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India reports 2nd coronavirus death, several states in shutdown mode

India reports 2nd coronavirus death, several states in shutdown mode

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

The Union Health ministry put the number of positive cases at 82, eight more since Thursday night, which includes the woman and a 76-year-old man from Karnataka who became the country's first coronavirus fatality besides 17 foreign nationals, Health Ministry officials said.

Review: Nothing should keep you from watching 2 States

Review: Nothing should keep you from watching 2 States

Rediff.com18 Apr 2014

Krish's relationship with his family, particularly his mother, is better explored than his relationship with Ananya, which results in 2 States being more of a deep and meaningful family drama than a romance, notes Paloma Sharma.

BJP leaders observe day-long fast to protest Parliament washout

BJP leaders observe day-long fast to protest Parliament washout

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

Shah said the Opposition's 'irresponsible' conduct caused a loss of over Rs 333 crore of public money and the ruling National Democratic Alliance MPs' decision to forgo their salaries was a 'call of conscience'.

10 days after Sri Lanka's Easter blasts, questions remain

10 days after Sri Lanka's Easter blasts, questions remain

Rediff.com1 May 2019

Even as the polity find ways and means to address the genuine concerns and fears of the society, the Sri Lankan State apparatus would have to unravel these mystery-questions with convincing answers, and a road-map to the future, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

TDSAT upholds telcos' 3G roaming agreement, quashes fines

TDSAT upholds telcos' 3G roaming agreement, quashes fines

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

In July 2012, TDSAT gave split verdict where one of the bench member ruled in favour and other member ordered against it.

How he makes billions selling idlis and dosas

How he makes billions selling idlis and dosas

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

His rags-to-riches story would make a film. Meet Musthafa P C, the man behind ready-to-use breakfast foods that countless Indians trust.

Extras: Enrique returns as Spain coach after daughter's death

Extras: Enrique returns as Spain coach after daughter's death

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

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

#Notebandi: India's fisherfolk stare at a dark future

#Notebandi: India's fisherfolk stare at a dark future

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

Distress sales, market closures and anchoring of fishing fleets have been reported from West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

Nothing wrong in celebrating our city, our state

Nothing wrong in celebrating our city, our state

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

'Opposition to the idea of a state flag has come from the small thinking pseudo-nationalists, who are the ones pushing Hindi-Hindu-Hindustan.' 'Identifying India wrongly as a one language, one religion nation,' says Aakar Patel.

Post-Jayalalithaa, TN maybe in for a bout of instability

Post-Jayalalithaa, TN maybe in for a bout of instability

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

The political stability that Tamil Nadu saw under Chief Minister Jayalalithaa may be a thing of the past, as the new administration struggles to find its feel, says R Rajagopalan.

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai kick-off campaign against Haryana

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai kick-off campaign against Haryana

Rediff.com9 Jul 2013

Fixtures for the 2013-14 season.

Jayalalithaa leaves a tough legacy

Jayalalithaa leaves a tough legacy

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

Now that Tamil Nadu's tallest politician is no more, it remains to be seen how new political re-alignments could shape up, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

What we learnt from Kareena-Sonam on Koffee With Karan

What we learnt from Kareena-Sonam on Koffee With Karan

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

Sukanya Verma's super-filmi week marks a star-studded start to the year

Valencia's equaliser keeps Chennayin on top

Valencia's equaliser keeps Chennayin on top

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

John Stiven Mendoza Valencia scored a second half equaliser to help Chennayin FC eke out a 1-1 draw against FC Pune City in a Indian Super League match and maintain their supremacy atop the points table.

The Indian Navy Commander who rescued pregnant women

The Indian Navy Commander who rescued pregnant women

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

'One wrong input meant instead of rescuing one person, four people in the helicopter would gone down.' 'That was the risk I was supposed to take.' 'It was like balancing on a pin.' 'In an ordinary situation, I would not have done that operation at all because it was extremely risky. But this was an emergency.'

Airline delays could become a way of life

Airline delays could become a way of life

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

Some airlines, says Anjuli Bhargava, are convinced there's a conspiracy to malign them.

Stats: Kohli first Indian skipper to hit two double centuries in Tests

Stats: Kohli first Indian skipper to hit two double centuries in Tests

Rediff.com9 Oct 2016

Statistical highlights on day two of the third cricket Test between India and New Zealand, in Indore, on Sunday.

Seven Indian Americans awarded for cancer research

Seven Indian Americans awarded for cancer research

Rediff.com13 May 2014

The Society of Asian American Scientists in Cancer Research last month presented awards to seven doctors for their outstanding contributions to cancer research. The awards were presented by Rajvir Dahiya, SAASCR president, San Diego, California on April 6.

Will India's new policy give wings to ailing aviation sector?

Will India's new policy give wings to ailing aviation sector?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

That it has been threatening to review this rule for a while is old hat anyway.

Ancient grains make a comeback in Indian kitchens

Ancient grains make a comeback in Indian kitchens

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Make modern meals from ancient grains.

CLT20: Perth Scorchers gear up for Lions

CLT20: Perth Scorchers gear up for Lions

Rediff.com22 Sep 2013

The Lions from South Africa will look ride on the performance of their captain Alviro Petersen to guide them to a better finish.

