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Indian Matchmaking ignores reality of arranged marriage

Indian Matchmaking ignores reality of arranged marriage

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

Indian Matchmaking has clearly been produced to pander to Western audiences's awful fascination with the institution of arranged marriage, notes Kanika Datta.

Why a flop called SEZ remains attractive to politicians

Why a flop called SEZ remains attractive to politicians

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

SEZs account for just about a third of India's merchandise exports (and roughly the same proportion of services exports). Yet, the notion of creating global manufacturing centres of the kind that propelled China to superpowerdom retains a durable appeal within the Indian policy-making establishment, notes Kanika Datta.

Sona chief steers a new course

Sona chief steers a new course

Rediff.com21 Jul 2010

Turning around a leading German precision forging firm has Sona's chief living in Munich like a 'university student'.

Grievances: How should managers react?

Grievances: How should managers react?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2009

Associations with board-level representation may sound radical but they aren't such a bad idea.

'I don't like people wearing blingy stuff'

'I don't like people wearing blingy stuff'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2015

What's in? What's not? Five beauties describe their fashion quotient.

'Foreign hands' in Indian business

'Foreign hands' in Indian business

Rediff.com10 Dec 2009

Just a decade ago, a kind of muscular nationalism was the leitmotif for talent management within Indian corporations. Any suggestion of bringing in foreign talent had managers bristling with indignation.

Screen Awards: Deepika, Bipasha, Alia: Gorgeous gals on the red carpet

Screen Awards: Deepika, Bipasha, Alia: Gorgeous gals on the red carpet

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

A look at the red carpet.

Of advertising, news and big business

Of advertising, news and big business

Rediff.com4 Sep 2009

The time will come when Indian readers will head that way too, so India Inc will have to rethink traditional ways of controlling information flows.

BSE to suspend trading in 8 companies from April 20

BSE to suspend trading in 8 companies from April 20

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

In case they comply with the norms by April 14, they would not face trading suspension.

Column: Of growth and obsolescence

Column: Of growth and obsolescence

Rediff.com15 Oct 2009

Short-lived products create a spiral of wasteful consumerism that raises a whole new set of problems.

PIX: Preity Zinta's South African holiday

PIX: Preity Zinta's South African holiday

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

Stars go on the loveliest holidays -- exotic locations with a lot of adventure thrown in. We bring you their travels in a special series.

How a 20-something found her groove at LFW

How a 20-something found her groove at LFW

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

A 20-year-old Kshamaya Daniel has her first experience of an Indian fashion week. She survives it to pen this photo diary of her colourful, adrenaline-packed experiences.

Do Modi's ministers understand business?

Do Modi's ministers understand business?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

Piyush Goyal's comments about Amazon founder Jeff Bezos's investment in India reveals an inability to understand how businesses function, says Kanika Datta.

Lipstick Under My Burkha actress Aahana's WOW Australian holiday

Lipstick Under My Burkha actress Aahana's WOW Australian holiday

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

Stars go for the loveliest holidays -- exotic locations with a lot of adventure thrown in. We bring you their travels in a special series.

'Ramani is not alone in her fight': 20 women scribes ready to testify against Akbar

'Ramani is not alone in her fight': 20 women scribes ready to testify against Akbar

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

'Ramani is not alone in her fight,' the journalists said in the joint statement undersigned by them.

The Saffronisation of Corporate India

The Saffronisation of Corporate India

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

'All these incidents go to show that the day of the anodyne, apolitical corporation is running out fast,' says Kanika Datta.

Has Nirmalaji's tax plan made India CAs mukt?

Has Nirmalaji's tax plan made India CAs mukt?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

If the finance minister's tax proposals have stimulated demand at all, it's for CAs, notes Kanika Datta.

How India Inc is making the most of PM-CARES

How India Inc is making the most of PM-CARES

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

'If the government was serious about co-opting the corporate sector meaningfully in the fight against COVID-19, it could have specified activities beyond cheque-writing,' notes Kanika Datta.

The NaMo fan club at Wembley

The NaMo fan club at Wembley

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

The Wembley stadium, which has a seating capacity of 60,000, is house-full. The Indian Diaspora is handing the Indian prime Minister a smashing reception.

Is India Inc against gays?

Is India Inc against gays?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

'It is inconceivable that there are no gays working in Indian corporations but obviously, the subject remains taboo enough in the workplace for those of alternate sexual orientation to feel safer remaining in the closet,' notes Kanika Datta.

