Science Fundas Explained Volume II

Rediff.com brings you the latest in science, medicine, technology and oddities from around the world. Click on subsequent slides for more... A new study by researchers from the......

No buyers in Congress for Rahul's 'ekla chalo' funda

Sincethe last 22 years no single party has had its own government and the compulsions of coalition government have not allowed national issues to be addressed. The Congress doesn't seem to be......

Chautala's anti-rape funda: Get girls married after 16

As Haryana encountered the 15th rape case in a month on Tuesday, former chief minister Om Parkash Chautala has backed the idea of Khap panchayats to marry of girls early to curb such crimes, citing......

Why Pak lawmaker Shahbaz Bhatti was assassinated

Speaking against Pakistan's controversial blasphemy law has proved costly for another senior lawmaker. Minorities Minister Shahbaz Bhatti was shot dead by three militants in Islamabad on Wednesday.......

IIM-A incubation firm is asking for RE funds

CIIE Initiatives, a non-profit company set up by the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad's incubator-cum-angel investor, the Centre for Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship (CIIE), is......

No freebies on offer as price is not an issue

With pricing power returning to the fast moving consumer goods sector as consumers begin to upgrade to premium products, most companies have stopped offering freebies and reduced prices. Sunil......

Trainees are not employees: SC

Holding that trainees are not employees, the Supreme Court has ruled that they are not entitled to provident fund.A Division Bench of Justice Arijit Pasayat and Justice R V Raveendran, held that......

Govt aid to telcos for rural telephony

The government on Wednesday reached a landmark deal with telecom companies under which it will fund operators to create telecom infrastructure in rural India from the Universal Service Obligation......

Pyaar Fundas, Bollywood Style

From aadmi to andas, Bollywood songs dispense gyaan for every occasion. But nothing beats its obsession with pyaar. In the latest chartbuster from Ranbir Kapoor's rom-com, Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar,......

What's Kriti's Funda In Life?

'Each one of us is going through problems. My funda in life is, be nice.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Kriti Sanon/Twitter   Kriti Sanon is climbing the filmi ladder, one movie at her time. Her......

Fashion Fundas From Deepika, Alia, Mrunal

From saris to tuxedoes to gowns, our favourite B-town ladies rocked all sorts of outfits with a lot sass and confidence in July. Namrata Thakker looks at the very best of the lot.  ......

Saif's Sunday Ka Funda!

Sundays, for Bollywood stars, are Fun Days. Don't believe us? Take a look. Photograph: Kind courtesy Soha Ali Khan/Instagram Sunday was all about the family for Saif Ali Khan, as he spent time......

Dhoni's hint at IPL exit; fuels retirement rumours

'I will just say thanks for the support, they came in big numbers. Most of these guys will come in a KKR jersey next time. They are trying to give me a farewell' IMAGE: Sunday was about......

Captain Kohli would rather finish than entertain

'I'm not someone who comes to the stadium wanting to entertain people hitting the ball in the air. I want to get the job done.' IMAGE: Virat Kohli smashed a a career-best 94 not out from 50 balls......

I know how to make a comeback; have done it before: Vijay

'Any cricket is good for me and my aim is to contribute to whichever teams I play for.' IMAGE: Murali Vijay has played 61 Tests, scoring 3,982 runs at an average of 38.28 with a top score of 167.......

'Virat talks to us like a friend; Ravi bhai is very influential'

India's Shikhar Dhawan and Virat Kohli leave the field at the end of the days play. Photographer: Scott Barbour/Getty Images India's Shikhar Dhawan was all praise for Virat Kohli's captaincy. Draw......