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Meet Radhika Merchant, Anant Ambani's Bride

Meet Radhika Merchant, Anant Ambani's Bride

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

She's living her best days as the newest Ambani bride-to-be.

When India Hosted The First Asian Games

When India Hosted The First Asian Games

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Seventy two years ago, a newly independent India ventured to hold the the first Asian Games in Delhi with meager resources.

Banks Fallout: Time For RBI To Be Alert

Banks Fallout: Time For RBI To Be Alert

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

The broader economy risks a potential flight of foreign portfolio capital, therefore pressure on the rupee and more bad news on the stock market, warns T N Ninan.

'What we are seeing today is 'who the accused is' matters'

'What we are seeing today is 'who the accused is' matters'

Rediff.com29 May 2023

'The law is neither able nor willing to function the way the legal machinery is envisaged.'

Simply Gorgeous! Manushi In A Sari

Simply Gorgeous! Manushi In A Sari

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

The actress is the living proof that saris are sexy.

Like A Boss! Huma, Saqib Hit The Ramp

Like A Boss! Huma, Saqib Hit The Ramp

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

The brother-sister duo walked the runway for Two Point Two at FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week.

'I look for stories that don't allow me to sleep'

'I look for stories that don't allow me to sleep'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

'It just so happens that some amazing, true-life stories come my way.'

'Hamas is not stupid'

'Hamas is not stupid'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

'The Israeli government is saying, "OK, leave northern Gaza, because we're going to fight Hamas there".' 'But Hamas is not stupid. They are going to put militants in southern Gaza too. And then what's Israel going to do?' 'At some point are they going to say, 'Leave southern Gaza too because we want to fight Hamas there? Go across the border to Egypt"'? 'That's what people are worried about. Because they fear that once they cross the border into Egypt there will be no coming back.'

33 killed as bus carrying marriage party falls into gorge in Uttarakhand

33 killed as bus carrying marriage party falls into gorge in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

Thirty-three members of a wedding party were killed and 19 injured when a bus carrying them fell into a gorge in Uttarakhand's Pauri Garhwal district, police said on Wednesday.

There Will Surely Never Be Another Bishan Singh Bedi

There Will Surely Never Be Another Bishan Singh Bedi

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

One of cricket's greatest players passed into the ages on Monday. Rediff.com salutes the legend.

Ranji Semis: Agarwal hits double ton to give Karnataka edge

Ranji Semis: Agarwal hits double ton to give Karnataka edge

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

Skipper Mayank Agarwal hit a double century to help Karnataka post 407 in their first innings

If India Becomes Bharat...

If India Becomes Bharat...

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

By changing the nation's name from India to Bharat, would this landmass overnight lose the emotional and cultural linkage that had been built over generations, centuries and millennia, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Aristotle Would Have Envied Ivan

Aristotle Would Have Envied Ivan

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

'I think my first obsessive, possessive and only half-requited -- as we would joke -- 'love' was Ivan. I saw him first slouching down the corridor of St Stephen's College nearly 50 years ago and was instantly smitten (as was everyone else around him).'

Seattle first US city to ban caste discrimination but not everyone is happy

Seattle first US city to ban caste discrimination but not everyone is happy

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

Seattle has become the first US city to outlaw caste discrimination after its local council passed a resolution, moved by an Indian-American politician and economist, to add caste to its non-discrimination policy.

BJP appoints Union ministers as in-charge for RS polls in 4 states

BJP appoints Union ministers as in-charge for RS polls in 4 states

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

The BJP on Wednesday also named its in-charges for assembly bypolls to four seats in Tripura.

'Can we get loan to build home on ancestral land? What papers will we need?'

'Can we get loan to build home on ancestral land? What papers will we need?'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

Gaurav Mohta, chief marketing officer, Home First Finance Company, answers home loan queries.

NDTV takeover: Committed to completing process, says Adani

NDTV takeover: Committed to completing process, says Adani

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

In a stock exchange filing, Adani Enterprises Ltd said VCPL has urged SEBI "to provide its observations on the draft letter of offer filed in relation to the open offer, in accordance with the SEBI (SAST) Regulations."

