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Sales growth plunges to single-digit across sectors

Sales growth plunges to single-digit across sectors

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

Automobiles, banks, pharma and software firms growth drivers slowdown in cap goods, construction, power.

Judiciary steps in to keep Kashmiri women safe

Judiciary steps in to keep Kashmiri women safe

Rediff.com26 Dec 2012

In the backdrop of the brutal Delhi gang rape, a court in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir has passed wide ranging instructions to the district administration, police and transporters to prevent violence and harassment against women

Love running? Then you'll love this

Love running? Then you'll love this

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

The liking for a running shoe is mostly driven by how it 'feels' and the Floatride Run Flexweave feels close to perfect, says Dhruv Munjal.

Must read: 5 smart tips to invest in PPF

Must read: 5 smart tips to invest in PPF

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

With a strong plan in mind, Public Provident Fund can become an important and strong part of your investment, says Naval Goel.

Crocodile Love Story, Kunthapura release this weekend

Crocodile Love Story, Kunthapura release this weekend

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Crocodile Love Story, Kunthapura release this weekend

Top 12 birth control methods

Top 12 birth control methods

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

Different methods suit different people. Weigh the pros and cons and choose the best one for you.

Indian cos' fresh order inflows the weakest in 4 yrs

Indian cos' fresh order inflows the weakest in 4 yrs

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

With uncertainty over economic prospects and higher interest rates leading to subdued investments by the private sector, Indian companies' new order inflows in the quarter ended December 31 stood at the lowest level in nearly four years.

Tri-series: Sangakkara, Mathews guide Sri Lanka to victory

Tri-series: Sangakkara, Mathews guide Sri Lanka to victory

Rediff.com9 Jul 2013

Experienced Kumar Sangakkara's brilliant 95-ball 90 coupled with a impressive bowling performance from the skipper Angelo Mathews have helped Sri Lanka beat West Indies by 39 runs in a rain curtailed match that lasted over two days.

BJP leader shot dead by ultras in Chhattisgarh

BJP leader shot dead by ultras in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com29 Apr 2013

A ruling Bharatiya Janata Party leader was on Monday shot dead by Naxalites in Katekalyan region of the Maoist-hit Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh, police said.

Mittal, Ruia exempted from personal appearance in court

Mittal, Ruia exempted from personal appearance in court

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

Bharti Cellular Limited CMD Sunil Bharti Mittal and Essar Group promoter Ravi Ruia on Friday got a breather from the Supreme Court which exempted them from personal appearance in the trial court in a case of alleged irregularities related to allocation of additional 2G spectrum in 2002.

Is it time to shut shop for Roger Federer?

Is it time to shut shop for Roger Federer?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

John McEnroe finds it hard to envisage Roger Federer adding to his record 17 Grand Slam titles and believes the Swiss maestro is showing signs of slowing down.

England hail 'Special One' Stokes after miracle win

England hail 'Special One' Stokes after miracle win

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

'It was a combination of all sorts of things, craft, skill, versatility and most of all, an 'over my dead body' attitude without which you are not a great player'

Modi invokes Gandhi for nation development

Modi invokes Gandhi for nation development

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday invoked Mahatma Gandhi's economic philosophy to emphasise that the development of country could only be achieved through the growth of villages.

Rohinton Mistry wins 2012 American Nobel

Rohinton Mistry wins 2012 American Nobel

Rediff.com24 Aug 2012

Robert Con Davis-Undiano, executive director of international magazine World Literature Today, said: "The world will quickly discover the excellence of Rohinton Mistry's luminous fiction that the Neustadt jury acknowledged with this choice. Giving the award to Mistry is inspired."

Can't promote students without holding final year exams: SC

Can't promote students without holding final year exams: SC

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

A bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan, R S Reddy and M R Shah said if any State/Union Territory in exercise of their jurisdiction under the Disaster Management Act (DMA) has taken a decision that it is not possible to conduct the final year/terminal semester examination by September 30, then they can make an application to the UGC for extending the deadline.

