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How ABVP went from being teacher's pet to campus 'bully'

How ABVP went from being teacher's pet to campus 'bully'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

The student front of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh has blotted its CV by allegedly instigating and engaging in violence on marquee campuses like JNU and Hyderabad Central University

CEOs adopt yoga as stress buster

CEOs adopt yoga as stress buster

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Not only does yoga help beat stress, it also helps them stay agile physically and mentally, say CEOs.

5 PSUs gave Rs 1.47 bn for Statue of Unity

5 PSUs gave Rs 1.47 bn for Statue of Unity

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

ONGC, Hindustan Petroleum, Bharat Petroleum, Indian Oil and Oil India listed the spending as part of their mandatory CSR commitment, but CAG noted that the Sardar Patel statue did not qualify for CSR funding.

Jammu-Kashmir transitions from state into 2 UTs

Jammu-Kashmir transitions from state into 2 UTs

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

The President's rule imposed in undivided Jammu and Kashmir was revoked on Thursday following the state's bifurcation into Union Territories, but the central rule will continue for an indefinite period through the Lieutenant Governor (LG) in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir.

Padma Awards 2016: Rajinikanth, Sania, Priyanka honoured

Padma Awards 2016: Rajinikanth, Sania, Priyanka honoured

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

Superstar Rajinikanth, tennis icon Sania Mirza and actress Priyanka Chopra were among the 56 eminent persons who were honoured with Padma awards on Tuesday.

Why fixed maturity plans work better than FD

Why fixed maturity plans work better than FD

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

Heed your liquidity needs before investing in an FMP.

Billion-dollar online sale ends, war of words begins

Billion-dollar online sale ends, war of words begins

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

While the first half of the year saw India's e-commerce market shrinking, the success of Diwali sales will boost the sector beyond last year's benchmark

The Super 30 Review

The Super 30 Review

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

'What Super 30 really wants to say is Hrithik Roshan can be an action hero without showing off his sculpted torso,' says Sukanya Verma.

Will rivals unite to fight Amazon India?

Will rivals unite to fight Amazon India?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

Amazon India Country Head Amit Agarwal refers to all talk of mergers as 'noise'. 'All this is a distraction, when the focus should be on the customer,' he says.

A horrifying night with the homeless on Delhi's mean streets

A horrifying night with the homeless on Delhi's mean streets

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

Most homeless kids, whether they have families or live alone, face daily physical & sexual abuse.

Paytm to hire 500 techies for marketplace consolidation

Paytm to hire 500 techies for marketplace consolidation

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

Amid news that the company was planning to scale down its online marketplace business and eventually exit it, Paytm Mall is targeting Rs 10,000 crore in business over the next 12 months, says Karan Choudhury.

Day 1 of 17th Lok Sabha: PM, members take oath

Day 1 of 17th Lok Sabha: PM, members take oath

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

When Modi's name was called out by the Secretary General for taking oath, Members from the ruling National Democratic Alliance thumped the desk greeting the Prime Minister with slogans such as 'Modi Modi' and 'Bharat Mata ki Jai'.

How your 'Awfis' might change in future

How your 'Awfis' might change in future

Rediff.com15 May 2017

Awfis stands out for its 'ambience' and 'ease of doing business'.

Digital lending set to become a $1 trillion business in India

Digital lending set to become a $1 trillion business in India

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

India's huge digital prowess and potential will play a huge role in enabling digital lending, says Romita Majumdar.

The problem of Pragya Thakur

The problem of Pragya Thakur

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

'Mahatma Gandhi, even for those on the extreme Hindu Right who believe he founded the politics of Muslim 'appeasement', is suicidal to target,' asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Tatas' independent directors highest paid in industry

Tatas' independent directors highest paid in industry

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

Five of the 10 best-paid independent directors belonged to the Tata group, followed by four from Reliance Industries and one from Wipro.

Will BJP oust Nitish after the poll?

Will BJP oust Nitish after the poll?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

'Maybe the BJP believes, in the post-poll scenario, it will have the might to foist, anybody endorsed by the RSS, upon Bihar,' observes Mohammad Sajjad.

Is cash still the king in TN polls?

Is cash still the king in TN polls?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

This time round, even 'petrol coupons' were reportedly distributed for those attending campaign rallies, especially those addressed by top leaders, cutting across party lines. If this owed to the rising cost of petrol and diesel -- which is a poll issue this time -- there were the customary coupons for 'quarter' (liquor bottle size) and non-vegetarian biryani. Some media reports claimed that some of these 'crowds' attended more than one political rally on the same day in the last week, and at times for rival political parties in adjoining constituencies or districts, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Modi takes the wind out of Mahagathbandhan sail

Modi takes the wind out of Mahagathbandhan sail

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attributed the impressive show by his party to the "alert voters" who he said rejected the 'mahagathbandhan' (grand alliance) of opposition parties.

