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Why did Varun apologise to Taapsee?

Why did Varun apologise to Taapsee?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

From kicks to cuts, Subhash K Jha gives the latest Bollywood buzz...

Gymnast Pranati looks to emulate Dipa at CWG

Gymnast Pranati looks to emulate Dipa at CWG

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

Turning 23 on the day of the preliminary round, Pranati will look to make the finals and emulate Dipa Karmakar, who won a historic bronze in Glasgow four years ago.

'I didn't know what sex trafficking was all about'

'I didn't know what sex trafficking was all about'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Mrunal Thakur is just three films old in Bollywood and each one has been radically different from the other.

Hope to come back again, says Pele as he leaves Kolkata

Hope to come back again, says Pele as he leaves Kolkata

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

"I want to thank god for giving me the opportunity to travel this distance, for only the second trip of my life to India."

SoftBank willing to fund Ola, but with a rider

SoftBank willing to fund Ola, but with a rider

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

Growing the number of electric vehicles on Ola's platform is part of the terms SoftBank has put forth for the funding

'We can't even take a U-turn'

'We can't even take a U-turn'

Rediff.com4 May 2020

The prayer, Sarvejana Sukhinobhavantu, or let the whole universe of living beings be well, helps. So do profound and relevant Ancient Wise Words and aphorisms: Vasudaiva Kutumbakam, or the whole world is one big family, interconnected, interdependent. And a sense of humour, jokes, pranks, writing, conversations. And, last but definitely not least, the rippling waves of inner realisation on the background mind-track -- about the insignificance of ego, the importance of humility, the wasted opportunities in life, the wrong moves, the strokes of luck, the past 'sins', the what-ifs.

Bhoomi Review: Sanjay Dutt makes comeback in one of the worst films of the year!

Bhoomi Review: Sanjay Dutt makes comeback in one of the worst films of the year!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

Bhoomi's blood-splattering, bone-crunching vigour is as unwelcome as the rest of this ghastly movie, feels Sukanya Verma.

Modi using govt machinery to intimidate Opposition: Mamata

Modi using govt machinery to intimidate Opposition: Mamata

Rediff.com7 Apr 2019

She wondered why PM Modi is not removing his own cabinet secretary or the Union home secretary, if he was so 'fond of making last-minute changes'.

'Country has voted for change. Now, Modi's government has to deliver'

'Country has voted for change. Now, Modi's government has to deliver'

Rediff.com26 May 2014

'Full credit goes to the aam junta of India, the common man for bringing this amazing change of governance in the country.' the Nightingale raves.

Why Amit Shah needs Uma Bharati in MP

Why Amit Shah needs Uma Bharati in MP

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

Bundelkhand is thought to be an area where Mayawati has some influence. Both Amit Shah and Shivraj Chouhan believe every weapon in the arsenal must be used to ensure victory.

India's unicorns limp along without foreign funds

India's unicorns limp along without foreign funds

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

For India startups, pulling in the reins now may enable them to live longer - even if it means shedding their unicorn status, says Una Galani.

India's billion dollar start ups face cash crunch

India's billion dollar start ups face cash crunch

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

Though fundraisings for startups still rank amongst the biggest deals struck this year, the average ticket size has fallen sharply, says Una Galani.

Video: Listen to Pehla Nasha, UNPLUGGED!

Video: Listen to Pehla Nasha, UNPLUGGED!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

'We don't make films which have scope for great music anymore.'

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 50 Songs

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 50 Songs

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.

Softbank reviving Ola-Uber India merger talks

Softbank reviving Ola-Uber India merger talks

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

According to a source SoftBank is in favour of Ola acquiring the Indian unit of Uber, but the finer details of the deal are being discussed

Omar seeks restoration of PM post for J&K

Omar seeks restoration of PM post for J&K

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

"Our handshake with Indian Union was subject to certain conditions," he said.

Google it! Why Sundar Pichai missed Xi photo op

Google it! Why Sundar Pichai missed Xi photo op

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Google boss's absence at US-China internet forum meet raises eyebrows.

Apple's Cook to visit India this week, to meet Modi

Apple's Cook to visit India this week, to meet Modi

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Cook's visit, following a trip to China, comes at a crucial time as Apple looks for new growth markets after posting its first ever decline in iPhone sales

How Dipa Karmakar is an inspiration to other gymnasts

How Dipa Karmakar is an inspiration to other gymnasts

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

Dipa Karmakar, a recent recipient of the Arjuna award, is the first Indian to make enter the final of the World Championships and finished fifth in the rankings.

