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Is Fahadh Faasil India's Finest Actor?

Is Fahadh Faasil India's Finest Actor?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

As Fahadh Faasil turns 39 on August 8, Subhash K Jha looks back at his favourite films featuring the brilliant actor.

Why Sardar Udham Is A MUST WATCH

Why Sardar Udham Is A MUST WATCH

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Sardar Udham sets a great standard which, Utkarsh Mishra believes, would be emulated by other film-makers who want to make movies of this genre.

The Man Behind Inception

The Man Behind Inception

Rediff.com15 Jul 2010

Here's a quick look at the half-dozen films Christopher Nolan has made so far, films that have indeed taken him a long way.

Acquiring irrigated multi-crop land may become more difficult

Acquiring irrigated multi-crop land may become more difficult

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

Any such acquisition, if at all, should only be in exceptional cases

Gulzar's quirkiest songs

Gulzar's quirkiest songs

Rediff.com21 Jan 2010

Celebrating the master lyricist's wacky writing.

2019 World Cup most watched ever!

2019 World Cup most watched ever!

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

The most watched match of the 2019 World Cup globally was India against Pakistan with 273 million unique viewers tuning into linear TV coverage with over another 50 million digital-only viewers.

'Brands are ultimately about emotions'

'Brands are ultimately about emotions'

Rediff.com1 May 2009

Marketers need to recognise that while Indians as consumers are value-conscious, as people they are emotional. So talking to the heart makes as much, or more, sense as trying to attack the mind, says Madhukar Sabnavis.

Indians are less rational than marketers think

Indians are less rational than marketers think

Rediff.com1 May 2009

So talking to the heart makes as much, or more, sense as trying to attack the mind. Soft selling works better than hard selling.

RIL shuts five polyester units

RIL shuts five polyester units

Rediff.com5 Nov 2008

The move, which comes in the backdrop of a global slowdown, aims to improve profit margin amid falling demand for polyester products worldwide. "The company has shut down plants for manufacturing polyester filament yarn, polyester staple fibre, paraxylene, purified terephthalic acid and linear alkyl benzene. However, it is yet to close down the second units of PSF and PFY," sources said.

The sun shines on green shoots

The sun shines on green shoots

Rediff.com29 Apr 2009

By the way, Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke said while the banking and financial systems will need to stabilise first, at the moment he is seeing "green shoots". About time, considering all the fertiliser scattered around.

4 types of wine drinkers: Which one are you?

4 types of wine drinkers: Which one are you?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

Here are four different types of wine drinkers, according to experts

The 'Kamineys' of Bollywood

The 'Kamineys' of Bollywood

Rediff.com10 Aug 2009

A look at Bollywood's Dr Jerkyll turned Mr Hydes.

IT sector recovery will start from '10: Infy CEO

IT sector recovery will start from '10: Infy CEO

Rediff.com6 Aug 2009

'Fresh recruitments would start only after demand picks up.'

It's official: Ola will go for IPO in next few years

It's official: Ola will go for IPO in next few years

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

The Bengaluru-based firm competes with US rival Uber whose lukewarm IPO last year has contributed to the lag in valuation trend among the unicorns across the Indian start-up ecosystem.

How TV viewing has changed

How TV viewing has changed

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

'In the lockdown, family viewing became even more important.' 'Kids saw adult content and adults saw a lot of kids content.' 'The audience is no longer just the housewife, but the whole family.'

Box Office: Padmaavat gets a fair opening

Box Office: Padmaavat gets a fair opening

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

The film opens to a mixed reaction.

The HARD-HITTING RELEVANCE of Govind Nihalani's Party

The HARD-HITTING RELEVANCE of Govind Nihalani's Party

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Every day a Party unfolds on social media where armchair activists, politically charged influencers, trend pundits, gyaan givers and troll armies change the world in their heads but remain clueless about the nation's grassroots reality, feels Sukanya Verma.

Gaming review: Red Faction Guerrilla

Gaming review: Red Faction Guerrilla

Rediff.com24 Jun 2009

If you see yourself spending hours online with Red Faction Guerrilla, I suggest you pick it up. If not, save your money.

Review: Chumbak is magical, magnetic

Review: Chumbak is magical, magnetic

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

Sandeep Modi's Chumbak spins a magical web around you, says Prasanna D Zore.

How will Biden deal with Iran?

