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From Oxford to Harvard, voices of support for Jamia, AMU

From Oxford to Harvard, voices of support for Jamia, AMU

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Over 400 students from different US universities have expressed solidarity with Jamia and AMU students. The students and scholars at Oxford University staged a protest march against the CAA.

Violent clashes at Kashmir protest in UK, 2 arrested

Violent clashes at Kashmir protest in UK, 2 arrested

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

London Mayor Sadiq Khan branded the clashes as unacceptable behaviour and called on the police to take action against the perpetrators.

'India should be in top 10 in medals by 2024 Olympics'

'India should be in top 10 in medals by 2024 Olympics'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

Kiren Rijiju said he would fail as a Sports Minister if India cannot finish inside the top 10 in the medals tally by 2028 Olympics.

How Indira Gandhi took Sonia in her fold

How Indira Gandhi took Sonia in her fold

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

Small gestures from Indira gave Sonia the confidence that she could be a daughter-in-law in the distinguished family.

Sports Shorts: India tops medal tally in Asia Cup cycling

Sports Shorts: India tops medal tally in Asia Cup cycling

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

Kansas recognises March 16 as Indian-American Appreciation Day

Kansas recognises March 16 as Indian-American Appreciation Day

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

The move was taken to honour Srinivas Kuchibhotla, who was killed when 51-year-old US Navy veteran Adam Purinton opened fire at him at his friend at a bar.

The meteor who blazed across a revolutionary sky

The meteor who blazed across a revolutionary sky

Rediff.com23 Feb 2019

'George Fernandes was an innocent among the cut-throats and pickpockets who infest the political jungle.' 'He was too good a man to achieve spectacular success in the game of thrones,' notes Sunanda K Datta Ray.

Indira: Swamy disbelieved 1974 nuclear test

Indira: Swamy disbelieved 1974 nuclear test

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

On her 101st birth anniversary, November 19, four letters that reveal a different side to inarguably India's toughest prime minister.

Mithali expects equal respect, financial gains post World Cup show

Mithali expects equal respect, financial gains post World Cup show

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

"We have done exceptionally well and I am sure it is different phase for women's cricket back in India," the 34- year-old said at a special reception hosted for the team by the Indian High Commissioner to the UK, Y K Sinha, on Monday.

Runaway house price boom seen slowing to a jog

Runaway house price boom seen slowing to a jog

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

Home sales in India slowed this year and unsold inventory with builders has increased as economic growth in the broader economy has decelerated quickly to half the 10 per cent rate it was running at before 2008.

Desh Deshpande: He is building India's largest start-up incubator

Desh Deshpande: He is building India's largest start-up incubator

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

To promote entrepreneurship in India's tier-II and tier-III cities, Silicon Valley entrepreneur Gururaj 'Desh' Deshpande's Deshpande Foundation will open the sandbox in Hubballi. Alnoor Peermohamed reports.

Indian Paralympics team felicitated by High Commissioner

Indian Paralympics team felicitated by High Commissioner

Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

The 33-member Indian team which participated in the ongoing Paralympic Games was felicitated by the country's High Commissioner to the UK -- Dr Jaimini Bhagwati -- at the India House in London.

ICICI Pru Life files for India's biggest IPO in six years

ICICI Pru Life files for India's biggest IPO in six years

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

Top Indian private sector lender ICICI Bank, which owns nearly 68 percent of the insurer, is selling up to 181.34 million shares in the IPO.

India's top 25 states with highest GDP

India's top 25 states with highest GDP

Rediff.com23 Feb 2012

India's economic success is powered by these states.

Indians across the world join Independence Day celebrations

Indians across the world join Independence Day celebrations

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

Soaked in patriotism, hundreds of Indians on Monday proudly marked the country's 70th Independence Day, as the tricolour fluttered and the national anthem reverberated at Indian missions across the world.

6 infra PSUs to issue tax-exempt bonds

6 infra PSUs to issue tax-exempt bonds

Rediff.com27 Jun 2011

IRFC, NHAI, Hudco and others to hit the market in next few months.

Why investors are angry with SoftBank star Nikesh Arora

Why investors are angry with SoftBank star Nikesh Arora

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Nikesh Arora is indeed paid a lot, networks hard, and has made some punchy bets.

IL&FS stake: Fin institutions, banks talk with RIL

IL&FS stake: Fin institutions, banks talk with RIL

Rediff.com2 Mar 2011

Life Insurance Corporation of India, Housing Development Finance Corporation and State Bank of India together own a little over 45 per cent in IL&FS. The deal is expected to be valued around $2.5 billion.

Congress party launches chapter in Chicago

Congress party launches chapter in Chicago

Rediff.com18 May 2010

The Indian National Overseas Congress launched its Chicago-Illinois chapter at a banquet at the India House in Schaumburg, Illinois, April 30.

