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AFC Asian Cup: Upbeat India face UAE test

AFC Asian Cup: Upbeat India face UAE test

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

Four days after creating a flutter with a stunning 4-1 drubbing of Thailand, India are now looking an upbeat lot in the continental showpiece.

NSG's 'black cats' debut at Republic Day parade

NSG's 'black cats' debut at Republic Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

A contingent of about 140 personnel in black overalls, balaclava headgear and carrying special assault rifle MP-5 added dashing sheen to the parade.

'Happiest Birthday dear Lataji'

'Happiest Birthday dear Lataji'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

The legendary singer turns 87 today!

From Mumbai to Washington: Dancers to shine at Trump's inaugural ceremony

From Mumbai to Washington: Dancers to shine at Trump's inaugural ceremony

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

The 29-year-old choreographer, who is camping in Washington for the past few days preparing for the performance, is super excited to have grabbed this once in a lifetime chance.

Cashless insurance back in private hospitals

Cashless insurance back in private hospitals

Rediff.com20 Jul 2011

Rates fixed by New India Assurance, Oriental Insurance, United India Insurance and National Insurance after long discussions have been agreed to by the corporate chains

Meet the man leading the race to make Sardar Patel's Statue of Unity

Meet the man leading the race to make Sardar Patel's Statue of Unity

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

Ram V Sutar, 89, has already created more than 200 distinct statues, many of them massive. Now, he is a leading contender for the commission to produce the world's largest statue: A 597-foot tall rendering of Sardar Patel, an independence leader who played a crucial role in uniting India's fractious states.

How govt plans to meet divestment target

How govt plans to meet divestment target

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

Pawan Hans, Dredging Corp on list to meet target of Rs 800 bn for 2018-19

Here's some good news for insurance buyers

Here's some good news for insurance buyers

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

After the Delhi high court's ruling, blanket exclusion of genetic disorders from coverage is likely to become a thing of the past.

12 states have submitted common suggestions to Amicus Curiae: BCCI Secy

12 states have submitted common suggestions to Amicus Curiae: BCCI Secy

Rediff.com10 May 2018

Accordingly, 12 affiliated units -- Andhra, Assam, Goa, Jharkhand, Kerala, Mumbai, Rajasthan, Railways, Tripura, Universities, Uttar Pradesh, Vidarbha -- have submitted their suggestions to the amicus curiae and they have reached a common ground.

75 yrs of Quit India movement: PM urges nation to create 'New India' by 2022

75 yrs of Quit India movement: PM urges nation to create 'New India' by 2022

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

Addressing the Lok Sabha on the 75th anniversary of the Quit India movement, the prime minister said from 2017 to 2022, when India turns 75, there is a need to create the same spirit that existed between 1942 and 1947.

Amitabh Bachchan turns commentator for Indo-Pak cricket match

Amitabh Bachchan turns commentator for Indo-Pak cricket match

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

The Bachchan Baritone just got bigger.

Trudeau backs official in row over Khalistani terrorist

Trudeau backs official in row over Khalistani terrorist

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

In a background briefing arranged by the Prime Minister's Office, a government official last week suggested that Atwal's presence was arranged by "factions within the Indian government who want to prevent Prime Minister Narendra Modi from getting too cosy with a foreign government they believe is not committed to a united India," the paper said.

'Foreign investors await polls to invest in India'

'Foreign investors await polls to invest in India'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

General elections are scheduled to be held sometime in the first half of 2014.

Bogus contract payments in a public sector company unearthed

Bogus contract payments in a public sector company unearthed

Rediff.com17 May 2013

The company paid over Rs 231 crore over three years to a web of 135 fake firms.

When companies override the regulators

When companies override the regulators

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Companies think they are too big to bow before regulators.

No one has copyright over Sardar Patel: PM Modi

No one has copyright over Sardar Patel: PM Modi

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

Some people were so great, Modi said, that attempts were made to make their contributions forgotten for 70 years but these met with no success.

PM to flag off 'Run for Unity' on Patel birth anniv

PM to flag off 'Run for Unity' on Patel birth anniv

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the 'Run for Unity' in New Delhi on Friday on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, which is being commemorated as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas.

Maruti Suzuki Q4 net profit dips 12% to Rs 1,133.6 cr

Maruti Suzuki Q4 net profit dips 12% to Rs 1,133.6 cr

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

Car sales in the quarter were up 3.9 per cent at 3,60,402 units, the company said, adding that the exports were at 27,009 units.

Meet the creator of the world's tallest statue

Meet the creator of the world's tallest statue

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Ram V Sutar, 89, has already created more than 200 distinct statues, many of them massive. Now, he is a leading contender for the commission to produce the world's largest statue: A 597-foot tall rendering of Sardar Patel, an independence leader who played a crucial role in uniting India's fractious states.

