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Majority don't expect policy rate cut by RBI: Survey

Majority don't expect policy rate cut by RBI: Survey

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

Analysts and economists say that it is too early to expect anything dramatic on the interest rate regime despite the recent reform measures.

Filter content or face blackout, Delhi HC warns Facebook, Google

Filter content or face blackout, Delhi HC warns Facebook, Google

Rediff.com13 Jan 2012

The Delhi High Court on Thursday warned social networking site Facebook India and search engine Google India that websites can be "blocked" like in China if they fail to devise a mechanism to check and remove objectionable material from their web pages.

'Vikas puch raha hai': Oppn takes a dig at BJP's 'chowkidar' campaign

'Vikas puch raha hai': Oppn takes a dig at BJP's 'chowkidar' campaign

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

Mayawati said the "chaiwala" prime minister has now turned "chowkidar" and this shows the "change" India witnessed under this government.

Modi's Bengal strike rate: Less than 50%

Modi's Bengal strike rate: Less than 50%

Rediff.com4 May 2021

>The BJP's star campaigner could not help even half the number of candidates for whom he campaigned in his aggressive 'Didi-o-Didi' style in Bengal

'Hum aapke saath mein hai'

'Hum aapke saath mein hai'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

'I want to show that we are also part of this society and want to participate just as much, whether it is for security or whatever community work there.'

The other side of Dhoni: When Captain Cool's temper flared up on field

The other side of Dhoni: When Captain Cool's temper flared up on field

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

There were times when MS Dhoni let emotions get the better of him.

Kalam gives 'pass marks' to 6-decade old Indian democracy

Kalam gives 'pass marks' to 6-decade old Indian democracy

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

Former President A P J Abdul Kalam on Friday gave 'pass marks' to the over six-decade old Indian democracy awarding it 'five points on a scale of 10', while observing that its fundamental principle to empower citizens will stay forever.

Mercedes S-Class: The best car in the world

Mercedes S-Class: The best car in the world

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

No other car comes close to this engineering marvel.

#LikeABoss: Anushka on Entrepreneur's cover

#LikeABoss: Anushka on Entrepreneur's cover

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

Anushka Sharma is the first Indian female actor to feature on Entrepreneur India's cover.

No information on creation of Aarogya Setu app: Govt

No information on creation of Aarogya Setu app: Govt

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Information Commissioner, in a terse order, pointed out that the website of the application mentions that the content on it is "owned, updated and maintained" by MyGov and MeitY

First Look: Paralympian Jhajharia clinches World javelin gold

First Look: Paralympian Jhajharia clinches World javelin gold

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

India's Devendra Jhajharia won the gold medal in the men's javelin throw T46 at the IPC (International Paralympic Commitee) Athletics World Championships at Rhne Stadium in Vnissieux near Lyon on Monday.

PIX: Amrita, Mahima, Sonal strut in style!

PIX: Amrita, Mahima, Sonal strut in style!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2011

Here's a look at the best catwalk moments from Day Three of India International Jewellery Week.

When Irrfan made Paan Singh Tomar a household name

When Irrfan made Paan Singh Tomar a household name

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

The fascinating story of this man was one of the most searched topics on Google after the trailer was launched with Irrfan's Tomar, his gaze fixed at a journalist interviewing him, mouthing that iconic dialogue "beehad mein baaghi hote hain, dacait milte hain Parliament mein".

Guru Dutt's life, now on film

Guru Dutt's life, now on film

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

Bhavna Talwar will direct a film based on the life and loves of the iconic filmmaker.

Time for Aung San Suu Kyi to step aside?

Time for Aung San Suu Kyi to step aside?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Some believe she should no longer be the face of the struggle to free Myanmar from the new military dictatorship, observes Prakash Bhandari.

12 times SRK offered FOOD FOR THOUGHT!

12 times SRK offered FOOD FOR THOUGHT!

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

Sukanya Verma looks at 12 times the superstar offered food for thought on subjects as varied as nation building, team spirit and the stupidity of big fat Indian weddings while wolfing down a meal.

Cops raid Sharjeel Imam's home; Arunachal, Manipur lodge cases against him

Cops raid Sharjeel Imam's home; Arunachal, Manipur lodge cases against him

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

The anti-CAA activist was slapped with a sedition case after his alleged speeches went viral on social media where he was heard speaking about "cutting off" Assam and the northeast from India. Earlier, he had been booked on similar charges by Aligarh police in Uttar Pradesh for a speech he delivered on the AMU campus.

Infy to invest $150 mn to build campus in China

Infy to invest $150 mn to build campus in China

Rediff.com23 May 2011

Company to invest $125-150 million to open a development centre in Shanghai.

BJP using dated ideology to kill democracy: Sibal

BJP using dated ideology to kill democracy: Sibal

Rediff.com30 Aug 2012

Retaliating against the Bharatiya Janata Party, after more than a week of Parliament being stalled and the government put on the mat, the Congress said, "Jis soch ne Mahatma Gandhi ki hatya ki thi, Wahi soch loktantra ki hatya kar rahi hai (democracy is being killed by the same mentality which killed mahatma Gandhi)."

