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Bihar BJP launches fresh attack on Nitish over central aid

Bihar BJP launches fresh attack on Nitish over central aid

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

The Nitish Kumar government in Bihar came under fresh attack on Monday from state Bharatiya Janata Party president Sanjay Jaiswal whose party seems annoyed with junior ally Janata Dal-United's shrill demands for special assistance from the Centre.

'Acting like a dictator has been this govt's hallmark'

'Acting like a dictator has been this govt's hallmark'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

'I was feeling so suffocated under Yogiji's rule.'

They wanted her to marry. She took up BOXING

They wanted her to marry. She took up BOXING

Rediff.com21 May 2019

After going on to conquer the ring, Nikhat Zareen hopes to inspire young girls to follow in her footsteps and fight for their dreams.

These students from a UP village did yoga for the first time on Sunday

These students from a UP village did yoga for the first time on Sunday

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

On International Yoga Day, South Delhi-based yoga teacher Saudamini Chandra found herself shepherding the young girl students to their first taste of India's heritage that was being celebrated across the world. This is her experience.

US: Sikh man who was asked to shave to get compensation

US: Sikh man who was asked to shave to get compensation

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

A New Jersey car dealership will pay monetary compensation to a Sikh man to settle a religious discrimination lawsuit, which alleged that he was not hired by the dealership because he maintains a beard.

Planet Earth welcomes 8th billion inhabitant

Planet Earth welcomes 8th billion inhabitant

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

Planet Earth welcomed its 8th billion inhabitant on Tuesday, a remarkable milestone for humanity that is set to propel India to become the world's most populous country next year, surpassing China amid rising global challenges.

'Cyrus was an extremely, extremely, humble person'

'Cyrus was an extremely, extremely, humble person'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

'Cyrus was also generous, hospitable, sharing of whatever he had.' 'He never ever acted like the inheritor of great wealth.'

The protector of women from breast cancer

The protector of women from breast cancer

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

'Having dedicated my life towards improving breast healthcare in my motherland. I shall continue to work with rock-solid determination following this "chosen" path.'

Employment in 9 sectors at 3.08 cr in April-June

Employment in 9 sectors at 3.08 cr in April-June

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

Employment in nine selected sectors, including construction, manufacturing and IT/BPO, was at 3.08 crore in the April-June quarter of 2021-22, reflecting a growth of 29 per cent compared to 2.37 crore reported in the Economic Census of 2013-14, according to a survey. Labour and Employment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Monday released the report of Quarterly Employment Survey (QES) part (April to June 2021), of the All-India Quarterly Establishment-based Employment Survey (AQEES) prepared by the Labour Bureau. Announcing the results, Yadav said the estimated total employment in the nine selected sectors from the first round of QES is 3 crore and 8 lakh approximately against a total of 2 crore and 37 lakhs in these sectors taken collectively, as reported in the sixth Economic Census (EC 2013-14) reflecting a growth rate of 29 per cent.

Lord Ram back in UP political discourse

Lord Ram back in UP political discourse

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

Mahesh Sharma Lord Ram looked set to occupy political centre-stage in poll-bound Uttar Pradesh despite the Bharatiya Janata Party's claim of a temple to the deity not being on its agenda

Riot woes forced Rao govt to drop plan to bring Netaji's ashes to India: Kin

Riot woes forced Rao govt to drop plan to bring Netaji's ashes to India: Kin

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

The P V Narasimha Rao government in the 1990s had been on the verge of bringing to India the ashes, believed to be the mortal remains of Subhas Chandra Bose now kept at the Renkoji Temple in Japan, but was dissuaded from doing so due to an intelligence report.

UK PM Boris Johnson to face no-trust vote over partygate scandal

UK PM Boris Johnson to face no-trust vote over partygate scandal

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

Sir Graham Brady, who is in-charge of collating the letters of no-confidence received by the 1922 Committee, said the threshold of 15 per cent of the Tory parliamentary party, or 54 MPs, seeking such a vote has been met and it will place on Monday evening in the House of Commons.

ITC launches 70 products in non-cigarettes FMCG space

ITC launches 70 products in non-cigarettes FMCG space

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

The 70 launches were made in the first half of the financial year alone and were mostly focused on hygiene, health & wellness, naturals and convenience, which were in high demand as Covid -19 raged across the world.

UP govt claims fewer kids died in Gorakhpur this year

UP govt claims fewer kids died in Gorakhpur this year

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

UP government data claims 6.5 deaths a day till August against 16 in 2014, 19 in 2015 and 17 in 2016.

LOVE GURU: 'She's particular about secrecy'

LOVE GURU: 'She's particular about secrecy'

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Relationship problems? Let Love Guru help.

India's software exports up 30% in 2002: Report

India's software exports up 30% in 2002: Report

Rediff.com26 Mar 2003

Braving a somewhat stagnant demand for software services in the traditional US market, India's software export revenues registered a 30 per cent rise in dollar terms to cross $8 billion mark in 2002.

'2022 will be a Year of Hope'

'2022 will be a Year of Hope'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

'Goddess Laxmi doesn't come just by praying to her.' 'You have to make yourself attractive to Laxmi for her to come to you.'

The mechanic's daughter who topped CA exam

The mechanic's daughter who topped CA exam

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

'My parents had no idea what CA is or how difficult it is to crack the exam.'

