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UPA playing double game on SC/ST quota Bill: Maya

UPA playing double game on SC/ST quota Bill: Maya

Rediff.com6 Sep 2012

As the fracas over the coal-gate continued for the 12th day in Parliament, Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati on Thursday alleged that the United Progressive Alliance government was playing a double game on the SC/ST quota Bill, and urged it to get the House in order first.

Salary talks: Indians most confident

Salary talks: Indians most confident

Rediff.com4 Apr 2012

As per the survey conducted by professional networking website LinkedIn across eight countries, Indian professionals are the most confident people in career negotiations like asking for a raise or closing a business deal.

Rajoana's mercy plea to be examined on merit: Chidambaram

Rajoana's mercy plea to be examined on merit: Chidambaram

Rediff.com31 Mar 2012

The home ministry will examine on merit the mercy petition of Balwant Singh Rajoana, sentenced to death for assassination of former Punjab chief minister Beant Singh, and it will be submitted to President Pratibha Patil for a final decision.

Defending champs Spain hold edge over Italy

Defending champs Spain hold edge over Italy

Rediff.com10 Jun 2012

Spain will go into Sunday's Group C opener against old foes Italy with a swagger that was missing from past encounters after a pivotal moment in their rivalry four years ago.

'Muslims don't benefit from an exodus'

'Muslims don't benefit from an exodus'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2012

Chairman of the Popular Front of India E M Abdul Rahiman speaks to rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa about how some sections are desperately trying to tarnish the image of the PFI.

Complaint against Bhushan over Kashmir remarks

Complaint against Bhushan over Kashmir remarks

Rediff.com4 Jun 2012

The complaint has been filed by Vibhor Anand, a law student, seeking directions to the police for registration of FIR against Prashant Bhushan for his alleged remarks on status of Kashmir and withdrawal of Army from the region.

LS adjourns abruptly after BJP insisted on voting

LS adjourns abruptly after BJP insisted on voting

Rediff.com28 Dec 2011

The Lok Sabha was adjourned abruptly on Wednesday after uproar created by the Bharatiya Janata Party which wanted voting on two bills -- Judicial Accountability and 114th Constitution Amendment Bill.

World T20: Afghanistan vs Scotland preview

World T20: Afghanistan vs Scotland preview

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Afghanistan has shown great promise in taking its game to the next level, as its journey from the lower divisions to competing on cricket's biggest stages testifies. Since the ICC World Cup 2015, Afghanistan has won 25 of 44 games across formats. That includes 11 Twenty20 Internationals wins in 13 matches. Those statistics, and the fact that it has never lost a T20I to Scotland, will give Afghanistan a mental boost when the two sides lock horns in Tuesday's (March 8)second Group B match at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur. Afghanistan certainly has all the ingredients to beat Scotland and this contest should be a keenly fought one.

I would die rather than see another WC blunder: Blatter

I would die rather than see another WC blunder: Blatter

Rediff.com3 Mar 2012

FIFA President Sepp Blatter has said he "would die" if he saw another World Cup blunder such as Frank Lampard's disallowed goal for England against Germany in South Africa in 2010.

Why MBA grads DO NOT want jobs anymore!

Why MBA grads DO NOT want jobs anymore!

Rediff.com15 May 2012

Many join an MBA programme to bag a lucrative job. But some students are skipping placement season to plan their own ventures.

Regretful Strauss was looking to draw 1st Test vs SA

Regretful Strauss was looking to draw 1st Test vs SA

Rediff.com24 Jul 2012

England captain Andrew Strauss was left with a 'sour taste in the mouth' after his team suffered a crushing innings and 12-run defeat by South Africa in the first Test on Monday.

'Cosmetic changes'to UN Security Council will not help: India

'Cosmetic changes'to UN Security Council will not help: India

Rediff.com1 Dec 2011

India on Wednesday said that mere "cosmetic changes" to the United Nations Security Council will not improve its effectiveness, asking its five permanent members to realise that the reform of the powerful body, including its expansion, is necessary to reflect contemporary realities.

