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Mistry to take on Modi in Vadodara, Ashok Chavan given ticket

Mistry to take on Modi in Vadodara, Ashok Chavan given ticket

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

Ignoring controversies surrounding him over Adarsh housing scam, the Congress has decided to field ex-Maharashtra chief minister Ashok Chavan for the Lok Sabha polls and has fielded Madhusudan Mistry, a close aide of party vice president Rahul Gandhi to take on Narendra Modi in Vadodara. Anita Katyal reports

Flood situation grim in Assam, MP; 13 dead

Flood situation grim in Assam, MP; 13 dead

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

In Uttar Pradesh, southwest monsoon has been normal so far where rains and thundershowers occurred in few places since Friday.

Two more companies queue up for IPO amid bullish sentiments

Two more companies queue up for IPO amid bullish sentiments

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

Uniparts India and PNC Infratech are the latest companies to file initial public offer papers.

AAP or Congress: Inside Punjab's election of change

AAP or Congress: Inside Punjab's election of change

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Anti-incumbency sentiment in Punjab puts SAD in a weak spot. But voters remain divided over AAP and Congress. Sahil Makkar reports.

Meet the Bigg Boss 10 contestants

Meet the Bigg Boss 10 contestants

Rediff.com12 Oct 2016

India's most loved controversial reality show is back!

Punjab polls: AAP promises 25 lakh jobs, free Wi-Fi hotspots in villages

Punjab polls: AAP promises 25 lakh jobs, free Wi-Fi hotspots in villages

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Delhi Chief Minister and AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal unveiled the party's manifesto for the youth. The party, which is aiming to capture power in the state, will come out with separate manifestos for different sections of society.

Haryana joins the meat-ban club, asks slaughter houses to close

Haryana joins the meat-ban club, asks slaughter houses to close

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

Haryana has joined the list of Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled states to impose on ban on meat during the Jain festival of Paryushan, which has caused a huge uproar across India.

How to make flying accessible to all

How to make flying accessible to all

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

UDAN demonstrates that good policy-making can fulfill important public requirements without requiring budgetary support, says MoS for civil aviation Jayant Sinha.

Why Sunil Munjal is keen to acquire Fortis

Why Sunil Munjal is keen to acquire Fortis

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

According to Munjal, there is an opportunity for somebody who comes from a not for profit background in health care to do something.

A rare hockey constant, Sardar walks into the sunset...

A rare hockey constant, Sardar walks into the sunset...

Rediff.com15 Sep 2018

He was a talismanic midfielder who played the game on his own terms with fitness being key to his success

'Dalits will find it harder to defend their dignity'

'Dalits will find it harder to defend their dignity'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

'One provision in the Act -- immediate arrest (of those accused under the Act), made this act different from all other sections of the IPC.' 'With that provision snatched, the Dalit Act has become toothless because caste criminals feared this provision of immediate arrest the most.'

Heena shoots gold as India finish off on a high

Heena shoots gold as India finish off on a high

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

Former World No. 1 Heena Sidhu sizzled on the final day as she clinched the gold medal in the women's 10m air pistol to cap off India's campaign at the 8th Asian Air Gun Championship on a winning note in New Delhi, on Wednesday.

HC to Censor Board on Udta Punjab: Mature films needed

HC to Censor Board on Udta Punjab: Mature films needed

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

The Central Board of Film Certification, however, submitted that all the 13 changes including deletion of Punjab in the film title suggested by its Revising Committee were justified and proper.

US keen to participate in all 100 Smart City projects

US keen to participate in all 100 Smart City projects

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

On Monday, the US delegation met Urban Development Minister Venkaiah Naidu.

Indian football round-up: Mumbai City FC strike late to down FC Goa for first win

Indian football round-up: Mumbai City FC strike late to down FC Goa for first win

Rediff.com25 Nov 2017

All the results from the I-League and ISL matches played on Saturday

Post BJP ridicule, Central excise drops service tax notice for Modi rallies

Post BJP ridicule, Central excise drops service tax notice for Modi rallies

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

An embarrassed Central Excise Department on Tuesday hastily withdrew notices sent to four Bharatiya Janata Party offices demanding service tax on prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi's rallies after angry reaction from the main opposition party which questioned the government's motive.

Sanofi Pasteur to bring first dengue vaccine to India

Sanofi Pasteur to bring first dengue vaccine to India

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

The French drug maker has its vaccine approved in Mexico for all four serotypes for patients aged 9 to 45.

Hepatitis: India's silent killer

Hepatitis: India's silent killer

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

The silent epidemic is playing havoc with the lives of millions of Indians. But those suffering from this chronic disease remain in the dark about their infection.

It's a white Christmas for Himachal and Uttarakhand

It's a white Christmas for Himachal and Uttarakhand

Rediff.com25 Dec 2016

This is the first time after 25 years, that Himachal received snowfall on Christmas day, officials said.

