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'We Must Have Faith In Original Music'

'We Must Have Faith In Original Music'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

'We should have original songs.' 'If we don't, there will not be anything to look back on.'

The Sam I Knew

The Sam I Knew

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

'Beyond the 'sir' and the 'salute', there was a man who cared about his soldiers and that's what made him a great leader.' Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw's grandson Jehan remembers the man who was the soldier's soldier.

PIX: Prabhudheva, Kamal Haasan attend K S Ravikumar's daughter's wedding reception

PIX: Prabhudheva, Kamal Haasan attend K S Ravikumar's daughter's wedding reception

Rediff.com2 May 2016

A look at the reception pictures.

Activists question cops, govt on Hyderabad encounter

Activists question cops, govt on Hyderabad encounter

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

The encounter is an attempt by authorities to distract people from the government's failures to safeguard women's rights, the activists said.

Like Shruti Haasan's royal look?

Like Shruti Haasan's royal look?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Photographer G Venket Ram brought celebrated artist Raja Ravi Varma's paintings to life for his 2020 calendar.

Covid curbs at foreign ports hit Indian seafarers hard

Covid curbs at foreign ports hit Indian seafarers hard

Rediff.com14 May 2021

The trade to-and-from India so far is not affected. But if the situation continues to remain the same for the next two to three months, it could definitely hurt India trade, including essential cargo.

Alaya, Taapsee win Filmfare Awards

Alaya, Taapsee win Filmfare Awards

Rediff.com28 Mar 2021

The 66th Vimal Elaichi Filmfare Awards were held in Mumbai on March 27.

Why Modi govt is going all out for Stalin visit

Why Modi govt is going all out for Stalin visit

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

The Modi government wants to have a smooth relationship with the DMK government.

How veganism is spawning a robust plant-based industry

How veganism is spawning a robust plant-based industry

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

In India, as elsewhere, veganism has spawned an industry of plant-based products such as tofu, tempeh, peanut curd, cashew cheese, almond butter, flax eggs, sauerkraut, seitan, mock meats, apple honey, vegan chocolates, nutritional yeast and plant-based milks. There are vegan cafs and restaurants such as About Vegan (Jaipur), Bodhi Greens (Dharamsala), Carrots (Bengaluru), Earthlings (Mumbai) and Elysian Delights (Gurugram), vegan cooking classes, vegan tours, vegan conferences and vegan e-tailers such as vegandukan.com and veganmall.in. "Plant-based milks such as soy milk, almond milk and oat milk have made promising inroads with Indian consumers. "Estimated at $21 million vs the animal-derived dairy industry at $140 billion, plant-based dairy in India is projected to grow at a CAGR of 20.7 per cent to reach $63.9 million by 2024," write Dhruvi Narsaria and Rajyalakshmi in their 2020 report, "Insights on plant-based milk category in India", published by the Good Food Institute India and Ipsos India.

COMING UP: Akshay, Alia, Ajay Devgn on OTT

COMING UP: Akshay, Alia, Ajay Devgn on OTT

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

The release slate for the OTT platform just got bigger.

Space tech start-up Agnikul raises $11 mn funding

Space tech start-up Agnikul raises $11 mn funding

Rediff.com20 May 2021

Billionaire and Mahindra Group chairman Anand Mahindra along with top Silicon Valley investors Naval Ravikant and Balaji Srinivasan are backing space tech start-up Agnikul as part of a new funding round. Chennai-based Agnikul said, on Thursday, that it has raised $11 million in Series A funding round led by Mayfield India. It is the largest funding round for a private Indian space technology company in the country. Existing investors pi Ventures, Speciale Invest and Artha Venture Fund also invested in this round.

A suitable girl: How young India perceives arranged marriages

A suitable girl: How young India perceives arranged marriages

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

Nandini Krishnan, author of Hitched: The Modern Woman and Arranged Marriage shares her insights on how arranged marriages work in the Internet Age.

'The foundation of my marriage was a piece of tissue paper'

'The foundation of my marriage was a piece of tissue paper'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

Excerpts from Nandini Krishnan's fascinating book Hitched: The Modern Woman and Arranged Marriage.

Birthday Quiz: Just how well do you know Ramya?

Birthday Quiz: Just how well do you know Ramya?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

How to build personal assets beyond your business

How to build personal assets beyond your business

Rediff.com26 Apr 2011

With the business environment subject to rapid innovation, it has become necessary for owners to maintain their own balance sheets, in addition to their business one. Growth in personal net worth is equally important to growth in business.

India's COVID-19 tally crosses 68-lakh mark

India's COVID-19 tally crosses 68-lakh mark

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

The total recoveries have surged to 58,27,704 while there are 9,02,425 active cases of coronavirus infection in the country.

Periyar statue found smeared with saffron colour

Periyar statue found smeared with saffron colour

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

The workers, who cleaned the statue, demanded the arrest of the culprits and warned that they would intensify their agitation if such incidents recurred, police said.

CBI claims Dayanidhi pressured promoter to sell Aircel stakes

CBI claims Dayanidhi pressured promoter to sell Aircel stakes

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

He was chargesheeted for the offences punishable under section 120-B

Daddy tips: Spend quality time with your kids

Daddy tips: Spend quality time with your kids

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

Hari Krishnan Nair from Chennai shares his parenting experience.

Focus on hospitals as India braces for Covid third wave

Focus on hospitals as India braces for Covid third wave

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

The health system is trying to ensure that it isn't caught by surprise -- the way it was last time. So, hectic preparations are on.

Why can't Chennai go under lockdown, HC asks TN govt

Why can't Chennai go under lockdown, HC asks TN govt

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

The Madras high court judges made it clear that they raised the question about lockdown as citizens of the state and the city in the interest of the public and were not initiating any public interest litigation (PIL) proceedings suo motu (on its own).

