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The businessman who got richer during the lockdown

The businessman who got richer during the lockdown

Rediff.com8 May 2020

Radhakishan Damani is the only billionaire to see his wealth grow by around 20% during the lockdown.

Ask MF Guru: 'How to plan for retirement?'

Ask MF Guru: 'How to plan for retirement?'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Rahul asked to reschedule visit to Amethi, Congress cries foul

Rahul asked to reschedule visit to Amethi, Congress cries foul

Rediff.com1 Oct 2017

Gandhi is scheduled to visit Amethi from October 4-6.

From Bihar to Gujarat: First-timers flock to Ayodhya after SC verdict

From Bihar to Gujarat: First-timers flock to Ayodhya after SC verdict

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Since the historic judgment of the apex court that paved the way for the construction of a Ram temple by a trust at the disputed site in Ayodhya, and ruled that an alternative five-acre plot must be found for a mosque in the Hindu holy town, a large number of devotees have been flocking to Ayodhya, several among them making their maiden visit to the city.

SAI announces selection trials, top gymnasts concerned

SAI announces selection trials, top gymnasts concerned

Rediff.com16 May 2019

Over 12 top level gymnasts have already written to SAI, Sports Ministry and GFI, expressing concerns regarding the trials.

Why Bollywood marriages DON'T work out

Why Bollywood marriages DON'T work out

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Sukanya Verma looks at the many, many reasons for marital discord reported in Hindi movies.

Quiz Time: Who launched Tina Munim in the movies?

Quiz Time: Who launched Tina Munim in the movies?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

Pollution in Delhi: Air purifier, pollution mask sales spike

Pollution in Delhi: Air purifier, pollution mask sales spike

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

While Hindware is expecting sale of its air purifiers to double this year, brands like Xiaomi, Blue Star and Daikin, too, are expecting significant rise in sales.

Super 30's Anand Kumar meets Hrithik

Super 30's Anand Kumar meets Hrithik

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

'When I agreed to visit Hrithikji at his residence, I was not sure of how I would be welcomed.' 'But the minute I walked into his beautiful home, I was made to feel comfortable.' 'He is humble, attentive and warm,' Anand Kumar tells Subhash K Jha.

630 cancellations as domestic flights resume in India

630 cancellations as domestic flights resume in India

Rediff.com25 May 2020

According to aviation industry sources, around 630 domestic flights of Monday were cancelled due to the Centre's Sunday night announcement that there would be no flights in West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh, and limited operations at major airports such as Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad.

When Amitabh Bachchan's singing debut almost didn't happen

When Amitabh Bachchan's singing debut almost didn't happen

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

The Big B remembered the film on his blog.

The labourer who floored Kamal Haasan, Shankar Mahadevan

The labourer who floored Kamal Haasan, Shankar Mahadevan

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

'When Kamal Haasan came into the room, I was literally shivering. I am just an ordinary head load worker and there, I was standing next to a legend like him. I didn't know what to do. Not even in my dreams did I think of meeting Kamal sir or talking to Shankar Mahadevan sir. I was living a dream.'

'The problems we face are temporary'

'The problems we face are temporary'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

'Slowly, but surely, India will move towards a low-cash economy.'

Sheena Bora murder: CBI lodges FIR against Indrani, Sanjay Khanna, driver Shyam

Sheena Bora murder: CBI lodges FIR against Indrani, Sanjay Khanna, driver Shyam

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

CBI's Special Crime Branch lodged a case in the designated court against Indrani, her former husband and Sanjay Khanna and former driver Shyamvar Pinturam Rai.

Remember Bollywood's TERRACE moments?

Remember Bollywood's TERRACE moments?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Sukanya Verma looks at Bollywood's various terrace moments.

'Is Modi supposed to plant nails on roads?'

'Is Modi supposed to plant nails on roads?'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

'There is no democracy, and in fact, there is some kind of monarch ruling.' 'They are protecting themselves and they are scared.''

Sakshi to be India's flag-bearer at Games closing

Sakshi to be India's flag-bearer at Games closing

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

The first Indian woman grappler to win an Olympic medal, a bronze in the 58kg freestyle at Rio, she was the obvious choice as P V Sindhu, India's only other medallist, who bagged a silver in the women's singles badminton, left for Hyderabad on Saturday.

'You cannot trust the Chinese!'

'You cannot trust the Chinese!'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

'We should have seen these signals and reacted earlier.' 'We miss out on a certain strategic advantage by arriving late on the scene.'

Switzerland will share details of at least 50 Indian A/C holders

Switzerland will share details of at least 50 Indian A/C holders

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

These individuals largely include businessmen associated with companies, including the dummy ones, in sectors ranging from real estate, financial services, technology and telecom to paints, home decoration, textiles, engineering goods, gems and jewellery. Several of these persons and their companies are said to be based in Kolkata, Gujarat, Bengaluru, Delhi and Mumbai.

