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'It was an honour to play one of our nation builders'

'It was an honour to play one of our nation builders'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

'I hope more shows highlight the unsung heroes of our rich history.' 'As for bringing the trophy home, a man can hope, but truly I am just excited to be there.'

Kids among 12 dead in Bihar as truck rams into religious procession

Kids among 12 dead in Bihar as truck rams into religious procession

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

At least 12 people, a third of them children, were killed and several others were injured when a speeding truck ploughed into a religious procession in Bihar's Vaishali district on Sunday evening, officials said.

MF Guru: 'I want to invest Rs 500 pm in MFs every month'

MF Guru: 'I want to invest Rs 500 pm in MFs every month'

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Omkeshwar Singh, head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Harry & Meghan Part 2 Review: Diana All Over Again

Harry & Meghan Part 2 Review: Diana All Over Again

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Harry & Meghan, Vaihayasi Pande Daniel realises, is just a sequel to Diana's Story.

Jahaan Chaar Yaar Review

Jahaan Chaar Yaar Review

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

A silly flick that wants to say something meaningful in the support of women's empowerment yet can't resist being flippant at every given opportunity, observes Sukanya Verma.

Celebrating Astad Deboo!

Celebrating Astad Deboo!

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

Two years ago this day, Astad Deboo, dancer extraordinaire, passed into the ages. A new exhibition Breaking Boundaries remembers the pioneer who redrew the margins of Indian dance.

TikTok's future to be decided on Wed

TikTok's future to be decided on Wed

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

The app, which has close to 1 million users per day, its lawyer, is losing close to Rs 4.5 crore in revenues every day.

Faced with shortage, Tamil Brahmin grooms to scout for brides up north

Faced with shortage, Tamil Brahmin grooms to scout for brides up north

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Faced with a problem of suitable brides, Thamizhnadu Brahmin Association to cast net in UP and Bihar.

Voda Idea's Rs 25,000-cr rights issue opens on Wed

Voda Idea's Rs 25,000-cr rights issue opens on Wed

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

Both the promoter groups - Vodafone and Aditya Birla - have confirmed their participation of up to Rs 11,000 crore and up to Rs 7,250 crore, respectively, in the issue.

'I want to make Rs 1 crore in 17 yrs'

'I want to make Rs 1 crore in 17 yrs'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

Omkeshwar Singh, head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Jewellers expect strong demand during Dhanteras

Jewellers expect strong demand during Dhanteras

Rediff.com31 Oct 2021

With Indian jewellery market already on the robust recovery path, the jewellers are expecting strong Diwali sales in the Dhanteras as the festive mood remains high with low Covid third wave possibility and softer gold price this season. The industry expects the trends in 2021 will be able to reach pre-covid level sales of 2019 on the back of gold price hovering at Rs 46,000-47,000 per 22 carat 10 grams gold nearly 5 per cent lower than 2020, and jump in number of weddings, a senior official of an industry body said. "Since Navratri market is showing demand. It will continue on Dhanteras also.

'Won't compromise on Maha's pride': MVA holds 'Halla Bol' rally

'Won't compromise on Maha's pride': MVA holds 'Halla Bol' rally

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

Thackeray accused the Eknath Shinde-led government of being ideologically bankrupt.

EXPLAINED: The Saradha chit fund scam

EXPLAINED: The Saradha chit fund scam

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

About 17 lakh investors, mostly in West Bengal, who have lost crores of rupees in the Saradha chit fund scam are fast losing hope. The scandal continues to roil West Bengal political circles with several ruling Trinamool Congress leaders being implicated and some arrested. Even West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's name has been dragged into the sordid mess. Indrani Roy presents a FAQ on what the scam is about and the main players behind it.

India's Arif Khan ready for date with destiny in Beijing

India's Arif Khan ready for date with destiny in Beijing

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

When India's Arif Khan steps into the Beijing National Stadium for the opening ceremony at next month's Winter Olympics it will mark the culmination of a journey over a decade in the making.

'No Challenge To SBI's Retail Loan Book'

'No Challenge To SBI's Retail Loan Book'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

'When we look at the quality of our retail loan book, the non-performing asset percentage is low.'

Parliamentary panel to quiz Urjit Patel on note ban on Wed

Parliamentary panel to quiz Urjit Patel on note ban on Wed

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

Standing committee on finance to also focus on RBI autonomy and citizen's rights.

This festive season, Gift a financial instrument

This festive season, Gift a financial instrument

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Be mindful that each instrument is governed by a different set of gifting rules and is also taxed differently.

6 Tough Lessons I Learned As A CEO

6 Tough Lessons I Learned As A CEO

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

Challenge the status quo, question the why behind processes, and push yourself and your organisation. That's how you will win, even if you 'lose' is Neha Sampat's advice to wannabe entrepreneurs.

Is BJP Getting It Wrong In Tamil Nadu?

Is BJP Getting It Wrong In Tamil Nadu?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

The AIADMK is convinced that the BJP will remain an electoral burden for a long time to come, beginning the Lok Sabha polls next year, reveals N Sathiya Moorthy.

