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India is paying for Modi's wooing of Xi

India is paying for Modi's wooing of Xi

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

'China was a relationship from which Mr Modi had expected the most it seems.' 'It showed in a string of summits, and somewhat breathless celebration of Xi Jinping.' 'It was hasty and simplistic,' observes Shekhar Gupta.

Malik confirms ODI retirement after World Cup exit

Malik confirms ODI retirement after World Cup exit

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

Pakistan batsman Shoaib Malik confirmed his retirement from one-day cricket without making a farewell appearance in his side's victory over Bangladesh at the World Cup on Friday.

Yash Birla Group signs JV with Mumbai firm

Yash Birla Group signs JV with Mumbai firm

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

The land parcel is located in South Mumbai's Tardeo neighbourhood and has a total area of 4,300 square metres (46,268 sq ft).

Farmers launch 'rail roko' to protest agri bills; train services hit

Farmers launch 'rail roko' to protest agri bills; train services hit

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

23 trains have been partially cancelled and five short terminated till September 26 as protesters blocked rail tracks at various places, including Amritsar, Ferozepur, Sangrur, Barnala, Mansa and Nabha.

13 yrs after Tata's ouster, Singur seeks industrialisation

13 yrs after Tata's ouster, Singur seeks industrialisation

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

'What did we get out of this agitation? Nothing... Now we feel it was all a mistake. We have no work, and our land has turned infertile. We are living in abject poverty'

UP to woo investors in Asia and Europe for proposed Defence corridor

UP to woo investors in Asia and Europe for proposed Defence corridor

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

The Uttar Pradesh Defence corridor is estimated to attract Rs 20,000 crore investment and create 250,000 jobs.

Common mistakes every entrepreneur makes

Common mistakes every entrepreneur makes

Rediff.com31 Jul 2013

Anupendra Sharma, founder of Startup Leadership Program talks about the mistakes he's made in his career and what he learned from them

How to save money on your home loan

How to save money on your home loan

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

Tips to help you save money before, while and after taking the loan

Lessons in Bollywood: What flowers *really* mean

Lessons in Bollywood: What flowers *really* mean

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Going on a date? Read this first.

We are not hawala operators, say Mumbai's Angadias

We are not hawala operators, say Mumbai's Angadias

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

A day after the income tax department and the National Investigation Agency seized 102 bagful of cash and jewellery, it was business as usual at the offices of Angadias at Bhuleshwar, Opera House, Zaveri Bazar, near Cotton Exchange, Pophal Wadi, and Malhar Wadi in Mumbai.

Suspicious substance found in letter sent to Obama

Suspicious substance found in letter sent to Obama

Rediff.com17 Apr 2013

A "suspicious substance" was found in a letter sent to US President Barack Obama, the US Secret Service said on Wednesday.

Mega business district for Mumbai, courtesy MIAL

Mega business district for Mumbai, courtesy MIAL

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

GVK Skycity's 20-million sq ft commercial space will be bigger than that in BKC; bids invited for first phase.

Why a 3-term Shiv Sena MLA joined Congress

Why a 3-term Shiv Sena MLA joined Congress

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

'It's better to part ways on a happy note than staying together nursing hard feelings.'

Tendulkar's advice to India bowlers for NZ tour

Tendulkar's advice to India bowlers for NZ tour

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

Batting legend and former India captain Sachin Tendulkar says that the pitches in New Zealand have changed character over the years and says that the breeze will play a role in the match at Wellington.

Americans should never shake hands again: US top Doc

Americans should never shake hands again: US top Doc

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

'Not only would it be good to prevent coronavirus disease, it probably would decrease instances of influenza dramatically in this country'

Want to be a star? Tips from Tiger

Want to be a star? Tips from Tiger

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

Life lessons from Bollywood's Last Action Hero.

Will use Ashwin's tips in World Cup: Mujeeb

Will use Ashwin's tips in World Cup: Mujeeb

Rediff.com7 May 2019

Injury and poor form made it a forgettable IPL for Afghanistan spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman but the time away from the field was well spent as he picked on Kings XI Punjab captain Ravichandran Ashwin's brains ahead of the World Cup in England.

'BJP is not banking on Hindu voters'

'BJP is not banking on Hindu voters'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

'Whether the Hindu voter will vote for us or not, we can't say, can we?'

Cut the red tape and let private sector manage surplus govt land

Cut the red tape and let private sector manage surplus govt land

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

Maybe Modi could ask a patriarch of the stature of the late G D Birla to flesh out the details of a new company to manage government land privatisation.

Gold worth crores stolen from IA flight

Gold worth crores stolen from IA flight

Rediff.com10 May 2004

Gold, worth crores of rupees, belonging to the State Bank of India was reported missing three days ago during transit from Mumbai to Delhi.

BJP condemns Omar for 'sympathetic chord' with Afzal Guru

BJP condemns Omar for 'sympathetic chord' with Afzal Guru

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday charged Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah with "provoking" the situation in KashmirValley and condemned his interview for having a "sympathetic chord" for Afzal Guru who was hanged last week for his role in the Parliament attack case.

US lawmakers seek postage stamp on Diwali

US lawmakers seek postage stamp on Diwali

Rediff.com29 Jan 2013

The next time you receive a post parcel from the United States, don't be surprised to see a colourful display of Diwali on it as some American lawmakers have introduced a resolution seeking issuance of a postage stamp on the popular Indian festival.

