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Time for BJP to market POSITIVITY

Time for BJP to market POSITIVITY

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Indian elections are won and lost on 'negative' imageries and campaigns - but not certainly on 'negativity' as a political trait and electoral creed, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy.

IndiGo vs Vistara: It's a tough battle

IndiGo vs Vistara: It's a tough battle

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

Indigo, the largest player in the domestic aviation space, cannot afford to ignore new entrant Vistara.

We were resolute and strong: Jaishankar on border issue

We were resolute and strong: Jaishankar on border issue

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

Talking about dealing with the border issue faced by India, Jaishankar, without naming any country or going into details, said, "You know again we did what we had to do. There was a very active debate which still continues to this day. It is natural for people to offer advice, often on matters which they may not have particular knowledge of, that are a human trait. But again if there was what came through it was that we were resolute, we were strong about protecting our interests."

Moto G4 vs Moto G4 Plus: What's the difference?

Moto G4 vs Moto G4 Plus: What's the difference?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Not much, says Himanshu Juneja in this review of Moto G4

Is Stalin eyeing Modi's job?

Is Stalin eyeing Modi's job?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Stalin, like his father M Karunanidhi did in 2004, may play the king-maker in a way -- not the king, unless the 2024 post-poll circumstances throws up a situation where he alone becomes acceptable to the rest, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Gross budgetary support hiked by Rs 40,000 crore

Gross budgetary support hiked by Rs 40,000 crore

Rediff.com6 Jul 2009

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Monday said that government has taken a conscious and bold decision to enhance the Gross Budgetary Support for the Annual Plan 2009-10 by Rs.40,000 crore (Rs 400 billion) over the Interim Budget for 2009-10.

'They are people, they are flawed, they are human'

'They are people, they are flawed, they are human'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

'They (the characters) are not bad people; they are good people, who make bad choices.' 'The idea was to show that when people are put in a situation, which side of the moral spectrum do they fall on?'

States must get fiscal for the Centre to succeed

States must get fiscal for the Centre to succeed

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

India's rank in the World Bank's ease of doing business index cannot get better unless more attention is paid to bringing about procedural reforms in the way states run their governments and provide various approvals for trade and industry, says A K Bhattacharya.

'There is an anti-BJP wave'

'There is an anti-BJP wave'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

'The projects that the government started to bring within Goa were totally anti-Goa and anti-people.' 'Can anyone describe a project as development when it is going to cause wanton destruction of people's houses, their surroundings and livelihoods and destruction of forests?'

Maxx to launch 9 smartphones; eyes Rs 3,600 cr revenue in FY15

Maxx to launch 9 smartphones; eyes Rs 3,600 cr revenue in FY15

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

Feature phones will be sold through the trade channel. Recently, Maxx had launched its AX356 GenxDroid7 for Rs 3,696.

How Parle plans to capture the premium category

How Parle plans to capture the premium category

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

The home-grown biscuit brand looks to get inside the customer's mind as it steps outside the boundaries of its mass-market identity

'The kiss had to be sensual, even sexual, not vulgar'

'The kiss had to be sensual, even sexual, not vulgar'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

'Today, 25 years later, Raja Hindustani is as much a Dharmesh Darshan film as it is Aamir Khan and Karisma Kapoor's 'different' love story.'

Bollywood's 1st Quarter: Hits & Flops

Bollywood's 1st Quarter: Hits & Flops

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

'A look at the winners and losers tells us that the topic of the film is but one factor in ensuring success.'

Govt for synchronising LS, state polls: Advani

Govt for synchronising LS, state polls: Advani

Rediff.com3 Aug 2003

Congress leader Pranab Mukherjee also agreed that a ruling party remaining continuously in election mood was a 'serious handicap' to good governance.

'Everything was perfect about Tandav'

'Everything was perfect about Tandav'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

'I haven't done TV in quite some time now but I have faced this bias.' 'It's not that I feel unwelcome.' 'It's just that when it comes to certain things, I get shortlisted and they tell me that my test was really good but the producer wants a film face.'

9 Branded Watches That Look Expensive But Are Not

9 Branded Watches That Look Expensive But Are Not

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

9 Branded Watches That Look Expensive But Are Not

'Cinema is not only about selling tickets'

'Cinema is not only about selling tickets'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

'You need to be very passionate towards life, not because you are a film-maker, but because you are a human being.' 'If you can do that, then I think it reflects in the films that you make.'

Adani bets big on renewable energy

Adani bets big on renewable energy

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Eyeing to become India's largest player in 2020 Adani Group plans to invest 70 per cent of its capital expenditure in clean energy and energy efficient systems.

