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'You are looking today at Hindu Rashtra'

'You are looking today at Hindu Rashtra'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

'This is what Hindu Rashtra looks like, which has been enabled by conditions of democracy.'

No change, Moradabad shopkeeper charges Rs 500 for 3 kg salt!

No change, Moradabad shopkeeper charges Rs 500 for 3 kg salt!

Rediff.com12 Nov 2016

In Delhi too, rumours flew thick and fast that salt has gone out of shelves

How to secure your gold

How to secure your gold

Rediff.com16 Mar 2009

Tips for getting insurance cover and renting bank lockers for gold.

25 WOW Frames of Dil Chahta Hai

25 WOW Frames of Dil Chahta Hai

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Dil Chahta Hai revolutionised the language of Hindi films. Sukanya Verma shows us how.

Yediyurappa does what Fadnavis couldn't

Yediyurappa does what Fadnavis couldn't

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

'It must have stung Devendra Fadnavis to see Modi asking MPs at the BJP parliamentary party meeting to give Yediyurappa a standing ovation for his victory in the by-elections that has resulted in pulling the BJP government in Karnataka off the ventilator,' notes Aditi Phadnis.

MP bypolls see 68% turnout, over 50% in others

MP bypolls see 68% turnout, over 50% in others

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people to vote in large numbers. "Today, there are bypolls taking place in various places across India. I urge those voting in these seats to vote in large numbers and strengthen the festival of democracy," he said in a tweet.

In pix: The stories behind the colourful floats of Goa carnival

In pix: The stories behind the colourful floats of Goa carnival

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

Reuben NV shared these pictures of floats from Panjim.

Tigers in high mountains, tanks in snow

Tigers in high mountains, tanks in snow

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Like millions of people across the world, the year 2020 had dealt me irreplaceable losses and the lowest of blows. Like I have always done at such junctures, I had sought the refuge of the mountains. I wanted to end the year on a high, to show the finger to life, says Sumit Bhattacharya after a memorable journey to North Sikkim.

Tainted CPM leader faces public ire during yatra

Tainted CPM leader faces public ire during yatra

Rediff.com5 Feb 2009

Communist Party of India-Marxist state secretary and politbureau member Pinarayi Vijayan, who is leading a yatra from Kasargod in the northern-most part of Kerala to state capital Thiruvananthapuram says that his road show has been getting overwhelming response from all corners and that the people are flocking to take part in it.

Nikki Haley invokes her Indian roots, says America is not racist

Nikki Haley invokes her Indian roots, says America is not racist

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Haley warned Americans that a Biden-Harris administration would lead the country on the path of socialism, which has failed everywhere in the world.

How Bollywood boosts tourism in Britain

How Bollywood boosts tourism in Britain

Rediff.com1 May 2008

The euphoric interest shown by Indian tourists in visiting the places where several Bollywood films were shot, have prompted the Britain's tourism authorities to come up with a 'Bollywood map', depicting the popular shooting locations. Though separate figures for India's films-related tourism are not available, but its thousands of tourists visiting the United Kingdom every year have made a contribution of whopping 1.8 billion pounds, says a report.

Economic crisis: Will it end in 2009?

Economic crisis: Will it end in 2009?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2009

This does not necessarily mean that macroeconomic data will improve dramatically. Growth and employment could depress for a while. The markets are, however, unlikely to bother with absolute levels. They will cheer a situation in which the numbers don't get any worse and show the mildest promise of improvement.

10 smart tips to make an everlasting impression!

10 smart tips to make an everlasting impression!

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

Whatever you take up, whatever you start -- make sure you complete it. Be a finisher in life; and people will remember you for the work you completed.

FII inflows hit record high in 2009

FII inflows hit record high in 2009

Rediff.com24 Dec 2009

Market analysts believe that the FII inflow in India may continue in the next year as well, if the liquidity conditions remain strong.

Twenty-20 ways to beat the slowdown!

Twenty-20 ways to beat the slowdown!

Rediff.com7 May 2009

With 250 days of cricket in the year, and soaring ratings, this has become the surest way to draw in advertisers.

Migratory birds stay put in Chilika despite heat

Migratory birds stay put in Chilika despite heat

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Forest officials said 43,156 water fowls of 121 different species were spotted in the lake during the survey last summer, of which 9,928 were found in Nalabana bird sanctuary.

Kasturi Rajadhyaksha in Ohio Women's Hall of Fame

Kasturi Rajadhyaksha in Ohio Women's Hall of Fame

Rediff.com20 Nov 2008

"People accused me of breaking up marriages when I asked women to stand up for themselves," said Dr Kasturi Rajadhyaksha, who was inducted in the Ohio Women's Hall of Fame in September.

Biofuel: RIL, Tata Chem have big plans

Biofuel: RIL, Tata Chem have big plans

Rediff.com10 Jul 2008

With oil flowing past $145 a barrel, leading companies in the country have lined up plans to explore opportunities in jatropha cultivation and prospects of biofuel. The companies are flocking to Gujarat, which has earmarked 1,900,000 acres in the Narmada region for the crop cultivation.

'Deployment of SFF has upset China immensely'

'Deployment of SFF has upset China immensely'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

'China is concerned about its impact within Tibet.'

Bhilwara all set to become a textile oasis

Bhilwara all set to become a textile oasis

Rediff.com24 Dec 2007

The Rajasthan State Industrial Development & Investment Corporation (RIICO) is going all out to woo textile firms to set up shop at its proposed garment zone in Bhilwara.

