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Sheena Bora Case: Now divorced, Indrani, Peter meet

Sheena Bora Case: Now divorced, Indrani, Peter meet

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

This week was the first time Peter and Indrani appeared in court no longer married, footloose and fancy free once again, even if in jail.

Markets headed higher, accompanied with volatility: Nimesh Shah

Markets headed higher, accompanied with volatility: Nimesh Shah

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

Retail investors have matured and have moved away from investing in only in-vogue products, says the managing director and chief executive officer of ICICI Prudential AMC.

Iron Khan, Black Widow Chopra and other Bollywood Avengers

Iron Khan, Black Widow Chopra and other Bollywood Avengers

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

What if we made The Avengers here in India?

Can HTC 10 take on Samsung Galaxy S7?

Can HTC 10 take on Samsung Galaxy S7?

Rediff.com4 May 2016

HTC surely has armed its latest flagship to teeth, and with Samsung Galaxy S7 already having a head start, all this firepower bodes well for HTC. Having said that, it will be interesting to see how the HTC 10 is priced, says Himanshu Juneja

Studying abroad? Don't forget to buy adequate travel cover

Studying abroad? Don't forget to buy adequate travel cover

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

Buying in India is usually cheaper unless you have a pre-existing disease

Aadhaar is based on unscientific thinking, fallible biometric data

Aadhaar is based on unscientific thinking, fallible biometric data

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

Biometric authentication is based on the unscientific and questionable assumption that there are parts of human body that does not age, wither and decay with the passage of time.

The truth about India's jobs situation

The truth about India's jobs situation

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

There is an attempt to brush aside the results of all surveys that point to a deteriorating jobs situation. This is counter-productive, says Mahesh Vyas.

Emotional Djokovic wants to be his own man

Emotional Djokovic wants to be his own man

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Novak Djokovic's flamboyant on-court demeanour may be occasionally unacceptable but it is an integral part of his success, the world number one said.

Research budget not enough, China spending 20%, says DRDO chief

Research budget not enough, China spending 20%, says DRDO chief

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

"A mere 5-6 per cent of defence budget for R&D is inadequate to meet the aspirations of India's defence needs especially when China spends about 20 per cent of their defence budget for R&D," said the DRDO chief.

Sheena Bora Trial: How will the Indrani saga end?

Sheena Bora Trial: How will the Indrani saga end?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

Ever since Indrani's bail plea was denied by the judge her security has been stepped up. The message was clear. If she felt that unsafe she could get all the security she needed. But in jail she stayed.

Bihar doesn't have much of a Modi wave

Bihar doesn't have much of a Modi wave

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

'It is precisely because of the apprehensions about Lalu's revival that the upper castes have started re-thinking their electoral preferences. Out of confusion, they are simply deciding to vote for winnable candidates from their respective castes of any of the three parties -- the BJP, JD-U or RJD. This is what has considerably neutralised the NaMo wave in Bihar and resulted in Nitin Gadkari's remark that "Caste is in the DNA of Biharis". This is why Giriraj Singh, the BJP candidate from Nawada, made provocative statements,' says Mohammad Sajjad.

Can dealing with corporate deposit fraud be cumbersome? Find out

Can dealing with corporate deposit fraud be cumbersome? Find out

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

The recent default on deposit payments by a couple of Yash Birla Group companies has brought to surface difficulties an investor has to face in recovering his money.

A website to locate India's missing children

A website to locate India's missing children

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

A new government website allows parents to upload details/photos of their missing children. Naveen Yadav, the official in charge of the venture, explains how the website will help.

Ranbaxy staff get pay-cut shield in Sun buyout

Ranbaxy staff get pay-cut shield in Sun buyout

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

Sun maintained it would retain the best of both organisations to build a global pharma company.

26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed to walk free from house arrest

26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed to walk free from house arrest

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

The board rejected the government's plea to extend his detention for another 3 months.

'Irrfan is sounding good'

'Irrfan is sounding good'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

'He is optimistic and brave.'

France imposes 1 billion euro bail on HSBC; begins formal probe

France imposes 1 billion euro bail on HSBC; begins formal probe

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Swiss police in February searched HSBC offices in Geneva as part of its probe.

BJP delivers 'Panchamrit' for India's foreign policy

BJP delivers 'Panchamrit' for India's foreign policy

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

In the first-ever separate resolution on foreign policy brought in its National Executive in Bengaluru, BJP attacked the previous Congress-led Government, saying "a cursory glance at the 'lost decade' of the UPA, reveals retreat and a loss of direction in engaging with neighbours, ham-handed diplomacy vis--vis Pakistan and a blind-spot in our foreign policy to the Indian Ocean island states."

Sun, Ranbaxy hire Mckinsey for merger assistance

Sun, Ranbaxy hire Mckinsey for merger assistance

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

Sun-Ranbaxy are keen to complete the merger process.

