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Incredible India: 10 Amazing Train Journeys

Incredible India: 10 Amazing Train Journeys

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Discover our country through great Indian rail trips!

'Salman Has A Really Soft Corner For His Dad'

'Salman Has A Really Soft Corner For His Dad'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

'Salman wanted to do the interview properly. That's why he was nervous, you know, that dad should be happy.'

The petrochemical shift that could quench LPG output thirst

The petrochemical shift that could quench LPG output thirst

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

India may have to lean more on West Asian nations for supplies of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), a cooking fuel, in the coming years after Indian state-run refiners drew up big plans to diversify into producing more profitable petrochemicals. This shift leads to reduced LPG output, Indian refining executives said. The mantra for state-run oil companies, from Indian Oil Corporation (IndianOil) to liquefied natural gas (LNG) importer Petronet LNG, which are looking to diversify their businesses from lower-margin fuels, has been value-added petrochemicals.

Pollard Gives PSL Game A Miss For...

Pollard Gives PSL Game A Miss For...

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

He was in Jamnagar for Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's pre-wedding celebrations.

'One Last Time, Jimmy!'

'One Last Time, Jimmy!'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

England great James Anderson, playing in his 188th and final Test before retirement, claimed his 701st wicket on Day 1.

Property market upset as govt removes indexation benefit for sellers

Property market upset as govt removes indexation benefit for sellers

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

The government on Tuesday proposed reducing the long-term capital gains tax on immovable properties to 12.5 per cent from 20 per cent, but removed the indexation benefits to adjust for inflation, a move experts termed as "negative" for sellers.

AAP launches 'jail ka jawab vote se' campaign

AAP launches 'jail ka jawab vote se' campaign

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

As part of the campaign, AAP RS MP Sandeep Pathak said, AAP leaders and workers will visit the four Lok Sabha constituencies from where it has fielded candidates.

'Kohli has phenomenal connect with youth'

'Kohli has phenomenal connect with youth'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2021

'RCB is a natural choice for us, mainly due to our long-standing association with Virat Kohli.'

Sunita Kejriwal best person to...: Saurabh Bharadwaj

Sunita Kejriwal best person to...: Saurabh Bharadwaj

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

Aam Aadmi Party leader Saurabh Bharadwaj has said that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's wife Sunita is the best person to keep the party together in the prevailing circumstances and asserted that her presence has had a 'positive effect' on the cadre.

'Women don't have to only sing and dance'

'Women don't have to only sing and dance'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

'When you are new, you don't know how the industry works'. 'But when you know where you are headed, the possibilities of being conned or facing unpleasant instances is reduced.'

The Cult of Mithun Chakraborty

The Cult of Mithun Chakraborty

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

National-award winning actor, producer, hotelier, ex-politician, cricket team owner, philanthropist, highest tax payer, reality show judge, animal lover and, above all, people's hero -- Mithun Chakraborty -- who has been conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award -- is truly a force of nature, notes Sukanya Verma.

'I apologise': Modi on Shivaji statue collapse, mentions Savarkar

'I apologise': Modi on Shivaji statue collapse, mentions Savarkar

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday apologised to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and those hurt by the collapse of the warrior king's statue in Maharashtra's Sindhudurg district, an act coming in the backdrop of a huge row over the crash which provided ammunition to the opposition to target the Mahayuti government ahead of assembly polls.

Terror group claims to plant 24 bombs across Assam

Terror group claims to plant 24 bombs across Assam

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

A senior police officer said bomb disposal squads have been rushed to all the places mentioned by ULFA-I but there is no report of recovery of any bomb or explosive.

Stree 2 Review: Monster On The Money!

Stree 2 Review: Monster On The Money!

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

Original's goodwill, natural bonhomie amongst the actors and wild card entries, Stree 2's spirited return sure has its high points, notes Sukanya Verma.

How Smart TV Is Changing India

How Smart TV Is Changing India

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

The way video is being watched and monetised is changing. This is the first thing that stands out as the penetration of smart TVs continues to rise.

