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Rajnath celebrates Dussehra with BSF jawans, performs 'shastra puja'

Rajnath celebrates Dussehra with BSF jawans, performs 'shastra puja'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

Singh also reviewed the situation on the border and assessed the progress in various infrastructure projects.

Gujjar agitation enters eighth day; HC pulls up govt

Gujjar agitation enters eighth day; HC pulls up govt

Rediff.com28 May 2015

The Gujjar agitation for five percent reservation in government jobs entered its eighth day on Thursday, with hundreds of protesters still blocking railway tracks in Pilupura.

'There seems to be a threat every time it rains'

'There seems to be a threat every time it rains'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

'We have only ourselves to blame.' 'For selfish reasons and greed, we have obstructed many outlets, preventing the water from flowing out, be it rivers, tributaries or small drainage systems.'

11 tips to take good care of your teeth

11 tips to take good care of your teeth

Rediff.com12 May 2021

If gum infection is ignored or not taken care of at an early stage, it could lead to heart disease, diabetes, respiratory ailments, or stroke, warns Dr Karishma Jaradi, head dental surgeon at Dentzz Dental.

Kerala flood relief ops: Centre sends Rs 102 cr bill for use of IAF aircraft

Kerala flood relief ops: Centre sends Rs 102 cr bill for use of IAF aircraft

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

The IAF had carried out 517 sorties of Fixed Wing aircraft, airlifting 3,787 people and 1,350 tonnes of load, and 634 sorties of helicopters, winching 584 people and airlifting 247 tonnes of load.

Moderate quake jolts Delhi NCR, Chennai, eastern India

Moderate quake jolts Delhi NCR, Chennai, eastern India

Rediff.com22 May 2014

A moderate earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale on Wednesday night jolted Delhi, National Capital Region, Chennai and parts of eastern and northern India including West Bengal, Odisha and Jharkhand, but there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage to properties.

'Can I invest in NPS? I am 24'

'Can I invest in NPS? I am 24'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries

Biden good for emerging markets; dollar to gain from Trump win: Analysts

Biden good for emerging markets; dollar to gain from Trump win: Analysts

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

Any market correction, analysts say, would be an attractive entry point for risky assets, which should do well over the medium-to-long term.

Italian Marines case: UN tribunal upholds India's conduct

Italian Marines case: UN tribunal upholds India's conduct

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

India accused the two Italian marines on board the MV Enrica Lexie, an Italian flagged oil tanker, of shooting dead two Indian fishermen off the Kerala coast on February 15, 2012.

Demand slumps: Experts call for cut in home prices

Demand slumps: Experts call for cut in home prices

Rediff.com18 Sep 2008

While end-users in big cities such as Mumbai and Delhi are postponing buying houses due to a number of reasons such as unaffordable prices, rise in interest rates and increase in their monthly pay-outs among others, investors have sold off their properties to pay for losses suffered in the stock and property markets, consultants said.

Why do governments bow to mob violence?

Why do governments bow to mob violence?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

The Haryana 'incident is a manifestation of a far greater malady -- mobocracy -- that continues to afflict our society,' says Vivek Gumaste.

Pak violates truce in Poonch again

Pak violates truce in Poonch again

Rediff.com12 May 2012

In yet another ceasefire violation, Pakistani troops on Saturday fired at Indian posts along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district but there was no loss of life or damage to property.

HC directs activist Gokhale to remove tweets against ex-diplomat

HC directs activist Gokhale to remove tweets against ex-diplomat

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

In an interim order, Justice C Hari Shankar also restrained Gokhale from posting scandalous tweets against Lakshmi Puri and her husband Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri during the pendency of the defamation suit.

6 reasons why home sales have dropped across India

6 reasons why home sales have dropped across India

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

Home sales in the top 10 cities - Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), National Capital Region (NCR) and Pune - have declined at a compound annual growth rate of 8% since 2011.

Uttarakhand: Insurers on high alert

Uttarakhand: Insurers on high alert

Rediff.com22 Jun 2013

Public general insurance companies to collaborate for speedy settlement of claims

Minor IED blast near Israel Embassy in Delhi, no injuries reported

Minor IED blast near Israel Embassy in Delhi, no injuries reported

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

A blast took place outside the Israeli Embassy in the heart of Lutyens' Delhi on Friday evening, a fire service official said.

Army short of 10,000 officers; 20 IAF fighter lost in last 3 years!

Army short of 10,000 officers; 20 IAF fighter lost in last 3 years!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar informed the the Lok Sabha about this

ED challenges clean chit to Kochhars and Dhoot

ED challenges clean chit to Kochhars and Dhoot

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

The ED is of the opinion that the authority stepped into the shoes of the trial court and commented on the preliminary investigation done by the CBI in the impugned order.

Won't talk to Khattar until he apologises for 'inflicting brutality' on farmers: Amarinder

Won't talk to Khattar until he apologises for 'inflicting brutality' on farmers: Amarinder

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

The Punjab CM's reaction has come after Khattar alleged on Saturday alleged that despite wanting to talk to him over the issue, he did not respond even when telephone calls to his office were made for three days.

I am recovering from Covid

I am recovering from Covid

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

'A tornado... when it lands, it swirls through the body, causing chaos, confusion, coughs, wreaking damage to each organ it touches.'

