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Aadhaar-linked gas subsidy caught in legal tangle

Aadhaar-linked gas subsidy caught in legal tangle

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

According to officials aware of the matter, restarting the project could mean inviting the court's 'contempt' as the case -- in which the Supreme Court has held that biometric identification cannot be a criterion for a citizen's access to welfare -- has still not been closed yet.

Mukesh plans another disruption, RIL to enter e-commerce

Mukesh plans another disruption, RIL to enter e-commerce

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

Make no mistake, Reliance's entry into Indian e-commerce cannot be taken lightly. It is akin to a combine of AT&T and Wal-Mart challenging Amazon on its home turf, says Shailesh Dobhal.

King's Cup: Villarreal lose at Huesca on bad night for top flight teams

King's Cup: Villarreal lose at Huesca on bad night for top flight teams

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

Following a bright start to the season it was another disappointing display by Villarreal, who have one win from seven games in La Liga, before the return at El Madrigal in two weeks.

La Liga: Sociedad score late win over champions Atletico

La Liga: Sociedad score late win over champions Atletico

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

A late header by Imanol Agirretxe gave Real Sociedad, who are without a coach, a 2-1 victory over 10-man Atletico Madrid in La Liga on Sunday.

Indian Wells PIX: Djokovic, Osaka Halep crash out

Indian Wells PIX: Djokovic, Osaka Halep crash out

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

The top-seeded Serb, who had not dropped a set in four matches since the round of 16 at the Australian Open in January, looked out-of-sorts throughout the 98-minute contest.

Atletico use their heads to turn up heat on Real

Atletico use their heads to turn up heat on Real

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

Antoine Griezmann headed two goals for Atletico Madrid in a 3-1 victory over Levante that kept them on the heels of La Liga leaders Real Madrid on Saturday.

'BJP not sole proprietor of Hinduism'

'BJP not sole proprietor of Hinduism'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

Kamal Nath argued that Modi had 'overexposed himself': By constantly pushing his own image on social media and on TV, attaching his name to multiple promises, Modi had become the face rivals could easily blame for India's chronic dysfunction.

Modi hits back at 'childish' Rahul for toffee comment

Modi hits back at 'childish' Rahul for toffee comment

Rediff.com15 Apr 2014

A day after Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi took a jab at Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi and dubbed the Gujarat development model as a 'toffee model', Modi on Tuesday compared Gandhi to a child and said the word toffee had caught his fancy after he had repeatedly spoken about balloon.

Would you use neuroscience to find a partner?

Would you use neuroscience to find a partner?

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Ever considered choosing a partner based on your psychological make-up?

Serena dominated Australian Open while pregnant

Serena dominated Australian Open while pregnant

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

If Williams is indeed 20 weeks into her term, that would mean she was approximately two months pregnant when she captured her record 23rd Grand Slam tournament singles title at the Australian Open in January.

PIX: Liverpool, Manchester City score big wins; United, Chelsea held

PIX: Liverpool, Manchester City score big wins; United, Chelsea held

Rediff.com1 Sep 2019

A round-up of Saturday's matches in the English Premier League.

Machil fake encounter case: 5 armymen get life term

Machil fake encounter case: 5 armymen get life term

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Handing the verdict, the General Court Martial also suspended the service benefits of Col DK Pathania of the 4 Rajput regiment (the unit which was involved in the encounter), Captain Upendra Singh, Subedar Satbir Singh, Havildar Bir Singh, Sepoy Chadraban, Sepoy Nagendra Singh and Sepoy Narinder Singh.

La Liga: Ronaldo winner sinks Malaga in injury-ravaged match

La Liga: Ronaldo winner sinks Malaga in injury-ravaged match

Rediff.com19 Apr 2015

Real Madrid maintained their pursuit for the title by defeating Malaga 3-1 late on Saturday.

One year on, life in shreds for Kashmir's 'human shield'

One year on, life in shreds for Kashmir's 'human shield'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2018

'Is this the message that India wants to send to Kashmir?'

BHAG and how not to manage the economy

BHAG and how not to manage the economy

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

GST, a much needed reform that widens the tax net, promises to strangle many legitimate businesses while they wait for the tax administration and systems to catch up, says Rahul Jacob.

Swiss watch industry sees no threat from Apple Watch

Swiss watch industry sees no threat from Apple Watch

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Apple Inc's iPod upended the music industry, and its iPhone knocked Nokia off its smartphone perch, but Swiss watch makers breezily dismissed warnings that the technology giant's new wristwatch gadget could do something similar to them.

Jio@1: What will Mukesh Ambani do next?

Jio@1: What will Mukesh Ambani do next?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

The freebies are now over, but Jio will need to notch up subscriber numbers and margins to prove its sceptics wrong.

'With the 2+2, there will be a big engagement with the US'

'With the 2+2, there will be a big engagement with the US'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

'I am hopeful that you will see more focused attention on this relationship,' former US assistant secretary of state Nisha Desai Biswal tells Alokananda Chakraborty.

PHOTOS: Jamaica to meet Mexico in CONCACAF final

PHOTOS: Jamaica to meet Mexico in CONCACAF final

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

Darren Mattocks and Giles Barnes scored first-half goals to propel Jamaica to an upset 2-1 victory over the United States in the CONCACAF Gold Cup semi-finals in Atlanta on Wednesday. The victory ensured Jamaica became the first Caribbean team to reach the Gold Cup Final since its inception in 1991.

