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Controversy over Abe's State Funeral

Controversy over Abe's State Funeral

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

The impact of Shinzo Abe's towering personality is such that even in death, Abe remains a polarising figure, asserts Dr Rajaram Panda.

Irrational poll freebies a serious issue, says SC, urges govt to take a stand

Irrational poll freebies a serious issue, says SC, urges govt to take a stand

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

Terming as "serious" the promise of "irrational freebies" made by political parties during elections, the Supreme Court on Tuesday wondered why the Centre was hesitant about taking a stand on the issue.

India's working women face strongest gender bias in Asia Pacific

India's working women face strongest gender bias in Asia Pacific

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

Gender equality might have improved over the years but India's working women still contend with the strongest gender bias across Asia Pacific countries, says a report. According to the LinkedIn Opportunity Index 2021, more women in India have experienced the impact of gender on career development when compared to the APAC region. "In India, more than 4 in 5 working women (85 per cent) claim to have missed out on a raise, promotion, or work offer because of their gender, compared to the regional average of 60 per cent," the report said.

Rahul Bajaj, World's Favourite Indian

Rahul Bajaj, World's Favourite Indian

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

'Rahul inspired Indian industry with an ethos, an ethos of being more confident, more independent, more thorough, more competitive, more generous, more public-spirited, and more national and more international all at once,' remembers Naushad Forbes.

Banks brace for coming pay rush as salary day approaches

Banks brace for coming pay rush as salary day approaches

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

Branch networks will give preference to pensioners and labourers for withdrawing money.

Pay Rs 19 for mobile number portability

Pay Rs 19 for mobile number portability

Rediff.com20 Nov 2009

Telecom regulator TRAI on Friday fixed at Rs 19 the reference rate for portability to charged from users for changing operator while retaining the number.

RS pays homage to Swaraj; will miss her on Raksha Bandhan, says Naidu

RS pays homage to Swaraj; will miss her on Raksha Bandhan, says Naidu

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Mourning the demise "as a personal loss", Naidu expressed hope that the words and deeds of this exemplary leader will continue to inspire all those in public life.

How To CRACK NDA Entrance Exam

How To CRACK NDA Entrance Exam

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

400 young Indians will make it to the prestigious National Defence Academy in Khadakvasla if they clear the NDA entrance exam on November 14.

Truly deserved! 'Champions of Change' award for Nadella this year

Truly deserved! 'Champions of Change' award for Nadella this year

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

US President Barack Obama plans to honour Microsoft's Indian-origin CEO Satya Nadella with the 'Champions of Change' award.

French Open PIX: Nadal sails through, Alcaraz battles back from the brink

French Open PIX: Nadal sails through, Alcaraz battles back from the brink

Rediff.com26 May 2022

The Spaniard, who turns 36 next week, will next meet Dutch 26th seed Botic van de Zandschulp with a potential quarter-final looming against world number one Novak Djokovic who defeated him in last year's semi-finals.

Kerala bypoll has a lot at stake for Rahul, aide Venugopal

Kerala bypoll has a lot at stake for Rahul, aide Venugopal

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Any adverse electoral fallout in Thrikkakara by-poll may have an impact on Rahul Gandhi because this falls in the state he represents as a member of Parliament and KC Venugopal because it is his home state, reports Shine Jacob.

If you give a pass to bad behaviour, you subvert the gender cause

If you give a pass to bad behaviour, you subvert the gender cause

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

'Ms Williams has had multiple on-court implosions in the past and got penalised for them, too.' 'She cried sexism this time perhaps because she knew the atmosphere was ripe for it,' notes Shuma Raha.

Why China's Vivo is back as IPL sponsor this season

Why China's Vivo is back as IPL sponsor this season

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

Chinese mobile manufacturer Vivo will return to sponsor the IPL this season after its attempts to transfer the rights to another company failed to materialise as offers were not upto its "expectations".

'Want regular income for next 20 years from Rs 4L'

'Want regular income for next 20 years from Rs 4L'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

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

Justice J S Khehar to be next Chief Justice of India

Justice J S Khehar to be next Chief Justice of India

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

Justice Khehar, 64, will be the first Chief Justice from the Sikh community and he will succeed CJI Thakur who will be demitting office on January 3, 2017.

'My GF's pregnant and I don't have a job'

'My GF's pregnant and I don't have a job'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Deposited black money after Nov 8? Pay 50% tax. If not, 85%

Deposited black money after Nov 8? Pay 50% tax. If not, 85%

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

Nearly three weeks after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced junking high denomination 500 and 1000 rupee notes, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley introduced a bill to amend the income tax law.

Nov 3 Poll Huge Test For Uddhav-Shinde-BJP

Nov 3 Poll Huge Test For Uddhav-Shinde-BJP

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

'The margin of victory or loss would make both camps rethink their strategies for the 2024 assembly election in Maharashtra.'

Indian HOTTIES Who'd WOW the Met Gala

Indian HOTTIES Who'd WOW the Met Gala

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Trust these Indian style sensations to pull the right chords at one of the world's greatest fashion galas.

Be Financially Prepared For Third Wave

Be Financially Prepared For Third Wave

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

While the likely intensity of the third wave is still a matter of debate, wisdom lies in being financially prepared for it, advises Bindisha Sarang.

