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First Asian city to host Gay Games

First Asian city to host Gay Games

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

Hong Kong will host the 2022 Gay Games, fighting off bids from cities in the United States and Mexico to become the first Asian city to stage the sports and cultural event.

Are your MFs giving desired returns?

Are your MFs giving desired returns?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

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

COVID-19: Modi's India sets a laudable example

COVID-19: Modi's India sets a laudable example

Rediff.com7 May 2020

With its gaze steadily fixed on the well-being of its people, the government is going about taking all the imperative measures that need to be taken to beat back the pandemic, observes B S Raghavan.

Twitter clarifies rules on banned content, abusive behaviour

Twitter clarifies rules on banned content, abusive behaviour

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

The new rules do not mention Islamic State or any other group by name

How women and children fared in one year of Modi 2.0

How women and children fared in one year of Modi 2.0

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Around 700 migrant workers, women and children have lost their lives in this reverse migration. But what is happening today with the migrant labour is only a continuation of the policies pursued by the Modi regime during the last six years. It is not for nothing that India was ranked the most dangerous country in the world for women in 2018 by the Thompson Reuters Foundation poll, points out Rashme Sehgal.

Modi's spectacular tour de force

Modi's spectacular tour de force

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

'Howdy Modi is an unforgettable celebration of the crowning of Modi as a world statesman,' says B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session.

First-time investor: 'Shall I stop buying stocks?'

First-time investor: 'Shall I stop buying stocks?'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

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

Why Bollywood is not growing

Why Bollywood is not growing

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

'Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan now act in only about one film each year, and made money through advertisements and television.' 'This meant that many people, even if they had the money to spend on a movie and wanted to go, often had nothing available for them to watch.'

Not competing in populist measures: Kharge

Not competing in populist measures: Kharge

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

After presenting his first railway budget, Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday said he was not for populism but wanted to be "realistic" to ensure that the national transporter thrives for the people of the country.

Mutual funds you must buy, hold or exit

Mutual funds you must buy, hold or exit

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

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

'I feel like a superman but I am not'

'I feel like a superman but I am not'

Rediff.com19 May 2017

'If every actor does commercial films, where is the space for the Amol Palekars and Farooq Sheikhs of today? I am happy being in that space and want to own that space.'

Popularity of 'superficial' Hindi films in Assam worries ULFA

Popularity of 'superficial' Hindi films in Assam worries ULFA

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

The outlawed United Liberation Front of Assam (Independent) is anguished over the sorry state of Assamese film industry which has been going through a lean phase. The outfits commander-in-chief Paresh Baruah has blamed the situation on the 'overwhelming invasion' (increasing popularity) of Hindi movies.

MF Queries: Where you must invest in 2020

MF Queries: Where you must invest in 2020

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, will answer your queries.

Here's how to fix the public distribution system

Here's how to fix the public distribution system

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Now the PMO needs to take the food sector reforms forward.

Will Jaya still be an accused after her death?

Will Jaya still be an accused after her death?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

Could Jayalalithaa remain a defendant to enable the recovery and return of the disproportionate assets in case the high court judgment is overturned?

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 50 Songs

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 50 Songs

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.

Best companies to work for in India, Asia

Best companies to work for in India, Asia

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

India offices of MNCs like DHL, Google and Marriott ranked among the top workplaces in Asia.

'Opposition misleading farmers over land Bill'

'Opposition misleading farmers over land Bill'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

The prime minister addressed a gathering at Hussainiwala.

Lawmakers intensify campaign for Modi to address US Congress

Lawmakers intensify campaign for Modi to address US Congress

Rediff.com12 Jul 2014

Top American lawmakers have intensified their campaign to get Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address a joint session of the US Congress when he visits the US in September.

Centre may take money Bill route for next GST laws

Centre may take money Bill route for next GST laws

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

States are apprehensive of losing their rights to raise revenue during emergencies.

