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Call centre bashing: 'A case of sour grapes'

Call centre bashing: 'A case of sour grapes'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2005

Get Ahead readers send in their raves, rants and experiences on the call centre phenomenon.

Call centres: 'Cons more than pros'

Call centres: 'Cons more than pros'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2005

Get Ahead readers send in their raves, rants and experiences on the call centre culture.

India, Pakistan and the story of lost trading opportunity

India, Pakistan and the story of lost trading opportunity

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

Despite being a neighbour, Pakistan has never accounted for more than 2 per cent of India's total exports, and its share in India's total imports is less than 1 per cent. On the other hand, bilateral trade between India and Bangladesh has increased five times.

A babu shows how it can be done

A babu shows how it can be done

Rediff.com2 May 2016

The information and broadcasting ministry's business-like and result-oriented handling of several issues has set a template for other ministries to follow, says A K Bhattacharya.

High interest rates impacting industry, small biz: Minister

High interest rates impacting industry, small biz: Minister

Rediff.com24 May 2016

The minister said she has already taken up the matter with the Finance Ministry.

Lockdown 3.0 begins on Monday with 'considerable relaxations'

Lockdown 3.0 begins on Monday with 'considerable relaxations'

Rediff.com3 May 2020

In containment areas, movements of people is totally banned and essential services are delivered at the doorsteps.

Mehbooba rules out shifting NIT from Srinagar; PIL filed in HC

Mehbooba rules out shifting NIT from Srinagar; PIL filed in HC

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

"As far as the demands of some students to shift the NIT campus out of Srinagar is considered, let me make it clear that it won't be possible," she said.

Xi to visit India from October 11 to 12

Xi to visit India from October 11 to 12

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

Xi will attend the second informal meeting with Modi at Mahabalipuram near Chennai from October 11 to 12 and pay a state visit to Nepal on October 13, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying announced on Wednesday.

Tamil Nadu urges Centre to promulgate ordinance on Jallikattu

Tamil Nadu urges Centre to promulgate ordinance on Jallikattu

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

Chief Minister O Panneerselvam wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying "considering the groundswell of sentiment and support for the conduct of Jallikattu all over Tamil Nadu, this is an issue on which the government of India must act with maximum despatch."

India has 50 new cases of coronavirus, total now 223

India has 50 new cases of coronavirus, total now 223

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

Authorities faced double-barrel challenge -- strengthening its check and prevention mechanism, and addressing public panic, leading to hoarding of essential items.

At Modi@1 talkathon, 'straight-talking' Smriti educates one and all

At Modi@1 talkathon, 'straight-talking' Smriti educates one and all

Rediff.com30 May 2015

During the 90-minute programme, the HRD minister rejected the charge of saffronisation of education.

Modi becomes 1st Indian PM to set foot in Rwanda

Modi becomes 1st Indian PM to set foot in Rwanda

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

Prime Minister Modi will hold bilateral meetings with President Paul Kagame, delegation-level talks and meetings with the business and the Indian communities, a statement from the Prime Minister's Office said.

'One must be cautious, not scared, of the new variants'

'One must be cautious, not scared, of the new variants'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

'SARS-CoV-2 is going to change to avoid/overcome any thing thrown at it.'

AGP in a bind over massive anti-CAA stir in Assam

AGP in a bind over massive anti-CAA stir in Assam

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

The AGP, an ally of the BJP, voted for the Citizenship Amendment Bill in the Rajya Sabha, after Amit Shah's assurance. However, the scale, intensity and, persistence of the anti-CAA protests since then have taken it by surprise.

RS pays homage to Swaraj; will miss her on Raksha Bandhan, says Naidu

RS pays homage to Swaraj; will miss her on Raksha Bandhan, says Naidu

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Mourning the demise "as a personal loss", Naidu expressed hope that the words and deeds of this exemplary leader will continue to inspire all those in public life.

Modi cabinet: Rajnath to get Home; Jaitley Finance; Sushma External Affairs

Modi cabinet: Rajnath to get Home; Jaitley Finance; Sushma External Affairs

Rediff.com26 May 2014

The suspense over the possible composition of the National Democratic Alliance cabinet is nearly over.

BoB-Dena-Vijaya Bank merger: What it means for their customers

BoB-Dena-Vijaya Bank merger: What it means for their customers

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

The combined entity is set to be the third largest bank in India, behind State Bank of India and ICICI Bank.

Iraq crisis: Families give details about 45 stranded from Haryana

Iraq crisis: Families give details about 45 stranded from Haryana

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

A day after it was set up, the Haryana government control room has so far got information about 45 persons from the state, stranded in strife-torn Iraq. Majority of those stranded in Iraq hail from the northern parts of Haryana

Awaiting actionable inputs on AirAsia: govt on Mistry charge

Awaiting actionable inputs on AirAsia: govt on Mistry charge

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

"We are waiting for any input from any quarter," Civil Aviation Secretary R N Choubey said, adding, "We have not received anything so far".

