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Meet Infy's million-dollar babies

Meet Infy's million-dollar babies

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

Sikka pays 4 business heads million-dollar salaries as incentive to reach the company's revenue target of $20 billion by 2020.

Karnataka: 2 Cong MLAs resign, more likely to quit

Karnataka: 2 Cong MLAs resign, more likely to quit

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

Chief Minister Kumaraswamy, on private visit to the United States, said he was keeping a tab on the developments while the state Congress attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party, alleging the opposition party was trying to destabilise the government.

India to have new envoy to China

India to have new envoy to China

Rediff.com18 Sep 2006

Though no official announcement has been made regarding Suri's successor, it is reported that the Indian High Commissioner in Sri Lanka Nirupama Rao is likely to be the next ambassador in Beijing.

Which book-to-screen is YOUR fave? VOTE!

Which book-to-screen is YOUR fave? VOTE!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

Sukanya Verma looks at the recent spate of book-to-screen adaptations.

Nammanna: A wasted effort

Nammanna: A wasted effort

Rediff.com21 Nov 2005

Things under control; party MLAs not to be shifted, says Kumaraswamy

Things under control; party MLAs not to be shifted, says Kumaraswamy

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

Ruling out any "operation" by the ruling alliance to poach the BJP MLAs, the chief minister said there was no necessity for it and that he was "relaxed."

HC directs Vinod Khanna to vacate bungalow

HC directs Vinod Khanna to vacate bungalow

Rediff.com1 Mar 2005

He has been given time till March 15.

ONGC chief's term ends, govt no to extension

ONGC chief's term ends, govt no to extension

Rediff.com24 May 2006

Subir Raha, chairman and managing director of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, has not been given an extension by the government and he will have to hang his boots by this evening.

PIX: Jacqueline, Amitabh, Jaya attend MAMI's opening night

PIX: Jacqueline, Amitabh, Jaya attend MAMI's opening night

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

A look at the starry arrivals.

'India did not recognise him enough'

'India did not recognise him enough'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

'What is the future of ISRO?' Professor Rao asked from his hospital bed. 'What we see now is the continuation of programmes we started long ago.' 'What are we planning in the space science arena?' 'What is our plan for human space flight?' Former ISRO chairman Madhavan Nair recalls his last meeting with Professor U R Rao, the pioneering Indian space scientist who passed away on Monday, July 24.

No clampdown on citizens seeking Covid help online: SC

No clampdown on citizens seeking Covid help online: SC

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

There should be no clampdown on citizens seeking help on the presumption that they are raising false grievances on the internet, the Supreme Court said on Friday, terming the second wave of Covid-19 cases as a national crisis.

Corona effect: Job offers for IIMs, IITians cancelled

Corona effect: Job offers for IIMs, IITians cancelled

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

What will happen to the job placement and summer internship plans of India's management and IIT students? Many campuses are stepping in to help students hang on to their placements, in spite of the lockdown.

First Look: Nithya Menen's Malini 22

First Look: Nithya Menen's Malini 22

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

The film is a remake of 2012 hit Malayalam film 22 Female Kottayam.

Padma Vibhushan for Rajnikanth, Sri Sri, Dhirubhai

Padma Vibhushan for Rajnikanth, Sri Sri, Dhirubhai

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

The list of the prestigious Padma Awards 2016 awardees is out and superstar Rajnikanth is set to be honoured with the nation's second highest civilian award, the Padma Vibhushan.

Should Atal Bihari Vajpayee get the Bharat Ratna? Your Say!

Should Atal Bihari Vajpayee get the Bharat Ratna? Your Say!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

Do you, our dear readers, think it is high time the Union government awarded the Bharat Ratna to Atal Bihari Vajpayee? Or do you believe that the former prime minister does not deserve India's greatest civilian honour?

Cyclone leaves trail of destruction in Odisha town

Cyclone leaves trail of destruction in Odisha town

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

Berhampur, the biggest city in southern Odisha, on Monday looked like a war zone as Cyclone Phailin left behind a trail of destruction. The cyclone accompanied by heavy rain hit Gopalpur, about 15 km from Behrampur, and battered the city and its nearby areas.

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Given the controversy over Uttar Pradesh's population control moves, Hemant Shivsaran/Rediff.com digs deep to find out how many children BJP MLAs in UP have.

Baahubali Rajamouli's RRR takes off

Baahubali Rajamouli's RRR takes off

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

RRR stars NTR and Ram Charan.

Govt sets up team to probe 3 Gandhi family trusts

Govt sets up team to probe 3 Gandhi family trusts

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

The inter-ministerial committee will coordinate investigation against Rajiv Gandhi Foundation, Rajiv Gandhi Charitable Trust and Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust.

2 disqualified K'taka MLAs move SC against ouster from assembly

2 disqualified K'taka MLAs move SC against ouster from assembly

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

They have sought quashing of the July 25 order of disqualification by K R Ramesh Kumar, who resigned on Monday as speaker of the House.

