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IS Thar the pinch-hitter Mahindra so badly needs?

IS Thar the pinch-hitter Mahindra so badly needs?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

With the Thar, M&M has come full circle. In a market where every other vehicle has an SUV tag, the company plans to stick to its core competence of making rugged, true-blue, all-terrain SUVs, and marks a fresh beginning for the 75-year-old firm that enjoyed an indomitable position in the SUV segment till 2012, reports Shally Seth Mohile.

9,600 phones, 1,100 email IDs being tapped in India

9,600 phones, 1,100 email IDs being tapped in India

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

The review committee confirmed tapping of nearly 9,600 telephones and 1,100 emails by various security and police forces throughout the country.

West Bengal: Is the Left on its deathbed?

West Bengal: Is the Left on its deathbed?

Rediff.com9 May 2021

The combined Left parties drew a blank in the polls to the assembly which they had run with an overwhelming majority for 34 long years, with their vote share dwindling to a mere 5.47 per cent in 2021.

In Pics: Inside the GQ Men of the Year Awards

In Pics: Inside the GQ Men of the Year Awards

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

All the best looks from the GQ Men of the Year Awards.

Could this be Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa's newest contestant?

Could this be Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa's newest contestant?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

Starlet Mukti Mohan is all set to battle it out with a new batch of celebrities to gain a regular spot in the popular reality show.

Farah, Gautam, Pritam: INSIDE the Bigg Boss 8 afterparty

Farah, Gautam, Pritam: INSIDE the Bigg Boss 8 afterparty

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Check out pictures!

Salman, Kareena, Bachchans condole with Ajay Devgn, Kajol

Salman, Kareena, Bachchans condole with Ajay Devgn, Kajol

Rediff.com31 May 2019

The prayer service for Veeruji, who passed into the ages on May 27, was held at ISKCON, in Juhu, north west Mumbai.

O Pedro serves Goan tradition, not cliches

O Pedro serves Goan tradition, not cliches

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

This restaurant channels the spirit of laidback Goa in the heart of frenetic Mumbai.

China joins global vaccine alliance; to buy 15 million doses

China joins global vaccine alliance; to buy 15 million doses

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

According to the WHO, countries should join the COVID-19 Vaccine Global Access Facility (COVAX Facility) by September 18 but not later than October 9 with upfront payments.

IDBI Bank MD M K Jain appointed RBI Deputy Governor

IDBI Bank MD M K Jain appointed RBI Deputy Governor

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

As per the RBI Act, the central bank should have four deputy governors - two from within the ranks and one commercial banker and the fourth one an economist to head the monetary policy department.

First Hindu member in 16 years in Pakistan's Punjab assembly

First Hindu member in 16 years in Pakistan's Punjab assembly

Rediff.com14 Jun 2013

For the first time in 16 years, a Hindu has entered Pakistan's Punjab Assembly as a lawmaker, less than a fortnight after the first ever Sikh became a member of the House since the country's creation in 1947.

Malaika looks HOT in her latest photoshoot

Malaika looks HOT in her latest photoshoot

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

India's problems not easy to understand: Stiglitz

India's problems not easy to understand: Stiglitz

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

Investor confidence, in general, in the world is weak and that has spilled over in India.

PIX: Adah Sharma, Ayushmann Khurrana watch cricket

PIX: Adah Sharma, Ayushmann Khurrana watch cricket

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

Stars spotted at 2016 CCL cricket matches!

Top 5 mistakes students make in a board exam

Top 5 mistakes students make in a board exam

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

With barely a week left for the board exams to begin, Dr Ruchi Seth, Principal of DPS Sushant Lok, Gurgaon appeals to students to best utilise the time available at hand and avoid these mistakes to score well

'I hope nobody says she was 'bechari''

'I hope nobody says she was 'bechari''

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

'When you have a gentle character, people tend to define them as meek.' 'Today's brash understanding of strength is very masculine, of somebody who is aggressive.'

Oscars 2017: The 10 Most Memorable Moments

Oscars 2017: The 10 Most Memorable Moments

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

Raja Sen lists the highlights from the 89th annual Academy Awards.

The man behind unified licensing

The man behind unified licensing

Rediff.com15 Dec 2003

Will act promptly on Verma panel's suggestions: PM

Will act promptly on Verma panel's suggestions: PM

Rediff.com30 Jan 2013

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday said that the government will be prompt in pursuing the recommendations of the J S Verma Committee to amend the law to deal effectively with cases of sexual assault against women.

Read the full report by Justice Verma on sexual offences

Read the full report by Justice Verma on sexual offences

Rediff.com25 Jan 2013

The Justice J S Verma committee, set up to recommend measures to improve laws dealing with sexual offences, had received around 80,000 suggestions and wrapped up its work within 29 days

Anti-rape laws: Verma panel gets 80,000 suggestions

Anti-rape laws: Verma panel gets 80,000 suggestions

Rediff.com23 Jan 2013

The three-member committee headed by former Chief Justice of India J S Verma, which was set up to suggest tougher laws for crimes against women, is likely to submit its report on Wednesday.

