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Rakesh Roshan to direct Hrithik again

Rakesh Roshan to direct Hrithik again

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

It is rumoured to be an intense love story.

Rakesh Mohan joins Yale faculty

Rakesh Mohan joins Yale faculty

Rediff.com12 Mar 2010

Mohan has been appointed as the Professor in the Practice of International Economics and Finance in the Yale School of Management, and as Senior Fellow in the Jackson Institute for Global Affairs at Yale University; Yale University President Richard C Levin said in a statement on Friday.

Reckitt Benckiser names Rakesh Kapoor global CEO

Reckitt Benckiser names Rakesh Kapoor global CEO

Rediff.com14 Apr 2011

Kapoor is an MBA from XLRI, Jamshedpur, and has a Chemical Engineering degree from BITS, Pilani.

Monk-like Harvinder reveals his mantra to Paralympics gold

Monk-like Harvinder reveals his mantra to Paralympics gold

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

His was India's second medal in archery at the ongoing Games after Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar combined for the compound mixed team bronze.

Paralympics: Harvinder wins India's first-ever archery GOLD!

Paralympics: Harvinder wins India's first-ever archery GOLD!

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Harvinder Singh is the first ever Indian to win a gold medal in archery at the Paralympics.

Coaching centre deaths: SUV driver gets bail after cops drop charge

Coaching centre deaths: SUV driver gets bail after cops drop charge

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

A court in New Delhi on Thursday allowed the second bail plea of an SUV driver, arrested for his alleged role in drowning of three civil services aspirants in the basement of a coaching centre.

Manoj, Rajkummar Party With Shah Rukh Khan

Manoj, Rajkummar Party With Shah Rukh Khan

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Power couples and STARS at a wedding reception.

Won't allow business over hunger; need law on MSP: Rakesh Tikait

Won't allow business over hunger; need law on MSP: Rakesh Tikait

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait said business over hunger will not be allowed in the country and once again demanded a law on minimum support price (MSP) for crops along with the repeal of new contentious agri-marketing laws.

Govt jobs fulfilling: Rakesh Mohan

Govt jobs fulfilling: Rakesh Mohan

Rediff.com12 Jan 2010

Rakesh Mohan, one of India's former senior-most economic policy makers, says the public sector offers a challenging and fulfilling career and the country's young professionals must mull over joining such services rather than solely focused on lucrative jobs in non-government fields.

15 Kashmiri Pandits fight elections from Valley

15 Kashmiri Pandits fight elections from Valley

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

So far 14 Kashmiri Pandits have filed nominations to contest from the valley for the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections, aiming to ensure the return and rehabilitation of their fellow community members, whose number run up to 3 lakh.

'Kamal Got Me Hooked On To Fitness'

'Kamal Got Me Hooked On To Fitness'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

'It was my job to read out their lines to the actors and make sure they spoke them with the right diction, accent and pronunciation. If you look at my photographs from the Sadma set, you will always find me with a file in hand, even when I am in my costume. While Kamal and Sridevi were diligent about their Hindi dialogue, Silk Smitha, while always respectful, was not too interested in her lines or my instructions.'

Rakesh Maria believes facts will absolve him

Rakesh Maria believes facts will absolve him

Rediff.com27 Nov 2009

On the night of November 25, at around 10.30 pm, Rakesh Maria hand-delivered a long letter to Chandra Iyengar, the state additional home secretary. He took three hours to draft his letter because he has attached a detailed rebuttal with his letter expressing a desire to resign if he is not defended.

Want to improve relations with Pak but...: Rajnath

Want to improve relations with Pak but...: Rajnath

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

Rajnath came down heavily on the National Conference-Congress alliance over its poll promise of restoring Article 370 and said it is impossible as long as the BJP is there.

Billionaire Rakesh Jhunjhunwala's advice to youngsters

Billionaire Rakesh Jhunjhunwala's advice to youngsters

Rediff.com18 Dec 2012

The story of how a middle-class IT officer's son came to be featured on the Forbes' list of billionaires is as amazing as the man himself. At EVOKE 2012, an idea-sharing event organised by the US Consulate in Mumbai earlier this month, Indian investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala explained why he believes that India is a rich country, what money means to him and why he's not burdened with guilt about the country's poverty.

