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Holi Special: When Bollywood got HIGH on bhang!

Holi Special: When Bollywood got HIGH on bhang!

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

With the festival of colours just around the corner, we dig out some lively bhang-soaked ditties just for you.

Ranji Roundup: Mumbai-Saurashtra match ends in exciting draw

Ranji Roundup: Mumbai-Saurashtra match ends in exciting draw

Rediff.com25 Dec 2018

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Tuesday

7 young men and their unusual start-up

7 young men and their unusual start-up

Rediff.com20 Oct 2017

The Bombay Hemp Company offers goods fashioned out of hemp, the lesser known cousin of ganja.

'The PM will have to answer questions about Nirav Modi'

'The PM will have to answer questions about Nirav Modi'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

With months to go for the Karnataka assembly elections, the man in the hot seat, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah says he'll make billionaire jeweller Nirav Modi and the Punjab National Bank scam an issue in the upcoming Karnataka elections . In an interview to CNN-News18's Deepa Balakrishnan, the CM also says that Hindutva is not a campaign issue in the state.

Time to hand over the baton to the younger generation: Bindra

Time to hand over the baton to the younger generation: Bindra

Rediff.com4 Sep 2016

'The role of sports science, sport medicine is incredibly important in modern day sport. We can't do without it'

Why Ram/Buddha, Tendulkar/Jayasuriya is hard to beat

Why Ram/Buddha, Tendulkar/Jayasuriya is hard to beat

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

If India is to follow a smart cultural diplomacy, it has unmatched advantages over both China and Pakistan, says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

PM pitches for Rs 1 lakh cr investment for port development

PM pitches for Rs 1 lakh cr investment for port development

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Pitching for making the country's 7,500-km long coastline an "engine of growth", Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India wants to mobilise Rs 1 lakh crore investment to enable port development and invited global community to invest.

'Cricket is on auto-pilot now': Preity returns to the movies

'Cricket is on auto-pilot now': Preity returns to the movies

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

'I will be present for a few matches, but I won't be doing that on a daily basis like I used to do.' 'A lot of people ask me why I am not doing films. I say I can do only one thing well at a time.' 'Right now, I am back into the entertainment business because I truly wanted to return to it.'

The disturbing facts of India's power story

The disturbing facts of India's power story

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Reviving stranded gas-based power plants and substituting diesel usage is a clear near-term opportunity.

Donald trumps Clinton in US presidential polls

Donald trumps Clinton in US presidential polls

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

The billionaire businessman beat his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton to become the 45th president of the United States.

We pulled 15 crore people out of poverty: Rahul

We pulled 15 crore people out of poverty: Rahul

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

"The new class of 70 crore people, who are above the poverty line but below the level of middle class, has been created in the last ten years and it includes security guards, taxi drivers etc," Gandhi said at a rally in Deoli area of Tonk district.

Madhya Pradesh: Quite a few scores, but many misses, too

Madhya Pradesh: Quite a few scores, but many misses, too

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Government claims big successes in agriculture, rural roads & investment scenario.

New UN chief has an Indian connection

New UN chief has an Indian connection

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

'Antonio Guterres takes over as the UN secretary-general with tremendous goodwill as the process of his election was without the usual horse trading and compromises.' 'We have every reason to believe that he will be sensitive to Indian positions,' says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Afghanistan defends India's surgical strikes in PoK

Afghanistan defends India's surgical strikes in PoK

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

After India, Afghanistan was among three other countries which pulled out of the SAARC summit to be hosted by Pakistan.

Pulling the plug: Apple's Watch a boost for wireless charging

Pulling the plug: Apple's Watch a boost for wireless charging

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

Apple Inc's embrace of wireless charging for its new Watch may be a defining moment for a technology that's languished for years amid competing standards and consumer confusion.

Kevin Pietersen's Pataudi Memorial Lecture: Full Text

Kevin Pietersen's Pataudi Memorial Lecture: Full Text

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

Full text of Kevin Pieterse's Pataudi Memorial Lecture in Bengaluru

BRICS bank to start in 2 years

BRICS bank to start in 2 years

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

India will have the presidency of the BRICS' $100 billion New Development Bank for six years with headquarters in China that will become operational in about two years, a major step for reshaping the international financial system dominated by the West.

BJP, Cong in close fight in Assam, Ajmal may be kingmaker

BJP, Cong in close fight in Assam, Ajmal may be kingmaker

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

Assembly elections in Assam used to be a quiet affair and people outside the state would take little interest in the outcome. This time, even in faraway Delhi, people are keeping tabs on political developments in Assam.

Modi's poll pitch: Decide what kind of pradhan sevak you want

Modi's poll pitch: Decide what kind of pradhan sevak you want

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

"Will anybody want a servant that who is on vacation when needed at home? And nobody knows where he is," he continued.

