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'Amitji is an energetic 8 year old'

'Amitji is an energetic 8 year old'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

'Working with him is like deep sea diving.' 'He is an ocean into which you keep diving, discovering something new every time.'

Was India's late arrival in SA responsible for their poor showing?

Was India's late arrival in SA responsible for their poor showing?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

Former cricketer Ajit Wadekar blamed the lack of time for Team India to acclimatise in South Africa for their humiliating Test series loss to the Proteas.

Sena dares rebels to fight polls as another minister lands in Guwahati

Sena dares rebels to fight polls as another minister lands in Guwahati

Rediff.com26 Jun 2022

Addressing the Sena workers in Mumbai for the second consecutive day, he also said that doors of the state and party are closed for the rebels MLAs.

John Ashe is new UN General Assembly president

John Ashe is new UN General Assembly president

Rediff.com15 Jun 2013

Taking the floor immediately after his election, Ashe, who is Antigua and Barbuda's Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York, said that in 18 months, the world body would launch an agenda for sustainable development for all

Renault finds its future in car with 'Indian genes'

Renault finds its future in car with 'Indian genes'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

With its SUV-style design and feature-packed interiors, the Kwid has many advantages, but Renault is taking no chances.

Priyanka Gandhi joins Twitter

Priyanka Gandhi joins Twitter

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

The party in Uttar Pradesh is seeing the visit as the virtual launch of the Congress campaign in the state, ahead of the coming Lok Sabha elections.

'Vaccinate, Vaccinate, Vaccinate!'

'Vaccinate, Vaccinate, Vaccinate!'

Rediff.com4 May 2021

'One thing we have learnt is that a pandemic can be arrested at any stage.' 'Not suddenly, of course, but slowly with steady unwavering focus.'

Strauss vows to surprise opponents at World Cup

Strauss vows to surprise opponents at World Cup

Rediff.com14 Feb 2011

Blaming his team of playing a conservative brand of cricket in the previous World Cup in West Indies, England skipper Andrew Strauss on Monday said that his side has learnt its lessons and would be looking to win the elusive trophy this time around.

I haven't seen Bradman but have watched Sangakkara: Mathews

I haven't seen Bradman but have watched Sangakkara: Mathews

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

In a fitting tribute to Kumar Sangakkara, Sri Lanka skipper Angelo Mathews spoke of Don Bradman and the retiring great in the same breath, calling him the most "consistent batsman he has ever seen".

Success mantras from Kotak Mahindra's president

Success mantras from Kotak Mahindra's president

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

Shanti Ekambaram, president of consumer banking at Kotak Mahindra Bank, talks about her success mantras, career and money management lessons she learnt, work-life balance for working moms and what India's youth should aspire for.

'Stop making people feel like they are Gods'

'Stop making people feel like they are Gods'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

'At the end of the day, we are all humans.'

Can getting an ATM PIN cost you Rs 300? It's possible!

Can getting an ATM PIN cost you Rs 300? It's possible!

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

It can if your debit card belongs to a PSU bank

Priyanka Chopra gets funny!

Priyanka Chopra gets funny!

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

Why is Vaani Kapoor thanking Akshay Kumar?

Murthy reveals his 3 key concerns about Infosys

Murthy reveals his 3 key concerns about Infosys

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

The founders, who hold 12.75 per cent stake in Infosys, together with a dozen leading institutional investors with a cumulative stake of about 10 per cent forced the Infosys board to bring back Nilekani.

FULL TEXT: President's address to nation on I Day eve

FULL TEXT: President's address to nation on I Day eve

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

From India's fight against COVID-19 to China face-off, Kovind spoke on several issues during the televised address.

Ukraine: So What Happens Now?

Ukraine: So What Happens Now?

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

The Western world keeps talking, ratcheting up sanctions, the only thing it can do. The Russians march on to Kyiv and capture Zelensky and key members of his government as part of their 'de-Nazification' drive, predicts Shreekant Sambrani.

Juvenile Justice Act gives 'free hand' to delinquents to commit heinous offences: HC

Juvenile Justice Act gives 'free hand' to delinquents to commit heinous offences: HC

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

The conduct of the petitioner clearly reveals that he committed this offence with full consciousness and it cannot be said that it was committed in ignorance, it said.

Crisis fallout: Nations to be more cautious

Crisis fallout: Nations to be more cautious

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

According to analysts, everyone across the globe has learnt several important lessons from the financial turmoil during the past year or two, which has made them highly risk averse.

'I call Rocket Boys an emotion'

'I call Rocket Boys an emotion'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

'It was so nice to see that someone of her stature, where she came from and whose family she was married into and how she held herself in spite of everything that was thrown at her.'

Mother's Day Spl: 'She gave me my space'

Mother's Day Spl: 'She gave me my space'

Rediff.com7 May 2010

Designers, models share the lessons they learnt from their mothers and the sacrifices their mums made for them.

When the waves came crashing

When the waves came crashing

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

On December 26, 2004, a devastating tsunami took a huge toll on life in Tamil Nadu. A decade later, here's a look at the changes it has brought

Farewell, Babulal

Farewell, Babulal

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

'One of the most important lessons I learnt from Babulal was on stoicism.' 'As a young man, he had lost the fingers of his right hand in an accident.' 'Without missing a beat, he taught himself to use the spade and shovel with his left hand and carried on working,' says Geetanjali Krishna.

