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Ex-PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee to receive Bharat Ratna at home today

Ex-PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee to receive Bharat Ratna at home today

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and one of the most-respected politicians across parties will be conferred the Bharat Ratna, the country's highest civilian award, today.

Now fly for just 99 paise!

Now fly for just 99 paise!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2007

On the occasion of 58th Republic Day, Budget airline SpiceJet is offering 99,999 seats at an unbelievable price of 99 paise.

Those supporting Gurmehar should be thrown out of country: Haryana Min

Those supporting Gurmehar should be thrown out of country: Haryana Min

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

"It is very wrong and condemnable that Gurmehar has tried to do politics over her father's martyrdom," Vij, a five-time MLA said.

Indians bullish on job outlook

Indians bullish on job outlook

Rediff.com14 Jun 2006

Will BJP make further inroads in NE? Counting of votes in 3 states on Saturday

Will BJP make further inroads in NE? Counting of votes in 3 states on Saturday

Rediff.com2 Mar 2018

Buoyed by the formation of governments in Assam, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh, the BJP is making a bid to expand its footprints in the region.

Brand Nissan loses out as carmaker focuses on Datsun

Brand Nissan loses out as carmaker focuses on Datsun

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

Irrespective of the recent performance of Datsun, Nissan is ready to put more resources behind it.

A celebration of the versatile ikat

A celebration of the versatile ikat

Rediff.com3 Jun 2018

One of the first things to strike one about Cinnamon, a 19-year-old designer boutique hub, is its architecture and feel.

How Modi taught Advani a lesson

How Modi taught Advani a lesson

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

'When he has been retired against his will, Advani appears to have found the merits of tolerance.' 'It took his one-time pupil to teach the old man his own lesson,' says Aakar Patel.

S Ramadorai is Businessman of the Year 2004

S Ramadorai is Businessman of the Year 2004

Rediff.com20 Dec 2004

S Ramadorai, Tata Consultancy Services CEO, been selected the Business India Businessman of the Year 2004.

Honda to hike prices by up to Rs 45,000

Honda to hike prices by up to Rs 45,000

Rediff.com2 Mar 2007

Car lovers who swear by the Honda badge will have to pay up to Rs 45,000 more, as Honda Siel Cars India Ltd is set to start charging central sales tax on its models since the tax holiday it enjoys in Uttar Pradesh is ending this month.

Harbhajan eyes fresh start at IPL auction

Harbhajan eyes fresh start at IPL auction

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

An emotional Harbhajan Singh, who will go under the hammer for the first time in Indian Premier League auctions, said he is not disappointed that Mumbai Indians did not retain him.

GST and the skewed 60:40 formula of the Modi govt

GST and the skewed 60:40 formula of the Modi govt

Rediff.com15 May 2019

It is possible that the Centre has now become wiser and has decided to follow an allocation system which gives it more from Integrated GST and helps boost its revenues, says A K Bhattacharya.

IPL auction: Harbhajan, Yuvraj, Gambhir's last chance to impress

IPL auction: Harbhajan, Yuvraj, Gambhir's last chance to impress

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

India's old warhorses like Gautam Gambhir, Yuvraj Singh and Harbhajan Singh will look to impress the Indian Premier League franchises when they take the field in the Super League stage of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 tournament, starting in Kolkata, on Sunday.

Air Deccan target = 4 mn fliers!

Air Deccan target = 4 mn fliers!

Rediff.com22 Mar 2005

Low cost airline Air Deccan on Tuesday said it plans to fly over four million passengers in the next financial year, four times more than the one million people it has flown since inception 18 months ago.

Best time to start a new business: Infosys co-founder

Best time to start a new business: Infosys co-founder

Rediff.com23 Nov 2014

Be it automobile, health care, retail such as e-commerce, electricity or other utilities, everything will get disrupted and transformed over next 30 years.

ULFA leader Anup Chetia to give up armed ways

ULFA leader Anup Chetia to give up armed ways

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

Anup Chetia, who is now lodged at the Guwahati Central Jail, said that he wanted to join the pro-talks faction of the ULFA.

Mallya plans Kingfisher University

Mallya plans Kingfisher University

Rediff.com16 Dec 2005

Chitra Ramkrishna quits as NSE CEO; Ravichandran interim chief

Chitra Ramkrishna quits as NSE CEO; Ravichandran interim chief

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

Ramkrishna's exit comes at a time when NSE has been in focus over a new regulatory framework for high frequency trades and co-location facilities, which some believe give undue advantage to some brokers and traders

US asks Pak to act against 26/11 accused, offers new $5mn reward

US asks Pak to act against 26/11 accused, offers new $5mn reward

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

The Trump administration announced this major reward on the 10th anniversary of the terror attack in which 10 Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorists went on a shooting rampage in India's financial hub killing 166 people, including six Americans.

