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Why did Kerala governor fast against dowry?

Why did Kerala governor fast against dowry?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

'What we see today is bargaining.' 'The man's family sets a price for him and then they start bargaining.' 'He is sold to the family that offers the highest price.' 'In this market, a woman is just a commodity to be sold because if she remained at home, it is a humiliation for the family.'

How US companies are helping India fight coronavirus

How US companies are helping India fight coronavirus

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

A large number of American companies like Google, Uber and IBM are offering their resources to help India successfully fight the battle against the deadly coronavirus pandemic.

FBI releases documents related to Clinton email probe

FBI releases documents related to Clinton email probe

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

One of the two documents relates to the July 2 interview of Clinton by the FBI.

TCS chief Chandrasekaran ranked best CEO in India

TCS chief Chandrasekaran ranked best CEO in India

Rediff.com30 Apr 2010

Among the chief financial officers, TCS' Sethuraman Mahalingam has been named the best in the country and is followed by Infosys' Vibin Balakrishnan.

Decks cleared for passage of nuke-liability bill

Decks cleared for passage of nuke-liability bill

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

Paving the way for early enactment of nuclear liability law, a Parliamentary Committee on Wednesday presented its report that addresses major concerns of the Bharatiya Janata Party as it recommended provision for "clear-cut" accountability of suppliers for any mishap involving an atomic plant.

Ulip war: Why Sebi order may not be right

Ulip war: Why Sebi order may not be right

Rediff.com15 Apr 2010

The cornerstone of any efficient financial market is certainty and coherence in its regulatory framework.

IT website to get savvy

IT website to get savvy

Rediff.com10 Nov 2010

Taxpayers can now file their returns, grievances and matters related to vigilance online

Deora praises AAP govt, Maken asks him to leave Congress

Deora praises AAP govt, Maken asks him to leave Congress

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

Ajay Maken, who has also served as the Speaker of the Delhi Assembly in the past, asked Deora to "leave Congress" before propagating "half-baked facts."

Jairam swings axe at Polavaram project

Jairam swings axe at Polavaram project

Rediff.com2 Nov 2010

A notice issued on Monday to the Andhra Pradesh government to put on hold the government project is, in fact, meant to help out the Opposition-ruled states of Orissa and Chhattisgarh whose land is threatened to be submerged because of the project.

'Budget will create huge inflationary pressure'

'Budget will create huge inflationary pressure'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2010

Food inflation was the worst form of taxation on the poor, he said. The finance minister could have spared the rise in diesel prices and increased petrol prices more, the senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader said.

Prisoners are allowed to visit family: Kejriwal's wife demands to meet him

Prisoners are allowed to visit family: Kejriwal's wife demands to meet him

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

According to the chief minister's wife, she, her mother-in-law, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia wife and Health Minister Satyendar Jain's wife had gone to meet them at the L-G office, but were not allowed.

'Seeding of Mobile SIMs with Aadhaar an incentive'

'Seeding of Mobile SIMs with Aadhaar an incentive'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

The linking of Aadhaar number with mobile SIM cards would enable the subscribers to use a host of services, including financial transactions.

Nikki Haley confirmed as new US envoy to UN

Nikki Haley confirmed as new US envoy to UN

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

Nikki Haley becomes the first Indian-American to serve on a Cabinet rank position in any presidential administration in the US.

Pak court bars A Q Khan from giving interviews

Pak court bars A Q Khan from giving interviews

Rediff.com29 Mar 2010

In its judgment in response to a petition filed by 74-year-old Khan seeking the removal of restrictions on his movement, the Lahore High Court ruled that Khan was not allowed to talk about nuclear weapons technology.

Delhi Covid crisis: Shah to meet LG, Kejriwal today

Delhi Covid crisis: Shah to meet LG, Kejriwal today

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

Kejriwal will also interact with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with his counterparts including West Bengal, Delhi, Maharashtra and Karnataka, where the coronavirus cases are on a much higher side, on June 17.

5 things you should know about digital locker

5 things you should know about digital locker

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

To sign up for your Digital Locker, you need an Aadhaar number and a mobile number linked to that

'Dual tech denial to harm Indo-US ties'

'Dual tech denial to harm Indo-US ties'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

The Indian industry has thus joined hands with the government in urging Americans to lift stringent export controls on high-technology transfer.

Nepal revokes Army Chief's sacking

Nepal revokes Army Chief's sacking

Rediff.com19 Jun 2009

Nepal's coalition cabinet headed by Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal has scrapped the erstwhile Maoists-led government's controversial decision to remove the army chief Geneeral Rookmangud Katawal. The cabinet in its meeting on Thursday nullified the Maoists-led government's decision.

Wear masks, don't spit, shun complacency: PM in 'Mann ki Baat'

Wear masks, don't spit, shun complacency: PM in 'Mann ki Baat'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

Addressing his monthly 'Mann ki Baat' programme, he also said that India's fight against the novel coronavirus has become people-driven wherein every citizen is playing his or her part.

Bon appetit! 9-yr-old Shreya wows Obamas with 'garam masala' burger

Bon appetit! 9-yr-old Shreya wows Obamas with 'garam masala' burger

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

Shreya was the only Indian-American to have been invited by the US First Lady.

