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Siddhartha got Rs 3200 cr from Mindtree sale, but paid only Rs 46 cr as tax

Siddhartha got Rs 3200 cr from Mindtree sale, but paid only Rs 46 cr as tax

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

Taxmen also claimed that the signature of Siddhartha on the letter being circulated on the social media under his name "does not match" with the record available with the department.

Chronicle of Supreme Court proceedings and Reliance gas saga

Chronicle of Supreme Court proceedings and Reliance gas saga

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

In the past as well, questions have come up about the manner in which different benches of the apex court were constituted to resolve disputes involving the Reliance group.

Terrorists barge into house and abduct man in Jammu and Kashmir

Terrorists barge into house and abduct man in Jammu and Kashmir

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

The terrorists had killed Farooq Ahmad's son last year.

Arunachal Cong opposes dam construction by China

Arunachal Cong opposes dam construction by China

Rediff.com13 May 2010

The ruling Congress in Arunachal Pradesh has said that it was opposed to construction of a dam by China in the upper reaches of the Brahmaputra River.

Era of expansionism is over: Modi during Ladakh visit

Era of expansionism is over: Modi during Ladakh visit

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

Lauding the bravery displayed by the soldiers, the prime minister said: "The bravery that you and your compatriots showed, a message has gone to the world about India's strength."

Pix: The breathtaking wonders of India

Pix: The breathtaking wonders of India

Rediff.com8 Apr 2018

Rediff readers share interesting photographs of India from their travels.

PHOTOS: Ayodhya lit-up with 5 lakh diyas on Diwali eve

PHOTOS: Ayodhya lit-up with 5 lakh diyas on Diwali eve

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Governor Anandiben Patel participated in the celebrations.

Siddhartha lived by his honour code, and died by it

Siddhartha lived by his honour code, and died by it

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

M D Riti pays tribute to Bangalore's homegrown business giant.

How water inequality governs drought-hit Maharashtra

How water inequality governs drought-hit Maharashtra

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Sugarcane, which is grown by no more than 1.1 million farmers, consumes 70 per cent of water available in Maharashtra for irrigation. In contrast, about 10 million jowar, pulses and oilseeds farmers get only 10 per cent of irrigation water, points out Abhishek Waghmare.

Police team set up to probe CCD founder's death

Police team set up to probe CCD founder's death

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

"We are waiting for the post-mortem report which will make it clear how the death happened," Patil told reporters at Mangaluru.

Tamil is the Language of Gods, says HC

Tamil is the Language of Gods, says HC

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

A bench of Justice N Kirubakaran, since retired, and Justice B Pugalendhi, in a recent order also said that in our country 'it is made to believe that Sanskrit alone is Gods' language'.

8 well-kept secrets of Panchgani

8 well-kept secrets of Panchgani

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

Headed to this dreamy hill station in Maharashtra? Here's what you can do there, says Anita Aikara.

Environmentalists on a journey to save Ganga

Environmentalists on a journey to save Ganga

Rediff.com1 Oct 2007

A group of environmentalists are on a mission to make the Ganga pollution free. They are currently on a journey from Vrindavan in Uttar Pradesh to Mayapur in West Bengal, via the river, to create awareness about the issue.

Last rites of Ram Vilas Paswan performed in Patna

Last rites of Ram Vilas Paswan performed in Patna

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

A sea of people could be seen, besides dignitaries led by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, at the cremation site on the banks of the Ganges in the city that has been a witness to the Lok Janshakti Party founders long journey -- from a young MLA of the socialist party in the late 1960s to having served under six prime ministers.

Centre harassing my government, says Naidu

Centre harassing my government, says Naidu

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

The Andhra CM charged the BJP and Centre with 'mud-slinging' and trying to 'damage his credibility'.

Anti-Cauvery water release protests continue in K'taka

Anti-Cauvery water release protests continue in K'taka

Rediff.com1 Oct 2012

Protests rocked the Cauvery river basin district of Karnataka for the second day on Monday over release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu with police taking about 100 people into custody after they squatted on tracks and detained the Mysore-Shirdi express at Gejjalagere village.

How BJP rose in Goa with Christian help

How BJP rose in Goa with Christian help

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

It is a record that the saffron party has created, where the majority of its legislators belonged to the minority community.

Karnataka stops release of Cauvery water to TN

Karnataka stops release of Cauvery water to TN

Rediff.com9 Oct 2012

The water stoppage to Tamil Nadu came after Karnataka said it will file a review petition on Tuesday before Cauvery River Authority headed by the Prime Minister who made known his position to Congress and BJP delegations which met him separately seeking review of CRA's September 19 directive.

Taj Mahal gets a makeover before Trumps visit Agra

Taj Mahal gets a makeover before Trumps visit Agra

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

From Dwight D Eisenhower to Bill Clinton, many American presidents have made sure they're photographed against the backdrop of the Taj. And, now the monument is ready to impress Trump for that family frame. Well, almost ready, reports Shreya Jai.

Karnataka begins to release Cauvery water to TN

Karnataka begins to release Cauvery water to TN

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

Karnataka on Thursday night began releasing Cauvery river water to Tamil Nadu from the Krishna Raja Sagar Reservoir as per a Supreme Court directive.

