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'Downfall Was Written For Me'

'Downfall Was Written For Me'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

'I regret not showing my grandparents the man I am today.' 'I was battling with drug and alcohol addiction when they were alive.' 'They were struggling to see me deteriorating my life and destroying it.'

Amazon readies plan to take on Walmart in India's retail space

Amazon readies plan to take on Walmart in India's retail space

Rediff.com17 May 2018

While the talks are still at a preliminary stage, sources said major retail players had held discussions with Amazon

COVID-19 taught India to become self-reliant: PM

COVID-19 taught India to become self-reliant: PM

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

Modi said the coronavirus pandemic made people learn new things.

'Projecting the country in a wrong way is sedition'

'Projecting the country in a wrong way is sedition'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

'When you talk badly of the country and project a bad image of the country to the rest of the world, is it not sedition?'

Opposition liken use of tear gas on farmers to 'waging war'

Opposition liken use of tear gas on farmers to 'waging war'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

In a joint statement, leaders of eight opposition parties extended their support to the farmers who are protesting the three farm laws.

Why Wistron vandalism is bad for India

Why Wistron vandalism is bad for India

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

'The workers's dance of wilful destruction has the potential to kill all investments planned in India by any foreign entity,' argues Dr Sudhir Bisht.

Lankan Prez's whereabouts still not known, protesters camp at his house

Lankan Prez's whereabouts still not known, protesters camp at his house

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

The anti-government protesters in Sri Lanka on Sunday continued to occupy the residences of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Wickremesinghe, a day after they stormed into the premises and set on fire one of the buildings protesting over the nation's severe economic crisis even as the island nation is still in the dark about the embattled President's whereabouts.

1971 War: Solitary Confinement In Pakistan

1971 War: Solitary Confinement In Pakistan

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

''I heard from the Pakistani brigadier that Flying Officer Pradeep Apte had been killed after he ejected safely and tried to escape. This news sent a chill up my spine. I had been lucky so far...'

'People of this country are not hardcore communal at all'

'People of this country are not hardcore communal at all'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

'We are losing the battle of secularism, but we have not lost.'

BJP plans online celebration of Modi 2.0's first anniversary

BJP plans online celebration of Modi 2.0's first anniversary

Rediff.com28 May 2020

The Bharatiya Janata Party will hold a month-long campaign staring from June to mark the first anniversary of the Modi 2.0 government and will hold digital rallies in all districts across the country, its general secretary Bhupendra Yadav said.

Quad is 'not just a passing fad, we mean business': Biden

Quad is 'not just a passing fad, we mean business': Biden

Rediff.com24 May 2022

Biden welcomed Prime Minister Modi at the Summit and said "it is wonderful to see you again in person".

India hits Nestle with $99 million lawsuit after noodle scare

India hits Nestle with $99 million lawsuit after noodle scare

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

The government has filed a lawsuit against Swiss food firm Nestle's Indian unit, seeking Rs 640 crore ($99 million) in damages on behalf of consumers after the country's worst packaged food scare in a decade.

Snapdeal plans $350-400 million IPO, eyes $2.5 billion valuation

Snapdeal plans $350-400 million IPO, eyes $2.5 billion valuation

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

JM Financial, Axis Bank, and Bank of America have been roped in as the bankers to run the mandate, say sources.

Remember Dalda? It's back to a New India!

Remember Dalda? It's back to a New India!

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

In its latest campaign, Dalda is stressing that it's now a refined oil brand and no longer just a vanaspati offering.

Crowds throng Baba ka Dhaba after couple's plight moves social media

Crowds throng Baba ka Dhaba after couple's plight moves social media

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

Many offered to help the couple financially and others announced plans for lunch at Baba Ka Dhaba.

Disha Patani looks GORGEOUS

Disha Patani looks GORGEOUS

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

Farah wishes Gauri... Prithviraj promotes Bhramam...

India, France aim to double bilateral trade

India, France aim to double bilateral trade

Rediff.com7 Oct 2010

India and France aim to double the bilateral trade to $12 billion (around Rs 50,000 crore) from current $6 billion and have identified food processing sector as a core area of cooperation.

Ranbaxy whistle-blower to talk on quality of Made-in-India drugs

Ranbaxy whistle-blower to talk on quality of Made-in-India drugs

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

Whistle-blower Dinesh Thakur will speak on Made-in-India drugs at an event in Washington.

India steals the show at Bali meet; 'peace clause' stalemate continues

India steals the show at Bali meet; 'peace clause' stalemate continues

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

India rejected the proposed interim measure and trade facilitation agreement, risking an outright collapse of the ongoing talks.

