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Mumbai Saga review

Mumbai Saga review

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

For audiences who love gangster dramas, there is a lot of fun in store, promises Joginder Tuteja.

No evidence to confirm whistleblowers' claims: Infosys

No evidence to confirm whistleblowers' claims: Infosys

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

On October 24, the NSE sought clarification from the IT major on the whistleblowers' allegations and why the company had not disclosed the same to the exchanges.

Meet the BJP's silent army in Bengal

Meet the BJP's silent army in Bengal

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

'They are our go-to men, our trouble-shooters.' 'They draw their strength from remaining low-key and accessible only to our workers.'

SC allows women to take NDA entrance exam, asks UPSC to issue notification

SC allows women to take NDA entrance exam, asks UPSC to issue notification

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

"The Air Force and Navy have acted in a more liberal way. However, in the Army, you kept giving them a five-five year's job and never gave permanent commission till the verdict of the Supreme Court. If you are introducing women in the Army then why do you create a bar in NDA," the SC said.

Inter-caste marriages will possibly reduce caste and community tensions: SC

Inter-caste marriages will possibly reduce caste and community tensions: SC

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

The remarks came by a bench of Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Hrishikesh Roy which quashed an FIR lodged by the parents of the girl, who had married a boy of her choice against the wishes of elders, at Belgavai district of Karnataka.

'Shravan never compromised on melody'

'Shravan never compromised on melody'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

Sameer who wrote all the hits of Nadeem-Shravan's including Aashiqui, Sajan, Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin, Raja Hindustani and Dhadkan reveals to Subhash K Jha how they began their historic collaboration.

'Men stray more than women; it is something to do with their biology'

'Men stray more than women; it is something to do with their biology'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

'Every marriage hits a road block.' 'There are fights and boredom sets in.'

Woakes out of Champions Trophy with side strain

Woakes out of Champions Trophy with side strain

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

England bowler Chris Woakes will miss the remainder of the Champions Trophy with a side strain he picked up in Thursday's tournament opener against Bangladesh, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said.

10 times Shoojit Sircar created a DIFFERENT WORLD

10 times Shoojit Sircar created a DIFFERENT WORLD

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

With each of the characters Shoojit Sircar has worked with, a new world has been created. Joginder Tuteja takes a look at the different worlds he has created through his films.

Gov asks Tuki to take floor test by July 16, seeks more time

Gov asks Tuki to take floor test by July 16, seeks more time

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

However, Tuki, who led a Congress government that fell in January after the controversial role played by Governor J P Rajkhowa, said that he needed time to face the floor test.

Dominant Djokovic overpowers Nadal to claim record 7th Australian Open crown

Dominant Djokovic overpowers Nadal to claim record 7th Australian Open crown

Rediff.com27 Jan 2019

The Serbian won 6-2, 6-3, 6-3 to claim his 15th Grand Slam title.

Trump announces troop cuts in Afghanistan, Iraq; draws fire

Trump announces troop cuts in Afghanistan, Iraq; draws fire

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

The United States has announced to reduce the number of American troops in Afghanistan and Iraq to 2,500 each by January 15 next year, which drew sharp reaction from influential lawmakers across the aisle.

Explained: Why shareholders are angry at promoter-directors' remuneration

Explained: Why shareholders are angry at promoter-directors' remuneration

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

Earlier this month, Sobha Kapoor and Ekta Kapoor, part of the promoter group of Balaji Telefilms, faced shareholder ire when they failed to obtain the requisite votes on resolutions proposing pay increases for them. In recent months, several promoter-directors, including Siddharth Lal of Eicher Motors and Pawan Munjal of Hero MotoCorp, have faced similar situations. Clearly, large institutional shareholders - and public shareholders - are not taking kindly to promoter-directors upping their remuneration takeaways at a time when the prospects of business recovery are clouded by the anticipated third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic.

'I'm not a girlfriend stealer'

'I'm not a girlfriend stealer'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

'Ranveer was seeing a girl and then I think they broke up many months later.' '8-10 months later, I started seeing her.'

HAL stake sale kick-starts Centre's FY21 divestment drive

HAL stake sale kick-starts Centre's FY21 divestment drive

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

About Rs 4,257 crore worth of bids have been received so far and the Centre hopes that retail investors - those investing up to Rs 2 lakh - will place bids worth at least Rs 750 crore.

What if Kishore Biyani wins the battle against Amazon?

What if Kishore Biyani wins the battle against Amazon?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

Experts say Biyani will now become a contract manufacturer of fashion and FMCG products, with the Reliance group being one of his customers.

Jet pilots appeal to SBI for funds; ask PM to save 20,000 jobs

Jet pilots appeal to SBI for funds; ask PM to save 20,000 jobs

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

The airline is operating just 6-7 planes, with almost its entire fleet being grounded due to non-payment of rentals to lessors amid severe paucity of cash.

Nadeem-Shravan: Top 20 soundtracks

Nadeem-Shravan: Top 20 soundtracks

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

20 Nadeem-Shravan film albums which emerged as chartbusters.

IPL 2020: Are Mumbai Indians ready for an encore?

IPL 2020: Are Mumbai Indians ready for an encore?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Mumbai Indians will play a majority of its matches on the slow tracks of Abu Dhabi (8) and adapting to that challenge would be the key to its fortunes.

What makes this loss-making steel co so attractive?

What makes this loss-making steel co so attractive?

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

India Ratings expects long products demand growth to be sharp, supported by a demand push from the government-led infrastructure investments in affordable housing, railways, rural electrification and road networks.

