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Car Owners, Know About PAYD Insurance

Car Owners, Know About PAYD Insurance

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

'The PAYD model adjusts the premium based on your driving habits. If you drive less, you pay less.'

CTRL Review: Masterful Thriller

CTRL Review: Masterful Thriller

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Sukanya Verma recommends watching CTRL on a computer for an eerie, immersive, real-time experience.

Aligarh tense after lynching of Muslim man, chief cleric appeals for peace

Aligarh tense after lynching of Muslim man, chief cleric appeals for peace

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

A day after tension gripped the area over the lynching of a man, the police and district administration remained on alert on Thursday to ensure law and order in maintained while the chief cleric of Aligrah appealed for peace.

How people suffer due to data theft

How people suffer due to data theft

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

In 2015, around 43 per cent of the world's population, or 3.2 billion people, had access to an internet connection, compared to 2.9 billion in July 2014.

Delhi water crisis: Atishi to fast indefinitely if...

Delhi water crisis: Atishi to fast indefinitely if...

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Delhi Water Minister Atishi on Wednesday said that she has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the water crisis in the national capital and threatened to go on an indefinite strike from June 21 if the issue is not resolved within a couple of days.

'Demonetisation is theft'

'Demonetisation is theft'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

'Demonetisation, is in principal, a mistake, because it involves a theft -- a taking of private property by the State.' 'It is one of those bad Indian ideas that has been tried twice in the past, with two failures for the record books.' 'This cloud over the economy will probably remain as long as Modi is in power.'

'Have you taken any action on tanker mafia?': SC raps Delhi govt over water crisis

'Have you taken any action on tanker mafia?': SC raps Delhi govt over water crisis

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

'People are suffering, we are seeing visuals on every news channel. What measures have you taken to control water wastage if water scarcity is a recurring problem in summers'

Should You Invest In Gold ETFs?

Should You Invest In Gold ETFs?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

All investors should ideally have a 10 to 15 per cent allocation to gold. Whether they invest in gold ETFs or SGBs should depend on their investment horizon.

Identity theft? Flag it immediately

Identity theft? Flag it immediately

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

Consumer loans or personal continue to record the highest fraud incidence.

World's greatest art thefts

World's greatest art thefts

Rediff.com21 Oct 2005

Indian Parents Risk Savings For Child's Education

Indian Parents Risk Savings For Child's Education

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

For Indian parents, sending a child abroad for a three-year degree could deplete 48% of their retirement savings, while a four-year degree may consume up to 64%.

GOAT, Vijay's Failed Political Launch Vehicle

GOAT, Vijay's Failed Political Launch Vehicle

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

Vijay has a lot of young and middle-aged women fans, but as voters, they are possibly now with the DMK, or remain with the AIADMK. Recapturing this constituency would have helped Vijay's political launch and the GOAT script and dialogues could have gone a long way in helping out. But the kind of script and screenplay and the unusually and equally unnecessary long run-time (3 hours, 3 minutes) that GOAT offers takes the film experience over the heads of those that are not familiar with secret agents and uranium theft in Tamil cinema, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Is Your Car Insured For This Monsoon?

Is Your Car Insured For This Monsoon?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

It is essential to have a comprehensive motor policy, and not just a third-party cover, as the latter does not protect your own vehicle.

Can Bangladesh Become A Secular Nation?

Can Bangladesh Become A Secular Nation?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Pakistan wanted to be constitutionally communal, India wanted to be secular but is communalising itself. All three nations share a penal code, but they have amended their laws to enable the State to specifically target minorities, points out Aakar Patel.

Delhi water crisis BJP-made, says AAP; BJP protests

Delhi water crisis BJP-made, says AAP; BJP protests

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Carrying bottles of dirty water, the BJP protesters raised slogans against the AAP government and smashed 'matkas' (earthen pitchers) as a mark of protest over water scarcity in the national capital.

Compensate child accused of theft by pink cop: HC to Kerala govt

Compensate child accused of theft by pink cop: HC to Kerala govt

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

The court, however, said it was not going to accede to the demand of Rs 50 lakh sought by the girls' family as it was an 'exorbitant' and 'highly exaggerated' amount.

Power theft detected at ADAG headquarters

Power theft detected at ADAG headquarters

Rediff.com8 Nov 2007

Mahavitaran, the Maharashtra government-owned power distribution company, has detected power theft amounting to Rs 41.29 lakh at the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group's headquarters at the Dhirubhai Ambani Knowledge City (DAKC).

India Inc still reeling under the menace of data theft

India Inc still reeling under the menace of data theft

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

Around 41 per cent of these companies saw such instances, compared to the global average of 29 per cent. India's number is higher than other countries such as the United States (26 per cent), the United Kingdom (32 per cent) and Japan (27 per cent). It is also worse than other emerging markets. China had 39 per cent of firms affected by data theft. It was 19 per cent and 16 per cent for Brazil and Russia, respectively.

'Israel Will Engineer A Broader War'

'Israel Will Engineer A Broader War'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

'Israel is counting on the United States to enter the fray on their behalf and perform destructive strikes against these targets that are beyond Israel's conventional capabilities.' 'They may well get their way if they start a war, because the United States is still committed to Israel's security, and it won't matter whether it is Trump or Harris in the White House.'