3 soldiers who gunned down Burhan Wani get Sena Medal

3 soldiers who gunned down Burhan Wani get Sena Medal

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

Major Sandeep Kumar,Captain Manik Sharma and Naik Arvind Singh Chauhan gunned down the the poster boy of resurgent militancy in the Kashmir valley.

Govt general insurers to set up in-house TPAs soon

Govt general insurers to set up in-house TPAs soon

Rediff.com25 Sep 2012

While the four general insurers will have equal stake in the TPA, Life Insurance Corporation and General Insurance Corporation might hold a less stake.

Top 10 quotes from PM's Kerala address

Top 10 quotes from PM's Kerala address

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

PM launched a strong attack on Pakistan in a public address in Kozhikode.

Govt sets ambitious divestment target for April-September

Govt sets ambitious divestment target for April-September

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

The previous highest divestment proceeds for the first half of a year was around Rs 21,000 crore in 2016-17.

State-run insurers asked to raise premiums

State-run insurers asked to raise premiums

Rediff.com31 May 2012

The finance ministry has asked state-run general insurers to increase premiums on health insurance, motor and other policies, and refrain from undercutting each other to get new business.

At RSS event, Pranab says hatred, intolerance dilute national identity

At RSS event, Pranab says hatred, intolerance dilute national identity

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

"In India, we derive our strength from tolerance, and respect our pluralism. We celebrate our diversity," he said.

Chennai flood insurance claims estimated at Rs 500 cr

Chennai flood insurance claims estimated at Rs 500 cr

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Insurance companies are anticipating claims of at least Rs 500 crore from the incessant rains and flooding in Chennai.

Suresh Saraiya, one of the best-loved radio commentators

Suresh Saraiya, one of the best-loved radio commentators

Rediff.com19 Jul 2012

Haresh Pandya pays tribute to noted radio commentator Suresh Saraiya, who passed away in Mumbai on Wednesday following a heart attack.

When the Lankan Titanic ran into Iceberg Dhoni!

When the Lankan Titanic ran into Iceberg Dhoni!

Rediff.com2 Apr 2012

Shreekant Sambrani looks back at this day last year, when all of India celebrated a magnificent triumph.

Hit by Cyclone Vardah? Now pay the price for insurance claims

Hit by Cyclone Vardah? Now pay the price for insurance claims

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

Recurring natural calamities along the east coast, especially Vizag and Chennai, to increase insurance premium rates in the region, reports T E Narasimhan.

New India Assurance CMD Ramadoss suspended

New India Assurance CMD Ramadoss suspended

Rediff.com17 Aug 2011

United India Insurance chief G Srinivasan has taken up the additional charge of CMD.

Tax info from abroad can't be made public: Govt

Tax info from abroad can't be made public: Govt

Rediff.com12 Aug 2011

Financial Intelligence Unit India receives, processes as well as disseminates information related to suspect financial transactions.

How to buy the best health insurance

How to buy the best health insurance

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Health insurance expert Anil Rego in an online chat with readers answers health insurance queries.

Jan Dhan phase II: LIC, gen insurers asked to finalise products

Jan Dhan phase II: LIC, gen insurers asked to finalise products

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

Ministry of Finance, Joint Secretary -- insurance, Anoop Wadhwa, had reviewed the progress of development of micro-insurance products at a meeting in the national Capital on Tuesday.

Explained: Why Akhilesh, Mayawati joined hands

Explained: Why Akhilesh, Mayawati joined hands

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

'Emboldened by the BJP victory, the upper castes feel they must assert themselves and regain dominance over the rural power structure.'

State-run insurers to ramp up premiums

State-run insurers to ramp up premiums

Rediff.com14 Dec 2006

New India Assurance, National Insurance and United India Insurance are following Oriental Insurance Company in raising health insurance premium rates by 50 to over 100 per cent.

Charges of Favour to Reliance General Insurance: CBI probing former Irda chairman

Charges of Favour to Reliance General Insurance: CBI probing former Irda chairman

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Penalty for unapproved policy changes allegedly reduced from Rs 17,500 crore to Rs 20 lakh

Charges of Favour to Reliance General Insurance: CBI probing former Irda chairman

Charges of Favour to Reliance General Insurance: CBI probing former Irda chairman

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Penalty for unapproved policy changes allegedly reduced from Rs 17,500 crore to Rs 20 lakh

PM's insurance schemes: 22 claims settled in 30 days!

PM's insurance schemes: 22 claims settled in 30 days!

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

These schemes came into force from June 1.

Damaged private jets to remain grounded for two months

Damaged private jets to remain grounded for two months

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

The damage to aircraft estimated to be around Rs 200 crore.

Paper ballots, pre-poll alliances: Congress's resolutions at 84th plenary

Paper ballots, pre-poll alliances: Congress's resolutions at 84th plenary

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

This, the Congress said in its political resolution, was necessary as there were misgivings on the 'misuse' of EVMs to 'manipulate the outcome contrary to popular verdict.' The resolution called for reverting to the old practice of paper ballot as adopted by other major democracies to help restore the credibility of the electoral process.