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Coronavirus crisis is moving global life online

Coronavirus crisis is moving global life online

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Millions of people worldwide are having to embrace life under lockdown -- confined to their own four walls or neighbourhoods for weeks on end as countries battle to reduce the spread of the coronavirus.

What Lessons can India Learn from Japan?

What Lessons can India Learn from Japan?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

'Both India and Japan can find themselves in a win-win situation if they draw some lessons from each other's strengths,' says Dr Rajaram Panda.

India's communication satellite GSAT-16 successfully launched

India's communication satellite GSAT-16 successfully launched

Rediff.com7 Dec 2014

Boosting India's communication services, its latest satellite GSAT-16 was successfully launched on board Arianespace rocket from the spaceport of Kourou in French Guiana in the early hours of Sunday, after a delay of two days due to bad weather.

He enriched the world with his magical voice

He enriched the world with his magical voice

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

His songs were the anchor, the substratum, if you will, upon which life unfolded day after day, decade after decade -- across villages, towns, cities, and regions. Siva Sankar pays tribute to S P Balasubrahmanyam, the legendary singer who passed into the ages on Friday.

Prince Harry was 'close to complete breakdown' after Diana's death

Prince Harry was 'close to complete breakdown' after Diana's death

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

The fifth in line to the British throne reveals how counselling helped him through grief issues after his mother's demise when he was 12-years- old.

Emergency was a windfall for the RSS

Emergency was a windfall for the RSS

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

The Emergency greatly influenced the RSS' makeover from a fringe force in the Indian political imagination to one that could have its own man sworn in as prime minister in two decades' time. A riveting excerpt from Christophe Jaffrelot and Pratinav Anil's India's First Dictatorship: The Emergency, 1975-1977.

'Failed dynast': Irani slams Rahul over Berkeley speech

'Failed dynast': Irani slams Rahul over Berkeley speech

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

She also challenged him to a public debate 'without a handwritten script' over his criticism of the Modi government.

Modi's ache din is here! GDP grows at 7.3% in Q2

Modi's ache din is here! GDP grows at 7.3% in Q2

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

Improved performance of manufacturing, services and trade sectors helped boost GDP

Litigation that brings a bad name to country

Litigation that brings a bad name to country

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

The Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal of ACC Cement, ruling that if a product is manufactured by one firm and sold by another with the latter's brand name, that sale would attract sales tax, not the first transaction.

'God of Commentary' prepares to say goodbye

'God of Commentary' prepares to say goodbye

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Henry Blofeld, who charmed the cricket world for more than 40 years, bids farewell to the microphone come September. Haresh Pandya salutes the Master.

How brands are bringing it on at Rio Olympics

How brands are bringing it on at Rio Olympics

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

The organisers have become savvier about marketing the game.

War of words between Cong, BJP over Sujatha's removal

War of words between Cong, BJP over Sujatha's removal

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

A political war of words erupted on Thursday over the sudden removal of Sujatha Singh

UK allows parents to block 'radicalised' teens' passports

UK allows parents to block 'radicalised' teens' passports

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

British PM David Cameron on Monday unveiled tough new measures, allowing parents of teens at risk of "poisonous" radicalisation to have their passports blocked.

India's social media headache

India's social media headache

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Unhappy with response to queries following Mehdi Biswas' arrest, Bengaluru Police summon Twitter India marketing head.

Coronavirus cases in India cross 1,000-mark; 27 dead

Coronavirus cases in India cross 1,000-mark; 27 dead

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

The total number of positive cases has increased by 106 in the last 24 hours to reach 1,024.

Arun Jaitley: Modi's 'precious diamond'

Arun Jaitley: Modi's 'precious diamond'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

A consensus builder, Jaitley was regarded by some as Modi's original 'Chanakya'.

Complexities found in Indrani's companies, too

Complexities found in Indrani's companies, too

Rediff.com29 Aug 2015

SFIO tried to sift through changed names, cross-holdings in INX Group

Scramble for supplies marks Day 1 of lockdown

Scramble for supplies marks Day 1 of lockdown

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Long queues outside grocery stores, inflated prices, difficulty in getting important items -- these were some of the problems encountered by people in the National Capital Region (NCR).

Stalking 'sahebzada': Cong's jibe at Modi over snooping row

Stalking 'sahebzada': Cong's jibe at Modi over snooping row

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

Launching a fresh attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party over the Gujarat snooping row, Congress leader Manish Tewari on Monday asked why no private security officer was provided if the woman in question was being protected at her father's behest.

15 injured as 2 men detonate powerful bomb at Indian eatery in Canada

15 injured as 2 men detonate powerful bomb at Indian eatery in Canada

Rediff.com25 May 2018

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said that Indian missions in Canada are working round the clock after the blast.