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.

Rajasthan enters fray to attract Tesla India plant

Rajasthan enters fray to attract Tesla India plant

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

With US-based electric vehicle (EV) maker Tesla scouting for a suitable location for its foray in India, Rajasthan has joined the fray with a host of offers to woo the Elon Musk-led company. Other challengers include Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra. Sources privy to the development said that an initial meeting between the senior executives of Tesla and the government of Rajasthan, which was held last week, turned out to be "quite positive." Tesla would now carry out a survey and is expected to share the survey details with the state's investment promotion department soon.

Will come to BJP HQ, jail whoever you want: Kejriwal dares Modi

Will come to BJP HQ, jail whoever you want: Kejriwal dares Modi

Rediff.com18 May 2024

Kejriwal asserted that his party could not be crushed by sending its leaders to jail.

Lata Mangeshkar and her connection to Savarkar

Lata Mangeshkar and her connection to Savarkar

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Lata Mangeshkar was closely associated with the controversial Hindu nationalist and freedom fighter.

'Mom Was Very Scared Of...'

'Mom Was Very Scared Of...'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

'When my mom saw my performance in Dhoka, she loved it.' 'She said, "I don't know why I stopped you for so many years. Ab jaa beta, jee le apni zindagi".'

Khawaja backs under fire Warner to score big in WTC final, Ashes

Khawaja backs under fire Warner to score big in WTC final, Ashes

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

Warner has also taken aim at his Ashes nemesis England veteran pacer Stuart Broad, implying that he will not be the force that derailed the opening batter's 2019 trip this time.

Kejriwal: From anti-corruption crusader to liquor scam accused

Kejriwal: From anti-corruption crusader to liquor scam accused

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

In his absence, the party stares at uncertainty as many of its other senior leaders are either in jail or in political obscurity.

INDIA's win in Ayodhya defeated Ram temple movement: Rahul

INDIA's win in Ayodhya defeated Ram temple movement: Rahul

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

Gandhi said the party will defeat the saffron party and Narendra Modi in Gujarat just the way it was defeated in Ayodhya.

Olympics Hockey: Harmanpreet's late strike saves India

Olympics Hockey: Harmanpreet's late strike saves India

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored a late equaliser to salvage a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Argentina.

We don't...: Jaishankar on US Prez election outcome

We don't...: Jaishankar on US Prez election outcome

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

The EAM when asked about his view of the world at present, said it would be "very grim forecast, for the next five years".

India facing shortage of nurses, emigration worsening situation: Experts

India facing shortage of nurses, emigration worsening situation: Experts

Rediff.com22 May 2024

The experts issued a joint statement in New Delhi, expressing concerns over the shortage of nurses in the country.

Optimism in stock of Mahanagar Gas appears fully priced in

Optimism in stock of Mahanagar Gas appears fully priced in

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Mahanagar Gas (MGL) has just hiked prices for compressed natural gas (CNG) and domestic piped natural gas (PNG) in the Mumbai Metro Area. The distributor raised prices by Rs 1.50 per kilogramme (kg) for CNG, bringing the price up to Rs 75 per kg, including taxes. Domestic PNG prices were hiked from Rs 1 per standard cubic meter (SCM) to Rs 48 per SCM, inclusive of taxes.

The Difference Between Fawad And Shah Rukh Khan

The Difference Between Fawad And Shah Rukh Khan

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

'I think because India is a bigger country and Bollywood is such a well-oiled machine, the star thing has become so much bigger than the actor thing.'

How GenZ, Millennials Can Co-Exist At Work

How GenZ, Millennials Can Co-Exist At Work

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Gen Z, don't shy away from expressing your ideas, and millennials, be receptive to new perspectives, suggests Sonica Aron, founder of the HR consultancy firm, Marching Sheep.

