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Jalan panel moots RBI transfer surplus reserves to govt in 3-5 years

Jalan panel moots RBI transfer surplus reserves to govt in 3-5 years

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

A high-level panel led by former RBI governor Bimal Jalan, set up to decide the appropriate capital reserves that the central bank should maintain, on Wednesday finalised its report.

The mother of 2 who won medals for India

The mother of 2 who won medals for India

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

At 42, Dizezny D'Souza trained with teenagers at a school ground to get back into running. She won silver and bronze for India in China.

No lawyer wants to defend Delhi gang-rape accused

No lawyer wants to defend Delhi gang-rape accused

Rediff.com30 Dec 2012

While Justice Gyan Sudha Misra, a sitting Supreme Court judge, suggested amendments to the Evidence Act to avoid recording of evidence at multiple stages to "cut-short" the whole process of trial, former Delhi high court judge, Justice Usha Mehra opined that the trial judge should ensure service of lawyers to accused from the very outset of the trial.

2 probes ordered in Delhi bus gang-rape case

2 probes ordered in Delhi bus gang-rape case

Rediff.com26 Dec 2012

A commission of inquiry headed by a former Delhi high court judge to go into the gang-rape incident was set up on Wednesday by the Centre which also ordered a probe into allegations of police interference in recording the victim's statement that has snowballed into a major row.

Include Chitra in World Athletics Championships: HC to Centre

Include Chitra in World Athletics Championships: HC to Centre

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

The Kerala High Court on Friday directed the central government to ensure participation of P U Chitra in the World Athletics Championships in London next month.

Developers don't find affordable homes 'affordable'

Developers don't find affordable homes 'affordable'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2012

Developers could not find the model of affordable housing viable as they used same resources for premium projects and due to rise in cement and steel prices.

Send your suggestions on Delhi rape case to probe panel

Send your suggestions on Delhi rape case to probe panel

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

The Justice Usha Mehra Panel, which has been constituted to review responses to the December 16 gang rape case, will receive public opinions and suggestions till January 18.

Former Indian min's wife gets the 'SRK treatment'

Former Indian min's wife gets the 'SRK treatment'

Rediff.com15 May 2012

In an incident reminiscent of what happened to Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan recently, security officials at New York's JFK airport May 3 detained and questioned Usha Krishnakumar, he wife of former Indian minister S Krishnakumar.

Property documentation onus lies on builder

Property documentation onus lies on builder

Rediff.com6 May 2019

The law does not permit a builder to handover possession under any situation, not even for 'fitout' unless the building completion certificate is obtained, points out Jehangir B Gai.

Tarun Gogoi: Cong stalwart who led Assam from the front

Tarun Gogoi: Cong stalwart who led Assam from the front

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

The 84-year old veteran Congressman, who died from post-COVID complications on Monday, was a Nehru-Gandhi family loyalist.

Gangrape case: One-member panel to probe police 'lapses'

Gangrape case: One-member panel to probe police 'lapses'

Rediff.com25 Dec 2012

A one-member panel is being set up to investigate "lapses" by police in connection with the gangrape of a 23-year-old student in the national capital.

Bihar toppers scam: Arrest warrant out against former board chief

Bihar toppers scam: Arrest warrant out against former board chief

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

Singh had resigned from the post last week after his name cropped up in the scam.

Women's 4x100m relay team breaks national record at IAAF Meet

Women's 4x100m relay team breaks national record at IAAF Meet

Rediff.com18 May 2016

The Indian 4x100m women's relay team broke the 18-year-old National record to finish in 4th position at the IAAF World Challenge in Beijing on Wednesday. The 4x100m women relay team comprising Dutee Chand, Srabani Nanda, HM Jyoti and Merlin Joseph clocked 44.03s to finish the race, breaking the 18-year-old record of 44.43s created by the quartet of Saraswati Dey, Rachita Mistry, EB Shyla and PT Usha on July 22, 1998 in Fukuoka, Japan.

Deepika: I owe my life to Sanjay Leela Bhansali

Deepika: I owe my life to Sanjay Leela Bhansali

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Sumitra Mahajan not to contest LS polls

Sumitra Mahajan not to contest LS polls

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

Mahajan, who turns 76 next week, said there had been speculations whether the party will field someone who has crossed the 75-year age bar.

Indian couple recount the horror of killer quake in Nepal

Indian couple recount the horror of killer quake in Nepal

Rediff.com7 May 2015

The Jalans from Jaipur came to Nepal to attend their grandson's wedding, but instead of memories of festivities they went back with an experience that has shaken the old couple to the core.

HSCI changes name to Honda Cars India

HSCI changes name to Honda Cars India

Rediff.com10 Sep 2012

Japanese auto major Honda has changed the name of its Indian operations to Honda Cars India Ltd following the break up of its joint venture with Usha International of the Shriram Group.

Salman as India's Rio Olympics ambassador: Right or wrong?

Salman as India's Rio Olympics ambassador: Right or wrong?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Do you think the IOA has done the right thing in apponting Salman as the brand ambassador which they clam is to the motivate the athletes and also increase awareness of Olympic sports in the country? Or do you think the appointment is just a gimmick?

Cancelled JSPL, Balco mines given to Coal India

Cancelled JSPL, Balco mines given to Coal India

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

JSPL and Balco had emerged as the highest bidders in the recently concluded auctions.

