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How much is Anil Ambani's Rafale deal worth?

How much is Anil Ambani's Rafale deal worth?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2018

Is it Rs 300 billion or Rs 66 billion or Rs 33.12 billion?

Ratan Tata invests in YourStory

Ratan Tata invests in YourStory

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Vani Kola, Karthee Madasamy, T V Mohandas Pai also invest in the media startup

Anand held by Dominguez

Anand held by Dominguez

Rediff.com3 Mar 2009

World champion Viswanathan Anand played out another draw, this time with Cuban Lenier Dominguez, but other results of the day helped him go joint-third after tenth round in the Magistral Ciudad de Linares chess tournament.

Top 10: Things you MUST NOT say at Fashion Week

Top 10: Things you MUST NOT say at Fashion Week

Rediff.com22 Sep 2009

Lakme Fashion Week is in its tenth year. High time, someone decoded the 'fashion lingo', don't you think?

Oil companies slash ATF prices

Oil companies slash ATF prices

Rediff.com15 Feb 2009

Public sector oil companies on Sunday slashed jet fuel or Aviation Turbine Fuel prices by 3.7 per cent, the tenth reduction since September. ATF prices in Delhi were slashed to Rs 29,158 per kilolitre, effective midnight tonight, an official of Indian Oil Corporation, the nation's largest fuel retailer, said. The fuel used by airlines till today was priced at Rs 30,288 per kilolitre. After today's Rs 1,130 a kilolitre reduction, jet fuel is priced at early 2005 levels.

Three BSP MPs from UP disqualified

Three BSP MPs from UP disqualified

Rediff.com29 Jan 2008

Those disqualified by Speaker Somnath Chatterjee are Bhalchandra Yadav (Khalilabad), Ramakant Yadav (Azamgarh) and Mohammad Shahid Akhlaque and their seats in the House have been declared vacant. Petitions for their disqualification were filed by the BSP under the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution (anti-defection law) on the ground that the three MPs had voluntarily given up the membership of their party and joined the Samajwadi Party.

Venus-Serena win Aus Open doubles crown

Venus-Serena win Aus Open doubles crown

Rediff.com30 Jan 2009

Venus and Serena Williams won the 2009 Australian Open women's doubles title, beating Slovakia's Daniela Hantuchova and Japan's Ai Sugiyama, 6-3, 6-3 in the final in Melbourne on Friday. The tenth-seeded American sisters captured their eighth Grand Slam doubles title in the process, having also won the Australian Open in 2001 and 2003.

Binny on RCB's struggles in IPL-10

Binny on RCB's struggles in IPL-10

Rediff.com4 May 2017

Royal Challengers Bangalore all-rounder Stuart Binny on Thursday admitted that his side did not expect to be out of reckoning so soon in the ongoing tenth edition of the Indian Premier League.

Priyanka, Sofia, Kaley: Forbes' HIGHEST PAID TV Actresses

Priyanka, Sofia, Kaley: Forbes' HIGHEST PAID TV Actresses

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

Priyanka is the eight highest paid TV actress in the world with earnings of $11 million.

Asians latest victims in South African attacks

Asians latest victims in South African attacks

Rediff.com21 May 2008

A number of shops belonging to the Asians were reportedly vandalised in the town of Hammanskraal, north of Pretoria, on Tuesday. More than 22 people have been killed, hundreds injured and about 5 000 people have been left destitute since violence first erupted in the township of Alexandria, near Johannesburg on May 11.

Inflation eases to 5.24%

Inflation eases to 5.24%

Rediff.com15 Jan 2009

Inflation declined for the tenth consecutive week today to 5.24 per cent for the week ended January 3, primarily due to decline in prices of food articles.

The MDMK dilemma for Somnath Chatterjee

The MDMK dilemma for Somnath Chatterjee

Rediff.com18 Sep 2008

Disqualifying lawmakers of Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam for defying whip during the trust vote on July 22 will be the trickiest task for Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee.

