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Sanjiv Bajaj: 'Fortunately, We've More Companies Than Family Members'

Sanjiv Bajaj: 'Fortunately, We've More Companies Than Family Members'

Rediff.com23 May 2026

'We strongly believe that anyone with capability and a strong work ethic should have a chance at the top job.'

From arson to clashes, post-election unrest spreads in West Bengal

From arson to clashes, post-election unrest spreads in West Bengal

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Several incidents of post-poll violence have been reported across West Bengal, with tension escalating in various districts following the recent assembly elections. Clashes between political party supporters have led to injuries, arrests, and heightened security measures.

Odisha police intensify anti-Maoist ops, caution people

Odisha police intensify anti-Maoist ops, caution people

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

Odisha Police intensifies operations in Kandhamal district after neutralizing four Maoists, including a high-value target. Combing operations are underway to apprehend more ultras.

World's first panda themed hotel in China!

World's first panda themed hotel in China!

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

China will open the world's first panda themed hotel in May.

7 Adorable Animal Celebs

7 Adorable Animal Celebs

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

As famous as movie stars and global leaders are a bunch of animal celebs that the world grew to positively adore.

Increasing the number of policy sales will be a key focus area for SBI Life

Increasing the number of policy sales will be a key focus area for SBI Life

Rediff.com6 May 2026

"Policy sales will be one of the focus areas for the company because looking at the large insurance gap, large number of people being uncovered. The only right way to go is to increase the number of policies," said Amit Jhingran, MD & CEO, SBI Life Insurance.

Wild Animal Attacks in Odisha: Over 500 Fatalities in Three Years

Wild Animal Attacks in Odisha: Over 500 Fatalities in Three Years

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Over the past three years, Odisha has witnessed a surge in human-animal conflict, resulting in hundreds of fatalities and thousands of injuries due to attacks by wild animals, including elephants. The state government is grappling with the increasing crisis, with specific forest divisions reporting higher numbers of deaths and injuries.

Saudi Arabia pledges additional $3 billion support to Pakistan

Saudi Arabia pledges additional $3 billion support to Pakistan

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Pakistan's skewed foreign reserves got a major boost after Saudi Arabia pledged an additional $3 billion in deposits while extending its existing $5 billion facility for a further three years.

Japan Arms Policy Shift Sparks China Ire

Japan Arms Policy Shift Sparks China Ire

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Beijing has been wary of Sanae Takaichi's efforts to boost Japan's military profile since taking office six months ago, points out Dr Rajaram Panda.

Mercedes-Benz R&D India Teams Up with IIT Delhi for Joint Research

Mercedes-Benz R&D India Teams Up with IIT Delhi for Joint Research

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI) has partnered with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi for joint research programmes focused on the future of mobility and engineering systems.

Sabyasachi Panda expelled from CPI-Maoist

Sabyasachi Panda expelled from CPI-Maoist

Rediff.com11 Aug 2012

Communist Party of India - Marxist central committee has expelled Sabyasachi Panda, believed to be the mastermind behind the kidnapping of two Italians in Odisha, for his alleged 'inimical stand' and open criticism of the leadership 'with an evil intention'. Panda, who was in charge of the outfit's Odisha state committee, was termed a 'renegade' by the CPI-Maoist central committee.

Was talking about Nehru: Dubey retracts remark on Biju Patnaik

Was talking about Nehru: Dubey retracts remark on Biju Patnaik

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has issued an unconditional apology for claiming that former Odisha Chief Minister Biju Patnaik was linked to the CIA during the 1960s. The apology comes after widespread criticism from within and outside the BJP.

Andhra temple stampede: 'People rushed, what could I do'

Andhra temple stampede: 'People rushed, what could I do'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2025

Claiming he was not responsible for the tragic stampede at Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Kasibugga that left nine devotees dead, the 94-year-old founder of the temple has said devotees rushed on their own during the gathering.

Pix: When I saw a Giant Panda for the first time!

Pix: When I saw a Giant Panda for the first time!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2019

It looked fluffy and cute.

Zoo seeks Miss Right for giant panda

Zoo seeks Miss Right for giant panda

Rediff.com4 Mar 2004

Five-year-old Guo is one of the three giant pandas living in the zoo in the east Chinese metropolis.

Odisha: Top Maoist leader Sabyasachi Panda arrested

Odisha: Top Maoist leader Sabyasachi Panda arrested

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

In a major achievement for Odisha police, top Maoist leader Sabyasachi Panda wanted in over 60 criminal cases, has been arrested prompting Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik to appeal to Naxals to eschew violence and join the mainstream

When Will Jio Credit Reach AUM Level Of Rs 1 Trillion?

When Will Jio Credit Reach AUM Level Of Rs 1 Trillion?

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

'We are staying away from making forward-looking statements on when we will reach 1 trillion, etc. But growth will be rapid; it's only a matter of time.'

Former BJD MP Jay Panda joins BJP ahead of polls

Former BJD MP Jay Panda joins BJP ahead of polls

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

Panda met BJP chief Amit Shah and joined the party at its office in the national capital.

Centre to retain states' tax share at 41% for next five years

Centre to retain states' tax share at 41% for next five years

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

The 16th Finance Commission, led by Arvind Panagariya, has recommended maintaining the states' share in central taxes at 41% for the five-year period starting April 1, 2026. The government has accepted this recommendation, with Rs 1.4 lakh crore allocated to states for FY 2026-27 as Finance Commission Grants.

Panda rejects Odisha police's offer, rules out surrender

Panda rejects Odisha police's offer, rules out surrender

Rediff.com21 Jul 2012

Rejecting an offer made by Odisha police, top Maoist leader Sabyasachi Panda on Saturday said he has no plan to surrender as being speculated.

