News for 'Part III'

ED seizes beach resort, land of Uddav aide Parab in money laundering probe

ED seizes beach resort, land of Uddav aide Parab in money laundering probe

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

The ED had attached Sai Resort NX, constructed over the land located at Gut no: 446, Murud in Ratnagiri's Dapoli, in January.

Reviving the economy: What the next government should do

Reviving the economy: What the next government should do

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

The new government will have to start by addressing some key policy concerns, says Ganesh Natarajan, and draws up a checklist. Continuing our series on the state of the Indian economy ahead of the general elections.

Isro launches 36 OneWeb satellites in first commercial launch for LMV-3

Isro launches 36 OneWeb satellites in first commercial launch for LMV-3

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

On Sunday, at 12.07 am in Sriharikota, off the coast of the Bay of Bengal, it was almost like an early Diwali, with the sky lit up by the launch of 36 OneWeb satellites. The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) did the launch on a 43.5-metre-tall Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III (GSLV Mk III) rocket. After the countdown, which started 24 hours in advance, once the mega screen marked the launch, a select group of invitees at the gallery cheered by applauding the feat.

Pak test-fires short-range missile Hatf III

Pak test-fires short-range missile Hatf III

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

Pakistan on Tuesday successfully test-fired a short-range surface-to-surface ballistic missile Hatf III (Ghaznavi), capable of carrying nuclear and conventional warheads to a range of 290 kilometres, that could cover parts of India.

SC refuses to stay Krishna Janambhoomi-idgah suits in Allahabad HC

SC refuses to stay Krishna Janambhoomi-idgah suits in Allahabad HC

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to stay the proceedings before the Allahabad high court on suits related to the Sri Krishna Janambhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute, saying it will not be fair to interfere with the high court order without hearing both the sides.

This aspiring doctor wants to cure mental disorders

This aspiring doctor wants to cure mental disorders

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

In the fourth and final part of a series on Indian Americans who have won the George Marshall Scholarship in 2012, Arthur J Pais profiles microbiology student Paras Minhas, who wants to pursue a doctorate at the University College of London and treat mental disorders.

'Political situation in Punjab has been somewhat volatile'

'Political situation in Punjab has been somewhat volatile'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

'The politics that is now being played in Punjab doesn't contribute towards peace and tranquillity.'

Walmart-owned PhonePe crosses 500 million lifetime registered users

Walmart-owned PhonePe crosses 500 million lifetime registered users

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Walmart-owned fintech firm PhonePe said it has crossed 500 million lifetime registered users on its platform. With this milestone, 1 in 3 Indians are now on PhonePe. The company said it is the first Indian internet company to have reached this scale globally. This milestone has been achieved in just over 7 years since the PhonePe UPI (Unified Payments Interface) payments launched in August 2016.

'We don't need the Indians as much as they think we do'

'We don't need the Indians as much as they think we do'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2012

Leading think tanks put a question mark on the India-US strategic partnership. Aziz Haniffa reports

'Everybody can aspire to become an entrepreneur'

'Everybody can aspire to become an entrepreneur'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

'In a country like India where entrepreneurship is not common except in commercial or merchandise families, the situation is different today.'

SC stays HC order for survey of Mathura mosque

SC stays HC order for survey of Mathura mosque

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta stayed the implementation of the December 14, 2023, order by which it had agreed to the appointment of a court commissioner to oversee the survey of the mosque premises which, the Hindu side claims, hold signs suggesting that it was a temple once. However, the apex court made it clear that proceedings before the high court in the dispute including the maintainability of the suit under Order 7 Rule 11 of the Civil Procedure Code (CPC) will continue.

Madras HC gives more time to Centre to respond to PIL on new IT rules

Madras HC gives more time to Centre to respond to PIL on new IT rules

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

The Madras high court on Friday granted 10 more days to the Centre to file its counter-affidavit in response to a batch of PIL pleas challenging the new Information Technology (IT) Rules.

The heart of a genius: 'I somehow impressed her enough!'

The heart of a genius: 'I somehow impressed her enough!'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2012

In the last of a four-part series profiling economist Raj Chetty, winner of the MacArthur Foundation Fellowship, we bring you the inspiring speech the 'genius' gave on his wedding day, offering an insight into his family life.

Hindujas turn London's World War II era war office into a luxury hotel

Hindujas turn London's World War II era war office into a luxury hotel

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

The Old War Office (OWO) of Britain's World War II era prime minister Winston Churchill opened its doors as a brand-new luxury hotel in London with a glittering launch event, complete with surprise musical performances by musicians Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber and Andrea Bocelli. Princess Anne - the Princess Royal, the sister of King Charles III, officially unveiled the plaque for The OWO after a tour of the hotel with Hinduja Group co-chairman GP Hinduja on Tuesday evening. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak also made a quick stopover, along with parliamentarians, entrepreneurs, hoteliers and stars of film and television.

Kalyani Univ BA, BSc, BCom (Hons) results on SMS

Kalyani Univ BA, BSc, BCom (Hons) results on SMS

Rediff.com6 Jul 2010

Kalyani University BA, BSc and BCom Part III (Hons) results will be live today. Here's how to get your results on SMS.

A Nobel laureate salutes another

A Nobel laureate salutes another

Rediff.com30 Nov 2011

In the fourth part of the series on Dr Har Gobind Khorana, who passed into the ages on November 9, 2009 Chemistry Nobel winner Dr Venkatraman Ramakrishnan shares his memories of the great scientist.

Bikini beauties: The world's most beautiful women

Bikini beauties: The world's most beautiful women

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

Hot, hotter, hottest...the fourth instalment of Miss Universe contestants is making the mercury level rise even higher! Vote for your favourite.

