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Congress leader Oscar Fernandes passes away

Veteran Congress leader and former Union Minister Oscar Fernandes MP died at a private hospital in Mangaluru on Monday afternoon, family sources said. He was 80 and is survived by his wife and two......

Oscar Fernandes receives Nelson Mandela award

Senior Congress leader Oscar Fernandes received the prestigious Nelson Mandela Award from the International Foundation of Minority Empowerment at the United Nation Church on Saturday. Fernandes was......

Rahul ready to be PM: Oscar Fernandes

Former union minister and Congress general secretary Oscar Fernandes who has been acting as trouble shooter for Congress president Sonia Gandhi told rediff.com in an exclusive conversation that......

Oscar Fernandes resigns to work for LS polls

As part of the Congress' strategy to draft in union ministers for full-time party work in the run up to the Lok Sabha polls, Labour Minister Oscar Fernandes has reportedly resigned. Fernandes is......

Oscar Fernandes vows increased outreach to NRIs

Newly-appointed Overseas Indian Affairs Minister Oscar Fernandes Monday said an increased outreach to Non Resident Indians would be one of the key priorities in his new portfolio. "I think we can......

Oscar Fernandes' plans for the transport sector

Oscar Fernandes, the new minister for road transport and highways, spoke to Kavita Chowdhury on his new role and plans for the ministry As the new minister, what are your priorities for the road......

EPFO nods raising Provident Fund interest rate to 8.75%

Retirement fund body EPFO on Monday decided to increase the rate of interest on Provident Fund deposits to 8.75 per cent for 2013-14, a move that will benefit about 5 crore (50 million)......

Remittance gateway for NRIs soon

A hassle-free electronic remittances gateway, enabling non-resident Indians to send money back home, will be launched during the three-day Pravasi Bharatiya Divas opening in Hyderabad on January 7.......

Global employment to up by 40 mn in 2008

Overall global employment is expected to increase by around 40 million in 2008 and unemployment by 5 million, the Lok Sabha was informed on Wednesday. Minister for Labour and Employment Oscar......

EPF Board may invest 5% in stock market

The Employees Provident Fund Board may examine the option of investing five per cent EPF corpus money in stock markets, Union Labour Minister Oscar Fernandes said on Tuesday.Ahead of the meeting of......

In The Mood For A Deadly Bride On OTT?

Deadly brides, daredevil officers, bloodthirsty royals, killer toys, celebrity chefs, comic book heroes, angry goddesses, senior citizen dreams, poisonous snowfall, the OTT offerings this week will......

'I have very deep connections with India'

'When democracy first came to Bhutan people had no idea and they were like 'What is that?' 'Oh it's that thing they have in India where the leaders are always fighting and arguing'.' IMAGE: A......

East Bengal to meet FC Goa in Super Cup final

IMAGE: In the final of the AIFF Super Cup, East Bengal FC will take on FC Goa. Photograph: East Bengal FC/X East Bengal FC produced a performance of grit and ruthless efficiency to book their......

Europa PIX: Manchester Utd's roaring comeback stuns Lyon

A summary of Thursday's Europa League quarter-finals second-leg. Harry Maguire's 121st minute winner sends Manchester United through IMAGE: Harry Maguire breaks into celebration along with......

Mumbai City edge East Bengal in nail-biting ISL clash

IMAGE: Mumbai City FC were offensively prolific. Photograph: ISL/X Mumbai City FC held off a late scare from East Bengal FC to secure a thrilling 3-2 victory in the Indian Super League (ISL) in......

Man City down United on penalties to win Community Shield

IMAGE: Manchester City's players celebrate after winning the Community Shield final against Manchester United at Wembley on Saturday. Photograph: Andrew Couldridge/Reuters English Premier League......

ISL: Mumbai City look to snap winless run vs FC Goa

IMAGE: FC Goa's Brison Fernandes and coach Manolo Marquez at a press conference on Friday. Photograph: FC Goa Title-holders Mumbai City FC will look to secure their maiden win of the season when......