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Travelling the northeast with Kalki Koechlin

Travelling the northeast with Kalki Koechlin

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

A first-of-its-kind travel show explores the special bond a father and daughter share.

'Gau rakshaks feel they have become emperors'

'Gau rakshaks feel they have become emperors'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

'Gau rakshaks portray themselves to be bigger than the chief minister and Prime Minister Modi.' 'We have lost business of Rs 4,000 crore in UP alone since the BJP manifesto was released.'

New govt should focus on its promises: Industry

New govt should focus on its promises: Industry

Rediff.com17 May 2014

Corporate India tempered its victory celebrations for the supposedly business-friendly Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance's landslide electoral victory by highlighting the need for immediate steps to create jobs through inclusive economic growth.

'GST, monsoon key triggers for market'

'GST, monsoon key triggers for market'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

Aggressive rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve could result in a flight of capital from emerging markets like India, says B Gopkumar, chief executive officer, Reliance Securities.

Modi's infrastructure splurge revives investment in India

Modi's infrastructure splurge revives investment in India

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

Encouragingly, the recovery also appears to be becoming broad-based

'I have become more fearless'

'I have become more fearless'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

Iconic rights activist Irom Sharmila on the highs and lows of her long fast, why she gave it up and her plans.

Visakhapatnam dreams to become India's San Francisco

Visakhapatnam dreams to become India's San Francisco

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

A consortium of three US-based firms - AECOM, KPMG and IBM - was given the task of developing the master plan.

Car sales rise first time in 3 years

Car sales rise first time in 3 years

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Commercial vehicles however declined by 2.83%

Why India's milk producers are angry

Why India's milk producers are angry

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

'While dairy farmers are suffering from low prices, consumers are paying a high price for milk.'

J&K: One lakh evacuated, focus shifted to relief

J&K: One lakh evacuated, focus shifted to relief

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Flood waters receded further in Kashmir Valley on Thursday enabling rescue teams to evacuate another 2000 stranded people and provide crucial supplies for people desperately waiting for help in submerged areas.

5 most fuel efficient cars in India

5 most fuel efficient cars in India

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

Maruti Swift DZire cuts out as the most fuel-efficient offering.

Meet the #KissIt couple... Travelling 40 countries in 1 year

Meet the #KissIt couple... Travelling 40 countries in 1 year

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

It is quite common for couples to take a break from their daily routine and travel to break the cycle of monotony. However, Shyam Singh and Anna Gapych upped their game by taking selfies around the world in different locales and sealing the happy moments with a kiss. The Indo-Ukrainian couple aim of checking off 40 countries on their bucket list within just a year! Take a look at their journey so far.

Tax returns go hi-tech

Tax returns go hi-tech

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Within the next two years, verification and scrutiny of returns will happen electronically through anonymised back offices manned by tax experts and officials. It will function without any personal interface between taxpayers and tax officers. Both the taxpayer and the tax officer will not know each other -- who is scrutinising whose return, and at which place, points out Kuldip Kumar, partner and leader personal tax, PwC.

They don't have the heart to watch Ravana burn!

They don't have the heart to watch Ravana burn!

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

Meet the Ravana makers of Titarpur, courtesy Geetanjali Krishna.

Along came a tigress...

Along came a tigress...

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Shubir Rishi/Rediff.com continues his jungle adventure and narrates his day at the Kanha National Park.

Sports Shorts: Kipchoge to make new sub-two hour marathon attempt

Sports Shorts: Kipchoge to make new sub-two hour marathon attempt

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

'Ratan Tata, turnaround man, doesn't give up easily'

'Ratan Tata, turnaround man, doesn't give up easily'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

Tatas plan to revive, not sell the Port Talbot steel plant. The investment could be as much as $500 million.

Tour de France: Froome in top gear in crash-marred third stage

Tour de France: Froome in top gear in crash-marred third stage

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Chris Froome seized early control of the Tour de France, the 2013 champion snatching the yellow jersey after a crash-marred third stage won by Spain's Joaquim Rodriguez on Monday.

Sensex to touch 22,000 mark in 2014: BNP Paribas

Sensex to touch 22,000 mark in 2014: BNP Paribas

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

BNP Paribas Securities sees the benchmark Sensex touching 22,000 mark in 2014, even as it cautioned over the earnings estimates in medium term.

Illegal mining a way of life in this town

Illegal mining a way of life in this town

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

Everyday coal is illegally ferried on around 5000 bicycles out of the mines of Central Coalfield Limited in Giridih, Jharkhand but no seems to mind. Shahnawaz Akhtar reports

The contrasting colours of Jaipur

The contrasting colours of Jaipur

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

The city is becoming more democratic as the past embraces the future says Rahul Jacob.

