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'There's clarity in AIADMK-BJP alliance'

'There's clarity in AIADMK-BJP alliance'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

'It's a natural alliance and this alliance has been has been formed without compromising the core ideology of the AIADMK.'

Bihar cricket body moves contempt plea against BCCI officials

Bihar cricket body moves contempt plea against BCCI officials

Rediff.com23 May 2017

The Cricket Association of Bihar (CAB) on Monday moved the Supreme Court seeking initiation of contempt proceedings against Board of Control for Cricket in India's acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary and others for allegedly violating the apex court's orders.

Review: Pankh is a courageous film

Review: Pankh is a courageous film

Rediff.com2 Apr 2010

Pankh is not for the feeble. The director sets out to shock, scandalise, repulse and disgust you. If you are prepared for this then take a chance. Don't say we didn't warn you.

'In T20s, pressure is on batsmen as people come for entertainment'

'In T20s, pressure is on batsmen as people come for entertainment'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

Shamsi's stint at RCB has helped him grow as a cricketer with the likes of Virat Kohli and Chris Gayle providing him useful tips.

India made 15 extradition requests, but no reply from UK: Centre

India made 15 extradition requests, but no reply from UK: Centre

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

Britain has not yet acted upon 15 extradition requests sent by India, Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday.

With Bajaj in sidecar, Triumph to jointly roll out bikes

With Bajaj in sidecar, Triumph to jointly roll out bikes

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

It's the first time in its 178-year-old history that the iconic British motorcycle firm owned by the Bloor family has got into an alliance. Three years after announcement, the two companies formally signed on the dotted lines on Friday for a long-term partnership, which aims to achieve global scale in a segment in which Royal Enfield has head-start.

India created 300,000 jobs in US

India created 300,000 jobs in US

Rediff.com19 Jun 2009

"Indian foreign direct investment in the US is more than America's FDI in India."

Why the BJP wants to banish Tipu

Why the BJP wants to banish Tipu

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

'Tipu Sultan may have had his flaws, but that does not mean he can be axed from textbooks.' 'Besides, if it is Tipu today, who will it be tomorrow?' asks Shuma Raha.

Ulip or term insurance? What's better?

Ulip or term insurance? What's better?

Rediff.com27 May 2009

Ulips are similar to mutual funds except that they provide life cover, tax benefits and need to be kept for long term. On the other hand, term insurance is actually insurance where your dependents get sum insured in case you die, but nothing if you outlive the insurance term.

Understand risk, understand beta

Understand risk, understand beta

Rediff.com5 Aug 2009

Different sectors and funds have different levels of volatility. So their beta values will differ. However, beta should be used along with other factors like management expertise, future prospects and your investment horizon. The longer your investment timeframe, the lesser the volatility, and thus lower the risk.

How I became an Army and why BTS is special

How I became an Army and why BTS is special

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

From the boys who used to hand out tickets to people on the streets and invite them to their concerts free of charge to the men selling out Wembley Stadium in less than a day, having about 20 songs on Billboards #1, BTS have come a long way, says Maya Dominic, a fan of the Korean pop band.

Chaos, confusion and traffic as Delhi seals borders

Chaos, confusion and traffic as Delhi seals borders

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Vehicles piled up and many people were seen reasoning with the police as they were not allowed to enter Delhi from Uttar Pradesh and Haryana.

Eeco: Maruti Suzuki's New Year gift

Eeco: Maruti Suzuki's New Year gift

Rediff.com5 Jan 2010

Set to be unveiled at the Auto Expo in New Delhi, it is likely to be priced below Rs 400,000, and will come with air-conditioning and the option to choose from six colours.

Bollywood's best posters of 2009

Bollywood's best posters of 2009

Rediff.com15 Dec 2009

Check out Raja Sen's pick of the year.

PHOTOS: Gala reception awaits Xi Jinping at Mahabalipuram

PHOTOS: Gala reception awaits Xi Jinping at Mahabalipuram

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

On his arrival, Xi will be welcomed by traditional peformances including 'tappu' folk drum art display at the airport by about 500 artistes.

Marriage may cure depression!

Marriage may cure depression!

Rediff.com18 May 2008

Previous studies, the website says, have suggested that the psychological perks of marriage depend upon the quality of marriage -- a happy marriage gives rise to a happy couple, and vice versa.

Relations with India 'a priority' for Bangladesh

Relations with India 'a priority' for Bangladesh

Rediff.com17 Jul 2007

"We must feel secured in the relationship with our large neighbour. These are not easy to do but both our foreign official machinery posses that kind of sophistication that is necessary to evolve a relationship of that kind."

Coming soon: GM's mini-CV Wuling

Coming soon: GM's mini-CV Wuling

Rediff.com11 Feb 2009

The fourth largest car manufacturer by sales, General Motors, is planning to launch its mini commercial vehicles (MCV) sold in China under the brand name Wuling in India in the near future.

What lies ahead for Brand Horlicks?

