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Pics: Suhani Pittie's STUNNING jewellery collection

Pics: Suhani Pittie's STUNNING jewellery collection

Rediff.com3 Mar 2012

From the studios of top jewellery designer, Suhani Pittie came the Child of Eden collection which dazzled the audience on Day 2 of Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2012.

See the world in this yacht for $12,700 per day

See the world in this yacht for $12,700 per day

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

Price tag for the trip is $1.6 million per couple.

$150 million golf course bought by Donald Trump

$150 million golf course bought by Donald Trump

Rediff.com29 Feb 2012

Trump has bought the Doral Golf and Spa Resort in Miami for $150 million.

Quran row: Afghan ministers cancel US trip as riots flare

Quran row: Afghan ministers cancel US trip as riots flare

Rediff.com27 Feb 2012

The Afghanistan ministers of defence and interior have cancelled their scheduled visit to the United States this week to focus on controlling the spiralling tensions back home in the wake of the burning of Qurans at a US-run military base.

Delhi, Mumbai airports earning least revenue

Delhi, Mumbai airports earning least revenue

Rediff.com24 Feb 2012

As per the list of 50 countries prepared by Leigh Fisher Management consultants, Delhi airport is at the bottom of the list with meagre 1.97 SDRs compared to Japan's Narita airport with 17.86 SDRs. Mumbai stands at the second last place with 2.09 SDRs.

Job hunters get ready; robust hiring on cards!

Job hunters get ready; robust hiring on cards!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2012

As per the survey of more than 1,000 recruiters, conducted by leading job portal Naukri.com, about 72 per cent of the employers are bullish about hiring prospects in the first half of 2012.

Beautiful yachts set to sail at Mumbai Boat Show

Beautiful yachts set to sail at Mumbai Boat Show

Rediff.com20 Feb 2012

Some of the most amazing boats in the world are set to sail at Mumbai International Boat Show this week.

Why senior MNC execs are jumping ships

Why senior MNC execs are jumping ships

Rediff.com20 Feb 2012

Reliance to M&M and Bharti and Vedanta, talent migration picks up at all corporate giants

Won't provide airbases to US for attack on Iran: Pak

Won't provide airbases to US for attack on Iran: Pak

Rediff.com17 Feb 2012

As tensions mounted in the Persian Gulf, Pakistan on Thursday assured Iran that it will not provide any assistance to American forces in the event of a United States attack on Tehran.

MPs want IT exemption limit hiked to Rs 5 lakh

MPs want IT exemption limit hiked to Rs 5 lakh

Rediff.com17 Feb 2012

The Standing Committee on Finance, which met under the chairmanship of senior BJP leader Yashwant Sinha, has decided to finalise its report by March 2, enabling Parliament to consider the ambitious reforms in direct tax regime.

20 STUNNING bookstores of the world

20 STUNNING bookstores of the world

Rediff.com16 Feb 2012

We present here 20 stunning stores that stand out not only for their collection of books, magazines and journals but also for their interior decoration.

Munde on Chavan's Sena dig: CM living in fool's paradise

Munde on Chavan's Sena dig: CM living in fool's paradise

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Gopinath Munde on Monday criticised Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan's statement that Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray would lose his clout after the February 16 civic polls in the state saying he was "living in fool's paradise".

Indians have stashed over $500 billion in banks abroad

Indians have stashed over $500 billion in banks abroad

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

India, in particular, has suffered from the flow of illegal funds to tax havens such as Mauritius, Switzerland, Lichtenstein, British Virgin islands etc.

Shailesh Rao: Search expert who opted for microblogging

Shailesh Rao: Search expert who opted for microblogging

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

After being at the helm of Google India and Google Asia Pacific for over seven years, Shailesh Rao is now been roped in by micro-blogging service provider, Twitter.

Want to move abroad? Here's a list of expat-friendly countries

Want to move abroad? Here's a list of expat-friendly countries

Rediff.com10 Feb 2012

If you are looking for a change, and have been considering to move oversees, this survey can help you find the best foreign country to live and work in.

Lapse in Modi's policy on riot-hit religious places: HC

Lapse in Modi's policy on riot-hit religious places: HC

Rediff.com9 Feb 2012

Castigating the Narendra Modi government for not placing reports of the National Human Rights Commission on damages and compensation for destruction of religious places before the state assembly, the Gujarat high court has termed it as a "grave lapse", violation of human rights.

Maruti's domestic sales cross 1-crore mark

Maruti's domestic sales cross 1-crore mark

Rediff.com9 Feb 2012

Maruti Suzuki India had rolled out its first car -- an M800 -- in December 1983 and attained five million domestic sales in February 2006.

Will A Raja attend Budget Session in Parliament?

Will A Raja attend Budget Session in Parliament?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2012

Former telecom minister and Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam Member of Parliament A Raja is set to approach the Central Bureau of Investigation court to seek permission to attend the Budget Session of Parliament.On Wednesday, Raja received a letter from President Pratibha Patil convening the Lok Sabha from March 12, 2012.

Guj HC raps Modi for 'inaction' during post-Godhra riots

Guj HC raps Modi for 'inaction' during post-Godhra riots

Rediff.com8 Feb 2012

The Narendra Modi government was on Wednesday pulled up by the Gujarat high court for "inaction and negligence" on its part during the 2002 post-Godhra riots that led to large-scale destruction of religious structures. A division bench of acting chief Justice Bhaskar Bhattacharya and Justice J B Pardiwala made these observations, while ordering compensation for over 500 religious structures in the state.

10 killed in US drone attack in Pakistan's tribal region

10 killed in US drone attack in Pakistan's tribal region

Rediff.com8 Feb 2012

A United States drone targeted a compound in the restive North Waziristan tribal region of Pakistan today, killing 10 suspected militants, officials said.

