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All about the mystery of job creation

All about the mystery of job creation

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

The processes that create a seven per cent-plus GDP growth rate without a similar growth in jobs are far from fully understood, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

Sants' assembly asks Hindus to vote for those who protect 'gai, Ganga, God'

Sants' assembly asks Hindus to vote for those who protect 'gai, Ganga, God'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2018

"We direct the government to either bring in a law or an ordinance (for the construction of the Ram temple). There will be no compromise on this," Ramanandacharya Hansdevacharya, the patron of the ABSS, said in his concluding remarks at the conclave.

UP govt develops medicines with cow urine for liver, immunity

UP govt develops medicines with cow urine for liver, immunity

Rediff.com4 Feb 2018

The UP government is also planning to free up its own land from illegal encroachment to set up these new cow- shelters in "safe locations" and with full facility for fodder and water.

Nitin Gadkari, Modi's Big Plans minister

Nitin Gadkari, Modi's Big Plans minister

Rediff.com15 Jan 2017

'If your paper writes something you don't agree with, will you criticise it?' Nitin Gadkari asks Aditi Phadnis when quizzed about demonetisation.

Won't allow bullet train till Mumbai local fixed: Raj Thackeray

Won't allow bullet train till Mumbai local fixed: Raj Thackeray

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

"Does one need bullet train or improvement of basic rail infrastructure," the MNS chief said.

Kerry lobbied for NRI criminal

Kerry lobbied for NRI criminal

Rediff.com19 Feb 2004

Review: Kaaki Sattai is appealing

Review: Kaaki Sattai is appealing

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

A decently paced, well scripted film with plenty of humour and great music makes Sivakarthikeyan's Kaaki Sattai worth a watch, writes S Saraswathi.

Patiala Police search Daler's Mumbai flat

Patiala Police search Daler's Mumbai flat

Rediff.com15 Oct 2003

Daler Mehendi is suspected to be involved in a human trafficking racket.

Indian Army should learn from 'historical lessons': China

Indian Army should learn from 'historical lessons': China

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang displayed a photograph of Indian 'incursion' into Donglong area.

BJP MLA Akash Vijayvargiya released on bail

BJP MLA Akash Vijayvargiya released on bail

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

He was asked to furnish a personal bail bond of Rs 50,000 in the case of assault and of Rs 20,000 in the other case.

In photos: Being a female bouncer in Delhi

In photos: Being a female bouncer in Delhi

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

They break up bar fights, watch over female customers, and even uncover illegal drugs at upscale clubs in the capital. Inside the lives of sisters and bouncers Mehrunnisa and Tarannum Shokat Ali.

'If everyone wore a face mask, this thing will be gone tomorrow!'

'If everyone wore a face mask, this thing will be gone tomorrow!'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

'The majority of the spread is by people coughing, or sneezing or talking loudly, in a very short distance, two metres from one another, and a mask will prevent that sort of transmission.'

Post-quake renovations begin in Nepal; toll nears 7,700

Post-quake renovations begin in Nepal; toll nears 7,700

Rediff.com6 May 2015

Nepalese authorities initiated post-quake renovation works on Wednesday, including inspection of homes to evaluate safety.

Google snubs Pakistan's threat on YouTube

Google snubs Pakistan's threat on YouTube

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

Google Malaysia Communications and Public Affairs head Zeffri Yusof in an interview with Daily Times said that Google was offering a localized version of YouTube in 49 countries around the world.

Clinton, Sanders don't call Trump a racist, but rip him apart

Clinton, Sanders don't call Trump a racist, but rip him apart

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

Clinton avoided giving a direct answer to the question, while Sanders responded by saying that the American people will never elect a president who insults Mexicans, Muslims, women and blacks.

The Trump Organisation and the India connection

The Trump Organisation and the India connection

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

If Donald Trump moves into the White House and his family continues to receive any benefit from the company, during or even after his presidency, almost every foreign policy decision he makes will raise serious conflicts of interest and ethical quagmires, says Newsweek.

4 ex-CMs pack up their belongings; leave official bungalows after SC order

4 ex-CMs pack up their belongings; leave official bungalows after SC order

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

The top court had on May 7 held that former chief ministers of Uttar Pradesh cannot retain government accommodation after demitting office.

Of skyscrapers and the Rs 1-lakh-crore Budget

Of skyscrapers and the Rs 1-lakh-crore Budget

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

All is not well with Telengana and its Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao

'There will be a return to CAA/NRC soon'

'There will be a return to CAA/NRC soon'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

'At a time when the economy is depressed, a pandemic is raging, and the Chinese are making noises on the border, the NRC could be resuscitated.'

Lord Ram's birthplace is itself a deity, SC told

Lord Ram's birthplace is itself a deity, SC told

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

No one can claim ownership right over the sacred place by merely putting up a structure like a mosque, a counsel for 'Ram Lalla' told the Supreme Court.

