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Taxi Woes: 'In Hyderabad too, they are looting customers'

Taxi Woes: 'In Hyderabad too, they are looting customers'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

Rediff readers share their experience about taxis and autorickshaws in India.

Explained! The alleged fraud committed by Reliance Industries

Explained! The alleged fraud committed by Reliance Industries

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

What was the fraud? Why did Sebi drag its feet on the order? What options does RIL have now? Samie Modak explains these and more.

India Shining! Precious forest land wiped away for 23,716 industrial projects

India Shining! Precious forest land wiped away for 23,716 industrial projects

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

The government may claim planted trees compensate for forests lost, but that does not mean complex flora and fauna destroyed have been restored, points out Himadri Ghosh.

Trump admin announces new policy to modernise nuclear arsenal

Trump admin announces new policy to modernise nuclear arsenal

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

The strategy, President Donald Trump said, is tailored and flexible to address the wide array of threats in the 21st century.

Judges bribery case: SC says petitioners indulged in forum shopping

Judges bribery case: SC says petitioners indulged in forum shopping

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

The apex court said it would pronounce its order on Tuesday whether such a plea was maintenable or not.

Pujas performed over SC freeing Nataraja temple of government control

Pujas performed over SC freeing Nataraja temple of government control

Rediff.com7 Jan 2014

On Monday, the Supreme Court directed that the famous Nataraja temple in the town of Chidambaram in Tamil Nadu will be managed by priests and not by the state government.

China won't let UN sanctions bother Kim Jong-un

China won't let UN sanctions bother Kim Jong-un

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

'No matter how severe sanctions the UN security council imposes on North Korea, the impact of the sanctions would depend on how faithfully they are enforced by China,' says Dr Rajaram Panda.

Return of 'displaced persons' can restore normalcy: Swaraj on Rohingya crisis

Return of 'displaced persons' can restore normalcy: Swaraj on Rohingya crisis

Rediff.com22 Oct 2017

She, however, preferred not to use the word 'Rohingya' and said 'we have urged that the situation be handled with restraint, keeping in mind the welfare of the population'.

Philanthropy and Buffett Junior

Philanthropy and Buffett Junior

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

While his father has often been quoted on tips for investing, Buffett junior's focus is on spreading the word about both self-improvement and ways in which to make a positive difference in the world - with a special focus on solving hunger.

Nokia's plan to close Chennai plant sends a disturbing signal

Nokia's plan to close Chennai plant sends a disturbing signal

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's desire to showcase India as a destination for manufacturing is well understood.

Ponzi menace: Sebi to e-auction land, buildings of Bengal firm

Ponzi menace: Sebi to e-auction land, buildings of Bengal firm

Rediff.com5 Oct 2014

The bids have been invited by Sebi till October 27, while auction for the sale would take place on October 30

Will anything come out of AgustaWestland investigation?

Will anything come out of AgustaWestland investigation?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

Christian Michel's investigation in New Delhi has revealed nothing substantial, contrary to the expectations of the prime minister and the media hype. A fascinating excerpt from Raju Santhanam's The Untold Story of Christian Michel and Agustawestland.

Supreme Court bench split over Yakub Memon's plea, refers it to CJI

Supreme Court bench split over Yakub Memon's plea, refers it to CJI

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

The Supreme Court has referred to a larger bench the plea of Yakub Abdul Razak Memon seeking a stay of his scheduled execution on July 30 in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case.

Herald case: Centre says no vendetta as Congress stalls Parliament

Herald case: Centre says no vendetta as Congress stalls Parliament

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

'I'm Indira Gandhi's daughter-in-law. Not afraid of anyone,' says Sonia Gandhi.

'BJP's days in Madhya Pradesh are numbered'

'BJP's days in Madhya Pradesh are numbered'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

Congress leader Kantilal Bhuria, who wrested the Ratlam Lok Sabha seat in Madhya Pradesh from the BJP recently, speaks to Prasanna D Zore.

'Modi is hologramming himself into every state'

'Modi is hologramming himself into every state'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

'If you are in Punjab, Modi is omnipresent as if he is going to be chief minister of Punjab.'
'If he is in Uttarakhand, he presents himself to be the chief minister of Uttarakhand.'
'When he is in UP, he is touted as the chief minister of UP.' 'There is a personality cult which is being built around a person... that he is the panacea of every democratic exercise in India, from panchayat to Parliament.' 'Modi at some point will pay the price for trying to build a very ambitious personality cult.'

How the super rich stash money abroad

How the super rich stash money abroad

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

'Tax dodging through tax havens is one of the ways multinational corporations and the super-rich in India are using to evade taxes.'

LeT receives adequate funding despite sanctions: India tells UN

LeT receives adequate funding despite sanctions: India tells UN

Rediff.com20 Dec 2014

India has said that terror groups like Lashkar-e-Tayiba do not "live on love and fresh air", expressing regret that they receive funds despite being slapped with sanctions by the United Nations, as the world body reaffirmed the need to cut the monetary lifeline of terrorists.

Vodafone withdraw plea against DoT from court

Vodafone withdraw plea against DoT from court

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Vodafone had contended in its plea that DoT instead of signing and executing the ULs had at the last moment informed them that their request for deletion of 'restrictive' clauses in licence pertaining to roaming cannot be accepted.

