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Sixth phase: Puducherry records 83 pc polling, Mumbai lags at 53 pc

Sixth phase: Puducherry records 83 pc polling, Mumbai lags at 53 pc

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

High voter enthusiasm on Thursday marked the sixth phase of polling covering 117 constituencies spread across 12 states as the race to the Lok Sabha crossed the half-way mark with stakes high for the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party.

'No one is more committed to Indian cricket than Dhoni'

'No one is more committed to Indian cricket than Dhoni'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

'He is a legend. He will go down as one of our great cricketers. I have never seen an individual so sound. I have seen Sachin at times get angry. Not this man'

SBI waives RTGS, NEFT charges

SBI waives RTGS, NEFT charges

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

The country's largest bank, which has about 25 per cent market share, has also decided to do away with the charges on fund transfer through mobile phones using the IMPS from August 1.

PIX: Diana Penty's lehenga is unbelievably gorgeous

PIX: Diana Penty's lehenga is unbelievably gorgeous

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

Wedding style re-imagined!

Windows Phone 8.1: Check out the best features

Windows Phone 8.1: Check out the best features

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

Nokia Lumia 630, 635 and 930 to be the first to have the latest Microsoft's OS.

Asus Zenfone 5: Is it the best smartphone under Rs 10,000?

Asus Zenfone 5: Is it the best smartphone under Rs 10,000?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

A 5-inch screen, a memory card slot, front facing camera, FM radio and more under Rs 10,000 is something people can ill afford to overlook.

Kannada film KGF beats Shah Rukh's Zero

Kannada film KGF beats Shah Rukh's Zero

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

'The success of KGF over Zero proves if the content is good, even if the film is dubbed, it will make no difference.'

'The tragic thing about Sushant's passing is...'

'The tragic thing about Sushant's passing is...'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

'You are not going to find success all the time and you will feel insecure when your film fails at the box office, but that's a part of the game.' 'You just deal with it and move on.; 'Maybe the problem was something else and not so much about his career.'

'Resul Pookutty' advice and suggestions helped me'

'Resul Pookutty' advice and suggestions helped me'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

Renjith Viswanath makes his debut as a live-sound engineer with Ulidavaru Kandanthe, the first Kannada film to have sync sound.

15 songs you MUST LISTEN to

15 songs you MUST LISTEN to

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Instead of wasting your breath on badly recycled versions of beloved classics, listen to Sukanya Verma's pick of 15 under-rated Bollywood numbers.

How to choose the best tax-saving investments

How to choose the best tax-saving investments

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

Individuals often postpone tax planning till the end of the financial year. As the deadline for showing proof of investments draws near, they invest randomly in any product that will help them save tax for that year. Later, they realise that it is not suited for them, so they abandon it. Tax planning should not be a standalone, one-off activity, but should be in sync with your overall financial plan, says Sanjay Kumar Singh.

BSP expels MP for praising Modi's 'puppy' remark

BSP expels MP for praising Modi's 'puppy' remark

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

Days after he defended Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi for his "puppy" remarks, Bahujan Samaj Party on Wednesday expelled its Hamirpur MP Vijay Bahadur Singh for making statements which went against the "philosophy and principles" of the party.

Mi Band 3: More than a fitness tracker

Mi Band 3: More than a fitness tracker

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

The reasonably-priced Mi Band 3 has a lot to offer to fitness enthusiasts, says Khalid Anzar.

Sensex slips from record, falls 85 pts; logs 5th weekly gains

Sensex slips from record, falls 85 pts; logs 5th weekly gains

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

The wider NSE Nifty too slipped from record but managed to close above the crucial 11,550 mark at 11,557.10 points, down 25.65 points or 0.22 per cent.

PIX: Bold outfits for the femme fatale in you

PIX: Bold outfits for the femme fatale in you

Rediff.com5 Mar 2012

Day 4 of the fashion week saw bold and colourful collections by Nupur Kano, Shashank-Prajwal and Ruchika Sachdeva

At Rs 4.5 lakhs, is this gaming laptop for you?

At Rs 4.5 lakhs, is this gaming laptop for you?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

The battery lasts a little over four hours on a single charge, which is not bad, says Chirinjibi Thapa.

'BJP is getting a walkover and we are providing them with a red carpet'

'BJP is getting a walkover and we are providing them with a red carpet'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

'Painting opponents as the enemy of the State, using fake news, making wild allegations about rival parties, curtailing civil liberties and challenging the Constitution itself are worrying developments.'

'I was stunned by Mamata's response'

'I was stunned by Mamata's response'

Rediff.com8 May 2020

'Does it mean that till the COVID-19 fight is over, the governor should be non-functional, in sleep mode, and fiddling in the Raj Bhavan while the state is burning?'

Iris scan to add layer to Aadhaar authentication

Iris scan to add layer to Aadhaar authentication

Rediff.com3 Jan 2013

System to be introduced in first quarter of 2013.

Deal LAC situation with 'firmness': Rajnath to top military brass

Deal LAC situation with 'firmness': Rajnath to top military brass

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

In the review meeting, Singh told the top military brass to continue to deal with the situation in eastern Ladakh and other areas with "firmness".

