News for 'november-14'

Waiting at the bank at 3 am!

Waiting at the bank at 3 am!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

Indians waiting patiently in serpentine queues outside Mumbai banks tell Rediff.com's Syed Firdaus Ashraf they are ready to suffer for the larger good of the country.

At last, some good news from Kashmir

At last, some good news from Kashmir

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

'Victory it was, but for the students, parents and society at large, who, together, showed that all was not lost, after all,' says Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the distinguished commentator on Kashmir affairs.

Banks extend working hrs; to remain open on weekend

Banks extend working hrs; to remain open on weekend

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

ICICI bank waives ATM charges.

Months before 8/11, MP, Haryana probed note ban

Months before 8/11, MP, Haryana probed note ban

Rediff.com24 Dec 2016

Months before 8/11, MP, Haryana probed note ban

Children's Day: Pune girl Vaidehi Reddy doodles for Google

Children's Day: Pune girl Vaidehi Reddy doodles for Google

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

The doodle you're seeing on Google's home page today is created by Vaidehi Reddy, a class 9 student of Army Public School, Pune.

Sunny Leone celebrates Halloween

Sunny Leone celebrates Halloween

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

'Diwali wishes to you and your family'

'Diwali wishes to you and your family'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

Here's a look at the top 10 tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

What is Subhash Chandra's Rs 22,535-cr Essel group up to?

What is Subhash Chandra's Rs 22,535-cr Essel group up to?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

'We should become an all-encompassing entertainment and information destination," says chairman Subhash Chandra, who monitors the group on a monthly basis, leaving the day-to-day operations to the chief executive officers.

SC tells govt NRIs must be allowed to e-vote within 8 weeks

SC tells govt NRIs must be allowed to e-vote within 8 weeks

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

The Centre on Monday told the Supreme Court that the Election Commission's recommendation to extend voting rights to NRIs through postal ballots has been accepted in letter and spirit.

Supreme Court asks govt to clarify stand on gas pricing

Supreme Court asks govt to clarify stand on gas pricing

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

The move is likely to force the government to take a faster decision.

CNG prices may be hiked in Mumbai

CNG prices may be hiked in Mumbai

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

CNG prices in Mumbai may have to be hiked by about Rs 16 per kg and piped cooking gas by Rs 10 after government decided to divert some of its cheaper domestic gas to Gujarat.

Govt imposes $792 million additional penalty on Reliance

Govt imposes $792 million additional penalty on Reliance

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

The government has slapped an additional penalty of $792 million on Reliance Industries for producing less than targeted natural gas from its eastern offshore KG-D6 block.

IITians' unique initiative to educate 1 billion users

IITians' unique initiative to educate 1 billion users

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

Founded by a group of IIT alumni, the programme aims to further the cause of education for all by allowing discussion sessions through mobile devices.

First look: Arjun Kapoor's Tevar

First look: Arjun Kapoor's Tevar

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

A look at the top ten tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Home ministry refuses to share report on Muzaffarnagar riots

Home ministry refuses to share report on Muzaffarnagar riots

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

The Centre has refused to share copies of reports sent to it by the Uttar Pradesh governor and the government on Muzaffarnagar communal violence, saying it would impede probe, apprehension and prosecution of offenders.

From finding love, to being taken by spies: Case of missing Indian in Pakistan

From finding love, to being taken by spies: Case of missing Indian in Pakistan

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

An Indian national, who went missing in Pakistan's restive northwestern Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province in 2012, was taken away by intelligence agencies from a police station before his disappearance, police has said.

The desi at the heart of Hillary's FBI troubles

The desi at the heart of Hillary's FBI troubles

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

'Huma Abedin must follow through in the footsteps of her illustrious mentor Hillary Clinton to carry the movement forward to empower American women,' says Kaleem Kawaja.

Sheena Bora Trial: What the hotel receptionist said

Sheena Bora Trial: What the hotel receptionist said

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

Sanjeev Khanna stepped out of his usual sort of absent-minded personality to actively 'log into' the hearing, following the testimony alertly, at times standing up in the accused box to catch all of what was being said. His co-accused Peter Mukerjea and Indrani Mukerjea were less attentive, but were not switched off either.

How the Indian Navy destroyed the Ghazi

How the Indian Navy destroyed the Ghazi

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

In insight into PNS Ghazi, the Pakistan Navy's prized submarine that now lies embedded in the Vizag seabed about 1.5 nautical miles from the breakwaters.

Think beyond politics: PM Modi's message to lawmakers at high tea

Think beyond politics: PM Modi's message to lawmakers at high tea

Rediff.com26 Oct 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hosted a high tea for all National Democratic Alliance members of Parliament -- the first such event after the Bharatiya Janata Party-led alliance stormed to power in May -- and utilised the occasion to ask them to be a symbol of positive political entity.

Sonakshi wraps up Action Jackson

Sonakshi wraps up Action Jackson

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

A look at the top 10 tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

This 10 year old is the youngest Indian TEDx speaker

This 10 year old is the youngest Indian TEDx speaker

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

Ishita Katyal, the youngest TEDx licensee ever from Asia impressed the world with her ideas at the TED Youth conference held in New York, November 14.

