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How Social Media Turned Porn Biz Upside Down

How Social Media Turned Porn Biz Upside Down

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

Social media allowed them to connect even more directly with potential clients, and gave them multiple new marketing and outreach channels, explains Devangshu Datta.

Gulzar's Madhur Dosti With R D Burman

Gulzar's Madhur Dosti With R D Burman

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

None of R D Burman's collaborations was as rewarding and resplendent as with Gulzar, who turns 89 today, August 18, 2023, says Subhash K Jha.

TN's ancient link to Sengol, the sceptre to be installed in Parliament

TN's ancient link to Sengol, the sceptre to be installed in Parliament

Rediff.com24 May 2023

Following the Chola era tradition, the pontiff of the Thiruvaduthurai Aadeenam presented the sengol to the first Prime Minister of India Nehru signifying the transfer of power from the British to Indian hands.

'India's cities highly segregated on the basis of caste and religion'

'India's cities highly segregated on the basis of caste and religion'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

'Government supplied public services are less likely to be found in neighbourhoods with high numbers of Scheduled Castes and Muslims.'

Recipe: Chef Ranveer Brar's Chilly Hot Chocolate

Recipe: Chef Ranveer Brar's Chilly Hot Chocolate

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

Lift up your mood with a warm cup of red chilly hot chocolate.

Govinda Naam Mera Review: Not Fun

Govinda Naam Mera Review: Not Fun

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

To name your movie after Bollywood's most dhinchak hero and craft something so dull borderlines on sacrilege, feels Sukanya Verma.

Supreme Court On Article 370: A Landmark Judgment

Supreme Court On Article 370: A Landmark Judgment

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

We must heed what the CJI has said. Challenging every judgment of the central government is inviting chaos, asserts Shreekant Sambrani.

Why Did This Kerala Story Become A Huge Hit?

Why Did This Kerala Story Become A Huge Hit?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

'Cinema or the sentiment of a people, disgusted by contemporary politics and wanting to feel whole by collectively recalling a moment of great difficulty that was also a cause for togetherness?', asks Shyam G Menon.

Are India's Toppers Ready For Life?

Are India's Toppers Ready For Life?

Rediff.com31 May 2023

I feel it is utterly silly to disproportionately celebrate academic achievements in school and college when there is so much life and transformation by life yet to happen, states Shyam G Menon.

Hardik on 'Mankading': To hell with the spirit of the game!

Hardik on 'Mankading': To hell with the spirit of the game!

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

The issue became a hot topic of discussion when Deepti Sharma ran out Charlie Dean at the non-striker's end for leaving her crease too early and handed India a historic 3-0 clean sweep in women's ODI series in England, last month.

Black Adam Review: Good Fun

Black Adam Review: Good Fun

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Black Adam's true superpower is Dwayne Johnson's likeability. He's good even when he's bad, observes Sukanya Verma. Black Adam Review

State accountability in targeted violence rare: Teesta

State accountability in targeted violence rare: Teesta

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

Setalvad said working on a deeply polarising issue among the public is not an easy one and added that the impact of social media on polarization is also overwhelming.

'BJP is nearing its expiry date'

'BJP is nearing its expiry date'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

'BJP loses a democratic election, then buys MLAs from the ruling party's flock and rides to power in these states.' 'Do you think Atalji would have tolerated this?'

India trade deal eludes another British prime minister

India trade deal eludes another British prime minister

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Britain's third female prime Minister, Liz Truss, was out of office on Thursday after the shortest tenure at 10 Downing Street in London and without a cherished India-UK free trade agreement (FTA) under her belt as a Brexit prize.

UK's PM-in-waiting Liz Truss remains committed to India ties

UK's PM-in-waiting Liz Truss remains committed to India ties

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

Newly-elected Conservative Party leader and prime minister in waiting Liz Truss is among the senior British politicians known for championing deeper India-UK strategic and economic ties, describing them as a "sweet spot" of global trade dynamics.

Just who is Zahan Kapoor?

Just who is Zahan Kapoor?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

Shashi Kapoor and Ramesh Sippy's grandson is all set to make his movie debut.

Recipe: Zelda Pande's Pav Bhaji

Recipe: Zelda Pande's Pav Bhaji

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

You would be surprised how wonderful homemade Pav Bhaji tastes and you can monitor the salt and butter.

Goodbye Review: Heart In The Right Place

Goodbye Review: Heart In The Right Place

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Goodbye makes ordinary places, ordinary people and ordinary events become interesting, observes Mayur Sanap.

Make English Compulsory, Mandarin Second Language

Make English Compulsory, Mandarin Second Language

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Anybody who's plugged in to the modern, globalised world will understand why, says Kanika Datta.

Will you still need me when I am 94?

Will you still need me when I am 94?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Monday, November 8, 2021, Lal Kishenchand Advani -- the politician who took the Bharatiya Janata Party from its parliamentary nadir in 1984, when it won just two Lok Sabha seats, to establishing the edifice for its present dominance in Indian politics -- will turn 94.

Will INS Vishal Opt For British Power?

