News for 'Pratik'

Unusual summer pics: Even dewdrops cast a shadow!

Unusual summer pics: Even dewdrops cast a shadow!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2011

We invited readers to send in their interesting summer snapshots. Here are some more responses -- and you can share yours too!

Images: Celebrities' Day Out

Images: Celebrities' Day Out

Rediff.com27 Aug 2009

Here's what the gorgeous stunner as well as other celebs were upto.

How India saved $30 bn

How India saved $30 bn

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

India imports 1.2 billion barrels of oil, and oil prices are falling, falling...

IIT students to get lockdown benefits!

IIT students to get lockdown benefits!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

From early graduation to flexible grading, Gunjan Sharma reports on how the IITs will help their graduating students.

Two Indian brothers killed in Texas plane crash

Two Indian brothers killed in Texas plane crash

Rediff.com16 Jul 2010

Twenty-six year old Casey Brinegar and 22-year old Kartik Kalaichelvan, both flight instructors, and Kartik's brother Pratik Kalaichelyan, 19, died in the accident. Brinegar and Kartik died on the spot while Pratik died in the hospital. Officials have not determined yet, who piloted the plane.

'After Kiran Rao threw me out, I was heartbroken'

'After Kiran Rao threw me out, I was heartbroken'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

'Around the same time, I watched Rock On!! where those guys have that midlife crisis.' 'They are busy with their corporate jobs and then they want to start singing again.' 'Seeing that, I got a boost.' 'I felt if I don't give acting a full chance again, I will regret it.' 'So I decided to quit my job and pursue acting full time.'

'Arrangements in place to thwart terror threats'

'Arrangements in place to thwart terror threats'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2010

The Sports Ministry on Thursday asserted that participating countries in this year's Commonwealth Games have not raised any security concerns about travelling to India and 'elaborate arrangements' have been made to thwart any terror threat.

ISL: Jamshedpur draw with 10-man NEUFC

ISL: Jamshedpur draw with 10-man NEUFC

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

Bartholomew Obgeche (20th minute) gave the hosts early lead before Farukh Chaudhary cancelled out his strike in the 49th minute.

My 10 FAVOURITE OTT Shows of 2020

My 10 FAVOURITE OTT Shows of 2020

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Home-grown fare, international discoveries, brand new seasons of hugely anticipated series, Sukanya Verma lists her top 10 OTT shows.

Challenges DMart faces in its battle against Reliance Retail

Challenges DMart faces in its battle against Reliance Retail

Rediff.com11 Oct 2020

Ramping up e-commerce operations and going beyond its current strongholds are key challenges for the grocery chain in its battle with Mukesh Ambani's retail behemoth.

What if Kishore Biyani wins the battle against Amazon?

What if Kishore Biyani wins the battle against Amazon?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

Experts say Biyani will now become a contract manufacturer of fashion and FMCG products, with the Reliance group being one of his customers.

#CutiesWithKids: You can share your pics too!

#CutiesWithKids: You can share your pics too!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

We had invited you, our dear readers, to share with us your cuties, i.e., cute selfies with kids and we have been overwhelmed with your responses. Here is the first set!

Mumbai in sight of first innings lead

Mumbai in sight of first innings lead

Rediff.com3 Nov 2010

Saurashtra ended day three of their Ranji Trophy Super League Group A match against Mumbai on 364 for 7.

Box Office: Slow start for Sui Dhaaga, but may do well

Box Office: Slow start for Sui Dhaaga, but may do well

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

The hits and misses of the week.

GST collection slips below Rs 1 lakh cr mark in March

GST collection slips below Rs 1 lakh cr mark in March

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

GST collections in March slipped below the psychological Rs 1 lakh crore-mark for the first time in four months to Rs 97,597 crore as the Covid-19 lockdown that shut most businesses compounded tax collection woes in an already sluggish economy. Goods and Services Tax (GST) mop-up in March recorded a 8.4 per cent decline over March 2019 collection of Rs 1.06 lakh crore. The collections were lower on account of dip in revenues from domestic transactions as well as imports.

9 killed, 10 injured in Thane building collapse

9 killed, 10 injured in Thane building collapse

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

The building 'Matruchaya', built 35 years ago, collapsed on Tuesday night at Cholve village, following which rescue operations were launched by the National Disaster Response Force, fire brigade officials and civic authorities said on Wednesday.

New-look FRDI bill to offer higher deposit insurance

New-look FRDI bill to offer higher deposit insurance

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

The government would be ironing out issues related to the controversial 'bail-in' clause in the earlier Bill, explore hiking the deposit insurance cover of customers, and decide whether the resolution framework should apply to public sector banks.

Wipro freezes pay, campus hiring uncertain

Wipro freezes pay, campus hiring uncertain

Rediff.com22 Apr 2009

"Outlook for wages and salaries... given the current scenario, we have no plans for increase in the course of the year," the Bangalore-headquartered, New York Stock Exchange-listed company's executive vice-president, Pratik Kumar said. On campus hiring in the current fiscal, he said the company would visit the colleges (only) in January-March (unlike previous years when they selected students a year before they got the degree) but gave no firm numbers.

Indian Soccer: Mohun Bagan set to merge with ATK

Indian Soccer: Mohun Bagan set to merge with ATK

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

All the results from the I-League and ISL matches played on Saturday.