ISB increases class strength to 349

ISB increases class strength to 349

Rediff.com24 May 2005

BJD MP Baijayant Panda hurt as partymen pelt stones at each other

BJD MP Baijayant Panda hurt as partymen pelt stones at each other

Rediff.com30 May 2017

'Forget stones & eggs, they can't cow me down even if they use bullet,' Panda tweeted.

Jaffer scripts record, first to score 10000 runs in Ranji Trophy

Jaffer scripts record, first to score 10000 runs in Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

Vidarbha opener Wasim Jaffer became the first cricketer in Ranji Trophy history to notch up 10000 runs on day two of their Group A match against Bengal at the Jadavpur University second campus ground in Saltlake in Kolkata on Sunday.

Stree's success has made Shraddha hot property again

Stree's success has made Shraddha hot property again

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

'It was really funny that the day Stree released, people came out of the theatre and asked when can we meet for a film.'

Stop boundary flow if you can, Sammy dares England

Stop boundary flow if you can, Sammy dares England

Rediff.com2 Apr 2016

The sight of a West Indian batsman stealing a cheeky single is a rarity in international cricket but skipper Darren Sammy does not mind as long as the fours and the sixes keep flowing from their bats. The Caribbean side flexed their batting muscle to storm into the World Twenty20 final against England who they beat in a group stage match in Mumbai. Sammy is aware of the criticism of his team's poor strike rotation but believes the power-hitters can more than make up with big shots. "People say we don't rotate our strike well, we'll talk about that but first thing is you have to stop us from hitting boundaries that has been difficult for oppositions once we get in that swing," the ever-smiling all-rounder told reporters on Saturday. The semi-final against India illustrated Sammy's point.

KC-M quits Congress-led UDF in Kerala

KC-M quits Congress-led UDF in Kerala

Rediff.com7 Aug 2016

The Kerala Congress-Mani led by former Kerala finance minister K M Mani on Sunday decided to withdraw its support to the Congress-led United Democratic Front coalition of which it was a part for more than three decades.

Talisma Corp, Canadian firm merge

Talisma Corp, Canadian firm merge

Rediff.com9 Oct 2003

Talisma Corporation, the Bangalore based mid-sized product firm announced on Thursday that its merger with Canadian IT firm Pivotal Corporation.

Now, BCCI planning new league in place of CLT20!

Now, BCCI planning new league in place of CLT20!

Rediff.com15 May 2015

The Board of Control for Cricket in India is looking to replace the not-so-popular annual Champions League Twenty20 with another tournament. According to Indian Premier League chairman Rajeev Shukla, it is exploring options for a new league in September.

Cloud kitchens make it to Zomato's menu

Cloud kitchens make it to Zomato's menu

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

Zomato is investing in setting up infrastructure, which existing restaurants will be able to use'.

India must be ready to use might if need arises: President

India must be ready to use might if need arises: President

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Cautioning against various threats facing the subcontinent, President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday said it was imperative for India to have an effective deterrence and strong defence to promote development and it must be prepared to use its "might" if the need arises.

Collier replaces Lamb as ECB chief

Collier replaces Lamb as ECB chief

Rediff.com13 Oct 2004

Lamb, who had been in the job since the ECB's inception in 1997, resigned in May but stepped down last month.

Indian boxing officials spar among themselves

Indian boxing officials spar among themselves

Rediff.com2 May 2015

Boxing India president Sandeep Jajodia and Secretary General Jay Kowli are set to be ousted through a No Confidence Motion.

Why Blair is good news for India

Why Blair is good news for India

Rediff.com7 Sep 2005

The EU-India partnership is poised for a quantum leap.

Alibaba's Jack Ma to step down in 2019, names company CEO as successor

Alibaba's Jack Ma to step down in 2019, names company CEO as successor

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

Daniel Zhang will be promoted to the executive chairman on September 10, 2019, while Ma remains a director on Alibaba's board.

Finishing School for Team India

Finishing School for Team India

Rediff.com9 Aug 2005

Mallya: ED moves court to confiscate Rs 12,500-cr assets

Mallya: ED moves court to confiscate Rs 12,500-cr assets

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

As per the existing process of law under the PMLA, the ED could confiscate the assets only after the trial in a case finishes which usually takes many years.

Henry in UEFA poll team

Henry in UEFA poll team

Rediff.com20 Jan 2005

Arsenal striker Thierry Henry has been selected in the uefa.com users' team of the year for the fourth time in succession

Day-Night Tests: All the Numbers!

Day-Night Tests: All the Numbers!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

The second Test between India and Bangladesh at Kolkata's Eden Gardens will be the first day-night Test on Indian soil, making India the seventh country to host a day-night Test.

Ficci seeks progress report of 287 infra projects cleared by CCI

Ficci seeks progress report of 287 infra projects cleared by CCI

Rediff.com25 Dec 2013

Industry chamber Ficci has sought details from the government about the "actual progress" of the mega infrastructure projects cleared by Cabinet Committee on Investment.