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Gyanvapi litigant seeks okay for euthanasia from President Murmu

Gyanvapi litigant seeks okay for euthanasia from President Murmu

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

The main litigant in the Gyanvapi-Shringar Gauri complex case has sought "permission for euthanasia" from President Droupadi Murmu, alleging that her fellow petitioners are spreading false propaganda to defame her.

2 major problems faced by the MSME sector

2 major problems faced by the MSME sector

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

The decline in demand and rise in raw material prices due to high transportation costs are the major problems faced by micro, small and medium enterprises in the last 27 months, according to a survey. The report by Bhartiya Yuva Shakti Trust (BYST) also said that though markets have stabilised, about 57 per cent of the units that participated in the survey are struggling to get new orders for their merchandise. "Lesser purchasing power of consumers lead to reduced demand and increased raw material cost due to higher transportation cost with increase in fuel prices have been cited among key problems faced by entrepreneurs during the last 27 months," Lakshmi Venkataraman Venkatesan, founding and managing trustee, BYST, said.

Congress won Karnataka because...: Rahul at oath taking event

Congress won Karnataka because...: Rahul at oath taking event

Rediff.com20 May 2023

Gandhi said the 5 'guarantees' promised by the party will be implemented within a few hours after the first Cabinet meeting.

What companies have promised to invest in Gujarat

What companies have promised to invest in Gujarat

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the world looks at India as an important pillar of stability, a trusted friend, an engine of growth in the global economy, a technology hub for finding solutions and a powerhouse of talented youth. He also said that in the rapidly changing world order, India is moving forward as 'vishwa mitra' (friend of the world). Speaking at the inauguration of the 10th edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, which saw participation of state hea

Mrunal-Dulquer Dazzle On Awards Night

Mrunal-Dulquer Dazzle On Awards Night

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Even as Naatu Naatu enjoys Oscar fame, its south counterparts are getting their share of recognition in India.

'Allow The Magic Of Mother Nature To Inspire Your Soul!'

'Allow The Magic Of Mother Nature To Inspire Your Soul!'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Movie folk mark World Environment Day by inspirational messages and useful information.

Son rise at ArcelorMittal: Aditya to take over as CEO

Son rise at ArcelorMittal: Aditya to take over as CEO

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Global steel giant ArcelorMittal on Thursday announced the appointment of Aditya Mittal as its chief executive officer (CEO). Aditya Mittal, son of steel baron Lakshmi N Mittal, is the chief financial officer (CFO) of the company, and will succeed his father in the new role.

ED attaches Rs 36 cr assets, bank deposits of Udayanidhi Stalin Foundation

ED attaches Rs 36 cr assets, bank deposits of Udayanidhi Stalin Foundation

Rediff.com27 May 2023

The probe, being conducted under various sections of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, is against the Kallal Group and the UK-based Lyca group and its Indian companies Lyca Productions and Lyca Hotels, it said.

'Differences sorted': 24 new ministers to join Siddaramaiah cabinet

'Differences sorted': 24 new ministers to join Siddaramaiah cabinet

Rediff.com26 May 2023

A week after assuming power in Karnataka, the Congress on Friday released the list of 24 legislators who will be sworn-in as ministers to fill up all the vacant ministerial positions.

'Jingoism has become fashionable'

'Jingoism has become fashionable'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

'Our viewers have grown up over the years.' 'Today, they want to see something which is sensible, a story rooted in logic rather than jingoism.'

Sidda launches free bus ride for women, scheme to cost govt Rs 4K cr per year

Sidda launches free bus ride for women, scheme to cost govt Rs 4K cr per year

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

Sidda launches free bus travel scheme for women

Deshpande to be pro-tem Speaker in 3-day Karnataka assembly session from Monday

Deshpande to be pro-tem Speaker in 3-day Karnataka assembly session from Monday

Rediff.com21 May 2023

The first Karnataka legislative assembly session, after the formation of the new government will be held on starting Monday next week in Bengaluru.

