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MacArthur Fellowship for 2 Indian-American scientists

MacArthur Fellowship for 2 Indian-American scientists

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

Two Indian-American scientists are among 23 scientists who have won this year's prestigious MacArthur Fellowship for showing exceptional creativity in their respective fields.

My 10 FAVOURITE OTT Shows of 2020

My 10 FAVOURITE OTT Shows of 2020

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Home-grown fare, international discoveries, brand new seasons of hugely anticipated series, Sukanya Verma lists her top 10 OTT shows.

Light a diya for soldiers guarding our borders: PM in Mann ki Baat

Light a diya for soldiers guarding our borders: PM in Mann ki Baat

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

In his monthly 'Mann ki Baat' radio broadcast, Modi wished people on Dussehra and said that with various festivals coming up, they need to show patience and follow health guidelines in celebrating these auspicious occasions during the COVID times.

Why Naseeruddin Shah is WRONG about Dilip Kumar

Why Naseeruddin Shah is WRONG about Dilip Kumar

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Dilip Kumar remained in demand all through his career because he kept reinventing himself in keeping with the changing times in Indian cinema, argues Mohammad Asim Siddiqui.

'Panchamda, your music makes me very happy'

'Panchamda, your music makes me very happy'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2013

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

Remember these sporting moments?

Remember these sporting moments?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

As we sit at home and miss live action, the wondrous phenomenon of sport has delivered so many past glories that we will probably never run out of things to see, recalls Dhruv Munjal.

First Look: Shaji N Karun's Swapaanam

First Look: Shaji N Karun's Swapaanam

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

Actor Jayaram will be seen playing a chenda artiste in the film.

Making billions on Islamic art

Making billions on Islamic art

Rediff.com21 Mar 2005

Will you wear a blouse like this?

Will you wear a blouse like this?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla celebrate 33 years of being in the couture business.

PICS: Backpacking in Sri Lanka

PICS: Backpacking in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com15 May 2013

The island nation is more hospitable than you think. A three-part travel series.

'An era has passed away with Pandit Ravi Shankar'

'An era has passed away with Pandit Ravi Shankar'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

In his condolence message, Dr Singh said: "An era has passed away with Pandit Ravi Shankar. He was national treasure and global ambassador of India's cultural heritage."

'Do yourself a favour, watch Ship Of Theseus'

'Do yourself a favour, watch Ship Of Theseus'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Biden will keep the pressure on Xi

Biden will keep the pressure on Xi

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

Neither Biden nor his successors can any longer ignore the threat China has come to pose to the US in both economic and military fields, observes Virendra Kapoor.

'Vajpayee did the most towards India-Pakistan peace'

'Vajpayee did the most towards India-Pakistan peace'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

'On the Kashmir and Pakistan question, it is startling that Vajpayee and Advani did more than anybody in Indian history.'

ANALYSIS: Why Pawar has declared war against Modi

ANALYSIS: Why Pawar has declared war against Modi

Rediff.com20 Apr 2013

NCP chief Sharad Pawar believes that Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's popularity may not translate into votes to give him a clear nod to become prime minister, says Sheela Bhatt

'This Budget will not take us to 12%, but it will help the economy fare better'

'This Budget will not take us to 12%, but it will help the economy fare better'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

'There is good indication that the economy is bouncing back, but the problem is, we should look at the eight quarters preceding March 2020.' 'The growth had fallen below 3.1% before March 2020.' 'So, the governments must realise that even if you transform the best of green shoots into banyan trees, you see only 3.1% growth.'

'RBI was the worst central bank in the world in 2011'

'RBI was the worst central bank in the world in 2011'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2013

Surjit Bhalla believes that RBI is the only central bank in the world that formed its monetary policy on the basis of the current account deficit. He also feels that the Chidambaram proposed women's bank in Budget to impress Sonia Gandhi.

What is working for Modi if not the economy?

What is working for Modi if not the economy?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

Flurry of economic reform suggests Modi realises his muscular nationalism script is getting jaded. Chances are he'll try for economic recovery but stick to what's worked so far, observes Shekhar Gupta.

You are seeing the best of Tendulkar: Waqar

You are seeing the best of Tendulkar: Waqar

Rediff.com21 Apr 2004

Former Pakistan captain and bowling ace Waqar Younis says Tendulkar will figure way up in the pantheon of cricket's greats.

Here's why Laxman rates Ashwin as one of the best!

Here's why Laxman rates Ashwin as one of the best!

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

VVS Laxman praised off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who became the fastest Indian to scalp 200 Test wickets.

Review: Lincoln is a deserving Oscar frontrunner

Review: Lincoln is a deserving Oscar frontrunner

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

Steven Spielberg's Lincoln boasts of a stellar cast led by two-time Academy Award winner Daniel Day Lewis in the titular character, writes Vipin Vijayan.

