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Britain assure full security for Indian contingent

Britain assure full security for Indian contingent

Rediff.com10 Apr 2012

British High Commissioner in India, James Bevan called on IOA acting president V K Malhotra and assured full security for the Indian contingent which will take part in the London Olympics.

Freshers, be ready for b-school: Here's how!

Freshers, be ready for b-school: Here's how!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2012

If you have just enrolled in b-school and want some gyaan to prepare you for this fresh academic start, here are some helpful tips.

42 hours later, rescuers struggle to save Mahi

42 hours later, rescuers struggle to save Mahi

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

The work to rescue the child was hampered by the presence of hard rocks which have come in the way of the link to be established between the borewell and a parallel pit dug up in order to reach her, rescue officials said.

UP BJP MPs up the ante against Kushwaha's entry to party

UP BJP MPs up the ante against Kushwaha's entry to party

Rediff.com6 Jan 2012

Prominent Bhartiya Janata Party leaders on Friday came out openly against their party leadership's decision to induct tainted and ousted Bahujan Samaj Party minister Babu Singh Kushwaha into the party fold.

It takes 8 years' savings to buy home in Mumbai, Delhi

It takes 8 years' savings to buy home in Mumbai, Delhi

Rediff.com20 Nov 2012

Hyderabad, Pune most affordable to rent and buy.

Kejriwal flouted rules, Bedi not worried about morality: Digvijay

Kejriwal flouted rules, Bedi not worried about morality: Digvijay

Rediff.com27 Mar 2012

In the backdrop of Team Anna's barbs at Members of Parliament, Congress leader Digvijay Singh on Tuesday accused its members of trying to become "power brokers".

Kejriwal flouted rules, Bedi not worried about morality: Digvijay

Kejriwal flouted rules, Bedi not worried about morality: Digvijay

Rediff.com27 Mar 2012

In the backdrop of Team Anna's barbs at Members of Parliament, Congress leader Digvijay Singh on Tuesday accused its members of trying to become "power brokers".

AITA to send one men's doubles team to Olympics

AITA to send one men's doubles team to Olympics

Rediff.com15 Jun 2012

Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna are likely to face the axe for insisting on playing as a team, as the All India Tennis Association selection committee, it seems, has decided to send just one combination for the men's doubles at the Olympics, with Leander Paes being the first choice.

Management lessons to learn from Anna Hazare's village

Management lessons to learn from Anna Hazare's village

Rediff.com30 Dec 2011

A set of 'uncertified' managers in Ralegan Siddhi, social activitist Anna Hazare's hometown, have been giving management lessons to many B-school students and corporate employees over the years. Read on to find out how they are doing it.

Mayawati slams Centre for returning UP division proposal

Mayawati slams Centre for returning UP division proposal

Rediff.com20 Dec 2011

Taking strong exception to the central government's decision to return the proposal for division of the state into four parts, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati on Tuesday flayed the United Progressive Alliance regime for what she termed as "total apathy" towards the issue.

Aid to Pakistan conditioned, NOT cut: US

Aid to Pakistan conditioned, NOT cut: US

Rediff.com16 Dec 2011

The Obama administration on Thursday said that there is no bearing on the current aid structure to the House bill that freezes $ 700 million aid to Pakistan; which a United States State Department spokesperson argued only requires a certification and that too has a waiver clause.

SP storms to power in UP; Akali-BJP retain Punjab

SP storms to power in UP; Akali-BJP retain Punjab

Rediff.com6 Mar 2012

Riding an anti-incumbency wave, the Samajwadi Party on Tuesday stormed to power in Uttar Pradesh dislodging Mayawati while the ruling the Akali Dal-BJP combine sprang a surprise retaining power in Punjab and creating a history in the state by breaking a 46-year jinx.

HSC result: Girls outperform boys in Maharashtra again!

HSC result: Girls outperform boys in Maharashtra again!

Rediff.com25 May 2012

While the overall pass percentage for the state is 74.46 per cent, maximum number of girls have passed from Konkan region.

