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Have you ever met Rajinikanth? TELL US!

Have you ever met Rajinikanth? TELL US!

Rediff.com6 May 2014

If you've had a Thalaivaa experience, we're listening!

Thakur plays down Modi's 'fixing' claims against CSK players

Thakur plays down Modi's 'fixing' claims against CSK players

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's secretary Anurag Thakur on Monday gave a clean chit to the three Chennai Super Kings players, who were accused of accepting bribes from a Mumbai-based businessman by former Indian Premier League commissioner Lalit Modi.

Life after Hotmail: How successful is Sabeer Bhatia?

Life after Hotmail: How successful is Sabeer Bhatia?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2013

Sabeer Bhatia may not have hit bull's eye with his recent ventures, but he loves the challenge of setting up new businesses.

Spotted: Actress Tamannaah on flight to Singapore

Spotted: Actress Tamannaah on flight to Singapore

Rediff.com9 Feb 2012

Reader Vijay Talasila has sent us a photograph.

IndiGo pilot falsely blames ATC for delay, gets caught

IndiGo pilot falsely blames ATC for delay, gets caught

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

Following the incident, which took place at Chennai airport last week, the Airports Authority of India raised the issue with IndiGo, asking it not to pass the blame for flight delays "falsely" to the ATC, sources said.

Best of the Week: Business

Best of the Week: Business

Rediff.com18 Dec 2004

Best of the Week: Business

Don't let the lockdown knock you down!

Don't let the lockdown knock you down!

Rediff.com21 May 2020

'Many challenges may come our way. It is up to us to make it colourful.'

China gets tough with Bangladesh

China gets tough with Bangladesh

Rediff.com17 May 2021

We can expect to see more Chinese wolf warrior diplomats on the prowl, in India's neighbourhood, though its mailed fist is not so visible while dealing with India, observes Colonel R Hariharan (retd).

Ask Ajit: Stocks to Buy, Hold or Exit

Ask Ajit: Stocks to Buy, Hold or Exit

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

In a first, Madras high court hears case over Skype

In a first, Madras high court hears case over Skype

Rediff.com15 Nov 2015

The Madras high court has perhaps for the first time taken recourse to video chat site facility Skype to hear an urgent petition seeking protection for a marriage at a church in Ramanathapuram district and directed the police to provide security during the wedding on Sunday.

Spotted! Balaji at Food Court

Spotted! Balaji at Food Court

Rediff.com4 Oct 2006

Check out our new series.

10 Tips to CRACK A Job Interview

10 Tips to CRACK A Job Interview

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

To land a job in a competitive field, graduates must go beyond the obvious and prepare extensively, adbises Vijay Gupta, director-global human resources, Rahi Sytems, a global IT services and solutions company.

ASK ROOPASHREE: How do I lose weight?

ASK ROOPASHREE: How do I lose weight?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

Wellness expert Roopashree Sharma answers your health queries.

How India's trains get their names

How India's trains get their names

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

Why is a Katra-Chennai train known as Andaman Express? Since no capitals are involved, why should a Katihar-New Jalpaiguri train be called Capital Express? What about Matysagandha Express, Padmavati Express or Sanghamitra Express?

'The uppuma simply melts in your mouth'

'The uppuma simply melts in your mouth'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Rediff reader Ashok Paskalraj writes about the steaming hot uppuma served at Villupuram railway station.

India's ambitious high-speed rail plans

India's ambitious high-speed rail plans

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

The feasibility study of Delhi-Chennai corridor is being done in cooperation with Chinese Railways.

SPOTTED! Shah Rukh's Dilwale team in Iceland

SPOTTED! Shah Rukh's Dilwale team in Iceland

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

Reader Nikhil Kulkarni sends us photographs.

Recipes for Kamala: Urulai Potato Roast, Mysore Pak

Recipes for Kamala: Urulai Potato Roast, Mysore Pak

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Mumbai-based culinary expert, recipe developer and food curator Gita Hari shares recipes for Kamala Harris.

Coffers empty, staff fired: TinyOwl's story goes bust

Coffers empty, staff fired: TinyOwl's story goes bust

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

Questions were asked about the recent round of funding in which it raised Rs 50 crore but there was no answer.

Enforcement Directorate turns up heat on Lalit Modi

Enforcement Directorate turns up heat on Lalit Modi

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

To send a notice under money laundering law.

Why Rayudu decided to come out of retirement

Why Rayudu decided to come out of retirement

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Ambati Rayudu said that he has no regrets about his "3d" jibe at chairman of selectors MSK Prasad after being dropped from the World Cup squad.

Unusual monsoon pics: Bolt from the sky

Unusual monsoon pics: Bolt from the sky

Rediff.com30 Aug 2010

We invited you to send in unique rain-themed photographs -- odd scenes that are captured on a lens for posterity -- to share with other readers. Here are some more responses!

