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Kejriwal could end up the Vinod Kambli of Indian politics

Kejriwal could end up the Vinod Kambli of Indian politics

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

'...a dazzling flash, and then, fizzle,' argues Shekhar Gupta.

Why Iran's infra push is good news for India

Why Iran's infra push is good news for India

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Two projects in Iran, which India is to execute involving major financial commitments on its part, are of particular significance for Indian steel.

The brightest Indian-American stars in the US

The brightest Indian-American stars in the US

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

Indian Americans are not just shining in the fields of technology, education and management. You can now spot them every where... in politics, in research, in the movies and even on YouTube, says Ignatius Chithelen.Indian Americans are not just shining in the fields of technology, education and management. You can now spot them every where... in politics, in research, in the movies and even on YouTube, says Ignatius Chithelen.

India celebrates 69th R-Day in presence of 10 ASEAN leaders

India celebrates 69th R-Day in presence of 10 ASEAN leaders

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

The majestic Rajpath saw a scintillating display of India's military might as the country celebrated its 69th Republic Day on Friday, with the leaders of all the 10 countries of the ASEAN attending the parade. Take a look here.

No votes for Muslims: Sena's demand, a cry in the wilderness

No votes for Muslims: Sena's demand, a cry in the wilderness

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

'It was Dr B R Ambedkar's foresight which saved us from some marauding state political leaders who could have indirectly disfranchised large sections of our population as we see some attempts even now,' says V Balachandran.

Could this be the English guru for 250 million non-English speaking Indians?

Could this be the English guru for 250 million non-English speaking Indians?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

Enguru app's 40-hour programme teaches general spoken English & employability-focused English.

Frequent strike calls: Is there a way out?

Frequent strike calls: Is there a way out?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

Condusive climate across states is crucial for manufacturing growth.

'Entrepreneurs not only shape but create the future'

'Entrepreneurs not only shape but create the future'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2017

Five inspiring women who travelled thousands of miles to Hyderabad recently to grow their business and skills share their tales of global entrepreneurship. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel listened in.

Beware of the TikTok app

Beware of the TikTok app

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

When it comes to embracing newer technology, youngsters are usually much faster than adults. It's this quick rate of adoption that also makes them susceptible to danger.

300 'smart' villages to be developed in Gujarat

300 'smart' villages to be developed in Gujarat

Rediff.com1 May 2016

Gujarat govt will set up a Tribal university in the Narmada district, over 100 smart Ashram shalas, 10 new hostels for tribal girl students

Sushma Swaraj's Twitter durbar

Sushma Swaraj's Twitter durbar

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

'Why do visas require the intervention of India's Union ministers? Does any civilised nation assure visas like this over Twitter?'

Meet Moosa from The Family Man

Meet Moosa from The Family Man

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

'Raj and DK have taken the effort to look at Moosa as a person.' 'Like, what happened to him?' 'What made him become a terrorist?' 'The emotional trauma that he might have had... that clicked for me.'

Tennis round-up: Federer battles hard for semi-final spot in Halle

Tennis round-up: Federer battles hard for semi-final spot in Halle

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Cilic marches past Querrey into Queen's semis

Modi's sandalwood gift to Nepal temple tops list of RTI queries

Modi's sandalwood gift to Nepal temple tops list of RTI queries

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

2,500 kg of sandalwood to Pashupatinath temple cost India Rs 1.9 crore, reports Nivedita Mookerji

Shopping: It's no longer about offline or online

Shopping: It's no longer about offline or online

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

Companies like Ace Turtle are helping brands enable omni-channel retail, bridging the offline and online gap. Abhishek Jejani reports.

Gadkari's next big plan: To create a city like Davos in India

Gadkari's next big plan: To create a city like Davos in India

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

A city like Davos in India would give a big boost to tourism, development, jobs and overall economy

How KV Kamath built a financial powerhouse

How KV Kamath built a financial powerhouse

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

KV Kamath has had a tough journey so far.

'Gandhi would have had social media accounts'

'Gandhi would have had social media accounts'

Rediff.com2 May 2017

'Gandhi has not become out of date, we have.'

Did the Last Queen of Kashmir have a message for the present?

Did the Last Queen of Kashmir have a message for the present?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

The solution to the Kashmir problem does not lie in India speaking to Pakistan; it does not lie in the Indian government speaking to the separatists; it lies in the Kashmiris talking to their inner selves. They need to trace their history to include their rich cultural heritage of Hindu Saivism and Sufi mysticism. Only then will Kashmiris be at peace with themselves, says Vivek Gumaste.

Your guide to becoming a superbiker

Your guide to becoming a superbiker

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

Don't hold your horsepower any more!

This couple is building mud homes that save 50% water

This couple is building mud homes that save 50% water

Rediff.com9 May 2019

Pune architects Dhruvang Hingmire and Priyanka Gunjikar are building houses out of mud and stone, employing local artists and contributing to the village economy.