'Will make your life difficult': BJP MP threatens IAS officer in UP

'Will make your life difficult': BJP MP threatens IAS officer in UP

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

In the video footage, Rawat is heard threatening the IAS officer: "'Main tumhara jeena mushkil kar doongi'

'Rajinikanth is a good person'

'Rajinikanth is a good person'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

'He has to listen to his body and his mind and he decided to leave politics.'

Huma Qureshi, the ambassador of good things!

Huma Qureshi, the ambassador of good things!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

The actor recently walked the ramp to support the cause of girl child education.

Rahul's 1st UP visit as Congress chief marred by protests

Rahul's 1st UP visit as Congress chief marred by protests

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

Clashes between BJP supporters and Congress workers marred the last leg of his visit.

Mumbai's COVID-19 recovery rate better than national: Data

Mumbai's COVID-19 recovery rate better than national: Data

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

Mumbai's recovery rate is nearly 15 per cent more than that of Maharashtra, which is 55.62 per cent.

Death of a Salesman Revisited

Death of a Salesman Revisited

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

...Are algos taking over from 'shoeshine and a smile', asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

In praise of the bureaucrat

In praise of the bureaucrat

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

Does IAS officers' work go unappreciated, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

'India, Australia trade relations can improve further'

'India, Australia trade relations can improve further'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

On the agreement of Uranium exports to India from Australia, he said the two countries were working on it and there has been 'good progress'.

When 'national pride' trumps obvious questions

When 'national pride' trumps obvious questions

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

Should we not stop uncritically celebrating NRIs' elevation without regard to what kind of companies they are getting to run, and the nature of their products or business practices, asks T N Ninan.

'In Tamil Nadu, Dravidian Parties Are The Big Boys'

'In Tamil Nadu, Dravidian Parties Are The Big Boys'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

'Sometimes we use political pressure and sometimes political acumen to get what we want.'

Fearless! Their Gender Didn't Matter

Fearless! Their Gender Didn't Matter

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Saloni Dhumne and Atreya Raghavan speak to young India to find out who their LGBTQ heroes are.

Stalin Prepares For Battle Of 2024

Stalin Prepares For Battle Of 2024

Rediff.com6 May 2022

The going is not going to be easy for the DMK and its allies in Elections 2024. Despite the seats sweepstake in the 2021 assembly polls, the vote-share difference of 5.6% (DMK's 45.38% versus AIADMK-BJP's 39.72%) is not insurmountable on a bad day, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Rs 20 a day to Rs 30 cr a year: Chinu Kala's inspiring journey

Rs 20 a day to Rs 30 cr a year: Chinu Kala's inspiring journey

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

'Life has been my greatest teacher.'

Why Amit Mitra is important to Mamata

Why Amit Mitra is important to Mamata

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

No longer Bengal's finance minister, Amit Mitra, Mamata's principal chief advisor, will still advise and aid the 'chief minister and finance department on all matters relating to management of state finance', represent the 'state government in national and international events/meetings/committees' and examine 'important proposals/files and policy issues relating to financial matters referred to him for advice/views'.

How Mukesh Ambani plans to expand his empire

How Mukesh Ambani plans to expand his empire

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

Its trajectory in telecom is well known but now it is pushing for a similar leap into the ranks of the top players in its other businesses: media and entertainment, e-commerce, a series of online businesses ranging from health to education, and retail.

When riots tear your life apart, and you rebuild it

When riots tear your life apart, and you rebuild it

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Anyone with such experiences could have been expected to turn fundamentalist. But Shaheen Kadri is anything but that.

TN house passes anti-NEET bill again, sent to governor for presidential assent

TN house passes anti-NEET bill again, sent to governor for presidential assent

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

The Tamil Nadu assembly on Tuesday once again adopted the anti-NEET Bill, returned days ago to the government by Governor RN Ravi, with the ruling Dravida Munentra Kazhagam and principal opposition All India Anna DK reaffirming their opposition to the test.

Kamal Haasan's first manifesto: Rs 3k to homemakers, Rs 5k to elders

Kamal Haasan's first manifesto: Rs 3k to homemakers, Rs 5k to elders

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

Bettering the promise of monthly payouts to homemakers by the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the DMK, Kamal Haasan's Makkal Needhi Maiam on Friday assured Rs 3,000 "value rights assistance" to them in its manifesto for the April 6 assembly polls, but maintained it was not a dole.

10 Financial Resolutions for 2021

10 Financial Resolutions for 2021

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

As you ring in the New Year, here's a list of the 10 most important financial resolutions to get your money train back on track.

'Don't make the industry a soft target'

'Don't make the industry a soft target'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

'I have never had a foul experience in the industry.' 'There are rotten apples everywhere, in your family, relatives, friends circle, colleagues...' 'It's very vulnerable because of the glamour, but it's very heartbreaking to hear bad things about the industry.' 'It's not such a bad place.'

Chants of Jai Hind, cries of the beloved: Manipur martyrs cremated

Chants of Jai Hind, cries of the beloved: Manipur martyrs cremated

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Cries of 'Jai Hind' rent the air as a large number of people bid a final adieu to Colonel Viplav Tripathi, his wife and five-year-old son, who were killed in a terrorist attack in Manipur two days ago, in their hometown Raigarh in Chhattisgarh on Monday.

COVID is a blessing for Edtech firms as they see massive jump in VC fund

COVID is a blessing for Edtech firms as they see massive jump in VC fund

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

Venture Intelligence data shows that during January to July 2020, investors infused $998 million in 31 deals. The total number of deals reported in 2019 was 42 worth $404 million.