'11 out of 10 for Budget's politics'

'11 out of 10 for Budget's politics'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

'The finance minister has told the BJP's core voters we are hearing you and we are sensitive to your aspirations.'

Mumbai: Maximum city, minimum space

Mumbai: Maximum city, minimum space

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

Is Mumbai done with shared lives and overshared living spaces?

Why India must be wary of the Chinese dragon

Why India must be wary of the Chinese dragon

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

There are signs of China's external behaviour becoming more aggressive in the coming years. If that happens, strategic implications for neighbours having territorial disputes with China can become deeper and imperatives can rise for the former to counteract, says D S Rajan

India's most astute deal maker is now a bankrupt entrepreneur

India's most astute deal maker is now a bankrupt entrepreneur

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

A look at the life and times of maverick businessman Chinnakannan Sivasankaran

The ultimate guide to eating in Tamil Nadu

The ultimate guide to eating in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Priya Bala of Folomojo.com hits the road!

50 killed in Nepal quake, 17 dead as tremors jolt India

50 killed in Nepal quake, 17 dead as tremors jolt India

Rediff.com12 May 2015

A new 7.3-magnitude earthquake and seven powerful aftershocks struck Nepal on Tuesday killing at least 50 people and triggering panic in the Himalayan nation already devastated by a monster temblor less than three weeks ago that had claimed over 8,000 lives.

The 'veshti' culture and code

The 'veshti' culture and code

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

The veshti controversy in Tamil Nadu is not about the dress -- but a dress-code, which seems permissible in private homes and offices, but not in private clubs that are open only to well-heeled, and well-paying private members, observes N Sathiya Moorthy

FIFA shortlists six venues for U-17 football World Cup in India

FIFA shortlists six venues for U-17 football World Cup in India

Rediff.com29 May 2015

Announcing the window for the 24-team championship, which includes India as hosts, Tournament Director Javier Cepii told a media conference in Mumbai that the D Y Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai is among the four centres, which has been given provisional approval to host matches in the 23-day event.

SC will have to grapple with ticklish socio-political issues over jallikattu

SC will have to grapple with ticklish socio-political issues over jallikattu

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

The situation is unlike any other legislation/ordinance that governments at the Centre and states had passed on earlier occasions after the higher judiciary had held certain laws, orders or decisions ultra vires of the Constitution, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

How 23 new banks will make an impact in India

How 23 new banks will make an impact in India

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

The niche banks - small finance and payments banks -have been set up to further the regulator's objective of deepening financial inclusion.

Maybe we need to 'shut down' Delhi

Maybe we need to 'shut down' Delhi

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

'It is clear that nature is not in a mood to give us leeway to be lazy, inefficient or just do business as usual.' 'It is telling us that we have no time to get things wrong. We need to take drastic actions - now

GM's Chinese JV Partner SAIC to enter India with MG brand

GM's Chinese JV Partner SAIC to enter India with MG brand

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

The $100-billion SAIC would have a dedicated manufacturing facility in India, and would be the first Chinese automaker to do so.

Pan-India spread a test for AirAsia's strategy

Pan-India spread a test for AirAsia's strategy

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

Two months after launch, low-cost warrior AirAsia is expanding to uncharted routes in India.

Phase 2 of Lok Sabha polls concludes with 68% voting

Phase 2 of Lok Sabha polls concludes with 68% voting

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

Barring Maharashtra, the poll percentage in rest of the states was in excess of 60 per cent while in Puducherry it was 80.47 per cent.

This businessman thinks Demo/GST are good

This businessman thinks Demo/GST are good

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

'In a country like ours, people talk about wanting to be like Singapore, but when it comes to paying taxes, they start criticising.' 'The medicine is bitter, but the long term effect is good,' Senthil Natarajan, who runs Kovai Pazamudhir Nilayam, a one of its kind fruit and vegetable chain in Tamil Nadu, tells Rediff.com's Archana Masih.

Are realty investments in smaller cities profitable?

Are realty investments in smaller cities profitable?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

An analysis of the National Housing Bank's Residex shows from 2007 to now, almost all tier-II cities have seen their residential property prices appreciate by 45-120 per cent.

Tamil bloc may hold the key in Lanka's power struggle

Tamil bloc may hold the key in Lanka's power struggle

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

In a Sri Lankan House of 225 members, the cut-off figure comes to 113. With Wickremesinghe side touching 102 and Rajapaksa's team at 101, the three-party Tamil National Alliance with 16 members and the left-leaning Sinhala-Buddhist nationalist Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna with 6 members hold the key. But with the latter declaring that they will not support either formation in a vote count,that leaves the TNA as the deciding factor, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Palaniswami wins trust vote after high drama, DMK expulsion

Palaniswami wins trust vote after high drama, DMK expulsion

Rediff.com18 Feb 2017

Former Chief Minister Panneerselvam could muster only 11 votes, ending the prolonged stalemate triggered by his rebellion.

It's the end of the road for Uber in Delhi

It's the end of the road for Uber in Delhi

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

International cab-booking service Uber was banned on Monday in the national capital, a day after one of its drivers was arrested for allegedly raping a 27-year-old woman executive amid growing outrage over the incident which renewed focus on safety measures for women.