How will Biden deal with Iran?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

The reversal of Trump's policy with regard to Iran, like the withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, may not be a matter of just turning the clock back, but one of patient negotiations, with uncertain consequences in the post-COVID-19 world, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

HC order on central excise duty on kerosene

HC order on central excise duty on kerosene

Rediff.com3 Jan 2008

Central Excise - Kerosene used for extraction of paraffin retrospective exemption to returned kerosene no unjust enrichment refund entitled : Madras High Court

Ghatothkach is a good watch

Ghatothkach is a good watch

Rediff.com23 May 2008

While the Mahabharatha is of epic proportions and reputation, it contains hundreds of characters and sub-plots that are capable of being re-written on epic scales.

How long will OTTs survive?

How long will OTTs survive?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

The argument that the pandemic has given a boost to streaming video is fallacious. Only three OTTs saw a rise in viewership; the others fell.

'People expected me to do intimate scenes with ease'

'People expected me to do intimate scenes with ease'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

'But it's not something I am interested in.'

Five trends that will transform society

Five trends that will transform society

Rediff.com26 Dec 2007

Author Richard Watson examines emerging patterns and developments and society, politics, science and technology, media and entertainment, and other industries.

Why Axon will work for Infosys

Why Axon will work for Infosys

Rediff.com27 Aug 2008

The deal will give Infosys higher-end consulting capabilities and enable it to grow in a non-linear fashion. It will also enable Infosys to acquire some global names as clients and improve the Indian major's footprints in Europe at a time when Indian firms need to reduce their dependence on the US market.

Kolkatans be ready, soon a ropeway will make your travel easier

Kolkatans be ready, soon a ropeway will make your travel easier

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

Shekhar Chakravarty has developed and patented Curvo -- world's first non-linear ropeway system.

Box Office: PadMan gets a fair opening

Box Office: PadMan gets a fair opening

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

What's the latest on Padmaavat?

'US-India should focus on trade to counter China'

'US-India should focus on trade to counter China'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

'I hope that the incoming Biden-Harris Administration works with India to address some of the most profound geopolitical transboundary challenges.'

Microsoft Challenge 2006 kicks off in Kochi

Microsoft Challenge 2006 kicks off in Kochi

Rediff.com1 Sep 2006

The second edition of the Microsoft Corporate Challenge began in Kochi on Friday with 34 teams from across India, representing various companies, including Infosys, Microsoft, Reliance Capital and Pepsi Foods, participating in the three-day event.

How different is the new GRE?

How different is the new GRE?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2007

A new linear GRE replaces old adaptive GRE. Find out what this means for you.

Why you should stay away from 'politically-linked' stocks

Why you should stay away from 'politically-linked' stocks

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

The P-75 index, a subset of BSE 500 stocks, has severely underperformed the broader market across time horizons

Does Siddha medicine have a Covid cure?

Does Siddha medicine have a Covid cure?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

'Not one single, but multiple trials are there to quote. However, these will be published as scientific manuscripts.' 'This includes integrative as well as standalone approaches in Covid mitigation.'

Ken-Betwa project: 'Tiger population won't survive'

Ken-Betwa project: 'Tiger population won't survive'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

'Tiger reserves were created to protect areas from developmental activities.' 'If we go ahead with these projects, then it is a complete mockery of our institutions and our laws, it is against everything we have stood for, our Forest Conservation Act, our Wildlife Biodiversity Act.'

Stagnating at work? A mentor could help

Stagnating at work? A mentor could help

Rediff.com1 Oct 2007

Mentoring is intended to influence you from within, as a person. Mentoring is not about supervising you for a task or coaching you short term for a pending project.

Few takers for NCDEX's polymer Futures

Few takers for NCDEX's polymer Futures

Rediff.com22 Aug 2007

Four months after the launch of Futures trading in polymers in India, NCDEX seems to have met with little success. The daily average volumes in PVC have been ruling around Rs 50-60 lakh

How will India's poor cope with this crisis?

How will India's poor cope with this crisis?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

'Unless the State is a welfare State, unless the State has more welfare measures, it will not be able to deal with these kind of sudden situations.'

Is the Asus TUF FX 504 laptop worth 90,000?

Is the Asus TUF FX 504 laptop worth 90,000?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

The Asus TUF FX 504 is durable and a performer, but lacks certain essentials, says Rahul Saha

Rise of the rupee: What India must do

Rise of the rupee: What India must do

Rediff.com19 Jun 2007

This may mean that the Rupee would be readily accepted as an international currency and, as a further fallout, Indians would be highly valued and widely recognised.

Reliance Jio is the world's biggest startup: Ambani

Reliance Jio is the world's biggest startup: Ambani

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

'As the world goes digital, we cannot afford to be left behind.'