Nehru Museum director presses resignation, accepted

Nehru Museum director presses resignation, accepted

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

Caught in the midst of a controversy, Mahesh Rangarajan, UPA-appointed Director of Nehru Memorial Museum and Library, has pressed ahead with his resignation from the post, which was accepted on Thursday.

Prez confers Bharat Ratna on Pranab, others

Prez confers Bharat Ratna on Pranab, others

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Hazarika and Deshmukh were given the Bharat Ratna posthumously.

Must respect each other's core concerns: India to China

Must respect each other's core concerns: India to China

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

"Our relationship is so big that it is no longer a bilateral relationship. It has global dimensions," the report quoted Jaishankar as saying.

Modi's big-ticket Varanasi visit tomorrow will set the tone for UP polls

Modi's big-ticket Varanasi visit tomorrow will set the tone for UP polls

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

The party's performance in the assembly polls in the state -- which is the most populous and hence sends maximum number of MPs to the Lok Sabha -- will have a bearing on its future prospects on the national level.

Xi signs new security law restricting Hong Kong's freedom

Xi signs new security law restricting Hong Kong's freedom

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

The United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union and NATO have expressed concern on the new law and warned of retaliatory measures.

Why is Anupam Kher not defending India?

Why is Anupam Kher not defending India?

Rediff.com30 May 2016

'The valiant upholder of national honour is strangely silent when African envoys are complaining about the insecurity of blacks in 'tolerant' and 'incredible' India,' says Amulya Ganguli.

Ramjas Scare: Now, Khalsa college calls off drama fest

Ramjas Scare: Now, Khalsa college calls off drama fest

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

After Ramjas College witnessed large-scale violence over a seminar, SGTB Khalsa College has decided to postpone a street-play competition till peace and normalcy returned to North Campus of Delhi University.

Why the Naga peace process hit a roadblock

Why the Naga peace process hit a roadblock

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

It is the NSCN-IM which is having the last laugh as speculation grows that Nagaland Governor R N Ravi may have been replaced as Naga interlocutor.

The dangers of imposing Hindi on India

The dangers of imposing Hindi on India

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

'Some people make the majoritarian argument that a lot of Indians speak Hindi.' 'But where exactly? Is that not relevant?'

Principal of Mumbai's St Xavier's College slams Gujarat development model

Principal of Mumbai's St Xavier's College slams Gujarat development model

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi has faced a lot of flak on the Gujarat development mode. On Tuesday, criticism came from an unexpected corner when principal of St Xavier's College in Mumbai, one of the premiere institutions, sent out a letter to nearly 3,000 students critiquing Gujarat's development model.

'No space for national parties in Tamil Nadu'

'No space for national parties in Tamil Nadu'

Rediff.com8 May 2021

'With the deaths of Jayalalithaa and Karunanidhi, the BJP and Congress thought that they had a chance.' 'They have conceded that power is with the Dravidian parties.'

MPs in self-isolation after Raje, son announce meeting Kanika Kapoor

MPs in self-isolation after Raje, son announce meeting Kanika Kapoor

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

Singh was among the many MPs who attended a breakfast meeting hosted by President Ram Nath Kovind on March 18 as well as a Parliamentary panel meeting on transport, tourism and culture attended by around 20 MPs on Wednesday. Trinamool Congress MP Derek O'Brien said in a tweet, 'This government is putting us all at risk. The PM says self-isolate yourself but Parliament is on.'

PM to visit France; defence, nuclear talks top agenda

PM to visit France; defence, nuclear talks top agenda

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Modi will arrive in France on Thursday evening and straightaway head for talks with Macron, who will also host a working dinner for the visiting leader.

AAI chairman opposes privatisation of airports, loses his job

AAI chairman opposes privatisation of airports, loses his job

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

In a late night development, chairman of the state-run Airports Authority of India, V P Agarwal, was removed from his post apparently because of his "opposition" to privatisation of more airports in the country, sources said.

Jallikattu allowed with proper restrictions, says Javdekar

Jallikattu allowed with proper restrictions, says Javdekar

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar defended the Centre's move to allow controversial bull taming sport Jallikattu despite opposition from animal rights bodies.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Here's a recap of the events from the past 24 hours.

Stage set for 2nd Modi-Xi summit amid Kashmir tension

Stage set for 2nd Modi-Xi summit amid Kashmir tension

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

Government sources also said there was no question of any discussion on the issue as it is India's sovereign matter but added that Modi will update the Chinese President on the matter if there is a query.

No scope for 'temporary' in New India: Modi in Paris

No scope for 'temporary' in New India: Modi in Paris

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

Modi, who was in France on the first leg of his three-nation tour, said there have been a number of constructive changes in the last five years.

'IPC to be amended to punish racism against northeasterners,' says HC

'IPC to be amended to punish racism against northeasterners,' says HC

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Calling people of the northeastern region by "derogatory" names will soon become a non-bailable offence and land you in jail for up to five years.

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.

I don't approve of conversion for marriage: Rajnath

I don't approve of conversion for marriage: Rajnath

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

From the standoff with China to the government's response to the farmers' protest, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh holds a freewheeling talk.