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Grand debut! Ranbir, Deepika come together for Manish Malhotra

Grand debut! Ranbir, Deepika come together for Manish Malhotra

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

The ninth edition of Mijwan was a night to remember.

Inclusion Rider: The reason why the world wants to know about Kalpana Kotagal

Inclusion Rider: The reason why the world wants to know about Kalpana Kotagal

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

Here's how she is linked to the most talked about Oscars speech of the year.

IT sector's contribution to GDP rises to 5.2%

IT sector's contribution to GDP rises to 5.2%

Rediff.com14 Feb 2008

The information technology (IT) industry has increased its contribution to the country's GDP from 1.2 per cent in 1997-98 to 5.2 per cent in 2006-07, according to a Nasscom-Deloitte study.

Why was Tabrez Ansari allowed to die?

Why was Tabrez Ansari allowed to die?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

Mohammad Sajjad raises important questions about the response to lynchings.

MFs to Create LONG-TERM Wealth

MFs to Create LONG-TERM Wealth

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

BJP spreading virus of communal hatred: Sonia

BJP spreading virus of communal hatred: Sonia

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

Addressing a meeting of the Congress Working Committee, Gandhi said it should worry every Indian and her party will have to work hard to repair this damage.

Note ban comes as a deep cut for world's diamond polishing hub

Note ban comes as a deep cut for world's diamond polishing hub

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

In the third of a six-part series, Business Standard travels through diamond and textile units in Surat to assess the impact of demonetisation.

When Caste surfaced in Bollywood movies

When Caste surfaced in Bollywood movies

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

As we eagerly wait to see what 'farq' it makes when it hits the screens on June 28, Sukanya Verma looks at the few occasions caste came up in Hindi movies.

Anachronistic Art 370 encouraged terrorism: Jaishankar

Anachronistic Art 370 encouraged terrorism: Jaishankar

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

Writing in the United Kingdom's 'Financial Times' newspaper on Tuesday, the minister sought to counter criticism over Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government's announcement over the "anachronistic provision" last month, which he said had resulted in socio-economic injustice due to the inability to apply national laws in Jammu and Kashmir.

Take extra care to lessen suffering of poor post note ban: Prez:

Take extra care to lessen suffering of poor post note ban: Prez:

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday cautioned that poor cannot wait for long and they need to get succour "here and now", in remarks that come against the backdrop of demonetisation which, he said, may lead to temporary slowdown of economy.

Indian embassy demands probe into maid's suicide

Indian embassy demands probe into maid's suicide

Rediff.com7 Mar 2006

Akhtar Allabagayath's family in India has alleged that she had been harassed by her Bahraini employer.

Want to know how to use family to save tax? Read this

Want to know how to use family to save tax? Read this

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

While using the family to save tax is legal and smart, ensure you use the ones where clubbing income laws isn't a concern, advises Bindisha Sarang.

Let us stop taxing women!

Let us stop taxing women!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

Double tax exemption on wages paid to women can encourage companies to hire, retain and compensate women better, argues Nitin Pai.

India Inc's mega plans for Gujarat

India Inc's mega plans for Gujarat

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

Hailing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party government, top industry captains pledged mega investments at the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit

Fake news named word of the year 2017

Fake news named word of the year 2017

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

President Donald Trump has regularly used the phrase to criticise certain media reports.

24-hr markets, quality education: AAP releases manifesto

24-hr markets, quality education: AAP releases manifesto

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal also challenged the BJP to announce its chief ministerial candidate by 1 pm Wednesday and said he is ready for a public debate with him.

A bad hire can cost 5 times his annual salary to a firm: Report

A bad hire can cost 5 times his annual salary to a firm: Report

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Companies should focus on hiring the right talent to mitigate business risks, says a report.

An interview students MUST read

An interview students MUST read

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

'Adaptability is what is needed right now and students have to continuously learn the new tools to remain relevant in the career they choose.'

AP: 'Second round of talks with Naxals soon'

AP: 'Second round of talks with Naxals soon'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2005

The government intends to discuss socio-economic issues, land distribution, women's empowerment, employment, education, globalisation, creation of small states, problems of SC/STs with the Naxalites.

