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'No proposal to bring Delhi police under govt'

'No proposal to bring Delhi police under govt'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

There is no proposal to bring the Delhi police under the Delhi government, the Centre said on Tuesday amid demands raised by Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit that certain aspects of policing in the capital should be handed over to the city administration.

Govt to sell 26% IBP pie to public

Govt to sell 26% IBP pie to public

Rediff.com3 Sep 2003

The Centre will sell 26 per cent of its stake in public sector oil marketing company IBP Ltd to the general public, its chairman M S Ramachandran said in Kolkata on Wednesday.

India back in Olympic fold after IOC lifts ban

India back in Olympic fold after IOC lifts ban

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

In news that will please Indian sports lovers, IOA secretary-general Rajeev Mehta confirmed on Tuesday that the International Olympic Committee has lifted the ban on India.

'Does an MBA abroad add value to my career?'

'Does an MBA abroad add value to my career?'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

In an online chat with readers, Naveenan Ramachandran, expert, 4GMAT addressed queries related to cracking the GMAT, admission at global b-schools and MBA abroad.

Squash 'devastated' by Tokyo Olympics snub

Squash 'devastated' by Tokyo Olympics snub

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

The head of the World Squash Federation (WSF) said he was devastated for the sport's millions of followers after squash was again overlooked for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Cash deals cost India 1.7% of GDP: Visa

Cash deals cost India 1.7% of GDP: Visa

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

Reducing it to 1.3% would lead to savings of Rs 70,000 crore over 5 years

IOC signs MoC with BSNL

IOC signs MoC with BSNL

Rediff.com8 Jul 2003

The Indian Oil Corporation on Tuesday signed a memorandum of collaboration with the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd to cross-sell their products and services.

'Northeast insurgents using Myanmar as safe sanctuary'

'Northeast insurgents using Myanmar as safe sanctuary'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2012

Insurgent groups like ULFA and NSCN-K have been using Myanmar as safe sanctuary and have set up bases there, despite that country's repeated assurances not to allow its territory for activities inimical to India, Government said on Tuesday.

Rumours circulating on Jayalalithaa's health; Karunanidhi seeks clarity

Rumours circulating on Jayalalithaa's health; Karunanidhi seeks clarity

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam President M Karunanidhi has urged the Tamil Nadu government to "put an end to rumours" regarding the health of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam supremo and Chief Minister Jayalalithaa by providing proper information to the people, while wishing his arch rival a speedy recovery.

Hopes up on eve of Cabinet reshuffle

Hopes up on eve of Cabinet reshuffle

Rediff.com23 May 2003

Govt bans 72 NGOs from receiving foreign contribution

Govt bans 72 NGOs from receiving foreign contribution

Rediff.com8 Aug 2012

The government has frozen accounts of 32 Non-Governmental Organisations and banned 72 other voluntary organisations from receiving foreign contributions for alleged irregularities.

MBA admissions: Your questions answered

MBA admissions: Your questions answered

Rediff.com10 Jan 2013

In an online chat with readers on January 9, 2013, Rajesh Balasubramanian and Naveenan Ramachandran, mentors, 2IIM, addressed queries related to CAT 2012 and offered advice on how to choose the best b-school based on their scores.

Thalapathy, Kalaignar, Thalaivar... name of the TN game

Thalapathy, Kalaignar, Thalaivar... name of the TN game

Rediff.com2 Sep 2018

Stalin gets a new title...

IOC, IBP merger options open

IOC, IBP merger options open

Rediff.com3 Sep 2003

Chairman of Indian Oil Corporation, M S Ramachandran, said on Wednesday that the possibility of merging its subsidiary IBP & Co Ltd with the parent company cannot be ruled out.

'What is the cost of pursuing an MBA abroad?'

'What is the cost of pursuing an MBA abroad?'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2012

In an online chat with readers on December 27, Naveenan Ramachandran and Abhishek Bhide, experts, 4GMAT addressed queries on preparing for GMAT and offered advice on how to pursue an MBA abroad.

Top 7 tips for start-up training firms

Top 7 tips for start-up training firms

Rediff.com11 Jul 2012

Success mantras for those in the business of training people.

Will Covid curbs skew voter turnout in TN?

Will Covid curbs skew voter turnout in TN?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2021

It looks as if competing political parties in Tamil Nadu have not grasped the full impact and import of a sizable section of voters possibly staying away from voting -- voters, supposedly with a predictable polling pattern -- owing to the Covid second wave and more so, how it could affect the outcome in individual constituencies and even booths, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

India to issue 3,000 visas to Pakistan cricket fans

India to issue 3,000 visas to Pakistan cricket fans

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

India will issue 3,000 visas to Pakistani fans and an additional 300 visas to VIPs of that country to witness the upcoming Indo-Pak limited over cricket series beginning December 25, Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday.

'Should I pursue an MBA from India or abroad?'

'Should I pursue an MBA from India or abroad?'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

In an online chat with readers on December 6, Naveenan Ramachandran and Abhishek Bhide addressed reader queries related to pursuing an MBA abroad.

4 tips to make the most of your Linkedin account

4 tips to make the most of your Linkedin account

Rediff.com18 Sep 2012

Professional networking site LinkedIn has over 135 million members, and counting. Sunder Ramachandran shares a beginner's guide to making meaningful connections for career growth.

For love of 'Amma': A Rs 15 crore memorial; appeal for Bharat Ratna

For love of 'Amma': A Rs 15 crore memorial; appeal for Bharat Ratna

Rediff.com10 Dec 2016

Tamil Nadu Cabinet has decided to recommend late All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam supremo Jayalalithaa for India's highest civilian honour, the 'Bharat Ratna'.