Passports: No travel to Pakistan

Passports: No travel to Pakistan

Rediff.com25 Oct 2004

'Ford Endeavour is indeed the best SUV in its segment'

'Ford Endeavour is indeed the best SUV in its segment'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

There's hardly anything that can go wrong with this vehicle since it offers everything that a buyer in this segment would ever want.

These sectors will offer the highest salary hikes!

These sectors will offer the highest salary hikes!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2013

Reflecting the growth expectations of 5 per cent, India Inc has projected an average salary increase of 10.3 per cent for 2013, says the Aon Hewitt Annual Salary Increase Survey.

Pandit Jasraj: Indian classical music's greatest voice

Pandit Jasraj: Indian classical music's greatest voice

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

Awarded the Padma Vibhushan, the Padma Bhushan and the Padma Shri, Pandit Jasraj also popularised semi-classical music like 'haveli sangeet' and reached out to devotees with his 'bhajans', a particular favourite for his fans being "Om Namo Bhagavate" in praise of Lord Krishna.

Jewellers give up on machines, go back to handcrafted designs

Jewellers give up on machines, go back to handcrafted designs

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

As the shift from hand-crafted to machine-made ornaments did not serve the purpose, with neither the cost of machine-made jewellery declining nor jewellers finding innovative designs, the industry goes back to 'hand-crafted' ornaments for both domestic and overseas buyers, reports Dilip Kumar Jha.

Post Coup Myanmar: India must be careful

Post Coup Myanmar: India must be careful

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

It will not be to India's advantage to create misperceptions that it is bandwagoning with some Anglo-American project for regime change in Myanmar, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Janardhan Reddy's daughter's wedding invite comes in a box with auto-play LCD

Janardhan Reddy's daughter's wedding invite comes in a box with auto-play LCD

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

The wedding invitation card of the daughter of Gali Janardhan Reddy, the mining baron who was jailed for 40 months for illegal mining and former Bharatiya Janata Party state minister, is a spectacle unto itself.

'PLA won't withdraw from advantageous positions'

'PLA won't withdraw from advantageous positions'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

'The Indian government wakes up after the fact when it can do nothing, or rather lacks the will to prosecute military actions to reverse these adverse PLA-driven developments.'

GOP concerned over Hagel's nomination as defence secy

GOP concerned over Hagel's nomination as defence secy

Rediff.com8 Jan 2013

Republican Senators Monday expressed concern over the views of Chuck Hagel, nominated by US President Barack Obama as his next defence secretary, on several key issues, as the White House defended him saying that he is in "sync" with the president's policies.

Sanjay Dutt's 10 UNDERRATED Performances

Sanjay Dutt's 10 UNDERRATED Performances

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

As the 'Deadly Dutt' turns senior citizen, Sukanya Verma looks back at 10 of his most underrated performances.

How China factor will shape Indian politics

How China factor will shape Indian politics

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

As the China factor enters the body politic of India with greater potency, its consequences will certainly be far-reaching, note Harsh V Pant and Vinay Kaura.

Sidhu urges Muslims to vote en bloc and defeat Modi

Sidhu urges Muslims to vote en bloc and defeat Modi

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

The BJP urged the EC to take 'suo motu cognisance' and take suitable action.

How India can hurt China without going to war

How India can hurt China without going to war

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

The time is ripe to extend the confrontation with the Chinese to the maritime domain, says former RA&W officer Krishan Varma.

Banerjee-Duflo duo and Bandhan Bank's anti-poverty scheme

Banerjee-Duflo duo and Bandhan Bank's anti-poverty scheme

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

According to a 2011 impact assessment study of the programme by Banerjee and Duflo, along with economists Raghabendra Chattopadhyay and Jeremy Shapiro, Bandhan's THP results in a 15 per cent increase in household consumption and had a positive impact on wealth and welfare, such as assets and emotional well being.

The harsh truth about midnight snacking

The harsh truth about midnight snacking

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

Eating at night can put you at higher risk of heart disease and diabetes.

India lifts temporary ban on supply of hydroxychloroquine

India lifts temporary ban on supply of hydroxychloroquine

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

India on Tuesday temporarily licensed the export of paracetamol and anti-malarial drug Hydroxychloroquine in appropriate quantities to some countries, which have been particularly badly affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

Looking for an entry-level fitness band?

Looking for an entry-level fitness band?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

The Riversong Wave O2 looks good and feels nice to wear. But it has a few drawbacks, says Debashish Pachal.

Tik Tok star tries to breach Bhajan Lal's citadel in Haryana

Tik Tok star tries to breach Bhajan Lal's citadel in Haryana

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

While 15 candidates are in the fray from this Jat-dominated constituency that has a voter strength of over 1.60 lakh, the main contest is seen between Phogat and 51-year-old Bishnoi.

RBI to clear air on who controls an Indian entity

RBI to clear air on who controls an Indian entity

Rediff.com10 Apr 2013

Clarity to help operationalise the controversial FDI policy of 2009.

Buddha, fighting bulls to welcome Modi, Xi

Buddha, fighting bulls to welcome Modi, Xi

Rediff.com5 Oct 2019

The historic coastal town is witnessing a flurry of activity, including infrastructure development in view of the high-level meet between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping next week.