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Rogue ARCs must be punished

Rogue ARCs must be punished

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

Why can't we have a sunset clause for the ARCs, which is a global norm? questions Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Allahabad Bank divests CEO Usha Ananthasubramanian of all powers

Allahabad Bank divests CEO Usha Ananthasubramanian of all powers

Rediff.com15 May 2018

It further asked the government to make suitable arrangements for smooth functioning of the bank.

'You're not alone': Tharoor shows solidarity with Omar

'You're not alone': Tharoor shows solidarity with Omar

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Tharoor questioned the alleged arrest of leaders and said, "if we alienate them, who's left?"

Evacuated 17,000 Indians from Ukraine, says govt; concerned, says SC

Evacuated 17,000 Indians from Ukraine, says govt; concerned, says SC

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

The Supreme Court on Friday took note of the Centre's submission that it has evacuated 17,000 stranded Indians from the conflict zone in Ukraine, saying it appreciated the efforts but was concerned about the anxiety of people.

Shami distributes food and water to migrants

Shami distributes food and water to migrants

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Mohammed Shami has also set up food distribution centres for the poor migrants near his house in Sahaspur, Uttar Pradesh.

Chennai turns into an island, thousands rendered homeless; more rains predicted

Chennai turns into an island, thousands rendered homeless; more rains predicted

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Chennai on Wednesday turned a virtual island after unprecedented rains in 100 years pounded the city, shutting the airport and rendering thousands homeless.

Why were the BK 16 Arrested?

Why were the BK 16 Arrested?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

None of them had anything to do with the violence at Bhima Koregaon, where they were not even present, points out Aakar Patel.

How resurrected DLF is planning its tryst with Mumbai

How resurrected DLF is planning its tryst with Mumbai

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

In mid-2020, when Kushal Pal Singh, the undisputed king of India's vast real estate market, relinquished the top post at the country's largest realtor, he left behind an empire that is best compared to the Greek myth of the Phoenix. Once the leader of Delhi's organised real estate market, DLF's steep decline in the 1970s and its majestic rise since has often been cited as a business resurrection story. Now, a year after his departure from the helm of affairs, history seems to be repeating itself at the real estate major. In the 1970s, it was the government prohibitions that had forced DLF to venture into uncharted territory; some five decades later, the Delhi-headquartered firm has set its eyes on another growth trajectory that holds immense potential.

Evergrande isn't China's Lehman moment

Evergrande isn't China's Lehman moment

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

Many in the US establishment must hope that the crisis would put the brakes on China's growing military might. Well, it ain't gonna happen, says T T Ram Mohan, who was appointed a member of the prime minister's economic advisory council on Wednesday, October 28, 2021.

'Arrest Chitra, find others involved in NSE scam'

'Arrest Chitra, find others involved in NSE scam'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

'This issue is related to national security because they were compromising the entire capital markets's core infrastructure by leaking confidential information.' 'What would have happened if the servers had come down?' 'Or some confidential information leaked to terrorists who could have knocked out our capital market?'

'I didn't expect much from Family Man'

'I didn't expect much from Family Man'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

'They wanted a character, who could speak both Tamil and Hindi. That's how I got on board.'

Military takes lead in India's war against coronavirus

Military takes lead in India's war against coronavirus

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

The military is mobilising to play a central role in holding patients exposed to the coronavirus.

From the Raj to Azadi, how I saw India change

From the Raj to Azadi, how I saw India change

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Bharati Dutt witnessed life-changing events that shaped India on the threshold of freedom. Her memories are an account of how ordinary Indians saw India change.

Sunil Mittal on what telecom sector needs to remain viable

Sunil Mittal on what telecom sector needs to remain viable

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

Bharti Airtel chairman Sunil Mittal has expressed hope that the government and regulators will step in to ensure the sector remains a viable place for continued investments and asserted that the industry requires "long overdue" support to maintain its current 3+1 structure. In the latest annual report of Airtel, Mittal said as the sector's role in the economy becomes more pervasive, its challenges loom larger. Issues such as unsustainable pricing and low returns in a highly capital-intensive environment, coupled with legacy legal issues, "have extracted their toll", Mittal observed.

Why NSE deferred announcement of FY19 results

Why NSE deferred announcement of FY19 results

Rediff.com6 May 2019

NSE's board was to approve on Friday the annual financial statement for the year ended March 31, 2019, but it decided to defer the matter till its legal team firmed up a view on Sebi's order, sources said.

Opening of dams caused Kerala floods, says Opposition

Opening of dams caused Kerala floods, says Opposition

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

Leader of Opposition in Kerala Assembly Ramesh Chennithala demanded a judicial probe into the circumstances that led to opening of shutters of 40-odd dams at a time in the state.

Parliament washed out for sixth straight day due to protests

Parliament washed out for sixth straight day due to protests

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

NDA ally, the TDP continued to disrupt the both Houses of the Parliament over demand for special status to Andhra Pradesh.

Trump agrees to Biden transition, vows to keep fighting poll result

Trump agrees to Biden transition, vows to keep fighting poll result

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

President Trump, a Republican, however, did not formally concede the election to Biden, saying he would 'continue to fight and will prevail'. He has launched a slew of lawsuits in key states, but has not provided any evidence to back his claims of electoral fraud. Many of the lawsuits have been dismissed by courts.

ASK ANU: 'Nobody Sees How Sad I Am'

ASK ANU: 'Nobody Sees How Sad I Am'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

4 days on and Lok Sabha fails to carry out any business

4 days on and Lok Sabha fails to carry out any business

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

Members from parties, including National Democratic Alliance partner Telugu Desam Party, All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and Trinamool Congress, continued their protests on various issues.

