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Weaning Investors Off F&O Is Tough
Rediff.com19 Oct 2023SEBI has published data showing that more than 90 per cent of investors lose money in futures and options, explains Harsh Roongta.
Om Puri: The Chronicler Of Cities On The Boil
Rediff.com18 Oct 2023'If it weren't for Om Puri, a whole range of our big city experiences wouldn't have found their honest representations on the screen.'
SC rejects legal status for same-sex marriage, bats for queer rights
Rediff.com17 Oct 2023Directing the Centre, states and Union Territories (UTs) to ensure the queer community is not discriminated against, the CJI, who is heading the constitution bench, said queer is a natural phenomenon known for ages and is neither urban nor elitist.
Hetero, non-hetero unions two sides of same coin: SC judge
Rediff.com17 Oct 2023Non-heterosexual unions and heterosexual marriages ought to be considered as two sides of the same coin, both in terms of recognition and consequential benefits, Supreme Court judge Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul said as he lamented that the only deficiency at present is the absence of a suitable regulatory framework for such unions.
World Cup PIX: India demolish Pakistan to go top
Rediff.com14 Oct 2023Images from the ICC Men's ODI World Cup match between India and Pakistan at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Saturday, October 14.
Ruling MNF holds edge in Mizoram, but rise of new party is a challenge
Rediff.com9 Oct 2023The ruling Mizo National Front led by Zoramthanga is looking for a second straight term in the 2023 assembly polls.
'This is the time to be an actor'
Rediff.com9 Oct 2023'If OTT platforms had not come in, we would not get this second lease of life.'
CBI raids houses of Bengal minister, TMC MLA in civic body recruitment scam
Rediff.com8 Oct 2023A team of CBI officers reached his residence in south Kolkata's Chetla area along with a large contingent of central forces in the morning, officials said.
'Strongly believe ODIs should be World Cups only'
Rediff.com2 Oct 2023The new president of MCC Mark Nicholas wants the ODI format to be played exclusively in the World Cup in a bid to protect the format that is losing its importance and the rise of T20I format over the period of time.
Oppn supported women's reservation bill 'reluctantly': Modi
Rediff.com25 Sep 2023He said Congress would push Madhya Pradesh back into the BIMARU (laggard) category if given an opportunity again.
Markets May Tank 40% If...
Rediff.com15 Sep 2023The outcome of the general elections, the Morgan Stanley note says, has enough firepower to sway the markets on either side.
INDIA alliance wants to destroy Sanatan Dharma: Modi
Rediff.com14 Sep 2023Targeting the Congress, the PM said those who ruled Madhya Pradesh for a long time did nothing else other than corruption and crime.
What Was The Most Dangerous Decade Post Independence?
Rediff.com12 Sep 2023The competition for the worst or most perilous 10 years has always been between the 1960s and the 1980s, points out Shekhar Gupta.
Haddi Review: Violence Runs Amok
Rediff.com7 Sep 2023Watching Haddi after a meal is not advised since some scenes could induce nausea, warns Deepa Gahlot.
BJP bets big on one nation-one poll boosting its prospects
Rediff.com1 Sep 2023For the BJP, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's big move to push through his 'one-nation-one-election' concept promises to be the big ticket idea which can disrupt conventional calculations and allow it to frame the upcoming Lok Sabha polls along helpful lines as the party believes the issue has the potential to catch popular imagination.
Insulting a woman wouldn't amount to outraging her modesty: HC
Rediff.com29 Aug 2023Insulting a woman or being rude to her and not behaving in a chivalrous manner will not amount to outraging the modesty of a woman, the Delhi High Court has held while setting aside an order putting a man on trial for calling a woman gandi aurat.
India's equestrian team misses gold by a whisker
Rediff.com29 Aug 2023Winning the country's first ever bronze medal at the Tent Pegging World Cup in South Africa was a historic feat for the Indian riders, but instead of rejoicing the podium finish, the equestrians were struggling to hold their tears.
Dream Girl 2 Review: Bad Jokes, Stale Gags
Rediff.com25 Aug 2023Dream Girl 2's understanding of womanhood boils down to her boobs, sighs Sukanya Verma.
Himachal cloudburst, landslide toll rises to 51; heavy rains hamper rescue op
Rediff.com14 Aug 2023Many people are feared trapped following two landslides at Shiv temple in the Summer Hill area and the Fagli area of Shimla city.
Will Disney Exit India?
Rediff.com5 Aug 2023Disney Star India, bought at a valuation of $15 billion, could be on the block for roughly one-third that amount.
'Karan is a very generous and democratic person'
Rediff.com2 Aug 2023'I am a Delhi Bengali and I speak Punjabi.' 'Karan was looking at these two communities for Rocky and Rani, as well as the city of Delhi, as a setting.' 'So I guess it all fell in place.'
