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Beware! Plenty of froth in IPO market

Beware! Plenty of froth in IPO market

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

Retail investors may burn their fingers investing in them, especially if the markets correct, experts tell Sanjay Kumar Singh

'All work has some danger'

'All work has some danger'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

Natesan Kathiresan, a village painter, who loves the colour of sandalwood, but does not want his boys to pick up the paintbrush like him.

'Talk to Me' explains a paradigm shift in the way we consume information

'Talk to Me' explains a paradigm shift in the way we consume information

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

And if you have started wondering why such innovations come only from American companies, Ajit Balakrishnan offers the answer.

'Do you think we are fighting for the wrong reason?'

'Do you think we are fighting for the wrong reason?'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

Kashmir was indeed in need of a messiah that summer; 70 per cent of its population aged below 31 were up in arms against the Indian State. Every nook and corner of the land brought forth stories of youngsters with crushed bodies and an unfaltering spirit.

This blind Delhi prof was denied accommodation for 'being Muslim'

This blind Delhi prof was denied accommodation for 'being Muslim'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

In a video message to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, a visually impaired professor of Delhi University has alleged that she was denied rented accommodation in the national capital on grounds that she is a Muslim.

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 75 Songs

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 75 Songs

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

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

Kids bear brunt of Pak hostility: 10-yr-old killed, 2-yr-old battles injuries

Kids bear brunt of Pak hostility: 10-yr-old killed, 2-yr-old battles injuries

Rediff.com23 May 2018

The state has witnessed a spurt in Pakistani shelling and firing along the IB and the Line of Control. Over 700 such incidents were reported this year, which have left more than 44 people, including 18 security personnel, dead and scores injured.

How SpiceJet plans to grab India's e-commerce market

How SpiceJet plans to grab India's e-commerce market

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

The market, however, reacted negatively to SpiceJet's announcement and the company's stock dropped by 0.87 per cent as analysts became wary of diversion into a new business during a high fuel price environment.

The ODDEST moments of 2018

The ODDEST moments of 2018

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

These 22 bizarre photos are perfect examples of the weird and sometimes hilarious world we live in.

I will cancel Paris deal if elected: Trump

I will cancel Paris deal if elected: Trump

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

Trump said he will create jobs all across America and provide cheaper energy to people, especially farmers.

Katrina: I am not playing a glamorous character in Bang Bang

Katrina: I am not playing a glamorous character in Bang Bang

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

Katrina Kaif on Bang Bang, how difficult it was, and working with superstars

How Indira Gandhi took Sonia in her fold

How Indira Gandhi took Sonia in her fold

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

Small gestures from Indira gave Sonia the confidence that she could be a daughter-in-law in the distinguished family.

Selfless, faceless civil servants and their truly heroic acts

Selfless, faceless civil servants and their truly heroic acts

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

Enabling the online booking and payment for Indian Railway tickets is one such case. Amitabh Pandey's book is about how he went about enthusing teams inside the Indian Railways and facilitating online reservations, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

Muslim babies likely to outnumber others by 2035, says report

Muslim babies likely to outnumber others by 2035, says report

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

The Pew Research Centre study also said that the number of babies born to Muslim women is expected to overtake those born to Christians world-wide within two decades, making Islam the world's largest religion by 2075.

British soldiers get behind the camera

British soldiers get behind the camera

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

From the dust and dirt of a warzone to the gleaming uniforms of an army parade -- these are the images that show the reality of life for British servicemen and women. The revealing series of photographs are some of the winning entries in this year's Army Photographic Competition.

Gurgaon Diaries: The Monsters Are Already Out

Gurgaon Diaries: The Monsters Are Already Out

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

Life, work and play in Drona's village.

Have you watched these short films?

Have you watched these short films?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

Streaming a diverse range of moods and moments, these films are a fairly commendable effort if not always riveting, feels Sukanya Verma.

Why Indians love Bewitching Bali

Why Indians love Bewitching Bali

Rediff.com30 May 2018

If you're planning to visit Bali this year, you're on the right track; the recent TripAdvisor survey has listed it as a hot favourite vacation destination among Indian travellers.

Will Rahul take back his resignation?

Will Rahul take back his resignation?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

Whether Rahul likes it or not, he will be judged by what he does to put the party back on its feet, says Colonel R Hariharan (retd).

Sport is now as much about the game as money, tamasha, showmanship

Sport is now as much about the game as money, tamasha, showmanship

Rediff.com14 Jan 2017

Using a sledgehammer to fix some ills can cut down a game at its peak, warns Shekhar Gupta.

