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Panel okays 51% FDI in multi-brand retail

Panel okays 51% FDI in multi-brand retail

Rediff.com23 Jul 2011

India on Friday moved closer to a major economic reform, with a committee of secretaries (CoS) giving an approval in principle for allowing up to 51 per cent foreign direct investment in multi-brand retail.

'Bigg Boss was the right platform to show I'm still around'

'Bigg Boss was the right platform to show I'm still around'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2011

Raageshwari Loomba on her stint in Bigg Boss 5.

Woman, gang-raped in UP's Hathras, passes away

Woman, gang-raped in UP's Hathras, passes away

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

The woman was gang-raped on September 14 following which she was admitted to the AMU's Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College and Hospital in Aligarh.

After blaming UPA for 'groups of ministers', Modi brings them back

After blaming UPA for 'groups of ministers', Modi brings them back

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

In its manifesto for the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had criticised the Congress-led UPA regime for "policy and decision paralysis".

ASK MAYANK: How can I re-enter the job market?

ASK MAYANK: How can I re-enter the job market?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

HR guru Mayank Rautela provides a three-point plan.

Should Tokyo be the guinea pig for Olympics experiment?

Should Tokyo be the guinea pig for Olympics experiment?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

In this pandemic, why can't we have multiple locations for various disciplines, all of it then merged into a virtual convergence called the Olympics instead of one massive event in one city, asks Shyam G Menon.

Day 20 wasted, Parliament deadlock is the longest

Day 20 wasted, Parliament deadlock is the longest

Rediff.com9 Dec 2010

The opposition demand for a Joint Parliamentary Committee probe into the 2G spectrum allocations has led to the longest shutdown of Parliament in independent India, the government on Wednesday claimed.

Now, a computer programme that can write thoughts

Now, a computer programme that can write thoughts

Rediff.com7 Dec 2009

While demonstrating their technique, the neuroscientists at the Mayo Clinic campus in Jacksonville, Florida, said brain waves can be used to type alphanumerical characters on a computer screen.

8 financial blunders and how to fix them

8 financial blunders and how to fix them

Rediff.com3 Feb 2011

Many financial blunders are easy enough to avoid once you know what to watch out for.

The strange case of Professor Saibaba

The strange case of Professor Saibaba

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

Fed up with the treatment at the Nagpur central jail, his advocate has decided he will no longer deliver anything for Professor Saibaba, leaving it to the jail authorities to fulfill their legal responsibility to look after the professor.

Bono's bad back derails 'biggest ever' world tour

Bono's bad back derails 'biggest ever' world tour

Rediff.com26 May 2010

The U2 lead singer had emergency back surgery, to prevent possible paralysis.

Jaitley hits back at Manmohan Singh; asks him to be 'non-partisan'

Jaitley hits back at Manmohan Singh; asks him to be 'non-partisan'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2016

Stating that he had consistently held Singh in high respect, he expected the same from him.

You don't need insurance only when you die

You don't need insurance only when you die

Rediff.com13 Aug 2010

Everyone thinks that they need insurance only when they die, but surprisingly, you need more insurance when you live. Surprised? Read on to know why.

There must be enough civility in public life: PM

There must be enough civility in public life: PM

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

'Here I am, at a forum where perhaps I do not have many whose thought process is similar to mine but there are enough thinking people whose constructive criticism is something I greatly look forward to'

'Economy is not growing, it's only recovering'

'Economy is not growing, it's only recovering'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

'In 2016, we had De-Mon and in 2017, we had GST.' 'The combined impact of these two started showing up in 2019 and 2020.' 'COVID-19 only added insult to injury.'

'Rawat has become CM by default'

'Rawat has become CM by default'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

'He has been made CM of Uttarakhand because everybody thinks he is not a challenge to anyone.'

GDP didn't fall 2 pc after note ban, GST: Jaitley

GDP didn't fall 2 pc after note ban, GST: Jaitley

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

"The fourth quarter results of GDP data showed a phenomenal 7.7 percent growth rate and has established India firmly as the fastest growing global economy. This trend, according to experts, is likely to continue for the next few years," Jaitley said in a Facebook post.

2G scam, CWG loot, not demonetisation: Jaitley hits back at Manmohan

2G scam, CWG loot, not demonetisation: Jaitley hits back at Manmohan

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

The finance minister said while the 10 years of the United Progressive Alliance government were characterised by "policy paralysis", the Modi dispensation introduced structural reforms to make India a developed nation and give it a cleaner economy.

