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Mumbai welcomes Queen's Baton Relay

Mumbai welcomes Queen's Baton Relay

Rediff.com10 Sep 2010

The Queen's Baton Relay for next month's Commonwealth Games on Friday arrived at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai amid much fanfare.

Kerala govt hushing up palm chopping case: BJP

Kerala govt hushing up palm chopping case: BJP

Rediff.com27 Aug 2010

The state president of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Kerala V Muraleedharan has charged the State Home Minister Kodiyeri Balakrishnan and the Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Mulapally Ramachandran of scuttling the probe in the palm-chopping incident of a professor from New Man College in Thodupuzha

Parliament approves President's Rule in Jharkhand

Parliament approves President's Rule in Jharkhand

Rediff.com29 Jul 2010

Amid opposition uproar over price rise, Parliament approved imposition of President's Rule in Jharkhand without any debate on Thursday.

Planning to go to Goa for Diwali? Airfares up 30%

Planning to go to Goa for Diwali? Airfares up 30%

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

Analysts expect holiday fares to inch up further closer to the travel dates, but airlines may still not be able to fully recover higher costs as fuel costs remain elevated

'CAT 2010 is tougher but better than 2009'

'CAT 2010 is tougher but better than 2009'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2010

Pagalguy speaks to a few candidates who have taken the CAT in the latest 'computerised' avatar both years.

Why wasn't Sivarasan caught alive?

Why wasn't Sivarasan caught alive?

Rediff.com27 May 2021

'These are people who are anxious to die.' 'We have not seen such type of committed people anywhere.'

It's official: Sitaram Yechury is new CPI-M general secretary

It's official: Sitaram Yechury is new CPI-M general secretary

Rediff.com19 Apr 2015

He was unanimously elected the new general secretary of the party.

Jaya's niece launches new political forum

Jaya's niece launches new political forum

Rediff.com25 Feb 2017

Jayalalithaa's nephew Deepak Jayakumar claimed that the late AIADMK chief had left behind her properties to him and his sister.

Chinese intrusions noticed in past two years: MHA

Chinese intrusions noticed in past two years: MHA

Rediff.com24 Feb 2010

Chinese intrusions have been noticed in the past "two years" along the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh, Rajya Sabha was informed on Wednesday.

Noted Tamil lyricist Vaali passes away

Noted Tamil lyricist Vaali passes away

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

He was 82.

OPS vows to prove strength; invites Jaya's niece to his side

OPS vows to prove strength; invites Jaya's niece to his side

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

Panneerselvam said Sasikala is only a 'temporary general secretary' and proper elections have to be held to elect new party chief.

'IOA has realised it cannot do without Olympic Charter'

'IOA has realised it cannot do without Olympic Charter'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

International Olympic Committee member in India, Randhir Singh described the country's return to Olympic fold as a "great development" but said the 14-month suspension would not have happened had the IOA "realised" the importance of the IOC Charter.

VK Sharma to head LIC Housing Finance

VK Sharma to head LIC Housing Finance

Rediff.com26 Nov 2010

LIC Chairman T S Vijayan on Friday said that V K Sharma will take over as the CEO of its housing finance arm, early next week. Sharma has been chosen to replace LIC Housing Finance CEO Ramachandran Nair, who was arrested by the CBI on charges of involvement in housing-loan bribery case on Wednesday.

Holidays is atrocious

Holidays is atrocious

Rediff.com15 Nov 2010

The supposedly suspense thriller is anything but entertaining.

Vaishno Devi shrine on terror radar: MHA

Vaishno Devi shrine on terror radar: MHA

Rediff.com3 Mar 2010

The Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu is one of the targets on the radar of terrorists, the ministry of home affairs told the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.

Will Covid curbs skew voter turnout in TN?

Will Covid curbs skew voter turnout in TN?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2021

It looks as if competing political parties in Tamil Nadu have not grasped the full impact and import of a sizable section of voters possibly staying away from voting -- voters, supposedly with a predictable polling pattern -- owing to the Covid second wave and more so, how it could affect the outcome in individual constituencies and even booths, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

It's official! Sasikala to lead AIADMK

It's official! Sasikala to lead AIADMK

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

Party spokesperson said while Jaya was the "conscience" of her mentor M G Ramachandran, Sasikala was, likewise, her "conscience."

Kingfisher to fly to 7 more destinations

Kingfisher to fly to 7 more destinations

Rediff.com21 Jan 2009

Currently, Kingfisher offers international flights to just London and Colombo, Kingfisher Airlines Ltd vice-president (Global Sales) Siva Ramachandran said, adding that there is a proposal for including destinations like Singapore, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Dhaka, Dubai and Maldives.

Was Vijaykanth the villain who stole Modi's thunder in TN?

Was Vijaykanth the villain who stole Modi's thunder in TN?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

If Vijaykanth and his party stole the media thunder, which lingered in the viewers' mind even while watching Prime Minister Modi's thunderous campaign speech, the latter suffered also owing to visible 'disconnects', says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Urban development: India, US to deepen cooperation

Urban development: India, US to deepen cooperation

Rediff.com15 Jan 2010

The decision in this regard was taken when urban development secretary M Ramachandran met with top officials of the Obama Administration during his four-day visit to the US capital this week.

