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'Alia is not Lara Croft in Raazi'

'Alia is not Lara Croft in Raazi'

Rediff.com9 May 2018

'She's a young, fragile, innocent girl who is put through a tumultuous journey.' 'Her fragility remains intact, and she does not metamorphose into a superwoman.' 'Alia has that vulnerability and fragility in her.'

The Hoo-Haa about Wuhan

The Hoo-Haa about Wuhan

Rediff.com9 May 2018

'2019 is just a year away and Modi can do with some peace and tranquility on the external front.' 'There are risks, of course, but isn't Modi a risk taker?' asks Ambassador B S Prakash.

Why Modi's Japan visit was a watershed

Why Modi's Japan visit was a watershed

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

'After many rudderless years, India and Japan have prime ministers with a sense of purpose and direction,' says Brahma Chellaney.

CBI finds no criminality in allocation of 60 coal blocks

CBI finds no criminality in allocation of 60 coal blocks

Rediff.com12 Jan 2014

The Central Bureau of Investigation has found no criminality in the allocation of about 60 coal blocks, which are likely to be taken out of the purview of its ongoing probe after taking the Supreme Court's permission.

Bareilly Ki Barfi Review: A screwball comedy you must watch

Bareilly Ki Barfi Review: A screwball comedy you must watch

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

'This slender yet joyous film introduces so many fresh insanities and has such an endless stream of wisecracking that it takes on shades of a running ballad,' notes Sreehari Nair.

Maruti saves Rs 354 crore in 2012-13 with employee help

Maruti saves Rs 354 crore in 2012-13 with employee help

Rediff.com2 Jun 2013

The company adopted the scheme from parent Suzuki, where employees are rewarded for making suggestions to improve productivity and cut wastage.

Modi, Key draw from cricket to highlight warm ties

Modi, Key draw from cricket to highlight warm ties

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

Key was not to be left behind and quipped that he is thankful to Modi for not raising his country's poor performance in the series so far. New Zealand were whitewashed 0-3 in the Test series and are trailing in the ongoing five-match ODI series as well.

A small film with lots to say about the world

A small film with lots to say about the world

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

'Kumbalangi Nights is a movie that respects women, but most importantly, it's a movie that loves them,' says Sreehari Nair.

Her dream is to make India fit and healthy

Her dream is to make India fit and healthy

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Health, fitness and healing are the key elements of this entrepreneur's life.

Analysts upbeat on RIL outlook

Analysts upbeat on RIL outlook

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

Refining major optimistic on planned investment of $16 bn for expansion and new technology to post healthy margins

Leakgate: Sebi expands probe to check insider trades

Leakgate: Sebi expands probe to check insider trades

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

Sebi first began looking into the matter last month.

IT beats manufacturing in employee productivity

IT beats manufacturing in employee productivity

Rediff.com6 May 2016

In five years, per-employee revenue for IT companies grew at 9 per cent each year.

Why follow China, India can prosper on its own

Why follow China, India can prosper on its own

Rediff.com13 May 2015

India must formulate a new growth path to become a top Asian economy.

Renovating your home? 6 smart money tips

Renovating your home? 6 smart money tips

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Go make a beautiful home but spend smartly and wisely!

'We stand shoulder-to-shoulder with you': PM hails spirit of people of Belgium

'We stand shoulder-to-shoulder with you': PM hails spirit of people of Belgium

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Modi's visit to Brussels comes eight days after the deadly attacks on the city in which at least 35 people, including an Indian, died and over 300 were wounded.

Can these stocks shine amid market gloom?

Can these stocks shine amid market gloom?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

Investors turn their attention to export-driven sectors.

I have given states an offer they can't refuse: Power minister

I have given states an offer they can't refuse: Power minister

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

'It's not as if power demand is falling. It's that generation has outpaced demand.'

TOP 20 Indian Movies of the Decade

TOP 20 Indian Movies of the Decade

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Sreehari Nair presents his Top 20 movies of the decade.

China markets at lowest since early 2009

China markets at lowest since early 2009

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

The CSI300 of the leading Shanghai and Shenzhen A-share listings has lost almost 11 per cent this week.

India must have a future in Electronics

India must have a future in Electronics

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

'It is in electronics that the gap between where we are and where we need to be is most obvious and most persistent.' 'It is not only a national security issue, but also a commercial issue,' argues Rajeev Srinivasan.

India to lay out red carpet for Netanyahu

India to lay out red carpet for Netanyahu

Rediff.com12 Jan 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be reciprocating the reception he received from the Israeli PM during his visit last July, report Archis Mohan & PTI.

When vastu shastra comes to IIT

When vastu shastra comes to IIT

Rediff.com5 May 2017

The decision to introduce vastu shastra as a part of the architecture curriculum at IIT-Kharagpur has polarised architects in the country. Nikita Puri reports.

