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After Batti... a biopic on Amul founder

After Batti... a biopic on Amul founder

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

'Ever since I travelled to Mumbai I thought of bringing issue-based subjects on the big screen that can change the lives of people.'

Congress forces RS adjournment over Uttarakhand

Congress forces RS adjournment over Uttarakhand

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

Congress members trooped into the Well of the House, raising slogans against the government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi after Leader of the House and Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said no discussion other than on proclamation of President's Rule in Uttarakhand can take place.

Higher overseas revenue lift Wipro's June quarter profit

Higher overseas revenue lift Wipro's June quarter profit

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

Analysts, on average expected a profit of Rs 2183 crore or Rs 21.83 billion, according to Thomson Reuters data.

Ex-CJI Justice Dattu will be next chairperson of NHRC

Ex-CJI Justice Dattu will be next chairperson of NHRC

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

Former Chief Justice of India Justice Handyala Lakshminarayanaswamy Dattu was on Tuesday selected as the next Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission.

We must get rid of draconian laws, wilful defaulters: Rajan

We must get rid of draconian laws, wilful defaulters: Rajan

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

RBI governor Raghuram Rajan is clear about cleaning up the mess in the banking system.

BAI drops rebel trio

BAI drops rebel trio

Rediff.com9 May 2007

Chetan Anand, Jwala Gutta and Shruti Kurien paid dearly for their anti-federation stance and were dropped from the team for the Sudirman Cup.

Rebels want BAI assurance

Rebels want BAI assurance

Rediff.com7 May 2007

The rebel trio of Chetan Anand, Jwala Gutta and Shruti Kurien agreed to join the ongoing camp on condition that the BAI will not hold back their entries for tournaments abroad.

This Winter Session, it's been all shouting and hardly any work

This Winter Session, it's been all shouting and hardly any work

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

With only one day left, the Winter session of Parliament is on the verge of a washout as it failed to transact any business again on Thursday.

India to be world spices hub by 2017

India to be world spices hub by 2017

Rediff.com18 May 2007

Currently, the country is handling 44 per cent of world's total spices business quantity wise, and 35 per cent in value terms.

Wipro earnings meet expectations

Wipro earnings meet expectations

Rediff.com18 Jan 2014

The company's net profit went up 27% in December quarter, sequentially better than peers; core IT services up 33%..

Saina Nehwal clears first hurdle

Saina Nehwal clears first hurdle

Rediff.com8 Mar 2007

But Chatan Anand crashed out in the first round at the All England badminton championships.

'The Australian tour will be a hard one for Team India'

'The Australian tour will be a hard one for Team India'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar has said though the Team India's upcoming Australian tour is likely to be a hard one, it would provide them a good exposure ahead of the upcoming World Cup.

UPSC exam row: Can't give deadline, says govt

UPSC exam row: Can't give deadline, says govt

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

The government on Wednesday declined to give a timeframe in Rajya Sabha for resolving the row over UPSC examination pattern but promised to solve it soon even as the Opposition targeted BJP ministers for coming out with different statements on the issue.

Armed forces sufficiently equipped: Jaitley

Armed forces sufficiently equipped: Jaitley

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

Jaitley said the CAG report has reference to the shortage of ammunition in relation to a point of time.

2G, Telangana, price rise issues stall Parliament for 2nd day

2G, Telangana, price rise issues stall Parliament for 2nd day

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

Proceedings in Parliament were washed out for the second consecutive working on Tuesday as Opposition members created pandemonium on a host of issues including JPC report on 2G, Telangana, price rise and death of children in relief camps for Muzaffarnagar (Uttar Pradesh) riot victims.

Oops! RSS magazine shows PoK as Pak territory

Oops! RSS magazine shows PoK as Pak territory

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

An embarrassed government promised to investigate the matter saying this was not its stand and neither of the Sangh.

Indian techie, 7-year-old son found dead at New Jersey home

Indian techie, 7-year-old son found dead at New Jersey home

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

The bodies were discovered by N Hanumantha Rao, Sasikala's husband who is also a software professional, on Thursday evening after he returned from work.

Start discussion on Lalitgate immediately, says govt in Parliament

Start discussion on Lalitgate immediately, says govt in Parliament

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

Adamant on External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj's resignation, Congress forced three adjournments in pre-lunch session of Rajya Sabha

Temperatures soar in Parliament over army deployment in Bengal

Temperatures soar in Parliament over army deployment in Bengal

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

The issue was raised in both Houses of Parliament with main opposition Congress too seeking clarification.

8 days on, Parliament stuck on demonetisation

8 days on, Parliament stuck on demonetisation

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

Both Houses were adjourned multiple times as Opposition members kept on shouting slogans against the PM.

