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The Rakesh Jhunjhunwala I Knew

The Rakesh Jhunjhunwala I Knew

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

A family man, a confident investor, someone who was sure two decades ago that India and its stock market were going to boom. T N Ninan recalls his chats with Rakesh Jhunjhunwala.

Togadia wants to bring law in Parliament for building Ram temple

Togadia wants to bring law in Parliament for building Ram temple

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel and Governor O P Kohli were also present at the meeting.

Are these 2021's HOTTEST fashion trends?

Are these 2021's HOTTEST fashion trends?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

Get inspired by these top trends straight from the FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week runway.

'Victory over invaders': Yogi at Ram temple sanctum sanctorum event

'Victory over invaders': Yogi at Ram temple sanctum sanctorum event

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday performed a 'Shila Pujan' of the sanctum sanctorum of the Ram temple and said the temple will be a "symbol of people's belief".

GOSH! Is that Rihanna?

GOSH! Is that Rihanna?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week is back with a promising line up of models.

India sells stability, growth, and dynamism at WEF

India sells stability, growth, and dynamism at WEF

Rediff.com24 May 2022

The war in Ukraine has made its presence felt at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos. As political and business leaders' debate, they remain fearful of Europe's economic future. There is a sense of gloom among many business leaders as energy shortage and economic recession rear their heads. Global investors are keenly assessing the presence of Indian delegation at Davos.

UPSC topper: 'I will work for a truly Inclusive India'

UPSC topper: 'I will work for a truly Inclusive India'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

Ira Singhal, the country's first differently-abled UPSC topper shares her secret to success and her big plans for India.

Himanta inducts 2 cabinet ministers, rejigs several seniors' portfolios

Himanta inducts 2 cabinet ministers, rejigs several seniors' portfolios

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

The expansion was the first by Sarma since he assumed chief ministership of the state about 13 months ago.

Meet Glamorous Mithali!

Meet Glamorous Mithali!

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

'Candid shots during a luncheon with family,' tweeted Mithali, who turned 38 on Thursday.

Over 80 cops injured in tractor parade violence

Over 80 cops injured in tractor parade violence

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

The Delhi Police on Tuesday said protesting farmers violated the conditions pre-agreed for their tractor parade and indulge in violence and vandalism, leaving 83 of its personnel injured.

Withdraw cases under scrapped section of IT Act: Govt to states

Withdraw cases under scrapped section of IT Act: Govt to states

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

The ministry of home affairs has requested states and Union Territories (UTs) to direct all police stations under their jurisdiction not to register cases under the repealed Section 66A of the Information Technology Act, 2000, a home ministry statement said.

Gujarat govt reinstates cop accused in Ishrat case

Gujarat govt reinstates cop accused in Ishrat case

Rediff.com28 May 2014

In a surprise move, Gujarat government on Wednesday reinstated suspended IPS officer G L Singhal, an accused in Ishrat Jahan fake encounter case whose recording of phone conversations had brought to light the snooping scandal allegedly involving Narendra Modi aide Amit Shah.

Don't you just LOVE Shriya Saran?

Don't you just LOVE Shriya Saran?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

A Lakme Fashion Week regular, Shriya is a lovely breath of fresh air.

'Judiciary is nation's last hope'

'Judiciary is nation's last hope'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

'If you were to say today that the government should appoint judges to the high courts and Supreme Court, then I think that even those few good judges that we are getting today we would not get them.'

Pradhan made BJP poll incharge for UP, Shekhawat in Punjab

Pradhan made BJP poll incharge for UP, Shekhawat in Punjab

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Gearing up for the upcoming state assembly polls, the Bharatiya Janata Partyon Wednesday named its organisational spearheads for the elections, putting Union ministers Dharmendra Pradhan, Pralhad Joshi, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Bhupender Yadav in charge for the contest in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab and Manipur respectively.

Cuties sing the Jana Gana Mana

Cuties sing the Jana Gana Mana

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

We asked you, dear readers, to send us videos of your school-going children singing the National Anthem.

How Reliance Retail plans to become 'atmanirbhar'

How Reliance Retail plans to become 'atmanirbhar'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

A few days ago, Reliance Retail surprised the market by acquiring the Campa brand from Delhi-based Pure Drinks Ltd for Rs 22 crore. A successful cola brand in the eighties, especially in North India, Campa Cola thrived when Coke exited India in the late seventies. When the Atlanta-based major returned and PepsiCo set base in India, it went down fighting.

What does 5G spectrum auction delay mean for India?

What does 5G spectrum auction delay mean for India?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Discussing the prospect of more reform earlier this month, telecom minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced a delay in the 5G spectrum auction. India's telecom sector regulation has to be benchmarked with the global best, he said. It's another matter that many countries have either introduced or are about to roll out 5G services that will enable cutting-edge tech in diverse areas. For India, too, it will mean a lot for healthcare, robotics and unleashing a new chapter in Digital India perhaps.

Protesters go on rampage during Bihar bandh, BJP leaders get security

Protesters go on rampage during Bihar bandh, BJP leaders get security

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

A railway station and a police vehicle were torched and several law enforcers injured in stone-pelting incidents on the fourth consecutive day of protests against Agnipath scheme on Saturday when a bandh was also called to press for the demand for rollback of the new scheme for recruitment in armed forces.

CBI officers face probe for letting off Bhushan Steel MD

CBI officers face probe for letting off Bhushan Steel MD

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

The officers did not arrest Neeraj Singhal despite CBI Director Ranjit Sinha's orders.

Neha Dhupia's Mommy Magic!

Neha Dhupia's Mommy Magic!

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

'It's amazing how the mommy brain can do so many things at the same time.'