10 celebs who practice what they preach

10 celebs who practice what they preach

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Today is World Environment Day; apt then we look at what contribution some of the best-looking people we feature on our pages make to it!

Even Paytm and OLX love co-working spaces

Even Paytm and OLX love co-working spaces

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Not only young companies, even some established players are opting to function out of co-working spaces with an aim to quickly scale up their services. Sangeeta Tanwar reports.

How Israeli embassy had a plane full of supplies to Nepal ready in 12 hrs

How Israeli embassy had a plane full of supplies to Nepal ready in 12 hrs

Rediff.com8 May 2015

Israel, which was among the first responders in providing assistance to Nepal after the earthquake, had its entire embassy staff in Delhi work with military precision to rush relief. Shubha Singh reports

How to keep our cities clean

How to keep our cities clean

Rediff.com10 May 2016

The problem is to integrate the technology with a system of household level segregation so that waste does not end up in landfills, but is processed and reused.

Ishita Khanna is transforming lives in Spiti, the eco-friendly way

Ishita Khanna is transforming lives in Spiti, the eco-friendly way

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Ishita is helping the local community in Spiti lead better lives and build a sustainable environment.

Tell Pak to stop acting as epicentre of terrorism: India to UNHRC

Tell Pak to stop acting as epicentre of terrorism: India to UNHRC

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

The fact that known terrorists like Hafiz Saeed and Syed Salahuddin have been able to hold huge rallies in Pakistan's main cities is a reflection of the state of affairs in Pak, said India.

Bharat Ratna C N R Rao: I expect great things to happen under Modi

Bharat Ratna C N R Rao: I expect great things to happen under Modi

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

'No PM has said no to anything we have proposed. I am not a politician and I cannot give speeches about things, but a lot of good things have been done in science by previous governments.' 'Under Dr Manmohan Singh, we could do a few important things. I used to meet him once in 6, 8 weeks. He often said, 'Professor Rao, you assume that you have my approval and carry on.' He was shy and decent. He is a real gentleman.' 'Science keeps me going at 80. I feel young.' Professor C N R Rao, the eminent scientist who was honoured with the Bharat Ratna, on the state of science in India.

Better days are ahead for Indian investors

Better days are ahead for Indian investors

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

A good monsoon could rein in food inflation. Largely good corporate results mean better days are ahead. Nifty may reach record levels, points out Devangshu Datta.

What is in store for the new Samvat?

What is in store for the new Samvat?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Experts say the BSE Sensex could rise to around 32,000 in a year.

PIX: Shooting Manmarziyaan with Abhishek

PIX: Shooting Manmarziyaan with Abhishek

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

We turn the pages of Abhishek Bachchan's journal, as he takes us inside the sets of Manmarziyaan.

IT exports slowdown clouds growth outlook

IT exports slowdown clouds growth outlook

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

Lower IT exports will raise India's dependence on capital flows to fund imports.

India and China: What Lies Ahead

India and China: What Lies Ahead

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

'The Chinese mindset and approach to India is far different from that in Pakistan.' 'This reality makes it possible for us to follow an engagement policy with one, while militating against engagement with the other.'

Review: Bhavesh Joshi will turn you off Superhero Movies

Review: Bhavesh Joshi will turn you off Superhero Movies

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

'Harshvardhan Kapoor will go on to become one of the finest Indian actors of this generation,' predicts Sreehari Nair. 'In Bhavesh Joshi, Kapoor treats the movie like a box and tries to break out of it.' 'It's magic to watch a young actor like Kapoor achieve intensity without overextending himself; he can hold a frame while merely being in it.'

Stocks you must buy, hold or exit in the New Year

Stocks you must buy, hold or exit in the New Year

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

Ajit Mishra, Vice President, Research, Religare Broking, answers readers's queries on stocks they own or want to buy.

'A person who has understood Islam will never become a fundamentalist'

'A person who has understood Islam will never become a fundamentalist'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

'When you have the freedom to have mosques, the freedom to have madrasas and the freedom to pray, why should you turn to terrorism?' 'Both mother and father are equally important to every person. Similarly, both our country and religion are important for a citizen.' 'I would say that terrorism has no religion. A small segment of people from all religions are terrorists.'

Why Xi's congress needs to be watched closely

Why Xi's congress needs to be watched closely

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

The Chinese leader will display his grip on the Communist party and chart his plans for his country's future.

Budget: Make in India can't be achieved with more exemptions

Budget: Make in India can't be achieved with more exemptions

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Several exemptions have been given to reduce the cost of raw materials.

'India is not becoming intolerant'

'India is not becoming intolerant'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

'Some intolerance is there in society. Fortunately, a majority of Indians are tolerant.'