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'He is up there with Tansen, Beethoven, Mozart'

'He is up there with Tansen, Beethoven, Mozart'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

On the occasion of Pandit Ravi Shankar's birth centenary, his biggest fan, Lata Mangeshkar, pays tribute to one of Indian classical music's greatest legends.

Bollywood moves to Bharat

Bollywood moves to Bharat

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

'Perhaps there is a greater understanding of small town India amongst our stars today than earlier.'

India eye 5-0 NZ sweep in experimental mode

India eye 5-0 NZ sweep in experimental mode

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

The Kiwis will have greater concern over their lack of finishing after squandering two last over winning positions in two consecutive games, and the series along with.

Is India ready for a Maritime Theatre Command?

Is India ready for a Maritime Theatre Command?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

Mere shuffling of resources or cosmetic changes to prove a point would be counterproductive in the long run, observes Commodore Venugoptal Menon (retd).

Togadia replaces Singhal as VHP's international president

Togadia replaces Singhal as VHP's international president

Rediff.com19 Dec 2011

Veteran Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Ashok Singhal has been replaced as the international president of the organisation while its general secretary Pravin Togadia was given a greater responsibility.

World's 10 hottest real estate markets

World's 10 hottest real estate markets

Rediff.com23 Aug 2012

According to CNBC's report based on a research by global real estate consultancy Knight Frank, which ranks countries according to highest average growth in housing prices from the fourth quarter of 2006 to the same period in 2011, here are the world's hottest real estate markets.

Coronivirus: How some Indian firms are cashing in on 'fear economy'

Coronivirus: How some Indian firms are cashing in on 'fear economy'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

Any concerned citizen ought to start practicing hygiene by washing their hands properly and be aware of the brands that are certified.

How SBI plans to keep YONO ahead of the curve

How SBI plans to keep YONO ahead of the curve

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

Apart from fulfilling banking services, one can access more than 100 e-commerce sites, book tickets, and even pay for small value groceries through the app. The bank is now proposing to allow other banks to use this to serve their own customers.

Lockdown or lawless tyranny?

Lockdown or lawless tyranny?

Rediff.com10 May 2020

We may be witnessing a slow erosion of the democratic republic and the emergence of the police State, warns Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Why Delhi does not need another airport

Why Delhi does not need another airport

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

Experts are divides on whether a new international airport should be developed at Greater Noida.

The Ticking Time Bomb

The Ticking Time Bomb

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

Nearly 31 million Indians are unemployed and looking for jobs. While economic growth has been humming along, the pace of job creation has been poor. A revealing excerpt from Dev Kar's India: Still A Shackled Giant.

Slowdown? Residential property prices hit the roof!

Slowdown? Residential property prices hit the roof!

Rediff.com21 Aug 2012

Developers say rise due to increase in cost of credit, input and labour.

Jewellers face severe funding crisis

Jewellers face severe funding crisis

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

The possibility of the slowdown affecting more players is greater if the industry doesn't get access to easier finance in the next six to eight months.

Delhi smog: 37 flights diverted; air quality worsens

Delhi smog: 37 flights diverted; air quality worsens

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

Pollution levels in Delhi and satellite towns shot up again on Sunday morning, with the air quality bordering the 'severe plus' category at several places.

US mission to India: Team to focus on infrastructure

US mission to India: Team to focus on infrastructure

Rediff.com22 Feb 2012

US Commerce Secretary, John Bryson said his country needs to build on the momentum in manufacturing sector.

Ties with China a 'mixed picture': Foreign secy

Ties with China a 'mixed picture': Foreign secy

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar said bilateral ties with China faced 'some challenges' in the recent past.

Budget ignores women and children

Budget ignores women and children

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Women and children have been given short shrift with these crucial sectors facing substantive budgetary cuts, discovers Rashme Sehgal.

Team Anna is being very cruel to Anna Hazare: Digvijay

Team Anna is being very cruel to Anna Hazare: Digvijay

Rediff.com20 Dec 2011

Taking potshots at Team Anna, Congress leader Digvijay Singh on Tuesday accused it of acting "dictatorial" and said it would find an excuse to oppose the Lokpal Bill no matter what the government does.

Why this CM is the toast of India

Why this CM is the toast of India

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Kerala's Pinarayi Vijayan is a cut above the rest in Indian politics today, precisely in his remarkable ability to look beyond the horizon. His was probably the only government that began planning for the incoming pandemic as early as in February, notes M K Bhadrakumar.

Lockdown effect: Virtual funerals, mourning on video chat

Lockdown effect: Virtual funerals, mourning on video chat

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

In times of social distancing, thousands of people are dying alone without a last glimpse of their loved ones who are unable to reach them.

Bhima-Koregaon probe: 'Summon Fadnavis as witness'

Bhima-Koregaon probe: 'Summon Fadnavis as witness'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

'There is a contradiction between what the then CM said in the assembly and the legislative council, and the direction taken by the police investigation.'

