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'A housewife, has no idea of issues': K'taka BJP candidate scorns rival

'A housewife, has no idea of issues': K'taka BJP candidate scorns rival

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

BJP candidate from Ballari City G Somasekhara Reddy has said his brother's wife and rival Kalyana Rajya Pragati Paksha (KRPP) candidate Aruna Laxmi is a 'housewife and has no idea about the problems of the constituency'.

Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan arrested outside Islamabad high court

Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan arrested outside Islamabad high court

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Khan was taken into custody by the Rangers when he appeared in court on anti-graft charges.

Improving profitability, lower debt to give strength to UltraTech Cement

Improving profitability, lower debt to give strength to UltraTech Cement

Rediff.com9 May 2023

UltraTech Cement's results for the fourth quarter results of the 2022-23 financial year (Q4FY23) were broadly in line with the Street estimates. The consolidated revenue, operating profit and net profit stood at Rs 18,700 crore, Rs 3,300 crore and Rs 1,670 crore, respectively, which were up 18 per cent, 8 per cent and 13 per cent YoY, respectively.

'For us, this attack was like 9/11'

'For us, this attack was like 9/11'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

'We thought all the Jews in the world could live securely in today's world, and that feeling is broken.'

Infosys, banking stocks boost markets; Sensex rises 685 points

Infosys, banking stocks boost markets; Sensex rises 685 points

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty ended over 1 per cent higher on Friday, helped by heavy buying in Infosys and banking stocks amid a rally in global stock markets. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 684.64 points or 1.20 per cent to settle at 57,919.97. During the day, it rallied 1,199.79 points or 2.09 per cent to 58,435.12.

Reliance drives Sensex by over 200 points

Reliance drives Sensex by over 200 points

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

Equity benchmarks ended higher on Friday helped by buying in index major Reliance Industries along with fresh foreign fund inflows. Extending its previous day's rally, the 30-share BSE benchmark climbed 203.01 points or 0.34 per cent to settle at 59,959.85. During the day, it jumped 376.33 points or 0.62 per cent to 60,133.17.

The Perils Of Democracy In Pakistan

The Perils Of Democracy In Pakistan

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Pakistan still has to acquire the patience you need in a democracy. The patience to accept that even if I do not like the government I have, I must wait till the next election to change it, explains Shekhar Gupta.

A street-fighter's democracy

A street-fighter's democracy

Rediff.com8 Nov 2009

Magsaysay awardee Aruna Roy tells Sreelatha Menon that she is ready to chase a new dream, a School for Democracy.

Investors search for options on D-Street

Investors search for options on D-Street

Rediff.com10 Aug 2013

With outlook uncertain for a range of sectors, no one is quite sure of where to invest in stocks

Modi-Li selfie dubbed as most power-packed in history

Modi-Li selfie dubbed as most power-packed in history

Rediff.com16 May 2015

The iconic selfie taken by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Chinese premier Li Keqiang during his current visit to China is being hailed by western media as one of the most "power-packed selfie in history".

GVK Power: Hopes of debt cut priced in

GVK Power: Hopes of debt cut priced in

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

While sale of stake in airport business and adjacent land will help lower debt, improvement in power business is crucial.

Review: The Wolf of Wall Street plays its cards right but fails to click

Review: The Wolf of Wall Street plays its cards right but fails to click

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

The Wolf of Wall Street can really please the senses. Just remember to forget your humanity for a while, says Paloma Sharma.

US warns Taliban over decision to ban women from universities

US warns Taliban over decision to ban women from universities

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

The Taliban rulers on Tuesday banned university education for women nationwide, as they took decisive steps to crush their right to education and freedom.

Don't Miss! India's Most Expensive Off The Ramp Styles

Don't Miss! India's Most Expensive Off The Ramp Styles

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

Fashionistas with a distinct sense of style share their fundas.

Has Sanatana Dharma Met Its Electoral Match In Caste Census?