What you DON'T KNOW about Nedumudi Venu

What you DON'T KNOW about Nedumudi Venu

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

A Nedumudi Venu character was happiest when moving his head to a piece of music with his eyes closed; or, when inventing off of a note that a co-actor had left unfinished; or, when reciting a poem by Kavalam Narayana Panicker where a hymn about nature descends into a musing about cheating, depression and death, feels Sreehari Nair.

Wadekar gets lifetime award, Chand best jr cricketer

Wadekar gets lifetime award, Chand best jr cricketer

Rediff.com23 Aug 2012

Former skipper Ajit Wadekar under whose leadership India won the historical Test series against the West Indies in 1971, was selected for the Castrol Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to the sport.

Shakuntala Devi review

Shakuntala Devi review

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

There's nothing wrong in Vidya Balan's performance. There's just nothing new about it, feels Sukanya Verma.

Start-ups: Five common mistakes entrepreneurs make

Start-ups: Five common mistakes entrepreneurs make

Rediff.com12 Nov 2012

Most great ideas fail due to lack of vision and execution, writes Bharati Jacob, founder-partner, Seedfund, one of India's leading early stage investors.

Music director Ravi passes away

Music director Ravi passes away

Rediff.com8 Mar 2012

Legendary composer Ravi Shankar Sharma, popularly known as Ravi, passed away on Wednesday evening at the age of 86.

Services hero Chatterjee aims to get past Sachin and Co

Services hero Chatterjee aims to get past Sachin and Co

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

He battled immense pain to guide Services to their first Ranji Trophy semi-final berth in nearly five decades but skipper Soumik Chatterjee is now harbouring an even bigger dream -- to get Sachin Tendulkar out cheaply and defeat the formidable Mumbai side.

10 BIG IDEAS to wake up Indian entrepreneurs

10 BIG IDEAS to wake up Indian entrepreneurs

Rediff.com4 Jul 2012

According to the author, these ideas will change the way entrepreneurs think and succeed in their ventures.

PICS: Priyanka, Kajol, Karisma set the ramp on fire!

PICS: Priyanka, Kajol, Karisma set the ramp on fire!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2013

The who's who of Indian cinema made sure they were at Manish Malhotra's show on the end of the first day of the Lakme Fashion Week.

TikTok goes completely offline in India

TikTok goes completely offline in India

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

The ban in India would hit Chinese internet companies that were making headway in the world's fastest-growing mobile market.

Amitabh Bachchan pays tribute to father

Amitabh Bachchan pays tribute to father

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Harivansh Rai died on January 18, 2003, at the age of 96.

The Made in China Review

The Made in China Review

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

Made In China is puerile, flimsy film-making, sighs Sukanya Verma.

Google doodles for cartoonist Winsor Zenic McCay

Google doodles for cartoonist Winsor Zenic McCay

Rediff.com15 Oct 2012

American cartoonist Winsor Zenic McCay had inspired the likes of Walt Disney and several other animators of his time. Google pays a tribute to his genius with this interactive doodle.

Photos: With royalty and rock, Britain opens its Olympics

Photos: With royalty and rock, Britain opens its Olympics

Rediff.com28 Jul 2012

Shaken and stirred. making her film-acting debut teamed on Friday to give London a wild Olympic opening like no other.

'I was amazed and disturbed by the poverty around the Taj'

'I was amazed and disturbed by the poverty around the Taj'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

In the second of a four-part series, Arthur J Pais profiles economist Raj Chetty, winner of the MacArthur Foundation Fellowship, nicknamed the 'genius grant'. In this interview, he emphasises how the presence of high value-added teachers in school can go a long way in shaping their pupils' destiny.

Zero Trailer Review: SRK is back in the game and how!

Zero Trailer Review: SRK is back in the game and how!

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

It looks like King Khan has finally got a winner.

Apple's online debut in India a big step towards retail

Apple's online debut in India a big step towards retail

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

Apple's online launch is a symbol of success for FDI in single-brand retail, though there's no indication of how much the Silicon Valley major would invest in the country.

Ageless Federer enjoys turning the tables on great foe Nadal

Ageless Federer enjoys turning the tables on great foe Nadal

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

There was no rain break, no twilight five-set drama and no Wimbledon trophy on offer on Friday but none of that bothered ageless Swiss maestro Roger Federer. The only thing that mattered to the 20-time Grand Slam champion was that, unlike in his last grasscourt duel with Rafael Nadal 11 years ago, he had won the "crazy last game" which sealed his passage into a 12th Wimbledon final.

Woods meets Sachin, then tweets, 'Tendulkar's so cool'

Woods meets Sachin, then tweets, 'Tendulkar's so cool'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

They are legends in their own right, but it iconic cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has managed to floor ace golfer Tiger Woods when the two greats caught up in the capital on Tuesday.

The Ten Worst Films Of Ram Gopal Varma

The Ten Worst Films Of Ram Gopal Varma

Rediff.com21 May 2012

The filmmaker's latest project Department opened to a very dismal response.