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Why PSU Banks Should Be Held Accountable

Why PSU Banks Should Be Held Accountable

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

If they are made accountable, bad loan cases will shrink dramatically, recoveries will rise, and the NCLT process will be more manageable, asserts Debashis Basu.

Aamir-Salman's Superhit Evening

Aamir-Salman's Superhit Evening

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Sooraj Barjatya organised a special screening of his son Avnish's directorial debut venture Dono, which also launches the careers of Sunny Deol's son Rajveer and Poonam Dhillon's daughter Paloma.

For Pakistan, Siachen Is A Debacle

For Pakistan, Siachen Is A Debacle

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

For India, it is a symbol of will and a successful feat of arms.

'I learned about Bollywood by being a part of it'

'I learned about Bollywood by being a part of it'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

'In India, I'm able to work with the biggest stars on creating a scene, creating that emotion, without being too hung up on their persona.'

Eiffel Tower, Coliseum, Sphinx... now all in China

Eiffel Tower, Coliseum, Sphinx... now all in China

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

China brings the world to its doorstep with scale replicas of famous tourist destinations from across the world.

A Rogue Wave Rising In The North

A Rogue Wave Rising In The North

Rediff.com21 May 2024

While people voted in a fifth round that will set the tone as this election rounds into the straight, and while Modi on the stump chews the cud of personal grievances and hackneyed promises that have long since passed their use-by date, there is a rogue wave rising -- what damage it will do, we will know 16 days from today, observes Prem Panicker.

Donald Trump Gets Ready For Court

Donald Trump Gets Ready For Court

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

On Tuesday, April 4, 2023, former US President Donald J Trump is scheduled to be arraigned in a Manhattan criminal court after being indicted by a grand jury that heard evidence on hush money paid to adult film star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 presidential election.

When Austin Arrived... When Blinken Came...

When Austin Arrived... When Blinken Came...

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

There was a clear difference in the welcomes for Lloyd Austin and Antony Blinken.

World's tallest tower in final leg of construction

World's tallest tower in final leg of construction

Rediff.com11 Nov 2009

Three huge tower cranes, used in moving over 63,300 tonnes of steel reinforcement up to Level 156 of the tower and were operational for a total of 45,000 man-hours, have now been removed, Emaar Properties said.

70 and counting: Why are Naxals bombing mobile towers?

70 and counting: Why are Naxals bombing mobile towers?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2012

In the past one-and-a-half years, Naxals have destroyed nearly 250 mobile towers across the country. The incidents have occurred in Bihar, Chattisgarh, West Bengal, Odisha Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. But there seems to be a method to the madness. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Congress MLA Mamman Khan named accused in Nuh violence case

Congress MLA Mamman Khan named accused in Nuh violence case

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Congress MLA Mamman Khan has been named an accused in an FIR lodged after the August 31 Nuh violence, the Haryana government told the high court on Thursday, also claiming that the police have the phone call records and other evidence to back the move.

Photos: Eiffel Tower goes dark for Charlie Hebdo

Photos: Eiffel Tower goes dark for Charlie Hebdo

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

The iconic Eiffel Power in Paris turned off its lights for five minutes on Thursday night to pay a sombre tribute to 12 people killed in the attack on the officers of French satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo.

Srinagar's clock tower is functional again

Srinagar's clock tower is functional again

Rediff.com30 May 2005

Signalling the return of the good old times in the Kashmir Valley, the clock tower in Srinagar's busy Lal Chowk started functioning on Monday after a gap of nearly 16 years.

Mobile towers threatening honey bees in Kerala

Mobile towers threatening honey bees in Kerala

Rediff.com31 Aug 2009

A plunge in beehive population has been reported from different parts of Kerala and if measures are not taken to check mushrooming of mobile powers, bees could be wiped out from Kerala within a decade, environmentalist and Reader in Zoology, Dr Sainudeen Pattazhy says in his study.

Bihar: Maoists blast mobile towers, torch vehicles

Bihar: Maoists blast mobile towers, torch vehicles

Rediff.com26 Aug 2009

Maoists blew up two mobile towers in Gaya district and set afire four vehicles at Tilhautu in Bihar's Rohtas district as the 48-hour shut down called by them ended on Tuesday night in five states. Nearly 400 ultras detonated dynamites to blow up the towers at Guraru and at Gurua in Gaya district on Tuesday night, a senior police official said. The Maoists also blocked the road at Tilhautu in Rohtas and torched four vehicles.

Jharkhand: Maoists blow up mobile tower, tracks

Jharkhand: Maoists blow up mobile tower, tracks

Rediff.com24 Aug 2009

Maoists on Monday blew up a mobile tower in Palamau district on the first day of their 48-hour bandh in five states.

American Towers open to buy Indian company stakes

American Towers open to buy Indian company stakes

Rediff.com24 Jul 2007

Wireless tower company American Tower Corporation today said it is open to acquire stake in similar companies in India and expects to start its operations in the country in next six months.

Parl passes bill allowing govt to take control of telecom services

Parl passes bill allowing govt to take control of telecom services

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

The Bill allows stopping of transmission and intercepting messages in case of public emergency, in the interest of the public, to prevent incitement for committing offence.

Ericsson launches telecom tower for Indian market

Ericsson launches telecom tower for Indian market

Rediff.com20 Mar 2009

Tower Tube is a self-contained fully-encapsulated site with a five-metre diameter room at the base to house all equipment. Ericsson claims that Tower Tube consumes 40 per cent less electricity and produces 30 per cent less carbon emission when compared with traditional towers.

