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Sim Bhullar, a man of superlatives

Sim Bhullar, a man of superlatives

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Simanta Roy looks beyond Sim Bhullar's 7'5" tall, 360-pound frame to the player who became the first athlete of Indian descent to secure an NBA contract.

'Exposing has become very challenging'

'Exposing has become very challenging'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

'I would love to do an item number every day,' Action Jackson heroine Manasvi Mamgai tells Sonil Dedhia/ Rediff.com

Beijing puts Tibet card on table before Manmohan sits to talk

Beijing puts Tibet card on table before Manmohan sits to talk

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

There is speculation that China released the White Paper on Tibet in a hurry after a Spanish court agreed to hear charges of genocide against former Chinese president Hu Jintao. Ajai Shukla reports

'I never owned even a suit before the Oscars'

'I never owned even a suit before the Oscars'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Three films and one TV show old Suraj Sharma is glad that an acting career means he is not behind a desk. Aseem Chhabra finds out that despite a life that can be heady Suraj hasn't lost sight of reality

Shalini Krishnan quit a high-paying job to teach tribal students

Shalini Krishnan quit a high-paying job to teach tribal students

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Shalini Krishnan discovers the amazing talent and creativity of tribal children in Odisha.

30 Under 30: The world is watching these Indian super achievers

30 Under 30: The world is watching these Indian super achievers

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

The Forbes 30 Under 30 list is harder to get into than Stanford or Harvard University. Meet the desis who made the cut this year.

Extend full support to AAP govt: Rajnath tells Delhi police

Extend full support to AAP govt: Rajnath tells Delhi police

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday asked the Delhi police to extend full support to the Arvind Kejriwal government

'Virat was born to lead'

'Virat was born to lead'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

'He was not even 15 when he showed skills at captaincy.' 'Now that he is the captain, I keep telling him not to expect from others what easily comes to him.'

Power Minister tells Rediff: '24/7 power in every home by 2019'

Power Minister tells Rediff: '24/7 power in every home by 2019'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

'This country has become cynical, the country has lost hope. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is getting back hope in this country.' 'We are deconstructing the past which had corruption, inefficiency, policy paralysis, a tottering economy where investors had lost confidence, and people had become cynical. We are changing that, we are bringing confidence back to the people of India.'

Key posts vacant at Centre, few takers

Key posts vacant at Centre, few takers

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

In 2016, the Centre has been able to get only seven IAS officers from all states so far.

10 things you should know about To Kill A Mockingbird

10 things you should know about To Kill A Mockingbird

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Here's everything you need to know about To Kill a Mockingbird.

'I'm not related to Narendra Modi!'

'I'm not related to Narendra Modi!'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

From the hilariously funny Harold and Kumar series, Kal Penn moves on to the more serious Bhopal: A Prayer For Rain, his first Hindi film. On the 30th anniversary of the Bhopal gas tragedy, the actor discusses his movie with Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/ Rediff.com

Muktangan empowers poor women to become teachers

Muktangan empowers poor women to become teachers

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

As the teachers began gaining confidence, it also drew the attention of other women in the community, leading to greater demand for teaching jobs.

Will Bihar, Kerala and Tamil Nadu do a U-turn on prohibition?

Will Bihar, Kerala and Tamil Nadu do a U-turn on prohibition?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

State after state has imposed an alcohol ban, and has had to retreat, unable to address the financial and administrative fallout. Are we set for more of this cycle, asks Aditi Phadnis.

The tomboy who became a fashion entrepreneur

The tomboy who became a fashion entrepreneur

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

I don't remember a time I've ever done anything with a fear of failure. Even if I have a bad idea, I say to myself, 'What's the worst that could come out of it?' says Masoom Minawala, founder, Style Fiesta.

His dream is to build schools in India's remotest villages

His dream is to build schools in India's remotest villages

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

At 19, he quit everything to work in a tribal village for free.

This Sony ain't quite Apple or Samsung

This Sony ain't quite Apple or Samsung

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Sony Xperia Z3+ is definitely not a worthy candidate to enter the exclusive club meant for the likes of Samsung Galaxy S6 and iPhone 6, says Himanshu Juneja.

Why the RSS and BJP are the true champions of our democracy

Why the RSS and BJP are the true champions of our democracy

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Ironically, it was the members of the BJP (which the Indian press loves to dub as fascist) who resisted the assault on democracy and were jailed for 18 months. The RSS too played a stellar role in the resistance movement during the Emergency. Yet by some strange warped logic, the Indian media deems the Congress party with an established record of authoritarianism as a standard bearer of democracy while damning a true champion -- the BJP, says Vivek Gumaste

'Vested interests on both sides of LoC keep Kashmir problem alive'

'Vested interests on both sides of LoC keep Kashmir problem alive'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

'It would be very easy for me to say, it's only the Pakistanis that want the Kashmir issue to remain alive.' 'Trust me, there is a vested interest on the Indian side in keeping the issue of Jammu and Kashmir alive.'

