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States, not Centre, will decide on cow slaughter ban: BJP

States, not Centre, will decide on cow slaughter ban: BJP

Rediff.com31 May 2017

Nalin Kohli, who is in-charge of the party's affairs in Meghalaya, said the state governments can decide on cow slaughter ban keeping in view the local food habits.

Pakistan bans 'immoral' condom advertisement

Pakistan bans 'immoral' condom advertisement

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

A Pakistan's media regulator on Tuesday barred television channels from airing a racy condom commercial featuring actress Mathira, saying such "immoral" content should not be beamed during the holy month of Ramzan.

Do I need to register with Sebi?

Do I need to register with Sebi?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

Having covered the stock market beat for most of those years, I have written articles about several initial public offerings, listed stocks and broader market moves.

Soon you may be able to instantly withdraw money from mutual funds

Soon you may be able to instantly withdraw money from mutual funds

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

The assets in control of MFs soared to a record high of Rs 17.9 lakh crore last month

Celebrity endorsement deals will be under more scrutiny

Celebrity endorsement deals will be under more scrutiny

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Celebrities will become more responsive to consumer concerns about the brands they endorse.

The Man in the Middle of the Twitter Storm

The Man in the Middle of the Twitter Storm

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

When the Delhi police served him a notice in May for a case involving tagging some political leaders' tweets as carrying manipulated media, a spirited Maheshwari said he was employed by Twitter Communications Private Limited, and not Twitter Inc, and, therefore, could not help them. The authorities were understandably not pleased.

Covid air pocket leaves flyers with forced vouchers

Covid air pocket leaves flyers with forced vouchers

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

International and Indian airlines are refusing to refund cash and giving credit that can be used later.

9 Changes To Improve Your Sexual Health

9 Changes To Improve Your Sexual Health

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

Don't be afraid to prioritise your sexual well-being and nurture a positive relationship with sex, suggests Maitri Trivedi.

Delivery of 1.5 mn houses delayed, builders face buyers' ire

Delivery of 1.5 mn houses delayed, builders face buyers' ire

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

Most of these projects were launched between 2008 and 2010

Sachin, Sehwag to be back in action soon

Sachin, Sehwag to be back in action soon

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

Sehwag, Gambhir to lead Gujarat Giants and India Capitals in LLC

'I have never done one wrong thing in my life'

'I have never done one wrong thing in my life'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Excerpted from Sahara: The Untold Story by Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

How Ariel Winter hit back at trolls who body shamed her

How Ariel Winter hit back at trolls who body shamed her

Rediff.com5 Jan 2019

Seems like she has had enough of bizarre allegations.

Govt allows TV show on 'infiltration of Muslims in UPSC'

Govt allows TV show on 'infiltration of Muslims in UPSC'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

The channel headed by Suresh Chavhanke claimed vindication of its stance and said in a statement that it will air the programme "Bindas Bol" on alleged Muslims' "infiltration" in UPSC on Friday at 8 pm.

19 deaths not causally related to vaccination reported till Feb 4: Govt

19 deaths not causally related to vaccination reported till Feb 4: Govt

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

Choubey said till February 4 total 81 AEFIs, which is 0.096 per cent of the total beneficiaries who have been administered Covaxin, have been reported.

PHOTOS: Delhi Metro set to resume with 'new normal'

PHOTOS: Delhi Metro set to resume with 'new normal'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

After being closed for over five months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, metro services will be resumed in three stages from September 7-12, but stations located in containment zones will remain closed.

CBI names Omidyar among 10 NGOs in FCRA scam case

CBI names Omidyar among 10 NGOs in FCRA scam case

Rediff.com12 May 2022

The Central Bureau of Investigation has named 10 non-government organisations, including the US-based Omidyar, as accused in the case of allegedly conspiring to illegally facilitate the registration and renewal of Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act licences.

TikTok goes completely offline in India

TikTok goes completely offline in India

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

The ban in India would hit Chinese internet companies that were making headway in the world's fastest-growing mobile market.

Investors warned against illegal prize money schemes

Investors warned against illegal prize money schemes

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

The advisory follows several such 'trading leagues' coming to light, including one by a film star and her husband, wherein the general public is asked to guess returns for some particular stocks and get prizes for right bets, among others.

WhatsApp leaks force Sebi to scale up war on insider trading

WhatsApp leaks force Sebi to scale up war on insider trading

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

Strengthening of rules governing insider trading is among the key proposals in the agenda set by Sebi for 2018-19, along with making improvement to the Prohibition of Insider Trading Regulations (PIT) and Prohibition of Fraudulent and Unfair Trade Practices regulations.

Fresh violence hits Meghalaya; Shah assures CBI probe into border firing

Fresh violence hits Meghalaya; Shah assures CBI probe into border firing

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Thursday said Union Home Minister Amit Shah has given firm assurances at a meeting held in Delhi of acting on his request for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the 'firing by Assam Police' along the states' border.

