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130 Indian Americans appointed to key positions in Biden admin

130 Indian Americans appointed to key positions in Biden admin

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

"This is something to be proud of," said Raj Panjabi, who is currently serving as Senior Director for Global Health Security and Biodefence on the White House National Security Council.

How Satya Paul Changed the Sari Forever

How Satya Paul Changed the Sari Forever

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Trust us, these noteworthy traditional looks won't let you down ever.

Sensex pares early gains, ends own 188 points

Sensex pares early gains, ends own 188 points

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

Benchmark indices failed to hold on to early gains and closed in the red for the seventh straight session on Thursday, with participants remaining in wait-and-watch mode ahead of the RBI's interest rate decision. Unabated selling by foreign funds added to the pressure, though a modest recovery in the rupee cushioned the fall, traders said. After rallying in early trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex came under selling pressure in the afternoon session and closed 188.32 points or 0.33 per cent lower at 56,409.96.

Sanctions on India for Russia deal 'extraordinarily foolhardy': US senator

Sanctions on India for Russia deal 'extraordinarily foolhardy': US senator

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

'There are reports that the Biden administration is contemplating imposing CAATSA sanctions against India, the largest democracy on Earth'

AI crew was 'unprofessional': DGCA on 'urination' incident

AI crew was 'unprofessional': DGCA on 'urination' incident

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

Holding that Air India's conduct appeared to be 'unprofessional', aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Thursday issued notices to the officials and crew of the New York-Delhi flight, asking why action should not be taken against them for 'dereliction' of duty while handling the November 26 'urination' incident.

Delhi batter recalls emotional stand with Kohli

Delhi batter recalls emotional stand with Kohli

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

Punit Bisht recalls emotional stand with old buddy Kohli

Jet Air to cut salaries, send many staff on leave without pay

Jet Air to cut salaries, send many staff on leave without pay

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Jet Airways, which is yet to resume operations under its new owner, will reduce salaries for various staff and send many employees on leave without pay, amid uncertainty over resumption of its operations. The measures, which will be effective from December 1, were revealed hours after the winning bidder Jalan-Kalrock Consortium (JKC) said it might take "difficult" near-term decisions to manage cashflows. The once-storied airline shuttered operations in April 2019 and JKC's resolution plan was approved under the insolvency process by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) in June last year.

Malegaon blast victims write to CJ, seek extension for NIA judge

Malegaon blast victims write to CJ, seek extension for NIA judge

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

The victims of the 2008 Malegaon blast case have written to the chief justice and registrar of Bombay high court requesting them to extend the tenure of special NIA judge PR Sitre, who has been presiding over the trial since August 2020.

UP minister, BJP MLA among 74 acquitted in 2014 Kanth violence case

UP minister, BJP MLA among 74 acquitted in 2014 Kanth violence case

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

A special court in Moradabad has acquitted all 74 accused, including UP Cabinet minister Bhupendra Singh Chaudhary and local Bharatiya Janata Party legislator Ritesh Kumar Gupta, for allegedly attacking policemen during the protest in Kanth area of the district in 2014.

Target: Eject Modi!

Target: Eject Modi!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

The full-court press on India over Ukraine, the BBC 'documentary', the Oxfam report, the Hindenburg attack on Adani and obliquely on the Indian economy, and any number of other acts are signs that India is a target, warns Rajeev Srinivasan.

'Where Modi and Doval take India remains to be seen'

'Where Modi and Doval take India remains to be seen'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

'They are both very individualistic and have similar personalities.'

US raises 'concern' over Russia's S-400 arriving in India

US raises 'concern' over Russia's S-400 arriving in India

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

The US has already imposed sanctions on Turkey for the purchase of a batch of S-400 missile defence systems.

Those celebrating Pak's win to face sedition charges: Yogi

Those celebrating Pak's win to face sedition charges: Yogi

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

On Sunday, Pakistan defeated India by 10 wickets and none of the Men in Blue bowlers were able to leave an impact as Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan took the bowling to the cleaners.

What's Tiger up to with Sonakshi, Nushrat?

