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BJP MP Vijay Goel fined Rs 2,000 for violating odd-even

BJP MP Vijay Goel fined Rs 2,000 for violating odd-even

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Goel was challaned near Raisina Road, on his way to Parliament.

Olympics: #GirlsGetItDone

Olympics: #GirlsGetItDone

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

'Everyone wants to get involved when there is success.' 'But what about guaranteeing it?' 'Making sure girls have the opportunity to succeed all the time?'

Guj Cong slams Modi for wasting money on anti-Centre advt

Guj Cong slams Modi for wasting money on anti-Centre advt

Rediff.com20 Sep 2012

Gujarat Congress attacked the state government over its advertisements criticising the Center's cotton policy.

Why Pak army chief is talking about peace...

Why Pak army chief is talking about peace...

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

'The picture only looks worse from where Bajwa sits.' 'He sees a domineering India to the east, an unravelling Afghanistan and a complex Iran to the west, an overbearing China on the north and a US which is no longer an ally,' observes Shekhar Gupta.

Why Congress' election campaign is curious

Why Congress' election campaign is curious

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

Arun Jaitley wonders why the Congress party's election advertising is centered around Rahul Gandhi

'Google tax' may be deferred till September

'Google tax' may be deferred till September

Rediff.com14 May 2020

E-commerce giants such as Amazon, Netflix and Flipkart, whose headquarters are not in India, potentially have to pay the additional levy of 2 per cent from April 1.

'Whenever Mamata opens her mouth, only lies can be heard'

'Whenever Mamata opens her mouth, only lies can be heard'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

'Now that there is an election in the offing, she is repeating the same old promises. Does she think the people of Bengal are fools to fall for her lies?'

Blocked in China, Twitter still courts Chinese firms for ads

Blocked in China, Twitter still courts Chinese firms for ads

Rediff.com26 May 2015

It already works with Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi, online shopping giant Alibaba Group , white goods producer Qingdao Haier and flag carrier Air China to target customers abroad.

Brought CAA to correct historical injustice: Modi

Brought CAA to correct historical injustice: Modi

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

Speaking at the Annual Prime Minister's National Cadet Corps Rally 2020, Modi said the problem in Jammu and Kashmir persisted since Independence and some families and political parties kept issues in the region "alive", as a result of which terrorism thrived there.

'India might not have a third wave'

'India might not have a third wave'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

'Between its natural immunity with Delta, in so many populations, and then getting on top of the vaccination (situation), I do not think India is going to have another bad wave.'

Modi in Reliance Jio ad. Here's how Twitterati reacted

Modi in Reliance Jio ad. Here's how Twitterati reacted

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

The advertisement with the PM's face has not amused social media. In fact, it wondered if the usage of the image was even legal.

Wily tricks companies play with newspapers

Wily tricks companies play with newspapers

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

Business houses don't think twice about blacklisting a newspaper.

'Cong did not just work for 6 months but delivered through 60 months'

'Cong did not just work for 6 months but delivered through 60 months'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2013

"Anti-incumbency has found no room in our system. People's aspirations were met in spite of the challenges and the government eventually delivered," says Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot in an exclusive interview to Rediff.com

The man who 'exposed' Kejriwal govt on onions

The man who 'exposed' Kejriwal govt on onions

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

'I came to know that there was a big racket going on in the selling of onions. Private players were hoarding onions and these things cannot happen unless they have political patronage.'

I-T dept warns: Like fingerprint, black money will lead you to us

I-T dept warns: Like fingerprint, black money will lead you to us

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

The income-tax department on Thursday nudged black money holders to make "honest" disclosures under the tax amnesty scheme -- Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana -- warning that non-declaration could attract 77.25 per cent tax and penalty along with prosecution.

Team India's manager set to be reprimanded for alleged misbehaviour

Team India's manager set to be reprimanded for alleged misbehaviour

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

'The BCCI has come to know that he refused to entertain their calls when all they were doing was to carry out the government's directive'

Nandan Nilekani using Aadhar scheme to campaign for polls: BJP

Nandan Nilekani using Aadhar scheme to campaign for polls: BJP

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

The Karnataka unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday petitioned electoral authorities against Unique Identification Authority of India Chairman Nandan Nilekani, tipped to be the Congress's candidate from Bangalore in Lok Sabha polls, taking exception to his name and picture figuring with Aadhar Card advertisements when the Model Code of Conduct is in force.

Adani, GMR among 20 firms keen on rebuilding New Delhi railway station

Adani, GMR among 20 firms keen on rebuilding New Delhi railway station

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

The Rail Land Development Authority has invited online bids from private players to redevelop the station into an integrated commercial, retail, and hospitality hub.

Top moments from the week gone by

Top moments from the week gone by

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Here are the best images from across the world from the previous week.

Maha to extend quota to Marathas who applied in 2014

Maha to extend quota to Marathas who applied in 2014

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

The government said it would complete the process of quota for Marathas, which had remained incomplete after the high court stayed it in 2014.

