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Will a second 'Lotus' bloom in Dravidian Tamil Nadu?

Will a second 'Lotus' bloom in Dravidian Tamil Nadu?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Today, when one Kamalahaasan launches a new political outfit, vowing to cleanse Tamil Nadu polity and political administration of corruption, mal-governance and non-governance, he is pitted not only against Rajini with his commitment to 'spiritual politics', he is also pitted against the real 'Lotus' in Tamil Nadu politics, representing the ruling BJP at the Centre, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Every game of cricket is challenging, every series is challenging'

'Every game of cricket is challenging, every series is challenging'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

'When cricketers, coaches, captains, managers, franchise owners focus on the prize, they forget the process.' 'You can't win every game. Getting better is all about making mistakes.'

Can the Mercedes Benz S-Class Maybach S650 be made better?

Can the Mercedes Benz S-Class Maybach S650 be made better?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2018

The Maybach S650's focus on luxury would make a private jet's interiors appear pedestrian, says Pavan Lall. Does it mean it has no room for improvement?

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.

'We stand shoulder-to-shoulder with you': PM hails spirit of people of Belgium

'We stand shoulder-to-shoulder with you': PM hails spirit of people of Belgium

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Modi's visit to Brussels comes eight days after the deadly attacks on the city in which at least 35 people, including an Indian, died and over 300 were wounded.

50-year-old bridge collapses in Kolkata, 1 killed

50-year-old bridge collapses in Kolkata, 1 killed

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

An eyewitness said some people in a minibus and private cars were trapped.

Why PNB scam didn't dent BJP's Northeast show

Why PNB scam didn't dent BJP's Northeast show

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

It appears that the BJP government has succeeded in managing the communication of the PNB scam in a manner that its adverse impact on its electoral fortunes is largely contained

'India's consumer market will touch $4 trillion by 2025'

'India's consumer market will touch $4 trillion by 2025'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

In an interaction with Viveat Susan Pinto, Thomas Lutz, head of the consumer and retail practice at The Boston Consulting Group. highlights some of the top consumer trends in India and the way forward for companies.

GST woes: How Surat's powerloom industry is dying a slow death

GST woes: How Surat's powerloom industry is dying a slow death

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

Surat houses more than 650,000 powerlooms. Of this, at least 60 per cent have been shut since a month, a loss of Rs 900 crore, finds out Vinay Umarji.

Sensex, Nifty end at fresh highs for 2nd straight session

Sensex, Nifty end at fresh highs for 2nd straight session

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

TCS, Bajaj Auto, Adani Ports and Cipla were the top gainers on BSE Sensex while Coal India, GAIL, Dr Reddy's and Infosys lost the most on the index.

Gold imports surge in November, but 70% lie unused

Gold imports surge in November, but 70% lie unused

Rediff.com10 Dec 2016

Dealers anticipated a sharp rise in jewellery demand this wedding season, but then came demonetisation.

Bad loans of state banks = defence + education + roads + health spends

Bad loans of state banks = defence + education + roads + health spends

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

The crisis in Indian banking has now reached a point where the NPAs of many public-sector banks are higher than their net worth

PHOTOS! It's an odd world out there

PHOTOS! It's an odd world out there

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

10 photos that show it is a crazy, mad world

Why the Congress is in panic

Why the Congress is in panic

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

''The Congress has forgotten how to mobilise people on political issues,' says Aakar Patel.

'Modi killed our hopes on Dec 31'

'Modi killed our hopes on Dec 31'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

'Make cash available now, don't put people into suffering.' 'You should not come to a situation where the operation was successful and the patient is dying.' 'What did not happen in India for several years, you cannot do in 50 days.' 'This is agony and pain.'

Guess who Indira Gandhi's political heir is

Guess who Indira Gandhi's political heir is

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

'Some BJP old timers have remarked that the BJP is now driven by its own high command, the way the Congress was under Mrs Gandhi, says Subir Roy.

Despicable Me 3 Review: A zany joyride of retro and reunions

Despicable Me 3 Review: A zany joyride of retro and reunions

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

Whether you're a kid, accompanying one or neither of the two, there are still lots of reasons to catch Despicable Me 3, says Sukanya Verma.

2018: Year of reckoning for India Inc

2018: Year of reckoning for India Inc

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

A glance back at some of the important ups and down Indian Inc faced in 2018.

Eco corridor will result in China controlling much of Pakistan

Eco corridor will result in China controlling much of Pakistan

Rediff.com16 May 2017

The master plan reveals a far more expansive project involving Chinese penetration into Pakistan's agriculture, industry, telecommunications, surveillance and intelligence networks and even leisure and popular culture.

How Harry popped the question to Meghan

How Harry popped the question to Meghan

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

In their first interview as a couple, the royal and his blushing bride to-be reveal details about their romance, meeting of the families and that oh so important ring.