So long, Nemai Ghosh; Goodbye, Satish Gujral

So long, Nemai Ghosh; Goodbye, Satish Gujral

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Nemaida's misfortune in life was to be known as Satyajit Ray's 'Boswell'; History will remember Satish Gujral as a renaissance man whose imprint over New Delhi is huge.

Atletico forced to cut wages of players, staff due to coronavirus crisis

Atletico forced to cut wages of players, staff due to coronavirus crisis

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

Atletico Madrid have taken the decision to cut the wages of their staff, including the players, to ease the financial burden on the club as they struggle with the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic, the La Liga club said

EXPLAINED: Rahul Gandhi's minimum income plan

EXPLAINED: Rahul Gandhi's minimum income plan

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

'The Indian economy has been subsidised by the poor.'

India and the economics of good intentions

India and the economics of good intentions

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Good intentions are best left to political parties, governments and religious establishments, suggests T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

Chhapaak review

Chhapaak review

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

'Though it's a story of inspiration, Meghna Gulzar's Chhapaak is not the kind of film you walk out feeling entertained or ecstatic about,' says Sukanya Verma.

All you want to know about EPF

All you want to know about EPF

Rediff.com21 Aug 2004

Review: Mohanlal's Peruchazhi disappoints

Review: Mohanlal's Peruchazhi disappoints

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Peruchazhi is not up to the mark especially since it underutilises an actor of Mohanlal's caliber.

HC lifts ban on TikTok, warns against obscene videos

HC lifts ban on TikTok, warns against obscene videos

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

Madras HC said the platform should not be used to host obscene videos.

A young engineer from BITS is helping farmers in remote villages of MP

A young engineer from BITS is helping farmers in remote villages of MP

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Parth Gupta quit a good corporate job to work for the welfare of farmers in rural Madhya Pradesh.

'There's no comparison between India and China'

'There's no comparison between India and China'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2006

'China is fantastic. It's superb. I recommend all of you to go to China to understand it,' says Genpact CEO Pramod Bhasin.

10 Years On, Lessons from Fukushima

10 Years On, Lessons from Fukushima

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

'The lessons learnt from the triple disaster have put Japan's energy future On the right path,' notes Dr Rajaram Panda.

From #MeToo to #SHeToo

From #MeToo to #SHeToo

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

Heard of India's sexual harassment complaint box?

Surcharge on income of super-rich hiked to 15%

Surcharge on income of super-rich hiked to 15%

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

The Finance Minister, however, left the current income tax slabs unchanged.

How girls are duped into 'bonded labour' in India's textile mills

How girls are duped into 'bonded labour' in India's textile mills

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Brands such as Gap, Primark and C&A which source some of their garments from Tamil Nadu say they do regular audits to ensure their suppliers comply with their codes of conduct.

Coronavirus: Liverpool reverse decision to furlough staff

Coronavirus: Liverpool reverse decision to furlough staff

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

'Our intentions were, and still are, to ensure the entire workforce is given as much protection as possible from redundancy and/or loss of earnings during this unprecedented period'

Ways to market tourism

Ways to market tourism

Rediff.com4 Mar 2005

Global economy could shrink by almost 1% in 2020: UN

Global economy could shrink by almost 1% in 2020: UN

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

With nearly 100 countries closing national borders during the past month, the movement of people and tourism flows have come to a screeching halt. The contraction could be even higher if governments fail to provide income support and help boost consumer spending.

Stand-up comedy: Cong on PM's address in Parl

Stand-up comedy: Cong on PM's address in Parl

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Tewari said BJP's Hindu-Muslim and India-Pakistan rhetoric is the only way for the ruling party to cover up for its failure in improving the economy of the country which is in a shambles right now due to its policies.

She would've been a first! Meet the black trans model L'Oreal Paris dropped

She would've been a first! Meet the black trans model L'Oreal Paris dropped

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

Munroe Bergdorf had called out racism in a strongly-worded Facebook post after the White Supremacists' rally in Charlottesvilla in the US.

Will campaign against BJP in MP, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh: Hardik

Will campaign against BJP in MP, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh: Hardik

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

"I don't care if someone doesn't like my visits to Madhya Pradesh. I will continue to talk about farmers, employment to the youth and good education," said the Patidar agitation leader.