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'When you love someone so deeply, does the love disappear?'

'When you love someone so deeply, does the love disappear?'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

'Once the relationship is established, it is forever.'

Shah Rukh Khan Among 50 Greatest Actors Of All Time

Shah Rukh Khan Among 50 Greatest Actors Of All Time

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

'Comfortable in almost every genre going, there's pretty much nothing he can't do.'

Why villas have become homebuyers' favourite choice

Why villas have become homebuyers' favourite choice

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

This shift is driven by a pursuit of a superior lifestyle and an innate desire to be grounded in an owned plot of land. Villas, situated within gated housing societies, have gained popularity as a property type, witnessing strong traction due to elevated aspirations and the need for more living space.

Divorce And The Business World

Divorce And The Business World

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

'Being financially independent is crucial.' 'This spares women a lot of grief if the marriage, especially in large business families, breaks down.'

'Israel like James Bond has a licence to kill'

'Israel like James Bond has a licence to kill'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

'But unlike Bond who killed an individual, Israel is killing a nation.'

Umesh Sachdev among Time magazine's 10 millennials changing the world

Umesh Sachdev among Time magazine's 10 millennials changing the world

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Umesh Sachdev's startup produces software allows people to interact with their phones in local languages.

New bill says those engaged in unlawful acts cannot start newspaper

New bill says those engaged in unlawful acts cannot start newspaper

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

The Rajya Sabha on Thursday passed a bill to replace a British-era law governing the publishing industry and simplify the process for registration of periodicals with the government.

Is India becoming a flawed democracy?

Is India becoming a flawed democracy?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

For those who think India's democracy is just fine and there has been no change in the last few years, perhaps it would be instructive to see what has happened on a few issues, observes Aakar Patel.

Bombay HC to deliver verdict on govt's fact checking rules on Dec 1

Bombay HC to deliver verdict on govt's fact checking rules on Dec 1

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

The Union government on Friday said it would not notify the fact checking unit (FCU) contemplated under the amended information technology (IT) rules against fake news till the Bombay high court delivers its judgment on the petitions challenging the amendments.

'Why does India need to be woken up?'

'Why does India need to be woken up?'

Rediff.com22 May 2023

'Today, in India, if we do good to others, people feel s/he has some motive.' 'Politics has corrupted our minds.'

2-judge bench divided over IT rules on fake news, 3rd judge to hear matter

2-judge bench divided over IT rules on fake news, 3rd judge to hear matter

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

A division bench of the Bombay high court on Wednesday delivered a split verdict on a bunch of petitions challenging the amended Information Technology (IT) Rules dealing with fake news against the government on social media.

371 Films And Shows To Watch!

371 Films And Shows To Watch!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Aseem Chhabra rates the movies he's watched in 2023, and tells you where you can watch them!

The Many Firsts Of The 72nd Miss Universe!

The Many Firsts Of The 72nd Miss Universe!

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

What makes this edition of the contest important were a few more events that happened for the first time at Miss Universe.

NRS: Businessworld is India's top biz magazine

NRS: Businessworld is India's top biz magazine

Rediff.com1 Sep 2006

Businessworld stole a lead over Business Today in All India Readership as per National Readership Survey 2006.

Planning To Buy A House In 2023? Take A Plunge

Planning To Buy A House In 2023? Take A Plunge

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

End users should take the plunge despite higher home loan rates as these tend to be cyclical.

From Lambretta to Aamby Valley Project: Rise and fall of Subrata Roy

From Lambretta to Aamby Valley Project: Rise and fall of Subrata Roy

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

The story of Sahara India Pariwar founder Subrata Roy, who died in Mumbai on November 14 aged 75, is the stuff of movies - of a spectacular rise and an equally spectacular fall. Born in Araria, Bihar, Roy was 30 when he set up Sahara in 1978. He started with a capital of about Rs 2,000, a peon, a clerk and his father's Lambretta scooter in Gorakhpur, eastern Uttar Pradesh, writes Tamal Bandyopadhyay in his 2014 book, Sahara: The Untold Story. Sahara was not his first venture.

Vishy Anand in awe of 'golden generation of Indian chess'

Vishy Anand in awe of 'golden generation of Indian chess'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Although he noted that the game of chess has changed in recent times, he was willing to offer advice to the new generation.

Modi's Cult Of Personality

Modi's Cult Of Personality

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

'It was more than ego.' 'It carried with it a sincere belief that he was the quintessence of the country, that the country's destiny was irrevocably intertwined with his destiny.' An excerpt from T J S George's The Dismantling of India: In 35 Portraits.

Modi flags off 9 Vande Bharat trains with new features

Modi flags off 9 Vande Bharat trains with new features

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

The railways also rolled out its first orange coloured Vande Bharat Express from Kasargod to Thiruvananthapuram, a high demand route which now operates two such trains, a senior Indian Railways official said.

Like a hammer to kill an ant: Bombay HC on fact-checking rules

Like a hammer to kill an ant: Bombay HC on fact-checking rules

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

The Bombay high court on Friday said the recently amended Information Technology (IT) Rules against fake content on social media against the government may be excessive, quipping that one cannot bring a hammer to kill an ant.

