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'Media today more about TRPs, less about news'

'Media today more about TRPs, less about news'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2011

Television reporting is more about TRPs and less about news reporting. It drives on the assumption that a lynch mob is in all our living rooms and we want corrupt politicians to emerge out of the screen so that we deal with them and mete out the punishment, said Shekar Gupta, editor-in-chief of the Indian Express Group, speaking at the Lalit Doshi Memorial Award 2010-11 in Mumbai on Thursday.

Covid-19 scare: Deaths at work raise questions over compensation

Covid-19 scare: Deaths at work raise questions over compensation

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Since existing laws do not cover Covid-19, any compensation in this regard has to be left to the discretion of companies.

Inidhu Inidhu is worth a watch!

Inidhu Inidhu is worth a watch!

Rediff.com23 Aug 2010

This Tamil remake of Telugu's Happy Days is a sugary sweet film full of romance and friendship.

Inidhu Inidhu's music is peppy

Inidhu Inidhu's music is peppy

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

Overall, the album sounds happy, peppy and enthusiastic except that it overdoes it at some points.

Eight sportspersons to get Padma Shri honour

Eight sportspersons to get Padma Shri honour

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

Rio Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik, Virat Kohli are in the list

Watch Or Iravu, get spooked

Watch Or Iravu, get spooked

Rediff.com14 Jun 2010

Or Iravu, a scientific approach to ghosts, is worth a watch.

When a river spoke

When a river spoke

Rediff.com25 May 2010

A video of the song Pyaasi by Bengaluru-based band Swarathama whose lyrics were written by Vasu Dixit and Hitesh Kawalya was released on Tuesday in Mumbai as part of an awareness programme to save water.

Vote: Which is Saif Ali Khan's best film?

Vote: Which is Saif Ali Khan's best film?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

As the actor turns 40 today, here's a look at some of his best films. Don't forget to vote at the end of the slide show!

How a temple priest reached White House

How a temple priest reached White House

Rediff.com17 Oct 2009

Shekar Narasimhan, a former trustee himself of the Sri Siva Vishnu Temple in Lanham, Maryland, which will celebrate its 25th anniversary later this year, told rediff.com that after discussions the Temple chairman, president and other trustees assured that they will do whatever to 'support this historic Diwali ceremony'.

From poverty to good jobs: EGMM makes it possible!

From poverty to good jobs: EGMM makes it possible!

Rediff.com24 Dec 2009

The Employment Generation and Marketing Mission (EGMM), a unique public private partnership venture that trains poor rural youth take up jobs, helping them earn anywhere between Rs 3000-Rs 10,000.

Akon gets a taste of Mumbai, SRK-style

Akon gets a taste of Mumbai, SRK-style

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

The singer gets a traditional welcome during his visit to India to record a song for Shah Rukh Khan's latest movie Ra.One.

Toronto to get a taste of Stella's cooking

Toronto to get a taste of Stella's cooking

Rediff.com15 Sep 2009

Find out what Cooking With Stella -- one of the Indian movie which is premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival -- is all about.

Outrage as Republican senator mocks Kamala Harris' name

Outrage as Republican senator mocks Kamala Harris' name

Rediff.com18 Oct 2020

The mispronunciation outraged a large number of Harris' supporters and her spokesperson Sabrina Singh said, "I'll keep it simple: If you can pronounce 'former' Senator David Perdue, you can pronounce 'future' Vice President Kamala Harris."

Can these celebrities judge?

Can these celebrities judge?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2009

We break down the three judges on India's Got Talent show.

'Macaca' target Sidarth is aide to US prez hopeful

'Macaca' target Sidarth is aide to US prez hopeful

Rediff.com17 Dec 2007

Sidarth now works as paid staffer in the communications wing of Democratic presidential hopeful Bill Richardson, where he compiles newspaper clips on all items of interest to the campaign, drafts press releases and performs other communication tasks

Reforms are about implementation, not announcements

Reforms are about implementation, not announcements

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

'The promises of netas and babus and new laws, however well-meaning, mean little.' 'What matters is implementation on the ground.' 'Every law is finally implemented by a vast army of offici

Music Review: Naan Aval Adhu

Music Review: Naan Aval Adhu

Rediff.com25 Sep 2008

Four music directors, declares the album. Regretfully, barring a horror number, it looks like the composers have decided to deliver the most basic compositions.

Three held with SRK's credit card

Three held with SRK's credit card

Rediff.com15 Feb 2008

Three individuals -- Vinay Tambe, James Perenal and Shekar Jadhav, were arrested by the police in the north east suburb of Mulund on February 11 when they attempted to make purchases using Shah Rukh's credit card at a mall there.

