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Gandhi Talks Review: Underwhelming

Gandhi Talks Review: Underwhelming

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

The fact that a major studio put out a silent film starring some of the biggest names in the industry in these concerning times for the film business is the one big takeaway from Gandhi Talks, notes Arjun Menon.

Finding The Perfect Goan Seafood Curry

Finding The Perfect Goan Seafood Curry

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

Sona Bahadur's Goa currython yielded interesting results.

Bangla Unrest: Chicken Neck Returns To India's Security Radar

Bangla Unrest: Chicken Neck Returns To India's Security Radar

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

For decades, the Siliguri Corridor was treated as a geographical vulnerability to be quietly managed. Today, it has emerged as a focal point of eastern geopolitics.

Weight Loss Drug Mounjaro Registers Rs 80 Cr Sales

Weight Loss Drug Mounjaro Registers Rs 80 Cr Sales

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

The bumper rise is due to the rising demand for the drug and patients' gradual shift towards its higher dosage.

HDFC Bank doesn't see AI leading to layoffs: CEO

HDFC Bank doesn't see AI leading to layoffs: CEO

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

The country's largest private sector lender HDFC Bank does not see its use of artificial intelligence leading to any layoffs, a top company official has said.

The Poet Who Stood With Deprived And Despairing

The Poet Who Stood With Deprived And Despairing

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

'A truly original Hindi writer whose writing no other author can match.'

Asia's 6 Coolest Neighbourhoods Of 2025

Asia's 6 Coolest Neighbourhoods Of 2025

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

From TimeOut's latest global line-up of 39 hip, exciting localities, here are 6 standout Asian stars...

Lessons To Learn From The Tatas

Lessons To Learn From The Tatas

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Usually, in the western view, corporate success is attributed to efficiency, organisational structure, and scale. R Gopalakrishnan and Harish Bhat argue that philosophy, culture, and the transmission of values are more important for sustaining growth and profitability of an enterprise over a period of time.

Will TCS And Wipro Go For Buyback After Infy?

Will TCS And Wipro Go For Buyback After Infy?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

The buyback comes at a time when Infosys shares have declined 19 per cent so far this year.

Akasa in Turbulence: DGCA Flags Repeated Slip-Ups

Akasa in Turbulence: DGCA Flags Repeated Slip-Ups

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

One of the major concerns highlighted by the DGCA was about the fact that not all staff had completed mandatory fatigue management training.

'Movies Have To Be Good To Bring People To Cinemas'

'Movies Have To Be Good To Bring People To Cinemas'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

'Last year, we had about 10 to 12 per cent of Hollywood films as a box-office contribution. This year already, it has jumped up to 24 per cent because the lineup is very strong.'

Shiv Nadar Donates 7.4 Cr Every Day!

Shiv Nadar Donates 7.4 Cr Every Day!

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Shiv Nadar and family donated Rs 2,708 crore (Rs 27.08 billion) in 2024-2025.

'Biggest Meltdown In Indian Aviation History'

'Biggest Meltdown In Indian Aviation History'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

'It has got to be the biggest error in aviation. If it is the biggest error, then all those individuals in positions of power should be removed because they have caused the biggest meltdown in Indian aviation history.'

Can R S Prasad's Team Convince Europe About Pakistan?

Can R S Prasad's Team Convince Europe About Pakistan?

Rediff.com23 May 2025

An Indian delegation led by the BJP's Ravi Shankar Prasad will tour key European capitals to expose Pakistan's role in cross-border terrorism and State-sponsored extremism.

HDFC Bank CEO seeks quashing of FIR filed by Lilavati Trust

HDFC Bank CEO seeks quashing of FIR filed by Lilavati Trust

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

HDFC Bank's managing director and chief executive officer Sashidhar Jagdishan has approached the Bombay high court, seeking quashing of the FIR registered against him based on the financial fraud allegations made by the Lilavati Trust, which oversees the Mumbai-based Lilavati Hospital.

Trump Wants Bagram Air Base, But...

Trump Wants Bagram Air Base, But...

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

US reoccupation would need large troop deployments, break the Doha Agreement, and strain relations with Pakistan, Russia and Iran.

'Sreenivasan Was A Genius Of Cinema'

'Sreenivasan Was A Genius Of Cinema'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

'There will be no Malayali who does not recall, at least once a day, what Sreenivasan wrote, spoke or showed on screen.'

Which Goddesses Gave These Cities Names?

Which Goddesses Gave These Cities Names?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

Do you know how these places honour India's goddesses?

Lilavati Trust files Rs 1,000 cr defamation suit against HDFC Bank CEO

Lilavati Trust files Rs 1,000 cr defamation suit against HDFC Bank CEO

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Lilavati Kirtilal Mehta Medical Trust (LKMM Trust) on Friday said it has filed a Rs 1,000 crore civil defamation lawsuit against HDFC Bank MD & CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan, over a series of malicious, and false statements made against the Trust and its permanent trustee, Prashant Mehta.

'A creative mind never ages'

'A creative mind never ages'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

Balkrishna V Doshi, who won the Pritzker Award in 2018 -- which is equivalent to the Nobel Prize in architecture -- passed into the ages this week. Sohini Das recalls an encounter with the the legendary architect, who was posthumously awarded the Padma Vibhushan in this year's Republic Day honours list.

Why This Ex-DGP Joined The RSS

Why This Ex-DGP Joined The RSS

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

'When you attend an RSS function, the nation is your first priority.'

