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In 1st visit to Telangana after state formation, Sonia takes on KCR

In 1st visit to Telangana after state formation, Sonia takes on KCR

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

She said despite being aware of adverse political consequences, the Congress went ahead and created Telangana, and paid the price in the elections that followed.

He enriched the world with his magical voice

He enriched the world with his magical voice

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

His songs were the anchor, the substratum, if you will, upon which life unfolded day after day, decade after decade -- across villages, towns, cities, and regions. Siva Sankar pays tribute to S P Balasubrahmanyam, the legendary singer who passed into the ages on Friday.

Shoppers Stop junks 'one-size-fits-all' strategy; readies new plan to boost growth

Shoppers Stop junks 'one-size-fits-all' strategy; readies new plan to boost growth

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

The store segmentation approach that Shoppers Stop is taking is intended to improve its hit rate at a time when local and international fashion retailers are crowding the market with new merchandise across price points.

Is Kejriwal a plaything in the hands of a coterie?

Is Kejriwal a plaything in the hands of a coterie?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

'In its short life, AAP has distinguished itself in many, many, governance spheres.' 'But party democracy is not one of them,' notes Aditi Phadnis.

Shekhawat tones down rhetoric against Advani

Shekhawat tones down rhetoric against Advani

Rediff.com8 Jan 2009

What might force the BJP to sit up and take notice is his letter to Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot requesting him to probe the Rs 22,000 crore worth corruption charge against his predecessor Vasundhararaje Scindia which was incidentally levelled by the Congress party

'I'm not a scandalous person'

'I'm not a scandalous person'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

'If today, I have to take up a nude role, I will, if I like the script and the director.'' 'It has to affect me as a script and be meaningful.' 'It should not be to titillate the audience.'

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session.

CBSE UP topper wants to become IAS officer

CBSE UP topper wants to become IAS officer

Rediff.com26 May 2015

Mythili Mishra who scored 99 per cent marks in the CBSE Class 12 exams wants to procure a bachelor's and master's degree in Political Science .

'BJP and Modi are not invincible'

'BJP and Modi are not invincible'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

'The Bihar verdict has shown that the people of Bihar don't desire to go back to the mandir-masjid rhetoric.' 'Jobs, wages and development are the aspiration of the people of Bihar and we hope the next government will keep that in mind.'

Civilians in the Army: Good idea or not?

Civilians in the Army: Good idea or not?

Rediff.com15 May 2020

We have a generation of youth in our country with fire in their bellies and the 'tamanna' to emulate the Indian soldier. Such is the image that has been created by our soldiers over time. The proposal for civilians into the Military fray for a short stint must be considered favourably keeping the national interests foremost, says Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

FULL TEXT: President's address to nation on I Day eve

FULL TEXT: President's address to nation on I Day eve

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

President Ram Nath Kovind addressed the nation on the eve of India's 75th Independence Day. Here's the text of what he said:

'All border situations were resolved through diplomacy'

'All border situations were resolved through diplomacy'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

'I am not minimising either the seriousness or the complex nature of the current situation.' 'Naturally, we have to do what it takes to secure our borders.' 'We are talking to the Chinese, both through military channels and diplomatic ones.'
'In fact, they work in tandem.' 'When it comes to finding a solution, this must be predicated on honouring all agreements and understandings.' 'And not attempting to alter the status quo unilaterally.'

25 WOW Frames of Dil Chahta Hai

25 WOW Frames of Dil Chahta Hai

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Dil Chahta Hai revolutionised the language of Hindi films. Sukanya Verma shows us how.

What China's real game in Ladakh is

What China's real game in Ladakh is

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Chushul and Depsang are not vital in this game of Chinese checkers, the Indian Ocean Region is. Keeping our maritime prowess restricted has to be a key Chinese strategic interest and it would appear that the LAC affair has helped China achieve its aim, points out Vice Admiral Premvir Das (retd).

Gurinder Chadha brings Bruce Springsteen back!

Gurinder Chadha brings Bruce Springsteen back!

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

Blinded By The Light will release on Netflix on September 6.

The Shahabuddin Effect

The Shahabuddin Effect

Rediff.com1 May 2021

Nitish Kumar had a week's time to prove his majority, but Laloo Yadav made full use of Siwan don Mohammad Shahabuddin. A revealing excerpt from Rajesh Singh's Baahubalis Of Indian Politics: From Bullet To Ballot.

Lockdown Times: A unique Goan perspective!

Lockdown Times: A unique Goan perspective!

Rediff.com3 May 2020

Sheela Jaywant invites you to explore The GoaWriters Group's interesting look at the lockdown.

How to crack the CAT 2016

How to crack the CAT 2016

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

Be prepared to attempt a zillion questions before you take the actual CAT, says Prof Uday Salunkhe.

Chiki Sarkar: The 'Power Trailblazer' who is changing the way we read

Chiki Sarkar: The 'Power Trailblazer' who is changing the way we read

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

Chiki Sarkar's literary juggernaut.

