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Heroines go from flab to fabulous

Heroines go from flab to fabulous

Rediff.com27 Jul 2011

Looking at the wonders of weight loss in Bollywood.

'DU violated rules by selling radioactive scrap'

'DU violated rules by selling radioactive scrap'

Rediff.com7 May 2010

Under attack on the Mayapuri radiation accident, government on Friday said Delhi University had violated rules by selling scrap containing radioactive material and that those responsible would not be spared.

How I turned my internship into a full time job

How I turned my internship into a full time job

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

Madhu shares the key lessons she learned from her first internship at Micron's Global Development Center in Hyderabad.

Centre trying to weaken anti-corruption law: Kejriwal

Centre trying to weaken anti-corruption law: Kejriwal

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

Launching an anti-corruption helpline, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday accused the Centre of trying to weaken anti-graft law.

Results a rap on knuckles of arrogant rulers: Sena

Results a rap on knuckles of arrogant rulers: Sena

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

In an editorial in its mouthpiece 'Saamana', the Sena, which also saw a drop in its 2014 tally, said the mandate has rejected the notion that elections can be swept by engineering defections and splitting opposition parties.

#MumbaiRains: 'Hope I don't need a motorboat today'

#MumbaiRains: 'Hope I don't need a motorboat today'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

A look at the top tweet top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

How Indian IT giants are playing catch-up in consultancy

How Indian IT giants are playing catch-up in consultancy

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

The analyst community tracking the Indian IT services industry took special note of Accenture's first quarter (Q1) performance, which showcased the rapid growth of its consulting business that outperformed its outsourcing business. Bookings indicate that the trend will continue. Consulting bookings increased 41.6 per cent year-on-year (yoy) to $9.4 billion, higher than the 17.6 per cent growth in outsourcing to $7.4 billion. The management commentary was also more bullish on the consulting business.

Online Music Classes Hit the Right Note

Online Music Classes Hit the Right Note

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

Students made online music education possible during COVID-19, say teachers, and they will determine its future.

Pak has not kept its promise on 26/11: Chidambaram

Pak has not kept its promise on 26/11: Chidambaram

Rediff.com26 Nov 2010

Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on Friday, the second anniversary of the 26/11 attacks, said Pakistan has not fulfilled its promise to bring the masterminds of Mumbai terror attacks to justice and hoped it will realise its responsibility as a nation and take action against them.

Will celebrate Olympic bronze with vacation: Lovlina

Will celebrate Olympic bronze with vacation: Lovlina

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

'I dedicate this medal to my country for praying for me, for supporting me. My coaches, federation, my sponsors, they have also helped me a lot.

Never forget the Emergency!

Never forget the Emergency!

Rediff.com26 Jun 2010

'Even today, Emergency excesses are being benchmarked and have become reference points for gross violation of human rights by fascist-minded "leaders". Corruption and criminality are the outcome and India has been drifting towards "State kleptocracy", feels M G Devasahayam.

'I would not recommend infidelity'

'I would not recommend infidelity'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

'Life is too short to be doing something that you do not love.'

Elections Should Have Been Held In March

Elections Should Have Been Held In March

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

Making citizens queue to vote just when the disease is declining, but is still in the air, could just cause a fresh spurt. The logic for this scheduling is inexplicable, especially since the entire process could so easily have been pushed back by three weeks, argues David Devadas.

Sri Lanka overcome Kiwi zeal to enter final

Sri Lanka overcome Kiwi zeal to enter final

Rediff.com30 Mar 2011

Sri Lanka self-tested its fragile middle order ahead of the big match, as they stuttered to a five wicket win against New Zealand in Colombo.

Speedy distribution of vaccine major global challenge: WHO experts

Speedy distribution of vaccine major global challenge: WHO experts

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

As India launches the world's most ambitious and biggest vaccination drive against COVID-19, the country will encounter the formidable challenge of rapidly scaling up distribution of the vaccines to secure immunity for its entire population, two prominent Indian scientists at World Health Organisation have said.

The Secret to Tina's FAB Bod!

The Secret to Tina's FAB Bod!

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

Model turned actor Tina Desai gets candid about her incredible love for fitness and the interesting things that keep her busy.

World Chess: Anand holds Topalov, maintains lead

World Chess: Anand holds Topalov, maintains lead

Rediff.com30 Apr 2010

World Chess champion Viswanathan Anand has remained in the lead of the world title match in Sofia after he and his Bulgarian opponent Veselin Topalov drew the fifth game on Friday.

Want A Job? Be SKEDUCATED!

Want A Job? Be SKEDUCATED!

Rediff.com26 May 2022

By simply being educated and acquiring a degree, you cannot earn money; you need to be skeducated. Skeducation is skill based education. Unfortunately they don't teach you this in the colleges. You got to do it yourself, advises management guru Virender Kapoor.