'Ministers lost because of their arrogance'

'Ministers lost because of their arrogance'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

'Once elected, you have to act like people's representative for the full five years or else people show you your place.'

'You're The Closest To My Heart'

'You're The Closest To My Heart'

Rediff.com13 May 2023

Readers give us a dekko of what their mothers mean to them.

Padma Lakshmi has a message for Trump. Who's listening?

Padma Lakshmi has a message for Trump. Who's listening?

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

The Top Chef star wrote a lengthy post about her childhood and her family's journey to the United States.

Mouni, Kiara, Nora SHINE In Sparkly Saris

Mouni, Kiara, Nora SHINE In Sparkly Saris

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

B-Town celebs seem to be crushing hard on the sequinned sari.

Karnataka Cabinet rolls out Cong's 5 poll guarantees

Karnataka Cabinet rolls out Cong's 5 poll guarantees

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

The Cabinet held a detailed discussion regarding the five guarantees and its implementation, and has arrived at decisions, Siddaramaiah who headed the meeting told reporters.

Coming Up On OTT This July

Coming Up On OTT This July

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

There's so much entertainment coming your way this July. From exciting theatre releases to fun OTT watch, there's so much happening.

Stock Picks: 10 Value Bets For Rich Payoffs

Stock Picks: 10 Value Bets For Rich Payoffs

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

10 non-bank and non-finance stocks from the BSE500 Index universe that offer an optimal blend of low valuation, reasonably robust revenue and earnings growth in recent quarters, a strong balance sheet, and most importantly, positive cash flow from their operations.

K'taka govt's 2 more guarantees come into force

K'taka govt's 2 more guarantees come into force

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

The government has already implemented one of its five poll guarantees, "Shakti", by providing free services for women in public transport buses.

Bihar BJP MLA stirs row with comments on Hindu gods

Bihar BJP MLA stirs row with comments on Hindu gods

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

In an embarrassment to the Bharatiya Janata Party in Bihar, one of its MLAs has been accused of hurting Hindu sentiments by allegedly berating Goddess Lakshmi and Saraswati and Lord Hanuman.

Remembering The Day JFK Died

Remembering The Day JFK Died

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

November 22, 2023 marks 60 years since US President John F Kennedy's assassination.

5 Cong 'guarantees' in K'taka may cost state exchequer Rs 50,000 cr per year

5 Cong 'guarantees' in K'taka may cost state exchequer Rs 50,000 cr per year

Rediff.com17 May 2023

The implementation of the five 'guarantees' announced by the Congress may cost the state exchequer an estimated Rs 50,000 crore annually.

Salman Rushdie still in critical condition, but feisty and defiant: Son

Salman Rushdie still in critical condition, but feisty and defiant: Son

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

The family expressed gratitude to the audience members who bravely leapt to Rushdie's defence and administered first-aid after he was stabbed multiple times at the Chautauqua Institution in western New York.

We will amend women's bill after coming to power in 2024: Kharge

We will amend women's bill after coming to power in 2024: Kharge

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

There are no major legal complications in implementing the bill right now but the Narendra Modi government putting it off for 10 years, he said.

What is Varun Dhawan missing?

What is Varun Dhawan missing?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

Rasika celebrates her birthday... Lakshmi shoots in Kochi... Bachchan Pandey gets a release date...

It was Rajiv ji's dream: Sonia backs women's bill in Lok Sabha

It was Rajiv ji's dream: Sonia backs women's bill in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Initiating the debate from the opposition's side in the Lok Sabha, Gandhi said, "I stand here in support of Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam."

