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'Naik evokes a closed reading of the Quran to establish Islamic supremacy'

'Naik evokes a closed reading of the Quran to establish Islamic supremacy'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

'Naik is an outcome of an image-centric Islam, which is linked to the technological changes introduced by new media.' 'English educated upper middle class Muslims embraced Naik's image-centric Islam in the 1990s.' 'Television converted him into a religious object.'

How WhatsApp plans to make money from businesses

How WhatsApp plans to make money from businesses

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

WhatsApp says business profiles verified by it will carry a green badge, similar to how parent Facebook verifies businesses with a blue tick.

Once criminality goes, stigma against LGBTQ will also go: SC on Section 377

Once criminality goes, stigma against LGBTQ will also go: SC on Section 377

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Observing that an environment has been created in the Indian society over the years that has led to deep-rooted discrimination against the community, a five-judge constitution bench, hearing petitions seeking decriminalisation of 158-year-old colonial law under Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, said discrimination against such people has also adversely impacted their mental health.

Give us a date, say ex-servicemen on hunger strike for OROP

Give us a date, say ex-servicemen on hunger strike for OROP

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Seeking their "promised dues", ex-servicemen across the country began their relay-hunger strike on Sunday demanding that the government announce a date for the introduction of the 'One Rank One Pension' policy.

Lying still after sex won't help you conceive

Lying still after sex won't help you conceive

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Staying immobile after sexual activity won't increase your chances of pregnancy, a new study has revealed.

US regulator rollbacks net neutrality rules that protect open internet

US regulator rollbacks net neutrality rules that protect open internet

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

The critics say the move is against the interest of the consumers and favours big corporate companies.

Blackmoney: Your secrets are safe, I-T dept tells assessees

Blackmoney: Your secrets are safe, I-T dept tells assessees

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

According to experts, declarations can be made with regard to capital gains or business income, which have escaped assessment

Beware of fake e-mails promising money in RBI's name!

Beware of fake e-mails promising money in RBI's name!

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

The RBI on Tuesday announced start of year-long public awareness and consumer protection campaign.

Srini checks in; COA diktat puts BCCI in a fix ahead of SGM

Srini checks in; COA diktat puts BCCI in a fix ahead of SGM

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India president Narayanaswami Srinivasan will be back in focus as some of the Board's state units plan to prop up his name at its Special General Meeting on Sunday despite COA seeking Supreme Court directives on this issue.

One Rank One Pension: Talks fail; military veterans to go on hunger strike

One Rank One Pension: Talks fail; military veterans to go on hunger strike

Rediff.com6 Jun 2015

The talks between ex-servicemen and Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar over the One Rank One Pension scheme failed on Saturday after which the retired defence personnel decided to go ahead with their planned rally on June 14 followed by a relay hunger strike to protest the long delay in implementation of the scheme.

Angry directors mull legal action as Aadhaar is made mandatory

Angry directors mull legal action as Aadhaar is made mandatory

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

The MCA notification lays down a deadline of August 31 for the fulfillment of the KYC requirements

Dynamics of calling a special session of Parliament

Dynamics of calling a special session of Parliament

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Govt is mulling a special session to amend the constitution to enable a national goods and services tax. Kavita Chowdhury answers a few FAQs on the complexities

No sharing users' financial data with Facebook, says WhatsApp

No sharing users' financial data with Facebook, says WhatsApp

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

Its statement also said Facebook does not use WhatsApp payments information for commercial purposes.

The global limelight is now on Kashmir

The global limelight is now on Kashmir

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

'The Kashmir issue has become internationalised after nearly half a century.' 'India, not Pakistan, has done so pro-actively,' says Shekhar Gupta.

'We can't even take a U-turn'

'We can't even take a U-turn'

Rediff.com4 May 2020

The prayer, Sarvejana Sukhinobhavantu, or let the whole universe of living beings be well, helps. So do profound and relevant Ancient Wise Words and aphorisms: Vasudaiva Kutumbakam, or the whole world is one big family, interconnected, interdependent. And a sense of humour, jokes, pranks, writing, conversations. And, last but definitely not least, the rippling waves of inner realisation on the background mind-track -- about the insignificance of ego, the importance of humility, the wasted opportunities in life, the wrong moves, the strokes of luck, the past 'sins', the what-ifs.

OROP scheme likely ahead of Bihar polls: Sources

OROP scheme likely ahead of Bihar polls: Sources

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

The long-pending 'One Rank One Pension' (OROP) scheme for ex-servicemen is likely to be rolled out ahead of the assembly polls in Bihar later this year, top government sources indicated on Tuesday.

AK Antony dubs govt delay on OROP as 'criminal inaction'

AK Antony dubs govt delay on OROP as 'criminal inaction'

Rediff.com30 May 2015

The former defence minister said that all formalities were completed and all orders issued on OROP but its implementation is not being done by the Modi government.

Petrol, diesel prices depend on govt, not crude rate!

Petrol, diesel prices depend on govt, not crude rate!

Rediff.com7 May 2020

'I have no problems with the finance ministry or with state governments treating petrol pump prices as the last resort for meeting their ambitious spending targets with very limited revenue resources.' 'But let's do away with this smokescreen of free pricing of petrol and diesel and go back to administered pricing regime,' says Dr Sudhir Bisht.