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani Review: Soch Nayi, Swad Wahi
Rediff.com28 Jul 2023Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani packs in abundant entertainment and hat tips to the KJo brand, observes Sukanya Verma.
Looking At Sherlyn's Rain Dance
Rediff.com27 Jul 2023Sherlyn Chopra has decided to enjoy the Mumbai rains the way Bollywood does.
Should Banks Be Closed On ALL Saturdays?
Rediff.com25 Jul 2023Currently, banks are closed every second and fourth Saturday of a month. Why shouldn't they be shut every Saturday? When most customers carry their banks in their pocket (the app on the mobile phone), there is no need to keep banks open on Saturdays, argues Tamal Bandyopadhyay.
Kalki 2989 AD Looks Exciting
Rediff.com21 Jul 2023The ambition shown in the world-building of this universe is highly commendable and something that promises a big-screen spectacle. Mayur Sanap hopes that Nag Ashwin is not swayed by the excessive use of CGI and his rooted vision will shine with a strong and unique storyline.
Traveling On A Vande Bharat Train
Rediff.com19 Jul 2023This is not a train for the regular commuter, evident from the number of large sized bags in the overhead bin, observes IAF Veteran Air Commodore Nitin Sathe.
Ajit Pawar Touched His Uncle's Feet On Sunday, Monday
Rediff.com18 Jul 2023'We know these are mind games Ajit dada is playing, but he (Sharad Pawar) doesn't get swayed by such gestures.'
Uday Kotak will be non-executive board member in Kotak Mahindra Bank
Rediff.com15 Jul 2023Ahead of the end of his term as the Kotak Mahindra Bank's chief executive and managing director, Uday Kotak has said he will be a "non-executive board governance member and a strategic shareholder" going ahead. In the private sector lender's annual report, the last such message from him as the MD and CEO before he relinquishes the position at the end of 2023, Kotak reminisced about the institution's journey, pointing out that Rs 10,000 invested in 1985 is worth over Rs 300 crore today. "Going forward, I see my role as a non-executive board governance member and a strategic shareholder with a long term perspective of nurturing a world class institution," Kotak said in the annual report.
What Are These Giant Parrots Doing?
Rediff.com11 Jul 2023The vibrant city of Bucharest, Romania, came alive as the B-FIT in the Street international festival took centrestage.
An Extraordinary Ride Through Japan
Rediff.com7 Jul 2023Aishwarya Sathe and her husband spent 13 days crisscrossing Japan and adored every minute of it.
Ajit Pawar Will Be CM After August 11
Rediff.com4 Jul 2023Maharashtra Speaker Rahul Narvekar will likely disqualify the 16 Shiv Sena MLAs, including Eknath Shinde, who will then be asked to resign as chief minister. 'Once this is done, Ajit dada will be sworn in chief minister.'
Mumbaikars Celebrate Yoga Day
Rediff.com21 Jun 2023Look how Mumbaikars began their International Yoga Day celebrations.
'I Told Amit Shah Manipur Must Have President's Rule'
Rediff.com15 Jun 2023'Till the time the chief minister continues to have command over the state forces, we don't think that gives any hope of peace coming back to Manipur.'
Manipur: BJP's Formidable Internal Security Challenge
Rediff.com12 Jun 2023There are three things you never do in a small North East state: Undermine local leaders, divide and rule, push homogenisation, asserts Shekhar Gupta.
'Hindutva is the language you speak today'
Rediff.com1 Jun 2023'Education played the most significant role in entrenchment of Hindutva ideology in coastal Karnataka.' 'Teachers of most of the schools, junior colleges, degree colleges and universities are active agents of Hindutva propaganda.'
Govt plans bill to link birth, death data with electoral rolls: Amit Shah
Rediff.com23 May 2023Inaugurating the 'Janganana Bhawan', the office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India, Shah said census is a process that may form the basis of development agenda.
Equity MF flows dip to 5-month low of Rs 6.5K cr in April as indices gain
Rediff.com19 May 2023Gross inflows into active equity mutual fund (MF) schemes dipped 34 per cent month-on-month (MoM) -- to Rs 25,400 crore -- in April as investors applied brakes on lump sum investments amid a sharp upwards movement in the market. Gross inflows for March stood at Rs 38,641 crore. The sharp decline pulled the net inflows to a five-month low of Rs 6,480 crore, shows data released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi).
'Imran is the common enemy of US, China, Saudis'
Rediff.com15 May 2023'Nobody wants him to gain power.' 'But saying that all these players together conspired against Imran Khan and had him arrested would be in the realm of conjecture but possibilities cannot be ruled out.'
Behind the sweep: What worked for Congress in Karnataka
Rediff.com14 May 2023The Congress, by and large, focused on local issues in this election and its campaign also was run by state leaders initially.
'BJP will not dare try anything in Karnataka'
Rediff.com13 May 2023'They know the people of Karnataka will not accept it.'