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The Art Of Doing Nothing At Work

The Art Of Doing Nothing At Work

Rediff.com2 days ago

Some lessons about patience are taught not by monks or teachers, but by government offices, one slow afternoon at a time, reveals Binu Alex.

Jailer 2: Meet The New Players

Jailer 2: Meet The New Players

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

From Mithun Chakraborty and Vidya Balan to S J Suryah and Hrithik Roshan, Jailer 2 boasts an eclectic new cast. Here's a look at the fresh faces joining Rajinikanth's Tiger Muthuvel Pandian and the films you know them from.

ED raids on Kerala ex-CM Vijayan's homes in CMRL case; violence erupts

ED raids on Kerala ex-CM Vijayan's homes in CMRL case; violence erupts

Rediff.com28 May 2026

CPI(M) workers clashed with security personnel outside former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's residence in Kerala during Enforcement Directorate (ED) searches related to the alleged CMRL monthly payment case involving his daughter.

Why ED Raided Former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan's Residences

Why ED Raided Former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan's Residences

Rediff.com27 May 2026

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at the residences of former Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan and his family members as part of a money laundering probe linked to the CMRL case involving his daughter, Veena Vijayan.

Why ED Raided Pinarayi Vijayan's Residence

Why ED Raided Pinarayi Vijayan's Residence

Rediff.com27 May 2026

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at the residences of former Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan and his family members as part of its money laundering probe linked to the CMRL case involving his daughter.

Why Indian Football Team Was Barred From Press Conference Venue

Why Indian Football Team Was Barred From Press Conference Venue

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

The Indian men's senior football team and their head coach were denied entry to a press conference at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi due to a payment dispute between the Kerala Football Association and the stadium owners.

Why Slow Travel Is The Best Kind Of Holiday

Why Slow Travel Is The Best Kind Of Holiday

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

There are rewards in the gentle rhythm of travelling with elders. You can actually unwind, relax and chill. You will not need a holiday to recover from the holiday when you return home!

Mohanlal To Mammootty: 15 Malayalam Actors Who Shone in Bollywood

Mohanlal To Mammootty: 15 Malayalam Actors Who Shone in Bollywood

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

From Mohanlal's commanding act in Company to Dulquer Salmaan's chilling turn in Chup, these Malayalam stars proved they could shine far beyond Mollywood.

Kochi And 6 Other Trending Destinations To Explore In 2026

Kochi And 6 Other Trending Destinations To Explore In 2026

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

A guide to travel in 2026.

Hugh And Colleen Gantzer Showed India To The World

Hugh And Colleen Gantzer Showed India To The World

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

'The culture of mankind has been spread by the travel gene which pushes one in five people to have the curiosity to move to unknown destinations.'

PIX: Navi Mumbai airport sees first arrivals, departures

PIX: Navi Mumbai airport sees first arrivals, departures

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

Nearly three decades after the ambitious project was first conceived to decongest the existing airport in the financial capital, the greenfield Navi Mumbai International Airport became a reality on Thursday as an IndiGo Airbus A320 from Bengaluru landed on the tarmac at 8 am amid a traditional water cannon salute.

11 Unique Stays For 2026

11 Unique Stays For 2026

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

Stay somewhere that's as memorable as your destination, and India's got plenty of surprises!

'Brought Pak to its knees': Modi hails armed forces

'Brought Pak to its knees': Modi hails armed forces

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the exceptional coordination among the three armed forces -- fear instilled by the Navy, extraordinary skills of the Air Force and bravery of the Army -- forced Pakistan to its knees during Operation Sindoor in no time.

Vietnam's VinFast opens eSUV bookings on Tesla's big day

Vietnam's VinFast opens eSUV bookings on Tesla's big day

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

VF 7 and VF 6, as the models are called, will go on sale in August after the inauguration of VinFast's plant in Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu, and deliveries will follow later.

