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11 photos that'll inspire you to hit the road

11 photos that'll inspire you to hit the road

Rediff.com23 May 2015

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Balika Badhu and her Karzzzz

Balika Badhu and her Karzzzz

Rediff.com19 Aug 2008

Smita Bansal has everything that takes to be a complete human. She is a doting wife, a caring mother and definitely a very good actress.

Why do sections of the media demonise Muslims?

Why do sections of the media demonise Muslims?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Today, hour-long, high-pitched 'debates' at prime time, replete with inflammatory visuals and captions, using half-truths, insinuations and lies, pour venom against Muslims and seek to divide Hindus and Muslims, notes Jyoti Punwani.

2 Indian students stabbed to death, 1 injured in Ukraine

2 Indian students stabbed to death, 1 injured in Ukraine

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

The Ukranian nationals behind the stabbing were held.

Do not lower your EPF contribution

Do not lower your EPF contribution

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

If someone does reduce his contribution, he should scale it back to the 12% level as soon as he can, suggests Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Two new funds to make the NPS more attractive

Two new funds to make the NPS more attractive

Rediff.com3 May 2016

The aggressive life cycle fund will allow equity exposure of up to 75%, up from the current limit of 50%.

Hail the actors in Pataal Lok!

Hail the actors in Pataal Lok!

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Paatal Lok is definitely a must watch show. The credit for its success goes to the writers who enthralled us with their unique characters, but also to the wonderful band of actors who grabbed the opportunity to showcase their frightening raw talent, notes Aseem Chhabra.

Box Office: Golmaal Again races ahead of Secret Superstar

Box Office: Golmaal Again races ahead of Secret Superstar

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

The verdict for the week.

Costlier green crackers may just dampen Delhi's Diwali spirits

Costlier green crackers may just dampen Delhi's Diwali spirits

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

Delhi, which has gained infamy as one of the world's most polluted cities, has for some years now witnessed a sustained campaign from various quarters seeking a ban on firecrackers. While the Centre launched the newly approved, eco-friendly firecrackers earlier this month as a "safer and cheaper" alternative, the mood in the market is tepid, says Ritwik Sharma.

Shyam Benegal wins Phalke award

Shyam Benegal wins Phalke award

Rediff.com8 Aug 2007

The 72-year-old director wins the award over Sulochana and Suchitra Sen.

Delhi again! Man knocks down 50-yr-old, dumps him midway to hospital

Delhi again! Man knocks down 50-yr-old, dumps him midway to hospital

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Kumar told the duo that he was taking Amritlal, who was 'motionless' at that time, to RML hospital, but later 'dumped' him near MS Flats on Peshwa Road and fled.

Why Google chose this firm for its first Indian start-up investment

Why Google chose this firm for its first Indian start-up investment

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

After the Google investment, the company's monthly transactions have spiralled up from 65,000 to nearly one million in just a year. According to reports, the start-up is in fresh talks to raise about $6 million from investors, including Google, says Samreen Ahmad.

Now, bring fiction to life on Twitter

Now, bring fiction to life on Twitter

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

From March 12 a five-day virtual writing celebration called the Twitter Fiction Festival will be held entirely on the social networking site in which anyone can join and tell stories.

SC to hear plea against Jet chief on Oct 26

SC to hear plea against Jet chief on Oct 26

Rediff.com23 Oct 2007

The Supreme Court will hear on October 26 a petition alleging that Jet Airways chairman Naresh Goyal has links with the underworld. An appeal filed by M Furquan, a Delhi-based journalist, has alleged that funds for Jet Airways was given by underworld don Dawood Ibrahim. He has also sought a CBI inquiry into the matter.

Study finds GM ingredients in packaged foods in India

Study finds GM ingredients in packaged foods in India

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

The study also found that most GM foods did not disclose the fact on the label. "A few also made false claims of being GM-free," the study by CSE said.

1% TDS levy could make your ecommerce buys costlier

1% TDS levy could make your ecommerce buys costlier

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

Apart from making your purchases on these platforms expensive, it will also mean sellers will have to face the brunt of reduced cash flows amid already low margins for some. Experts said the proposal, which will take effect on April 1, 2020, and will be inserted as a new section in the Income Tax Act, is expected to affect the working capital of e-commerce companies and reduce cash flows for e-sellers.

Retirees must ensure corpus lasts 25 years

Retirees must ensure corpus lasts 25 years

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

Retirees must also try and purchase a senior citizens' policy, despite steep premiums.