ED summons Chanda Kochhar on May 3

ED summons Chanda Kochhar on May 3

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

ED orders Chanda Kochhar to appear with asset lists also provide income-tax returns in her individual capacity and of companies if she was a director or held any position.

Law catches up with DMK, but what about the others?

Law catches up with DMK, but what about the others?

Rediff.com24 May 2011

The 2G scam is a perfect occasion for us to travel a bit further and punish all those who could have prevented the fraud and yet chose to remain silent. Should we fail, we would have learned no lesson from the 2G scam, says M R Venkatesh.

Tiger Global, others invest $225 mn in parent of IPL title sponsor Dream11

Tiger Global, others invest $225 mn in parent of IPL title sponsor Dream11

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

The new round values the company at $2.5 billion, more than double the over $1 billion valuation Dream 11 enjoyed in April 2019 when it was declared the country's first gaming unicorn.

700-km Brazil 'megaflash' sets lightning record: UN

700-km Brazil 'megaflash' sets lightning record: UN

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

The new records for extreme lightning bursts, or 'megaflashes', during 2019, are more than double the size and duration of the previous record flashes.

PIX: Hurricane Irene not as disastrous as expected

PIX: Hurricane Irene not as disastrous as expected

Rediff.com29 Aug 2011

Losses from Hurricane Irene are estimated to total about $7 billion, much less than what was feared from the massive storm that battered the United States east coast over the weekend, initial estimates say.

Photos: Animals caught in the fury of floods

Photos: Animals caught in the fury of floods

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

The fury of flood has wrecked havoc worldwide, causing immense loss of life and property. But one aspect that has received far less attention has been the impact that floods have on animals. More often than not, these stranded hapless animals are the last ones to be rescued. We present a series of photographs when animals were caught in the fury of floods.

Tamil Nadu: Death toll mounts to 184, more rains expected

Tamil Nadu: Death toll mounts to 184, more rains expected

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

A new low pressure over south east Bay of Bengal was expected to bring more rains to Tamil Nadu, where the death toll rose to 184.

All Indians safe in wildfire-hit California: Govt

All Indians safe in wildfire-hit California: Govt

Rediff.com24 Oct 2007

Indian Consulate General in San Francisco has been in touch with members of the Indian community, many of whom had to evacuate their properties. India has expressed regret over the loss of life and damage to property in the fire in southern California that began on Sunday and has destroyed over 384 square miles of area.

79 homes, 327 shops gutted during Delhi violence

79 homes, 327 shops gutted during Delhi violence

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

Over 1,000 riot-affected people have moved into the Delhi government's relief camp at Mustafabad in the last 24 hours from areas like Shivpuri, Mustafabad and Karawal Nagar, the government said in a statement.

'Alappuzha may get submerged in 20-25 years'

'Alappuzha may get submerged in 20-25 years'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2021

'Because of the melting of ice as well as irresponsible human behaviour such as throwing soil and plastic into the sea, there has been a rise in temperature.' 'I fear there will be direct and dangerous consequences for us.'

Pitfalls in reverse mortgage that your heirs inherit

Pitfalls in reverse mortgage that your heirs inherit

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

The biggest catch in a reverse mortgage is that you cannot move out of the house

ASK ROOPASHREE: How do I lose weight?

ASK ROOPASHREE: How do I lose weight?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

Wellness expert Roopashree Sharma answers your health queries.

US gives $ 1 lakh for AP, K'taka flood relief

US gives $ 1 lakh for AP, K'taka flood relief

Rediff.com8 Oct 2009

The US on Thursday announced an assistance of $1 lakh (Rs 46,68,980) for the victims of the recent floods in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.

Why e-travel aggregators are jittery about Goa Tourist Act

Why e-travel aggregators are jittery about Goa Tourist Act

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

An industry source said the Act would create high-entry barriers for new service providers and limit customer choice

ASK ANU: 'I feel suffocated. I want to be happy'

ASK ANU: 'I feel suffocated. I want to be happy'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

In her weekly column, mental health guru Anu Krishna offers advice on how to take charge of your life.

Railways lose Rs 40 lakh to thefts

Railways lose Rs 40 lakh to thefts

Rediff.com27 Jan 2010

Despite its attempts to check theft, the Indian Railways lost properties worth around Rs 40 lakh owing to lax security measures at its godowns and yards last year.

SC asks Mumbai civic bodies to decide Sonu Sood's plea

SC asks Mumbai civic bodies to decide Sonu Sood's plea

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Sood, who was in the limelight for helping migrants reach their homes during the lockdown last year, had stated in his plea that his application for conversion has been approved by the Municipal Commissioner subject to Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority permission.

Plan to buy Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed Nazara Tech's shares?

Plan to buy Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed Nazara Tech's shares?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed Nazara Technologies is all set to hit the primary market with its Rs 583-crore IPO on Wednesday. The diversified and online gaming firm's three-day issue will run through March 17-19 and will be entirely an offer for sale (OFS). While 5.29 million equity shares will be offloaded via OFS by some of the shareholders, Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, who owns 3.29 million shares or 11.51 per cent stake in the company as of September 30, 2020, has decided to hold on to his stake. The issue has a price band of Rs 1,100-1,101 and will be available in lots of 13 shares and multiples thereof.

Fire and engineering policies dearer by 25%

Fire and engineering policies dearer by 25%

Rediff.com13 Nov 2009

With the public sector non-life insurers rationally pricing risks, discounts on property insurance has come down by 20-25 per cent.