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Ready to step down for peace, NATO membership: Zelenskyy

Ready to step down for peace, NATO membership: Zelenskyy

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

Kyiv School of Economics President Tymofiy Mylovanov shared a video of Zelenskyy responding to a question from BBC News in Ukrainian. Zelenskyy stated that he is focused on Ukraine's security today and not staying in power for decades.

Street disappointed with SBI Card's Q4 performance

Street disappointed with SBI Card's Q4 performance

Rediff.com8 May 2024

SBI Cards & Payment Services reported mixed results for the January-March quarter (Q4) of FY24. While it managed to deliver strong earnings growth, it saw a perceptible decline in net interest margin (NIM) and suffered deteriorating asset quality. Taken together, the market was disappointed with the share dropping 3.5 per cent.

Zee - Sony merger deal sealed; Punit Goenka to be MD, CEO

Zee - Sony merger deal sealed; Punit Goenka to be MD, CEO

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

Sony Pictures Networks India Pvt Ltd (SPNI) and Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) on Wednesday said they have signed definitive agreements for their merger following conclusion of an exclusive negotiation period during which both parties conducted mutual due diligence. In a joint statement, the two companies said they have "signed definitive agreements to merge ZEEL with and into SPNI and combine their linear networks, digital assets, production operations and program libraries". The agreements follow the conclusion of an exclusive negotiation period during which ZEEL and SPNI conducted mutual due diligence, it added.

Jaitley's maiden Budget likely to focus on health care

Jaitley's maiden Budget likely to focus on health care

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

Universal health scheme on the cards; Spend on the sector likely to be raised.

Brands enhance marketing budgets to push online sales

Brands enhance marketing budgets to push online sales

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

FMCG and healthcare firms are keen to push online sales.

Meet Rumeysa Gelgi, world's tallest teenage girl

Meet Rumeysa Gelgi, world's tallest teenage girl

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

A 17-year-old girl in Turkey who stands at more than seven feet has become the world's tallest female teenager, according to Guinness World Records.

Indian leaders who gave WEF meet a miss

Indian leaders who gave WEF meet a miss

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

While the rich and famous from across the world have assembled in Davos for their annual talk-fest and networking for business, many top Indian business leaders like Mukesh Ambani and Rahul Bajaj have given this year's WEF Annual Meeting a miss.

5 questions for NaMo

5 questions for NaMo

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

An occasional quiz to improve Narendrabhai's grasp of Indian history...

Study abroad: How to cut costs

Study abroad: How to cut costs

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

Specific areas you can save money while on campus abroad

Rohit Shetty: I don't make movies for intellectual people

Rohit Shetty: I don't make movies for intellectual people

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

Bashed by critics, but delivering hit after hit, Rohit Shetty lets his work speak for itself. The Chennai Express filmmaker in conversation with Savera R Someshwar.

Nawazuddin's family caught in Uttarakhand deluge

Nawazuddin's family caught in Uttarakhand deluge

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

"So many locals, prilgrims, tourists and travellers being stranded is very disturbing," says the actor, who is thinking of ways to help the people of Uttarakhand.

Andhra: TRS set to move no-trust motion against Cong govt

Andhra: TRS set to move no-trust motion against Cong govt

Rediff.com12 Mar 2013

The Telangana Rashtra Samithi is all set to move a No-Confidence Motion against the ruling Congress government in Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday.

Spicejet confirms stake sale talks

Spicejet confirms stake sale talks

Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

Says, it is too pre-mature to comment on the possibilities of any fresh equity issuance.

Photos: The Dal Lake is ecologically sick

Photos: The Dal Lake is ecologically sick

Rediff.com8 Aug 2012

Incidence of unprecedented fish mortality in the famous Nagin Lake, part of the world famous Dal Lake has send alarm bells ringing about the health of the celebrated water body situated in the heart of summer capital Srinagar.

Hyderabad IT Investment Region to create 1.5 mn jobs

Hyderabad IT Investment Region to create 1.5 mn jobs

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

The IT Investment Region (ITIR) proposed to be developed in Hyderabad in two phases over a period of 25 years, will create an employment potential of 1.5 million, according to state information and communication technology (ICT) minister Ponnala Lakshmaiah.

