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Ram Vilas Paswan's Final Throw Of Dice
Rediff.com4 hours agoRam Vilas Paswan was no fool. He knew very well about the ownership tussle going on beneath this veneer of congeniality. At all costs, he wanted to keep the lid on the family drama. He did not want it to come in the way of his son's coronation.
No exchange, deposit of Rs 2,000 notes on Apr 1
Rediff.com19 hours agoThe facility to exchange or deposit Rs 2,000 banknotes will not be available on Monday, April 1, 2024 due to operations associated with the annual closing of accounts, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Friday. The facility will resume on Tuesday (April 2, 2024) at the 19 issue offices of the RBI, it added. "The facility of exchange/deposit of Rs 2,000 banknotes will not be available on Monday, April 1, 2024 at the 19 issue offices of the Reserve Bank of India due to operations associated with the annual closing of accounts," it said.
Chinese company shuts shop in Pakistan days after terror attack
Rediff.com1 days agoTwo days after five Chinese nationals were killed in a suicide attack at a hydropower project in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in Pakistan, a Chinese company has suspended civil works and laid off hundreds of workers at another hydropower project in the same restive province, according to media reports on Thursday.
Cricket Australia reiterate interest in hosting Indo-Pak Test series
Rediff.com1 days agoCA's head of scheduling Peter Roach acknowledged said they are not averse to idea of hosting on tri-series ODI, involving India and Pakistan, like it happened back in 1999-2000 season, though he admitted that it will be difficult to squeeze in a series in an already choc-a-bloc calendar.
Why's Mukesh Ambani Betting Big On Media
Rediff.com1 days agoCould it be about clout? Given its size and influence, RIL doesn't need the media for that, notes Vanita Kohli-Khandekhar.
'We've not quit BJP; working for Modi's 400+ dream'
Rediff.com2 days ago'Since the last ten days our own people were spreading canards and propaganada against me and my family.' 'I was upset by this behaviour and I decided that I should not contest this Lok Sabha election.'
Blinkit, Zepto ignite the quick commerce firestorm
Rediff.com3 days agoAfter a tentative start, quick commerce (q-commerce) is ablaze, with Blinkit and Zepto slugging it out in a market distinct from other competitors. The latest entrant is Flipkart, which is ramping up its infrastructure in around 12 cities where it will launch the service in the next six to eight weeks, taking on existing players such as Blinkit, Zepto, Instamart, and BigBasket, among others. According to data analysed from Sensor Tower by BofA Global Research, the daily active user (DAU) base of Blinkit has grown by 58 per cent between February 2023 and February 2024.
BJD-BJP Alliance: Wishful Thinking
Rediff.com6 days agoAlthough the BJP has never been ballistic about the BJD and Narendra Modi has avoided being critical of Naveen Patnaik, the BJP is optimistic that the party can improve its electoral fortunes in Odisha on its own, notes Rup Narayan Das.
Swatantrya Veer Savarkar Review: Lost In Politics
Rediff.com6 days agoWith the kind of money and talent that has gone into making this movie, a really good biopic of a personality like Savarkar could be made. But this film is lost in polemics, as is the case with almost every biopic and period drama today, observes Utkarsh Mishra.
Unexplained Cash: EC's Headache
Rediff.com7 days agoNearly Rs 3,400 crore (Rs 34 billion) in cash and other items were seized in the elections in 2022-2023, an increase of 835 per cent over 2017-2018.
Kejriwal's family under house arrest, claims AAP
Rediff.com7 days agoDelhi Cabinet minister Atishi on Friday said the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is worried about the security of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in Enforcement Directorate (ED) custody.
In The Times Of Usha Mehta And Savarkar
Rediff.com7 days agoAs Ae Watan Mere Watan and Swatantra Veer Savarkar release this week, Utkarsh Mishra takes us down history and reminds us about India's freedom struggle.
Qwik Supply with RIL links donated Rs 385 cr to BJP, Rs 25 cr to Shiv Sena
Rediff.com7 days agoQwik Supply, the third largest donor to political parities using electoral bonds, bought Rs 410 crore bonds between 2021-22 and 2023-24, and gave all but Rs 25 crore to the BJP.
Ae Watan Mere Watan Review: Radio Ga Ga!
Rediff.com21 Mar 2024Ae Watan Mere Watan tries to get a grasp on the mind of youngsters, shaped by the words of inspiring leaders, committed to the cause of independent India. It's significant because their support isn't based on 'andh bhakti', but leadership that encourages questions, observes Sukanya Verma.
India's richest 1% holds 40% wealth, says study
Rediff.com20 Mar 2024Inequality in India has skyrocketed since early 2000s, with the income and wealth share of top 1 per cent population rising to 22.6 per cent and 40.1 per cent, respectively, in 2022-23, according to a working paper. The paper titled 'Income and Wealth Inequality in India, 1922-2023: The Rise of the Billionaire Raj' said between 2014-15 and 2022-23, the rise of top-end inequality has been particularly pronounced in terms of wealth concentration.
UP man modifies car into 'helicopter'; fined
Rediff.com20 Mar 2024Enterprising creator, Ishwar Deen who poured in over two-and-a-half lakh rupees into his labour of love was ordered to dismantle the rotor that he had welded on to the roof of an old car to make it resemble a chopper.
Future of digital payments in India
Rediff.com20 Mar 2024'The focus needs to shift towards the ability to collect payments, particularly in tier-3 to tier-4 areas where acceptance is still lacking.'