Cong seeks 'serious' probe into Hindenburg report against Adani

Cong seeks 'serious' probe into Hindenburg report against Adani

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

Hindenburg Research has alleged that Adani Group was "engaged in a brazen stock manipulation and accounting fraud", a charge the conglomerate described as malicious, unsubstantiated, one-sided, and having done with malafide intention to ruin its share-sale.

Natasha Wears Sabyasachi Sari At Met Gala

Natasha Wears Sabyasachi Sari At Met Gala

Rediff.com3 May 2022

'For me the sari is a truly unique and versatile garment that owns its identity even as it transcends boundaries and geographies,' Sabyasachi wrote. 'Back when I was a young fashion student, I often wondered when I would see the sari at big global fashion events like the Met Gala.'

Respect your players: Pakistan cricketer Rizwan tells trolls

Respect your players: Pakistan cricketer Rizwan tells trolls

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Shami bled 43 runs in his spell of 3.5 overs in the match and was later targetted by online abusers blaming him alone for India's loss.

RBI Norms Don't Tackle Illegal Apps Menace

RBI Norms Don't Tackle Illegal Apps Menace

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

Of the 2,562 customer complaints received between January 2020 and March 2021, a majority relate to illegal apps. At least two dozen suicide cases have been reported, perpetrated by the harassment by loan app operators, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

RIL may be lone bidder for JBF Petrochem

RIL may be lone bidder for JBF Petrochem

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

Reliance Industries (RIL) is likely to be the lone bidder for Mangalore-based JBF Petrochemicals, which is up for sale after defaulting on bank loans worth Rs 5,000 crore. The lenders for the second time extended the deadline for submission of bids, which had ended on August 20, as several players, including public sector companies, were redrawing their acquisition plans, said people in the know. "There were several companies which had submitted their expressions of interest (EoIs) for the company but after due diligence decided to exit the race," said a source close to the development. "The new deadline for submitting financial offers is August-end," the source said.

ED slaps Rs 10 cr fine on Aakar Patel, Rs 51.72 cr on Amnesty India

ED slaps Rs 10 cr fine on Aakar Patel, Rs 51.72 cr on Amnesty India

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

The adjudicating authority of the Enforcement Directorate ED has adjudicated a show cause notice issued to Amnesty India International Pvt Ltd (AIIPL) and its CEO Aakar Patel for contravention of the provisions of Foreign Exchange Management Act and imposed a penalty of Rs 51.72 crores and Rs 10 crores respectively on them, the probe agency announced on Friday.

Kohli lends helping hand in COVID fight

Kohli lends helping hand in COVID fight

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Virat Kohli on Wednesday lent a helping hand to former India women's cricketer K S Sravanthi Naidu.

Anikta's Bridal Looks! VOTE!

Anikta's Bridal Looks! VOTE!

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

The actress made for a beautiful bride in these stunning wedding looks.

Here's Johnny!

Here's Johnny!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

The 58-year-old actor stepped out to attend the screening of his new television series called Puffins at the Rome film festival on Sunday, October 17.

Mistry's last rites on Tuesday; Mercedes team visits accident site

Mistry's last rites on Tuesday; Mercedes team visits accident site

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

The last rites of Cyrus Mistry, former chairman of Tata Sons who was killed in a car crash, will be performed in Mumbai on Tuesday, his family said.

J'khand BJP leader wanted to dump tribal domestic help in UP ashram: Police

J'khand BJP leader wanted to dump tribal domestic help in UP ashram: Police

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

When Baskey reached the hospital on being informed of the development, Ayushman accused Patra of forcing Sunita to drink her own urine, and requested his friend to save the maid before she suffered more damage.

Shastri urges India to maintain aggressive approach in Asia Cup

Shastri urges India to maintain aggressive approach in Asia Cup

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

Shastri also backed Kohli to end his lean run in Asia Cup.

