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Why Shah Rukh Needed Action To Revive His Career

Why Shah Rukh Needed Action To Revive His Career

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

Shah Rukh had outgrown the roles that made him a star -- the menacing, obsessive lover in Darr, the regular guy in Kabhi Haan Kabhi Na or the new age boyfriend in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. By the time he entered his 50s, he was struggling to find his feet, explains Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Construction banned in 'sinking' Joshimath, families evacuated

Construction banned in 'sinking' Joshimath, families evacuated

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

Amid protests by a group of residents in Joshimath, the Chamoli administration on Thursday put a ban on all construction activities in and around the 'sinking' town even as nearly 50 families staying in houses at risk have been evacuated so far.

Aligarh Muslim University Needs Urgent Reforms!

Aligarh Muslim University Needs Urgent Reforms!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

Is it a divine, sacrosanct university, a holy cow, prohibiting human intervention?

6 merchant bankers in fray for govt's HZL stake sale

6 merchant bankers in fray for govt's HZL stake sale

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

As many as six merchant bankers are vying to handle and manage the sale of the government's 29.53 per cent residual stake in Hindustan Zinc Ltd (HZL), according to an official notice. ICICI Securities, SBI Capital Markets, HDFC Bank, IIFL Securities, Axis Capital and Citigroup Global Markets will make their presentations via video conferencing before the government officials on Friday, highlighting their plans in managing the offer for sale. The bankers to manage the sale process would be finalised after the presentation and opening of financial bids on August 12, as per the notice.

10 Safe Stocks To Bet In Volatile Market

10 Safe Stocks To Bet In Volatile Market

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

10 high dividend paying stocks across sectors that are expected to maintain or even increase their pay-outs in FY23 thanks to faster earnings growth in the last four quarters.

A time of curiosity for exciting brands

A time of curiosity for exciting brands

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

As the funnel of good-quality early-stage companies are built, mid-stage and growth capital always follows, says Fireside Ventures founder Kanwaljit Singh.

Trends that will dictate the markets this week

Trends that will dictate the markets this week

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

Quarterly earnings and global cues will be the major sentiment driver for the equity market this week, according to analysts. Of late, Benchmark indices have been on a record-breaking run. "Quarterly results will dictate market sentiment and will be the talk of this week as they pick up the pace. "D-Street will be all ears to any management insights to forecast the future earnings trajectory.

A walk through time: How HUL climbed the success ladder

A walk through time: How HUL climbed the success ladder

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

To tackle the resultant inflation, the Indira Gandhi government had imposed price controls on manufactured products, including soaps and vanaspati, in 1973.

Indian fans hurt by World Cup exit but proud of team

Indian fans hurt by World Cup exit but proud of team

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

Indian cricket fans were feeling pain rather than anger on Thursday as they tried to come to terms with their team's shocking World Cup semi-final defeat to New Zealand.

Inside the Star Guild Awards: Priyanka, Alia perform

Inside the Star Guild Awards: Priyanka, Alia perform

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

Here's looking at pictures from the event.

'Yeh Bachchan saab hain ka?'

'Yeh Bachchan saab hain ka?'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

'He made me feel like a crorepati even without sitting in the hot seat.'

Taapsee, Mithali Play A Mazedaar Game Of Cricket

Taapsee, Mithali Play A Mazedaar Game Of Cricket

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Dressed in a blue tee and black track pants, Taapsee Pannu took on the media.

Hard to hit tax revenue target, credit weak: Jaitley

Hard to hit tax revenue target, credit weak: Jaitley

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

In a speech, Jaitley said that while he expected to hit targeted levels for direct taxes, reaching the goal for indirect taxes would be a "challenge".

Sonu Nigam Azaan row: 2 stabbed in MP for backing singer

Sonu Nigam Azaan row: 2 stabbed in MP for backing singer

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

Shivam Rai, who posted a comment on Facebook regarding the issue, was allegedly threatened on the phone by two men and told to come to the Freeganj area. Rai and his friend Ayush Shreewas were attacked on arrival with knives, reported The Hindustan Times. The two were later admitted to a district hospital; Shreewas was reportedly seriously injured.

