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PIX: Sridevi, Jaya Prada at Amar Singh's party

PIX: Sridevi, Jaya Prada at Amar Singh's party

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

Check out the star arrivals.

BJP has no locus standi to comment: Karti Chidambaram

BJP has no locus standi to comment: Karti Chidambaram

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

Rubbishing the Bharatiya Janata Party's charge that his father was "running away" from contest, Karti Chidambaram, son of Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram, on Friday said the saffron party has no locus standi to make such a comment.

India in talks with GCC countries to sign free trade pact

India in talks with GCC countries to sign free trade pact

Rediff.com5 Oct 2011

India is in talks with members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to conclude a free trade agreement and a framework agreement for the FTA has already been signed, a leading Indian banker in the region has said.

India is emerging global power: Doha Bank CEO

India is emerging global power: Doha Bank CEO

Rediff.com8 Apr 2011

The rapid growth of India and China will overshadow the development of their Asian neighbours in coming years, with the purchasing power of their populations increasing to almost match consumers in the US and EU combined, a senior Doha Bank official has said.

Florida gets new temple

Florida gets new temple

Rediff.com1 Jun 2007

A Mahavir Swami deity was installed as well, to include the Jain community in the area, the spokespersons said.

'Budget has long-term vision'

'Budget has long-term vision'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

'There is a vision in the Budget, and the vision is to take India from a largely agrarian, rural economy into a fast-track digitalised economy.'

10 things I'd do before I die: 'Enter a reality show!'

10 things I'd do before I die: 'Enter a reality show!'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2009

We asked readers what they would do if they had only three years to live life to the fullest? While the contest closes on November 23, here are some interesting responses.

Non-bailable warrants against Shilpa Shetty, Reema

Non-bailable warrants against Shilpa Shetty, Reema

Rediff.com21 Apr 2006

The actresses posed in an 'indecent' manner in a Tamil newspaper.

Will this Budget pull India out of economic slump?

Will this Budget pull India out of economic slump?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

The actual expenditure will only be marginally higher and hence, the multiplier effect will be muted.

Rediff gets the new ministers' portfolios right!

Rediff gets the new ministers' portfolios right!

Rediff.com27 May 2014

Much before Rashtrapati Bhavan confirmed the new ministers' portfolios, we had said who will get what in Narendra Modi's Union council of ministers!

Abbott, Godrej deal might not push up prices in Bandra Kurla Complex

Abbott, Godrej deal might not push up prices in Bandra Kurla Complex

Rediff.com4 Oct 2015

The BKC commands Rs 28,000-29,000 per sq ft for office property and monthly rents are Rs 250-300 per sq ft

Cong disappointed but says there is no Modi wave

Cong disappointed but says there is no Modi wave

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

Cong disappointed with trends of assembly polls The Congress on Sunday voiced disappointment over the trends in the assembly elections with the party doing poorly in Rajasthan, Delhi and Madhya Pradesh.

Amazon's e-reader gets a makeover

Amazon's e-reader gets a makeover

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Amazon also upgraded its 7-inch and 8.9 inch Fire tablets.

Tamil Nadu BJP general secretary murdered

Tamil Nadu BJP general secretary murdered

Rediff.com20 Jul 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party Tamil Nadu unit General Secretary V Ramesh was hacked to death by unidentified assailants near his house in Salem on Friday night, the police said.

'Wonder how fire engines will enter here in case of emergency'

'Wonder how fire engines will enter here in case of emergency'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2017

Office space on mill land in central Mumbai expected to reach 16 mn sq ft by 2021.

Doha Bank gets licence to commence banking operations in India

Doha Bank gets licence to commence banking operations in India

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

This licence will further enhance the niche role Doha Bank is playing and facilitating the movement of trade between Qatar and India.

Remembering Homi Bhabha

Remembering Homi Bhabha

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

On Dr Homi J Bhabha's 110th birth anniversary, Dr K S Parthasarathy shares some personal memories of the legendary nuclear scientist.

India can't put preconditions for talks: Pakistan

India can't put preconditions for talks: Pakistan

Rediff.com20 May 2014

Setting the terms for revival of the composite dialogue process with the Modi government, Pakistan on Monday made it clear that India should not shy away from dealing with "contentious" issues like Jammu and Kashmir and not lay down any preconditions for talks.

L&T Infotech recalls 1,500 job offers

L&T Infotech recalls 1,500 job offers

Rediff.com31 May 2016

The withdrawal of offer letters is an indication that the company might have overestimated its future business after giving offer letters.

The Indian sixth-graders who are taking on Siri

The Indian sixth-graders who are taking on Siri

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

At the GO-JEK hackathon in Bengaluru, there were over 100 people working on their projects. Most were between the ages of 25 and 30. All except the CoderDragons: Mrinal Jain is 11, and Shreyas Katuri is 12. Nikita Puri meets the pre-teens who are building a virtual voice assistant named Erica.

