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Pix: India Arts Festival opens in Mumbai

Pix: India Arts Festival opens in Mumbai

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

Sonu Nigam, Mahima Chaudhary, Lesle Lewis and chef Sanjeev Kapoor attended the event.

What is Rohit Shetty doing with telly stars?

What is Rohit Shetty doing with telly stars?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Why is the Simmba man on the prowl in the telly jungle?:))

Profit-making PSUs likely to go under the hammer first

Profit-making PSUs likely to go under the hammer first

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

The Centre is likely to privatise profit-making enterprises, reversing its previous position of first closing or merging loss-making state-run units. The NITI Aayog, which is in the process of selecting public sector units for privatisation, is likely to put out its first list, focusing on companies in non-strategic sectors, along with those that have got Cabinet approval for stake sale, or are in final stage of due diligence. "The shortlisted firms will be put out in three-four tranches, with the first list comprising non-strategic ones, followed by strategic sectors with a focus on privatisation and not divestment," said a senior government official privy to the plan. He said the first report was expected in early April. The think tank approach is in sync with the government's new strategies on privatisation and asset monetisation.

PIX: Kajol plays sindoor khela with Karan Johar

PIX: Kajol plays sindoor khela with Karan Johar

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

Kajol and Rani and their friends celebrated Shubho Bijoya with sindoor khela, and made pretty pictures.

Advani, Swaraj pay homage to Sheila Dikshit

Advani, Swaraj pay homage to Sheila Dikshit

Rediff.com21 Jul 2019

Dikshit, 81, passed away on Saturday afternoon at the Fortis Escorts Heart Institute in New Delhi due to cardiac arrest.

PIX: Karishma, Nia, Nushrat at a Diwali party

PIX: Karishma, Nia, Nushrat at a Diwali party

Rediff.com27 Oct 2019

Producer Krishan Kumar and his wife Tanya threw a grand Diwali bash, and invited all their friends over.

BSNL rolls out VRS, hopes to cut workforce by half

BSNL rolls out VRS, hopes to cut workforce by half

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

BSNL Chairman and Managing Director P K Purwar told PTI that the scheme will be open between November 4 and December 3, and that instructions have already been given to field units to inform employees about the VRS offering.

'BSNL aims to save Rs 1,300 crore in FY20'

'BSNL aims to save Rs 1,300 crore in FY20'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) said on Tuesday that as many as 78,569 employees have opted for VRS, and added that it expects to save Rs 1,300 crore in wage bills this fiscal after the scheme becomes effective in January.

Bollywood says goodbye to Khayyam

Bollywood says goodbye to Khayyam

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Veteran music composer Khayyam passed into the ages on August 19, and several film personalities visited his home in Juhu, a north west suburb of Mumbai, to pay their last respects.

Dept of Public Enterprises now part of FinMin

Dept of Public Enterprises now part of FinMin

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

The government has merged the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) with the finance ministry to give it a better control over state-owned firms and facilitate its ambitious privatisation programme. Finance ministry will now have six departments while DPE's hereto parent ministry, the ministry of heavy industries and public enterprises will now be called the ministry of heavy industries. Previously, the disinvestment ministry - created under the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government - was merged with the finance ministry and is now a department under it. Also, Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) was abolished and administration of foreign investments was given to the finance ministry (FinMin).

ASK AJIT: 'Accumulate', 'Hold' Or 'Exit'?

ASK AJIT: 'Accumulate', 'Hold' Or 'Exit'?

Rediff.com11 May 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries

PIX: Ranveer-Deepika light up the night

PIX: Ranveer-Deepika light up the night

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

Bollywood stars with their families responded to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal to show the nation's 'collective resolve and solidarity' in its fight against coronavirus with a symbolic gesture of lighting a lamp on Sunday night.

Preparations in full swing for Ram temple Bhoomi Poojan

Preparations in full swing for Ram temple Bhoomi Poojan

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

The prime minister will also visit the Hanuman Garhi temple and the buildings on roads leading to it too are being spruced up.

7 UP sugar mills worth Rs 1,097cr attached in case against ex-BSP MLC

7 UP sugar mills worth Rs 1,097cr attached in case against ex-BSP MLC

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

The ED has attached seven sugar mills worth over Rs 1,097 crore in a money laundering case against former Uttar Pradesh BSP MLC Mohammed Iqbal and his family, officials said.

Torrid summer, acute coal shortage trigger blackouts in many states

Torrid summer, acute coal shortage trigger blackouts in many states

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

From Jammu and Kashmir to Andhra Pradesh, consumers are facing power cuts ranging from 2 hours to 8 hours.

Over 60,000 BSNL, MTNL employees have opted for VRS so far

Over 60,000 BSNL, MTNL employees have opted for VRS so far

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

The government last month had approved a plum Rs 69,000 crore revival package for BSNL and MTNL that includes merging the two loss-making firms, monetising their assets and offering VRS to employees so that the combined entity turns profitable in two years.

15 songs you MUST LISTEN to

15 songs you MUST LISTEN to

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Instead of wasting your breath on badly recycled versions of beloved classics, listen to Sukanya Verma's pick of 15 under-rated Bollywood numbers.

Top posts vacant in 35 PSUs including Coal India, BSNL, NHPC

Top posts vacant in 35 PSUs including Coal India, BSNL, NHPC

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

In all, 25 Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) posts, 8 MD posts and 2 Chairman posts are lying vacant, according to a written reply by Minister of State for Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises P Radhakrishnan in the Lok Sabha.

