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Explore India's 10 Lesser Known Beaches

Explore India's 10 Lesser Known Beaches

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

With clean blue waters and golden-white sands, these super beaches have a magic that is hard to keep away from.

Dalit activist dies during debate over anti-caste bill in California

Dalit activist dies during debate over anti-caste bill in California

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Milind Makwana, according to his close friends and family, spoke at the City Council meeting on July 18 against SB403, the anti-caste discrimination bill in California State Assembly.

Why Aishwarya Is Bollywood's Golden Girl

Why Aishwarya Is Bollywood's Golden Girl

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

On her 50th birthday on November 1, Sukanya Verma raises a toast to Bollywood's Golden Girl and 15 of her noteworthy performances.

Tata Group's four little gems

Tata Group's four little gems

Rediff.com31 Dec 2012

Trent, Tata Global Beverages, Titan Industries and Tata Chemicals may not be big contributors to the Tata kitty, but these are still significant to its growth story.

Sebi bans Mehul Choksi from capital markets for 1 yr, slaps Rs 2.5-cr fine

Sebi bans Mehul Choksi from capital markets for 1 yr, slaps Rs 2.5-cr fine

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Sebi has barred fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi and one Rakesh Girdharlal Gajera from the capital markets for one year and levied a fine totalling Rs 2.5 crore on them for violating insider trading rules in the matter of Gitanjali Gems. In addition, they have been restrained from buying, selling or otherwise dealing in securities of Gitanjali Gems Ltd (GGL) for a period of two years. Also, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has directed Gajera to disgorge a sum of Rs 15.82 crore.

Guess How Much RRR Will Spend For Oscars

Guess How Much RRR Will Spend For Oscars

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

S S Rajamouli will leave no stone unturned to ensure that his blockbuster RRR reaches the Oscar shortlist.

Budget 2022: Jewellers want gold import duty cut to 4%

Budget 2022: Jewellers want gold import duty cut to 4%

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has urged the government to reduce import duty on gold to 4 per cent from 7.5 per cent and a special package for the sector in the forthcoming Budget to boost shipments. As part of its pre-Budget recommendations, the council has also suggested a reduction in the import duty on cut and polished diamonds; cut and polished precious and semi-precious gemstones from 7.5 per cent to 2.5 per cent. "If (gold) imported at 4 per cent duty rate....working capital amounting to Rs 225 crore would be blocked instead of Rs 500 crore," the council said in a statement.

Have A Dev Anand Festival At Home

Have A Dev Anand Festival At Home

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Gems you can enjoy from the time he was at his handsome and magnetic best.

Classic Revisited: Bimal Roy's satirical gem, Parakh

Classic Revisited: Bimal Roy's satirical gem, Parakh

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

In Sukanya Verma's special series re-visiting great Hindi film classics, we look back at 1960's Parakh, starring Sadhana, Motilal, Nazir Hussain and Durga Khote.

Exports up 2.14% in July; trade deficit at record $30 bn

Exports up 2.14% in July; trade deficit at record $30 bn

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

India's exports rose by 2.14 per cent to $36.27 billion in July while the trade deficit almost tripled to $30 billion during the month due to over 70 per cent rise in crude oil imports, according to official data released on Friday. Imports shot up by 43.61 per cent to $66.27 billion in the month compared to July 2021, the data showed. The trade deficit was $10.63 billion in July 2021.

When Retro Songs Make A Re-Entry In The Movies

When Retro Songs Make A Re-Entry In The Movies

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Using snatches of a cult favourite or evergreen classic in its original form for action, comedy or romance can transform the entire vibe of a scene.

Recipe: Chocolate Lassi, Fun Strawberry Shake

Recipe: Chocolate Lassi, Fun Strawberry Shake

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Drinks perfect for a hot summer day.

PIX: Pakistan's big win keeps hopes alive; Bangladesh eliminated

PIX: Pakistan's big win keeps hopes alive; Bangladesh eliminated

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Pakistan registered a comfortable seven-wicket victory to keep their semi-final hopes alive.

Kareena Gets Ready For The Week

Kareena Gets Ready For The Week

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Sonam-Anand celebrate anniversary...Deepika misses Irrfan...Soha gets ready for Mother's Day.

Finding 12 Lifers in Mizoram

Finding 12 Lifers in Mizoram

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Looking for Treasures From Mizoram to embrace through 2024 and beyond.

Gem of a laptop

Gem of a laptop

Rediff.com14 Sep 2007

Dell, Aspire launch new series.

Exports decline sharply in Oct; trade deficit widens

Exports decline sharply in Oct; trade deficit widens

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

India's exports entered negative territory after a gap of about two years, declining sharply by 16.65 per cent to $29.78 billion in October, mainly due to global demand slowdown, even as trade deficit widened to $26.91 billion, according to data released by the commerce ministry on Tuesday. Key export sectors, including gems and jewellery, engineering, petroleum products, ready-made garments of all textiles, chemicals, pharma, marine products, and leather, recorded negative growth during October. Imports during the month under review rose by about 6 per cent to $56.69 billion on account of increase in the inbound shipments of crude oil and certain raw materials such as cotton, fertiliser and machinery.

Karisma, Sonakshi Get Ready To Shine In Berlin

Karisma, Sonakshi Get Ready To Shine In Berlin

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

Reema Kagti and Ruchika Oberoi's eight-part crime drama Dahaad, starring Sonakshi Sinha, Vijay Varma, Gulshan Devaiah and Sohum Shah will have its world premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival.

Will continue to explore ways to bring back Kohinoor from UK: Govt

Will continue to explore ways to bring back Kohinoor from UK: Govt

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

The death of Britain's longest-reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, reignited the demand in India to bring back the Kohinoor.

