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Kanhaiya, Jignesh: Heroes of Our Times

Kanhaiya, Jignesh: Heroes of Our Times

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

Saeed Mirza on two young men who have broken barriers and emerged as beacons for a New India.

What the Phillauri trailer tells you about Anushka Sharma!

What the Phillauri trailer tells you about Anushka Sharma!

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

The trailer has quite a few funny moments that make you laugh but you also know that it will not end up like Amitabh Bachchan's Bhootnath, thanks to its romance angle.

What will Uddhav do next?

What will Uddhav do next?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2021

Does Uddhav (and indeed the Sena) have the pizzazz and staying power to continue to be an actor in Maharashtra politics as a paler version of the NCP and an orange rather than saffron version of the BJP, asks Aditi Phadnis.

Rangbaaz Phir Se review

Rangbaaz Phir Se review

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

For those who like drama to have a good mix of thrills, action, fiction and realism, Rangbaaz Phir Se is an entertaining watch, feels Joginder Tuteja.

Want Ganguly in BJP to clean bowl TMC: Dinda

Want Ganguly in BJP to clean bowl TMC: Dinda

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

Former Bengal pace spearhead Ashoke Dinda, who is fighting from the Moyna constituency in Purba Medinipur district, said the BJP desperately wants BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly to join the party.

PIX: New Zealand humble India for World Test Championship crown

PIX: New Zealand humble India for World Test Championship crown

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Images from Day 6 of the ICC World Test Championship final between India and New Zealand, at The Hampshire Bowl, in Southampton, on Wednesday.

Yediyurappa: CM who never completed term in office

Yediyurappa: CM who never completed term in office

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

There seems to be no "closure" for B S Yediyurappa, the Bharatiya Janata Party's "comeback man" in Karnataka, as he could never complete a full term in office, despite becoming the chief minister four times, surmounting odds. It's also too early to write a political obituary of the 78-year old Lingayat strongman and the 24X7 politician, the face of the party in the state for decades.

How business can transform Kashmir

How business can transform Kashmir

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

Rapid economic growth has made full integration of the North-east with the mainstream look possible. The same must happen in Kashmir.

Arthur Papas signs three year deal as Dempo coach

Arthur Papas signs three year deal as Dempo coach

Rediff.com29 May 2013

After weeks of speculation, Dempo Sports Club formally signed Arthur Papas as its coach for the next three years.

Rishi Kapoor Wasn't Prepared For Death

Rishi Kapoor Wasn't Prepared For Death

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

'Some months before his death, when I had inquired about his health, he was annoyed that people assumed the worst.' '"I am not going anywhere," Rishi snapped as only he could.'

Kumble appointed chief mentor of Mumbai Indians

Kumble appointed chief mentor of Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com21 Jan 2013

Former India captain Anil Kumble was on Monday appointed chief mentor of Mumbai Indians, ahead of the start of the sixth Indian Premier League season.

Uttarakhand catastrophe: The horror, and the new gods

Uttarakhand catastrophe: The horror, and the new gods

Rediff.com27 Jun 2013

Each yatri had to tell more than his and her story. Heaven it was once which has turned into a burial ground for the living. With all the advancements in technology, all that glib talk of disaster management, the towering Indian conquering the world with his brilliance and high-end acumen, the fact is we failed our people in crisis. Ultimately the armed forces had to be deployed, who emerged as the new gods. Tarun Vijay returns from Gauri Kund with this grim account

Pilot's back and Gehlot's headache continues

Pilot's back and Gehlot's headache continues

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

The coming weeks will be a tightrope walk for Gehlot who has 100 loyalists MLAs waiting to be rewarded on one side and the dissidents who wanted to be rehabilitated on the other, observes Prakash Bhandari.

Handling Pakistan: Dr Singh's only achievement

Handling Pakistan: Dr Singh's only achievement

Rediff.com15 Nov 2012

Now if only Manmohan Singh showed such acumen in dealing with other crises his government is facing, says Shivam Vij.

An icon who worked for causes: Lawyers laud Jethmalani

An icon who worked for causes: Lawyers laud Jethmalani

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

Some of the lawyers, who in the past worked with Jethmalani, described him as an 'icon and legend of the law', and said his humility touched all the sections of society.

IPL PIX: Rayudu, du Plessis take CSK past Mumbai Indians

IPL PIX: Rayudu, du Plessis take CSK past Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

Images from the IPL 2020 opener between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings, in Abu Dhabi, on Saturday.

When Modi didn't even accept tea during questioning by Guj riots SIT

When Modi didn't even accept tea during questioning by Guj riots SIT

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

The probe team's chief at that time, R K Raghavan, in his new book, said it required "tremendous persuasion" to make Modi agree to a short recess. "This was possibly Modi's concession to the need for a respite for Malhotra rather than for himself. Such was the energy of the man."

Can Gehlot fill Jaitley's void in Rajya Sabha?

Can Gehlot fill Jaitley's void in Rajya Sabha?

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Even his critics say Thaawar Chand Gehlot is a man of delivery. 'If a task is assigned, he wins it over with political sagacity,' they say.

Meet India's boxing 'Nav Ratna' at the Tokyo Games

Meet India's boxing 'Nav Ratna' at the Tokyo Games

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

PTI introduces the team, who is aiming for medals when India's campaign at the Tokyo Games commences on July 24.

Pawar slams Manohar Joshi's remark that he can unify NDA

Pawar slams Manohar Joshi's remark that he can unify NDA

Rediff.com10 Aug 2012

Sharad Pawar has termed as "highly irresponsible" a Shiv Sena leader Manihar Joshi's remark that the Nationalist Congress Party leader has the political acumen to unify National Democratic Alliance and lead it to power in the 2014 general elections.

