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'India is likely to succeed in this war'

'India is likely to succeed in this war'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

'At the same time, if we are a little careless, we will run into trouble. No doubt about that.'

Trade bandh is proving to be a great success: BJP

Trade bandh is proving to be a great success: BJP

Rediff.com1 Dec 2011

Big players like Wal-Mart will kill the Indian retail sector," Prakash Javadekar, member of BJP in Rajya Sabha said.

Gujarat to become India's first special investment region

Gujarat to become India's first special investment region

Rediff.com16 Jan 2012

With the first two phases of town planning and zonation completed this month, the country's first special investment region (SIR) at Dholera in Gujarat is set to take off. The endeavour in Ahmedabad district is likely to bring investment amounting to $90 billion to the western state over the next ten years.

How to get a Schengen visa easily!

How to get a Schengen visa easily!

Rediff.com6 May 2005

The French Embassy has opened new Schengen Visa application centres in Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai.

Uber drivers will now do a 'selfie check' for rider safety

Uber drivers will now do a 'selfie check' for rider safety

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

Using Microsoft's Cognitive Services, the selfie is compared to the one corresponding with the account on file. If the two photos do not match, the account is temporarily blocked while Uber looks into the matter.

What CMs told PM Modi during video meet on COVID-19

What CMs told PM Modi during video meet on COVID-19

Rediff.com12 May 2020

While some CMs suggested reopening economic activity in phases, others pitched for the extension of the coronavirus lockdown, but with a carefully crafted exit strategy

Dossier: The terror tale of Indian Mujahideen

Dossier: The terror tale of Indian Mujahideen

Rediff.com24 Jan 2012

Vicky Nanjappa analyses the latest dossier on the Indian Mujahideen which chalks out the exact manner in which the notorious home-grown terror outfit is operating.

William, Kate to make maiden India tour next year

William, Kate to make maiden India tour next year

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

Prince William and his wife Kate will undertake their maiden visit to India next year, Kensington Palace announced on Friday.

Kia vs Hyundai: Who will gather speed on Indian roads?

Kia vs Hyundai: Who will gather speed on Indian roads?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

Though both brands belong to the same parent company, Hyundai has issued strict directives to dealer partners to withdraw their applications

India protests over Kathua, Unnao rape cases

India protests over Kathua, Unnao rape cases

Rediff.com15 Apr 2018

People, carrying "Not In My Name" placards and forming human chains, protested across Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Goa and Kerala.

India, Japan agree to initiate 2+2 dialogue

India, Japan agree to initiate 2+2 dialogue

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

During the 13th annual summit, the two prime ministers reviewed developments in bilateral relations and explored new areas of cooperation, focusing on shared vision for peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific, where China is flexing its muscles.

This start-up makes parenting easy for you

This start-up makes parenting easy for you

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

Babychakra's online community has 500,000 mothers seeking advice and support and who share lessons learnt on their journey through pregnancy and parenthood.

Kerala and Tamil Nadu are quiet champions of India

Kerala and Tamil Nadu are quiet champions of India

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

'There is a degree of civility, efficiency, cleanliness and cultural ease here that has all but vanished in the squalid, chaotic and rootless Hindi heartland,' says Sunil Sethi.

CWG scam: CBI registers new case, carries out searches

CWG scam: CBI registers new case, carries out searches

Rediff.com14 Sep 2011

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday registered a fresh case in connection with alleged irregularities in construction of indoor courts at Sri Fort sports complex for Commonwealth Games and carried out searches in Delhi and Mumbai.

Air India pilots may keep off work on Saturday

Air India pilots may keep off work on Saturday

Rediff.com14 Jan 2012

Protesting non-payment of their salary and allowances, a section of Air India pilots are likely to stay off work on Saturday as part of a "no-pay-no-work" agitation.

In Bihar, PM Modi asks for more time

In Bihar, PM Modi asks for more time

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday tore into the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance, blaming its "appeasement politics" for the failure of law enforcement agencies to rein in terror activities when it was in power and claiming it raised the "bogey of Hindu terror" to "misdirect" investigation.

Airfares may wing down afresh

Airfares may wing down afresh

Rediff.com26 May 2005

Season of Southern Discontent

Season of Southern Discontent

Rediff.com21 Dec 2011

'I am more pessimistic than ever that any amicable solution to the Mullaperiyar Dam problem is possible. Neither state is prepared to accept that its neighbour might have legitimate fears, of a dam collapse in Kerala and of water famine in Tamil Nadu.'

Metros on high alert for possible terror strikes

Metros on high alert for possible terror strikes

Rediff.com15 Oct 2011

In the wake of the haul of RDX in Haryana on Wednesday, the Centre has advised authorities in four metros, as well as Hyderabad and Bangalore, to remain on high alert, since there is a possibility of a terror strike strike during the festival season.

