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Why did Facebook gift this student Rs 21 lakh?

Why did Facebook gift this student Rs 21 lakh?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Engineering student Arun Suresh Kumar reported two significant security-related bugs to Facebook.

12 habits of highly confident people

12 habits of highly confident people

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

There is a difference between being confident and being arrogant, says Virender Kapoor.

'I am unhappy with my job, but I have no choice'

'I am unhappy with my job, but I have no choice'

Rediff.com27 May 2015

'If Mr Modi believes in empowering the youth, he should definitely start a career cell in every college that will organise job fairs and guide youngsters on how to grow in their respective careers.'

Animal whisperer! She talks to animals, reads their minds

Animal whisperer! She talks to animals, reads their minds

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

Mumbai-based animal communicator Akshaya Kawle shares some exciting stories and learnings from her professional journey.

Preventing rape: A survivor's story

Preventing rape: A survivor's story

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

Rapes happen because we raise our children inappropriately. Not our daughters, but our sons, says Vaishnavi Prasad.

Meet Ami Shroff, India's bartending champ

Meet Ami Shroff, India's bartending champ

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

Acclaimed bartender Ami Behram Shroff tells us how her passion for bartending got her to break rules and set new benchmarks

She wants to change the way Indians dress

She wants to change the way Indians dress

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

'Stop wearing clothes which might be trendy, but doesn't go well with your body type.'

Pregnant in India? Free advice awaits you

Pregnant in India? Free advice awaits you

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Over the last nine months, every time I stepped out of my home, I have quietly swallowed the daily mandatory advice doled out by someone or another, on how to have a happy and normal pregnancy.

'Every time I hear: Be safe, I cringe'

'Every time I hear: Be safe, I cringe'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

'I am proud of the many things my country is. At the same time I do not need to turn a blind eye to the (man-made) flaws.'

How to have a Happy Monday at work

How to have a Happy Monday at work

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

Instead of sulking and being lazy, it is important that you brave up and beat the blues

Video: This dancing duo is quietly making India proud

Video: This dancing duo is quietly making India proud

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

Few in India know that Elvis & Namrata won at the World Salsa Summit in Miami!

'Indian women wear the same bra for years'

'Indian women wear the same bra for years'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

Lingerie designer Karishma Jumani talks about why the Indian lingerie industry took so long to come out of its 'comfort zone'.

At 12, this young scientist is solving a global problem

At 12, this young scientist is solving a global problem

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

'We don't know if the water we are drinking has lead in it or not.' 'In India, we don't have ways to easily detect or measure contamination levels.'

How India will create 11 lakh jobs in six months

How India will create 11 lakh jobs in six months

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Rituparna Chakraborty, co-founder and EVP, TeamLease Services explains which sectors will contribute to India's growth story.

Aarthi Kannan quit Goldman Sachs to teach

Aarthi Kannan quit Goldman Sachs to teach

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

'Unfortunately, our system doesn't care for slow learners. That's where tutors like us come into play,' Aarti Kannan tells Rediff.com's Divya Nair.

Air hostess to DJ: An inspiring journey

Air hostess to DJ: An inspiring journey

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

Paroma Chatterjee has done over 800 gigs, performed at many big clubs in India and abroad and won acclaim for her skill.

'We wanted to explore the real India'

'We wanted to explore the real India'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

'What motivated us was that a lot of people, especially youngsters, had a negative image about India.'

10 things only Indian parents tell their kids

10 things only Indian parents tell their kids

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

In India, if you live with your parents, there is no way in hell you can avoid their interference in the tiniest aspects of your life.

'Recession is temporary, your capability is permanent'

'Recession is temporary, your capability is permanent'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

'You need to polish your skills and be prepared to be an asset in the 'new normal' work environment.' 'Access MOOCs (massive open online courses) and keep your brain razor sharp, despite not having a job offer or having your job offer rescinded.'

What are Kangana, Sonam, Kareena doing in London?

What are Kangana, Sonam, Kareena doing in London?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

London calling!