'Award Raju Srivastav Bharat Ratna'

'Award Raju Srivastav Bharat Ratna'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

'Today's generation can learn from him how not to hurt anyone's sentiments at a time when many stand-up comedians deliberately set out to do so.'

How these youth HELP in COVID times

How these youth HELP in COVID times

Rediff.com24 Apr 2021

'It is frustrating when you have to say 'No', but you are helpless when something is not available.'

Neeraj Chopra undeterred despite rivals' stellar form

Neeraj Chopra undeterred despite rivals' stellar form

Rediff.com21 May 2022

Anderson Peters of Grenada and Tokyo Olympics silver winner Jakub Vadlejch of Czech Republic had come up with 93.07m and 90.88m throws respectively

India agrees to WTO's 4-year 'peace clause'

India agrees to WTO's 4-year 'peace clause'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

According to the final draft of the negotiating text circulated by WTO Director-General Roberto Azevedo among trade ministers of the 159 member countries on Wednesday night, on public stockholding for food security purposes, a developing country like India can provide subsidies for farm support even if those exceed the permissible 10 per cent cap.

MPs question CDS Bipin Rawat on Ladakh situation

MPs question CDS Bipin Rawat on Ladakh situation

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

This is probably the first time Rahul Gandhi is attending this committee's meeting since being nominated to the panel last year after Lok Sabha elections.

She quit her Air India job to run for INDIA

She quit her Air India job to run for INDIA

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

"I am running for HOPE -- Humanity, Oneness, Peace and Equality," says Sufiya Sufee.

India tops world hunger list with 194 million people

India tops world hunger list with 194 million people

Rediff.com28 May 2015

India is home to the highest number of hungry people in the world.

Why is Subhash Chandra RESTLESS?

Why is Subhash Chandra RESTLESS?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

The chairman of the Essel Group says he has settled 91.2 per cent of the estimated Rs 11,000 crore debt on the group's books.

Digangana's Vegan Challenge

Digangana's Vegan Challenge

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

The television actor reveals why she switched to veganism and explains how it has changed the way she looks at food now.

'I knew Gadar was going to be India's Titanic'

'I knew Gadar was going to be India's Titanic'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

'It reminded me of the Ramayana, a story that runs in every Indian's blood.'

'WTO is close to solution, thanks to strong leadership in India'

'WTO is close to solution, thanks to strong leadership in India'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Sitharaman said that developed countries were blaming India for the impasse at the WTO, but India convinced them about its legitimate demand.

Why is Modi talking about Temsutula Imsong?

Why is Modi talking about Temsutula Imsong?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Meet the cleanliness warrior from Nagaland who is cleaning up the holy ghats of Varanasi...

'My in-laws are not very friendly'

'My in-laws are not very friendly'

Rediff.com5 May 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Rahul Bajaj was a true nationalist

Rahul Bajaj was a true nationalist

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

Rahul Bajaj was transparent, outspoken, and not ready to bend the rules, says R C Bhargava.

When 'national pride' trumps obvious questions

When 'national pride' trumps obvious questions

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

Should we not stop uncritically celebrating NRIs' elevation without regard to what kind of companies they are getting to run, and the nature of their products or business practices, asks T N Ninan.

Bereaved ATK Mohun Bagan keeper is now COVID frontline warrior

Bereaved ATK Mohun Bagan keeper is now COVID frontline warrior

Rediff.com26 May 2021

Having performed his mother's shraddh ceremony, one of the stars of Indian Super League is now arranging oxygen cylinders, supplying food as a "frontline warrior" for his local club "Atlanta", located in South Kolkata's Golf Road region.

Varna and Jati Are Not Same

Varna and Jati Are Not Same

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

The relative ranking of castes can vary across regions and localities and depends on a number of factors including control over land, wealth, and political power. Castes have often tried to 'upgrade' themselves (a process sociologists refer to as Sanskritization), and sometimes get 'downgraded'. A revealing excerpt from Upinder Singh's Ancient India: Culture Of Contradictions.

'Govt Knows Demonetisation Is One Of Its Biggest Blunders'

'Govt Knows Demonetisation Is One Of Its Biggest Blunders'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

'They are not tom-tomming what a great thing the Supreme Court decision is.' 'If they say it was a great thing, the public will react because people suffered and are still suffering.'

Poland assures support for India's bid for NSG membership, UNSC seat

Poland assures support for India's bid for NSG membership, UNSC seat

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

VP Ansari thanked Polish leadership for its support to India's bid for NSG membership,

Hail these Unique India Dishes!

Hail these Unique India Dishes!

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

'Why can I not access all these things -- Bhut Jolokia, Dalle, Kaachu, Bhakri, Ghari and everything else -- more easily?' asks Aakar Patel.