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Tax panel seeks major changes to reassessment rules

Tax panel seeks major changes to reassessment rules

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

The I-T officer can go back up to six years to scrutinise the books of accounts of the assessees.

After kicking out the Tatas, Didi plans 'industrial revolution'

After kicking out the Tatas, Didi plans 'industrial revolution'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

Industrialists say they were bowled over by the West Bengal chief minister's 'charm and simplicity'.

10 things I wish I knew when I was 20

10 things I wish I knew when I was 20

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

On his 40th birthday, the bestselling author looks back at his life and has a few words of advice for himself :-)

Incidents of bribery in India reduced by 10% since 2018: Survey

Incidents of bribery in India reduced by 10% since 2018: Survey

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

People in Delhi, Haryana, Gujarat, West Bengal, Kerala, Goa and Odisha reported low instances of corruption, while Rajasthan, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Jharkhand and Punjab had higher occurrences of corruption.

41 pilots found drunk on duty!

41 pilots found drunk on duty!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

Forty six pilots were found to have violated aviation safety norms last year and 41 tested positive for alcohol during pre-flight medical examination.

5 simple tips to keep your lungs and heart healthy

5 simple tips to keep your lungs and heart healthy

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Avoid smoking, eat healthy and practice deep breathing.

Agri Bills: Why Punjab and Haryana farmers are leading the protests

Agri Bills: Why Punjab and Haryana farmers are leading the protests

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

Data shows that the current system of decentralised marketing and centralised procurement helps Punjab and Haryana farmers the most, while its efficacy in other states has been poor. Experts and farm leaders say success of the laws rests heavily on implementation.

Dhoni becomes a father, wife Sakshi gives birth to a baby girl

Dhoni becomes a father, wife Sakshi gives birth to a baby girl

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

Just a week ahead of the ICC World Cup, Mahendra Singh Dhoni has become a father. The Indian captain's wife Sakshi gave birth to a baby girl at a private hospital in Gurgaon.

COVID-19 cases in India top 20,000; toll reaches 652

COVID-19 cases in India top 20,000; toll reaches 652

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

The number of active COVID-19 cases stood at 15,859. While 3,959 people have been cured and discharged, and one patient has migrated, the ministry said.

Bihar 2020: Meri Awaz Suno

Bihar 2020: Meri Awaz Suno

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

A group of first time voters who run 10 km everyday to prepare for fauji recruitment rallies, tell Rediff.com's Archana Masih they need two things: quality education and jobs.

When Milkha Singh chatted with Rediff Readers

When Milkha Singh chatted with Rediff Readers

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

The transcript of the Milkha Singh Rediff Chat.

40 bodies found in Haridwar, toll in deadly Uttarakhand floods 190

40 bodies found in Haridwar, toll in deadly Uttarakhand floods 190

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

Forty bodies of flood victims were recovered from Haridwar on Friday, taking the toll in the rain fury to 190 as operations to rescue over 9,000 stranded in Kedarnath and Badrinath were stepped up with the deployment of 40 helicopters.

Bollywood's ladies are FABULOUS AFTER 40!

Bollywood's ladies are FABULOUS AFTER 40!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

It's such a misconception that actresses -- any woman for that matter -- are on a downwards slope when they hit 40.

Farmers' Protest: Govt is paying for its arrogance

Farmers' Protest: Govt is paying for its arrogance

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

Regardless of how the stalemate ends, the government needs to learn that regardless of its parliamentary strength it cannot take people for granted. A little bit of humility would do it a lot of good, recommends Virendra Kapoor.

'Hypertension is leading cause of death in urban areas'

'Hypertension is leading cause of death in urban areas'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

In this exclusive interview with Rediff.com's Shobha Warrier from Jaipur, Dr Gupta talks about the study and what the urban population to do to fight hypertension.

Why Great Men Worship Light of Asia

Why Great Men Worship Light of Asia

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

Count among The Light of Asia's many, many admirers over 132 years: Gandhi, Tagore, Vivekananda, Nehru and Ambedkar, Tolstoy and Kipling, Yeats and Eliot, Alfred Nobel, Dmitri Mendeleev and C V Raman. Jairam Ramesh reveals why he decided to write a book on Edwin Arnold, who wrote The Light of Asia.

With 2.4 lakh tests, India still has a long way to go

With 2.4 lakh tests, India still has a long way to go

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

Experts feel the figures are modest for a count of the size of 1.3 billion and "much more number of tests" are needed to combat COVID-19 outbreak in the country.

COVID-19: 'Maharashtra is putting up a fight'

COVID-19: 'Maharashtra is putting up a fight'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

'But to see the effects of that, it will take a week or two more.'

Does Young India believe in safe sex?

Does Young India believe in safe sex?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

Is young India sexually active? Do they favour contraceptives? What are they doing to ensure safe sex?

Escorts heart centre sale sparks row

Escorts heart centre sale sparks row

Rediff.com28 Sep 2005

Escorts on Wednesday sold its Heart Institute to Ranbaxy-controlled Fortis Health Care for Rs 585 crore (Rs 5.85 billion), group chairman Rajan Nanda announced in New Delhi.

