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Congress answers 'FAQs' to clear the air on Herald issue

Congress answers 'FAQs' to clear the air on Herald issue

Rediff.com7 Feb 2016

The party also dismissed as 'absolutely false' the claim that Young Indian Ltd, the company formed in the wake of financial troubles concerning Associated Journals Ltd, was a 'real estate company'.

Mahajan's death condoled

Mahajan's death condoled

Rediff.com4 May 2006

E-commerce biz may need 1 lakh people in next 6 months

E-commerce biz may need 1 lakh people in next 6 months

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

The $12 billion plus rising Indian e-commerce business market is witnessing a rush of hiring and may need one lakh people over the next six months, industry experts have said.

Namo's 'outside-in' masterstroke

Namo's 'outside-in' masterstroke

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

By addressing the Indo-American audience with such visionary jargons, Modi has created an inclusive environment for people who are living outside India to contribute back home, says Sriram Balasubramanian

Bollywood hails Aam Aadmi Party's landslide win in Delhi

Bollywood hails Aam Aadmi Party's landslide win in Delhi

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

'AAP wins one of the biggest electoral victories in Indian history.'

How two 21-year olds plan to make Bharat Swachh

How two 21-year olds plan to make Bharat Swachh

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

With the help of technology and a billion citizens, two engineering students are on a mission to make India clean.

Maximum Modi, minimum opportunity

Maximum Modi, minimum opportunity

Rediff.com12 Mar 2017

The question is no longer whether he will win 2019; it's what he will do with the new status, says Shekhar Gupta.

E&Y plays down executives' exit

E&Y plays down executives' exit

Rediff.com17 Jul 2004

Trouble for Gandhis as Delhi HC orders I-T probe in National Herald case

Trouble for Gandhis as Delhi HC orders I-T probe in National Herald case

Rediff.com13 May 2017

Accusing the government of spreading misinformation in the National Herald case, the Congress said it was proud to be associated with the newspaper that stood up in pre-independence times against the British for throttling free speech, similar to the present day climate.

A new re-laying of India

A new re-laying of India

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

The capital's ever-shifting power class remains unsettled and unnerved seeing the power, favour, nepotistic and quid pro quo pillared superstructure gradually crumble under Narendra Modi's watch -- the only mantra that seems to be taking centre stage is that of performance, implementation and delivery, says Dr Anirban Ganguly.

India humble Australia

India humble Australia

Rediff.com18 Jan 2004

Focus on Raina as strong Bangladesh challenge awaits India 'A'

Focus on Raina as strong Bangladesh challenge awaits India 'A'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Star batsman Suresh Raina will look to get some batting practice ahead of the upcoming South Africa series along with some of the other fringe players as India 'A' take on Bangladesh 'A' in a three-match One-Day series, starting in Bengaluru, on Wednesday.

Jairaj Purandare is Ernst chief

Jairaj Purandare is Ernst chief

Rediff.com12 Nov 2003

Parliament pays rich tributes to India's 'true son' Abdul Kalam

Parliament pays rich tributes to India's 'true son' Abdul Kalam

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

Parliament on Tuesday hailed A P J Abdul Kalam as the "real gem" of India, saying the death of the former President has taken away its "true son" who became the driving force behind the country's space and missile programme.

'It's very pleasing to see that Virat has realized his potential'

'It's very pleasing to see that Virat has realized his potential'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Zimbabwe coach Dav Whatmore says Virat Kohli is one of the few players who have realised their potential after showing initial promise but the young India Test captain still has a long way to go.

10 things only Indian parents tell their kids

10 things only Indian parents tell their kids

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

In India, if you live with your parents, there is no way in hell you can avoid their interference in the tiniest aspects of your life.

Nokia withdraws plea to sell Chennai unit as buyer backs out

Nokia withdraws plea to sell Chennai unit as buyer backs out

Rediff.com26 May 2015

Nokia may now not sell its Chennai unit.

'I have lived on the edge for too long'

'I have lived on the edge for too long'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

'The stereotype of an actress is that she's dumb, somebody who will sit on your lap, giggle on stupid jokes, come to the van when she's being called, receive a call at 3am and come over to your house. So when a girl comes along and challenges this, people get uncomfortable.'

The engineer changing farmers' lives

The engineer changing farmers' lives

Rediff.com19 May 2017

'Agriculture has been given the wrong kind of attention.' 'More innovations are needed for the sector to be successful,' says Devi Murthy of Kamal Kisan.

Performance in HWL Final gave India self belief: Walsh

Performance in HWL Final gave India self belief: Walsh

Rediff.com18 Jan 2014

India finished sixth ahead of Olympic champions Germany in Hero Hockey World League Final and its chief coach Terry Walsh said his wards' performance in the eight-nation event gave the hosts the self belief to take on any side in the world.

'Many cancers are sheer accidents'

'Many cancers are sheer accidents'

Rediff.com12 May 2017

'The best way to face cancer is to get it diagnosed, staged and identify the best which line of management.'

