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10 Lovely Stories From Across The World

10 Lovely Stories From Across The World

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Aseem Chhabra highlights 10 films that moved him, films that may show up in theatres near you.

'Perform or get shipped out', minister warns ONGC, OIL

'Perform or get shipped out', minister warns ONGC, OIL

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday put state-owned ONGC and OIL on notice saying oil and gas reserves they hold need to be monetised through joint ventures with domain experts or the government will take them away and auction them. Speaking at BNEF Summit, he said state-owned firms cannot indefinitely sit on resources when the nation is a net importer of oil and gas. Despite India bidding out acreages to private and other companies since the 1990s, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) and Oil India Ltd (OIL) hold a "sizeable number of acreage for years," he said.

Discovery crew ready to rewire ISS

Discovery crew ready to rewire ISS

Rediff.com14 Dec 2006

However, much is at stake for today's P6 solar array retraction. It is not expected to be a simple process. Since ISS went into orbit in 1998, it has been running on a temporary electrical system.

AFI expels athlete for violating 'no needle' policy

AFI expels athlete for violating 'no needle' policy

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

Under the 'No Needle Policy' of the AFI, "any athlete and or support staff who finds any needle or suspect equipment in any athlete's room is required to report the suspicious material including needles immediately to the AFI Medical Commission, which in turn will initiate a thorough investigation into the discovery of suspicious equipment including needles and further disciplinary action taken as deemed necessary".

'I once lost a film because...'

'I once lost a film because...'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

'... I didn't have an Instagram account!' 'I was told that the actor who's being considered in my place has a lot of followers, and that will help the producers.'

You Are Fired.... So, What Next?

You Are Fired.... So, What Next?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

Krishna Kumar offers some tips on how to cope with being served the pink slip.

Forlan, the discovery of this World Cup

Forlan, the discovery of this World Cup

Rediff.com12 Jul 2010

The final was a festival of yellow cards and it would have been worse for the Oranje players if the British referee had not been so kind.

'Super-jupiter' discovery dwarfs solar system's largest planet

'Super-jupiter' discovery dwarfs solar system's largest planet

Rediff.com20 Nov 2012

Astronomers have discovered a new 'super-Jupiter' planet, 13 times bigger than Jupiter, the largest planet in our own solar system. The planet orbits a star called Kappa Andromedae that is 2.5 times the mass of the Sun and is located 170 light-years away from the earth.

'India's gold demand may cross China's'

'India's gold demand may cross China's'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

'When the gold price rises rapidly, India's physical gold market remains on standby.'

Is Kareena looking different after baby 2?

Is Kareena looking different after baby 2?

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

Photographer Pradeep Bandekar catches showbiz folk going about their starry lives.

'Facebook layoffs may hit H-1B workers hard'

'Facebook layoffs may hit H-1B workers hard'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

As large-scale layoffs begin at Facebook's parent company Meta, employees on work visas such as H-1Bs are now faced with uncertainty over their immigration status, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg acknowledging "this is especially difficult if you're here on a visa" and offering support to those impacted. Meta announced that it is laying off 11,000 employees or 13 per cent of its workforce, with Zuckerberg describing it as "some of the most difficult changes we've made in Meta's history." US-based technology companies hire a large amount of H-1B workers, the majority of whom come from countries such as India.

How Did Emma Chamberlain Get Patiala Maharaja's Choker?

How Did Emma Chamberlain Get Patiala Maharaja's Choker?

Rediff.com11 May 2022

While social media has been agog about Emma's necklace, Maharaja Bhupinder Singh's grandson Captain Amarinder Singh (retd), the former Punjab chief minister, hasn't said anything yet.

'We told govt we were not their puppets'

'We told govt we were not their puppets'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

'We told the government that we won't dance to their tunes this time.'

India Staring At Another Mandir-Masjid Conflict?

India Staring At Another Mandir-Masjid Conflict?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

'Why were they silent when over 128 temples and shrines including Shivlings were broken down at the time of the construction of the Kashi Vishwanath corridor?' a Varanasi resident asks Rashme Sehgal.

Justice For Shami!

Justice For Shami!