A Beautiful Childhood Made From Shankar's Fairies

A Beautiful Childhood Made From Shankar's Fairies

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

'My Nani passed away in January 2016 and the house belonged to her and my Nana.' 'After they passed away, the family decided to sell the house.' 'My mother's immediate response was that we have to make a film in this house before it was sold.'

How this model fought bulimia with yoga

How this model fought bulimia with yoga

Rediff.com16 May 2019

Liv Lo is Instagram's latest yoga sensation.

Modi's China blunder

Modi's China blunder

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Prime Minister Modi made a strategic blunder of Nehruvian proportions -- presuming no war can happen now, and the Chinese won't be a military threat and risk their economic interests, observes Shekhar Gupta.

A 4-point formula to boost farm economy

A 4-point formula to boost farm economy

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

The formula for success of farm economy is very simple -- farmers should be able to produce more from the same piece of land at reduced cost while minimising risk and be connected to market to get higher realisation for their produce, points out Siraj Chaudhry.

Fiscal deficit not a cause for concern, says Jaitley

Fiscal deficit not a cause for concern, says Jaitley

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

The government is working on easing of FDI norms.

Why black-ka-white through stocks won't stop

Why black-ka-white through stocks won't stop

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

Debashis Basu lists various reasons why laundering through the stock market thrives.

Why India's automobile business is like Bollywood

Why India's automobile business is like Bollywood

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

What worked for Hyundai in India when so many other auto manufacturers have had to eat humble pie? Pavan Lall finds out.

Why ICICI Bank chose Girish Chaturvedi as its chairman

Why ICICI Bank chose Girish Chaturvedi as its chairman

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

The ICICI board is looking to the retired petroleum secretary to provide 'maturity and sagacity'.

5 BAD money habits you must avoid

5 BAD money habits you must avoid

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Being careless with money is often associated with bad financial habits. If you are not aware of what these bad habits are, here is a list that could well serve as a caution.

'Azad Hind Fauj is very relevant in today's times'

'Azad Hind Fauj is very relevant in today's times'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

'This is the first time when you see the story of the Azad Hind Fauj through the eyes of the soldiers.'

#WorldEnvironmentDay: How to be a green foodie and save the planet

#WorldEnvironmentDay: How to be a green foodie and save the planet

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

By being a mindful, eco-conscious consumer of food you can make a difference. On World Environment Day, we tell you how you can do that.

'The main hero is the plane, I am the second lead'

'The main hero is the plane, I am the second lead'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

'There are only two religions in this country: Films and cricket.' 'These two religions will unite all religions.' 'And that only happens in a cinema hall.'

3 oil majors in race for BPCL's 53% pie: Sources

3 oil majors in race for BPCL's 53% pie: Sources

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

According to sources, Russian energy giant Rosneft or its affiliates, Saudi Aramco and Reliance Industries are in race for BPCL's three refineries - Mumbai, Kochi in Kerala and Bina in Madhya Pradesh - 16,309 petrol pumps, 6,113 LPG distributor agencies and more than a fifth of 256 aviation fuel stations in the country.

Bank Chor Review: A drab circus of laughs and thrills

Bank Chor Review: A drab circus of laughs and thrills

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

This brand of funny by the virtue of I-know-I-cracked-a-bad-joke doesn't quite tickle, says Sukanya Verma.

Cow important part of India's culture, rural economy: Modi

Cow important part of India's culture, rural economy: Modi

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

Modi stressed his government has created a 'security cover' to ensure good heath of children and mothers during the past 55 month of his rule.

Rupee fall: Indian tourists cancel vacations abroad

Rupee fall: Indian tourists cancel vacations abroad

Rediff.com16 Jun 2013

Travel companies are reducing the number of days from packages to make it more affordable for globe trotters.

The bad news is real! India's economy has indeed slowed down

The bad news is real! India's economy has indeed slowed down

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

Need of the hour is to spend to grow more, the study said.

Spectre of Biden presidency haunts India

Spectre of Biden presidency haunts India

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

'The hardliners in Delhi are in for a big disappointment,' predicts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

After the stick, PM may offer carrots on Sat

After the stick, PM may offer carrots on Sat

Rediff.com31 Dec 2016

Sops for middle class, poor and farmers on cards.

Why Ajay Devgn LAUGHED for 2 hours

Why Ajay Devgn LAUGHED for 2 hours

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

'When I heard the Total Dhamaal script, I laughed for two hours!' 'I told Indra Kumar that if he was going to make the film the way he narrated it to me, I was doing it.' 'And when I saw the film, I laughed as much.'

Three movies you must watch!

Three movies you must watch!

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

Indira Kannan picks Made in Bangladesh, Greed, Moothon.