Trump blocks US House Speaker's foreign trip in government shutdown fight

Trump blocks US House Speaker's foreign trip in government shutdown fight

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

Trump's move came on Thursday a day after the House Speaker urged him to reschedule his annual State of the Union address slated for January 29, citing security concerns triggered by the shutdown that has entered its 27th day.

The Chinese generals involved in Ladakh standoff

The Chinese generals involved in Ladakh standoff

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

General Zhao Zongqi is well known in India for having commanded the Chinese troops during the Dokalam episode. Zhao knows every inch and corner of the Indian border, at least the Eastern and Central sectors, including the Naku La area which witnessed fist-fights between Indian and Chinese troops in April/May. Claude Arpi introduces us to the PLA generals masterminding the Chinese aggression in Ladakh.

Won't allow H1B visa holders to replace US workers: Trump

Won't allow H1B visa holders to replace US workers: Trump

Rediff.com10 Dec 2016

"We will fight to protect every last American life," Trump

Pak delegation in India for talks between border forces

Pak delegation in India for talks between border forces

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

The director general-level talks between border forces of India and Pakistan kicks off on Thursday days after parleys between their national security advisers were cancelled with the host nation set to flag the "most important" issue of ceasefire violations and cross-border infiltration.

Demonetisation to hit short term economic growth

Demonetisation to hit short term economic growth

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

Significant portion of the funds used to fuel urban demand have become illegal and inoperative.

America's case against Devyani has no merit: India

America's case against Devyani has no merit: India

Rediff.com15 Mar 2014

Reacting strongly to the second indictment against its diplomat Devyani Khobragade in the United States, India on Saturday said it was an "unnecessary" step and any measure consequent to the decision will "unfortunately" impact efforts on both sides to build a strategic partnership between India and the US.

Appeasement politics boomeranged on Mamata

Appeasement politics boomeranged on Mamata

Rediff.com27 May 2019

'A hugely dangerous game which she thought she had mastered has now found a stronger opponent,' points out Payal Mohanka.

14 killed in roof-top pub fire in Mumbai

14 killed in roof-top pub fire in Mumbai

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

The fire broke out shortly after midnight on the third floor of the four-storeyed building on Senapati Bapat Marg, a commercial hub of the city, a civic official said.

Sports Shorts: Sanju hits hat-trick as India women thrash Turkmenistan 10-0

Sports Shorts: Sanju hits hat-trick as India women thrash Turkmenistan 10-0

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday.

How to be a bigot

How to be a bigot

Rediff.com11 May 2019

'In this season of inspired mean-spirited campaigning, it still seemed remarkable that we are more likely to learn civics lessons from school children than our leaders,' says Rahul Jacob.

Bengaluru loves Bitcoin!

Bengaluru loves Bitcoin!

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

In the Silicon Valley of India, one can use the cryptocurrency to pay for food, buy bus tickets, order stuff online, and even get a haircut.

Asaram: From godman to rapist

Asaram: From godman to rapist

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

Asumal Sirumalani aka Asaram added around 400 ashrams in India and abroad within a span of four decades.

To stop tax evasion, Sebi cracks the whip on offshore wealth managers

To stop tax evasion, Sebi cracks the whip on offshore wealth managers

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

An estimated $344 billion has been illegally removed from the Indian economy between 2002 and 2011

'This has raised concerns for immigrants from all backgrounds'

'This has raised concerns for immigrants from all backgrounds'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

'There's a lot of confusion. It started because the President's tweet was all-encompassing.' 'It has been watered down over the last few days though to more narrow classes of immigrants.'

CBI fiasco: Opportunity to set the parrot free

CBI fiasco: Opportunity to set the parrot free

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

'The CBI must become a creature of the Constitution,' argues T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

Karnataka blinks first, plans to allow bike taxis on roads

Karnataka blinks first, plans to allow bike taxis on roads

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

A draft policy will be issued for public consultation in the coming weeks.

Freedom or death: Imran Khan's war cry as anti-govt protests intensify

Freedom or death: Imran Khan's war cry as anti-govt protests intensify

Rediff.com31 Aug 2014

Mounting pressure on embattled Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, opposition leader Imran Khan on Sunday vowed to fight till death and asked Pakistanis to rebel against the illegal regime after two persons were killed and about 450 others injured in police crackdown on protesters.

'UP police can't be executor, prosecutor, judge'

'UP police can't be executor, prosecutor, judge'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

''You should never give the impression that the police force is malicious, vindictive and indulging in retribution,' says Dr Vikram Singh, former director general of police of Uttar Pradesh.

Indian Muslims should emerge out of 'Khilafat' mindset

Indian Muslims should emerge out of 'Khilafat' mindset

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

'How does relief in the form of citizenship to a persecuted Hindu in Bangladesh put the citizenship of an Indian Muslim in danger?', asks Dr Sudhir Bisht.

What is Chinese army doing at LoC in Pak-occupied Kashmir?

What is Chinese army doing at LoC in Pak-occupied Kashmir?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2016

After frequent incursions in Ladakh area, Chinese People's Liberation Army troops have been spotted at forward posts along the Line of Control on the Pakistani side of Kashmir, ringing alarm bells in the security grid.