'Working with SRK and Salman was a dream come true'

'Working with SRK and Salman was a dream come true'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

Atul Chouthmal who has worked with top Bollywood actors tells us about his life and career as a storyboard artist.

All eyes on London and spectacular Games opening

All eyes on London and spectacular Games opening

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

All eyes turn to London on Friday for the opening ceremony of the 2012 Olympics, an exuberant journey from Britain's idyllic pastures through the grime of the Industrial Revolution and ending in a contemporary world dominated by popular culture.

India, China have a full spectrum relationship: Menon

India, China have a full spectrum relationship: Menon

Rediff.com16 Mar 2012

India and China have transformed their once "adversarial relationship" to that of a "full spectrum" one and there was no reason to doubt the neighbours' ability to solve differences in the future, National Security Adviser Shiv Shankar Menon said on Friday.

England thrashed by innings as Steyn takes five

England thrashed by innings as Steyn takes five

Rediff.com23 Jul 2012

Dale Steyn claimed five for 56 to help bowl South Africa to a comprehensive innings and 12-run victory over England before tea on the fifth day of the first cricket Test at The Oval on Monday.

BJP demands special Parliament session on Ramdev

BJP demands special Parliament session on Ramdev

Rediff.com6 Jun 2011

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday said it will hold peaceful protests across the country against the crackdown on Baba Ramdev's agitation and meet President Pratibha Patil to demand convening of a special session of Parliament to discuss the issue.

Rixon lined-up to replace Nielsen as Australian coach

Rixon lined-up to replace Nielsen as Australian coach

Rediff.com15 Sep 2011

Former New Zealand coach Steve Rixon is reportedly being considered as the leading contender to replace Tim Nielsen as the new Australian cricket coach.

Social networking site Myspace sold for $35 mn

Social networking site Myspace sold for $35 mn

Rediff.com30 Jun 2011

Digital media entity Specific Media would team up with Grammy-award winning singer Justin Timberlake to buy MySpace.

Hockey 9s: Indian women score over Malaysia

Hockey 9s: Indian women score over Malaysia

Rediff.com20 Oct 2011

The Indian women's team put up a brilliant performance to overcome a fighting Malaysia 3-1 and register their first victory in the Lanco International Super Series, the new Hockey 9s format, at the Perth Hockey Stadium on Thursday.

Fool-proof UID system for Indians? Blah!

Fool-proof UID system for Indians? Blah!

Rediff.com1 Feb 2011

The much publicised Unique Identification number may not be as infallible as it is touted to be. Though Aadhaar -- the implementation programme of the UID -- records both the biometric and iris scan data of the individual, it is solely dependent on biometrics for application. The government aims to have biometric authentication readers at ration shops to ensure that only eligible candidates get access to food subsidy and other benefits.

2018: Another good year for Hollywood in India

2018: Another good year for Hollywood in India

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

Franchise films will continue to dominate the calendar, with big-ticket movies like Avengers: Infinity War, Aquaman, Dark Phoenix, Deadpool 2, Black Panther.

Committee to probe hockey sex scandal formed

Committee to probe hockey sex scandal formed

Rediff.com5 Aug 2010

The Sports Ministry on Thursday formed a five-member committee, headed by Director Sarada Ali Khan, to investigate the allegations of sexual harassment against former women's hockey coach M K Kaushik.

Land scam: Karnataka Lokayukta issues notice to CM

Land scam: Karnataka Lokayukta issues notice to CM

Rediff.com27 Nov 2010

Karnataka Lokayukta Justice N Santosh Hegde on Saturday issued a notice to Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa on a complaint against him about denotification of lands. Earlier on Saturday, the Lokayukta expressed regret over his decision to withdraw his resignation over the government's inaction about the massive corruption in the state. While addressing the media at Bengaluru on Saturday, Justice Hegde said that he cannot now undo what has been done and he cannot resign again.

'We are bracing for an Indian backlash'

'We are bracing for an Indian backlash'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2011

With Team India's recent record of coming back strong after an opening defeat, England captain Andrew Strauss will not let his guard down in the second Test, beginning Friday.