Mumbai Police hunts for 'journalist' who wants to join ISIS

Mumbai Police hunts for 'journalist' who wants to join ISIS

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

In his post, the suspect wrote he wished to give up his Indian citizenship and become a spokesperson for the ISIS -- the terror group which currently controls a large part of Iraq and Syria.

Who Will Mine The Lithium Reserves?

Who Will Mine The Lithium Reserves?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Faced with one setback after another in expanding the scope of mining in the country, almost all the major miners of the world have wound down their operations in India.

India at 75: 18 biggest moments for Indian markets from 1947 to 1993

India at 75: 18 biggest moments for Indian markets from 1947 to 1993

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

From the enactment of the capital control Act to the recognition of the BSE as a stock exchange and the infamous Harshad Mehta scam, here are the 18 biggest events for stock markets from 1947 to 1993.

I-B Minister Javadekar criticises 'TRP-centric' journalism

I-B Minister Javadekar criticises 'TRP-centric' journalism

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

He also asserted that the freedom of press has to be preserved at any cost in a democracy but media should remember that freedom comes with responsibility.

DNA newspaper shuts print edition, to go fully digital

DNA newspaper shuts print edition, to go fully digital

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

The last edition of the 14-year-old morninger, which had already stopped from Delhi and other centres earlier, will come out on Thursday from Mumbai and Ahmedabad, the broadsheet owned by Zee group's Subhash Chandra's Essel group said.

No Ratan Tata, no Chandra at Cyrus Mistry funeral

No Ratan Tata, no Chandra at Cyrus Mistry funeral

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

A family priest performed the prayers as per Parsi tradition before the last rites.

Slain investigative journalist J Dey immortalised with chowk in Mumbai

Slain investigative journalist J Dey immortalised with chowk in Mumbai

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

A city square where noted journalist Jyotirmoy Dey was shot dead over five years ago, was on Wednesday named after him.

After over 50% rise in 2022, is the rally in ITC fizzling out?

After over 50% rise in 2022, is the rally in ITC fizzling out?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

ITC has been one of the best performing large-cap stock at the bourses thus far in calendar year 2022 (CY22), rallying nearly 52 per cent during this period and outperforming the sector benchmark - the S&P BSE FMCG index - by a wide margin that moved up around 17 per cent during this period. However, the counter has lost over 5 per cent from its recent high of Rs 346.25 hit on September 23, 2022 and has underperformed the S&P BSE Sensex, which has lost nearly 2 per cent since then. So, is the rally in the stock coming to an end, and is this a good time to book profit?

Will it be second time lucky for Barmer?

Will it be second time lucky for Barmer?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

Villager are treating the project as a 'golden goose' and are demanding huge compensation for their land.

Time finally runs out for HMT Watches

Time finally runs out for HMT Watches

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

One of India's biggest watch makers, HMT Watches will wind up soon.

'Climate of cricket has changed with IPL and the money it offers'

'Climate of cricket has changed with IPL and the money it offers'

Rediff.com2 May 2018

England stumper-batsman Jos Buttler says there is nothing wrong with cricketers wanting to specialise in a particular format and believes the lucrative Indian Premier League has changed the "climate" of the sport considerably.

India's oil marketing cos may post Rs 10,700 cr loss in Q1

India's oil marketing cos may post Rs 10,700 cr loss in Q1

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Bharat Petroleum and Hindustan Petroleum may post a combined loss of Rs 10,700 crore in June quarter on selling petrol and diesel at rates below cost, a report said on Monday. While the raw material (crude oil) prices soared in April-June, petrol and diesel prices were not revised, leading to marketing losses which offset strong refining margins, ICICI Securities said in the report. The three state-owned oil marketing companies -- IOC, BPCL and HPCL -- control 90 per cent of the retail petrol and diesel sales in the country.

