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'The Largest Peaceful Gathering Of Pilgrims'

'The Largest Peaceful Gathering Of Pilgrims'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Through history, the Mela has held different meanings for ascetics, the colonised, colonisers, and tourists, but all have been moved by its grandeur points out Atanu Biswas.

USTR Report Intensifies Trade Tensions With India

USTR Report Intensifies Trade Tensions With India

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

The US Trade Representative noted that India's average applied tariff rate stood at 17% per cent, the highest of any major world economy.

'This Is Beyond Ridiculous'

'This Is Beyond Ridiculous'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

'This is your hypercritical, microscopic judgment of a human face.' 'And now you're confidently tossing around "scientific explanations, claiming I'm paralysed on one side?' 'Are you kidding me?'

Equity boom spurs shareholder activism

Equity boom spurs shareholder activism

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Punit Goenka, the former director of Zee Entertainment Enterprises, is not the only one who lost his board seat due to shareholders' activism last fortnight. In recent past, institutional shareholders of several companies, including Nestle and Wipro, have pushed back against board proposals by taking an aggressive stance while voting.

'Rohit Should Smash It, Have A Blast'

'Rohit Should Smash It, Have A Blast'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

'I want him to get out there, smash it, try and win this Test match.'

SC lens on freebies ahead of polls in MP, Rajasthan

SC lens on freebies ahead of polls in MP, Rajasthan

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Freebies being doled out by the Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan governments ahead of the assembly polls Friday came under scrutiny by the Supreme Court which sought responses from the two states, the Centre and the Election Commission on a PIL alleging misuse of public money.

PIX: Inter Milan, PSG extend lead at the top

PIX: Inter Milan, PSG extend lead at the top

Rediff.com9 Mar 2025

A summary of Saturday's action in the Serie A, Ligue 1 and Bundesliga

Nokia launches 'City Lens Point' app

Nokia launches 'City Lens Point' app

Rediff.com25 Sep 2012

The application has been launched for its Lumia series of phones and other smartphones.

Tour for Champions Trophy commences in Pakistan

Tour for Champions Trophy commences in Pakistan

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

Sources in the PCB yesterday said the trophy tour was planned in consultation and with the approval of the ICC and it was not a unilateral decision of the PCB.

Health check for healers: The big audit firms are under the NFRA lens

Health check for healers: The big audit firms are under the NFRA lens

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

In recent times, more and more audit firms have challenged company managements, some going to the extent of resigning on the ground of incompatibility with what the management wanted or was doing. This, said Ajay Bhushan Pandey, chairman of the National Financial Regulatory Authority (NFRA), in a media interview, was a good sign. Now, the national accounting watchdog has turned the spotlight on audit firms themselves.

'Nobody Has The Right To Criticise My Dance Because Of My Skin Colour'

'Nobody Has The Right To Criticise My Dance Because Of My Skin Colour'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

This is the story of a man who fought racism and casteism throughout his life to become a professor of Bharata Natyam at the premier centre for performing arts in India, the Kerala Kalamandalam.

NIA conducts raids in Punjab in case involving Pannun

NIA conducts raids in Punjab in case involving Pannun

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted searches at four locations in Punjab on Friday as part of its probe in a terror-conspiracy case involving designated terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun and the Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), a banned organisation associated with him.

'India Will Bounce Back'

'India Will Bounce Back'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

'You have to think positive and play positively only then you will get a positive result.'

'Subhashji Never Shouted On The Sets'

'Subhashji Never Shouted On The Sets'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

'There was a kind of disagreement with Subhashji after Meri Jung and unfortunately for me, I did not get to work with him again after that.'

'For Me, Light And Shade Is The Melody'

'For Me, Light And Shade Is The Melody'

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Santosh Sivan Sivan is the first Asian to receive the prestigious Pierre Angénieux ExcelLens in Cinematography honour at the Cannes Film Festival, which celebrates outstanding contributions to the field of cinematography.

'Pant Or Rahul Should Captain India'

'Pant Or Rahul Should Captain India'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

'Bumrah is not the right option for captain.' 'All the pressure to deliver is on his shoulders. So taking on the mantle of captain will be added pressure.'

The 10 Year Old Who Topped World Contest

The 10 Year Old Who Topped World Contest

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Stunning! Shreyovi Mehta, 10, is a runner up at the annual worldwide Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest.

Identity Review: Thrills Fizzle Out

Identity Review: Thrills Fizzle Out

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

Tovino Thomas' big budget action entertainer is a middling, tonally inconsistent watch that keeps you hooked, observes Arjun Menon.

Former Manchester United defender hangs up boots

Former Manchester United defender hangs up boots

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

'I have no regrets, I wouldn't change a thing.'

Consulate attacks: A few from Haryana, Punjab under NIA lens over US visit

Consulate attacks: A few from Haryana, Punjab under NIA lens over US visit

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

As per the sources, the NIA is trying to ascertain if there are smuggling, trafficking, and radicalisation links.

Fabulous Lives Vs Bollywood Wives Review: The Cringe Continues

Fabulous Lives Vs Bollywood Wives Review: The Cringe Continues

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

There is an utter pretentiousness to this world and the supposed hip lives of its characters, which makes it plain awkward to watch, complains Mayur Sanap.

