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Stars Celebrate Makar Sankranti, Pongal

Stars Celebrate Makar Sankranti, Pongal

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

Movie stars celebrate Makar Sankranti and Pongal in their special ways.

Despite JP Morgan move, analysts remain watchful of bank stocks; here's why

Despite JP Morgan move, analysts remain watchful of bank stocks; here's why

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

The rally in PSBs, analysts feel, was more a knee-jerk reaction to the development, and the actual benefits will start to accrue once the addition takes place in 2024. "The actual benefit for banks from the inclusion in JP Morgan's EM Index will accrue from June 2024 onwards. "Until then, the larger fundamentals of the market will dictate the moves. "Once the initial euphoria subsides, bond markets will look to global cues which may trigger fresh selling," said Siddharth Khemka, head of retail research, Motilal Oswal Financial Services.

Language of the court is English, SC tells petitioner who argued in Hindi

Language of the court is English, SC tells petitioner who argued in Hindi

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court on Friday told a litigant, who appeared in person and started arguing his case in Hindi, that the language of the court was English.

4 convicted for murder of journalist Soumya Vishwanathan

4 convicted for murder of journalist Soumya Vishwanathan

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

A Delhi court on Wednesday convicted four people for the murder of television journalist Soumya Vishwanathan, who was shot dead 15 years ago while she was returning home from work.

Sebi opens doors for MF investment platforms to charge transaction fee

Sebi opens doors for MF investment platforms to charge transaction fee

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

Online mutual fund (MF) investment platforms like Groww, Zerodha Coin and Paytm Money, which allow investments in direct MF schemes for free, will soon be able to charge their customers or the fund houses for executing transactions. "They can charge some money but commission-like structure won't be allowed," Madhavi Puri Buch, chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), said on Tuesday. At present, none of these online investment platforms generate any revenue through the MF sales.

Govt Expects Windfall From RBI

Govt Expects Windfall From RBI

Rediff.com25 May 2023

While the fiscal year has just begun, any windfall surplus will be welcomed by the government as it bids to meet the fiscal deficit target of 5.9 per cent of GDP, amidst lack of clarity on exactly to what extent will recession in the West impact India's trade and tax collections.

Man installs late wife's statue in dream home

Man installs late wife's statue in dream home

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

Unable to bear the absence of his late wife at his housewarming ceremony on Saturday, a 57-year-old businessman from Karnataka's Koppal, Srinivas Murthy, installed a silicone statue of his wife at the newly-constructed home, which he built in her memory.

Armed forces can take action against officers for adultery, says SC

Armed forces can take action against officers for adultery, says SC

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that armed forces can take action against their officers for adulterous acts, as it clarified the landmark 2018 judgment that decriminalised adultery.

Military must have mechanism to punish officers for adultery: SC

Military must have mechanism to punish officers for adultery: SC

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

The Supreme Court on Thursday said that armed forces must have some kind of mechanism for disciplinary proceedings against their officers for adultery as "this is a conduct that can shake up the life of officers."

How Katrina Celebrated Christmas!

How Katrina Celebrated Christmas!

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Like everyone else, Bollywood celebrated Christmas over the weekend and made beautiful, festive pictures.

Jyotiraditya Scindia tests positive for COVID-19

Jyotiraditya Scindia tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

He was admitted to Max Hospital, Saket on Monday.

Ranchi girl mistakenly informed she cracked UPSC, family apologises

Ranchi girl mistakenly informed she cracked UPSC, family apologises

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

The family of Divya Pandey, 24, who claimed she had cracked the civil services examination in her maiden attempt, on Friday apologised to the district administration and Central Coalfields Ltd (CCL), both of which felicitated her, as well as the media for furnishing erroneous information of her success and said it was an 'inadvertent error'.

The poorest MPs in Parliament are...

The poorest MPs in Parliament are...

Rediff.com31 May 2019

YSR Congress MP Goddeti Madhavi has declared assets of just about Rs 1 lakh whereas the BJP's Pragya Singh Thakur, at 4th poorest, is worth Rs 4.44 lakh.