Lalita tears national mark to enter women's 3000m Steeplechase final

Lalita tears national mark to enter women's 3000m Steeplechase final

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

Lalita Babar qualified for the women's 3000m steeplechase final after finishing fourth in the qualifying Heat 2 with a national record time, while compatriot Sudha Singh was eliminated in the Olympic Games on Saturday.

Why corporate credit may grow in next few quarters

Why corporate credit may grow in next few quarters

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

With average capacity utilisation now touching 76 per cent, Indian companies are going back to the drawing board to add capacity but the plans to build new factories and plants are still some months away.

2,500 lamps illuminate Red Fort for I-Day celebrations

2,500 lamps illuminate Red Fort for I-Day celebrations

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

It is the first ever illumination of the historic monument's front fortification wall and its two important gateways -- Lahori Gate and Delhi Gate.

Neeraj recommended for Khel Ratna award

Neeraj recommended for Khel Ratna award

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

Javelin thrower Annu Rani and four-time Commonwealth Games medallist discus thrower Seema Antil Punia also have been recommended for the Arjuna Award.

Trains collide near Chennai; 8 killed, 85 injured

Trains collide near Chennai; 8 killed, 85 injured

Rediff.com14 Sep 2011

At least eight persons were killed on Tuesday night and 85 others injured when a passenger train from Chennai rammed into a stationary train near Arakkonam, derailing five coaches, about 75 km from Chennai, in the third major rail accident in two months.

Do not park too much money in co-operative banks

Do not park too much money in co-operative banks

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

Do not go for riskier options like co-operative bank only for the higher return. Even if you go for them, park only a small portion of your capital there, say Tinesh Bhasin and Sanjay Kumar Singh.

How these small-town girls topped the CS finals!

How these small-town girls topped the CS finals!

Rediff.com8 Nov 2011

Meet Mahima Kapoor from Satna and Geetika Bhatia from Jaisalmer who stood first and second in in the Company Secretary final exam.

DON'T MISS: Tiny tots get in the groove

DON'T MISS: Tiny tots get in the groove

Rediff.com30 Jan 2012

Rotaract Club of Usha Pravin Gandhi College of Management in Mumbai organised a day out for underprivileged children. Sheetal Ninne shares with us select moments on Rediff iShare and Rediff MyPage.

SHOCKER: Teen goes to school restroom complaining of pain, delivers baby

SHOCKER: Teen goes to school restroom complaining of pain, delivers baby

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

She went to the bathroom complaining of stomach ache and gave birth there much to the amazement and shock of the teachers.

22 names recommended for ED posts at banks

22 names recommended for ED posts at banks

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

These recommendations are based on interactions held by the Banks Board Bureau with eligible candidates from PSBs towards appointment against vacancies in PSBs for the period 2018-19

Gopinath to handle Thorat's departments for now

Gopinath to handle Thorat's departments for now

Rediff.com10 Nov 2010

Though Anand Sinha, an executive director at the central bank, was late last month selected as the successor to Thorat, he is yet to get the orders from the finance ministry to assume office.

Govt likely to pick new LIC chief by next month

Govt likely to pick new LIC chief by next month

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

The selection process will begin after acceptance of Roy's resignation.

Anand Sinha takes over as RBI Dy Governor

Anand Sinha takes over as RBI Dy Governor

Rediff.com19 Jan 2011

He will look after the Department of Banking Operations and the Development and Urban Banks Department, which were held by Usha Thorat who retired in November last year.

'Since 1998 Indian sports seems under drug abuse'

'Since 1998 Indian sports seems under drug abuse'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

Sprint queen P T Usha discusses the latest doping scandal to hit Indian sport with Sriram Bala.

PIX: Poonam Pandey, Varun, Alia at Mirchi Music Awards

PIX: Poonam Pandey, Varun, Alia at Mirchi Music Awards

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

A look at the celebs on the red carpet.

World Athletics: Luka qualifies for 800m semis

World Athletics: Luka qualifies for 800m semis

Rediff.com1 Sep 2011

India's Tintu Luka made it to the women's 800m semi-finals but shot putter Om Prakash Karhana was eliminated in the qualifying round of the World Athletics Championships.

Saina Nehwal to get Khel Ratna

Saina Nehwal to get Khel Ratna

Rediff.com30 Jul 2010

India's badminton ace Saina Nehwal will be conferred the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award, the country's highest sports honour.

Whom would YOU like to see in Bigg Boss 5?

Whom would YOU like to see in Bigg Boss 5?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2011

Have your say!

'Obama spent the maximum time in Gandhiji's room'

'Obama spent the maximum time in Gandhiji's room'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2010

Mani Bhavan, where Mahatma Gandhi stayed during his visits to Mumbai, has many stories to tell. The quaint building in Gamdevi, south Mumbai, had originally belonged to Gandhi's friend Revashankar Jagjeevan Jhaveri. From Mani Bhavan, Gandhi launched a number of crucial movements during the struggle for independence that later changed the course of India's history. Usha Thakker, the director of Mani Bhavan, escorted United States President Barack Obama.

PHOTOS: India celebrates Ganesh festival amid pandemic

PHOTOS: India celebrates Ganesh festival amid pandemic

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

The 10-day Ganesh festival began on Saturday under the shadow of the coronavirus pandemic, with devotees restricting celebrations to their homes and using online platforms to get 'darshan' of the Lord at temples, amid strict COVID-19 restrictions imposed by governments.

PIX: Sargun Mehta, Monica Bedi at Zee Rishtey awards

PIX: Sargun Mehta, Monica Bedi at Zee Rishtey awards

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Television actors celebrate themselves, and their work, at an awards night over the weekend.