What lies ahead for Brand Horlicks?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

One of the oldest living brands in the country, Horlicks has been innovative in its approach, which helped it survive intense competition

BSNL gets nod to offer CDMA services

BSNL gets nod to offer CDMA services

Rediff.com24 Mar 2008

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) has received permission to offer CDMA services across the country (except Delhi and Mumbai) under the crossover technology policy. Under the policy, existing GSM operators are allowed to offer CDMA service and vice versa within the same licence after paying a fee.BSNL is the third company after Reliance Communications (which is in CDMA and wanted to operate GSM service) and Tata Teleservices (similar to Reliance) which has been given licences

Have idle cash? Invest in bond funds

Have idle cash? Invest in bond funds

Rediff.com19 Dec 2008

If you are sitting on idle cash, it's better to invest the same in income funds and earn over 10 per cent returns, say investment advisers. They believe that falling interest rates will jack up returns from bonds and investors can earn high returns if they deploy the money with a horizon of six months to a year.

 SAARC nations may open doors for CAs

SAARC nations may open doors for CAs

Rediff.com4 Jul 2008

Indian chartered accountants may be seen practising in Pakistan as well as other SAARC countries and vice-versa in two to three years.A proposal to give mutual recognition to CAs in one another's nation was mooted by South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA), a body of SAARC.

The Condi Rice and Indra Nooyi show

The Condi Rice and Indra Nooyi show

Rediff.com24 Oct 2008

I think that all of us women have to learn to trust other women a lot more. I'm not sure we are there. I think we tend to trust men more than we trust each other. And we have to figure out what it is about us that we feel that advice -- constructive advice from a woman is viewed a little bit negatively than the same thing coming from a man, says PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi

Rate cut may not spur corporate capex

Rate cut may not spur corporate capex

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

Historically, there has been no correlation between growth in bank credit to industry and lower benchmark interest rate

Ajit Jogi: 'I will be the King, not the kingmaker'

Ajit Jogi: 'I will be the King, not the kingmaker'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

'Raman Singh will certainly be defeated by the alliance we have created," says Chhattisgarh's first chief minister Ajit Jogi.

As e-tail discounts taper, electronics chains see sales growth

As e-tail discounts taper, electronics chains see sales growth

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

"Online portals are also bleeding heavily and have huge accumulated losses. There is pressure from investors to cut down on discounting."

Why resting Bhuvneshwar was not as helpful as Team India believe

Why resting Bhuvneshwar was not as helpful as Team India believe

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

Bhuvneshwar is again likely to be confined to the benches for his second successive marquee event, starting in England from May 30.

What the rise in China's defence budget really means

What the rise in China's defence budget really means

Rediff.com24 May 2020

'China's opaque defence allocation processes are shrouded in mystery and have triggered security dilemmas among its neighbours and others,' notes China expert Srikanth Kondapalli.

Singapore Air to start 3 new services from B'lore

Singapore Air to start 3 new services from B'lore

Rediff.com1 Oct 2007

The new services will be using the Boeing 777-200 aircraft with a three-class configuration -- 12 First, 42 Business and 234 Economy class seats. On ground, the Singapore Airlines India customers can avail of its e-ticket services.

Laaga Chunari: a pleasant listen

Laaga Chunari: a pleasant listen

Rediff.com7 Sep 2007

Shantanu Moita's album doesn't live up to lyricist Swanand Kirkire's fine words.

Is it the right time to invest in gold?

Is it the right time to invest in gold?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

Given the uncertainties around gold's future course, stagger your purchases and buy on declines, says Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Do your best friend and your partner get along?

Do your best friend and your partner get along?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2007

We invite readers to share stories regarding a love triangle of a different kind -- when they're caught between a best friend and a partner who don't get along!

When Aamir pierced his ears...

When Aamir pierced his ears...

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

On Lagaan's 20th anniversary, we bring back Aamir Khan's views expressed in an exclusive interview to Rediff.com Contributor Haresh Pandya in February 2000.

PHOTOS: Metro services resume in several cities with curbs

PHOTOS: Metro services resume in several cities with curbs

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

With the Centre issuing guidelines for their resumption under Unlock 4, the rapid transit networks started operations in a graded manner in Delhi-NCR, Lucknow, Kochi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Ahmedabad, but were still closed in Mumbai, Nagpur, Kolkata and Jaipur.

Kuldeep Yadav: From wicket-less at Lord's to five-wickets at Rajkot

Kuldeep Yadav: From wicket-less at Lord's to five-wickets at Rajkot

Rediff.com6 Oct 2018

Kuldeep Yadav says his maiden five-wicket haul in Test cricket was a result of going back to the drawing board in his bid to improve as a red-ball bowler after being dropped from the Indian team during the England series.

Is your partner emotionally abusive?

Is your partner emotionally abusive?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2006

Emotional abuse, which is easily dismissed by many, can be more detrimental to your self-esteem than physical abuse. Here's how you can protect yourself.

EBay to spin off PayPal in 2015

EBay to spin off PayPal in 2015

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

The board finally gives into the demands by activist investor Carl Icahn.

Vijay Mallya has Koffee with Shobhaa De

Vijay Mallya has Koffee with Shobhaa De

Rediff.com29 Mar 2007

Karan Johar introduces an unusual combination this week in Koffee With Karan.

A volatile market is best for SIPs

A volatile market is best for SIPs

Rediff.com6 Aug 2007

The law of demand clearly states that at higher prices demand is less and vice versa. The retail investor investing in the stock market doesn't quite follow that logic.