'My objective was to resurrect Kasturba, not to demolish Gandhi'

'My objective was to resurrect Kasturba, not to demolish Gandhi'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

'This book is really the story of the woman whose destiny takes her onto the path of an inordinately iconic man whom the world reveres as God!' 'It is the day-to-day demolition of her dreams that are at stark variance with those who view him as a trail blazer on the holy path to redemption, while he wrecks the peace of those whom he loves the most; his family.'

Juneja falls for 193 as India 'A' vs NZ 'A' 2nd match ends in a draw

Juneja falls for 193 as India 'A' vs NZ 'A' 2nd match ends in a draw

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

Manprit Juneja narrowly missed out on a well-deserved double hundred for India 'A' while the New Zealand 'A' top-order got some much needed batting practice as the second unofficial 'Test' between the two sides finished in a dull draw, in Visakhapatnam, on Thursday.

Sonia, Rahul Gandhi granted bail in National Herald case

Sonia, Rahul Gandhi granted bail in National Herald case

Rediff.com19 Dec 2015

The Congress chief and her son were given bail on furnishing a personal bond of Rs 50,000 and one surety each. Three others including Motilal Vora, Oscar Fernandes and Suman Dubey were also granted bail.

HC notice to Swamy on pleas of Sonia, Rahul in Herald case

HC notice to Swamy on pleas of Sonia, Rahul in Herald case

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

The Delhi high court on issued notice to BJP leader Subramanian Swamy on a batch of petitions filed by Congress President Sonia Gandhi and others in the case of alleged cheating and misappropriation of funds in acquiring ownership of the now-defunct daily National Herald.

Pharma cos should learn to appreciate FDA norms: Experts

Pharma cos should learn to appreciate FDA norms: Experts

Rediff.com23 Nov 2014

Since 2013, the FDA has banned around 30 Indian drug manufacturing units for various violations

He went to Harvard Business School to help India's farmers

He went to Harvard Business School to help India's farmers

Rediff.com4 May 2017

Siddharth Tata's Purple Chilli helps vegetable farmers earn an income 365 days a year.

Controversies take their toll on Nalanda University, peers race ahead

Controversies take their toll on Nalanda University, peers race ahead

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

For an institution looking to revive past glory, the Nalanda University's initial days have been far from glorious.

Abhishek's dad is a NREGA worker. He's now in IIT

Abhishek's dad is a NREGA worker. He's now in IIT

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

'Whenever I felt like giving up, I'd think about my father.' 'I think about all the hardships he'd undergone to put me in a good school and give me the best of coaching.'

HIL auction: Germany's Fuerste wins highest bid; poor return for Sardar

HIL auction: Germany's Fuerste wins highest bid; poor return for Sardar

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

India captain Sardar Singh fetched a poor return of US $58,000 while Germany's Moritz Fuerste drew the highest ever bid in the history of the Hockey India League auction, bought by Kalinga Lancers for a whopping US $1,05,000 in Delhi on Thursday.

He wants to make India read

He wants to make India read

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

'Young Indians are reading, but the wrong stuff.' 'They are reading and sharing Pappu jokes, Alia Bhatt memes and all the irrelevant material online.' 'My aim is to get them interested in books.'

Review: The World Before Her is a disturbing watch

Review: The World Before Her is a disturbing watch

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

What makes The World Before Her stand out is that it has the courage to ask what nobody else does: who is the Modern Indian Woman? Paloma Sharma reviews the film.

'India does not deserve a prime minister like Modi'

'India does not deserve a prime minister like Modi'

Rediff.com13 May 2014

'There will be greater communalisation. He talks about development, but his people tell his critics to go to Pakistan and brand Muslims as 'butchers'. This is the true colour of the BJP.' 'He deliberately does not stop them because that is his real agenda; he wants to make sure that the Hindu votes come to the BJP,' says senior journalist Kalpana Sharma. Ritu Jha/Rediff.com listens in.

The American who fought for India's freedom

The American who fought for India's freedom

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

Samuel Stokes made India his home and participated in the freedom struggle. He was the only American to be imprisoned for sedition; the British CID maintained a special file on him.

Corporate executives fall in love with Gandhian literature

Corporate executives fall in love with Gandhian literature

Rediff.com2 Oct 2013

More and more corporates are appreciating Mahatma Gandhi's books as gifts.

12 adventures you must try in 2016

12 adventures you must try in 2016

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

How many of these will you include in your travel list for 2016?

12 incredible travel experiences in India

12 incredible travel experiences in India

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

How many of these have you tried already?

Is luxury housing slowdown-proof?

Is luxury housing slowdown-proof?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

The year so far has witnessed several luxury project launches by major real estate companies such as DLF, Unitech, Supertech, Tata Housing and Godrej Properties.

Did you know Nehru was first PM to address US Congress?

Did you know Nehru was first PM to address US Congress?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

'India may be new to world politics and her military strength insignificant in comparison with that of the giants of our epoch.' 'But India is old in thought and experience and has travelled through trackless centuries in the adventure of life.' 'Throughout her long history she has stood for peace and every prayer that an Indian raises, ends with an invocation to peace.' Jawaharlal Nehru's memorable speech to the United States Congress.