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Markets end lower ahead of May F&O expiry

Markets end lower ahead of May F&O expiry

Rediff.com30 May 2012

BSE Auto index slumped by over 4%

CBI turns the heat on Essar, ex-BJP ministers

CBI turns the heat on Essar, ex-BJP ministers

Rediff.com2 Sep 2011

Says no evidence yet to incriminate Maran for coercion in Aircel-Maxis deal.

'There are people who don't know how to have sex'

'There are people who don't know how to have sex'

Rediff.com25 May 2011

India's foremost fertility expert Dr Firuza R Parikh recently launched her book -- The complete guide to becoming Pregnant. In this interview, she speaks about the various reasons why couples fail to conceive and why her job is relevant despite the country's billion plus population.

Christians reject 'divisive' church-attack report

Christians reject 'divisive' church-attack report

Rediff.com5 Feb 2011

Unanimously rejecting the Somasekhara report, absolving Bharatiya Janata Party and Sangh Parivar from the attacks on churches and prayer halls in several places in Karnataka in 2008, the Christian community in the state on Saturday demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the strikes.

Taseer murder: Cop in Pak PM's team detained

Taseer murder: Cop in Pak PM's team detained

Rediff.com9 Jan 2011

A Pakistani policeman attached to Premier Yousuf Raza Gilani's security detail has been detained along with an official of the country's electronic media watchdog in connection with Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer's assassination, while investigators are looking for a cleric who motivated the killer. Mumtaz Qadri, the Elite Force guard gunned down 66-year-old Taseer in Islamabad on Tuesday for opposing the controversial blasphemy law.

Lifting the veil on high priests of globalization

Lifting the veil on high priests of globalization

Rediff.com19 Apr 2011

Bilderberg, which has been called the high priests of glabalization, is accused of running a shadowy global government.

'US policy on Pak disconnected from reality'

'US policy on Pak disconnected from reality'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2010

"It's clear that the Pakistanis are still supporting the Taliban. This was known well before WikiLeaks disclosed secret documents detailing supposed links between the Pakistani military and Taliban," Gilles Dorronsoro, a visiting scholar at the Carnegie Endowment, said.

Sania, Somdev lead India's challenge at Wimbledon

Sania, Somdev lead India's challenge at Wimbledon

Rediff.com19 Jun 2011

Sania Mirza and Somdev Devvarman would look to improve their Grand Slam singles records even as veterans Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi eye their first major title together after rejoining forces when the Wimbledon Tennis championships start in London on Monday.

Toyota to strengthen its focus on emerging markets

Toyota to strengthen its focus on emerging markets

Rediff.com9 Mar 2011

After learning lessons from market downturn and a series of product recalls, Japanese car maker Toyota on Wednesday said it will strengthen focus on emerging markets by increasing production, sales and developing models to suit local needs, as part of its global business plan till 2015.

BPCL stun ONGC to lift Aga Khan trophy

BPCL stun ONGC to lift Aga Khan trophy

Rediff.com21 May 2011

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), Bangalore scored a surprise 4-1 win against Oil & Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), Delhi in the final of the DCB Presents Aga Khan hockey tournament -- 2011, at the Bombay Gymkhana ground, on Saturday evening.

Bollywood celebrates Valentine's Day

Bollywood celebrates Valentine's Day

Rediff.com14 Feb 2012

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

Ram Gopal Varma's Sai Baba look

Ram Gopal Varma's Sai Baba look

Rediff.com3 May 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

26 killed as bus plunges into river in MP

26 killed as bus plunges into river in MP

Rediff.com1 Aug 2011

At least 26 persons were killed and 15 others missing after a private bus fell into the swollen Barna river off a bridge in Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh on Monday.

Can only GM crops ensure India's food security?

Can only GM crops ensure India's food security?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2010

Rajni Bakshi explains why a mobilisation like the Kisan Swaraj Yatra is significant and why it is opposed to GM crop.

Swimmers Khade, Sejwal clinch gold in Singapore

Swimmers Khade, Sejwal clinch gold in Singapore

Rediff.com6 Jul 2011

Indian swimmers Virdhawal Khade and Sandeep Sejwal created a splash at the seventh Singapore Open Championships, sharing four gold, a silver and three bronze medals among themselves.

RIL's D6 gas output falls to all-time low of 39.8 mmscmd

RIL's D6 gas output falls to all-time low of 39.8 mmscmd

Rediff.com15 Dec 2011

The output comprised 32.94 mmscmd from the D1 and D3 gas fields and 6.86 mmscmd from the MA oilfield.

Chinese authors seek compensation from Google

Chinese authors seek compensation from Google

Rediff.com23 Mar 2010

As Google redirected its users in China to a website in Hong Kong, influential Chinese authors have demanded settling copyright issues, alleging that the US-based search engine scanned their books without permission.

Raise income tax limit for peak rate to Rs 12 lakh: Ficci

Raise income tax limit for peak rate to Rs 12 lakh: Ficci

Rediff.com5 Dec 2011

As the Indian economic growth slowed to a nine-quarter low of 6.9 per cent in the second quarter of this financial year, Ficci has urged the finance ministry to provide more disposable income at the hands of the people by raising the personal income tax slab for the peak rate of 30 per cent in the next budget.

No decline in Pak support to terror: Army chief

No decline in Pak support to terror: Army chief

Rediff.com19 Mar 2010

There has been 'no decline' in support from Pakistan to terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir and top militant leaders including Hafiz Saeed are operating with impunity from its territory despite international pressure after Mumbai terror attacks, Army Chief Deepak Kapoor has said.