'If the PM can't control the CM, the RSS will'

'If the PM can't control the CM, the RSS will'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

'The incidents that used to happen in our time, have they stopped now?' 'Can you imagine they made an acid attack victim consume acid? And when did this happen?' 'When the CM was inspecting the thana...' 'History tells us that a party does not remain in power permanently.' 'Finally, they will have to deliver.'

Arvind Subramanian: 'Brace for slower growth'

Arvind Subramanian: 'Brace for slower growth'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

'The macro-economic stresses -- high interest rates, rupee depreciation and capital flows -- have receded now.' 'Interest rates have come down, inflation is down and the rupee has bounced back.' 'If oil prices continue at this level, there will be no vulnerability.' 'Growth is a different story.'

An Editor Like None Other

An Editor Like None Other

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

Darryl D'Monte mentored more journalists than any other editor of his generation. Some of the biggest bylines owe their beginnings in our glorious profession to this wonderful human being.

Review: Poovarasam Peepee has right balance of fun, suspense and emotions

Review: Poovarasam Peepee has right balance of fun, suspense and emotions

Rediff.com30 May 2014

Director Halitha Shameem, deserve credit for weaving an excellent suspense thriller like Poovarasam Peepee.

DROOL: 5 most expensive bikes of 2017

DROOL: 5 most expensive bikes of 2017

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

Karan Narsu takes a look at the most gob-smackingly expensive bikes launched in India this year

Sheena Bora Case: How did Indrani access Sheena's email account?

Sheena Bora Case: How did Indrani access Sheena's email account?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

The prosecution's pursuit of this tiny detail was because they believed the charge from Google, on Indrani's account, was to restore Sheena's Gmail account, via the Google account recovery toolkit, since Indrani did not have the password.

The economic cost of conflict in Kashmir

The economic cost of conflict in Kashmir

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

If and when this latest crisis moves towards resolution, it's unlikely that the economic solutions will take much precedence, says Sreenivasan Jain.

Akhilesh, Rahul call for crushing BJP's divisive politics

Akhilesh, Rahul call for crushing BJP's divisive politics

Rediff.com29 Jan 2017

This is dil ka alliance, mil ke jeetenge (It is an alliance of heart, we will win together)... says Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi while addressing a joint press conference with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav.

Honda BR-V: A compact SUV that promises a great drive

Honda BR-V: A compact SUV that promises a great drive

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

Honda has finally plunged into the fast growing urban crossover segment in India with the newly minted BR-V seven-seater SUV.

The good, bad and ugly of the 3rd generation Honda Jazz

The good, bad and ugly of the 3rd generation Honda Jazz

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

live with the car and you know why 'Nothing else is a Jazz'

Should YOU buy cancer insurance?

Should YOU buy cancer insurance?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

A cancer dedicated policy will provide a sum assured of Rs 20-25 lakh for a 30 year old for mere sum of Rs 4,500-6,000 per year (on an average) for a term of 35-40 years, which is even lesser than the cost of a weekend road trip with your loved ones

China test fires 10,000-km range nuclear missile

China test fires 10,000-km range nuclear missile

Rediff.com4 Oct 2014

China has flight tested an upgraded version of its 10,000-km range Dongfeng missile which can reach most of the US and European cities, demonstrating its nuclear capability, media reports said.

How Suresh Prabhu can transform Indian Railways

How Suresh Prabhu can transform Indian Railways

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

Suresh Prabhu, the new railways minister, not only needs to save the railways from the clutches of bureaucracy and politics but also attract foreign investment to revive the once potent force.

'COVID-19 will be a year-long struggle'

'COVID-19 will be a year-long struggle'

Rediff.com18 May 2020

'Predictions are that numbers will continue to rise till May end and maybe in the first half of June will be our peak.'

FDI flows into India could almost triple to $126 billion by 2025

FDI flows into India could almost triple to $126 billion by 2025

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

Why India is an FDI magnet. The country satisfies several reconditions to attract FDI.

Kashmir unrest: Toll rises; anger refuses to subside

Kashmir unrest: Toll rises; anger refuses to subside

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened a high-level meeting at his residence on Tuesday morning to review the situation in Jammu and Kashmir.

'Modi government is on its way to greatness'

'Modi government is on its way to greatness'

Rediff.com26 May 2017

'Let us not say that Modi has not delivered on anything; he has delivered something and in parts substantially, but he has to also deliver on a large number of his electoral promises.'

If Nitish wasn't chief minister, could the Mahagathbandhan have won?

If Nitish wasn't chief minister, could the Mahagathbandhan have won?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Kumar will always be known as the reformer chief minister who brought governance back to Bihar.

'They built 20 toilets. Not one is fit to be used now'

'They built 20 toilets. Not one is fit to be used now'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

'Since we don't have toilets, we go in the fields. It is worse for the women. Men and women have demarcated different area for themselves. But it is most difficult for us during the monsoon.'