Oz: Victoria's 'respect minister' to curb racism

Oz: Victoria's 'respect minister' to curb racism

Rediff.com21 Jan 2010

In the wake of a spate of racial attacks against Indians in Australia, the Victorian government has appointed a former football player as the nation's first "respect minister" to tackle problems related to growing racism and alcohol-fuelled violence in the state.

The rush for less cash

The rush for less cash

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

Initiatives to convince citizens to go cashless.

Gurudwara attacked in Malaysia

Gurudwara attacked in Malaysia

Rediff.com13 Jan 2010

Unidentified persons hurled stones at a Gurudwara in Kuala Lumpur, damaging a front window of the building, adding to religious tensions over a series of attacks on churches in this Muslim-majority country. The police on Wednesday termed the incident as the handiwork of 'naughty youngsters' and said they are looking into the matter. Several volunteers were inside the Gurudwara when stones were thrown at approximately 6.45 pm, the police said.

E-facility to link your Aadhaar with PAN soon

E-facility to link your Aadhaar with PAN soon

Rediff.com11 May 2017

The OTP will be sent on the registered mobile number and email of the individual

UIDAI gets its Internet address

UIDAI gets its Internet address

Rediff.com10 Dec 2009

Officials said the website would work as an interface between the public and the office, with information on all developments being put up on the site on a regular basis, including committee reports and all important decisions taken.

Karnataka CM, governor bicker over flood relief

Karnataka CM, governor bicker over flood relief

Rediff.com19 Nov 2009

Karnataka Governor H R Bhardwaj on Thursday rapped the Bharatiya Janata Party government over inadequate rehabilitation work in the state's flood-hit northern districts, but Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa disagreed with his view and asserted that relief work was going on a 'war-footing'. Bhardwaj said Prime Minister Manmohan Singh conducted an aerial survey of the affected districts and announced an aid of Rs 1,000 crore, "but nothing has been done by the state government". "

Service tax e-filing to be mandatory in 2 months

Service tax e-filing to be mandatory in 2 months

Rediff.com12 Nov 2009

Electronic filing of service tax will be made compulsory in the next two months," CBEC member Y G Parande told reporters on the sidelines of a PHD chamber seminar.

Filing returns? Check your tax office jurisdiction

Filing returns? Check your tax office jurisdiction

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

A huge cadre restructuring in the I-T department, with the creation of over 20,700 posts recently, has brought about a number of changes in the existing jurisdictions of assessing officers of the department across the country.

Will it be a Clinton victory? 9 polls say yes!

Will it be a Clinton victory? 9 polls say yes!

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

With America just a day away from electing a new president -- Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton -- nine polls show that Clinton is in charge of the race with just hours to go.

Montek may continue in Planning Commission

Montek may continue in Planning Commission

Rediff.com2 Jun 2009

Montek Singh Ahluwalia is likely to remain deputy chairman of the planning commission, which will be constituted shortly.

Govt websites hit by outage, cyber security chief says not hacking

Govt websites hit by outage, cyber security chief says not hacking

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

Chinese characters were seen on the website, indicating that Chinese hackers may be involved in it.

RIL diverting billions from marketing margin: ADAG

RIL diverting billions from marketing margin: ADAG

Rediff.com28 Sep 2009

An Anil Ambani group company has asked the oil ministry to stop Reliance Industries Ltd from charging marketing margin on gas, alleging that the Mukesh Ambani-led firm was not sharing the revenue and 'diverting' crores (billion) of rupees of the government's share.

Going once, going twice, sold! Mementos gifted to Modi auctioned

Going once, going twice, sold! Mementos gifted to Modi auctioned

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

The funds raised through the auction, held at the National Gallery of Modern Art, Delhi, will go to the government's flagship project 'Namami Gange'.

NRI admissions for BDS course

NRI admissions for BDS course

Rediff.com12 May 2009

Admission notification for five seats reserved for NRI/ NRI Sponsored/ Foreign Students for admission to BDS Course in Mahatma Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences.

Stimulus packages should not be withdrawn: Tata

Stimulus packages should not be withdrawn: Tata

Rediff.com5 Jan 2010

Earlier, finance minister Pranab Mukherjee had said the fiscal stimulus given to the industry to combat the adverse impact of the global financial meltdown would not be withdrawn before the budget next year.

'Facebook, WhatsApp seek more data than Aarogya Setu app'

'Facebook, WhatsApp seek more data than Aarogya Setu app'

Rediff.com11 May 2020

'When a person is capable of infecting 50 others, will you think about the privacy of the person or about protecting the lives of people?'

Sectors that top cybercriminals' list in India

Sectors that top cybercriminals' list in India

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

Govt, telecom, defence sectors most attacked by cybercriminals

Be wary of fake I-T refund emails

Be wary of fake I-T refund emails

Rediff.com4 May 2016

Govt steps up security to check criminals seeking bank details of taxpayers

Dhoni's Aadhar details leaked! UIDAI blacklists agency

Dhoni's Aadhar details leaked! UIDAI blacklists agency

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

An agency which helps Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) enroll citizens for Aadhar has over enthusiastic shared the personal details of ace cricket Mahendra Singh Dhoni on social media.