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'I wanted to go to the best school in the country'

'I wanted to go to the best school in the country'

Rediff.com17 May 2016

In our series on Super30 achievers, we find out how Aquibur Rahman has fared since he cleared his IIT-Joint Entrance Exam.

#FoodPorn: 10 more Instagram foodies to follow

#FoodPorn: 10 more Instagram foodies to follow

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

Their pics will send you into a food coma!

'The BJP is too smart'

'The BJP is too smart'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

'The BJP portrays a make believe world.' 'The Tripura victory is being seen by some as a result of bahubal and money power -- but that would be a very simplistic explanation.' 'Money and muscle power can play a role up to a point, but the BJP's victory is remarkable because it replaced a party that was in power for 25 years.'

Cycle chalao, ladki bachao

Cycle chalao, ladki bachao

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

Two young cyclists have embarked on a cycling tour across India with an aim to support girl child education.

Most influential people in the world of business

Most influential people in the world of business

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Chanda Kochhar is among the three Indians in Time's Most Influential list.

'Can I appear for IELTS and TOEFL?'

'Can I appear for IELTS and TOEFL?'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra shares advice on how to pick the right international education.

Why Deutsche Bank India CEO has a thing for Mumbai

Why Deutsche Bank India CEO has a thing for Mumbai

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

Deutsche Bank India CEO has grand plans for the region.

'After Modi, Amit Shah, the next big leader is Adityanath'

'After Modi, Amit Shah, the next big leader is Adityanath'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

'The BJP is not the party it was 10 years ago. It has changed. It is emerging like the Congress.' 'Sometimes, I feel the BJP has taken the Congress' space.' 'Its politics is also resembling the Congress.'

You could tell Dr Kalam was unhappy when he said...

You could tell Dr Kalam was unhappy when he said...

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

Dr P K Menon, Chief Scientist and CEO, Optimal Synthesis Inc, who worked with Dr A P J Abdul Kalam early on in his career, recalls what it was like working for his first boss.

Next year's polls an opportunity to elect stable govt: Pranab

Next year's polls an opportunity to elect stable govt: Pranab

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

Noting the "widespread cynicism and disillusionment" with governance and functioning of institutions, President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday said elections next year is an opportunity to elect a stable government that will ensure security and economic development.

An e-bike venture that caught Ratan Tata's eye

An e-bike venture that caught Ratan Tata's eye

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Hemlatha Annamalai and P Bala's Ampere Vehicles makes e-vehicles in Coimbatore.

The 27-year-old lawyer fighting for Adivasis

The 27-year-old lawyer fighting for Adivasis

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

'In the districts of Jagdalpur and Dantewada, the only time the accused walked out of jail was when they were acquitted. There is no concept of bail.' 'The women were very clear -- they had to fight. Remaining silent any longer was not an option.'

The power bahus of Uttar Pradesh

The power bahus of Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

The kings of the ruling family of India's heartland -- father Mulayam Singh Yadav, the Samajwadi party supremo, and son Akhilesh Yadav, the UP chief minister -- are at war. And as on any chessboard, the queens have emerged as the power centres. Meet Dimple Yadav and Aparna Yadav.

Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro Review: The Five-Star Classic

Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro Review: The Five-Star Classic

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro is one of the best and most uncompromised films of Indian cinema, says Sukanya Verma.

George Clooney and 10 movie gems from Berlin

George Clooney and 10 movie gems from Berlin

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Aseem Chhabra spots 10 must-see movies at the Berlin Film Festival.

'The police wanted to hide their mistakes, so they gunned them down'

'The police wanted to hide their mistakes, so they gunned them down'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

'Every Muslim is painted with the same brush. We are one day linked to SIMI, the next day to Al Qaeda, to Pakistan-based terrorists and now ISIS.'

Modi sings a new tune: Embrace inclusion, shun aggression

Modi sings a new tune: Embrace inclusion, shun aggression

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

Modi's tweets talk about the celebration of democracy and also puts emphasis on the education of girls, says Mayank Mishra

Review: Nebraska is a very special film

Review: Nebraska is a very special film

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

Nebraska is not merely a black comedy, but one laced with light, with hope, with brightness. Black and White, then. Sometimes they do make 'em like they used.

The man who's driving Uber in India

The man who's driving Uber in India

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

Amit Jain tells Shyamal Majumdar about his dream to make Uber the 'safest place in the city'

The Dreamer!

The Dreamer!

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

The inspiring story of B Udhaya Krishna and his friends is the story of today's aspirational India, the India that encourages entrepreneurial spirit. Hurdles like poverty, discouragement and insults are just temporary hindrances in front of them to work hard to achieve their dreams.

