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Is Karnataka India's most corrupt state?

Is Karnataka India's most corrupt state?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

'When a newspaper says that Karnataka leads in corruption, one must also know it means Karnataka leads in patronising corruption.' 'You can't be corrupt without me succumbing to your corruption.'

Nirmala Sitharaman gets defence, Piyush Goyal gets railways

Nirmala Sitharaman gets defence, Piyush Goyal gets railways

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

In the third reshuffle since coming to power, Prime Minister Modi raised the strength of his Council of Ministers from 73 to 76.

Can Bollywood make a film as smart as this one?

Can Bollywood make a film as smart as this one?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

Sreehari Nair reviews Ayyappanum Koshiyum.

Federal Bank recovers Rs 10 cr dues from defunct Kingfisher Air

Federal Bank recovers Rs 10 cr dues from defunct Kingfisher Air

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

Banks have been struggling hard to recover dues from grounded Kingfisher Air.

5 things to do after good sex

5 things to do after good sex

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

The cuddling can wait for five minutes!

'India becoming 3rd largest economy is not far away'

'India becoming 3rd largest economy is not far away'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

'The Indian State needs to focus on healthcare, education, infrastructure and law and order, and get out of all these regulatory cholesterols.' 'Then, India will fly.'

Men, this could be the reason for erectile dysfunction

Men, this could be the reason for erectile dysfunction

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

These could be the reasons for erectile dysfunction.

What are male contraceptives?

What are male contraceptives?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

A smart contraception equals good family planning.

PHOTOS: Amazing moments under the sea

PHOTOS: Amazing moments under the sea

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

Underwater Photographer of the Year celebrates photography beneath the surface of the ocean, lakes and rivers. More than 5,500 underwater pictures were entered in 13 categories by underwater photographers from 70 countries around the world. Scroll down to see the winning images.

Baby, baby, baby ooh

Baby, baby, baby ooh

Rediff.com3 Jun 2017

Garbh Vigyan Sanskar's logic: Have sex when the right planets are lined up; stop after you get pregnant, notes Mitali Saran.

Centre must find solution to block porno sites: SC

Centre must find solution to block porno sites: SC

Rediff.com29 Aug 2014

Voicing concern over mushrooming pornographic sites on the internet, the Supreme Court on Friday asked the Centre to find out solution to the "hydra headed" problem after government virtually expressed its helplessness, saying "if we block one site, another crops up".

Sensex rallies 267 points; bank, auto stocks in limelight

Sensex rallies 267 points; bank, auto stocks in limelight

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

Bajaj Auto was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, surging 3.95 per cent followed by Maruti Suzuki at 2.69 per cent.

In defence of farm loan waivers

In defence of farm loan waivers

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

Farm loan waivers should not be regarded as expenditure but as incentive and investment, argues B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

What if the Nano project had stayed in Bengal?

What if the Nano project had stayed in Bengal?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

It epitomises a significant opportunity lost, just when the state was beginning to shed three decades of leftist inhibitions in favour of economic reform.

Sensex gains 86 points, Nifty ends above 9,100; aviation stocks fly high

Sensex gains 86 points, Nifty ends above 9,100; aviation stocks fly high

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

The BSE Midcap and the S&P BSE Smallcap indices outperformed to gain 0.6% and 1.1%, respectively

Harvey Weinstein made Salma Hayek's life a nightmare

Harvey Weinstein made Salma Hayek's life a nightmare

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

Frida is arguably Salma Hayek's finest film. The actress reveals why it gives her no joy.

When India's 10,000 brightest techies unite

When India's 10,000 brightest techies unite

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

Smart India Hackathon 2017 saw them build computer programmes or smartphone applications for 598 problems identified by different government departments.

Stocks you must buy, hold or exit

Stocks you must buy, hold or exit

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

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

Sensex 439 points away from lifetime high, Nifty makes record

Sensex 439 points away from lifetime high, Nifty makes record

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

Broader market outperformed the frontline indices and also hit their respective all-time highs

Salute Akbar for the Azhar trophy!

Salute Akbar for the Azhar trophy!

Rediff.com2 May 2019

'It must be rendering Modi, Amit Shah and Adityanath speechless that the Indian diplomat who lifted the Azhar trophy at the UN in New York is also a Muslim. 'Yes, this is the wonder that was India,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

21 million 'unwanted' girls born in India

21 million 'unwanted' girls born in India

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

'... because their parents wanted a boy.' 'But over 2 million women go every year due to sex-selective abortion, disease, neglect or inadequate nutrition,' says Devangshu Datta.

