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Best pics 2010: Love under a leaf

Best pics 2010: Love under a leaf

Rediff.com27 Dec 2010

We invited readers to share their unique, original photographs from this past year with us. Here are some more responses!

Mamata flashes red signal to divestment

Mamata flashes red signal to divestment

Rediff.com11 Jun 2010

Top sources in the government told Business Standard that Railway Minister and Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee's opposition to divestment plans of profit-making public sector entities prompted the cabinet not to take it up for discussion today.

Himesh is back with Kajraare

Himesh is back with Kajraare

Rediff.com10 Jun 2010

His fans will be happy to know that, of the album's 7 original songs and 4 remixes, a couple of the tracks are fabulous.

Nithari: Koli guilty of rape, murder in 4th case

Nithari: Koli guilty of rape, murder in 4th case

Rediff.com22 Dec 2010

A special Central Bureau of Investigation court in Ghaziabad held Surinder Koli guilty of rape and murder of 12-year-old Deepali, whose body parts were found in a drain in Nithari in 2006.

2G scam: Why I filed a PIL against the telecom minister

2G scam: Why I filed a PIL against the telecom minister

Rediff.com16 Sep 2010

On September 13, the Supreme Court issued notices to Telecom Minister A Raja and the CBI following a petition filed by two activist groups and senior journalist Paranjoy Guha Thakurta which alleges that the 2G spectrum allocation cost the exchequer a loss of Rs 70,000 crore. Guha Thakurta explains why he filed the petition.

Top 10 smartphones and tablet PCs

Top 10 smartphones and tablet PCs

Rediff.com29 Nov 2011

You can buy them for your personal use or gift it to someone you love. Here are top 10 smartphones and tablets currently going hot in the market.

Kashmir tops Pak agenda at talks with India

Kashmir tops Pak agenda at talks with India

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

Even as Islamabad has accepted India's offer to hold foreign secretary-level talks, the Pakistani leadership is still crooning the 'Kashmir' tune.

Low-cost carriers get nod to buy 46 new aircraft

Low-cost carriers get nod to buy 46 new aircraft

Rediff.com6 Sep 2010

The government has cleared the acquisition of 46 new aircraft worth over Rs 19,000 crore (Rs 190 billion) by three low-cost carriers: SpiceJet, IndiGo and Jet Lite.

Reader responses: 'My teacher, my mentor for life'

Reader responses: 'My teacher, my mentor for life'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2010

In the week leading up to Teacher's Day on September 5, we bring you readers' stories about their favourite, most inspirational teachers.

Vedanta stripped of international safety awards

Vedanta stripped of international safety awards

Rediff.com30 Aug 2010

Leading mining group Vedanta Resources has been stripped of international safety awards amid claims that it won the prize without declaring that a chimney collapse at one of its sites had killed at least 40 workers last year, according to a media report.

Clijsters takes a stroll down memory lane

Clijsters takes a stroll down memory lane

Rediff.com29 Aug 2010

Returning to the scene of her greatest triumphs, Kim Clijsters looked like any ordinary working mom when she strolled into Flushing Meadows on Saturday.

How Rahul Gandhi impressed Bill Gates

How Rahul Gandhi impressed Bill Gates

Rediff.com26 Jan 2010

Gates, who is the co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, made these remarks in his annual letter while recalling his experiences during his India visit last year.

Chak De girl and her Aashayein!

Chak De girl and her Aashayein!

Rediff.com23 Aug 2010

Anaitha Nair talks about her long awaited film Aashayein that releases this Friday.

Govt to divest stake in 10 more PSUs

Govt to divest stake in 10 more PSUs

Rediff.com5 May 2010

Aiming to raise Rs 40,000 crore (Rs 100 billion) from disinvestment, the government on Wednesday said it will sell its stake in 10 more PSUs, including IndianOil, MMTC, Coal India Ltd, SAIL, RINL and Shipping Corporation, in the current financial year.

Images: New Zealand vs Zimbabwe

Images: New Zealand vs Zimbabwe

Rediff.com5 May 2010

Images from the World Twenty20 match between New Zealand and Zimbabwe played at Providence, Guyana on Tuesday.

Trade unions seek policy for migrant workers

Trade unions seek policy for migrant workers

Rediff.com5 Jan 2010

Leaders of the Delhi units of trade unions, including All India Trade Union Congress and Indian National Trade Union Congress, on Tueday charged the government with being indifferent towards the problems of Indian migrant workers and demanded a migration policy for them.

What keeps Hrithik Roshan busy

What keeps Hrithik Roshan busy

Rediff.com11 Nov 2010

Look what your favourite stars have tweeted.

'IT sleuths wanted info on IPL-related contracts'

'IT sleuths wanted info on IPL-related contracts'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2010

Income Tax sleuths on Wednesday sought information from World Sports Group (WSG) in relation to matters concerning BCCI and IPL, WSG said.

2009: Laddus, feni, sarees get copyright

2009: Laddus, feni, sarees get copyright

Rediff.com30 Dec 2009

The copyright assures that a product originating from a certain region has a quality and reputation.

Small handset makers making big strides

Small handset makers making big strides

Rediff.com15 Apr 2010

The segment has seen entry of one mobile vendor every month.

IIP eases: Sensex slips 80 points

IIP eases: Sensex slips 80 points

Rediff.com12 Apr 2010

The NSE Nifty is at 5,340 down 22 points. Inspite of two big negative news looming in the market, the index lost around 100 points,owing to the huge FII inflow which kept the sentiments positive.

