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'It's an amazing feeling to win Rs 1 crore'

'It's an amazing feeling to win Rs 1 crore'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

'During the Fastest Finger First round, my body was shivering.' 'I was both happy and nervous looking at him.'

Shivpal Yadav among SP's campaigners in Mainpuri LS bypoll

Shivpal Yadav among SP's campaigners in Mainpuri LS bypoll

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

There was no immediate reaction from the PSPL on the inclusion of Shivpal Singh Yadav's name in the SP's list of campaigners.

Andhra governor wants ban on auction of medical seats

Andhra governor wants ban on auction of medical seats

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

Andhra Pradesh Governor ESL Narasimhan on Monday had an hour-long meeting with Union Minister of Health Gulam Nabi Azad and discussed with him the hot subject of auction of medical seats in private medical colleges for a cost of Rs 70 to 80 lakhs.

Markram to lead South Africa in ODIs

Markram to lead South Africa in ODIs

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

Faf Du Plessis' injury prompted selectors to fast-track the 23 year old to the hot seat.

AI to introduce new seating segment 'premium economy'

AI to introduce new seating segment 'premium economy'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

Air India is planning to introduce a new seating segment 'premium economy' on its domestic all-economy flights from the middle of this month at the cost of almost the lowest business class fare on a route.

4 effective tips to crack your dream job interview

4 effective tips to crack your dream job interview

Rediff.com28 Dec 2011

Youth Inc lists down four things you must do at the job interview to land up your dream job offer.

5 things your boss WILL NOT tell you

5 things your boss WILL NOT tell you

Rediff.com21 Dec 2011

Sanket Dantara, an IIMA Alumnus and author of From Cubicles 2 Cabins: A survival guide to your first job lists out the things your boss won't tell you and expect you to know. Dantara offers the boss' perspective

Must Watch: The Best KBC Moments this season

Must Watch: The Best KBC Moments this season

Rediff.com18 Nov 2011

As the season ends, we take a look.

Dravid backs Dhoni to remain as captain

Dravid backs Dhoni to remain as captain

Rediff.com12 Nov 2012

Former captain Rahul Dravid has backed Mahendra Singh Dhoni to remain in the hot seat but felt the selectors can, in the near future, consider reducing the current India skipper's workload in one format to get the best out of him.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic survives Popyrin scare; Sabalenka cruises; Wozniacki, Jabeur exit

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic survives Popyrin scare; Sabalenka cruises; Wozniacki, Jabeur exit

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

Images from Day 4 of the 2024 Australian Open in Melbourne on Wednesday.

Volkswagen GTI is a lovely hot hatchback

Volkswagen GTI is a lovely hot hatchback

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

The car promises to offer oodles of performance and fun, but at a price. Is it worth all that money? Indian automobile website MotorBeam finds out.

BJP scales down its demand for seats in Maharashtra

BJP scales down its demand for seats in Maharashtra

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah on Monday stepped in to try and salvage the alliance with the Shiv Sena for Maharashtra assembly elections as the party scaled down on its demand for 135 seats, saying it is prepared for five less and even accept "the worst possible seats".

The Bt brinjal saga: When emotions ran high

The Bt brinjal saga: When emotions ran high

Rediff.com9 Feb 2010

Never since the days of the Green Revolution in the 1970s has a food crop aroused the curiosity of the agriculture community as much as the country's first genetically modified vegetable, Bt brinjal has.

Will it be India vs Pakistan for ICC chairman's post?

Will it be India vs Pakistan for ICC chairman's post?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

The International Cricket Council will be hoping to end the impasse surrounding the future of this year's T20 World Cup in Australia and sort the nomination process for its next chairman when the board members meet virtually on Wednesday.

SpiceJet to offer 9,999 seats for Rs 999

SpiceJet to offer 9,999 seats for Rs 999

Rediff.com26 Aug 2005

Low fare private air carrier SpiceJet on Friday announced 'Red Hot Specials' scheme under which it would sell 9,999 seats for Rs 999 for all the six sectors it operated.

Tough times await new CBI chief

Tough times await new CBI chief

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

Alok Verma, the 1979-batch IPS officer, will be in the hot seat because he will serve in 2018 and into 2019, the year of the general election.

Review: KBC 7 is brimming with promise and knowledge

Review: KBC 7 is brimming with promise and knowledge

Rediff.com9 Sep 2013

Kaun Banega Crorepati 7 can only get better after a promising first episode, says Sukanya Verma.

Domenech refuses to shake hands with Parreira

Domenech refuses to shake hands with Parreira

Rediff.com23 Jun 2010

France concluded a disastrous World Cup campaign with one more controversy on Tuesday when coach Raymond Domenech refused to shake hands with his opposite number after South Africa's 2-1 victory.

Plea filed in SC seeking early assembly elections in J-K

Plea filed in SC seeking early assembly elections in J-K

Rediff.com11 May 2023

A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking directions to the Election Commission and the government for holding early assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir.

Who will be the next finance minister?

Who will be the next finance minister?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2008

The country's new home minister, Palaniappan Chidambaram, today said he prefers a Congressman as his successor in the finance ministry, setting off speculation about the implication of his statement.