Before Atique Ahmed, there was Chand Baba in UP

Before Atique Ahmed, there was Chand Baba in UP

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Atique Ahmed is one of the most feared dons of Uttar Pradesh today. There was another don who preceded Atique and had he survived, Atique wouldn't have been around today, recalls Sudhir Bisht.

Sebi's expert panel to probe glitch at NSE, submit report by March 15

Sebi's expert panel to probe glitch at NSE, submit report by March 15

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

The Securities and Exchange Board of India's (Sebi's) technical advisory committee has been mandated to probe the trading halt at National Stock Exchange (NSE) and fix accountability. The committee after a detailed examination would send its findings and recommendations to whole-time member Madbhi Puri Buch, to decide the future course of action, said two people in the know. The panel, which is currently chaired by Ashok Jhunjhunwala of IIT Madras, is learnt to have sought an explanation over two key issues from NSE: One on the effectiveness of interoperability as it was unable to migrate the trading positions; the other on laxity in switching it to the disaster recovery site.

The Maha village where children speak Japanese

The Maha village where children speak Japanese

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

Gadiwat village, located 25 km from Aurangabad city, may not have access to good roads and other necessary infrastructure, but Internet connectivity has proven to be a boon for children studying at the local Zilla Parishad school.

From escaping death to winning medals, MP archers achieve 'impossible'

From escaping death to winning medals, MP archers achieve 'impossible'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

Madhya Pradesh archers without any pre-match day practice concluded their campaign with two silver and one bronze

'India's batting and fielding was a complete disaster in England'

'India's batting and fielding was a complete disaster in England'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

Former chairman of selectors Kiran More discusses the Test series debacle in England with Harish Kotian and suggests remedial measures to help the team return to winning ways.

Kohli impressed by talented youngster Shubhman Gill

Kohli impressed by talented youngster Shubhman Gill

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

'I saw him bat in the nets and I was like wow I was not even ten percent of that when I was 19.'

Bigger and bolder, IPL returns to Indian shores

Bigger and bolder, IPL returns to Indian shores

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

The board has learnt from the harsh lessons of the 2021 edition when the tournament had to be suspended midway due to the raging pandemic and could only be completed in the UAE four months later.

Kohli not bothered by lack of practice ahead of WTC final

Kohli not bothered by lack of practice ahead of WTC final

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

India captain Virat Kohli is not too concerned about the limited preparation time that his team will get for the ICC World Test Championship final against New Zealand as he believes that it has the requisite understanding of conditions from its past experience of playing in England.

Surviving a sour relationship: A reader shares his advice

Surviving a sour relationship: A reader shares his advice

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

Sulabh Khare tells us how to survive a bad relationship.

'No matter what the crisis, always look for an opportunity'

'No matter what the crisis, always look for an opportunity'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

"At my age my father had confronted bigger challenges," says Meghna Ghai-Puri, daughter of showman Subhash Ghai. In this interview with Prasanna Zore, the 35-year-old president of Whistling Woods International Institute for Films, Media, Animation and Media Arts talks about her struggles and the lessons she has learnt as an entrepreneur.

Sajid Khan: I am anxious about Humshakals

Sajid Khan: I am anxious about Humshakals

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

'I started writing Humshakals in the week of Himmatwala's failure. I feel I wrote it vehemently because I wanted to make myself laugh.' Sajid Khan discusses his new film.

Another fire at same Mumbai hospital 2 days after deadly blaze

Another fire at same Mumbai hospital 2 days after deadly blaze

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

Nobody was injured in the fire, which was reported at 7.54 pm, the official from Disaster Management Unit of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation said.

'Self-explanatory' that other bowlers were aware of ball-tampering: Bancroft

'Self-explanatory' that other bowlers were aware of ball-tampering: Bancroft

Rediff.com15 May 2021

The trio of Bancroft, Smith and Warner were banned for their roles in the ball tampering scandal.

Liverpool's Salah seeks Champions League final redemption

Liverpool's Salah seeks Champions League final redemption

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Mohamed Salah is keen to make a decisive contribution in Saturday's Champions League final against Tottenham Hotspur and help lay to rest the demons of Liverpool's nightmare defeat by Real Madrid a year ago.

Cricket taught me teamwork, leadership: Nadella

Cricket taught me teamwork, leadership: Nadella

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

A poetry aficionado and a cricket fan, Microsoft's new CEO India-born Satya Nadella learnt lessons in teamwork and leadership by playing the gentleman's game.

'If you aren't happy, then you aren't really successful'

'If you aren't happy, then you aren't really successful'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

Fashion designer Kresha speaks about her tryst with fashion, brand Koecsh, challenges she faced, and lessons she learnt as a young entrepreneur and offers her advice to young fashion designers.

Dad tips: 'Plan a gap of 3 years before your 2nd child'

Dad tips: 'Plan a gap of 3 years before your 2nd child'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Pranesh Kumar from Coimbatore shares his parenting experience.

Daddy Tips: 'Don't shout or scream at kids'

Daddy Tips: 'Don't shout or scream at kids'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

Brijesh Pillai shares some of the lessons he learned as a new parent.