An upbeat Jaitley woos Japanese investors; promises tax reforms

An upbeat Jaitley woos Japanese investors; promises tax reforms

Rediff.com31 May 2016

Jaitley said a very large number of reforms have taken place over the last few years and that has helped in restoring the credibility of the Indian economy

Why you must NOT invest in too many MFs

Why you must NOT invest in too many MFs

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

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

Woman-centric movies rule the roost at box office

Woman-centric movies rule the roost at box office

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

The tinsel town's overall financial performance would have been in a bad shape if it was not for the success of the woman-oriented blockbusters, writes Urvi Malvania.

India Inc's star performers that keep the economy moving

India Inc's star performers that keep the economy moving

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

MakeMyTrip, RBL Bank, Inox wind and IRCTC are among the firms that have made it to the Fortune Next 500 list of Indian companies.

Love food and tech? These jobs are calling you!

Love food and tech? These jobs are calling you!

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Did you know that a food security officer in a leading company can earn upto $84,000 a year by just protecting data?

How Suresh Prabhu got the Railways back on track

How Suresh Prabhu got the Railways back on track

Rediff.com28 Dec 2014

The national transporter is also mulling a hike in passenger fares in the Rail Budget next year to tide over the loss in passenger sector

BJP's choice of PM candidate obvious: Rajnath

BJP's choice of PM candidate obvious: Rajnath

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party president Rajnath Singh on Friday appeared to bat for Gujrat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as the party's prime ministerial candidate and said it is now Congress' turn to make clear its choice of its candidate for the top post.

Hindu tolerance is under challenge with the rise of the Hindu Right

Hindu tolerance is under challenge with the rise of the Hindu Right

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

'The Hindu quest for political power in terms of a Hindu identity can pose a problem for tolerance, as the alignment of religion with power often does.'

CAA/NPR/NRC: What govt must do

CAA/NPR/NRC: What govt must do

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

'The CAA should be kept in abeyance, without making it a prestige issue.'
'Laying down a clear policy on the future of illegal migrants will dispel anxieties and help in implementing the CAA, NPR and also the NCR,' suggests former Union home secretary Dr Madhav Godbole.

The First Great Indian Cricketer

The First Great Indian Cricketer

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

One cricketer made all the difference when the first All India cricket team toured England in 1911. Baloo Palwankar startled the English with his guile and genius.

A dissenter is not anti-national: Chidambaram on JNU row

A dissenter is not anti-national: Chidambaram on JNU row

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

The narrative of the ruling BJP regime changed from "development to intolerance, cooperation to confrontation welfare and security of all the people to deep sense of insecurity and fear among large sections of people," he said.

What India, US will discuss during 2+2 dialogue

What India, US will discuss during 2+2 dialogue

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

Since 2016, when India was officially recognised in US law as a 'major defence partner', Washington has purposefully upgraded the defence relationship.

Threats that India faces in a post-globalised world

Threats that India faces in a post-globalised world

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

India should plan its strategies on the assumption that the rightward swing will stay and the West will retreat into an economic fortress, says Nitin Desai.

The Fault in Mamata Banerjee's Stars

The Fault in Mamata Banerjee's Stars

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

'Mamata's fascination with stars is so deep-rooted that she uses her clout as chief minister to get close to them.'

Right to privacy can't be absolute: SC on Aadhaar

Right to privacy can't be absolute: SC on Aadhaar

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

The state may have some power to put reasonable restriction, says the apex court.

Privacy a Fundamental Right, subject to restrictions: SC

Privacy a Fundamental Right, subject to restrictions: SC

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

The top court rejected the Centre's vehement contention that there was no general or fundamental right to privacy under the Constitution.

Rail Budget: New slogans, fancy acronyms mask disappointing facts

Rail Budget: New slogans, fancy acronyms mask disappointing facts

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

Suresh Prabhu is trapped in the 'rhetoric of his own government'.

Global designer Alistair Blair gives FabIndia western touch

Global designer Alistair Blair gives FabIndia western touch

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

Blair has developed a western wear line 'Fabels' for the lifestyle retailer.

Budget investments should have measurable outcomes: Modi

Budget investments should have measurable outcomes: Modi

Rediff.com1 Nov 2014

The PM was interacting with secretaries of various department.