Stocks: Some hidden gems

Stocks: Some hidden gems

Rediff.com6 Nov 2006

Investment analyst Ashish Chugh discusses his views on Apollo Sindhoori Capital and JBM Auto.

Slits, Zips, Cut-Outs: Sharvari's Style

Slits, Zips, Cut-Outs: Sharvari's Style

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

How to pose up a storm.

Exports decline by 22% to $32.97 bn in Jun, steepest monthly fall in 3 yrs

Exports decline by 22% to $32.97 bn in Jun, steepest monthly fall in 3 yrs

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

India's exports contracted by 22 per cent, the steepest decline in the last three years, to $32.97 billion in June on account of global demand slowdown, especially in the Western markets like the US and Europe. According to the data of the commerce ministry, the trade deficit in June stood at $20.3 billion against $22.07 billion in the same month last year due to a fall in exports and imports. The inbound shipments during the month under review declined by a steep 17.48 per cent to $53.10 billion.

PNB fraud: ED files chargesheet against Mehul Choksi's wife, others

PNB fraud: ED files chargesheet against Mehul Choksi's wife, others

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

The ED has filed a fresh chargesheet against absconding jeweller Mehul Choksi, his wife Priti and others under the anti-money laundering law in connection with the over Rs 13,000-crore PNB loan fraud case, officials said on Monday. This is the first prosecution complaint filed by the central agency against Choksi's wife Priti Pradyotkumar Kothari. She has been charged by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) with "helping her husband in layering of the proceeds of crime".

WC PIX: Kiwis on threshold of semis after Lanka rout

WC PIX: Kiwis on threshold of semis after Lanka rout

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

IMAGES from the ICC World Cup match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at the M Chinnaswamy stadium, in Bengaluru, on Thursday.

India-dedicated funds pulled out $9.1 billion till November

India-dedicated funds pulled out $9.1 billion till November

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

Assets under management of India-dedicated funds have slid 20 per cent in the year to November to $35.2 billion.

US action against Hong Kong may boost India's jewellery export

US action against Hong Kong may boost India's jewellery export

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

After China imposed a national security law on Hong Kong earlier this month, the United States on July 14 withdrew the special status granted to Hong Kong, and the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada followed suit.

Messi gem lifts Barcelona eight points clear of Atletico

Messi gem lifts Barcelona eight points clear of Atletico

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

Runaway Premier League leaders Manchester City beat champions Chelsea 1-0 at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday to extend their lead to 18 points and leave the London side further adrift from the Champions League qualification spots.

Tanuja@80: What Made Her Such A Star

Tanuja@80: What Made Her Such A Star

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

Tanuja could do practically anything on screen, applauds Subhash K Jha, as he salutes the actor on her 80th birthday on September 23.

Millions is a gem

Millions is a gem

Rediff.com23 Mar 2005

Barbie Review: Of Pluck, Pinkness And Patriarchy Bashing

Barbie Review: Of Pluck, Pinkness And Patriarchy Bashing

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

Delving into deeper topics, fleshing out a timely satire, rooting for womanhood while being full of beans, dance, music, charm and comedy, Greta Gerwig's creativity knows no bounds, raves Sukanya Verma.

REWIND: India's 7-0 record vs Pakistan in ODI World Cup!

REWIND: India's 7-0 record vs Pakistan in ODI World Cup!

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Will India extend their run to make it 8-0? Or will Pakistan be able to snap the streak?

Kareena And The Kapoors!

Kareena And The Kapoors!

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Priyanka's thrilled... Pooja's nostalgic... Vaani's indulging...

Bullet-proof jackets for JK cops involved in encounter

Bullet-proof jackets for JK cops involved in encounter

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

The Jammu and Kashmir Police has initiated the process to procure over 8,000 bullet-resistant (BR) jackets of protection levels 5 and 6 for its personnel involved in counter-terrorism and security operations, official sources said.

EPL: Giroud gem inspires Arsenal, Spurs rout Watford

EPL: Giroud gem inspires Arsenal, Spurs rout Watford

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

Arsenal's Olivier Giroud produced a piece of New Year's Day magic to keep Arsenal in sight of Premier League leaders Chelsea while Harry Kane's double bolstered Tottenham Hotspur's ambitions as London's triple assault on the title continues.

Best Of Sanya Malhotra. Vote!

Best Of Sanya Malhotra. Vote!

Rediff.com18 May 2023

As Sanya Malhotra prepares to play a cop investigating the curious case of two missing jackfruits in the quirky new Netflix offering Kathal, here's a list of all her performances so far.

The Gem of Kolkata

The Gem of Kolkata

Rediff.com18 Oct 2003

The Gem of Kolkata

'Thank you Innocent Chetta! For the laughter'

'Thank you Innocent Chetta! For the laughter'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

'We lost the brightest shining star in our constellation. You made us laugh till we cried.'

Tendulkar's 10 gems in international cricket

Tendulkar's 10 gems in international cricket

Rediff.com24 Apr 2013

In celebration of Sachin Tendulkar's 40th birthday, Harish Kotian lists his ten best knocks in international cricket.

Review: Piku, a gem of a film!

Review: Piku, a gem of a film!

Rediff.com8 May 2015

'Everything about you and your precious relationships spoke to me, stirred me and I wish you could hear how deeply you touched me,' Sukanya Verma says in her letter to Piku.

Deepika's SPECIAL Dinner Date!

Deepika's SPECIAL Dinner Date!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

Janhvi meets her fans... Shah Rukh Khan makes a rare airport appearance... Akshay promotes Raksha Bandhan.