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'Confused: Family floater or individual health insurance?'

'Confused: Family floater or individual health insurance?'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

Roopam Asthana, CEO and whole-time director, Liberty General Insurance Ltd, answers your queries on HEALTH and AUTO insurance.

Get ready for new outdoor version of badminton!

Get ready for new outdoor version of badminton!

Rediff.com14 May 2019

The BWF have developed a new outdoor shuttlecock, the AirShuttle, with increased durability, stability and wind resistance to allow people to play on hard, grass and sand surfaces.

GST revenue grows 6% to over Rs 1 trillion in Nov

GST revenue grows 6% to over Rs 1 trillion in Nov

Rediff.com1 Dec 2019

According to official sources, the number reflects pick up in consumption and improvement in compliance as well.

'I live, eat, sleep and breathe fashion'

'I live, eat, sleep and breathe fashion'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

The secret behind designer Payal Singhal's stunning designs.

IPL cheerleaders: Dancing with cricket stars

IPL cheerleaders: Dancing with cricket stars

Rediff.com15 May 2013

IPL cricketers give these cheerleaders reason to 'make a move' and shake a leg.

Amul: A unforgettable 50-year old ad campaign

Amul: A unforgettable 50-year old ad campaign

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

Amul butter, the brand, was in the market since 1956 as "Purely the Best".

Ashoka University chancellor says founders never interfered

Ashoka University chancellor says founders never interfered

Rediff.com21 Mar 2021

In a strong counter to the narrative building around reasons for the exit of Professor Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Ashoka University Chancellor Rudrangshu Mukherjee has said the institution remains committed to academic freedom and intellectual independence while its Board of Trustee Chairman Ashish Dhawan promised an open line of communication.

Tour de France may be held in August

Tour de France may be held in August

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

Cycling teams are gearing up for the Tour de France to be held in August rather than the usual July, after French President Emmanuel Macron said big public events would be halted until mid-July as the country fights the COVID-19 pandemic. Marc Madiot, president of the French cycling league and director of the Groupama-FDJ cycling team, said Macron's comments, which included extending measures to slow the coronavirus outbreak, paved the way for the Tour to be held in August.

Rahul's offer to resign suicidal: Lalu Prasad

Rahul's offer to resign suicidal: Lalu Prasad

Rediff.com28 May 2019

The former Bihar chief minister, who is serving a jail term after conviction in the multi-crore fodder scam cases, said Rahul's resignation will "amount to falling into the Bharatiya Janata Party's trap."

IPL 2021: Samson named RR captain, Raina retained by CSK

IPL 2021: Samson named RR captain, Raina retained by CSK

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

CSK's Harbhajan Singh and Mumbai Indians' Lasith Malinga were among the other big names to be released by their respective sides ahead of next month's auction.

Why Stalin Wants NEET To Go

Why Stalin Wants NEET To Go

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

The real battle for NEET abolition can take much more time and energy, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Bengal's tinsel town takes sides in high-octane TMC vs BJP battle

Bengal's tinsel town takes sides in high-octane TMC vs BJP battle

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Ironically, the BJP, which seeks to unseat the TMC from power, has taken a leaf out of Mamata Banerjee's strategy of soliciting tinsel town's support towards causes and fielding actors in elections.

Kohli will continue as RCB captain, confirms Hesson

Kohli will continue as RCB captain, confirms Hesson

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

Virat Kohli's record as the Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper might have been below-par but the team's newly-appointed Director of Cricket Mike Hesson ruled out any change in leadership.

Over 10 Indian start-ups may mop up at least $10 billion in IPO rush

Over 10 Indian start-ups may mop up at least $10 billion in IPO rush

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

Over 10 Indian start-ups with total valuations of $84 billion (some are planning fresh fund-raising) are bracing to launch initial public offerings (IPOs) in the next 36 months. While the size of their IPOs is under discussion, estimates are that they would together raise a minimum of over $8-10 billion during the initial listing.

GoAir's IPO plan flies in the face of logic

GoAir's IPO plan flies in the face of logic

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

The market buzz is that the GoAir promoters are hoping for a valuation that is at least a little more than double its closest rival SpiceJet.

Indian hedge funds way behind Asian peers

Indian hedge funds way behind Asian peers

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

Indian funds did better than Asian ones in only four of the 10 months -- till October. Despite much market optimism, presumably around policy interventions and guided by buoyant flows, India's macro backdrop may be turning for the worse.

No decision to shift Aero India from Bengaluru: Ananth Kumar

No decision to shift Aero India from Bengaluru: Ananth Kumar

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

The state Congress has written to Sitharaman, asking her to protect the interests of the state by retaining the exhibition in Bengaluru as she was a Rajya Sabha member from the state.

'Aadhaar may cause death of citizens' civil rights'

'Aadhaar may cause death of citizens' civil rights'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

In the ongoing hearing of the matter related to the constitutional validity of linking Aadhaar card to a number of government schemes, Divan who is appearing for the petitioners, said that a people's constitution was being converted into a state's Constitution and it was incorrect to take people's biometric data for Aadhaar.

Despite slew of records, problems still plague MGNREGA

Despite slew of records, problems still plague MGNREGA

Rediff.com25 Apr 2021

MGNREGA scheme: A significant Rs 17,370.58 crore has been carried forward over to the next financial year as unpaid dues as demand for work continued unabated for the scheme in rural areas.

