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Sreesanth calls it quits after roller-coaster journey

Sreesanth calls it quits after roller-coaster journey

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Sreesanth is open to playing in overseas leagues and coaching roles

Nadda directs BJP MLA to stay away from Ballia probe

Nadda directs BJP MLA to stay away from Ballia probe

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

BJP national president JP Nadda has asked party's Uttar Pradesh chief Swatantra Dev Singh to convey it to the MLA to stay away from the probe, sources said.

Cairn Energy CEO Thomson to meet FM next week over arbitration award

Cairn Energy CEO Thomson to meet FM next week over arbitration award

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

A senior company executive said the company waited for seven years for the verdict and its shareholders needed to know when it would be concluded.

Case against S M Krishna adjourned to May 5

Case against S M Krishna adjourned to May 5

Rediff.com11 Apr 2012

Lokayukta Court on Wednesday adjourned to May 5 further hearing on a private complaint against External Affairs Minister S M Krishna and two other former Karnataka chief ministers accusing them of involvement in illegal mining.

'Father Stan Swamy asked uncomfortable questions to the State'

'Father Stan Swamy asked uncomfortable questions to the State'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

'After Father Stan Swamy's death one thing has become very clear, that if you fight for justice in India you will be called a Maoist by the State.'

ASK ANU: Why do I have to be a perfect daughter?

ASK ANU: Why do I have to be a perfect daughter?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Confusion In The Crypto Universe

Confusion In The Crypto Universe

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

While the tax treatment does legitimise past crypto transactions, there is a possibility that any, or all, private cryptocurrencies will be banned in future.

Stan Swamy: A life dedicated to Adivasis

Stan Swamy: A life dedicated to Adivasis

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

He took up the causes of tribals marginalised after their lands has been taken over for dams, mines and townships, often without their consent.

Care Ratings pegs Q2 growth improving to (-) 9.9%

Care Ratings pegs Q2 growth improving to (-) 9.9%

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

The economy is expected to throw up better numbers in the September quarter with GDP contraction of 9.9 per cent, as against 24 per cent in Q1 at the onset of the pandemic, says a report. The government will release the Q2 GDP numbers later this month. In the first contraction since 1980, the economy shrank a full 23.9 per cent in the first quarter of the fiscal after the whole nation was put under a strict lockdown.

'When the government wants to harass you, it will file an FIR'

'When the government wants to harass you, it will file an FIR'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

'It was a professional relationship with Jayalalithaa.' 'Being a businessman, I have to be in touch with the ruling party.'

Nirav Modi has been dethroned!

Nirav Modi has been dethroned!

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

If there were an Olympics for bank frauds in India, Rishi Agarwal, founder and former chairman of ABG Shipyard Ltd, a nephew of the Ruia brothers of the Essar group, would bag the gold, pushing Nirav Modi to his right, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Day after resignation, Sidhu questions DGP, AG appointments

Day after resignation, Sidhu questions DGP, AG appointments

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

'My fight is issue-based and I have stood by it for a long time. There can't be any compromise on a pro-Punjab agenda'

Attempt was made to pass off dead as militants: Naga locals

Attempt was made to pass off dead as militants: Naga locals

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

Breaking their silence after four days of a shoot-out in which 13 of their village youth died in firing by Para commandos, the Oting Citizens Office, representing Oting village in Nagaland's remote Mon district on Wednesday rubbished official claims and asserted security forces had tried to hide the dead bodies and dress them in fatigues in a bid to pass them off as militants after a botched up ambush.

22 farm stir groups announce political front, to fight Punjab polls

22 farm stir groups announce political front, to fight Punjab polls

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

These 22 farm bodies were among 32 farmer organisations in Punjab which participated in the over-a-year-long protest against the three central farm laws.

Why there is a strong case for RBI to cut rates

Why there is a strong case for RBI to cut rates

Rediff.com18 May 2015

A rate cut could stimulate demand and help revive industrial activity, without much risk of sparking off inflation again.

