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PM meets J-K leaders to chalk out future course of action

PM meets J-K leaders to chalk out future course of action

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

With no agenda announced for the meeting, the leaders from Jammu and Kashmir said they have come with an open mind.

Wipro's Capco buy: A good deal, but devil lies in the execution

Wipro's Capco buy: A good deal, but devil lies in the execution

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

From the beginning of 2021 Wipro has moved on to a new organisational structure. Analyst tracking the company are now wondering if CEO Thierry Delaporte's attempt to bolster Wipro's presence in the BFSI (banking, financial services and insurance) space by acquiring Capco for $1.45 billion is a step taken too early. Though many agree that Capco as a target may be good, but Wipro, which has been the most aggressive player in acquiring firms compared to its Indian players, does not have much to show in terms of performance as it continues to lag peers.

End suppression in J-K to make dialogue process credible: Mehbooba

End suppression in J-K to make dialogue process credible: Mehbooba

Rediff.com27 Jun 2021

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti said on Sunday the dialogue process initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Jammu and Kashmir's mainstream leadership can gain credibility by ending what she called an 'era of oppression and suppression' in the union territory and understanding that a dissenting voice is not a criminal act.

Milkha Singh's energy will always be with us: Farhan

Milkha Singh's energy will always be with us: Farhan

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

Actor-director Farhan Akhtar said the legendar Milkha Singh will forever be a symbol of self-belief and determination for generations to come.

How BJP got its way in Puducherry

How BJP got its way in Puducherry

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

When Mr Rangaswamy began making threatening noises (he could have swapped the BJP's six MLAs with the DMK's six and formed the government with the outside help of the Congress and Independents), the BJP immediately named nominated MLAs.

No New Year celebrations until govt accepts our demands: Farmers

No New Year celebrations until govt accepts our demands: Farmers

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

'If the government wants to see our strength, we will show them'

Mixed results for India at World Athletics Championships

Mixed results for India at World Athletics Championships

Rediff.com6 Oct 2019

Laggards at the world stage, the 27-member Indian team was not expected to win any medal but it performed better than expected in this World Championships with three finalists.

BJP delegation opposes talks with Pak at all-party meet

BJP delegation opposes talks with Pak at all-party meet

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

Opposing a dialogue with Pakistan till it stops 'exporting' terror into Jammu and Kashmir, a Bharatiya Janata Party delegation led by Jammu and Kashmir president Ravinder Raina at an all-party meet in New Delhi on Thursday said those seeking engagement with the neighbouring country should meet the victims of violence to understand their pain.

Sporadic violence reported in phase 3 of Bengal polls

Sporadic violence reported in phase 3 of Bengal polls

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

Sporadic incidents of violence were reported on Tuesday in some areas where voting is underway in the third phase of the West Bengal assembly elections, even as the overall situation by and large remained peaceful with 34.71 per cent turnout recorded till 11 am, officials said.

Fall in gold price opens up window for investors

Fall in gold price opens up window for investors

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Experts recommend buying gold as the fundamentals supporting a rally have not changed.

Neeraj eyes World Championships title next year

Neeraj eyes World Championships title next year

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

Before joining national camp in early 2015, he was training at Tau Devi Lal Stadium at Panchkula after being shifted from Shivaji Stadium at Panipat.

Free speech suffered a blow: Rajan on Ashoka University exits

Free speech suffered a blow: Rajan on Ashoka University exits

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

Free speech is the soul of a great university. By compromising on it, the founders have bartered away its soul, said Rajan.

Another BJP worker hacked to death in Kerala

Another BJP worker hacked to death in Kerala

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

Twenty-year old worker Nirmal was stabbed to death during celebrations at a festival in a temple.

Why Kamal Haasan is in the United States

Why Kamal Haasan is in the United States

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

The latest updates from Tamil film industry.

Don't Delay Appointing Service Chiefs!

Don't Delay Appointing Service Chiefs!

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

If the government of the day would like to set in place a smooth and well-planned changeover and facilitate the incoming chief to chalk out his action plan well in advance, the announcement of a successor needs to be done early, observes Colonel K Thammayya Udupa (retd).

Check out schedule of Indian athletes at Tokyo Olympics

Check out schedule of Indian athletes at Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Check out the complete schedule of Indian athletes at the Tokyo Olympics

Hima wins 400m to continue golden run in July

Hima wins 400m to continue golden run in July

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

Sprinter Hima Das extended her sensational run by claiming her fifth gold of the month as she returned to her pet 400m competition with a season-best time of 52.09s

Why Bihar's Jobless Youth Are Angry

Why Bihar's Jobless Youth Are Angry

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

'It is our right to protest and draw the attention of this government, which is sleeping and appears blind, as it has failed to see the pain and struggle of the jobless youth.'

Worlds: Indian relay teams, Shivpal fail to qualify for finals

Worlds: Indian relay teams, Shivpal fail to qualify for finals

Rediff.com6 Oct 2019

India was aiming for an Olympic qualification as the eight finalists get an automatic berth for next year's Tokyo Games.