Rinku suspended for playing unsanctioned T20 league

Rinku suspended for playing unsanctioned T20 league

Rediff.com30 May 2019

The Board of Control for Cricket in India handed a three-month suspension to Uttar Pradesh left-hander Rinku Singh for playing in an unsanctioned T20 league in Abu Dhabi, which has now led to his withdrawal from the India 'A' team.

Chennai title in bag, Lee-Hesh eye elusive Aus Open

Chennai title in bag, Lee-Hesh eye elusive Aus Open

Rediff.com11 Jan 2011

They are back! And how? A few months ago, Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi made a brief attempt -- at the Bangkok Open last September -- at reunification, with the Delhi Commonwealth Games in mind. Both those attempts though ended in failure.

From a candle-seller to a multi-millionaire!

From a candle-seller to a multi-millionaire!

Rediff.com13 Aug 2010

Naresh Gulati learnt invaluable lessons of entrepreneurship from each of his failed endeavours.

100-day countdown of 2011 World Cup begins

100-day countdown of 2011 World Cup begins

Rediff.com10 Nov 2010

The 100-day countdown of the 2011 World Cup began in Dubai on Tuesday with the International Cricket Council hoping the mega event in the sub-continent would be a "special one".

'Cross-border deals will drive M&As'

'Cross-border deals will drive M&As'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

Saurabh Agrawal, managing director and head, investment banking, has reason to feel pleased with his team at DSP Merrill Lynch -- his firm tops the M&A league table and should secure itself a reasonably good ranking in the debt and equity fund-raising sweepstakes by the time the year draws to a close.

What banks look at before giving you a credit card

What banks look at before giving you a credit card

Rediff.com4 May 2010

There are several conditions that banks look at before giving out credit cards. Here's what you must know before applying for a credit card.

#10YearChallenge: We started our own company'

#10YearChallenge: We started our own company'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

Rediff readers take the 10 year challenge and tell us how their lives have changed.

'Meri awaaz hi pehchan hai'

'Meri awaaz hi pehchan hai'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

'There was no other Lata Mangeshkar, there is none and there won't be any. I will celebrate her life, today and always.'

Why Covid Cases Are Rising

Why Covid Cases Are Rising

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

'Since many people are vaccinated, this virus is now concentrating on the throat and the nose and replicating fast and transmitting also very fast.' 'That's because the current vaccines will not be able to fight it when it is in the throat, nose or the mouth.'

Why I Became An IPS Officer

Why I Became An IPS Officer

Rediff.com6 May 2022

'Any person who wants to enter this service should have a single object of serving the public irrespective of hindrances.'

Trailer: Does Batla House tell the encounter honestly?

Trailer: Does Batla House tell the encounter honestly?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

The answers will come -- hopefully! -- when the film releases on August 15, feels Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Not interested in becoming Pakistan PM, says Zardari

Not interested in becoming Pakistan PM, says Zardari

Rediff.com7 Sep 2013

Outgoing Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday said he doesn't intend to become prime minister of the country as he thinks presidential slot should be an optimum position for any politician.

The fastest growing jobs

The fastest growing jobs

Rediff.com14 Jan 2010

Not every sector is going to grow equally this year. Here's a forecast of the jobs scene.

Want to transform your life? Read this

Want to transform your life? Read this

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

Samridh Seth suggests nine must-read books that can help turn your life around.

Enemies can never repeat Kargil again: Army

Enemies can never repeat Kargil again: Army

Rediff.com13 Jul 2009

Ten years after Pakistan army regulars had occupied Indian peaks in the Kargil sector, the Indian army said "another Kargil" can never be repeated by the adversary.

Rest In Peace, Onkar Singh, Superman of News

Rest In Peace, Onkar Singh, Superman of News

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Onkar Singh, a valuable member of the Rediff.com team over the years, breathed his last on January 13. Syed Firdaus Ashraf, who knew him intimately, remembers the ultimate newsman.

How India's financial sector tackled economic crisis

How India's financial sector tackled economic crisis

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

A customer wanting to buy a car would have to wait a long time for delivery.

Vinoo Mankad, Sangakkara inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Vinoo Mankad, Sangakkara inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

'Vinoo Mankad's legacy has been to tell the aspiring Indian cricketer to believe in oneself. He was a great proponent of self-belief. He was the one who kept saying to me that you need to keep scoring runs and keep at it. When you get a 100, let that be the knock on the selector's door.'

Amazing story of a businessman who gifted cars, flats to staff

Amazing story of a businessman who gifted cars, flats to staff

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

For the last few days, Surat-based diamond exporter Savji Dholakia has been inundated with job applications.

'It is a sly and tricky virus'

'It is a sly and tricky virus'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

'Anyone who takes the eye off the movement of the virus should be prepared for unpleasant surprises.'

What Modi needs to know about economic problems

What Modi needs to know about economic problems

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

'As the 1991 experience showed, the solution to a large trade deficit may be to open up the economy, not putting up protective walls,' points out T N Ninan.