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After Sister Joins BJP, Congress MP Ends Ties With Her

After Sister Joins BJP, Congress MP Ends Ties With Her

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

'There will be no compromise with someone who has betrayed the party at this stage even if she is my sister,' Congress MP K Muraleedharan told reporters.

Is the BJP targeting Haryana's Jat community?

Is the BJP targeting Haryana's Jat community?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

'The BJP has started a war-like situation against farmers and the Jat community.'

Salaries in India to increase 9.5% in 2024: Aon survey

Salaries in India to increase 9.5% in 2024: Aon survey

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

Salaries in India are expected to increase by 9.5 per cent in 2024, slightly lower than the actual increase of 9.7 per cent in 2023, largely in response to market dynamics, according to global professional services firm Aon plc. According to the firm's annual salary increase and turnover survey 2023-24 India, that analysed data across 1,414 companies from almost 45 industries, salary increase in India seems to have stabilised at high single digits, after the post-pandemic high increments in 2022. "The projected increase in salaries in the Indian formal sector indicates a strategic adjustment in response to the evolving economic landscape.

Why Aattam Is A Masterpiece

Why Aattam Is A Masterpiece

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

What follows is essentially a long scene set in a single location, and you watch in amazement as the scene grows into one of Indian cinema's funniest and most spectacular pieces of sustained craftsmanship, accumulating emotional power and subtext, growing wings and claws, becoming its own beast, applauds Sreehari Nair.

Chess: Singapore's 8-year-old Indian-origin boy creates history!

Chess: Singapore's 8-year-old Indian-origin boy creates history!

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

An eight-year-old Indian-origin boy defeated Polish chess grandmaster Jacek Stopa at the Burgdorfer Stadthaus Open in Switzerland.

40-year-old fintech gurus need 60-year-olds to handhold them

40-year-old fintech gurus need 60-year-olds to handhold them

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

The message is clear: The 60-year-old wise uncles need to handhold the 40-year-old entrepreneurs when, obsessed with ambition and greed for growth, they become a victim of hubris, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

More than courage ...: Modi after diving down to pray in submerged Dwarka

More than courage ...: Modi after diving down to pray in submerged Dwarka

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

Wearing a white diving helmet and ochre robes, Modi sat cross-legged on the sea bed, folded his hands in prayers while being helped by the Navy divers and waved peacock feathers before offering them to Lord Krishna.

PIX: Rune battles past Fritz to set up Medvedev showdown at Indian Wells

PIX: Rune battles past Fritz to set up Medvedev showdown at Indian Wells

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Holger Rune rallied from a set down and saved a match point to defeat former champion Taylor Fritz 2-6 7-6(2) 6-3 on Wednesday and reach the Indian Wells quarter-finals where he will meet fourth seed Daniil Medvedev.

Benazir's daughter: Meet Pakistan's first lady

Benazir's daughter: Meet Pakistan's first lady

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Glimpses into the life of Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, who at 31, is Pakistan's youngest first lady.

At 39, Modi Knew Ayodhya's Value For The BJP's Future

At 39, Modi Knew Ayodhya's Value For The BJP's Future

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Gujarat 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.

10 Photographs You HAVE To See Today

10 Photographs You HAVE To See Today

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

The ten best pics of 2023.

4 new Covid deaths reported across country

4 new Covid deaths reported across country

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

India has logged 123 new cases of Covid, while the number of active cases of the infection stood at 876, according to the Union Health Ministry's data updated on Tuesday.

Who Will Lead Their Teams to Glory?

Who Will Lead Their Teams to Glory?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

Let's delve into the world of IPL 2024 and meet the captains who are ready to leave their mark on cricket's biggest stage.

Rajasthan: Can Congress Prevent BJP Clean Sweep?

Rajasthan: Can Congress Prevent BJP Clean Sweep?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

The BJP is far more prepared than the Congress as their pool of prospective candidates is much bigger, reports Prakash Bhandari.

Which Way Will Kerala Vote In 2024?

Which Way Will Kerala Vote In 2024?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

In a state where thin margins and minor swings decide electoral outcomes, nothing can be left to chance, even for those relishing the cocooned life, observes Shyam G Memon.

'General Zia was real startled'

'General Zia was real startled'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

'But he was very quick and did a very stylish adab.' 'Of course, I didn't expect him to hug.'

Indian Wells Tennis PICS: Djokovic makes winning return

Indian Wells Tennis PICS: Djokovic makes winning return

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

Gauff survives scare, Osaka advances

BJP's TN Gameplan: Knock AIADMK Out Of The Ring

BJP's TN Gameplan: Knock AIADMK Out Of The Ring

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

The BJP game-plan: Take the top slot, or a close second, either for the 'Lotus' or the larger NDA, if it can and push the AIADMK to the third place, explains N Sathiya Moorthy.

Future of digital payments in India

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.'

Richa Chadha-Ali Fazal Announce Pregnancy

Richa Chadha-Ali Fazal Announce Pregnancy

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

The couple announced the news on Instagram, with a caption: 'A tiny heartbeat is the loudest sound in our world.'

