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Bridge Of Spies, Carol dominate BAFTA 2016 nominations

Bridge Of Spies, Carol dominate BAFTA 2016 nominations

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

It seems to be a Tom Hanks and Cate Blanchett show all the way!

Lessons the Tatas could learn from the Munjals

Lessons the Tatas could learn from the Munjals

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

Industry watchers attribute a lot of the current successes of the $6 billion Hero Group to how B M Munjal planned and executed succession in HeroCorp, balancing the interests of other family-owned businesses.

These 16 STUNNING images show what lies beneath the deep, blue sea

These 16 STUNNING images show what lies beneath the deep, blue sea

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

These are some of Rediff.com's favourites from all 80 award-winning photos.

Economic gloom? Nah! India among top 5 most promising markets

Economic gloom? Nah! India among top 5 most promising markets

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

As per the findings, CEOs are less optimistic about prospects this year.

'The scare caused by fiscal deficit numbers is quite wrong'

'The scare caused by fiscal deficit numbers is quite wrong'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

NITI Aayog vice chairperson Rajiv Kumar tells Indivjal Dhasmana that additional funds could be generated through divestment, and that the fiscal deficit should be widened while focusing on the revenue deficit.

Fierce debate on in US on Modi visa issue

Fierce debate on in US on Modi visa issue

Rediff.com14 Jun 2013

The issue of denial of visa to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi was fiercely debated by a key Congressional committee, with an influential Republican party lawmaker questioning the decision of the US government.

The internet's next step

The internet's next step

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

The step forward in marketing could be a move to bypass the media and towards owning it directly, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

Obama nominates Indian American to key post at State Department

Obama nominates Indian American to key post at State Department

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

Puneet Talwar, one of the most respected Middle East policy specialists in administration and Congressional circles, has been nominated by United States President Barack Obama to a senior State Department position.

6 companies join Rs 2 lakh crore M-cap club

6 companies join Rs 2 lakh crore M-cap club

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

HDFC and HUL are the latest entrants in the club

US polls: Nikki Haley, Tulsi Gabbard re-elected

US polls: Nikki Haley, Tulsi Gabbard re-elected

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

Hindu-American Congresswon Tulsi Gabbard coasts to a rollicking re-election victory in in Hawaii's 2nd District

Markets end lower; Sensex loses 70 points

Markets end lower; Sensex loses 70 points

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

Investors booked profits at higher levels despite the growth oriented Budget.

'Pakistan is no match for us'

'Pakistan is no match for us'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

'The Chinese have a set pattern. They demonstrate, warn, threaten, attack and withdraw.' 'We were lulled into complacency, but I am certain things are being corrected now.'

Stock advice: Buy, sell, hold or avoid?

Stock advice: Buy, sell, hold or avoid?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

Ajit Mishra, Vice President, Research, Religare Broking, answers readers' stock market queries. Ajit will offer his unbiased views on a weekly basis

Stunning photos from the week gone by

Stunning photos from the week gone by

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

Images of the events that shaped the world last week.

I'm willing to bet there is no case against Chanda Kochhar

I'm willing to bet there is no case against Chanda Kochhar

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

'... not even a moral one, let alone a legal one.' 'Even if it is assumed that Deepak Kochhar tried to influence his wife into doing something dodgy for his 'social acquaintance', why would she do it?' 'By all accounts she has been granted share options in ICICI Bank of a very substantial amount which easily makes her a multi billion-pati.' 'She did not become CEO against some stiff competition by being stupid and concocting devious cock-and-bull renewable energy stories.' S Murlidharan, former managing director, BNP Paribas, unravels the Deepak Kochhar-Videocon controversy.

'RBI has reduced cash supply to banks'

'RBI has reduced cash supply to banks'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

'The RBI is not releasing Rs 2,000 notes for the last 10 days; probably they have stopped printing it.'

Jabalpur: Hindu group activists enter church, smash panes, pots

Jabalpur: Hindu group activists enter church, smash panes, pots

Rediff.com22 Mar 2015

A cathedral premises and a Catholic school where people had gathered for a religious convention were vandalised allegedly by Hindu activists at Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh.

Only 18,358 individual taxpayers declared income of over Rs 1 cr in FY12

Only 18,358 individual taxpayers declared income of over Rs 1 cr in FY12

Rediff.com30 Apr 2016

Income-tax data released by FinMin after 15 years

Stunning images of the month: May

Stunning images of the month: May

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

We present some of the best photographs clicked across the globe in the month of May.

