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Abrahamic binary has outlived its utility

Abrahamic binary has outlived its utility

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

It is only the Indian approach of holding on to multiple realities and contradictory ideas simultaneously that is likely to deliver peace and progress. Binary logic is out of sync with reality, notes R Jagannathan.

Sam Walton's words of wisdom

Sam Walton's words of wisdom

Rediff.com17 Jan 2012

Sam Walton learnt the value of money very early in life.

How Ram mandir is a true amalgamation of India

How Ram mandir is a true amalgamation of India

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

'The temple's construction is the result of collective wisdom of some of the best brains in the country. Water and sacred soil from almost all pilgrimage sites in India, including Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kailash Mansarovar, Prayags (there are seven Prayags) and all 'puris' (seven holy towns in India, besides Ayodhya) have been used in the making of the temple'

Fali Sam Nariman: Indian judiciary's 'Bhishma Pitamah' who minced no words

Fali Sam Nariman: Indian judiciary's 'Bhishma Pitamah' who minced no words

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

Away from the courtroom and legal circles, Nariman was a familiar figure for residents of Hauz Khas who would see him walk regularly, even in the cold winter months of December and January.

Just Starting Your Career? 10 Useful Tips

Just Starting Your Career? 10 Useful Tips

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Investing the time and resources needed to acquire new skill sets and sharpen existing ones will enable you to stay relevant and make you more employable, says Ankit Aggarwal, founder and CEO of Unstop.

A Toast To The Butter Man

A Toast To The Butter Man

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Among the many pearls of wisdom he bequeathed me, this one is probably the most precious: If you don't enjoy what you have created, how will anyone else? Manish Jhaveri remembers the legendary adman Sylvester daCunha.

Modi gifts Macron sandalwood sitar replica, Pochampally silk ikat for wife

Modi gifts Macron sandalwood sitar replica, Pochampally silk ikat for wife

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has gifted a sandalwood replica of the sitar to French President Emanuel Macron and Pochampally silk ikat in a sandalwood box to his wife Brigitte Macron, officials said on Friday.

Umesh Yadav signs for Essex

Umesh Yadav signs for Essex

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Indian pacer Umesh Yadav has signed with Division One English County side Essex for the remainder of the 2023 championship.

Rahul faces EC action over 'pickpocket' jibe at Modi

Rahul faces EC action over 'pickpocket' jibe at Modi

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

The court was hearing a public interest litigation seeking action against Gandhi as well as formulation of guidelines to prevent such 'malpractice' by political leaders.

Scindia calls Tharoor 'arm-chair critic in X war of words over flight delays

Scindia calls Tharoor 'arm-chair critic in X war of words over flight delays

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

Scindia claimed Tharoor is "lost in his esoteric world of thesaurus", and for him "data mining of selective press articles from the internet qualifies as "research".

Showtime Review: Nothing Khaas About It

Showtime Review: Nothing Khaas About It

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

Showtime is watchable but never engrossing, notes Sukanya Verma.

Why Congress Can't Keep Its Flock Together

Why Congress Can't Keep Its Flock Together

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

If the party's members aren't sure what it stands for, see no path to wealth or power, and endure control by a dynasty, which, almighty as it is within the party, cannot get them the votes, they are likely to explore options, notes Shekhar Gupta.

Gyaan From Legends Lara, Murali, Steyn

Gyaan From Legends Lara, Murali, Steyn

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

'LEGENDARY! Fast-bowling legend. Spin-bowling legend. Batting legend. Just legends imparting their wisdom'.

IBC: Timely support from the judiciary is MUST

IBC: Timely support from the judiciary is MUST

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

IBC has been revolutionary in many ways and is a formidable instrument for stress resolution. And despite the room for improvement, the overall effectiveness of IBC in the distress space is unmatched, notes Saloni Kothari.

Mamata Banerjee still part of INDIA: Sachin Pilot

Mamata Banerjee still part of INDIA: Sachin Pilot

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

Amid some Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) constituents switching sides to the National Democratic Alliance, Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Sunday said the opposition alliance is 'strong' and the Bharatiya Janata Party is attempting a 'frantic rejig' of the political landscape as it is worried over the collective strength of the coalition.

MP polls: BJP, Cong fight for Ram temple credit

MP polls: BJP, Cong fight for Ram temple credit

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

A war of words has erupted in poll-bound Madhya Pradesh after the Congress objected to the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party putting up hoardings taking credit for the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya.

Chandrashekhar goes back in time to Bishan Bedi's best spell

Chandrashekhar goes back in time to Bishan Bedi's best spell

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

'He was a terrific bowler. His use of crease and angles were just stunning. Batsmen often were made nervous by the prospect of facing him, he had just about every trick up his sleeve, not to mention his flight'

'Nothing shocks me about Indian relationships'

'Nothing shocks me about Indian relationships'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

'Nobody really talks about the middle of relationships or the mundane parts... (When the end comes) we think, "Wow, this is the worst time of my life. This is horrible. It's never been worse". But actually, I feel the endings are what makes us who we are.'

'May Maa Durga illuminate our life with countless blessings of happiness'

'May Maa Durga illuminate our life with countless blessings of happiness'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

Durga Ashtami is the 8th day of the Navratri festival.

Dhirubhai Ambani's words of wisdom

Dhirubhai Ambani's words of wisdom

Rediff.com3 Jun 2010

His was the ideal rags-to-riches story. He rose from humble beginnings to found India's largest industrial empire, and, in the process, became one of the world's richest men. He rewrote India's corporate history.