IN PICS: The camera more EXPENSIVE than 3 Nanos!

IN PICS: The camera more EXPENSIVE than 3 Nanos!

Rediff.com23 Jul 2012

Check out the Nikon D4 that costs almost Rs 3.5 lakh, which makes it more expensive than the original price of three Tata Nanos! Our question: Will YOU buy it?

'Asking Indian docs to return after higher studies unfair'

'Asking Indian docs to return after higher studies unfair'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2012

India's Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad would like Indian doctors travelling to the US for further studies to sign a bond assuring that they'd return to India after completing their course. Divya Nair weighs in the pros and cons.

How Competition Law plans to regulate digital economy

How Competition Law plans to regulate digital economy

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

The interim report highlights key competition issues in the e-commerce space like deep discounting, the imposition of unfair terms and conditions, the growing dependence of brick and mortar establishments on online platforms, and opaqueness in search rankings.

German engines roaring as title moves into view

German engines roaring as title moves into view

Rediff.com23 Jun 2012

Germany turned on the turbo chargers to race into the Euro 2012 semi-finals and with their fourth consecutive last four spot in a major tournament secured they can see their first silverware in 16 years on the horizon.

'BJP's only legacy has been 7 CMs in the past 7 years'

'BJP's only legacy has been 7 CMs in the past 7 years'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2012

Congress will definitely win in Uttarakhand and replace the "corrupt" Bharatiya Janata Party government in the forthcoming polls, says All India Congress Committee in-charge of the state Chaudhry Birendra Singh in an interview

Rushdie goes silent about visit to Jaipur Literature Festival

Rushdie goes silent about visit to Jaipur Literature Festival

Rediff.com19 Jan 2012

Even as uncertainty looms over Salman Rushdie's appearance at the Jaipur Literature Festival, the India-born author himself is not giving any hints about his plans to visit India and has maintained a stoic silence on Twitter. The Midnight's Children author has logged on to the microblogging site Twitter regularly and commented on various issues, occasionally tweeting several times a day.

WTC: Kiwi quick Ferguson out for Aus Test series

WTC: Kiwi quick Ferguson out for Aus Test series

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Ferguson, who will need five to six weeks to recover, is returning to New Zealand and a replacement for him will be named on Tuesday, coach Gary Stead told reporters on Monday.

HOT PICS: Celebs and their sexiest body parts!

HOT PICS: Celebs and their sexiest body parts!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2012

Users of one of Europe's fastest growing online beauty retailers, feelunique.com were asked to vote for the most beautiful body parts of celebrities they admired the most. The results were, well, stunning.

Review: Chumbak is magical, magnetic

Review: Chumbak is magical, magnetic

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

Sandeep Modi's Chumbak spins a magical web around you, says Prasanna D Zore.

'Trinamool Congress acting like B team of the CPM'

'Trinamool Congress acting like B team of the CPM'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2012

Congress MP Deepa Dasmunshi's remarks on Wednesday that Trinamool Congress is acting as the 'B' team of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) threatened to further pull apart the two uneasy allies, seven months after they formed the government in West Bengal.

Apple iPad Mini: Will YOU buy it for Rs 18k?

Apple iPad Mini: Will YOU buy it for Rs 18k?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

Apple unveiled the iPad Mini on October 23 and is likely to make its presence felt in India next month. But at Rs 18k for a Wi-Fi-only model, will you go for it?

Wolves should start bullying refs: Hunt

Wolves should start bullying refs: Hunt

Rediff.com30 Dec 2011

Wolverhampton Wanderers should take a leaf out of other team's books and try to con referees to get opposing players sent off, according to their midfielder Stephen Hunt.

Rs 32 a day: Issues resolved, say Montek, Ramesh

Rs 32 a day: Issues resolved, say Montek, Ramesh

Rediff.com3 Oct 2011

Amid the controversy raging over the definition of poverty, Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia and Union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh on Monday claimed that they have resolved the issue.

