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'Kejriwal is not Rahul Gandhi'

'Kejriwal is not Rahul Gandhi'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

If Kejriwal wins the Delhi election, then most regional parties will copy Kejriwal's do's and don'ts of jugaad to win an election against the Modi-Shah juggernaut, reports Sheela Bhatt.

Naomi Campbell's 'blood diamond'

Naomi Campbell's 'blood diamond'

Rediff.com21 May 2010

Diamonds may be a girl's best friend, but one that was allegedly gifted to the supermodel back in 1997 may soon have her facing a UN war-crimes tribunal.

More trouble brewing for N D Tiwari

More trouble brewing for N D Tiwari

Rediff.com28 Dec 2009

Even after tendering his resignation for his alleged involvement in a sex-scandal, troubles for former Andhra Pradesh Governor N D Tiwari may not be over.

Code of conduct soon for jewellers

Code of conduct soon for jewellers

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

Confidence had ebbed in the last few years due to default by some errant domestic retailers and exporters. Moreover, many jewellers are believed to have diverted the fund collected through monthly deposit schemes to pay 'mark-to-market' margins on various loans.

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.

Gaming companies play up the festive spirit

Gaming companies play up the festive spirit

Rediff.com1 Oct 2009

The season accounts for close to 25 per cent of overall revenues and volumes.

Buying a used car? Read this

Buying a used car? Read this

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Buying a used vehicle is a lot more complicated. Not only do you have to worry about its condition, you also have to think about whether the price you are offering is anywhere close to its true value, reveals Sanjay Kumar Singh.

These sexy sirens ditched fashion for films

These sexy sirens ditched fashion for films

Rediff.com18 Nov 2010

They all started out on the catwalk, but most of these hotties wanted to make a move to the movie business!

Pay-per-second tariff plans. Read the fine print

Pay-per-second tariff plans. Read the fine print

Rediff.com16 Nov 2009

While pay-per-second tariff plans seem attractive, there's a lot you need to know before switching over.

Khattar's 'dead rat' jibe at Sonia invites wrath

Khattar's 'dead rat' jibe at Sonia invites wrath

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

The Congress on Monday slammed Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar for his "deplorable" remarks against Sonia Gandhi and demanded an unconditional apology from him.

Housing: Where and what to buy

Housing: Where and what to buy

Rediff.com6 Oct 2009

The real estate buzz is so loud that you could not have missed it. Go ahead and buy if it's your first house. But Wait, if investment is your purpose.

Cash discount catches fancy of home buyers

Cash discount catches fancy of home buyers

Rediff.com4 Sep 2009

Since September-October last year, when the real estate market was in deep recession, several developers had started offering gifts like a car or a parking space with flats. For example, Kolkata-based real estate developer RDB Group had decided to give a Nano car with flats at its residential project in Sonarpur, South 24-Parganas.

Gold soars by Rs 600 in Mumbai's Zaveri Bazar

Gold soars by Rs 600 in Mumbai's Zaveri Bazar

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Meanwhile, retail jewellery sales in India have declined by 50 per cent since gold price started its uptrend nearly two weeks. Buyers deferred their fresh purchase amid expectations of a correction in gold prices from the current high level.

No more free tea, coffee for IBM staff

No more free tea, coffee for IBM staff

Rediff.com15 Apr 2009

The company will also stop company-funded home internet access for those working from home from May 1.

Why are Tamil Nadu government employees committing suicide?

Why are Tamil Nadu government employees committing suicide?

Rediff.com7 May 2015

Constant harassment and pressure to accept bribes has left employees of the Tamil Nadu administration disillusioned, reports R Ramasubramanian from Chennai.

No cheap drinks this Diwali!

No cheap drinks this Diwali!

Rediff.com23 Oct 2008

Tipplers will miss the usual price cuts and other freebies this Diwali as liquor makers are attempting to woo customers only through attractive packaging rather than festive season discounts. Unlike last year, major players in the Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) segment such as United Spirits, Radico Khaitan and Diageo are staying away from any price cuts and discounts, instead, they are concentrating more on attractive packaging and premium brands.

After 2 years, Micromax returns to top 5 in smartphone sales

After 2 years, Micromax returns to top 5 in smartphone sales

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

But this could be shortlived as the rise has been buoyed on Chhattisgarh assembly poll freebies

Will Sasikala take Jaya's place?

Will Sasikala take Jaya's place?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

'I see the queen bee kind of syndrome.' 'When they know that there is a queen bee, the bees will hang around her for some time and then fly away.' 'I won't be surprised if somebody else takes the place of the queen bee.'

How Modi and Kejriwal are strikingly similar

How Modi and Kejriwal are strikingly similar

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

'Mr Kejriwal is almost exactly the package that Mr Modi offers: Personal aggrandisement, the building of a personality cult through full-page newspaper ads day after day, populist schemes involving subsidies (whether affordable or required), abandonment of secular principles, exaggerated claims and no checks on leadership,' points out T N Ninan.