Milkha Singh hosts cast of Dil Dhadakne Do

Milkha Singh hosts cast of Dil Dhadakne Do

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

And, as promised, the film's star cast kept their date with the legendary athlete and posted pictures of their visit on Twitter.

10 Things That Make Ranbir A Favourite

10 Things That Make Ranbir A Favourite

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

Happy birthday, Ranbir!

Hrithik, Aamir, Ranveer refused Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

Hrithik, Aamir, Ranveer refused Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

When the top stars refused to play Milkha Singh, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra went down another route. A riveting excerpt from the director's memoir The Stranger In The Mirror.

Delhi docs end hunger strike after salaries released

Delhi docs end hunger strike after salaries released

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

While five resident doctors of Hindu Rao Hospital had been sitting on a relay hunger strike since Friday, the senior doctors of the North Corporation-run facilities had gone on an indefinite strike on Tuesday. Their associations had joined hands in solidarity since Tuesday.

'BSY wanted to get away'

'BSY wanted to get away'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

'It was not the individual's decision. It was the collective decision (that BSY should resign).'

'The Flying Sikh will live forever. RIP'

'The Flying Sikh will live forever. RIP'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

From Neeraj Chopra to Harbhajan Singh to Saina Mirza, India's top sportsperson mourned the passing away of one of the country's biggest sporting icons.

Rajiv Gandhi assassination convict's parole extended by 3 weeks

Rajiv Gandhi assassination convict's parole extended by 3 weeks

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

Lodged in prison for over 27 years, she had originally sought a six-month leave to make arrangements for her daughter's marriage.

Clean Ganga project has a long way to go

Clean Ganga project has a long way to go

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

'There will always be hiccups given that the Namami Gange programme is spread over different sectors and involves several agencies.'

2 Indian climbers die on Mount Kanchenjunga in Nepal

2 Indian climbers die on Mount Kanchenjunga in Nepal

Rediff.com16 May 2019

They were part of a five-member team of climbers from West Bengal.

'PM said we are committed to restoring J-K's statehood'

'PM said we are committed to restoring J-K's statehood'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

What the leaders said after the all-party meeting called by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Thursday.

Should you invest in Barbeque Nation IPO?

Should you invest in Barbeque Nation IPO?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

Barbeque Nation IPO: The promoters hold 60.24 per cent stake, CX Partners owns 33.79 per cent and Rakesh Jhunjhunwala's investment firm Alchemy Capital holds 2.05 per cent in the company.

Hima on medal-winning spree, wins fourth gold in 15 days!

Hima on medal-winning spree, wins fourth gold in 15 days!

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Hima won in 23.25 seconds though the race had a mediocre field with most of the competitors representing clubs of CzechRepublic. Nonetheless, she is inching closer to her personal best of 23.10

25 Years Ago in Bollywood...

25 Years Ago in Bollywood...

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Sukanya Verma lists significant memories in our 1996 recap.

'Indefensible' incidents should never have happened: Govt on AI row

'Indefensible' incidents should never have happened: Govt on AI row

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

"As Civil Aviation minister, I apologise to all those affected (by these incidents)," Ashok Gajapathi Raju told a press conference in New Delhi on Thursday evening, in an attempt to end the controversy.

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

COVID-19 lockdown: Union ministers back to work

COVID-19 lockdown: Union ministers back to work

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

The move to resume work in ministries comes nearly a month after the government issued work from home protocols in its fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

PIX: Anil Kapoor cheers for his son Harshvardhan

PIX: Anil Kapoor cheers for his son Harshvardhan

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Photographs from the music launch of Mirzya, starring Anil Kapoor's son Harshvardhan and Saiyami Kher.

Tokyo Olympics: Important Moment for India

Tokyo Olympics: Important Moment for India

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

Tokyo should remain the benchmark and source of inspiration till at least Paris 2024. In the shorter run, India's preparations for the Asian and Commonwealth Games next year must begin based on lessons learnt now, asserts Raj Kishore Mishra, former joint secretary at the sports ministry.

Spotted: Anil Kapoor at Mumbai airport

Spotted: Anil Kapoor at Mumbai airport

Rediff.com29 Oct 2009

Reader Nirmal Kumar has sent us a photograph.

43 ministers in Mamata's cabinet take oath

43 ministers in Mamata's cabinet take oath

Rediff.com10 May 2021

Three TMC leaders Amit Mitra, Bratya Basu and Rathin Ghosh were sworn-in virtually. Mitra is unwell and both Basu and Ghosh are recuperating from COVID-19.

Polls in J-K to be held after delimitation: PM tells all-party meet

Polls in J-K to be held after delimitation: PM tells all-party meet

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

Nearly two years after the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir into two UTs and revocation of its special status, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held talks with top political leaders from the erstwhile state, and said the Centre's priority is to strengthen grassroots democracy there for which delimitation has to happen quickly so that polls can be held.