Somnath to decide the fate of 19 MPs

Somnath to decide the fate of 19 MPs

Rediff.com16 Sep 2008

Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee will soon decide the fate of the 19 Members of Parliament who defied their party whips during the trust vote on July 22. These MPs can be disqualified under the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution.

Education in focus for 11th Plan

Education in focus for 11th Plan

Rediff.com3 Jan 2008

In his speech, PM Manmohan Singh revealed education to be in focus for the 11th five year plan. The plan will mark an increase in spendings on education.

Trump policies no threat, say Indian drug companies

Trump policies no threat, say Indian drug companies

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

In his press conference on Wednesday, Trump targeted drug-makers and vowed to bring back production in the US.

Cement firms refuse to freeze prices

Cement firms refuse to freeze prices

Rediff.com10 May 2008

The statement from the industry came minutes after Finance Minister P Chidambaram said around noon that the government was trying to persuade cement companies to lower prices. On Thursday evening, India's largest cement manufacturer ACC, which accounts for over one-tenth of the market, had announced its intent to freeze prices for two-three months.

'We are overdrawing water, depleting aquifers'

'We are overdrawing water, depleting aquifers'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has the task of bringing clean tap water to all households by 2024.

Terror's new faces

Terror's new faces

Rediff.com20 Aug 2008

According to the Gujarat police, Muufi Abu Bashir was present in Ahmedabad on the day of the blasts. It is not yet known where he was from January 2007 to March 2008, when he allegedly took over as the head of the SIMI network after the arrest of Safdar Nagori, the general secretary of SIMI, and his brother Karimuddin by the Indore police in March this year

Is he India's next fast bowling sensation?

Is he India's next fast bowling sensation?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

West Indies' World T20-winning all-rounder Dwayne Bravo is mighty impressed with uncapped Kerala speedster Basil Thampi, saying he could soon represent India.

Alonso says his focus is Mercedes, not Vettel

Alonso says his focus is Mercedes, not Vettel

Rediff.com12 Oct 2013

Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel is sure to win this year's Formula One title and Ferrari's focus is now on finishing ahead of Mercedes in the constructors' championship, Fernando Alonso said on Saturday.

Blake keeps Masters Cup chances alive

Blake keeps Masters Cup chances alive

Rediff.com23 Oct 2008

James Blake beat German Nicolas Kiefer 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the first round of the Swiss Open to keep his Masters Cup qualifying chances intact.

What makes a painting valuable?

What makes a painting valuable?

Rediff.com28 May 2009

Why is it that an artist's work can vary so greatly that values can range from the humdrum average (in a manner of speaking) to the extortionately phenomenal?

Govt borrowings to see sharp cuts

Govt borrowings to see sharp cuts

Rediff.com4 Feb 2008

"This is the result of tighter fiscal discipline imposed by the fiscal responsibility framework ... and an optimistic revenue outlook driven by the buoyancy in revenue collections during the last three years of the 10th Plan," the 11th Plan document points out.

Lithuanian Meilutyte adds breaststroke gold to world record

Lithuanian Meilutyte adds breaststroke gold to world record

Rediff.com31 Jul 2013

Lithuanian teenager Ruta Meilutyte won the 100 metres breaststroke gold at the world championships in Barcelona on Tuesday, with a time just outside the world record she set in Monday's qualifying.

#DurgaPuja: How to celebrate the festival the Bengali way!

#DurgaPuja: How to celebrate the festival the Bengali way!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

The present Puja is as much about having fun as it is tied in with bowing to the Mother Goddess.

Rio 2016: UK's Peaty breaks own world record in 100m breaststroke

Rio 2016: UK's Peaty breaks own world record in 100m breaststroke

Rediff.com7 Aug 2016

Adam Peaty demolished his own world record in the heats of the 100 meters breaststroke on Saturday as he launched a bid to become the first British man to win an Olympic swimming gold medal for 28 years. Peaty set a new mark of 57.55 seconds - cutting 0.37 from his previous record, set in London last year - and said he hoped to shave off some more in Saturday's semi-finals.

