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'Modi retains an advantage nationally'

'Modi retains an advantage nationally'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

'Right now, politics is operating in a state of suspended animation. That works to Modi's advantage.'

Here's where Bollywood stashes its cash!

Here's where Bollywood stashes its cash!

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

Bollywood and black money go a long way.

Bank strike from January 21 deferred

Bank strike from January 21 deferred

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

The decision is in response to the strike call given by United Forum Of Bank Unions, which has more than 10 lakh (1 million) employees and officers of banking Industry under its umbrella.

Rs 200 crore riding on Salman Khan

Rs 200 crore riding on Salman Khan

Rediff.com6 May 2015

The court held that Salman was driving under the influence of alcohol and also did not have a driving license.

PHOTO: Sanjay Dutt-Manyata celebrate Karva Chauth

PHOTO: Sanjay Dutt-Manyata celebrate Karva Chauth

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

You're like Diwali lamps spreading light: Modi to Indians in Japan

You're like Diwali lamps spreading light: Modi to Indians in Japan

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

The PM said Japan and the Indian diaspora has a big role to play in India's growth story.

Several Congress leaders are on bail, party is a 'bail gaadi': PM

Several Congress leaders are on bail, party is a 'bail gaadi': PM

Rediff.com7 Jul 2018

Criticising the Congress, he said the parties following the politics of family and dynasty may continue like that, but the BJP government was committed to taking the country's defence and self-respect to their pinnacle.

Jaitley's mantra to fight poverty

Jaitley's mantra to fight poverty

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

The finance minister termed rationalisation of subsidies as 'unsung reforms'.

BJP manifesto promises land to Dalits, houses to poor in Punjab

BJP manifesto promises land to Dalits, houses to poor in Punjab

Rediff.com22 Jan 2017

Union Minister Arun Jaitley while releasing the document said BJP's manifesto is particularly aimed at improving the social infrastructure in Punjab, even as he slammed Congress for its policies which he alleged paved way for militancy in Punjab in 1980s and termed its 2002-2007 tenure in power as "most dishonest and corrupt".

Modi lists game-changing achievements, assigns 'A' grade to his govt

Modi lists game-changing achievements, assigns 'A' grade to his govt

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

Modi govt says its economic score on all coutns is very good.

PIX: Shraddha Kapoor, Shilpa Shetty welcome Lord Ganesha

PIX: Shraddha Kapoor, Shilpa Shetty welcome Lord Ganesha

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

The 10-day Ganpati festival has commenced with devotees welcoming home Lord Ganesha with much fanfare!

'Farmers can no more be hoodwinked'

'Farmers can no more be hoodwinked'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Vinay Sahasrabuddhe explains BJP's strategy.

Digital India and Modi's Vision 2022 master plan

Digital India and Modi's Vision 2022 master plan

Rediff.com27 May 2019

Agriculture, social services, education, defence and so on will be brought into the digital fold and every gram panchayat will be connected to the internet.

What makes Salman Khan so special

What makes Salman Khan so special

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

The actor recently showed off an endearing facet of his personality.

Tata, Nilekani, Kelkar join hands to help the poor

Tata, Nilekani, Kelkar join hands to help the poor

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

The venture is applying to the Reserve Bank of India for approvals.

Black money: Cong accuses Jaitley of bluffing people

Black money: Cong accuses Jaitley of bluffing people

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

Congress had attacked Narendra Modi during the Lok Sabha campaign on social media under the hashtag 'Feku'.

Chhattisgarh: Policeman killed, 3 injured in Naxal attack

Chhattisgarh: Policeman killed, 3 injured in Naxal attack

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

"The face off between policemen and ultras took place in Borgoan area of Keshkal town of the district at around 1 am," Konda Gaon Superintendent of Police D Shravan told PTI over phone.

Politics at play? Non-BJP ruled states' floats go MIA at R-Day

Politics at play? Non-BJP ruled states' floats go MIA at R-Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

Floats from 13 states, including Bihar, West Bengal, Odisha weren't present at parade

Niti mulls Rs 125 crore for lucky draws to boost e-payments

Niti mulls Rs 125 crore for lucky draws to boost e-payments

Rediff.com11 Dec 2016

In the wake of scrapping of old Rs 500/1,000 banknotes, Niti Aayog has asked National Payments Corporation of India to frame a new scheme to incentivise digital payments.

Coronavirus: 'For two years we have to be careful!'

Coronavirus: 'For two years we have to be careful!'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

'Once you resume economic activities, life will be normal.' 'The younger people will tolerate the virus very well. So, life will become normal very soon.'

