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Bigg Boss 10 Recap: The good, the bad and the ugly!

Bigg Boss 10 Recap: The good, the bad and the ugly!

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Which is your best moment of the show?

RBI opts for a strategic timeout on rate cuts

RBI opts for a strategic timeout on rate cuts

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

From inflation, central bank shifts focus to rupee stability and capital flows.

1984 riots: Amrinder, Jaitley spar over Tytler 'clean chit'

1984 riots: Amrinder, Jaitley spar over Tytler 'clean chit'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

Arun Jaitley and Amrinder Singh, locked in an intense battle for Amritsar Lok Sabha seat, were on Monday engaged in a fresh war of words, this time on the 1984 riots, with the BJP questioning the "clean chit" to Congress leader Jagdish Tytler.

Anand seals Candidates title with effortless draw

Anand seals Candidates title with effortless draw

Rediff.com30 Mar 2014

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand sealed the Candidates tournament title with an effortless draw with Peter Svidler of Russia in the 14th and final round in Khanty Mansiysk.

'We will sweep polls if we don't make silly mistakes'

'We will sweep polls if we don't make silly mistakes'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

'Our priority will be to settle land disputes in Bihar, which I believe is the root cause of almost all crime in the state.'

Attacks on Dalits: Opposition unites to stall Rajya Sabha

Attacks on Dalits: Opposition unites to stall Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Congress, Bahujan Samaj Party and the Trinamool Congress competed with each other in trying to raise the issue more vociferously

Tough UP battle makes BJP relook at Ram Janambhoomi

Tough UP battle makes BJP relook at Ram Janambhoomi

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

SP-Congress alliance is likely to consolidate Muslim vote in their favour.

'Former Pakistani ISI chief admitted to their role in Mumbai attack'

'Former Pakistani ISI chief admitted to their role in Mumbai attack'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

In his latest book 'Playing to the Edge', Michael Hayden, the former CIA director said that Pasha had conceded that some of the powerful spy agency's retired members were engaged in training those involved in the heinous crime but refused to take action.

9 smart ways to end a conversation

9 smart ways to end a conversation

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Avoid making eye contact. Try to face away from the speaker.

Apple's Cook shows off 'revolutionary' watch

Apple's Cook shows off 'revolutionary' watch

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

It will be available from April 24.

Markets end higher on rate-cut hopes; RBI policy eyed

Markets end higher on rate-cut hopes; RBI policy eyed

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

On the sectoral front, rate-sensitive sectors such as Bankex and Auto gained by 1% and 0.7% respectively while BSE Consumer Durables gained 1.4%.

Pakistan threat: The next month will be most dangerous

Pakistan threat: The next month will be most dangerous

Rediff.com29 Oct 2016

The 'surgical strikes' by India have made the army in Pakistan look unprepared. To prove itself the army will need to hit back: It could be in Kashmir or outside

Wooing Trump: Can Modi do it?

Wooing Trump: Can Modi do it?

Rediff.com26 May 2017

'The success or otherwise of Modi's foreign policy will largely depend on the equation he is likely to strike with Donald Trump.'

Visually-impaired girl to pursue dream course at Delhi University

Visually-impaired girl to pursue dream course at Delhi University

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

Eighteen-year-old Sana Samad is the second student after Kartik Sawnhey to have been allowed to pursue mathematics after Class 12 at the Delhi University.

Super Filmi Week: Kudos to Kangana

Super Filmi Week: Kudos to Kangana

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

Kangana Ranaut's guts, Amitabh Bachchan's venomous threat and dark TV serials occupied Sukanya Verma's super-filmi week.

BJP wrestles with populism vs pragmatism debate in K'taka

BJP wrestles with populism vs pragmatism debate in K'taka

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

Ahead of the assembly elections next year, the BJP has been wallowing in a welter of ideas that has resurrected the debate on populism versus pragmatism, as it has to pander to two important but incompatible constituencies, of the freebie consuming masses and Bengaluru's heavy hitters craving for even roads, pristine lakes and unbroken power supply, reports Radhika Ramaseshan.

Here's a complete list of Aus Open men's champions

Here's a complete list of Aus Open men's champions

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

List of Australian Open men's singles champions since the event began in 1905 (Australian unless stated):

Hazare warns of another fast over 'anti-farmer' provisions in land bill

Hazare warns of another fast over 'anti-farmer' provisions in land bill

Rediff.com12 May 2015

"He (Modi) is concerned more about corporates than farmers," Hazare told PTI in an interview in Latur.

Will Fed hike rates in December? Experts list reasons

Will Fed hike rates in December? Experts list reasons

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

The markets, at this point, have rallied on the view that the Fed will not budge from the zero-bound as long as inflation remains subdued

Mussoorie Diary: 42C, tidy tourists and stingy loo users

Mussoorie Diary: 42C, tidy tourists and stingy loo users

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Syed Firdaus Ashraf tries to escape the Mumbai heat in the hills of Uttarakhand and discovers the aftermath of climate change and Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.

'Modi yet to start delivering on promises'

'Modi yet to start delivering on promises'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

In his book Restart, Mihir Sharma minces no words in pointing out that faulty policies, the lackadaisical attitude of bureaucrats and a few wrong decisions of past governments have hampered India's growth.

