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CTRL Review: Masterful Thriller

CTRL Review: Masterful Thriller

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Sukanya Verma recommends watching CTRL on a computer for an eerie, immersive, real-time experience.

Returning migrants: Boon or bane for states?

Returning migrants: Boon or bane for states?

Rediff.com29 May 2020

For states like West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh, where migration is high, the return of workers could be as much an opportunity as a liability. All states have launched portals to register migrant workers; additional fields like nature of employment and remuneration in the past 2-3 years are being added to help in skill mapping.

Dharma doesn't mean eat this, don't eat that: RSS chief

Dharma doesn't mean eat this, don't eat that: RSS chief

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

Some elements are creating obstacles in the path of India's development and are fearful of its rise on the global stage, but they will not succeed, he asserted.

England's Shaw unlikely to play Euro Championships opener

England's Shaw unlikely to play Euro Championships opener

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

'I would love to make the first game, but I don't want to rush too quickly because realistically I've only got one chance. If I feel something, then that's it. I don't want that to happen.'

Workaholic colleagues: A boon or a bane?

Workaholic colleagues: A boon or a bane?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2007

Are workaholics a pleasure to work with, or a pain in the you-know-what? Share your opinion!

Tea is a boon but without milk

Tea is a boon but without milk

Rediff.com9 Jan 2007

Those who drink milk with their tea should seriously consider going without on occasion, in order to boost the healthiness of their heart.

Special: Can the absence of government be a boon?

Special: Can the absence of government be a boon?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2011

Belgium has been without a government for a record 450 days but has managed to grow all the same.

'Death Was Flying Around Us'

'Death Was Flying Around Us'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

'The odds were stacked against us.' 'Through it all, we were determined to overcome and prevail we did!' Wing Commander Shailesh Singh on the high-risk flying mission for which he was awarded the Shaurya Chakra.

Can coachless Indian archers hit bulls-eye at Paris?

Can coachless Indian archers hit bulls-eye at Paris?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

Singh's comments come just a day after India's foreign coach Baek Woong Ki was denied accreditation for the Games. The Korean, who had reached the French capital with the Indian team after overseeing its preparation in Marseille, said on Saturday that he "was removed from the Olympic coaching role at a critical time" and will now be flying back to India with his return ticket already booked.

Ready For Some Pyaar On OTT?

Ready For Some Pyaar On OTT?

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Action, drama, romance, comedy -- there's something for every kind of audience on OTT this week.

Per sec billing: Boon for users, bane for firms

Per sec billing: Boon for users, bane for firms

Rediff.com20 Jan 2010

The per second billing introduced by telecom companies has come as a boon to millions of mobile users in the country but it is proving to be a bane for cellular service providers as it is affecting their revenues, feel industry experts.

Pesky calls: Stricter norms may be a boon in disguise

Pesky calls: Stricter norms may be a boon in disguise

Rediff.com17 Jan 2011

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's decision to enforce stricter norms on unsolicited calls and text messages may well be a boon in disguise, feel organised mobile marketing companies.

'The Appetite For Horror Has Increased'

'The Appetite For Horror Has Increased'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

'How to hold people's attention is challenging.'

Hockey India League: Belgian Boon for Dabang Mumbai; fetches highest price tag

Hockey India League: Belgian Boon for Dabang Mumbai; fetches highest price tag

Rediff.com15 Nov 2014

India cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's Ranchi Rhinos' have retained most of the players.

'Indian Americans Would Thrive Under Trump'

'Indian Americans Would Thrive Under Trump'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

'Democrats don't care about those on H-1B visas. They don't care about the Green Card backlog.' 'President Trump wants to stop the massive flow of illegal immigrants and focus on a robust and legal immigration system.' 'Indian Americans would thrive in such an immigration system.'

Russia-Ukraine war may spell boon for Chhattisgarh's export profile

Russia-Ukraine war may spell boon for Chhattisgarh's export profile

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

The Russia-Ukraine war is likely to improve the export profile of landlocked Chhattisgarh, which has already nearly tripled during the past three years. Chhattisgarh's exports reached Rs 25,241.13 crore in the financial year 2021-22 against Rs 9,067.92 crore worth of products shipped in 2019-20, according to the state government's data. While exports of iron and steel surged seven and a half times, rice shipping increased 4.68 times.

Weak rupee a boon for 50% Indian cos rated by S&P

Weak rupee a boon for 50% Indian cos rated by S&P

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

S&P Global Ratings on Thursday said about half of the Indian companies that it rates are getting a boost in their core profitability from rupee depreciation. "Much of our rated India corporate portfolio has sizable US-dollar linked revenue and, therefore, is not exposed to rupee depreciation. "This encompasses entities in the IT, metals, and chemicals sectors. About half of the firms we rate are getting an EBITDA boost from currency weakening," the US-based rating agency said in a report.

Kalki 2898 AD Review: The Force Is Strong

Kalki 2898 AD Review: The Force Is Strong

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Prabhas may be the face of Kalki 2898 AD's heroics but the real bang for your buck is delivered in Amitabh Bachchan's indefatigable energy providing Kalki's biggest wolf-whistle moments, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Lok Sabha elections as good as rigged: Jean Dreze

Lok Sabha elections as good as rigged: Jean Dreze

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

Development economist Jean Dreze said the Indian democracy is currently navigating a crisis that is not only limited to the 'recent wave of authoritarianism' but also suppression of opposition voices by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party.

