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Questions arise about banks' role in FIFA bribery case

Questions arise about banks' role in FIFA bribery case

Rediff.com28 May 2015

A raft of banks could face tough questions in the sweeping US crackdown on alleged corruption in global soccer as prosecutors review how much they knew about millions of dollars in bribes flowing through the US banking system to accounts around the world.

'We have to go all out on attacks': Burhan Wani to Hafiz Saeed

'We have to go all out on attacks': Burhan Wani to Hafiz Saeed

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

An audio conversation accessed by CNN-News 18 between the slain Hizbul chief and the man responsible for the 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai reveals how the two forces wanted to combine and pose a united threat to India.

How you can add value to your career

How you can add value to your career

Rediff.com26 May 2015

Your current job holds the mirror to your future.

Reliance Jio to merge telecom units

Reliance Jio to merge telecom units

Rediff.com2 Jun 2014

Reliance Jio Infocomm has moved the Bombay High Court seeking approval for amalgamating its long distance services arm Infotel with itself.

How safe are cheap medicines made in India?

How safe are cheap medicines made in India?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

An International Policy Network report in 2010 found that seven per cent of drugs bought from wholesale traders were substandard, and 3.6 per cent of the drugs from traders contained no active ingredient whatsoever.

'It has become fashionable to be hate mongers'

'It has become fashionable to be hate mongers'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

'The majority community needs to accept that the Indian Muslim is peace loving, not communal and treat them accordingly.'

Did outgoing PM's team hijack over a million Twitter followers?

Did outgoing PM's team hijack over a million Twitter followers?

Rediff.com21 May 2014

Pawan Duggal, an expert on cyber law, speaks to Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa about the legal ramifications of renaming the PMO's verified Twitter handle.

'3 locals helped carry out the Mumbai terror attacks'

'3 locals helped carry out the Mumbai terror attacks'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

Saroj Kumar Rath, author of the newly-published book Fragile Frontiers: The Secret History of Mumbai Terror Attacks, speaks to Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa.

'3 locals helped carry out the Mumbai terror attacks'

'3 locals helped carry out the Mumbai terror attacks'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

Saroj Kumar Rath, author of the newly-published book Fragile Frontiers: The Secret History of Mumbai Terror Attacks, speaks to Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa.

Arun Shourie: How Modi can be beaten in 2019

Arun Shourie: How Modi can be beaten in 2019

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

'The BJP has no presence where the regional parties are strong.' 'And we should think of the Congress and support the Congress in those places where it is the dominant regional party.' 'The leaders of the other parties (have to) get together on this simple principle of one candidate against the BJP candidate.'

Police ask websites to remove private pics of Rai, Digvijaya

Police ask websites to remove private pics of Rai, Digvijaya

Rediff.com2 May 2014

Delhi Police on asked social networking sites to delete the private pictures of journalist Amrita Rai with Congress leader Digvijaya Singh which were made public after her email accounts were allegedly hacked.

The secret behind Patanjali's success

The secret behind Patanjali's success

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Patanjali doesn't employ any fancy managers with MBA degrees.

Delhi turns 'gas chamber' as it facing worst smog in 17 years

Delhi turns 'gas chamber' as it facing worst smog in 17 years

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

As visibility remained poor and the city choked due to a haze, the Centre for Science and Environment asked the Delhi govt to roll out stringent plans for controlling winter pollution.

How do you feel when your parents trick you

How do you feel when your parents trick you

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

Words of advice for parents who think it is okay to stalk their children on social media.

Facebook India's 1st employee signs off; monetisation remains a challenge

Facebook India's 1st employee signs off; monetisation remains a challenge

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

During her tenure, Facebook's users in the country have grown from 8 million to 138 million, making India its second largest market after the US

What India must worry about in 2018

What India must worry about in 2018

Rediff.com1 Jan 2018

'China's growing nexus with Pakistan and the two countries' unresolved territorial disputes with India continue to pose a formidable national security threat to India,' says Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

How scammers cheat online shoppers

How scammers cheat online shoppers

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Be cautious when purchasing from little-known Web sites.

UNHRC unanimously adopts resolution against Boko Haram

UNHRC unanimously adopts resolution against Boko Haram

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

To provide more active support to African countries fighting the Nigerian Islamist militant group.

Who directed the Muthalik drama?

Who directed the Muthalik drama?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2014

It was a drama that played out for five hours. In this duration, Pramod Muthalik, controversial leader of right-wing outfit Sri Ram Sena, -- linked with the attack on women at a pub in Mangalore in 2009 -- was in out of the Bharatiya Janata Party.

No 'hera pheri', promises Paresh Rawal in new role as BJP man

No 'hera pheri', promises Paresh Rawal in new role as BJP man

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

He's a versatile actor and is now is looking to bring his onscreen persona to politics. Batting for the 'incorruptible' Narendra Modi, and slamming opponents -- the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party -- Paresh Rawal, the BJP's face from Ahmedabad, is speaking the language of a neta, already.