UrbanClap to get funding from Ratan Tata

UrbanClap to get funding from Ratan Tata

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Ratan Tata has made investments in his personal capacity in more than 15 start-ups over the last 20 months.

Nitish, Lalu, Sushil: Bihar's Complex Triangle

Nitish, Lalu, Sushil: Bihar's Complex Triangle

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

Today, a friendship forged by common ideals behind prison walls has become a transactional understanding, notes Aditi Phadnis.

Sports Minister felicitates triumphant Paralympians

Sports Minister felicitates triumphant Paralympians

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Thakur lauded her and all others who finished on the podium, presenting them with mementos to honour their feats.

My Superhero: 'My wife taught me an important lesson'

My Superhero: 'My wife taught me an important lesson'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

'Even though I had forgotten about the people who had helped me during our difficult times, my wife remembered and reminded me to repay their dues during my good days,' says R K Chand.

'God doesn't need to send an angel from heaven to feed a hungry child'

'God doesn't need to send an angel from heaven to feed a hungry child'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

One meal at a time, Vision Rescue's Biju Thampy hopes to turn around the destiny of street kids in Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata.

Want To Visit Aircraft Theme Restaurant?

Want To Visit Aircraft Theme Restaurant?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

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Delhi sees 1 lakh new cases; 1,200 deaths since Nov 1

Delhi sees 1 lakh new cases; 1,200 deaths since Nov 1

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

According to the health department data, 1,01,070 coronavirus cases have been recorded so far this month.

Great Indian Travel: Trip With A Purpose

Great Indian Travel: Trip With A Purpose

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Laxmi Sorte and Kaustav Ghosh are on a 101-day road trip across India to support and encourage local businesses affected by the pandemic.

RBI puts restriction on cash payment for marriage expenses

RBI puts restriction on cash payment for marriage expenses

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

Banks have also been asked to keep records of all disbursals and drawers will have to submit a list person to whom payments will be made out of the funds

Gold demand at pre-Covid level in Q2

Gold demand at pre-Covid level in Q2

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

The demand for gold has bounced back sharply in India from the lows seen in 2020 because of the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, and has even beaten the pre-pandemic level. In the September quarter, the demand for gold jumped 47 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to 139.1 tonnes, as against 94.6 tonnes in the year-ago period, and higher than the 123.9 tonnes recorded in the pre-pandemic September 2019 quarter, the World Gold Council (WGC) said in its latest release. In value terms, demand surged 37 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 59,330 crore during the quarter.

In Pakistan, Allah smiles upon Lt Gen Asif Ghafoor

In Pakistan, Allah smiles upon Lt Gen Asif Ghafoor

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

as journalists active in Pakistani media have been quick to point out, with Ghafoor at the helm in Balochistan, no one will take seriously any claims by the civilian leadership to use the velvet glove to work for peace there, points out Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.He did not hesitate to pejorate developments in India at the slightest opportunity, points out Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Maralli Baa, Appu

Maralli Baa, Appu

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

'I know we will keep meeting, Appu, on gym floors that I visit, every time I listen to a song of yours and in that grin that I will always carry in my memory.'

First salary: 'I took my family out for lunch'

First salary: 'I took my family out for lunch'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

Rediff reader Shajan Samuel from Bengaluru tells us how he spent his first salary.

Shrina Kurani Is Running For Congress

Shrina Kurani Is Running For Congress

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

Indian-American engineer-entrepreneur Shrina Kurani challenges a 30-year Republican veteran in a US Congressional race in a district that is predominantly white.

Father's advice: Gambling doesn't work for anyone

Father's advice: Gambling doesn't work for anyone

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Prakash Rohra, 54 shares his story.

Covid effect: India's gold demand drops 30% in Q3

Covid effect: India's gold demand drops 30% in Q3

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

Gold demand in India dropped by 30 per cent during the July-September quarter to 86.6 tonnes, compared to the same period last year due to Covid-19 related disruptions and ruling high prices, the World Gold Council (WGC) said in a report.

NGOs step up to play saviour to Chennai's needy

NGOs step up to play saviour to Chennai's needy

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

'I am an auto driver, and I am doing my best.'

'Players accept EPL may have to take place without fans'

'Players accept EPL may have to take place without fans'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Players have accepted that playing games in closed stadiums might be the only way to complete the English domestic league season, Bobby Barnes, deputy chief executive of the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA), has said. English soccer has been suspended until at least April 30 due to the coronavirus crisis, although the Football Association, Premier League and EFL have agreed to extend the season indefinitely.

5 money tips for would be Virushkas

5 money tips for would be Virushkas

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

Don't let knotty financial issues weaken your marital bond. Heavy liabilities of one partner have the potential to sour a new relationship. So, develop a plan for how you will deal with these.

What financial gifts can you give your kids?

What financial gifts can you give your kids?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

Jimmy Patel, MD & CEO, Quantum Mutual Fund, suggests some valuable financial gifts for your children.

Why Was Kashmir Calm After Geelani's Death?

Why Was Kashmir Calm After Geelani's Death?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

Squashing erstwhile 'separatists', marginalising the 'mainstream', and squeezing funding channels have all evidently had an impact -- at least for the moment, notes David Devadas after a visit to Srinagar.