The voice behind Shriya in Sivaji

The voice behind Shriya in Sivaji

Rediff.com28 May 2007

This actress who dubbed for actress has also dubbed for Sada in Anniyan earlier, talks about her films and dubbing for Sivaji.

'Investing in girls is about the smartest thing you can do'

'Investing in girls is about the smartest thing you can do'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

Over Dosas in Mumbai, Oscar winner Megan Mylan tells Vaihayasi Pande Daniel why she chose India and girls empowerment as the subject of her new documentary.

Guilty review

Guilty review

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

'Is a woman's integrity decided on the basis of her wardrobe and sexual confidence?' 'Guilty questions such primitive beliefs and the whole 'she asked for it' mentality,' says Sukanya Verma.

PIX: Sonam, Athiya, Aishwarya at Hello! Hall of Fame Awards

PIX: Sonam, Athiya, Aishwarya at Hello! Hall of Fame Awards

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

Stars who graced the star-studded event!

PIX: Katrina, Ranveer at HT Most Stylish Awards

PIX: Katrina, Ranveer at HT Most Stylish Awards

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

A look at the red carpet pictures.

Ajith all the way in Varalaaru

Ajith all the way in Varalaaru

Rediff.com23 Oct 2006

Parineeti Chopra's AWESOME Australian holiday!

Parineeti Chopra's AWESOME Australian holiday!

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

Stars go for the loveliest holidays -- exotic locations with a lot of adventure thrown in. We bring you their travels in a special series.

PIX: Deepika, Shah Rukh and SLAM! tour take San Jose!

PIX: Deepika, Shah Rukh and SLAM! tour take San Jose!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

Check out the Happy New Year team's spirited performance!

PIX: Alia Bhatt, Arjun Rampal cheer for Justin Bieber

PIX: Alia Bhatt, Arjun Rampal cheer for Justin Bieber

Rediff.com11 May 2017

Looking at the pictures.

The Judgementall Hai Kya Review

The Judgementall Hai Kya Review

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Judgementall Hai Kya is a wild move but works because of how assured its cast is before and its crew is behind the camera, feels Sukanya Verma.

Why govt has failed to check the spread of coronavirus in India

Why govt has failed to check the spread of coronavirus in India

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

An overarching law governing public healthcare is a glaring gap in India's fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. In India it is left to individuals to quarantine themselves voluntarily. Moreover, the 123-year old The Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897, governs healthcare emergencies in India.

India has 50 new cases of coronavirus, total now 223

India has 50 new cases of coronavirus, total now 223

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

Authorities faced double-barrel challenge -- strengthening its check and prevention mechanism, and addressing public panic, leading to hoarding of essential items.

Off the ramp beauties at fashion week

Off the ramp beauties at fashion week

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

Not just models on the ramp, but fashionistas off the ramp were dressed to impress too!

IIFA 2017: Disha, Alia, Shahid, Varun win!

IIFA 2017: Disha, Alia, Shahid, Varun win!

Rediff.com16 Jul 2017

A look at the winners and the event pictures.

'When #MeToo broke in India, I felt liberated'

'When #MeToo broke in India, I felt liberated'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

'Nobody can put back and seal what the movement has unleashed -- conversation, awareness and support.'

Coronavirus cases up to 283; restrictions imposed in many states

Coronavirus cases up to 283; restrictions imposed in many states

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

Four people have died including one each in Delhi, Karnataka, Punjab and Maharashtra.

PIX: Shah Rukh, Hrithik, Madhuri attend a sangeet party

PIX: Shah Rukh, Hrithik, Madhuri attend a sangeet party

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

Check out the star arrivals.

Anushka, Katrina, Alia: Whose red carpet look did you like? VOTE!

Anushka, Katrina, Alia: Whose red carpet look did you like? VOTE!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

Which gorgeous lady has won your heart with her stunning look?

Review: Hate Story 3 songs are impressive

Review: Hate Story 3 songs are impressive

Rediff.com15 Nov 2015

Hate Story 3 engages you right through its four songs, writes Aelina Kapoor.

PIX: Alia, Shahid win at Big Zee Entertainment awards

PIX: Alia, Shahid win at Big Zee Entertainment awards

Rediff.com30 Jul 2017

A look at the red carpet glamour.