Kinetic Luna back after 2 decades, in e-avatar

Kinetic Luna back after 2 decades, in e-avatar

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Kinetic on Wednesday relaunched the iconic two-wheeler Luna in an electric avatar, addressing the demand for affordable electric vehicles (EVs), more than two decades after its initial introduction. e-Luna will be available at an introductory ex-showroom price of Rs 69,990, as announced by Sulajja Firodia Motwani, founder and chief executive officer of Kinetic Green, after Union Road Minister Nitin Gadkari launched the vehicle. Motwani pointed out that the current top 10 electric two-wheelers in the country are priced between Rs 1.05 lakh and Rs 1.49 lakh, making them a "luxury" that is not "practical and accessible" for most people in India.

Indians Are Saying NO To SUGAR!

Indians Are Saying NO To SUGAR!

Rediff.com9 May 2024

With rising incomes, education, and health awareness in India, especially in the big cities, droves of people are saying no to sugar.

Issuers in wait-and-watch mode for overseas listing at GIFT City

Issuers in wait-and-watch mode for overseas listing at GIFT City

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

With the government clearing the decks for direct listing at the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), issuers will wait for the ecosystem to develop further before firming up their listing plans. In the meantime, most companies may continue to prefer listing in the onshore market, even as the new avenue provides key benefits such as tax waivers and reduced foreign exchange risk. Sources said that a few key things need to be ironed out further.

'When He Spoke, The Whole Nation Listened'

'When He Spoke, The Whole Nation Listened'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

'Ameen Sayani was copied by generations. Now everyone is trying to become smaller Ameen Sayanis in their own way.'

Gadkari unveils prototype of world's first BS-VI-compliant flex-fuel car

Gadkari unveils prototype of world's first BS-VI-compliant flex-fuel car

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday unveiled the prototype of the world's first Bharat Stage (BS)-VI-compliant electrified flex-fuel car, developed by Toyota Kirloskar Motor. The car, which runs on 100 per cent ethanol (E100), is based on the Toyota Innova HyCross. It can cover 40 per cent of its distance on ethanol and the remaining 60 per cent on electric, with the petrol engine shut off.

Gambhir's stardom could be a boon and a bane for BJP

Gambhir's stardom could be a boon and a bane for BJP

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

In East Delhi the biggest challenge for BJP's Gautam Gambhir, barring his opponents, is one of perception, says Thirumoy Banerjee.

Satwiksairaj 'smashes' Guinness world record!

Satwiksairaj 'smashes' Guinness world record!

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy has set the Guinness world record for the fastest hit by a male player in badminton, recording a mindboggling 565 km/h with his smash.

Covid-19 pandemic was a boon for online biz

Covid-19 pandemic was a boon for online biz

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

Education technology, grocery, fashion, food delivery and UPI payments surpassed volumes or revenues of February, in the September-October period.

Heeramandi Review: Romance, Revenge, Rebellion

Heeramandi Review: Romance, Revenge, Rebellion

Rediff.com1 May 2024

Heeramandi, a passion project that took off after years in development and planning, mirrors Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film-making's finest and frustrating features, observes Sukanya Verma.

Was transferred to be harassed: Retiring CJ of Allahabad HC

Was transferred to be harassed: Retiring CJ of Allahabad HC

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

In his farewell speech, retiring Allahabad high court Chief Justice Pritinker Diwaker has alleged that his transfer from Chhattisgarh high court in 2018 when the collegium was headed by then Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra was done to 'harass' him.

What Your Teachers Always Tell You

What Your Teachers Always Tell You

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

Their one-liners are pithy, sharp and can never be forgotten. Happy Teacher's Day, Dear Teacher.

3 Tips To Choose Home Loan Lender Wisely

3 Tips To Choose Home Loan Lender Wisely

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Your awareness about the effect of the home loan tenure and EMI on your loan empowers you to take better decisions, explains Gaurav Mohta.

Initial hours were scary, thought we would die soon: Tunnel survivor on ordeal

Initial hours were scary, thought we would die soon: Tunnel survivor on ordeal

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

The worker said there was a natural source of water in the tunnel but they had no clothes to change.

Why This Sari Means So Much To Vidya Balan

Why This Sari Means So Much To Vidya Balan

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

'As a new actress, I was watching Lata Mangeshkar with awe at an event. Later, I mustered the courage to call her. I heard her divine voice on the phone, she sent me a sari home and it was a boon to me.'

SC strikes down electoral bonds as 'unconstitutional', orders disclosure of donors

SC strikes down electoral bonds as 'unconstitutional', orders disclosure of donors

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

In a landmark judgment that delivered a big blow to the government, the Supreme Court on Thursday annulled the electoral bonds scheme, saying it violates the constitutional right to freedom of speech and expression as well as the right to information.

T20 World Cup: Nitin Menon Only Indian Umpire

T20 World Cup: Nitin Menon Only Indian Umpire

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

'16 umpires will officiate across the tournament with Richard Kettleborough, Nitin Menon, Kumara Dharmasena and Marais Erasmus having been the umpires in charge of the 2021 final which saw this year's hosts claim their first ICC Men's T20 World Cup title,' the ICC said in a statement.

The '90s Bollywood Heroines Are Back!

The '90s Bollywood Heroines Are Back!

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

The OTT boom has proved a boon for a lot of hibernating '90s beauties as they rediscover themselves in exciting new avatars.

Why Are The Women So Screechy?

Why Are The Women So Screechy?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Film-makers seem to think a modern woman has to adopt the worst traits of men, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Simultaneous polls in India: Boon or bane?

Simultaneous polls in India: Boon or bane?

Rediff.com8 May 2018

Y V Reddy argues that while the merits of the proposal to hold simultaneous elections to Parliament and all state assemblies appear self-evident, the reality might be very different.

Now, Prakash Raj attacked for congratulating ISRO

Now, Prakash Raj attacked for congratulating ISRO

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

In his latest tweet, the 58-year-old actor said the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon's uncharted south pole was a moment of celebration for mankind.