'Nadella, a perfect example of benefits of thoughtful immigration reform'

'Nadella, a perfect example of benefits of thoughtful immigration reform'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

America Inc tells Aziz Haniffa that Microsoft's new CEO validates what business leaders have long known - 'We need more Satyas travelling to the US'.

Why an MBA became a wedding photographer

Why an MBA became a wedding photographer

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

After spending seven years a corporate slave, with all his spare time spent on this hobby -- Anshum Mandore finally did what so many brave have done before him. He quit and started a brand new career from scratch.

This start-up turned 'gifting' into a million dollar business

This start-up turned 'gifting' into a million dollar business

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

After six years in the business, the scorecard of Bengaluru-based QwikCilver is impressive, with a 90 per cent market share.

From Illinois to Jawhar: Shriya helps tribal women make a living

From Illinois to Jawhar: Shriya helps tribal women make a living

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Shriya Rangarajan has come a long way from the comforts of the western world.

Will these films win an Oscar?

Will these films win an Oscar?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

Aseem Chhabra lists the top 10 films at the recent Toronto International Film Festival.

When they didn't get jobs, they created jobs for others

When they didn't get jobs, they created jobs for others

Rediff.com27 May 2015

This is the story of two youngsters from Bengaluru, who converted adversity to their advantage.

9 things that make me a proud Indian

9 things that make me a proud Indian

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

Do we really need to wait for a special day to be reminded of our country's rich heritage and culture, asks author and management guru Virender Kapoor.

'Kejriwal is not wrong, but is this the right method of realising that objective?'

'Kejriwal is not wrong, but is this the right method of realising that objective?'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

'Indian politics has had three-and-a-half master narratives -- secular nationalism, Hindu nationalism, justice for lower castes and regionalism. The AAP seeks to go beyond that. Therein lies its promise and its challenge,' says Ashutosh Varshney, Brown University professor and author of book Battles Half Won, India's Improbable Democracy.

'If anything happens to me, IB and government are responsible'

'If anything happens to me, IB and government are responsible'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

Anti-nuclear activist S P Udayakumar, who has been called a threat to the economic security of India by the Intelligence Bureau, speaks to A Ganesh Nadar.

'People's President' Kalam laid to rest with full state honours

'People's President' Kalam laid to rest with full state honours

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

In a spontaneous outpouring of grief, thousands of people bid an emotional farewell to former President APJ Abdul Kalam who was on Thursday laid to rest with full state honours in his home town here amid chants of "Bharat Mata Ki Jai".

Why the battle for Sanskrit needs to be joined

Why the battle for Sanskrit needs to be joined

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

'It is a great misfortune that the Nehruvian Stalinists of India have colluded with the grand project of demeaning and destroying Sanskrit. Today, the number of Sanskritists in India is low, and falling,' says Rajeev Srinivasan.

He lights up buildings in Kolkata with solar power and sells it too

He lights up buildings in Kolkata with solar power and sells it too

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Conservation of energy dominated Ghosh's thoughts ever since he completed his Masters in Energy Science and Technology from Jadavpur University early 2000.

The fascinating story of a 22-year-old snake rescuer

The fascinating story of a 22-year-old snake rescuer

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

Gargi Vijaraghavan feels that the human species is a bigger danger to her beloved snakes.

'Crying in films is very difficult'

'Crying in films is very difficult'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

'The dark side is not me; I am a mama's boy,' Ganesh Venkatraman tells S Saraswathi.

The young Indians who are shooting for the moon

The young Indians who are shooting for the moon

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

Some time before December 31, 2017, Bengaluru based Team Indus aims to land a vehicle on the moon.

'A lot still needs to be done for the 400 million illiterate Indians'

'A lot still needs to be done for the 400 million illiterate Indians'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

Anjuli Pandit wants to use her skills to educate more and more Indians, says Chaya Babu

Modi should address teachers not students

Modi should address teachers not students

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

Why does Modi want to speak to the students while his audience should be teachers and parents, not necessarily in that order. And September 5 is not Children's Day but Teachers' Day, says Mahesh Vijapurkar.

He donated EVERY rupee he earned to the poor

He donated EVERY rupee he earned to the poor

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

What began as a challenge ended up a way of life for 'Paalam' Kalyanasundaram, whom the United Nations adjudged one of the most outstanding people of the 20th century.

The BEST FOREIGN Films of 2017

The BEST FOREIGN Films of 2017

Rediff.com31 Dec 2017

Aseem Chhabra gives us the top films that enriched his year.

Menu for success: A cricketer's challenge prompts nutrition venture

Menu for success: A cricketer's challenge prompts nutrition venture

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

Two entrepreneurs launched iTiffin with an aim to provide low calorie, healthy tiffin service to corporates and individuals.