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Are The Rich Paying Less Tax?

Are The Rich Paying Less Tax?

Rediff.com3 May 2025

They are not just underreporting income; they are reshaping what the income tax system perceives, says study.

Delhi gasps for breath: Govt orders 50% WFH, primary schools shut

Delhi gasps for breath: Govt orders 50% WFH, primary schools shut

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced that primary schools will be closed from Saturday in view of spike in pollution levels in the national capital.

PHOTOS: Dhoni interacts with students at DPS Srinagar

PHOTOS: Dhoni interacts with students at DPS Srinagar

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who is also a honorary Lt. Col in the Indian Army, appreciated the school's contribution for the visually impaired children.

Panel Flags CBSE's Dual Exam Plan

Panel Flags CBSE's Dual Exam Plan

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

In its draft policy released last month, the CBSE had proposed conducting Class 10 board exams twice in an academic year from 2026.

Experts say regular health check-ups must amid rising heart attacks

Experts say regular health check-ups must amid rising heart attacks

Rediff.com13 Apr 2025

Recent reports of heart attacks occurring while dancing, driving, or even walking have raised concerns about the condition's unpredictability. Experts emphasize the importance of regular health check-ups to detect underlying heart diseases and prevent sudden cardiac events. Factors contributing to the rise include unhealthy lifestyles, genetic predisposition, and inadequate sleep. The article highlights the need for increased public awareness and stricter implementation of government programs to address the growing trend of heart attacks, particularly among younger individuals.

Kidnapped as 7 year-old, UP man returns home after 30 years

Kidnapped as 7 year-old, UP man returns home after 30 years

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

A seven-year-old boy who was kidnapped from Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, over 30 years ago has been reunited with his family. Raju, now 38, was abducted in September 1993 and taken to Jaisalmer in Rajasthan, where he was forced to tend sheep and goats. He was eventually found by a Sikh businessman who helped him return to Ghaziabad. After three decades of uncertainty, Raju's family was finally reunited with him.

Omicron spike: Delhi shuts schools, cinemas, gyms

Omicron spike: Delhi shuts schools, cinemas, gyms

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

The 'yellow' alert restrictions stipulate that shops and establishments of non-essential goods and services and malls will open based on odd-even formula from 10 am to 8 pm.

Modi 3@1: Challenges, Opportunities Ahead

Modi 3@1: Challenges, Opportunities Ahead

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

There are challenges galore before him, and it is not going to be easy. In the next four years, he has to conjure a system that changes the optics about him and the BJP both nationally and internationally so that he can ride back on his own, claim the top slot, and not have to lean on a coalition, asserts Ramesh Menon as Modi 3.0 completes a year in power.

Declined Trump's invite to US for Lord Jagannath: Modi in Odisha

Declined Trump's invite to US for Lord Jagannath: Modi in Odisha

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

According to Misri's statement, Modi said he could not accept the invitation due to a pre-existing schedule, and invited Trump to visit India for the Quad Summit, likely later this year.

Kejriwal will continue as Delhi CM: AAP after HC remarks

Kejriwal will continue as Delhi CM: AAP after HC remarks

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh said that the decision that Kejriwal should continue to be the chief minister even after being jailed was that of the people of Delhi.

Schools, colleges shut, trucks banned: Delhi's steps to curb pollution

Schools, colleges shut, trucks banned: Delhi's steps to curb pollution

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

The Delhi government has banned construction and demolition activities in the city till November 21.

The High Stakes In Dalai Lama's Succession

The High Stakes In Dalai Lama's Succession

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

On July 2 or July 6, the Dalai Lama will reveal his mind on his successor. This makes Beijing extremely nervous as the Communist regime fully realises the importance of controlling the next Dalai Lama, points out Claude Arpi.

EC probes Kerala CPM leader's claim of postal ballot breach in 1989 polls

EC probes Kerala CPM leader's claim of postal ballot breach in 1989 polls

Rediff.com15 May 2025

As part of the investigation, EC officials visited Sudhakaran's residence on Thursday and recorded his statement. They said the matter would be submitted to the district collector for further actions.

