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PIX: Meet the Khatron Ke Khiladi 6 contestants

PIX: Meet the Khatron Ke Khiladi 6 contestants

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

Here's the line-up for the latest Khatron Ke Khiladi season.

Jaitley, Prasad, scribe Kumar Ketkar file nominations for RS polls

Jaitley, Prasad, scribe Kumar Ketkar file nominations for RS polls

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

Biennial elections are being held for 58 Rajya Sabha seats across several states and by-poll for one in Kerala.

The colour of inclusion

The colour of inclusion

Rediff.com2 Mar 2018

Inclusion has never been a straight road and stories from ancient cultures show it has always been a struggle to accord equal status to all genders and species, says Arundhuti Dasgupta.

Mouth wide open, both feet in

Mouth wide open, both feet in

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

The imprudent, not to mention immature, attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi by Congress leaders, especially on the election trail, can only be read as a sign of nerves on the eve of an important poll battle.

Govt renews search for five PSU bank chiefs; norms relaxed

Govt renews search for five PSU bank chiefs; norms relaxed

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

Govt renews search for five PSU bank chiefs; norms relaxed.

How to fix India's banking problems

How to fix India's banking problems

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Advice to the new finance minister from former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan: 1. Clean up banks by reviving projects that can be revived after restructuring debt. 2. Improve governance and management at public sector banks. 3. De-risk banking by encouraging risk transfers to non-banks and the market. 4. Reduce the number and weight of government mandates for public sector banks, and for banks more generally.

RBI wants 'prominent' banker to be deputy governor

RBI wants 'prominent' banker to be deputy governor

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

A rule change may make Nachiket Mor, among others, eligible to replace Chakrabarty.

BJP party of governance? Ha! Ha! Ha!

BJP party of governance? Ha! Ha! Ha!

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

'The current BJP leadership believes the party's expansion across India, and thus their own survival at the top, depends on injecting communal tension into areas where it has so far been largely controlled,' argues Mihir S Sharma.

'What the party decides is the law for Vasundhara Raje'

'What the party decides is the law for Vasundhara Raje'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

'Change is the rule of politics.'

Salman not apologetic over rape remark: NCW chief

Salman not apologetic over rape remark: NCW chief

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Bollywood actor Salman Khan is "not apologetic" over his rape remark in his reply to the National Commission for Women, its Chairperson Lalitha Kumaramangalam said on Wednesday, noting the panel is looking into it.

Modi@3: Congress announces campaign to expose 'failure' of government

Modi@3: Congress announces campaign to expose 'failure' of government

Rediff.com16 May 2017

Ahead of completion of three years of the National Democratic Alliance, the Congress young brigade alleged that the government has failed on various counts including on issues like dealing with Pakistan, Kashmir policy, internal security, women safety and rising cases of rapes, atrocities on Dalits, high petrol and diesel prices, besides generation of jobs.

Curious case of the firm that handles 'Get PSB loans in 59 mins'

Curious case of the firm that handles 'Get PSB loans in 59 mins'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2018

Sidbi acquires Ahmedabad-based start-up at hefty premium; founders deny link to govt.

Congress looking for support outside India: PM

Congress looking for support outside India: PM

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

The Congress has been reduced from 440 seats in the Lok Sabha to 44 seats due its 'arrogance' but it is still not ready to introspect or correct itself, he said.

Delhi uncertain to host Queen's Baton Relay for 2014 CWG

Delhi uncertain to host Queen's Baton Relay for 2014 CWG

Rediff.com2 Oct 2013

Uncertainty loomed large over Delhi hosting the Queen's Baton Relay for the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow as the Indian Olympic Association has sought the deferment of the event from October 12-13 because of security issues.

PNB scam: CBI seeks details of nostro transactions from 5 banks

PNB scam: CBI seeks details of nostro transactions from 5 banks

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

The agency on Monday questioned three general managers of the Punjab National Bank who have handled the -International Banking Division and Treasury department of the bank, officials said without revealing their identity.

Parties squabble over Mallya's arrest, KFA employees wait for their dues

Parties squabble over Mallya's arrest, KFA employees wait for their dues

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

A beleaguered Vijay Mallya may have walked free on bail within hours of his arrest but the event, which he nonchalantly dismissed as "usual Indian media hype", had rival parties claiming credit for it and engaging in recrimination.

Activists hoist 'Vidarbha flag' in Nagpur to intensify movement

Activists hoist 'Vidarbha flag' in Nagpur to intensify movement

Rediff.com1 May 2016

Similar flags were also unfurled at about 24 other places across the Vidarbha region.

Robust review before PSU bank chiefs are selected

Robust review before PSU bank chiefs are selected

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

The move to make the appointment process more robust comes after last month's arrest of S K Jain, chairman and managing director of Syndicate Bank last month, over graft charges.

RSS chief's speech broadcast on Doordarshan sparks row

RSS chief's speech broadcast on Doordarshan sparks row

Rediff.com3 Oct 2014

In an address that was telecast live on national broadcaster Doordarshan, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Friday patted the Narendra Modi government for initiatives on national security, economy and international relations in a short period of four months.

