News for 'Small Block'

No work at Tata plant in Singur; dharna in 9th day

No work at Tata plant in Singur; dharna in 9th day

Rediff.com1 Sep 2008

Work continued to be stalled at the Tata Motors small car plant in Singur on the ninth day of the Trinamool Congress' indefinite dharna as the management said conditions were not conducive for resuming work.

How Nirmalaji compares with earlier FMs

How Nirmalaji compares with earlier FMs

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

While the situation Sitharaman finds herself in may not be that good, how does it stack up against her three immediate predecessors Pranab Mukherjee, P Chidambaram and the late Arun Jaitley?

Tollywood producer, wife arrested in US for running prostitution racket

Tollywood producer, wife arrested in US for running prostitution racket

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

The prostitution scheme was masterminded by Kishan Modugumudi and his wife Chandra, 31 where they charged clients up to $3,000 (Rs 2.04 lakh) for each sexual encounter.

Google's new Play Store policy making app developers nervous

Google's new Play Store policy making app developers nervous

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

Google is going ahead with a policy revision mandating 30% charge on in-app purchases across all apps on Play Store. This has left developers' community worried about tighter squeeze on their earnings, says Yuvraj Malik.

French Open PIX: Federer dazzles; Serena survives scare

French Open PIX: Federer dazzles; Serena survives scare

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

Images from Day 2 of the French Open matches played at Roland Garros on Monday

Sebi kickstarts IPO reform

Sebi kickstarts IPO reform

Rediff.com28 Jul 2008

Investors' money will remain in accounts till allotment.

What's the difference between a heart attack and a sudden cardiac arrest?

What's the difference between a heart attack and a sudden cardiac arrest?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2014

Dr SK Gupta, Senior Consultant -- Cardiology, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals explains the difference between a heart attack and cardiac arrest and how to tackle both the situations.

'Why does govt treat the people like enemies?'

'Why does govt treat the people like enemies?'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

'This (opposition to the project) is not just architects, but everyone needs to know more.' 'We need to be allowed to participate, maybe, you can ignore what we have to say, that's your decision.' 'At least follow the process.

Hyderabad: VHP, Bajrang Dal go on a rampage

Hyderabad: VHP, Bajrang Dal go on a rampage

Rediff.com12 Dec 2008

As the infuriated mob blocked traffic and targeted RTC buses demanding action against the officials of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation for the removal of the road side 'Pochamma temple', the police used lathis to disperse the crowd.

The truth about spectrum shortage in India

The truth about spectrum shortage in India

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

Chinese telcos hold 60-100 MHz of spectrum, while Indian companies hold 13-15 MHz of spectrum.

How the Navy saved 125 from a raging sea

How the Navy saved 125 from a raging sea

Rediff.com28 May 2021

With 40 officers and 260 men, INS Kochi sailed into the eye of a cyclonic storm and rescued 125 men who had jumped into the sea from a sinking barge. It was one of the Indian Navy's greatest rescue operations.

LeT terrorist Tunda undergoes pacemaker implant surgery at AIIMS

LeT terrorist Tunda undergoes pacemaker implant surgery at AIIMS

Rediff.com24 Aug 2013

Lashker-e-Tayiba operative Abdul Karim Tunda, who is admitted at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi, underwent a surgery to implant a pacemaker in his heart on Saturday.

NZ in spot of bother over fungus at Napier track

NZ in spot of bother over fungus at Napier track

Rediff.com22 Mar 2009

Down 0-1 in the three-match Test series against India, New Zealand are in for more trouble after it was revealed the track at McLean Park, Napier, venue for the second Test scheduled to start from March 26, has been infected by fungus.

Bitter harvest drives grape farmers to suicide

Bitter harvest drives grape farmers to suicide

Rediff.com16 Jan 2008

Their deaths add to a deadly tally of 70-odd suicides by grape growers over the past two years -- a bizarre juxtaposition to the celebratory enthusiasm of the local politicians.

Wipro slow on Odisha project, CM writes to Premji

Wipro slow on Odisha project, CM writes to Premji

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

The pace of the progress has been very slow over the last eight years.

'Amitabh acting as salesman for metro'

'Amitabh acting as salesman for metro'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

'He is posting that someone who took the metro (during a medical emergency) got saved.' 'Let him try doing the same. He cannot peddle nonsense just because he is a star.'

Need more from your home loan? Here's help

Need more from your home loan? Here's help

Rediff.com30 Jan 2009

To avail a top up loan, factors like your repayment capacity based on your income and commitment towards any other loans other than your home loan etc, will be factored in

People used to scams will have objections to legitimate tax: Jaitley on Rahul's jibe

People used to scams will have objections to legitimate tax: Jaitley on Rahul's jibe

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

He also took potshots at opposition parties' decision to observing November 8 as a 'Black Day', saying the move displays their faith in cash economy.

Mamata's  willingness to talk on Singur welcomed

Mamata's willingness to talk on Singur welcomed

Rediff.com8 Aug 2008

Veteran Marxist leader Jyoti Basu on Friday welcomed Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee's readiness to sit with the Tatas to find a solution to the Singur small car factory controversy.