Dubai Open chess: Gupta, Negi in joint lead

Dubai Open chess: Gupta, Negi in joint lead

Rediff.com21 Apr 2012

Grandmaster and defending champion Abhijeet Gupta showcased his positional acumen to outwit Grandmaster Amin Bassem of Egypt in the sixth round of 14th Dubai International Open chess tournament in Dubai.

No contract extension for Pak coach Arthur

No contract extension for Pak coach Arthur

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Arthur, 51, took charge of a mercurial Pakistan side in 2016 following his stints with the national teams of South Africa and Australia and, according to local media reports, was keen on an extension.

PICS: India trounce Australia in second Test to level series

PICS: India trounce Australia in second Test to level series

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

Images from Day 4 of the second Test between Australia and India, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, on Tuesday.

Mamata sweeps Bengal; LDF retains Kerala; DMK wins TN after 10 yrs

Mamata sweeps Bengal; LDF retains Kerala; DMK wins TN after 10 yrs

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Mamata Banerjee fended off a spirited challenge by a resurgent Bharatiya Janata Party in West Bengal with a landslide victory for her Trinamool Congress on Sunday for a third consecutive term and the saffron party and the Left Democratic Front were poised to form government again in Assam and Kerala respectively while the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam stormed back to power in Tamil Nadu after a gap of 10 years.

Arun Jaitley: Modi's original Chanakya

Arun Jaitley: Modi's original Chanakya

Rediff.com29 May 2019

If one were to go by the degree of clout, Jaitley was the undoubted No. 2 in the Modi government.

Moon talks of development goals with India Inc

Moon talks of development goals with India Inc

Rediff.com28 Apr 2012

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon on Saturday held talks with business leaders in the financial capital on a host of issues relating to furtherance of initiatives under the Millenium Development Goals programme.

'Vaccine shortage can't be blamed on Adar Poonawalla'

'Vaccine shortage can't be blamed on Adar Poonawalla'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

'It was unfair to expect him to continue to keep on supplying vaccines without being given a firm commitment or a financial grant of any sort.'

'Chandra has broad enough shoulders to head an Indian icon'

'Chandra has broad enough shoulders to head an Indian icon'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

His global experience, deep business acumen and long association with the Tata Group will prove invaluable in his new role: ICICI Bank MD and CEO Chanda Kochhar.

Meet Adar Poonawala, India's COVID-19 vaccine man

Meet Adar Poonawala, India's COVID-19 vaccine man

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Serum Institute is investing $200 million to create capacities for the COVID-19 vaccine. Sohini Das profiles its 39-year-old CEO.

Jhunjhunwala pledges 25% of wealth for charity

Jhunjhunwala pledges 25% of wealth for charity

Rediff.com5 Aug 2011

Jhunjhunwala said that his decision was personal and might not have anything to do with Buffett's pledge.

Here are Forbes' Top-10 most valuable football teams

Here are Forbes' Top-10 most valuable football teams

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

United topple Real Madrid off its perch in Forbes' list, Barca are at No 2 spot

Why Rex has a tough road ahead to undo blunders

Why Rex has a tough road ahead to "undo blunders"

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

Propelled to the position of the Secretary of State to "undo" years of American foreign policy "blunders and disasters", ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson now faces the biggest challenge of his life to translate his business acumen to international diplomacy.

PICS: Australia vs India Second Test, Day 2

PICS: Australia vs India Second Test, Day 2

Rediff.com27 Dec 2020

Images from Day 2 of the second Test between Australia and India, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, on Saturday.

Why the Indian women's team are struggling in T20s...

Why the Indian women's team are struggling in T20s...

Rediff.com10 Mar 2019

Despite the 0-3 whitewash in the T20 series against England, India coach WV Raman said he was not crestfallen and is looking ahead to the future with many youngsters coming up.

Did Chidambaram rescue a former client?

Did Chidambaram rescue a former client?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2011

The fact that S P Gupta was a former client of P Chidambaram is not germane to the controversy. The withdrawal of the cases in itself was scandalous. Not one of the three cases against Gupta impinge on the wider public interest, says Virendra Kapoor.

PIX: Mumbai in final as Bumrah, Boult annihilate Delhi

PIX: Mumbai in final as Bumrah, Boult annihilate Delhi

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Images from Thursday's IPL match between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals, in Dubai.

World's 30 most powerful businesswomen

World's 30 most powerful businesswomen

Rediff.com2 Sep 2011

Three Indians PepsiCo chief Indra Nooyi, ICICI Bank's CEO Chanda Kocchar and Kiran Mazumdar Shaw of Biocon -- have been listed in 'The World's 100 Most Powerful Women' list by Forbes magazine.

Family and Rs 500 crore: How a Chettiar community is reviving entrepreneurship

Family and Rs 500 crore: How a Chettiar community is reviving entrepreneurship

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

Some decades ago, nearly 90 per cent of Nattukottai Chettiars were entrepreneurs; this has dropped to 15 per cent. The community plans to reverse the numbers through know-how, family support, funding and networking.

Indian retail kings around the world!

Indian retail kings around the world!

Rediff.com6 Dec 2011

India has been doing business with the world long before most countries realized the power of trade.

4 defence personnel get Shaurya Chakras

4 defence personnel get Shaurya Chakras

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

Thirty-one army personnel too have been awarded the Sena (gallantry) medal.