Will Samsung continue to rule global electronics industry?

Will Samsung continue to rule global electronics industry?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

History of electronics indicates that no company, nor any nation for that matter, has been able to cement pole position and maintain it through several cycles. he death of its iconic promoter, Lee Kun-hee, raises questions over how long the chaebol can maintain its gigantic footprint in the global electronics industry, says Devangshu Datta.

Budget 2020: Farm experts pitch for scrapping GST on agri-inputs

Budget 2020: Farm experts pitch for scrapping GST on agri-inputs

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Bharat Krishak Samaj demanded that the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana should be replaced with a new crop insurance and compensation scheme.

Maha: New curbs in Pune; 7-day lockdown in Amravati

Maha: New curbs in Pune; 7-day lockdown in Amravati

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

The central probe agency had on Friday carried out a fresh round of searches in connection with the case, they said.

Soccer PIX: Watford relegated; Lecce closer to drop

Soccer PIX: Watford relegated; Lecce closer to drop

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

Photos from the football matches played on Sunday.

The Work-Life Balance Illusion

The Work-Life Balance Illusion

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

To young professionals I would say, work hard, play hard and not be constrained by fads like WLB, says Sudhir Bisht.

Meet the man who ensured food supply during lockdown

Meet the man who ensured food supply during lockdown

Rediff.com26 May 2020

'If the mandis were not working in Delhi, or the onion market in Nashik got affected, or there were disruptions because of unloading or loading in any sector in south India, we intervened.'

Maruti launches limited edition of Estilo

Maruti launches limited edition of Estilo

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

The added new features in the car include leather seat covers, double-din sound system with USB, dual tone interiors, body graphics, full wheel covers and beige parcel tray.

No linen, bring food, arrive 90 min early: New Railway rules

No linen, bring food, arrive 90 min early: New Railway rules

Rediff.com11 May 2020

'No linen, blankets and curtains shall be provided inside the train. Passengers are advised to carry their own linen,' an order by the Railways said. The order also said that there would be no provision of 'tatkal' and 'premium tatkal' accommodation and there will be very few stoppages during the journey.

How governments can overcome land acquisition woes

How governments can overcome land acquisition woes

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

The problem can be met, according to Shubhashis Gangopadhyay, research director of India Development Foundation, by the government tapping into its own land holdings.

Race 3 review: Sorry Bhai fans, this one's a big zero!

Race 3 review: Sorry Bhai fans, this one's a big zero!

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

Race 3 doesn't merely demand you to leave your brains behind but guarantees you won't find them anywhere even after the ordeal is over, feels Sukanya Verma.

Vadra's Sky Light Hospitality made a profit of Rs 33 cr in FY13

Vadra's Sky Light Hospitality made a profit of Rs 33 cr in FY13

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

Amid the Bharatiya Janata Party governments at the Centre and in Haryana beginning to turn the heat on him, businessman Robert Vadra, also the son-in-law of Congress President Sonia Gandhi, recently ensured his companies filed their pending balance sheets.

ED attaches Rs 2,800 cr assets of Rana Kapoor, Wadhawan brothers

ED attaches Rs 2,800 cr assets of Rana Kapoor, Wadhawan brothers

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Kapoor, 62, and the Wadhawans were arrested by the agency in this case early this year and they are in judicial custody at present.

India Post is grappling with e-tail shift

India Post is grappling with e-tail shift

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

'A fresh look is being given to ways of processing, transmission, and delivery.'

SC rejects plea alleging bias in listing of cases, fines lawyer

SC rejects plea alleging bias in listing of cases, fines lawyer

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

The apex court said 'baseless and reckless' allegations are made against its registry at the time of pandemic when the registry officials are putting themselves in danger to serve the litigants and several of the dealing staff as well as officers have suffered due to COVID-19.

How Haryana govt helped Patanjali to buy lands illegally

How Haryana govt helped Patanjali to buy lands illegally

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

When agricultural holdings get fragmented over years, the state government has the power to step in and help farmers pool their land parcels for improving land productivity, after which the pooled land is divided up into larger plots. Instead of the fragments they hold, a farmer gets a single contiguous patch of an equal size. But, it is done only for agricultural holdings. In Kot village, however, the consolidation has been ordered for the entire village land, including the hilly forested commons, which are already pooled. This is not the first time that the Haryana government has attempted such a consolidation of Kot common lands.

PIX: Lauren Gottlieb's inspirational birthday

PIX: Lauren Gottlieb's inspirational birthday

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Lauren Gottlieb supported the Leap for Hunger cause on her birthday!

Tata Housing not to pull out of Maldives

Tata Housing not to pull out of Maldives

Rediff.com10 Dec 2012

Tata Housing Development Company on Monday ruled out pulling out of Maldives and is discussing with the government there regarding an alternate site for a housing project following plans to construct the Supreme Court on one of the allotted sites.

Patanjali's maze of firms that do shady land dealing in Haryana

Patanjali's maze of firms that do shady land dealing in Haryana

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Restricted by state government orders, the ownership of such land could not be formally registered, so the advances made continued to be reflected in the accounts as 'advances against land'.