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Allegations against Sonia, Rahul 'patently false': Congress

Allegations against Sonia, Rahul 'patently false': Congress

Rediff.com13 Dec 2015

Amid the raging row over National Herald case, the Congress on Sunday asserted that the allegations and "insinuations" against party leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi are "deliberately orchestrated", "patently false" and "defamatory" as they have "not received a rupee".

What impacted young Indians most in 2010

What impacted young Indians most in 2010

Rediff.com16 Dec 2010

From scams and inflation to recession and a delay in reopening of colleges for the new academic year, find out what affected young Indians the most.

Vajpayee, warts and all

Vajpayee, warts and all

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

'The sorry image of a wailing leader visiting relief camps for riot victims was completely incoherent with what he did next, blaming the minority community for the disturbance.' Utkarsh Mishra pens a tribute from the heart.

The top 9 nations for real estate investment

The top 9 nations for real estate investment

Rediff.com17 Sep 2010

India is ranked as the fifth most attractive destination for future real estate investments, according to a latest report of FCCI and Ernst and Young.

National Herald case: What you should know

National Herald case: What you should know

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

What is the National Herald case all about? Here's a ready reckoner.

Sonia, Rahul WILL have to appear in court in National Herald case

Sonia, Rahul WILL have to appear in court in National Herald case

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

The judge was also of the view that 'the gravity of the allegations levelled against petitioners (Sonia, Rahul and others) has a fraudulent flavour.

Jaitley hikes defence budget by over 6.2%

Jaitley hikes defence budget by over 6.2%

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

The capital outlay to cover the modernisation programmes have got a hike of 10.05 per cent.

Why go abroad to study?

Why go abroad to study?

Rediff.com26 May 2018

These institutes, while expensive, are a viable alternative to studying abroad.

RBI likely to hike policy rates

RBI likely to hike policy rates

Rediff.com14 Sep 2010

Ernst & Young India on Tuesday said that despite the steep fall in headline inflation in August, the Reserve Bank is likely to persist with monetary tightening measures by hiking key policy rates by at least 25 basis points at its mid-quarter review on Thursday.

C K Prahalad was a great thought leader: PM

C K Prahalad was a great thought leader: PM

Rediff.com9 Jul 2010

Singh said his evangelising zeal had taught businesses to create new markets and made India a hub for innovation.

Video: My plans for Valentine's Day

Video: My plans for Valentine's Day

Rediff.com12 Feb 2010

College kids in Mumbai share their plans.

A millworker's son who wants to become a scientist

A millworker's son who wants to become a scientist

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

In our series on How Young Indians earn, spend and save, we present the story of a mill worker's son who has struggled his way up and dreams of becoming a nuclear scientist one day.

Would you pay Rs 30K for a picture-perfect smile?

Would you pay Rs 30K for a picture-perfect smile?

Rediff.com11 Aug 2010

Even as most of the country rarely visits the dentist, young India is willing to spend astronomical amounts on their teeth. Abhishek Mande and Anisha Ralhan explore this dichotomy.

'I left home as a teenager to carve out my own identity'

'I left home as a teenager to carve out my own identity'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2010

In our series on How Young Indians earn, spend and save, we present the story of a farmer's son who left his village as a teenager and led a difficult life because he wanted to stand on his own feet.

'We want to achieve the aim of an educated India'

'We want to achieve the aim of an educated India'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

Six volunteers associated with Pehel on how they are striving to convert their dream of achieving an educated India into reality.

'We're just not a nation that reads enough'

'We're just not a nation that reads enough'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2009

We interview best-selling author Chetan Bhagat about his new book, 2 States: The Story of My Marriage, a semi-autobiographical work.

Chetan Bhagat: The pretty girl is always right

Chetan Bhagat: The pretty girl is always right

Rediff.com4 Nov 2009

Best-selling author Chetan Bhagat's fourth book '2 States: The Story of My Marriage', is semi-autobiographical. Here, an excerpt.

'There's no glamour and little money in writing'

'There's no glamour and little money in writing'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2009

Palash Mehrotra, 33-year-old author of 'Eunuch Park: Fifteen Stories of Love and Destruction', on writing and being published in India.

Microsoft launches first non-Nokia Lumia device in India

Microsoft launches first non-Nokia Lumia device in India

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

The smartphone is priced at Rs 9,199.

'India's growth is propelled by its youth'

'India's growth is propelled by its youth'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2009

Shashi Tripathi, member of India's Union Public Service Commission discusses India's changing demographics with Ajit Jain.

'Indian kids need heroes they can relate to'

'Indian kids need heroes they can relate to'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2009

Samir Patil who has taken over Amar Chitra Katha and Tinkle talks of taking the classic comics to the next generation and also has a word of advice for young entrepreneurs.

The trouble with agricultural start-ups

The trouble with agricultural start-ups

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

Agri-enterprises are finding it hard to expand due to lack of commercial guidance.