India to sign 'package of deliverables' with UK during Modi's visit

India to sign 'package of deliverables' with UK during Modi's visit

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

India and the United Kingdom are set to sign a "package of deliverables" during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first visit here that will also see discussions over cooperation in sectors like nuclear energy and defence.

The explosion at sea: How The Ghazi Attack got made

The explosion at sea: How The Ghazi Attack got made

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

The Ghazi Attack tells the story about one of the 'last unsolved greatest mysteries of the 1971 war.'

Austria questions 20 players over match-fixing

Austria questions 20 players over match-fixing

Rediff.com29 Nov 2013

Twenty current and former footballers in the Austrian league are being treated as suspects over match-fixing and up to 17 first and second division matches could have been manipulated in the last seven years, criminal investigators said on Thursday.

For Kerala prof whose hand was cut, court acquittal comes as relief

For Kerala prof whose hand was cut, court acquittal comes as relief

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

After the court exonerated him in the case, a happy Prof Joseph told Rediff.com over the phone, "I am very happy. I had no intentions of hurting anyone. When the protests happened I had given an unconditional apology to both the public and the college but it was not accepted. Today they know that I was innocent."

Did the RBI keep the PM in the dark?

Did the RBI keep the PM in the dark?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

'When I met the prime minister on November 15 there was no RBI report with the prime minister as to why this was done.' 'When I asked the PMO officer about this, he said the RBI did not bring this to the PM and did it independently.' 'When I asked how could the RBI ban DCCBs from accepting deposits from farmers in old notes when the government gazette released on November 9 allowed them to do so, this officer told me that not even senior PMO officials had any idea about this RBI ban.'

Rohit, Shami in squad for Windies Tests; no place for Harbhajan, Zaheer

Rohit, Shami in squad for Windies Tests; no place for Harbhajan, Zaheer

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

Talented Mumbai batsman Rohit Sharma made a comeback to the Test squad for the West Indies series, which will also mark the farewell and landmark 200th Test of batting icon Sachin Tendulkar, next month.

Note ban has not affected BJP's plans in UP

Note ban has not affected BJP's plans in UP

Rediff.com10 Dec 2016

Although the Opposition has been making a hue and cry over demonetisation, the BJP's programmes have been attracting crowds.

'I didn't like the script of Kill Dil'

'I didn't like the script of Kill Dil'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

'My inspiration to write songs for any film must come from the script alone. I am not writing an independent poem. What I write is drawn from the characters and their relationships,' Gulzar tells Sonil Dedhia.

Figure out India's record in South Africa

Figure out India's record in South Africa

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

How many Tests has India won in South Africa? Who first captained India in South Africa in 1992-1993? Rajneesh Gupta answers all your questions.

KG basin controversy: SC seeks response from Reliance

KG basin controversy: SC seeks response from Reliance

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

The Supreme Court on Friday granted six weeks time to Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) to respond to the final CAG report which found alleged irregularities including in payments made to the contractors on drilling of D6 wells at the Krishna-Godavari basin.

Near its 3-year low, is Cairn's stock a steal?

Near its 3-year low, is Cairn's stock a steal?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Weak production outlook, low crude oil prices and regulatory issues could keep the scrip in check

PHOTOS: India vs South Africa, Mohali Test, Day Three

PHOTOS: India vs South Africa, Mohali Test, Day Three

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

Images from Day 3 of the first Test between India and South Africa in Mohali, on Saturday.

PHOTOS: Tendulkar is back in the nets after 2 years

PHOTOS: Tendulkar is back in the nets after 2 years

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

The batting icon has been busy practising for the last 10 days to get in shape for his brainchild the All Stars Cricket League, to be played in the US next month.

'I am inclined towards offbeat films'

'I am inclined towards offbeat films'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

Regina Cassandra talks about her experience of working in Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitham.

Windies bowlers eyeing Tendulkar's wicket in final Test

Windies bowlers eyeing Tendulkar's wicket in final Test

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

One of them has the opportunity to enter the record books as the last bowler to take Tendulkar's wicket in international cricket, during the second Test in Mumbai, from November 14 to 18.

PHOTOS: Cricket legends light up Houston on Diwali even as Blasters lose series

PHOTOS: Cricket legends light up Houston on Diwali even as Blasters lose series

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

Unfortunately, the day chosen for the match was the actual day of Diwali and cricket starved Houstonians were in a dilemma about staying home with family and friends or going to watch their back-in-action cricket heroes.

Injury layoff gave me a chance to look through my schedule: Sharapova

Injury layoff gave me a chance to look through my schedule: Sharapova

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

Maria Sharapova is used to having to rebuild from scratch after suffering a string of debilitating injuries throughout her career, but the Russian is still surprised at how well she is playing in her latest comeback at the WTA Finals.

Stats: Suresh Raina joins ODI specialists' club

Stats: Suresh Raina joins ODI specialists' club

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

Statistical highlights of the second One-day International between India and England at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff on Wednesday.