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

I said to myself, why should the player suffer if he was innocent while I went about settling scores with the Board? If I didn't finish the enquiry in time, Shami's career would be harmed and perhaps irretrievably so. I decided to complete the probe within the stipulated time and got going right away.

The Indian link in the Higgs Boson discovery

The Indian link in the Higgs Boson discovery

Rediff.com6 Jul 2012

"I hate to call it the God particle," says Bihar-born Professor Vivek Sharma, one of the first people to know about the existence of the Higgs Boson, which scientists say is key to understanding the universe in an interview to George Joseph

The Indian link in the Higgs Boson discovery

The Indian link in the Higgs Boson discovery

Rediff.com6 Jul 2012

"I hate to call it the God particle," says Bihar-born Professor Vivek Sharma, one of the first people to know about the existence of the Higgs Boson, which scientists say is key to understanding the universe in an interview to George Joseph

Gas prices hiked 40%; CNG, PNG to cost more

Gas prices hiked 40%; CNG, PNG to cost more

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Prices of natural gas, which is used to generate electricity, make fertiliser and is converted into CNG to run automobiles, were on Friday hiked by a steep 40 per cent to record levels, in step with global firming up of energy rates. The rate paid for gas produced from old fields, which make up for about two-thirds of all gas produced in the country, was hiked to $8.57 per million British thermal units from the current $6.1, according to an order from the oil ministry's Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC). Simultaneously, the price of gas from difficult and newer fields like the ones in Reliance Industries Ltd and its partner bp plc operated deepsea D6 block in KG basin, was hiked to $12.6 per mmBtu from $9.92, the order said.

'Do I need to rebalance my MF portfolio?'

'Do I need to rebalance my MF portfolio?'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Nikunj Saraf, Vice President Choice Wealth, answers your queries.

Will Brahmastra add to Karan Johar's 100 Crore Club?

Will Brahmastra add to Karan Johar's 100 Crore Club?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Two double centuries, three movies over the Rs 150 crore mark and five centuries -- that's how the repertoire looks like for Karan Johar and his Dharma Productions.

Look! A Yoga Lesson from Jeh Baba

Look! A Yoga Lesson from Jeh Baba

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Fitness and yoga is a big part of Bollywood and, on International Yoga Day, film folk show off their best asanas.

LIC IPO: Large Investors' View Sought

LIC IPO: Large Investors' View Sought

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

Global investors have cited the ongoing war and high valuations of Indian equity markets as a reason to skip the IPO.

Govt doubles gas price to record levels; CNG rates may go up

Govt doubles gas price to record levels; CNG rates may go up

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

The government on Thursday more than doubled the price of natural gas that is used to produce electricity, make fertilisers, turned into CNG and piped to household kitchens for cooking, on the back of a spike in global energy prices. The price of gas produced from old regulated fields, such as the nation's largest gas field of Bassein of ONGC, will rise to a record high of $6.10 per million British thermal unit (mmBtu) from the current $2.90 per mmBtu, according to the oil ministry's Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC). The new price, which is likely to result in a hike in CNG and piped cooking gas rates, will be for six months beginning April 1.

India to commence SA tour with Boxing Day Test

India to commence SA tour with Boxing Day Test

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

South Africa confirm updated India itinerary.

Govt shortlists up to 60 anchor investors for LIC's share sale

Govt shortlists up to 60 anchor investors for LIC's share sale

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

For the initial public offering (IPO) of the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), the Centre has shortlisted 50-60 anchor investors, which include BlackRock, Sands Capital, Fidelity Investments, Standard Life, and JP Morgan, and will soon finalise its anchor book. The feedback from anchor investors has led to price discovery in LIC shares, valuing India's largest insurer at around Rs 7 trillion, said an official aware of the development. The "attractive valuation" is seen widening the investor base by providing an opportunity to more of them to participate in the IPO, the official added.

Natural gas price to rise to record level this week

Natural gas price to rise to record level this week

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

Prices of natural gas, which is used to generate electricity, make fertiliser and is converted into CNG to run automobiles, is likely to rise to record levels at the rate review scheduled this week, sources said. The government-dictated price for natural gas produced in the country is to be revised on October 1. After factoring in the spike in energy prices witnessed in recent months, the rate paid for gas produced from old fields such as of state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) is likely to rise to $9 per million British thermal units from current $6.1.

