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Yogi in Ayodhya, offers prayers at Ram temple

Yogi in Ayodhya, offers prayers at Ram temple

Rediff.com31 May 2017

The UP CM's visit comes a day after senior BJP leaders were charged with conspiracy in the Babri Masjid case.

Why food and grocery retail looks like a tough nut to crack

Why food and grocery retail looks like a tough nut to crack

Rediff.com29 May 2019

The sale of Nature's Basket, Godrej's chain of food stores in west India, is the second exit by a big group in a year in the category

Modern retail may spell doom for old markets

Modern retail may spell doom for old markets

Rediff.com3 Dec 2009

As new, modern shopping centres come up in more than 100 cities across the country, shoppers of all strata will happily desert the congested, filthy and shopper-convenience-unfriendly traditional markets in those cities.

Women workforce: A revolution in the making

Women workforce: A revolution in the making

Rediff.com19 Nov 2009

One of the most important implications will be on account of a rapid increase of women in the workforce in the coming years, leading to an unprecedented economic and social empowerment for them and thereby a dramatic redefinition of their roles and influence.

Buy land for industry yourself:Bengal to investors

Buy land for industry yourself:Bengal to investors

Rediff.com17 Jul 2009

Among the major projects affected are the proposed steel plants of Videocon, Bhushan Steel and the Abhijit group. Neeraj Singhal, managging director of Bhushan Steel, said it would be difficult to acquire land wihtout government support. The decisin would also impact a host of projects lined up by New Kolkata International Development, a special purpose vehicle promoted by the Salim Group of Indonesia and the Universal Success group.

Decision making and business in India

Decision making and business in India

Rediff.com1 Jul 2010

Why strategic initiatives should be taken based more on a vision and entrepreneurial "gut-based" decision process in India, writes Arvind Singhal

Shame: 8 arrested for gang rape, murder of mentally-challenged woman in Rohtak

Shame: 8 arrested for gang rape, murder of mentally-challenged woman in Rohtak

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Eight have been arrested in the gang rape and murder of a 28-year-old mentally challenged woman.

Ishrat Jahan case: Six suspended cops summoned

Ishrat Jahan case: Six suspended cops summoned

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

A CBI court in Ahmedabad on Monday issued summons to six suspended police officers accused in the Ishrat Jahan fake encounter case, for handing over the charge sheet filed by the investigating agency.

What! Rats drinking seized liquor in Bihar

What! Rats drinking seized liquor in Bihar

Rediff.com4 May 2017

The fact that rodents were making merry in the dungeons came to light following media reports that they had overrun the 'Malkhana' (store) of the police stations.

Glut of MBAs: Where are the jobs?

Glut of MBAs: Where are the jobs?

Rediff.com6 May 2010

There are no easy solutions except that MBA colleges have to reinvent themselves and their programmes immediately before they add more capacity, and all new aspirants for an MBA programme should keep in mind that an MBA degree from even a high-ranking institute may not translate into a dream job in the near future!

Innovating solutions for India's challenges

Innovating solutions for India's challenges

Rediff.com29 Jul 2010

India first needs to innovate the solution itself, and then focus on the product.

Why Costa may not be the right brew for Coke India

Why Costa may not be the right brew for Coke India

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

Coca-Cola's acquisition of British coffee chain Costa, its biggest acquisition of a brand in history, faces three challenges in India.

Snoopgate: Gulail asked to file affidavit by Jan 15

Snoopgate: Gulail asked to file affidavit by Jan 15

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

A two-member commission set up by the Gujarat government to inquire into the alleged snooping on a woman by police has issued summons to Ashish Khetan of Gulail.com and asked him to file an affidavit by January 15 in connection with the release of audio tapes.

Payal, Anusha dazzle Fashion Week

Payal, Anusha dazzle Fashion Week

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

Designer Payal Singhal displayed her latest range of resortwear on the fifth and final day of the LFW. Crepe and embroidery came together to create outfits that can be worn both by day and by night, with crystal embellishments and changeable silhouettes. So here's a look at a sparkling wardrobe that's ideal for both the beach and a formal occasion.

The Rs 17 crore sari: 'Has it got diamonds on it?

The Rs 17 crore sari: 'Has it got diamonds on it?"

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

Find out what India's top designers have to say about Brahmani Reddy's much-hyped wedding sari.

India's huge education deficit

India's huge education deficit

Rediff.com8 Oct 2009

India has just about 5,500 ITIs and 1,745 polytechnics, compared to 500,000 similar institutes in China.

Shilpa, Shahid, Vaani at their stylish best

Shilpa, Shahid, Vaani at their stylish best

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

Check out the glamorous stars in attendance.

India's big agriculture challenge

India's big agriculture challenge

Rediff.com28 Aug 2009

There is a pressing need for developing high-calibre talent focused on 'Food & Agriculture' technology and management.

India rolls out world's largest vaccination drive against COVID-19

India rolls out world's largest vaccination drive against COVID-19

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

The first COVID-19 vaccine shots in India were given on Saturday to nearly two lakh frontline healthcare and sanitary workers as Prime Minister Narendra Modi rolled out the world's largest inoculation drive against the pandemic that has caused 1,52,093 deaths and upended millions of lives in the country.

Naveen Patnaik 'anti-Hindu', says VHP

Naveen Patnaik 'anti-Hindu', says VHP

Rediff.com9 Mar 2009

Terming Orissa Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik as 'anti-Hindu', the VHP today said it would launch a statewide campign to generate awareness on the necessity to protect Hindu religion.