Delhi Metro to cover another 75 km

Delhi Metro to cover another 75 km

Rediff.com4 May 2010

The national capital will get another 75 km of Metro network before Commonwealth Games in October.

LG announces top management shuffle

LG announces top management shuffle

Rediff.com28 Dec 2009

The move aims to increase operating efficiency and establish greater autonomy at the operating level in the company's India operations.

Coastal infiltration is threat to security: MoS

Coastal infiltration is threat to security: MoS

Rediff.com26 Aug 2009

Infiltration from across the border and through the ''porus'' coastal belts were posing serious threats in the efforts to safeguard internal security of the nation,Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Mullappalli Ramachandran said on Tuesday.

Soon, your smartphone to double up as a debit, credit card

Soon, your smartphone to double up as a debit, credit card

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

Customers can link their cards to banks' app and make payments after scanning a 'quick response' code.

Vadra, VIPs abused status to get free air tickets, says news report

Vadra, VIPs abused status to get free air tickets, says news report

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

The Tehelka magazine on Friday claimed some officials, bureaucrats and other VIPs had 'abused' their status to get free tickets and other facilities from a private airline in gross violation of service rules and propriety.

'BJP is going to remain in power for a very long time'

'BJP is going to remain in power for a very long time'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

'The BJP is the most progressive force within Hinduism today.'

SC: Observing 41-day abstinence before Sabrimala impossible condition

SC: Observing 41-day abstinence before Sabrimala impossible condition

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

The five-judge Constitution bench said that it is the devotion which makes a woman to visit a temple.

'ULIPs are obviously going to become attractive'

'ULIPs are obviously going to become attractive'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2009

Aviva CEO talks about talks about some of key issues on insurance.

Darbar review

Darbar review

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

There is action, drama, emotion, comedy -- everything in equal measure and lots of stylish sequences featuring Rajinikanth. Clearly, Darbar is a visual treat for fans, says Divya Nair.

How TN's poll sops went from entitlement to empowerment

How TN's poll sops went from entitlement to empowerment

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

A time has thus come when state encouragement for rural students led to empowerment of the socio-economically marginalised sections of the population. It included women. Today, with greater exposure and consequent enlightenment, it has gone beyond 'empowerment' to become 'entitlement', says N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Aussies are very aggressive when they're drunk'

'Aussies are very aggressive when they're drunk'

Rediff.com29 May 2009

In the second part of a series, Get Ahead readers share their tips on how not to be attacked in Australia.

'Rajinikanth is certainly stirring the pot'

'Rajinikanth is certainly stirring the pot'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

'There will be significant political traction for him. But how much, we don't know yet'

How India Inc can avoid an Infy-like conflict

How India Inc can avoid an Infy-like conflict

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

An appraisal of performance of the board and practice of values and their synergy with the organisational strategy are all crucial for an organisation to evolve into an institution, say Ramachandran Kavil & Sougata Ray.

SC declines Kanhaiya's bail plea to HC, says intervention will set a 'dangerous precedent'

SC declines Kanhaiya's bail plea to HC, says intervention will set a 'dangerous precedent'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

The SC transferred the bail plea of JNUSU President Kanhaiya Kumar to the Delhi HC and asked it to expeditiously deal with the matter.

A-I gets govt nod for wage revisions

A-I gets govt nod for wage revisions

Rediff.com31 Jul 2009

The CoS, headed by Cabinet Secretary K M Chandrasekhar, has also decided to set up a committee overseen by additional secretary, expenditure, Vilasini Ramachandran, and key finance ministry officials who have been asked to work out a financial package.

Nayak to head Morgan Stanley India

Nayak to head Morgan Stanley India

Rediff.com19 Mar 2010

Global investment bank Morgan Stanley today named P Jayendra Nayak, the former chairman and chief executive officer of Axis Bank, as its new chief executive and country head for India. Nayak, who will replace Narayan Ramachandran, is slated to join on April 5.

Pension: 20-year service must for govt staff

Pension: 20-year service must for govt staff

Rediff.com28 Jul 2009

The Tribunal passed the order on a plea of a Delhi Transport Corporation employee, who alleged that he had not been given the pensionary benefits after he opted for voluntary retirement scheme and sought directions for relief. The CAT noted that the pension scheme was there as per the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules and minimum incumbency of 20 years of service was required for a person to claim pension as a matter of right.

Rafi's Kaise Kategi Zindagi Tere Begair, unplugged

Rafi's Kaise Kategi Zindagi Tere Begair, unplugged

Rediff.com27 Jul 2009

Reader KS Ramachandran sings his favourite Rafi song.

Bankers are COVID Warriors too!

Bankers are COVID Warriors too!

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

'Like doctors, health workers, police, bankers are also COVID warriors,' notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Cell cos may challenge directive on RCom

Cell cos may challenge directive on RCom

Rediff.com19 Aug 2008

The telecom regulator in the second ultimatum to GSM operators, including Bharti, Vodafone and BSNL, has given August 21 as the deadline to give interconnections to the RCom GSM network. Trai has cited it as a licencing condition to provide interconnection among the service provider implying if a mobile operator does not give interconnection to another based on mutual commercial agreement, it is a violation of license condition attracting penalty.