Oscars 2017: Much ado about a thing

Oscars 2017: Much ado about a thing

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

The best film won. Until it didn't. Or, depending on where you stand, vice versa.

Combative Congress disrupts Parliament over National Herald case

Combative Congress disrupts Parliament over National Herald case

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

Combative Congress members, upset over the National Herald case, on Tuesday paralysed Parliament protesting against alleged "vendetta politics" leading to repeated adjournments in the Lok Sabha as well as Rajya Sabha.

To cut or not to cut: Tug of war between RBI and govt

To cut or not to cut: Tug of war between RBI and govt

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

FM he did not come down hard on Rajan to cut rates

Obama readies plan to 're-open' US govt

Obama readies plan to 're-open' US govt

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

Obama urged the Republicans to re-open the government which has been shut down for more than a week now, rendering millions of federal employees without work and pay.

FTII stir: 10 filmmakers return national awards over 'government's apathy'

FTII stir: 10 filmmakers return national awards over 'government's apathy'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

10 frontline filmmakers announced their decision to return the prestigious National Awards over the government's "apathy" in addressing the students issues and the environment of intolerance.

How Wawrinka dashed Djokovic's Paris dream...

How Wawrinka dashed Djokovic's Paris dream...

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

As his blazing backhand skidded off from inside the baseline, Stanislas Wawrinka sent his racket rocketing skywards after dashing Novak Djokovic's French Open dreams with a victory barely anyone expected on Sunday.

SAI, NADA junior officials involved in Narsingh conspiracy: WFI President

SAI, NADA junior officials involved in Narsingh conspiracy: WFI President

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

Refusing to budge from its stance, the Wrestling Federation of India floated a new theory on Tuesday, alleging that some junior officials of the Sports Authority of India and National Anti Doping Agency are responsible for Narsingh Yadav being handed a four-year ban for doping.

Wanting reply from PM, opposition stalls Rajya Sabha for 4th day

Wanting reply from PM, opposition stalls Rajya Sabha for 4th day

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

Deadlock in Rajya Sabha continued for the fourth day on Thursday as opposition kept demanding a reply by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on a debate on religious conversions, which the government steadfastly rejected.

What's the point talking to Pakistan?

What's the point talking to Pakistan?

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Pakistan's holy trinity -- its government, military establishment and the ISI -- differ on Pakistan's domestic and foreign policy issues. So when India talks to Pakistan's political leadership it can't be sure that the promises can be delivered, says Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd).

Working out but not losing weight? Here's why

Working out but not losing weight? Here's why

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Fitness expert Brinda Sapat tells you where you're going wrong and how to break the weight loss plateau.

Sheela Says: Narendra Modi wants Varanasi, and he will get it!

Sheela Says: Narendra Modi wants Varanasi, and he will get it!

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

Political parties are getting battle-ready, nominating their best candidates to contest Election 2014... Rediff.com's incomparable Sheela Bhatt begins a new column where she reveals the ground realities in the Battle for India, as only she can. Don't miss it!

Congress MPs' suspension: 'Shame on you dictator' chants break out at Parliament

Congress MPs' suspension: 'Shame on you dictator' chants break out at Parliament

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

Former prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh, former defence minister AK Antony, senior leaders Ghulam Nabi Azad and Anand Sharma also took part in the protest sporting black bands.

Bike Review: Triumph Street Triple 675

Bike Review: Triumph Street Triple 675

Rediff.com6 Mar 2016

The Triumph Street Triple 675 is a classy, sporty motorcycle with probably a performance which is best suited to our riding conditions. It is the best upgrade from a 300-400 cc machine. This indeed is one of the finest performance bikes we have ridden.

At Rs 32k, Nexus 5X is no match for Moto X Style

At Rs 32k, Nexus 5X is no match for Moto X Style

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

With a passable built material, and decent battery back up, the chances of the phone commanding premium price dwindled quite early. Anybody with a budge of thirty thousand plus will gladly go for something more worthy like Moto X Style

Karti Chidambaram raises interest in the Sheena Bora trial

Karti Chidambaram raises interest in the Sheena Bora trial

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

TRPs have a better affinity for Karti Chidambaram and his alleged timely assistance to INX Media, the company Peter and Indrani once ran, than the more recent murder of a 25-year-old woman.

'We will give up our demands if all reservations are cancelled'

'We will give up our demands if all reservations are cancelled'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

The Patels of Gujarat are seething and they have warned Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Anandiben Patel of consequences if their demands for reservations are not met.

This round is for Pakistan

This round is for Pakistan

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

'One cannot escape the conclusion that Pakistan has won the Paris-Bangkok-Islamabad round. To be able to resume the composite dialogue without making any progress on the Mumbai attack trials is a dream come true for Pakistan.'

5 reasons why Rajan may not cut rate in December

5 reasons why Rajan may not cut rate in December

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

RBI could opt for a 'deep cut' after winning inflation war, say experts.

Tanushree Dutta: '#MeToo will never die'

Tanushree Dutta: '#MeToo will never die'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

'Because of the impact the movement has had, people will think twice before misbehaving because you don't know who will turn out to be another Tanushree Dutta.'