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Musharraf says Pakistan army still backs him

Musharraf says Pakistan army still backs him

Rediff.com29 Dec 2013

Former military ruler Pervez Musharraf, hemmed in by legal woes, had dismissed the notion that Pakistan's powerful army has abandoned him, saying the 6.5 lakh force was still with him.

Football Briefs: Argentina want Messi to play less for Barca

Football Briefs: Argentina want Messi to play less for Barca

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

69 killed, 187 injured in China factory explosion

69 killed, 187 injured in China factory explosion

Rediff.com2 Aug 2014

Sixty-five workers were killed and over 100 others injured today when an explosion ripped through a metal factory in China's eastern Jiangsu Province, causing widespread damage to the sprawling industrial unit.

Ratan Tata now funds love for dogs

Ratan Tata now funds love for dogs

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

Ratan Tata has invested an undisclosed amount in an entity catering to pet care.

Local banks top IPO league table in 2015

Local banks top IPO league table in 2015

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

Indian companies are now more confident about the execution skills of local banks.

E-commerce, start-up boom swells India's advertiser base

E-commerce, start-up boom swells India's advertiser base

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

In first major growth in 5 years, 2,000 advertisers were added in Jan-Sep 2015.

Mars mission orbit to be raised on Thursday

Mars mission orbit to be raised on Thursday

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

"Since its injection into Earth's orbit yesterday, it has been functioning smoothly on the orbit. We are planning to perform orbit raising manoeuvres in the early hours of of Thursday," an Indian Space Research Organisation spokesman told PTI over phone.

Banks as insurance brokers may not be on FinMin to-do list

Banks as insurance brokers may not be on FinMin to-do list

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

United Progressive Alliance-led government proposed lenders as insurance brokers; new FM not too keen, say insurers.

'How can there be social distancing in slums?'

'How can there be social distancing in slums?'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

About 9 million people in Mumbai live in areas where homes are hardly two metres apart. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/Rediff.com reports on the lurking dangers in the city's slums in the times of the coronavirus.

How Air India expects to double its revenue

How Air India expects to double its revenue

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

It records 4,000 transfer passengers daily at Delhi hub.

Oil's not well at our petrol pumps

Oil's not well at our petrol pumps

Rediff.com3 May 2017

'Oil companies like IOC, BPCL and HPCL have to set up world class systems where they are always two steps ahead of the crooks,' says Sudhir Bisht, a veteran of the petroleum industry.

Kalanithi Maran: 'Chanakya' of business in trouble

Kalanithi Maran: 'Chanakya' of business in trouble

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

Maran's penchant for taking risks was visible last year again when he acquired Indian Premier League's Hyderabad cricket franchisee and named it Sun Risers.

American Hustle wins big at Golden Globes, 2014

American Hustle wins big at Golden Globes, 2014

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

The 71th Annual Golden Globe awards have been announced. There have been quite a few surprises and some expected nods.

Did Donald Trump steal cake design from Obama inauguration?

Did Donald Trump steal cake design from Obama inauguration?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2017

For pastry chef Duff Goldman, Trump's inaugural cake seemed a little too familiar -- because it looked almost exactly like the one he had made years earlier for Obama's second inauguration as president.

PHOTOS: Violence rocks Washington as Trump takes over; over 200 arrested

PHOTOS: Violence rocks Washington as Trump takes over; over 200 arrested

Rediff.com21 Jan 2017

As Americans welcomed Donald Trump as their 45th President, police arrested nearly 100 protesters involved in "vandalism," blocks away from the venue for his inauguration celebrations, marred by sporadic violence and clashes between masked protesters and police.

The Rs 35,000-cr business of making India GST-ready

The Rs 35,000-cr business of making India GST-ready

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

Some of the players in the GST race are Payworld, Dell, Tally Solutions

Breather for Vodafone in tax case

Breather for Vodafone in tax case

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

Delhi High Court quashes reassessment proceedings by Income Tax department.

'Unlikely Modi will take another swing at Pak'

'Unlikely Modi will take another swing at Pak'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

'It seems likely that the February 2019 crisis is over.'

India, ISIS, Sri Lanka and the US: What's going on?

India, ISIS, Sri Lanka and the US: What's going on?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

In the aftermath of the Easter Sunday terrorist attacks, allegations have been made that the Muslim militants in Sri Lanka draw sustenance from India. An overarching impression is being created that the ISIS is gaining ground in India, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Oh! The glorious tradition of Navratri

Oh! The glorious tradition of Navratri

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

'When they disappear -- and disappear they will -- they'll take with them some of the joyous vibrancy of our social fabric.' 'All we can do is enjoy them while they last,' says Geetanjali Krishna.

