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Power Of The Dog, Dune Lead Oscar Noms

Power Of The Dog, Dune Lead Oscar Noms

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

The Power Of The Dog and Dune lead the pack while films like King Richard, Belfast and West Side Story grab quite a few noms.

China accuses US of using democracy as 'WMD' to stoke confrontation

China accuses US of using democracy as 'WMD' to stoke confrontation

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

While the US omitted China and Russia from the list of invitees, Beijing was furious over the invitation to the self-governing island Taiwan, which China said is a blatant violation of the 'One China' policy that considers Taipei as the integral part of the Chinese mainland.

The Great Indian Cash Obsession

The Great Indian Cash Obsession

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Five years after demonetisation, which sought to curb black money and reduce cash circulation in the economy, 70 per cent of respondents said they paid a large component of the total payment towards a real estate transaction in cash. About 16 per cent said they paid over half the amount in cash, observes Shyamal Majumdar.

Alonso to Red Bull? F1 rumour mill takes a spin

Alonso to Red Bull? F1 rumour mill takes a spin

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

Ferrari's Fernando Alonso emerged as a possible surprise candidate for the vacant Red Bull seat on Sunday after the Formula One world champions refused to rule him out.

Bengal announces complete lockdown from May 16-30 to curb Covid spread

Bengal announces complete lockdown from May 16-30 to curb Covid spread

Rediff.com15 May 2021

During this period, all government and private offices, shopping complexes, malls, bars, sports complexes, pubs and beauty parlours will remain closed.

Reader invite: Did you ever ask a restaurant/hotel about fire safety compliance?

Reader invite: Did you ever ask a restaurant/hotel about fire safety compliance?

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

Share your experiences with us.

3.43 lakh new COVID-19 cases in India, 4,000 deaths in 24 hours

3.43 lakh new COVID-19 cases in India, 4,000 deaths in 24 hours

Rediff.com14 May 2021

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 2,00,79,599, while the case fatality rate was recorded at 1.09 per cent, the data stated.

India's sugar output will likely hit a record 35-35.5 mn tonnes

India's sugar output will likely hit a record 35-35.5 mn tonnes

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

The production in Maharashtra is pegged higher at 11-11.5 million tonnes against 10.71 million tonnes

Covid cuts Tirupur garment hub biz, 10% orders go to other nations

Covid cuts Tirupur garment hub biz, 10% orders go to other nations

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

India's largest garment hub Tirupur continues to reel from the effects of the pandemic, with almost 10 per cent of its orders for the upcoming season getting diverted to Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia and China. The sector had seen a drop of about 9 per cent in exports during the first wave, but the impact is likely to be more this time, according to industry experts. Being one of the epicentres of Covid cases in the state, a majority of manufacturing units in the textile belt were closed for almost six weeks during the second wave.

Doctors, lawyers and academics on strike

Doctors, lawyers and academics on strike

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

Ajit Balakrishnan offers a thinking man's guide to the angst of the professions.

Remembering Sunder Navalkar

Remembering Sunder Navalkar

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

Sunder Navalkar devoted her whole life to the cause of workers' rights, remembers Sanober Keashwaar.

T20 WC PICS: England whip Bangladesh for second win

T20 WC PICS: England whip Bangladesh for second win

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

Images from the T20 World Cup Super 12s match between Bangladesh and England, in Abu Dhabi, on Wednesday.

What I Saw When The Kashmiri Pandits Fled in 1990

What I Saw When The Kashmiri Pandits Fled in 1990

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Threats were often communicated to Pandit homes through notes tied to stones chucked through a window, or a notice pasted on a wall. Those sometimes came from neighbours eyeing that Pandit family's property. Those threats often worked in the atmosphere of terror during that awful season of vacuous exercise of State authority, writes David Devadas, longtime Kashmir watcher and author of two books on the Valley.

Lijo Jose Pellissery's Women And Mine

Lijo Jose Pellissery's Women And Mine

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

Pellissery's women continue to express the beauty in our common humanity. And often, these women go so far into expressing our hopes, desires, absurdities and follies that they end up acting at variance with the ethical prescriptions of our age. And this, I believe, is precisely why they remain "invisible" to a whole bunch of viewers, says Sreehari Nair.

Son rise at ArcelorMittal: Aditya to take over as CEO

Son rise at ArcelorMittal: Aditya to take over as CEO

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Global steel giant ArcelorMittal on Thursday announced the appointment of Aditya Mittal as its chief executive officer (CEO). Aditya Mittal, son of steel baron Lakshmi N Mittal, is the chief financial officer (CFO) of the company, and will succeed his father in the new role.

T20 WC warm-up: Hardik's arm, batting order to be tested vs Eng

T20 WC warm-up: Hardik's arm, batting order to be tested vs Eng

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

Against England on Monday and then Wednesday's game versus Australia, the Indian team management would look to give the players who are still not automatic choices in the playing XI, more overs to bat or bowl to get a better idea about their current form.

ASK AJIT: Stocks to Buy, Hold, Sell

ASK AJIT: Stocks to Buy, Hold, Sell

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Ajit Mishra, vice president, research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

2nd NZ Test: Weather, team combination worry for Kohli

2nd NZ Test: Weather, team combination worry for Kohli

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

New Zealand's three-pronged attack could spell trouble for India on a spiced-up track and Will Somerville, who played a gutsy knock in Kanpur, might have to sit out.

'War is a real estate business'

'War is a real estate business'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

'War is never a solution. It's nothing but real estate business I am against any kind of violence.'