A schizo polity called Tamil Nadu

A schizo polity called Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Why did such a 'socially conscientious' people adapt to cash-for-votes and the like, as fish to water? N Sathiya Moorthy offers an explanation.

China withdraws troops from Chumar; stand-off in Demchok continues

China withdraws troops from Chumar; stand-off in Demchok continues

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

After heightened tension in Chumar area in Northeast Ladakh for four days, Chinese troops on Thursday night began withdrawing from the Indian territory, official sources said.

The BJP MLA who doesn't want Article 35A scrapped

The BJP MLA who doesn't want Article 35A scrapped

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

'If Article 35A is scrapped, then Jammu's identity will be over.'

Two bogus traders and an innocent exchange

Two bogus traders and an innocent exchange

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

If at all it was some great strategy, the delay has only helped the person they eventually arrested.

'India must stop further roll out of Aadhaar'

'India must stop further roll out of Aadhaar'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

The protection of individual security and privacy is critical to building safe online systems, say Mitchell Baker and Ankit Gadgil.

Madras HC stays CIC's notice to BCCI over RTI Act

Madras HC stays CIC's notice to BCCI over RTI Act

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

Madras High Court has stayed the Central Information Commissioner's (CIC) proceedings on declaring the Board of Control for Cricket in India as a public authority under the RTI Act.

Never heard of the Hindu Rashtra Sena? Here's why

Never heard of the Hindu Rashtra Sena? Here's why

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

The extremist outfit has a tainted past and has been entangled in different legal cases for extortion, rioting and instigating violence

Money transacted online to lure voters in polls: EC

Money transacted online to lure voters in polls: EC

Rediff.com8 Jun 2014

Innovative methods like transfer of funds through the RTGS banking system and concealment of currency wads inside car bonnets were detected by Election Commission as it took steps to curb the use of black money during the just-concluded Lok Sabha polls.

RSS won't do anything to rock Modi's boat

RSS won't do anything to rock Modi's boat

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

'Bhagwat, aware of the advantages of keeping the BJP in power, is wary about the RSS taking steps that would undermine the popular standing of either the PM or the party.'

Gold smuggling in India to rise if curbs stay

Gold smuggling in India to rise if curbs stay

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

Gold demand in India is expected to be robust in 2014, likely leading to a further jump in smuggling if curbs on bullion imports remain, the World Gold Council (WGC) said.

Make your mobile theft-proof in 4 easy steps

Make your mobile theft-proof in 4 easy steps

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Losing a phone has become even more costly after the government's push for a cashless society

The rise and fall of TTV Dinakaran

The rise and fall of TTV Dinakaran

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

Palaniswami and Paneerselvam joined to oust Dinakaran and EC cancelled R K Nagar by-election.

National Herald case: What you should know

National Herald case: What you should know

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

What is the National Herald case all about? Here's a ready reckoner.

With seizures up, gold smuggling into India loses shine

With seizures up, gold smuggling into India loses shine

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

Based on the estimate, a courier bringing in 1 kg of gold currently worth around $40,000 at world prices could earn $470 if not caught.

Indians in America are victims, not targets

Indians in America are victims, not targets

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

Three hate crimes have deepened the fear among South Asians that Trump's rhetoric encouraged violence against them, but there is no evidence that Indians have been specifically targeted, says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Modi doesn't want probes in various scams: Prashant Bhushan

Modi doesn't want probes in various scams: Prashant Bhushan

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

Senior advocate Prashant Bhushan on Tuesday said the Narendra Modi-led Gujarat government stands 'exposed' after it compiled a proposal to amend the state's Lokayukta Commission Bill to leave the Lokayukta powerless, extracting all prosecutorial powers from the position.

RSS like Muslim Brotherhood, says Rahul in UK; BJP hits back

RSS like Muslim Brotherhood, says Rahul in UK; BJP hits back

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

"The RSS is trying to change the nature of India. Other parties haven't tried to capture India's institutions," he said.

After Rahul Gandhi, Congress hacked on Twitter, government investigates

After Rahul Gandhi, Congress hacked on Twitter, government investigates

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

The ministry of electronics and IT has started probe into hacking of Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi's official Twitter account.

Controversies make IPL's stock soar

Controversies make IPL's stock soar

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

Despite all the controversies, the IPL's brand value hasn't diminished. Instead, says Harish Kotian/Rediff.com, the IPL made the BCCI richer by over Rs 3 billion!

The crude dramatics of Arvind Kejriwal

The crude dramatics of Arvind Kejriwal

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

'Arvind Kejriwal displayed crass male chauvinism and gender illiteracy in saying that "rape tendencies arise out of sex, prostitution and drug rackets." This shows a failure to grasp that rape has little to with sex, and even less with drugs. Such remarks are far worse than the deplorable comments of policemen and politicians who attribute rapes to women's "provocative" attire or their outdoor presence at night!' says Praful Bidwai.

High drama as 52 AAP MLAs march to PM residence, detained

High drama as 52 AAP MLAs march to PM residence, detained

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

Sisodia said although the AAP MLAs were detained, he and his party colleagues were 'ready to go to Tihar Jail'.