Avoid Zika-hit nations: IMA warns pregnant women

Avoid Zika-hit nations: IMA warns pregnant women

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Pregnant women should avoid traveling to countries at risk of mosquito-borne Zika virus transmission, which is strongly suspected of causing microcephaly, said Indian Medical Association.

Modi govt is about event management, creating false impressions: Sinha

Modi govt is about event management, creating false impressions: Sinha

Rediff.com22 Dec 2018

'Modi has given India its 'lost half-decade'. Elect him again and by 2024 it will be a lost decade'

REVEALED: Government plans for post May 3 India

REVEALED: Government plans for post May 3 India

Rediff.com1 May 2020

Nothing is going to dramatically open up on May 3. There will be too many ifs and buts and terms and conditions and guidelines in leading one's life in various zones, reveals Sheela Bhatt.

'Muslims refuse to be known as opponents of Hindutva'

'Muslims refuse to be known as opponents of Hindutva'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

'The anti-Muslim discourse creates an atmosphere of fear.'

Note ban: In Assam's tea gardens cash is perennially in demand

Note ban: In Assam's tea gardens cash is perennially in demand

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

In the fifth of a six-part series on the impact of demonetisation, Avishek Rakshit senses a storm brewing over the 850-odd tea gardens in the north eastern state, which have a weekly and fortnightly payment cycle.

From Google to Visa, all phone a friend in US over RBI diktat

From Google to Visa, all phone a friend in US over RBI diktat

Rediff.com21 Jul 2018

Cos ask US treasury to discuss data localisation norms with Indian officials at all platforms the two countries would meet, including G-20, US-India Strategic Dialogue, and IMF Annual Meet.

When will Indian industry graduate to being an innovator?

When will Indian industry graduate to being an innovator?

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

An innovator creates intellectual property for a need no one knows exists, says Chandru Chawla.

Your personal finance guide to fight coronavirus

Your personal finance guide to fight coronavirus

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Even as you fight the ongoing health challenge, here are some tips to strengthen your personal finance in the time of coronavirus.

SC recognises 'living will' for passive euthanasia

SC recognises 'living will' for passive euthanasia

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

The bench laid down guidelines as to who would execute the will and how the nod for passive euthanasia would be granted by the medical board.

Airtel is 4G ready but few hurdles may come in the way

Airtel is 4G ready but few hurdles may come in the way

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

Airtel's 4G service runs on 2,300 MHz long-term evolution (LTE) spectrum in all nine circles, which is difficult to access while indoors.

Black money holders have to pay high penalty after 4-month window

Black money holders have to pay high penalty after 4-month window

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

The compliance window is proposed to be open from June 1 to September 30, 2016 and the payment can be made within two months of declaration.

CBDT shelves proposal to tax India-dedicated funds

CBDT shelves proposal to tax India-dedicated funds

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

CBDT circular issued last month had raised multiple taxation concerns.

Tips to keep the sparks flying during pregnancy

Tips to keep the sparks flying during pregnancy

Rediff.com14 May 2016

Here's how soon-to-be parents can nurture and build a stronger bond during this period.

The Coming Battle of the Bots

The Coming Battle of the Bots

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

'The 2019 election and the run-up to it will certainly see bots being deployed in large numbers on all sides.'

Modi's Rs 65k-cr disclosure on I-Day didn't mean black money

Modi's Rs 65k-cr disclosure on I-Day didn't mean black money

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

Earlier, Arun Jaitley had said 60 prosecutions had been launched on the 'HSBC list'.

'Kashmiris are no longer interested in the cause of separatists'

'Kashmiris are no longer interested in the cause of separatists'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Barely a week before Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to launch the Bharatiya Janata Party's election campaign in Jammu and Kashmir, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh on Monday sought to downplay the Sangh Parivar's long-standing demand repealing Article 370 of the Constitution.

Demonetisation has driven Solapur's beedi workers to loan sharks

Demonetisation has driven Solapur's beedi workers to loan sharks

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

In the last of a six-part series Sanjay Jog discovers that if the government and beedi employers don't act now, there could be social unrest soon.

How a doctor discovered the Vyapam fraud

How a doctor discovered the Vyapam fraud

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

Dr Anand Rai says his fight has cost him a great deal. But the battle is far from over.

India needs a gaming regulator. It can save lives

India needs a gaming regulator. It can save lives

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

'If a gaming regulator is able to save even a single player's life or is able to just enforce the existing laws of the land, it works,' says cyber policy expert Prashant Mali.

Pay more for phone bills, travel from today

Pay more for phone bills, travel from today

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

The 0.5 per cent Krishi Kalyan Cess (KKC) on all services increases the total tax chargeable on services to 15 per cent, making it expensive to dine out or travel.

MPs, MLAs return to school for GST training

MPs, MLAs return to school for GST training

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

The government is going all out to spread awareness about the new indirect tax regime, and training lawmakers is being seen as a necessary first step.

The curious case of Modi-Obama nuclear 'breakthrough'

The curious case of Modi-Obama nuclear 'breakthrough'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

Weeks after 'breakthrough', substantial work is yet to be done