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SBI to dilute 2.1% stake in SBI Life Insurance

SBI to dilute 2.1% stake in SBI Life Insurance

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

SBI is expected to mop up almost $202 million via the share sale.

What these 7 Covid-related terms mean, and why the are important

What these 7 Covid-related terms mean, and why the are important

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

Here are seven jargons you may often come across when discussing the Covid-19 pandemic that Devangshu Datta makes sense of.

Dhoni goes mohawk! Do you like his new look?

Dhoni goes mohawk! Do you like his new look?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has done it again! The dashing batsmen unleashed his Mohawk haircut during Chennai Super Kings' Champions League T20 match against Titans in Ranchi on Sunday.

When Bollywood did housework!

When Bollywood did housework!

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Sukanya Verma shows us how Bollywood has depicted housework on the big screen.

Google doodles for Mary Leakey's 100th anniversary

Google doodles for Mary Leakey's 100th anniversary

Rediff.com6 Feb 2013

The doodle is a tribute to British archaeologist Mary Leakey.

Meet The Wildlife Photographer of the Year Winners

Meet The Wildlife Photographer of the Year Winners

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

The results for the People's Choice Award for the Wildlife Photographer Of The Year are in.

Animals explore cities during COVID-19 lockdowns

Animals explore cities during COVID-19 lockdowns

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

When humanity's away, the animals will play. With much of the world driven indoors to quarantine during the coronavirus pandemic lockdown, some species not often seen -- or, at least, rarely in such large numbers, and certainly not against such empty backdrops -- are exploring cities across the globe. We must sadly report that though there have been many circulating on social media, many of these optimistic posts have turned out to be fake -- there were no dolphins in Venice's celebrated canals, or drunken elephants ambling through China's Yunnan province. However, there are some other instances where animals have, in fact, come out to explore city streets.

At Congress, China says no to western-style democracy

At Congress, China says no to western-style democracy

Rediff.com8 Nov 2012

China, governed by one-party system since 1949, will carry out political reforms to allow more involvement of people in decision-making process but will not ape western-style democracy, President Hu Jintao said on Thursday.

Flipkart likely to launch online marketplace

Flipkart likely to launch online marketplace

Rediff.com3 Oct 2012

According to experts, the company might be trying to ape Amazon, the largest e-commerce player in the world.

Bollywood stars in no mood to party on New Year's Eve

Bollywood stars in no mood to party on New Year's Eve

Rediff.com31 Dec 2012

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Actor Michael Clarke Duncan passes away

Actor Michael Clarke Duncan passes away

Rediff.com4 Sep 2012

The actor passed away on September 3 at the age of 54.

Video: Randeep Hooda discusses his designer duds

Video: Randeep Hooda discusses his designer duds

Rediff.com15 Oct 2009

We caught up with actor Randeep Hooda at the ongoing HDIL India Couture Week. Take a look.

Freida Pinto: I get the 'curiosity treatment' in India

Freida Pinto: I get the 'curiosity treatment' in India

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

The actress talks about her new film Trishna and describes her journey in Hollywood so far.

Is this the right time to buy gold?

Is this the right time to buy gold?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2011

Akshay Tritiya could be a good reason to invest. Purchase jewellery only for immediate consumption.

Review: Rowthiram is is not compelling

Review: Rowthiram is is not compelling

Rediff.com12 Aug 2011

Rowthiram, starring Jiiva is just another mindless action masala, with slick production values.

Rahul's 'Hum Do Hamare Do' won't hurt Modi

Rahul's 'Hum Do Hamare Do' won't hurt Modi

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

It's time Rahul Gandhi became attuned to the reality of the 21st century instead of recycling failed political jargon of the 20th century,' argues Virendra Kapoor.

Freida Pinto: I wonder if I'll get another film

Freida Pinto: I wonder if I'll get another film

Rediff.com11 Nov 2011

Freida Pinto, now a Hollywood A-lister, talks about her film Immortals and her anxieties as an actor.

Rajasthan's trio of youngsters look forward to IPL experience

Rajasthan's trio of youngsters look forward to IPL experience

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

'We are all going through an entire gamut of emotions. I only saw these players on TV and now I will play alongside them. It's indeed a great feeling.'

Remembering MJ's iconic sense of style

Remembering MJ's iconic sense of style

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

We take a look at the many fashion statements Michael made through the years and how they turned into signature trends.

At 50, can AIADMK reinvent itself?

At 50, can AIADMK reinvent itself?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

The AIADMK's staying power is not in question, but it has to regain the winning streak. That will require its leaders and leadership to re-wire themselves, to be able to re-think situations in ways different from what they had been accustomed to, suggests Sathiya Moorthy.

'Your love for your motherland is timeless...Evergreen'

'Your love for your motherland is timeless...Evergreen'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

'What can I do for my India except make films that showcase it's greatness to the world, which touch on national issues and arouse the feeling of patriotism?'

Mankind's closest living relatives in peril

Mankind's closest living relatives in peril

Rediff.com18 Feb 2010

According to a report -- Primates in Peril: The World's 25 Most Endangered Primates, 2008-2010 -- compiled by 85 experts from across the world, nearly half of all primate species are now in danger of becoming extinct from destruction of tropical forests, illegal wildlife trade and commercial bushmeat hunting.

