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He Makes Ranveer's Hair Look So GOOD!

He Makes Ranveer's Hair Look So GOOD!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

'There is an unsaid bond between Ranveer and me.' 'We just have to look at each other to know if something is not working.'

Best Bakery case: HC acquits 5, upholds life term to 4

Best Bakery case: HC acquits 5, upholds life term to 4

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

The Bombay high court on Monday acquitted five accused in the 2002 Best Bakery riots case for want of evidence but upheld the conviction of four others sentenced to life term by the trial court.

Why inter-linking of rivers is not possible

Why inter-linking of rivers is not possible

Rediff.com9 Mar 2012

Can we laugh away the Supreme Court order on implementation of inter-linking of rivers as a comedy or tragedy, asks Himanshu Thakkar.

More heads may roll at Infosys BPO

More heads may roll at Infosys BPO

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

Infosys is an ethical company with solid processes that respects its customers and this is not going to affect their business, he added.

Why Mullaperiyar dam needs to be decommissioned URGENTLY!

Why Mullaperiyar dam needs to be decommissioned URGENTLY!

Rediff.com2 Dec 2011

Kerala should have decommissioned the Mullaperiyar dam long back. Question of any mechanism to replace the benefits that the dam may be providing are important no doubt, but only be secondary, notes Himanshu Khullar.

'Ken Betwa interlinking is in violation of all laws'

'Ken Betwa interlinking is in violation of all laws'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

'It is also being done in violation of our Forest Tribal Act because it will involve the eviction of the tribals living in these forests.'

What Jairam did and didn't do as green minister

What Jairam did and didn't do as green minister

Rediff.com20 Jul 2011

Jairam Ramesh's tenure as Minister of Environment and Forests cannot be assessed in a hurry; there are lots of positives there, but also many question marks, says Himanshu Thakkar

Tablet sales in India: Samsung beats Micromax, Apple

Tablet sales in India: Samsung beats Micromax, Apple

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

With 19 per cent market share, Samsung rules supreme in India.

Can India be firm with China on Brahmaputra dams?

Can India be firm with China on Brahmaputra dams?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2010

The Indian and Chinese premiers have an unprecedented historical opportunity to create such a mechanism for sharing international rivers. It will not only help the two countries but it has the potential to create a remarkable example for the rest of the world, says Himashu Thakkar.

5 Indian Americans named Truman Scholars

5 Indian Americans named Truman Scholars

Rediff.com9 Apr 2011

Ishan Nath from Georgia, Anjali Bipin Thakkar from California, Veena Irene Patel from Iowa, Niharika Sanjay Jain from Louisiana and Aditya Attiguppe Ashok from New Hampshire are among 60 students from 54 American colleges and universities who will receive the award, which provides up to $30,000 for graduate study to students committed to careers in public service.

In Gujarat cadre PM Modi trusts

In Gujarat cadre PM Modi trusts

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

At least a dozen officers from Gujarat are handling key assignments in various important central positions

PHOTOS: Scooterists reign in the dirt and rain!

PHOTOS: Scooterists reign in the dirt and rain!

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Come the rains and two-wheeler racing fanatics line-up for the popular off-beat challenge. The latest edition was on Sunday, August 8. There were entries from Mumbai, Nashik, Pune, Thane, Bangalore, Bhopal, and Jodhpur. Like previous years, this time too Sportscraft chose the backwoods of Navi Mumbai to give riders a chance to test their driving and racing skills in a safe environment.

Indian girl found raped and murdered in Australia

Indian girl found raped and murdered in Australia

Rediff.com14 Mar 2011

In a gruesome incident, a 24-year-old Indian student was raped, murdered and her body was stuffed inside a suitcase in Sydney last week. The suitcase was found by some construction workers near a canal. The victim was identified as Indian student Tosha Thakkar and the police are now waiting for the results of a post-mortem examination to determine exactly how she died. They have confirmed that she was last seen alive on March 9. Thakkar was studying accounting.

'Rakth Sambandh is an Indian take on Desperate Housewives'

'Rakth Sambandh is an Indian take on Desperate Housewives'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2010

Sayantani Ghosh speaks about her upcoming show Rakth Sambandh and much more.

Stocks with hiked promoter stakes give high returns

Stocks with hiked promoter stakes give high returns

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

Promoters increasing stakes is definitely a positive signal for the market and investors.

Small investors continue to catch falling knives

Small investors continue to catch falling knives

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

In spite of the high number of exits, Reliance group firms of both brothers continue to be darlings of small investors

Maha ATS nabs 2 'Lashkar operatives' from Thane

Maha ATS nabs 2 'Lashkar operatives' from Thane

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

Two men belonging allegedly to the Lashkar-e-Tayiba were picked up from Thane district of Maharashtra, bordering Mumbai, the Anti Terrorist Squad said on Monday.

Why Modi's Rs 54,000 cr legacy project is doomed

Why Modi's Rs 54,000 cr legacy project is doomed

Rediff.com28 Oct 2010

Modi's hankering for illusory legacy in the Kalpsar mega water project could prove disastrous for the state's environment and economy, writes activist Himanshu Thakkar

'Markets mirror economy's performance'

'Markets mirror economy's performance'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2010

Dinesh Thakkar, chairman and managing director, Angel Broking, tells Business Standard the heady pace of markets could trigger selling.