'Varun and Parineeti got into that mood of madness'

'Varun and Parineeti got into that mood of madness'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

'I have failed many times before getting the songs that you have been hearing since 2012. Go Go Govinda was my first song. Before that, there was a lot of struggle for eight-nine years. I faced only rejection and failure then. When you fail, you have more willpower and hunger to do good work.' But for now, singer Aman Trikha is riding on a wave of success.

India go down to Pakistan

India go down to Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Sep 2004

India blew away a third minute lead and went down 1-2 in the first of the four-Test hockey series.

'Can't book profits in stock markets. Need help'

'Can't book profits in stock markets. Need help'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

India must grow at 8 or 9%. 7.75% ain't enough

India must grow at 8 or 9%. 7.75% ain't enough

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

'A sustainable growth rate of 8 per cent is evidently some distance away,' says T N Ninan.

President lists Modi 2.0's strategy to boost growth

President lists Modi 2.0's strategy to boost growth

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

Stating that pushing GDP growth, which has slipped to 5-year low of 6.8 per cent in 2018-19, is the top priority, President Ramnath Kovind said Modi govt will bring more reforms and raise farm investments to boost growth.

20 Hindi Movies To Watch Out For In 2015: Part 2

20 Hindi Movies To Watch Out For In 2015: Part 2

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

Which movies should you watch in the coming year? We draw up a list.

The TOP 5 Tamil actresses

The TOP 5 Tamil actresses

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Take a bow, Nayanthara, Radhika Prasidhha, Aishwarya Rajesh, Jyothika, Nithya Menen.

Post DeMo, cash is back with a bang!

Post DeMo, cash is back with a bang!

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

The currency with the public is 10.3 per cent higher than it was in the week preceding November 8, 2016 - from Rs17.97 trillion to Rs18.76 trillion.

Hrithik, Amitabh, Salman: Modi's filmi crusaders

Hrithik, Amitabh, Salman: Modi's filmi crusaders

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

Bollywood has found its new mission...

PIX: Priyanka mingles with Sonam, Sunny at Sony Guild awards

PIX: Priyanka mingles with Sonam, Sunny at Sony Guild awards

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

A look at the star arrivals.

Govt may bring laws on Aadhaar, bankruptcy as money bills

Govt may bring laws on Aadhaar, bankruptcy as money bills

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

The apex court had permitted only voluntary use of Aadhaar for welfare programmes including MGNREGA, all pension schemes, provident fund and Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna.

Who will be the next Chief Economic Advisor?

Who will be the next Chief Economic Advisor?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

Rumours in the bureaucracy on his successor include the names of Sajjid Chinoy of JP Morgan, Rathin Roy of the National Institute of Public Finance and Policy, Neelkanth Mishra of Credit Suisse and the principal economic advisor, Sanjeev Sanyal.

Govt asks states to enrol MNREGA workers under social security schemes

Govt asks states to enrol MNREGA workers under social security schemes

Rediff.com27 May 2015

The NDA government has asked states to enrol all MNREGA workers under the three newly-launched social security schemes.

When Ash lost out on Goliyon Ki Raaslila Ram Leela

When Ash lost out on Goliyon Ki Raaslila Ram Leela

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

Some fun trivia!

Arun Jaitley cremated with state honours, hundreds pay last respect

Arun Jaitley cremated with state honours, hundreds pay last respect

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

BJP workers and mourners queued up in large numbers outside the party headquarters since morning to pay their last respects to the leader.

Arvind Subramanian in race to be next chief economist of World Bank

Arvind Subramanian in race to be next chief economist of World Bank

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

Arvind Subramanian was appointed CEA in October 2014 and got a year's extension in September 2017

A win-win for traders, brokerages and exchanges

A win-win for traders, brokerages and exchanges

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

With equity and commodity exchanges allowed to enter each other's areas from October, brokerages are pump-priming their businesses to allow their clients seamless trading in commodities and equities.

'PM sent planes for NRIs, why not trains for workers?'

'PM sent planes for NRIs, why not trains for workers?'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

'The situation is so bad that they are now sleeping on bridges or footpaths.' 'Therefore, they want to go and die before their parents or wife in case they get infected with COVID-19.' 'Workers don't want to die a dog's death in cities.'

How RBI's reserves can boost the economy

How RBI's reserves can boost the economy

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

The use of RBI capital to strengthen public sector banks will have many positive implications for the economy -- and a few manageable downsides, points out R Jagannathan.

'I will never sing an item number'

'I will never sing an item number'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

Jumme Ki Raat singer Palak Muchhal tells us how she found fame.