Indian High Commission in UK attacked

Indian High Commission in UK attacked

Rediff.com28 Apr 2009

Five Tamil protesters forced their way on Monday into the Indian High Commission and smashed bullet proof glasses while thousands agitated against the Sri Lankan military offensive against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, prompting the mission to seek "adequate security" to protect its offices.

GIC Housing Fin to disburse Rs 750 cr loan

GIC Housing Fin to disburse Rs 750 cr loan

Rediff.com6 Oct 2009

Because of the slowdown, GIC's housing loan disbursement had been 'static', but it would pick up by the second half of this fiscal. Till september this year, the disbursal was Rs 290 crore (Rs 2.9 billion), M Sivaraman, managing director, told reporters in Kochi on Monday night.

Indian publishing industry growing at 30%

Indian publishing industry growing at 30%

Rediff.com20 Apr 2009

Describing country's publishing industry as vibrant, the Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Shiv Shankar Mukherjee said it is growing at an impressive rate of 30 per cent every year.

Lok Sabha polls between April 8 and May 15

Lok Sabha polls between April 8 and May 15

Rediff.com28 Jan 2009

"We, in the Election Commission, have not yet discussed the final dates, but it will be held between April 8 and May 15," Quraishi said after delivering a lecture on 'J&K Elections 2008', at the India House in London on Tuesday evening. General election in India is the largest electoral exercise in the world involving 671 million voters.

No move yet to finalise visa bond for Indians in UK

No move yet to finalise visa bond for Indians in UK

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

Last week, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg opposed the Conservative-led coalition government's controversial 3,000 pounds visa bond scheme, which would affect visitors from certain countries, including India.

SC rejects Subrata Roy's plea, directs him to appear tomorrow

SC rejects Subrata Roy's plea, directs him to appear tomorrow

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

Roy's plea was mentioned before a bench comprising justices K S Radhakrishnan and J S Khehar which said he has to appear on Wednesday.

Shining the light on an Era of Darkness

Shining the light on an Era of Darkness

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

'I would recommend every young Indian reads Shashi Tharoor's book to get a perspective of our colonial past in the present day mesmerising euphoria of the global village in spite of Donald Trump, says Shivanand Kanavi.

NRI donates $100,000 for restoring Ram Mohan tomb

NRI donates $100,000 for restoring Ram Mohan tomb

Rediff.com12 Jun 2007

Aditya K Poddar, chairman of Wellside International Pte Ltd, handed over a cheque for $100,000 to India's Acting High Commissioner Asoke Mukherji at India House in London.

Now, Mayawati goes after Sahara Group

Now, Mayawati goes after Sahara Group

Rediff.com8 Jun 2007

Sahara India Group, led by Subroto Roy, has been served with a notice over 'illegal construction' at its Sahara Sahar township in Gomti Nagar area of Lucknow.

'NRIs must contribute their skills to India'

'NRIs must contribute their skills to India'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2006

Ruling out any provision for a Non-Resident Indian nominee in Indian Parliament, Minister for Overseas Citizens Vayalar Ravi has asked the diaspora to make 'intellectual' contribution to their motherland along with financial investments.

Take a selfie! Send a girl child to school

Take a selfie! Send a girl child to school

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

The craze of clicking a selfie is now being used as a harbinger of social change. In a unique attempt to create awareness about education of girl child among the younger generation, a global human rights group has taken up the challenge of sending girls to school by urging people to take their selfies.

HDFC debuts in United Kingdom

HDFC debuts in United Kingdom

Rediff.com15 Nov 2006

Talks with Lankan leaders fruitful: Menon

Talks with Lankan leaders fruitful: Menon

Rediff.com24 Nov 2006

Menon was in Colombo to discuss the ethnic strife with the President.

PHOTOS: Indians across the world celebrate Independence Day

PHOTOS: Indians across the world celebrate Independence Day

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

Indians in countries like the United States, China, Australia, Japan, Singapore, Egypt, Israel and South Africa celebrated the day with hoisting of the national flag and singing of patriotic songs.

Why poor countries lend to the US

Why poor countries lend to the US

Rediff.com9 Feb 2006

British trade body to launch India fact file

British trade body to launch India fact file

Rediff.com5 Jul 2006

In an effort to improve Indo-UK bilateral trade, the British Chamber of Commerce and Industry will bring out an India Fact File on September 1, Indian High Commissioner to the UK, Kamalesh Sharma said in London.

After Diwali, Eid goes places now

After Diwali, Eid goes places now

Rediff.com7 Nov 2005

Referring to the bomb blasts in Delhi on the eve of Diwali and Eid, Sir Ghulam Noon praised resident of the Indian capital for showing terrorists that they could not be cowed down by acts of terrorism.

Sahara approaches Tribunal with fresh appeal against Sebi

Sahara approaches Tribunal with fresh appeal against Sebi

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

The Tribunal adjourned till Monday this matter, which was listed for 'admission' this morning.