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Isn't Sanjana As Beautiful As Queen Damayanti?

Isn't Sanjana As Beautiful As Queen Damayanti?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Anju Modi's invited the audience to witness a nostalgic romance through her collection, Damayanti.

Eco Survey pegs next fiscal's growth at 6.5%

Eco Survey pegs next fiscal's growth at 6.5%

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

The pre-Budget Survey said for wealth to be distributed, it first has to be created and called for looking at wealth creators with respect. The Survey said government interventions seem to be ineffective in stabilising prices of commodities such as onions.

Next round of G20 meetings in Gujarat from March 27

Next round of G20 meetings in Gujarat from March 27

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

Gujarat will host the next round of G20 meetings from March 27 to April 4, during which three conclaves will be held in the state on a range of issues, where delegates from different countries will converge for participation, an official said.

Readers' Pix: Nelson's Paper Art Ganesha

Readers' Pix: Nelson's Paper Art Ganesha

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.

Rain ravaged Bengaluru slowly returning to normalcy

Rain ravaged Bengaluru slowly returning to normalcy

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Parts of Bengaluru that were battered by torrential rains for the last couple of days appeared to be slowly returning to normalcy with floodwaters by and large receding in some areas.

'Ganpati is sitting on a jasmine flower'

'Ganpati is sitting on a jasmine flower'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

'We immerse our Ganpati in a bucket at home and use that water for our plants.' 'That way, our Ganpati always remains with us.'

Thought her eco-crusade was bad idea: Greta Thunberg's dad

Thought her eco-crusade was bad idea: Greta Thunberg's dad

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

Svante Thunberg revealed how his teen daughter, who initiated a global movement demanding world leaders take action over climate change, was crippled with depression and her activism has now made her 'very happy'.

Modi wears jacket made by recycling plastic bottles

Modi wears jacket made by recycling plastic bottles

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

The prime minister was seen wearing a light blue "sadri" jacket as he sat in the Rajya Sabha in the morning.

Unprecedented era of peace in J-K after Art 370 scrapping, Centre tells SC

Unprecedented era of peace in J-K after Art 370 scrapping, Centre tells SC

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Defending the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution, the Centre on Monday told the Supreme Court that the entire region of Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed an "unprecedented" era of peace, progress and prosperity, with street violence, orchestrated by terrorists and secessionist networks, becoming "a thing of the past."

Pix: These eco-friendly Ganeshas are so beautiful

Pix: These eco-friendly Ganeshas are so beautiful

Rediff.com23 Sep 2018

Rediff readers share their best Ganesha pix.

'Blessed to experience Bappa's magic'

'Blessed to experience Bappa's magic'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.

Hot Styles From Mexico

Hot Styles From Mexico

Rediff.com7 May 2022

Style trends from the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Mexico 2022.

Dive into the world's first sky pool!

Dive into the world's first sky pool!

Rediff.com21 May 2021

If you are all in for thrills, London has a new offering: A pool positioned nearly 115 feet in the air. Welcome to The Sky Pool -- a 82-foot (25-metre) transparent swimming pool stretched between the 10th stories of two residential skyscrapers in southwest London's Nine Elms neighbourhood -- and it's only open to the apartment complex's lucky residents. Here's at how amazing it looks!

Ford India revises final severance package for employees

Ford India revises final severance package for employees

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

Ford India, the subsidiary of United States-based automaker Ford on Thursday said it has arrived at a settlement with the employees union on the severance package following the company's decision to shut its Tamil Nadu plant as part of a restructuring exercise. Accordingly, the company would revise the final severance settlement to an average equivalent of 140 days of gross wages per completed year of service from the ongoing offer of 130 days. "An additional one-time lump sum of Rs 1.50 lakh will also be included in the final settlement." Ford India said in a statement.

S M Krishna, Kumar Mangalam Birla among those given Padma awards

S M Krishna, Kumar Mangalam Birla among those given Padma awards

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

Former Karnataka chief minister S M Krishna, noted industrialist Kumar Mangalam Birla and famous playback singer Suman Kalyanpur were given Padma awards by President Droupadi Murmu at a ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday.

Eco Survey pegs GDP growth at 7% for current fiscal

Eco Survey pegs GDP growth at 7% for current fiscal

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

The fiscal deficit, as per the survey, deteriorated to 5.8 per cent of the GDP as compared to 3.4 per cent for 2018-19 estimated in the interim Budget.

Modaks to Tiranga, Beautiful Bappa

Modaks to Tiranga, Beautiful Bappa

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.

How Indians Will Get Married in 2023

How Indians Will Get Married in 2023

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

There has been a growing shift in weddings happening on non-muhurat dates. Couples prefer a post wedding party/celebration to a traditional reception.

Taapsee's Weekend Mantra

Taapsee's Weekend Mantra

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

Raveena's on a holiday... Emraan's in Srinagar... Mouni's airport look...

ix25: Hyundai's hot SUV that will rival EcoSport, Duster

ix25: Hyundai's hot SUV that will rival EcoSport, Duster

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

The price is expected to be around Rs 10 lakh, at par with competition.

Mumbai Indians announces BIG promotions for Zaheer, Mahela

Mumbai Indians announces BIG promotions for Zaheer, Mahela

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Mumbai Indians elevate Jayawardene, Zaheer to new central roles

Vadodara to Dallas: Lord Ganesha Arrives

Vadodara to Dallas: Lord Ganesha Arrives

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.