Most requested celeb hairstyles of all time!

Most requested celeb hairstyles of all time!

Rediff.com28 May 2010

These celebrity hairstyles have triggered such a mania among women that they are the top ten most-requested of all time. Any guesses who topped the list?

Why it is ok to leave old friends behind

Why it is ok to leave old friends behind

Rediff.com30 Jul 2010

On the eve of Friendship Day on August 1, a friend broods over his friends that never were meant to be.

Thai film wins Palme d'Or at Cannes

Thai film wins Palme d'Or at Cannes

Rediff.com24 May 2010

Check out the other winners too.

Is Priyanka being fooled about family magic?

Is Priyanka being fooled about family magic?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

'Overnight, with zero qualification whatsoever for the responsibility of prime ministership, Priyanka is being projected as an alternative to Narendra Damodardas Modi!' says Nazarwala who predicted Mayawati's win in the 2007 UP elections, forecast her rout in the 2012 polls, and called right the 2017 UP assembly election result.

RPO: Big outsourcing opportunity

RPO: Big outsourcing opportunity

Rediff.com24 Apr 2008

Aping the success of business process outsourcing industry, companies are keen on transferring all or part of their recruitment activities to external service providers, cutting down their human resource expenses significantly, say experts.

Climate talks: The story so far

Climate talks: The story so far

Rediff.com9 Oct 2009

The Bangkok talks are a last chance to sign a deal to replace the Kyoto Protocol, whose first commitment period expires in 2012.

Rajadhi Raja is crude

Rajadhi Raja is crude

Rediff.com18 May 2009

Cinema Paradise's Tamil movie directed by Shakthi Chidambaram is a lust-filled wannabee action thriller aimed solely at the front-benchers.

'India, US, Israel must ally against terror'

'India, US, Israel must ally against terror'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2008

The Indian government refuses to recognise that Islamist terror is an existential threat whose perpetrators will be satisfied with nothing less than the death of India as we know it, claims Richard L Benkin, an 'expert' on South Asia.

Force India to use interim diffuser in Bahrain GP

Force India to use interim diffuser in Bahrain GP

Rediff.com22 Apr 2009

Force India will introduce a significant aerodynamic upgrade, including an interim diffuser, in Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix, its chairman Vijay Mallya said. After the double-decker diffuser of Brawn, Williams and Toyota were cleared by FIA, Formula One outfits are in a hurry to ape them and Mallya said Force India too would have an interim diffuser in Bahrain.

Tamil Padam's tunes are a laugh riot!

Tamil Padam's tunes are a laugh riot!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

The theme track sounds like something straight of the eighties: electric and bass guitars rule the roost and it feels like you've stepped into the refrain of some Boney M number.

How India can realise its true potential

How India can realise its true potential

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Sanjeev Nayyar offers a roster of things to do to see the India of our dreams.

7 simple tricks to a happy financial life

7 simple tricks to a happy financial life

Rediff.com8 Jun 2009

Take the good out of both and ensure that our life is to the fullest, with the best of both worlds.

China's forex reserves top $2 tn for first time

China's forex reserves top $2 tn for first time

Rediff.com15 Jul 2009

The reserves growth picked up speed in the second quarter, with $178 billion added, ending the decline in the first two months when monthly exports tumbled to near a decade low, the apex bank, People's Bank of China said on Wednesday. China's huge stockpiles, which expanded by 17.84 per cent in the first half year on year, are more than double those of Japan, the second largest holding $1.02 trillion.

'Instagram is my teacher'

'Instagram is my teacher'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

'A lot of people think that since I am Rohit Shetty's sister I may get special attention.' 'In fact, it's the opposite.' 'You can call up anyone and ask, how Rohit treats Mehek on the sets and they'll tell you how I get a lot of daant.'

India: A weakening civilisation

India: A weakening civilisation

Rediff.com28 Jul 2008

Does the UPA think the common citizen of India is a nitwit and that he does not understand that on one hand, if the Government of India keeps pointing fingers at Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence, or at some Bangladesh outfit, it is to deflect the fact that most of the recent terror attacks have been perpetrated by Indian Muslims, with or without Pakistani or Bangladeshi (or Al Qaeda) help?

Aayirathil Oruvan: Old world charm

Aayirathil Oruvan: Old world charm

Rediff.com23 Feb 2009

Aayirathil Oruvan, directed by Sibi Malayil and written by T A Razak starring Kalabhavan Mani and Sujatha is a social drama worth a watch to feel the old world charm if not for anything else.

Review: Swarnam is interesting

Review: Swarnam is interesting

Rediff.com5 May 2008

Swarnam, starring Kalabhavan Mani is a fine effort by debutant director Venugopan. The film also marks comeback of actress Praveena is worth our time.

Mankind's closest relatives on brink of extinction

Mankind's closest relatives on brink of extinction

Rediff.com26 Oct 2007

The endangered list includes the Western Hoolock gibbon (Hoolock hoolock) found in India, Bangladesh and Myanmar.