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India's new age serial entrepreneurs

India's new age serial entrepreneurs

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

A serial entrepreneur, according to the Wikipedia definition, is one who continuously comes up with new ideas and invests in new businesses. While there is no data on serial entrepreneurs in India, industry experts say the trend is on the rise.

#Travel: 10 photos that showcase the beauty of India

#Travel: 10 photos that showcase the beauty of India

Rediff.com4 Sep 2016

Readers share their travel pics. You can share yours too.

Why innovative firms face legal hassles in India

Why innovative firms face legal hassles in India

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

More companies with unconventional business models to get into messy legal hassles in India.

Alia, Shruti, Parineeti: Whose shades are the COOLEST?

Alia, Shruti, Parineeti: Whose shades are the COOLEST?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

Black. White. Gold. And Gorgeous!

Jarasandha, Shashank's latest experiment

Jarasandha, Shashank's latest experiment

Rediff.com9 Feb 2011

The Kannada director is all set for his action flick.

Walls of hatred erected in name of religion: Naseeruddin Shah

Walls of hatred erected in name of religion: Naseeruddin Shah

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

"Is this where our country is headed? Had we dreamt of a country where there was no space for dissent, where only the rich and powerful are heard and where the poorest and most vulnerable are oppressed? Where there once was law, there is now only darkness," he said in the video in Urdu.

Sasikala granted 5-day parole to visit ailing husband

Sasikala granted 5-day parole to visit ailing husband

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

The AIADMK leader had sought parole for 15 days, but she has been granted for five days.

Veerappan's wife questioned in Rajkumar case

Veerappan's wife questioned in Rajkumar case

Rediff.com22 Jul 2011

The wife of slain forest brigand Veerappan was on Friday questioned by a court in Gobicheetipalayam in the district during the trial in a case relating to the kidnapping of Kannada thespian Rajkumar in 2000.

World Team Chess: Indian men lose to US

World Team Chess: Indian men lose to US

Rediff.com21 Jul 2011

The Indian men went down to the United States of America 1-3 on Thursday and are now on the verge of going out of medal contention in the World Team Chess championship in Ningbo, China.

First Look: S S Rajamouli's Baahubali

First Look: S S Rajamouli's Baahubali

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

This Telugu-Tamil film (which is likely to be dubbed in Hindi and other languages) stars Prabhas, Rana Daggubati and Anushka Shetty.

Radhika Pandit teams up with Ajay Rao for Breaking News

Radhika Pandit teams up with Ajay Rao for Breaking News

Rediff.com4 Oct 2011

Breaking News is expected to be completed by December this year.

Now Maran, Essar too under CBI scanner in 2G scam

Now Maran, Essar too under CBI scanner in 2G scam

Rediff.com6 Jul 2011

Union Textile Minister Dayanidhi Maran has come under the scanner in the 2G scam probe, with the Central Bureau of Investigation telling the Supreme Court on Wednesday that he had misused his office and forced C Sivasankran, the promoter of Chennai-based Aircel, to sell his firm to Malaysia-based Maxis Communications in 2006.

The Hindu's owners demerge publishing business

The Hindu's owners demerge publishing business

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

Separate entity for publishing business of Kasturi & Sons Ltd to increase focus on publishing business; no plan to bring in external investors, says firm.

AP: Pilot of navy copter succumbs to injuries

AP: Pilot of navy copter succumbs to injuries

Rediff.com2 Jun 2010

A helicopter belonging to the Eastern Naval Command at Visakhapatanam crashed near Anakapally in Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday morning leaving all the four occupants, including the pilot and the co-pilot, injured.

Postal staff threaten indefinite strike

Postal staff threaten indefinite strike

Rediff.com29 Mar 2011

The union has been demanding appointment of staffs, implementation of proper pension scheme, opposing the idea of one delivery point and one post office system of the government, Union general secretary M Krishnan told reporters in New Delhi on Tuesday.

PHOTOS: President presents Padma awards to 43

PHOTOS: President presents Padma awards to 43

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Veteran actor Mohan Joshi, Dasmodar Ganesh Bapat, who is working towards eradication of leprosy, and L Subadani Devi, Manipur-based weaver, were among those presented with Padma Shri.

Explained: The Fukushima crisis and lessons for India

Explained: The Fukushima crisis and lessons for India

Rediff.com17 Mar 2011

The reactors that exploded at the Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan following the earthquake and tsunami are similar to those at Maharashtra's Tarapur atomic power plant. But does India need to worry?

Non-bailable arrest warrants against 7 Koda aides

Non-bailable arrest warrants against 7 Koda aides

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

Non-bailable arrest warrants have been issued against seven aides of former Jharkhand chief minister Madhu Koda including an Indonesia- based businessman in connection with the multi-crore illegal investments and hawala case being probed by the Enforcement Directorate.

Unusual summer pics: The magic carpet!

Unusual summer pics: The magic carpet!

Rediff.com27 May 2011

We invited readers to send in their interesting summer snapshots. Here are some more responses -- and you can share yours too!

Tutoring US students from Indian homes

Tutoring US students from Indian homes

Rediff.com22 Aug 2011

Tutorvista teaches 20,000 students, 95 per cent of them from the United States. The rest are from 24 different countries. Ganesh plans to enter the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia next year.