Films, books that inspire corporate head honchos

Films, books that inspire corporate head honchos

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

Here's a list of the favourites of the billionaires.

Paytm may play white knight to IIM grads benched by Flipkart

Paytm may play white knight to IIM grads benched by Flipkart

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Sources said the fresh batch of profiles include students whose date of joining has been delayed by Flipkart.

India has become a slave to 2-3 BJP leaders and RSS: Rahul Gandhi

India has become a slave to 2-3 BJP leaders and RSS: Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Taking a swipe at the prime minister, he said there was no dearth of skills in the country and those from the backward classes are endowed with skills but not given an opportunity to move forward.

Bypolls: BJP wins 41 out of 59 bypoll seats

Bypolls: BJP wins 41 out of 59 bypoll seats

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Counting of votes is underway in assembly byelection to 58 seats in 11 states including Madhya Pradesh where the results will decide the fate of the Shivraj Singh Chouhan government.

Did not support Modi, will never do that: Sharad Pawar on Rafale remarks

Did not support Modi, will never do that: Sharad Pawar on Rafale remarks

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

Pawar's recent comment which was inferred as defence of Modi was welcomed by the BJP and party president Amit Shah had thanked Pawar for the same.

EPS and Stalin show national allies their place

EPS and Stalin show national allies their place

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

Without strategising together, Jayalalithaa's successor, Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami, and M Karunanidhi's son-cum-successor, M K Stalin, have used tough-talking on seat-sharing with allies, to replace charisma that they purportedly lacked, during the run-up to the assembly polls scheduled for April 6, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Why BJP should be grateful to Rahul Bajaj

Why BJP should be grateful to Rahul Bajaj

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

'A close relationship between India Inc and the government cannot help the BJP win elections.' 'While Opposition parties may feel good about Mr Bajaj criticising the Modi regime, the BJP should be seeing the indictment as a political boon,' says A K Bhattacharya.

Why was Cyrus Mistry shown the door?

Why was Cyrus Mistry shown the door?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

Experts view this as a case of "failed experiment" in succession

Why Bhaichung Bhutia opposes Citizenship Amendment Bill

Why Bhaichung Bhutia opposes Citizenship Amendment Bill

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

'The NRC had an effect on Assam and I think to cover up or make up for that, CAB has been brought in.'

No threat to Akhilesh's leadership in SP

No threat to Akhilesh's leadership in SP

Rediff.com12 Mar 2017

Will Akhilesh ask Azam Khan to lead the SP legislature party?

Out with the old: Advani, MM Joshi, Vajpayee dropped from BJP's parl board

Out with the old: Advani, MM Joshi, Vajpayee dropped from BJP's parl board

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

The generational shift in the Bharatiya Janata Party was complete on Tuesday with its founders Atal Behari Vajpayee, L K Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi being dropped from the Parliamentary Board, the highest decision-making body, which has the stamp of Prime Minister Narendra Modi all over now.

Prison break, letters to Pakistan: A terrorist's life behind bars

Prison break, letters to Pakistan: A terrorist's life behind bars

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

The lax security in jails is under scanner with recent episodes of breaks and murders of inmates, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

Ageing parents? How to meet medical expenses

Ageing parents? How to meet medical expenses

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

'Children should include their parents in the group health insurance cover provided by the employer at the earliest.' 'However, the elderly should not depend on it alone and should also buy a personal health cover,' suggests Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Now trending: Board-managed companies

Now trending: Board-managed companies

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

More and more the buck will stop at the board. Look no further than Infosys, says Amit Tendon.

Ronnie Screwvala bets big on non-cricket sports

Ronnie Screwvala bets big on non-cricket sports

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

The growing interest in alternative sports is encouraging Ronnie Screwvala to extend the U Mumba brand from kabaddi to football and volleyball.

Don't rush to buy public sector bank stocks

Don't rush to buy public sector bank stocks

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

Though most experts remain bullish on the banking space, they suggest investors buy only those banks whose NPAs are at a manageable level of 3% to 4% and there is credit growth or earnings visibility.

Have you been served an I-T notice?

Have you been served an I-T notice?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

A normal assessment notice is served under Section 148.

Prominent Lingayat seer Shivakumara Swami dies at 111

Prominent Lingayat seer Shivakumara Swami dies at 111

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

A recipient of Padma Bhushan and Karnataka Ratna awards, the seer was in a serious condition for the past two months and had undergone a surgery at a private hospital in Chennai about two months ago for his liver related complications.

Hindi Movies to watch out for in 2020

Hindi Movies to watch out for in 2020

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

As much as Rs 4,300 crore was generated by 2019 movie releases. But 2020 is all set to be bigger and better!

How Amazon plans to take on its contenders

How Amazon plans to take on its contenders

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Amazon has built the largest store in India with 22 million products.

Is Congress better off without Scindia?

Is Congress better off without Scindia?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

'Should the Congress take Jyotiraditya's departure as good riddance?', asks Mohammad Sajjad.