Panel identifies 9 sectors for mandatory Indian control

Panel identifies 9 sectors for mandatory Indian control

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

These are FM radio, uplinking news & current affairs, print media (news & current affairs), commodity exchanges, stock exchanges along with depositories and clearing corporation, power exchanges, petroleum & natural gas refining, insurance, defence production and private security agencies.

After Network 18, Mukesh Ambani wants to buy Financial Times

After Network 18, Mukesh Ambani wants to buy Financial Times

Rediff.com2 Nov 2014

If the deal is indeed being considered, this will be the first time that Ambani will be putting his money in a print media venture since he and his younger brother, Anil Ambani, split businesses to form their own groups

Snubbed by BCCI, Srinivasan is 2nd most influential man in Asian Sport

Snubbed by BCCI, Srinivasan is 2nd most influential man in Asian Sport

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

A definitive guide to the movers and shakers who sit at the helm of the Asian sports boom.

How the I&B minister can clean up the media

How the I&B minister can clean up the media

Rediff.com11 May 2016

The growth of a credible, objective news media business in India requires political will and a belief in free speech.

Paytm employee tests positive, India's coronavirus count rises to 29

Paytm employee tests positive, India's coronavirus count rises to 29

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

All international passengers will henceforth be screened at airports, Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said at a press conference. Earlier, travellers from only 12 countries were screened at airports for the disease that has claimed over 3,000 lives and infected more than 90,000 worldwide.

Badhaai ho, Bollywood!

Badhaai ho, Bollywood!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

The hit parade of well-made movies continues, ticket sales are creeping up and OTTs are upping the game in one of the best years for the film industry.

Why cellular operators are against Rajini's 2.0

Why cellular operators are against Rajini's 2.0

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

'Everybody has freedom, but you cannot start a fire in a crowded theatre.'

Arun Jaitley, BJP's man for all seasons, passes away

Arun Jaitley, BJP's man for all seasons, passes away

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

Jaitley will be cremated on Sunday afternoon at the Nigambodh Ghat, BJP leader Sudhanshu Mittal said.

How to save democracy from Facebook

How to save democracy from Facebook

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

All the fixes require either the enactment of a data-protection law, or the amendment of our existing competition law. This can take many years. However, there is an opportunity for the government to act immediately if it wishes to, says Sunil Abraham.

A look at Jaitley's successes and failures in the past one year

A look at Jaitley's successes and failures in the past one year

Rediff.com26 May 2015

Finance minister Arun Jaitley has few feathers in his cap for taking serious eff

Muslim women can now travel for Haj without male guardian: PM

Muslim women can now travel for Haj without male guardian: PM

Rediff.com31 Dec 2017

He pointed out that such a restriction is not prevalent in many Islamic countries.

Trai's norms to fix the sorry state of media sector

Trai's norms to fix the sorry state of media sector

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

With over 135 news channels, about a third owned by politicians and real estate guys, the news TV market is a nightmare, says Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Wanted: Greater private sector investment in agriculture

Wanted: Greater private sector investment in agriculture

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

From linking innovation with supply of inputs to providing contract farming, the private sector can help agriculture move to the next stage of development.

RBI clarifies on owned or controlled issue

RBI clarifies on owned or controlled issue

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

Amidst debate over control of Jet Airways post UAE's Etihad buying stake, the RBI on Thursday notified FDI guidelines defining control of a company, saying that a firm will be said to be controlled by non-residents if they have powers to appoint majority of the directors.

India to grow at 5-year high of 7.6% in 2015-16

India to grow at 5-year high of 7.6% in 2015-16

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

India said its economy grew 7.3 percent in the October-December quarter.

Rahul Gandhi is no different from Smriti Irani

Rahul Gandhi is no different from Smriti Irani

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

'We needed Smriti Irani to champion democratic values, but she's chosen to be a coward.' 'In fact, she has shrunk India's democracy.' 'Why blame her or the BJP? I can't hear the voices of Sonia and Rahul Gandhi.' 'They lack the guts to stand up in support of Padmavati, Sexy Durga and Nude.' 'When it comes to defending freedom they are no different,' says Karan Thapar.

Assam continues to burn, 2 die in police firing, DGP's car attacked

Assam continues to burn, 2 die in police firing, DGP's car attacked

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Anti-CAB protests intensify in Guwahati even as the PM appealed for calm, assuring the people of the state that the govt will protect their interests.

Who will get to own your e-mail, net banking account after you die?

Who will get to own your e-mail, net banking account after you die?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Include digital assets in a will, as e-mail and social networking websites don't provide account access to legal heirs.

A year on, India's stand on Balochistan

A year on, India's stand on Balochistan

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

In the year since Modi cast the spotlight on Pakistan's human rights violations in Balochistan, India has not done much more than raise the issue at the UN a few times.

How Sasikala took control of Jaya TV from jail

How Sasikala took control of Jaya TV from jail

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

Did Jayalalithaa, who was also in jail then, know about these transactions?