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MCD strike enters 10th day: Delhi suffers as garbage piles on roads

MCD strike enters 10th day: Delhi suffers as garbage piles on roads

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

The MCD workers' protest entered its tenth day on Friday as they continued their agitation in Delhi's Bhajanpura area over non-payment of their salaries.

PSUs, a victim of govt's follies

PSUs, a victim of govt's follies

Rediff.com20 Oct 2005

What Modi Told the Coal Minister

What Modi Told the Coal Minister

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

'The day I took charge, the PM told me you do the following -- stop imports, talk to all stakeholders and involve them to make mining more industry-friendly without affecting the environment.'

Priest objects to Charles' wedding

Priest objects to Charles' wedding

Rediff.com1 Mar 2005

In his complaint, Rev Paul Williamson of the Church of England described the marriage as "gross and offensive".

Nitin Gadkari's ambitious 5-year roadmap

Nitin Gadkari's ambitious 5-year roadmap

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

The minister said that the priority for him will be "rolling out all stuck highway projects that include many of the IL&FS projects within 100 days".

Meet the Brave Bicycle Girl of Bihar

Meet the Brave Bicycle Girl of Bihar

Rediff.com27 May 2020

'There were times when my courage and confidence would fail and I was close to giving up,' says Jyoti Kumari who wanted to bring her father home safely. So she began the cycle ride of her life.

Chanderi women weave a success story

Chanderi women weave a success story

Rediff.com7 Dec 2005

They had never stepped outside their homes, let alone towns until a couple of years back.

India, US officials to meet after Budget to discuss investment

India, US officials to meet after Budget to discuss investment

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

Senior officials of India and the US will meet after the forthcoming Budget session to identify and prioritise sectors for investments and technology sharing.

7 personality 'faults' that are actually good for you

7 personality 'faults' that are actually good for you

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

The idea of marinating in your own mediocrity is actually a valuable lesson in shameless self-love.

Rod Stewart's ex wants more!

Rod Stewart's ex wants more!

Rediff.com15 Mar 2005

Was proximity to Kumble behind Guha's resignation?

Was proximity to Kumble behind Guha's resignation?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

The acclaimed historian has had little time for the COA and didn't attend half of its meetings due to his academic commitments. Add to that, he wasn't particularly happy about the speculation surrounding Kumble.

'For every gang, the financier is the kingpin'

'For every gang, the financier is the kingpin'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

'In a gang, the person who controls the finances is the most important key person.' 'Cut the finances of a gang and it will vanish.'

Fletcher joins Team India for World T20 after meeting Srinivasan

Fletcher joins Team India for World T20 after meeting Srinivasan

Rediff.com15 Mar 2014

Under-fire coach Duncan Fletcher on Saturday joined the Indian team for the World T20 after having had discussions about his future with BCCI president N Srinivasan and secretary Sanjay Patel.

Money resolutions: What our readers say

Money resolutions: What our readers say

Rediff.com6 Jan 2006

Our readers have shared with us their fiscal resolutions. Here's a brief look at some of them.

Sethi advises PCB to not send cricket team to India

Sethi advises PCB to not send cricket team to India

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

A top official of the Pakistan Cricket Board said he would advise the PCB against sending its national team to India for the planned bilateral series in December.

Kerry meets Jaitley; discusses WTO impasse

Kerry meets Jaitley; discusses WTO impasse

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

Kerry was accompanied by US Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker who has already expressed disappointment over India's stand at the ongoing TFA negotiations for easing customs rule for free movement of goods.

12 Reasons Why We Love Madhuri

12 Reasons Why We Love Madhuri

Rediff.com15 May 2017

Happy birthday, Madhuri!

Bharat Dekho: Rs 10,000 only!

Bharat Dekho: Rs 10,000 only!

Rediff.com25 Oct 2004

Tour India packages are clearly aimed at the young traveller.

How Anil Ambani can revive his group's fortune

How Anil Ambani can revive his group's fortune

Rediff.com2 May 2019

More asset sales may be only way out, though most of the group companies' ratings have been downgraded and their combined market value is now a fraction of their combined debt.