Women's Asia Cup: Favourites India look to carry ODI momentum

Women's Asia Cup: Favourites India look to carry ODI momentum

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

The Indian team would be desperate to move on from the Mankading incident and focus on the Asia Cup.

Quiz Time: Besides Rati Agnihotri, which other heroine starred in Ek Duje Ke Liye?

Quiz Time: Besides Rati Agnihotri, which other heroine starred in Ek Duje Ke Liye?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

Is She The Next Poonam Pandey?

Is She The Next Poonam Pandey?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2012

Starlet Madhavi Sharma lets her body do the talking for Valentine's Day.

RBI to suck out $5 billion liquidity from the system ahead of LIC IPO

RBI to suck out $5 billion liquidity from the system ahead of LIC IPO

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a dollar-rupee two-year sell-buy swap auction for $5 billion on March 8, which will suck out rupee liquidity from the system. The swap will be in the nature of a simple sell/buy foreign exchange from the RBI side, in which a bank will buy US dollars from the central bank and simultaneously agree to sell the same amount of US dollars at the end of the swap period. "With a view to elongating the maturity profile of its forward book and smoothen the receivables relating to forward assets, it has been decided to undertake sell/buy swap auction of $5 billion on March 8, 2022," the RBI said in a statement. The auction cut-off will be based on the premium amount in paisa terms up to two decimal points.

Retail inflation rises marginally to 4.48% in Oct

Retail inflation rises marginally to 4.48% in Oct

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

Retail inflation inched up to 4.48 per cent in October due to an uptick in food prices, government data showed on Friday. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) based inflation was at 4.35 per cent in September and 7.61 per cent in October 2020.

A financial plan to help you retire a crorepati

A financial plan to help you retire a crorepati

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

How should a family of five with a monthly income of Rs 82,000 today, plan to make a retirement corpus of Rs 7.5 crore? Vetapalem Sridhar, certified personal finance advisor and trainer does the number crunching.

A financial plan to help you retire a crorepati

A financial plan to help you retire a crorepati

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

How should a family of five with a monthly income of Rs 82,000 today, plan to make a retirement corpus of Rs 7.5 crore? Vetapalem Sridhar, certified personal finance advisor and trainer does the number crunching.

'Don't give yourself away too easily'

'Don't give yourself away too easily'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2009

Model Madhavy Raj shares her fashion and beauty secrets.

Slain MLA's wife to move SC against Pappu Yadav acquittal

Slain MLA's wife to move SC against Pappu Yadav acquittal

Rediff.com18 May 2013

Madhavi Sarkar, wife of former Communist Party of India-Marxist legislator Ajit Sarkar, said on Saturday that she will approach the Supreme Court against the acquittal of former Rashtriya Janata Dal MP Pappu Yadav in her husband's murder case.

How Shah Rukh Khan Became Baazigar

How Shah Rukh Khan Became Baazigar

Rediff.com26 May 2022

'When we finished the narration, we expected Shah Rukhbhai to say the usual, 'I'll think about it and let you know in two days.' But he jumped up and said, 'I'm doing the film.'

What were Kajal, Taapsee, Tamannaah doing in Hyderabad?

What were Kajal, Taapsee, Tamannaah doing in Hyderabad?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

Southern sirens light up the stage.

5 roles that define Waheeda Rehman

5 roles that define Waheeda Rehman

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Subhash K Jha gives us the very best of Waheeda Rehman.

Vidya Balan to play Kamala Das?

Vidya Balan to play Kamala Das?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

The latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.

Oppn warns govt of Omicron spread, seeks clarity on booster jabs

Oppn warns govt of Omicron spread, seeks clarity on booster jabs

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

In a discussion in Lok Sabha on the COVID pandemic, members called for ban on international flights in view of the outbreak of the Omicron strain and demanded that the government 'accept responsibility' for deaths of lakhs of people during the outbreak.

Inflation likely to pinch consumer pocket less in 2022

Inflation likely to pinch consumer pocket less in 2022

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Spiralling prices pinched the pocket of consumer as edible oil, fuel and many other commodities turned dearer this year amid pandemic-induced disruptions but the inflationary pressure is anticipated to ease, though marginally, in the coming months. As consumers, at retail as well as wholesale levels, are willy-nilly learning to live with the new normal of curbs to contain the spread of coronavirus infections, experts are of the view that elevated inflation is likely to stay longer. After dealing with the devastating blows from the second COVID wave, especially during the April-June period, the economy is well on the revival path but the emergence of Omicron might unsettle the recovery trajectory in the short term.