The Voice Behind India's Stories Falls Silent

The Voice Behind India's Stories Falls Silent

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

What he carried, straight from the heartland of India, was the refreshing smell of mitti (soil) that permeated every word he wrote, recalls Jasmeet Singh Gandhi.

Why Jaideep Ahlawat Is Chasing Manoj Bajpayee

Why Jaideep Ahlawat Is Chasing Manoj Bajpayee

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

After a four-year wait, The Family Man 3 returns with Shrikant Tiwari facing his most personal battle yet.

S L Bhyrappa: The Journey Of A Unique Storyteller

S L Bhyrappa: The Journey Of A Unique Storyteller

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

S L Bhyrappa, who passed into the ages last week, remains an enigma, with his clear and unwavering voice resonating through his writings. Standing apart from the literary trends over the course of the last fifty years, he succeeded in establishing his own style, sensibility and creative tradition, points out Shridhar C R.

Tagore Letters Fetch Rs 5.9 Cr

Tagore Letters Fetch Rs 5.9 Cr

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

'Most of Tagore's important correspondence is held in institutional archives. So offerings like this in the public domain are few and far between.'

The Man Who Directed 5 Superstars

The Man Who Directed 5 Superstars

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

Dinesh Raheja charts the highs and lows of Hrishikesh Mukherjee's creative association with five megastars -- Amitabh Bachchan, Rajesh Khanna, Raj Kapoor, Dilip Kumar and Dharmendra.

HDFC Bank junks Lilavati Trust's allegations against CEO Jagdishan

HDFC Bank junks Lilavati Trust's allegations against CEO Jagdishan

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

HDFC Bank has denied Lilavati Trust's allegation that the bank's MD and CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan was involved in a series of financial frauds. The allegation levelled by Lilavati Kirtilal Mehta Medical Trust (LKMM Trust), its trustees and officials against the bank's MD and CEO are baseless and malicious, an HDFC Bank's spokesperson said.

Pakistan Army Chief Shuffles Generals

Pakistan Army Chief Shuffles Generals

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

These transfers can be seen as part of a continuing process on General Asim Munir's part to keep his senior generals happy, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

What Links Trump With This President?

What Links Trump With This President?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Like Grover Cleveland, Donald Trump won election as president, lost the next election and won a third election to the US presidency.

New Visa Rules: Tough Times Ahead For UK-Bound Indian Grads

New Visa Rules: Tough Times Ahead For UK-Bound Indian Grads

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

Indian graduates face tougher English tests, shorter post-study stays, higher costs and stricter settlement rules as Britain rolls out sweeping immigration reforms.

India Eyes Key Rare Earths Amid China Worry

India Eyes Key Rare Earths Amid China Worry

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

Dysprosium and terbium, two heavy rare earth elements with unique properties, are not available in extractable quantities in India.

Why Aishwarya, Karan Johar Are Rushing To Court

Why Aishwarya, Karan Johar Are Rushing To Court

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

As AI deepfakes threaten star personas and commercial interests, celebrities approach the courts with personality rights petitions.

P&G's New Boss Is Big Into Bollywood Movies

P&G's New Boss Is Big Into Bollywood Movies

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Shailesh Jejurikar has 'always made an effort to stay close to his roots.'

How To Make Online Gaming Safe For Your Kids

How To Make Online Gaming Safe For Your Kids

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Gaming and cyber security experts suggest how kids and parents can stay aware to fight the growing threats and miscreants who act from behind the screen.

K'taka traders call bandh on Friday over UPI-based GST notices

K'taka traders call bandh on Friday over UPI-based GST notices

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Traders in Karnataka are raising concerns over GST demand notices based on UPI transaction data. A tax official defends the action, stating it's within the law and recipients can respond with documentation.

'Gandhi Had The Guts To Get Up And Go On'

'Gandhi Had The Guts To Get Up And Go On'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

'For the longest time, he was not an activist.' 'He was just trying to build his own self-identity, self-respect and ambition.'

Religare Enterprises begins governance review of firm, subsidiaries

Religare Enterprises begins governance review of firm, subsidiaries

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

Religare Enterprises Ltd (REL) on Monday notified the exchanges that its Board has commissioned a governance review of REL and its subsidiaries - Religare Finvest and Religare Housing Development Finance. Additionally, the Board has decided to approach the new promoters, the Burman Group, for immediate funding support to sustain operations of the company.

H1B Hike: Birth Of Opportunity

H1B Hike: Birth Of Opportunity

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

LinkedIn experts and real-life stories offer hope that Indian tech talent can still thrive globally, even as the $100,000 H1B fee reshapes onsite opportunities.

Traders oppose changing Mount Abu's name to Aburaj Teerth

Traders oppose changing Mount Abu's name to Aburaj Teerth

Rediff.com6 May 2025

A proposal to change the name of Mount Abu, Rajasthan's only hill station, to "Aburaj Teerth" and ban non-vegetarian food and alcohol consumption in public has sparked protests from local businesses, who fear severe economic consequences. They argue that the name change will cause confusion and the restrictions will drastically reduce tourist numbers, impacting livelihoods.

5 Reasons Your Start-Up Isn't Growing

5 Reasons Your Start-Up Isn't Growing

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

Many start-ups crash when they pursue growth without a brand identity, fail to act on market research or rely only on design instead of investing in trust and value, explains Vinayak Burman.