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Monsoon: Govt must act on global predictions too

Monsoon: Govt must act on global predictions too

Rediff.com23 Feb 2012

Some global weather watchers have warned that India will likely see below-normal rainfall during this coming monsoon -- and that should be taken seriously, regardless of whether it turns out to be true or not.

Looking at Soundarya Rajinikanth's superstar life!

Looking at Soundarya Rajinikanth's superstar life!

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

Happy birthday Soundarya!

Was Meghan's bridal look inspired by Jennifer Lopez?

Was Meghan's bridal look inspired by Jennifer Lopez?

Rediff.com21 May 2018

We can't help notice the similarity between the two looks.

Sheena Bora Trial: Indrani, Peter discuss their divorce

Sheena Bora Trial: Indrani, Peter discuss their divorce

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Indrani's words were quick, her hand gestures quicker. She kept pointing to certain paragraphs in their consent terms.

Future looks bleak for Rana Kapoor-funded firms

Future looks bleak for Rana Kapoor-funded firms

Rediff.com14 May 2020

The collection of mostly small and medium sized businesses is a hotchpotch of ventures and include design schools, schools, villas for hire in Goa and a country club in Gurgaon.

Kumble backs Kohli's suggestions on permanent Test centres

Kumble backs Kohli's suggestions on permanent Test centres

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

Former India captain and coach Anil Kumble supported Virat Kohli's view of having five centres for Test matches in order to bring the spectators back to the stadium.

PHOTOS: PM inaugurates museums on Bose, Jallianwala Bagh

PHOTOS: PM inaugurates museums on Bose, Jallianwala Bagh

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

The Pm He also inaugurated the Yaad-e-Jallian Museum, (museum on the Jallianwala Bagh and World War I), the Museum on 1857, India's first war of Independence, and Drishyakala-Museum on Indian Art within the Red Fort complex.

Coal: Banks with Rs 1 lakh cr loans sitting on mine of worries

Coal: Banks with Rs 1 lakh cr loans sitting on mine of worries

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

The mass cancellation of coal blocks by the Supreme Court has sent banks in a jittery mode as they have extended over Rs 1 lakh crore loans to power plants that were fed by these mines.

UPA II: Dressing up to go nowhere

UPA II: Dressing up to go nowhere

Rediff.com13 Mar 2012

The methods being used by the government to window-dress the fiscal deficit will fool no one, least of all foreign investors or bodies like the IMF, warns Sonali Ranade

Meet the unseen forces behind farmers' protest

Meet the unseen forces behind farmers' protest

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

Behind the movement are shock-workers functioning quietly to ensure that a seemingly spontaneous, apolitical, grassroots mobilisation sustains itself without dribbling into chaos or violence. Sai Manish lists some of them.

Wild Karnataka, India's first natural history film

Wild Karnataka, India's first natural history film

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

After four years in the making, a band of 20 film-makers were left with 400 hours of footage for what is now India's first blue chip natural history film.

As China melts, Tata Motors, few others brace for storm

As China melts, Tata Motors, few others brace for storm

Rediff.com9 Jan 2016

However, the IT firms will get some benefits, as software exports from their Chinese campuses will yield more in local currency

How HDIL MD Sarang Wadhawan's party ended

How HDIL MD Sarang Wadhawan's party ended

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

Analysts say that PMC Bank case is only going to make matters worse for HDIL and the Wadhawans.

Incredibles 2, Hollywood Hero No 1 in India

Incredibles 2, Hollywood Hero No 1 in India

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

How Incredibles 2 dethroned the Kung Fu Pandas.

Hold your horses: Malaika has something to say!

Hold your horses: Malaika has something to say!

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

The stunning celeb called for an end to horse-drawn carriage rides.

Bollywood's popular Christian singers

Bollywood's popular Christian singers

Rediff.com28 Jul 2011

Of late, many singers from the Christian community have lent their voices to soundtracks for Hindi and other desi cinema. We take a look.

Indian cricketers lack knowledge on basics of fielding:  Rhodes

Indian cricketers lack knowledge on basics of fielding: Rhodes

Rediff.com17 Oct 2011

Jonty Rhodes talks about India's lack of fielding basics and why he wouldn't take up Team India's fielding coach job.

I am no lame duck, asserts Dr Singh

I am no lame duck, asserts Dr Singh

Rediff.com29 Jun 2011

Dismissing talk that he is a "lameduck" Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh said on Wednesday he has been entrusted with the job by the Congress party from which he has not heard "any contrary view".

Chak De, Sago!

Chak De, Sago!

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Chak De! India star, Sagarika Ghatge was the showstopper for Pallavi Singhee.

