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Lord Paul attacks Cameron over corruption in UK

Lord Paul attacks Cameron over corruption in UK

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Paul is among the wealthy who hold legal accounts in Swiss HSBC Bank.

Development only way to empower the poor, says Modi

Development only way to empower the poor, says Modi

Rediff.com27 May 2016

The PM spoke about financial inclusion.

Shooting coach doesn't want prodigies to get 'carried away' by money, attention and laurels

Shooting coach doesn't want prodigies to get 'carried away' by money, attention and laurels

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

Teen sensations Bhaker, Chaudhary and Bhanwala grabbed podiums and headlines with their fearless approach, with Japsal, in their own words, playing a crucial role in their success.

Postcards from the Raj

Postcards from the Raj

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

It was an exciting time for India and the world. Photography had been invented 50 years earlier, and the mass-produced Kodak camera of the 1880s helped democratise photography. Ritika Kochhar reports on an unusual exhibition of postcards that chronicle life in the British Raj.

Soon, India will unveil the much-delayed foreign trade policy

Soon, India will unveil the much-delayed foreign trade policy

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

The much-delayed Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), which will roll out steps to boost exports, is expected to be unveiled soon.

John Kerry meets PM Narendra Modi; extends India visit

John Kerry meets PM Narendra Modi; extends India visit

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Kerry discussed progress in bilateral engagement since Prime Minister Modi's visit to US in June 2016.

Schooling denies Phelps a 23rd

Schooling denies Phelps a 23rd

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

Joseph Schooling won the men's 100 meters butterfly final on Friday to secure Singapore's first Olympic gold medal and deny Michael Phelps a 23rd in the last individual race of the American's extraordinary career.

Shooting World Cup: Ghatkar wins bronze, Deepak finishes 5th

Shooting World Cup: Ghatkar wins bronze, Deepak finishes 5th

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

Pooja Ghatkar overcame technical issues to clinch the women's 10m air rifle bronze medal as hosts India opened their account on a positive note in the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup in New Delhi.

CBI may probe tax evasion by Haryana builders

CBI may probe tax evasion by Haryana builders

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

These builders had collected the taxes from prospective buyers but had failed to deposit them.

I could picture Bapu walking up on stage, says Nobel winner Satyarthi

I could picture Bapu walking up on stage, says Nobel winner Satyarthi

Rediff.com14 Dec 2014

After receiving the Nobel Peace Prize on Wednesday and captivating the minds of people around the world for his simplicity and modesty, Kailash Satyarthi, the engineer-turned-child rights activist, returned home to India from Oslo on Saturday night.

Sebi finds lack of evidence in tax evasion of  38K cr

Sebi finds lack of evidence in tax evasion of 38K cr

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

Legal hurdle cited in I-T action against 32,000 entities.

Room prices rocket in Rio as landlords dig for Olympic gold

Room prices rocket in Rio as landlords dig for Olympic gold

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

With hotels mostly booked, landlords are charging a pretty penny for tourists still seeking accommodation in Rio de Janeiro for the Olympics in August -- asking as much as $2,305 per night for a three-bedroom apartment far from venues and beaches.

SBI to auction Kingfisher House on March 17

SBI to auction Kingfisher House on March 17

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

SBI has the highest exposure of Rs 1,600 crore to the beleaguered Kingfisher Airlines.

Have you renewed your insurance policy?

Have you renewed your insurance policy?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

Your entire contribution can go down the drain if policies are not renewed on time

Kings XI vs Rising Pune Supergiant: It's a do-or-die clash

Kings XI vs Rising Pune Supergiant: It's a do-or-die clash

Rediff.com13 May 2017

Kings XI Punjab will be aiming to continue their late surge against Rising Pune Supergiant in a 'winner takes it all' Indian Premier League encounter, in Pune on Sunday.

'Maharashtra govt was sleeping'

'Maharashtra govt was sleeping'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

'Instead of doing ground work they are sitting and monitoring the drought through Mantralaya and trying to solve the problem with Aamir Khan.'

US defence secretary's India visit: Rs 20,000 cr deals on the cards

US defence secretary's India visit: Rs 20,000 cr deals on the cards

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

Ahead of his first visit to India, Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel has said the United States is looking for new partners and relationships in Asia Pacific region which represents both opportunities and challenges.

Bollywood's history of blackmail

Bollywood's history of blackmail

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

Bollywood's tryst with blackmail!

US Secretary of State John Kerry to arrive on July 30

US Secretary of State John Kerry to arrive on July 30

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

United States Secretary of State John Kerry will arrive in New Delhi on July 30 on a three-day visit during which he will hold talks with Indian leaders on a range of key bilateral, regional and global issues of mutual interest besides co-chairing the fifth India-US Strategic Dialogue.

'Dr Kurien was beyond caste, creed and religion'

'Dr Kurien was beyond caste, creed and religion'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

'The controversy created by a Gujarat minister was totally unnecessary and unwanted.' 'It is a disgrace that a person who happened to be Gujarat's finance minister, spoke this kind of rubbish.'

