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Why can't our children cope with anger?

Why can't our children cope with anger?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

Anger problems, however, don't crop up overnight. The signs are usually present at least two years before a major outburst comes to light.

Baby, baby, baby ooh

Baby, baby, baby ooh

Rediff.com3 Jun 2017

Garbh Vigyan Sanskar's logic: Have sex when the right planets are lined up; stop after you get pregnant, notes Mitali Saran.

SC to BCCI: Fall in line with Lodha report and save trouble!

SC to BCCI: Fall in line with Lodha report and save trouble!

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

The Supreme Court has urged the Board of Control for Cricket in India to follow the recommendations of the Justice R M Lodha Committee and "save trouble".

Meet the Brazilian guest on Republic Day

Meet the Brazilian guest on Republic Day

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

As someone with nostalgia for the good cheer and friendly feelings of Brazilian people, former Ambassador to Brazil B S Prakash can only hope that when they see on their TV screens their President being feted on Rajpath, they will sense India's goodwill for Brazil.

GST and the skewed 60:40 formula of the Modi govt

GST and the skewed 60:40 formula of the Modi govt

Rediff.com15 May 2019

It is possible that the Centre has now become wiser and has decided to follow an allocation system which gives it more from Integrated GST and helps boost its revenues, says A K Bhattacharya.

How poker changed their lives

How poker changed their lives

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

Four individuals who have taken up poker professionally tell Norma Godinho/Rediff.com how their stars have changed for the better.

What Rahul must be careful about

What Rahul must be careful about

Rediff.com30 Dec 2018

'The 2019 battle is a battle for the kind of India that we want to live in.' The Congress's long history is pockmarked with sins great and small, but Mr Gandhi has the advantage of representing a new generation with a relatively clean slate, and a chance to redefine contemporary perception,' says Mitali Saran.

With HC verdict TN govt is safe, but not sound

With HC verdict TN govt is safe, but not sound

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

Every vote now counts in the Tamil Nadu assembly, as the ruling party is walking on a wafer-thin majority. The Opposition DMK-led combine has 98 MLAs on their side, and with four others who had won on the AIADMK's 'Two Leaves' symbol in 2016 but do not belong to the party, per se, playing hide-and-seek with the party leadership, Dhinakaran with two or three other MLAs can give sleepless nights for the ruling party than their post-verdict celebrations may seemingly indicate, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Focusing on Brahmins won't work for Congress in UP

Focusing on Brahmins won't work for Congress in UP

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Prashant Kishor wants the Congress to project either Rahul or Priyanka Gandhi as its chief ministerial candidate in UP. The Gandhis are far too arrogant to accept a provincial role, says Aakar Patel.

I feel completely vindicated: Ex-coal secretary

I feel completely vindicated: Ex-coal secretary

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

The former coal secretary opens up in a free-wheeling interview.

Consolidation of Indian retail on Biyani's radar

Consolidation of Indian retail on Biyani's radar

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

The latest trigger has been Future group's buyout talk with the retail unit of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu's family-owned Heritage Foods

Lust Stories Review: More than sex on its mind

Lust Stories Review: More than sex on its mind

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Bhumi Pednekar, Radhika Apte, Manisha Koirala, Kiara Advani luminate Netflix's Lust Stories, notes Sukanya Verma.

Essar Steel: A perverse bankruptcy judgment

Essar Steel: A perverse bankruptcy judgment

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

The NCLAT's order is offensive because it goes against every tenet of bankruptcy reorganisation. If Justice Sudhansu Mukhopadhyay's tenets are accepted by the Supreme Court, we will not only regress in modern bankruptcy reorganisation but also slide back in the Doing Business rankings, says Omkar Goswami.

Good Newwz Review

Good Newwz Review

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Beset by a Princess Syndrome in the past, Kareena Kapoor reigns over this pandemonium like a stately queen, feels Sreehari Nair.

What will Modi, Xi discuss one on one?

What will Modi, Xi discuss one on one?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

'The need of the hour is to build on the positives and control the negatives,' says Colonel (Dr) Anil A Athale (retd).

'Fundamentalists will keep opposing anti-superstition bill'

'Fundamentalists will keep opposing anti-superstition bill'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

A day after the anti-superstition and black magic ordinance was passed by the Maharashtra cabinet, Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan tells Neeta Kolhatkar in an exclusive interview that 'fundamentalists' behind the cold-blooded murder of rationalist Dr Narendra Dabholkar will try to scuttle the Bill, but he will fight for it.

At 41, it's mission possible for Tom Cruise fan Chusovitina at Olympics

At 41, it's mission possible for Tom Cruise fan Chusovitina at Olympics

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

Chusovitina may not want to look old for her Hollywood hero but in a sport over-populated with teenagers, she is almost pre-historic as her gymnastics lifespan of competing in seven successive Olympics defies logic.

Coal India to benefit from mining reforms

Coal India to benefit from mining reforms

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has said the larger interest of the public sector would be fully protected.

'Differences between the two GDP series are minimal'

'Differences between the two GDP series are minimal'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

N R Bhanumurthy, professor of economics at the National Institute of Public Finance and Policy, and the author of the series, presented in a report to the National Statistical Commission, explains to Abhishek Waghmare various aspects of the methodology.