Expect Indian pacers to perform better in Tests: Turner

Expect Indian pacers to perform better in Tests: Turner

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

Former New Zealand skipper Glenn Turner is quite surprised that his country has its "nose ahead" in the ongoing bilateral series against India and the reason, according to him, is the underwhelming performance of the Jasprit Bumrah-led visiting pacers. However, Turner expects Bumrah and Mohammed Shami to lift their game in the upcoming two-Test series, which begins on February 21.

14 security personnel honoured with Shaurya Chakra

14 security personnel honoured with Shaurya Chakra

Rediff.com23 Mar 2013

Two Central Reserve Police Force officers, who killed top Maoist leader Kishenji in West Bengal, were on Saturday honoured with the Shaurya Chakra by President Pranab Mukherjee along with 12 personnel from the Army and the Indian Air Force.

Draft of amended IABF constitution ready

Draft of amended IABF constitution ready

Rediff.com10 Jan 2013

The suspended Indian Boxing Federation (IABF) claims to have taken the first step towards regaining recognition from the International Boxing Association by preparing the draft of an amended constitution which would be compliant with the AIBA statute.

PHOTOS: How India ended Windies' hopes of innings lead

PHOTOS: How India ended Windies' hopes of innings lead

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

Temperamentally poles apart, a cavalier Pant and a composed Ajinkya Rahane eventually wrested the initiative back with a burgeoning 146-run partnership to guide India to 308-4 at stumps.

Naxal attack: Sonia appreciates courage of Cong leaders

Naxal attack: Sonia appreciates courage of Cong leaders

Rediff.com26 May 2013

Appreciating the courage of Congress leaders in Chhattisgarh, UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Sunday said the "cowardly" Maoist strike was not an attack on the Congress or its leaders but on democratic values.

New to online dating? Be realistic, not desperate

New to online dating? Be realistic, not desperate

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

With constant messaging or calling, you might give him a cold foot. So be assertive and show that you have control over your life, says Solene Paillet.

10 nations facing a severe financial crunch

10 nations facing a severe financial crunch

Rediff.com2 May 2013

Finance plays a key role in bringing the ambitious growth plans of dynamic businesses to life.

Congress-JMM strike deal to form Jharkhand government

Congress-JMM strike deal to form Jharkhand government

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

The Congress on Friday inked an agreement with the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha to form a coalition government in Jharkhand and contest the next Lok Sabha election in alliance with the tribal party. Under the agreement, while the JMM will have its chief minister in the state, the Congress will secure a lion's share of the 14 Lok Sabha seats. While the Congress will contest on 10 seats, the JMM will get four seats.

'People told me shooting with Sanjay Dutt would be tough and problematic, but there was no trouble at all'

'People told me shooting with Sanjay Dutt would be tough and problematic, but there was no trouble at all'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

'I used to go to Sanjay Dutt, give him the scene, and then act it out.' 'He would say, 'Arrey, Girishbhai kar lunga'.' 'But I would insist: 'Nahin, main karke dikhane chahta hoon'.' He said this was the first time in his career that someone was acting out the scene for him!'

Modi as popular as Jawaharlal Nehru: Ashok Singhal

Modi as popular as Jawaharlal Nehru: Ashok Singhal

Rediff.com6 Feb 2013

Amid demand by some Bharatiya Janata Party leaders for projecting Narendra Modi as the party's prime ministerial candidate, Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Ashok Singhal on Wednesday said the Gujarat Chief Minister enjoys the same popularity as that of the first Prime Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru.

Modi as popular as Jawah Lal Nehru: Ashok Singhal

Modi as popular as Jawah Lal Nehru: Ashok Singhal

Rediff.com6 Feb 2013

Amid demand by some Bharatiya Janata Party leaders for projecting Narendra Modi as the party's prime ministerial candidate, Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Ashok Singhal on Wednesday said the Gujarat Chief Minister enjoys the same popularity as that of the first Prime Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru.