Jobs! An interview all youngsters must read

Jobs! An interview all youngsters must read

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

'Don't waste your time in doing long pointless graduation courses.' 'Try and get into an apprenticeship or a job after Class 10 or Class 12, as there is always time to get back to academics and learn new skills.'

Review: Manchester by the Sea is bruising

Review: Manchester by the Sea is bruising

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

The film's genius is not in its ability to provide answers. Rather, it expands our empathy and forces us to locate the sublime within the unbearable, says Vikram Johri.

Serie A: Juve beat Torino in controversial derby tie; Milan held

Serie A: Juve beat Torino in controversial derby tie; Milan held

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

Carlos Tevez scored a stunning goal as Serie A leaders Juventus beat Torino 1-0 on Sunday to continue an extraordinary dominance of their neighbours.

India's domestic fund managers bet on own economy

India's domestic fund managers bet on own economy

Rediff.com15 Apr 2014

Auto makers are in the midst of a rally with the NSE auto index up 17.5 per cent since the start of February.

Donald Trump: Controversy's child

Donald Trump: Controversy's child

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

Trump was often synonymous with controversy, with divisive pronouncements on Muslims, immigrants, economy and terrorism.

Miami Masters PIX: Isner upsets Cilic; Zverev, Venus advance

Miami Masters PIX: Isner upsets Cilic; Zverev, Venus advance

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

IMAGES from matches played at the Miami Masters in Key Biscayne, Florida

Rogers Cup: Venus Williams falls in first round while Djokovic entertains

Rogers Cup: Venus Williams falls in first round while Djokovic entertains

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

Venus Williams got off to a flying start in her return from a two-month layoff but her game quickly fell apart as the seven-time Grand Slam champion slumped to a 0-6, 6-4, 6-2 loss to Kirsten Flipkens in the Rogers Cup first round on Tuesday.

A bruising price war looms as Ambani prepares to launch Reliance Jio

A bruising price war looms as Ambani prepares to launch Reliance Jio

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

Ambani's $15 bn bet will upend Indian telecom

La Liga: Costa brace keeps Atletico on Barca's heels

La Liga: Costa brace keeps Atletico on Barca's heels

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

Diego Costa scored twice as Atletico Madrid beat Valencia 3-0 to maintain their winning home run this season and keep pace with Barcelona at the top of the La Liga table.

Ronaldo claims four-goal haul in Elche rout

Ronaldo claims four-goal haul in Elche rout

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

Cristiano Ronaldo continued his prolific start to the season with four goals, including two penalties, as Real Madrid came from behind to beat Elche 5-1 in La Liga on Tuesday.

Fortune names its World's 50 Greatest Leaders

Fortune names its World's 50 Greatest Leaders

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

The students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas and other United States schools, Tim Cook, India's Indira Jaising and Mukesh Ambani. The names mentioned above have nothing in common... until now. They have all been named as Fortune's World's 50 Greatest Leaders. Here are some of the prominent names mentioned in the list.

Stosur takes down Azarenka to clinch Carlsbad title

Stosur takes down Azarenka to clinch Carlsbad title

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

Australia's Sam Stosur won her first title in nearly two years when she upended world number two Victoria Azarenka 6-3, 6-2 to win the Carlsbad Open on Sunday.

Did this bahubali order Rajdeo Ranjan's murder?

Did this bahubali order Rajdeo Ranjan's murder?

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Mohammad Shahabuddin, in prison for over a decade, still inspires fear, a reminder of the 'jungle raj' when political murders were commonplace in Bihar.

3 India-born CEOs on Fortune Business Person of the Year list

3 India-born CEOs on Fortune Business Person of the Year list

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

These include Microsoft's Satya Nadella, Mastercard CEO Ajay Banga, and Harman International Chairman Dinesh Paliwal.

Champions League: PHOTOS: PSG advance to knock-outs; Napoli draw at Besiktas

Champions League: PHOTOS: PSG advance to knock-outs; Napoli draw at Besiktas

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

Thomas Meunier volleyed a spectacular last-minute goal to give Paris St Germain a 2-1 win at FC Basel, which took them into the last 16 of the Champions League on Tuesday.

Big problem for fund managers: Liking Apple too much

Big problem for fund managers: Liking Apple too much

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

Burham didn't set out to have such a big stake in Apple.

Start-ups aren't from Mars

Start-ups aren't from Mars

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

Start-ups have their own sub-cultures their language and ways of working.

European football: Roma held by lowly Verona; Monaco up to second in France

European football: Roma held by lowly Verona; Monaco up to second in France

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

New coach Luciano Spalletti failed to inspire AS Roma as they were held 1-1 at home by bottom club Verona on his debut on Sunday and Juventus notched their 10th Serie A win in a row by hammering Udinese 4-0 away.

Leaders Real beaten by Aduriz header for Bilbao

Leaders Real beaten by Aduriz header for Bilbao

Rediff.com8 Mar 2015

La Liga leaders Real Madrid suffered a surprise 1-0 defeat at mid-table Athletic Bilbao on Saturday after a bullet header from Aritz Aduriz in the first half secured the points.

Indian businesses turn sceptical on Modi's landmark tax reform

Indian businesses turn sceptical on Modi's landmark tax reform

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

India's existing web of federal and state sales taxes is levied at different stages of the supply chain and often results in double taxation, while forcing trucks to spend nearly a quarter of their road time in border checks or other inspections.

Cities can lead. Cities want to lead. Let them!

Cities can lead. Cities want to lead. Let them!

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

'If every city had the strongest tools that are currently available only to a few, the world's climate prospects would glow far more brightly.'