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Cong media managers get crash course on hardselling food schme

Cong media managers get crash course on hardselling food schme

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

The United Progressive Alliance's growth story' and food security scheme dominated a Congress workshop on Monday where its media managers from across the country were given training to disseminate party's message on key issues ahead of next Lok Sabha polls.

What exactly happened at the Opposition meeting

What exactly happened at the Opposition meeting

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

Rahul Gandhi stressed the importance of an electoral understanding in UP if the BJP is to be defeated in the Lok Sabha polls.

How the Tablighi Jamaat was born

How the Tablighi Jamaat was born

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

The Tablighi Jamaat avoided confrontation, stayed clear of conversion of non-Muslims, abjured politics and focused only on religious attainment. >A fascinating excerpt from Ziya Us Salam's Inside The Tablighi Jamaat.

How India plans to prepare medal winners for 2024, 2028 Olympics

How India plans to prepare medal winners for 2024, 2028 Olympics

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore on Sunday said the government will launch a 'Khelo India' programme at a cost of Rs 1,756 crore for the period 2017-18 to 2019-20.

8 simple tips to write your first CV

8 simple tips to write your first CV

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Your resume should generate curiosity into your profile as a person and set you apart from your peers, says Achin Bhattacharyya.

I-T dept starts analysing deposits post note ban

I-T dept starts analysing deposits post note ban

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

The Income Tax department has begun the process to examine bank deposits and transactions to check possible black money instances and said once the last opportunity to declare funds in old notes under the PMGKY scheme ends it will be very tough for hoarders.

Now, buy medicines and stents on EMI

Now, buy medicines and stents on EMI

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

The company did not respond to specific queries on the project's expansion.

7 ways India can improve its investment climate

7 ways India can improve its investment climate

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

'From the investor's point of view, a real change would happen only when business environment in all our states qualitatively improves,' says NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Rajiv Kumar.

Find out what Kotak e-Lifetime Income Plan has to offer

Find out what Kotak e-Lifetime Income Plan has to offer

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

Kotak Life Insurance has launched e-Lifetime plan which has unique features.

Why some states are opposing the Road Safety Bill

Why some states are opposing the Road Safety Bill

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

Opposition-ruled states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu opposing the Bill as they fear losing some of their powers

How Patel transformed into Sardar

How Patel transformed into Sardar

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

Vallabhbhai Patel's great claim to fame originated from his steely leadership of a struggle against a repressive regime, a good three decades before the achievement of states unification, points out Shreekant Sambrani.

Is Nayattu anti-Dalit? Is Karnan pro-Dalit?

Is Nayattu anti-Dalit? Is Karnan pro-Dalit?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

'If questioning and dethroning hierarchies is your primary motive, why not put an end to the practice of announcing your shining star, your box office draw, in big flaming letters and mentioning everyone else's name in small font at the bottom of the screen?' asks Sreehari Nair.

ISRO launches second defence satellite, will be used by IAF

ISRO launches second defence satellite, will be used by IAF

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

The mission life of the 2,250kg GSAT-7A, built by ISRO, is eight years. It will provide communication capability to users in Ku-band over the Indian region.

CAT 2018: Registration begins August 8

CAT 2018: Registration begins August 8

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

September 19, 2018 is the last date to apply for the Common Admission Test to be held November 25, 2018.

Sports Shorts: India tops medal tally in Asia Cup cycling

Sports Shorts: India tops medal tally in Asia Cup cycling

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

Pak PM blames India in I-Day address for impasse in ties

Pak PM blames India in I-Day address for impasse in ties

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

"Our government has invariably made efforts to initiate the process of meaningful dialogue and adoption of peaceful means to resolve the issues but unfortunately the expansionist designs of India have remained the main hurdle in this regard," Abbasi said.

Modi rolls out red carpet for Jaya in RCR, will she reciprocate in RS?

Modi rolls out red carpet for Jaya in RCR, will she reciprocate in RS?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

The bonhomie between Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa and Prime Minister Narendra Modi was once again in evidence on Tuesday, but the question remains if it will translate into supporting the BJP in the Rajya Sabha. Senior journalist R Rajagopalan reports.

What the Sino-India border pact promises to do

What the Sino-India border pact promises to do

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

The Border Defence Cooperation Agreement inked between India and China on Wednesday facilitates establishment of a hotline between the military headquarters of the two countries, besides border personnel meeting sites in all sectors receiving broad directive not to tail each others' patrols along the disputed borders.