Review: Sathuranga Vettai is thought provoking

Review: Sathuranga Vettai is thought provoking

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

The film revolves around a sharp con artist who cleverly exploits our secret desire to make easy money through the most fantastic scams.

President returns mercy petitions of Afzal Guru, 6 others

President returns mercy petitions of Afzal Guru, 6 others

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

Official sources said it was a normal procedure for the President to refer all pending mercy petitions for consideration to a new home minister after he takes charge.

Review: Bharath Stores is a sincere effort

Review: Bharath Stores is a sincere effort

Rediff.com8 Apr 2013

The film shows the plight of petty shops as organised the impending FDI in retail take over.

Actively considering making CAG multi-member body: Govt

Actively considering making CAG multi-member body: Govt

Rediff.com11 Nov 2012

Battered by various Comptroller and Auditor General reports on alleged scams, government says it is "actively" considering a proposal to make the official auditor a multi-member body.

How the Tablighi Jamaat was born

How the Tablighi Jamaat was born

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

The Tablighi Jamaat avoided confrontation, stayed clear of conversion of non-Muslims, abjured politics and focused only on religious attainment. >A fascinating excerpt from Ziya Us Salam's Inside The Tablighi Jamaat.

'Mobile, not TV, will become the first screen'

'Mobile, not TV, will become the first screen'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

Mobile commerce is on the cusp of taking off in India and the growth curve would be a hockey stick shaped one, says Shubhradeep Guha, Global Capability Lead and Country Manager, SapientNitro (India), an integrated marketing, commerce and technology services firm, part of the $1.02billion Boston-based Sapient Corporation (2011).

Arch-rivals Trump and Romney meet, discuss world affairs

Arch-rivals Trump and Romney meet, discuss world affairs

Rediff.com20 Nov 2016

The 2012 Republican presidential nominee and one of Trump's most vocal Republican Party critics during this year's election campaign, met privately with the President-elect for about an hour.

25 GORGEOUS FRAMES of Kareena Kapoor

25 GORGEOUS FRAMES of Kareena Kapoor

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

On Kareena Kapoor's 40th birthday on September 21, Sukanya Verma handpicks 25 of her most stunning frames from various movies to highlight how she draws our attention in big and small ways.

Rani Mukerji's Aiyyaa fails at the box office

Rani Mukerji's Aiyyaa fails at the box office

Rediff.com15 Oct 2012

Trade analyst Vinod Mirani gives the box office verdict for the week.

QPR's Redknapp rejects team drinking reports

QPR's Redknapp rejects team drinking reports

Rediff.com2 Mar 2013

Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp has rejected allegations that several players from his Premier League bottom side often stayed out until 5 a.m. drinking alcohol at a training camp in Dubai last month.

Cognizant to acquire six cos of Germany's C1 Group

Cognizant to acquire six cos of Germany's C1 Group

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

The move will strengthen its revenues by about $100 million.

UPA lacks guts to stand up to Malik's remarks: Modi

UPA lacks guts to stand up to Malik's remarks: Modi

Rediff.com15 Dec 2012

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday accused the PMO and Congress party of "keeping the country in dark" over Sir Creek issue and slammed UPA for "lacking the guts" to take on "authoritative" Pakistani Interior Minister Rehman Malik for his remarks.

Chandrababu's son Lokesh to make his political debut soon

Chandrababu's son Lokesh to make his political debut soon

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu's only son Nara Lokesh will soon follow in his father's footsteps and may contest the 2014 Lok Sabha elections.

India urges for zero tolerance towards terrorism at UN

India urges for zero tolerance towards terrorism at UN

Rediff.com27 Sep 2012

India will ask members of the United Nations to ensure a "zero tolerance" approach towards terrorism besides pressing for an early adoption of the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism during the United Nations General Assembly's annual gathering of world leaders.