Meet India's new business tycoons

Meet India's new business tycoons

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Patanjali Ayurved's rise has prompted most other babas to go back to the drawing board. Most of them are either scripting or re-jigging their business plans, says Arvind Singhal.

Direct tax code: SEZ developers worried

Direct tax code: SEZ developers worried

Rediff.com25 Sep 2009

The draft direct tax code that will lead to overhaul of the Income Tax Act, has created uncertainty among the developers and units in the special economic zones over continuation of the tax sops.

It's all about keeping beggars off Delhi roads

It's all about keeping beggars off Delhi roads

Rediff.com1 Sep 2009

The government will set up 12 mobile courts and a control room assisted by police to speed up convictions of beggars whose population is estimated to be around 60,000 at present.

Off ramp style: How to rock dhoti pants

Off ramp style: How to rock dhoti pants

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

On Day 4 of the Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2017, we bring you some action off the ramp

UP govt flexes its muscles; VHP leaders go into hiding

UP govt flexes its muscles; VHP leaders go into hiding

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

With Vishwa Hindu Parishad adamant in going ahead with its planned yatra from Ayodhya from Sunday, the Faizabad district administration on Friday issued arrest warrants against its 70 leaders amid heavy deployment of police force in the twin towns.

RIL extortion case: Two sent to police custody

RIL extortion case: Two sent to police custody

Rediff.com25 May 2009

A local court on Monday granted three days police remand to two persons who allegedly tried to extort Rs 50 lakh from Reliance Industries for withdrawing their petition filed in Bombay High Court opposing company's merger with group firm Reliance Petroleum.

BJP is unfit to rule country: VHP

BJP is unfit to rule country: VHP

Rediff.com1 Jan 2009

The BJP, under flak for the Kandhar militants' release, was in for criticism from an unexpected quarter today when the VHP termed the incident as a sign of the saffron party's "incapacity" in governance.

Guj: 2 held with maps of Saurashtra, GPS device

Guj: 2 held with maps of Saurashtra, GPS device

Rediff.com12 Dec 2008

The duo claimed they were employees of a software company in Mumbai and were in Jamnagar to survey the region for developing GPS-based software for their clients, which happen to be major telecom companies, Singhal added.

Neha Dhupia: Can't wait to see Angad change diapers

Neha Dhupia: Can't wait to see Angad change diapers

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

Neha-Angad are super-cute on the ramp.

E-commerce boom lures engineers back from Silicon Valley

E-commerce boom lures engineers back from Silicon Valley

Rediff.com1 May 2015

Unprecedented pay and perks like free healthcare for in-laws helping the likes of Flipkart, Snapdeal tap talent

Advani goes into huddle with RSS, VHP

Advani goes into huddle with RSS, VHP

Rediff.com11 Jul 2008

Advani met RSS chief K Sudarshan and VHP leaders Ashok Singhal and Parveen Togadia to discuss current political situation in the country. At least 15 top leaders of the RSS and the VHP were also present.

Ram Sethu: VHP to hold 2-day meet on June 15-16

Ram Sethu: VHP to hold 2-day meet on June 15-16

Rediff.com22 May 2008

VHP international president Ashok Singhal told reporters in Chennai on Thursday that the meeting, to be held on June 15 and 16 at Haridwar, would also decide on a 'massive agitation' involving 50,000 people, in support of the Ram Sethu movement.

Supreme Court reprieve for Narendra Modi

Supreme Court reprieve for Narendra Modi

Rediff.com18 Jul 2007

A Bench headed by Justice Arijit Pasayat, however, said that it was leaving the option of approaching the magistrate concerned for recording the first information report against two leaders to the aggrieved individuals.

E-commerce ad spends to beat HUL's in a year

E-commerce ad spends to beat HUL's in a year

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

Spends by e-commerce players have now touched Rs 1,000 crore.

How Raghu Menon plans to put Air India on track

How Raghu Menon plans to put Air India on track

Rediff.com2 Apr 2008

"I recently flew on one of our aircraft and I was pleasantly surprised. Our aeroplanes are brand new and a pleasure to travel on. They can give any airline a run for their money," says Raghu Menon.

Spotted! Leander Paes at the Asian Games

Spotted! Leander Paes at the Asian Games

Rediff.com11 Dec 2006

Reader Amit Singhal sent us a picture of Leander Paes from Doha, Qatar.

Why innovative firms face legal hassles in India

Why innovative firms face legal hassles in India

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

More companies with unconventional business models to get into messy legal hassles in India.

Did SP 'match fix' Ayodhya yatra episode with VHP?

Did SP 'match fix' Ayodhya yatra episode with VHP?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

The Lucknow bench of Allahabad high court on Monday granted reprieve to arrested Vishwa Hindu Parishad leaders as the ruling Samajwadi Party prosecutors chose to soft peddle on them.

Speaker disqualifies 9 rebel Cong MLAs in U'khand

Speaker disqualifies 9 rebel Cong MLAs in U'khand

Rediff.com27 Mar 2016

Hours after President's rule was imposed in Uttarakhand, nine rebel Congress MLAs were disqualified from the state assembly.

Inspiring! This model turned rejection into SUCCESS

Inspiring! This model turned rejection into SUCCESS

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

LFW model Anita Kumar tells us how she fought multiple rejections and came back stronger each time.