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Govt close to resolving the FDI logjam in Parliament?

Govt close to resolving the FDI logjam in Parliament?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

The government engineered a victory of sorts when it succeeded in neutralising the Samajwadi party, the Bahujan Samajwadi Party, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the Trinamool Congress in stacking up the numbers on the FDI issue, says Renu Mittal.

Street-fighter Mamata faces her biggest political battle

Street-fighter Mamata faces her biggest political battle

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

'The way opposition parties such as the Nationalist Congress Party, Shiv Sena, the Samajwadi Party, Rashtriya Janata Dal and the Jharkhand Mukti Morch have supported her, if she wins, she will be the biggest opposition face for 2024'

PIX: Lookalike fans greet Lady Gaga in Japan

PIX: Lookalike fans greet Lady Gaga in Japan

Rediff.com9 May 2012

The Fame Monster is ahuge hit with her Japan fans!

The Bypass Road Review

The Bypass Road Review

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

'Bypass Road goes around in circles and gets nowhere,' declares Sukanya Verma.

The tragedy of being related to the rich and famous

The tragedy of being related to the rich and famous

Rediff.com16 Oct 2012

There is a long and sad history of the not-so-famous relatives of celebrities who have to deal with a stack of issues that almost seem to come with the territory: odious comparisons, extraordinary public scrutiny, accusations of nepotism and a parasitic existence, low self-esteem and low self-worth.

A 'Trump-Clinton' fight in Japan

A 'Trump-Clinton' fight in Japan

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

A burger joint in Tokyo is trying to cash-in on the big fight between Democratic Hilary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump.

Meet the world's largest theatre company!

Meet the world's largest theatre company!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com and Afsar Dayatar/Rediff.com go backstage at the Cirque Du Soleil.

Only a miracle can help Court's chances at the Oscars

Only a miracle can help Court's chances at the Oscars

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

The makers lack resources to promote their film in LA.

PIX: Michelle Monaghan, James Marsden at Best of Me India premiere

PIX: Michelle Monaghan, James Marsden at Best of Me India premiere

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Check out the star arrivals.

Manchester United is largest sports IPO

Manchester United is largest sports IPO

Rediff.com14 Aug 2012

Manchester United Ltd, which raised $233.2 million on Thursday night, is the largest initial public offering on record for a sports team or club, according to Thomson Reuters data.

All you need to know about Chandrayaan 2

All you need to know about Chandrayaan 2

Rediff.com21 Jul 2019

India's second mission to the moon will be launched on Monday at 2.43 pm after its initial launch on July 15 was called off owing to a "technical glitch."

CL T20: Haddin says, the two best teams are in the final

CL T20: Haddin says, the two best teams are in the final

Rediff.com27 Oct 2012

An ecstatic Sydney Sixers captain, Brad Haddin believes that the 'two best teams' have made it to the final of the Champions League T20.

Is Microsoft's Surface tablet an iPad killer?

Is Microsoft's Surface tablet an iPad killer?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

Now that pricing and models for Microsoft Surface (for Windows RT) is finally out, we can open the Pandora's Box and telll you how it will do when pitted against the current reigning champion in the tablet-world, the iPad.

On trial is not Trump, but Trumpism

On trial is not Trump, but Trumpism

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

What is the guarantee that another Trump will not arise and reach out to the American people directly? The fact of the matter is that Trump's support base remains the envy of any American politician, notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'Bo Xilai suspected a plot to poison his second wife'

'Bo Xilai suspected a plot to poison his second wife'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2012

Months before his ouster, disgraced Chinese leader Bo Xilai suspected a plot to poison his second wife by his son by his first marriage, according to a media report.

BJP core group meets to discuss strategy for Prez poll

BJP core group meets to discuss strategy for Prez poll

Rediff.com28 Jun 2012

The BJP core group met in New Delhi on Thursday to discuss the strategy for ensuring that all party legislators in the states and in Parliament vote for P A Sangma in the Presidential poll and decided to use this opportunity to highlight failures of the United Progressive Alliance government.

Why my Ganpati is about giving!

Why my Ganpati is about giving!

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

Eighteen-year-old Dhruv Chincholikar and his family have a wonderful way of celebrating Ganeshotsav.

TOP 9 courses to invest in during the lockdown

TOP 9 courses to invest in during the lockdown

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

From Artificial Intelligence to yoga, sign up for courses that will benefit your career in the long run.

'Nothing was off-limits for Dr Watsa'

'Nothing was off-limits for Dr Watsa'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

'He would never make fun of the person asking the question, however way-out the question may have been,' says Meenal Baghel, former editor, Mumbai Mirror.

Ban on Chinese apps: Will Indian players' dream run continue?

Ban on Chinese apps: Will Indian players' dream run continue?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

The idea behind starting Chingari is not to build a TikTok clone but to position itself as a super app for India like WeChat.

Hamilton ends the F1 season in style in Abu Dhabi

Hamilton ends the F1 season in style in Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com1 Dec 2019

Lewis Hamilton led every lap from pole position to chequered flag, banging in a fastest lap for good measure to emphasise his supremacy

Infy plans innovation hub in Arizona; to hire 1,000 by 2023

Infy plans innovation hub in Arizona; to hire 1,000 by 2023

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

Infosys, like many of its peers, has been ramping local hiring in key markets like the US, the UK and Australia to tackle increasing scrutiny around work visas by various governments.