Why Dr Khorana's work holds the key to the future

Why Dr Khorana's work holds the key to the future

Rediff.com2 Dec 2011

The sixth of the special series on late Nobel laureate Dr Har Gobind Khorana

Keeping Balaji on as minister not good governance, observes HC

Keeping Balaji on as minister not good governance, observes HC

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

The Madras high court on Tuesday observed that the continuance of V Senthil Balaji as a minister without portfolio in the MK Stalin-led Tamil Nadu cabinet will serve no purpose and it does not augur well with the principles of good governance and purity in administration.

MBA at IIMs: The truth about placement figures

MBA at IIMs: The truth about placement figures

Rediff.com25 Jan 2013

The fourth of an eight-part series on one-year full-time MBA at IIMs looks at the salaries the graduates command

Rape accused Asaram described as 'great saint' in Std III book

Rape accused Asaram described as 'great saint' in Std III book

Rediff.com2 Aug 2015

A school textbook in Jodhpur has a shocking chapter on moral science.

'UNSC seat would have been better than N-deal'

'UNSC seat would have been better than N-deal'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

Jonah Blank, former journalist and now policy director for South Asia on the powerful Senate Foreign Relations Committee, believes the Bush administration should have expended its political capital on strongly supporting India's bid for a permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council and being a catalyst in India securing this long-desired position in the world body, instead of the US-India civilian nuclear deal.

'Dr Khorana never paid lip service to anybody'

'Dr Khorana never paid lip service to anybody'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2011

In the fifth of the series on late Nobel laureate Dr Har Gobind Khorana, a student shares fond memories of his guru

How men from Punjab were 'sold' in Iraq

How men from Punjab were 'sold' in Iraq

Rediff.com27 Sep 2011

Sahim Salim explains the modus operandi employed by dubious travel agents in Punjab to lure youths into slavery in Iraq

YOU voted: Hottest Miss Universe 2011 contestants!

YOU voted: Hottest Miss Universe 2011 contestants!

Rediff.com12 Sep 2011

Over the last few days, we brought you all 89 contestants vying for the Miss Universe 2011 crown and you voted for your favourites. Here are the results!

PAN to be common identifier for govt agencies: FM

PAN to be common identifier for govt agencies: FM

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

The move would help in further promoting ease of doing business in the country.

SC asks HC registrar for details on Krishna Janambhoomi dispute suits

SC asks HC registrar for details on Krishna Janambhoomi dispute suits

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

During the hearing on Tuesday, the bench said it has not received the information from the high court yet.

'Controversies over Netaji's death are fruitless'

'Controversies over Netaji's death are fruitless'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2011

In the last part of this four-part interview to Arthur Pais, biographer Sugata Bose dispels rumours that Netaji is still alive.

'Aster DM's plan is to be among top three in India'

'Aster DM's plan is to be among top three in India'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

'Now that we are a pure-play India business, many investors are open to investing.'

'No coercive action': HC on NBA's plea against new IT rules

'No coercive action': HC on NBA's plea against new IT rules

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

Under the rules, media companies or their associations have to form self-regulatory bodies which would be headed by a retired judge of the Supreme Court or high courts or an eminent person.

Why British Queen Camilla chooses crown without Kohinoor for May coronation

Why British Queen Camilla chooses crown without Kohinoor for May coronation

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

The palace said the Queen Mary Crown was removed from display at the Tower of London to be repurposed for the ceremony on May 6 with jewels paying tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II.

Winning ways of unique start-ups

Winning ways of unique start-ups

Rediff.com23 Jul 2010

From bus search on mobile, free photocopying services to preserving rare Indian art forms, these start-ups are already tasting success.

Cobrapost stings again: Exposes 10 banks

Cobrapost stings again: Exposes 10 banks

Rediff.com10 May 2013

It includes banks such as HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Axis Bank, Bank of Baroda and Bank of India.

10 dead, 22 Army personnel among 82 missing in Sikkim flash flood

10 dead, 22 Army personnel among 82 missing in Sikkim flash flood

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

The release of water from the Chungthang dam led to a sudden increase in water levels up to 15-20 feet high downstream, defence spokesperson Lt Col Mahendra Rawat said.

'My wife doesn't message or call me. What to do?'

'My wife doesn't message or call me. What to do?'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

rediffGURU Anu Krishna, a mental health coach and NLP practitioner, offers expert advice on how to take charge of your life.

All The Muslim Union Ministers

All The Muslim Union Ministers

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

It is for the first time in the history of Independent India that not a single Muslim is part of the Union Cabinet.

Will Or Gift Deed? What's Better To Transfer Assets To Next Generation?

Will Or Gift Deed? What's Better To Transfer Assets To Next Generation?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

'Planning for the transfer of assets to the next generation is an important aspect of financial and estate planning.'

Delhi may see best Diwali day air quality in 8 years if...

Delhi may see best Diwali day air quality in 8 years if...

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

This time, Delhi saw a sharp improvement in air quality just ahead of Diwali which can be attributed to intermittent rainfall on Friday and wind speed favourable for the dispersion of pollutants.

In Kerala for 2 days, Modi meets state's top bishops in big minority push

In Kerala for 2 days, Modi meets state's top bishops in big minority push

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met the top priests of various churches in Kerala, giving a push to the Bharatiya Janata Party's efforts to reach out to the influential minority community in the southern state ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, sources said.

They started companies with Rs 1-5 lakh!

They started companies with Rs 1-5 lakh!

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

Check out how these young companies are making a mark in the start-up world.