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Confident of two-thirds majority: Tejashwi

Confident of two-thirds majority: Tejashwi

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

The RJD leader, who is the Mahagathbandhan's chief ministerial face, said that if voted to power, providing jobs to unemployed youth would be his topmost priority.

FinMin report confirms worst fears: Growth has slowed down

FinMin report confirms worst fears: Growth has slowed down

Rediff.com3 May 2019

The Indian economy appears to have slowed down in 2018-19 due to lower private consumption, tepid growth in fixed investment and muted exports, a finance ministry report has said.

Asian Games diary: Indian men's hockey team on way to defend title

Asian Games diary: Indian men's hockey team on way to defend title

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

Deputy Chef de Mission Balbir Singh Kushwaha said that facilities at the Games Village were good.

What if Sajid Khan directed Mr India, Sholay?

What if Sajid Khan directed Mr India, Sholay?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

What if Sajid Khan, who recently gave us Humshakals, touched our classics? Would cinema be as good? We take a look.

Why DU's 4-year programme should not be implemented

Why DU's 4-year programme should not be implemented

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

Delhi University's four-year undergraduate programme in its current form will inconvenience students as opposed to benefiting them.

'Vaccine shortage can't be blamed on Adar Poonawalla'

'Vaccine shortage can't be blamed on Adar Poonawalla'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

'It was unfair to expect him to continue to keep on supplying vaccines without being given a firm commitment or a financial grant of any sort.'

How India can improve its highway network

How India can improve its highway network

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

If India had a road regulator in the late nineties, the capacity-building model based on public-private partnerships would not have been in tatters.

Forget US, UK, you can study in THESE countries

Forget US, UK, you can study in THESE countries

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Companies such as Amazon, Uber are looking at expanding their hubs in Canada.

Irfan Pathan marries 21-year-old model Safa Baig in Jeddah

Irfan Pathan marries 21-year-old model Safa Baig in Jeddah

Rediff.com6 Feb 2016

India all-rounder, Irfan Pathan got married to Safa Baig, a 21-year-old Saudi Arabian model, in a private wedding ceremony held at Jeddah on Thursday. The 'Nikaah' ceremony was held at Haram Shareef in Mecca and was attended only by family members and close relatives. The Pathans hosted a dinner at Hotel Trident in Jeddah following the wedding ceremony. Reports suggest that the couple were dating since two years.

Akshaya Tritiya was never so dull for jewellers

Akshaya Tritiya was never so dull for jewellers

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

Industry estimates over 30 tonnes of gold were sold on Akshaya Tritiya this time.

India thrash Belgium 5-1 in final tour match

India thrash Belgium 5-1 in final tour match

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

World No 5 India won all five matches during the tour, beating Belgium 2-0 in the opening match, and registering 6-1 and 5-1 wins over Spain in the next two games, before finishing off their Tour with two more wins (2-1 and 5-1).

FIFA Women's World Cup: Germany beat China in their opener

FIFA Women's World Cup: Germany beat China in their opener

Rediff.com9 Jun 2019

The 19-year-old fired in from the edge of the box in the 66th minute to break stiff Chinese resistance in the Group B encounter.

Master the art of saying NO in five easy steps

Master the art of saying NO in five easy steps

Rediff.com4 Jan 2014

The art of leadership is saying no, not saying yes. It is very easy to say yes!

Sonia most powerful Indian, Putin tops world list

Sonia most powerful Indian, Putin tops world list

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

Congress president Sonia Gandhi was ranked 21st among the world's most powerful people by Forbes magazine on Wednesday, making her the third most powerful of women leaders included in the list.

Saina slams Hidayat for criticising Indian Badminton League

Saina slams Hidayat for criticising Indian Badminton League

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

Former Olympic and World champion Taufik Hidayat criticised the auction process of the inaugural Indian Badminton League (IBL) saying he felt that the foreign players were not treated in a fair manner as compared to their Indian counterparts.

Modi supporters protest outside Advani's residence

Modi supporters protest outside Advani's residence

Rediff.com8 Jun 2013

As senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani chose to skip the national executive meet in Goa, a group of Narendra Modi supporters Saturday staged a protest outside the residence of the party veteran for "opposing" greater role for the Gujarat chief minister.

'Despite hiccups India and Russia have a resilient relationship'

'Despite hiccups India and Russia have a resilient relationship'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2013

The challenge for India and Russia is to make the relationship more broad-based and give it greater economic content, says former ambassador to Russia, Ronen Sen, who spoke exclusively to Sheela Bhatt

Investing in real estate? Be cautious!

Investing in real estate? Be cautious!

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

A number of things need checking and for good reason. Read on to know why, so that you don't have regrets later.

Azlan Shah hockey: India beat Japan 2-0 in opener

Azlan Shah hockey: India beat Japan 2-0 in opener

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

Varun Kumar converted a penalty corner in the 24th minute to hand India the lead before Simranjeet Singh (55th) scored a diving field goal from skipper Manpreet Singh's brilliant pass to secure full three points for the five-time champions.

