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Fire continues to simmer at Bangladesh factory, toll up to 33

Fire continues to simmer at Bangladesh factory, toll up to 33

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Fire at the factory was still not doused completely more than 48 hours after the tragedy struck ahead of Eid festival.

Coronavirus blow for other parties, it's AIADMK vs DMK in 2021

Coronavirus blow for other parties, it's AIADMK vs DMK in 2021

Rediff.com8 May 2020

The Tamil Nadu voter may not be in the mood to test new talent, not when the state and the people are going through unprecedented and unanticipated crises, of which coronavirus is only the first. All of it boils down to an election between the ruling AIADMK and the Opposition DMK next year, with small-timers, had-been parties and promised parties left on the sidelines, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Eiffel Tower, Coliseum, Sphinx... now all in China

Eiffel Tower, Coliseum, Sphinx... now all in China

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

China brings the world to its doorstep with scale replicas of famous tourist destinations from across the world.

Now, each state to have a score card on ease of doing business

Now, each state to have a score card on ease of doing business

Rediff.com19 May 2015

States to come under DIPP watch on ease of doing business.

Are we Indians technology-averse?

Are we Indians technology-averse?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

Some examples that show we may be call for introspection, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

Biggest challenge facing Modi 2.0

Biggest challenge facing Modi 2.0

Rediff.com24 May 2019

The incoming government will have to encourage private investments, bring down cost of capital

Opposition's 'people's agenda' to take on Modi

Opposition's 'people's agenda' to take on Modi

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

Some of the key proposals of the agenda relate to transforming the banking sector, addressing agrarian distress, countering hate crimes and discrimination, and spurring employment generation.

Boris Johnson elected new UK PM; vows to 'get Brexit done'

Boris Johnson elected new UK PM; vows to 'get Brexit done'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

Johnson, the former foreign secretary, secured 92,153 votes against 46,656 of his rival Jeremy Hunt in the battle for 10 Downing Street.

India sees record 357 COVID-19 deaths, nearly 10,000 cases in 1 day

India sees record 357 COVID-19 deaths, nearly 10,000 cases in 1 day

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

The death toll also saw a record single-day increase of over 350 fatalities to move closer to the 8,500-mark, more than one-third of which have been recorded in 11 days since June 1 -- the day that marked the beginning of a phased exit from most restrictions imposed under a nationwide lockdown with effect from March 25.

What ails India's young and skilled workforce?

What ails India's young and skilled workforce?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2014

Young, ambitious workforce learns skill degrees come with no guarantees.

Women bartenders' new dress code: Salwar kameez!

Women bartenders' new dress code: Salwar kameez!

Rediff.com9 Jul 2013

Women can now work as bartenders in Karnataka albeit under a dress code that forms part of the government guidelines which received the high court nod on Tuesday.

After showers, Delhi ends up in a gridlock

After showers, Delhi ends up in a gridlock

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

The national capital woke up to a cool 26 degree Celsius Monday morning, but for office goers it was all downhill from there as the waterlogged roads brought the traffic to an almost standstill.

Red tape snipped for start-ups

Red tape snipped for start-ups

Rediff.com24 Jul 2016

Vetting by inter-ministerial board removed for benefits under Startup India Action Plan

'The epidemic is receding in India'

'The epidemic is receding in India'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

'But we still have to be very careful.'

Inside the miserable world of India's domestic workers

Inside the miserable world of India's domestic workers

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

'We eat first, they later; we sit on chairs and they on the floor; we call them by their names and they address us by titles,' writes Tripti Lahiri, author of Maid in India.

Budget rebate for individuals not as bold as it seemed

Budget rebate for individuals not as bold as it seemed

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

Even if the same party returns to power, what is important to debate is that having introduced an entitlement, how challenging it is to reverse such decisions, says Mukesh Butani.

The 5 men who will decide how funds get shared by Centre and states

The 5 men who will decide how funds get shared by Centre and states

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

The panel will also recommend a fiscal consolidation road map for the central and state governments, study the impact of GST on the divisible pool, and propose performance-based incentives for states.

Maha tribal farmers end stir after govt accepts demands

Maha tribal farmers end stir after govt accepts demands

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

Fadnavis assured them of transferring land rights within the next three months.

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