Sudden rise of online higher education

Sudden rise of online higher education

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Will Covid-19 permanently change higher education, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Will newspapers survive COVID-19?

Will newspapers survive COVID-19?

Rediff.com14 May 2020

'Here is hoping that the entirely unintended and unforeseen victims of the coronavirus, the printed papers, emerge safe and unscathed from the affliction,' says Shreekant Sambrani.

Coronavirus locks down hopes of thousands in Noida SEZ

Coronavirus locks down hopes of thousands in Noida SEZ

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Noida SEZ has 400 units and around 100,000 workers, and was shut down on March 23.

Renault Pulse petrol and its 3 closest rivals

Renault Pulse petrol and its 3 closest rivals

Rediff.com16 May 2012

The price of the car is quite tempting considering the fascinating features that this new petrol model sports.

Post 26/11, India fights a new enemy: Homegrown terror

Post 26/11, India fights a new enemy: Homegrown terror

Rediff.com26 Nov 2011

Three years have passed since India witnessed one of its worst terror attacks. While the National Investigating Agency tries stack up evidence against David Headley and Tahawwur Rana, security agencies across the country find themselves being foxed by a new wave of terror: unroganised hell.

Many reasons why Jet Air may miss the flight path, once again

Many reasons why Jet Air may miss the flight path, once again

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

If the Murari Lal Jalan-Kalrock Capital combine can script a turnaround, it will have pulled off a bigger coup than Ajay Singh did with SpiceJet in 2014.

Lokpal seems headed for joint Parliament session: Bedi

Lokpal seems headed for joint Parliament session: Bedi

Rediff.com28 Dec 2011

If different versions of the bill are passed and one of the Houses refuses to accept the amendment by the other, the President can summon a joint session of the two houses which is presided over by Lok Sabha Speaker. The bill can be passed by simple majority.

Check out 1983 World Cup hero's advice for Team India

Check out 1983 World Cup hero's advice for Team India

Rediff.com16 May 2019

The hero of India's 1983 triumph implored all-rounders to grab their chance of making an impact by finding a batting spot high up the order and bowling their entire quota of overs.

Coming soon! AI in Indian courts

Coming soon! AI in Indian courts

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

'It is feared that AI can predict the outcome of a case once it is launched.' 'It knows the law, precedents and judicial thinking better.' 'If AI becomes too common, clients will start using the software to measure the chance of success of their cases,' says M J Antony.

10 reasons why we wish we were in Paris right now!

10 reasons why we wish we were in Paris right now!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

The City of Love has become a scenic winter wonderland after seven inches of snow fell in Paris. Iconic landmarks such as the Notre Dame and the Eiffel Tower are blanketed in snow, making the city look even lovelier than it was (if that's even possible). Here's a glimpse of Paris right now.

PIX: Shilpa Shetty celebrates son Viaan's birthday

PIX: Shilpa Shetty celebrates son Viaan's birthday

Rediff.com22 May 2017

MasterChef was the theme for the 5 year old's birthday party.

Death in the US: Unopened mail, unexplained circumstances

Death in the US: Unopened mail, unexplained circumstances

Rediff.com7 Feb 2012

The jury summons that changed her life forever was in the mail too. She might not have opened it and did not reply to it; she was not eligible for jury duty, being a non-citizen. It resulted in an arrest warrant and a sequence of events ultimately resulting in her death.

Inconsistent world-conqueror Sindhu, fast-rising Lakshya steer Indian badminton in 2019

Inconsistent world-conqueror Sindhu, fast-rising Lakshya steer Indian badminton in 2019

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

PV Sindhu finally fetched India its first ever World Championships gold in the sport but spent rest of the year struggling for form.

Travel smart with prepaid travel cards

Travel smart with prepaid travel cards

Rediff.com26 Sep 2011

Here are prepaid travel cards which serve as a great alternative to carrying currency, whether you are on a business or a pleasure trip. So leave your worries behind, and just enjoy your trip.

'Wish we had got justice before': Victims of anti-Sikh riots

'Wish we had got justice before': Victims of anti-Sikh riots

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

Jagdish Kaur and Narpreet Kaur, whose families were devastated in the riots which claimed over 3,000 lives, said although 34 years is a long time, they were determined to "unmask the accused" and their fight for justice will go on.

For India's start-ups space is the next frontier

For India's start-ups space is the next frontier

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

While participation of start-ups in the space sector has largely been minimal so far, their involvement will be key towards building India's very own aerospace companies such as Maxar, Elon Musk's SpaceX and Rocket Labs, according to experts.

Life at B-school: Racing against time

Life at B-school: Racing against time

Rediff.com17 Aug 2011

We invited readers to share their B-school experience. In the first set of responses, Sneha Gadu, a first year student from Department of Management Studies, IIT Delhi talks about her first few days at the college.

Why Jaitley made no mention of oil in Budget? The papers were stolen!

Why Jaitley made no mention of oil in Budget? The papers were stolen!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Inputs by the Petroleum Ministry were found among stolen documents.