Rajat Gupta seeks new trial, reversal of conviction

Rajat Gupta seeks new trial, reversal of conviction

Rediff.com23 Jan 2013

India-born former Goldman Sachs director Rajat Gupta has asked a US court for a new trial to reverse his conviction on insider trading charges, arguing that the district judge had committed "serious evidentiary errors" that tipped the scales decisively in the case.

Notice to Musharraf for allowing drone attacks

Notice to Musharraf for allowing drone attacks

Rediff.com24 Oct 2012

A Pakistani court on Wednesday issued a notice to former President Gen (Retd) Pervez Musharraf for allowing US drone attacks in country even as a fresh strike by the Central Intelligence Agency-operated spy plane killed at least five in the restive North Waziristan.

Life Of Pi, Django Unchained bag Oscar nominations

Life Of Pi, Django Unchained bag Oscar nominations

Rediff.com10 Jan 2013

Here's a quick glance at the nominees.

Diary: Durban, Gandhi and the BRICS bank

Diary: Durban, Gandhi and the BRICS bank

Rediff.com26 Mar 2013

Sheela Bhatt, who traveled with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to the BRICS Summit in Durban, gauges the buzz ahead of the event that begins Tuesday.

Why this may be the right time to buy your dream car

Why this may be the right time to buy your dream car

Rediff.com12 May 2018

Despite a rise in input costs, leading car-makers refrain from hiking their price.

Special: Ministers miffed with 'rude' SPG at PM's house

Special: Ministers miffed with 'rude' SPG at PM's house

Rediff.com21 Jul 2012

Union Ministers Dr Farooq Abdullah, Ghulam Nabi Azad, Jairam Ramesh and G K Vasan have complained to Cabinet Secretary Ajit Seth about the rude behaviour of the Special Protection Group personnel at 7 Race Course Road.

India can grow like China if domestic issues settled: Nick Bloom

India can grow like China if domestic issues settled: Nick Bloom

Rediff.com24 Dec 2012

Interview with Professor, Stanford University.

James Franco earns star on Hollywood Walk Of Fame

James Franco earns star on Hollywood Walk Of Fame

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Hollywood, right here!

Deconstructing Oscar 2013: Chat with Raja Sen!

Deconstructing Oscar 2013: Chat with Raja Sen!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

Join in the coversation!

Top bureaucrats take stock of economic situation

Top bureaucrats take stock of economic situation

Rediff.com28 Jun 2012

Among others, the meeting was attended by Finance Secretary R S Gujral, Economic Affairs Secretary R Gopalan, Commerce Secretary S R Rao, Industry Secretary Saurabh Chandra and Power Secretary P Uma Shankar.

Cash transfer: Unhappy EC seeks cabinet secy's reply

Cash transfer: Unhappy EC seeks cabinet secy's reply

Rediff.com2 Dec 2012

Expressing unhappiness over the announcement of the much-touted direct cash transfer scheme by the government even when the model code was in force, the Election Commission on Sunday wrote to the Union cabinet secretary seeking a report on the matter.

Steps on anvil to boost investments: Govt

Steps on anvil to boost investments: Govt

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

The meeting comes against the backdrop of negative growth in the manufacturing sector. In July, the country's overall industrial output expanded by just 0.1 per cent cent -- as against 3.7 per cent in the same month last year -- pulled down by decline in manufacturing sector growth.

Docs retrieve heart and implant it in 100 minutes

Docs retrieve heart and implant it in 100 minutes

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

In a major surgery, doctors at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute transplanted the heart of a 30-year-old IT professional, who was declared brain dead, on a 16-year-old boy, giving him a new lease of life.

Goldman names 16 Indian-origin persons as MDs

Goldman names 16 Indian-origin persons as MDs

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

The US-based group has named 70 individuals as its partners and has announced a list of 266 persons to become managing directors with effect from January 1, 2013.

Can the polluted River Ganga be healed by faith ALONE?

Can the polluted River Ganga be healed by faith ALONE?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

Billed as the largest gathering of humanity in recorded history, Maha Kumbh has commenced in Allahabad. Over the next few weeks, pilgrims will jostle to take a dip at Sangam the confluence of two polluted rivers of the country, the Ganga and the Yamuna. Bharat Lal Seth analyses why the rivers will remain dirty.

Manipur economic blockade to be lifted from midnight

Manipur economic blockade to be lifted from midnight

Rediff.com19 Mar 2017

The blockade was imposed by the UNC since November 1, 2016.

The Most Disappointing Telugu films of 2012

The Most Disappointing Telugu films of 2012

Rediff.com18 Jan 2013

These Telugu films failed to live up to expectations.