Jhunjhunwala: The RARE big bull and unabashed wealth creator

Jhunjhunwala: The RARE big bull and unabashed wealth creator

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

Stock market investments are always said to involve risks and people who made big fortunes often made headlines as scamsters, leading to Dalal Street always being looked at with suspicion, but Rakesh Jhunjhunwala was broadly an exception. Jhunjhunwala, a partner at RARE Enterprises, who rose to amass a $5.8 billion fortune and earn the tag of the country's biggest individual investor, leaves behind a relatively cleaner slate, as was seen in the most common description for him -- 'India's own Warren Buffett'. Unlike names like Harshad Mehta and Ketan Parekh, whose rise in fortunes in post-liberalised India was tainted with scam links, the newest 'Big Bull' in the more-regulated market had lesser baggage on this front.

What should be BJP campaign strategy for 2024 polls? Nadda, Shah discuss

What should be BJP campaign strategy for 2024 polls? Nadda, Shah discuss

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

In an indication that the BJP is looking to welcome politicians from other parties into its fold, Shah asked party members to connect with well-known personalities and leaders from different communities if they want to be part of the "nationalist mainstream".

BDCM or Maidaan? Who Scored Higher At Box Office?

BDCM or Maidaan? Who Scored Higher At Box Office?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

With no major notable release coming up, and if the word-of-mouth comes into action, one may expect a miracle.

Mystical Mongolia

Mystical Mongolia

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Mongolia can take a lifetime to happen but rewards the intrepid traveller with enduring memories of a surreal, delightful land.

Domestic air traffic rises 4.8% to 126.48 lakh in Feb

Domestic air traffic rises 4.8% to 126.48 lakh in Feb

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

Domestic air traffic rose 4.8 per cent on an annual basis to 126.48 lakh in February, while more than 1.55 lakh passengers were affected by flight delays during the same period, according to official data released on Friday. In February, Air India's market share rose to 12.8 per cent from 12.2 per cent while that of IndiGo marginally dipped to 60.1 per cent from 60.2 per cent in January. The domestic air traffic climbed to 126.48 lakh in February compared to 120.69 lakh in the year-ago period, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said.

How FarmDidi Is Changing Lives

How FarmDidi Is Changing Lives

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Each bottle of pickle that leaves FarmDidi, headed to a consumer, has a little kahani behind it -- it's linked to the tale of a life, the life of a simple, striving village woman who created it, and that's what gives Manjari Sharma satisfaction and happiness.

'You Can Feel Buddha's Teaching In Ladakhi Culture'

'You Can Feel Buddha's Teaching In Ladakhi Culture'

Rediff.com17 May 2024

'I have nostalgia for Ladakhi culture, which is common to both Muslims and Buddhists.' 'It is kind of a Buddhist way of life. You are compassionate and nice to each other.' 'You are good human beings.'

'Landslides Used To Be Quite Frequent In The Olden Days'

'Landslides Used To Be Quite Frequent In The Olden Days'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

'Except that the population was much less.' 'I remember my uncle and family moving away from the base of a hill whenever it rained for more than a couple of days without a dry day in between.' 'Perhaps the older generations knew if it rained for more than a certain time, they must pack up to a camp or to a relative.' 'As some of the interviews of the survivors on the Malayalam television channels show, the elderly people had a premonition a tragedy would happen, and those who acted on those premonitions survived.'

Electoral bonds: Sibal seeks SIT probe into 'quid pro quo'

Electoral bonds: Sibal seeks SIT probe into 'quid pro quo'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Friday described the electoral bonds scheme as a 'very big scam' and demanded that a special investigation team (SIT) be set up with court-appointed officials to probe the alleged quid pro quo and wrongdoings under it.

Jaiswal Or Hetmyer? Who Batted Better?

Jaiswal Or Hetmyer? Who Batted Better?

Rediff.com23 May 2024

No half-centuries were scored in the Eliminator, with Yashavi Jaiswal registering the highest score -- a 30-ball 45.

'Risk Of Such Disasters Has Increased In The Last 10 Years'

'Risk Of Such Disasters Has Increased In The Last 10 Years'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

'Heavy rains are not the primary reason for landslides in Wayanad.' 'There are all sorts of (human) intervention going on in that area.'