How 'Puti Tudu' became 'Droupadi Murmu'

How 'Puti Tudu' became 'Droupadi Murmu'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

In an interview with an Odia video magazine some time ago, Murmu revealed that her Santhali name 'Puti' was changed to Droupadi by a teacher in school.

Office mkt remains appealing for long-term investors seeking stable returns

Office mkt remains appealing for long-term investors seeking stable returns

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

The Indian office real estate market, which had recovered significantly in early 2022, began to slow down in the latter half due to macroeconomic problems in the developed world. Rental yields are likely to be stable at best in FY24.

How 'Namo Bharat' will transform Delhi-Meerut commute

How 'Namo Bharat' will transform Delhi-Meerut commute

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

Semi-high-speed 'Namo Bharat' train services on the 17-km priority section of India's first Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) rail corridor will be opened for people from Saturday morning.

HC wants to know limits of words 'fake, false, misleading' in fake news rules

HC wants to know limits of words 'fake, false, misleading' in fake news rules

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Is it permissible in law for a statute to have unbound and limitless discretionary authority, the Bombay high court asked on Friday while hearing a bunch of petitions against the recently amended Information Technology (IT) Rules against fake news.

As employees return to workplace, more companies opting for flexible offices

As employees return to workplace, more companies opting for flexible offices

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

The demand for flexible office space is emerging as India's top short-term portfolio strategy, as 47 per cent of companies want to increase its use over the next 12 months, according to a survey by property consultant CBRE. Flexible office space is a workspace designed to provide employees with a variety of different places and ways to work. These spaces can be easily modified to fit the needs of any new project or role.

Ram Charan-Upasana's Oscar Party

Ram Charan-Upasana's Oscar Party

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

After making history at the 95th Annual Academy Awards, it was time for India to party!

Who wore denims best: Jackie, Anushka or Sonam?

Who wore denims best: Jackie, Anushka or Sonam?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

These stunners prove that denims will never be out of vogue.

'Property doesn't belong to him': BJP on bungalow eviction notice to Rahul

'Property doesn't belong to him': BJP on bungalow eviction notice to Rahul

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

The "venom" that the Congress leader has been spewing against the prime minister in his "political frustration" has now turned into an insult to the country, Irani alleged.

'Unity in diversity has helped us survive'

'Unity in diversity has helped us survive'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

'The BJP is trying to change this mantra.'

Quotas: Band-Aids Not The Solution

Quotas: Band-Aids Not The Solution

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Our caste warriors will not even ask these questions, let alone explore better solutions to address the problems of inequality and skewed life outcomes, argues R Jagannathan.

China helping Pak army build defence infrastructure along LoC: Officials

China helping Pak army build defence infrastructure along LoC: Officials

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

The officials said that the recently developed SH-15, a 155 mm truck-mounted howitzer gun, has also been spotted at some places along the Line of Control after it was displayed on Pakistan Day last year.

Poll: Like Sonakshi Sinha's badass look?

Poll: Like Sonakshi Sinha's badass look?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

Think actor Sonakshi Sinha looks hot in this androgynous look on MW magazine cover? Vote now!

Cong calls 'Sengol' story bogus, BJP alleges insult to Indian culture

Cong calls 'Sengol' story bogus, BJP alleges insult to Indian culture

Rediff.com27 May 2023

"Is it any surprise that the new Parliament is being consecrated with typically false narratives from WhatsApp University? The BJP-RSS distorians stand exposed yet again with maximum claims, minimum evidence," Congress general secretary communications Ramesh said in his tweet.

'I have never done one wrong thing in my life'

'I have never done one wrong thing in my life'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Excerpted from Sahara: The Untold Story by Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

No recourse for user whose post is removed under fake news rules: Bombay HC

No recourse for user whose post is removed under fake news rules: Bombay HC

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

The Bombay high court on Wednesday said it was troubled by the fact that the recently amended IT Rules to curb online fake news against the government offer no recourse to a person whose social media post has been removed or account suspended after being flagged by the proposed Fact Checking Unit (FCU).

Govt has unfettered power under amended IT rules on fake news: Bombay HC

Govt has unfettered power under amended IT rules on fake news: Bombay HC

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

The Bombay high Court on Tuesday said the recently amended Information Technology (IT) Rules against fake news on social media give "unfettered power" to a government authority in the absence of "guidelines and guardrails".

Memories Of Parliament House As It Passes Into History

Memories Of Parliament House As It Passes Into History

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

At this poignant historic moment one can only wish that institutions are not built by bricks and mortars, but also by the rich Parliamentary traditions which have stood the test of time which needs to be strengthened by all stakeholders, notes Rup Narayan Das, a former joint secretary of the Lok Sabha Secretariat.

IT rules against fake news sort of diktat, no chance to justify content: HC

IT rules against fake news sort of diktat, no chance to justify content: HC

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

A division bench of Justices Gautam Patel and Neela Gokhale sought to know what constitutes a government business under the amended rules as it referred to the recent political developments in Maharashtra where "one party is moving to the other".

Yet Another Blockbuster Night For Kartik

Yet Another Blockbuster Night For Kartik

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

The Stardust 50th Anniversary Honours awards saw the who's who of Bollywood on the red carpet.

Don't miss! The best B-schools in India

Don't miss! The best B-schools in India

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad has topped the overall rankings this year.