Infosys faces another lawsuit in US

Infosys faces another lawsuit in US

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

US-based Schall Law Firm has said it will file a class action lawsuit against Infosys Ltd to recover losses suffered by investors in the wake of allegations of "unethical practices" at the Indian IT major. In October, Infosys had informed the stock exchanges of having received anonymous whistleblower complaints alleging certain unethical practices by the top management.

Destiny's child Djokovic speechless after surpassing Sampras

Destiny's child Djokovic speechless after surpassing Sampras

Rediff.com27 Jan 2019

'It ranks right at the top. Under the circumstances, playing against Nadal, such an important match, it's amazing," the 31-year-old told reporters after needing barely two hours to extend his perfect record in seven Australian Open finals'

Campaigning ends in Bengal before scheduled time

Campaigning ends in Bengal before scheduled time

Rediff.com16 May 2019

In a first such action in India's electoral history, the Election Commission had Wednesday ordered campaigning in the nine West Bengal constituencies to end at 10 pm on Thursday, instead of 6 pm on Friday, in the wake of violence between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Trinamool Congress in Kolkata during Amit Shah's roadshow.

Positive cues from China cheer Indian steel companies

Positive cues from China cheer Indian steel companies

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

Positive cues from China - which accounts for 56.5 per cent of global crude steel production - are likely to keep demand-supply in balance and provide support to prices. All eyes have been on China, which opened after New Year holidays, as it was widely expected that prices would recover post-holidays after the weakness in January. Jayanta Roy, senior vice president, ICRA pointed out, barring last year when Covid-related restrictions affected China's steel demand in February 2020, historical trends show a typical upward movement in steel prices post-new year festivities. China's opening post-holidays was keenly awaited, especially in the wake of the sluggishness in the market in January.

3rd blogger hacked to death in Bangladesh, Al Qaeda outfit owns up

3rd blogger hacked to death in Bangladesh, Al Qaeda outfit owns up

Rediff.com12 May 2015

A secular blogger in Bangladesh has been hacked to death in north-eastern Bangladesh in the third such deadly attack since the start of the year, police say.

Covid-19 leads to India's only quinine factory being revived

Covid-19 leads to India's only quinine factory being revived

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Perched in the hills of Darjeeling, the factory was set up in 1874, but has remained shut since 2001. Efforts to reopen the colonial era establishment are now on a war footing.

Rajya Sabha MP Amar Singh dies at 64

Rajya Sabha MP Amar Singh dies at 64

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

Amar Singh built an extensive network for the party, and was often spotted with celebrities, from the Bachchans to Anil Ambani to Subrata Roy.

Why we import what we do from China

Why we import what we do from China

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

We import from China not because we love China, but because they sell us these things at cheap prices, points out Rathin Roy.

IPL: Mumbai, Kings XI aim to bounce back after heartbreaks

IPL: Mumbai, Kings XI aim to bounce back after heartbreaks

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

Coming off heartbreaking losses, the Indian Premier League game between Mumbai Indians and Kings XI Punjab will be a test of character for both sides as they look to get back to winning ways, in Abu Dhabi, on Thursday.

For India Inc, conserving cash is the mantra

For India Inc, conserving cash is the mantra

Rediff.com25 May 2020

India's harsh lockdown has left companies grappling with temporary closure, chaotic supply chains and depressed demand. Consequently, business plans have been modified.

Sebi starts probe against Infosys, BSE too has questions

Sebi starts probe against Infosys, BSE too has questions

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Leading exchange BSE on Wednesday asked Infosys to explain why it did not make a disclosure about a whistleblower complaint which alleged that the company's top executives were following "unethical practices" to shore up profits through irregular accounting ways.

Boateng does not see England making it to Euro semis

Boateng does not see England making it to Euro semis

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

Germany central defender Jerome Boateng has questioned whether England have enough quality to excel at the European Championship that will commence in France this week.

Slowdown has also hit India's liquor industry

Slowdown has also hit India's liquor industry

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Experts are of the opinion that though the second half of this financial year will see some recovery, volume growth is likely to remain in single digit as compared to the double-digit rise recorded in past years.

CT 1st semis: Here's why England have edge against Pakistan

CT 1st semis: Here's why England have edge against Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

England have by far been the best team in the tournament.

Review: Pari wants to scare you...

Review: Pari wants to scare you...

Rediff.com2 Mar 2018

...But ends up being oddly moving, says Sreehari Nair.

Bengaluru's burning problem: Its garbage

Bengaluru's burning problem: Its garbage

Rediff.com29 Aug 2012

The city's experience offers a lesson to all major urban centres in the country, which will come to grief if they do not follow the right policies.

Data protection bill referred to Parliament panel

Data protection bill referred to Parliament panel

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

The proposed law seeks bars on storing and processing of personal data by entities without the explicit consent of an individual. It, however, provides for exemptions for "reasonable purposes" such as "prevention and detection of any unlawful activity including fraud, whistle-blowing, merger and acquisitions, network and information security, credit scoring, recovery of debt, processing of publicly available personal data and the operation of search engines".

Why Procter & Gamble put India on backburner

Why Procter & Gamble put India on backburner

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

With India contributing only 2% to its revenues, the multinational is focusing more on key markets like the US and China.

Farmer issue rocks Parliament, govt says ready for discussion

Farmer issue rocks Parliament, govt says ready for discussion

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

The government on Tuesday asserted in Lok Sabha that it was ready to discuss issues related to farmers both inside and outside Parliament amid vociferous protests by the Opposition which forced repeated adjournments of both the Houses.

BJP's win in Gujarat, HP unsettles political equations in WB

BJP's win in Gujarat, HP unsettles political equations in WB

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

Some leaders believe that the Mamata Banerjee-led party could tone down its shrillness in countering the saffron party whose win has given the BJP state leadership and cadres a strong footing to prepare ground for the next year's panchayat polls.