Roshni Nadar Malhotra, 3rd Richest Indian

Roshni Nadar Malhotra, 3rd Richest Indian

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Only Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani are ahead of her.

Public parks, gardens to open in Delhi from Monday

Public parks, gardens to open in Delhi from Monday

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

The Delhi government has allowed reopening of bars, public parks and gardens from Monday under a phased easing of restrictions, which were imposed due to the second Covid wave.

Left maintains foothold in JNU, ABVP wins joint secy post

Left maintains foothold in JNU, ABVP wins joint secy post

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

The RSS-affiliated ABVP has won the post of joint secretary in the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU) election, ending a nine-year period out of office. The ABVP's victory marks a significant shift in the political landscape of JNU, breaking the Left's long-standing dominance. Left candidates won the remaining three central panel posts, but the ABVP's victory is seen as a major gain for the right-wing group.

Pollution: SC gives Centre, Delhi govt 24 hrs; schools shut

Pollution: SC gives Centre, Delhi govt 24 hrs; schools shut

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

Stating that 'we cannot...infuse creativity in your bureaucracy', the apex court warned it will have to do something extraordinary if the authorities failed to control pollution.

What CEC Rajiv Kumar plans to do after retirement

What CEC Rajiv Kumar plans to do after retirement

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar, set to retire next month, plans to spend several months in solitude in the Himalayas. He also expressed a desire to teach underprivileged children, recalling his own humble beginnings. Kumar's tenure as CEC saw him oversee landmark elections, including the 16th Presidential and Vice-Presidential elections in 2022 and assembly elections in 11 states.

2 Indian-origin faces in new Canadian PM's cabinet

2 Indian-origin faces in new Canadian PM's cabinet

Rediff.com15 Mar 2025

Indo-Canadian Anita Anand and Delhi-born Kamal Khera are part of new Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's cabinet. Anand is the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry while Khera is Minister of Health. Carney's cabinet with 13 men and 11 women is smaller than Trudeau's 37-member team.

Minor boy among 3 more held for harassing Union minister Khadse's daughter

Minor boy among 3 more held for harassing Union minister Khadse's daughter

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Two men were arrested and a minor boy was detained on Monday in connection with the harassment of Union Minister Raksha Khadse's daughter and her friends. The incident took place at a religious event in Maharashtra's Jalgaon district on February 28. The accused were charged with stalking, sexual offenses, and taking photos and videos of the girls without permission. The incident has sparked outrage and calls for swift action against the perpetrators.

Delhi Class III student makes history

Delhi Class III student makes history

Rediff.com19 Jul 2003

Viraat Badhwar finished second in the Under-8 category in the World Junior golf championships.

Blinded by pellets, Kashmiri girl clears class 12 exam

Blinded by pellets, Kashmiri girl clears class 12 exam

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

The 22-year-old secured 319 marks out of 500 in the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education, the result for which were declared on Friday.

J-K mysterious disease: AIIMS to test samples for toxicity cause

J-K mysterious disease: AIIMS to test samples for toxicity cause

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

A five-member team of experts from AIIMS Delhi, including specialists in toxicology, is investigating a mysterious illness that has claimed 17 lives in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district. The team has spoken to 11 patients undergoing treatment and will collect samples from affected homes and surrounding areas to determine the cause of toxicity. Meanwhile, no new cases have been reported in the past nine days, and the village has been declared a containment zone with strict measures in place to prevent further spread.

Health emergency in Delhi; schools shut till Nov 5

Health emergency in Delhi; schools shut till Nov 5

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

A Central Pollution Control Board official said the AQI entered the "severe plus" or "emergency" category late on Thursday night, the first time since January this year.

Delhi lifts construction ban; school-reopening call on Nov 24

Delhi lifts construction ban; school-reopening call on Nov 24

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

The Delhi government has lifted the ban on construction and demolition activities in view of an improvement in the air quality and inconvenience caused to workers, Environment Minister Gopal Rai said on Monday.