Sony set to buy ETV's channels

Sony set to buy ETV's channels

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

In what will be the largest media deal in India, Multi-Screen Media (MSM), which runs Sony Television in India, is set to buy Ramoji Rao-owned Eenadu TV's (ETV's) bouquet of 11 regional channels.

The Ultimate Lata Mangeshkar Playlist

The Ultimate Lata Mangeshkar Playlist

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Sukanya Verma presents a playlist of 100 Lata Mangeshkar songs from different decades of Hindi films -- songs that make me sing, smile, sob and sigh.

When school kids enjoyed a 'Hardik-Rahul' show

When school kids enjoyed a 'Hardik-Rahul' show

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

Hardik is performing well and it reflected in his mood. He was cheerful, interactive and the children were happy.

Destination smaller towns for BPOs

Destination smaller towns for BPOs

Rediff.com2 Apr 2012

With an expanding domestic market, increasing cost and higher attrition rate, outsourcing action is shifting to tier-III and IV cities.

Car makers rejig products as diesel, petrol prices near parity

Car makers rejig products as diesel, petrol prices near parity

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

While the share of diesel vehicles sales in the overall passenger car industry has already fallen sharply, sales of CNG vehicles have shown a compound annual growth rate of 15.5 per cent over the past five years.

Will RIL, Cairn exploration bids get govt nod?

Will RIL, Cairn exploration bids get govt nod?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2012

RIL wants to drill an exploration well on the D1&D3 gas fields in the KG-D6 block, Cairn on the Rajasthan block.

India needs to find a way to dismiss Smith: Gavaskar

India needs to find a way to dismiss Smith: Gavaskar

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

Former captain Sunil Gavaskar says if India wants to win the ongoing five-match ODI series in Australia they need to find a way to dismiss home team skipper Steven Smith early.

We are afraid for Kanhaiya's life, says JNUSU president's brother

We are afraid for Kanhaiya's life, says JNUSU president's brother

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Speaking exclusively with M I Khan/ Rediff.com, Mankiant said that the family is afraid for Kanhaiya's life although the court's have guaranteed his security.

PIX: Going back to the theatre

PIX: Going back to the theatre

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

As we prepare to return to the land of silver screens and samosa, Sukanya Verma looks at notable theatre moments in Hindi films.

Life lessons from the real Gully Boy

Life lessons from the real Gully Boy

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

DIVINE's journey reveals four important lessons.

Cricket Buzz: Smriti Mandhana continues rich run in England's Super League

Cricket Buzz: Smriti Mandhana continues rich run in England's Super League

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

Smriti Mandhana continued her impressive run in the Women's Cricket Super League

'Strengthen local police network to fight terror'

'Strengthen local police network to fight terror'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2011

K P S Gill, former director general of Punjab police, described the Mumbai serial blasts that rocked Mumbai city on Wednesday as unfortunate.

What cost Rs 100 in 1947 would cost Rs 5,920.91 now

What cost Rs 100 in 1947 would cost Rs 5,920.91 now

Rediff.com23 Sep 2011

Inflation is one of the biggest challenges facing India. With prices rising to all time highs, there seems to be little respite for the common man.

Now, Nitish seeks votes in Modi's name, not his own

Now, Nitish seeks votes in Modi's name, not his own

Rediff.com12 May 2019

'In his election speeches, Nitish has been parroting Modi, praising him like never before.'

SBI slashes term deposit rates by 50-100 bps

SBI slashes term deposit rates by 50-100 bps

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

The revision in rate is for deposits of up to five years and will be effective from Sept 07, 2012.

There are a few areas I can improve: Vinay Kumar

There are a few areas I can improve: Vinay Kumar

Rediff.com18 Feb 2012

He has emerged as an unlikely top wicket-taker for India in the ongoing ODI tri-series and pacer Vinay Kumar on Saturday said he is looking to improve on consistency in the forthcoming matches.

Etios Liva versus Maruti, Hyundai, Ford!

Etios Liva versus Maruti, Hyundai, Ford!

Rediff.com30 Jun 2011

Let's see if Liva can live up to the expectations of the hatchback buyers and what will woo them to buy it as compared to Maruti Suzuki Swift, Hyundai i20, Ford Figo, and others.

'Laxman has no plans of hanging up his boots'

'Laxman has no plans of hanging up his boots'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2012

He might be drawing flak for his flopshow in the ongoing Test series against Australia but veteran Indian batsman VVS Laxman has no plans of hanging up his boots just yet.

'Aung San Suu Kyi is like Indira Gandhi'

'Aung San Suu Kyi is like Indira Gandhi'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

'She's not going to keel over.' 'This is the kind of difficult situation that she thrives in.'

'The Singur Bill will mess up things in Bengal'

'The Singur Bill will mess up things in Bengal'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2011

Housing minister in the previous West Bengal government, Gautam Deb discusses the reasons behind the party's rout and the policies of the new government led by Mamata Banerjee.