US lawmakers back Srinivasan's confirmation as top court judge

US lawmakers back Srinivasan's confirmation as top court judge

Rediff.com23 May 2013

Twenty-one United States lawmakers have sent a letter to the Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid in support of Indian-American legal luminary Srikanth Srinivasan's nomination to the DC circuit court.

How to retire sooner and richer

How to retire sooner and richer

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

Do you often ponder over this question without getting any definite answer? Here's a sincere attempt!

Two in five workers plan to change jobs this year: Survey

Two in five workers plan to change jobs this year: Survey

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

According to a national survey, forty-four per cent of full-time workers plan to change jobs in 2014.

Labs bet on Covid tests for next growth phase

Labs bet on Covid tests for next growth phase

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

The bouquet of Covid-19 tests that most diagnostic labs are offering include antibody tests (blood tests), rapid antigen tests (point of care tests that detect the presence of an antigen from a nasal or throat swab in case of SARS-CoV-2), and reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) tests.

Ten UNFORGETTABLE Scenes from Amitabh Bachchan's Zanjeer

Ten UNFORGETTABLE Scenes from Amitabh Bachchan's Zanjeer

Rediff.com13 May 2013

The iconic, career-defining film turned a glorious 40 this month.

5 SMART tips to make more money

5 SMART tips to make more money

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

Make the most of the income that you earn by invest the money in the right instruments. The advantages of starting early and investing right cannot be overstated, says financial planner Harshad Chetanwala.

'I have not seen a better opening batsman than Gavaskar'

'I have not seen a better opening batsman than Gavaskar'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

Former India all-rounder Ravi Shastri has said that ex-captain Sunil Gavaskar remains the best opener he has seen in world cricket.

Khurshid to speak to Maldivian counterpart on Nasheed

Khurshid to speak to Maldivian counterpart on Nasheed

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid will be speaking to his counterpart in Maldives which has raised strong objections to India's views regarding former President Mohamed Nasheed, who has sought 'refuge' at the Indian high commission in Male.

Flintoff England's new hero

Flintoff England's new hero

Rediff.com8 Sep 2003

When cricket historians look back on the career of Andrew Flintoff they may well view The Oval Test of 2003 as the making of a new legend.

Pic: 2 Pak tribal women make history, 1st to contest polls

Pic: 2 Pak tribal women make history, 1st to contest polls

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

Two women from Pakistan's restive northwest have made history by becoming the first tribal women to file nomination papers for the May 11 parliamentary polls.

InI Farms: Reaping a harvest of organised play

InI Farms: Reaping a harvest of organised play

Rediff.com14 Jan 2013

With just a few organised players such as KB Exports, Freshtrop and Maha Anar in the segment and the vast export potential in western Europe and central Asia and the increasing demand in domestic markets, InI Farms is already a focus area for investors such as Ronnie Screwvala's Unilazer Ventures and venture capital fund Aavishkaar.

41 players get life bans for South Korea match-fixing

41 players get life bans for South Korea match-fixing

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

Forty one South Korean players have been handed worldwide lifetime bans following a match-fixing scandal in the country's K-League, world governing body FIFA said on Wednesday.

India prepares dossier to get Pak blacklisted for terror links

India prepares dossier to get Pak blacklisted for terror links

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

A dossier will be given to the FATF, an international terror financing watchdog.

What Rahul baba said and what he meant

What Rahul baba said and what he meant

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi popped up on the political scene nearly 10 years ago, and since then, he has been doing exactly that -- popping up every now or then and making statements which are taken up for mass amusement by everyone but the Congress.

Telangana: AP assembly admits notices for no-trust motion

Telangana: AP assembly admits notices for no-trust motion

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

Andhra Pradesh Assembly Speaker N Manohar on Friday admitted the notices for no-confidence motion given by the Telangana Rashtra Samithiand YSR Congress Party against the Congress-led state government.

US man faces jail for laughing too loud in own house!

US man faces jail for laughing too loud in own house!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

An American man is facing 30 days in jail or $500 fine for laughing too loud in his own home. Forty-two-year old Robert Schiavelli of Rockville Centre, New York received the tickets for 'disturbing the peace' on consecutive days in February after the police responded to a neighbour's complaints that his laughter could be heard across the street.

In PHOTOS: Celebrations as UN upgrades Palestine status

In PHOTOS: Celebrations as UN upgrades Palestine status

Rediff.com30 Nov 2012

Palestine overwhelmingly won a historical United Nations General Assembly vote, which will upgrade its status to non-member observer state at the world body, despite intense opposition from the United States and Israel.

4 unhealthy habits that are damaging your liver

4 unhealthy habits that are damaging your liver

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Your liver uses water to metabolise fats, and insufficient hydration will put stress on your liver, says Dr Ashish Singhal.

2019: Year of reality check

2019: Year of reality check

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

From promoters losing their firms to consumers realising there are no free lunches, 2019 was a year of getting real,says Shailesh Dobhal.