Tendulkar launches app that will track his virtual life

Tendulkar launches app that will track his virtual life

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

The app, envisioned by Sachin and dedicated to himself, is conceptualised and developed by JetSynthesys.

Analysts give thumbs down to BSNL-MTNL meger

Analysts give thumbs down to BSNL-MTNL meger

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

'The announcement has come too late. This should have been done years ago.'

Music review: Singh Saab The Great has a decent soundtrack

Music review: Singh Saab The Great has a decent soundtrack

Rediff.com10 Nov 2013

The soundtrack follows an expected template and delivers a couple of songs that should do quite well.

ASK AJIT: 'Suffering huge losses in stock market. Please help'

ASK AJIT: 'Suffering huge losses in stock market. Please help'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

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

Suniel Shetty, Jackie Shroff celebrate 20 years of Border!

Suniel Shetty, Jackie Shroff celebrate 20 years of Border!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

Border, directed by J P Dutta, has completed 20 years since it released in 1997.

How PhonePe restored its UPI after Yes Bank blow

How PhonePe restored its UPI after Yes Bank blow

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

After a gruelling 24 hours, the PhonePe team has fully restored UPI on the payment platform. The app is up and running again with ICICI Bank as its new partner with all payment instruments enabled.

India's upward Covid-19 trend a cause of worry: Govt

India's upward Covid-19 trend a cause of worry: Govt

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

Giving details of coronavirus situation in the country, Bhushan said the previous highest surge has already been crossed and the trend is going upward and that is a cause for worry and that is something they continuously share with the states and UTs and try to help them tackle the pandemic in a more effective manner.

Kumkum Bhagya, Kundali Bhagya win big

Kumkum Bhagya, Kundali Bhagya win big

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

Meet the winners at the Zee Rishtey Awards.

PIX: Sara, Sonam, Janhvi are super-stylish!

PIX: Sara, Sonam, Janhvi are super-stylish!

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

Cool red carpet fashion, right here.

Divestment of BPCL, Air India to be completed in FY22: FM

Divestment of BPCL, Air India to be completed in FY22: FM

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

The government on Monday budgeted Rs 1.75 lakh crore from stake sale in public sector companies and financial institutions, including 2 PSU banks and one general insurance company, in the next fiscal year beginning April 1. The amount is lower than the record Rs 2.10 lakh crore which was budgeted to be raised from CPSE disinvestment in the current fiscal year. However, the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the government's CPSE stake sale programme, and the target has been lowered to Rs 32,000 crore in the Revised Estimates.

'Do we really know our partner?'

'Do we really know our partner?'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

'One often assumes that after being in a marriage for a while, one knows their partner really well.' 'But do we really know what they want?' 'What they need? What they seek.'

MF Guru: 'Good you've started investing early'

MF Guru: 'Good you've started investing early'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

Omkeshwar Singh, head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Mr Varun Gandhi, please pay your Rs 38,000 phone bill

Mr Varun Gandhi, please pay your Rs 38,000 phone bill

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited has sent a letter to the Pilibhit District Election Officer seeking necessary action against Bharatiya Janata Party MP.

BSNL, MTNL failed to use most of the govt funds

BSNL, MTNL failed to use most of the govt funds

Rediff.com30 Dec 2012

During financial year 2011-12, MTNL was able to use only 14.66 per cent of the Budget estimate, while BSNL reported a better performance, according to a report by the standing committee on information technology.

Like The Goggle Song? VOTE!

Like The Goggle Song? VOTE!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2017

Take this fun poll now!

Why film-makers like barbershops

Why film-makers like barbershops

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

'For the film-maker, as for the photographer, barbershops with their many moments of interest -- wall-to-wall mirrors, shiny accoutrements, beaded curtains -- provide ample scope for mis-en-scene,' says Ranjita Ganesan.

Fashion: Colour-crazy 'Technicolour' Punjabi styles!

Fashion: Colour-crazy 'Technicolour' Punjabi styles!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2012

It was a riot of colour that designer duo Mayank Anand and Shraddha Nigam showcased on Day Three of the LFW.

Why Binny Bansal quit Flipkart

Why Binny Bansal quit Flipkart

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

His decision follows an independent investigation done on behalf of Flipkart and Walmart into an allegation of serious personal misconduct. Bansal, however, denies the allegations.

'Muslims have retreated into themselves'

'Muslims have retreated into themselves'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

'It's like the BJP is mocking people: Do what you want, we'll still win.'

Even before a ball is bowled in IPL, Aamir is a hit

Even before a ball is bowled in IPL, Aamir is a hit

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

Aamir Khan will be the face of Vivo, the title sponsor of IPL, digital payments company PhonePe, and shoe brand Walkaroo this league season.

Learn from Air India: Don't subsidise MTNL and BSNL

Learn from Air India: Don't subsidise MTNL and BSNL

Rediff.com16 Oct 2012

Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), the two big state-controlled telecom companies, have written to the government asking that it bear the entire cost of the additional spectrum assigned to the two giants.

BSNL, MTNL ask govt for Rs 11k-cr to hold spectrum

BSNL, MTNL ask govt for Rs 11k-cr to hold spectrum

Rediff.com15 Oct 2012

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) have sent separate letters to the department of telecommunications (DoT), asking the government to bear the entire burden of nearly Rs 11,000 crore they need to fork out as one-time payment for additional spectrum.