Rajan: The 'rockstar' central banker who rocked too many boats

Rajan: The 'rockstar' central banker who rocked too many boats

Rediff.com4 Sep 2016

The three years at the Reserve Bank have mostly been a string of success stories for Rajan, gaining him common man's adulation even as the free-thinker in him made a few foes who matter more in the corridors of power

'We have been a bit like a fast tortoise'

'We have been a bit like a fast tortoise'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

'My biggest contribution is the creation of the first 'modern Indian law firm',' Cyril Shroff tells Sudipto Dey.

Congress-JD(S) panel adopts draft report on CMP

Congress-JD(S) panel adopts draft report on CMP

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Siddaramaiah said he was not unhappy about the Congress-JD(S) coalition as was being projected, and there was no doubt about the stability of the government.

INS Viraat: End of an era

INS Viraat: End of an era

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

The Indian Navy's flagship carrier, the INS Viraat will be decommissioned on March 6 after serving the nation for 30 glorious years.

Netaji died in crash, says 60-yr-old report declassified by Japan

Netaji died in crash, says 60-yr-old report declassified by Japan

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

The report provides salient features relating to his condition and the treatment administered to him at the hospital.

Modi inaugurates new terminal at Chandigarh airport

Modi inaugurates new terminal at Chandigarh airport

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

AAI has 51% stake in the project while Punjab and Haryana have 24.5% equity each.

These girls have power

These girls have power

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

Manavi Kapur goes behind the scenes to find out what it takes to be a successful woman wrestler.

BJP wrestles with populism vs pragmatism debate in K'taka

BJP wrestles with populism vs pragmatism debate in K'taka

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

Ahead of the assembly elections next year, the BJP has been wallowing in a welter of ideas that has resurrected the debate on populism versus pragmatism, as it has to pander to two important but incompatible constituencies, of the freebie consuming masses and Bengaluru's heavy hitters craving for even roads, pristine lakes and unbroken power supply, reports Radhika Ramaseshan.

Lashkar is a terror proxy of ISI: US lawmaker

Lashkar is a terror proxy of ISI: US lawmaker

Rediff.com13 Jun 2013

"We should make it clear to Pakistan that any LeT attack upon our homeland, they will bear responsibility for that because of their close relationship between ISI and LeT," Congressman Peter King said during a Congressional hearing on Wednesday.

Cong wants to make LS poll a battle of ideologies, not personalities

Cong wants to make LS poll a battle of ideologies, not personalities

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

While the Bharatiya Janata Party has gone out of its way to convert the upcoming Lok Sabha election as a contest between its prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi and Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi, the Grand Old Party is pitching next month's polls as a battle of two opposing ideologies. Anita Katyal reports

A few popular alternatives to personal loans!

A few popular alternatives to personal loans!

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

What if you could have an option apart from personal loan in times of crisis?

Food ordinance: Now for Cong to draw full political mileage

Food ordinance: Now for Cong to draw full political mileage

Rediff.com6 Jul 2013

The Congress will only be able to gain from the bill if its benefits percolate down to the people within the next eight months, says Anita Katyal

Rahul's 'repackaged' stance pleases Cong media managers

Rahul's 'repackaged' stance pleases Cong media managers

Rediff.com14 Dec 2013

Under constant attack for remaining incommunicado during crucial periods, both Congress president Sonia Gandhi and party vice-president Rahul Gandhi are now making a special effort to come out of their cocoons and articulate their views on key issues, says Anita Katyal.

Uri: Election propaganda or genre flick?

Uri: Election propaganda or genre flick?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

'This is a movie made with this gaze fixed on its immediate well-wishers, while at the same time it squints hard looking for those swaying back and forth on the fence,' notes Rohit Sathish Nair.

A Budget with sense and sensibility

A Budget with sense and sensibility

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

To begin, the Budget has no doubt attempted to address uncertainty.

Indian Cinema gets its finest love story

Indian Cinema gets its finest love story

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

And it's written with tears, blood and unspoken lines.

The nuts and bolts of the new black money law

The nuts and bolts of the new black money law

Rediff.com15 May 2015

In the first of a three-part series Paranjoy Guha Thakurta details the salient features of the Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets (Imposition of Tax) Act, 2015.

Lodgy can be Renault's next best selling model

Lodgy can be Renault's next best selling model

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

In terms of ride quality, the Lodgy is just brilliant.

Rs 257,000,000,000,000! That's the wealth held by Indians in 2014

Rs 257,000,000,000,000! That's the wealth held by Indians in 2014

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

If you are not already lost in the zeros this wealth stands at Rs 257 lakh crore or Rs 257 trillion, according to a report unveiled by Karvy Private Wealth for the year 2014.

All you need to know about Dengue fever

All you need to know about Dengue fever

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Here's an FAQ on what you MUST know about Dengue fever.

Real Estate: Boost to REITs and affordable housing

Real Estate: Boost to REITs and affordable housing

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

The industry status will help the sector access bank lending at average interest rates

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