These lifeguards keep watch over Mumbai's Ganesh devotees

These lifeguards keep watch over Mumbai's Ganesh devotees

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

As Mumbaities bids adieu to Lord Ganesha on the final day of the festival, Rediff's Hitesh Harisinghani and Satish Bordes speak to lifeguards of city's beaches.

Beggars get online in China

Beggars get online in China

Rediff.com2 Mar 2004

Beggars in southwest China's Sichuan province have found a novel way to solicit money -- by making their appeals on the Internet.

Not afraid of elections, says AAP on MLAs disqualification row

Not afraid of elections, says AAP on MLAs disqualification row

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

The Election Commission on Friday recommended President Ram Nath Kovind that the 20 MLAs be disqualified.

Bengaluru's polluted Bellandur lake catches fire

Bengaluru's polluted Bellandur lake catches fire

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

The fire was in the middle of the wetlands, fire brigade officials said.

Sensex sinks; recovers smartly

Sensex sinks; recovers smartly

Rediff.com21 Sep 2005

Reversing the trend that saw the BSE index soaring to over 8,500, the stock markets plummeted on Wednesday, shelving 235 points amid an alert sounded by the government on the sharp increase in penny stocks.

Pietersen grabs the moment

Pietersen grabs the moment

Rediff.com13 Sep 2005

'IOA, ministry treated us like servants at Rio Olympics'

'IOA, ministry treated us like servants at Rio Olympics'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

Top Indian golfer SSP Chawrasia has lashed out at the Indian Olympic Association and Sports ministry for not yet receiving the full amount of promised Rs 30 lakh earmarked as preparatory money for the Rio Olympics. Both Chawrasia and fellow golfer Anirban Lahiri are yet to receive the allocated amount from the Sports ministry. A livid Chawrasia termed the shoddy treatment by IOA officials at the Rio Games as if they were "servants".

Meet the Wembley hero who SAVED the day for Manchester City

Meet the Wembley hero who SAVED the day for Manchester City

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Manchester City keeper Willy Caballero's penalty shootout heroics sealed a League Cup final win against Liverpool.

Ruias' bid to re-take Essar Steel hits NCLT wall

Ruias' bid to re-take Essar Steel hits NCLT wall

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

The Essar group hinted at challenging the verdict, citing last week's Supreme Court order that upheld the August 2018 amendment to the IBC law.

Heads will roll if babus delay athletes' incentives: Sports Minister

Heads will roll if babus delay athletes' incentives: Sports Minister

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

Speaking at a felicitation function for the Commonwealth Games medal winners in New Delhi, Rathore said there was no dearth of money in Indian sports but the funds will have to be used for justified purposes by both the athletes as well as the federations.

Australia to ease visa process for Indians

Australia to ease visa process for Indians

Rediff.com18 Feb 2004

The Australian government will put in place from March 1, 2004 new arrangements to make it easier to apply for business or tourist visa from India.

Why US is looking to elevate trade ties with India

Why US is looking to elevate trade ties with India

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

The US hopes that the upcoming India trip of US President Barack Obama would elevate trade and investment ties.

Australia keen to boost trade ties with India

Australia keen to boost trade ties with India

Rediff.com27 Jun 2003

Australia has expressed willingness for a more active engagement with India through a more "comprehensive, strategic and contextual" approach in bilateral relations with a special emphasis on trade.

Arun Jaitley cremated with state honours, hundreds pay last respect

Arun Jaitley cremated with state honours, hundreds pay last respect

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

BJP workers and mourners queued up in large numbers outside the party headquarters since morning to pay their last respects to the leader.

Retail giants flock to India

Retail giants flock to India

Rediff.com31 Jan 2005

Paswan promises to cut drug prices

Paswan promises to cut drug prices

Rediff.com21 Jun 2004

Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilisers Ram Vilas Paswan said on Monday that his ministry would cut the prices of life saving and other important drugs by bringing more drugs under the 'price monitoring system' and also check the manufacture and

Money tips for stay-at-home moms

Money tips for stay-at-home moms

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

If you choose to be a stay-at-home mom, it definitely does not mean that you are losing a grip over your finances. In fact, there is a lot you can do for yourself and your family.