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'We wanted Sanjay Dutt to play Kattappa'

'We wanted Sanjay Dutt to play Kattappa'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

'But it was dicey as he was still in jail.'

'MPs' letter was given to Congress leadership 10 days ago'

'MPs' letter was given to Congress leadership 10 days ago'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

'This letter assumes significance as it is for the first time that a letter has been documented and collectively agreed upon.'

Better times ahead for Indian telecom companies: Fitch

Better times ahead for Indian telecom companies: Fitch

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

Global credit rating agency Fitch upgraded outlook for the Indian telecom sector from 'negative' to 'stable'.

DLF to focus on residential projects in FY14

DLF to focus on residential projects in FY14

Rediff.com23 Jan 2013

While the thrust will be on pan-India residential projects, office and retail launches, too, will add up to make for the realtor's project mix of 12 to 16 million sq ft during the coming year.

Four rounds on, response to 2G auction remains muted

Four rounds on, response to 2G auction remains muted

Rediff.com12 Nov 2012

The keenly watched auction of telecom spectrum got a lukewarm response with no company bidding for pan-India radio waves as demand concentration was on select areas such as Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh (East).

SPECIAL: Dropping the telecom price, again

SPECIAL: Dropping the telecom price, again

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

The government takes pragmatic steps on telecom.

Fear of the future provokes mental health crisis

Fear of the future provokes mental health crisis

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

The young are most vulnerable to self-harm and suicidal ideas at this time.

50 crore windfall for North Eastern states as BCCI approves funding

50 crore windfall for North Eastern states as BCCI approves funding

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

The Finance Committee of the Board of Control for Cricket in India decided to allocate a fund of Rs 50 crore for infrastructure development of the North Eastern states, informed Cricket Association of Bengal joint secretary Avishek Dalmiya.

How corrupt are India's contract labour laws?

How corrupt are India's contract labour laws?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Labour

'Congress has abdicated its responsibility towards Muslims'

'Congress has abdicated its responsibility towards Muslims'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

'The youth in Assam's relief camps are conveying a message of helplessness. When I told them to file FIRs, they said it will be of no use as nothing will happen. They were not even allowed to cut their standing crop. The police in Assam is hand in glove with the communal elements,' says Asaduddin Owaisi

MP bypolls see 68% turnout, over 50% in others

MP bypolls see 68% turnout, over 50% in others

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people to vote in large numbers. "Today, there are bypolls taking place in various places across India. I urge those voting in these seats to vote in large numbers and strengthen the festival of democracy," he said in a tweet.

Bloodbath over, food apps are hungry for success

Bloodbath over, food apps are hungry for success

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

After a recent spate of big-bang funding of food discovery and delivery apps, experts believe the sector's consolidation might be over and the remaining players are here to stay and thrive.

2G case: RBI Governor deposes in court

2G case: RBI Governor deposes in court

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

Subbarao, who was the Finance Secretary from April 2007 to September 2008, is a key witness in the case in which former Telecom Minister A Raja and others are facing trial.

2G auction: Govt receives Rs 9,200 crore bids

2G auction: Govt receives Rs 9,200 crore bids

Rediff.com12 Nov 2012

There was no bidder for pan-India airwaves for which the government had set a base or bid start price of Rs 14,000 crore.

PICS: Garware Motors launches Hyosung GT 650N at Rs 4,39,000

PICS: Garware Motors launches Hyosung GT 650N at Rs 4,39,000

Rediff.com13 Oct 2011

Pune-based Garware Motors today launched the 650cc Hyosung GT 650N (Naked) sports bike, priced at Rs 4,39,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi).

Modi's seats? Juggle 543, and you will get it

Modi's seats? Juggle 543, and you will get it

Rediff.com17 May 2019

The Modiquake has devastatingly hit all Opposition, says Nazarwala.

BJP's vote share in Gujarat falls sharply since 2014 polls

BJP's vote share in Gujarat falls sharply since 2014 polls

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

On the other hand, Congress' vote share has risen to about 41.4 per cent this time

'Tunda holds grudge against LeT commander Lakhvi'

'Tunda holds grudge against LeT commander Lakhvi'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2013

Arrested terrorist Abdul Karim Tunda told his interrogators that he holds a grudge against Lashkar-e-Tayiba commander Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi for scuttling his chances of reaching the top position in the outfit despite being the "architect" of its pan-India structure, which was earlier confined to Kashmir.

DoT mulls cut in Qualcomm licence period

DoT mulls cut in Qualcomm licence period

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

The move is being considered after growing clamour from competing 4G operators for a level playing field in relation to Qualcomm.

Why the bypoll verdict can spell trouble for the Congress

Why the bypoll verdict can spell trouble for the Congress

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

The strengthening of regional outfits may weaken the grand old party's chances of leading a joint opposition front for the 2019 general elections.

Indian football mourns former AIFF chief Dasmunsi's death

Indian football mourns former AIFF chief Dasmunsi's death

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

The 72-year-old, also an eminent Congress leader, passed away today after being in coma since 2008, when he had suffered a stroke.

'After Kiran Rao threw me out, I was heartbroken'

'After Kiran Rao threw me out, I was heartbroken'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

'Around the same time, I watched Rock On!! where those guys have that midlife crisis.' 'They are busy with their corporate jobs and then they want to start singing again.' 'Seeing that, I got a boost.' 'I felt if I don't give acting a full chance again, I will regret it.' 'So I decided to quit my job and pursue acting full time.'

