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Cong-JD-S govt fate likely to be decided on Monday

Cong-JD-S govt fate likely to be decided on Monday

Rediff.com21 Jul 2019

Kumaraswamy and the Congress had moved the Supreme Court on Friday, accusing the Governor of interfering with the assembly proceedings when the debate on the trust vote was underway and sought clarification on its July 17 order, which they said, caused hindrance in issuing whip to the legislators.

Shh! Here's why IITians won't reveal their salary figures this time

Shh! Here's why IITians won't reveal their salary figures this time

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Disclosing placement figures puts pressure on students, noted IIT officials.

PM to lay foundation stone for N-plant in Haryana on Jan 13

PM to lay foundation stone for N-plant in Haryana on Jan 13

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

Work on a 2,800 MW nuclear power plant in Haryana will be kickstarted on January 13 when Prime Minister Manmohan Singh lays the foundation stone for it. The plant in Fatehabad district will have four units, each of 700 MWs, at the cost of Rs 22,000 crore.

'Very challenging for govt to earn more income'

'Very challenging for govt to earn more income'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

'The government's projections for 2019-2020 will be disappointing big time.'

Mongolian Olympians left unpaid as country wrestles with crisis

Mongolian Olympians left unpaid as country wrestles with crisis

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

As mostly sports-mad Mongolians cheer on the country's two medalists at the Rio Olympic Games, deepening economic troubles at home mean the new government cannot afford to pay its athletes.

'A film like ours is important for an Indian audience'

'A film like ours is important for an Indian audience'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

'China is monitoring films like ours and making sure it doesn't get a platform.'

LOOKING BACK: A Decade in Bollywood

LOOKING BACK: A Decade in Bollywood

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

Sukanya Verma looks back at the decade gone by, in the movies.

'Not one rupee has come to states to fight COVID'

'Not one rupee has come to states to fight COVID'

Rediff.com31 May 2020

'The stimulus packages, sector reliefs, loans etc are coming to industry, but state governments have not got any money from GST, no money from excise, no money from any income source.'

'Kejriwal is not Rahul Gandhi'

'Kejriwal is not Rahul Gandhi'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

If Kejriwal wins the Delhi election, then most regional parties will copy Kejriwal's do's and don'ts of jugaad to win an election against the Modi-Shah juggernaut, reports Sheela Bhatt.

Red-hot Rabada sinks England in fourth Test

Red-hot Rabada sinks England in fourth Test

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

Mercurial paceman Kagiso Rabada produced the second best match figures by a South African to propel his side to a consolation 280-run victory over a feeble England on the last morning of the fourth and final Test.

StyleDiaries: Natasha in gold vs Esha in red

StyleDiaries: Natasha in gold vs Esha in red

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

Presenting some of the good, bad and ugly looks of the week.

GDP growth may go up to 5.5% in FY15: Icra

GDP growth may go up to 5.5% in FY15: Icra

Rediff.com28 May 2014

Listing out priorities for the Finance Ministry under Arun Jaitley and the Narendra Modi government as a whole, it said the growth rate can pick up to 6 per cent with the extent and pace of reform measures.

Budget wishlist: 'Stay focused on GST and corporate tax'

Budget wishlist: 'Stay focused on GST and corporate tax'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

Two stock market experts discuss their wishlists for Union Budget 2017 with Rediff.com's Aslam Hunani.

If RBI has its way, you won't have to handle soiled notes ever

If RBI has its way, you won't have to handle soiled notes ever

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

The specifics will also cover what's fit and proper to be a chest manager; the insurance and re-insurance aspects; and the new capital threshold, which is Rs 100 crore now.

Rahul promises 33% job reservation for women if UPA wins polls

Rahul promises 33% job reservation for women if UPA wins polls

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

The Congress president addressing women students at the Stella Maris College said that the law must apply to everybody and not be applied selectively.

'I don't like fussing over clothes'

'I don't like fussing over clothes'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

An exclusive extract from an interview with Sabyasachi Mukherjee that appears in GQ India's November 2014 issue.

Can an MBA change your future?

Can an MBA change your future?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

A good business school will put you through a battery of tests to improve your soft skills, says Dr Tarun Pasricha.

AAP to contest Lok Sabha polls under Kejriwal's leadership

AAP to contest Lok Sabha polls under Kejriwal's leadership

Rediff.com15 Feb 2014

A day after Arvind Kejriwal stepped down as Delhi chief minister, Aam Aadmi Party today made it clear that it would contest the Lok Sabha polls under his leadership.

Why Indian Railways is likely to go the Air India way

Why Indian Railways is likely to go the Air India way

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

The solution for railways lay in understanding the strengths of the system,

Rishi Kapoor: The Bombay Velvet trailer works!

Rishi Kapoor: The Bombay Velvet trailer works!

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

A look at the top tweets from your Bollywood celebrities.