Singur: Basu welcomes Mamata's willingness to talk

Singur: Basu welcomes Mamata's willingness to talk

Rediff.com8 Aug 2008

Veteran Marxist leader Jyoti Basu on Friday welcomed Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee's readiness to sit with the Tatas for finding a solution to the Singur small car factory controversy.

Kisan Vikas Patra to be launched; money to double in 100 months

Kisan Vikas Patra to be launched; money to double in 100 months

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

In view of popular demand, the government will on Tuesday relaunch saving instrument Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP), wherein the invested money will get doubled in 8 years and 4 months.

Jayapal introduces Kashmir resolution in US Congress

Jayapal introduces Kashmir resolution in US Congress

Rediff.com8 Dec 2019

It's a simple resolution, which cannot be voted in the other chamber, Senate, and does not have the force of law.

India needs net neutrality? Pros and Cons

India needs net neutrality? Pros and Cons

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

The debate on net neutrality has turned into another fight between ordinary folks and a large corporation.

COVID-19: 'Modi is the Muqaddar ka Sikandar'

COVID-19: 'Modi is the Muqaddar ka Sikandar'

Rediff.com1 May 2020

'This pandemic has given him a new platform to perform,' says a member of the government. 'He should feel lucky that he has got an opportunity now to demonstrate to the world his original talent.' 'He needs a visionary script to perform.' Sheela Bhatt reports on the politics of the pandemic.

India's quiet victories around China

India's quiet victories around China

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

New Delhi is quietly reclaiming its space in Asia by forging alliances with China's neighbours. In a way, India is converting its much-talked about Act East Policy to Engage East practice.

Pakistan to purchase American-made F-16 jets to counter India

Pakistan to purchase American-made F-16 jets to counter India

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

Pakistan is trying to get more F-16s from the US as well as looking towards countries like Russia and France for new aircraft to replace old ones to match India's defence purchases.

25 GORGEOUS FRAMES of Kareena Kapoor

25 GORGEOUS FRAMES of Kareena Kapoor

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

On Kareena Kapoor's 40th birthday on September 21, Sukanya Verma handpicks 25 of her most stunning frames from various movies to highlight how she draws our attention in big and small ways.

How 23 new banks will make an impact in India

How 23 new banks will make an impact in India

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

The niche banks - small finance and payments banks -have been set up to further the regulator's objective of deepening financial inclusion.

FPI limit in long-term government securities may be hiked

FPI limit in long-term government securities may be hiked

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

FPIs are currently capped at 5 per cent of the total outstanding government dated securities, and own 4.5 per cent

'2021 is the year of capital preservation'

'2021 is the year of capital preservation'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

'I have been advising investors since the last couple of months to at least take their capital out.' 'Most of the people have made 50-60 per cent in the market, if not more, they must at least take their capital out.'

Karnataka: Stray protests over Cauvery issue

Karnataka: Stray protests over Cauvery issue

Rediff.com6 Feb 2007

Some demonstrations have been held in parts of the state but the overall situation is peaceful.

'Assamese feel betrayed by the BJP'

'Assamese feel betrayed by the BJP'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

'If there are provocations and people try to exploit and manipulate the situation along linguistic, religious lines, then Assam might relapse into its troubled past.'

Cyber-attacks: What Modi must know!

Cyber-attacks: What Modi must know!

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

'What we are actually missing in India is a platform wherein the government engages with cybersecurity experts, gets them employed and then utilises their capability to deter such attacks.'

Maharashtra, TN account for 50% of active COVID-19 cases: Govt

Maharashtra, TN account for 50% of active COVID-19 cases: Govt

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

The health ministry said that 86 per cent of the total active cases were recorded in 10 states of the country.

How Himachal contained Covid-19 and earned Modi's praise

How Himachal contained Covid-19 and earned Modi's praise

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Behind the state's success in containing coronavirus positive cases is one novel initiative -- Active Case Finding or ACF, which even Prime Minister Narendra Modi endorsed for the bigger states to follow. The ACF campaign began in April with 16,000 basic health personnel, ASHA, anganwadi workers and auxiliary nurse midwives (ANM) out on foot trekking to most mountain valleys, snow-bound districts and remote passes of the state, reports Ashwani Sharma.

Sensex ends flat at 29,136

Sensex ends flat at 29,136

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Sensex ended up 41 points at 29,136 and Nifty gained 4 pts to 8,809.

Da Vinci painting sells for record $450 million

Da Vinci painting sells for record $450 million

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

Salvator Mundi, a portrait of Jesus Christ, was once bought for $59.

Yoga immune boosters in the time of Covid-19

Yoga immune boosters in the time of Covid-19

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

Shameem Akthar digs into her sadhana kit for an immunity-boosting sequence.

Piyush Goyal's maiden Budget, at a glance

Piyush Goyal's maiden Budget, at a glance

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

Here are the key highlights of the Interim Budget 2019-20 presented by Finance Minister Piyush Goyal in the Lok Sabha on Friday.

Officers cold to oversight cadre, RBI faces staff turmoil

Officers cold to oversight cadre, RBI faces staff turmoil

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

The deadline for officers to decide on their career path in the biggest organisational rejig in the central bank's 85-year history ends on January 31. The immediate fallout could be its disruptive impact on the supervisory process for 2020 -- and beyond -- given the manpower shortfall, even as more entities are set to come under closer central bank scrutiny.