Animal whisperer! She talks to animals, reads their minds

Animal whisperer! She talks to animals, reads their minds

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

Mumbai-based animal communicator Akshaya Kawle shares some exciting stories and learnings from her professional journey.

Rannvijay's wake-up call for India's youth

Rannvijay's wake-up call for India's youth

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

'If you are not able to perform today, 10 years later, you won't have an excuse to explain why you didn't do it when you could.'

Dear men: Don't expect your wives to be nice to your parents

Dear men: Don't expect your wives to be nice to your parents

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

''Dear men, don't expect your wives to naturally play the role of maid, cleaner, babysitter, a working professional and be nice to your parents.' 'It's her choice, and if she chooses not to, she may have her reasons too; that doesn't make her bad or less 'pious' as the Supreme Court pointed.' 'If you are looking for a full-time, unpaid maid or caretaker in your life partner, you do not understand marriage at all,' says Divya Nair.

Asia's first woman to drive a diesel train is an Indian

Asia's first woman to drive a diesel train is an Indian

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Mumtaz Kazi recounts her life's journey in her own words.

He begged once. Now this engineer needs your help!

He begged once. Now this engineer needs your help!

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

Jayavel was rescued from begging and through his hard work and determination has now won a scholarship to complete his engineering in Italy.

Box Office: Raazi is a hit

Box Office: Raazi is a hit

Rediff.com15 May 2018

The hits and misses of the week.

20 years, 20 stars: The fashion icons of Cannes

20 years, 20 stars: The fashion icons of Cannes

Rediff.com22 May 2017

When Deepika Padukone walked on the Cannes red carpet this year she followed in the footsteps of the biggest global beauty icons of two decades. Divya Nair looks back.

Box Office: Gold expected to cross 100 cr mark soon

Box Office: Gold expected to cross 100 cr mark soon

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

The hits and misses of the week.

Box Office: Gold, Satyamev Jayate heading for a hit

Box Office: Gold, Satyamev Jayate heading for a hit

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

The hits and misses of the week.

Box Office: Vishwaroop II is a disaster

Box Office: Vishwaroop II is a disaster

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

Box Office: Vishwaroop II is a disaster

Box office: Karwaan trumps Fanney Khan, Mulk

Box office: Karwaan trumps Fanney Khan, Mulk

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

The hits and misses of the week.

Naigaon to LA: How a dance video changed their life

Naigaon to LA: How a dance video changed their life

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Mumbai-based dancing troupe V Unbeatable received a standing ovation from the audience and judges at America's Got Talent, a leading talent reality show.

Man's world? Not really, say these women

Man's world? Not really, say these women

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

Thirteen women, who have broken gender stereotypes, reveal what it takes to do a 'man's job'.

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.

Meet Dia Mirza 2.0

Meet Dia Mirza 2.0

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

'It broke my heart when Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein did not work at the box office but little did I know that one day, it would become a cult film.'

UPSC Topper dreams of a Perfect India

UPSC Topper dreams of a Perfect India

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

'When I was young, I used to look around the village we lived in.' 'There was a lack of resources -- no proper health centres and schools.' 'I felt that becoming an IAS officer would help solve those issues.'

Dee MC: The badass rapper girl

Dee MC: The badass rapper girl

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

'I want to use my music to reach out to the youth, to inspire them to create history.' 'To share knowledge, to tell them the importance of voting, girl child education, menstrual hygiene.'

How a working mum won Mrs Charming

How a working mum won Mrs Charming

Rediff.com17 May 2017

Lavitha Shinoj juggled a job and family to participate in her first-ever beauty contest. 'It was a new, life-changing experience,' she says.

Must Read: The future of jobs in India

Must Read: The future of jobs in India

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

'The rule for millennials is: You can have a career for life.' 'You have to constantly adapt to the needs of the industry to stay relevant.' 'The jobs will be the same, but the skill sets required will be different.' 'Technology will dominate the nature of jobs available in the future.'

The Chaiwalli who's taking the Internet by storm

The Chaiwalli who's taking the Internet by storm

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

At 27, Uppma Virdi is telling stories, connecting cultures and making a killing out of chai.