Authenticate documents or comments will be expunged: Swamy told

Authenticate documents or comments will be expunged: Swamy told

Rediff.com6 May 2016

The chairman asked Swamy to produce documents he quoted from in the AgustaWestland debate after Congress leader Jairam Ramesh raised the issue.

Action against JNU students 'vindictive, vengeful': Left

Action against JNU students 'vindictive, vengeful': Left

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

D Raja (CPI) said Parliament cannot remain a mute spectator to the university rusticating students in a 'vindictive manner' on the basis of 'doctored and false' videos.

Titan plans new eyewear line

Titan plans new eyewear line

Rediff.com27 Sep 2005

Pranab attends Rahul's Iftar, flanked by Congress chief all along

Pranab attends Rahul's Iftar, flanked by Congress chief all along

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

Gandhi came along with Mukherjee and while the former president left after sometime, the Congress chief offered to drop him back but Mukherjee politely refused.

Gutta-Kurian get lucky, in pre-quarters

Gutta-Kurian get lucky, in pre-quarters

Rediff.com19 Sep 2006

Jwala Gutta and Shruti Kurian entered the last 16 after their top seeded opponents pulled out of the World Badminton Championship.

Wipro BPO to focus on non-linear growth

Wipro BPO to focus on non-linear growth

Rediff.com20 Jul 2007

The division, which has been revamped over the past two years -- slowly weaning away from being a voice-heavy BPO provider -- has only added around 500 people while growing its top line by 50 per cent in this period.

Titan to expand its capacity

Titan to expand its capacity

Rediff.com22 Jun 2005

NTR's son resigns from RS over Telangana bifurcation issue

NTR's son resigns from RS over Telangana bifurcation issue

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

Telugu Desam Party Member of Parliament and son of N T Rama Rao, N Harikrishna on Thursday resigned from Rajya Sabha in protest against the decision to bifurcate Andhra Pradesh.

Cochin airport gears up to receive A380s

Cochin airport gears up to receive A380s

Rediff.com18 Aug 2005

The Cochin International Airport Ltd is undergoing expansion at a cost of Rs 3,500 crore (Rs 35 billion), which when completed would allow it to receive the world's largest aircraft, Airbus A380, a top CIAL executive said on Thursday.

Titan forays into fashion accessories mart

Titan forays into fashion accessories mart

Rediff.com23 Jun 2004

Watch and jewellery manufacturer Titan Industries on Wednesday forayed into the fashion accsssories industry with the launch of sunglasses.

The AIADMK MP so in love with Kashmir and its saffron

The AIADMK MP so in love with Kashmir and its saffron

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Taking part in the discussion of the situation in the Valley on Wednesday, All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MP Navaneethakrishnan couldn't hide his love for Kashmir.

Rajya Sabha passes bill on rights of differently-abled

Rajya Sabha passes bill on rights of differently-abled

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

The bill stipulates up to two-year jail term and a maximum fine of Rs 5 lakh for discriminating against differently-abled persons

It's time to deliver on women's bill, say female MPs

It's time to deliver on women's bill, say female MPs

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

While the Rajya Sabha had exactly six years ago passed the Women's Reservation Bill, the legislation has since been pending in Lok Sabha.

Dayashankar expelled from BJP, booked under SC/ST Act for 'abusing' Maya

Dayashankar expelled from BJP, booked under SC/ST Act for 'abusing' Maya

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

An FIR under Sections 153A, 504 and 509 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 310 under the SC/ST act was lodged against Singh.

Rajya Sabha's first working day is a washout

Rajya Sabha's first working day is a washout

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Members of the BSP forced two adjournments of the Rajya Sabha till noon, creating uproar over the suicide of Dalit student, Rohith Vemula.

Lanka keen on Anand model

Lanka keen on Anand model

Rediff.com20 Jul 2004

Unfortunate that retiring MPs could not debate triple talaq due to disruptions: PM

Unfortunate that retiring MPs could not debate triple talaq due to disruptions: PM

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

The PM said many members of the House of Elders would have thought of raising major issues vital to the country before retiring, but were debarred from the opportunity to leave behind their great ideals and legacy.

Titan expects 20% rise in revenues

Titan expects 20% rise in revenues

Rediff.com23 Sep 2003

Titan Industries Ltd has launched its international collection of watches in 60 designs in India, which the watch-maker expects would help in garnering an additional 20 per cent of revenues, apart from giving it a foothold in the global markets.

Little business in House amid slogans of 'Pradhan Mantri maafi maango'

Little business in House amid slogans of 'Pradhan Mantri maafi maango'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

Opposition members trooped into the Well, resorting to high-decibel sloganeering.