TN govt battles claims of under-counting Covid-19 deaths

TN govt battles claims of under-counting Covid-19 deaths

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

The Tamil Nadu government has been transparent in reporting COVID-19 deaths and no one can hide the information, Chief Minister K Palaniswami said on Thursday, rejecting claims of under-reporting of fatalities. He also asserted there was no community transmission of coronavirus in the state, which has reported 1,500 plus fresh cases for four successive days till Wednesday with the tally crossing the 36,000 mark.

Stan Swamy death: Oppn leaders and activists call for fixing accountability

Stan Swamy death: Oppn leaders and activists call for fixing accountability

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Opposition leaders and activists hit out at the Centre after the death of Jesuit priest and activist Stan Swamy on Monday, saying it should be held accountable for the "ruthless" and "inhuman treatment" meted out to the 84-year-old who was suffering from multiple ailments and awaiting bail on medical grounds.

Pan-IIT: Idea is to inspire more people

Pan-IIT: Idea is to inspire more people

Rediff.com9 Dec 2008

Chat with Ram Krishnan on the Pan-IIT 2008 event.

Delhi gangrape: Accused rushed to hospital

Delhi gangrape: Accused rushed to hospital

Rediff.com25 Mar 2013

Proceedings in the Delhi gangrape case was on Monday adjourned for an hour when one of the accused could not be brought to the fast-track court after he was admitted to Safdarjung Hospital for chest pain.

Premji university study calls for Rs 15,000 cash support to poor via PDS

Premji university study calls for Rs 15,000 cash support to poor via PDS

Rediff.com22 May 2021

This will cost the government Rs 3.1 trillion, about 10 per cent of its annual expenditure, and higher than any other spending item in its Budget.

India's Covid tally tops 48 lakh with 92,071 new cases

India's Covid tally tops 48 lakh with 92,071 new cases

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

The country in the last 24 hours reported 1,136 deaths due to the pathogen taking the overall toll to 79,722.

It's love versus a bike this weekend

It's love versus a bike this weekend

Rediff.com17 Jun 2010

Two movies await Kannada movie goers this weekend -- Krishnan Love Story and Yogish's bike film, Punda.

Meet team Narendra Modi 2.0

Meet team Narendra Modi 2.0

Rediff.com30 May 2019

The new Council of Ministers comprises of 25 Cabinet ministers, nine Ministers of State (Independent Charge) and 24 Ministers of State (MoSes).

22 Indian rowers fail dope test; federation backs them

22 Indian rowers fail dope test; federation backs them

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

RFI general secretary MV Sriram said that food supplements consumed by junior India campers would be investigated.

Double mutant found in 61% samples tested in Maharashtra

Double mutant found in 61% samples tested in Maharashtra

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

However, experts in the fields of genome sequencing and cell science have observed that such a small sample size cannot be considered as an indication of the spread of the mutated virus.

Two months after Mandsaur rape, 2 accused awarded death sentence

Two months after Mandsaur rape, 2 accused awarded death sentence

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

The girl had suffered severe injuries on her neck, face, head and private parts in the incident and is undergoing treatment in Indore.

Hotel Leela founder Capt Nair steps down

Hotel Leela founder Capt Nair steps down

Rediff.com7 Feb 2013

The grand old man of Indian hospitality industry, Captain C P Krishnan Nair on Thursday stepped down as the Chairman of Hotel Leelaventure, the company he founded in 1981.

No panic now so no free food-grains for migrants: Govt

No panic now so no free food-grains for migrants: Govt

Rediff.com10 May 2021

The government on Monday ruled out the possibility of free food-grains distribution to migrants saying there is no panic situation and no complete national lockdown unlike last year.

After LVB, Dhanlaxmi Bank shareholders oust CEO Sunil Gurbaxani

After LVB, Dhanlaxmi Bank shareholders oust CEO Sunil Gurbaxani

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

While Dhanlaxmi Bank faces governance issues similar to those in Lakshmi Vilas Bank, the financial profile of the Kerala-based bank is better.

SC lawyer appointed special prosecutor in gangrape case

SC lawyer appointed special prosecutor in gangrape case

Rediff.com29 Dec 2012

The Supreme Court lawyer Dayan Krishnan has been appointed as the special public prosecutor by the city police to conduct trial in the December 16 gangrape of a paramedical student who succumbed to injuries during the wee hours on Saturday at a Singapore hospital.

SCARY! Double-digit unemployment returns

SCARY! Double-digit unemployment returns

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

May 2021 will end with double-digit unemployment rate, falling employment rate and substantial loss of employment, points out Mahesh Vyas.

US wanted China to intervene against India in 1971 War

US wanted China to intervene against India in 1971 War

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

On December 10, Kissinger began to encourage the Chinese to take action against India: 'If the People's Republic were to consider the situation on the Indian subcontinent a threat to security, and if it took measures to protect its security, the US would oppose efforts of others to interfere with the People's Republic.' On the 50th anniversary of India's greatest military victory, Claude Arpi recalls how the US suggested that China intervene militarily on Pakistan's side.

Have you changed your ATM PIN recently?

Have you changed your ATM PIN recently?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

About 70 per cent of ATMs in India are running on outdated operating systems, which makes it easier for fraudsters to crack them

India's Nagal wins junior boys doubles Wimbledon title

India's Nagal wins junior boys doubles Wimbledon title

Rediff.com12 Jul 2015

Sumit Nagal entered the history books as only sixth Indian to win a Grand Slam junior title after winning the boys doubles trophy at the Wimbledon Championships with partner Nam Hoang Ly on Sunday.