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Rs 1.48 cr cash seized from Dinakaran's partyman in TN

Rs 1.48 cr cash seized from Dinakaran's partyman in TN

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

The cash was neatly packed in 94 packets and envelops on which the ward number, number of voters and the amount of Rs 300 per voter was written.

Google app store policy raises privacy concerns

Google app store policy raises privacy concerns

Rediff.com15 Feb 2013

It passes user info to the app developer.

Ownership battle for Hotel Leela gets murky

Ownership battle for Hotel Leela gets murky

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

Leela

Smriti Irani-Sonia Gandhi: Who's the richer of the 2?

Smriti Irani-Sonia Gandhi: Who's the richer of the 2?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

In their election affidavits, Sonia Gandhi declared a 45 per cent drop in her income in 2017-18 compared to 2013-14, while Irani's income increased roughly an 80 per cent increase in her income in the same time span.

Inward remittance: Bihar at 5th position

Inward remittance: Bihar at 5th position

Rediff.com19 Apr 2013

Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Uttar Pradesh are ahead of Bihar in terms of remittance sent by Indians to their home through Western Union money transfer with assistance from post offices, Anil Kumar, Director, Business Development, Bihar postal services told PTI.

India's aspiring banking moguls fail to impress

India's aspiring banking moguls fail to impress

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

The scarcity value of the licences has attracted a motley crew of hopefuls, ranging from India's humble postal department to billionaires.

Man who sent poisonous letter to Obama held

Man who sent poisonous letter to Obama held

Rediff.com18 Apr 2013

The suspect, Paul Kevin Curtis, 45, was arrested by FBI on Wednesday at his residence in Corinth, responsible for the mailings of the three letters sent through the US Postal Service which contained a granular substance that preliminarily tested positive for ricin.

Biden, De Niro are new targets of suspicious packages

Biden, De Niro are new targets of suspicious packages

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

The police and bomb disposal squads have been so far successful in safely defusing these crude bombs, which appears to have been sent by the same sender.

Pak suspends Delhi-Lahore bus service

Pak suspends Delhi-Lahore bus service

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

The bus service was first started in February 1999 but suspended after the 2001 Parliament attack. It was restarted in July 2003.

US government sues Armstrong for sponsor money

US government sues Armstrong for sponsor money

Rediff.com23 Feb 2013

The United States accused cyclist Lance Armstrong on Friday of defrauding the US Postal Service by taking its sponsorship money at the same time he was doping and using performance-enhancing drugs in violation of cycling rules.

The MOST WANTED Man for 60 years!

The MOST WANTED Man for 60 years!

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

We look back at the life and times of iconic actor Pran.

US lawmakers seek postage stamp on Diwali

US lawmakers seek postage stamp on Diwali

Rediff.com29 Jan 2013

The next time you receive a post parcel from the United States, don't be surprised to see a colourful display of Diwali on it as some American lawmakers have introduced a resolution seeking issuance of a postage stamp on the popular Indian festival.

IOC strips Armstrong of 2000 Olympics time trial bronze

IOC strips Armstrong of 2000 Olympics time trial bronze

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

The International Olympic Committee has stripped Lance Armstrong of his bronze medal from the 2000 Sydney Olympics because of his involvement in doping.

What former teammates said against Armstrong

What former teammates said against Armstrong

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

What former team mates of Lance Armstrong told the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) during their investigation into doping in cycling.

How the noose was tied around Armstrong's neck

How the noose was tied around Armstrong's neck

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

Here is a timeline of the events surrounding USADA's procedures against retired American cyclist, Lance Armstrong.

Some SpiceJet shareholders against CCDs to Maran

Some SpiceJet shareholders against CCDs to Maran

Rediff.com2 Jan 2013

The shareholders didn't vote against a rise in the company's authorised share capital to Rs 1,000 crore (Rs 10 billion) or the reappointment of S Natrajhen as managing director.

Postmen exam to be held again in local languages

Postmen exam to be held again in local languages

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

The government on Tuesday decided to cancel the examination for appointment of postmen held on July 14 to hold it in all local languages including Tamil.

Bihar post offices top in sale of gold coins

Bihar post offices top in sale of gold coins

Rediff.com8 May 2013

Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala and Maharashtra post offices followed Bihar.

Govt plans to use postman to educate people on schemes, policy

Govt plans to use postman to educate people on schemes, policy

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting runs various awareness programmes for the citizens leveraging the Internet and the social media.

How a postman can bring cheer to farmers

How a postman can bring cheer to farmers

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

A postman is well-versed within the area he is allocated and is still a vital link in many rural parts.

Cyclist Lance Armstrong cheated: USADA report

Cyclist Lance Armstrong cheated: USADA report

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

Lance Armstrong and his team ran the most sophisticated doping programme in sport according to the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USDA) which released its report on the case against the US Postal cycling team on Wednesday.