MG Motor, BPCL in JV to boost EV charging infrastructure

MG Motor, BPCL in JV to boost EV charging infrastructure

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Automaker MG Motor India on Monday said it has partnered with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) to bolster EV charging infrastructure across the country. The partnership with BPCL will add momentum to EV adoption by expanding opportunities for intercity travel as the two entities will install EV chargers across highways and within cities, the automaker said in a statement. With BPCL's vast customer reach and operations and MG's strides in the EV space, the two entities can combine expertise to strategically identify charging sites, garner consumer insights, devise loyalty programs, and create technology to manage charging systems, it added.

GSK's big bang on open drug discovery

GSK's big bang on open drug discovery

Rediff.com25 Jun 2008

Only a couple of specialty wire services in the US picked up this news; the mainstream press ignored what appears to be a marked -- and dramatic shift -- in the approach to drug discovery. What we are seeing is the first big bang contribution to open source drug discovery, an initiative to rope in researchers, universities and companies to make drug breakthroughs less expensive and time-consuming.

FIRST LOOK: Rajini's TV debut in 'Into The Wild'

FIRST LOOK: Rajini's TV debut in 'Into The Wild'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

British adventurer Bear Grylls shared an intriguing motion poster marking superstar Rajinikanth's blockbuster TV debut in Discovery's 'Into the Wild'. Grylls also shared that it was a special experience for him to work with the Padma Vibhushan awardee.

Scientists win Nobel chemistry for 'genetic scissors'

Scientists win Nobel chemistry for 'genetic scissors'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Charpentier, 51, and Doudna, 56, are just the sixth and seventh women to win the Nobel Prize in chemistry, according to France 24.

What You Can Watch On OTT This Week

What You Can Watch On OTT This Week

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

Hybrid humans, missing movie stars, Korean reunion in Africa, aliens defeated by sound, discover tons of thrilling action on OTT this week.

Yacht with 3 AK-47 rifles found off Maha coast; no terror angle, says dy CM

Yacht with 3 AK-47 rifles found off Maha coast; no terror angle, says dy CM

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

A boat with three AK-47 rifles and bullets was found off the Raigad coast in Maharashtra on Thursday, officials said adding that there was no security threat.

10 AMAZING Songs For Indian Flights

10 AMAZING Songs For Indian Flights

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

Looks like the good folks at the ministry of civil aviation have requested our airports and airlines to play Indian music at airports and during flights as part of its culture promotion initiative.

NRI discovery may see pencils powering PCs

NRI discovery may see pencils powering PCs

Rediff.com25 Jul 2007

An Indian origin scientist at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has discovered how graphene's extremely efficient conductive properties can be exploited for use in nanoelectronics, as a possible heir to copper and silicon.

When cricket caught PM Modi's attention!

When cricket caught PM Modi's attention!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

He also laid the foundation stone for the Discovery Campus of IIT Madras.

OTT This Week: Watch Jugjugg Jeeyo

OTT This Week: Watch Jugjugg Jeeyo

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

You'll need extra eyes for the amount of OTT content available this week. Sukanya Verma invites you to take your pick.

India's tour of South Africa on as of now: BCCI

India's tour of South Africa on as of now: BCCI

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

BCCI treasurer Arun Dhumal on Tuesday said India's tour of South Africa remains on schedule provided the situation doesn't aggravate in the rainbow nation after a new COVID-19 variant was detected there.

'We are in no mood to celebrate Har Ghar Tiranga'

'We are in no mood to celebrate Har Ghar Tiranga'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

'We will celebrate Independence Day as usual, but not this celebration from August 15 to 22 (as sought by the Modi government).'

How To Build A Rs 5 Crore Corpus In 15 Years

How To Build A Rs 5 Crore Corpus In 15 Years

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Omkeshwar Singh, head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

'Am I too aggressive with my SIPs?'

'Am I too aggressive with my SIPs?'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Nikunj Saraf, Vice President Choice Wealth, answers your queries.