Will Rera, festive season boost India's realty sector?

Will Rera, festive season boost India's realty sector?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

At least 50,000 units of new residential property are set to come up over the next three years

Tamil Nadu and the forgotten clamour for prohibition last election

Tamil Nadu and the forgotten clamour for prohibition last election

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

If purists are surprised as to why and how people are not demanding prohibition or not talking about past promises, both in the election manifestos five years back and even those made to the courts, the answer lies in how the state has been evolving and changing these past few years, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

GST to apply on passport services, issue of birth certificates

GST to apply on passport services, issue of birth certificates

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

The GST will also be applicable on the non-compete amount given by an employer to an outgoing employee, report Indivjal Dhasmana and Sudipto Dey.

From Mont Blanc to Patek Phillipe - Jaitley's love for high-end brands

From Mont Blanc to Patek Phillipe - Jaitley's love for high-end brands

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

Watches, pens, shawls, shirts or even shoes, the former finance minister had a penchant for all of them and his collection consisted of the choicest of brands ranging from "Patek Phillipe (in watches) to Mont Blanc (in pens)".

How DMK failed to grab the chance in Tamil Nadu

How DMK failed to grab the chance in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Tamil Nadu's politics returns to being bi-polar, and that's a good thing, says B Srikumar.

Inventories pile up as auto firms hit a bump

Inventories pile up as auto firms hit a bump

Rediff.com23 Jun 2008

According to Mumbai-based auto analysts and dealers, cars are currently carrying an average inventory of about 25 days while two-wheelers are 20-25 days. Usually, cars carry an inventory of 12-15 days while two-wheelers have an inventory level of 10-15 days. Although the term inventory is used for semi or partly finished goods, it also explains completely finished goods, which are ready for sale.

My 2019 resolution :)

My 2019 resolution :)

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

Last year, his family forced Kishore Singh not to write anything about them...

'If Kohli says Test cricket is important, then people will listen to him'

'If Kohli says Test cricket is important, then people will listen to him'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2018

Former England captain David Gower feels that World Test Championship can revive the interest in the longest format among the fans if marketed in proper manner with practical tweaks.

Jio's low-cost 4G phone beats rivals in non-metro circles

Jio's low-cost 4G phone beats rivals in non-metro circles

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Jio's adjusted gross revenue share went up by 7 percentage points in Q2FY18-19 over the previous quarter in the circles of the C category.

Is Tamil Nadu the new Bihar?

Is Tamil Nadu the new Bihar?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

If the people of Tamil Nadu stop deifying their leaders and start evaluating them more objectively, the political masters too may change their wayward behaviour, argues Sudhir Bisht.

Why Dhanteras saw brisk sale of gold jewellery

Why Dhanteras saw brisk sale of gold jewellery

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

Dhanteras' buying seemed to have been sparked by the belief that prices would remain firm

More overseas flights make fares tumble

More overseas flights make fares tumble

Rediff.com19 Apr 2008

Ticket prices do fall 10-15 per cent every summer. But, this year, the fares have fallen 30-60 per cent. Some airlines have decided to top these rock bottom fares with freebies like free hotel accommodation.

Advertisers try out bluetooth

Advertisers try out bluetooth

Rediff.com21 Sep 2007

Apart from Caf Coffee Day, companies like Pantaloon, Levi's and Pepsi among others are also offering goodies through bluetooth that can be downloaded free-of-cost.

Demo impact: Real estate prices are dropping and how!

Demo impact: Real estate prices are dropping and how!

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

While Gurugram sees biggest drop in house prices, housing sales in Bengaluru dropped by 45 per cent followed by Kolkata, a 44 per cent decrease, and Ahmedabad, a 42 per cent decline.

Buy a car, get puja done for free

Buy a car, get puja done for free

Rediff.com25 Jan 2008

Delhi car dealers have come up with the idea of offering free puja to their customers, as an added service to ensure customer satisfaction.

Fly the good times to the US

Fly the good times to the US

Rediff.com16 Aug 2007

As competition hots up, airlines are doling out freebies to wean away customers.

Potter spell on bookstores yet again

Potter spell on bookstores yet again

Rediff.com29 Jun 2007

It will be some time before the literary world knows another sensation like Harry Potter

People will get TV sets from Sept 15: TN CM

People will get TV sets from Sept 15: TN CM

Rediff.com30 May 2006

The scheme will be implemented in phases.

Taxman will start looking into financials of poll candidates

Taxman will start looking into financials of poll candidates

Rediff.com7 Jul 2018

I-T officials are also looking into the finances of candidates who contested state elections in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Gujarat, and Karnataka, reports Shrimi Choudhary.

Jio@1: What will Mukesh Ambani do next?

Jio@1: What will Mukesh Ambani do next?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

The freebies are now over, but Jio will need to notch up subscriber numbers and margins to prove its sceptics wrong.

Pvt life insurers take Big Mac cue

Pvt life insurers take Big Mac cue

Rediff.com31 May 2004