Captain Kohli ready to emulate Don Bradman

Captain Kohli ready to emulate Don Bradman

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

Yet while "The Don" was always in a world of his own, Kohli has his own Bradmanesque air at the moment.

3 dangerous investing beliefs that could ruin you financially

3 dangerous investing beliefs that could ruin you financially

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

Surely you have heard them many times over... P V Subramanyam tells you why they are dangerous

The Thai charmer who made a fortune and won soccer's biggest league

The Thai charmer who made a fortune and won soccer's biggest league

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

It was just outside the stadium that Vichai crashed in the helicopter he used to take off from the pitch and fly back to London after games.

The Oberoi in New Delhi is scaling luxury to new heights

The Oberoi in New Delhi is scaling luxury to new heights

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

The iconic hotel opens after Rs 6-billion revamp

'Drones will come back to haunt the US'

'Drones will come back to haunt the US'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2013

Drones may have been used for non-lethal purposes but state-sponsored assassinations and semi-covert wars are fuelling their boom and not scientific missions or creative activists, says American political activist Medea Benjamin.

World Press Photo 2019: The nominees

World Press Photo 2019: The nominees

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

After going through more than 78,000 photographs from over 4,700 photographers, the expert judges of the World Press Photo contest have announced the finalists of the 2019 competition. The panelists have selected 43 photographers from 23 countries to represent the best in photojournalism.

Has the promise of 'sabka vikas' failed?

Has the promise of 'sabka vikas' failed?

Rediff.com3 May 2017

While the widespread feeling is that employment growth has been sluggish, some argue that, since sabka vikas slogan will most probably not deliver, Mr Modi and the BJP are going in for an unambiguous strategy of Hindu consolidation, says Subir Roy.

Thank you George for the good times!

Thank you George for the good times!

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

'I swayed my arms in the air with strangers when George Michael sang Careless Whispers' 'I was in heaven.'

Will Indian workers in UAE get a better deal after Modi's visit?

Will Indian workers in UAE get a better deal after Modi's visit?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Prime Minister Modi chatted with the workers, enquiring about the place and their welfare and jobs.

How CM Modi showed us what PM Modi would be like

How CM Modi showed us what PM Modi would be like

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

The expectation that Mr Modi would be a major reformer, capable of reinvigorating the Indian economy, were based on a complete misreading of both his actions and his performance as Gujarat chief minister, says Mihir S Sharma.

The Lady Behind Bollywood's BEAUTIFUL STORIES

The Lady Behind Bollywood's BEAUTIFUL STORIES

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

Amazing stories about some of our best loved movies from Bhavani Iyer who wrote them.

HTC U11+ review: It's a fully loaded smartphone

HTC U11+ review: It's a fully loaded smartphone

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

A peek inside the new HTC flagship phone.

Trump praises India at UNGA; says US rejects globalism

Trump praises India at UNGA; says US rejects globalism

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

He said the US believes that when nations respect the rights of their neighbours and defend the interests of their people, they can better work together to secure the blessings of safety, prosperity and peace.

How to make jobs programmes work

How to make jobs programmes work

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

A breakthrough will come from what we teach and how, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

Bengaluru, India's hot property market!

Bengaluru, India's hot property market!

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

Bengaluru's average home prices are Rs 4,000 a sq ft.

Priyanka in Time magazine's list of 100 Most Influential People

Priyanka in Time magazine's list of 100 Most Influential People

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Explosion rocks busy NYC neighbourhood; injures 29

Explosion rocks busy NYC neighbourhood; injures 29

Rediff.com18 Sep 2016

As many as 29 people have been injured in an explosion that rocked New York's busy and upscale neighbourhood also frequented by tourists, authorities said about the "intentional act", hours before world leaders arrive in the city for the high-level UN General Assembly session.

Rural India slowdown threatens Modi's achche din promise

Rural India slowdown threatens Modi's achche din promise

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Rural slowdown may delay growth in the economy.

India's homoeopathic state of mind

India's homoeopathic state of mind

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

A homoeopathic state of mind pervades our thinking in governance and infrastructure-building. Do it in small, harmless doses, but nothing bitter, sharp, or bloody, says Shekhar Gupta.

EXPERT SPEAK: Which sectors to invest in and which to avoid

EXPERT SPEAK: Which sectors to invest in and which to avoid

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

Despite the headwinds both on the domestic and global fronts, Ramesh S Damani, member, BSE and a prominent investor, says India will weather a global trade war better than a lot of other Asian countries.