Aussie pacer Harris eyes India series for comeback from injury

Aussie pacer Harris eyes India series for comeback from injury

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

Recovering from a knee surgery, Australian pacer Ryan Harris is eyeing a return to international cricket in the Test series against India later this year.

BJP eyeing Jaitley for President's post?

BJP eyeing Jaitley for President's post?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

If Jaitley is finalised for the First Citizen's post, Modi will have scored two strategic goals, reports Rajeev Sharma.

First time in history, TN being controlled from Delhi: Rahul

First time in history, TN being controlled from Delhi: Rahul

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

The DMK has been alleging that the AIADMK government was being controlled by the BJP government at the Centre.

Now, DJ Guetta's Mumbai concert cancelled

Now, DJ Guetta's Mumbai concert cancelled

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

Cops say the organisers Sunburn did not complete the 'mandatory requirements and legal formalities'.

Mumbaikars to get additional 118 km of metro corridors

Mumbaikars to get additional 118 km of metro corridors

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Infra experts say govt will first need to figure out how to exploit real estate along the proposed routes.

Rupee ends flat at 67.02 vs USD ahead of Fed meet outcome

Rupee ends flat at 67.02 vs USD ahead of Fed meet outcome

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Heavy unwinding by foreign portfolio investors and lacklustre equities dampened the sentiment

Saha ready to fight for his place if dropped from Test side

Saha ready to fight for his place if dropped from Test side

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

Wriddhiman Saha, who appeared to be doing well in Tests before his untimely injury during the England series, hopes to make a comeback on the strength of a good domestic performance, even if he is dropped for the time being.

Modi @ 4: Bharatmala is going to be the highway sector's next big story

Modi @ 4: Bharatmala is going to be the highway sector's next big story

Rediff.com28 May 2018

The thrust will be on improving connectivity in economic corridors and remote and border areas with a view to hike trade and enable faster movement of cargo.

Why the future looks bright for the Indian economy

Why the future looks bright for the Indian economy

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

In the global context India is looking 'very special'.

PIX: Sonakshi, Vidya at the Global Citizen Festival

PIX: Sonakshi, Vidya at the Global Citizen Festival

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

A look at the pictures.

El Nino impact, slow growth are hurdles for new govt: Report

El Nino impact, slow growth are hurdles for new govt: Report

Rediff.com9 May 2014

Steps to improve governance, instill confidence in the government machinery and streamlining function across the different ministries are also important to feed the positive mood, the DBS report added.

How the Modi govt plans to push growth

How the Modi govt plans to push growth

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

The government plans to raise resources to finance capital spending beyond the Rs 3.10 lakh crore budgeted for 2017-18 through higher borrowing or divestment receipts.

'Mahagathbandhan is of greed and lust, has 9 potential PM candidates'

'Mahagathbandhan is of greed and lust, has 9 potential PM candidates'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

BJP president Amit Shah, while kickstarting 'Ganatanatra Bachao Yatra' in Bengal, vowed to overthrow the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress government in the state.

'$5 trillion economy by 2024 does not seem possible'

'$5 trillion economy by 2024 does not seem possible'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

'We are at $2.7 trillion and 2024 is not far away.' 'The country will need to grow by 9% every year for 5 years continuously and raise the aggregate investment rate to 38% of GDP to achieve the government's target of turning India into a $5 trillion economy.' 'Given the fact that we are only growing at about 5% and our investment rates are only about 30%, it may take a number of years before we can reach that targeted level.'

F1 2018: Making History and the battle for 5 titles

F1 2018: Making History and the battle for 5 titles

Rediff.com8 Apr 2018

For the first time in F1 history, two four-time champions are on the same grid and vying for their fifth title.

Meet the Bigg Boss 9 contestants

Meet the Bigg Boss 9 contestants

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Will these names be a part of the Bigg Boss 9 line-up?

Banks must cut lending rates to boost growth, says India Inc

Banks must cut lending rates to boost growth, says India Inc

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Corporate houses believe RBI must cut rates to boost investment in the system.

La Liga: Barcelona win easily, Atletico thrash Sporting

La Liga: Barcelona win easily, Atletico thrash Sporting

Rediff.com17 Sep 2016

Barcelona's attacking trio of Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar were all on target as the champions roared back into life in La Liga with a dominant 5-1 victory at promoted Leganes on Saturday. Messi sidefooted in a simple cross from Suarez to strike the opening goal after 15 minutes and returned the favour for the Uruguayan to nudge in the second in the 31st.

Injury-prone Cummins doubtful; Faulkner fit to face Afghans

Injury-prone Cummins doubtful; Faulkner fit to face Afghans

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Patrick Cummins sustained a minor injury but all-rounder James Faulkner is close to a return.

India Inc cheers corporate tax cut, wealth tax abolition

India Inc cheers corporate tax cut, wealth tax abolition

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

India Inc on Saturday cheered the road map for lowering corporate taxation.