Indian stocks may crash soon: Rakesh Jhunjhunwala

Indian stocks may crash soon: Rakesh Jhunjhunwala

Rediff.com9 Oct 2009

Big bull Rakesh Jhunjhunwala feels the Indian stock markets, currently on an upward rally, may 'burst' in a month or two.

'Pyaar Pyaar Hota Hai, Be It In 2003 Or 2024'

'Pyaar Pyaar Hota Hai, Be It In 2003 Or 2024'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

'I am old school and want what my parents have. They have been together for 35 years and still go on dates.'

Did Rakesh Maria go soft on Peter Mukerjea?

Did Rakesh Maria go soft on Peter Mukerjea?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

Rakesh Maria's tough posture as Mumbai police chief, it seems, ruffled feathers in the Fadnavis government, says Neeta Kolhatkar.

Force 'king of looters' out of Delhi: Rakesh Tikait

Force 'king of looters' out of Delhi: Rakesh Tikait

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

The Bharatiya Kisan Union leader, who has held a series of 'kisan mahapanchayats' in Haryana this month, also warned that the government could find it difficult to stay in power if the new agri-marketing laws are not repealed.

Rakesh Adiga: I want to play tough roles

Rakesh Adiga: I want to play tough roles

Rediff.com26 Apr 2012

The actor explains why he wants to come out of his chocolate boy image.

SC allows states to recover royalty on minerals from 2005

SC allows states to recover royalty on minerals from 2005

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected the Centre's plea for prospective effect of its July 25 verdict, which upheld the power of states to levy tax on mineral rights and mineral-bearing land, and allowed them to seek refund of royalty from April 1, 2005 onwards.

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala's stocks witnesses flat 2016

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala's stocks witnesses flat 2016

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

The value of the ace investor's personal holdings rose by just 2%.

Titan, a good bet for Rakesh Jhunjhunwala

Titan, a good bet for Rakesh Jhunjhunwala

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

Titan accounted for 59.6 per cent of his disclosed portfolio at Rs 8,355 crore. This is more than 10 times the next biggest holding, Federal Bank, at Rs 619 crore.

Exclusive: Rakesh Maria on Mumbai terror attacks

Exclusive: Rakesh Maria on Mumbai terror attacks

Rediff.com12 Dec 2008

'If you get impressed by the indoctrination of these youth that turned them to terrorism and brought them to Mumbai from Karachi, then you very well trust us too. We underwent three years of Indian police's rigorous training and 27 years of experience in dealing with criminal brains. Don't underestimate our investigative skills.' Joint Commissioner of Police Rakesh Maria, the man investigating the Mumbai terror attacks case, in an exclusive interview.

Paralympians Soar, But Await India Inc's Leap Of Faith

Paralympians Soar, But Await India Inc's Leap Of Faith

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

'Historically, there hasn't been much representation around para-athletes from a brand perspective.' 'With their best medal tally in Paris, it has triggered considerable organic interest.'

What Rakesh Gangwal's exit from IndiGo may mean for the airline

What Rakesh Gangwal's exit from IndiGo may mean for the airline

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

On February 19, India's largest private low-fare airline IndiGo announced the resignation of one of the two founders, Rakesh Gangwal, from the airline's board and his intentions of offloading his stake in the airline over the next five years. The announcement came on a Friday, giving the stock markets the weekend to absorb the news but the markets registered a tepid response on Monday's opening. In contrast, in July 2019, when the fight between the two founders and erstwhile friends first became public, the markets reacted savagely. The IndiGo scrip at the time fell 19 per cent, wiping out millions of rupees of shareholder wealth before bouncing back. For readers who may be hazy on the details of the dispute, here is the context.

SC collegium's rejection reasons of candidates can't be made public: HC

SC collegium's rejection reasons of candidates can't be made public: HC

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

The high court made the observation while dismissing an appeal challenging an order which had rejected a petition seeking a direction to the Supreme Court collegiums to provide detailed reasons while refusing to accept recommendations for the appointment of high court judges.