5 killed in blast on vessel under repair at Cochin Shipyard

5 killed in blast on vessel under repair at Cochin Shipyard

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

No ONGC employee was on the drillship when the accident occurred.

Russia Offers India Role In Arctic Sea Route

Russia Offers India Role In Arctic Sea Route

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Indian and Russian officials have discussed Indian-Russian cargo transit along the Northern Sea route, joint projects in Arctic shipbuilding and possible training of Indian sailors for polar navigation.

USTR Report Intensifies Trade Tensions With India

USTR Report Intensifies Trade Tensions With India

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

The US Trade Representative noted that India's average applied tariff rate stood at 17% per cent, the highest of any major world economy.

Expert panel to look into Kerala varsity stampede that claimed 4 lives: Govt

Expert panel to look into Kerala varsity stampede that claimed 4 lives: Govt

Rediff.com26 Nov 2023

State higher education minister R Bindhu has directed a three-member team, comprising the principal secretary of higher education, and Cochin University's vice-chancellor and registrar, to inquire into the stampede incident, an official release said.

BJP sees Modi's face in Kerala carnival effigy, organisers change image

BJP sees Modi's face in Kerala carnival effigy, organisers change image

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

The BJP workers of Fort Kochi staged a protest at a ground where 'Papanji' structure was being built after the photo of 'Papanji' was shared on social media platforms saying it resembled that of Modi's face.

Smaller cities are more prone to cyber attacks

Smaller cities are more prone to cyber attacks

Rediff.com25 May 2012

Smaller cities in India run the risk of a cyber attack when compared to the bigger ones. A report released by Symantec Corp reveals that smaller and emerging cities such as Bhubaneshwar, Surat, Cochin, Jaipur, Vishakhapatnam and Indoreare increasingly facing the risk of cyber attacks, with 25 per cent of bot- infections in India reported in such cities.

Amsterdam Is Always A Good Idea

Amsterdam Is Always A Good Idea

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

The City of Bikes is like no other.

Microsoft eyes Nagpur, Indore, 4 more cities

Microsoft eyes Nagpur, Indore, 4 more cities

Rediff.com24 Jan 2007

As part of strengthening its presence in India, software major Microsoft Corporation on Wednesday said it would open offices in six cities in the country.

Battle Royale in Thiruvananthapuram

Battle Royale in Thiruvananthapuram

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

The Lok Sabha contest in Thiruvananthapuram is shaping up to be a significant battle involving key candidates like Shashi Tharoor, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, and Panniyan Ravindran. This three-cornered fight highlights the political dynamics in Kerala's capital city, with each candidate bringing their own vision and promises for the region's development, notes Rajeev Srinivasan.

Airfares Zoom For Diwali Week!

Airfares Zoom For Diwali Week!

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

During the Diwali week (November 10-16), airfares on major routes across the country have surged by up to 44 per cent.

Navy's proposal for 2nd indigenous aircraft carrier gets govt nod

Navy's proposal for 2nd indigenous aircraft carrier gets govt nod

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

The mega procurement proposal will shortly be placed before the Defence Acquisition Council, the defence ministry's top body on procurement, they said.

'Climate Change Is The Main Villain'

'Climate Change Is The Main Villain'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

'Since there is no photo-op, or quick fix solutions, politicians do not want to address climate change. It is very unfashionable.'

Modi shares winning formula with BJP workers in Kerala

Modi shares winning formula with BJP workers in Kerala

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

Addressing a gathering of around 6,000 in-charges of 'Shakti Kendras,' each comprising two to three booth-level areas, at Marine Drive, the prime minister said that Kerala has the potential to influence who will be in power in Delhi.

PE firms are betting big on malls in tier-II cities

PE firms are betting big on malls in tier-II cities

Rediff.com12 Jan 2018

US-based Blackstone has bought malls such as AlphaOne Mall in Ahmedabad, Elante Mall in Chandigarh and Treasure Island Mall in Indore.

Not just smart cities, govt promises houses for Rs 5 lakh!