US plane crashes into river ... all 148 rescued

US plane crashes into river ... all 148 rescued

Rediff.com16 Jan 2009

An American Airways Airbus 320 carrying 148 passengers and six crew on a domestic flight crashed into Hudson River off Westside Manhattan minutes after it took off. All aboard were rescued.

Newcastle deny Keegan sacking

Newcastle deny Keegan sacking

Rediff.com3 Sep 2008

Newcastle United said Kevin Keegan was still their manager after a day of speculation that he had been sacked after just eight months in the job.

RS polls: Digvijaya, Scindia sail through, YSRC's clean sweep in AP

RS polls: Digvijaya, Scindia sail through, YSRC's clean sweep in AP

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

Veteran Congress leader Digvijaya Singh and Bharatiya Janata Party candidates Jyotiraditya Scindia and Sumer Singh Solanki on Friday won Rajya Sabha election from Madhya Pradesh.

Need to redefine women's work

Need to redefine women's work

Rediff.com20 Dec 2008

While Rosie's rallying cry of "We Can Do It" is eerily similar to President-elect Barack Obama's "Yes We Can," some women are saying "No, We Can't."

J&K: Sonia inaugurates Tulip gardens

J&K: Sonia inaugurates Tulip gardens

Rediff.com29 Mar 2008

Congress chief Sonia Gandhi has dedicated Asia's first and the biggest Tulip garden nestled in the foot of Zarbarwan hill to the people. The event also saw christening of the sprawling Tulip expanse after the late prime minister and Sonia's mother-in-law Indira Gandhi.

Leeds University welcomes Indian students

Leeds University welcomes Indian students

Rediff.com16 May 2007

Leeds University is seeking to improve its reputation as an institute of higher education, and is welcoming Indian students to the UK.

Hong Kong frenzy for Olympics banknotes

Hong Kong frenzy for Olympics banknotes

Rediff.com15 Jul 2008

Thousands formed long queues outside Bank of China branches across Hong Kong on Tuesday, in a feverish bid to snap up special-edition HK$20 Olympic banknotes more than a day before their official release.

Devotees bid adieu to Ganesha

Devotees bid adieu to Ganesha

Rediff.com25 Sep 2007

Chants of "Ganpati Bappa Morya, pudchya varshi lavkar ya" rented the air as a procession carrying the biggest idols of the elephant god started from many places.

Review: 2.0 forgets to have fun

Review: 2.0 forgets to have fun

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

'2.0 ends up looking like a downgraded version of a promising idea,' notes Sukanya Verma.

With $7.5 billion in gross sales, Amazon is India's No 1 e-tailer

With $7.5 billion in gross sales, Amazon is India's No 1 e-tailer

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

The report, however, did not include sales of Flipkart's subsidiaries Myntra and Jabong.

Move over Orkut & Facebook, here's Flockpod

Move over Orkut & Facebook, here's Flockpod

Rediff.com1 Feb 2008

The software called Flockpod, developed by Herbinger Group, enables a user to express his or her opinion over information provided on a particular web page (his own or that of his friends).

As he wished, Union minister Anil Dave cremated by the Narmada

As he wished, Union minister Anil Dave cremated by the Narmada

Rediff.com19 May 2017

The mortal remains of Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave were consigned to flames on the banks of the river Narmada at Bandrabhan in Madhya Pradesh's Hoshangabad district today, with full state honours.

US: Mystery flower keeps devotees spellbound

US: Mystery flower keeps devotees spellbound

Rediff.com22 Oct 2008

Believers are lining up to see a mysterious flower in a New York backyard whose owner says took the shape of Hindu God Ganesh to cure him of his ailments that had plagued him for long.

Delhi's unaccountable Raja Kejriwal

Delhi's unaccountable Raja Kejriwal

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

'The Aam Aadmi's prophet is out of touch with both the city and his own flock.'

Get a Merc or a Jaguar at cheap prices in Chennai!

Get a Merc or a Jaguar at cheap prices in Chennai!

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Insurance companies sell off inventory of flood-damaged vehicles to cut losses.

Gold funds regain lustre

Gold funds regain lustre

Rediff.com23 Sep 2008

Gold exchange-traded funds are back in the limelight. After a dull three-month period, a sudden slump in the US stock market last week has investors flocking to buy gold. In the past one week alone, gold prices have increased nearly 15 per cent in the international market.

Chhath Puja comes to an end with holy dips, prayers to the sun

Chhath Puja comes to an end with holy dips, prayers to the sun

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

The four-day long Chhath festival ended on Thursday with millions, braving the chill and taking a dip in the river to offer prayers to the rising sun.

Indian firms rush to AIM

Indian firms rush to AIM

Rediff.com28 Nov 2007

With the AIM (Alternative Investment Market) becoming increasingly popular as a fund raising destination, Indian companies are flocking to tap the opportunity provided by this sub-market of the LSE.

Two more JD(S) MLAs to join BJP

Two more JD(S) MLAs to join BJP

Rediff.com18 Aug 2008

Two more JD(S) MLAs on Monday quit the party and resigned from assembly membership in Karnataka, dealing a severe blow to former prime minister H D Deve Gowda-led outfit which is struggling to keep its flock together since the May assembly elections.

A good <i>Diwali</i> for multiplexes

A good Diwali for multiplexes

Rediff.com9 Nov 2007

The two-film rally by Sony Pictures and Eros International - Saawariya and Om Shanti Om - has set the cash registers ringing. Diwali day usually does not have audience flocking in large numbers, but this Diwali has brought prosperity to multiplex owners with over 85 per cent occupancy on Friday. All leading theatre chains are running to packed houses on Saturday and Sunday.