Why analysts remain selective on cement stocks

Why analysts remain selective on cement stocks

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

Analysts remain selective on cement stocks amid the likely government's capex push ahead of the scheduled general elections in May 2024. While UBS has initiated coverage on the Indian cement sector with an anti-consensus negative view and suggests investors sell select cement stocks on a rally, those at Nomura remain selectively bullish on the sector and prefer companies with large brownfield optionality and multi-region presence. In the near-term, UBS expects strong earnings of cement companies in the next two quarters to be driven by robust demand and margin tailwinds, but suggests any sharp uptick in stock prices could offer a good opportunity for booking profits in the related counters.

Siddaramaiah cabinet gives 'in-principle' nod for Cong's 5 guarantees

Siddaramaiah cabinet gives 'in-principle' nod for Cong's 5 guarantees

Rediff.com20 May 2023

The first Cabinet meeting was held immediately after Siddaramaiah was sworn in as Chief Minister, and D K Shivakumar as Deputy Chief Minister along with eight MLAs as Ministers.

Channelling Saraswathi, Lakshmi and Durga!

Channelling Saraswathi, Lakshmi and Durga!

Rediff.com4 May 2010

After a 10-year gap, Gowthami returns, but this time to the small screen with the Tamil serial Abhirami.

India's first woman permanent representative to UN assumes charge

India's first woman permanent representative to UN assumes charge

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

A 1987-batch Indian Foreign Service officer, Kamboj was previously Ambassador of India to Bhutan and was in June appointed India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York, succeeding Ambassador T S Tirumurti.

Ahead of June 1 cabinet, Sidda meets officials on implementing poll guarantees

Ahead of June 1 cabinet, Sidda meets officials on implementing poll guarantees

Rediff.com29 May 2023

The chief minister on Monday held consultations with senior officials of finance, transport, food and civil supplies, energy and other departments and asked them to prepare a report on the implementation of the guarantees.

Karnataka govt starts cash disbursal instead of 5 kg rice

Karnataka govt starts cash disbursal instead of 5 kg rice

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday launched payment of cash in lieu of the additional 5 kg of rice to beneficiaries under the government's 'Anna Bhagya' scheme.

Gautham Karthik, Lakshmi Menon in Sippai

Gautham Karthik, Lakshmi Menon in Sippai

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

Sippai is directed by Saravanan of Silambattam fame.

Karnataka Opposition steps up pressure on Cong over 5 guarantees

Karnataka Opposition steps up pressure on Cong over 5 guarantees

Rediff.com26 May 2023

According to Congress, the five schemes are 200 units of free power to all households (Gruha Jyoti), Rs 2,000 monthly assistance to the woman head of every family (Gruha Lakshmi), 10 kg of rice free to every member of a BPL household (Anna Bhagya), Rs 3,000 every month for unemployed graduate youth and Rs 1,500 for unemployed diploma holders (both in the age group of 18-25) for two years (YuvaNidhi), and free travel for women in public transport buses (Shakti).

BJP clinches 3 Hindi states, Cong trumps BRS in Telangana

BJP clinches 3 Hindi states, Cong trumps BRS in Telangana

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party swept Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh on Sunday inflicting a resounding defeat on the Congress to tighten its stranglehold in the Hindi heartland, in a big boost for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and setting the tone for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

How a determined father put Sankar on World C'ships podium

How a determined father put Sankar on World C'ships podium

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

Sankar's father Subramanian encouraged him to drop out of the schooling system at an early age and pushed him to play in the upper age groups and senior circuits.

Sidda says Rs 60,000 cr needed a year to implement 5 poll guarantees

Sidda says Rs 60,000 cr needed a year to implement 5 poll guarantees

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

He said, the fresh budget of the new Congress government, which he will be presenting on July 7, is likely to be of the size Rs 3,35,000 crore.

Ganpati, Durga, Lakshmi to the rescue of India Inc!

Ganpati, Durga, Lakshmi to the rescue of India Inc!

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

Brands in India are finding newer, more innovative ways to engage with a wider audience during festivals. But they still have a long way to go before they match global campaigns.

Guess Where Manushi Is?

Guess Where Manushi Is?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Just where do stars like to travel? Let's take a look.