We ALL stand by Dr Singh, says Sonia, Rahul

We ALL stand by Dr Singh, says Sonia, Rahul

Rediff.com22 May 2013

United Progressive Alliance Chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday dismissed reports of differences with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, asserting, "We all stand by him". "There are no differences between the prime minister and me. There is collective leadership," Gandhi told reporters at a function held to celebrate four years of the UPA-II government.

Navy controversy: What is US telling India?

Navy controversy: What is US telling India?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

The USS John Paul Jones acted like a dog marking the lamp post, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'Board as doctor, leave as patient': United gets roasted online

'Board as doctor, leave as patient': United gets roasted online

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

Is United Airlines on a PR disaster overdrive?

Monsoon delay puts pressure on margin of agri input cos

Monsoon delay puts pressure on margin of agri input cos

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

With monsoon rainfall 16% below the long-period average, total sowing area is down by 7% at 56.7 million hectares so far this season.

Was Robbie Williams' gesture at World Cup rude?

Was Robbie Williams' gesture at World Cup rude?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

Averbukh said he did not believe Williams' gesture was meant to insult Russians.

What brings FIFA chief Infantino to Goa on September 27

What brings FIFA chief Infantino to Goa on September 27

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

FIFA president Gianni Infantino will be in Goa to attend the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Extraordinary Congress on September 27 to elect three additional AFC members to the FIFA council.

Record gold prices pare India's gold demand by 9 pc

Record gold prices pare India's gold demand by 9 pc

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

However, in 2020, gold demand in India -- the world's second biggest consumer after China -- could increase to 700-800 tonnes on hopes of increased acceptance of high price level and likely economic reforms boosting consumer confidence, World Gold Council said.

PIX: 3 militants, policeman killed in gunfight in Kashmir

PIX: 3 militants, policeman killed in gunfight in Kashmir

Rediff.com1 Jul 2013

Life in the Kashmir valley was affected on Monday by a protest shutdown against the killing of two youth in firing allegedly by the army on Sunday.

The curious case of Mallika Sherawat

The curious case of Mallika Sherawat

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

There is absolutely nothing in the world a capable PR machinery can't achieve...

I don't dream of being PM; have to serve Guj till 2017: Modi

I don't dream of being PM; have to serve Guj till 2017: Modi

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

Downplaying his Prime Ministerial aspirations, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said he never dreams of holding the top post as he is bound to respect the mandate given to him by the people of his state till 2017.

Putting a spin on the Uttarakhand tragedy

Putting a spin on the Uttarakhand tragedy

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Politicians have used the tragedy to score political brownie points and the media has been a willing participant, says Mahesh Vijapurkar.

Diwali recipes: Susiyam, Adhirasam and more

Diwali recipes: Susiyam, Adhirasam and more

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

As part of our everyday series on Diwali, here are some traditional South Indian recipes you can try at home.

Are politicians even in touch with reality?

Are politicians even in touch with reality?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

If politicians are not even aware of the deep economic trouble a country is in, the crisis can only escalate.

How India's urban poor also help the economy grow

How India's urban poor also help the economy grow

Rediff.com10 Jun 2013

Most informal enterprises in slums employ local residents, generating benefits for the local economy.

Quite ambitious Mr Prime Minister! But...

Quite ambitious Mr Prime Minister! But...

Rediff.com15 Aug 2013

India to build 2 new ports, 8 new airports, new industrial corridors and rail projects, said Dr Singh.

PIX: Aishwarya-Aaradhya, Vidya Balan visit Ganpati pandal

PIX: Aishwarya-Aaradhya, Vidya Balan visit Ganpati pandal

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Aaradhya's day out with mom Aishwarya.

Wrestling remains in contention for spot in 2020 Olympics

Wrestling remains in contention for spot in 2020 Olympics

Rediff.com29 May 2013

Wrestling remained in contention for a place in the 2020 Olympics as the sport was on Wednesday shortlisted along with two other disciplines by the Executive Board of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for a final vote in September.

The men who predicted Jignesh Shah's downfall

The men who predicted Jignesh Shah's downfall

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

In his order, SEBI member dealt with the "fit and proper" criteria of the exchange promoted by Financial Technologies (FT) and Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) and their founder Jignesh Shah.

The misery of gold miners in Sudan

The misery of gold miners in Sudan

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

In their quest for gold, these miners risk their lives and plunge into dark gorges in the barren deserts of Sudan.

CNG price slashed by Rs 14.90/kg, cooking gas by Rs 5/unit

CNG price slashed by Rs 14.90/kg, cooking gas by Rs 5/unit

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

CNG price in the national capital is cut by a steep Rs 14.90 per kg and cooking gas piped into kitchens by Rs 5 per unit with effect from midnight tonight.