Ask Anil: About paying tax on FDs and MFs

Ask Anil: About paying tax on FDs and MFs

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

Tax Guru Anil Rego answers your personal income tax queries

Another member of Mayawati ministry in Lokayukta net

Another member of Mayawati ministry in Lokayukta net

Rediff.com30 Nov 2011

Uttar Pradesh Lokayukta has launched an inquiry against yet another minister in the Mayawati government for alleged misuse of office, just days after the ombudsman recommended sacking of the fifth member of her ministry.

Lt Gens seek legal action against defence secy

Lt Gens seek legal action against defence secy

Rediff.com31 Aug 2011

Two serving lieutenant generals have approached the Armed Forces Tribunal seeking criminal contempt proceedings against the defence secretary, accusing him of "open defiance" of the tribunal's orders.

Why Headley, Rana are UNLIKELY to be extradited

Why Headley, Rana are UNLIKELY to be extradited

Rediff.com23 Feb 2012

The Indo-US extradition treaty may pose a major hindrance to India's efforts to produce David Headley and Tahawwur Rana before a Delhi court over the Mumbai attacks, as it does not allow handover of a person already convicted or acquitted for the offence he has been sought for.

Warner's century helps Delhi crush Deccan

Warner's century helps Delhi crush Deccan

Rediff.com10 May 2012

David Warner blasted his way to an unbeaten 54-ball 109 as he steered Delhi Daredevils to a crushing nine-wicket win over Deccan Chargers.

9 Pakistanis, B'deshis jailed for London terror plot

9 Pakistanis, B'deshis jailed for London terror plot

Rediff.com10 Feb 2012

Nine British-Asians of Pakistani and Bangladeshi-origin were on Thursday jailed for plotting to bomb the London Stock Exchange and to organise a terrorist training camp in Pakistan.

Five self-rationalising ways to cope with your CAT results

Five self-rationalising ways to cope with your CAT results

Rediff.com28 Jan 2011

It's a while since CAT results are out: While some passed with flying colours others were not as fortunate. Nevertheless there is always hope. In hope's absence there is rationalisation and hilariousness. Here's a comic exercise that mixes the two. Enjoy!

Ask MF Guru: 'Have I invested in too many MFs?'

Ask MF Guru: 'Have I invested in too many MFs?'

Rediff.com14 May 2021

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

Former DMK minister's secy held for land grabbing

Former DMK minister's secy held for land grabbing

Rediff.com5 Aug 2011

In the continuing crackdown by the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam government on land grabbing, the personal assistant of former Dravida Munnetra Kazhaga minister Pongalur N Palanisamy and a DMK general council member were among four people arrested on Friday on charges of land grabbing at Chettipalayam area on the city's outskirts. The arrests followed a complaint from one Gunasekaran of Peramanallur near Tirupur.

Mah-CET topper on just how he cracked the test!

Mah-CET topper on just how he cracked the test!

Rediff.com23 Apr 2012

As the last ever results for the Maharashtra management Common Entrance Test are declared, a topper says CAT prep was enough to get a good score.

Vaughan questions Pakistan's 2000 Karachi Test loss

Vaughan questions Pakistan's 2000 Karachi Test loss

Rediff.com2 Nov 2011

A day after Salman Butt and Mohammed Asif were convicted for spot-fixing, former England skipper Michael Vaughan suspects that a Test match against Pakistan in 2000 might have been fixed.

IPL 2020: Meet four-time champions Mumbai Indians

IPL 2020: Meet four-time champions Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Rajneesh Gupta presents Mumbai Indians's record in the IPL over the years:

IPL 2020: Meet Royal Challengers Bangalore

IPL 2020: Meet Royal Challengers Bangalore

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

A look at Royal Challengers Bangalore's IPL record over the years.