'Supreme Court should have heard 300 mn SC/STs'

'Supreme Court should have heard 300 mn SC/STs'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

'The court came to a conclusion using one person's case... Based on that one case, the term "rampant misuse" was used as if it is a generalisation.' 'If one in 10 cases turns out to be false, is it possible to call the Act a charter for blackmail or charter for personal vengeance?' 'Is there any Act either in India or anywhere in the world where there are no false cases?'

How I, Robot inspired an Indian-American

How I, Robot inspired an Indian-American

Rediff.com2 Feb 2011

Inspired by the Will Smith-starrer, Akash Krishnan bags top science prize. Suman Guha Mozumder reports.

Asian Chess: Negi leads after beating Kunte

Asian Chess: Negi leads after beating Kunte

Rediff.com4 May 2011

Grandmaster Parimarjan Negi chalked out an easy victory over fellow Indian Abhijeet Kunte to maintain a clean slate after the second round of the Asian Individual Chess Championship in Mashhad, Iran.

Indian men beat Egypt in World Team Chess

Indian men beat Egypt in World Team Chess

Rediff.com25 Jul 2011

Indian men managed to beat a spirited Egypt in the eighth round to help themselves from occupying the bottom place in the World Team Chess Championships in Ningbo, China.

This is India! Dalit school students forced to clean toilets

This is India! Dalit school students forced to clean toilets

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

'If we refused, the teachers threatened to beat us.'

Is COVID-19 lethal for your heart?

Is COVID-19 lethal for your heart?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

'The larger number of patients, who are being affected by COVID-19, are essentially people who have a history of heart disease to begin with, and then experience a more severe form of the infection with COVID-19, because of the existing risk factor.'

Re-visiting Amitabh's Agneepath

Re-visiting Amitabh's Agneepath

Rediff.com5 Jan 2011

As Karan Johar prepares to remake the Amitabh Bachchan original, we re-introduce you to the characters.

Corruption hits IPL, brand value falls to $3.67 billion

Corruption hits IPL, brand value falls to $3.67 billion

Rediff.com8 Apr 2011

Corruption and controversies have eroded the brand value one of India's fastest growing global brands, the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Capt Nair, Leela Group's boss, shares his success story

Capt Nair, Leela Group's boss, shares his success story

Rediff.com13 Dec 2011

Nair is credited for introducing the West to a fabric called Bleeding Madras. It used vegetable dyes and the colour washed away with every wash. He marketed it in the United States as a fabric that would look different after every round in the laundry.

'Stock mk may remain range-bound in short term'

'Stock mk may remain range-bound in short term'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2011

The revenue growth of 14-15 per cent was seen across the broad market, but due to margin pressure, earnings before interest and tax (Ebit) were flat or lower than estimates. Hence, the markets may remain range-bound in the short-term.

'Stock mk may remain range-bound in short term'

'Stock mk may remain range-bound in short term'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2011

The revenue growth of 14-15 per cent was seen across the broad market, but due to margin pressure, earnings before interest and tax (Ebit) were flat or lower than estimates. Hence, the markets may remain range-bound in the short-term.

When PM pitched for New India at Red Fort

When PM pitched for New India at Red Fort

Rediff.com15 Aug 2017

Here are some glimpses of the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort.

Like the new poster of Nikhil Advani's Hero?

Like the new poster of Nikhil Advani's Hero?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Dinesh Kumar wins silver in boxing

Dinesh Kumar wins silver in boxing

Rediff.com25 Nov 2010

Dinesh Kumar had to settle for a silver in the men's boxing event in the Asian Games in Guangzhou on Thursday. Uzbekistan's Elshod Rasulov beat the Indian 10-4 in the in the 81kg category.

Court summons Maran brothers for Aircel-Maxis deal

Court summons Maran brothers for Aircel-Maxis deal

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

Special CBI Judge O P Saini took cognisance of the CBI's charge sheet filed against eight accused including four companies and summoned them on March 2, 2015.

It's a meetha box office for Akshay Kumar

It's a meetha box office for Akshay Kumar

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

Trade analyst Vinod Mirani gives us the box office verdict for the week.

Leela plans 40 hotels at pilgrimage centres

Leela plans 40 hotels at pilgrimage centres

Rediff.com18 Apr 2011

Initiative is being led by Samyukta Nair, the grand daughter of 90-year-old founder of the Hotel Leelaventure C P Krishnan Nair.

Leela to seek Mukesh's help to ward off ITC

Leela to seek Mukesh's help to ward off ITC

Rediff.com18 Apr 2011

The hospitality chain Leela Group chairman C P Krishnan Nair, who is set to retire from active management this June, on Monday said he will consider partnering Mukesh Ambani if there are hostile takeover threats from rival ITC.

Fukushima and Chernobyl: What are the parallels?

Fukushima and Chernobyl: What are the parallels?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2011

There is a lot that seems to set Fukushima apart from Chenobyl, it is not clear why, after over three weeks, the Japanese have suddenly chosen to upgrade to Level 7 skipping Level 6. Have they and other countries that are helping them given up hope of retrieving the situation, asks nuclear safety expert L V Krishnan.

'Leander's strength was his unpredictability'

'Leander's strength was his unpredictability'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2010

Anecdotes on Leander Paes flew thick and fast as India's tennis greats, former and present, came together to celebrate the 12-time Grand Slam winner's 21 years of representing the nation in Davis Cup.