Black Friday Sale receives good response, shoppers throng stores, websites

Black Friday Sale receives good response, shoppers throng stores, websites

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Black Friday sales in India received a good response as brands dropped their prices making customers queue up outside stores where discounts were steeper. Discounts were offered both online and offline. Most of the international brands in India offered discounts under the Black Friday Sale banner. The Black Friday Sale started in the US on the Friday after Thanksgiving Thursday. The day typically marks the beginning of the Christmas shopping season ahead of the festival.

US president Biden to decide on Tokyo Olympics?

US president Biden to decide on Tokyo Olympics?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

Whether the beleaguered Tokyo Olympics begin as planned this July could come down to support from the United States and its new president, the Wall Street Journal quoted Tokyo Organising Committee member Haruyuki Takahashi as saying in an interview.

Why Has RBI Scrapped Polymer Currency Notes Idea?

Why Has RBI Scrapped Polymer Currency Notes Idea?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

The RBI has shelved its plan for polymer notes more than a decade after it invited interest from global manufacturers for one billion pieces of Rs 10 denomination polymer banknotes, reveals Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Oscars 2022: Ariana, Troy, Jessica WIN!

Oscars 2022: Ariana, Troy, Jessica WIN!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

A quick look at the winners of the 94th Annual Academy Awards.

Punjab splurge on Livingstone, Mumbai invest on injured Archer

Punjab splurge on Livingstone, Mumbai invest on injured Archer

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

England batter Liam Livingstone fetched a staggering Rs 11.50 crore deal from Punjab Kings, who also roped in West Indies fast bowler Odean Smith, for Rs 6 crore, on Sunday, Day 2 of the TATA Indian Premier League 2022 Player Auction, in Bengaluru.

Boomtime: GSM operators add record 7.7 mill users

Boomtime: GSM operators add record 7.7 mill users

Rediff.com13 Oct 2008

Sunil Bharti Mittal's Bharti Airtel retained the top rank with a market share of 33.21 per cent and a total user base of 77.48 million. Vodafone-Essar added 1.87 million and maintained a market share of 23.41 per cent. COAI, which does not include Reliance Telecom, estimates RT added at least 370,000 subscribers in the month,

How states are getting back to work amid lockdown

How states are getting back to work amid lockdown

Rediff.com1 May 2020

Karnataka, Meghalaya, Punjab, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Telangana and Haryana have partially resumed operations.

Rajasthan imposes more Covid curbs, but no lockdown

Rajasthan imposes more Covid curbs, but no lockdown

Rediff.com24 Apr 2021

According to the fresh guidelines that will come into force from Sunday morning, inter-district movement of private vehicles has been restricted and the timings for shops and government offices have been shortened.

While Stars Won Globes, Audiences Lost Out

While Stars Won Globes, Audiences Lost Out

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

There was no drama, no applause, no tears, no laughter. The 79th Golden Globes had indeed lost its lustre, says Aseem Chhabra.

Bumper groundnut crop triggers price crash

Bumper groundnut crop triggers price crash

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

The Bharatiya Janata Party-led state government is acquiring groundnut at Rs 4,500 per quintal; the market price is Rs 3,500 per quintal

Like Vidya's fashion makeover?

Like Vidya's fashion makeover?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

From saris to dresses, doesn't Vidya Balan look awesome?

Govt releases new list of exemptions for lockdown

Govt releases new list of exemptions for lockdown

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

The Union home ministry on Tuesday allowed opening of shops selling school books and electric fans, services of bedside attendants of senior citizens and public utilities including recharge facilities for prepaid mobile phones during the ongoing lockdown.

SCG boss insists 3rd Test will be safe

SCG boss insists 3rd Test will be safe

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Cricket Australia on Tuesday confirmed that the Pink Test between Australia and India will remain at the Sydney Cricket Ground as scheduled.

Govt dept wants home ministry to allow limited activity in select sectors

Govt dept wants home ministry to allow limited activity in select sectors

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

The department for promotion of industry and internal trade (DPIIT) has suggested to the home ministry to allow limited activity in certain sectors such as heavy electricals and telecom equipment with reasonable safeguards. In a letter to Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla, the department said that these activities are essential to improve the economic situation and provide liquidity in the hands of the people.

'Soorma Bhopali couldn't be played by anybody else'

'Soorma Bhopali couldn't be played by anybody else'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

'Great talent sadly underused.'

'No need to panic about COVID-19'

'No need to panic about COVID-19'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

'If the government does its job of vaccinating all the population with the booster dose, and also monitoring the virus, and we do our job of wearing a mask and avoiding crowded places, we will be free of this virus in a few months.' time.'

Kannada actor Puneet Rajkumar dead

Kannada actor Puneet Rajkumar dead

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Well-known Kannada actor Puneeth Rajkumar died in Bangalore on Friday, October 29, following a heart attack, hospital sources said.

Maryam Nawaz arrested by Pak's anti-graft body

Maryam Nawaz arrested by Pak's anti-graft body

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

On July 31, Maryam was questioned by the anti-corruption agency officials.

Is The Taliban Breaking Away From Pakistan?

Is The Taliban Breaking Away From Pakistan?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

The Taliban's main challenge comes on the financial and economic front and there Pakistan doesn't have the capacity to be of any meaningful help, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Pak govt sends arrest warrants for Nawaz Sharif

Pak govt sends arrest warrants for Nawaz Sharif

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Sharif, 70, has been in London since November last year after the Lahore High Court granted him permission to go abroad for four weeks for treatment.

Why sugar is turning sour for Uttar Pradesh

Why sugar is turning sour for Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

This has spelt trouble for the mills. Most of them are unable to pay the farmers.