Opposition urges Patil to give up Home portfolio

Opposition urges Patil to give up Home portfolio

Rediff.com26 Jul 2011

The Opposition in Maharashtra legislative assembly on Tuesday took the government to task over its "apathetic" and "negligent" attitude towards the security concerns of the metropolis and said it had lost the moral right to continue in office.

Sonu Nigam's mid air 'performance' gets Jet crew suspended

Sonu Nigam's mid air 'performance' gets Jet crew suspended

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

Jet Airways on Friday suspended their crew for allowing playback singer Sonu Nigam to sing from the aircraft's address system during a flight.

US to its cos: Tap Indian middle class consumers

US to its cos: Tap Indian middle class consumers

Rediff.com20 Jul 2011

Concerned over the escalating competition from India and China, a top US official has asked the American companies to "flex muscles" and tap the expanding middle class in these countries.

PIX: World leaders, UN condemn Mumbai blasts

PIX: World leaders, UN condemn Mumbai blasts

Rediff.com14 Jul 2011

The United Nations Security Council and world leaders have strongly condemned the Mumbai serial blasts, saying terror acts are "criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of their motivation."

EC dubs criticism on statues' order as 'ill-informed'

EC dubs criticism on statues' order as 'ill-informed'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2012

The Election Commission on Monday said that the range of comments on its direction to cover statues of Mayawati and elephant are not based on substance and are misleading and suggest "a lack of understanding of facts".

US hails India's decision to train Afghan forces

US hails India's decision to train Afghan forces

Rediff.com8 Oct 2011

Applauding India's key role in Afghanistan, the United States has said that New Delhi has been helpful in providing training to the security forces of the war-torn country to help improve the situation there.

China: Ex-prez Jiang Zemin's death pure rumour

China: Ex-prez Jiang Zemin's death pure rumour

Rediff.com7 Jul 2011

China on Thursday dismissed reports about the death of former president Jiang Zemin as "pure rumour", after days of intense speculation about his health.

Bihar mystery fever is encephalitis; kills 38

Bihar mystery fever is encephalitis; kills 38

Rediff.com23 Jun 2011

The mystery fever that has gripped children in Bihar's Muzzafarpur district has been diagnosed as encephalitis even as the virus claimed five more lives, taking the toll to 38 on Thursday.

UP Cong chief complains of sabotage at local level

UP Cong chief complains of sabotage at local level

Rediff.com8 Mar 2012

Infighting in Congress in the wake of its electoral debacle in Uttar Pradesh came out in the open on Thursday with Pradesh Congress Committee chief Rita Bahuguna Joshi saying there was a "lot of sabotage" at the local level in the party which is in a "crisis" at this moment.

IN PHOTOS! The unusual glimpses from India

IN PHOTOS! The unusual glimpses from India

Rediff.com14 Jun 2011

India, the land of vibrant versatilities, has always been one of the foremost choices of photographers from across the globe. Its deep-rooted cultural foundation, blended with its often curious ways of adapting to the various facets of modernisation, reveals a bizarre imagery, tells a strange story.

Spirit of Cricket debate rises again with India at centre

Spirit of Cricket debate rises again with India at centre

Rediff.com26 Feb 2012

The spirit of cricket debate was reignited once again at the ongoing ODI tri-series and it was India at the centre of it all yet again.

India taken off polio endemic list by WHO

India taken off polio endemic list by WHO

Rediff.com25 Feb 2012

India, which has been polio-free for over a year now, was on Saturday taken off the list of polio endemic countries by the World Health Organisation. This announcement was made by Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad at the polio summit 2012 in Delhi in the presence of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. There were only four countries in the WHO endemic list, including Pakistan, Nigeria and Afghanistan.

6 tips for parents of students taking the board exams

6 tips for parents of students taking the board exams

Rediff.com23 Feb 2012

Even small deeds of parents can work wonders for their child's performance in a board exam.

What makes PPF a smarter investment than its peers?

What makes PPF a smarter investment than its peers?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

Investors must remember that only resident Indians can open a PPF account and a person can have only one PPF account.