PNB scam, demand for special status for AP stall Parliament

PNB scam, demand for special status for AP stall Parliament

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

Noisy protests disrupted the both houses of the Parliament on the first day of the second part of the budget session

I-T issues notice to Congress for Rs 170 crore

I-T issues notice to Congress for Rs 170 crore

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

According to the officials, the funds to the Congress were sent by Hyderabad-based Megha Infrastructure and Engineering.

BJP targeting 'particular community' with population debate: Tharoor

BJP targeting 'particular community' with population debate: Tharoor

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

The former Union minister said the population debate is 'utterly misplaced' and half a century out-of-date as a large majority of Indian states have achieved replacement levels of fertility.

Stuck in Thailand, swimmer Prakash using lockdown for injury recovery

Stuck in Thailand, swimmer Prakash using lockdown for injury recovery

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Stuck in a training centre in locked-down Thailand's Phuket, ace Indian swimmer Sajan Prakash has found a silver lining in the extra time he is getting to recuperate from an injury amid the gloom of coronavirus pandemic. Sajan, who travelled to Phuket in February to train for swimming meets, had hoped to achieve the 'A' qualification mark for the Olympics. However, the national record holder has been left stranded in the city following the lockdown in the country.

'Independence came early because of the Naval Mutiny'

'Independence came early because of the Naval Mutiny'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

'These naval sailors should have been given due respect as freedom fighters.' 'February 18, 1946 should be as important as January 26 because that date changed everything.'

3 banking reforms suggested by Raghuram Rajan

3 banking reforms suggested by Raghuram Rajan

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

A paper authored by Rajan said, state-linked banks can be a first step in altering the ownership structure of some PSBs, where the government brings down its stakes to below 50 per cent, creating distance from operations of banks, and improving governance along the way.

Covid redux: India Inc switches back to SOS mode from wait-and-watch

Covid redux: India Inc switches back to SOS mode from wait-and-watch

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

With the dizzying rise in the number of Covid-19 cases in the country, India Inc has transitioned from a wait-and-watch policy to full-on emergency mode, bringing back remote and flexi work, stringent safety protocols, and allowing only essential travel. Companies - especially in metros like Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata - that had adopted a hybrid work model during the last few months when the caseload remained low, are either switching back entirely to work-from-home (WFH), or calling skeletal staff to office on select days. Take the case of cigarettes-to-hotels major, ITC, which had been on a hybrid work model over the last few months.

No biz in Parliament for 20th day, RS adjourned 11 times

No biz in Parliament for 20th day, RS adjourned 11 times

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

In Rajya Sabha, the Opposition and the government clashed over technicalities of the passage of an anti-graft amendment bill with the latter insisting that it should be adopted without debate.

German attacked, robbed in north Delhi

German attacked, robbed in north Delhi

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

Benjamin Janis Schult was allegedly attacked by two men with surgical blades and robbed of his wallet and cell phone in north Delhi's Kotwali area.

Saeed spreading terror in the name of jihad, Pak tells judicial panel

Saeed spreading terror in the name of jihad, Pak tells judicial panel

Rediff.com14 May 2017

Police produced Saeed and his four aides before the board at Lahore registry of the apex court.

Jaipur theatres stop screening Panipat

Jaipur theatres stop screening Panipat

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

A controversy has erupted over the portrayal of the Jat king of Bharatpur in the movie.

Bengal, Odisha evacuate lakhs of people as 'Yaas' nears coast

Bengal, Odisha evacuate lakhs of people as 'Yaas' nears coast

Rediff.com25 May 2021

West Bengal and Odisha have evacuated lakhs of people from vulnerable areas to safety as severe cyclonic storm 'Yaas' is nearing the coast and is expected to make landfall near Dhamra Port in Bhadrak district early on Wednesday morning.

Centre introduces new law to tackle air pollution in Delhi-NCR

Centre introduces new law to tackle air pollution in Delhi-NCR

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

Violation of the provisions entails a punishment of a jail term of up to five years or with fine up to Rs one crore or with both.

Archery Association of India suspended by world body

Archery Association of India suspended by world body

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

The AAI had to find a solution by the end of July as per the deadline given by the WA's executive board and since no progress has been made, the world governing body implemented the suspension order.

'Protecting Mother Earth should become a habit'

'Protecting Mother Earth should become a habit'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

'When we talk of disaster, it is a combination of hazard and vulnerability.' 'If we reduce vulnerability, it will remain a hazard.'

Kerala rains: Toll rises to 22, Centre offers assistance

Kerala rains: Toll rises to 22, Centre offers assistance

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

22 bodies, 13 from Kottayam district and 9 from Idukki were recovered from various rain-hit areas while National Disaster Response Force teams continued their rescue operations.

20 killed as heavy rains hit MP, Rajasthan

20 killed as heavy rains hit MP, Rajasthan

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

Twenty people were killed on Saturday in rain-related incidents in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan even as rivers continued to be in spate in Bihar.

BJP in Kerala promises to protect Sabarimala traditions

BJP in Kerala promises to protect Sabarimala traditions

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

The Bharatiya Janata Party lined up several promises, including a legislation to protect traditions of the Ayyappa temple at Sabarimala and a law against "love jihad", while assuring employment for at least one person from each family and free laptops to high school students, in its manifesto for the assembly polls unveiled in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday.

ED carries out countrywide raids against PFI

ED carries out countrywide raids against PFI

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

The PFI, formed in 2006 in Kerala and headquartered in Delhi, called the raids a gimmick and an attempt to divert attention from the farmers' issue.

Capt Sathe had survived a crash in 1990s, but returned to flying

Capt Sathe had survived a crash in 1990s, but returned to flying

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Sathe had suffered multiple injuries on his skull in that incident, but due to his strong will power and passion he cleared the test and started flying again, his cousin said.