Demonetisation silenced the looms in this 150-year-old town

Demonetisation silenced the looms in this 150-year-old town

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

Cottage industries across India have suffered heavily because of the note ban. In the second of a six-part series, Sanjay Jog travels to Bhiwandi to examine how the power loom industry here is coping five weeks on.

India to get first dedicated rail freight corridor in December

India to get first dedicated rail freight corridor in December

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

The double-line pilot section will be commissioned with an investment of Rs 1,000 crore.

Cold wave unabated in N-India, 3 die in fog-related mishaps

Cold wave unabated in N-India, 3 die in fog-related mishaps

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Cold wave continued unabated in the northern region today with fog enveloping most areas affecting transport services, even as three persons died and over 25 were injured in different fog-related accidents.

Will the Calcutta Stock Exchange survive?

Will the Calcutta Stock Exchange survive?

Rediff.com10 May 2017

Close to 20 regional stock exchanges, including the big exchanges of Delhi, Chennai, and Bengaluru, have voluntarily exited in the face of SEBI's stringent regulations. Namrata Acharya finds out what makes CSE continue to fight its lone battle.

HSBC to halve branches, slash 300 jobs in India

HSBC to halve branches, slash 300 jobs in India

Rediff.com19 May 2016

British banking major HSBC on Thursday announced a consolidation exercise under which it will almost halve the number of branches in the country to 26, which will lead to 300 job losses.

Will bring one by one: Shinde on getting Dawood back

Will bring one by one: Shinde on getting Dawood back

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

As he basks in glory after a string of arrests of several wanted terrorists during his tenure, Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde said underworld don and India's most wanted fugitive Dawood Ibrahim will be also brought back to India to face justice.

Jaisalmer sizzles at 45.6 degrees as north India faces summer heat

Jaisalmer sizzles at 45.6 degrees as north India faces summer heat

Rediff.com15 Apr 2017

The India Meteorological Department has issued a warning that the heat wave condition is likely to occur at isolated places in all districts in Telangana on Sunday.

Verdict on Dera chief: Haryana on alert, stadium made 'temporary jail'

Verdict on Dera chief: Haryana on alert, stadium made 'temporary jail'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

State govt said it is not averse to seeking Army's help to maintain law and order.

'India is among most promising entrepreneurial landscapes'

'India is among most promising entrepreneurial landscapes'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

PVC is looking at entrepreneurs with passion and it aims to build technology ventures.

'She sang Jahan Tu Chala in Gully Boy

'She sang Jahan Tu Chala in Gully Boy

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

'I would never celebrate the success of my songs, be it with Baar Baar Dekho or Dear Zindagi. With Jahan Tu Chala, I made it a point to enjoy its success.'

'US-China trade war beneficial for India'

'US-China trade war beneficial for India'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

'India has an advantage because we produce more cotton and we have more workforce.'

Jat stir: Fresh violence breaks out in Haryana, death toll 19

Jat stir: Fresh violence breaks out in Haryana, death toll 19

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

The Centre directed security forces to use force to clear blockades.

Bringing the phulkari back in vogue

Bringing the phulkari back in vogue

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

A mother-daughter duo is working tirelessly to revive the art and empower rural artisans too.

Govt to finalise guidelines for BPOs in tier II & III cities

Govt to finalise guidelines for BPOs in tier II & III cities

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

BPO, which is growing at 12 per cent annually in the country, is expected to touch $50 billion by 2020 from the present $21 billion.

Luxury market shakes off slowdown blues

Luxury market shakes off slowdown blues

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

The market likely to cross $10-bn mark in 2014.

Check out when your constituency votes

Check out when your constituency votes

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

The Lok Sabha election will be held in 7 phases, beginning on April 11, 2019 and ending on May 19, 2019.

Sports Shorts: Jamshedpur play another goal-less draw in ISL 4

Sports Shorts: Jamshedpur play another goal-less draw in ISL 4

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Friday

Demonetisation silenced the looms in this 150-year-old town

Demonetisation silenced the looms in this 150-year-old town

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

Cottage industries across India have suffered heavily because of the note ban. In the second of a six-part series, Sanjay Jog travels to Bhiwandi to examine how the power loom industry here is coping five weeks on.

Allow me to take revenge: Martyr's wife to government

Allow me to take revenge: Martyr's wife to government

Rediff.com2 May 2017

The martyr's father Udham Singh said he was proud of his son, but wanted that Pakistan be given a befitting reply.

Cities where it's costliest and cheapest to buy a house

Cities where it's costliest and cheapest to buy a house

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Housing prices appreciated in 18 major cities by up to 3.9 per cent in April-June over the preceding quarter while property rates fell in six cities including Delhi, according to National Housing Bank (NHB).

Oppn, govt prepare for note ban slugfest until Dec-end

Oppn, govt prepare for note ban slugfest until Dec-end

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

Opposition parties think they have until New Year's Eve to build nationwide narrative against demonetisation.