Football PIX: Big wins for Barcelona, Bayern Munich

Football PIX: Big wins for Barcelona, Bayern Munich

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Barcelona thrashed Real Betis 5-1 on Wednesday to book their spot in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals.

Jimmy Carter, 39th US president, dies at 100

Jimmy Carter, 39th US president, dies at 100

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

Jimmy Carter, the 39th US president and a champion of peace and human rights, has died at the age of 100. Carter, who was known for his work with the Carter Center, promoting democracy and conflict resolution, was also a close friend of India. He visited the country in 1978, forging a lasting relationship between the two nations.

'Trump Has Very Positive View Of Modi'

'Trump Has Very Positive View Of Modi'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

'By his words, actions, and body language during their joint press appearance wanted to convey his personal respect and, more broadly, his desire to work closely with India.'

Preity Sparkles At Cannes

Preity Sparkles At Cannes

Rediff.com25 May 2024

Preity Zinta is in Cannes to present the Pierre Angenieux ExcelLens in Cinematography honour to veteran cinematographer Santosh Sivan.

Root joins elite club in all-time ICC Test rankings

Root joins elite club in all-time ICC Test rankings

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

England star Joe Root is cementing his status as one of the greatest players as he achieved new career-high rating in the latest ICC Men's Test Batter Rankings.

Broken contact lens ends Monfils dream

Broken contact lens ends Monfils dream

Rediff.com7 Jun 2008

The 21-year-old, Frenchman playing in his first grand slam semi-final, had promised to give it his all when he faced world number one Roger Federer but soon discovered he had blurred vision. "This morning I already had a pain in my eye and I think I broke my contact lens," said Monfils following his 6-2, 5-7, 6-3, 7-5 defeat by the Swiss.

Coach Gambhir under fire after flurry of poor results

Coach Gambhir under fire after flurry of poor results

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

Unprecedented series defeats against Sri Lanka and New Zealand have placed Gautam Gambhir under immense pressure barely three months into his appointment as the head coach of the Indian team.

'India Has Lost The Most Humane Storyteller Of Our Time'

'India Has Lost The Most Humane Storyteller Of Our Time'

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

'He was a visionary who redefined storytelling and inspired generations.'

Meet Wedding Photographers Of The Year!

Meet Wedding Photographers Of The Year!

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Icelandic photographer Bettina Vass takes the crown as the 8th International Wedding Photographer of the Year!

Google Cloud's ambitious India plans

Google Cloud's ambitious India plans

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

India is among the fastest-growing markets for Google in the cloud services segment, a senior executive has said, adding that the tech giant is looking to partner companies in their business transformation through its offerings. Google Cloud India is seeing an "increased adoption" of its offerings across segments from the public sector to small and medium businesses and from startups and digital-native companies, Google Cloud India vice president and country managing director Bikram Singh Bedi told PTI.

'Some May Consider Working 90 Hours Heaven'

'Some May Consider Working 90 Hours Heaven'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

'If people want to work 90 hours, we should let them work.' 'If people want to work 30 hours, you should let them work 30 hours.' 'But they should not expect the same level of success and attention.'

Can We Wish Away Any Part Of Our Life?

Can We Wish Away Any Part Of Our Life?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

'What would it be like if one had the power to transcend the universe like the characters in the Marvel comics and movies do?' 'Could I rewind my life and go back in time to do things differently?' asks Aarti David.

15 STUNNING Wildlife Photos

15 STUNNING Wildlife Photos

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

A sneak peek of some extraordinary entries for the 60th annual Wildlife Photographer of the Year event.

Real Madrid sign French defender Varane from Lens

Real Madrid sign French defender Varane from Lens

Rediff.com28 Jun 2011

Real Madrid have agreed to sign French defender Raphael Varane from Lens on a six-year contract, the Spanish club said on Monday.

Is It Okay To Marry A Younger Guy?

Is It Okay To Marry A Younger Guy?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

Have a calm conversation with your parents, expressing your feelings for your boyfriend while being open about the current situation between the two of you. Sometimes, parents worry because they don't know the full picture, says rediffGURU Kanchan Rai.

Once She Begged. Now She's A Doctor!

Once She Begged. Now She's A Doctor!

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

After a wait of 20 years, Pinki Haryan is a qualified doctor raring to serve the destitute and give them a better life.

Ready For The Tribe?

Ready For The Tribe?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

From Vijay saving the day yet again to Vikramaditya Motwane's latest offering, here's everything you can watch on OTT this week.

What Are Models Doing On Mumbai's Race Course?

What Are Models Doing On Mumbai's Race Course?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Designer Rajesh Pratap Singh chose to dedicate his show to Jaipur's vibrant culture and his love for the sport of polo.

WSH: Len takes Lions past Shers

WSH: Len takes Lions past Shers

Rediff.com24 Mar 2012

Former India player Len Aiyappa scored twice from penalty-corners to enable Karnataka Lions, struggling at the bottom for most part of the WSH league, beat Sher-e-Punjab 2-1.