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Rupee may hit 42, Sensex at 13K: Credit Suisse

Rupee may hit 42, Sensex at 13K: Credit Suisse

Rediff.com9 Jun 2008

Financial services major Credit Suisse on Monday said the government is likely to support rupee as the rapidly falling local unit is causing visible pressure on the country's oil and fertilisers deficit bill.

UK varsities may spy on Asian students

UK varsities may spy on Asian students

Rediff.com16 Oct 2006

The British government wants University staff to report suspicious activity by Asian students to the Special Branch to check extremism.

Food, gold dearer; currency slipping

Food, gold dearer; currency slipping

Rediff.com16 Apr 2008

All over the world, food riots are breaking out. Not because there is too much food or too little, but because it has gone way up in price. Worldwide inflation of food prices is a monetary phenomenon, not an agricultural phenomenon. With bread prices on the rise, politicians feel compelled to intervene. And every intervention falls upon the crops like a cloud of locusts. The price of rice rose 50% in the last two weeks, causing nations to make a run for rice.

Salman Rushdie set for movie debut

Salman Rushdie set for movie debut

Rediff.com15 Apr 2008

The author has signed on to star in the new romantic comedy titled Then She Found Me, after successfully auditioning for the part. The movie will be directed by Helen Hunt, and marks her directorial debut.

Did India discover flight before the Wrights?

Did India discover flight before the Wrights?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2019

'There is enough proof of science-driven research in the India of early centuries,' argues Kumar Abhishek.

Of Jhajjar SEZ and rocketing land prices

Of Jhajjar SEZ and rocketing land prices

Rediff.com24 Mar 2008

The price surge at Jhajjar has more to do with skyrocketing land prices near the SEZ site plus a recent rumour that the Haryana government may increase the minimum price for land acquisition to more than Rs 55 lakh (Rs 5.5 million) per acre.

Sinister agenda behind anti-CAA-NRC protests?

Sinister agenda behind anti-CAA-NRC protests?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

Opponents of the CAA and NRC have gone to town accusing the BJP of an ulterior motive (read, disenfranchisement of Muslims) in implementing the NRC. By the same token it can be alleged that anti-CAA opponents have a nefarious agenda in mind that would be scuttled by the implementation of the NRC: Namely the accrual of dedicated vote banks and the restoration of Muslim hegemony over at least parts of India, especially Bengal and Assam, argues Vivek Gumaste.

Budget may have sops for cars, IT, textiles

Budget may have sops for cars, IT, textiles

Rediff.com10 Jan 2006

Sectors have potential to create jobs, add economic value: FM.

Post Vibrant Gujarat, MSMEs eye larger pie in aerospace, defence

Post Vibrant Gujarat, MSMEs eye larger pie in aerospace, defence

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

The defence and aerospace sectors have seen at least over Rs 10,000 crore worth of MoUs being signed during the summit.

Mauresmo upended by Aussie Dellacqua

Mauresmo upended by Aussie Dellacqua

Rediff.com18 Jan 2008

Former champion Amelie Mauresmo suffered her earliest Australian Open defeat since 2000 when she was shocked by unseeded Australian Casey Dellacqua in the third round.

Hsieh makes Grand Slam mark for Taiwan

Hsieh makes Grand Slam mark for Taiwan

Rediff.com18 Jan 2008

Hsieh Su-wei proudly flew the Taiwanese flag on Friday when she became the first player from her country to reach the last 16 of a Grand Slam tournament. The 22-year-old qualifier edged out France's Aravane Rezai 6-2, 6-7, 6-4 and now plays top seed and world number one Justine Henin of Belgium.

'SEZ Act biggest real estate scam'

'SEZ Act biggest real estate scam'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2006

The JD-U flayed the ruling United Progressive Alliance government for its policy on special economic zones calling it "the biggest real estate scam in India" and sought immediate suspension of implementation of the "anti-farmer act".

Scooby Doo creator passes away

Scooby Doo creator passes away

Rediff.com10 Jan 2007

Hannah-Barbera veteran Iwao Takamoto was 81.

The AIADMK MP so in love with Kashmir and its saffron

The AIADMK MP so in love with Kashmir and its saffron

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Taking part in the discussion of the situation in the Valley on Wednesday, All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MP Navaneethakrishnan couldn't hide his love for Kashmir.

How to beat bladder blues during pregnancy

How to beat bladder blues during pregnancy

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

The arrival of your baby releases all the added pressure from your bladder along with the frequent urge to pee. But your body still requires time to recuperate.

The art of being Manu Parekh

The art of being Manu Parekh

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

Manubhai, 79 now, is exhilarated about newer possibilities and prospects. The past is done with; the future holds the key to evolving forms of exploration. Kishore Singh salutes the Master.

GNFC Q3 results on January 24

GNFC Q3 results on January 24

Rediff.com16 Jan 2003

Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers Company Ltd has informed BSE that a meeting of the board of directors of the company is scheduled on January 24, 2003 to take on record the unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended December 31, 2002.

