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How I survive in a family of actors!

How I survive in a family of actors!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

'Everyone at home has a very strong point of view about how it should have been.' 'So opinions clash, points of view clash.' 'Everyone will have their favourites, and that '"I didn't like that moment in your performance".' '"This was such a kaam-chalao thing you did".'

Sports Shorts: Saina sails into Korea Open quarters

Sports Shorts: Saina sails into Korea Open quarters

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday.

From Morgan Stanley to Motilal Oswal, brokerages disappointed with Budget

From Morgan Stanley to Motilal Oswal, brokerages disappointed with Budget

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

Despite a slowing economy, the Budget does not envisage any major stimulus through the budgeted fiscal deficit figures, said Goldman Sachs.

Frying pakoras or becoming chowkidars is nobody's life ambition

Frying pakoras or becoming chowkidars is nobody's life ambition

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

The BJP needs to worry about the kinds of professions it has landed up glorifying -- chai vendors, pakora vendors and now guards. These are not professions that any one of its voters would like to cherish, points out Mahesh Vyas.

Is it Reliance Digital vs Chadha uncle now?

Is it Reliance Digital vs Chadha uncle now?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

Why should Reliance Digital position itself as an alternative to Chadhaji's store? It simply doesn't make good business sense, says Sudhir Bisht.

'IDFC First will cater to a new India with value services'

'IDFC First will cater to a new India with value services'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

V Vaidyanathan, former executive director at ICICI Bank who turned entrepreneur to run Capital First, an NBFC that caters to smaller businesses, tells Pavan Lall in an exclusive interview that his new entity post the merger of Capital First and IDFC Bank which will be called IDFC First will launch by January and cater to a new India with value services.

Discovering the charming Soumitra Chatterjee

Discovering the charming Soumitra Chatterjee

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

Soumitra Chatterjee -- one of the finest Indian actors of our time -- meant so much to Aseem Chhabra.

Which is the world's 2nd largest traded commodity?

Which is the world's 2nd largest traded commodity?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2004

'Water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink'. Well the situation is not that grim right now. But experts say the world's ground water is fast depleting and water conservation requires special attention. Take the Rediff Business Quiz and find out

India's mood: 'Pessimism, confusion, sadness'

India's mood: 'Pessimism, confusion, sadness'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

'Give cash assistance of Rs 75 per person per day and an android phone and you will see the economy reviving.'

Did Sehwag resign from DDCA due to 'tiff' with Gambhir?

Did Sehwag resign from DDCA due to 'tiff' with Gambhir?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

Former India opener Virender Sehwag on Monday said he resigned from the Delhi and Districts Cricket Association's cricket committee keeping the body's interests in mind.

Cool dad. Adorable spouse. Dwayne Johnson has life goals for you

Cool dad. Adorable spouse. Dwayne Johnson has life goals for you

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

The Rock is setting new benchmarks in nurturing relationships and giving us parenting goals.

India, US to set up high-level working group on IPR

India, US to set up high-level working group on IPR

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

New Delhi has always maintained that its IPR regime is fully compliant with all international laws.

Why is Uday Kotak being singled out for his bank's success?

Why is Uday Kotak being singled out for his bank's success?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

'I find the RBI edict to the Kotak Mahindra Bank to reduce Uday Kotak's shareholding very unreasonable,' says Sudhir Bisht.

Music lovers are falling in love with vinyl records, once again!

Music lovers are falling in love with vinyl records, once again!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

The market for vinyl collapsed with the advent of CDs in 1982. But LPs, as they were fondly called, have made a comeback in the past ten years, with certain editions costing quite a packet

'In the evening, our dressing room was like a hospital'

'In the evening, our dressing room was like a hospital'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

'The West Indies' pace battery was lethal.' 'Watching Gavaskar, Gaekwad, Amarnath and Vengsarkar play against those bowlers I learnt so much.' 'Everybody was getting hit.' 'Someone got hit on the fingers, someone on the chest, someone on the face, but they all showed guts.'

India, China moving in right direction? Both must be more proactive

India, China moving in right direction? Both must be more proactive

Rediff.com25 May 2015

The ecosystems of India and China today jostle against one another across Asia and much of the world.

Now, village broadband to feed weather reports

Now, village broadband to feed weather reports

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

IMD is preparing a concept paper on narrowing its grid resolution from 22 sq km to 10 sq km.