Has Sanatana Dharma Met Its Electoral Match In Caste Census?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

It is not much of an issue just now, but it could become one if the idea of caste census captures socio-political imagination, going beyond electoral tags and identities, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Cong workers hold protest in Delhi over power crisis

Cong workers hold protest in Delhi over power crisis

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

Congress workers on Thursday staged a protest in south Delhi's Khanpur area against the prolonged power cuts in the national capital.

Egypt: Pro-Morsi Islamist marchers hit streets, 3 killed

Egypt: Pro-Morsi Islamist marchers hit streets, 3 killed

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

Thousands of angry supporters of deposed Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi, chanting slogans like "down with military rule", today took to the streets after Friday prayers demanding his reinstatement, as soldiers opened fire to chase them away, killing at least three people.

'We are here to bless Rahul Gandhi'

'We are here to bless Rahul Gandhi'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

Prasanna D Zore discovered an electrifying atmosphere as the Yatra passed through Balapur in Maharashtra's Akola district.

Sensex closes 415 points higher; crosses 60K

Sensex closes 415 points higher; crosses 60K

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Among Sensex stocks, Tata Motors rose the most by 2.79 per cent. NTPC, Reliance Industries, Infosys, TCS, HDFC twins, Tata Motors, ITC, Power Grid and Bajaj Finserv were among the major gainers. Tata Steel fell the most by 1.22 per cent. L&T, Sun Pharmaceuticals, IndusInd Bank and Ultratech Cement were among the losers.

How foreign media covered Chandrayaan-3 landing

How foreign media covered Chandrayaan-3 landing

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

From The New York Times to BBC and The Guardian to The Washington Post, the historic event in India's space programme on Wednesday made headlines across the globe.

Minister sees $1-trillion investment in power sector by 2030

Minister sees $1-trillion investment in power sector by 2030

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

In the short term for next five years till 2020, the sector is likely to attract nearly $250 billion.

'Orange' alert in North India as intense cold wave continues

'Orange' alert in North India as intense cold wave continues

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

A severe cold wave brought the minimum temperature down to a numbing 1.5 degrees Celsius at the Ridge weather station in central Delhi.

Give us basic amenities or let us merge with Karnataka, say 11 Maharashtra villages

Give us basic amenities or let us merge with Karnataka, say 11 Maharashtra villages

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

Eleven villages in Akkalkot tehsil of Maharashtra's Solapur district have asked the district administration to provide them basic facilities or grant them permission to merge with adjoining Karnataka.

Markets fall for 2nd day amid weak global trends

Markets fall for 2nd day amid weak global trends

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

Benchmark indices finished on a weak note on Thursday, extending their previous day's decline amid a negative trend in global equity markets after the US Fed hiked interest rates by 75 basis points. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 69.68 points or 0.11 per cent to settle at 60,836.41. During the day, it tanked 420.95 points or 0.69 per cent to 60,485.14.

Powered by Reliance deals, M&As up 6%

Powered by Reliance deals, M&As up 6%

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

The deal street has come out of the record lows in the pandemic-washed out June quarter with transaction value growing almost 6 per cent to $21.64 billion in the July-September quarter, thanks to a string of equity sales by Reliance in its telecom and retail arms, says a report.

Opposition leaders gather to give final shape to joint front

Opposition leaders gather to give final shape to joint front

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Top leaders of 26 opposition parties were arriving in Bengaluru on Monday for a two-day brainstorming session with a call for unity and are expected to chalk out their joint programme aimed at defeating the Bharatiya Janata Party in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

Sensex sinks below 58K; settles at new 5-month low

Sensex sinks below 58K; settles at new 5-month low

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

M&M was the biggest loser in the Sensex pack, declining nearly 3 per cent, followed by TCS, Bajaj Finance, Wipro, Kotak Bank, Tech Mahindra, HCL Tech and Tata Motors. In contrast, Titan, Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank and L&T were among the gainers, rising up to 0.93 per cent.

