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High ways of Spirits

High ways of Spirits

Rediff.com16 Sep 2017

Hopefully, all's well that ends well, and business should get back to normal soon, says Alok Chandra.

Iron Khan, Black Widow Chopra and other Bollywood Avengers

Iron Khan, Black Widow Chopra and other Bollywood Avengers

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

What if we made The Avengers here in India?

Kohli wants to better his record in England, he will be dangerous: Gooch

Kohli wants to better his record in England, he will be dangerous: Gooch

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

'He (Kohli) is a top ranked player in the world at the moment and I think a dangerous customer for England as he has the motivation to improve his record in this country. Every player wants to be known to be able to play well in all sorts of conditions'

Yogi govt launches heritage calendar featuring Taj Mahal

Yogi govt launches heritage calendar featuring Taj Mahal

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

The world famous monument has recently been in the crosshairs of controversy.

Vajpayee and the art of making war and peace

Vajpayee and the art of making war and peace

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

'Like General Patton, possibly the greatest exponent of the art of war, Vajpayee had the ability to be always on the offensive,' assesses Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

PM welcomes Shinzo Abe, plays guide, hosts dinner

PM welcomes Shinzo Abe, plays guide, hosts dinner

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Here are the best moments from Abe's visit on Day 1.

When Bollywood sees RED!

When Bollywood sees RED!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

Is this Bollywood's favourite colour?

Mondelez to ride on Batman v/s Superman

Mondelez to ride on Batman v/s Superman

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

Mondelez has tied up with Warner Bros for its latest film Batman v/s Superman.

When will Indians stop killing each other for the cow?

When will Indians stop killing each other for the cow?

Rediff.com11 Aug 2018

'The cow can always be the CAUSE.' 'Cause for murder. Cause for setting India's people against each other.' 'Not recognising the fact that this can tip the country into an unending spiral of civil strife and set the much-vaunted 'India story' back by years is the ultimate stupidity of all,' says Shuma Raha.

Virushka, Saina, Messi, Pique wish fans a Happy New Year!

Virushka, Saina, Messi, Pique wish fans a Happy New Year!

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

With the hope that 2018 will be a prosperous and peaceful year, our favourite sports personalities took to their social media handles to wish their fans a very `Happy New Year`.

J R D Tata and the birth of Infosys

J R D Tata and the birth of Infosys

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

Mr Tata said a letter had arrived in his office from a young woman who had applied for the graduate engineering programme of TELCO Pune and been turned down. 'I wouldn't interfere with your selection process, Maira,' he said. 'However, I am calling you because this lady says that her rejection letter says that though she is very well qualified for the programme, TELCO Pune cannot select her because she is a woman.' 'Why are you discriminating against women?' he asked. A must read excerpt from Arun Maira's The Learning Factory: How The Leaders Of Tata Became Nation Builders.

Tyagaraja Aradhana: Pilgrimage for Carnatic music lovers

Tyagaraja Aradhana: Pilgrimage for Carnatic music lovers

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Thiruvaiyuru, where composer-saint Tyagaraja lived, is an annual pilgrimage for Carnatic musicians, eminent and unknown, young and old.

'Mumtaz looked great in Western clothes'

'Mumtaz looked great in Western clothes'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

'Other designers take empty suitcases and go shopping for the actors's clothes in New York.' 'To me, this is bankruptcy of imagination.'

Priyanka stars in Valentine's Day movie

Priyanka stars in Valentine's Day movie

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Isn't It Romantic is about a New York woman hit on the head during a mugging. The impact leaves her feeling that she is in a rom-com.

Fighting COVID-19: TIPS from an ex-Army officer

Fighting COVID-19: TIPS from an ex-Army officer

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

Bengaluru based Dinesh Malhotra, 54, an ex-Army officer who is working as a human resource professional in a construction firm shares some survival tips.

Captain Kohli ready to emulate Don Bradman

Captain Kohli ready to emulate Don Bradman

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

Yet while "The Don" was always in a world of his own, Kohli has his own Bradmanesque air at the moment.

Life during lockdown: Clean, cook, binge, repeat...

Life during lockdown: Clean, cook, binge, repeat...

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

If everybody is 'working' from home, then how has TV consumption gone up? Who is making all that gourmet food being posted on social media?

Sridevi: The Queen of Expressions

Sridevi: The Queen of Expressions

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

Sridevi went through so many expressions in her career, and we love all of them!

The VERY BEST of Sridevi

The VERY BEST of Sridevi

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

Half a dozen reasons why Sridevi is to the camera born. Sreehari Nair lists them out.