Rakesh Maria appointed Mumbai's police commissioner

Rakesh Maria appointed Mumbai's police commissioner

Rediff.com15 Feb 2014

Senior Indian Police Service officer Rakesh Maria was appointed as Mumbai's police commissioner on Saturday, a fortnight after Satyapal Singh quit the post to join politics.

CBI to confront 13 NEET-UG case accused with mastermind

CBI to confront 13 NEET-UG case accused with mastermind

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

The central probe agency will now be able to question these accused in custody and also confront them with kingpin Rockey alias Rakesh Ranjan who was arrested on Thursday.

UP's social media policy: Rs 8 lakh for influencers, jail for 'objectionable' posts

UP's social media policy: Rs 8 lakh for influencers, jail for 'objectionable' posts

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

The move triggered sharp reaction from the opposition, which has accused the state's BJP government of trying to stifle freedom of expression.

Rakesh called, but will he be chosen?

Rakesh called, but will he be chosen?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2007

With many players still down with flu, Rakesh Patel, who was asked to join the team in Belfast, could get a chance to play in the second ODI against South Africa on Friday.

Let govt tell us why can't it repeal farm laws: Rakesh Tikait

Let govt tell us why can't it repeal farm laws: Rakesh Tikait

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait on Saturday asked the Centre to explain to farmers why it does not want to repeal the three farm laws, while promising it that they 'will not let the government bow its head' before the world.

Paris Paralympics: How India fared on September 2, 2024

Paris Paralympics: How India fared on September 2, 2024

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

A summary of Indian athletes' showing at the Paralympics, in Paris, on Monday, September 2.

Ex-MP Ram Shakal, RSS ideologue Rakesh Sinha among 4 nominated to RS

Ex-MP Ram Shakal, RSS ideologue Rakesh Sinha among 4 nominated to RS

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

The nominations were made by President Ram Nath Kovind on the advice of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the PMO said.

MP: Vijayvargiya, Prahlad Patel among 28 ministers sworn-in

MP: Vijayvargiya, Prahlad Patel among 28 ministers sworn-in

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

As many as 28 legislators, including former Union minister Prahlad Patel and Bharatiya Janata Party national general secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya, were on Monday inducted into the Madhya Pradesh cabinet led by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav.

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala made $1 mn a day in one year

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala made $1 mn a day in one year

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala became a billionaire in the last bull-run which ended in 2008.

The Path-Breaking '70s Actor You Didn't Know

The Path-Breaking '70s Actor You Didn't Know

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Rehana Sultan was all set to be a path-breaker. The time was right. Hindi cinema had emerged from the 1960s musicals era. But somehow, leading film-makers of the time did not believe Rehana had that cachet. It was Zeenat Aman who ended up being the definitive taboo-trasher of the era. Dinesh Raheja salutes the trendsetter of the 1970s, Rehana Sultan.

Zaheer, Rakesh Patel wreck Punjab

Zaheer, Rakesh Patel wreck Punjab

Rediff.com25 Dec 2005

Baroda pacemen, Zaheer Khan grabbed 4 for 46 while Patel took 5 for 31 on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy match.

Up, close and personal with Rakesh Jhunjunwala

Up, close and personal with Rakesh Jhunjunwala

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

Though he loves gambling, he cautions against undue risks and says non-professional investors like the salaried class should invest through the mutual funds route and keep aside not more than 10 per cent for self-investing.

Suspected Pak terrorist killed after attack on J-K village near IB

Suspected Pak terrorist killed after attack on J-K village near IB

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

A massive operation is on to flush out the remaining holed-up terrorists.

ED gets 4-day custody of AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan in PMLA case

ED gets 4-day custody of AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan in PMLA case

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Several Aam Aadmi Party leaders, including Manish Sisodia and Sanjay Singh, hit out at the BJP government at the Centre, saying agencies are targeting those who raised their voice against the ruling party.