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Post FM's lifeline, markets to see best Monday so far in 2019?

Post FM's lifeline, markets to see best Monday so far in 2019?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

Market experts on why the bulls will be on the rampage first thing on Monday after the scrapping of enhanced surcharge on FPIs and other measures to ease the systemic liquidity squeeze and boost demand. Prasanna D Zore reports.

No prosecution for Ashok Chavan in Adarsh scam

No prosecution for Ashok Chavan in Adarsh scam

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

The Bombay high court on Friday set aside the sanction granted to the Central Bureau of Investigation by Maharashtra Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao to prosecute senior Congress leader Ashok Chavan in the Adarsh housing society scam.

For directors in debarred cos, liability doesn't end

For directors in debarred cos, liability doesn't end

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

Under the Companies Act, all the rights of at least 300,000 disqualified directors cease to have any validity.

Nepal earthquake: 'My family is safe but my country is destroyed'

Nepal earthquake: 'My family is safe but my country is destroyed'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

Bollywood expresses grief and shock following the Nepal earthquake.

Kathak legend Sitara Devi passes away in Mumbai

Kathak legend Sitara Devi passes away in Mumbai

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Kathak queen Sitara Devi died at a hospital in Mumbai on Tuesday. She was 94. Born in 1920 in Kolkata, Sitara Devi drew from the themes, poetry and choreography collected by her father in her choreographies. She also got inspired from the environment around her -- whether it is a town or a village.

Mr Modi, it's time you reformed the IAS!

Mr Modi, it's time you reformed the IAS!

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

Contrary to the popular belief that the IAS cadres manage the country - they are actually required to manage politicians, most of whom do not pass any sort of muster, says T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

Rahul's 'invisible hand' behind Loya death probe pleas: BJP

Rahul's 'invisible hand' behind Loya death probe pleas: BJP

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

The Congress engages in all sorts of conspiracies after its ruling family loses power, he alleged and added the attempt to use judiciary for political purposes was a 'new low' in Indian politics.

Unnao rape case: BJP MLA's brother arrested over death of victim's father

Unnao rape case: BJP MLA's brother arrested over death of victim's father

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

Atul Sengar, the brother of BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar was arrested after the Lucknow Director General of Police issued the arrest warrant against him.

NHAI to add 50,000 km in next 6 years

NHAI to add 50,000 km in next 6 years

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

Nearly 240 projects were under various stages of implementation.

Indian-origin victims of July 7 terror attack honoured in London

Indian-origin victims of July 7 terror attack honoured in London

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Two Indian-origin women were among the 52 victims of the July 7 bombings honoured at a memorial ceremony to mark the 10th anniversary of the London bombings in London on Tuesday.

St Stephen's molestation row: Being chased like an 'animal', says Thampu

St Stephen's molestation row: Being chased like an 'animal', says Thampu

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Amid growing demand for his resignation over the molestation row, St Stephen's Principal Valson Thampu's on Tuesday said he was being chased like an "animal" in the case.

PHOTOS: The world gets its asanas right

PHOTOS: The world gets its asanas right

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

The pictures tell the story of the grand success of the first International Yoga Day.

A salute to the brave who gave their today for our tomorrow

A salute to the brave who gave their today for our tomorrow

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

As India remembers its soldiers who fought and died in the Kargil War, Divya Nair recalls a recent day of homage at the Kargil War Memorial.

Koregaon-Bhima case: SC refuses to interfere with arrests of 5 activists

Koregaon-Bhima case: SC refuses to interfere with arrests of 5 activists

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

The apex court also rejected the plea to appoint a Special Investigation Team for probe.

Ashraf says he's vindicated after being reinstated as PCB chief

Ashraf says he's vindicated after being reinstated as PCB chief

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

Pakistan cricket fell fall into further chaos on Wednesday after a two-member divisional bench of the Islamabad high court restored Zaka Ashraf as chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board.

Supreme Court refuses to stay President's NEET ordinance

Supreme Court refuses to stay President's NEET ordinance

Rediff.com27 May 2016

SC refuses urgent hearing of plea against NEET Ordinance.

K'taka floor test: SC to hear plea against pro tem speaker appointment

K'taka floor test: SC to hear plea against pro tem speaker appointment

Rediff.com18 May 2018

The Congress, in its application termed the governor's action as a "brazen unconstitutional" act to appoint "a junior MLA as the pro tem speaker.

Pandering of so-called wilful defaulters is peculiar to India

Pandering of so-called wilful defaulters is peculiar to India

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

Despite the Indian government's recent efforts anecdotal evidence indicates that there has been little change in the extortionist behaviour of a significant proportion of tax and police officials, says Jaimini Bhagwati.

Guarantors can fight 'wilful defaulter' tag

Guarantors can fight 'wilful defaulter' tag

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

It's best to do a proper examination before becoming somebody's guardian angel.