Can This Banker Get Srei Back To Business?

Can This Banker Get Srei Back To Business?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

A lot depends on how Srei shapes up under the new administrator and his team, which is critical for investors' interest.

Taylor surprised by Smith's decision to stay back at IPL

Taylor surprised by Smith's decision to stay back at IPL

Rediff.com2 May 2021

Taylor also ridiculed another Australian payer, Mumbai Indians' Chris Lynn, for suggesting that Cricket Australia should arrange a chartered flight to bring back players at the end of the tournament.

From JNU to Jamuria: Aishe Ghosh to test her brand of politics

From JNU to Jamuria: Aishe Ghosh to test her brand of politics

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

The first sitting JNUSU functionary to fight assembly polls, Ghosh, a latecomer into politics, blossomed as the president of the union at a time when student politics saw a resurgence after Left leader Kanhaiya Kumar came into media limelight following a sedition case.

Naveen Patnaik may be questioned by CBI in coal scam case

Naveen Patnaik may be questioned by CBI in coal scam case

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik may be questioned by CBI for writing a letter of support in favour of Hindalco, an Aditya Birla group company, after its bid for coal mines was rejected by coal ministry.

Oxygen diversion may not hurt industry just yet

Oxygen diversion may not hurt industry just yet

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

However, a prolonged and intense second wave that curtails oxygen supply to industries for a longer-than-expected period will exacerbate downside risk in affected sectors

'Aditya Chopra says '83 is your finest'

'Aditya Chopra says '83 is your finest'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

'A friend of mine said she grew up not liking cricket. She hated cricket.' 'But she said when I was watching your film, I suddenly had a life-altering moment when I thought that if this is what cricket does to you, then have I missed out on a large part of my life?' 'I got tears in my eyes when I read that.'

Saffron flag row: Karnataka MLAs stay put in legislature

Saffron flag row: Karnataka MLAs stay put in legislature

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Congress legislators spent the whole night inside the Karnataka Legislative Assembly and Council, escalating demand for the dismissal of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister K S Eshwarappa over his statement regarding the national flag.

Soldiers open fire at Naga locals killing 14; jawan dies in rioting

Soldiers open fire at Naga locals killing 14; jawan dies in rioting

Rediff.com5 Dec 2021

The first firing which killed six civilians, occurred when army personnel mistook coal mine workers returning home in a pick-up van singing songs on Saturday evening, to be insurgents belonging to the Yung Aung faction of the banned outfit National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K), about whose movements they had been tipped-off.

How 5G will benefit India's countryside

How 5G will benefit India's countryside

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

In the not too distant future, you could see 5G technology being used for functions such as remotely-performed robotic surgeries, mine equipment operated remotely or cars driven by someone sitting hundreds of miles away. While these ideas will certainly find application globally, the urgent need for them in India could spur swifter adoption here than elsewhere.

States pitch for continuation of GST compensation for another 5 years

States pitch for continuation of GST compensation for another 5 years

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

The demand for extension of the GST cess regime among others was made by several state finance ministers at a pre-budget consultation called by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi. Besides, many states also demanded raising the share of the Union government in the Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS). Currently, the central government and state government share in some CSS is 60:40 while in others it is 75:25.

Tata Power hid info in Sasan case: Govt

Tata Power hid info in Sasan case: Govt

Rediff.com6 Feb 2009

Tata Power was one of the bidders for the 4,000-Mw Sasan UMPP in Madhya Pradesh, finally bagged by Reliance Power. Tata Power says the permission granted for diversion of coal from the Sasan project's captive mines was a substantial deviation from the bid conditions and affected the economics of the project. It approached the Delhi High Court challenging this diversion and sought re-tendering for the UMPP so that the bidders could factor in the benefits of this diversion.

Why is Modi angry with Twitter?

Why is Modi angry with Twitter?

