PRASANNA D ZORE, SYED FIRDAUS ASHRAF

Stories by PRASANNA D ZORE, SYED FIRDAUS ASHRAF

'Goa Beach Shacks Can't Sell Idli-Sambar'

'Goa Beach Shacks Can't Sell Idli-Sambar'

Rediff.com   28 Feb 2025

'These beach shacks were meant to protect the employment of local Goans who in turn would showcase Goan cuisine and culture on the beaches of Goa.'

Bloodbath: 'Markets Can Fall Further From Here'

Bloodbath: 'Markets Can Fall Further From Here'

Rediff.com   28 Feb 2025

As the Indian stock markets tumble under the panic set off by US President Donald Trump's tariff tantrums, three market experts weigh in on the reasons behind this fall, how much pain is left and how should investors adapt their strategies to invest in markets.

History In Minutes: Javed Akhtar's Freedom Fighter Family

History In Minutes: Javed Akhtar's Freedom Fighter Family

Rediff.com   25 Feb 2025

Syed Firdaus Ashraf offers a ready reckoner on Javed Akhtar's great great grandfather Fazl e Haq Khairabadi who fought the British empire during the 1857 Mutiny and was imprisoned in the Cellular Jail in Port Blair.

Quiz: How Much Do You Know About NEP?

Quiz: How Much Do You Know About NEP?

Rediff.com   25 Feb 2025

Are you a news junkie? Think you know all that happens around you? Syed Firdaus Ashraf puts your knowledge to the test...

She Finds Jobs For Army Wives

She Finds Jobs For Army Wives

Rediff.com   24 Feb 2025

'We are running this initiative to find good job opportunities for military wives, which should be remote because then they can stay with their husbands and be part of the corporate world,' Supriya Parashar tells Prasanna D Zore/Rediff.com.

Why Fadnavis Ordered An Inquiry Into Shinde Decision

Why Fadnavis Ordered An Inquiry Into Shinde Decision

Rediff.com   22 Feb 2025

'I am simply highlighting a wrongdoing. This is why my complaint has merit, and the chief minister has ordered an inquiry.'

'BJP Never Takes Any Election Lightly'

'BJP Never Takes Any Election Lightly'

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2025

'They contest to ensure they win the election.'

'Gujaratis Know Hinduism Equals BJP'

'Gujaratis Know Hinduism Equals BJP'

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2025

'The people of Gujarat are more religious than people of other states, this gives the BJP an advantage.'

'President's Rule Isn't Good For Manipur'

'President's Rule Isn't Good For Manipur'

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2025

'All MLAs have the same demand -- to form the next BJP government in Manipur as early as possible.'

Did Shami Take A Dip In The Sangam, As Yogi said?

Did Shami Take A Dip In The Sangam, As Yogi said?

Rediff.com   20 Feb 2025

Neither Mohammed Shami nor Mohammed Kaif traveled to the Maha Kumbh Mela.

Quiz: All About Delhi Politics

Quiz: All About Delhi Politics

Rediff.com   20 Feb 2025

Are you a news junkie? Think you know all that happens around you? Syed Firdaus Ashraf puts your knowledge to the test...

News Quiz: All About The CEC

News Quiz: All About The CEC

Rediff.com   19 Feb 2025

Do you follow the news? Think you know all that happens around you? Then put your knowledge to the test right here...

6 Leaders Modi Welcomed At Airport

6 Leaders Modi Welcomed At Airport

Rediff.com   18 Feb 2025

Modi, who has infused personal chemistry in his international encounters, has made the special gesture of receiving a foreign leader at the airport only six times.

'Supreme Court Must Clarify Justice Chandrachud's Places Of Worship Remark'

'Supreme Court Must Clarify Justice Chandrachud's Places Of Worship Remark'

Rediff.com   18 Feb 2025

'It was a disaster on his part to give an oral remark which allowed ascertainment of the religious character of places of worship.' 'This disrupted the social harmony of the country.'

F35s: Musk Tweets Dissed US Fighter

F35s: Musk Tweets Dissed US Fighter

Rediff.com   17 Feb 2025

Two Elon Musk from November 2024 surfaced online over the weekend in which he can be seen criticising the US' F-35 fighter aircraft which President Donald J Trump offered to sell India during Prime Minister Narendra D Modi's visit to the White House on Thursday.

'BJP Will Use MNS To Pressurise Shinde'

'BJP Will Use MNS To Pressurise Shinde'

Rediff.com   15 Feb 2025

'The message is loud and clear: "If you're not falling in line, we will open a line of understanding with the MNS, and then the Shiv Sena will be in trouble".'

Coop Bank Faces RBI Curbs, Depositors Panic

Coop Bank Faces RBI Curbs, Depositors Panic

Rediff.com   14 Feb 2025

'We deposited money just yesterday, but they did not say anything...'

Chhaava Review: Big Thumbs Up!

Chhaava Review: Big Thumbs Up!

Rediff.com   14 Feb 2025

Chhaava deserves 2 stars for the historically half-baked film that it is, but 4 stars just for its attempt on making a film on Sambhaji, observes Prasanna D Zore.

Ranveer Allahbadia's Rise, Journalism's Demise

Ranveer Allahbadia's Rise, Journalism's Demise

Rediff.com   13 Feb 2025

Ranveer Allahbadia found an easy way of asking questions which made sense to him and his team. No counter-questions or finding out the 'Why?' from the celebrity he was speaking to. The 'Why?' was buried and forgotten in Ranveer's shows, observes Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

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.'