Ex-Congress MP Rajaiah arrested for allegedly killing daughter-in-law, grandkids

Ex-Congress MP Rajaiah arrested for allegedly killing daughter-in-law, grandkids

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

Charred bodies of Sarika and her three children, who died on the spot due to burn injuries were recovered on Wednesday.

Former Cong MP, family taken into custody after daughter-in-law's death

Former Cong MP, family taken into custody after daughter-in-law's death

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

Sircilla Rajaiah's daughter-in-law and three grandsons were found charred to death at his residence under mysterious circumstances early Wednesday and hours later the leader, his wife and son were taken into police custody for questioning.

Quiz Time: What was the Tamil remake of Amitabh Bachchan-starrer Dostana called?

Quiz Time: What was the Tamil remake of Amitabh Bachchan-starrer Dostana called?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

Review: Tamiluku En Ondrai Aluthavum is not exciting

Review: Tamiluku En Ondrai Aluthavum is not exciting

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

Despite the intriguing plot, Tamiluku En Ondrai Aluthavum has none of the edge-of-your-seat moments that would have made it exciting, writes S Saraswathi.

Mother's Day: B-town celebs with their moms!

Mother's Day: B-town celebs with their moms!

Rediff.com11 May 2020

On Mother's Day, Bollywood celebs share adorable Instapix with their moms.

PHOTOS: Radha demolishes SL with career-best 4-23

PHOTOS: Radha demolishes SL with career-best 4-23

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

Images from the women's T20 World Cup match between India and Sri Lanka, in Melbourne, on Saturday.

Moody's raises India's 2020 GDP growth forecast to -8.9%

Moody's raises India's 2020 GDP growth forecast to -8.9%

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

Moody's on Thursday raised India's GDP forecast for the calendar year 2020 upwards to -8.9 per cent contraction from -9.6 per cent contraction forecast earlier. Similarly, India's GDP forecast for the calendar year 2021 has been revised upwards to 8.6 per cent from 8.1 per cent projected earlier. The report released by Moody's Investors Service attributed the reason behind better growth to the falling of coronavirus cases in the country.

Review: Aranmanai disappoints

Review: Aranmanai disappoints

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Director Sundar C lets his fans down with his clich supernatural thriller Aranmanai, rants S Saraswathi.

Lok Sabha passes bill to modify list of SCs in Tamil Nadu

Lok Sabha passes bill to modify list of SCs in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

A bill to modify the list of scheduled castes in Tamil Nadu by grouping of seven castes which presently exist as separate castes, was passed by the Lok Sabha on Friday.

'Tihar jail shameless': SC shifts Unitech's Chandras to Maharashtra jails

'Tihar jail shameless': SC shifts Unitech's Chandras to Maharashtra jails

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed that former Unitech promoters Sanjay Chandra and Ajay Chandra be shifted from Tihar Jail in Delhi to Mumbai's Arthur Road Jail and Taloja prison in Maharashtra after the ED said they were conducting business from the premises in connivance with the staff.

Court stays insolvency proceedings against Anil Ambani

Court stays insolvency proceedings against Anil Ambani

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

The Delhi high court on Thursday put on hold the insolvency resolution process (IRP) proceedings against Reliance Communications (RCom) chairman Anil Ambani in relation to the recovery of Rs 1,200 crore loans given by SBI to his two firms. Ambani had given personal guarantees for the Rs 565 crore and Rs 635 crore SBI loans to RCom and Reliance Infratel Ltd (RITL), respectively, in August 2016.

Ensure people in mental health homes are vaccinated: SC to govt

Ensure people in mental health homes are vaccinated: SC to govt

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

A bench of Justices D Y Chandrachud and M R Shah took serious note of Maharashtra government's shifting patients lodged in mental health institutes to homes for beggars and asked it to discontinue the practice immediately saying it is counter-productive and runs against the provisions of Mental Health Act.