The Bombshell From Netflix's Class

The Bombshell From Netflix's Class

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

Fashion gold from actress Naina Bhan's wardrobe.

A Kiss In Kashmir

A Kiss In Kashmir

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Everything about Sharmila was a gift from the Divine: The graceful way she twirled her paintbrush, the naughtiness with which she teased his desperate attempts at cooking her favorite dishes, the gentleness when her lips touched his, the softness of her hair as it fell on his face, the flowery smell of her perfume when he nuzzled her neck, the mole near her quivering lips that he kissed every opportunity he got.

Sony eyes 100% growth in KBC-4

Sony eyes 100% growth in KBC-4

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

After three editions of the hugely-successful Kaun Banega Crorepati, Sony TV has bought the rights for the show this year.

Andhra parties in TV ad war

Andhra parties in TV ad war

Rediff.com26 Feb 2009

Even as the schedule of Andhra Pradesh legislative assembly polls is likely to be announced in a week's time, all the major political parties have already gone all out with sarcastic television advertisements targeting their rivals.

Shinde's Maratha Reservation Dilemma

Shinde's Maratha Reservation Dilemma

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

Any move of the present government to appease the Marathas may boomerang. Eknath Shinde is a worried man with the agitation not having an easy solution, notes Ramesh Menon.

War of reality shows on TV

War of reality shows on TV

Rediff.com13 Jul 2009

Beginning Monday, a slew of new non-fiction shows will hit the idiot box.

What's HOT on OTT this week

What's HOT on OTT this week

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

A demon-hunting spirit takes possession of a frail teenager, an up, close and portentous encounter in the cocaine trade, Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri's Neelam connection, a 21-year-old Kurdish cop understanding the mechanics of war, Gena Rowlands setting the benchmark for badassery -- Sukanya Verma brings all this and more on the OTT scene this week.

'Institutions will have to pay 100% for IPOs soon'

'Institutions will have to pay 100% for IPOs soon'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2008

Sebi wants to reduce the time gap between the closure of an issue and its listing. This process is aimed at removing refund-related concerns and the grey market in IPOs.

Now, pizzas to be delivered at your train seat!

Now, pizzas to be delivered at your train seat!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Delivery will be made at 12 selected stations.

Gavaskar applauds SKY's gully cricket-style heroics

Gavaskar applauds SKY's gully cricket-style heroics

Rediff.com10 May 2023

SKY looked like playing gully cricket when he was toying with RCB bowlers, says Sunil Gavaskar

Rupani's 'weak' CM image may have led to his downfall

Rupani's 'weak' CM image may have led to his downfall

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

Some observers also point to the way he handled the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic and economic and social distress that followed it, even suggesting that it may have contributed to his downfall.

A hot season for Akhilesh Yadav

A hot season for Akhilesh Yadav

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

After witnessing a near rout in the 2014 Lok Sabha polls, the ruling Samajwadi Party in Uttar Pradesh might be facing the toughest challenge in its political history. Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, who was basking in the glory of wrestling the reigns of the state from Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati in the 2012 assembly elections, is now facing political heat in more ways than one.

'Pak cannot try 26/11 accused'

'Pak cannot try 26/11 accused'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2009

'It will not make any difference to our war against terror. Those persons ought to be extradited, questioned and tried over here in our courts,' says Mumbai ATS Chief K P S Raghuvanshi.

Who looks hotter in JBJ: Preity or Lara?

Who looks hotter in JBJ: Preity or Lara?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2007

Who's hotter, Preity Zinta or Lara Dutta?

Broward Stadium: Where India, Windies Will Play US T20Is

Broward Stadium: Where India, Windies Will Play US T20Is

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

The cricket World Cup could be staged for the first time in the USA with some matches of the T20 World Cup 2024 likely to held at Central Broward Regional Park.

The People Have Spoken!

The People Have Spoken!

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Religion matters. Aspirational India is still poor. India admires strong leaders. India values decency. Shreekant Sambrani highlights the reasons why the BJP pulled off improbable victories in the Hindi heartland.

Mithali's heartfelt tribute to longtime teammate Jhulan

Mithali's heartfelt tribute to longtime teammate Jhulan

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

Mithali, who called time on a glorious career in July, welcomed her contemporary and fast-bowling great Jhulan into the former cricketers' club.

I didn't expect captaincy: Dhoni

I didn't expect captaincy: Dhoni

Rediff.com19 Sep 2007

India's new One-Day International team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni says he hopes to keep smiling during his term in the hot seat.

Justin Trudeau's son joining him at work is oh-so-cute!

Justin Trudeau's son joining him at work is oh-so-cute!

Rediff.com13 May 2017

The Canadian PM, 45, shared a series of heart-warming snaps of himself and his youngest son Hadrien, three, on Facebook, saying: 'Had some company at the office today.'

Bigg Boss 15: Rakhi's BIG fight with hubby Ritesh

Bigg Boss 15: Rakhi's BIG fight with hubby Ritesh

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

Rakhi tells Ritesh not to become an emotional fool in the house.