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Regulatory changes may usher new dawn for insurers

Regulatory changes may usher new dawn for insurers

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

The regulatory changes brought in by the insurance regulator and the amendments proposed to the Insurance Act by the Centre may herald a new dawn for the sector in India. This may result in insurers bringing out more consumer-led products, top honchos of general insurance companies of the country concurred at the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2022.

Subplot in fight for Parsa: Tej's troubled marriage

Subplot in fight for Parsa: Tej's troubled marriage

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

The marital dispute between Prasad's elder son Tej Pratap Yadav and Aishwarya Rai, a daughter of Chandrika Roy, has its shadow in the poll battle on this seat which votes on November 3.

Rs 47 crore spent in Pro Kabaddi auction: Nitin most expensive player

Rs 47 crore spent in Pro Kabaddi auction: Nitin most expensive player

Rediff.com24 May 2017

The Pro Kabaddi player auction netted a consolidated price of Rs 46.99 crore for 227 players selected over two days of intense bidding between 12 franchises.

Ranji round-up: Padikkal's ton gives Karnataka lead

Ranji round-up: Padikkal's ton gives Karnataka lead

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

A round-up of Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Wednesday.

It's fun doing this: Chilling confession of Pakistani terrorist

It's fun doing this: Chilling confession of Pakistani terrorist

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Usman, said he hailed from Faislabad in Pakistan, and claimed he had entered Jammu 12 days ago.

Suspense continues over Rafale fighter aircraft deal

Suspense continues over Rafale fighter aircraft deal

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

Suspense over the multi-billion dollar Rafale fighter plane deal continued on Friday as French Ambassador Francois Richier said a "complex negotiation" is going on, just two days ahead of the visit of his President Francois Hollande to India.

Like Neena Gupta's mini dress?

Like Neena Gupta's mini dress?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

The actress, who just recently posted, 'Google walo ab toh meri umar kam karke likh do,' has been looking trendier ever since she got herself that slick hairstyle.

2 energy consultants held in espionage case

2 energy consultants held in espionage case

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

Both of them will be produced in court around noon.

AMU professor booked for lecture on 'rape' in myths, varsity suspends him

AMU professor booked for lecture on 'rape' in myths, varsity suspends him

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

Aligarh Muslim University on Wednesday suspended a professor who referred to examples of "rape" in Hindu mythology during a forensic science class, provoking accusations of hurting religious sentiments.

Surgical strike heroes honoured with Kirti, Shaurya Chakras

Surgical strike heroes honoured with Kirti, Shaurya Chakras

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

The President has approved award of 398 gallantry and other defence decorations to armed forces personnel and others on the eve of the 68th Republic Day Celebrations.

Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Haryana beat Delhi to top Group E

Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Haryana beat Delhi to top Group E

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

Andhra's chase was anchored by right-handed opener Hebbar, who hammered six boundaries and a six, despite losing partners at the other end.

Doc leak case: Fresh arrest, accused makes allegation on cops

Doc leak case: Fresh arrest, accused makes allegation on cops

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

The crackdown in the corporate espionage case led to the arrest of another person on Monday.

Guess Lataji's favourite Hrithik film

Guess Lataji's favourite Hrithik film

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

'He is brilliant in every role he plays.'

A nice way to say goodbye

A nice way to say goodbye

Rediff.com6 Jan 2018

'No one really knows whether it is somehow better to go raging and fighting into the dark night, or close one's eyes quietly and give in to fate.' 'But a funeral with music, tinsel and acceptance -- not unlike most New Year festivities -- seems like a better send-off than any other,' says Geetanjali Krishna.

Ease of doing business: Centre to name and shame poor performers

Ease of doing business: Centre to name and shame poor performers

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

The ease of doing business has not picked up in a vast number of states and Union Territories.

IUML member moves resolution in RS seeking Sachar report implementation

IUML member moves resolution in RS seeking Sachar report implementation

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

A private member resolution seeking that the government implement the recommendations of the Sachar Committee report and other reports that have discussed the educational and social backwardness of Muslims and enact a legislation for the prevention of atrocities against minorities was moved in the Rajya Sabha on Friday.

BJP youth leader, arrested in drugs case, blames party colleague

BJP youth leader, arrested in drugs case, blames party colleague

Rediff.com20 Feb 2021

Bharatiya Janata Party's youth-wing leader Pamela Goswami, arrested in a drugs case, on Saturday demanded the arrest of party colleague Rakesh Singh, accusing him of conspiracy, and sought a CID probe into the matter.

'After Khatron Ke Khiladi, I'm no longer scared of snakes'

'After Khatron Ke Khiladi, I'm no longer scared of snakes'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

'Reality shows are not my cup of tea. I don't like being judged.' Nathalia Kaur, who was eliminated from Khatron Ke Khiladi recently, talks about her stint on the show.

Lakhimpur: Family's demand for second autopsy of farmer accepted

Lakhimpur: Family's demand for second autopsy of farmer accepted

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

The Uttar Pradesh authorities on Tuesday agreed to the demand for a second post-mortem of a farmer killed in the Lakhimpur Kheri incident after his family refused to cremate him, while mortal remains of the three others were consigned to flames at their native places during the day.

In Lalu's bastion, no walkover for Tejashwi

In Lalu's bastion, no walkover for Tejashwi

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

A part of the Hajipur Lok Sabha seat, Raghopur assembly segment in Vaishali district will vote in the second phase on November 3. The 31-year-old, the younger son of Lalu Prasad, had taken the electoral plunge from Raghopur in 2015, when he had barely reached the qualifying age of 25 for fighting polls.

