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'We are not here to portray Sanjay Dutt as God'

'We are not here to portray Sanjay Dutt as God'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

'You might hate him, but it will be an honest portrayal.'

Airtel payments bank goes online with highest SB interest rate

Airtel payments bank goes online with highest SB interest rate

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

Most public sector banks, flush with deposits now, offer 3-4% interest on savings deposits, while a few private sector banks go up to 6%.

How Bihar failed its children

How Bihar failed its children

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

An entirely preventable disease claimed the life of 173 children -- thanks to state apathy.

'Kishori Amonkar made classical music accessible'

'Kishori Amonkar made classical music accessible'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

'Her ability and confidence to 'do her own thing,' both in her music and in her life -- and the great integrity with which she did it -- was amazing.'

Start-up logo design: 5 mistakes you should avoid

Start-up logo design: 5 mistakes you should avoid

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Designing a logo for your start-up may get you into trouble if you are not aware of some basic fundamentals.

North India has a problem with toxic masculinity

North India has a problem with toxic masculinity

Rediff.com31 May 2018

'This is obvious to everyone except those in denial; it is a national shame.' 'To that extent, blaming any particular government is an insufficient response,' argues Mihir S Sharma.

Why India needs a national security strategy

Why India needs a national security strategy

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

'Ensuring through diplomatic means and in conjunction with strategic partners that India will not be required to fight a simultaneous two-front war with China and Pakistan.' Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd) lists what India must have in its national security strategy.

'Hindus have always been the most powerful vote bank'

'Hindus have always been the most powerful vote bank'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2019

'Had Muslims been a vote bank, they wouldn't be in the condition they are now,' Asaduddin Owaisi tells Jyoti Punwani.

A food trip through Bengaluru. Who's coming along?

A food trip through Bengaluru. Who's coming along?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

They will seduce your taste buds with tempting food pics of ghee idli, chicken ghee roast biryani and mysore pak.

4 mn garments. 300 stores. Rs 6.8 bn. The Anita Dongre story

4 mn garments. 300 stores. Rs 6.8 bn. The Anita Dongre story

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

'Fashion changes fast and if you are not keeping up you're getting left behind,' design diva Anita Dongre tells Pavan Lall.

Train journeys: 7 things we TOTALLY love!

Train journeys: 7 things we TOTALLY love!

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Did you know that the Indian railways carries 23 million passengers every day?

Cong won't back Jan Lokpal bill 'if norms not followed'

Cong won't back Jan Lokpal bill 'if norms not followed'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

Congress on Tuesday said it will not support the Jan Lokpal bill if it is brought by the Aam Aadmi Party government in Delhi without following "constitutional norms".

Smart cities okay but where are the smart citizens?

Smart cities okay but where are the smart citizens?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Are Indian citizens mindful of their responsibility?

Despite jobless Indian pilots, why are Indian airlines still hiring expat pilots?

Despite jobless Indian pilots, why are Indian airlines still hiring expat pilots?

Rediff.com10 May 2017

Airlines tell Arindam Majumder and Aneesh Phadnis they are forced to look at expats due to a lack of commanders, a position that requires experience.

India reports 2nd coronavirus death, several states in shutdown mode

India reports 2nd coronavirus death, several states in shutdown mode

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

The Union Health ministry put the number of positive cases at 82, eight more since Thursday night, which includes the woman and a 76-year-old man from Karnataka who became the country's first coronavirus fatality besides 17 foreign nationals, Health Ministry officials said.

How does Smriti Irani plan to fix this problem?

How does Smriti Irani plan to fix this problem?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

'Gujaratis, among all Indians, are supposed to be born businessmen, but if more than 80% of them do not have the ability to do basic arithmetic, the future is grim.' 'The big issues are in society and they cannot be changed by an HRD minister no matter how brilliant she may be or think of herself as being,' says Aakar Patel.

Unemployment during UPA rule aided Modi's rise to power: Rahul

Unemployment during UPA rule aided Modi's rise to power: Rahul

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

Gandhi said there's a lot of space for cooperation between the United States and India in the creation of jobs and in the education sector.

Is it a good idea to switch your career?

Is it a good idea to switch your career?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

Do not make a hasty move. It is advisable to test the waters before you take the plunge.

The Women Who Made A Difference

The Women Who Made A Difference

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

Sandeep Pandey salutes women who have contributed to social transformation in India after 1980.

'Modiji is the biggest hero in the world'

'Modiji is the biggest hero in the world'

Rediff.com23 May 2019

'I am just making a creative film. It has nothing to do with propaganda.'