Govt against bids for allotting rural mobile tower

Govt against bids for allotting rural mobile tower

Rediff.com8 Oct 2007

These towers will be offered in the second phase of a scheme, launched in July this year, to provide subsidy to companies who want to build towers in various clusters and run mobile services in rural areas.

Tokyo Skytree: World's tallest free-standing tower

Tokyo Skytree: World's tallest free-standing tower

Rediff.com28 May 2012

Japan's biggest new landmark, the Tokyo Skytree stands at 634 metres (2,080 feet) high.

Tchouameni lifts Real to top of LaLiga; Bayern wins

Tchouameni lifts Real to top of LaLiga; Bayern wins

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

Late Tchouameni header gives Real Madrid 2-1 Las Palmas win and top spot

MS Dhoni and CSK have brought out the best in me: Dube

MS Dhoni and CSK have brought out the best in me: Dube

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

Bonafide six-hitter Shivam Dube on Monday said his ability to play a wide range of strokes against spinners is "god's gift" but overcoming issues against express pace and bounce will require plenty of hard work.

Bringing In 2024 Around The World

Bringing In 2024 Around The World

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

How 2024 arrived the world over.

Tributes paid to martyrs on 26/11 attacks

Tributes paid to martyrs on 26/11 attacks

Rediff.com26 Nov 2023

Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Bais and Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday paid floral tributes to the martyrs who laid down their lives while fighting terrorists who attacked the metropolis on this day 15 years ago.

Freedom Tower is New York's TALLEST building

Freedom Tower is New York's TALLEST building

Rediff.com1 May 2012

One World Trade Centre, the monolith being built to replace the twin towers destroyed in the 9/11 terror attacks, has become New York's tallest building, overtaking the Empire State Building.

Tennis sensation Maria Sharapova towers over Hollywood actor

Tennis sensation Maria Sharapova towers over Hollywood actor

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

The Russian tennis star, Maria Sharapova, who recently met Hollywood actor Kevin Bacon at an award function, easily towered over the actor during the event.

Government bans cell towers in schools, hospitals

Government bans cell towers in schools, hospitals

Rediff.com11 Jun 2008

The government has banned mobile phone towers in school and hospital premises and directed cellular firms to take permission from Residents Welfare Associations before setting up base stations in residential areas, in efforts to limit the harmful effects of electromagnetic radiation exposure.

Raj police nab suspected spy for sharing strategic info with ISI

Raj police nab suspected spy for sharing strategic info with ISI

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Sengathir said that during the interrogation Narendra Kumar said that about two years ago, he came in contact with an account running in the name of "Poonam Bajwa" on Facebook.

How BRS lost its dominance in Telangana

How BRS lost its dominance in Telangana

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Despite the towering image of BRS supremo and Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao, along with the party's extensive grassroots network and welfare programmes, the perceived inaccessibility of its leaders contributed to the growing anti-incumbency sentiments.

Big Girls Don't Cry Review: Watchable

Big Girls Don't Cry Review: Watchable

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Big Girls Don't Cry is too solemn to be fun and too timid to be truly bold, feels Deepa Gahlot.

Bharti takes tower sharing to Africa

Bharti takes tower sharing to Africa

Rediff.com9 Jun 2011

The idea is to reduce capital investments and improve profitability.

Maharashtra govt to acquire Air India building for Rs 1601 crore

Maharashtra govt to acquire Air India building for Rs 1601 crore

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Maharashtra government on Wednesday decided to acquire the iconic Air India building at Nariman Point in Mumbai for Rs 1,601 crore. The decision was taken at a meeting of the state cabinet in Mumbai. The meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, also decided to waive off around Rs 250 crore unrealised income and interest on the property, an official said.

As We Told You! Ranveer Is The New Don!

As We Told You! Ranveer Is The New Don!

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

In the Don 3 teaser, Ranveer gives us that dialogue we absolutely love (yes, the 'gyarah mulko ki police' line), played against Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy's Don signature tune.

Recipe: Baked Apple With Salted Caramel Syrup

Recipe: Baked Apple With Salted Caramel Syrup

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

Apples when stuffed, baked, and gussied up with a rum salted caramel syrup and ice cream, taste sublime.

Fire breaks at Express Towers in Mumbai; no injuries

Fire breaks at Express Towers in Mumbai; no injuries

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

No casualty or injury was reported in the mishap, he said.

'Beating Retreat': Military bands regale audience with India tunes

'Beating Retreat': Military bands regale audience with India tunes

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

From massed band's 'Shankhnaad' to Navy's lilting 'Mission Chandrayaan', mellifluous tunes reverberated across the Raisina Hill in the heart of Delhi as India's rich heritage and towering accomplishments were celebrated during the Beating Retreat ceremony on Monday.

After 17 years of toil, India is finally ready for tryst with semiconductors

After 17 years of toil, India is finally ready for tryst with semiconductors

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

The exclusive club that dominates the global semiconductor fab scenario is about to get a new member. Taiwan, South Korea, and China control nearly 70 per cent of the global capacity. SEMI, the global industry body for semiconductor and electronics design and manufacturing, projects all fabs collectively will churn out 30 million wafers a month this year.

5G could interfere with aircraft's radio signals, says govt

5G could interfere with aircraft's radio signals, says govt

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

In a written reply, Singh said the 5G C-band spectrum has the likelihood of interfering with the current radio altimeters installed on the aircraft.

KEC International to buy SAE Towers for $95 mn

KEC International to buy SAE Towers for $95 mn

Rediff.com7 Sep 2010

RPG Group company KEC International on Tuesday said that it would acquire US-based SAE Towers Holdings for $95 million.