Hizb hand in present Kashmir unrest?

Hizb hand in present Kashmir unrest?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2010

In clear signs of cross-Line of Control linkages to the latest trouble in Kashmir, talks intercepted by security agencies reveal how a Hizbul Mujahideen activist based in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir enquires from a local contact about the status of protests and government response.

Fuel hike will not impact inflation: BP expert

Fuel hike will not impact inflation: BP expert

Rediff.com9 Jul 2010

The government last month announced freeing of auto fuel prices from its control, resulting in a Rs 3.50 per litre hike in petrol prices as domestic rates got linked to global movements.

MI shoot off 2nd letter on IPL auction controversy

MI shoot off 2nd letter on IPL auction controversy

Rediff.com11 Feb 2011

Miffed by the non-response from the Board of Control for Cricket in India of its letter, which had hinted foul-play in IPL auction last month, Mumbai Indians have shot off a second missive, re-iterating the various irregularities during the Players' auctions that was held in Bangalore last month.

Sania off to flying start at French Open

Sania off to flying start at French Open

Rediff.com23 May 2011

Sania Mirza beat Germany's Kristina Barrois 6-3, 6-3 in her first round match at the French Open 2011.

'Yusuf can do the talking with both bat and ball'

'Yusuf can do the talking with both bat and ball'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2011

Out-of-favour batsman Robin Uthappa reckons impact player Yusuf Pathan along with Sachin Tendulkar will be India's trump cards in the forthcoming World Cup to be held in the sub-continent from February 19.

26/11 case in Pak won't proceed without Kasab

26/11 case in Pak won't proceed without Kasab

Rediff.com16 Oct 2010

Judge Malik Muhammad Akram Awan made the observation after prosecution lawyers were unable to satisfy him on two key issues -- the serving of a non-bailable arrest warrant issued for Ansari and the receipt of written permission from India for sending a commission to interview key witnesses.

We will come back to power in Bengal, Kerala: CPM

We will come back to power in Bengal, Kerala: CPM

Rediff.com12 May 2011

Though several exit polls have painted a dismal picture about the electoral fate of the Left Front in West Bengal and Kerala -- two states ruled by the Communist Party of India - Marxist led combine -- the top brass of the party is putting up a brave front. Top Left Front leaders have claimed that the party will retain power in both states despite heavy odds. The United Democratic Front in Kerala, led by the Congress, is locked in a bitter battle with the Left parties.

'It does not matter if US blacklists Pak Taliban'

'It does not matter if US blacklists Pak Taliban'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2010

Amid increasing pressure from the Obama administration to blacklist the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Azam Tariq, the militant organisation's key spokesperson has said that "it makes no difference if the Americans blacklist the TTP or not, our war against the Jews and their 'friends' will remain forever".

Govt for expanding capacity of railways

Govt for expanding capacity of railways

Rediff.com22 Feb 2010

Addressing a joint sitting of Parliament, she said commencement of train services in the Kashmir Valley from Qazigund to Baramulla demonstrates the government's commitment to development of all corners of our country.

Ambani family truce: Good news for investors

Ambani family truce: Good news for investors

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

Ambani family truce unlocks RIL growth potential.

'Audience comes to watch the hero in Tamil films'

'Audience comes to watch the hero in Tamil films'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2011

Malayalam director Siddique shares his experience of making the Tamil film, Kaavalan.

Outsourcing: US quietens, India Inc happy

Outsourcing: US quietens, India Inc happy

Rediff.com29 Sep 2010

A day after Senate Republicans blocked passage of an anti-outsourcing bill, Democrat-led US on Wednesday made a conciliatory tone, stating the issue, which was an "irritant" in bilateral ties with India, can be "managed".

After Baba, who will run Rs 40,000 cr Sai Trust?

After Baba, who will run Rs 40,000 cr Sai Trust?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2011

With the passing away of spiritual guru Sathya Sai Baba on Sunday morning, it will now be the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust which will control the Rs 40,000 crore spiritual empire.

West Bengal civic polls pass off peacefully

West Bengal civic polls pass off peacefully

Rediff.com31 May 2010

Barring stray incidents of violence, West Bengal's civic polls went off smoothly, with 65 per cent turn-out.

Unusual summer pics: A descended rainbow!

Unusual summer pics: A descended rainbow!

Rediff.com14 Apr 2011

We invited readers to send in their interesting summer snapshots. Here are some more responses -- and you can share yours too!

What Ram Gopal Varma has to say about Ra.One

What Ram Gopal Varma has to say about Ra.One

Rediff.com19 Oct 2011

Here's what the stars have been tweeting.

Review: Tournament is a crass comedy

Review: Tournament is a crass comedy

Rediff.com27 Dec 2010

Director Lal's film is a huge disappointment.

Inflation may rise in Dec

Inflation may rise in Dec

Rediff.com21 Dec 2010

Wholesale price inflation declined to 7.48 per cent in November from 8.58 per cent in October, mainly boosted by lowering of pressure on certain food items.

She is the first Indian to cross the Gobi desert

She is the first Indian to cross the Gobi desert

Rediff.com7 Oct 2011

Pune-based 32-year-old Sucheta Kadethankar covered a distance of over 1600 km in 51 days to become the first Indian to cross the Gobi desert. This is her story.

All Delhi property transactions on website?

All Delhi property transactions on website?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

The case relates to RTI applicant S P Manchanda, who sought to know from the revenue department of Delhi government the registration details of a property traded by him in 2000 but was informed that they do not maintain the property-wise list.

Tweet diary: Guess what? SRK is back!

Tweet diary: Guess what? SRK is back!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been up to.