Meet the fabulous 51-yr-old hot mom and fitness model

Meet the fabulous 51-yr-old hot mom and fitness model

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

Nishriin Parikh, a 51-year-old fitness enthusiast, wants to inspire youngsters into taking their health and fitness seriously.

India to be home to 4.37 lakh millionaires by 2018: Study

India to be home to 4.37 lakh millionaires by 2018: Study

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Mumbai is the only Indian city in the top 30 cities in the world for multi-millionaires.

'Jayalalithaa, others could not satisfactorily account for wealth'

'Jayalalithaa, others could not satisfactorily account for wealth'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam chief J Jayalalithaa could not "satisfactorily account" for immovable properties and pecuniary resources of the value of Rs 53.6 crore when she was the Chief Minister from 1991 to 1996, the Special Court that sentenced her to four years in jail has held.

A day in the lives of a biz tycoon, a startup CEO and a jewellery magnate

A day in the lives of a biz tycoon, a startup CEO and a jewellery magnate

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

Business should be pleasure, not pressure, believes Thrissur-based T S Kalyanaraman.

Abhishek Bachchan's #RoadTo20

Abhishek Bachchan's #RoadTo20

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

Abhishek has been posting fond memories and interesting anecdotes on Instagram, recapping his #RoadTo20.

House proceedings washed out for 7th day, Finance Bill not taken up

House proceedings washed out for 7th day, Finance Bill not taken up

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

The imapsse continues over issues like bank scams and special status demand for Andhra Pradesh.

PM leaves for Russia; looks to deepen energy, security ties

PM leaves for Russia; looks to deepen energy, security ties

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

In his pre-departure statement, he said trade ties between India and Russia can increase even further, to benefit not only the two nations but also the world.

Modi in Moscow: India-Russia sign 16 agreements

Modi in Moscow: India-Russia sign 16 agreements

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

India and Russia on Thursday decided to expand cooperation in various sectors as they signed 16 pacts, including on joint manufacture of 226 military helicopters.

Bullet train faces hurdles down the line

Bullet train faces hurdles down the line

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

The high-speed train line in a region already well-connected by rail, road and airways may have to struggle to stay viable

What Bharat Ki Baat told us about Modi

What Bharat Ki Baat told us about Modi

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

'So you wonder, couldn't he have combined these two qualities: His love of his own voice, and his acting talents, to voice concern about the Kathua and Unnao rapes?' asks Jyoti Punwani. 'His supporters are siding with the accused in the first case, and are the accused in the second.'

Govt, Opposition battle it out on note ban anniversary

Govt, Opposition battle it out on note ban anniversary

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

Union ministers fanned out across the country to highlight the crackdown on black money to mark the first anniversary of demonetisation on Wednesday which the Bharatiya Janata Party celebrated as "Anti Black Money Day" while the Congress-led Opposition observed it as "Black Day" with street protests.

Who are Pradip Burman, Radha Timblo and Pankaj Lodhiya?

Who are Pradip Burman, Radha Timblo and Pankaj Lodhiya?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Pradip Burman belongs to one of India's most illustrious business families, one which runs the noted Dabur brand of mostly Ayurveda-based FMCG products.

WB: 3 killed, 100 houses vandalised on eve of panchayat polls

WB: 3 killed, 100 houses vandalised on eve of panchayat polls

Rediff.com21 Jul 2013

Three Congress workers were killed ahead of Monday's fourth phase of panchayat polls in four districts of West Bengal and at least 100 houses vandalised and looted in South 24-Parganas district on Sunday.

PNB scam, demand for special status for AP stall Parliament

PNB scam, demand for special status for AP stall Parliament

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

Noisy protests disrupted the both houses of the Parliament on the first day of the second part of the budget session

Markets end lower amid volatile trading session

Markets end lower amid volatile trading session

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

BSE Healthcare, Oil & Gas, Consumer Durable, TECk, Power and Metal indices declined between 0.5-1%.

'I have never wanted to distance myself from India'

'I have never wanted to distance myself from India'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

'The more I lived in India, the more I realised that America was my home too.'

Feeling bored to do your laundry? A start-up will do it for you

Feeling bored to do your laundry? A start-up will do it for you

Rediff.com11 May 2015

In February 2012, Laundry Project opened its first factory in Chennai. Initially, it catered to hotels - Taj, Oberoi, Marriot, Ascot and Radisson.

Gatlin out to win races, not popularity contest

Gatlin out to win races, not popularity contest

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Justin Gatlin skipped along the track during his workout, sunglasses on, seemingly without a care in the world.

Like the poster of Mohenjo Daro?

Like the poster of Mohenjo Daro?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Empty malls echo India's sorry retail story

Empty malls echo India's sorry retail story

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

Of the 300 operational malls in the country, just 5-7 per cent, or about 20 malls, are doing well, suggest analysts reports.