Maruti Suzuki Celerio: An automatic car with superb mileage

Maruti Suzuki Celerio: An automatic car with superb mileage

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

Celerio was launched at a time when the Indian automotive market was going through a transition.

Pak court rejects Musharraf's medical report as `inconclusive`

Pak court rejects Musharraf's medical report as `inconclusive`

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

The prosecutor in the high treason case against former Pakistani dictator Pervez Musharraf has rejected a report on his health prepared by military doctors, saying it is an "attempt to thwart the judicial process".

Supreme Court dismisses litigation for OCI voting rights

Supreme Court dismisses litigation for OCI voting rights

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

The SC dismissed a PIL seeking quashing of amendments made in Citizenship Act which deny voting rights to OCIs.

Coronavirus: 'A 28-day lockdown would have been good'

Coronavirus: 'A 28-day lockdown would have been good'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

'Don't be under the illusion that we are in a lockdown for 21 days and then we are free.'

Justice Karnan fails to appear in SC in contempt proceedings

Justice Karnan fails to appear in SC in contempt proceedings

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

The apex court had last week turned the alleged contemptuous letters written by Justice Karnan against the Madras HC Chief Justice, which were addressed to the CJI, prime minister and others, into contempt proceedings against him.

Annual reports: 5 red flags to watch out for

Annual reports: 5 red flags to watch out for

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Companies' annual reports can hide as much as they reveal. Investors can get early warning signals of wrongdoing by frequently speaking to other stakeholders.

'Only get out of home for essential things'

'Only get out of home for essential things'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

'Even after this epidemic gets over, we know that there are going to be months of effects on the economy and poverty.' 'A lot of things are catastrophic for people from the lower socio-economic classes.' 'Social distancing is going to start killing their day-to-day wages.' 'We are not even measuring that impact.'

''What's the basis for 10% reservations?'

''What's the basis for 10% reservations?'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

'What we have is the bill and the Act passed by Parliament.' 'And then there is a criterion of exclusion as to who will not be covered in EWS.' 'Beyond that, we have no clue where this idea came from.' 'And most importantly, why is it 10% reservation, and say why not 15% or 20%?'

Happy New Year: The Good, Bad and the Ugly

Happy New Year: The Good, Bad and the Ugly

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Happy New Year's moral compass has been twisted so bad that it looks more like a piece of Fusili, says Paloma Sharma.

What 26/11 taught us about Pakistan

What 26/11 taught us about Pakistan

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

'Peace talks with Pakistan are like accepting a dinner invitation from cannibals and hoping to return alive,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Investing in stocks? Good monsoon may still be a gamble

Investing in stocks? Good monsoon may still be a gamble

Rediff.com16 May 2016

A good monsoon would translate into demand pickup across multiple sectors.

Why do fire extinguishers attract 28% GST?!

Why do fire extinguishers attract 28% GST?!

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

'In a nation where safety standards are the lowest in the world, why make compliance expensive?' asks Aakar Patel.

SHOCKING! Aadhaar gives OUR personal info to foreign firms

SHOCKING! Aadhaar gives OUR personal info to foreign firms

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

'The most valuable personal sensitive information of present and future citizens has been made available to foreign data firms and governments and non-State actors for all time to come,' says Gopal Krishna.

Restore safeguards of Art 370 but within Constitution

Restore safeguards of Art 370 but within Constitution

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Armed forces and the police can only ensure that violence is kept under control but for any kind of lasting peace, politicians will have to find an answer to the perception that the Indian State is anti-Islam. Therein lies the biggest challenge to the Modi government, says Colonel Anil A Athale (retired).

Sports Shorts: Barcelona star Messi loses appeal in tax fraud trial

Sports Shorts: Barcelona star Messi loses appeal in tax fraud trial

Rediff.com24 May 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday

NPS and EPF should get same tax benefits

NPS and EPF should get same tax benefits

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

The 40 per cent exemption benefit is applicable only for employees.

'2019 election will be about arithmetic'

'2019 election will be about arithmetic'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

'This coming general election is not going to be about manifestoes.'

'If you are a long-term investor, this is not the time to add risk'

'If you are a long-term investor, this is not the time to add risk'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2017

Sanjay Mookim, India equity strategist at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, tells Puneet Wadhwa that this is not a time for investors to dabble in relatively small and illiquid stocks.

Revealed: How 'Cannibal' Suarez sought help for 'teething problems'

Revealed: How 'Cannibal' Suarez sought help for 'teething problems'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Uruguay and Barcelona striker Luis Suarez has revealed the reason why he bites others and how his wife begged him to get help for the same.

Has India's anti-trust watchdog lost its drive?

Has India's anti-trust watchdog lost its drive?

Rediff.com20 May 2016

The number of cases being admitted and investigated by the Competition Commission of India has fallen drastically in recent years.

EXPLAINED: Rahul Gandhi's minimum income plan

EXPLAINED: Rahul Gandhi's minimum income plan

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

'The Indian economy has been subsidised by the poor.'