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'Karan has changed completely from the boy I grew up with'

'Karan has changed completely from the boy I grew up with'

Rediff.com25 May 2022

'Today, as a film personality, he is bigger than Dharma Productions.' 'But he is still warm and loyal to his friends from school, college and work.'

Vivad Se Vishwas scheme: Payment deadline extended

Vivad Se Vishwas scheme: Payment deadline extended

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

The government on Tuesday extended for the third time the deadline for making payment under the direct tax dispute settlement scheme 'Vivad Se Vishwas' by three months to March 31, 2021. As per a Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) notification, declaration under the Vivad se Vishwas Scheme shall be required to be furnished latest by December 31, 2020. However, only in respect of the said declarations made, the payment without additional amount can now be made up to March 31, 2021.

India Wants World's Money, But Not World's Modernity

India Wants World's Money, But Not World's Modernity

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

A bit of economic reforms stalled and decisions delayed -- what Narayana Murthy spoke of -- don't hurt if a country's compassionate and inclusive social fabric has survived intact; if the country is happy, observes Shyam G Menon.

GST collections at all-time high of over Rs 1.15 lakh cr in Dec

GST collections at all-time high of over Rs 1.15 lakh cr in Dec

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

GST collections touched a record high of over Rs 1.15 lakh crore in December, reflecting festive demand and reflating economy. The gross GST revenue collected in the month of December 2020 is Rs 115,174 crore and is the highest since the introduction of Goods and Services Tax from July 1, 2017, the finance ministry said in a statement.

Make English Compulsory, Mandarin Second Language

Make English Compulsory, Mandarin Second Language

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Anybody who's plugged in to the modern, globalised world will understand why, says Kanika Datta.

BJP And The Politics Of Conversion

BJP And The Politics Of Conversion

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

It is unusual in democratic countries two decades into the 21st century for laws to become regressive instead of progressive. But that is clearly what is happening in India today and more of this is ahead, asserts Aakar Patel.

'Authorities Want Every Prisoner To Die Neglected'

'Authorities Want Every Prisoner To Die Neglected'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

'That is how our machinery operates and sees every prisoner.'

How a funny video changed my life

How a funny video changed my life

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

Diya Parakh tells us how her videos are making people laugh.

'Confused About Which SIPs To Start'

'Confused About Which SIPs To Start'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Still a long journey for young Thackeray

Still a long journey for young Thackeray

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

One is hopeful that if he becomes CM, Mr Thackeray will not be as trigger happy in calling for bans or encouraging outrage, says Uttaran Das Gupta.

'In Sagar Sarhadi's death, we lost a powerful voice'

'In Sagar Sarhadi's death, we lost a powerful voice'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

'I'm very proud of having worked with one of the finest minds of India and Indian cinema.'

'I enjoyed working in my first Kannada film'

'I enjoyed working in my first Kannada film'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

Ester Noronha who has worked in Telugu films talks about making her Kannada debut.

Meet Renuka Ramnath, 1st woman and 'outsider' to head a Tata co

Meet Renuka Ramnath, 1st woman and 'outsider' to head a Tata co

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

Tata Communications has elected the private equity (PE) veteran as a successor to Subodh Bhargava.

Ask MF Guru: 'Want to invest Rs 30 lakh in MFs'

Ask MF Guru: 'Want to invest Rs 30 lakh in MFs'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Soccer PIX: Ronaldo strikes again; PSG reach League Cup final

Soccer PIX: Ronaldo strikes again; PSG reach League Cup final

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Images from the football matches played across Europe on Wednesday.

'Withdrew entire PF. Which ITR to file?'

'Withdrew entire PF. Which ITR to file?'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

'Vaccinate, Vaccinate, Vaccinate!'

'Vaccinate, Vaccinate, Vaccinate!'

Rediff.com4 May 2021

'One thing we have learnt is that a pandemic can be arrested at any stage.' 'Not suddenly, of course, but slowly with steady unwavering focus.'

Amazon, Flipkart, 3 others issued notices for selling faulty pressure cookers

Amazon, Flipkart, 3 others issued notices for selling faulty pressure cookers

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued notices to five e-commerce entities, including Amazon, Flipkart and PaytmMall, as well as various sellers for offering pressure cookers that are non-compliant with BIS norms. The notices were issued on November 18 to Flipkart, Amazon, Snapdeal, Shopclues and PaytmMall, and the sellers. As part of celebrations of 75 years of Independence - 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav', CCPA has initiated a country-wide campaign to prevent sale of spurious and counterfeit goods that violate Quality Control Orders published by the Centre, the government said in a statement on Monday.

10 things we loved about Lakme Fashion Week

10 things we loved about Lakme Fashion Week

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

The coolest moments we won't be forgetting anytime soon.