Six suspected IM operatives held, 'main man' on the run

Six suspected IM operatives held, 'main man' on the run

Rediff.com30 Nov 2011

Delhi Police on Wednesday claimed to have smashed a pan-India terror module with the arrest of six suspected Indian Mujahideen operatives, including a Pakistani, allegedly involved in blasts in Pune, Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore and Delhi's Jama Masjid.

Mittal for realistic spectrum pricing

Mittal for realistic spectrum pricing

Rediff.com8 Nov 2012

He feels that the reserve price set by the government for the 2G spectrum auction was very high.

Telecom firms hang up on CDMA spectrum

Telecom firms hang up on CDMA spectrum

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

Tata Teleservices Ltd has decided to pull out of the upcoming 2G spectrum auction, leaving no takers for spectrum in the CDMA 800-MHz band. This will deprive the government of around Rs 18,300 crore.

IT industry needs more skill set

IT industry needs more skill set

Rediff.com17 Jan 2012

A 2011 World Bank Survey clearly indicated that there is a severe mismatch between the actual requirement of IT-ITES industry and the skills of graduates passing out from various institutions pan-India.

Will you buy the Pulsar 200 NS at Rs 94k? DISCUSS

Will you buy the Pulsar 200 NS at Rs 94k? DISCUSS

Rediff.com9 Jun 2012

The much-awaited Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS is all set to hit the showrooms. The flipside? It will cost you over Rs 94k. The question is would you be interested in shelling that kind of money on a Bajaj? DISCUSS.

India's telcos continue to dial the wrong number

India's telcos continue to dial the wrong number

Rediff.com2 Aug 2020

India's telecom sector has been through dizzying peaks, troughs, policy U-turns, court battles, brutal competition, and daily controversies. India could go back to a private sector duopoly with just Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel surviving the mayhem. The third player, Vodafone Idea, could be history.

Why Abhishek Jaiswal likes trainspotting

Why Abhishek Jaiswal likes trainspotting

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

He often spends nights camping on the platforms of obscure stations, sometimes without food or water, anticipating the entry of a train -- either on camera or simply as a memory.

India expects to raise Rs 64,840 crore from spectrum auction

India expects to raise Rs 64,840 crore from spectrum auction

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Income will be higher as spectrum in 2,100-MHz band will also be auctioned

TiE Stree Shakti Conference & Awards 2011

TiE Stree Shakti Conference & Awards 2011

Rediff.com23 Sep 2011

The annual TiE Stree Shakti Awards felicitating promising women entrepreneurs in the country will commence on September 30. TiE Stree Shakti is also organising a two-day conference on 'entrepreneurship' between September 30 and October 1. For more information read on.

Telcos' hopes on cheaper 700-Mhz spectrum dashed

Telcos' hopes on cheaper 700-Mhz spectrum dashed

Rediff.com1 May 2016

Telecom Commission approves high base price of Rs 11,485 cr per Mhz for 700-Mhz frequency; no decision taken on proposed standard spectrum usage charges of 4.5%

Dunkin' Donuts enters India

Dunkin' Donuts enters India

Rediff.com9 May 2012

US-based foods chain Dunkin' Donuts has come to India just a few months ahead of the arrival of its global archrival Starbucks, by launching its first store in the national capital on Tuesday. Starbucks is expected to launch in September this year.

Army Chief criticises anti-CAA protesters; sparks row

Army Chief criticises anti-CAA protesters; sparks row

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Gen Rawat said, while addressing a gathering at a health summit, leaders emerge from crowds but are not those who lead people in 'inappropriate directions'.

3G roaming pacts face DoT heat

3G roaming pacts face DoT heat

Rediff.com31 Oct 2011

DoT has stated in an internal note that the 3G roaming agreements between these three companies are tantamount to their becoming mobile virtual network operators, something not allowed under the current policy.

'How much will you befool country': Oppn slams PM on NRC

'How much will you befool country': Oppn slams PM on NRC

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

The NRC has been discussed neither in Parliament nor in the Cabinet, Modi said on Sunday.

DoT stops 3G services under roaming pacts

DoT stops 3G services under roaming pacts

Rediff.com23 Dec 2011

Says Airtel-Vodafone-Idea pacts violate licence terms; firms may move TDSAT.

EGoM for base spectrum price between Rs 14,111-Rs 15,111 cr

EGoM for base spectrum price between Rs 14,111-Rs 15,111 cr

Rediff.com23 Jul 2012

In a relief to telecom operators, the Empowered Group of Ministers (EGoM) is believed to have suggested setting a 20 per cent lower base or bid start price at Rs 14,111-15,111 crore for the proposed spectrum auction.

Revealed: What S S Rajamouli's RRR is about

Revealed: What S S Rajamouli's RRR is about

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

'Fire and Water are the two opposing elements.' 'One can destroy the other.' 'But if they come together and create steam, the force generated can run the motor of the world.'

Richa Chadha is now Shakeela... and she's Not A Porn Star

Richa Chadha is now Shakeela... and she's Not A Porn Star

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

Richa Chadha will play southern sensation Shakeela in her next.