Have You Seen These Sridevi Movies?

Have You Seen These Sridevi Movies?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

On the actress' fourth death anniversary, Subhash K Jha selects his favourites.

Asian Games: Mirza ends India's long wait for equestrian medal

Asian Games: Mirza ends India's long wait for equestrian medal

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

Fouaad Mirza on Sunday became the first Indian to win an Asian Games individual medal in the equestrian event since 1982 besides guiding the country to a second-place finish in the team competition, in Jakarta.

It's ALL IN THE FAMILY for Bollywood!

It's ALL IN THE FAMILY for Bollywood!

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

Bollywood tells us that it's, in fact, all about loving your family! And so, film folk have often made films with their family members.

UP govt forms judicial panel to probe Lakhimpur incident

UP govt forms judicial panel to probe Lakhimpur incident

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

'The Governor is pleased to appoint Justice High Court, Allahabad (retd) Pradeep Kumar Srivastava as a single-member Commission of enquiry with Headquarters at Lakhimpur Kheri'

Khurshid, Lallu, Shukla in Cong's new UP poll panel

Khurshid, Lallu, Shukla in Cong's new UP poll panel

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

Gearing up for the assembly polls next year, the Congress on Wednesday constituted the election committee for Uttar Pradesh, which includes state unit chief Ajay Kumar Lallu and former Union ministers Salman Khurshid, Rajeev Shukla and R P N Singh.

'Modiji ne trend badla hai'

'Modiji ne trend badla hai'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

The best analysis of politics does not come out of air conditioned newsrooms, but from the voices on India's streets. Rakesh Kumar Singhal -- once an army jawan, then an ONGC employee, then a tea shopwallah -- reveals why he left the Congress for Modi.

Who will be Wipro's new CEO?

Who will be Wipro's new CEO?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

Some of external candidates being considered for the post of CEO include Bhaskar Ghosh of Accenture, Ritesh Idnani of Tech Mahindra, Ravi Kumar S of Infosys, and Nitin Rakesh of Mphasis, among others.

Do Sci-Fi Movies Like Brahmastra Make Money?

Do Sci-Fi Movies Like Brahmastra Make Money?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

While we wait to see just how good Brahmastra is and how well it does at the box office, Joginder Tuteja looks at how sci-fi movies have done in recent times.

SC asks EPS, OPS to maintain status quo, directs Madras HC to hear plea

SC asks EPS, OPS to maintain status quo, directs Madras HC to hear plea

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Madras high court to adjudicate in three weeks the pleas filed by O Panneerselvam (OPS) and others against the July 11 general council meet of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) in which OPS was expelled from the party.

Bihar: Congress MLA lands in trouble after booze sting

Bihar: Congress MLA lands in trouble after booze sting

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

A Congress MLA in Bihar has landed in trouble after a sting operation caught the legislator on camera purportedly offering liquor to his guests, despite total prohibition imposed in the state by the Nitish Kumar government.

Asian Games: India stay on course for double gold in kabaddi

Asian Games: India stay on course for double gold in kabaddi

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

Defending champions India stayed on course for double gold in kabaddi as the sport's powerhouse stormed into the finals of both men and women's events respectively, with resounding wins at the 17th Asian Games, in Incheon on Thursday.

Injured in Pakistan firing, 14-month-old girl battles for life

Injured in Pakistan firing, 14-month-old girl battles for life

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

Pari is currently undergoing treatment for severe neck, spinal and abdominal injuries.

UP court grants bail to Kejriwal in cases of electoral offences

UP court grants bail to Kejriwal in cases of electoral offences

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

Booked in two cases for allegedly disturbing communal harmony and committing other electoral offences during the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was on Monday granted bail by a special court for lawmakers in Sultanpur.

Review clearance to film on Indira Gandhi's assassination: MHA to I&B ministry

Review clearance to film on Indira Gandhi's assassination: MHA to I&B ministry

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

The home ministry has expressed reservation and serious concern over the contents of a Punjabi film on former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's assassination and asked the information and broadcasting ministry to take a relook at the clearance given to it.

Kisan mahapanchayat calls for BJP's defeat in polls

Kisan mahapanchayat calls for BJP's defeat in polls

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

Tikait says PM Modi was supporter of MSP law when he was CM

Tikait gives UP govt week's ultimatum to arrest MoS's son

Tikait gives UP govt week's ultimatum to arrest MoS's son

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

Tikait said the minister's son was seen by many people at the spot on the fateful day.

UP polls: Victory margin less than 5,000 in 49 seats

UP polls: Victory margin less than 5,000 in 49 seats

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

According to the results announced on Thursday, 25 Samajwadi Party candidates were defeated by less than 5,000 votes while a similar fate awaited three nominees of the Rashtriya Lok Dal.

Farmer killed in Lakhimpur violence cremated after 2nd autopsy

Farmer killed in Lakhimpur violence cremated after 2nd autopsy

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

'When in both post-mortems, doctors say that he was not shot, we had not option left but to cremated him'

Crash Course Review

Crash Course Review

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

Annu Kapoor delivers a fine performance in this not-so-novel Web series about Kota and its IIT coaching system, says Namrata Thakker.

Do you know how dangerous your smartphone is?

Do you know how dangerous your smartphone is?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

Are you an innocent smartphone user in a perilous online world, asks Geetanjali Krishna.