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Social media is reflecting a reality that the BJP does not want communicated. More people are saying things on social media that are upsetting the government, asserts Aakar Patel.

My dream was not only mine, it was a shared by a billion plus people: Tendulkar

My dream was not only mine, it was a shared by a billion plus people: Tendulkar

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Fiercely protective of his privacy despite becoming a public figure in his teenage years, Tendulkar's response when he was approached for a biopic was: 'But I am not going to act'.

The Great Indian Murder Review

The Great Indian Murder Review

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Tigmanshu Dhulia's earthy touches, perverse humour, and queasy depiction of the upscale and underbelly revels in pulpy and devious twists, notes Sukanya Verma.

Sensex gains 593 points; crosses 55,000 for the first time

Sensex gains 593 points; crosses 55,000 for the first time

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

TCS was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising over 3 per cent, followed by L&T, Bharti AIrtel, HCL Tech, Tata Steel, Bajaj Auto and Reliance Industries. NSE Nifty rallied 164.70 points to its fresh closing peak of 16,529.10.

Gupta family was 'ensconced' in state capture: SA President Ramaphosa

Gupta family was 'ensconced' in state capture: SA President Ramaphosa

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has conceded for the first time that divisions within the ruling African National Congress prevented appropriate action against the influential Gupta family from India for their alleged involvement in massive state capture.

LOVE GURU: 'She's particular about secrecy'

LOVE GURU: 'She's particular about secrecy'

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Relationship problems? Let Love Guru help.

'Jalsa changed things for me'

'Jalsa changed things for me'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

'I have wanted to act since I was seven. I wasn't confident enough.' 'I thought I didn't have the face, the body and the figure because back then, it was all about the body.' 'Now, the industry is changing.' 'People are noticing talent.' 'It has become more than someone just having a good body.'

Cyclical stocks to lead India Inc's earnings growth in fourth quarter

Cyclical stocks to lead India Inc's earnings growth in fourth quarter

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

The earnings are, however, expected to be down around 2 per cent on a sequential basis due to pent-up demand getting exhausted and the adverse impact of rising metals and energy prices on consumer goods and manufacturing companies.

'The trick is to look forward with excitement, then you're alive all the time'

'The trick is to look forward with excitement, then you're alive all the time'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Varsha Bhosle salutes that effervescent icon of Indian cinema, Dev Anand.

Lockdown norms partially relaxed in Karnataka

Lockdown norms partially relaxed in Karnataka

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

IT and IT-enabled services will be allowed to operate with essential minimum staff only while the rest would work from home.

Centre may offer an exit window to cryptocurrency holders

Centre may offer an exit window to cryptocurrency holders

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

The government is considering a provision to provide an exit window to holders of cryptocurrencies (cryptos), keeping in mind that banning them outright could deal a blow to investors sitting on them for years. According to sources in the government, the framework in the making may propose a grace period of three to six months for investors before prohibiting the possession, trading, mining, and issuing of cryptos. A group of secretaries chaired by the Cabinet secretary is learnt to have met in mid-March and discussed issues associated with cryptos, including the consequences of banning them and also on possible substitutes of blockchain technology - an advanced technology Bitcoin uses.

Tough legal fight awaits Birla group in coal allocation scam trial

Tough legal fight awaits Birla group in coal allocation scam trial

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Hindalco is currently one of the frontrunners in the coal auction

No govt deadline to implement long pending forest policy

No govt deadline to implement long pending forest policy

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

The fact that the government has no specific deadline to impose this policy was revealed through a response to an RTI application in February 2017.

Parathas During The Shanghai Lockdown

Parathas During The Shanghai Lockdown

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

'When a young Indian family who had recently moved into my locality found out that I live here, the lady volunteered to send food; she said that since she was going to cook for three people anyway, she had no problem cooking for me as well.' 'Thanks to her kindness, I get one home-cooked meal every day.'