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40 years ago...And now: Markets hit record highs, but investors still wary

40 years ago...And now: Markets hit record highs, but investors still wary

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Uncertainty lingers in the minds of retail investors due to scams.

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.

Why the British Museum won't return the Harihara

Why the British Museum won't return the Harihara

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

'It is vital that objects such as the Harihara -- and collections from South Asia generally -- remain here,' the British Museum tells Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

A year of tough legal battles for India Inc

A year of tough legal battles for India Inc

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

Corporate legal cases kept India Inc on its toes in 2014 as high stake matters on coal, telecom and mining came up in the Supreme Court, which also sent Sahara Group chief Subrata Roy to jail.

Why the battle against Section 377 must continue!

Why the battle against Section 377 must continue!

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

'No country has moved from bigotry to equality fast, and India, with its leisurely, elephant-like pace for the most non-controversial of things, will only take longer.'

Kerala, TN, Puducherry ready to vote as campaigning ends

Kerala, TN, Puducherry ready to vote as campaigning ends

Rediff.com14 May 2016

The last leg of poll campaign saw many national leaders canvassing for their parties.

In first sentencing in 2010 CWG scam, 5 sent to jail

In first sentencing in 2010 CWG scam, 5 sent to jail

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

The case relates to the CWG street lighting scam, which had caused a loss of Rs 1.4 crore to the exchequer.

20 images of the week that was that will AMAZE you

20 images of the week that was that will AMAZE you

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

The news of the week gone by that shaped the world

Corporate espionage: Assocham pitches for legalising lobbying

Corporate espionage: Assocham pitches for legalising lobbying

Rediff.com22 Feb 2015

Transparency in decision-making process is needed.

China - Prospects and paradoxes

China - Prospects and paradoxes

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

No country has achieved a faster, deeper modern transformation than China, says former ambassador Kishan S Rana.

Justice Khehar makes history

Justice Khehar makes history

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Landmark judgments follow new CJI's assumption of office.

TWO bills that will unite political foes in Parliament

TWO bills that will unite political foes in Parliament

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

Despite the incessant disruptions and bitter clashes between political parties witnessed in the ongoing monsoon session of Parliament, lawmakers from across the political spectrum will display rare unanimity in the coming days to pass two bills aimed at protecting their interests.

Spot-fixing fails to find mention in Srini's Annual Report

Spot-fixing fails to find mention in Srini's Annual Report

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

In its quest to paint a rosy picture on the health of Indian cricket, Board of Control for Cricket in India president N Srinivasan and former treasurer Ravi Savant's note in the Board's Annual Report doesn't have a single mention of the spot-fixing scandal that rocked the sixth edition of the Indian Premier League.

Farmer's suicide may strangle land Bill

Farmer's suicide may strangle land Bill

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Political blame game has started.

Is Kim Jong-un planning for war?

Is Kim Jong-un planning for war?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

Will the unpredictable North Korean leader provoke conflict on the Korean peninsula?

The Pakistani conundrum

The Pakistani conundrum

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

What does Pakistan mean for a young Indian? Devanik Saha attempts an answer.

What of the troubles within, Mr Modi?

What of the troubles within, Mr Modi?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

Much of the pre-2014 peace in our hotspots is diminished. Kashmir is on the boil and the Northeast is anarchic, observes Shekhar Gupta.

PM may intervene, says Naidu as govt hopes to break Parliament logjam

PM may intervene, says Naidu as govt hopes to break Parliament logjam

Rediff.com2 Aug 2015

Despite the monsoon session of Parliament being a near washout so far, the government hopes to resolve the impasse at an all-party meeting on Monday to pave the way for discussion on issues raised by the Opposition, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Venkaiah Naidu said.

World Cup 2015: Know the Sri Lanka cricket team

World Cup 2015: Know the Sri Lanka cricket team

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

Penpix of the Sri Lanka squad for the 2015 cricket World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

'Blatter right man for FIFA top job'

'Blatter right man for FIFA top job'

Rediff.com29 May 2015

- 'FIFA should have a leader with a lot of experience' -'Prince Ali is a good man, I work with him, I was a main supporter in the past, he is like my brother. He has a good future but I think he was in a little bit of a hurry. I think he needed to take the trust of Asia first before he earned the trust of the international community'

Aadhaar:Nearing a billion and counting, connectivity remains a problem

Aadhaar:Nearing a billion and counting, connectivity remains a problem

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

Aadhaar now has legal backing but it still faces challenges of privacy and data sharing

Modi tears into PM, FM: 'They have DESTROYED the country'

Modi tears into PM, FM: 'They have DESTROYED the country'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2013

Storming the capital with a whirlwind campaign, Narendra Modi on Saturday attacked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Finance Minister P Chidambaram and alleged that they have ruined the country with their "bookish knowledge".