'Made in China' Alibaba to enter India

'Made in China' Alibaba to enter India

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

The largest e-commerce entity of China is setting up its first India office -- an indication that it intends to capture a pie of the growing e-commerce market here. Raghavendra Kamath & Alnoor Peermohamed report.

AI opens doors to restaurants at its Nariman Point building

AI opens doors to restaurants at its Nariman Point building

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

The loss-making and debt-laden government carrier has earlier leased space in the 22-storey building to banks and offices but this will be first time that commercial eateries will be allowed in the premises.

Rajya Sabha polls: JD-S suspends 8 rebel MLAs for cross-voting for Congress

Rajya Sabha polls: JD-S suspends 8 rebel MLAs for cross-voting for Congress

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

He said, according to the party constitution, a 3-member enquiry committee would be set up, which after going through their (suspended MLAs) replies to the notice.

MLAs cross-vote in UP, K'taka Rajya Sabha polls

MLAs cross-vote in UP, K'taka Rajya Sabha polls

Rediff.com11 Jun 2016

The Rajya Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday saw cross-voting by a BJP MLA while another party legislator claimed that she was prevented from voting.

BJP demands judicial probe into hacking of TN leader

BJP demands judicial probe into hacking of TN leader

Rediff.com20 Jul 2013

Special police teams have been formed to trace the assailants who hacked to death Bharatiya Janata Party's Tamil Nadu unit general secretary V Ramesh, even as a state-wide bandh has been called by the party on July 22 to protest the murder.

Govt goes all out to woo investors

Govt goes all out to woo investors

Rediff.com28 May 2014

On day 1, says retrospective taxation should be avoided; Sets up special investigation team to unearth black money.

Political slugfest in Karnataka erupts over cash-for-votes sting operation

Political slugfest in Karnataka erupts over cash-for-votes sting operation

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

A demand was also made that the Election Commission take appropriate action over the alleged money deal.

Ebay to cut 2,400 jobs this quarter, may sell enterprise unit

Ebay to cut 2,400 jobs this quarter, may sell enterprise unit

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Ebay will cut around 2,400 jobs this quarter in a bid to improve business efficiencies.

Rajya Sabha voting in progress; photo-finish likely in some seats

Rajya Sabha voting in progress; photo-finish likely in some seats

Rediff.com11 Jun 2016

A down-to-the-wire contest is likely in some of the seats in the high-stakes Rajya Sabha elections in seven states, especially in Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka and Haryana, where the fate of candidates including senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal and senior lawyer R K Anand is being decided on Saturday.

Fashion world divided on first look at Apple Watch

Fashion world divided on first look at Apple Watch

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

Wrist bands range from leather and stainless steel to sports models in hues from pink to blue.

Chidambaram, Misa Bharti, Suresh Prabhu enter Rajya Sabha

Chidambaram, Misa Bharti, Suresh Prabhu enter Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

The deadline for withdrawal of nominations ended on Friday afternoon.

BJP's show of strength at Sonowal's swearing-in ceremony

BJP's show of strength at Sonowal's swearing-in ceremony

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Sarbananda Sonowal was on Tuesday sworn in as the 14th chief minister of Assam in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah and other dignitaries at a huge public function at Khanapara field.

Amarinder, Soni stand by a shaky Congress

Amarinder, Soni stand by a shaky Congress

Rediff.com22 Mar 2014

At a time when the Congress is perhaps facing its toughest electoral challenge and senior leaders are opting out of the race one by one, the party has at least succeeded in fielding tough candidates in two Lok Sabha constituencies in Punjab. Anita Katyal reports.

RS polls: BJP gains, Sibal survives cross voting scare in UP

RS polls: BJP gains, Sibal survives cross voting scare in UP

Rediff.com11 Jun 2016

Major political parties in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday ensured victory for all their candidates despite cross voting in Rajya Sabha biennial polls in which senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal emerged triumphant against the Bharatiya Janata Party-backed Independent socialite Preeti Mahapatra.

Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison steps aside

Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison steps aside

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Ellison and the two new co-CEOs each stressed that nothing would change under the new management structure, with Ellison staying on as executive chairman and chief technology officer.

Modi in Seoul: 'Enough of looking east, it's time to Act East'

Modi in Seoul: 'Enough of looking east, it's time to Act East'

Rediff.com18 May 2015

'Look East' policy was first coined by the Narasimha Rao government in the 1990s and has been followed by the successive governments.

'GST is going to be tax jihadism'

'GST is going to be tax jihadism'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

'If my understanding is correct, one has to file not less than 37 returns per year for every ordinary business, and that too per state.' 'If you are doing businesses in Chennai, Bangalore and Hyderabad, you have to file 37x3 returns every year!' 'The consequence of GST will be chaos, confusion and possibly economic crisis.'