Roger Federer backs Australian 'fast' tennis

Roger Federer backs Australian 'fast' tennis

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Roger Federer will help launch an Australian-developed fast format of tennis when he plays an exhibition match against Lleyton Hewitt in Sydney in January, Tennis Australia said on Tuesday.

eBay to hive off PayPal by 2015

eBay to hive off PayPal by 2015

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

eBay and PayPal will be sharper and stronger, and more focused and competitive as leading, standalone companies in their respective markets.

Sports Shorts: India assured four medals at boxing WC

Sports Shorts: India assured four medals at boxing WC

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

Sports Ministry formally recognises yogasana as competitive sport.

10 super cool college campuses

10 super cool college campuses

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

Where education = fun!

The Dream Girl Review

The Dream Girl Review

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

You'll come out laughing till your sides hurt, promises Sukanya Verma.

The Indian university that could rival Stanford's D-school

The Indian university that could rival Stanford's D-school

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

Anant National University in Ahmedabad aims to design a new future for India.

B-school graduates now prefer PSU jobs over private ones: survey

B-school graduates now prefer PSU jobs over private ones: survey

Rediff.com16 Aug 2014

These firms offer job security and lucrative salries.

2 IIT grads' startup firm may change the way you gift

2 IIT grads' startup firm may change the way you gift

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

Apurv Bansal and Prateek Rathore are keen to expand their business

Home loan at 4 per cent! Should you go in for it?

Home loan at 4 per cent! Should you go in for it?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

Sanjay Kumar Singh speaks to experts to find out if Tata Housings new loan offer should interest you.

4 rules to make money in a bull market

4 rules to make money in a bull market

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

'A fund investor could pick, say, three of the top active funds in any given category.'

Will Trump serve his full term?

Will Trump serve his full term?

Rediff.com19 May 2017

The ongoing civil war in the White House between representatives of the Alt Right, such as Steve Bannon, and the pragmatists has to end for Trump to complete a four-year term, says Hardeep S Puri.

US, China wrangle over FTAs casts shadow on APEC Summit

US, China wrangle over FTAs casts shadow on APEC Summit

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

The differences between the US and China over rival free trade agreements being floated by them threatened to derail the APEC Summit which got off to a colourful start in Beijing China on Monday.

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 25 Songs

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 25 Songs

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.

'Irrfan's not going to die'

'Irrfan's not going to die'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Varun Gautam, Irrfan's friend from his Jaipur days, learned about Irrfan's illness when he received a phone call from Sutapa. This was sometime before Irrfan officially announced his illness. He assured her, 'Even if the doctors are concerned, he will still stay alive.'

As competition gets hotter, Micromax redifines rules of the game

As competition gets hotter, Micromax redifines rules of the game

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

The television business today contributes 7 per cent to Micromax's revenue and it posted a 70 per cent growth last year.

Dusky and sexy! This model is set to take over Lakme Fashion Week

Dusky and sexy! This model is set to take over Lakme Fashion Week

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

The 19-year-old will make her debut at LFW.

Agusta case: Not named anyone, Michel tells court

Agusta case: Not named anyone, Michel tells court

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

Michel's counsel appeared with the application before Special Judge Arvind Kumar who issued notice to the probe agency and sought its reply by Saturday when he will take up the matter.

Who can be immune to Oscars magic?

Who can be immune to Oscars magic?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

'They are perhaps the only night when the stars, those celestial seraphs, become as vulnerable, as doggedly human, as the rest of us.'

8 Mumbai measures to defeat coronavirus

8 Mumbai measures to defeat coronavirus

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

'I am proud of Maharashtra and the city of Mumbai, that this is a state which has done more number of tests than any state in India.' 'The more you test, the more number of cases you will pick up.' 'If you do not do the tests, then you are groping in the dark.'

Sun Pharma keen to enter Japan's generics market

Sun Pharma keen to enter Japan's generics market

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

Is yet to decide about the partnership or acquisition route

Respect Maya, Akhilesh but will fight polls with full force: Rahul

Respect Maya, Akhilesh but will fight polls with full force: Rahul

Rediff.com13 Jan 2019

He said the Congress party might give a surprise or two in the Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh 'about what the party is capable of doing and to mobilise people'.

Liked the Bigg Boss 13 opening episode?

Liked the Bigg Boss 13 opening episode?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

In its 13th season, the reality series -- known for getting its kicks by throwing a bunch of wayward celebrities and argumentative commoners under the same roof while numerous cameras capture their every single move -- continues its downward spiral, feels Sukanya Verma.

State-sponsored terrorism biggest threat: PM at Maldives Parliament

State-sponsored terrorism biggest threat: PM at Maldives Parliament

Rediff.com8 Jun 2019

Terrorism is not just a threat for a country but to the entire civilization, Modi said.