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Worried kin appeal govt to evacuate Indians from Sudan

Worried kin appeal govt to evacuate Indians from Sudan

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

Anxious relatives of several Indians stuck in Sudan following the fighting between the Army and paramilitary forces are eagerly waiting for information about their relatives and appealed to the government to evacuate them from the strife-torn African country as soon as possible.

Why did NRN prevent Sudha Murthy from joining Infosys?

Why did NRN prevent Sudha Murthy from joining Infosys?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

The book also mentions how Murthy was averse to his wife joining Infosys despite being a fine engineer who knew she could contribute far more solidly to the company than helping with only the odds and ends that her husband assigned to her.

'My company fired me for moonlighting'

'My company fired me for moonlighting'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

rediffGURU Mayank Rautela offers suggestions on what you should do if you are moonlighting.

Business group linked to DMK MP among 2 raided by taxmen

Business group linked to DMK MP among 2 raided by taxmen

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

The same day the tax sleuths had raided the house of DMK MP S Jagathrakshakan and some of those linked to him. The MP from Arakkonam has interests in a variety of business sectors.

Abrupt check-out: Bickson quits as Indian Hotels MD

Abrupt check-out: Bickson quits as Indian Hotels MD

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

The sudden resignation and almost-immediate announcement of a successor came as a surprise to many.

'Being born into a sporting family legacy was a daunting realization'

'Being born into a sporting family legacy was a daunting realization'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

Former doubles world No. 1 Leander Paes was recently elected to receive the Ultimate Honour in Tennis - induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame - as the Class of 2024.

Why Travel Insurance Is A Must

Why Travel Insurance Is A Must

Rediff.com16 May 2023

If your flight is cancelled or delayed or you miss one, a travel insurance policy can cover the costs at such times and help you book a new one.

WPL: Mother of two-year-old hopes to inspire others

WPL: Mother of two-year-old hopes to inspire others

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Before leaving for the camp in Mumbai, Deepthi took assurance from her husband that he will take care of Kriva.

From hatchbacks to holidays, consumers ready to loosen purse strings

From hatchbacks to holidays, consumers ready to loosen purse strings

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

With Onam and Raksha Bandhan just around the corner, the festival season is ready to kick off in full swing. As people embrace the celebratory spirit, companies anticipate a surge in sales this year. Consumer durables firms are expecting strong growth of 40-50 per cent in the premium segment during the upcoming season. Appliance makers also foresee increased demand for cooling appliances - refrigerators and air conditioners - which were impacted by unseasonal rainfall.

'I embrace each day as it comes'

'I embrace each day as it comes'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

'Life will test you but if you have resilience and fortitude, the crown will be yours forever,' says Miss World Yukta Mookhey.

Sahara payments: Spurned suitors might revive hotel offers

Sahara payments: Spurned suitors might revive hotel offers

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

Suitors came with all-cash offers but were rebuffed

Oyo appeals against subsidiary facing insolvency proceedings

Oyo appeals against subsidiary facing insolvency proceedings

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

The National Company Law Tribunal has directed to start insolvency proceedings against OYO Hotels and Homes Pvt Ltd on March 30, according to a public announcement by the interim resolution professional.

Of Modi And His Priorities

Of Modi And His Priorities

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

It isn't that a person occupying high office has no right to do what he/she likes. For sure, they do; after all, they are human. But there are also things like priority, timing and sense of larger country. Sadly, we live in a world awash in tunnel vision, asserts Shyam G Menon.

M&As likely to witness a strong comeback as PEs bet more cash in India

M&As likely to witness a strong comeback as PEs bet more cash in India

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in India are expected to stay buoyant, seen over the last three-four years, despite a slowdown in the first seven months of the calendar year. "M&A is a lumpy business activity, and we may suddenly see large deals taking place during the next two quarters of the calendar year. "This would help maintain the streak of strong M&A activity.

Leo Varadkar, The PM Who Likes Jalebis

Leo Varadkar, The PM Who Likes Jalebis

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

'When my father travelled 5,000 miles to build a new home in Ireland, I doubt he ever dreamed that his son would one day grow up to become its leader.' Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/Rediff.com profiles Dr Leo Varadkar who will step down as Ireland's taoiseach (prime minister) next week.

Don't Ignore Indian Women's Football!

Don't Ignore Indian Women's Football!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

While the Indian women's football team holds the 60th position in the FIFA rankings, the men's team ranks 100.

When I Met India's First Miss World

When I Met India's First Miss World

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Miss World 2024 will be crowned in India soon. Long before Aishwarya Rai and Priyanka Chopra, Yukta Mukhey and Diana Hayden, a beautiful woman from Bombay was crowned Miss World. In 1966. Reita Faria was India's first Miss World. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/ Rediff.com met the 80 year old in Dublin recently, still as elegant, still as attractive as she was all those years ago.

Services sector pushes India's Q1 GDP growth to four-quarter high of 7.8%

Services sector pushes India's Q1 GDP growth to four-quarter high of 7.8%

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

India recorded economic growth of 7.8 per cent in the April-June quarter of 2023-24 against 13.1 per cent in the year-ago period, as per the National Statistical Office (NSO) data released on Thursday. India remains the fastest-growing major economy as China's GDP growth in the April-June quarter was 6.3 per cent.

Deportation drama motivated Djokovic to 'great results'

Deportation drama motivated Djokovic to 'great results'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

'The fact that I wasn't playing for several months beginning of last year allowed me to really get together with my team and work on my body, on my strokes, which has later helped me to achieve some great results.'