GM, Ford switch off India ops but unable to exit

GM, Ford switch off India ops but unable to exit

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Both are finding it difficult to sell one each of their plants -- Chennai Maraimalai Nagar (Ford) and Talegaon near Pune (GM) -- and are finding the road blocked by employee severance snarl-ups, report Sohini Das and Shine Jacob.

Kharge extends hand to parties to defeat BJP, says ready for sacrifices

Kharge extends hand to parties to defeat BJP, says ready for sacrifices

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

In the prevailing difficult circumstances, the Congress is the only party that can provide capable and decisive leadership to the country, Kharge asserted.

Is India Witnessing A Silent Bull Market?

Is India Witnessing A Silent Bull Market?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

The most important positive of India's stealth bull market is earnings growth across different sectors, explains Debashis Basu.

Squad review

Squad review

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

Squad drags from scene to scene like a lifeless sloth with no destination in mind, sighs Sukanya Verma.

Maharashtra CM launches website in memory of RK Laxman

Maharashtra CM launches website in memory of RK Laxman

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

Fadnavis paid tribute at his official residence 'Varsha' to the revered artist.

For Adani, magic happened after 2014: In LS Rahul links group's rise to Modi

For Adani, magic happened after 2014: In LS Rahul links group's rise to Modi

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

Leading the Opposition attack over the Adani-Hindenburg issue in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday linked Gautam Adani's meteoric rise to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's coming to power and said "magic" happened after 2014 that propelled the businessman from the 609th to the second spot on the global rich list.

IAF to phase out remaining 4 MiG 21 squadrons by 2025

IAF to phase out remaining 4 MiG 21 squadrons by 2025

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

The plan to phase out the Soviet-origin aircraft fleet is part of the IAF's modernisation drive and it is not related to the latest crash of a MiG-21 jet in Rajasthan's Barmer on Thursday night.

Mumbai police chief Ahmad Javed is new envoy to Saudi Arabia

Mumbai police chief Ahmad Javed is new envoy to Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Mumbai Police Commissioner Ahmad Javed has been appointed the country's ambassador to Saudi Arabia, which has a 2.8 million-strong Indian community.

India Inc generous with dividends in tough times

India Inc generous with dividends in tough times

Rediff.com2 May 2016

144 companies will pay Rs 61,087 crore in equity dividends to their shareholders for FY16, an increase of 19.2 per cent year-on-year

Ajay Devgn Gets INTENSE in Rudra

Ajay Devgn Gets INTENSE in Rudra

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Intensity, blood and gore are going to be key here.

From Rs 3000 to Rs 9806 crore! Taxi driver turns billionaire for a day

From Rs 3000 to Rs 9806 crore! Taxi driver turns billionaire for a day

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

Taxi driver Balwinder Singh was left stunned and speechless when he found out on November 4 that Rs 98,05,95,12,231 had been credited to his State Bank of Patiala account.

Weight of FMCG cos in Nifty50 lowest in a decade

Weight of FMCG cos in Nifty50 lowest in a decade

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Consumer stocks remain the biggest laggard on the bourses. The Nify50 weighting of FMCG stocks declined to a decade low of 9.9 per cent at the end of March this year, down 150 basis points from 11.4 per cent a year ago. At their peak in March 2013, major FMCG stocks, such as Hindustan Unilever, ITC, and Asian Paints, together accounted for 15 per cent of the Nifty50. But now together with automobile stocks, the consumer goods sector accounts for only 14.7 per cent of the index, down 200 basis points in the past 12 months and 37 per cent from the record high weighting of 23.4 per cent at the end of March 2014.

Former SpiceJet owner leading rescue plan: Reports

Former SpiceJet owner leading rescue plan: Reports

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

Ajay Singh will team up with two blue-chip investors to bail out the airline

Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity orphanages to shut down?

Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity orphanages to shut down?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

Missionaries of Charity, the group started by Mother Teresa, may have to shut down its orphanages due to its non-compliance with adoption guidelines.