GRE tips: How to get the perfect score

GRE tips: How to get the perfect score

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Analysis is the key to improvement.

'International cricket needs fixing'

'International cricket needs fixing'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

'T20 isn't the killer. The T20 format is good for the game.' 'The majority of international cricketers still value Test cricket.'

Eating healthy: 4 ways to cook millet

Eating healthy: 4 ways to cook millet

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

How would you like to have it? S Saraswathi helps us with a few recipes.

For the love of dancehall

For the love of dancehall

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

Jahnavi Sheriff is spreading her love for dancehall in India.

Hyderabad to have 3,000 Wi-Fi hotspots by June

Hyderabad to have 3,000 Wi-Fi hotspots by June

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

Industry experts say there will be problems, as power supply is a concern for providing uninterrupted service

Highlights of the Union Budget

Highlights of the Union Budget

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday presented the Union Budget for 2016-17.

'The untold story of MS Dhoni is...'

'The untold story of MS Dhoni is...'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

'There is only one thing common between Dhoni and me: We take our work seriously, not ourselves.'

She quit a cushy job to teach tribal kids to paint

She quit a cushy job to teach tribal kids to paint

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

Honoured at British Council's Study UK Alumni Awards, Ruchi Shah's illustrations are now part of children's books across nine Indian languages.

23 things Raj Thackeray says about Modi

23 things Raj Thackeray says about Modi

Rediff.com10 May 2019

How has Raj Thackeray, who is as much a businessman as politician, been able to pull it off, when most Opposition politicians live in fear of IT and ED and CBI, asks Krishna Prasad after attending a Raj rally in Nashik.

How to survive the Delhi smog: Dos and Don'ts

How to survive the Delhi smog: Dos and Don'ts

Rediff.com11 Nov 2017

As pollution reaching alarming levels in Delhi, Veer Arjun Singh guides you how to protect yourself.

'Many cancers are sheer accidents'

'Many cancers are sheer accidents'

Rediff.com12 May 2017

'The best way to face cancer is to get it diagnosed, staged and identify the best which line of management.'

Being old in the digital age

Being old in the digital age

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

Very few things can faze Madhukar V Kulkarni, a cop of 30 years. Yet, an innocuous smartphone scares him. For those like him in Maharashtra's cities, tech classes have stepped in to teach them how to embrace Skype & WhatsApp. Ranjita Ganesan reports.

How to crack CAT while you're working

How to crack CAT while you're working

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

Gagandeep Singh Pannu who cracked the CAT 2013 with 99.97 percentile while attending a full-time job shares his study secrets.

Tagore and Victoria: Finally on screen

Tagore and Victoria: Finally on screen

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

'The relationship between Victoria and Tagore was one of mutual admiration and respect.'

Wuhan Revisited: One year after the Modi-Xi Summit

Wuhan Revisited: One year after the Modi-Xi Summit

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

'From Doklam to Wuhan and the return of the India-China relationship to its previous equilibrium is indeed a major contribution of President Xi and PM Modi. Without any doubt they deserve the kudos for their sagacity and their wisdom,' says Ambassador Gautam Bambawale, India's envoy to China during the Wuhan summit.

RIP Gauri. We will not let you down

RIP Gauri. We will not let you down

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

'That is what Gauri was, in her essence -- the principle of free, open, forthright words, made flesh.' 'And that is what was gunned down -- her words, and with them our freedom to fashion our own opinions, to frame our own thoughts, to articulate them without fear of reprisal.'

Rajnath pitches for aggressive strategy to combat Naxals

Rajnath pitches for aggressive strategy to combat Naxals

Rediff.com8 May 2017

"I am sure that the attempts to stall development and throttle democracy at gunpoint will not be successful ever," the home minister said at the meeting, being held two weeks after 25 paramilitary personnel were killed by a band of Maoists in Chhattisgarh.

FIFA World Cup diary: Russian police stretched to limit

FIFA World Cup diary: Russian police stretched to limit

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Police staffing is so stretched in several Russian cities as officers are deployed to bolster security at soccer World Cup venues that one union leader says criminals could benefit.

Why a China-like rout is unlikely on Dalal Street anytime soon

Why a China-like rout is unlikely on Dalal Street anytime soon

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

The analysis is based on the free-float market capitalisation.

This summer, AC makers turn on the heat

This summer, AC makers turn on the heat

Rediff.com2 May 2017

As temperatures begin to soar, AC makers have become extravagant with their claims and ad budgets as they look to get brand penetration up from the current low levels of four per cent, says T E Narasimhan.