Govt approves RIL's gas price

Govt approves RIL's gas price

Rediff.com17 Aug 2007

The Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council has approved Reliance Industries' 4.33 dollars per mBtu price of gas from KG-D6 fields, saying it was in line with industry practices.

Andhadhun Review: A delicious masterpiece

Andhadhun Review: A delicious masterpiece

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

Andhadhun is a stunning, comic, grisly, absurd, intense, cold, crazy and must-watch, raves Sukanya Verma.

India Inc takes cue from Sonia on SEZs

India Inc takes cue from Sonia on SEZs

Rediff.com30 Sep 2006

Sonia Gandhi's publicly-aired concern over the acquisition of fertile farmland for special economic zones has evoked a prompt response from corporate India, which does not want to delay showing its farmer-friendly face.

Bored and busy for sex?

Bored and busy for sex?

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

Here's how you can rekindle it.

Low-cost male contraceptive finds no takers

Low-cost male contraceptive finds no takers

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

It could also ease the burden on the 225 million women in developing countries, says Ari Altstedter.

Meet on RIL gas pricing on Jul 6

Meet on RIL gas pricing on Jul 6

Rediff.com4 Jul 2007

A Committee of Secretaries will meet on July 6 to discuss pricing of natural gas to be produced from Reliance Industries' block off the east coast and whether the Centre should take its share in cash or kind.

Deepak Fert to enhance CNA capacity

Deepak Fert to enhance CNA capacity

Rediff.com1 Feb 2003

Deepak Fertilizers & Petrochemicals Corporation Ltd has informed BSE that the Board of Directors of the company at its meeting held on January 28

Using contraception can spice up your sex life

Using contraception can spice up your sex life

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

A new study has linked the use of contraception to improving your sex life.

Bullet train on slow track as farmers oppose land surveys

Bullet train on slow track as farmers oppose land surveys

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

The project, the foundation stone for which was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe in September 2017, is facing resistance in eight districts of Gujarat, through which the train will run.

Thumbs up for luxury cars in India

Thumbs up for luxury cars in India

Rediff.com22 Jun 2007

The demand may increase due to the untapped potential.

Singur issue: NDA to ask President to intervene

Singur issue: NDA to ask President to intervene

Rediff.com27 Dec 2006

The resolution said the government should talk to the Tatas and return the lands of farmers who had not been willing to part with them and who had not availed of compensation.

11 J&K militants upload photos on FB as Amarnath yatra gets underway

11 J&K militants upload photos on FB as Amarnath yatra gets underway

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

In an audacious move, 11 young Kashmiri militants donning army fatigues and holding firearms, posted their photographs on Facebook, forcing the security forces to sit up and take notice.

Realtors make hay as Singur prices zoom

Realtors make hay as Singur prices zoom

Rediff.com2 May 2007

Amar Ghosh, a real estate broker, is negotiating a deal with a Mumbai-based company for 65 acres around Singur, 40 km from Kolkata, at Rs 22.5 lakh (Rs 2.25 million) per acre.

A viable alternative could be evolved: Paswan

A viable alternative could be evolved: Paswan

Rediff.com16 Nov 2006

"I have already floated this idea to Congress chief Sonia Gandhi and Jan Morcha patron V P Singh and now the ball is in their court," Paswan, also the Union Steel and Fertilizers Minister, told reporters in Lucknow.

Weak global cues, India services PMI drag markets

Weak global cues, India services PMI drag markets

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Investors engaged in profit booking in the recent gainers at attractive and higher valuations.

Stevedoring king Dubash on the run

Stevedoring king Dubash on the run

Rediff.com6 Nov 2006

Modi won't be proud of this worrying statistic

Modi won't be proud of this worrying statistic

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

Gujarat has done a little worse than the national average when it comes to achieving decline in the Total Fertility Rate and Maternal Mortality Rate, according to the Union health ministry.

Do you own these stocks? EXIT them NOW

Do you own these stocks? EXIT them NOW

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Will India have 180 cr people in 2045?

Will India have 180 cr people in 2045?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2005

The National Population Policy, 2000 aims at attainment of a total fertility rate of 2.1 by 2010.

Superb snaps from Siena International Photo Awards

Superb snaps from Siena International Photo Awards

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

Gazing upon the prize-winning images of the Siena International Photo Awards 2019 is something of a roller coaster experience. The overall winner is a compelling picture of a boy trying to retrieve his ball behind an armed guard in Liberia, taken by British photographer Jonathan Banks. He was up against some extremely talented competition, as our selection shows.

Goa MLA, accused of raping minor girl, gets bail

Goa MLA, accused of raping minor girl, gets bail

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Monserratte, the girl's mother and another woman, Rosy Ferros, were granted bail following their arrest for allegedly selling her to the MLA for Rs 50 lakh.

Like the poster of Force 2?

Like the poster of Force 2?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.