What's Tiger up to with Sonakshi, Nushrat?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

Bollywood's party night!

Rich medal haul for Indian rowers at Asian Championship

Rich medal haul for Indian rowers at Asian Championship

Rediff.com12 Dec 2021

Win one gold, 3 silvers on final day of competition.

Jet Air management urged to share resolution plan with workmen

Jet Air management urged to share resolution plan with workmen

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Thursday directed the Kalrock-Jalan consortium, the winning bidder for bankrupt Jet Airways, to share portions of the resolution plan pertaining to claims of employees with the airline's workmen. The Association of Aggrieved Workmen of Jet Airways (India) Ltd had sought a copy of the approved resolution plan and the latest direction has come on a plea filed by the association. The development comes almost seven months after the Mumbai bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) approved the Jalan-Kalrock consortium's resolution plan in June 2021.

DGCA fines Air India Rs 10 lakh for offboarding fliers without compensation

DGCA fines Air India Rs 10 lakh for offboarding fliers without compensation

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

Aviation regulator DGCA on Tuesday said it has imposed a fine of Rs 10 lakh on Air India for denying boarding to passengers holding valid tickets and thereafter not providing the mandatory compensation to them.

Former judges write to CJI Ramana: Mockery of Constitution, rule of law

Former judges write to CJI Ramana: Mockery of Constitution, rule of law

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

Former judges of the Supreme Court and high courts and some senior advocates have written a letter to the Chief Justice of India NV Ramana requesting the top court to take suo motu cognisance of the detention of protestors and demolition of their houses by the Uttar Pradesh authorities following protests against objectionable remarks made by BJP spokespersons.

Ranji: Bengal trounce UP; Nagaland bowled out for 25!

Ranji: Bengal trounce UP; Nagaland bowled out for 25!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

Nagaland's scorecard resembled a telephone number, 0, 7, 0, 0, 0, 1, 0, 7, 10, 0 and 0 not out as they crashed for 25 against Uttarakhand.

Alia WOWS In White Saris

Alia WOWS In White Saris

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Alia Bhatt is going all out to promote Gangubai Kathiawadi, which is slated to release on February 25.

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

The dinner Jill Biden and her husband US President Joe Biden hosted for Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, June 22, at the White House brought together, Indians and Americans from so many firmaments.

Gujarat DGP orders probe into public flogging of Muslims

Gujarat DGP orders probe into public flogging of Muslims

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Kapadvanj Deputy Superintendent of Police V N Solanki has been asked to conduct the inquiry and submit a report, sources in the state home department said on Friday.

SBI stops deals related to Russian entities under sanctions

SBI stops deals related to Russian entities under sanctions

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

State Bank of India, the nation's largest lender, has stopped processing transactions of Russian entities that have been sanctioned by the West over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, sources said. To effect this, SBI has issued a circular as it fears that any transaction with entities or sectors under sanction will invite sanction on it as well, sources said. No transactions involving entities, banks, ports or vessels appearing on a US, European Union or United Nations sanctions list would be processed irrespective of the currency of the transaction, they said. Payments due to such entities have to be processed by other mechanism rather than through the banking channel, sources added.

Bollywood's BEST DRESSED Women

Bollywood's BEST DRESSED Women

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

From designer saris to floral lehengas, our favourite B-town divas went all out to add that extra GLAM to their Diwali fashion this year.

Budget blues: ITC loses Rs 40,428 cr in market value on punitive tax

Budget blues: ITC loses Rs 40,428 cr in market value on punitive tax

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Analysts suggest making separate firms of tobacco, hotels and FMCG divisions

Dalit rights body in US accuses Google of being casteist, a hostile workplace

Dalit rights body in US accuses Google of being casteist, a hostile workplace

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

A US-based Dalit civil rights organisation on Thursday accused Google of having a casteist and hostile workplace practices.

Who were November's Most Stylish Stars?

Who were November's Most Stylish Stars?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

From attending events and weddings to holidaying on the beach, the month of November saw B-town ladies putting their fashion foot forward and make style statements.