Govt launches web portal for COVID vaccine development

Govt launches web portal for COVID vaccine development

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

The National Clinical Registry for COVID-19 will collect systematic data on clinical signs and symptoms, laboratory investigations, management protocols, the clinical course of COVID-19, disease spectrum and outcomes of patients.

How Tenet changed Dimple Kapadia

How Tenet changed Dimple Kapadia

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

'I was always a reluctant actor.' 'I kept putting things off and not doing them.' 'But Tenet has really changed that for me.'

Succession plan in place, says HDFC MD

Succession plan in place, says HDFC MD

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

Puri has been at the helm of the bank since its inception in 1994.

Shah Rukh, Kamal Haasan meet Christopher Nolan

Shah Rukh, Kamal Haasan meet Christopher Nolan

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

When movie aces meet, what do they talk about?

The Tejas Is 20 Years Old!

The Tejas Is 20 Years Old!

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

On the 20th anniversary of the first flight of the Tejas, we must congratulate the entire team who made sure that the LCA flew and returned safely on January 4, 2001, sowing the seed for development of a state-of-the-art fighter airplane that our country so badly needed, says IAF veteran Air Commodore Nitin Sathe.

She is on a mission to HEAL India

She is on a mission to HEAL India

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Vibha Harish is trying to create long-lasting health through natural forms of nutrition.

Give farmers a face-saver to end the siege of Delhi

Give farmers a face-saver to end the siege of Delhi

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

Finding itself trapped in a cul de sac, all things considered, a negotiated climbdown at this juncture seems the only sensible course available for the Centre, suggests Virendra Kapoor.

Gig workers to make PF contribution, get social security for first time

Gig workers to make PF contribution, get social security for first time

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

According to the law, the contribution "should not be more than 5 per cent of the amount paid to gig workers. The government is likely to start seeking contribution from gig companies towards the fund from April 1, 2021.

No Khel Ratna this year; 15 named for Arjuna award

No Khel Ratna this year; 15 named for Arjuna award

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

No sportsperson has been named for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna while 15, including cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin, were recommended for the Arjuna Award this year.

Ambanis celebrate 10 years of Mumbai Indians

Ambanis celebrate 10 years of Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

Pegged as 'MI10 - Igniting Passion For 10 Years', the Mumbai Indians' 10-year celebration saw a number of past and present Mumbai Indians' cricketers, support staff and management invited by the franchise owners' Nita and Mukesh Ambani at their residence in Mumbai, to mark the occasion.

How Aditya Puri 'built' the HDFC Bank

How Aditya Puri 'built' the HDFC Bank

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

Puri gave up the comforts of Citibank to set up a new-age bank from a rat-infested room in the Kamala Mills Compound in Worli, Mumbai and build a marquee brand. A look at his 26-year stint as HDFC Bank's boss.

Blame game at this juncture is suicidal

Blame game at this juncture is suicidal

Rediff.com12 May 2021

To build one's political and ideological arguments on the dead bodies piling up outside our crematoriums is despicable and breaches the basic tenet of human civility, argues Vivek Gumaste.

New Parl building to be ready by Oct 2022, construction to begin in Dec

New Parl building to be ready by Oct 2022, construction to begin in Dec

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Officials also said that sufficient steps have been taken to control air and noise pollution during the construction work for the new parliament building, which will have separate offices for all MPs and those will be equipped with the latest digital interfaces as a step towards creating 'paperless offices'.

'Modi has been a friend since the nineties'

'Modi has been a friend since the nineties'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

'I could have joined the BJP in 2014, the doors were open.' 'I stayed on with the TMC, a party I was involved with since its very inception.' 'But today enough is enough.'

Bengaluru will host Aero India: MoD puts controversy to rest

Bengaluru will host Aero India: MoD puts controversy to rest

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

There were speculations that the venue for the mega event may be shifted.

TMC sweeps West Bengal assembly bypolls

TMC sweeps West Bengal assembly bypolls

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

Dedicating the party's victory to the people of West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said voters had "paid back" the BJP for its "arrogance of power".

Did mirrors, sandalwood and kumkum on dressing room walls help CSK win?

Did mirrors, sandalwood and kumkum on dressing room walls help CSK win?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2014

The seventh edition of Indian Premier League may have ended without major controversies but those with an urge to know more about how the league spread its wings over the last seven years can get hold of a new book that has hit the market recently.

PM to inaugurate Mary Kom's academy

PM to inaugurate Mary Kom's academy

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

'The foundation is grateful to both central and state government for establishment of these sports facilities after many years of struggle since its inception in 2006'

Vishal Sikka's era begins at Infosys

Vishal Sikka's era begins at Infosys

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

Be it the industry laggard performance or harassment allegations by overseas employees, Infosys has a tough road ahead and investors will look at Sikka to sort out the issues.

'Everything you like about Kings XI Punjab, starts with Bangar'

'Everything you like about Kings XI Punjab, starts with Bangar'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2014

Kings XI Punjab skipper George Bailey was gracious in defeat and doled out a whole-hearted appreciation for a number of Indian players and coaching staff.

Datsun, Sunny to drive exports for Renault-Nissan's Chennai plant

Datsun, Sunny to drive exports for Renault-Nissan's Chennai plant

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

The automaker said that production at the Renault Nissan Alliance Plant, where Nissan, Renault and Datsun brands are manufactured, had gone up by 15 per cent and was expected to increase further on the back of increasing export orders.