What prompted China's Baidu to buy stake in Uber

What prompted China's Baidu to buy stake in Uber

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

To take on China's Alibaba, Baidu bought stake in Uber.

Uber takes its ride beyond app

Uber takes its ride beyond app

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

The new feature is up and running in Nagpur, Guwahati and Jodhpur

Why winning in India is so important for Uber

Why winning in India is so important for Uber

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

The Indian arm is the second largest unit for the company, crosses 500 mn trips milestone

When Katrina, Ranbir, Hrithik looked different in the SAME film

When Katrina, Ranbir, Hrithik looked different in the SAME film

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Sukanya Verma looks back at actors, who have sported multiple looks in a single film.

Have bike-sharing firms hit a dead end in India?

Have bike-sharing firms hit a dead end in India?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

In India, many cities lack bicycle lanes and proper pavements. This, coupled with heavily congested roads, creates a danger to cyclists. Furthermore, the low costs of bicycles may make it more economical to buy than to rent.

How Indian start-ups are taking on global rivals

How Indian start-ups are taking on global rivals

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Flipkart's appointment of Kalyan Krishnamurthy as CEO and Ola's choice of PepsiCo's Vishal Kaul for COO speaks to the growing trend of bringing in experienced professionals to run business. Karan Choudhury reports.

Has Red Bull owner Mateschitz lost interest in F1?

Has Red Bull owner Mateschitz lost interest in F1?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

Red Bull, drivers' and constructors' champions for four years in a row from 2010, have fallen out with underperforming Renault and are casting around for a replacement engine provider with Ferrari their only real option given Honda's woes.

Sai's Take: Mamata's fury

Sai's Take: Mamata's fury

Rediff.com10 May 2019

'Of all the election skirmishes, it is the one between Mamata and Modi that has hit the nadir.' 'Obviously, the prize catch is Bengal where the BJP is determined to make inroads while Mamata is equally determined to keep them out,' notes Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Is violence and rigging Mamata's poriborton?

Is violence and rigging Mamata's poriborton?

Rediff.com12 May 2014

'In this election -- her first major one since wresting power from the Left -- Mamata has proved that she has simply maintained the Left's systemic status quo by ensuring that she implements the CPI-M method of election and result 'management', says Dr Anirban Ganguly.

Why Bengal is a hard nut to crack for BJP

Why Bengal is a hard nut to crack for BJP

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

State party leaders admit that Hindu consolidation by itself was not good enough to unseat Didi.

SoftBank marks down Ola, Snapdeal by $550 million

SoftBank marks down Ola, Snapdeal by $550 million

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

Around half the value of the mark-downs is due to the Japanese currency's appreciation against other currencies.

Asha Bhosle: Gulzarbhai is a very special artist

Asha Bhosle: Gulzarbhai is a very special artist

Rediff.com14 Apr 2014

Overjoyed with the news of her Gulzarbhai's selection for the Dadasaheb Phalke award this year, the legendary playback singer traces her steps to her early memories of working with the veteran.

'I was shocked when I saw the injury'

'I was shocked when I saw the injury'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

'The school's criminality needs to established. The school should be booked for scarring my innocent child for no fault of hers and letting something like this happen in the classroom,' the girl's mother tells Rediff.com in an email.

'Modi is the headmaster trying to instil discipline'

'Modi is the headmaster trying to instil discipline'

Rediff.com18 May 2019

The election campaign finally ended on Friday, May 17. Arindam Majumder reveals what he discovered on the election front on a long rail journey.

Modi-Shah meets their match in Mamata

Modi-Shah meets their match in Mamata

Rediff.com17 May 2019

'If Mr Modi and Mr Shah have made a poisonous, polarising campaign their brahmastra for 2019, Mamata Banerjee is showing them its limitations,' says Shekhar Gupta.

Quiz of the day: What was Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!'s original title?

Quiz of the day: What was Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!'s original title?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

Bronze medal is result of my 12 years of hard work: Sakshi

Bronze medal is result of my 12 years of hard work: Sakshi

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

After ending India's agonising wait for an Olympic medal at the Rio Games with a bronze medal, Indian women wrestler Sakshi Malik said it was the result of her 12 years of persistent hard work.

Uber faces a big challenge in Karnataka

Uber faces a big challenge in Karnataka

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Uber says it is engaging with state govt to explain why its business model encourages savings for customers.

How Uber plans to beat competition

How Uber plans to beat competition

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

Uber valued at $53 billion, is looking at more than 50 per cent market share in India by the first quarter of 2016.

Sushant: Miss working with Parineeti!

Sushant: Miss working with Parineeti!

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

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

The Sari Satyagraha

The Sari Satyagraha

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

A short story by an award-winning writer.