India's outlook stable but future depends on Modi's reforms

India's outlook stable but future depends on Modi's reforms

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

Moody's rates India's outlook at stable.

'Growth projections have to be taken with a pinch of salt'

'Growth projections have to be taken with a pinch of salt'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

'The question is, how soon we can expect to re-attain the pre-lockdown levels of output and income.'

Reeve's widow has lung cancer

Reeve's widow has lung cancer

Rediff.com11 Aug 2005

Your regular dose of Hollywood Scoop.

'Whatever Hathras DM did against the wishes of the family is against the rule of law'

'Whatever Hathras DM did against the wishes of the family is against the rule of law'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

'He may have had his reservations about the law and order situation there, but the way the family of the victim was intimidated raises a lot of questions about the intentions of the DM.'

BJP alleges 'institutional decline' under UPA, pats itself

BJP alleges 'institutional decline' under UPA, pats itself

Rediff.com22 Feb 2014

Alleging that the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government's mindset has led to "decay" of key institutions including Parliament, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday said it poses a serious issue before the next Lok Sabha as it is threatening the survival of democracy in the country.

2 key reasons why India's banking system is in a mess

2 key reasons why India's banking system is in a mess

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

In the atmosphere created by the reaction to the PNB fraud and RBI's resolution framework, "don't lend, don't resolve" is bound to become the bankers' new mantra, says T T Ram Mohan.

Dr Singh, lead or leave

Dr Singh, lead or leave

Rediff.com30 Jun 2008

Manmohan Singh is a nice man but India needs an effective prime minister. May be it is time for him to stand down.

Adani Group promises Rs 20,000 cr investments in MP

Adani Group promises Rs 20,000 cr investments in MP

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

Adani Group-led by billionaire Gautam Adani on Thursday pledged to invest Rs 20,000 crore in Madhya Pradesh during the next five years in various projects.

Game of Thrones' actor fought Bell's Palsy to become world's strongest man

Game of Thrones' actor fought Bell's Palsy to become world's strongest man

Rediff.com12 May 2018

Hafpor was diagnosed with Bell's Palsy in 2017.

Amit Shah paints a rosy picture of PM Modi @ national executive

Amit Shah paints a rosy picture of PM Modi @ national executive

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

The Narendra Modi government is here to stay for 10-20 years, Bharatiya Janata Party President Amit Shah asserted on Friday, claiming that the new dispensation has ended the "reign of scams" and policy paralysis while changing the political culture in the country.

UP polls: PM Modi targets corruption and dynasty at Allahabad rally

UP polls: PM Modi targets corruption and dynasty at Allahabad rally

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

The PM also made a veiled attack on the Congress referring to corruption in purchase of helicopter, aircraft, guns and cooking gas subsidy.

For God's sake, do your job: Prez to MPs

For God's sake, do your job: Prez to MPs

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

Disruption is totally unacceptable in Parliamentary system, the President said.

How Jaitley tries to win investors' hearts in Singapore

How Jaitley tries to win investors' hearts in Singapore

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

The finance minister is in Singapore for The Singapore Summit.

Jat stir: Inquiry committee makes strong comments against top officials

Jat stir: Inquiry committee makes strong comments against top officials

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

During the Jat mayhem in Haryana in February, the additional chief secretary (home) and the director general of police "fell short" of what could be expected of them.

All poll promises will be fulfilled in remaining 3 years: Shah

All poll promises will be fulfilled in remaining 3 years: Shah

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Presenting a report card of two years of the Modi government, BJP chief Amit Shah credited the party for giving a "decisive" government.

Investment plan to suit your budget

Investment plan to suit your budget

Rediff.com19 Jan 2007

In an era where more is better, we give the flipside to suit your investment needs

UK PM to push again in 4th bid for Dec 12 snap poll

UK PM to push again in 4th bid for Dec 12 snap poll

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

Johnson has set his hopes for getting his snap poll bill through the Commons threshold. His latest attempt may just succeed after the Opposition Labour Party said it would back an early election in December.

President Bush in war-torn Iraq

President Bush in war-torn Iraq

Rediff.com3 Sep 2007

President Bush in war-torn Iraq

The Left's 'death of a 1,000 cuts'

The Left's 'death of a 1,000 cuts'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2007

The Left Front will block every measure of economic reform so dear to the prime minister's heart.

Asian Para Games: Clean sweep of medals for India in men's high jump

Asian Para Games: Clean sweep of medals for India in men's high jump

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

Sharad Kumar smashes continental record for gold in men's high jump