'Being In The Fauj Is Most Glorious'

'Being In The Fauj Is Most Glorious'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

'No matter how much you get paid or how successful you get, nothing can match the fauj.'

Can Kejriwal Make It Three In A Row?

Can Kejriwal Make It Three In A Row?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

The BJP may win more seats in the February 5 assembly election, but not enough to trump AAP, notes Ramesh Menon.

NEET-UG: How Haryana centre that saw 6 toppers fared

NEET-UG: How Haryana centre that saw 6 toppers fared

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

No National Eligibility cum Entrance Test-Undergraduate (NEET-UG) candidate has scored above 682 in the revised results for a centre in Haryana that was under the scanner after six aspirants who took the medical entrance exam there on May 5 got 720 out of 720.

Pollution: Delhi govt issues advisory; Haryana, UP schools shut

Pollution: Delhi govt issues advisory; Haryana, UP schools shut

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

In a statement, Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain said the air pollution had reached the severe level and asked people to follow the dos and don'ts as mentioned in the advisory.

'Marwari' school of business keeps 3 generations of Ruia family under one roof

'Marwari' school of business keeps 3 generations of Ruia family under one roof

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Indian family-run business houses have in recent years seen ugly public spats between owners over control. But metals-to-ports conglomerate Essar's Ruia family seems to be an exception. Three generations of the Ruia family - founder brother Shashi and Ravi Ruia, their children and grandchildren - continue to live under one roof and jointly run the business empire.

Delhi Cong chief Arvinder Singh Lovely steps down over alliance with AAP

Delhi Cong chief Arvinder Singh Lovely steps down over alliance with AAP

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

In his letter to the Congress National President, Mallikarjun Kharge, Lovely said that all unanimous decisions taken by the senior Delhi Congress leaders have been unilaterally vetoed by the AICC general secretary (Delhi in-charge).

Delhi's 13-year-old Mohak smashes triple century

Delhi's 13-year-old Mohak smashes triple century

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Delhi Capitals Bal Bhavan Cricket Academy's Mohak Kumar smashed a magnificent 331 runs from 125 balls against Endurance Cricket Academy in the Dream Chazers Cup Under-13 cricket tournament.

Sudden downpour floods Delhi, Mumbai gets a respite

Sudden downpour floods Delhi, Mumbai gets a respite

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

A sudden downpour in Delhi caught citizens off guard and caused heavy waterlogging and traffic jams on Tuesday while Mumbai breathed a sigh of relief as showers stopped a day after heavy rain brought the metropolis to its knees.

Delhi govt to give Rs 10,000 ex gratia to flood-hit families

Delhi govt to give Rs 10,000 ex gratia to flood-hit families

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

The Delhi government will set up special camps for those who lost their Aadhaar cards and other important documents, and make arrangements for books and clothes for the affected children, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Sunday.

Education can be affordable... This Delhi school proves it

Education can be affordable... This Delhi school proves it

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

Sunshine Schools are looking to attract interest from members of the urban 'aspirational' class -- vegetable vendors, security guards, drivers, etc -- who cannot afford the fees charged by budget private schools.

Excise policy: ED questions another Delhi minister

Excise policy: ED questions another Delhi minister

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

The Enforcement Directorate questioned Delhi minister Kailash Gahlot for about five hours on Saturday and recorded his statement in connection with a money-laundering investigation linked to the Aam Aadmi Party government's now-scrapped excise policy, officials said.

Which Pakistan General Will Deal With Jaish?

Which Pakistan General Will Deal With Jaish?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

The Pakistan army's Bahawalpur Corps has always had a special significance for India as it keeps an eye on the Jaish e Mohammed, explains Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

Nursery admissions by draw of lots!

Nursery admissions by draw of lots!

Rediff.com2 Nov 2004

Delhi Public School has opposed selecting kids for nursery through draw of lots.

Women We Admire: India's Legal Eagles

Women We Admire: India's Legal Eagles

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

This Women's Day Week, we celebrate the groundbreaking achievements of Justice Anna Chandy, Justice M Fathima Beevi and Justice Leila Seth.