Will INS Vishal Opt For British Power?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

London hopes to convince New Delhi's naval planners to power India's second indigenous aircraft carrier with the Queen Elizabeth's integrated all-electric propulsion system.

Does Modi Mean Business?

Does Modi Mean Business?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

'Anyone can string together a few alliterative words, but are they a substitute for serious thought?' 'And do they make for a strategy or plan for coherent action?' asks T N Ninan.

The Best Weapon To Deal With China Is...

The Best Weapon To Deal With China Is...

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

If you are serious about countering the Chinese threat, then the best weapon is investing in real freedom, plurality, elections and democracy. Unfortunately, it isn't an approach all Indians currently seem to agree on, asserts Shyam G Menon.

'We will release Radhe again in the theatres'

'We will release Radhe again in the theatres'

Rediff.com12 May 2021

'It's not a sequel to Wanted, it's just that the character's name is Radhe.'

Ahoy! Kimberly Garner wants you to see her beachwear line

Ahoy! Kimberly Garner wants you to see her beachwear line

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

Socialite and reality TV star models her new swimwear collection (and has us sweating under our collars)

Monaco to close off city streets for Leclerc rendez-vous

Monaco to close off city streets for Leclerc rendez-vous

Rediff.com24 May 2020

Monaco authorities have agreed to close the Grand Prix circuit to all traffic and pedestrians from 0645 to 0900.

The English Game: Football version of Downton Abbey

The English Game: Football version of Downton Abbey

Rediff.com16 May 2020

'The English Game could have been truly great -- a precious glimpse into how the game went from being played by just the rich to one being eventually dominated by the masses,' observes Dhruv Munjal.

Don't underestimate the average Indian

Don't underestimate the average Indian

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

'And don't underestimate the enabling power of bribery.' 'Hark back to demonetisation.' 'All of the cash did come back.' 'The same thing will happen with the alphabet soup of the NRC, NPR and CAA except that this exercise will deal in documents, not cash.' 'Bribes will be paid.' 'Documents will be magically generated,' points out Devangshu Datta.

How BRICS Is Expanded Is Crucial

How BRICS Is Expanded Is Crucial

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

With its political colour dominated by less than democratic trends, BRICS currently leaves some of us wondering -- where in this grouping is there an assurance that human freedom will be respected unconditionally? It would be nice to see the new members of BRICS drawn from the ranks of countries wedded to preserving and guarding human freedom, observes Shyam G Menon.

RRR Review

RRR Review

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

A copious amount of blood, beating, crying, saving, sacrificing, nationalism fills up its staggering three hours running time. Emotions run sky high, but you feel nothing, sighs Sukanya Verma.

Modi govt's big economic mistakes

Modi govt's big economic mistakes

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

It is odd how governments don't learn from their predecessors' mistakes, says T N Ninan.

Tara Deshpande's recipes from a Konkan kitchen

Tara Deshpande's recipes from a Konkan kitchen

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

Actress-turned-chef-turned-author Tara Deshpande Tennebaum's book on Konkani cuisine, A Sense for Spice, is a fascinating account of a family's love for food. We excerpt some recipes from the book.

Gulzar: 5 Memorable Songs

Gulzar: 5 Memorable Songs

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

As Gulzar turns 86 on August 18, Subhash K Jha celebrates the iconic figure by picking his five favourite songs.

'We've played more cricket now as a group and there is belief'

'We've played more cricket now as a group and there is belief'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

Michael Clarke is giving nothing away on the eve of the Ashes. Not his starting XI, not comparisons between this and the previous series, not praise nor predictions, not even observations on England.

Mr Goenka is dead, long live Vipassana!

Mr Goenka is dead, long live Vipassana!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

Like thousands of Indians and non-Indians I have been touched by, and am a beneficiary, of Satya Narayan Goenka's single biggest contribution to humanity: the Vipassana brand of meditation.

All things spice: Tara Deshpande's journey from the cinema to the kitchen

All things spice: Tara Deshpande's journey from the cinema to the kitchen

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

An interview with actress-turned-chef-turned-author Tara Deshpande's on her book on Konkani cuisine, A sense for Spice.

All things spice: Tara Deshpande's journey from the cinema to the kitchen

All things spice: Tara Deshpande's journey from the cinema to the kitchen

Rediff.com19 Sep 2013

An interview with actress-turned-chef-turned-author Tara Deshpande's on her book on Konkani cuisine, A sense for Spice.

All things spice: Tara Deshpande's journey from the cinema to the kitchen

All things spice: Tara Deshpande's journey from the cinema to the kitchen

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

An interview with actress-turned-chef-turned-author Tara Deshpande's on her book on Konkani cuisine, A sense for Spice.

RTI reveals 20 Indian soldiers missing from border areas

RTI reveals 20 Indian soldiers missing from border areas

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

Twenty Indian soldiers posted in border areas of the country, most of them in Jammu and Kashmir, have gone missing from 1996 to 2010, according to an RTI reply.

Velayudham music is for Vijay fans only

Velayudham music is for Vijay fans only

Rediff.com5 Sep 2011

The album has some promising numbers but has nothing new to offer.