Putin wins 5th term, warns of World War 3
Rediff.com18 Mar 2024Putin received more votes in comparison to the 2018 elections where he bagged 76.69 per cent of the total votes counted. The performance of the other candidates was lower than that of the previous competitors of Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2018, according to reports.
3.4 lakh central security personnel with state forces to be deployed for LS poll
Rediff.com16 Mar 2024A maximum of 92,000 personnel of CAPFs are likely to be deployed in politically volatile West Bengal, where elections will be held in seven phases, followed by 63,500 personnel in militancy-hit Jammu and Kashmir, where polling will be held in five phases.
Qwik Supply 3rd biggest electoral bond buyer; RIL says not ours
Rediff.com15 Mar 2024It bought Rs 410 crore of electoral bonds between financial years 2021-22 and 2023-24, but Reliance said the company is not a subsidiary of any Reliance entity.
Yodha Review: Sturdy Sidharth Malhotra To The Rescue
Rediff.com15 Mar 2024It's on the lead character's charm and rugged shoulders that Yodha shamelessly rests, giving Arun perfectly good reason to gloat, 'Is picture ka hero main hoon,' observes Sukanya Verma.
Retirement Portfolio: What You Must Know
Rediff.com15 Mar 2024'If equities perform well in a year, withdraw money from equities. If the equity market is down, shift withdrawal to the debt portion.'
'Banking system has learnt lessons from 2008 crisis'
Rediff.com15 Mar 2024'They have since only tried to improve systems. Also, with regulatory guidance from time to time, we are in a position to assess a situation and react in time.'
Is Technology Important In Banking?
Rediff.com14 Mar 2024'Just the amount of work which is there just to become more and more successful in banking. For this to happen you need to have leaders who understand technology.'
Pakistani Hindus get ready to apply for Indian citizenship
Rediff.com13 Mar 2024Delighted by the Centre's move to notify the implementation of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 (CAA), nearly 2,000 Pakistani Hindus living in Nagpur are preparing to seek Indian citizenship.
6 REALLY SIMPLE Steps To Create Wealth
Rediff.com13 Mar 2024Here are some golden nuggets when it comes to creating wealth. Read them and if you find yourself saying, 'This everybody knows', cross your heart and ask yourself how many times you have forgotten these simple rules, says P V Subramanyam.
At 39, Modi Knew Ayodhya's Value For The BJP's Future
Rediff.com12 Mar 2024Gujarat was labelled Hindutva's crucible and Modi was to become the chief 'chemist'. A revealing political saga excerpted from Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay's The Demolition, the Verdict and the Temple: The Definitive Book on the Ram Mandir Project.
SEBI Sees Sharp Rise In Complaints, Here's Why
Rediff.com11 Mar 2024As many as 5,532 complaints were received by the regulator in January, an 80 per cent increase over the number of complaints filed in the previous month.
ED probes money laundering in drug case linked to DMK ex-functionary
Rediff.com10 Mar 2024The ED will probe if money earned from the illicit narcotics trade was laundered to create movable and immovable assets by the accused. The investigation will run parallel to the NCB probe, the sources said.
India, EFTA sign $100-billion free trade pact
Rediff.com10 Mar 2024Domestic customers will get access to high-quality Swiss products such as watches, chocolates, biscuits, and clocks at lower prices as India will phase out customs duties under its trade pact with the EFTA bloc on these goods over a period of time. India and the four-European nation bloc EFTA signed a trade and economic partnership agreement (TEPA) on Sunday to boost trade and investments between the two regions. The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) members are Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.
LS polls: Private jets, helicopter demand to see 40% jump
Rediff.com10 Mar 2024Helicopters are anticipated to be more in demand compared to fixed-wing aircraft as choppers will help in providing accessibility to rural and remote areas in a shorter time.
How young blood transformed India's Test dominance
Rediff.com10 Mar 2024The standout performers that allowed India to maintain their upper hand over England were young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav.
Kriti Makes A Knockout Appearance At Miss World
Rediff.com10 Mar 2024A look at the celebs who made an appearance at the popular international beauty contest.
Tamil Nadu film producer, who was expelled by DMK, held in drugs case
Rediff.com9 Mar 2024The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Saturday said it has arrested Jaffer Sadiq, a Tamil Nadu-based alleged dealer of narcotics, in connection with an international drugs trafficking investigation case.
Talks with BJD hits hurdle, BJP may go solo in LS, assembly polls in Odisha
Rediff.com9 Mar 2024Samal also claimed that the Odisha BJP was confident of winning both the polls.
Legal framework against deepfakes after polls, says IT minister
Rediff.com8 Mar 2024The government asked digital platforms to provide technical and business process solutions to prevent and weed out misinformation that can potentially harm society and democracy, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said.
'Playing tipsy is difficult to enact'
Rediff.com8 Mar 2024'Bahut mazaa aaya tha doing Agneepath. When you are working with good actors, it enriches your acting.' 'Amitabhji and I had done Shahenshah before, but that was a fun film.'
Electoral bonds make 82% of parties' unknown income: ADR
Rediff.com7 Mar 2024About 82 per cent of the total income from unknown sources declared by national political parties in 2022-23 came from electoral bonds, according to a poll rights body.
Modi takes a selfie with his Kashmiri 'friend'
Rediff.com7 Mar 2024It was a dream-come-true moment for Kashmiri youth Nazim Nazeer on Thursday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi not only took a selfie with him but also referred to him as a 'friend'.