Buzz: Azam-led Pak squad depart for New Zealand tour

Buzz: Azam-led Pak squad depart for New Zealand tour

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

Ahead of their departure, the skipper shared a picture on Twitter and captioned it as: "Next stop, New Zealand."

Finding football's soul

Finding football's soul

Rediff.com30 May 2019

'Soul might not win trophies. But, unlike trophies, soul actually matters,' says Shougat Dasgupta.

Emotional Rayudu thanks Sachin, Robin for help

Emotional Rayudu thanks Sachin, Robin for help

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

The wait was getting longer for Ambati Rayudu but he never gave up hope. When opportunity knocked, the Mumbai Indians batsman lost no time in stamping his class.

What makes Prithvi Shaw so special...

What makes Prithvi Shaw so special...

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

'He will go to Australia in a couple of months. I am sure he will do well because he is a good back-foot player. You want to see young players doing well'

What makes Prithvi Shaw so special...

What makes Prithvi Shaw so special...

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

'He will go to Australia in a couple of months. I am sure he will do well because he is a good back-foot player. You want to see young players doing well'

Amitav Ghosh gives you a glimpse of Rashtrapati Bhavan

Amitav Ghosh gives you a glimpse of Rashtrapati Bhavan

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Author Amitav Ghosh is giving a rare glimpse of what it's like inside Rashtrapati Bhavan.

BJP MLA: Taj Mahal built by traitor, not part of our history

BJP MLA: Taj Mahal built by traitor, not part of our history

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

The BJP too described the Muslim rule in India as 'barbaric'.

'India's macros are one of the best in the world'

'India's macros are one of the best in the world'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

Assessing the shape of the Indian economy just a couple of days ahead of the Union Budget for 2016-17, Saugata Bhatacharya, senior vice president and chief economist, Axis Bank, speaks about his budget wishlist and suggests measures that can help finance minister Arun Jaitley achieve the targeted fiscal deficit of 3.5 per cent of India's gross domestic product.

Finding Radha on Women's Day

Finding Radha on Women's Day

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

'She exists alongside Sita, the archetype of the ideal woman,' notes Arundhuti Dasgupta.

The new Avengers film promises gloom, doom and teamwork

The new Avengers film promises gloom, doom and teamwork

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

The best thing to see in the Avengers: Age Of Ultron trailer might just be the release date!

Qaidi Band Review: Moronic take on real events

Qaidi Band Review: Moronic take on real events

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

'It's commendable how earnest Anya Singh remains even after Qaidi Band does everything to undermine her efforts,' says Sukanya Verma.

The 6 most EXCITING gadgets in 2020

The 6 most EXCITING gadgets in 2020

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

From OnePlus' Concept One smartphone to the Microsoft Xbox Series X, Khalid Anzar lists the top 6 gadgets we can look forward to in 2020.

Why Sony's latest home theatre is best for you

Why Sony's latest home theatre is best for you

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

The Sony HT-S700RF home theatre ticks all the right boxes for a music fanatic says Aparna Banerjea.

PIX: Going back to the theatre

PIX: Going back to the theatre

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

As we prepare to return to the land of silver screens and samosa, Sukanya Verma looks at notable theatre moments in Hindi films.

Dear Melania, know the Amdavad that welcomes you!

Dear Melania, know the Amdavad that welcomes you!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

As Melania Trump arrives in Ahmedabad, Sheela Bhatt offers the First Lady Of The United States a primer on one of India's oldest, and historic, cities.

Half-Yearly Report: Bollywood's HIGHS and LOWS of 2019

Half-Yearly Report: Bollywood's HIGHS and LOWS of 2019

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

Sukanya Verma looks at 2019's winners and washouts so far.

High Onion Prices? Modi must do nothing!

High Onion Prices? Modi must do nothing!

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

'Let the high price of onions clear the market, matching supply with demand.' 'Let onion growers keep exporting -- we are the world's largest onion exporter, export 10% of our production,' advises Naushad Forbes.

Bollywood's half-yearly report card: The good stuff

Bollywood's half-yearly report card: The good stuff

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Raja Sen looks back at the good things that happened in Bollywood in the first half of 2015.

Why Virat depends on KulCha

Why Virat depends on KulCha

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

Will Chahal-Yadav spin India towards the 2019 ICC World Cup in England, asks Chetan Narula.

The problem of Pragya Thakur

The problem of Pragya Thakur

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

'Mahatma Gandhi, even for those on the extreme Hindu Right who believe he founded the politics of Muslim 'appeasement', is suicidal to target,' asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Bollywood's 1st Quarter: Hits & Flops

Bollywood's 1st Quarter: Hits & Flops

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

'A look at the winners and losers tells us that the topic of the film is but one factor in ensuring success.'