Essar pulls out of race to buy Nokia's Chennai mobile plant

Essar pulls out of race to buy Nokia's Chennai mobile plant

Rediff.com21 May 2015

Nokia's Chennai plant is under freeze over tax dispute.

Sam Pitroda: The Rahul Gandhi I know

Sam Pitroda: The Rahul Gandhi I know

Rediff.com22 May 2009

'He has a vision of India like his dad. You can see in Rahul's eyes -- at least I see -- his father's unfinished agenda,' says Sam Pitroda who has known the Congress leader since he was a child.

IPL: Who's giving the best value for money so far?

IPL: Who's giving the best value for money so far?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2009

It's still very early days in IPL2, and really too early to talk seriously of the paisa vasool index (PVI). But some numbers have started coming in, and we decided to share them with Rediff.com readers. These are still not significant numbers; it's a little like the leads data at 8:15 a.m. after election counting starts at 8:00 a.m.

Congress to challenge summons to Sonia, Rahul in SC

Congress to challenge summons to Sonia, Rahul in SC

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

The party said it will 'not only challenge the order, but will take all legal recourse and avenues'.

Herald case: SC to consider early hearing of Sonia, Rahul plea

Herald case: SC to consider early hearing of Sonia, Rahul plea

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

The Supreme Court on Thursday said it will consider the pleas of Congress President Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi that their appeals against the Delhi high court verdict, refusing to quash summons issued to them in the National Herald case, be heard on Friday.

Auditing firms face EU heat

Auditing firms face EU heat

Rediff.com7 Jul 2008

Auditing firms in the country could soon run out of business if they do not get themselves verified according to the guidelines mentioned in the Eighth Directive issued by the European Union (EU). EU will recognise balance-sheets of companies audited by firms that fit their specified standards.

Ratan Tata says only 'exciting ideas' can get his dollars

Ratan Tata says only 'exciting ideas' can get his dollars

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

Over the past two years, Tata has invested in over 20 start-ups

Your thoughts on the quota issue? Tell us!

Your thoughts on the quota issue? Tell us!

Rediff.com28 Dec 2006

Have your say.

Piracy: Indian firms lose $4 bn every year

Piracy: Indian firms lose $4 bn every year

Rediff.com17 Apr 2008

India's burgeoning entertainment industry loses as much as $ 4 billion and 800,000 direct jobs each year due to counterfeiting and piracy, a latest study says. The study -- The effects of counterfeiting & piracy on India's entertainment industry -- was prepared by Ernst & Young India. It was commissioned as part of the USIBC-FICCI Bollywood-Hollywood Initiative, which promotes the sustainable growth & convergence underway between the entertainment industries of the US & India

When Laxman was bowled at MCG by Modi's speech

When Laxman was bowled at MCG by Modi's speech

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

The Australians found it difficult to breach VVS Laxman's defence during his playing days but on the same soil, it was Narendra Modi's speech that 'bowled' him over and he is confident that young India will achieve success under the Prime Minister's able leadership.

The India that loves joint families AND Valentine's Day

The India that loves joint families AND Valentine's Day

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

We Indians simply cherry-pick those aspects of other cultures we like and reject what we consider unsuitable. Most of us recognise it as globalisation, says Kanika Datta.

IPL-11: How the teams measure up

IPL-11: How the teams measure up

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

Some teams have completely overhauled their squads. Others retained their core at the IPL Players Auction.

IPOs: India 5th largest market in 2007

IPOs: India 5th largest market in 2007

Rediff.com26 Dec 2007

Indian bourses saw over $8 billion worth of initial public offers in 2007, but this is just a shade higher than the world's single-largest IPO that was brought by a Russian company.

Healthcare tsunami about to strike India?

Healthcare tsunami about to strike India?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2007

Against a world average of 3.96 hospital beds per 1,000 population, Russia has 9.7, Brazil has 2.6, China has 2.2, and India languishes at just over 0.7. The deficiency is appalling on a similar scale when one compares the norms versus the actual for doctors and nurses.

Herald case: Rahul, Sonia to appear in court on December 19

Herald case: Rahul, Sonia to appear in court on December 19

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

Congress President Sonia Gandhi, her son Rahul Gandhi and others were on Tuesday directed to appear in person on December 19 by a Delhi court which allowed their plea seeking exemption from personal appearance for the day in the National Herald case.

National Herald case: Delhi HC sets aside trial court order

National Herald case: Delhi HC sets aside trial court order

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

The other two accused in National Herald case are Sonia Gandhi and her son Rahul Gandhi, but they had not moved the high court against summoning of the documents and balance sheet.

We Indians love binge-watching!

We Indians love binge-watching!

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

The term binge-watching was the runner up in Oxford Dictionaries Word of the Year in 2013. Indians may have come late to the party a little later, but we're making up for lost time, says Shuma Raha.

China regrets denying Indian archers entry into the country

China regrets denying Indian archers entry into the country

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

China said on Monday it regretted that two Indian athletes were blocked last week from going to China but defended measures it has put in place in response to a border dispute which led to the ban on the pair travelling.