India among fastest growing FDI sources for USA

India among fastest growing FDI sources for USA

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

India is one of the fastest growing FDI sources for the United States with investors from the country more interested in US' aerospace and textile sectors.

Dealing with bitcoins? Do so at your own risk

Dealing with bitcoins? Do so at your own risk

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

Short-term capital gains tax of 30% is likely to be levied if bitcoin is held for less than three years and 20% if held for longer than 36 months.

Mumbai man, who molested Zaira Wasim on board flight, arrested

Mumbai man, who molested Zaira Wasim on board flight, arrested

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

The 39-year-old Vikas Sachdev kept nudging Zaira Wasim's shoulder and continued to move his foot up and down her back and neck during the two hour flight.

Govt mulls FDI in multi-brand retail in six cities

Govt mulls FDI in multi-brand retail in six cities

Rediff.com21 Jun 2011

Six metros in which FDI in multi-brand retailing will be permitted are Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore and Hyderabad.

Air fares rise due to Kingfisher cancellations

Air fares rise due to Kingfisher cancellations

Rediff.com20 Feb 2012

Cashing in on Kingfisher's flight cancellations, major airlines have jacked up their fares on many busy air routes by 10-25 per cent over the past few days.

PHOTOS: PM inaugurates India's longest rail-cum-road bridge

PHOTOS: PM inaugurates India's longest rail-cum-road bridge

Rediff.com25 Dec 2018

Modi along with Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi and Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal also walked a few metres on the bridge.

HPCL grounds Kingfisher flights over

HPCL grounds Kingfisher flights over

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

HPCL is the largest supplier of jet fuel to Kingfisher.

Jet Airways offers rail link from Brussels to Paris

Jet Airways offers rail link from Brussels to Paris

Rediff.com15 Sep 2011

Passengers can book the combined plane-train journey as a single ticket.

TV makers demand CAS roll out

TV makers demand CAS roll out

Rediff.com9 Jan 2004

The Consumer Electronics and TV Manufacturers Association on Friday asked the government to roll out conditional access system in the remaining zones of Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata and clear the present uncertainty on its implementation.

Feeding elephants, visit to the Taj Mahal: Trudeaus' fun day in India

Feeding elephants, visit to the Taj Mahal: Trudeaus' fun day in India

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

Glimpses from the Trudeau photo diary in India on Day 1.

A month on, how the Cash Crunch affects India

A month on, how the Cash Crunch affects India

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

Reports from Ludhiana, Coimbatore, Moradabad, Tirupur, Indore, Surat, Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai and Hyderabad, suggest the impact of demonetisation is worsening.

Airport operators seek hike in duty-free allowance

Airport operators seek hike in duty-free allowance

Rediff.com2 Feb 2011

Private airport operators in the country on Wednesday said the government should bring aviation turbine fuel under the Goods and Service Tax (GST) Act and increase the duty-free allowances for incoming international passengers in this Budget.

Vistara spreads wings; to add Goa, Hyderabad flights by March

Vistara spreads wings; to add Goa, Hyderabad flights by March

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Tata-SIA joint venture carrier Vistara on Friday announced scaling up of operations and said it plans to operate 164 flights per week.

75,000 acres acquired for mega city near Ahmedabad

75,000 acres acquired for mega city near Ahmedabad

Rediff.com13 Jun 2011

Spread over 940 square km, a new city would be developed at Dholera by the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (DMICDC) as a part of its $90 billion project spread across six states.

Vodafone offers Rs 4,000 cr for licence renewal in 3 cities

Vodafone offers Rs 4,000 cr for licence renewal in 3 cities

Rediff.com1 Jul 2013

The price offered is about a quarter of the value set by the govt in an auction that was scheduled for March 2013 but never took place.

I hope M J Akbar is fired

I hope M J Akbar is fired

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

'Revelations about his assaults on young women mean that his reputation and all that he has stood for is in tatters for all time,' says Aakar Patel.

Iraq crisis: Airlines stare at 4% hike in fuel bills

Iraq crisis: Airlines stare at 4% hike in fuel bills

Rediff.com22 Jun 2014

With fewer passengers airlines bracing for a rise in operating costs due to a spike in crude prices

India's best schools of 2015

India's best schools of 2015

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

Does your alma mater feature in the Top 10? Find out

On day one, Vistara flies high on personalised service

On day one, Vistara flies high on personalised service

Rediff.com10 Jan 2015

Vistara starts flying in India.

Five-star Malinga helps MI rout DD by 8 wickets

Five-star Malinga helps MI rout DD by 8 wickets

Rediff.com10 Apr 2011

Lasith Malinga bowled yorkers at will as his deadly five-wicket burst helped Mumbai Indians crush Delhi Daredevils by eight wickets in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match in New Delhi on Sunday.