industrial units.

BAI pick 13-member team for China Masters

BAI pick 13-member team for China Masters

Rediff.com31 Aug 2011

A 13-member team, comprising seven men and six women, was on Wednesday selected by the Badminton Association of India to participate in the Li Ning China Masters Super Series tournament to be held in Changzhou, Jiangsu, China from September 13-18.

Mitra resigns as Ficci Secretary General

Mitra resigns as Ficci Secretary General

Rediff.com18 May 2011

His resignation has been accepted by the Ficci leadership, which said that it "wishes him all the very best for another historical role in the impending and hugely awaited economic transformation of West Bengal".

Story of U19s: Present perfect but future uncertain

Story of U19s: Present perfect but future uncertain

Rediff.com4 Feb 2018

There is no shortcut to playing first-class cricket.

Impressive turnout in high-stakes assembly polls

Impressive turnout in high-stakes assembly polls

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

A high voter turnout was recorded in West Bengal, Assam Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry assembly elections on Tuesday. The massive polling exercise following COVID-19 health protocol and involving lakhs of personnel began at 7 am and the last hour from 6 pm to 7 pm was set aside for COVID-19 patients and those under isolation. The counting of votes in the states will be held on May 2.

Kerala, TN, Assam, WB, Puducherry to vote on Tuesday

Kerala, TN, Assam, WB, Puducherry to vote on Tuesday

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

More than 750 constituencies spread across four states and one union territory will go to the polls on Tuesday

GST statute: State govts give opposing suggestions

GST statute: State govts give opposing suggestions

Rediff.com27 Dec 2010

They've proposed a sub-committee under the proposed GST Council or the Empowered Committee of State Finance Ministers to resolve any disputes in the tax's implementation.

The first lady in a sari at Cannes

The first lady in a sari at Cannes

Rediff.com22 May 2017

.. And other memorable couple outings at Cannes Film Festival.

Is the govt trying to shield Hasan Ali, asks Oppn

Is the govt trying to shield Hasan Ali, asks Oppn

Rediff.com15 Mar 2011

Members of the Opposition on Tuesday questioned the probe against suspected economic offender Hassan Ali, asking if there was 'political pressure' on investigating agencies to go soft on him. The issue was raised by CPI leader Gurudas Dasgupta, who said credibility of investigating agencies like the Enforcement Directorate had come under a cloud after Ali was released on bail, with the court pulling up the agency for not doing its "home work" properly.

10 things we know from 'ArnabGate'

10 things we know from 'ArnabGate'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

Sumit Bhattacharya lists what the leaked WhatsApp conversations reveal about the man named Arnab Goswami, and a certain PDG.

Central team to visit drought-hit districts of WB

Central team to visit drought-hit districts of WB

Rediff.com7 Sep 2010

A eight-member central team, headed by Joint Secretary in Union Agriculture Ministry E K Majhi, will visit drought-hit districts of West Bengal on Wednesday.

Mumbai airport operations back to normal :ATC

Mumbai airport operations back to normal :ATC

Rediff.com3 Jul 2011

The failure of the new software being tested at the Mumbai airport delayed only four flights on Sunday and the airport is now back to normal, Air Traffic control officials said.

AI takes back 6 staffers sacked for strike

AI takes back 6 staffers sacked for strike

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

Air India on Friday took back six out of its 57 employees, sacked following a flash strike days after the May 22 Mangalore air crash, and revoked the suspension of 27 others.

Gambhir, Tiwary come to blows during Ranji match

Gambhir, Tiwary come to blows during Ranji match

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

There were ugly scenes at Feroz Shah Kotla ground as rival captains Gautam Gambhir and Manoj Tiwary nearly came to exchanging blows during the Ranji Trophy match between Delhi and Bengal, in New Delhi on Saturday.

Manuel Gomes named East Bengal coach

Manuel Gomes named East Bengal coach

Rediff.com12 Jun 2010

East Bengal on Saturday announced former Portugal assistant coach Manuel Gomes to be their chief coach for the upcoming 2010-11 season.

GST: Centre turns down alternative model

GST: Centre turns down alternative model

Rediff.com29 Sep 2010

As the Centre tried to build consensus on its proposal on constitution amendment bill, required for the rollout of GST, and even floated revised draft to please states, some states came out with alternative model that would not require the amendment of constitution.

It's a wrap for Housefulll 3 in London!

It's a wrap for Housefulll 3 in London!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

'They met and left, I am under house arrest again'

'They met and left, I am under house arrest again'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2010

All Party Hurriyat Conference Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has claimed that he was placed under house arrest minutes after his meeting with the all-party delegation at his residence in downtown Srinagar.