Not just smart cities, govt promises houses for Rs 5 lakh!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

'We will be able to provide 450 square feet house in Rs 5 lakh,' Nitin Gadkari said.

'I Wanted To Beat People Up...'

'I Wanted To Beat People Up...'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

'Suddenly the audience pool feels bigger, like everyone is watching everything now.' 'It's no longer limited in terms of boundaries, like a state or a language.' 'Whether it's a series, a movie or even a Korean film, the audience has access to all of it.' 'Slowly, the boundaries are blurring, so that's great for actors.'

12 smart cities planned with Rs 50K-cr investment

12 smart cities planned with Rs 50K-cr investment

Rediff.com22 Feb 2015

Each port will construct one smart city.

Modi's Edifice Complex

Modi's Edifice Complex

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

To understand Modi, listen to what he does not say -- vide NRC, suggests Prem Panicker.

From hatchbacks to holidays, consumers ready to loosen purse strings

From hatchbacks to holidays, consumers ready to loosen purse strings

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

With Onam and Raksha Bandhan just around the corner, the festival season is ready to kick off in full swing. As people embrace the celebratory spirit, companies anticipate a surge in sales this year. Consumer durables firms are expecting strong growth of 40-50 per cent in the premium segment during the upcoming season. Appliance makers also foresee increased demand for cooling appliances - refrigerators and air conditioners - which were impacted by unseasonal rainfall.

Vijay Babu arrives in Kochi, appears for questioning

Vijay Babu arrives in Kochi, appears for questioning

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

While granting him interim protection from arrest till June 2, the high court had directed him to immediately appear before the Investigating Officer (IO) of the case and had permitted the police to interrogate or question him.

IT-BPM industry to add 3 lakh jobs by March 2023

IT-BPM industry to add 3 lakh jobs by March 2023

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

With rapid adoption of emerging technologies, the Information Technology and Business Process Management (IT-BPM) industry is expected to generate about 3 lakh jobs this fiscal year, according to a report. The IT-BPM workforce is on the trajectory to grow 7 per cent in FY23, with the overall headcount increasing from 5.1 million to 5.45 million (close to 3 lakh jobs being created), the report by TeamLease Digital, the specialised staffing division of TeamLease Services said. The 'Digital Employment Outlook Report for H1-2023' highlighted that the demand for digital skills will grow 8.4 per cent by the end of this fiscal year.

'India is only a 150-year-old name'

'India is only a 150-year-old name'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

'Bharat is a name that is 7000 years old.' 'We are not saying the name of the country should be changed from India to Bharat; we only recommended that the stress should be on Bharat.'

CBI raids 169 sites nationwide in Rs 7k cr bank frauds

CBI raids 169 sites nationwide in Rs 7k cr bank frauds

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

The cases pertain to State Bank of India, Punjab National Bank, Andhra Bank, Oriental Bank of Commerce, Indian Overseas Bank, Allahabad Bank, Canara Bank, Dena Bank, Punjab and Sind Bank, Central Bank of India, Union Bank of India, IDBI Bank, Bank of Baroda, Bank of Maharashtra and Bank of India.

Modi inducts India-built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant into Navy

Modi inducts India-built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant into Navy

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi commissioned India's first indigenously designed and built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant in Kochi on Friday, that put India into a select league of countries with domestic capability to build such large war ships.

Central team inspects Kochi naval base for commercial flight ops

Central team inspects Kochi naval base for commercial flight ops

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

The base will be used by carriers such as Alliance Air, a subsidiary of Air India, to operate 70-seater ATR aircraft to places such as Bengaluru.

698 Indians stranded in Maldives sail back home

698 Indians stranded in Maldives sail back home

Rediff.com9 May 2020

The INS Jalashwa, the Navy's amphibious warship, reached Male on Thursday to undertake the massive repatriation mission named 'Operation Samudra Setu' (Sea Bridge).