Nestle admits it could have averted crisis

Nestle admits it could have averted crisis

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Nestle was perceived as being feeble in its defence.

Sebi cracks down on fake stock tips

Sebi cracks down on fake stock tips

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Writes to Trai, Mumbai Police to catch unauthorised SMS senders

Twitter launches measure to tackle state polls-related misinformation

Twitter launches measure to tackle state polls-related misinformation

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

The measures include an information search prompt with the Election Commission of India (@ECISVEEP) and State Election Commissions to provide reliable information around the elections, a custom emoji to encourage participation, a series of pre-bunks and debunks to tackle election-related misinformation, and a youth discussion series titled #DemocracyAdda aimed at voter literacy and civic participation among young Indians for the upcoming elections.

E-rickshaws legal but aren't regulated

E-rickshaws legal but aren't regulated

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari puts them out of the ambit of Motor Vehicles Act; experts say some regulation, licensing and driver training will be necessary

BharatPe: 'Why should I resign?'

BharatPe: 'Why should I resign?'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

'At the first board meeting I chaired, I sensed that corporate governance is an issue in this company.' 'I started taking steps that may have aggrieved a few.' 'This has now become a mission I intend to accomplish before I step down.'

Should China's Arunachal Name Changes Worry India?

Should China's Arunachal Name Changes Worry India?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

How does blatantly claiming Indian territory help to maintain 'peace in border regions', is a mystery that only China can explain, notes Claude Arpi.

Salute the Power & Glory of Indian Cinema!

Salute the Power & Glory of Indian Cinema!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

It is the most potent symbol of India's soft power -- more perhaps than the IT industry and our managerial skill, notes Vanita Kohli-Khandekar

Another scribe held for 'defamatory content' on UP CM

Another scribe held for 'defamatory content' on UP CM

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Nation Live editor Anshul Kaushik was arrested on Monday and remanded in 14-day judicial custody.

Centre declares Kerala floods 'severe calamity'

Centre declares Kerala floods 'severe calamity'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

The Centre said that there was no legal provision to declare a disaster as a national calamity, amid demands for declaring the floods as a national disaster.

'Trump is the only president to acknowledge Hindus'

'Trump is the only president to acknowledge Hindus'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Participating in an online session, a panel of Hindu-American women, from different walks of life, expressed their strong views in favour of President Trump.

Net Neutrality: Trai draws flak for releasing names, email ids

Net Neutrality: Trai draws flak for releasing names, email ids

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

The authority has received over 10 lakh (1 million) petitions.

Hathras: ED may probe if dubious funds used to fuel protests

Hathras: ED may probe if dubious funds used to fuel protests

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

The ED may soon register a money laundering case to probe if dubious funds were used for allegedly fuelling caste-based protests in the wake of the alleged gang-rape and death of a Dalit woman in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras, officials said.

After Free Basics, Facebook taps BSNL for India WiFi foray

After Free Basics, Facebook taps BSNL for India WiFi foray

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

The company is to act as an ISP across rural areas for local entrepreneurs.

Denied more alcohol, foreign national abuses AI crew

Denied more alcohol, foreign national abuses AI crew

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

The airline filed a police complaint against the woman, who was travelling in business class.

Trump to repeal many of Obama's actions on day one: Top aide

Trump to repeal many of Obama's actions on day one: Top aide

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

He did not specify which executive actions Trump will repeal.

Who Is RESPONSIBLE For The NSE Mess?

Who Is RESPONSIBLE For The NSE Mess?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

In all this, the political establishment -- and especially the finance ministry -- appears the weakest link, and worse still, the possible reason for the political backing to Narain and Ramkrishna that emboldened them to defy all the sentinels -- the independent board, the auditors, top management persons like the chief compliance officer, the company secretary, and unbelievably the super-regulator Sebi, observes V Ranganathan.

Working from home? AVOID these 10 mistakes

Working from home? AVOID these 10 mistakes

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

Complete your household chores and then sit to work. If you have any pending chores to be completed, space it in between your calls or tasks, says Shikha Dutta.

Terrified Jet Airways passengers recount horrific experience

Terrified Jet Airways passengers recount horrific experience

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

'I saw a passenger sitting next to me bleeding from nose'

Don't ignore these 10 warning signs of depression

Don't ignore these 10 warning signs of depression

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

Do not ignore tendencies of procrastination, lethargy and fatigue impacting productivity. Watch out. Be open to talk. Seek help, says Dr Samir Parikh.

World Cup Diary: Gnats swarm players during Tunisia v England game

World Cup Diary: Gnats swarm players during Tunisia v England game

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

England and Tunisia players swatted away swarms of gnats that flew into their eyes and mouths during their opening World Cup game in Russia's riverside city of Volgograd on Monday.