The Battle To Save Malabar Hill

The Battle To Save Malabar Hill

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

'If the authorities go about completing this project the way they have proposed, this is going to cause a HUGE environmental impact not only on Malabar Hill but also on the rest of the city.'

IPL team owners buy all six franchises in S Africa T20 league

IPL team owners buy all six franchises in S Africa T20 league

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

The owners of IPL heavyweight Chennai Super Kings purchased the Johannesburg franchise while JSW Sports, which owns Delhi Capitals, bagged Pretoria.

In U-turn, BJP MP Vasava says he'll withdraw resignation

In U-turn, BJP MP Vasava says he'll withdraw resignation

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Talking to reporters after meeting Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani in Gandhinagar on Wednesday morning, he said, "Senior party leaders told me that I will get free treatment for my back pain and neck pain only if I continue to be an MP. This is not possible if I resign as an MP. Party leaders asked me to take rest and assured that a system will be put in place wherein local party workers will do work on my behalf."

'Lord Ganesh is in our heart'

'Lord Ganesh is in our heart'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.

SC panel for not allowing tiger safaris, zoos in wildlife parks

SC panel for not allowing tiger safaris, zoos in wildlife parks

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

A Supreme Court-constituted panel has asked the Union environment ministry to amend or withdraw the guidelines related to setting up zoos and safaris within tiger reserves and wildlife sanctuaries to discourage the use of wildlife habitats for tourism activities which are non-site specific.

'Narasimha Rao was a prime minister with an open mind'

'Narasimha Rao was a prime minister with an open mind'

Rediff.com2 May 2023

'Narasimha Rao asked me why China was doing so well in attracting foreign investments and I gave my frank opinion.' 'I told him that giving thrust to exports had to be a national effort.' 'But in India, the system was very centralised in the Government of India and the state governments had no role to play.'

How to make your home eco-friendly

How to make your home eco-friendly

Rediff.com21 Feb 2016

Instead of looking for a new house, renovate your house and put the cost and economy worry at rest.

Mrunal Flirts With Royalty!

Mrunal Flirts With Royalty!

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

The actress stunned in a desi avatar by J J Valaya.

Police stops Akhilesh's march towards UP assembly

Police stops Akhilesh's march towards UP assembly

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

Police on Monday stopped the protest march taken out by the Samajwadi Party highlighting the issues in Uttar Pradesh before the monsoon session of the state legislature.

Republic Day 2023: Here is govt's proposal for 3 specific tableaux themes

Republic Day 2023: Here is govt's proposal for 3 specific tableaux themes

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

The government, which is celebrating 75 years of India's Independence, has proposed that India@75 tableaux include India's freedom struggle, its achievements, actions and resolves over the past seven decades.

Act against corrupt, however powerful, without fear, Modi tells CBI

Act against corrupt, however powerful, without fear, Modi tells CBI

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

There is no dearth of political will today to act against corruption and officers should take action against the corrupt, however powerful, without any hesitation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday.

MSMEs caught between a rock and a hard place

MSMEs caught between a rock and a hard place

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Politicians and Twitter warriors around the globe have a new buzzword among them: Net zero. Everyone appears to be keen to state their commitment to net zero, with India providing an outlay of Rs 35,000 crore to achieve energy transition and net-zero objectives in its Budget for FY24, even as the latest and final report by the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) warned that current efforts are not enough to curb global warming. A number of small factory owners and businesses, however, have pointed out that the transition to net-zero emissions will cost them hugely.

16-yr-old eco warrior wraps up 15-day carbon-free trip

16-yr-old eco warrior wraps up 15-day carbon-free trip

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

It takes 8 hours on a plane from Plymouth, United Kingdom to New York. But 16-year-old Greta Thunberg took 15 days to reach the Big Apple as she hitched a ride on a zero-emissions yacht, making the entire trip without leaving a carbon footprint.

Mbappe, PSG coach face backlash over private jet controversy

Mbappe, PSG coach face backlash over private jet controversy

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Quizzed on PSG's jet trip to Nantes at a news conference on Monday, Galtier and Mbappe looked at each other and the World Cup winner burst out laughing as his coach responded with a quip.

India may become a supply hub for Apple iPhone

India may become a supply hub for Apple iPhone

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

If reports that Apple Inc plans to triple its iPhone production in India come true, it is likely to help the country become a supply hub for the American company. There are some 190 Apple suppliers globally, but only 12 have manufacturing facilities in India now. Apple's strategy is to focus on India and a clutch of other countries as it diversifies its supply chain out of China.

Attack on Rahul's office: 2 staffers, 2 Cong workers arrested

Attack on Rahul's office: 2 staffers, 2 Cong workers arrested

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

Four people, including two staff of Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's Wayanad office, were arrested on Friday for allegedly causing damage to Mahatma Gandhi's photo nearly two months ago when an Students' Federation of India protest march led to violence on the premises.

Mumbai's Oldest Ganesh Pandals

Mumbai's Oldest Ganesh Pandals

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

Rediff.com's Satish Bodas goes pandal hopping and offers glimpses of some interesting Ganeshas in Mumbai.

'Hey Bappa, bless all of us!'

'Hey Bappa, bless all of us!'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.