Kashmir's choices: Peace or a 1,000-year war

Kashmir's choices: Peace or a 1,000-year war

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

'The Kashmiri identity and its unique blend of Sufi Islam, its culture and language can best survive in a plural and secular India.' 'Neither independence nor merger with Pakistan can achieve that objective.' 'Peace will return to Kashmir only when Kashmiris realise this, else they will be part of the 1,000- year war,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Why is Anupam Kher not defending India?

Why is Anupam Kher not defending India?

Rediff.com30 May 2016

'The valiant upholder of national honour is strangely silent when African envoys are complaining about the insecurity of blacks in 'tolerant' and 'incredible' India,' says Amulya Ganguli.

'India has talent. Our best asset is our people'

'India has talent. Our best asset is our people'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

An excerpt from Conde Nast India's Make In India magazine.

Move from jugaad to jhakaas: Anand Mahindra at IIT-B

Move from jugaad to jhakaas: Anand Mahindra at IIT-B

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

At the 53rd annual convocation ceremony of the IIT-B, Anand Mahindra urged graduates to focus on imagination.

Govt banks lure customers away from private lenders

Govt banks lure customers away from private lenders

Rediff.com8 May 2014

Apart from streamlining loan processing, most public sector banks charge lower interest rate, an aspect which seems to be game changer.

India becomes a global hotspot for auto parts

India becomes a global hotspot for auto parts

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Mercedes Benz, BMW and Audi have sharply increased their sourcing from India.

Bringing the phulkari back in vogue

Bringing the phulkari back in vogue

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

A mother-daughter duo is working tirelessly to revive the art and empower rural artisans too.

An encounter with Brad Pitt: On screen and off it

An encounter with Brad Pitt: On screen and off it

Rediff.com25 May 2017

'I don't give a f****. I am old enough now.' 'You just have to white-knuckle it and ride through it.' 'But really, who cares?' 'At the end of the day, just get on, feel the pain, embrace the suck.'

Why analysts are not so upbeat on Sikka's 'different thinking'

Why analysts are not so upbeat on Sikka's 'different thinking'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

Vishal Sikka has little time left to turnaround Infosys.

Jignesh Mevani is busy fighting the good fight

Jignesh Mevani is busy fighting the good fight

Rediff.com1 Jan 2018

'I fight for anyone who is poor, marginalised or victimised.' 'If a Dalit factory owner is inflicting atrocities on his Brahmin worker, then I will fight for the poor Brahmin.'

Will there be space for dissent in Modi's India?

Will there be space for dissent in Modi's India?

Rediff.com19 May 2014

'In Modi's moral majority, words like security become problematic and a moral majority can turn devastatingly inquisitorial. It turns history into a preferred flatland of the nation State challenging cultural diversity in the name of majoritarianism expressed as patriotism. Dissent almost immediately becomes seditious,' says Shiv Visvanathan.

The 26 year old who leads Ignite India

The 26 year old who leads Ignite India

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

'Our Indian culture system is very family oriented.' 'We value and respect the decisions of our parents to a great extent.' 'That can be a pro or con.' 'It's up to the parents to gauge how much motivation, pressure or space a child needs.' 'Every child is different.' 'We are all unique and that is what I intend to drive home to parents.'

Give Gowariker credit for Mohenjo Daro

Give Gowariker credit for Mohenjo Daro

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

'Ashutosh Gowariker's Mohenjo Daro does what many history books could not have done.' 'He awakens interest in the ancient civilisation of Harapppa and Mohenjo Daro,' says Asim Siddiqui.

Attacks on minorities should be dealt with firmly: President's I-Day speech

Attacks on minorities should be dealt with firmly: President's I-Day speech

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

In his fifth address as President, Pranab Mukherjee asked authorities and institutions of the State to adhere to the 'dignity' in discharging their duties.

On Netflix: The show no photography buff should miss

On Netflix: The show no photography buff should miss

Rediff.com12 May 2017

Tales By Light is devoted to the kind of nature photography that appears on the pages of Nat Geo, but it exposes viewers to fascinating vistas that have only partly to do with photography, says Vikram Johri.

Pran: The villian who was almost the hero

Pran: The villian who was almost the hero

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

Raja Sen, who discovered Pran's filmography in the VHS-crazed era and was instantly hooked, tells us why the late actor's onscreen villiany is stuff legends are made of.

'Wearing revealing clothes doesn't make you sexy'

'Wearing revealing clothes doesn't make you sexy'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

"Even a fully clothed woman can look sexy," says model Andra Patar from Assam

'Ask shamelessly, be empathetic'

'Ask shamelessly, be empathetic'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Ashwini Asokan of Mad Street Den tells women to break stereotypes.

'Malala is the real deal'

'Malala is the real deal'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

'She is a genuine, real, person who wants to be with girls who are suffering the way she suffered.'