PIX: Jeetendra still has the moves!

PIX: Jeetendra still has the moves!

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

Anu Ranjan and Shashi Ranjan organised an ITA (Indian Television Academy) Creators Walk at a five star hotel in Mumbai.

Japan Tobacco raises investment in Indian unit

Japan Tobacco raises investment in Indian unit

Rediff.com30 Apr 2010

The world's third largest tobacco company by sales volume, Japan Tobacco Inc, has invested $65 million (Rs 293 crore) in its Indian unit without increasing its shareholding, just days ahead of a government decision to ban foreign direct investment in cigarette manufacturing.

When Salman broke his commitment

When Salman broke his commitment

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

Reader Ketan Thakkar tells us about a Bollywood blooper that he spotted.

Terror suspects'  remand extended by Mumbai court

Terror suspects' remand extended by Mumbai court

Rediff.com13 Apr 2010

A local court on Tuesday extended the judicial custody of two terror suspects Abdul Latif Rashid and Riyaz Ali Imtiaz till April 27. The duo was arrested by the Anti-Terrorism Squad on March 13 for allegedly planning to carry out terror attacks in the metropolis.

The Modi factor: NRIs show love for equity assets

The Modi factor: NRIs show love for equity assets

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

The Indian diaspora remain bullish despite single-digit equity market returns since May 2014, says Pavan Burugula.

Two held for plotting terror strike in Mumbai

Two held for plotting terror strike in Mumbai

Rediff.com14 Mar 2010

The Mumbai anti-terrorist squad has nabbed two persons, who were plotting a terror strike on Oil and Natural Gas Corporation installations in the city.

Agri growth figure: Wishful thinking or gimmickry?

Agri growth figure: Wishful thinking or gimmickry?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2009

Foodgrain production in current is fiscal is likely to fall by at least 10%, if not more. It may be better to be realistic in our estimates than give unrealistic positive spin to these figures, says Himanshu Thakkar.

Minor girl thrashed on Mumbai road as passersby look on

Minor girl thrashed on Mumbai road as passersby look on

Rediff.com21 Oct 2017

The girl was left with a fractured nose after a man allegedly hit her repeatedly for asking him and his friends not to argue among themselves loudly in Kurla-Nehru Nagar

New releases: Desis lead the charge in America

New releases: Desis lead the charge in America

Rediff.com22 Jan 2010

Anand Tucker is among half a dozen film-makers of Indian origin whose mainstream films will be released in the next few months.

Sports Shorts: Paddler Manav settles for bronze in Belarus Open

Sports Shorts: Paddler Manav settles for bronze in Belarus Open

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

Jaffer to lead Mumbai colts

Jaffer to lead Mumbai colts

Rediff.com28 Aug 2006

Mumbai colts are participating in the Moin-ud-Dowla Gold Cup invitation cricket tournament, at Hyderabad from September 6.

Mumbai storm into Ranji Trophy semi-finals

Mumbai storm into Ranji Trophy semi-finals

Rediff.com29 Dec 2008

Riding on Ajit Agarkar's five-wicket haul Mumbai stormed into the semi-finals of the Ranji Trophy with a convincing nine-wicket victory over Himachal Pradesh at the Sardar Patel Stadium in Ahmedabad on Monday. Resuming on 200 for five, Himachal Pradesh could manage only 87 runs before being bundled out for 287, giving Mumbai an easy target of 43 runs.

Nayar shines for Mumbai on day one

Nayar shines for Mumbai on day one

Rediff.com26 Dec 2008

A devastating six-wicket haul by paceman Abhishek Nayar helped Mumbai restrict Himachal Pradesh to 250 in their first innings in their Ranji Trophy quarter-final match in Ahmedabad on Friday.

Dalal Street veteran Parag Parikh killed in US car accident

Dalal Street veteran Parag Parikh killed in US car accident

Rediff.com5 May 2015

Parikh was in Omaha for Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway meet

'I slow danced with Michael on You are not alone'

'I slow danced with Michael on You are not alone'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

Piya Thakkar looks back at the night in 1996 when she saw Michael Jackson in concert.

PIL seeks ban on MNS

PIL seeks ban on MNS

Rediff.com8 Feb 2008

After a PIL in the Supreme Court demanding de-recognition of the Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena for its anti-North Indians campaign, a similar PIL was filed in the Bombay High Court on Friday seeking a ban on MNS and also to conduct a CBI probe into the entire incident.

Ranji round-up: KL Rahul makes fluent return; Bengal crawl to 190/3

Ranji round-up: KL Rahul makes fluent return; Bengal crawl to 190/3

Rediff.com13 Nov 2016

A round-up of Ranji Trophy matches played across India on Sunday

Sensex will have to wait for 16K

Sensex will have to wait for 16K

Rediff.com28 Jul 2007

Market watchers do not anticipate a turnaround soon.

Saarthi girl moves on

Saarthi girl moves on

Rediff.com3 Jun 2008

Remember Jhalak Thakkar, the lady who had replaced Neha Devi Singh as Bhoomi in Saarthi? After Saarthi went off air in February, Jhalak took a short break. It seems the actress is back in a new yet-to-be-named show.

Mumbai Ranji probables named

Mumbai Ranji probables named

Rediff.com4 Oct 2005

Sachin Tendulkar and Vinod Kambli figure among the list of probables declared on Monday.