Rushdie splits with Padma Lakshmi: report

Rushdie splits with Padma Lakshmi: report

Rediff.com10 Feb 2003

The Chennai-born Lakshmi reportedly told friends that she was bored with the writer.

The risks of delaying financial decisions

The risks of delaying financial decisions

Rediff.com1 Jun 2010

Are you spending enough time on your investment decisions so that you can make them on time? If not, then what are all the consequences?

Phishing: ICICI told to pay Rs 12.85 lakh to NRI

Phishing: ICICI told to pay Rs 12.85 lakh to NRI

Rediff.com13 Apr 2010

In the verdict in the first case filed under the Information Technology Act in the country, Tamil Nadu IT secretary and adjudicator for the state, P W C Davidar on Monday directed ICICI Bank to pay Rs 12.85 lakh (Rs 1.285 million) as compensation to an NRI customer, who complained he lost money from his account due to phishing in 2007 in Chennai.

Spotted: Muttiah Muralitharan

Spotted: Muttiah Muralitharan

Rediff.com25 Apr 2008

Reader Sampathkumar Raghava sent us this picture.

TN police assure maximum protection for PBD

TN police assure maximum protection for PBD

Rediff.com2 Jan 2009

The Tamil Nadu police would ensure 'maximum protection' for the three-day Pravasi Bharati Divas, the annual congregation of Non-Resident Indians, in the city in the wake of the e-mail threat warning of possible terror strikes during the high-profile event."We have ensured maximum protection," Suburban Police Commissioner S R Jangid told reporters after reviewing the security measures at the Chennai Convention Centre, the venue of the event, to be organised from January 8.

We appeal AIFF to postpone Srinagar match but will go if 'forced' to: East Bengal

We appeal AIFF to postpone Srinagar match but will go if 'forced' to: East Bengal

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

East Bengal said they will travel to Srinagar for their match against Real Kashmir on February 28 if 'forced' to do so by the AIFF.

EXCLUSIVE! A day before the Carlsen clash, Anand is his normal, happy self

EXCLUSIVE! A day before the Carlsen clash, Anand is his normal, happy self

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

Aruna Anand, Viswanathan Anand's wife and manager, speaks about his preparation ahead of the World Chess Championship against Magnus Carlsen, which begins in Sochi on Friday.

Spotted: Wasim Akram at Adelaide Oval

Spotted: Wasim Akram at Adelaide Oval

Rediff.com31 Jan 2008

Reader Amith Uppal sent us this picture from Chennai.

'IIT-ians have brought glory to the country'

'IIT-ians have brought glory to the country'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2008

In the global arena, they are salient members of scientific and research community, leaders of corporations VCs and entrepreneurs. When one takes a broad view, the fact that they bring glory to the country of origin is something to feel proud of.

Spotted Tanaz and Bhaktiyar

Spotted Tanaz and Bhaktiyar

Rediff.com6 Aug 2007

Reader Abhishek sends us a picture.

Mission Raftaar to see Indian trains running at 160kmph

Mission Raftaar to see Indian trains running at 160kmph

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

"We have firmed up an action plan to increase the train speed to up to 160 km per hour on the total 9000-km main trunk routes across the country as part of the Mission Raftaar project. To begin with we have started the work on two major busy routes of Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Howrah," said a senior Railway Ministry official involved with the project.

Spotted: Rajnikanth flying

Spotted: Rajnikanth flying

Rediff.com18 Jul 2007

A reader sends us this photo of the superstar while on a Jet Airways flight.

Now, Japanese firms are keen to develop Indian realty

Now, Japanese firms are keen to develop Indian realty

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

Big conglomerates of Japan, including Mitsubishi Corporation, Sumitomo Corporation, and Mitsui Group, are looking to both build and buy commercial properties in key Indian cities.

Which are the best beaches in India? Tell us!

Which are the best beaches in India? Tell us!

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

So which do you think are the best beaches in India and why?

India's electronics manufacturing dream

India's electronics manufacturing dream

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

...but are we chasing yesterday's dreams, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Sambar and Paneer Tikka for Kamala

Sambar and Paneer Tikka for Kamala

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

'So South Indian, it would be idli with... a really good sambar, and then north Indian -- probably any kind of tikka.' Hmm. You can take a girl out her mom's country, but you can't take the country out of the girl!'

Why China's realty firms can't invest in India

Why China's realty firms can't invest in India

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

Chinese companies who were actively pursuing business opportunities in India have adopted a wait and watch approach following the Chinese government clampdown.

IBM team visits Polaris unit

IBM team visits Polaris unit

Rediff.com10 Nov 2005