Reliance says dropped merger plans with Zee on role of founders

Reliance says dropped merger plans with Zee on role of founders

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

Reliance Industries on Wednesday said it had couple of months back made a proposal for merger of its media properties with Zee but dropped the offer over differences over stake of Zee founders. Hours after Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd's biggest shareholder named it as a firm that could help revive the television company's fortunes, billionaire Mukesh Ambani's firm issued a statement clarifying its position. "In February/ March 2021, Invesco assisted Reliance in arranging discussions directly between our representatives and Mr Punit Goenka, member of the founder family and managing director of Zee," it said.

Clarity likely on taxing NFT as virtual digital asset

Clarity likely on taxing NFT as virtual digital asset

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

Ahead of the first due date of advance tax payment on June 15, the government is likely to release guidelines on what will be covered within the ambit of virtual digital assets (VDA). To remove any ambiguity in the recently established tax framework for asset holders, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) is currently preparing guidelines, said government officials in the know. The apex direct tax body will define non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and whether or not they fall within the purview of VDA.

Proud papas Jackie, Chunky cheer Tiger, Ananya

Proud papas Jackie, Chunky cheer Tiger, Ananya

Rediff.com9 May 2019

The films cast attended the screening.

Pvt hospitals must make their own security arrangement, can't burden govt: SC

Pvt hospitals must make their own security arrangement, can't burden govt: SC

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

The apex court was hearing a petition seeking directions to the authorities to ensure adequate security at hospitals and medical centres to prevent attacks on doctors and healthcare workers by relatives of patients and others.

Russia's Supply of S-400 Missiles Moving 'Smoothly'

Russia's Supply of S-400 Missiles Moving 'Smoothly'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

Russia has almost completed the delivery of major components of the second regiment of the weapon systems.

Delhi fire: NDMC orders survey in all zones, seeks building plan approval

Delhi fire: NDMC orders survey in all zones, seeks building plan approval

Rediff.com15 May 2022

People were still frantically searching for their loved ones as police said 19 people were still unaccounted for.

Cops write to Zoom on Disha Ravi's video meeting on toolkit

Cops write to Zoom on Disha Ravi's video meeting on toolkit

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Police alleged that Mumbai lawyer Nikita Jacob and Pune engineer Shantanu were among the around 70 people who had attended the meeting through Zoom app, days before the Republic Day violence in the national capital that left over 500 police personnel injured and one protester dead.

'Don't expect major cuts in direct tax rates'

'Don't expect major cuts in direct tax rates'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

'You may see some movement indicating a simpler tax regime with less exemptions but with fewer tax rates making life simpler for taxpayers.'

Toyota to hike vehicle prices by up to 2% from Oct 1

Toyota to hike vehicle prices by up to 2% from Oct 1

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

Automaker Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) on Tuesday said it will increase prices of its entire model range by up to 2 per cent with effect from October 1 in order to partially offset the impact of rise in input costs. The company, which is a joint venture between Japan's Toyota Motor Company and Kirloskar Group, sells a range of vehicles including Innova Crysta and Fortuner in the domestic market. The company will realign the prices of its models, with effect from October 1, 2021, TKM said in a statement.

Why US, Russia Want India On Its Side

Why US, Russia Want India On Its Side

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

'India enjoys the maneuverability of a coming big power.' 'It is this possibility that has persuaded Moscow to humour India and stayed Washington from getting punitive about India's neutrality on the Ukraine issue.'

Tax Torture And Taxtortion

Tax Torture And Taxtortion

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

The tax department will remain a source of endless nightmares for citizens and 'transparent taxation' will remain an empty slogan and a cruel joke, observes Debashis Basu.

Military operation aimed at demilitarising Ukraine: Putin

Military operation aimed at demilitarising Ukraine: Putin

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

"People's republics of Donbass approached Russia with a request for help. In connection therewith, I made the decision to hold a special military operation," Putin said in a special television address.

Pix: Adah, Tanishaa at their fittest best

Pix: Adah, Tanishaa at their fittest best

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

Look who we spotted at the Lakme Fashion Week