Hispania in talks with Toyota for 2011 car

Hispania in talks with Toyota for 2011 car

Rediff.com23 Jul 2010

Formula One newcomers Hispania (HRT) are talking to Toyota about a technical partnership for next season, team boss Colin Kolles said on Friday.

FAQs: All you want to know about renting a house

FAQs: All you want to know about renting a house

Rediff.com20 Apr 2011

Your one-stop guide to everything you want to know about renting a property.

After-sales service key to customer retention:Amex

After-sales service key to customer retention:Amex

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

To attain new customers and retain the older ones, good customer service cannot be ignored as a majority (82 per cent) of Indian consumers value it the most while making a purchase.

Commission for Ulips to fall 600-bps

Commission for Ulips to fall 600-bps

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

The Insurance Regulatory & Development Authority has capped the charges from the fifth year to around four per cent of the annual premium paid.

'Uninterrupted bilateral talks should go on'

'Uninterrupted bilateral talks should go on'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2010

Mani Shankar Aiyar, former Indian diplomat-turned-politician, on Monday said the only way to resolve the problems between India and Pakistan is uninterrupted bilateral dialogue despite the bomb blasts in Mumbai in 2008 and Islamabad's allegations against India for its own troubles.

Meet the nation's first UID holders

Meet the nation's first UID holders

Rediff.com29 Sep 2010

347688003622 is the Unique ID number of Raju Makkan Madi of Tembhali village, one of the first recepients of the government's most ambitious schemes. The long wait for the UID cards is over for 33-year old Raju Makkan Madi, a labourer who earns Rs 75 a day.

Will be relieved once Pak series is over: Strauss

Will be relieved once Pak series is over: Strauss

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

England cricket captain Andrew Strauss says he will be 'relieved' once the ongoing series against Pakistan is over and done with as the allegations of spot-fixing were 'casting a shadow" on his team's performance.

Major tax relief to agriculture, related sectors

Major tax relief to agriculture, related sectors

Rediff.com26 Feb 2010

The Union Budget 2010-11 presented by the Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee in the Lok Sabha on Friday, supports the strategy for the development of agriculture and related sectors.

Bhambri rallies past Karanusic for Futures crown

Bhambri rallies past Karanusic for Futures crown

Rediff.com19 Mar 2011

Giant-killer Yuki Bhambri rallied from two match-points down in the second set to score a thrilling 2-6, 7-5, 6-3 victory over No 7 Roko Karanusic of Croatia in the final of the CCI-ITF US$15,000 Men's Futures tennis tournament at the Cricket Club of India, in Mumbai, on Saturday.

Private retailers selling fuel at higher rates

Private retailers selling fuel at higher rates

Rediff.com11 Sep 2010

After briefly maintaining prices at par with public sector oil marketing companies following the June 25 price hike, private fuel retailers Essar Oil and Reliance Industries are selling petrol and diesel at a premium of Rs 0.50 to 2.50 per litre in some states.

Italian GP: Vettel fastest as McLaren experiment

Italian GP: Vettel fastest as McLaren experiment

Rediff.com11 Sep 2010

Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel and McLaren's world champion Jenson Button shared the limelight on Friday in practice for an Italian Grand Prix both are desperate to win.

India, UK sign civilian nuclear pact

India, UK sign civilian nuclear pact

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

India signed a civil nuclear cooperation agreement with the UK,on Thursday, making it the eighth country to enter into such pact with New Delhi since the lifting of atomic trade embargo in 2008.

President Patil's Chinese soujourn begins

President Patil's Chinese soujourn begins

Rediff.com27 May 2010

India has sought China's support for its bid for a permanent seat in the UN Security Council during a meeting between President Pratibha Patil and Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao in Bejing. Patil, who arrived in Beijing on Wednesday on a six-day visit to China, was welcomed warmly by Wen at the Purple Light Pavilion.

Tabu launches Kaifi and I

Tabu launches Kaifi and I

Rediff.com10 Feb 2010

Here are some beautiful excerpts from Shaukat Azmi's book.

Pawar meets Thackeray over Aus players in IPL

Pawar meets Thackeray over Aus players in IPL

Rediff.com7 Feb 2010

NCP president and Union Agriculture minister Sharad Pawar met Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray on Sunday to discuss the Sena's opposition to inclusion of Pakistan and Australia players in the third edition of the IPL.

Foreign investment distinctions set to go

Foreign investment distinctions set to go

Rediff.com16 Feb 2009

The government has decided to do away with the various classifications of foreign investments for the purpose of calculating foreign investment in downstream companies.

'Fixing' scam bookie Majeed released on bail

'Fixing' scam bookie Majeed released on bail

Rediff.com30 Aug 2010

Bookie Mazhar Majeed, at the centre of the Pakistan match-fixing scam, was released on bail without charge on Monday following his arrest on suspicion of conspiracy to defraud bookmakers.

Federer shows he is main threat again at US Open

Federer shows he is main threat again at US Open

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

Roger Federer returned to winning ways on Sunday by claiming the Cincinnati Masters and announced himself once again as the man to beat at the US Open.

Dense fog delays flights in Delhi again

Dense fog delays flights in Delhi again

Rediff.com22 Jan 2010

Thick fog once again affected air operations at the Indira Gandhi International Airport on Friday with schedules of over 70 domestic and international flights being disrupted."Nearly 32 flights have been rescheduled and six have been cancelled while several others were delayed due to dense fog at the airport," an airport official said. The fog started to descend at the airport at approximately 1.30 am, reducing the general visibility to zero.