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Why Narendra Modi is wrong on taxation reforms

Why Narendra Modi is wrong on taxation reforms

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

The post-1991 economic boom was accompanied by a reduction in indirect taxes and rise in the share of direct taxes, and vice versa in the current slowing

Who is Anand Ahuja, the man Sonam will marry?

Who is Anand Ahuja, the man Sonam will marry?

Rediff.com2 May 2018

The fashion entrepreneur owns two apparel brands Bhane and Veg Non Veg.

How the BJP is making inroads into two Telugu states

How the BJP is making inroads into two Telugu states

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

In Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, the BJP is looking to fill the Opposition slot and not aspire to occupy pole position.

SC order fall-out: BCCI acting secretary, treasurer set for cooling off period

SC order fall-out: BCCI acting secretary, treasurer set for cooling off period

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

Both Amitabh and Aniruddh have served a combined tenure of more than six years in their respective state associations and the BCCI, making them liable for a cooling off period of three years as per today's SC order.

Plea in SC against 'unholy' Sena-Cong-NCP alliance in Maha

Plea in SC against 'unholy' Sena-Cong-NCP alliance in Maha

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

The petition claimed that the voters had given a clear mandate to the Bharatiya Janata Party-Sena alliance, and it cannot change now.

TN CM harnesses power of social media, rushes help to people in need

TN CM harnesses power of social media, rushes help to people in need

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

Harnessing the power of social media, Palaniswami seems to have struck a personal chord with citizens-cum-netizens, not only interacting with them but ensuring redressal of their grievances.

EPFO to launch online PF transfer for trusts this month

EPFO to launch online PF transfer for trusts this month

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

At present this facility is available to workers of (un-exempted) firms which do not have their PF trusts and manage their employees' accounts with their respective regional fund commissioners of the EPFO. It was launched in October last year.

Dear Prime Minister Modi

Dear Prime Minister Modi

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

'What is proposed is that we tax payers pay Rs 1,000 per month to selected JanDhan accounts of poor families.' 'I am sure there are at least 10 crore Indians for whom Rs 1,000 is no big deal.'

Help for people trapped in wrong gender

Help for people trapped in wrong gender

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

'We have to ascertain whether they are prepared to live the life they chose after surgery.'

Making way for Indian professionals in France

Making way for Indian professionals in France

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

Indian talent may soon be allowed to work in France without a degree from a French institute.

Review: Inkaar trivialises sexual harassment

Review: Inkaar trivialises sexual harassment

Rediff.com18 Jan 2013

On several occasions, the film bears resemblance to a Bhandarkar creation, when churning out crudeness in particular.

How Arjan maintains his 6 Pack Abs

How Arjan maintains his 6 Pack Abs

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

Actor Arjan Bajwa shares his diet and fitness secrets.

Nobody is going to relax, we will go for 3-0 series win: Kohli

Nobody is going to relax, we will go for 3-0 series win: Kohli

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

'No one is going to relax at any stage, we are going to go for a result in the third Test'

What makes Meel Patthar a MUST WATCH

What makes Meel Patthar a MUST WATCH

Rediff.com28 May 2021

Meel Patthar is, both by theme and design, a tragedy of inertia, observes Rohit Satish Nair.

Robots can make Raebareli rail unit world's largest coach factory

Robots can make Raebareli rail unit world's largest coach factory

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

Robots are now being used increasingly in the integrated-shell assembly line and robotic bogie-fabrication line. The unit may soon see its phase-II expansion, which will increase its capacity to 2,000 coaches.

Online PF transfer for workers under private trusts from July

Online PF transfer for workers under private trusts from July

Rediff.com18 Apr 2014

The organised sector workers covered under private PF trusts, which manage their employees' retirement fund themselves, will be able to transfer their PF accounts online from July this year.

Gowda ends suspense, to contest from Tumkur

Gowda ends suspense, to contest from Tumkur

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

The 85-year-old JD-S patriarch had earlier expressed doubts about contesting the polls, saying he was thinking about his "usefulness" in the national capital.

'We are chasing good stories and storytellers'

'We are chasing good stories and storytellers'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

'When you are crafting a story, it's always important to see how authentic that story is because if it is authentic and rooted, it will stand the test of time.'

A star is born, not made, discover auto companies

A star is born, not made, discover auto companies

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

The new Tata Tigor, Datsun Go and Hero Xtreme 200R are hoping to use celebrity endorsers and gain a foothold in a segment that has been the stronghold of market leaders for several decades. But will it work?

How to pick the right bra: Tips for young women

How to pick the right bra: Tips for young women

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

The bra straps should neither keep falling off your shoulder nor should they be so tight as to give you red painful marks on your shoulders.

Row erupts over nomination of ex-CJI Gogoi to RS

Row erupts over nomination of ex-CJI Gogoi to RS

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

The Congress accused the Centre of making a serious assault on the basic structure of the Constitution, saying the action subsumes the independence of the judiciary.