Satyam's fall: From Rs 542 per share to Rs 58

Satyam's fall: From Rs 542 per share to Rs 58

Rediff.com13 Apr 2009

Months before the scam at Satyam had come to light with confessions of its founder and former chairman B Ramalinga Raju, the Satyam scrip had hit a 52-week high of Rs 542 in May last year. The IT firm's market capitalisation had been over Rs 36,600 crore (Rs 366 billion) at that time.

Vivid 2018 casts Sydney in a brand new light

Vivid 2018 casts Sydney in a brand new light

Rediff.com31 May 2018

Vivid Sydney is an annual festival that places light sculptures and installations throughout the city. More than 1 million people are expected to visit the festival this year, which takes place from 25 May to 16 June. Vivid is celebrating its 10th year with its biggest collection of light installations to date. Here are some dazzling sights from the lights festival.

Azerbaijan Grand Prix: Hamilton takes 66th career pole

Azerbaijan Grand Prix: Hamilton takes 66th career pole

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

Lewis Hamilton surpassed Ayrton Senna's career haul of 65 pole positions in Formula One as he edged Mercedes team mate Valtteri Bottas to secure top spot the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Saturday.

The lady behind the Teach For India phenomenon

The lady behind the Teach For India phenomenon

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

"No problem is insurmountable," Shaheen Mistri tells Anjuli Bhargava.

Is India finally winning the war against black money?

Is India finally winning the war against black money?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

A new framework has been put in place for automatic exchange of information between Switzerland and India to help check the black money menace with effect from January 1, 2018. The funds held by Indians through fiduciaries alone used to be in billions till 2007 but began falling after that amid fears of regulatory crackdown. It is now at second-lowest level in 20 years.

Roddick, Blake to lead US against France

Roddick, Blake to lead US against France

Rediff.com28 Mar 2008

The United States will rely on the same quartet that won last year's Davis Cup when they face France in next month's quarter-final, captain Patrick McEnroe said on Thursday. Andy Roddick, James Blake, Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan will participate in their record tenth consecutive tie together, said McEnroe.

'To be successful, you need a compelling vision'

'To be successful, you need a compelling vision'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2008

Meet Shirish Nadkarni, co-founder and CEO of Livemocha.com.

Power continues to go into a black hole

Power continues to go into a black hole

Rediff.com6 Nov 2007

The government's only programme to attack transmission and distribution losses - called the Accelerated Power Development and Reform Programme (APDRP) - lapsed last year and the proposed "new APDRP" has been bounced back and forth between the ministry of power, Planning Commission and the finance ministry for the last few months.

Mumbai among world's top 10 financial flow hubs

Mumbai among world's top 10 financial flow hubs

Rediff.com18 Jun 2007

Driven by high trading volumes for equities and good presence of global banking and financial services firms, Mumbai has grabbed a place in the world's top ten financial flow hubs list, beating Hong Kong and Beijing in China.

Funds enhanced for revamp of courts

Funds enhanced for revamp of courts

Rediff.com3 Mar 2008

The funds for construction of courts, including the high court, development of infrastructure facilities for the judiciary and the computerisation of all courts has been enhanced to Rs 1,470, Minister of Law and Justice H R Bhardwaj said in a written reply.

NOTA can't be permitted in RS polls, says SC

NOTA can't be permitted in RS polls, says SC

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

The apex court had questioned the poll panel's notification and said that NOTA was meant to be exercised by individual voters in direct polls.

Class X: Mastering the art of solving geometry

Class X: Mastering the art of solving geometry

Rediff.com22 Feb 2008

How you can master some techniques in order to act speedily and accurately.

BHEL: Industries ministry, PowerMin lock horns

BHEL: Industries ministry, PowerMin lock horns

Rediff.com23 May 2007

Sharp differences have emerged within the government over the performance of power equipment manufacturer BHEL and the need for setting up another state-owned supplier to meet the electricity shortfall.

Are family businesses doomed to split?

Are family businesses doomed to split?

Rediff.com23 May 2007

Since families multiply much faster than the number of businesses, after a point, there just aren't enough independent firms for each member to run.