Google has made teachers less awe-inspiring, grandparents more idle: Modi

Google has made teachers less awe-inspiring, grandparents more idle: Modi

Rediff.com27 Sep 2015

'If Facebook were a country, it would be the third most populous one and the most connected.'

Fulfilling promises will add to UP's financial burden

Fulfilling promises will add to UP's financial burden

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

The BJP's manifesto for UP elections promised many things. But, given the state's precarious financial position, fulfilling these promises is likely to prove tricky, says Ishan Bakshi.

Infra focus area, CCI paved way for Rs 6.6-lakh cr projects: FM

Infra focus area, CCI paved way for Rs 6.6-lakh cr projects: FM

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

Enunciating slew of measures initiated by the UPA to augment the sector, the finance minister said 19 oil and gas blocks were given out for exploration and 7 new airports are under construction.

Transformation of India? It's much more than numbers

Transformation of India? It's much more than numbers

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

There is no clarity yet on how an estimated 10.9 million new jobs would be created every year.

'Kanak Mani Dixit being punished for his anti-establishment writing'

'Kanak Mani Dixit being punished for his anti-establishment writing'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Aseem Chhabra on his friend, the firebrand Nepali journalist Kanak Mani Dixit, who was arrested last week. Aseem, who has known Dixit for 35 years, believes the charges are trumped up.

Tillerson says US is India's reliable partner, takes dig at China, Pakistan

Tillerson says US is India's reliable partner, takes dig at China, Pakistan

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

Tillerson said China's behaviour and action is "posing a challenge to the rules-based international order".

She made Virat, Shraddha designers

She made Virat, Shraddha designers

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

Anjana Reddy explores the market for home-grown Indian celebrity fashion brands at affordable prices.

'I see a lot of actor-bashing when a film fails'

'I see a lot of actor-bashing when a film fails'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

Varun Dhawan tells us what an actor's life is really like.

Pulling the plug: Apple's Watch a boost for wireless charging

Pulling the plug: Apple's Watch a boost for wireless charging

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

Users seem to like the idea too: in a recent survey by technology consultancy IHS, 83 per cent were interested in wireless charging; in China, the figure was 91 per cent.

Seculars using cow slaughter as protein for politics: RSS

Seculars using cow slaughter as protein for politics: RSS

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

The Hindu right-wing body in its mouthpiece taunts "liberals" protesting the Dadri lynching incident, asking what exactly is their idea of India.

A Gentleman Review: Bak Bak, Bang Bang

A Gentleman Review: Bak Bak, Bang Bang

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

'The way the daredevil feats are set up, they don't have the maniacal feeling of actual gun battles, or good jazz, or a whacked-out dance performance -- they just don't provide you that giddy tingle you go looking for in such films,' feels Sreehari Nair.

Auto Expo: Stunning new cars from 19 brands

Auto Expo: Stunning new cars from 19 brands

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

Audi India launched the second generation 2016 Audi R8 at the show.

India's woman wonders at the Olympics

India's woman wonders at the Olympics

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

Rediff.com presents India's Olympic wonder-women...

We may be hit if rural consumption slows down: Marico MD

We may be hit if rural consumption slows down: Marico MD

Rediff.com12 May 2014

As far as Saffola is concerned, oil and oats have been successful segments.

5 incredible life lessons you can learn from sports

5 incredible life lessons you can learn from sports

Rediff.com16 Nov 2014

From developing the right partnerships to employing strategies that help you to turn the game in your favour, the world of sports is full of lessons for your life and career.

Review: iPhone 7 Plus

Review: iPhone 7 Plus

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

With a starting price of Rs 72,000 for the base 32 GB storage model, will the iPhone 7 Plus be able to wow the audience? Himanshu Juneja reviews the iconic iPhone 7 Plus

5 reasons why Congress should merge with BJP

5 reasons why Congress should merge with BJP

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

'I am quite optimistic that sooner or later, my wishful thinking would turn into a reality.' The only hitch is that the INC president's own career ambitions may be hurt if the Congress merges with the BJP,' says Sudhir Bisht.

Economic Survey pegs growth rate at over 8%

Economic Survey pegs growth rate at over 8%

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

The Economic Survey was tabled in the Parliament on Friday.

After gold & equity, real estate will be the next asset class: Rajiv Bajaj

After gold & equity, real estate will be the next asset class: Rajiv Bajaj

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

It would be fair to say that markets are coming to the end of a down-cycle and are at the cusp of the next up-cycle.

How cash flows affect our economy

How cash flows affect our economy

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

Without cash flows, one can hardly aspire to better living conditions.

Review: Sooper Se Ooper is a delightful film

Review: Sooper Se Ooper is a delightful film

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

Sooper Se Ooper will not be able to make you laugh like Sidhu or Archana Puran Singh performing on their respective shows but it will make you chuckle to yourself softly at situations and the characters' reaction to them, writes Paloma Sharma.