Bulls prowl D-Street; Sensex surges 488 pts at close

Bulls prowl D-Street; Sensex surges 488 pts at close

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

Titan was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, zooming over 10 per cent, followed by M&M, Maruti, IndusInd Bank, Asian Paints, Sun Pharma, HCL, TCS, Tech Mahindra and ICICI Bank. The NSE Nifty rose 144 points to 17,790.35.

My heart says Article 370 will be restored: Omar

My heart says Article 370 will be restored: Omar

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

'We are only saying that we will peacefully fight for its restoration. We will fight for it under the ambit of the Constitution, and legally as well'

Ranji Quarters: Saurashtra's Bhut slams ton batting at No 9

Ranji Quarters: Saurashtra's Bhut slams ton batting at No 9

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

A summary of Ranji Trophy matches played on Tuesday

Playing IPL before T20 World Cup helped, says Williamson

Playing IPL before T20 World Cup helped, says Williamson

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson admitted that playing the second leg of Indian Premier League in the United Arab Emirates helped in understanding the conditions better in the lead up to the T20 World Cup.

Cong loses RS seat in Assam due to cross-voting

Cong loses RS seat in Assam due to cross-voting

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

The BJP won both the Rajya Sabha seats from Assam.

Rupee outperforms most EM peers as dollar surges to a 20-year high

Rupee outperforms most EM peers as dollar surges to a 20-year high

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

If there was one event that made the month of August stand out, it was a strengthening of the dollar index to levels last seen only 20 years ago, as the Federal Reserve dispelled all doubts about its intention to continue raising interest rates. Predictably, most currencies suffered against the US unit, with the bulk of the losers belonging to the emerging markets pack. Amid the volatility, the rupee, however, has displayed significant resilience and fared much better than most of its peer currencies.

Jewellers can now repay part of loan in physical gold

Jewellers can now repay part of loan in physical gold

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

The RBI on Wednesday asked banks to provide an option to jewellery exporters and domestic manufacturers of gold jewellery to repay a part of Gold (metal) Loans (GML) in physical gold. As per the extant instructions, banks authorised to import gold and designated banks participating in Gold Monetisation Scheme, 2015 (GMS) can extend GML to jewellery exporters or domestic manufacturers of gold jewellery. GML are repaid in Indian rupees, equivalent to the value of the yellow metal borrowed.

Choksi pledged 'lab diamonds' with inflated valuation to get Rs 25 crore loan from IFCI: CBI

Choksi pledged 'lab diamonds' with inflated valuation to get Rs 25 crore loan from IFCI: CBI

Rediff.com2 May 2022

The CBI has filed a fresh case against absconding diamantaire Mehul Choksi, wanted along with his nephew Nirav Modi in a loan fraud case of Rs 13,500 crore, for allegedly inflating the value of diamonds and jewellery pledged to get Rs 25 crore loan from IFCI, officials said on Monday. The CBI has booked Mehul Choksi, his company Gitanjali Gems and valuers Surajmal Lallu Bhai and Co, Narendra Jhaveri, Pradip C Shah and Shrenik Shah, they said. The central agency has acted on a complaint from Industrial Finance Corporation of India (IFCI) Ltd alleging that Choksi had approached it in 2016 seeking Rs 25 crore working capital loan for which he had pledged shares and gold and diamond jewellery.

Ponting lends support to embattled Australia coach Langer

Ponting lends support to embattled Australia coach Langer

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

'Me and a lot of his close friends have reached out to him.'

Pix: Why everyone's watching Deepika at Cannes!

Pix: Why everyone's watching Deepika at Cannes!

Rediff.com17 May 2019

Did you like Deepika's look? Vote

BJP cheers as key regional players miss Opposition meet on Prez poll

BJP cheers as key regional players miss Opposition meet on Prez poll

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

The decision of some key regional parties like the Biju Janata Dal, the Telangana Rashtra Samiti and the Aam Aadmi Party to skip a key opposition meet called by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on the presidential poll has cheered the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party as it believes that their absence has only highlighted the faultlines and one-upmanship among its rivals.