EC to keep tabs on poll ads in social media, issues guidelines

EC to keep tabs on poll ads in social media, issues guidelines

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

With political parties using social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook in a big way for campaigning in Lok Sabha polls, the Election Commission has issued detailed guidelines for political advertisements on such platforms that include obtaining certification for contents before putting them in public domain.

Obama unveils $3.9 trillion budget

Obama unveils $3.9 trillion budget

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

The president's spending plan for the fiscal year that begins on October 1 proposes a rise in the minimum wage and for new spending on infrastructure.

TN ordinance to allow Jallikattu awaits Centre nod

TN ordinance to allow Jallikattu awaits Centre nod

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam announced on Friday morning that the state government will amend a central act on Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to allow the conduct of Jallikattu in the state with the Centre's backing, and urged protestors across the state to withdraw their agitation following the likelihood of the bull-taming sport to be held in a "day or two."

U.S. warns of privacy threats at Sochi Olympics

U.S. warns of privacy threats at Sochi Olympics

Rediff.com9 Feb 2014

The United States on Friday issued a fresh travel alert for Americans attending the Sochi Winter Olympics, citing cybersecurity threats and warning them to have "no expectation of privacy" using Russian communications networks.

Wikileaks: Did India support Pakistani Taliban?

Wikileaks: Did India support Pakistani Taliban?

Rediff.com31 Aug 2011

Rediff.com brings you a series of leaked Wiki cables, which point towards some startling revelations. Read on

Charging own customers for ATM would be ridiculous: Chakrabarty

Charging own customers for ATM would be ridiculous: Chakrabarty

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

Amidst rising demand from banks that they be allowed to increase user fees and limit free ATMs, RBI Deputy Governor K C Chakrabarty said it is "ridiculous" for a bank to charge its own customers for these services.

India's very popular rural employment scheme faces tough times

India's very popular rural employment scheme faces tough times

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

Timely payment under the MGNREGA is essential as it is a demand-driven scheme.

NSA collected millions of SMS messages a day, says report

NSA collected millions of SMS messages a day, says report

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

The United States National Security Agency collected almost 200 million mobile phone text messages a day from around the world that allowed it to extract contact networks and credit card data of users, according to the latest leaks from whistleblower Edward Snowden.

Facebook is 'dead and buried' for young people

Facebook is 'dead and buried' for young people

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

Professor Daniel Miller is one of team of eight ethnographic researchers based at University College London who are working on a study across seven countries including India, China, Brazil and the UK to examine social media trends.

'The sambar-rice at Guntakal tasted divine'

'The sambar-rice at Guntakal tasted divine'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Rediff readers share their experience of eating on the Indian Railways.

Modi bags deals worth Rs 90,550 crore on Day 1 of UK trip

Modi bags deals worth Rs 90,550 crore on Day 1 of UK trip

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

India and the United Kingdom on Thursday announced deals worth 9 billion Pound (Rs 90,550 crore) as they signed a civilian nuclear pact and decided to collaborate in the field of defence and cyber security besides launching a railway rupee bond in London.

PM Modi arrives in United Kingdom on maiden visit

PM Modi arrives in United Kingdom on maiden visit

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

Seeking to strengthen Indo-UK economic ties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday arrived in Britain on his first visit to the country during which he will have a hectic schedule that will start with talks with his British counterpart David Cameron.

India slashes health budget, already one of the world's lowest

India slashes health budget, already one of the world's lowest

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

The United Nations estimates about one third of the world's 1.2 billion poorest people live in India

India to have New York's Grand Central like top rail stations

India to have New York's Grand Central like top rail stations

Rediff.com21 Dec 2014

India prepares itself for world class rail stations.

Electricity Act changes to usher supply overhaul

Electricity Act changes to usher supply overhaul

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday cleared changes in the Act. Union Power Minister Piyush Goyal earlier this week said the Bill would be tabled in Parliament soon.

Banks given time till mid-Dec to deal with pesky calls

Banks given time till mid-Dec to deal with pesky calls

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Chairman Rahul Khullar said insurance companies have asked for 4-6 weeks to deal with unsolicited commercial call or SMS.

Hrithik to present Saji Thomas's incredible saga on Discovery

Hrithik to present Saji Thomas's incredible saga on Discovery

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

Discovery Channel will soon telecast an inspiring program on people who have overcome physical handicaps.

Local police didn't favour anti-Naxal ops in South Bastar

Local police didn't favour anti-Naxal ops in South Bastar

Rediff.com7 Dec 2014

The local intelligence wing had suggested not to carry out large anti-Naxal operations in south Bastar forests, where the ultras recently killed 14 Central Reserve Police Force personnel, citing geographical complications and strong Maoist 'Jantana Sarkar' network, a senior police official said.

Uncertainty looks large for FM stations

Uncertainty looks large for FM stations

Rediff.com30 Nov 2014

The auctions were supposed to be held in the October-December quarter but the industry is yet to get a confirmation on the date

The NASA hand in India's Mars mission

The NASA hand in India's Mars mission

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

NASA's Deep Space Networks will help India to track the Mars orbiter's journey, and will also help to track it when it will go around Mars, reports Ritu Jha from California.