Indians wake up to identity theft

Indians wake up to identity theft

Rediff.com24 Oct 2007

As the cyber world grows rapidly, fake identities and identity thefts are fast emerging as a menace giving spurt to hate mails and even serious crimes. Identity theft remains unrecognised by many Indians, but many may already be becoming targets even without realising it, experts say.

Is Your Home Insured For The Monsoon?

Is Your Home Insured For The Monsoon?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

'It's better to be over-insured than underinsured.' 'Ensure your home insurance includes STFI (storm, tempest, flooding, and inundation) cover for protection against monsoon rains.'

Spurned suitor arrested for Hubballi woman's murder

Spurned suitor arrested for Hubballi woman's murder

Rediff.com17 May 2024

"The accused was nabbed on Thursday night from Davanagere with the help of the Railway Police. He has been arrested in connection with the case," Hubballi Dharwad Police Commissioner Renuka Sukumar said.

Saholic.com offers theft insurance for mobiles

Saholic.com offers theft insurance for mobiles

Rediff.com11 Mar 2013

New India Assurance is the insurance provider.

Leaked CoWIN data is from past breach, no direct theft, claims govt

Leaked CoWIN data is from past breach, no direct theft, claims govt

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

While asserting that the CoWIN portal is completely safe with adequate safeguards for data privacy, it said an internal exercise has been initiated to review the existing security measures of CoWIN.

Review: Grand Theft Auto V will blow your mind!

Review: Grand Theft Auto V will blow your mind!

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

The latest game in the Grand Theft Auto series is here and it will blow your mind says Murali Venukumar.

Shoplifting? India No 1 in retail theft

Shoplifting? India No 1 in retail theft

Rediff.com10 Nov 2009

The country topped the retail 'shrinkage' rate -- a term that bunches shoplifting, employee theft and process failures -- in 41 countries surveyed across the world, for the second year in a row.

Delhi rickshaw-puller demands CBI probe into death of son held for theft

Delhi rickshaw-puller demands CBI probe into death of son held for theft

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

The jail authorities have, however, said 'the death seems to be due to natural causes.'

Now, a fatwa against power theft

Now, a fatwa against power theft

Rediff.com30 Mar 2008

Terming the practice of power theft as an act prohibited by their religion, Islamic body Darul Uloom Deoband has issued a fatwa directing Muslims to refrain from any illegal use of electricity. The fatwa came following a request by a person, who sought formal direction on the issue of illegal use of electricity.

Gaming: Grand Theft Auto IV rocks!

Gaming: Grand Theft Auto IV rocks!

Rediff.com28 May 2008

The year's most eagerly awaited video game, the Grand Theft Auto IV will top most 'game of the year' lists and rightfully so, says Sameer Desai.

Assam: 2 lynched over suspicion of cattle theft

Assam: 2 lynched over suspicion of cattle theft

Rediff.com30 Apr 2017

Asked if it is a case of 'cow vigilantism', the senior official said a lot of cattle theft incidents have happened in Nagaon.

Ayodhya: CBI probe sought into idol thefts

Ayodhya: CBI probe sought into idol thefts

Rediff.com30 May 2007

The Culture Department has written to the Home Department, expressing its concern over the thefts and demanded a CBI probe into the issue.

States tighten rules to curb power theft

States tighten rules to curb power theft

Rediff.com1 Feb 2010

Gujarat, Haryana and Orissa, on the other hand, are tightening the monitoring mechanism to firmly tackle the problem. Similarly, Delhi, where the losses have come down to around 16 per cent from 60 per cent before privatisation, has increased policing to avoid tampering of meters and thefts.

Canada: Man held for multiple break-ins at Hindu temples

Canada: Man held for multiple break-ins at Hindu temples

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

However, the offences do not appear to be hate crimes or motivated by hate, Durham Regional Police said in a press release on Thursday.

Rebel SAD leaders apologise to Akal Takht jathedar for Akali regime mistakes

Rebel SAD leaders apologise to Akal Takht jathedar for Akali regime mistakes

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

They handed the apology letter to Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh at the Akal Takht Secretariat at the Golden Temple in Amritsar. The Akal Takht is the supreme temporal seat of the Sikhs.

Modi can meditate but ..: Mamata threatens to move EC

Modi can meditate but ..: Mamata threatens to move EC

Rediff.com29 May 2024

"We will complain. He can meditate, but televisions cannot show it," she said, alleging that this will amount to "violation of the MCC."

Railways lose Rs 40 lakh to thefts

Railways lose Rs 40 lakh to thefts

Rediff.com27 Jan 2010

Despite its attempts to check theft, the Indian Railways lost properties worth around Rs 40 lakh owing to lax security measures at its godowns and yards last year.

Grand Auto Theft now 'adults only'

Grand Auto Theft now 'adults only'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2005

Daniel Radcliffe to star in Grand Theft Auto

Daniel Radcliffe to star in Grand Theft Auto

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Radcliffe, 25, is being considered for the role of Sam Houser.

'Rape is theft. I was stolen'

'Rape is theft. I was stolen'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

When Rose McGowan, who triggered Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein's downfall, came to India...

India to invest $4 billion to tackle power theft

India to invest $4 billion to tackle power theft

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Cheap or free power is viewed as a right rather than a privilege by many Indians