We have confidence in Uddhav, BJP ploy to topple govt won't succeed: Cong

We have confidence in Uddhav, BJP ploy to topple govt won't succeed: Cong

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

Amid the political crisis in Maharashtra, the Congress on Thursday said it does not want to interfere in Shiv Sena's 'internal matter" but asserted confidence in Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray.

Two key factors that will drive gains for Bosch stock

Two key factors that will drive gains for Bosch stock

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

The stock of auto component major Bosch was up 2.5 per cent on Wednesday and in the process hit its 52-week high. Expectations of higher volumes of medium and heavy commercial vehicles' (M&HCV), rise in content supplies on account of BS VI stage 2 implementation from April, and improved profitability are some of the positives for the stock. In addition to this, the company appointed a new managing director and joint managing director last week, which will come into effect from July 1.

'Go home' chant getting louder as pressure mounts on Gotabaya to quit

'Go home' chant getting louder as pressure mounts on Gotabaya to quit

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

Eyewitnesses said that a section of the protesters had remained for the all-night vigil.

Imran Khan supporters storm Pak army headquarters, corps commander's home

Imran Khan supporters storm Pak army headquarters, corps commander's home

Rediff.com9 May 2023

In unprecedented scenes, supporters of former prime minister Imran Khan on Tuesday stormed the Pakistan Army headquarters in the garrison city of Rawalpindi and the Corps Commander's residence in Lahore after his dramatic arrest in a corruption case.

US Open PIX: Alcaraz, Medvedev in quarters; Jabeur sent packing

US Open PIX: Alcaraz, Medvedev in quarters; Jabeur sent packing

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

IMAGES from Day 8 of the action at the US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center at Flushing Meadows in New York on Monday.

Is Our Constitution Out Of Date?

Is Our Constitution Out Of Date?

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

There is an acute imbalance of power between the various organs of the State, including the executive, the legislature, the judiciary, and the ultimate sovereign -- the people, argues R Jagannathan.

Catch Some Unicorn Action On OTT

Catch Some Unicorn Action On OTT

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Along with Salman Khan's Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan and Keanu Reeves' action blockbuster John Wick: Chapter 4, we have Nawazuddin Siddiqui's rom-com Tiku Weds Sheru releasing on OTT this week and much more.

Mamata demands fare hike roll-back; TMC hits the streets

Mamata demands fare hike roll-back; TMC hits the streets

Rediff.com23 Jun 2014

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday termed the hike in rail fares as "unprecedented and anti-people" and demanded its roll back in the interest of common people.

'Arc de Triomphe reminded us of India Gate'

'Arc de Triomphe reminded us of India Gate'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

The ceremonial arch, inaugurated in July 1836, in a rather austere ceremony, stands proudly at the centre of Place Charles de Gaulle with 12 grand avenues radiating outward from the commemorative landmark.

Trudeau Holds His Ground With Angry Xi

Trudeau Holds His Ground With Angry Xi

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

When Trudeau met Xi Jinping by chance in the G20 hall on Wednesday, the unscheduled encounter didn't go well for the young Canadian leader.

As Oppn rallies around Rahul, Congress says time to build opposition unity

As Oppn rallies around Rahul, Congress says time to build opposition unity

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

The Congress on Friday welcomed the statements of opposition leaders condemning Rahul Gandhi's disqualification from the Lok Sabha and said it was now time for the party to take on the job of building the opposition unity in a "systematic way".

'What we are seeing today is 'who the accused is' matters'

'What we are seeing today is 'who the accused is' matters'

Rediff.com29 May 2023

'The law is neither able nor willing to function the way the legal machinery is envisaged.'

From North Block to Mint Street, Shaktikanta Das has traversed a long way

From North Block to Mint Street, Shaktikanta Das has traversed a long way

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

From defending the shock announcement of demonetisation to spearheading the remonetisation drive that included the cumbersome process of printing and supplying new Rs 500 and Rs 2,000 notes, his calm composure brought a sense of serenity to an otherwise chaotic situation.