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com22 May 2015

This week's digest of stories that are weird, true and funny.

RIP Gauri. We will not let you down

RIP Gauri. We will not let you down

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

'That is what Gauri was, in her essence -- the principle of free, open, forthright words, made flesh.' 'And that is what was gunned down -- her words, and with them our freedom to fashion our own opinions, to frame our own thoughts, to articulate them without fear of reprisal.'

Indians target of home invasions in New Jersey

Indians target of home invasions in New Jersey

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

Residents anxious after masked gunmen break into 4 desi homes in New Jersey, many disappointed over the police's response to the violent crimes. Arthur J Pais reports from New Jersey.

Shining the light on an Era of Darkness

Shining the light on an Era of Darkness

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

'I would recommend every young Indian reads Shashi Tharoor's book to get a perspective of our colonial past in the present day mesmerising euphoria of the global village in spite of Donald Trump, says Shivanand Kanavi.

Super-filmi week: Long live Aamir's Model School!

Super-filmi week: Long live Aamir's Model School!

Rediff.com30 May 2017

A childhood favourite turned silver. A childhood icon passed away. And a childhood heartthrob from Hollywood showed up to surprise a movie screening. Sukanya Verma's super-filmi week.

REWIND: Moments that headlined in March

REWIND: Moments that headlined in March

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

Images of the events that shaped the world in March.

MF Queries: Where you must invest in 2020

MF Queries: Where you must invest in 2020

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

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

'Indians have a problem with love'

'Indians have a problem with love'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

'More so, if it is their daughters wanting to marry someone of their own choosing.' 'Children are seen as property. That's why the problem is so messy.' For young Indians wanting to marry outside their religion, expressing their right to love and live as they choose is becoming increasingly hazardous.

Mamata and Jaya hold on to power; Kerala and Assam vote for change

Mamata and Jaya hold on to power; Kerala and Assam vote for change

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Scripting history, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday stormed to power in Assam bagging a government in the north east for the first time dethroning the Congress which also lost Kerala while Jayalalithaa and Mamata Banerjee retained power in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal with spectacular victories.

Why it's time to challenge the math on inflation targeting

Why it's time to challenge the math on inflation targeting

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Inflation targeting framework is now enshrined as a formal agreement by the government and the RBI; thus, it may seem that we are flogging a dead horse, says Soumya Kanti Ghosh.

Age of killer start-ups bring Bharat & India closer

Age of killer start-ups bring Bharat & India closer

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

India Inc was, perhaps, watching out for a repeat of the dot-com bubble burst of the early 2000s.

How India's trains get their names

How India's trains get their names

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

Why is a Katra-Chennai train known as Andaman Express? Since no capitals are involved, why should a Katihar-New Jalpaiguri train be called Capital Express? What about Matysagandha Express, Padmavati Express or Sanghamitra Express?

Football Briefs: Portugal thrashed by Netherlands 3-0 in friendly

Football Briefs: Portugal thrashed by Netherlands 3-0 in friendly

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Decision on GST rate not before next month

Decision on GST rate not before next month

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

The GST Council, that includes representatives of all states, will meet again on November 3-4 to decide on the tax rates

'Wow. The power of women'

'Wow. The power of women'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

'I want tonight to express gratitude to all the women who have endured years of abuse and assault because they, like my mother, had children to feed and bills to pay and dreams to pursue.' Stirring speeches at the 75th Golden Globes.

A Hungarian invention that helped the British in WWII

A Hungarian invention that helped the British in WWII

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

Tracing the early life of the humble ballpoint pen to its present.

The best books to read in 2016

The best books to read in 2016

Rediff.com1 Jan 2016

From Aurangzeb to Sangh Parivar, the year 2016 offers plenty of hope in historical and modern literature.

How 4 US lawyers paved the way to kill Osama bin Laden

How 4 US lawyers paved the way to kill Osama bin Laden

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

Four top lawyers secretly worked on resolving sensitive legal issues including sending forces on Pakistani soil without its consent.

She rules the Indian blogosphere

She rules the Indian blogosphere

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

Writing on parties and gossip as "Miss Malini", former dancer and radio jockey Malini Agarwal soon became an authority on matters of style.

Sreexit and After

Sreexit and After

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

'Success comes only to those who dare and act,' says proud father Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Future looks bleak for India's real estate sector

Future looks bleak for India's real estate sector

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

Given the current global cues, if the next six months do not turn out to be the way we would want it to, we are definitely looking at a very gloomy start to 2016.