Cong high command will take call on alliance: Deve Gowda

Cong high command will take call on alliance: Deve Gowda

Rediff.com28 Jul 2019

'Kumaraswamy is not officially the leader of the opposition. For three years and eight months of Yediyurappa's government, Siddarmaiah will officially be the leader of the opposition'

Meet our 45 Bharat Ratnas

Meet our 45 Bharat Ratnas

Rediff.com25 Dec 2014

Educationist Madan Mohan Malviya and former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee are the 44th and 45th distinguished personalities who have been conferred with the country's highest civilian award Bharat Ratna.

BJP takes sweet revenge, wins 9 RS seats in UP; BSP humbled

BJP takes sweet revenge, wins 9 RS seats in UP; BSP humbled

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

Opportunistic face of SP has come before the people: Yogi Adityanth.

Just who is Siddharth?

Just who is Siddharth?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

'He is busy building an image on the social media as an anti-right-winger.' 'But remember: An actor is only good at what he was born to do,' observes Subhash K Jha.

10 times BJP leaders turned offensive

10 times BJP leaders turned offensive

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

Syed Firdaus Ashraf lists 10 instances when the BJP didn't pull its punches.

1 killed as cyclone Phethai barrels through coastal Andhra

1 killed as cyclone Phethai barrels through coastal Andhra

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

One person was killed in a landslide caused by heavy rains in Vijayawada city but no other casualties have been reported from elsewhere so far, according to sources in the State Disaster Management Authority.

Infosys to increase staff salary by up to 12%

Infosys to increase staff salary by up to 12%

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

Restricted stock units can be an effective tool to curb employee attrition and retain key talent

Padma Awards 2016: Sri Sri, Anupam Kher, Saina Nehwal honoured

Padma Awards 2016: Sri Sri, Anupam Kher, Saina Nehwal honoured

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

President Pranab Mukherjee presented five Padma Vibhushan, eight Padma Bhushan and forty-three Padma Shri awards at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.

ASI hits dead end, stops excavation for gold in Unnao

ASI hits dead end, stops excavation for gold in Unnao

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

A month after the Archaeological Survey of India began excavations in Daudiya Kheda area in Unnao following a seer's claim that 1,000 tonnes of gold was buried at the site, officials on Monday stopped the dig after hitting a dead end.

The Man behind Mumbai Diaries 26/11

The Man behind Mumbai Diaries 26/11

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

'It was only after D-Day that people believed that I had actually directed Kal Ho Naa Ho.'

US wanted China to intervene against India in 1971 War

US wanted China to intervene against India in 1971 War

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

On December 10, Kissinger began to encourage the Chinese to take action against India: 'If the People's Republic were to consider the situation on the Indian subcontinent a threat to security, and if it took measures to protect its security, the US would oppose efforts of others to interfere with the People's Republic.' On the 50th anniversary of India's greatest military victory, Claude Arpi recalls how the US suggested that China intervene militarily on Pakistan's side.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

Here's a recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

Apple has no plans to make iPhones in India yet

Apple has no plans to make iPhones in India yet

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Apple has been lobbying hard for exemption from the mandatory 30 per cent local sourcing.

Srinivasan elected TNCA president for 12th straight time

Srinivasan elected TNCA president for 12th straight time

Rediff.com23 Jun 2013

N Srinivasan was on Sunday elected unopposed as president of the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) for the 12th year on the trot.

Modi is our most Nehruvian prime minister

Modi is our most Nehruvian prime minister

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Like Nehru, Modi is loathe to touch the public sector. His policy towards Israel leans towards 'non-alignment'. You can find other similarities: frequent public speeches, personalised leadership, total control over foreign and strategic policies, even stylised dressing, says Shekhar Gupta.

Happy birthday Dharmendra!

Happy birthday Dharmendra!

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Governor tries to bring peace between AP and Telangana

Governor tries to bring peace between AP and Telangana

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Governor E S L Narasimhan briefed President Pranab Mukherjee in New Delhi on Wednesday about his success in sorting out differences between Chief Ministers Nara Chandrababu Naidu and K Chandrasekhar Rao.

Now, a temple for 'Mother Sonia', saviour of Telangana!

Now, a temple for 'Mother Sonia', saviour of Telangana!

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

Shankar Rai, a Congress leader from Telangana intends to install a nine-foot statue of party president Sonia Gandhi, depicting her as 'Telangana Talli' or Mother Telangana, at a spot near the Bangalore-Hyderabad highway registered in his daughter name.

Can You Watch 384 Films In A Year?

Can You Watch 384 Films In A Year?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2021.

Covid: Parliament adjourned sine die 11 days before schedule

Covid: Parliament adjourned sine die 11 days before schedule

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

The session, which was earlier scheduled to conclude on April 3, is now likely to be adjourned sine die on March 23, sources said.