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AAP govt suspends 2 officers for refusing nod to pay hike

AAP govt suspends 2 officers for refusing nod to pay hike

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

Around 200 Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands-cadre officers have threatened to go on mass leave on Thursday in solidarity.

'This year brought me the worst and best experience of my life'

'This year brought me the worst and best experience of my life'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

Radhika Sharma/PTI catches up with the stars at the international film festival in Goa.

Why Indian telcos love China's Huawei, ZTE

Why Indian telcos love China's Huawei, ZTE

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

'The huge amount of investments being made by telcos in India for telecom gear, there is no way this demand could be met only by Europeans.' 'The Chinese are quick in installation and offer great value for money.'

Haryana govt preparing second chargesheet against Khemka

Haryana govt preparing second chargesheet against Khemka

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

Tightening the noose around whistleblower IAS officer Ashok Khemka, Haryana government is preparing a second charge sheet against him for alleged low sale of wheat seeds during his tenure in Haryana Seed Development Corporation as its managing director from October 15, 2012 to April 4 this year.

Rio Tinto strikes diamonds in Bundelkhand's Bunder

Rio Tinto strikes diamonds in Bundelkhand's Bunder

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

The mine is likely to yield 37 million tonnes of kimberlite, containing about 27.4 million carats of diamonds and has a life of 25 years.

Power projects worth Rs 36,000 cr stranded on coal shortages

Power projects worth Rs 36,000 cr stranded on coal shortages

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

To increase gas availability for power plants, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has taken various steps.

SC to deliver verdicts on Sabarimala, Rafale today

SC to deliver verdicts on Sabarimala, Rafale today

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

The Supreme Court is scheduled to pronounce on Thursday its verdicts on a batch of petitions seeking re-examination of its decision to allow entry of women of all age group in Kerala's Sabarimala Temple and a review of its judgment giving a clean chit to the Modi government in the Rafale fighter jet deal with French firm Dassault Aviation.

Dream home on your mind? Think pre-approved home loans!

Dream home on your mind? Think pre-approved home loans!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

Make your 'dream-home' dream come true

Modi meets Abe, says ties will get better in 'New India'

Modi meets Abe, says ties will get better in 'New India'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Ahead of the G20 Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe in Osaka, Japan and discussed a range of issues of mutual interest.

Mirach hits back at Sahara; offers to buy out overseas hotels

Mirach hits back at Sahara; offers to buy out overseas hotels

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

Mirach Capital rejected accusations of indulging in forgery.

1962 tragedy: How Nehru's proteges messed it up

1962 tragedy: How Nehru's proteges messed it up

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

Let us hope that what happened in 1962 will never happened again, prays Claude Arpi

How to quit gracefully

How to quit gracefully

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

Make it a priority to continue to work hard, attend meetings, and finish projects during your final days at your current company.

Two months after launch, Freedom 251 mired in legal battles

Two months after launch, Freedom 251 mired in legal battles

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

Promoters of world's cheapest smartphone refund customers' money, close fresh bookings

MJ Akbar to record statement in defamation case on October 31

MJ Akbar to record statement in defamation case on October 31

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

Akbar's lawyer said that he had resigned from the post of minister of state for external affairs due to these allegations and this showed the extent of damage caused to his reputation.

Sensex gains 35 points to close at 28,635

Sensex gains 35 points to close at 28,635

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

In the broader markets, the BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices were up 0.5% each

'Tata Tele's licenses not covered in SC cancellation order'

'Tata Tele's licenses not covered in SC cancellation order'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

Department of Telecom had sought the legal opinion of the matter from the government's counsel.

Don't let cops enter campus: JNU students, teachers tell V-C

Don't let cops enter campus: JNU students, teachers tell V-C

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

Anant Prakash, one of the five students accused in the Jawaharlal Nehru University controversy, on Monday demanded University Vice-Chancellor Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar take a 'courageous stand' and ensure that all charges against them are dropped.

Try a holiday that lets you learn a new skill

Try a holiday that lets you learn a new skill

Rediff.com9 May 2018

What better way to know a place than to learn its cuisine? Learn the art of working with terracotta and stoneware clay... ...If it's textiles that turn you on, a holiday in Jaipur could be just the thing for you.... ...Add an extra dimension to a holiday in spiritual Dharamsala by immersing yourself in Tibetan art...

Was Birla allocated coal blocks as per norms: Court asks CBI

Was Birla allocated coal blocks as per norms: Court asks CBI

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

A special court on Monday asked the Central Bureau of Investigation to clarify whether "rule of law" was followed in allocation of coal blocks to top industrialist Kumar Mangalam Birla's Hindalco.

When the South rose against Hindi

When the South rose against Hindi

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

'In the hands of a majoritarian government, with utter contempt for the cultural plurality and diversity of our great nation, the pipe dream of making Hindi the sole official language takes on nightmarish proportions.'

When designer Sabyasachi shamed women who can't wear a sari

When designer Sabyasachi shamed women who can't wear a sari

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

'If you tell me you do not know how to wear a saree, I would say shame on you.'