Sena dares rebels to fight polls as another minister lands in Guwahati

Sena dares rebels to fight polls as another minister lands in Guwahati

Rediff.com26 Jun 2022

Addressing the Sena workers in Mumbai for the second consecutive day, he also said that doors of the state and party are closed for the rebels MLAs.

Sena links Ram temple fund drive to 2024 LS polls; BJP refutes

Sena links Ram temple fund drive to 2024 LS polls; BJP refutes

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

An editorial in Sena mouthpiece Saamana said it was never decided that the grand temple will be constructed through public donations, and political campaigning in the name of Lord Ram has to be stopped at some point of time.

How the Tatas finally brought Maharaja home

How the Tatas finally brought Maharaja home

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

The Tatas have the know-how to quickly close deals which can otherwise get caught in legal wrangle. In 2018, on the day the National Company Law Tribunal declared Tata Steel as the winner of the bid for bankrupt Bhushan Steel, Bhushan promoter Neeraj Singhal was planning to file for a stay order. He did get the case listed for the following day, but the judge did not admit it, deferring it until the following week. The Tatas used the narrow window of 48 hours to close the deal and take control of the company.

Mizoram, Assam agree to find lasting solution to boundary dispute

Mizoram, Assam agree to find lasting solution to boundary dispute

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

The Assam government also decided to revoke an advisory issued earlier against travel to Mizoram, they said.

Byju's raises over Rs 363 cr from Maitri Edtech, IIFL arm

Byju's raises over Rs 363 cr from Maitri Edtech, IIFL arm

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

Edtech major Byju's has raised over Rs 363 crore (about USD 50 million) in funding from Maitri Edtech and IIFL's private equity fund, according to regulatory documents. Over the past few months, Byju's has raised funding from a slew of investors that has placed the edtech major among the most-valued start-ups in the country. Byju's is estimated to have raised about $2.3 billion in funding so far with valuation touching $6.5 billion.

Heavy security at Delhi borders ahead of farmers' march

Heavy security at Delhi borders ahead of farmers' march

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Police said the border has not been sealed but they are checking all vehicles entering the national capital.

Festive delight for employees as firms begin to roll back salary cuts

Festive delight for employees as firms begin to roll back salary cuts

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

HR experts estimate that up to 70 per cent companies in the manufacturing and services space including sectors like auto components, edutech and construction equipment are looking to restore the salary cuts over the next couple of months.

VHP leader wants Muslims to give up claim over Ayodhya

VHP leader wants Muslims to give up claim over Ayodhya

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

There can be no communal harmony unless Muslims forgo their claim on Ayodhya, Mathura and Kashi, where there are temple-mosque disputes, Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Ashok Singhal said today and asked Sunni Central Board and All India Muslim Personal Law Board to take initiative.

Those bewitching eyes...

Those bewitching eyes...

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Nimrat Kaur weaves her magic with her showstopper act for designer Payal Singhal on Day 1 of Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2015.

Shortage of charging stations may short-circuit India's EV revolution

Shortage of charging stations may short-circuit India's EV revolution

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Only a few thousand chargers dot the Indian landscape, some in working condition, others not, with some held hostage to the power supply vagaries of local utilities, reports S Dinakar.

'If Section 66A of IT Act goes, something else will come in'

'If Section 66A of IT Act goes, something else will come in'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

'The cases have not reduced because the prosecution has found some other way to stop people from using their right to free speech.'

Ishrat Jahan encounter: CBI arrests Gujarat police officer

Ishrat Jahan encounter: CBI arrests Gujarat police officer

Rediff.com21 Feb 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested Gujarat police officer G L Singhal in connection with the alleged fake encounter of 19-year old student Ishrat Jahan by a team of Ahmedabad crime branch officers in 2004.

Modi is the hero of the Hindus: VHP

Modi is the hero of the Hindus: VHP

Rediff.com8 Apr 2013

Continuing to back Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as the prime ministerial candidate of the Bharatiya Janata Party, Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Ashok Singhal on Sunday said there was lot of support for him in the country. "Modi is the hero of the Hindus. That's why his name is being taken by the Hindus. What's wrong in him leading the country," Singhal asked.

NCB was trying only to implicate Aryan Khan in drugs case, SIT finds

NCB was trying only to implicate Aryan Khan in drugs case, SIT finds

Rediff.com27 May 2022

The Narcotics Control Bureau's special investigation team has found "grave irregularities" and gaps in the probe of the Mumbai drugs-on-cruise case, with officials saying its first team that arrested Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan did not follow rules like mandatory medical test of accused, video recording of the raids and corroborate evidence for WhatsApp chats.

If not mother, would you salute Afzal Guru: Vice President Naidu

If not mother, would you salute Afzal Guru: Vice President Naidu

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

Vande Mataram means praising the mother, the vice president further said while referring to the people who are seeking to define nationalism.

Drugs-on-cruise case: WhatsApp chats not proof enough, says court

Drugs-on-cruise case: WhatsApp chats not proof enough, says court

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

The court in its detailed order also raised questions on the veracity of the NCB's panchnama records.

5 MUST-DO actions for the Modi government

5 MUST-DO actions for the Modi government

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

The government has an opportunity right now to save Indians from deep recession, and in many cases, starvation, notes Kalyan Singhal.

In essential items, e-commerce is no match to kirana stores

In essential items, e-commerce is no match to kirana stores

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

Despite the failure of most e-commerce players to meet orders through the first week of the lockdown, there has been no serious crisis, thanks to supplies from 11 million small kirana and mom-and-pop stores across the country with the support of over 300,000 distributors and wholesalers.

Why is Nitish Kumar so angry?

Why is Nitish Kumar so angry?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

According to state government data, the first 10 months of last year -- January to October 2020 -- witnessed 2,649 murders in Bihar, an average of nearly nine murders a day.