Indian mistaken for Muslim, punched in US bar

Indian mistaken for Muslim, punched in US bar

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

Ankur Mehta was allegedly attacked at the Red Robin Restaurant in Pennsylvania while he was working on his tablet with earbuds in his ears when the attacker grabbed and punched him with his elbow and fist.

'I'd like to build a time machine'

'I'd like to build a time machine'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2007

Gadgets are great for unwinding.

Box Office: Jia Aur Jia, Rukh fail

Box Office: Jia Aur Jia, Rukh fail

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

The hits and misses of the week.

Shyam Benegal nominated for RS

Shyam Benegal nominated for RS

Rediff.com17 Feb 2006

Shyam Benegal, Shobhana Bhartia and Kapila Vatsayan come in place of Fali S Nariman, Lata Mangeshkar and Cho Ramaswamy.

Box Office: Ranchi Diaries is a dud

Box Office: Ranchi Diaries is a dud

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

The hits and misses of the week.

'Can I invest in the stockmarket now?'

'Can I invest in the stockmarket now?'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

How Nearbuy aims to win the data intelligence battle

How Nearbuy aims to win the data intelligence battle

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

"If I am using data to build intelligence and personalisation for you, then it's meaningful," says Ankur Warikoo, co-founder and CEO, Nearbuy.

Box Office: Saif Ali Khan's Chef fails

Box Office: Saif Ali Khan's Chef fails

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

Vinod Mirani gives us his weekly verdict.

These kids dream about fighting terror

These kids dream about fighting terror

Rediff.com2 Jul 2006

These children hail from most militancy-infested areas of Gul, Mahore, Dharmani and Buddhal tehsils in Udhampur and Rajouri districts of the state.

Indian swimmers sink without trace

Indian swimmers sink without trace

Rediff.com5 Dec 2006

They figured in three heats at the Doha Asian Games and failed to qualify in any.

Lucknow: Acid attack on girl

Lucknow: Acid attack on girl

Rediff.com15 Jun 2005

A 24-year-old girl suffered serious burn injuries when two motorcycle-borne unidentified youth threw acid at her in the posh Hazratganj locality in Lucknow, the police said on Wednesday.

Acid attack worse than rape, says court as it hands death to Preeti Rathi case convict

Acid attack worse than rape, says court as it hands death to Preeti Rathi case convict

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

Special Judge A S Shende pronounced the death penalty for the convict, after the prosecution said that he did not commit the crime on the spur of the moment but it was a pre-planned attack.

How to buy a retirement home

How to buy a retirement home

Rediff.com18 Nov 2017

Are retirement homes attractive options for the elderly? Experts feel it is a good option to be able to live an independent and activity-filled life. But don't buy it as an investment

'Nothing lasts forever'

'Nothing lasts forever'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

'I don't get attached to my success,' Ayushmann Khurrana tells Kavita Chowdhury.

Swimmers continue to sink

Swimmers continue to sink

Rediff.com6 Dec 2006

None of the Indian swimmers managed to qualify for the finals of their respective events at the Asian Games.

Stocks to build a long-term portfolio

Stocks to build a long-term portfolio

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Shorts: Tokyo finishes building stadium for 2020

Shorts: Tokyo finishes building stadium for 2020

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Box Office: Judwaa 2 is a hit!

Box Office: Judwaa 2 is a hit!

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

Varun Dhawan's winning streak at the box office continues.

Music Review: The X Factor in Emraan Hashmi's next

Music Review: The X Factor in Emraan Hashmi's next

Rediff.com5 Apr 2015

The music of Mr X is not blockbuster material, and only few songs bear repeated listening, writes Joginder Tuteja.

What Ivanka will be up to at the Global Entrepreneurship Summit

What Ivanka will be up to at the Global Entrepreneurship Summit

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

Young Indian entrepreneurs hope to share some of the limelight too at the Hyderabad event.

Hyderabad sitting pretty

Hyderabad sitting pretty

Rediff.com23 Dec 2004

After gaining a 128-run first innings lead by bowling Punjab out for 105, Hyderabad were 147 for six in second innings.

Punjab dismiss TN for 244

Punjab dismiss TN for 244

Rediff.com14 Dec 2004

In reply, Punjab were reduced to 164 for five with Ankur Kakkar and Amit Uniyal at the crease.

Home sales crash by 18% in Q2 y-on-y

Home sales crash by 18% in Q2 y-on-y

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

Pune, Noida, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Ahmedabad witnessed a decline in sales as well as launches, while only two cities, Mumbai and Gurugram, saw a rise in demand and supply.