Top 5: Exclusive lip-smacking vegetarian recipes!

Top 5: Exclusive lip-smacking vegetarian recipes!

Rediff.com22 Dec 2011

The non-veggies may not agree but vegetarian dishes can indeed be yummy. We bring you an exclusive excerpt from The Heart of the Matter by Gitanjali Gurbaxani with five recipes, which the author has kindly shared with us.

When Ash, Kareena, Lara Hammed To The Hilt

When Ash, Kareena, Lara Hammed To The Hilt

Rediff.com24 May 2012

It's not only the actors, actresses go overboard too when it comes to acting.

Drogba, man of the moment for Chelsea

Drogba, man of the moment for Chelsea

Rediff.com21 May 2012

Didier Drogba scored Chelsea's goal and their winning Champions League penalty against Bayern Munich on Saturday and then solemnly appeared to say his farewells.

When Aamir Khan tried to dictate to Mita Vashisht

When Aamir Khan tried to dictate to Mita Vashisht

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'Mahesh Bhatt put his foot down during Ghulam and did not allow Aamir Khan to dictate a particular moment in my performance.' 'He just ignored Aamir's objection to something I did in a shot we had together.'

'Do you approve of this hooliganism': Bhandarkar asks Rahul

'Do you approve of this hooliganism': Bhandarkar asks Rahul

Rediff.com16 Jul 2017

After cancelling the events in Nagpur, Bhandarkar tweeted to Rahul Gandhi's Office saying, "Dear @OfficeOfRG after Pune I have to cancel today's PressCon at Nagpur. Do you approve this hooliganism? Can I have my Freedom of Expression?"

MFN status for India by Oct: Pakistan

MFN status for India by Oct: Pakistan

Rediff.com9 Dec 2011

Pakistan could grant the Most Favoured Nation status to India by October next year, a senior official of the Foreign Ministry said.

Should you shift to NPS from EPF?

Should you shift to NPS from EPF?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

Now that the National Pension Scheme offers more choices than the Employees Provident Fund, is more transparent and also allows to choose the level of allocation to equities as investors like, should one switch to the NPS?

Review: American Hustle is a big, brassy ride

Review: American Hustle is a big, brassy ride

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

'David O Russell delivers an over-the-top film in his dynamically striking style,' says Raja Sen about Oscar frontrunner American Hustle.

Marvel turns Donald Trump into a supervillain!

Marvel turns Donald Trump into a supervillain!

Rediff.com2 Jul 2016

Donald Trump has now officially become a villain! Not literally but as a comic-book character in a Spider-Man spin-off story by Marvel Comics which depicts an "amorphous, villainous" avatar of the presumptive Republican presidential candidate.

Review: HTC Radar. Is it good enough?

Review: HTC Radar. Is it good enough?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2011

HTC Radar has elegant aesthetics, sturdy build, a responsive user interface and great camera response. If the pricing is got under Omnia W's price this phone can surely be recommended.

Govt's latest tax-saver: Don't invest before reading this!

Govt's latest tax-saver: Don't invest before reading this!

Rediff.com2 May 2012

Should taxpayers invest in Rajiv Gandhi Equity Saving Scheme to save tax? How much tax will they actually save? And what are the pros and cons you should check out before going for this scheme? Salil Dhawan offers his take.

3 useful tips to ace APPRAISALS in 2020

3 useful tips to ace APPRAISALS in 2020

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

Workplace mentoring helps young professionals understand their work, encourages them to perform more effectively and gives the motivation to do better work, says Ambrish Sinha.

Indian IT industry to hire 200,000 for FY13

Indian IT industry to hire 200,000 for FY13

Rediff.com14 Feb 2012

For the financial year 2013, the industry will hire around 200,000 of which 100,000 students have already received offer letters. The industry would end FY12 by hiring 230,000.

Amrita Rao joins the bikini brigade

Amrita Rao joins the bikini brigade

Rediff.com18 Jun 2009

Amrita Rao sheds her girl-next-door image and slips into a sexy two-piece.