When can we expect a 2nd Trump-Kim summit?

When can we expect a 2nd Trump-Kim summit?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

'Xi Jinping is keen that the second Trump-Kim summit happens soonest.' 'Kim is reported to have told Xi that he expects to achieve a result from a second summit that the international community would welcome,' points out Dr Rajaram Panda.

Sheena Bora Case: Indrani rips into case against her!

Sheena Bora Case: Indrani rips into case against her!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

'When the forensics have collapsed, approver is clearly proved to be a liar from the beginning to the end... Does the prosecution genuinely believe that we ought to remain in judicial custody despite showing that their own story is not being corroborated by evidence, for another 192 witnesses?'

Markets end flat amid volatility; IT shares weigh

Markets end flat amid volatility; IT shares weigh

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

FII stance, progress of monsoon, crude oil and rupee movement are likely to dictate the trend.

What ideas informed Gandhi's inner life?

What ideas informed Gandhi's inner life?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

'I assume Ramachandra Guha's neglect of this aspect of Gandhi grows out of the belief that Gandhi's life had no central text,' says Rudrangshu Mukherjee, professor of history, Ashoka University.

Oscars 2017: Much ado about a thing

Oscars 2017: Much ado about a thing

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

The best film won. Until it didn't. Or, depending on where you stand, vice versa.

BlackBerry may pay $157 mn if it backs out from Fairfax offer

BlackBerry may pay $157 mn if it backs out from Fairfax offer

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

Struggling BlackBerry may have to shell out $157 million to Fairfax Financial if the smartphone maker backs out from the proposed $4.7 billion takeover offer.

Why it is time to scrap NREGA

Why it is time to scrap NREGA

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

'How many people have been skilled up and thus able to escape from needing to be in NREGA? The true success of NREGA would lie in its irrelevance -- that is, people no longer need it as a crutch.' 'NREGA should enable them to climb out of poverty and stand on their feet.' 'But this is expressly forbidden by NREGA rules. Skill development, which is what India needs more than anything else, appears to be outside the purview of NREGA,' points out Rajeev Srinivasan.

Kejriwal slams Centre's 'interference' on 'Talk to AK'

Kejriwal slams Centre's 'interference' on 'Talk to AK'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

Kejriwal, the AAP national convenor, indicated that the party may contest the next assembly polls in Gujarat, alleging that an "atmosphere of suppression" was prevailing there and people wanted to overthrow the BJP regime.

Was quoted out of context: Assam health minister on cancer remark

Was quoted out of context: Assam health minister on cancer remark

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

His remarks that some people suffer from diseases such as cancer because of sins committed in the past and that it is "divine justice" have sparked sharp reactions.

Adani Power may be disqualified from Rs 3,662-cr transmission projects

Adani Power may be disqualified from Rs 3,662-cr transmission projects

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

Four big transmission projects went under the hammer last month.

'The end is in sight, the TMC is fast losing its credibility'

'The end is in sight, the TMC is fast losing its credibility'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

'There is no discipline here -- only autocracy. The state is not governed by any democratic ideology. Democracy has ceased to exist here.'

Vice President Ansari leaves for Cuba

Vice President Ansari leaves for Cuba

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

Vice President Hamid Ansari on Tuesday left Lima for the first ever bilateral visit to Cuba by a top Indian leader after a "landmark" tour of Peru during which four agreements were signed.

'100 per cent bureaucrats will become parrots'

'100 per cent bureaucrats will become parrots'

Rediff.com25 May 2018

'Today you have 30 to 40 per cent of bureaucrats who are not parrots of the government, but what happens if you change the system?' 'If implemented, this can disrupt the system, which will have more adverse consequences than demonetisation.'

NITI Aayog against free health care, bats for more private sector role

NITI Aayog against free health care, bats for more private sector role

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

The NITI Aayog's views are in contrast to the National Health Policy.

Trump lauds son's 'transparency' on release of Russia emails

Trump lauds son's 'transparency' on release of Russia emails

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

"My son is a high-quality person and I applaud his transparency," Trump said.

ULFA leader Anup Chetia to be handed over to India by Dec?

ULFA leader Anup Chetia to be handed over to India by Dec?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

The general secretary and a founder leader of the United Liberation Front of Assam, Anup Chetia alias Golap Barua who is now lodged in a Bangladesh jail because of his pending application for political asylum, now wants to come back to his birth place Assam where he wants to live for the rest of life.

Understanding Trump's triumph: Fear is the key

Understanding Trump's triumph: Fear is the key

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

While Trump played on fears about Muslims and immigrants, Hillary played out the fear of Trump, says Sankrant Sanu.

Drivers puzzled by Formula One's new rules for tyres

Drivers puzzled by Formula One's new rules for tyres

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

Formula One's 2016 tyre rules, giving more choice on the selection of compounds and strategy, have left even some drivers confused.

Jaitley disapproves personal attack on Rajan, Congress seeks apology

Jaitley disapproves personal attack on Rajan, Congress seeks apology

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said RBI and the government are in continuous dialogue and that relationship will continue.