'Indian govt's economic reforms significant and meaningful'

'Indian govt's economic reforms significant and meaningful'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2015

Indian economy is on growth path, says US diplomat.

Village level innovation: The next big thing

Village level innovation: The next big thing

Rediff.com18 Jan 2012

Over the last twenty years it has even more passionately been argued that the future of India depends on rapid expansion on four fronts.

Will cell phone radiation kill off birds, like shown in 2.0?

Will cell phone radiation kill off birds, like shown in 2.0?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

'Cell phone towers with 4G technology might certainly impact the lives of birds, and humans.' 'This needs a greater amount of investigation, research and mapping in the country.'

Tech Mahindra secures large multi-year AT&T deal

Tech Mahindra secures large multi-year AT&T deal

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Together, AT&T and TechM aim to improve the agility in rolling out and supporting networks of the future, while improving returns on investment through technology-led transformation.

CAs' body asks govt help in accessing PNB fraud data

CAs' body asks govt help in accessing PNB fraud data

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

ICAI intends to investigate the chartered accountants of PNB but the bank allegedly refuses to give the information sought.

Ferried by Air India, Swedish Royals arrive in New Delhi

Ferried by Air India, Swedish Royals arrive in New Delhi

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

After talks between the King and President Kovind, the two sides inked three pacts providing for cooperation in polar science, innovation and research and in maritime spheres.

JLR's stunning XJ saloon in India at Rs 98.03 lakh

JLR's stunning XJ saloon in India at Rs 98.03 lakh

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

The saloon's interiors, powerful engine and latest technology will enhance the in-car experience of discerning customers by making it even more productive, entertaining and relaxing.

Handover wanted terrorists for better ties: EAM to Pak

Handover wanted terrorists for better ties: EAM to Pak

Rediff.com16 Nov 2019

In a wide-ranging interview with French daily Le Monde, the minister said Pakistan does not deny sending terrorists to India.

Maha SEC bars AIMIM, 190 outfits from contesting local polls

Maha SEC bars AIMIM, 190 outfits from contesting local polls

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

The parties which lost their registration also include Revolutionary Party of India-Khobragade faction, led by Uttam Khobragade and Uttar Pradesh-based Peace Party.

Pro Kabaddi League: Squad strength raised to 25 in Season 2

Pro Kabaddi League: Squad strength raised to 25 in Season 2

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

The strength of teams has been bolstered from 14 during the inaugural edition last year to 25.

Heard about Goa's Gaur Army?

Heard about Goa's Gaur Army?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

Football fans in Goa are shaking off their sussegado and becoming an animated, raucous, even belligerent lot.

I-T recovers Rs 1.64 cr, pens worth Rs 50 lakh from UP IAS officer

I-T recovers Rs 1.64 cr, pens worth Rs 50 lakh from UP IAS officer

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

4 luxury SUVs and documents indicating 'benami' assets of Rs 300 crore have been recovered during income tax raids.

Is a CA job awaiting Ponting?

Is a CA job awaiting Ponting?

Rediff.com19 Nov 2016

With Mahela Jayawardene named coach of Mumbai Indians on Friday, speculation is rife that former Australia skipper and the IPL franchise coach Ricky Ponting may be in contention for a big role in a revamped Australian cricket.

Exploring a cheap sanitiser to fight coronavirus

Exploring a cheap sanitiser to fight coronavirus

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

'If it works, something good can come out of this tragedy for the common public good,' say Dr Prasad Gadgil and Dr Kunal Basu.

How Competition Commission of India fights cartels

How Competition Commission of India fights cartels

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

Looking beyond the lesser penalty regime, in its 10th year of existence, the CCI needs more branches, according to experts

RBI keen to link home, auto loans with external benchmark

RBI keen to link home, auto loans with external benchmark

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

Currently, banks follow system of internal benchmarks, including Prime Lending Rate, Benchmark Prime Lending Rate, Base rate and Marginal Cost of Funds based Lending Rate.

Terror expands its footprints in Pakistan

Terror expands its footprints in Pakistan

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

Pervez Musharraf is contemplating a political front with jihadi groups to contest Pakistan's next election. Should the jihadi groups win a few seats, terrorist outfits will gain legitimacy in Pakistan, warns Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd).

Why gangsters like Vikas Dubey become formidable

Why gangsters like Vikas Dubey become formidable

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

'Not unlike politicians who gravitate towards whoever is in power, mafia dons too have a great survival streak, switching loyalty to the party in power,' observes Virendra Kapoor a week after gangster Vikas Dubey was slain in an alleged encounter.

As pay problems persist, pink slips are out at Jet Airways

As pay problems persist, pink slips are out at Jet Airways

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

The airline has been defaulting on salaries for some time, making partial payments in some cases or not paying at all, as it continues to lose money mainly in domestic routes where it can't raise fares facing competition from low-cost airlines.