Taliban Victory: A Win for Pakistan?

Taliban Victory: A Win for Pakistan?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

If the Taliban have proved one thing over these two decades, it is that they are way smarter than their big brother, observes Shekhar Gupta.

Do not donate over Rs 2k in cash to political parties: I-T dept

Do not donate over Rs 2k in cash to political parties: I-T dept

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

Go cashless. Go clean, say I=T to people.

50% of COVID-19 cases in Bihar are now returning migrants

50% of COVID-19 cases in Bihar are now returning migrants

Rediff.com23 May 2020

What worries state officials is that Bihar expects to receive more than 1 million migrant workers by the end of May.

HC refuses to stay CCI notice to FB, WhatsApp in privacy policy

HC refuses to stay CCI notice to FB, WhatsApp in privacy policy

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

WhatsApp and Facebook had challenged the CCI's March 24 order directing a probe into the new privacy policy.

UIDAI offered undue favour to Wipro: CAG

UIDAI offered undue favour to Wipro: CAG

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

Government auditor CAG has flagged "undue favour" to Wipro Ltd by UIDAI.

Pettiness over Patel: 'NDA didn't commemorate Sardar, UPA did'

Pettiness over Patel: 'NDA didn't commemorate Sardar, UPA did'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

As the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party battle it out over the legacy of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Information and Broadcasting minister Manish Tewari hit out at Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, saying the United Progressive Alliance's record in issuing advertisements to commemorate Patel was far better than that of its rival National Democratic Alliance.

Bhim Army chief, 5 Indian-origin persons on TIME's emerging leaders list

Bhim Army chief, 5 Indian-origin persons on TIME's emerging leaders list

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Other Indian-origin personalities on the list are Instacart founder and CEO Apoorva Mehta, doctor and Executive Director of nonprofit Get Us PPE Shikha Gupta and founder of nonprofit Upsolve Rohan Pavuluri.

Are ad agencies being re-invented?

Are ad agencies being re-invented?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

Or is all of media being re-invented, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

8 ways to identify fake financial apps

8 ways to identify fake financial apps

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

Install a security software that has an app advisor function, advises Tinesh Bhasin.

Formula One furloughs staff as bosses take pay cuts

Formula One furloughs staff as bosses take pay cuts

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

Formula One has put almost half its staff on furlough until the end of May due to the novel coronavirus with chairman Chase Carey and senior management also taking a pay cut, an F1 spokesman said on Tuesday. Sources said those on furlough were mainly employees whose work was focused on race weekend activities and who could not carry out duties remotely. The Liberty Media-owned company employs in excess of 500 people.

From battling hunger to leading a team

From battling hunger to leading a team

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

Rediff reader Arvind Fulari shares his inspiring story.

Biggest challenge facing Modi's Ujjwala Yojana

Biggest challenge facing Modi's Ujjwala Yojana

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

One of the major challenges before the government is that the annual average refill by a PMUY consumer is 3.28 cylinders compared to seven for others.

Show maturity while handling crime against women, kids: SC judge tells media

Show maturity while handling crime against women, kids: SC judge tells media

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

Supreme Court judge Justice Kurian Joseph on Saturday urged media to show maturity while handling issues related to atrocities against women and children in the country.

Online ads come under watchdog's lens

Online ads come under watchdog's lens

Rediff.com11 Aug 2013

Though the current framework applies to online advertisements as well, these pilot projects would lead to tighter screening on the Internet.

Competition Law in Digital Platform Era

Competition Law in Digital Platform Era

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Are we running a cricket match using football rules, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

US sues Facebook over acquiring WhatsApp, Instagram

US sues Facebook over acquiring WhatsApp, Instagram

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

Social media giant accused of anti-competitive conduct by abusing its market power to create a monopoly and crushing smaller competitors.

CBDT probes 50 IRS officers for suggesting to tax super-rich

CBDT probes 50 IRS officers for suggesting to tax super-rich

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

In a statement, the CBDT, which is the apex policy making body for direct tax policies, said it has never asked IRS Association or these officers to prepare such a report and no permission was sought by them before making the report public. 'It is unequivocally stated that CBDT never asked IRS Association or these officers to prepare such a report.

100 more village heads announce resignation in Kashmir

100 more village heads announce resignation in Kashmir

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

Despite assurances by the Jammu and Kashmir government, over 100 more terror-stricken panches and sarpanches announced their resignations through paid advertisements in the valley.

Patanjali moves high court against ad regulatory body

Patanjali moves high court against ad regulatory body

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

While members are bound to listen to ASCI, the self-regulator has frequently faced resistance from non-members, who've challenged its authority to redress grievances of complainants

Will India ever lift the ban on 'sin' businesses?

Will India ever lift the ban on 'sin' businesses?

Rediff.com5 May 2016

The ban on liquor advertising is an example of policy hypocrisy at play.