ML Khattar sworn in as CM of BJP's first govt in Haryana

ML Khattar sworn in as CM of BJP's first govt in Haryana

Rediff.com26 Oct 2014

Amid a plethora of Bharatiya Janata Party bigwigs, Manohar Lal Khattar and his council of ministers took the oath of office at Panchkula on Sunday.

A taste of life & luxury in a Rajasthani fort

A taste of life & luxury in a Rajasthani fort

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

The 230-year-old Alila Fort in Bishangarh is now a hotel.

PM for revamp of urban governance

PM for revamp of urban governance

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Modi pitched for revamping urban governance while linking it to the 'Digital India' mission and 'Swachh Bharat' campaign.

Global IT outsourcing market to reach $288 bn in 2013: Gartner

Global IT outsourcing market to reach $288 bn in 2013: Gartner

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

IT market is forecast to grow 2.8 per cent in dollar terms and 5.1 per cent in constant currency from 2012, Gartner said in a statement.

Universal Basic Income: Modiji's ultimate poverty killer

Universal Basic Income: Modiji's ultimate poverty killer

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

The Survey estimated that a UBI that reduces poverty to 0.5 per cent would cost 4-5 per cent of GDP, assuming that those in the top 25 per cent income bracket are not part of the loop.

'Opposition misleading farmers over land Bill'

'Opposition misleading farmers over land Bill'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

The prime minister addressed a gathering at Hussainiwala.

India withdraws policy to cap nonessential pharma prices

India withdraws policy to cap nonessential pharma prices

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

Ties between India and the United States have been strained in recent years because of trade policies and patent disputes.

Drought-hit Andhra govt orders yagnas!

Drought-hit Andhra govt orders yagnas!

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

With about 40 per cent deficit rainfall during the monsoon season in parts of the state and shrinkage in sowing area, the Andhra Pradesh government has directed the Tirumala Tirupati Devastanam to "perform Yagnas" in temples to propitiate the rain God.

Sai's Take: Rahul has his work cut out in Wayanad

Sai's Take: Rahul has his work cut out in Wayanad

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

What Saisuresh Sivaswamy learnt about the election from television and the newspapers. A must read column, folks!

Like Kashmir, like Pakistan: Floods leave trail of death, destruction

Like Kashmir, like Pakistan: Floods leave trail of death, destruction

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

Nearly 200 people have been killed in floods and rain-related incidents in Pakistan with four days of incessant showers, officials said on Monday.

Why MP's farmers are angry

Why MP's farmers are angry

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Farmers said a big reason for the anger was the sudden stopping of wheat procurement by the state government in some places, which had caused the prices to dip below the minimum support price.

Chemicals: Import duty reduction on feedstock sought

Chemicals: Import duty reduction on feedstock sought

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

Sustained growth only if domestic manufacturing rises

King of good times? Mallya may be declared a wilful defaulter

King of good times? Mallya may be declared a wilful defaulter

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

The consortium led by SBI has also initiated the process of recovery.

Guardians of the Galaxy 2 Review: Groot and gang save the world. And this film!

Guardians of the Galaxy 2 Review: Groot and gang save the world. And this film!

Rediff.com5 May 2017

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 doesn't always escape the trappings of an obligatory sequel, but the disarming shenanigans of its screwball superheroes coax you to stay hooked on to that feeling, promises Sukanya Verma.

A saviour in drought-hit Tamil Nadu

A saviour in drought-hit Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com4 May 2017

When faced with problems, this IAS officer came up with innovative solutions.

Mending fences with China begins

Mending fences with China begins

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

'Significantly, Foreign Secretary Gokhale was received at very high level in Beijing.' 'It only shows China's keenness to move forward and put the relationship on a 'win-win' footing,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Markets end lower as global stocks extend losses; Metals drag

Markets end lower as global stocks extend losses; Metals drag

Rediff.com4 May 2016

The S&P BSE Sensex plunged 128 points to end at 25,102.

5 emotions that will ruin your health

5 emotions that will ruin your health

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

Shameem Akthar, yogacharya trained with the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre, maps out our emotions that are just downright unhealthy.

What shares should you invest in if you had Rs 5 lakh?

What shares should you invest in if you had Rs 5 lakh?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers readers' queries on stocks they own or want to buy.