Brazil soccer probe: Sponsors feel the heat

Brazil soccer probe: Sponsors feel the heat

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Nike Inc and some other big international companies face a grilling over their powerful role in Brazilian soccer.

Opposition attacks Centre on Sri Sri Ravi Shankar event

Opposition attacks Centre on Sri Sri Ravi Shankar event

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

In an attempt to corner the Centre, the Opposition raised the issue of the Indian Army's involvement in the Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's Art of Living event.

Why Srinivasan was cleared, and Meiyappan, Kundra indicted

Why Srinivasan was cleared, and Meiyappan, Kundra indicted

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

Narayanaswami Srinivasan was on Monday cleared of match-fixing and scuttling the probe into it that followed the sixth edition of the Indian Premier League, but the findings of the Justice Mudgal Committee have left Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals exposed, as their respective officials, Gurunath Meiyappan and Raj Kundra, were indicted of illegal betting.

'Delhi police didn't force confession out of spot-fixing accused'

'Delhi police didn't force confession out of spot-fixing accused'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

'The moment you increase the possibility of making a team winning or losing a game that's where match-fixing happens. And whenever match-fixing happens, it can only happen at the players' level. If a player is not fixed to perform a particular task then how can one generate money?'

How Trump will 'deal' with the world :)

How Trump will 'deal' with the world :)

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

'Europe can be discussed on a golf course...' 'North Korea? What do I care what the man with the bad haircut does?'

'Economy will be normal in 2-3 quarters'

'Economy will be normal in 2-3 quarters'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

'I feel that since they know the problems, in the next 2 to 3 quarters, these problems could be resolved.' 'But they should realise that things are not working well right now.'demonetisation did not have a huge negative impact on the economy. But when it comes to GST, those who are looking for loopholes find it difficult to adapt.

It's time to fix the IPL!

It's time to fix the IPL!

Rediff.com30 May 2016

The IPL has produced more controversies in its short lifespan than any other sporting league in history.

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Serena races past Beck; Tsonga survives, Del Potro out

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Serena races past Beck; Tsonga survives, Del Potro out

Rediff.com3 Jul 2016

World No 1 Serena Williams kept her Wimbledon title defence on track on Sunday, downing Germany's Annika Beck 6-3, 6-0 with a crushing display of power and booming serves.

First look: Pooja Hegde as Chaani in Mohenjo Daro

First look: Pooja Hegde as Chaani in Mohenjo Daro

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Why BJP MPs get away with explosive speeches

Why BJP MPs get away with explosive speeches

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

The BJP has 165 first-time MPs. Are we to expect such utterances from all 165 of them? Or only those from a rural background? Because that is the explanation given by the PM, says Jyoti Punwani.

Kirti Azad reiterates Dhoni could be guilty of conflict of interest

Kirti Azad reiterates Dhoni could be guilty of conflict of interest

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

Former cricketer Kirti Azad on Monday again suggested that Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni could be guilty of conflict of interest, as was the case with Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president N Srinivasan.

Nagas in a state of anarchy

Nagas in a state of anarchy

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

The ongoing vicious game between Delhi and the so-called 'separatist' militias has severely blighted the Nagas' life and gutted their dignity, says Ravindra Narayan Ravi

How can there be peace if Pakistan uses terror against us?

How can there be peace if Pakistan uses terror against us?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

'How can Kashmir be demilitarised if the terrorist threat remains and Pakistan continues to incite elements in Kashmir to keep the internal situation unstable?' asks former foreign secretary Kanwal Sibal.

'Change will come because we have hit the very bottom'

'Change will come because we have hit the very bottom'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

Kiran Bedi tells Amberish K Diwanji reasons for her optimism about change in the political sysatem.

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

Here's your weekly digest of the craziest stories from around the world.

Why governments don't like certain NGOs

Why governments don't like certain NGOs

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

'There is nothing traitorous about highlighting the poor record of your own government. If the Indian government does something wrong, we all have the right to point this out at any forum, international or national.'

And this is how Sheena's body lay in the bag...

And this is how Sheena's body lay in the bag...

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

Without a moment of hesitation, Rai jumped up on his rickety wooden stool in the witness box. He then drew his legs close to his body and wrapped his arms around his knees and finally tucked his head into his knees demonstrating the fetal position.

Congress blames Modi for instigating Assam violence

Congress blames Modi for instigating Assam violence

Rediff.com4 May 2014

With 32 people being killed in Assam, the Centre on Sunday said it is determined to curb attacks on minorities as the violence there was aimed at starting a "full-fledged communal conflagration".