Manmohan seeks wisdom at Raisina Hills

Manmohan seeks wisdom at Raisina Hills

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

Faced with one crisis after another, the beleaguered ruling alliance desperately needs a seasoned politician like Pranab Mukherjee to bail it out, says Anita Katyal

Respect Supreme Court's wisdom, Mr Digvijaya!

Respect Supreme Court's wisdom, Mr Digvijaya!

Rediff.com15 May 2013

Troubled with a variety of mind-boggling scams and executive over reach have troubled the trauma of a shaken Congress led United Progressive Alliance-II government as the Supreme Court has also virtually cut its wings by passing a detailed order asserting that the government's right arm Central Bureau of Investigation can't be allowed to be caged but free to fly without any hindrance as was exposed in the blatant interference by the Prime Minister's Office.

Indian judiciary can't be questioned: Rijiju to Rahul

Indian judiciary can't be questioned: Rijiju to Rahul

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju said attempts were being made to tell the world that the Indian judiciary and the democracy were in crisis.

Political Actors Use Religion To Align Their Politics

Political Actors Use Religion To Align Their Politics

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

The rulers of the day need to be sensitive and involved in managing the identities of sacred spaces and the ongoing dialogues about the past in diverse societies, suggests Colonel Nikhil Apte (retd).

Ancient wisdom guides India's future

Ancient wisdom guides India's future

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

'Our established institutions of global governance have evolved to some extent in response to these changes, but much less than they should have and the pace of evolution is likely to remain well behind the rate at which the world is changing.'

'15 million people of Jammu and Kashmir are bitter'

'15 million people of Jammu and Kashmir are bitter'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

'This bitterness will be more in Jammu area than in Kashmir.'

'Not the time for...': Govt on Oppn boycotting new Parl launch

'Not the time for...': Govt on Oppn boycotting new Parl launch

Rediff.com24 May 2023

'The Lok Sabha Speaker is the custodian of Parliament and the Speaker has invited the prime minister'

G20: From Aadhaar to UPI, 'Digital India' on display

G20: From Aadhaar to UPI, 'Digital India' on display

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

A number of exhibitions at the Bharat Mandapam, the convention centre which will host key G20 summit meetings, will showcase India's technological prowess and innovation, and offer a multitude of unique experiences to the visitors.

BJP looks for 2024 soar after ending 2023 on happy note

BJP looks for 2024 soar after ending 2023 on happy note

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

Following the party's sweep of assembly elections in three Hindi heartland states against the odds, the BJP's brain trust is now busy game-planning as to how it can improve on its 2019 Lok Sabha election tally of 303 seats.

'They started Opposition unity much too late'

'They started Opposition unity much too late'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

'They were as late as June 2023 and they did not follow it up with concrete measures immediately in terms of a secretariat or common minimum programme, working group or seat sharing etc.' 'They continued to have periodic meetings after a gap of weeks where they had tasty dinner and coffee, but beside that they did nothing else.'

'US-India initiatives will face new scrutiny'

'US-India initiatives will face new scrutiny'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

'This incident offers ammunition to those inside the US government and elsewhere who question the wisdom of trusting India, so it will have a lasting consequence no matter how it is managed.'

Modiji, Why Fix Laws That Ain't Broken?

Modiji, Why Fix Laws That Ain't Broken?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

The judiciary, the police, the lawyers and the public will have to know the new laws. It will also endanger settled jurisprudence on the old laws and open up all sorts of minor and major problems that currently do not exist. Whose then was asking for the change? Not the judges or police or lawyers or citizens, points out Aakar Patel.

PHOTOS: Bal Thackeray's wisdom and wit

PHOTOS: Bal Thackeray's wisdom and wit

Rediff.com17 Nov 2012

Photographer Gopal Shetty sent us these exclusive photographs of Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray, which we reproduce along with quotes from the ailing leader.

SC refuses to transfer Adani probe to CBI, fully backs SEBI

SC refuses to transfer Adani probe to CBI, fully backs SEBI

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

In a significant win for the Adani group, the Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to transfer the probe into allegations of stock price manipulation by the Indian corporate giant to a special investigation team or the CBI, saying market regulator SEBI was conducting a "comprehensive investigation" and its conduct "inspires confidence".

How Dravid tackles criticism and unwinds

How Dravid tackles criticism and unwinds

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

It is not an easy life even for someone like Dravid, whose touch points with cricket spread across decades, formats and varied roles.

Killer Soup Review: Manoj, Konkona Are Star Ingredients, But...

Killer Soup Review: Manoj, Konkona Are Star Ingredients, But...

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Killer Soup's plots grow too convoluted and the strain of keeping the momentum going shows when its shrewd and surreal visuals lose steam, observes Sukanya Verma.

Pretty Woman Mukti Mohan

Pretty Woman Mukti Mohan

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Time to give Mukti Mohan a fashion award.

Can't lose democracy by allowing parties in power...: SC

Can't lose democracy by allowing parties in power...: SC

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

The top court's remark came while setting aside an order of the Madras high court which directed the Tamil Nadu government to create the posts under the designation.

'Never heard...': Cong on US envoy's remarks on Manipur

'Never heard...': Cong on US envoy's remarks on Manipur

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Garcetti reportedly said the violence and killings in Manipur are a matter of "human concern" and the US is "ready to assist" India in dealing with the situation "if asked".

10 Winning Tips To Help You Land That Dream Job

10 Winning Tips To Help You Land That Dream Job

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

Try to maintain a healthy relationship with people you have worked for and within the past, suggests Sachin Alug.