Wipro goes for cost-cutting measures

Wipro goes for cost-cutting measures

Rediff.com21 Feb 2009

Wipro on Friday said it has employed 30 cost-cutting measures, especially in the area of operational efficiency, to tackle the current downturn.

'For a change, it's time to smile'

'For a change, it's time to smile'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

'After 23 years of making films, you feel vindicated that you stuck to your guns and continues to try different things.'

RBI to hike repo, reverse repo rates in April

RBI to hike repo, reverse repo rates in April

Rediff.com2 Mar 2010

In January, the RBI hiked its cash reserve ratio or the amount banks keep with the central bank by 0.75 per cent to 5.75 per cent.

Khel Ratna, Arjuna prize-money increased

Khel Ratna, Arjuna prize-money increased

Rediff.com28 Jul 2009

The Government of India has hiked the prize-money for its annual sporting honours, including the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna and Arjuna award. The Khel Ratna recipient will now receive Rs 750,000, Rs 250,000 more than previously awarded.

Should GST be imposed on extra-neutral alcohol?

Should GST be imposed on extra-neutral alcohol?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

The central government wants to impose the levy; many states are opposed - at least, to the Centre doing so

PM's principal secy Nripendra Misra to step down

PM's principal secy Nripendra Misra to step down

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

Modi has appointed P K Sinha, who superannuated as cabinet secretary on Friday, as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), he said.

Footloose but NOT fancy-free backstage at the LFW

Footloose but NOT fancy-free backstage at the LFW

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

A diary of the voyages of a millennial newcomer at Lakme Fashion Week through the "ever-entertaining" backstage.

GST e-invoicing mandatory from April 1

GST e-invoicing mandatory from April 1

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

The e-invoicing system will be rolled out in a phased manner from January 1 on a voluntary and trial basis, beginning with firms with a turnover of Rs 500 crore, while businesses with a turnover of Rs 100 crore or more will be required to do it from February 1.

'CWG village to be ready by March 2010'

'CWG village to be ready by March 2010'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2009

Legal tangles might have caused some delay but more than half of the construction work at the 2010 Commonwealth Games (CWG) village in New Delhi is over and the facility would be ready in March next year, the Sports Ministry said on Tuesday. The Minister also assured that the Games' venues would be world class.

Spotted: Lee, Ponting, Clark and Hussey

Spotted: Lee, Ponting, Clark and Hussey

Rediff.com13 Oct 2008

Reader Pratik Dave sent us pictures of Lee, Ponting, Clark and Hussey from Sydney.

Box Office: Batti Gul Meter Chalu below average

Box Office: Batti Gul Meter Chalu below average

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

The hits and misses of the week.

Box Office: Manmarziyaan is below average

Box Office: Manmarziyaan is below average

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

The hits and misses of the week.

Aug GST collection falls below Rs 1 trillion

Aug GST collection falls below Rs 1 trillion

Rediff.com2 Sep 2019

The collections stood at Rs 98,202 crore in the month, against Rs 1.02 trillion in July. The figures indicate continuation of economic slow down which was reflected in the gross domestic product (GDP) growth which plummeted to a 25-quarter low of 5 per cent in the first quarter of 2019-20, experts said.

Performance-linked pay? Not an easy task

Performance-linked pay? Not an easy task

Rediff.com9 Oct 2007

It is not that the government has not done anything to change the format of the annual performance appraisal report, but it is hard to tell what difference these will make.

Vijay Hazare: Shardul hits 92 as Mumbai thrash Himachal

Vijay Hazare: Shardul hits 92 as Mumbai thrash Himachal

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

Mumbai trounced Himachal Pradesh by 200 runs in their final Elite Group D game to remain unbeaten in the league stage

Govt's tax amnesty scheme sees little success

Govt's tax amnesty scheme sees little success

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

By November 3, only 17,000 applications with tax payable amounting to Rs 1,100 crore have been received by the government, under the Sabka Vishwas Legacy Dispute Resolution Scheme. The scheme gives a deep discount of 70 per cent for cases pending appeal where tax demand is more than Rs 50 lakh, and 50 per cent waiver beyond that amount.

Rajyavardhan's son bags gold as Indians on target at Junior Shotgun Cup

Rajyavardhan's son bags gold as Indians on target at Junior Shotgun Cup

Rediff.com30 May 2016

Manavaditya Rathore, son of former Olympic Silver medalist Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, won the gold medal at 8th International Junior Shotgun Cup in Finland, on Sunday.

Though compliance improved, GST collection dropped in December

Though compliance improved, GST collection dropped in December

Rediff.com1 Jan 2019

The total revenue earned by central government and state governments after regular settlement in December was Rs 43,851 crore for CGST and Rs 46,252 crore for SGST.

Kerala's Mohd Azharuddeen destroys Mumbai with 37-ball century

Kerala's Mohd Azharuddeen destroys Mumbai with 37-ball century

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Mohammed Azharuddeen slammed a 37-ball century to power Kerala to an emphatic eight-wicket victory against Mumbai in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 match at the Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai, on Wednesday.

SC issues notices to Mulayam, family

SC issues notices to Mulayam, family

Rediff.com9 Jan 2006

It has been issued based on a petition alleging that they have amassed wealth exceeding than their known sources of income.

Prachi Desai REVEALS how Bollywood functions

Prachi Desai REVEALS how Bollywood functions

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

'When you write off good artistes, it's easier for them to beat their drums about their own people.'