Football Extras: England footballer charged with sexual assault

Football Extras: England footballer charged with sexual assault

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

Former England midfielder Paul Gascoigne has been charged with committing sexual assault on board a train, police said on Monday.

Rajan sees 'great' changes in banking sector

Rajan sees 'great' changes in banking sector

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Reserve Bank Governor Raghuram Rajan on Friday said banking sector will see major changes in the coming years.

E-mail to die, says Facebook founder

E-mail to die, says Facebook founder

Rediff.com22 Nov 2010

E-mail will follow the destiny of postal letters, which paved the way for e-mails, says Mark Zuckerberg, founder of social networking giant Facebook.

Sports Shorts: Golfer Olesen charged with sexual assault

Sports Shorts: Golfer Olesen charged with sexual assault

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

India-EU FTA hits services roadblock

India-EU FTA hits services roadblock

Rediff.com8 Aug 2012

Under the FTA in the Services sector, India wants the EU to ensure free mobility of professionals without restrictions such as experience whereas the EU wants greater commitment by India to allow foreign investment in services such as retail, legal and postal.

Lincoln stamp, hand-woven shawls: PM Modi's gifts to Trumps

Lincoln stamp, hand-woven shawls: PM Modi's gifts to Trumps

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

Here are the list of gifts which were presented to Trumps by PM Modi.

Report on Armstrong ban to be submitted by Oct 15

Report on Armstrong ban to be submitted by Oct 15

Rediff.com27 Sep 2012

A much-awaited report on Lance Armstrong's lifetime ban should be sent to cycling's world governing body no later than October 15, a spokesman for the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) said on Wednesday.

Why I Didn't Vote: Readers share their reasons

Why I Didn't Vote: Readers share their reasons

Rediff.com20 May 2019

We asked you, dear readers to tell us your reason for choosing not to vote. This is what our readers shared.

Cop killed in stone-pelting after PM's rally, 19 arrested

Cop killed in stone-pelting after PM's rally, 19 arrested

Rediff.com30 Dec 2018

He was hit on the head by a stone when he went to end a traffic jam caused by the protests.

Armstrong settles $3 million lawsuit over bonuses

Armstrong settles $3 million lawsuit over bonuses

Rediff.com21 Nov 2013

Disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong has reached a settlement with an insurance company over $3 million in performance bonuses paid to him from 1999 to 2001, his spokesman said on Wednesday.

'How are you Mahatma Gandhi?'

'How are you Mahatma Gandhi?'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

If you want to write a letter to Mahatma Gandhi, then here is your chance. At the Metro Boulevard on Mahatma Gandhi road, Bengaluru, one will now see a post box in which anyone could drop in a letter to Gandhiji.

E-voting will make life easier for investors

E-voting will make life easier for investors

Rediff.com4 Jul 2012

The Securities and Exchange Board of India issued its guidelines, making it mandatory for the country's top 500 companies to offer the e-voting facility to its shareholders, after a large number of votes sent through the postal ballot route were found invalid.

Trump 'wrong' president for US: Michelle Obama

Trump 'wrong' president for US: Michelle Obama

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

The former first lady urged those who did not come out to vote in 2016 to make their vote count this time.

Companies can now send notices by email: Govt

Companies can now send notices by email: Govt

Rediff.com26 Apr 2011

The government has allowed companies to send notices and documents to their shareholders and members electronically in order to facilitate paperless communication.

Cricket Australia pledge support for same-sex marriages

Cricket Australia pledge support for same-sex marriages

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

Pledging their support for same-sex marriages, the Australian Cricket Board announced on their official website that they have joined more than 1,600 organisations in signing an open letter of support for Australian Marriage Equality.

RIL, 10 others win payment bank permits

RIL, 10 others win payment bank permits

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

A total of 41 companies had applied for the permit

The fashion outsider making waves in Milan and New York

The fashion outsider making waves in Milan and New York

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

The vibe of Vaishali Shadangule's flagship store in Kala Ghoda reminds you that she'll always be an outlier, says Abhishek Mande.

Barber shops, e-commerce allowed in orange, green zones: MHA

Barber shops, e-commerce allowed in orange, green zones: MHA

Rediff.com2 May 2020

The MHA on Friday, while extending the lockdown for two more weeks till May 17, lifted many restrictions in green and orange zones. There are no restrictions on sale of non-essential items by e-commerce platforms in green and orange zones, a home ministry spokesperson said, adding barber shops and salons are also allowed to open in these areas.

Prez yet to decide where to settle down post retirement

Prez yet to decide where to settle down post retirement

Rediff.com8 May 2012

Having returned the house alloted to her in Pune after controversy surrounding the land, President Pratibha Patil is yet to decide where to settle down post-retirement.