Hamas official takes credit for kidnap, murder of Israeli teens

Hamas official takes credit for kidnap, murder of Israeli teens

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

A senior Hamas official has admitted the militant group's involvement in the kidnapping and murders of three Israeli youngsters which sparked off the current violence in Gaza, contrary to the outfit's earlier claims that it had nothing to do with the killings.

Authorities hint negligence caused UP train tragedy

Authorities hint negligence caused UP train tragedy

Rediff.com20 Aug 2017

Investigators were on Sunday looking into what caused one of the deadliest train accidents in recent times as rescue operations continued

10 stocks most likely to make investors RICH!

10 stocks most likely to make investors RICH!

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

From Dabur to HUL, here are 10 stocks with significant rural exposure in the auto, agri-chemical and fast moving consumer goods sectors, which should see an uptick in sales growth.

'India Inc's social responsibility is just to whitewash sins'

'India Inc's social responsibility is just to whitewash sins'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

'The Indian state is very benevolent when it comes to corporates,' says Tom Thomas, chief executive officer of Praxis, and convenor of CRW India.

Saddled with huge debt, Vodafone-Idea will find it hard to grow

Saddled with huge debt, Vodafone-Idea will find it hard to grow

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

The merged entity would lead with a revenue market share of about 37 per cent against Airtel's 31.2 per cent and Jio's 14.5 per cent

Decoding the Prime Minister's Facebook townhall address

Decoding the Prime Minister's Facebook townhall address

Rediff.com11 Oct 2015

A study of the PM's speech reveals 13% of all words he used were pointed keywords to market his cause

Aircel-Maxis deal case: CBI chargesheets Maran brothers

Aircel-Maxis deal case: CBI chargesheets Maran brothers

Rediff.com29 Aug 2014

Former Telecom Minister Dayanidhi Maran, his brother Kalanidhi Maran and six others, including four companies, were on Friday chargesheeted by the CBI in a special court in the Aircel-Maxis deal case arising out of the investigation in the 2G spectrum allocation scam.

Meet Ajit Pai, the man at the center of the US net neutrality debate

Meet Ajit Pai, the man at the center of the US net neutrality debate

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

The chief of America's Federal Communications Commission is not a fan of net neutrality. So what's his vision of communications and digital policy in these times?

Extras: 'Bale has never asked to leave Real'

Extras: 'Bale has never asked to leave Real'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Jat stir: Fresh violence breaks out in Haryana, death toll 19

Jat stir: Fresh violence breaks out in Haryana, death toll 19

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

The Centre directed security forces to use force to clear blockades.

Dear Mr Modi. Congratulations, but...

Dear Mr Modi. Congratulations, but...

Rediff.com26 May 2016

As the NDA government completes two years in office, there are more questions on Swarupa Dutt's mind than answers.

RIL Q1 profit up 28% to Rs 9,108 crore

RIL Q1 profit up 28% to Rs 9,108 crore

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

Revenue was also boosted by robust growth in retail business which recorded a 73.6 per cent increase to Rs 11,571 crore

'Kevin Pietersen 355 not out'; 'Retired .. Hurt'

'Kevin Pietersen 355 not out'; 'Retired .. Hurt'

Rediff.com13 May 2015

From the English media to social networking websites, 'devastated' Kevin Pietersen found support from all quarters.

The dark side to 100% electrification of India

The dark side to 100% electrification of India

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

India has achieved 100 per cent electrical connectivity, but 100 per cent electrification remains a long-drawn task, says Shreya Jai.

SHOCKING! Aadhaar gives OUR personal info to foreign firms

SHOCKING! Aadhaar gives OUR personal info to foreign firms

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

'The most valuable personal sensitive information of present and future citizens has been made available to foreign data firms and governments and non-State actors for all time to come,' says Gopal Krishna.

World Championship: Anand loses in Game 2; Carlsen takes early lead

World Championship: Anand loses in Game 2; Carlsen takes early lead

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

Defending champion Magnus Carlsen of Norway drew the first blood by defeating challenger Viswanathan Anand in the second game of the World Chess Championship in Sochi on Sunday.

What's behind the consolidation talks in telecom

What's behind the consolidation talks in telecom

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

Given the escalating cost of doing business, the revenue opportunity is decreasing and consolidation is an inevitable part of the industry.

Rail Budget to focus on safety, infrastructure development

Rail Budget to focus on safety, infrastructure development

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

Reeling under a series of derailments, the Budget is likely to announce creation of a separate safety fund of about Rs 1 lakh crore over the next five years.

Scorching summer may hit water supply and fodder

Scorching summer may hit water supply and fodder

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

In the first of a two-part series, Business Standard examines the impact of the upcoming summer on agriculture and drinking water supply.

SC fixes Nov 14 to hear pleas against Article 370 move

SC fixes Nov 14 to hear pleas against Article 370 move

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

The apex court also put embargo on filing of any fresh writ petition challenging constitutional validity on abrogation of Article 370.