These heart-warming cartoons pay homage to victims of the Paris attacks

These heart-warming cartoons pay homage to victims of the Paris attacks

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

As the world watched terror unleashing in Paris from afar, cartoonists from all over the world have picked up their pen and paid tributes.

Are you aware of your workplace rights?

Are you aware of your workplace rights?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Did you know that employers have to pay equal remuneration to its male and female employees who are carrying out the same or similar work?

ED quizzes Sonia for 3rd time amid BJP-Cong slugfest; chargesheet soon

ED quizzes Sonia for 3rd time amid BJP-Cong slugfest; chargesheet soon

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

The Congress alleged that the money-laundering law has been weaponised to target and humiliate people, and urged the Supreme Court to decide soon on the matter concerning the National Herald-Associated Journals Limited case.

Modi will pay for note ban blunder

Modi will pay for note ban blunder

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

It would be a miracle if demonetisation doesn't extract a political price from the BJP and Modi, says T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

'Only a genius like Sahir Ludhianvi would describe this ebb and flow of time and fame so beautifully'

'Only a genius like Sahir Ludhianvi would describe this ebb and flow of time and fame so beautifully'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

'No matter how big the name, no one lives forever; like medicines, we come with an expiry date.' 'But, in the short time that we have, we try to make something that will stay on long after we are gone.'

Need more attention to China border: New Army Chief

Need more attention to China border: New Army Chief

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

General Naravane said that operational readiness and modernisation will be among the top priorities of the army under his leadership.

ATP-WTA merger could help brand tennis

ATP-WTA merger could help brand tennis

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Roger Federer's proposal to merge the tours gets thumbs up from top players.

Irdai to start colour coding individual health plans

Irdai to start colour coding individual health plans

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

The insurance companies will use "green, orange, and red" colours to indicate the complexity of the products that are on offer.

Will Gujarat Be A Cake Walk For BJP?

Will Gujarat Be A Cake Walk For BJP?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

The BJP is not taking the AAP challenge lightly. Amit Shah has cautioned party insiders to ensure that AAP does not cross a vote share of 24%. He has always seen AAP as a much more significant challenge than the Congress, observes Ramesh Menon, author, Modi Demystified: The Making Of A Prime Minister.

Main accused in AASU leader's lynching run over by police vehicle

Main accused in AASU leader's lynching run over by police vehicle

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

Neeraj Das alias 'Kola Lora', the prime accused in the AASU leader lynching case, died on Wednesday after being hit by a police vehicle "as he was trying to escape police custody", a senior officer said.

India foiled expansionist move in Ladakh: Prez on R-Day eve

India foiled expansionist move in Ladakh: Prez on R-Day eve

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

"Though we reiterate our commitment to peace, our defence forces -- the army, the air force and the navy -- are adequately mobilised in a well-coordinated move to thwart any attempt to undermine our security. Our national interest will be protected at all costs. We have also ensured a widespread understanding in the international community of India's firm and principled stand," the President said. India and China are locked in a nearly nine-month long military standoff in eastern Ladakh.

10 Habits To Help You Sleep Better

10 Habits To Help You Sleep Better

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

Lack of sleep affects your mood, brain performance, and overall health besides increasing the risk of many diseases like heart disease, obesity, dementia, and stroke.

Rajouri Terror Attack: What We Must Learn

Rajouri Terror Attack: What We Must Learn

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

Thinning out of the counter infiltration and counter terrorism grid is fraught with the danger of revival of terrorism in the Poonch-Rajouri area, cautions Brigadier Narender Kumar (retd), the counter-insurgency expert.

ASK ANIL: 'Lost my job, which ITR form to fill?'

ASK ANIL: 'Lost my job, which ITR form to fill?'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

'Is taxable amount above 1 Lac is also to be shown as income from other sources?'

You lose more by deferring your EMIs for 3 months

You lose more by deferring your EMIs for 3 months

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

In a note to customers, the country's largest lender State Bank of India said, 'Interest shall continue to accrue on the outstanding portion of the term Loan during the moratorium period'. The accrued interest will be collected by the lender in the form of additional EMIs from those borrowers who opt for the three-month moratorium.

President pays obeisance at Golden Temple

President pays obeisance at Golden Temple

Rediff.com31 Aug 2004

It is celebrating the quadri-centennial of the installation of the holy scripture, the Guru Granth Sahib.

How to pay less tax on capital gains you make by using indexation

How to pay less tax on capital gains you make by using indexation

Rediff.com9 Aug 2015

Indexation is a technique to adjust tax payments by employing a price index which adjusts for inflation

Gujarat polls: Congress promises farm loan waiver, Indira canteens, special quota

Gujarat polls: Congress promises farm loan waiver, Indira canteens, special quota

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

The Congress, desperate to make a comeback in Gujarat, which has been ruled by the Bharatiya Janata Party for over 20 years, has tried to reach out to various sections of society in its blueprint unveiled.

Soccer: Barca boss Xavi urges fans not to boo Dembele

Soccer: Barca boss Xavi urges fans not to boo Dembele

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Neuer sidelined for 'coming weeks' after knee surgery - Bayern

'Modi never forgets and never forgives. Raut is getting paid back now'

'Modi never forgets and never forgives. Raut is getting paid back now'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

'Raut saheb has mentally wired himself to spend some time in ED custody.' 'He knows the risk is huge, but rewards will be bigger if he comes out unscathed.'