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'GST rate cuts will help the durables market': Shekhar Bajaj

'GST rate cuts will help the durables market': Shekhar Bajaj

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

Shekhar Bajaj, chairman and managing director of the firm, explains to Viveat Susan Pinto on what led to this sales jump, besides throwing light on the benefits accruing to the sector on account of the GST rate cuts in appliances.

Did India's secularism die on August 5?

Did India's secularism die on August 5?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

'Indian secularism doesn't deserve a tombstone. It needs a new shrine,' argues Shekhar Gupta.

PE investments take a big hit in Feb with no mega deals reported

PE investments take a big hit in Feb with no mega deals reported

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

No major deals above the value of USD 300 million happened last month, causing the decline from January, which registered deals worth USD 3.5 billion, according to a report released by consultancy firm EY on Wednesday.

Trump gains lead in early voting States, polls show

Trump gains lead in early voting States, polls show

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

Republican presidential front runner Donald Trump has gained substantial lead in early voting States of Iowa and South Carolina, while his Democratic counterpart Hillary Clinton has a narrow lead over her nearest rival Bernie Sanders, latest opinion polls show.

What action has been taken against SRK, Salman: Court asks cops

What action has been taken against SRK, Salman: Court asks cops

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

Delhi Police was on Friday directed by a Delhi court to file an action taken report on a criminal complaint against actors Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan for allegedly hurting religious sentiments by entering the sets of a temple wearing shoes while shooting for a reality show.

Real estate revival may begin this festive season

Real estate revival may begin this festive season

Rediff.com7 Sep 2014

The seasons in 2012 and 2013 went by with hardly any property launches, mainly due to an economic slowdown and a need to clear the backlog

Dull Diwali awaits realtors as buyers remain cautious

Dull Diwali awaits realtors as buyers remain cautious

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Although markets such as Mumbai and some places in the national capital region have continued to see a slowdown in the property markets over the last three years, developers were pinning their hope on the festive season.

AIADMK to adopt resolution in support of Jallikattu, legal action against PETA

AIADMK to adopt resolution in support of Jallikattu, legal action against PETA

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

AIADMK general secretary V K Sasikala also lashed out at the Congress, her party's arch rival Dravida Munnnetra Kazhagam, and the Bharatiya Janata Party over failure to conduct the sport.

Music lovers are falling in love with vinyl records, once again!

Music lovers are falling in love with vinyl records, once again!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

The market for vinyl collapsed with the advent of CDs in 1982. But LPs, as they were fondly called, have made a comeback in the past ten years, with certain editions costing quite a packet

Uri review: A deadpan take on warfare!

Uri review: A deadpan take on warfare!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

Movies, their motives and time of release make me wonder if we'll ever be able to see India as India and not a reflection of its governments, notes Sukanya Verma.

Law panel wants tax benefits to Hindu Undivided Family abolished

Law panel wants tax benefits to Hindu Undivided Family abolished

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

The recommendation, if implemented, is likely to face opposition from the government's key support base among Hindu traders and businesspersons.

Thank you, Sindhu

Thank you, Sindhu

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

'Let us see the tricolour flutter and soar as we park our vehicles, as we play cricket in the gullies, as we surf the Internet, as we enter our places of worship,' says Ankita Athawale.

How Rao got admission to Law College

How Rao got admission to Law College

Rediff.com23 Dec 2004

How the 'outsider' factor led US to the Trump conundrum

How the 'outsider' factor led US to the Trump conundrum

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Trump is the first nominee of a major party in over a century to have no experience whatsoever of any political, administrative or military office.

Business confidence for April-June quarter declines

Business confidence for April-June quarter declines

Rediff.com4 May 2015

The level of optimism about business environment among chief financial officers in the country declined in April-June.

Copper, zinc and nickel to do well in 2014

Copper, zinc and nickel to do well in 2014

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

Euro-zone growth could improve because of (a) reduced pace of fiscal tightening and (b) stronger exports, but weak domestic demand and a fragile banking system could increase deflation risks that could force the European Central Bank to turn further accommodative.

ISIS link: 21 people are missing from Kerala

ISIS link: 21 people are missing from Kerala

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Among them, 17 were from Kasaragod and four from Palakkad.

Samajwadi MPs walkout to protest sending 'empty' water train to Bundelkhand

Samajwadi MPs walkout to protest sending 'empty' water train to Bundelkhand

Rediff.com6 May 2016

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu refuted the charge of playing water politics, saying a steam-cleaned, 10-wagon train was on way to fill water at Jhansi before going to the drought-hit areas.

Sensex surges 190 points to end above 25,500 led by autos

Sensex surges 190 points to end above 25,500 led by autos

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

Sensex ended up 190 points at 25,519 and Nifty climbed 57 points to end at 7,626.

The Life Force Called Shaukat Kaifi

The Life Force Called Shaukat Kaifi

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

'My mom is a riot! I thank her with all my heart.'

Sena defends MPs; NGO files PIL in Delhi High Court

Sena defends MPs; NGO files PIL in Delhi High Court

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

Shiv Sena on Thursday defended its MPs involved in alleged force-feeding of a fasting Muslim employee and said a "protest" against mismanagement was given "communal colour" for "political mileage" even as the Opposition in Parliament pressed government for a statement.

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