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PM Modi got first class in MA from Gujarat University: VC reveals

PM Modi got first class in MA from Gujarat University: VC reveals

Rediff.com1 May 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi scored 62.3 per cent in his masters in Political Science, Gujarat University's Vice Chancellor M N Patel has said.

'Independence Day': Britain parts ways with EU

'Independence Day': Britain parts ways with EU

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

The United Kingdom has voted by 51.9 per cent to 48.1 per cent to leave the European Union after 43 years in an historic referendum.

India urges ICJ to annul Jadhav's death sentence

India urges ICJ to annul Jadhav's death sentence

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

India questioned the functioning of Pakistan's notorious military courts.

An independent Scotland might lower the spirit of Scotch whisky lovers

An independent Scotland might lower the spirit of Scotch whisky lovers

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

A factor which would be key to Scotch consumers is the new currency an independent Scotland would go for .

IOC delays decision on banning Russia from Rio Olympics

IOC delays decision on banning Russia from Rio Olympics

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Russia's participation in the Rio Olympics remains in the balance on Tuesday after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said it would 'explore legal options' for banning the country from the Games.

Google accused of abusing search dominance

Google accused of abusing search dominance

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

A guilty verdict could impact Google's growth in India

The Maoist threat in Wayanad

The Maoist threat in Wayanad

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

The NDA candidate tells the Election Commission that the Maoists plan to kidnap him.

Now, Tata Motors joins the race to save Indian cities

Now, Tata Motors joins the race to save Indian cities

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

It is keen on electric cars as battery costs go down

A tightrope walk for next RBI governor

A tightrope walk for next RBI governor

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Managing Brexit, inflation and banking reforms, along with the political environment, will be tough.

Two deals but many lessons

Two deals but many lessons

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

Both the Greek and Iranian deals are extremely imperfect and fraught with uncertainty, says Claude Smadja.

Shorts: Kashyap in Canada Open SF; Lyles sets 200m high

Shorts: Kashyap in Canada Open SF; Lyles sets 200m high

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday.

Fasten your seat belts and savour pro fight night in India

Fasten your seat belts and savour pro fight night in India

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

In a massive fillip to the still nascent professional boxing scene in India, the country will host its maiden WBA-sanctioned fight card, in new Delhi, on Saturday, under the aegis of the Indian Boxing Council.

Markets end flat amid volatility; Nifty reclaims 7,900

Markets end flat amid volatility; Nifty reclaims 7,900

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

Select metal stocks rebounded while power stocks extended losses after SC verdict on coal block allocations.

The maharaja who gave his people museums

The maharaja who gave his people museums

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

The collector king Sayajirao Gaekwad III, who lived a century ago, put together a fantastic world of Indian and European art for his subjects.

Stocks that can offer you good returns

Stocks that can offer you good returns

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

Analysts mostly prefer domestic plays beside select films with foreign exposure.

'What kind of growth is it when 90% of population is out of it?'

'What kind of growth is it when 90% of population is out of it?'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

Dr Ashwani Mahajan, all India co-convenor of the Swadesh Jaagran Manch and an associate professor at the Delhi University, discusses the state of the Indian economy in an interview with Rediff.com's Shobha Warrier.

Be very afraid of the biometric regime

Be very afraid of the biometric regime

Rediff.com4 May 2016

There are unprecedented political implications of identification based on 'biological attributes of an individual', such as employed by Aadhaar, warns Gopal Krishna.

Why the rupee will continue to be volatile

Why the rupee will continue to be volatile

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Analysts expect the central bank to remain watchful of inflation.

Why Gadkari's visit to Iran is important

Why Gadkari's visit to Iran is important

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

The Chabahar port, says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar, 'can be the first significant footfall in an Indian variant of the 'Belt and Road' initiative.'

Weakness in global equities take sheen off marktes

Weakness in global equities take sheen off marktes

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

Traders are closely watching the progress of the monsoon.

Football Extras: Another 'biting' incident

Football Extras: Another 'biting' incident

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Centre to cancel all defence tenders bagged by Finmeccanica

Centre to cancel all defence tenders bagged by Finmeccanica

Rediff.com29 May 2016

The government has already withdrawn the RFP for heavy weight torpedoes for Socrpene submarines which was won by WASS, a Finmeccanica subsidiary, during the United Progressive Alliance regime. The government is now working out the alternatives.

