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'Humans have never learned from history'

'Humans have never learned from history'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

'We need to retell this history from many different perspectives.'

Syed Modi badminton: Srikanth, Praneeth, Prannoy enter 2nd round

Syed Modi badminton: Srikanth, Praneeth, Prannoy enter 2nd round

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

Sourabh Verma and Ajay Jayram also entered the second round

Time to say cheers for the millennials

Time to say cheers for the millennials

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

'With more and more young people relocating outside their home states for work, an all-India MLDA of 21 would be a good way to ensure that more Indians can go with the flow,' recommends Kanika Datta.

The Bhramam Review

The Bhramam Review

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

Every film that Sriram Raghavan makes is a compendium of ideas and sensations that tickle him. Trying to remake a Sriram Raghavan film is like getting excited by somebody else's goosebumps, observes Sreehari Nair.

Paava Kathaigal review

Paava Kathaigal review

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

The stories in Paava Kathaigal succeed in holding up a mirror and showing us things for what they truly are, observes Divya Nair.

Half the babus will go to jail if scams are probed: Goa CM

Half the babus will go to jail if scams are probed: Goa CM

Rediff.com6 Jul 2013

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said on Friday that half the government officials in the state administration would go behind bars if the "scams committed during the former Congress-led government" were to be investigated.

'Humiliated' Sena won't attend swearing-in, but defends lavish ceremony

'Humiliated' Sena won't attend swearing-in, but defends lavish ceremony

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Devendra Fadnavis will on Friday take oath as the 27th chief minister of maharashtra and the first from BJP in the state, at a grand function which Shiv Sena has decided to boycott because of "constant humiliation".

Winter bellies versus summer abs

Winter bellies versus summer abs

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

'Eavesdropping over conversations, I can state with some authority that the transition from a winter body to a summer one is proving traumatic for most, the winter wardrobe chastened by the summer one.'

Surprising Cong still wants Gandhis to lead: Chauhan

Surprising Cong still wants Gandhis to lead: Chauhan

Rediff.com11 Aug 2019

Chauhan, a former Madhya Pradesh chief minister, said political parties governed by dynasty, family and caste politics were defeated everywhere including Uttar Pradesh and Bihar in the general elections.

City of Dreams 2 review

City of Dreams 2 review

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

The second season of City Of Dreams has more pulp, hardly any juice, feels Sreehari Nair.

'Mamata knows her defeat is certain'

'Mamata knows her defeat is certain'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

'If the chief minister says there are areas in her home state where she cannot enter, where has she driven the state to!'

Shuttlers Jwala-Ashwini advance to Canada Open semis

Shuttlers Jwala-Ashwini advance to Canada Open semis

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

Commonwealth Games silver medallist pair of Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappa progressed to the semi-finals of the Canada Open badminton tournament after claiming straight sets win over Chan Kaka Tsz Ka and Yuen Sin Ying in their women's doubles contest.

Bollywood's 10 MOST Evil Laughs!

Bollywood's 10 MOST Evil Laughs!

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

Mogambo's thundering laugh is carved in every movie buff's memory!

Aarkkariyam review

Aarkkariyam review

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

Despite its stiffness, in Aarkkariyam, a supernatural glow does shine out of the ordinary.

Visionary Budget or worse than Pranab Mukherjee's?

Visionary Budget or worse than Pranab Mukherjee's?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

The sad truth is that the debt-to-GDP ratio will shoot up close to 90 per cent in the coming year, and the fiscal deficit glide path does not promise to reduce it substantially any time soon, predicts Mihir S Sharma.

Twitter spat between Fadnavis' wife, Sena leader

Twitter spat between Fadnavis' wife, Sena leader

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

A war of words between the banker wife of Maharashtra's former chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and Shiv Sena deputy leader Priyanka Chaturvedi has become the latest talking point in state political circles.

The problem that is the media

The problem that is the media

Rediff.com28 Jun 2008

The media needs to introspect about the steep increase in the dissatisfaction with it.

Jagdish Bhagwati eyes role in Modi government

Jagdish Bhagwati eyes role in Modi government

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

Eminent Indian-born economist Jagdish Bhagwati, who is positioning himself to advise Narendra Modi if the opposition leader becomes India's next prime minister, would urge him to allow more foreign investment and trade to spur slow growth and curtail government spending.

Nirvana Inn review

Nirvana Inn review

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

The supernatural element is Nirvana Inn's biggest triumph, says Moumita Bhattacharjee.

GST cess: FinMin refutes CAG charges

GST cess: FinMin refutes CAG charges

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

Finance ministry sources have countered CAG audit finding of central government wrongly retaining Rs 47,272 crore of GST compensation cess meant for states, saying temporary retention cannot be termed as diversion.