Fiat lines up Panda, Idea, Albea

Fiat lines up Panda, Idea, Albea

Rediff.com30 Aug 2004

After the write-off of Rs 1,300 crore (Rs 13 billion) accumulated loss, Fiat India has embarked on a 'massive restructuring exercise' that would see the company launch new models, which includes hatchbacks Panda and Idea and sedan Albea.

A Heart Surgeon's Stunning Wildlife Photographs

A Heart Surgeon's Stunning Wildlife Photographs

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

'Conservation is is fundamental to the resilience of our communities and the health of our planet,' says Dr Ramakant Panda, who is considered to be one the world's top heart surgeons.

Review: Kung Fu Panda 2 is pure awesomeness!

Review: Kung Fu Panda 2 is pure awesomeness!

Rediff.com27 May 2011

The sequel confirms its utterly lovable hero's enduring popularity

What's Priyanka doing with Panda and Gino?

What's Priyanka doing with Panda and Gino?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

Raveena is sunny... Divyanka is radiant... Shweta is indestructible...

PIX: Kung Fu Panda visits Rediff office!

PIX: Kung Fu Panda visits Rediff office!

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

A look at the fun pictures of the visit.

BJD MP Baijayant Panda hurt as partymen pelt stones at each other

BJD MP Baijayant Panda hurt as partymen pelt stones at each other

Rediff.com30 May 2017

'Forget stones & eggs, they can't cow me down even if they use bullet,' Panda tweeted.

'Only secular': Bengali singer harassed for singing 'Jago Maa'

'Only secular': Bengali singer harassed for singing 'Jago Maa'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

Popular Bengali singer Lagnajita Chakraborty alleges harassment during a musical program at a private school in West Bengal's Purba Medinipur district. One of the event organizers has been arrested following her complaint.

HDFC Bank CEO: 'We Requested Chakraborty To Spell Out The Issues'

HDFC Bank CEO: 'We Requested Chakraborty To Spell Out The Issues'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

'When there is such an elaborate and a strong process, one would have expected anyone to either place the issues so that they can be addressed or go to the regulator and probably tell them rather than creating a kind of uncertainty for the stakeholders.

Review: Kung Fu Panda 3 is as fun as expected!

Review: Kung Fu Panda 3 is as fun as expected!

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

There's much to learn and love about the newest Kung Fu Panda movie and its fabulous, floundering, furry hero, feels Sukanya Verma.

Top Maoist leader carrying a bounty of Rs 1 cr killed

Top Maoist leader carrying a bounty of Rs 1 cr killed

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

Top Maoist leader Ganesh Uike and five other red rebels were killed in gun battles with security forces in Odisha's Kandhamal district.

BJP Candidate List 2026 West Bengal: Full Seat-Wise List of 144 Candidates

BJP Candidate List 2026 West Bengal: Full Seat-Wise List of 144 Candidates

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

In a strategic move for the upcoming West Bengal elections, the BJP has announced its first candidate list, highlighted by Suvendu Adhikari challenging Mamata Banerjee in both Nandigram and Bhabanipur.

5 minor madrasa students murder boy, dump body in septic tank in Odisha

5 minor madrasa students murder boy, dump body in septic tank in Odisha

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

The incident occurred on September 2 at a madrasa located within the Ranpur police station limits of Nayagarh district.

9 killed in stampede at Andhra Pradesh temple on Ekadashi

9 killed in stampede at Andhra Pradesh temple on Ekadashi

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

The public thought that something was falling and panicked. They fell from a height of about six feet. Since the collapse was from a height of six feet, one person fell on another, and that led to the incident, he added.

'LIC sets sights on sustained 60% plus market share'

'LIC sets sights on sustained 60% plus market share'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

'LIC will reduce but not fully exit its stake in IDBI Bank, which remains an important bancassurance partner,' says LIC of India' MD and CEO R Doraiswamy.

Sindhu returns with convincing win at Malaysia Open

Sindhu returns with convincing win at Malaysia Open

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

P V Sindhu, returning from a long injury lay-off, defeated Chinese-Taipei's Sung Shuo Yun in the opening round at the Malaysia Open.

My Mentor, Nobel Laureate Susumu Kitagawa

My Mentor, Nobel Laureate Susumu Kitagawa

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

'Professor Kitagawa is an exceptional researcher, a good teacher and above all a great person.'

'Your Body Only Needs 4 Tsp Oil Per Day'

'Your Body Only Needs 4 Tsp Oil Per Day'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

"If you are eliminating rice, oil, nuts or any food items which give you good nutrients, it becomes very difficult to manage the other nutrients which were supposed to come from that food item," explains Dr Rajeshwari Panda.

Pak uses nuke shield to back terror: All-party delegation in Algeria

Pak uses nuke shield to back terror: All-party delegation in Algeria

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

Terrorism is a global menace to be addressed by humanity in unison was the all-party delegation's message to Algeria as it concluded its visit to the North African country on Sunday.

BJD's Jay Panda backs bill to amend TRAI Act

BJD's Jay Panda backs bill to amend TRAI Act

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

Biju Janata Dal member of Parliament Baijayant 'Jay' Panda on Monday supported the Bill to amend Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, which seeks to remove a legal hurdle in the appointment of former chairman of telecom regulatory body Nripendra Misra RPT Misra as principal secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Sindhu shocked; Prannoy, Sen advance in Hong Kong Open

Sindhu shocked; Prannoy, Sen advance in Hong Kong Open

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

P V Sindhu bowed out, while H S Prannoy and Lakshya Sen scored hard-fought wins to advance in the Hong Kong Open Super 500 tournament.