King takes a walk down memory lane as WTA completes five decades

King takes a walk down memory lane as WTA completes five decades

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

For Billie Jean King, her leading role in the foundation of the WTA half a century ago ranks above the many successes she enjoyed on court.

MasterChef Australia Changed Indian Food

MasterChef Australia Changed Indian Food

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

Food in India has fled the confines of the kitchen and become a national adventure... Food shows, now even on news channels, have transformed restaurateurs from humble khansamas to courted celebrities.

Dahaad Review: Sonakshi Packs A Punch

Dahaad Review: Sonakshi Packs A Punch

Rediff.com12 May 2023

For those who believed in her talent since Lootera, Dahaad is a truly rewarding experience, observes Sukanya Verma.

Why India Inc is moving to Dubai in droves

Why India Inc is moving to Dubai in droves

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani might have made news for purchasing the most expensive beach-side villa in Dubai recently, but he is not the only Indian eyeing the city for investment. Since Dubai allowed foreign investors full ownership in specific sectors in June 2021, a horde of Indian companies have moved or expanded into the desert city. The list even includes a kindergarten, an elementary and middle school, and a hotel that has sought 100 per cent ownership.

IIM-B's PG prog for IT professionals

IIM-B's PG prog for IT professionals

Rediff.com3 Jan 2007

The Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, invites applications for admission to its Post-graduate Programme in Software Enterprise Management.

'Congrats Param, you just made sanitation sexy'

'Congrats Param, you just made sanitation sexy'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

No prizes for guessing what the BJP's election campaign is going to be, and who will provide important inputs for it.

'ISRO was their first wife'

'ISRO was their first wife'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

'One thing about ISRO is that all the people who work there are passionate about their work.' 'They did not mind spending day and night over there.' 'Even today it is like that.'

When Warne the golfer upstaged the pros at Dunhill

When Warne the golfer upstaged the pros at Dunhill

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

New Zealand golfer Ryan Fox remembered a "typically Warnie moment" at Dunhill last year, the last time they played together.

'Shooting with Saif and Kareena was very professional'

'Shooting with Saif and Kareena was very professional'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2009

Pavithra Srinivasan recently caught up with model-actress Sarah Jane Dias. In a tete-a-tete with rediff.com, she gets candid about her career, her personal life and a few of her favourite things.

India's GDP estimated to grow at 7% in 2022-23

India's GDP estimated to grow at 7% in 2022-23

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

The Indian economy is estimated to grow at 7 per cent in the 2022-23 fiscal, down from 8.7 per cent a year ago, mainly due poor performance of mining and manufacturing sectors. As per the first advance estimates of national income released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) on Friday, the manufacturing sector output is estimated to decelerate to 1.6 per cent in the current fiscal from 9.9 per cent in 2021-22. Similarly, mining sector growth is estimated at 2.4 per cent in the current fiscal as against 11.5 per cent in 2021-22.

One of RR owners slapped me: Taylor's explosive claim

One of RR owners slapped me: Taylor's explosive claim

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

Taylor made the revelation in his new autobiography, Ross Taylor: Black & White

'How would Bachchan do it?'

'How would Bachchan do it?'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

'He has taught us to take the moment and ourselves seriously.'

Unusual careers: What it takes to be a spa professional

Unusual careers: What it takes to be a spa professional

Rediff.com29 Mar 2012

A career in the wellness industry can bring in anything between Rs 10,000 to a lakh per month, depending on one's knowledge, position, skills and experience.

With 7.2% GDP growth in FY23, India's economy now stands at $3.3 trillion

With 7.2% GDP growth in FY23, India's economy now stands at $3.3 trillion

Rediff.com31 May 2023

India's economy grew 6.1 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2022-23, pushing up the annual growth rate to 7.2 per cent, official data showed on Wednesday.

'Maybe Hollywood wasn't for me'

'Maybe Hollywood wasn't for me'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

'I never got respect as an actress.' 'But when I became a director and worked with actresses like Cate Blanchett and Jessica Chastain, I felt such pride of being an actress.'

Study Abroad: How To Deal With Rising Costs

Study Abroad: How To Deal With Rising Costs

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

The rupee depreciation will work in favour of students who are currently studying in the US and plan to secure a job that pays in dollars.

FIR says WFI chief 'molested' wrestlers, demanded 'sexual favours'

FIR says WFI chief 'molested' wrestlers, demanded 'sexual favours'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

Wrestlers narrate instances of sexual favours demand, sexual harassment, inappropriate touching

'Incredibly safe' Aussies to be relentless against Pakistan

'Incredibly safe' Aussies to be relentless against Pakistan

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

'Pakistan is an incredible cricket nation. We feel lucky to get to come back here after a whole generation didn't get the chance to play any cricket over here.'

10 jobs that are in-demand in India

10 jobs that are in-demand in India

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

According to a report by ManpowerGroup India, Indian MBAs are more in demand than IT professionals.

Fairytale Fights. Fables. Time Travel

Fairytale Fights. Fables. Time Travel

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

Romance in the nineties, fairytale fights, fables and time travelling between mythological times to modern -- fantasy and reality collide on OTT this week.

Despite Q2 GDP slowing to 6.3% India remains fastest growing economy

Despite Q2 GDP slowing to 6.3% India remains fastest growing economy

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

India's economy grew by 6.3 per cent in the second quarter of the current fiscal, official data released on Wednesday showed.