'Regular Indo-Pak cricket will also lead to improved relations'

'Regular Indo-Pak cricket will also lead to improved relations'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

Former captain Zaheer Abbas feels restoration of bilateral cricket ties with India would prove to be beneficial for Pakistan as presently India is in astronger position in world cricket.

Race to White House is real, not reality TV: Clinton

Race to White House is real, not reality TV: Clinton

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

Clinton alleged that it was very well possible that Trump has not paid any taxes.

I-T seizes over Rs 135 cr cash, jewellery from Sahara group

I-T seizes over Rs 135 cr cash, jewellery from Sahara group

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

The agency had received intelligence inputs that a huge amount of "unaccounted" cash is lying at the groups properties at Delhi and Noida.

On 1st anniversary of Mann ki Baat, PM Modi thanks listeners

On 1st anniversary of Mann ki Baat, PM Modi thanks listeners

Rediff.com3 Oct 2015

All India Radio announced a special radio show captioned 'Mann Ki Baat: Ek Saal Jan Judao Ka', which will be telecast on October 5, and it has also planned a survey to gauge the impact of the programme.

PM Modi promises to end economic blockade in Manipur

PM Modi promises to end economic blockade in Manipur

Rediff.com25 Feb 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hit out at the Congress saying they had made the state their political battle ground, pitting one community against the other.

Pakistan-origin MP appointed new UK home secretary

Pakistan-origin MP appointed new UK home secretary

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

Sajid Javid, the son of a Pakistani bus driver whose family migrated to Britain in the 1960s, becomes the first South Asian origin MP to hold a key portfolio in the UK Cabinet.

15 Odd PHOTOS from a mad, mad world

15 Odd PHOTOS from a mad, mad world

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

Here's this week of photos that prove we live in a mad world.

Stick to fiscal discipline, spend on infra: Jaitley to states

Stick to fiscal discipline, spend on infra: Jaitley to states

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

Jaitley said focus is on larger expenditure on social sector.

Pretty Woman director Garry Marshall dies at 81

Pretty Woman director Garry Marshall dies at 81

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

The latest Hollywood updates.

Of websites and factories

Of websites and factories

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Regulating the internet only as a medium is somewhat similar to regulating electricity only as a driver of the TV industry

'Can't imagine what cinema will be without Ramanaidusaab'

'Can't imagine what cinema will be without Ramanaidusaab'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

'Naidusaab is the last of the movie moghuls,' Anil Kapoor tells Subhash K Jha.

Maharashtra farmers call off protest as state agrees to demands

Maharashtra farmers call off protest as state agrees to demands

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

It's a major victory for the farmers who trekked 180 km from Nashik over six days under the blazing sun, some even barefooted.

How to reduce health insurance premiums

How to reduce health insurance premiums

Rediff.com14 May 2017

Anil Rego shares six tips to help you bring down your cost of owning an insurance policy

Susan Rice, Nancy Pelosi to join Obama's delegation to India

Susan Rice, Nancy Pelosi to join Obama's delegation to India

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

National Security Advisor Susan Rice, influential business leaders and a host of other lawmakers, including Indian-American Congressman Ami Bera, would be travelling with President Barack Obama to attend India's Republic Day celebrations.

My aim is to do well for Afghanistan in Tests: Rashid

My aim is to do well for Afghanistan in Tests: Rashid

Rediff.com7 May 2017

The instant stardom associated with impressive performances in the Indian Premier League has not changed Rashid Khan's ultimate cricketing dream -- to bowl lethal googlies to the best in the world while donning Afghanistan whites.

Ex-France winger Ginola throws his hat in ring for FIFA presidency

Ex-France winger Ginola throws his hat in ring for FIFA presidency

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Former France winger David Ginola will announce on Friday that he is entering the race to become president of world soccer's governing body FIFA, The Sun reported on Thursday.

A happy story, for a change

A happy story, for a change

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

'I may not have had a lot of money to spend on her, but I certainly make sure the government did,' a Delhi electrician who inspired his daughter to study tells Geetanjali Krishna.

PM Modi takes swipe at 'gareebi hatao' slogan

PM Modi takes swipe at 'gareebi hatao' slogan

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

Addressing a rally in coastal Odisha town of Balasore on completion of two years of his government, he called for a 'balanced' development in the country and wondered why the eastern belt had remained backward despite being generously bestowed with natural resources.

As Indians fly more, AAI clocks record revenue

As Indians fly more, AAI clocks record revenue

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

This is the first time in the history of the airport operator that revenue crossed Rs 10,000 crore.

Was Sheena Bora alive months after her death?

Was Sheena Bora alive months after her death?

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

'There is a communication between Rahul Mukerjea and Sheena Bora.' 'First on the 26th. And then on the 27th and then on the 28th.' 'See the messages wherein Rahul Mukerjea tells Sheena Bora "Baba I am in the car park. Come".' 'And Sheena Bora replies to Rahul Mukerjea: "Five min bas".' 'This explains why none of the bodies matched Sheena Bora...'