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Banks' Romance With Profit Will End In March

Banks' Romance With Profit Will End In March

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

The drop in net interest margin will separate the men from the boys, explains Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Odisha train mishap: Railways seeks CBI probe, here's why

Odisha train mishap: Railways seeks CBI probe, here's why

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

Railway officials also indicated that possible 'sabotage' and tampering with the electronic interlocking system, which detects the presence of trains, led to the Friday accident.

Mumbai to go into lockdown if daily Covid cases cross 20,000

Mumbai to go into lockdown if daily Covid cases cross 20,000

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar on Tuesday said if the daily Covid-19 cases in the city cross the 20,000-mark, a lockdown will be imposed in the city as per the Union government's rules.

'Can you drop me till wherever mob allows': Woes of a Mumbaikar

'Can you drop me till wherever mob allows': Woes of a Mumbaikar

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

A first person account of the train-walk-bike-taxi journey on Wednesday to the office, which is usually covered in an hour, took five-long but enlightening hours, as the city observed a bandh called against violence on the anniversary of a battle fought 200 years ago.

Omicron cases likely to surge across Maha in Jan: Govt

Omicron cases likely to surge across Maha in Jan: Govt

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has instructed officials to take extra efforts to complete the administration of the second dose of anti-COVID-19 vaccines to all eligible people.

'Plan to weaken Shiv Sena, not just regime change in Maha'

'Plan to weaken Shiv Sena, not just regime change in Maha'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

On instructions from the central leadership, Maharashtra BJP leaders have retreated behind a veil of silence, the senior leader said.

How to get an IIT degree without clearing JEE

How to get an IIT degree without clearing JEE

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

The last date to apply for the September 2022 term of the programme is August 19, 2022.

Shraddha's father blames cops, seeks death for Aaftab

Shraddha's father blames cops, seeks death for Aaftab

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

'An inquiry should also be conducted against the police officials of Vasai and Nalasopara and Tulinj police (in Palghar district) for delayed the investigation on Shraddha's complaint'

Omicron: No X'mas, New Year gatherings, says DDMA

Omicron: No X'mas, New Year gatherings, says DDMA

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

Amid a rise in coronavirus cases and the threat of the Omicron variant, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Wednesday directed district magistrates to ensure no Christmas and New Year gathering takes place in the national capital.

The Woes Of Wayanad Continue

The Woes Of Wayanad Continue

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

Away from the distraction of its new high-profile politics, Wayanad's worries seemed very down to earth, discovers Shyam G Menon.

Sparkling Diwali For Hotels, Tour Operators

Sparkling Diwali For Hotels, Tour Operators

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

'Consumers are willing to increase travel spends by 20-30 per cent versus pre-pandemic.'

Day 23: Protesting farmers install more tents as temp drops to 3C

Day 23: Protesting farmers install more tents as temp drops to 3C

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Farmers' protest against the three farm laws passed by the Centre has entered its 23rd day on Friday. "We are preparing ourselves for a longer stay as our fight against black laws will continue. It's getting colder, so we're putting more tents," said a protester.

Planning a vacation this Diwali? Good news awaits you

Planning a vacation this Diwali? Good news awaits you

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

After years of being sequestered by the pandemic, some intrepid travellers are planning to settle their score with the novel coronavirus. With fewer or no travel curbs, they are eager to get back on the road, again. Hotels and tour operators, too, are eager to shed excess Covid baggage. And this year's Diwali promises to add that extra layer sparkle with the introduction of new flights.

Honda City, Verna or Maruti Ciaz: Which is the best sedan?

Honda City, Verna or Maruti Ciaz: Which is the best sedan?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

The most fun vehicle to drive of the three is the Verna. It also has the most powerful engine.

Trade pact with Israel 'only when we get a good deal', says Goyal

Trade pact with Israel 'only when we get a good deal', says Goyal

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

The proposed India-Israel trade pact should be beneficial to both nations and until New Delhi gets a good deal, it would not do an agreement, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said. India and Israel are negotiating a free trade agreement (FTA) since May 2010. "With Israel, until we get a good deal, we will not do an FTA. It has to be reciprocally beneficial," the minister said in San Francisco on Tuesday while interacting with the Indian community.

Transfers: Liverpool's Shaqiri joins Lyon

Transfers: Liverpool's Shaqiri joins Lyon

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

Norwich sign Williams on loan from Manchester United.

PHOTOS: Batsmen fire India to thumping win over Windies

PHOTOS: Batsmen fire India to thumping win over Windies

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

Images from the third T20 International between India and the West Indies, in Mumbai.

Over 1 crore vaccine doses given in Delhi: CM

Over 1 crore vaccine doses given in Delhi: CM

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

Congratulating the medical staff for administering over one crore doses in the national capital, Kejriwal said there was an acute shortage of vaccines for which inoculation could not be scaled up.

Heavy rains lash Delhi; waterlogging in several areas

Heavy rains lash Delhi; waterlogging in several areas

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

Some of the stretches and areas where waterlogging was seen included Dhaula Kuan, Mathura Road, Moti Bagh, Vikas Marg, Ring Road, Rohtak Road, Sangam Vihar, Kirari and near Pragati Maidan among others.

Ronaldo set for Old Trafford homecoming party

Ronaldo set for Old Trafford homecoming party

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

As the Premier League resumes following the international break all eyes will be on Cristiano Ronaldo's homecoming party at Old Trafford on Saturday, with the Portuguese international set to resume his Manchester United career after 12 years away.