Humble leaders, please

Humble leaders, please

Rediff.com21 May 2020

This is one of those crises where it does not only matter that you do something, but how you do it, suggests Mihir S Sharma.

How to crack India Post Payments Bank Exam

How to crack India Post Payments Bank Exam

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

More than five lakh aspirants will take the exam on January 7 and 8, 2017.

No scope for 'temporary' in New India: Modi in Paris

No scope for 'temporary' in New India: Modi in Paris

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

Modi, who was in France on the first leg of his three-nation tour, said there have been a number of constructive changes in the last five years.

Zoya Agarwal, the pilot who dared to dream

Zoya Agarwal, the pilot who dared to dream

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

'Even today, I am like a kid in a candy land -- I look at my airplane with as much excitement as an eight year old.'

'Samantha is a blessing to me'

'Samantha is a blessing to me'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

'When I used to shoot my friends or cousins, I used to tell myself: I want to make them look a better version of themselves.' 'That's how I started: "I don't care who you are or who you think you are. When you are in front of my camera, I'll make you look better than what you think you are".'

Education turns core poll issue in TN, can break AIADMK-BJP ties

Education turns core poll issue in TN, can break AIADMK-BJP ties

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

Higher education policy may be at the core of the Tamil Nadu assembly polls next May, with a potential to break the ties between the ruling AIADMK in the state and the BJP counterpart at the national level, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

How to prepare for financial emergencies

How to prepare for financial emergencies

Rediff.com30 Apr 2016

A few tips on how to be prepared for the uncertainties that may come our way.

Premium carmakers caught in a bind over high taxes

Premium carmakers caught in a bind over high taxes

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Automakers are caught in a chicken-and-egg situation: Prices have to come down if volumes are to increase, and volumes won't increase unless prices come down, notes Pavan Lall.

5 smart tips to succeed in your start-up

5 smart tips to succeed in your start-up

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

Persistence is the name of the game, says Vineet Bajpai.

'There's clarity in AIADMK-BJP alliance'

'There's clarity in AIADMK-BJP alliance'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

'It's a natural alliance and this alliance has been has been formed without compromising the core ideology of the AIADMK.'

5 reasons why yoga is a must for all entrepreneurs

5 reasons why yoga is a must for all entrepreneurs

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Yoga improves the flow of oxygen to the brain and thus keeps depression at bay.

And 2018's Best Bollywood Actors are...

And 2018's Best Bollywood Actors are...

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Sukanya Verma curates an impressive list.

'Corona is a wake up call for all of us'

'Corona is a wake up call for all of us'

Rediff.com23 May 2020

'I'm not surprised with what's happening in India,' 'Tiger' Tyagarajan tells Nivedita Mookerji.

'It is exciting to work with Ananya Panday'

'It is exciting to work with Ananya Panday'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

Meet Ruchika Sachdeva of Bodice, who will present the Grand Finale at the FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week 2021.

How a diploma in engineering can earn you a degree

How a diploma in engineering can earn you a degree

Rediff.com19 Jun 2007

Komal Mehta explores engineering as an educational and career option. Read on to learn how an engineering diploma may be the key to an engineering degree.

What TN protestors achieved by scrapping Murali's '800'

What TN protestors achieved by scrapping Murali's '800'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

'For the Tamil Nadu protestors to openly ask popular film actor Vijay Sethupathi not to don Murali in 800 is a travesty in every sense. It may have given them a cause to tell the world, and the governments in New Delhi, Colombo and Chennai, that the Sri Lankan ethnic issue was still alive in the state -- more so, during the current run-up to two major events in the first half of 2021,' says N Sathiya Moorthy.

India is in a coma. Does Modi care?

India is in a coma. Does Modi care?

Rediff.com15 May 2020

'Flypasts, bands, helicopters dropping flowers over hospitals treating coronavirus patients are cute ideas for an Akshay Kumar film.' 'But when lakhs of workers at the lowest rung of the employment ladder would still be walking back home, this is the true 2020 equivalent of 'let them eat cake,' notes Shekhar Gupta.

CAT 2007: Analysis and expected cut-offs

CAT 2007: Analysis and expected cut-offs

Rediff.com18 Nov 2007

Overall, even though the paper did not pose any surprise, pattern wise, with the number of questions remaining 75 as last year, the level of difficulty was increased by at least two to three notches.

'It's not like I haven't delivered hits!'

'It's not like I haven't delivered hits!'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

'A live-in is complicated in metro cities as well. In Mumbai, even bachelors doesn't get a house on rent -- I didn't get one for the longest time. To add to that, if the house-owner gets to know that you're an aspiring actor, things become even more difficult.'

Forget US, UK, you can study in THESE countries

Forget US, UK, you can study in THESE countries

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Companies such as Amazon, Uber are looking at expanding their hubs in Canada.

How to stop your smartphone controlling your life

How to stop your smartphone controlling your life

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Nir Eyal lists 4 urgent steps to save yourself countless hours of mindless phone time.