ARCHANA MASIH, PRASANNA D ZORE

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History In A Minute: Sarojini Naidu

History In A Minute: Sarojini Naidu

Rediff.com   13 Feb 2025

A salute to Sarojini Naidu freedom fighter, poet, women's right activist on her 146th birth anniversary.

'Everything I Have Ever Loved Is In The Water'

'Everything I Have Ever Loved Is In The Water'

Rediff.com   13 Feb 2025

The only family Meghana lived with after losing her parents and brother in the tsunami was her dog, Alex. When Alex died after 13 years, she took her ashes to where her own family lay under the ocean. "I wanted her to join the rest of my family and that is one of the best things I have done."

'Everything Is Give-And-Take With Trump'

'Everything Is Give-And-Take With Trump'

Rediff.com   12 Feb 2025

'Transactionalism is in his DNA.'

'Trump Deep Down Admires Modi'

'Trump Deep Down Admires Modi'

Rediff.com   12 Feb 2025

'When compared to many of America's treaty allies in Asia, Modi 3.0 is on a much stronger footing.'

Must Read: Advice For SIP Investors

Must Read: Advice For SIP Investors

Rediff.com   11 Feb 2025

'Regardless of whether you invest Rs 100 or Rs 1 crore per month, risk is inevitable.' 'Positive returns at the end of the year can never be guaranteed.' 'This is a fundamental truth every SIP investor must grasp.'

Revealed! Congress Brahmastra To Split Manipur BJP

Revealed! Congress Brahmastra To Split Manipur BJP

Rediff.com   10 Feb 2025

'Knowing that a no-confidence motion would succeed, the BJP central leadership forced N Biren Singh to resign.' 'If he had lost on the floor of the House, it would have been a major setback for the BJP.'

'An All-Out Budget For Middle Class'

'An All-Out Budget For Middle Class'

Rediff.com   7 Feb 2025

'There's a misconception that all Rs 1 lakh crore will be spent immediately, leading to higher consumption of FMCG goods, travel, and vehicle purchases.' 'While some of this money will go toward consumption, not all of it will.' 'The impact depends on where people deploy their savings.'

'Portfolios Need To Be Balanced This Year'

'Portfolios Need To Be Balanced This Year'

Rediff.com   6 Feb 2025

'Consider 40% to 50% in equities, 10% in gold as a hedge, and the remaining 30% to 40% split between multi-asset funds and hybrid funds.'

How A Prof Got A Role In Paatal Lok 2!

How A Prof Got A Role In Paatal Lok 2!

Rediff.com   6 Feb 2025

Dr Theyiesinuo Keditsu, a professor of English Literature with PhD and MPhil degrees, was spotted at a restaurant. The next day she was offered Paatal Lok 2.

Love, Longing & Healing In Ma's Rasam

Love, Longing & Healing In Ma's Rasam

Rediff.com   5 Feb 2025

14 years after losing her family in the tsunami, Meghana Rajsekhar finally tasted her mother's rasam when her childhood cook invited her for a meal.

26/11: 'Rana Will Tell Us About ISI's Role'

26/11: 'Rana Will Tell Us About ISI's Role'

Rediff.com   5 Feb 2025

'He is the key to unravel the 26/11 conspiracy.'

How Meghana Found The Man Who Rescued Her

How Meghana Found The Man Who Rescued Her

Rediff.com   5 Feb 2025

Megahna Rajsekhar survived the tsunami and was rescued by an unknown tribal man. 14 years later she tracked him down to say thank you.

Do You Know About The Battle Of Diu?

Do You Know About The Battle Of Diu?

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2025

Why the Battle of Diu is as historic as the Battle of Trafalgar.

'Budget Gives Middle Class Some Breathing Room'

'Budget Gives Middle Class Some Breathing Room'

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2025

'But this Budget alone will not fix what ails the Indian economy.'

New Tax Rates: Who Saves How Much

New Tax Rates: Who Saves How Much

Rediff.com   1 Feb 2025

Curious? Find out how much you will save...

A Gen Z Influencer Goes To The Maha Kumbh

A Gen Z Influencer Goes To The Maha Kumbh

Rediff.com   31 Jan 2025

'You don't realise your life has changed in just three days.' 'It's when you come back to the city that it starts hitting you but you now have the power to manage the challenges Life throws at you.'

The Big Budget Quiz

The Big Budget Quiz

Rediff.com   31 Jan 2025

Test your understanding of the Budget.

2.56 Lakh Crore: Why FIIs Are Selling Indian Stocks

2.56 Lakh Crore: Why FIIs Are Selling Indian Stocks

Rediff.com   31 Jan 2025

'Of the 20 trading days of January till January 28, FIIs have been selling for 19 trading days'. 'When did FIIs withdraw money with this kind of intensity?' 'It never happened. It's the first. It did not happen even during the 2008-2009 financial crisis when Lehman went under.' 'Even then you did not have like a 19-day selling spree from the FIIs.'

Kumbh: 'Everybody's Becoming A VIP'

Kumbh: 'Everybody's Becoming A VIP'

Rediff.com   30 Jan 2025

'If hundreds of VIPs are allowed to roam with passes and roads blocked for their movement, then that will cause trouble for the public and disrupt the Mela.'

'I Was Waiting Ki Sabka Time Aata Hai'

'I Was Waiting Ki Sabka Time Aata Hai'

Rediff.com   29 Jan 2025

'I will never ever forget Paatal Lok 2 because I left for the shoot the night I got married!'