China must change stance on Kashmir, says India

China must change stance on Kashmir, says India

Rediff.com24 Oct 2010

India has taken up the issue of Chinese advances into Pak-occupied Kashmir very strongly, leading to Beijing denying its involvement in the region. However, India is keeping a hawk eye on the developments on the border and hopes to broach the subject with the Chinese leadership.

Takeover talk just a rumour, says Twitter CEO

Takeover talk just a rumour, says Twitter CEO

Rediff.com15 Feb 2011

Twitter chief executive officer Dick Costolo has dismissed as rumour reports that Google and Facebook were in talks of acquiring the micro-blogging site for $10 billion.

Obama appoints ex-DD newsman to Commerce Dept

Obama appoints ex-DD newsman to Commerce Dept

Rediff.com30 Oct 2009

The Obama Administration has appointed Secunderabad-born Suresh Kumar, currently president and managing partner of KaiZen Innovation, LLC, a management advisory firm that specializes in installing global marketing processes and programs, based in Princeton, New Jersey, as Assistant Secretary of Commerce and Director General of the United States and Foreign Commercial Service.Kumar said that he was a sports commentator and anchor for Doordarshan.

No intent to malign Jaya: Karunanidhi

No intent to malign Jaya: Karunanidhi

Rediff.com14 May 2010

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi has asserted that his government had no intention to "malign" All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam supremo Jayalalithaa in the land grabbing case, even as she threatened to sue him for defamation on the issue.

Indo-Pak issues hijack SAARC agenda

Indo-Pak issues hijack SAARC agenda

Rediff.com21 Apr 2010

Persisting ambiguity over the possibility of an Indo-Pak dialogue taking place on the sidelines of next week's SAARC summit in Bhutan, has once again hijacked attention from broader and more complex issues involving this nearly 25-year-old regional grouping.

James Cameron's date with India

James Cameron's date with India

Rediff.com12 Mar 2010

He will be discussing "The Future of Cinema" with Aamir Khan in a conclave at a five star hotel in New Delhi, watched by few hundred over a dinner.

'Give 3G spectrum or extend licence period'

'Give 3G spectrum or extend licence period'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2010

Sunil Mittal-led Bharti Airtel acquired the African business of Kuwait-based Zain in a $10.7-billion deal, which was completed in June.

Residents of suburban Mumbai protest against dumping ground

Residents of suburban Mumbai protest against dumping ground

Rediff.com15 Sep 2009

Local activists allege that the administration, with the sole aim of harassing the people, has relocated a dumping ground to a hill top at Uttan-Dhavagi.

Activists hope summit focuses on emission cuts

Activists hope summit focuses on emission cuts

Rediff.com8 Dec 2009

The Bombay Natural History Society and over 100 other NGOs across the world, which are partners of the UK-based BirdLife International, have stressed on replacing the 'wasteful and energy-intensive lifestyles with holistic, balanced and energy-saving lifestyles.'

Gold retreats from all-time highs

Gold retreats from all-time highs

Rediff.com3 Dec 2009

Continuing the record-setting spree, gold prices on Thursday climbed to Rs 18,399 per ten gram for April delivery amid weak US dollar.

Cops tracing Headley, Rana's movements in Kerala

Cops tracing Headley, Rana's movements in Kerala

Rediff.com14 Nov 2009

With the Intelligence agencies confirming that David Headley and Thahawur Hussain Rana had indeed come to Kochi and other parts of Kerala, the state police have started a massive man hunt to find out the duo's associates.

Andhra: Top Maoist leader surrenders

Andhra: Top Maoist leader surrenders

Rediff.com15 Feb 2009

In a major blow to the outlawed Communist Party of India-Maoist in Andhra Pradesh, the organsation's state secretary Sambasivudu on Sunday surrendered before a senior police official. Confirming his surrender, Home Minister K Jana Reddy said that Sambasivudu will be produced before the media on Monday. He refused to share any more details. Sambasivudu took over as the chief of the underground organisation in 2006.