These forgotten forts in Mumbai are worth your time

These forgotten forts in Mumbai are worth your time

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

How many of these have you already visited?

PHOTOS: Chillai-Kalan freezes Kashmir

PHOTOS: Chillai-Kalan freezes Kashmir

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

'Chillai-Kalan' will end on January 31. The cold wave continues even after that in Kashmir with a 20-day-long 'Chillai-Khurd' (small cold) and a 10-day-long 'Chillai-Bachha' (baby cold).

Cyclone Tauktae: IMD issues 'very heavy' rain alert for Delhi

Cyclone Tauktae: IMD issues 'very heavy' rain alert for Delhi

Rediff.com19 May 2021

The India Meteorological Department on Wednesday issued an orange alert for Delhi, predicting 'heavy' to 'very heavy' rainfall in parts of the capital with winds gusting up to 60 kilometers per hour.

Still looking for No 24, Serena set for clay swing

Still looking for No 24, Serena set for clay swing

Rediff.com10 May 2021

Serena said she felt 'pretty fresh' ahead of the claycourt swing as she prepares for the French Open

India's Covid reproduction number (R) goes over 1 after 3 months

India's Covid reproduction number (R) goes over 1 after 3 months

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

India's effective reproduction number (R) for Covid, an indicator of how quickly the infection is spreading, has increased to over 1 for the first time since January, estimates a researcher from Chennai's Institute of Mathematical Sciences.

Rainfall 7% below normal in July: IMD

Rainfall 7% below normal in July: IMD

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

The rainfall in July was minus seven per cent which comes to around 93 per cent of the Long Period Average, IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said.

Poll star Sitharaman woos middle class, women with tax and savings sops

Poll star Sitharaman woos middle class, women with tax and savings sops

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday raised the personal income tax rebate limit, doled out sops on small savings and announced one of the biggest hikes in capital spending in the past decade as she did a tight rope walk in the Budget between staying fiscally prudent and meeting public expectations in the year before general elections.

Indian medical students abroad join forces to help peers stranded in Ukraine

Indian medical students abroad join forces to help peers stranded in Ukraine

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

The volunteering students are studying in China, Uzbekistan and Philippines.

95% of samples from Delhi in last 6 months had Delta variant

95% of samples from Delhi in last 6 months had Delta variant

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

Ninety-five per cent of samples from Delhi sequenced at the National Centre for Disease Control in the last six months were found infected with the Delta variant of the coronavirus, government data showed.

Ram Gopal Varma Must Stop Making Films

Ram Gopal Varma Must Stop Making Films

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Ram Gopal Varma is 60 today, April 7. Subhash K Jha plots the once brilliant film-maker's declining movies graph.

Guj blast verdict testimony to hard work, team spirit: Senior cops

Guj blast verdict testimony to hard work, team spirit: Senior cops

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

According to officers who were part of the probe, detecting a crime that was committed with proper planning, involving different modules working separately for a common cause, was a challenging task.

Pollution levels in Delhi up again, air quality 'severe'

Pollution levels in Delhi up again, air quality 'severe'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

The air quality in the capital has remained very poor or severe on most of the days in November so far.

Who Held More Rallies In Gujarat Than Modi?

Who Held More Rallies In Gujarat Than Modi?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Hemantkumar Shivsaran compares the number of rallies held by the BJP leadership in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh.

Feels Like Ishq review

Feels Like Ishq review

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

At the end of the six short stories, Feels Like Ishq is uneven yet watchable, feels Sukanya Verma.

Delhi's air quality improves to 'very poor' from 'severe'

Delhi's air quality improves to 'very poor' from 'severe'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2021

The air quality index of neighbouring areas of Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Gurgaon and Noida was recorded at 312, 368, 301 and 357, respectively.

IMD predicts heavy rainfall in country next week

IMD predicts heavy rainfall in country next week

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

Very light rains and thundershowers occurred at isolated places in Uttar Pradesh though, and a fresh warning of heavy showers was issued in Himachal Pradesh as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely in several parts of the country, including the northern region, over the next six-seven days.

Delhi HC to hear sedition-charged Sharjeel Imam's bail plea on May 26

Delhi HC to hear sedition-charged Sharjeel Imam's bail plea on May 26

Rediff.com17 May 2022

The Delhi high court on Tuesday said it will hear on May 26 a plea by JNU student Sharjeel Imam, who has been arrested in a case related to alleged inflammatory speeches made by him during the protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act and the National Register of Citizens in 2019, seeking interim bail.

Soccer: Ronaldo made to wait for Al Nassr debut

Soccer: Ronaldo made to wait for Al Nassr debut

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

Bayern's Mazraoui suffers heart complications due to COVID

Why IPL chief won't allow Indian players in overseas T20 leagues

Why IPL chief won't allow Indian players in overseas T20 leagues

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

New Indian Premier League chairman Arun Dhumal said there can't be more than 10 teams in the IPL and why the BCCI will stick to its longtime stance on not allowing the Indian players to take part in overseas leagues.

Rajasthan imposes strict lockdown from May 10-24; marriages banned

Rajasthan imposes strict lockdown from May 10-24; marriages banned

Rediff.com7 May 2021

The Rajasthan government on Thursday announced a strict lockdown in the state from May 10 to 24 under which marriage functions, intrastate movement have also been disallowed.