Online PF transfer for workers under private trusts soon

Online PF transfer for workers under private trusts soon

Rediff.com25 Dec 2013

Employees covered under private PF trusts, which manage retirement fund of their workers themselves, will be able to transfer their PF accounts online from next month.

Agartala-Dhaka Maitree bus service to resume on October 1

Agartala-Dhaka Maitree bus service to resume on October 1

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

The bus service has remained suspended after the torching of a Maitree bus by a mob at Narsingdi in Bangladesh on September 21. Syed Tashfin Chowdhury reports from Dhaka

Don't want an expensive phone? Check out the Redmi Note 7 Pro

Don't want an expensive phone? Check out the Redmi Note 7 Pro

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

If a phone under Rs 15,000 is what you're looking for, then this is among the best, says Khalid Anzar.

PIX: When Bollywood actresses got BOLD down south

PIX: When Bollywood actresses got BOLD down south

Rediff.com2 Apr 2012

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Anna says he will not vote for Kejriwal's party

Anna says he will not vote for Kejriwal's party

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

Blaming Arvind Kejriwal's fascination for power for split in anti-graft movement, Anna Hazare today said he will not vote for the Aam Aadmi Party charging that it is going the same way as others by taking the path of 'money through power' and vice versa.

5 things Modi got right on the economy

5 things Modi got right on the economy

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

'Good economics isn't necessarily bad politics, or vice versa,' says Shekhar Gupta.

'There's clarity in AIADMK-BJP alliance'

'There's clarity in AIADMK-BJP alliance'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

'It's a natural alliance and this alliance has been has been formed without compromising the core ideology of the AIADMK.'

Tackling depression: 4 signs that spell DANGER

Tackling depression: 4 signs that spell DANGER

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

The persistent feeling of sadness or loss of interest that characterises major depression can lead to a range of behavioural and physical symptoms, says Niraj Doshi.

How to choose a traditional insurance plan

How to choose a traditional insurance plan

Rediff.com21 Dec 2011

The traditional insurance plan is complex and difficult to understand when compared to the ULIP. In this article, we will discuss the important points that need to be looked before choosing a traditional insurance plan.

'Govt is not stepping in to heal the wounds'

'Govt is not stepping in to heal the wounds'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

'Right now, only religious groups of Hindus and Muslims are working on the ground.' 'The government is missing.'

12 Indians among 17 killed in tragic bus accident in Dubai

12 Indians among 17 killed in tragic bus accident in Dubai

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Dubai Police authorities said that there are still some unidentified bodies and the number of Indians who died in the accident could rise further.

AirAsia to start flight between Chandigarh, Bengaluru

AirAsia to start flight between Chandigarh, Bengaluru

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

The company, which will be first direct flight between Chandigarh and Bengaluru, will offer ticket at a minimum rate of Rs 1,900 inclusive of all taxes.

How much GST to charge for affordable homes?

How much GST to charge for affordable homes?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

In the 2017 budget, the government accorded infrastructure status for affordable projects to help such projects raise loans at lower rates

Should you buy a Maruti Ertiga? An expert's views

Should you buy a Maruti Ertiga? An expert's views

Rediff.com27 Mar 2012

The maker of the people's car finally has a people car.

Shraddha does something she has NEVER DONE BEFORE

Shraddha does something she has NEVER DONE BEFORE

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

'I have to pinch myself to believe that 10 years have just gone by.'

We fully support reservation: RSS on Bhagwat's remarks

We fully support reservation: RSS on Bhagwat's remarks

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Bhagwat told an event in Delhi on Sunday that there should be conversation in harmonious atmosphere between those in favour of reservation and those against it.

The world is waiting for Modi's secret prescription

The world is waiting for Modi's secret prescription

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

'India, he announced, is a "free, open, inclusive region" committed to the "common pursuit of progress and prosperity".' 'Prosperity yes. But free? Open?' 'Ask the Dalit tanner, the Muslim butcher, the Christian priest who writes pastoral letters.' 'Ask cattle traders of any religion or a Delhiwallah who enjoys a juicy steak.' 'Ask a Muslim who falls in love with a Hindu or vice versa,' says Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Broad 'pleased' with blooming partnership with Anderson

Broad 'pleased' with blooming partnership with Anderson

Rediff.com26 May 2016

England paceman Stuart Broad believes his new ball partnership with James Anderson has improved a lot in the last two years with their perfect understanding of each other's role. Anderson and Broad shared 15 of the 20 Sri Lankan wickets to fall at Headingley where the hosts thumped Sri Lanka by an innings and 88 runs in the first test. "We've actually improved in the last couple of years," Broad, who turns 30 next month, told British media. "We've always been quite good in communicating, but we've taken that to a new level, realising when one of us in on a wicket-taking streak, the other one can apply pressure and not get too greedy, and vice versa."

Teen sensation Amoolya is back

Teen sensation Amoolya is back

Rediff.com22 Mar 2011

Amoolya, who was on a break for her examinations, will soon resume shooting for her next film Manasology.