K'taka govt under threat as 13 MLAs submit resignation

K'taka govt under threat as 13 MLAs submit resignation

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

The MLAs who were seen at the Speaker's office include, Ramesh Jarkiholi (Gokak), Pratap Gowda Patil (Maski), Shivram Hebbar (Yellapur), Mahesh Kumathalli (Athani), B C Patil (Hirekerur), Byratibasavaraj (K R Puram), S T Soma Shekar (Yashwanthpur) and Ramalinga reddy (BTM Layout) of the Congress. The JD-S MLAs are A H Vishwanath (Hunsur), who recently resigned as party's state chief, Narayana Gowda (K R Pet), and Gopalaiah (Mahalakshmi Layout).

'I am a reality show junkie'

'I am a reality show junkie'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2008

Choreographer-director Farah Khan will judge a television reality show Joh Jeeta Woh Hi Superstar on Star Plus along with music composers, Vishal and Shekar.

Live Chat: How to crack the CFA exam

Live Chat: How to crack the CFA exam

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Join us for a chat with Vidhu Shekhar, country head - India, CFA Institute on Wednesday, June 1 between 3 pm and 4 pm IST.

'Om Shanti Om's music will be a hit'

'Om Shanti Om's music will be a hit'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2007

SaReGaMa mentors, VishalShekar, the duo behind some of Om Shanti Om's music are optimistic of the album doing well.

In pix: The temple town of Tiruvannamalai

In pix: The temple town of Tiruvannamalai

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

Rediff reader Heera Nawaz talks about her trip to Tiruvannamalai in Tamil Nadu.

Manikarnika: The war continues

Manikarnika: The war continues

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

'Both Vidya Balan and Kangana Ranaut are very talented Bollywood actresses. But while one brings positivity and sunshine on the sets, the other brings gloom and anxiety whenever she appears.'

NetApp to hire 150 in Bangalore

NetApp to hire 150 in Bangalore

Rediff.com30 May 2005

The Nasdaq-listed enterprise data storage equipment maker Network Appliance (NetApp) plans to double headcount at its Bangalore Technology Centre to 300 in the next one year, a senior company executive said on Monday.

Part-time Prasar Bharati board member Vempati becomes its new CEO

Part-time Prasar Bharati board member Vempati becomes its new CEO

Rediff.com3 Jun 2017

Vempati previously worked with Infosys and now heads an online media company.

From carmakers to buyers, hybrids are slowly gaining ground in India

From carmakers to buyers, hybrids are slowly gaining ground in India

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

The trend is expected to gain momentum as global vehicle makers in India, particularly from Japan, ride on hybrids to meet the more stringent fuel efficiency norms that take effect in 2022.

'I got more praise than the hero'

'I got more praise than the hero'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

An encounter with movie veteran Chandrashekhar.

#Travel: Discovering India through pics!

#Travel: Discovering India through pics!

Rediff.com24 Apr 2016

Readers share their most memorable photographs!

Sumariwalla re-elected AFI president

Sumariwalla re-elected AFI president

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

Adille Sumariwalla was re-elected unopposed as the president of Athletics Federation of India (AFI) for a second term at its Annual General Body Meeting in New Delhi on Friday.

2 dead, 11 rescued after fire breaks out in Mumbai's Cuffe Parade

2 dead, 11 rescued after fire breaks out in Mumbai's Cuffe Parade

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

The fire broke out in a flat on the 20th floor.

Industry divided over Budget sops for EVs

Industry divided over Budget sops for EVs

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

While home-grown firms like Tata and Mahindra have been actively participating in the government's e-mobility mission, by launching electrified versions of their existing models, the global firms believe electric is not the best solution for a country where the primary source of power generation is coal, and where infrastructure is a big impediment.

Will BJP's Khushbu gamble pay off in TN assembly elections?

Will BJP's Khushbu gamble pay off in TN assembly elections?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

For now, the BJP's strategy for Khushbu seems to be one of denial -- denying the rival Congress in the state and also at the national-level a Muslim voice acceptable to Hindu audiences and TV news-watchers. This is much less than the induction of DMK veterans like Duraiswamy and Selvam, who still have a greater chances of winning assembly seats,, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

PIX: Jacqueline, Sonam mingle at Style awards

PIX: Jacqueline, Sonam mingle at Style awards

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

Check out the glamorous arrivals.

Will Toyota cars in India face a recall?

Will Toyota cars in India face a recall?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

Toyota had announced a global recall of 65 lakh vehicles to rectify a power window glitch, which could lead to fire risk.

Why most auto cos may not stop making diesel cars

Why most auto cos may not stop making diesel cars

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Maruti has announced it will phase out diesel variants from April 1, 2020, when stringent BS VI norms take effect

Anand struggles but India's youngsters shine at Isle of Man chess

Anand struggles but India's youngsters shine at Isle of Man chess

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

Former World champion Viswanathan Anand struggled for the second day running as he was held to a draw by almost-retired Robert Hess of the United States in the second round of Isle of Man International Chess tournament.