Akal Takht rejects Dera chief's fresh apology

Akal Takht rejects Dera chief's fresh apology

Rediff.com27 Jun 2007

Emerging from a meeting of Akal Takht in Amritsar, jathedar Joginder Singh Vedanti told reporters that "the fresh note received from Dera head neither accepts his sin nor promises not to repeat such act again."

Govt to release Rs 20,000-cr GST dues to states

Govt to release Rs 20,000-cr GST dues to states

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

Even with the Rs 20,000 crore distributed among states, it will still be a fraction of what they have been demanding in financial support and clearance of pending dues.

How India Won The 1971 War

How India Won The 1971 War

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

December 3, 2021 marks 50 years since the beginning of the 1971 War which ended in a decisive military victory for India and the liberation of Bangladesh. Most analysts of the 1971 War agree that the IV Corps dash across the mighty Meghna river led by the brilliant General Sagat Singh was the turning point in the war, recalls military historian Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

India's banking system brutally unfair: Deepak Parekh

India's banking system brutally unfair: Deepak Parekh

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

He said trust and confidence were the backbone of any financial system and one should never underestimate the power of ethics and values.

Vishwaroop 2 Trailer: Perfect launch for Kamal's politics

Vishwaroop 2 Trailer: Perfect launch for Kamal's politics

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Vishwaroop 2 gives one's nationalistic adrenaline a high, feels Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Amit Shah best finisher: Twitter reacts to Maha surprise

Amit Shah best finisher: Twitter reacts to Maha surprise

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

While some took to comparing the BJP's turnaround to oft-shocking plot lines in HBO's show 'Game of Thrones', others credited Amit Shah to be the 'best finisher' and compared him to 'Chanakya'.

How Modi plans to eradicate poverty, push growth

How Modi plans to eradicate poverty, push growth

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

The Gujarat chief minister tells business leaders he will focus on poverty removal, jobs while pushing growth.

FATWA FACTORY: No Mars trip, suicide or Yoga!

FATWA FACTORY: No Mars trip, suicide or Yoga!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

Let's take a look at some controversial fatwas.

Whoa! Rihanna leaves nothing to imagination

Whoa! Rihanna leaves nothing to imagination

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

The pop singer showed up in this sheer dress by Adam Selman at the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) fashion awards. But did she just cross the thin line between edgy and crass?

Malaysia's Mahathir wins election, become world's oldest elected leader

Malaysia's Mahathir wins election, become world's oldest elected leader

Rediff.com10 May 2018

The 92-year-old, who returned to politics after a decade-and-a-half, ousted Najib Razak.

Why I want to sue China for the coronavirus!

Why I want to sue China for the coronavirus!

Rediff.com20 May 2020

'People have been infected. They are responsible for it internationally.' 'They only admitted in February that it is infectious. This proves our case.'

Sahara employees repose faith in company

Sahara employees repose faith in company

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

It was business as usual at Sahara Sahar, the sprawling estate in the posh Gomti Nagar area, where Roy's residence and the Group's corporate communication wing are located.

Why Muslims still see BJP with suspicion

Why Muslims still see BJP with suspicion

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

Muslims say the Bharatiya Janata Party has been half-hearted in its outreach to the community. Archis Mohan reports

Gangster Vikas Dubey arrested in Ujjain

Gangster Vikas Dubey arrested in Ujjain

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Dubey is the main accused in the encounter that took place in Kanpur last week, in which a group of assailants allegedly opened fire on a police team, which had gone to arrest him. Eight police personnel were killed in the encounter.

Angry Pollard slams Manjrekar for on-air comments

Angry Pollard slams Manjrekar for on-air comments

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

Mumbai Indians batsman Kieron Pollard has slammed Sanjay Manjrekar for his on-air comments about his batting during the Indian Premier League match against Kolkata Knight Riders in Mumbai on Sunday.

Government has misled us, say families of 39 Indians missing in Iraq

Government has misled us, say families of 39 Indians missing in Iraq

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

The families said their hopes of getting any clue about the men who went missing in Iraq's Mosul city were almost shattered after listening to the statement of External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj in Parliament on Wednesday.

'They worry about Arnab, what about my husband?'

'They worry about Arnab, what about my husband?'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

'When Arnab Goswami's arrest became a talking point, the case of my husband who was arrested much earlier, was totally ignored.' 'When so many people spoke in support of Goswami, they were silent on a journalist named Siddique Kappan'

Behind-the-scenes: Miss Universe contestants live it up!

Behind-the-scenes: Miss Universe contestants live it up!

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

This is what happens backstage at beauty pageants.

5 likely GST changes after 2019 polls

5 likely GST changes after 2019 polls

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

After the 2019 election, one thing is sure: GST will see a number of changes, explains Indivjal Dhasmana.

Syed Modi: Saina pulls out, Lakshya eyes season's 5th title

Syed Modi: Saina pulls out, Lakshya eyes season's 5th title

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

Saina, who has been battling illness and injuries, is going through a bad patch, having lost six times in the first round this season.