The monsoon in a Bengali kitchen

The monsoon in a Bengali kitchen

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

Chitrita Banerji's new book, Bengali Cooking, takes readers into the kitchens of West Bengal and Bangladesh through the changing seasons. And if it starts to rain, nothing matters more to the Bengali palate than the hilsa fish and the many ways it can be consumed.

'Former Pakistani ISI chief admitted to their role in Mumbai attack'

'Former Pakistani ISI chief admitted to their role in Mumbai attack'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

In his latest book 'Playing to the Edge', Michael Hayden, the former CIA director said that Pasha had conceded that some of the powerful spy agency's retired members were engaged in training those involved in the heinous crime but refused to take action.

Why MPs didn't object to making Aadhaar mandatory for PAN, asks SC

Why MPs didn't object to making Aadhaar mandatory for PAN, asks SC

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

The Supreme Court on Wednesday put a poser as to why there was no objection from lawmakers on the government's decision to make Aadhaar mandatory for making PAN cards, a move which was given effect by the latest budget from July 1.

SC raps govt's handling of PSUs' conflict in Harshad Mehta scam

SC raps govt's handling of PSUs' conflict in Harshad Mehta scam

Rediff.com1 Aug 2013

The Supreme Court says the 'whole exercise appears to be an eyewash'.

Will GST cast a shadow on exports?

Will GST cast a shadow on exports?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

Neutrality and jurisdiction in international trade need to be discussed threadbare before GST is implemented in India.

Doctor connected to Vyapam probe found dead in Delhi hotel

Doctor connected to Vyapam probe found dead in Delhi hotel

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

The dean of a Jabalpur Medical College, suspected of having links to some accused in the Vyapam scam, was found dead under mysterious circumstances at a hotel in south-west Delhi's Dwarka on Sunday morning.

The A to Z of Shah Rukh Khan

The A to Z of Shah Rukh Khan

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

On the actor's 54th birthday on November 2, we write another tome about the boy with big dreams and a regrettable haircut, who defied incredible odds to become one of the most loved actors on the planet.

Will 'Na Khaane Doonga' PM allow corruption of high office?

Will 'Na Khaane Doonga' PM allow corruption of high office?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

A Union minister and a chief minister stand accused of corrupting their office. If Prime Minister Narendra Modi lets them continue, he will have broken his election promise substantively, says Aakar Patel.

Shah Rukh, Salman, Amitabh: One actor, multiple faces

Shah Rukh, Salman, Amitabh: One actor, multiple faces

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

From SRK to Big B, many actors have played a double role in the movies.

Science must meet rising aspirations of our people: PM

Science must meet rising aspirations of our people: PM

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

By 2030 India will be among top three countries in science and technology: PM

Why the Congress shuns Muslims

Why the Congress shuns Muslims

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

'Is Rahul turning the Congress' covert soft-Hindutva support into overt support now?' 'And if so, following in the BJP's footsteps, is the Congress going to abandon Indian Muslims and Muslim causes altogether?' asks Dr Najid Hussain whose father-in-law former Congress MP Ehsan Jafri was killed during the Gujarat riots.

Can Sitharaman get the defence dinosaur moving?

Can Sitharaman get the defence dinosaur moving?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

The defence minister has 20 months to learn the military's ethos, culture and to publicly bat for an organisation that feels increasingly marginalised and underappreciated.

AAP alleges CWG-like scam in DDCA under Jaitley

AAP alleges CWG-like scam in DDCA under Jaitley

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

The party said that the Delhi cricket body had become a den of corruption during Jaitley's 13-year rule.

How to ensure your bank account remains safe

How to ensure your bank account remains safe

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

With cyber criminals becoming savvier by the day, learning how to safeguard yourself is imperative.

India must prepare for the daybreak of peace in Afghanistan

India must prepare for the daybreak of peace in Afghanistan

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

'The danger today is that out of sheer fatigue and exasperation, the US might cut loose and exit from Afghanistan leaving it to the region to cope with the debris, which it is ill-equipped to handle,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

HTC 10 is an all-out winner!

HTC 10 is an all-out winner!

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

Fortnightly updates, brilliant display, a fantastic camera and satisfying battery back up, makes this 5.2-inch phone HTC's saviour.

Now, your tax grievances will be redressed faster

Now, your tax grievances will be redressed faster

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Now with the Prime Minister insisting on quick resolution of all pending grievances, it is highly likely that all backlogs of complaints will be resolved very soon.

Moto G4 vs Moto G4 Plus: What's the difference?

Moto G4 vs Moto G4 Plus: What's the difference?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Not much, says Himanshu Juneja in this review of Moto G4

How to protect your cards from frauds?

How to protect your cards from frauds?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

Protect yourself and minimise such frauds by following these simple rules

'You cannot please everyone all the time'

'You cannot please everyone all the time'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

'Having worked in this space for 25 years, I have become larger than life. It is difficult to get out of it at times. There was a lot of help to remove the shahrukhiyat out of me.'

ATM woes: HDFC paid Rs 2,700 as penalty

ATM woes: HDFC paid Rs 2,700 as penalty

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Readers share their good and bad ATM experiences.