Sahara may rejoin IPL, but won't sponsor Team India

Sahara may rejoin IPL, but won't sponsor Team India

Rediff.com7 Feb 2012

Sahara India chief Subrata Roy says that there is no question of sponsoring the Indian cricket team. However, the group will continue to support the Pune Indian Premier League team.

JK: Strike to protest shifting of inmates to outside jails

JK: Strike to protest shifting of inmates to outside jails

Rediff.com7 Feb 2012

A shutdown called by hardline separatist Hurriyat Conference to protest against the Jammu and Kashmir government's decision to shift prison inmates from the Valley to outside jails affected normal life in Srinagar on Tuesday.

Indian IT cos in US paid $15bn in taxes in last 5 yrs

Indian IT cos in US paid $15bn in taxes in last 5 yrs

Rediff.com7 Feb 2012

Economic challenges in the US should not lead to protectionism.

Romney wins Nevada caucuses with wide margin

Romney wins Nevada caucuses with wide margin

Rediff.com5 Feb 2012

Republican White House hopeful Mitt Romney on Sunday secured an overwhelming victory in the Nevada caucuses, recording his second straight win that cemented his position as the party front-runner to take on United States President Barack Obama in the November 6 polls.

Obama blames Assad of 'unspeakable assault' on Syrians

Obama blames Assad of 'unspeakable assault' on Syrians

Rediff.com5 Feb 2012

United States President Barack Obama has accused his Syrian counterpart Bashar Al-Assad's government of "unspeakable assault" on civilians and asked him to step down to allow a democratic transition immediately.

3 dead, 50 injured as train derails in Assam

3 dead, 50 injured as train derails in Assam

Rediff.com3 Feb 2012

At least three people were killed and 50 others injured when the engine and five compartments of a train derailed after hitting an earth-cutting vehicle on its track in Kamrup (rural) district of Assam on Friday.

Jayalalithaa's former aide Sasikala's brother arrested

Jayalalithaa's former aide Sasikala's brother arrested

Rediff.com3 Feb 2012

The brother of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa's former aide Sasikala's was arrested on Friday in Tiruvarur district for allegedly demolishing a woman's house in Rishiyur village.

IT raids UP, Delhi properties of liquor baron Ponty Chadha

IT raids UP, Delhi properties of liquor baron Ponty Chadha

Rediff.com1 Feb 2012

The premises of Uttar Pradesh-based liquor baron and businessman Ponty Chadha were on Wednesday searched by the income tax department in the state and at locations in Delhi in connection with alleged tax evasion.

Mumbai: Health ministry chalks up blueprint to curb TB

Mumbai: Health ministry chalks up blueprint to curb TB

Rediff.com1 Feb 2012

A team of doctors deputed by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has come up with a blueprint to curb tuberculosis cases in Mumbai, a top municipal official from the city said.

US welcomes Pak SC move to lift travel curbs on Haqqani

US welcomes Pak SC move to lift travel curbs on Haqqani

Rediff.com31 Jan 2012

Expressing gratification over the lifting of travel curbs imposed on former envoy to the United States Husain Haqqani by the Pakistan's apex court, Washington has said that it wants to see him "treated fairly".

1st international teacher for US space programme from India

1st international teacher for US space programme from India

Rediff.com31 Jan 2012

A middle school teacher from Maharashtra has been selected as the first international teacher for a prestigious space programme in the United States.

Foreigners light up Dalal Street as locals keep away

Foreigners light up Dalal Street as locals keep away

Rediff.com30 Jan 2012

FIIs pour $2 bn in January; flows into India equity funds hit 54-week high; doubts on sustainability persist.

Bhanwari case: 1 more surrenders, kin demand more security

Bhanwari case: 1 more surrenders, kin demand more security

Rediff.com27 Jan 2012

One more proclaimed offender has surrendered in the sensational Bhanwari Devi murder, even as the family of the nurse demanded more security on Friday.

World's busiest metro rail stations

World's busiest metro rail stations

Rediff.com27 Jan 2012

There are around 160 metro systems in the world.

Sheryl Sandberg: Facebook's pride, world's envy!

Sheryl Sandberg: Facebook's pride, world's envy!

Rediff.com27 Jan 2012

A class topper, a passionate human being, a smart executive, brilliant orator, and of course a doting mother - meet Sheryl Kara Sandberg.

Manipur polls: Same rivals, only parties have switched

Manipur polls: Same rivals, only parties have switched

Rediff.com24 Jan 2012

The two main contenders for Khurai Assembly seat are the same and the only difference is they have switched sides this time. Nothing uncommon in the volatile politics of Manipur but will it bring a change of fortune?

How far is India behind China?

How far is India behind China?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2012

China's GDP in 2011 was $6.99 trillion, or nearly four times India's $1.84 trillion.

Majola will not quit Cricket South Africa

Majola will not quit Cricket South Africa

Rediff.com23 Jan 2012

Embattled Cricket South Africa CEO Gerald Majola has refused to step down from his post despite coming under fire from former officials during the Nicholson Inquiry into the CSA's financial affairs.

African Nations Cup: Drogba gets Ivorians off the mark

African Nations Cup: Drogba gets Ivorians off the mark

Rediff.com23 Jan 2012

Didier Drogba's talismanic qualities helped Ivory Coast make a winning, if not impressive, start to the African Nations Cup finals as he scored the only goal against a stubborn Sudan. With Angola, who beat Burkina Faso 2-1 in Sunday's other match in Malabo.

India cap a good day at Aus Open

India cap a good day at Aus Open

Rediff.com20 Jan 2012

India on Friday recorded an all win-day at the Australian Open with Leander Paes, Sania Mirza, Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna winning their respective doubles matches in Melbourne.