'Colonialism's hand is everywhere'

'Colonialism's hand is everywhere'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

In narrating the Maria story, Vatsala Mendonca, in the tradition of Margaret Atwood's A Handmaiden's Tale, Sandra Cisneros' The House on Mango Street and Arundathi Roy's The God of Small Things, places the protagonist challenges within the context of class and caste and religious and, most of all, patriarchal conflicts and ultimately finds strength and hope, inspiring readers to pursue their dreams and carve their own paths.

India, UAE scripting better future on world's book with pen of time: Modi

India, UAE scripting better future on world's book with pen of time: Modi

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Hailing India and the UAE as "partners in progress", Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the ties between the two countries serve as a model for the world and they are scripting a new history in the third decade of the 21st century.

'Ashok Chavan is a spent force in Marathwada'

'Ashok Chavan is a spent force in Marathwada'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

'Chavan's political clout began declining since his Lok Sabha defeat in 2019.'

Hemant Soren's ED remand extended by 5 days

Hemant Soren's ED remand extended by 5 days

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

"The Enforcement Directorate had prayed for seven days' remand, which we vehemently opposed. The ED was granted five days' remand," Advocate General Rajeev Ranjan told reporters.

'Ra Ga, The Super Hero'

'Ra Ga, The Super Hero'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Glimpses from Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Bihar and Jharkhand.

Will Bharat Or Jurel Play In Rajkot?

Will Bharat Or Jurel Play In Rajkot?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

As Bharat faces scrutiny, the spotlight shifts to whether Jurel will get an opportunity to prove his mettle on the international stage.

King Charles III diagnosed with cancer: Buckingham Palace

King Charles III diagnosed with cancer: Buckingham Palace

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

While the palace has not specified the form of cancer, it said the 75-year-old monarch has started treatment and remains 'wholly positive'.

46 killed in Chile forest fires, toll likely to rise, says Prez Boric

46 killed in Chile forest fires, toll likely to rise, says Prez Boric

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

The fires triggered evacuations in several regions of central Chile.

Meet Iris, India's first AI teacher

Meet Iris, India's first AI teacher

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

'To tell you the truth, we did not expect Iris to make such waves, to get so much attention.'

Fans Celebrate India On R-Day!

Fans Celebrate India On R-Day!

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

With the Republic Day weekend, both days of play have seen the stands brimming with crowds. From school children to adults, all have been waving the Tricolour as Rohit Sharma and Co continue to dominate the visitors.

Looking At 1999: 25 Years Ago In Bollywood...

Looking At 1999: 25 Years Ago In Bollywood...

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Sukanya Verma recaps all those events from 25 years ago.

FY24 direct tax to GDP ratio may be highest since FY01

FY24 direct tax to GDP ratio may be highest since FY01

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

On the back of robust tax collection, the ratio of direct taxes to gross domestic product (GDP) this financial year is likely to be the highest in this century so far. This, along with strong goods and services tax (GST) collection, may drive up receipts from central taxes as a proportion of GDP to the highest level or close to the highest since 2008-09 despite subdued excise and customs duty receipts. This will be due also to lower nominal GDP projected in the first advance estimates for 2023-24.

A day after PM, Mamata meets women from Sandeshkhali

A day after PM, Mamata meets women from Sandeshkhali

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday received wholehearted support from a group of women from the troubled Sandeshkhali area who met her after a Trinamool Congress rally in Kolkata, party sources said.

Zoya Afroz Wants To Tell You A Kashmir Story

Zoya Afroz Wants To Tell You A Kashmir Story

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

The cool temperatures of Kashmir got hotter as the gorgeous Zoya Afroz came down to the Valley to shoot a film.

Imran Khan, Pak ex-FM Qureshi sentenced to 10 years in jail

Imran Khan, Pak ex-FM Qureshi sentenced to 10 years in jail

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

Jailed former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan and ex-foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi were on Tuesday sentenced to 10 years each in prison for leaking State secrets.

Saif Gets Discharged From Hospital

Saif Gets Discharged From Hospital

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

He was seen wearing an arm sling to support his operated elbow.

Day after Nitish's U-turn, Rahul's rally enters Bihar

Day after Nitish's U-turn, Rahul's rally enters Bihar

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

The Yatra comes a day after the Congress was left high and dry with former ally Nitish Kumar, the Bihar chief minister, making a return to the BJP-led NDA.

Priyanka's Day In The Clouds

Priyanka's Day In The Clouds

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

Kajol admires the blue skies... Sonakshi goes scuba diving... Kajal has a cute travel companion...

Abu Dhabi Hindu temple built in same style as Ayodhya Ram temple

Abu Dhabi Hindu temple built in same style as Ayodhya Ram temple

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated Abu Dhabi's first Hindu stone temple amid devotional chants and in the presence of spiritual leaders of the Swaminarayan sect.

Snowfall, rain hit normal life in Himachal; 720 roads blocked

Snowfall, rain hit normal life in Himachal; 720 roads blocked

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

As many as 720 roads, including four national highways, in Himachal Pradesh are blocked following snow while 2,243 transformers are disrupted.