Sports Shorts: Semenya free to run without medication while appeal is heard

Sports Shorts: Semenya free to run without medication while appeal is heard

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

PIX: Akshay, Bachchans, Kapoors at Smita Thackeray's son's reception

PIX: Akshay, Bachchans, Kapoors at Smita Thackeray's son's reception

Rediff.com14 Feb 2015

Check out the star arrivals.

Jhunjhunwala, shareholders question Fortis-Manipal deal

Jhunjhunwala, shareholders question Fortis-Manipal deal

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

Analysts feel Fortis Healthcare share holders are at a disadvantage and deal valuations had been short of expectations

Billionaires have always called the shots in India

Billionaires have always called the shots in India

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

'James Crabtree ignores the emergence of a nexus between business and politics going back to the 1920s and talks of it as a new child of 21st century India,' says Shivanand Kanavi.

Want to turn old family gold into new?

Want to turn old family gold into new?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Here's how you can give your family heirloom a face lift with a dash of style and modern art.

What I learnt from fighting COVID-19

What I learnt from fighting COVID-19

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

'Social distancing, wearing masks and hygiene should be practised more strictly.'' 'People should not assemble in close spaces as the micro droplets may hang in the air and can last for a longer time.'

Mistry, Tata skip dinner with royal couple

Mistry, Tata skip dinner with royal couple

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

Sources in the Tata group said they could not attend as they were travelling.

Will 'Kal Ho Naa Ho' beat 'Koi... Mil Gaya'?

Will 'Kal Ho Naa Ho' beat 'Koi... Mil Gaya'?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2003

The two have been probably the most-awaited movies this year.

Wish Preity Zinta!

Wish Preity Zinta!

Rediff.com31 Jan 2005

The actress turns 30 on Janury 31.

'Koi Mil Gaya, India's first sci-fi film'

'Koi Mil Gaya, India's first sci-fi film'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2003

'There are many new elements in the film, like spacecraft, the alien,' Ravi K Chandran on Rakesh Roshan's Koi Mil Gaya.

The curtain falls: Theatre legend Girish Karnad takes a final bow

The curtain falls: Theatre legend Girish Karnad takes a final bow

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

'With his stature as a playwright and actor, Girish Karnad was one of the voices of modernity for not just Karnataka but the entire country.'

Demonetisation woes: Car market in India stops short of 3 mn units in 2016

Demonetisation woes: Car market in India stops short of 3 mn units in 2016

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

December is a month of high retail sales for cars, as companies and dealers push stocks to clear inventories

As things turn sour, Jalan panel hopes to pacify FinMin

As things turn sour, Jalan panel hopes to pacify FinMin

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

The main difference of opinion between RBI and FinMin is over the transfer of the RBI's 'excess' capital reserves. The Jalan panel seeks to convince finance secretary Subhash Garg to soften his dissent note language. The move is aimed at maintaining the now-cordial relations between the RBI and the finance ministry.

Madhuri to sizzle onstage?

Madhuri to sizzle onstage?

Rediff.com2 May 2003

Supreme Court opens new door in debt battles

Supreme Court opens new door in debt battles

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

Since the inception of the code, the threat of insolvency has brought many debtors in line

Indian athletes start arriving in batches in Rio for Olympics

Indian athletes start arriving in batches in Rio for Olympics

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

With little over a week left for the beginning of Rio Olympics, the Indian athletes have started arriving in batches here for the sporting extravaganza. Most of the disciplines have begun sending their teams in batches and others are expected over the next few days. At the dining hall during breakfast on Wednesday, Chef de Mission of the Indian contingent, Rakesh Gupta had a short and pleasant meeting with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach, who was there to see the Olympic Village.

Bollywood's BIGGEST Hits of 2017

Bollywood's BIGGEST Hits of 2017

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

Varun Dhawan is Bollywood's most successful actor today, but his Badrinath Ki Dulhania and Judwaa 2 don't top this list.

Centre may completely exit Air India, sell its residual stake to LIC

Centre may completely exit Air India, sell its residual stake to LIC

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

According to preliminary information memorandum, Air India's new owner will be asked to list the company in some time

'We have been dying a silent death for six years'

'We have been dying a silent death for six years'

Rediff.com3 May 2019

'Neither the Centre nor the state is helping us, rather they are coming up with new ways to create stumbling blocks for the return of money.'

How Tejas Mark 1A won a Rs 26,000 crore order

How Tejas Mark 1A won a Rs 26,000 crore order

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

The IAF has demanded five new capabilities in the Mark 1A that would give it a clear combat edge over Pakistan's entire fighter fleet, and most of China's as well.