Mamata hits out at Modi govt over CCD founder's death

Mamata hits out at Modi govt over CCD founder's death

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

She also alleged an atmosphere prevailed where opposition parties were also afraid of 'horsetrading, harassment and political vendetta'.

Cauvery order: K'taka farmers to go on hunger strike

Cauvery order: K'taka farmers to go on hunger strike

Rediff.com3 Oct 2012

Farmers from Karnataka have decided to sit on an indefinite hunger strike at the Krishna Raja Sagar dam near Mysore from Thursday to protest the release of Cauvery River's water to Tamil Nadu. The Union government has assured them that an expert team will be sent to both states to study the issue.

Death toll due to cyclone Amphan in West Bengal now 98

Death toll due to cyclone Amphan in West Bengal now 98

Rediff.com30 May 2020

The state government is releasing Rs 6,250 crore for the cyclone relief operations. Along with this, Rs 20,000 and Rs 28,000 will be given as wage to workers of the 100-day job programme.

In pix: The stories behind the ruins of Hampi

In pix: The stories behind the ruins of Hampi

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

Rediff readers share the importance of the heritage site.

Narmada, the Giver of Pleasure

Narmada, the Giver of Pleasure

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

Of India's sacred rivers, she is the holiest. It is believed that even the Ganga comes in the form of a cow for a purifying bath in the Narmada, says Geetanjali Krishna.

Killing the Brahmaputra in installments

Killing the Brahmaputra in installments

Rediff.com11 Jan 2011

It is high time India and China did a joint study to protect the river instead of competing to exploit and mutilate it in phases, says environmental activist Gopal Krishna.

How Andhra CM plans to turn challenges into opportunities

How Andhra CM plans to turn challenges into opportunities

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Naidu vowed to hasten the process of securing clearances by industry.

Andhra Pradesh floods:  88,000 people evacuated

Andhra Pradesh floods: 88,000 people evacuated

Rediff.com9 Sep 2010

The Andhra Pradesh Government has taken up evacuation work on a large scale in the rain-affected districts and over 88,000 people have been evacuated so far, officials said on Wednesday.

We don't even know who the poor really are!

We don't even know who the poor really are!

Rediff.com24 May 2020

'I worry that the suffering of these people might be as invisible as the people themselves,' observes Geetanjali Krishna.

Andhra Congress worried over Jagan's popularity

Andhra Congress worried over Jagan's popularity

Rediff.com21 Dec 2010

The massive response to the 48-hour hunger strike of former Kadapa Member of Parliament YS Jaganmohan Reddy in Vijaywada has set the alarm bell ringing in the ruling Congress due to the increasing number of legislators who are supporting the former party leader.Apart from the mammoth gathering of more than a lakh people at 'YSR Pranganam', Congress leaders were also worried by the fact that many party legislators and other leaders have decided to openly support Jagan.

When friends change...

When friends change...

Rediff.com6 Jan 2019

'Although I feel more comfortable living with my own people, I often remember those cricket matches by the river bank...'

Drenched Andhra struggles to stay afloat

Drenched Andhra struggles to stay afloat

Rediff.com3 Oct 2009

The flood situation in Kurnool and Mahaboobnagar districts of Andhra Pradesh has improved with water levels receding, Chief Minister K Rosaiah said.

Did Andhra CM's helicopter crash in reservoir?

Did Andhra CM's helicopter crash in reservoir?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2009

As the massive search operation to locate Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy, who went missing over Nallamalla forest in Kurnool district, resumed on Thursday morning, some new information has forced the authorities to consider the possibility of the helicopter crashing in Srisailam reservoir. Some local fishermen have alerted the authorities that they have spotted the presence of oil in the backwaters of Srisailam reservoir on river Krishna in the area.

How India Won The 1971 War

How India Won The 1971 War

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

December 3, 2021 marks 50 years since the beginning of the 1971 War which ended in a decisive military victory for India and the liberation of Bangladesh. Most analysts of the 1971 War agree that the IV Corps dash across the mighty Meghna river led by the brilliant General Sagat Singh was the turning point in the war, recalls military historian Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Only 39 MW added to hydel power capacity in 2010

Only 39 MW added to hydel power capacity in 2010

Rediff.com12 May 2010

"Only one unit of APGenco's 234 MW Jurala Priyadarshini in Karnataka became functional during the previous fiscal," a power ministry official said.

Left without food, Bihar's flood victims loot food grains from state godown

Left without food, Bihar's flood victims loot food grains from state godown

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Hungry and desperate for food, over 100 flood victims in Bihar's Nalanda district broke into a government warehouse and looted food grain on Monday to protest inadequate assistance given to them by the government, officials said.

PM visits AP, announces Rs 1,000 cr for flood aid

PM visits AP, announces Rs 1,000 cr for flood aid

Rediff.com9 Oct 2009

He also assured similar assistance to neighbouring Karnataka, which was reeling under the devastation caused by last week's floods in river Krishna, Tungabhadra and other rivulets.

Discovering a new city in terrible weather

Discovering a new city in terrible weather

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

They landed at their destination in the midst of a typhoon warning!