All you need to know about Falguni Shane Peacock's menswear debut

All you need to know about Falguni Shane Peacock's menswear debut

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

The filmmaker closed the show for Falguni and Shane Peacock at Lakme Fashion Week.

Will Dandan Dashagunam live up to its original?

Will Dandan Dashagunam live up to its original?

Rediff.com14 Apr 2011

The Kannada film is all set to release this week.

Vote! Who's the best Bigg Boss host?

Vote! Who's the best Bigg Boss host?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2011

Take this fun poll now!

Prithviraj, Asif Ali back each other up!

Prithviraj, Asif Ali back each other up!

Rediff.com12 Dec 2015

Latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.

I'm ready for debate in Parliament: Sushma Swaraj on Lalitgate

I'm ready for debate in Parliament: Sushma Swaraj on Lalitgate

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

A combative External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday said she was ready for a debate in Parliament over Congress allegations about her links with controversial former Indian Premier League chief Lalit Modi.

India makes hectic efforts to win support for UNSC

India makes hectic efforts to win support for UNSC

Rediff.com28 Nov 2010

Close on the heels of Obama's announcement, France's Head of UN Division in the Foreign Ministry Sylvie Berman visited Delhi recently and met Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao and some other senior officials of the External Affairs Ministry to discuss the issue of reforms, sources told PTI.

Saha reveals why he played second fiddle to Dhoni

Saha reveals why he played second fiddle to Dhoni

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Undoubtedly India's first choice in the longest format, Saha has been unable to make an impact with the limited-overs sides

Amitabh Bachchan turns commentator for Indo-Pak cricket match

Amitabh Bachchan turns commentator for Indo-Pak cricket match

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

The Bachchan Baritone just got bigger.

Anna is the real hero, I am not: Aamir Khan

Anna is the real hero, I am not: Aamir Khan

Rediff.com27 Aug 2011

"I am not the biggest hero, Anna (Hazare) is the real hero," said superstar Aamir Khan on Saturday as he pledged support to the activist's fight for a strong anti-corruption law.

Bachchan, Rajnikanth to clash at the box office

Bachchan, Rajnikanth to clash at the box office

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

The two living legends have clashed at the box office twice in the past!

Economist PM highly economical about economics

Economist PM highly economical about economics

Rediff.com17 Aug 2011

India had time to plan and improve its competitiveness and infrastructure. Yet it chose not to. And for that we need to blame our government, says M R Venkatesh.

'It is not easy to misappropriate Netaji'

'It is not easy to misappropriate Netaji'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

'He was always opposed to a form of nationalism that was narrow, selfish and arrogant.' 'He will always remain a beacon of inspiration for freedom-loving people across the world and for movements of resistance against oppressive State power.'

Violence mars COVID-19 doctor's burial in Chennai

Violence mars COVID-19 doctor's burial in Chennai

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

Seven people, including two ambulance drivers were assaulted and 20 men have been arrested and were remanded to judicial custody.

Meet the voices behind The Lion King characters

Meet the voices behind The Lion King characters

Rediff.com26 Jul 2011

Check out the people who made The Lion King characters come alive.

Shaan: Dubbing for Rio was fun

Shaan: Dubbing for Rio was fun

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

Shaan talks about things that are close to his heart.

Meet the 2010 Golden Globe winners

Meet the 2010 Golden Globe winners

Rediff.com18 Jan 2010

Here's a look at the winners of the 67th annual Golden Globe awards.

Despite inconvenience, passengers say they miss Jet flights

Despite inconvenience, passengers say they miss Jet flights

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

The airline owes lakhs of rupees to passengers and its vendors.

WFH: 7 warning signs your co-worker is stressed

WFH: 7 warning signs your co-worker is stressed

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

The thin boundary between work and life has become increasingly blurred, which is taking a toll on employese's mental well-being, says Prachi Ghogle.

Baba Ramdev opposed to PM under ambit of Lokpal

Baba Ramdev opposed to PM under ambit of Lokpal

Rediff.com31 May 2011

Differences seem to have cropped up within the civil society group over the demand for inclusion of the prime minister and higher judiciary in the Lokpal Bill. Baba Ramdev said he is opposed to such a move.

Loans: Rights of banks and customers

Loans: Rights of banks and customers

Rediff.com12 May 2011

Banks have the right to file a suit with the debt recovery tribunal and possess the security.

Jaitley slams Oppn for supporting Mamata, calls them 'kleptocrat's club'

Jaitley slams Oppn for supporting Mamata, calls them 'kleptocrat's club'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Questioning whether "New India" can be ever run by this "kleptocrat's club", Jaitley said those who have lent support to the West Bengal dharna are those who are battling serious allegations of economic improprieties