Top AIADMK leader switches to Panneerselvam's camp

Top AIADMK leader switches to Panneerselvam's camp

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

"To protect AIADMK, everybody should join hands with OPS (Panneerselvam)," Madusudanan said, adding that he did not want the party to get into the hands of a single family.

How TN's poll sops went from entitlement to empowerment

How TN's poll sops went from entitlement to empowerment

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

A time has thus come when state encouragement for rural students led to empowerment of the socio-economically marginalised sections of the population. It included women. Today, with greater exposure and consequent enlightenment, it has gone beyond 'empowerment' to become 'entitlement', says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Pakistan violated ceasefire 8 times in 2012: Govt

Pakistan violated ceasefire 8 times in 2012: Govt

Rediff.com8 May 2012

Minister of State for Home Mullappally Ramachandran on Tuesday told the Lok Sabha that during the current year, eight ceasefire violations have been reported along the LoC.

SC verdict on death of Dec 16 gang rape convicts tomorrow

SC verdict on death of Dec 16 gang rape convicts tomorrow

Rediff.com4 May 2017

The apex court had on March 27 reserved its verdict on the appeals of the four convicts.

Supreme Court bench split over Yakub Memon's plea, refers it to CJI

Supreme Court bench split over Yakub Memon's plea, refers it to CJI

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

The Supreme Court has referred to a larger bench the plea of Yakub Abdul Razak Memon seeking a stay of his scheduled execution on July 30 in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case.

Rahul's hand behind changes in Congress set-up

Rahul's hand behind changes in Congress set-up

Rediff.com1 May 2017

Over the past week, Rahul Gandhi has replaced office-bearers in charge of party units in Gujarat and Karnataka and Goa, and brought in young leaders as secretaries. These changes are unlikely to be a one-time exercise and poll-bound states would get the primary attention.

Terrorists using online social networks, says government

Terrorists using online social networks, says government

Rediff.com14 Dec 2011

Asked whether online social networking has become a a big tool for criminals and terrorists, Minister of state for Home Affairs Mullappally Ramachandran said, "Yes sir, The criminals and terrorists are using online social networking. The Delhi police, however, is continuously upgrading its technological strength by inducting latest components/gadget to counter this challenge."

Consider ban on drinking before 5 pm: Kerala HC to govt

Consider ban on drinking before 5 pm: Kerala HC to govt

Rediff.com21 Aug 2012

Observing that it was not desirable to encourage consumption of liquor, the Kerala high court on Tuesday asked the government to consider prohibiting its consumption before 5 pm and inform the court about its views before September 10.

Afzal Guru's mercy petition under consideration: Govt

Afzal Guru's mercy petition under consideration: Govt

Rediff.com30 Nov 2011

The government on Wednesday said mercy petitions of 20 death row convicts, including Afzal Guru, are under various stages of consideration and that the Constitution does not specify any time limit within which a decision should be taken.

'Rahul sees himself more as Cong's management consultant'

'Rahul sees himself more as Cong's management consultant'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2012

'In any ministry headed by Rahul, we will see a lot of talk of accountability, meritocracy and efficiency. But all these things will impact Indian politics in a positive way if they are a means to an end, and do not become an end in themselves as it has with the revamp of the IYC and the NSUI,' Aarthi Ramachandran tells Sheela Bhatt

'BJP is going to remain in power for a very long time'

'BJP is going to remain in power for a very long time'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

'The BJP is the most progressive force within Hinduism today.'

Stalin goes with experience, expertise

Stalin goes with experience, expertise

Rediff.com8 May 2021

Stalin has given due respect to seniority in the pecking order, but has also taken into consideration the demands of individual ministries and the suitability of individuals, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Are you looking forward to Rajnikanth's biography?

Are you looking forward to Rajnikanth's biography?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2012

The book will be released on 12-12-12, the day the Tamil Superstar turns 63.

'Comeback queen' Jaya reigns supreme after acquittal

'Comeback queen' Jaya reigns supreme after acquittal

Rediff.com11 May 2015

The acquittal allows her to plan a new political path and also prepare her party for the assembly elections scheduled next year.

Playing the doubles game with a new CEO

Playing the doubles game with a new CEO

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

In cases such as Infosys, a new CEO will have to play the game with not only the chairman, but also with the COO and the board of directors, and perhaps retired founders, each being a different game with different set of capabilities and attitudes.

'Rajinikanth is certainly stirring the pot'

'Rajinikanth is certainly stirring the pot'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

'There will be significant political traction for him. But how much, we don't know yet'

It's an early Diwali for Jaya's supporters

It's an early Diwali for Jaya's supporters

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

Special prayers were held by All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam faithful on Friday seeking release of Jayalalithaa who was sentenced to four years in jail and slapped with a fine of Rs 100 crore by a Bangalore special court in the Rs 66.65 crore disproportionate assets case on September 27.

Chinese troops violated border 500 times in two years

Chinese troops violated border 500 times in two years

Rediff.com16 May 2012

Minister of State for Home Mullappally Ramachandran said there were 228 cases of transgression of the Indo-China border by the People's Liberation Army in 2010, 213 cases in 2011, and 64 cases till April 2012

Jaya started living normal life: AIADMK

Jaya started living normal life: AIADMK

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

Ruling All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday said party supremo and Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, hospitalised in Chennai for more than a month, has "progressed well" and "started living a normal life" as it exuded confidence that she will soon resume her public service.