'The focus can't just be on scoring high marks'

'The focus can't just be on scoring high marks'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

'Indian universities are giving out PhDs without adequate evaluation,' charges Dr Satya Narain Jatiya, MP.

How Paris fell in love with coffee grown by Andhra tribals

How Paris fell in love with coffee grown by Andhra tribals

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

Retracing the journey that brought coffee from Araku Valley in Andhra Pradesh to an upscale caf in the aristocratic district of Le Marais in Paris.

26/11: 'Yes, this is Moshe...I'm ok'

26/11: 'Yes, this is Moshe...I'm ok'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

Moshe's laughter rings in the home of the Rosenbergs, his maternal grandparents in Afula, Israel. Abhishek Mande Bhot listens in.

26/11: 'Yes, this is Moshe...I'm ok'

26/11: 'Yes, this is Moshe...I'm ok'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

Can the Singals solve Bhushan's debt crisis?

Can the Singals solve Bhushan's debt crisis?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

With the stock market entering a bull phase, many believe the Singals can bring in the much-needed equity capital and reduce their debt.

Meet the man behind India's EPIC hit Baahubali

Meet the man behind India's EPIC hit Baahubali

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

'My father thinks I'm not ambitious and too slow. He wants me to work in Hindi films with big superstars.' Meet Baahubali director, SS Rajamouli.

'I didn't know acting was my thing'

'I didn't know acting was my thing'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Sobhita Dhulipala makes her debut with Raman Raghav 2.0.

It's time to promote farmer friendly measures

It's time to promote farmer friendly measures

Rediff.com2 Aug 2014

States need to create alternative marketing structures for farm produce since middlemen also provide vital services that are otherwise unavailable to the farmer.

How India will hire and get hired in 2015

How India will hire and get hired in 2015

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

The New Year, like 2014, will see brisk hiring. But, specialisation and strong domain skills will decide who gets hired.

This Salman Khan is changing the way kids learn

This Salman Khan is changing the way kids learn

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

Salman Khan of Khan Academy explains how he is pioneering the cause of free online education.

How not to kill your start-up

How not to kill your start-up

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Don't get carried away by the initial success of an idea. You must be open to change, be ready to tweak or make a strategic shift, if the market demands that you do it.

'FDI drains India's resources'

'FDI drains India's resources'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

'We are allowing FDI on the terms of the investors, multinationals.' 'We bow down to whatever they say.' 'When they say you open this sector, we open that sector.'

Remembering apartheid

Remembering apartheid

Rediff.com14 Dec 2013

Archana Shah offers her memories of a childhood spent in apartheid South Africa.

How to be employable after college

How to be employable after college

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

Spruce up your CV and seek professional advise, says Prof RSS Mani of ITM Group of Institutions.

Failing to curb Iran

Failing to curb Iran

Rediff.com29 Nov 2013

The deal with Iran does not address any of the major issues thrown up by Tehran's ambitions, says Claude Smadja.

Hands on review: Google Nexus 6P

Hands on review: Google Nexus 6P

Rediff.com15 Nov 2015

How capable is the latest mobile phone from the Nexus bloodline? Himanshu Juneja reviews the Nexus 6P.

Courage beyond Compare: Beating disability to become champions

Courage beyond Compare: Beating disability to become champions

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

Courage beyond Compare, as the name suggests, profiles Indian paralympic sports stars who despite physical disability, have fought the odds to become world class, champion athletes.

10 things you must know about Lenovo Vibe X3

10 things you must know about Lenovo Vibe X3

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Lenovo's fortunes and portfolio have been gathering pace especially since the release of the K3 Note, and the company has even declared that they do not plan on letting Lenovo branded phones play a second fiddle to their Motorola siblings. With the release of Lenovo's Vibe X3, the company seems to be coming good on that promise.

Posco's Odisha journey: Travails of a big-ticket project

Posco's Odisha journey: Travails of a big-ticket project

Rediff.com20 May 2015

Is it inconsistency in policy, or the lack of robust support?

Is India ready for humour without punchlines?

Is India ready for humour without punchlines?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

No-Punchline humour reminds us how in our daily lives, we all are by turns 'The Corrupt Politician we criticise,' 'The Chauvinist Male we frown upon,' 'The Rule Breaker we deride through our Facebook posts,' 'The Communal Virus we so easily lampoon' and 'The Bad Artist we spoof.' In a land where the aforesaid prototypes are our major sources of 'funny,' is there an audience for the NPL kind of humour, asks Sreehari Nair.