How Economy Stalled Under Manmohan & Modi

How Economy Stalled Under Manmohan & Modi

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

The Indian economy was on an impressive growth path through the first decade of this century till it was brought to an abrupt halt by the policy inertia during UPA2 and the Modi government's inability to restore economic and financial momentum. Fascinating glimpses of what went wrong from Puja Mehra's must-read book The Lost Decade: How India's Growth Story Devolved Into Growth Without A Story.

Indrani lodges police complaint against Byculla jail officials

Indrani lodges police complaint against Byculla jail officials

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

Indrani also claimed that she was threatened of sexual assault after the death of a convict sparked protest in the prison.

'67 per cent of Rajya Sabha MPs are crorepatis'

'67 per cent of Rajya Sabha MPs are crorepatis'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

The average asset of a Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament is Rs 20.17 crore, says a report by the Association for Democratic Reforms. It also says that 67 per cent of Rajya Sabha MP's are crorepatis.

Appointment of 8 public bank CMDs by Nov-end

Appointment of 8 public bank CMDs by Nov-end

Rediff.com1 Nov 2014

After scrapping the selection of six UPA-appointed bank chiefs, the government has now decided to make significant changes to the selection process.

Sanath Jayasuriya: Dancing with Madhuri

Sanath Jayasuriya: Dancing with Madhuri

Rediff.com11 May 2019

Madhuri praised him in Sinhalese, saying, 'Gondhak hundai (Very good)', which instantly made Sanath smile.

Finance ministry rules out COO appointment in RBI

Finance ministry rules out COO appointment in RBI

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

The finance ministry has ruled out the proposal for the appointment of a chief operating officer (COO) of the rank of deputy governor in the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), as the government feels no interim arrangements should be made for such high-profile appointments.

Advice to the RSS: Celebrate diversity!

Advice to the RSS: Celebrate diversity!

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

'Unity in diversity is a dated notion as India, today, is more unified and cohesive and yet more pronouncedly diverse than ever in its history,' argues Shekhar Gupta.

Dangal actor Zaira Wasim molested on Mumbai-Delhi Vistara flight

Dangal actor Zaira Wasim molested on Mumbai-Delhi Vistara flight

Rediff.com10 Dec 2017

The Dangal actor alleged, in an Instagram video, that a middle-aged man sitting behind her on the flight tried to molest her.

Why the RSS is not untouchable

Why the RSS is not untouchable

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

The real danger in India is not majoritarianism but minorityism, a bane we have already experienced. Majoritarianism in the India context means plurality and tolerance. No one needs to fear, says Vivek Gumaste

BJP yet to crack the gender equality equation

BJP yet to crack the gender equality equation

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

Even with the elevation of Nirmala Sitharaman to the post of defence minister, the party still needs to redress the gender imbalance and fill the 33 per cent quota in posts.

Why Subramanian Swamy is wrong in criticising RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan

Why Subramanian Swamy is wrong in criticising RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan

Rediff.com14 May 2016

Because of Rajan's policies, the banking system has mustered enough courage to disclose their toxic assets

Grand Dussehra celebrations across India

Grand Dussehra celebrations across India

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

Giant effigies of 10-headed demon king Ravana, his son Meghnad and brother Kumbhakaran went up in flames marking the triumph of good over evil as fervour marked Dussehra festivities across the country on Thursday.

Bollywood stars celebrate Dusshera

Bollywood stars celebrate Dusshera

Rediff.com3 Oct 2014

Here's a look at the top 10 tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Consolidated statements: Govt might give firms 1 more year

Consolidated statements: Govt might give firms 1 more year

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Relief would only be for unlisted companies; listed ones already have to prepare statements once a year.

Nifty holds 8,500 amid choppy trades; Broader markets outshine

Nifty holds 8,500 amid choppy trades; Broader markets outshine

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

The BSE Mid-Cap index was currently up 0.83%. The BSE Small-Cap index was currently up 0.8%.

Sensex breaks 2-day losing streak; HDFC, ITC lead

Sensex breaks 2-day losing streak; HDFC, ITC lead

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

Broader markets underperformed the benchmark indices with BSE Midcap and Smallcap indces slipping 0.8%-1.1%

Gadkari and Fadnavis camps get busy lobbying

Gadkari and Fadnavis camps get busy lobbying

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

BJP's central leadership is expected to take a call next week, reports Sanjay Jog

Why govt stopped co-op banks from changing 500/1,000 notes

Why govt stopped co-op banks from changing 500/1,000 notes

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

'Some co-operative banks are dominated by politicians and were reportedly being used to launder Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes.'

DU rolls back FYUP, reverts to three-year structure

DU rolls back FYUP, reverts to three-year structure

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

Under pressure from the University Grants Commission to act on its directive, the Delhi University on Friday scrapped its controversial four-year undergraduate programme and reverted to the previous three-year structure.

Sports Shorts: Anish wins India's 3rd individual gold in Jr. World Cup

Sports Shorts: Anish wins India's 3rd individual gold in Jr. World Cup

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Monday

Rajan gets his way on RBI's restructuring plan

Rajan gets his way on RBI's restructuring plan

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

RBI conducts interviews for first lateral hire for CGM post; deputy governors to head four distinct verticals.