How yoga helps physical and mental health

How yoga helps physical and mental health

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

'Yoga is magic!' 'Other than keeping me physically fit, it helps me be calm and emotionally balanced. It gives me a lot of energy that keeps me productive throughout the day.'

Senior Catholic priest stabbed to death in Kerala

Senior Catholic priest stabbed to death in Kerala

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

He was allegedly stabbed by a former sacristan of the parish.

'Sanjay Leela Bhansali has taken a liking for me'

'Sanjay Leela Bhansali has taken a liking for me'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

'I am going to direct a film for him.' 'He thinks I will make a good film.' 'For me, that in itself is an award.'

Review: Student of the Year 2 disappoints

Review: Student of the Year 2 disappoints

Rediff.com13 May 2019

It's time to move on from fights and dances and clich, says Kshmaya Daniel.

Meet The Man behind Skoda VW India

Meet The Man behind Skoda VW India

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

'Approach people with respect, mindful that they know their job better than you do, and that you're not superior to them just because you may be better educated or their boss.' Skoda Auto VW India MD Gurpratap S Boparai cites his management credo to Pavan Lall.

Worried about LTCG tax on your MF investments?

Worried about LTCG tax on your MF investments?

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

What does our country need today?

What does our country need today?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

'In our societal interest, all those measures, laws etc that are creating turmoil and turbulence should be immediately withdrawn, the government and all political leaders should win the trust of ordinary people and establish social harmony and peace that is so essential to progress and prosperity,' says the well-known Kannada poet Chennaveera Kanavi.

Even as old ones lie unsolved, new cases head to bankruptcy courts

Even as old ones lie unsolved, new cases head to bankruptcy courts

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

Even as lenders are getting ready to send more companies to bankruptcy courts from this week, several old cases are still awaiting resolution with no clarity on the completion of the process. This includes some high profile cases from the first list of 40 companies including Videocon Industries, Bhushan Power and Steel and Lavasa Corporation, sent by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for resolution. The delay is mainly due to litigation and late clarifications by various government agencies including the Reserve Bank of India and litigation by the Enforcement Directorate.

Is Sandeepa a HOTTER Munni than Malaika?

Is Sandeepa a HOTTER Munni than Malaika?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

'No one's comparing and everyone's taking the song as mine... that's a battle won.'

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

These images prove we live in a wonderfully weird world.

ASK ANU: 'Cousin persuaded my BF to get physical'

ASK ANU: 'Cousin persuaded my BF to get physical'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

When US Presidents visited India

When US Presidents visited India

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

United States President Donald Trump and US First Lady Melania Trump will be visiting India -- Ahmedabad and Delhi -- on February 24 and 25 on the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Let's assess earlier American presidential visits to India.

ASK ANU: 'I like a guy who's married...'

ASK ANU: 'I like a guy who's married...'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

ASK ANU: 'He finds a million ways to torture my sister'

ASK ANU: 'He finds a million ways to torture my sister'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Arun Jaitley: The minister who loved a good meal and good gossip

Arun Jaitley: The minister who loved a good meal and good gossip

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

In the Modi government, he was the mentor -- he groomed half a dozen of those who became ministers. Some remembered, others did not -- Jaitley seemed to care little. Aditi Phadnis reports.

Should the Bhima Koregaon 16 be left to die?

Should the Bhima Koregaon 16 be left to die?

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Do Uddhav Thackeray, Aditya Thackeray, Sanjay Raut, and Sharad Pawar want the deaths of the Bhima Koregaon accused to be associated with their regime? asks Jyoti Punwani.

Doherty spins Aus to opening win over Windies

Doherty spins Aus to opening win over Windies

Rediff.com17 Mar 2012

Australia spinner Xavier Doherty took four wickets to lead the visitors to a 64-run victory over the West Indies in the first one-day international of their five-match series in Kingstown, St Vincent, on Friday.

What Modi needs to do

What Modi needs to do

Rediff.com31 May 2019

'The time has come to ask the extent of coercive power the State must arrogate to itself to achieve economic ends,' points out T C A Srinivasa Raghavan.

The Bard of Blood Review

The Bard of Blood Review

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

Bard of Blood works up several moments of intrigue and drama but falls short of culminating into a satisfying watch, says Sukanya Verma.

China's 'Sputnik Moment'

China's 'Sputnik Moment'

Rediff.com22 May 2021

'Seen in the context of world turmoil in face of the pandemic and the Chinese 'miracle' of being the only country in the world to control it, this is not merely a 'Sputnik' moment, but a 'Sputnik Plus' moment,' argues Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

'Humans have never learned from history'

'Humans have never learned from history'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

'We need to retell this history from many different perspectives.'