2G verdict is a big win for crony socialism

2G verdict is a big win for crony socialism

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

The judgment in the 2G case is a huge, huge, indictment of the criminal investigation and justice system, says R Jagannathan.

Noted author and journalist Khushwant Singh dies at 99

Noted author and journalist Khushwant Singh dies at 99

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

Noted author and journalist Khushwant Singh died in New Delhi on Thursday at the age of 99.

Man arrested for Pansare's murder linked to right-wing group

Man arrested for Pansare's murder linked to right-wing group

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

Sameer Gaikwad, in his early 30s, was arrested from Sangli in a joint operation by the Kolhapur and the local police.

Bipasha, Raveena, Sridevi in song!

Bipasha, Raveena, Sridevi in song!

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

Alia Bhatt and Sidharth Malhotra's Kar Gayi Chull is the latest song to praise Bollywood's heroines.

5 reasons why Jokowi's visit is important

5 reasons why Jokowi's visit is important

Rediff.com10 Dec 2016

It is often said that the India-Indonesia relationship is overshadowed by mutual neglect.

A French Tiger in India

A French Tiger in India

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

'Whether I die in Calcutta or in Paris, on a Wednesday or a Saturday, it does not matter, but you would not want me to come to India's door and then return to France without having visited India.' 'Either I will die or I will visit India!' Claude Arpi hails Georges Clemenceau, French prime minister during the Great War, a great man who loved India.

In row with Modi sarkar, governors have SC verdict in their favour

In row with Modi sarkar, governors have SC verdict in their favour

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

Amid the growing row between the government and governors, Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa recalls a landmark judgment by the Supreme Court that favours the latter.

Will investors back Rahul Yadav again?

Will investors back Rahul Yadav again?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Many believe he would soon start a new venture.

Ittefaq: The litmus test of Yash Chopra's career

Ittefaq: The litmus test of Yash Chopra's career

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

Despite a few flaws in the film, Yash Chopra distinguishes himself.

The child God took away

The child God took away

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

Sherin Mathew left her hometown in Bihar in late 2015 for a new home in America.

Street talk: A duplicate Rakesh Jhunjhunwala in the making

Street talk: A duplicate Rakesh Jhunjhunwala in the making

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

The Street is talking about the New Rakesh Jhunjhunwala who has invested heavily in a particular stock.

Economy on a strong wicket; fundamentals sound: Jaitley

Economy on a strong wicket; fundamentals sound: Jaitley

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

Economic Affairs secretary S C Garg said inflation has consistently come down since 2014 and will not cross 4 per cent this fiscal.

Keep the faith, say Delhi's anti-corruption officers

Keep the faith, say Delhi's anti-corruption officers

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

With anti-corruption phone calls tapering and political capital eroding, the Aam Aadmi Party government needs the Anti-Corruption Branch to deliver on promises of a corruption-free Delhi. Upasna Pandey reports.

PM Modi faces a bureaucratic test

PM Modi faces a bureaucratic test

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Here comes the moment of truth. Modi prides himself on offering an "incorruptible" government. Will he dilute the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill to coax the administration's fealty and compromise his self-image?

Guide, Waqt, Jaanwar: Bollywood classics turning 50 this year!

Guide, Waqt, Jaanwar: Bollywood classics turning 50 this year!

Rediff.com4 May 2015

How many of these have aged well?

Coal scam: 'CBI is incapable of finding the truth'

Coal scam: 'CBI is incapable of finding the truth'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

'Officers have been made the scapegoat for political failure.' 'No effort has been made to find out who scuttled the prime minister's decision to introduce competitive bidding and why and at whose instance.'

Wipro Enterprises moves HC against Heinz

Wipro Enterprises moves HC against Heinz

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

Firms are battling over glucose-based chewable tablets.

Sheena Bora Trial: Did the Pen police botch the case?

Sheena Bora Trial: Did the Pen police botch the case?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

If an FIR had been registered by the Pen police -- instead of a mere entry in the station diary -- an investigation could have taken place and the body might have been identified as Sheena's, leading to the case being cracked much earlier.

Shocking! An Honour Killing in Mumbai

Shocking! An Honour Killing in Mumbai

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

A pregnant woman is murdered in cold blood in the heart of suburban Mumbai. By her father who didn't want her to marry the man she did.

Kejriwal skips defamation case, court allows exemption plea

Kejriwal skips defamation case, court allows exemption plea

Rediff.com18 Jan 2014

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday stayed away from court here in a case filed against him by Sheila Dikshit's ex-political secretary for his alleged remarks against the former CM during power tariff hike protests of October, 2012.

'Dirty war' fought with innovative ways: Army chief on 'human shield' row

'Dirty war' fought with innovative ways: Army chief on 'human shield' row

Rediff.com28 May 2017

'I can't tell my men to wait and die,' says Gen Bipin Rawat.