No way back for Terry says England manager

No way back for Terry says England manager

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

Former England captain John Terry will not be brought of international retirement to play at this year's World Cup finals in Brazil, manager Roy Hodgson said on Wednesday

Sensex sinks nearly 400 points as fresh concerns mount over Paris

Sensex sinks nearly 400 points as fresh concerns mount over Paris

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

Sensex in green, midcaps, smallcaps fail to show up; bluechips rule.

Ex-IOC official Carrard to head FIFA reform task force

Ex-IOC official Carrard to head FIFA reform task force

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Scandal-plagued FIFA have turned to the man who helped the International Olympic Committee (IOC) out of their corruption crisis, appointing Swiss Francois Carrard as chairman of their reform committee.

Sahara's problems not affecting Force India F1 team, says Mallya

Sahara's problems not affecting Force India F1 team, says Mallya

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

Force India boss Vijay Mallya says his partnership with the Formula 1 team's co-owner Subrata Roy stands strong despite the Sahara Group chief being in jail since March 2014.

Sky is the limit for India, Pakistan ties: Envoy

Sky is the limit for India, Pakistan ties: Envoy

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

Asserting that it accords high priority for improvement of ties with India, Pakistan on Tuesday said "all branches" of its government have been given "clear policy directives" to work towards it.

Will India ever get its treasures back?

Will India ever get its treasures back?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

'Does a thousand-year-old sculpture worshipped in a thriving religion belong to a foreign museum or the temple from which it was extracted?' Congress MP Shashi Tharoor asked angrily. 'They legitimately belonged to India and people of past, present and future generations are interested in re-possessing them,' a central information commissioner declared last month.

10 countries that are poorer than WhatsApp

10 countries that are poorer than WhatsApp

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

Let's look at 10 well-known nations that have GDP less than the price Facebook paid for the chat service.

Agusta case: CBI remand of Christian Michel extended

Agusta case: CBI remand of Christian Michel extended

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

The probe agency sought nine days further remand of Michel for his custodial interrogation saying he was not cooperating in the investigation of the case.

Better days are ahead for Indian investors

Better days are ahead for Indian investors

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

A good monsoon could rein in food inflation. Largely good corporate results mean better days are ahead. Nifty may reach record levels, points out Devangshu Datta.

Sensex slides 285 points on weak FY16 growth forecast; IT, metal stocks disappoint

Sensex slides 285 points on weak FY16 growth forecast; IT, metal stocks disappoint

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

Among the private banking majors ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank were down 0.2%-0.5% each.

Football Extras: US women's soccer players sue federation for gender discrimination

Football Extras: US women's soccer players sue federation for gender discrimination

Rediff.com9 Mar 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

Football Extras: Move aside Neymar, Mbappe is here...

Football Extras: Move aside Neymar, Mbappe is here...

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

US launches missile strike against Syria

US launches missile strike against Syria

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

Two US warships fired at least 50 cruise missiles at the Ash Shai'rat airfield in Homs province in western Syria, from where the US administration believes Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad fired the chemical weapons against his own people, media reports said.

India secures top-most ratings for financial market norms

India secures top-most ratings for financial market norms

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

The 'Rating Level 4' means that the financial market regulators have all regulatory measures "fully in force"

2017, a year of revival for Indian boxing

2017, a year of revival for Indian boxing

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

Medals galore at most tournaments they gloved up for and an administrative recovery that heldout promise of a better future -- there were loads to celebrate in Indian boxing this year, during which quite a few punched above their weight.

Sports Shorts: Russian athletics federation remains banned

Sports Shorts: Russian athletics federation remains banned

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

UK pays tributes to Diana on 20th death anniversary

UK pays tributes to Diana on 20th death anniversary

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

Flowers, posters and images were placed at the gates of Kensington Palace.

Profit booking pushes Nifty below 8,550; Broader markets underperform

Profit booking pushes Nifty below 8,550; Broader markets underperform

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

The Nifty50 slipped 33 points to close the session at 8,509 after hitting an intra-day high of 8,587.