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The desi at the heart of Hillary's FBI troubles

The desi at the heart of Hillary's FBI troubles

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

'Huma Abedin must follow through in the footsteps of her illustrious mentor Hillary Clinton to carry the movement forward to empower American women,' says Kaleem Kawaja.

Gully Boy Review: You'll cry for Ranveer

Gully Boy Review: You'll cry for Ranveer

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Gully Boy is a glorious blend of hip-hop and assured filmmaking, promises Sukanya Verma.

The pioneer who gave India's space programme a boost

The pioneer who gave India's space programme a boost

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

'One remembers Professor Rao with fondness as the man who gave the space programme a very professional front face, a very different appearance from the raw energy of a Vikram Sarabhai or the polished passion of a Dr Satish Dhawan.'

7 qualities of highly successful people

7 qualities of highly successful people

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

These powerful habits will make you more productive and a better human being.

Seven reasons why my first start-up failed and seven lessons I learnt from them

Seven reasons why my first start-up failed and seven lessons I learnt from them

Rediff.com25 Oct 2014

We started our journey in wrong direction and we failed to change direction with time, says Pardeep Goyal, co-founder of School Gennie, a start-up that failed.

10 ways your current job will lead you to your dream job

10 ways your current job will lead you to your dream job

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

Attend seminars, fine tune your skills and enrich your competencies.

Rejected for her weight, she became a beauty queen

Rejected for her weight, she became a beauty queen

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

At 62 kg, Miss Indore Mannat Singh, who recently walked at the LFW is struggling to gain acceptance on the catwalk.

Of ruthless social climbers and Indrani Mukerjea

Of ruthless social climbers and Indrani Mukerjea

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

There are many who don't mind leaving more than claw marks on people around them in their march to the top.

Talvar is a smart film

Talvar is a smart film

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

'Talvar belongs to Irrfan Khan, who plays the chief investigating officer. With each new film, this very fine actor continues to surprise us and delight us.'

To save Kolkata's crumbling heritage

To save Kolkata's crumbling heritage

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Namrata Acharya finds out more about a movement aimed at preserving not only the mansions of north Calcutta and the grand colonial buildings of central Calcutta, but also the architecturally modest, yet unique, houses of south Kolkata.

Stalin's dream for now is to ward off BJP's kiss of death

Stalin's dream for now is to ward off BJP's kiss of death

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

Wary of how its alliance with the BJP in the past had cost it votes, the party is determined to steer clear of any harm by association, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Amrish Puri banned me from film sets'

'Amrish Puri banned me from film sets'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

'I would get very pampered on the sets so my grandpa used to get very scared about that.' 'He would think I would feel great from inside and my life would get messed up.'

Science must meet rising aspirations of our people: PM

Science must meet rising aspirations of our people: PM

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

By 2030 India will be among top three countries in science and technology: PM

Returning to work after a career gap? Read this

Returning to work after a career gap? Read this

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

Accept imperfection. Be prepared for choppy waters. Be open to change.

Lessons from my internship: An MBA shares her story

Lessons from my internship: An MBA shares her story

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

Upasana Modi from WeSchool, Mumbai shares her experience.

Lal Ded, the mystic of Kashmir

Lal Ded, the mystic of Kashmir

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

At a time when the Kashmir valley has been shut down, it is perhaps appropriate that we remember Lal Ded, Kashmir's best known spiritual and literary figure, someone remembered with divine adoration both by Hindus and Muslims in Kashmir. A fascinating excerpt from Sandhya Mulchandani's For The Love Of God: Women Poet Saints Of The Bhakti Movement.

Delhi Capitals: Also-rans to Top Guns

Delhi Capitals: Also-rans to Top Guns

Rediff.com12 May 2019

Ricky Ponting + Sourav Ganguly + Shreyas Iyer + Kagiso Rabada + Rishabh Pant + Shikhar Dhawan + consistent team selection. Dhruv Munjal on how Delhi Capitals achieved a remarkable turnaround in IPL 2019.

How e-learning is changing the way India studies

How e-learning is changing the way India studies

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

Convergence of online and offline is the new mantra which is changing the education map of the country.

Somnath Chatterjee: Distinguished Parliamentarian who wore many hats

Somnath Chatterjee: Distinguished Parliamentarian who wore many hats

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

The 89-year-old leader was expelled by the CPI-M after he refused to step down from his position as Speaker holding that the post is above any party politics.

10 Ways to Survive the Lockdown

10 Ways to Survive the Lockdown

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

Sreehari Nair lists some movies, documentaries, recorded-performance films, and literature and music suggestions that might help.

'Our film has nothing to do with stalking'

'Our film has nothing to do with stalking'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

'Alia and I are in a strong place in our careers. We will not do a film just for the sake of it, no matter who is making it.' Varun Dhawan returns with Badrinath Ki Dulhania.

'Entrepreneurs not only shape but create the future'

'Entrepreneurs not only shape but create the future'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2017

Five inspiring women who travelled thousands of miles to Hyderabad recently to grow their business and skills share their tales of global entrepreneurship. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel listened in.

Does a woman's career end at 40?

Does a woman's career end at 40?

Rediff.com13 May 2015

Among the greatest mistakes women make in their career is losing track of their career goals, not taking additional responsibilities and learning new skills and technology.

'Can a film's villain become a real-life hero?'

'Can a film's villain become a real-life hero?'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

The 'Shatrughan Sinha of the South' plunges into politics.

Rediff.com's Arthur J Pais passes away

Rediff.com's Arthur J Pais passes away

Rediff.com9 Jan 2016

Arthur J Pais passes away

A woman India should be proud of

A woman India should be proud of

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

'We say we are proud to be Indian. Can we be proud of such an India where its people are hungry and on the streets?'

Emotions are the new celebrities of advertising

Emotions are the new celebrities of advertising

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

Advertisers take to pitching family values and social causes, giving celebrity endorsers and flamboyance a miss. Nikhat Hetavkar reports.

Study abroad: 'What is the eligibility for SAT?'

Study abroad: 'What is the eligibility for SAT?'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2015

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra tells you how to pick the right international university and course for you

Pravasi Special: Harnessing the power of the Diaspora

Pravasi Special: Harnessing the power of the Diaspora

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

It is critical to engage politicians in the US and India to recognize the achievements of the three million strong Indian-American community says M R Rangaswami, founder of Indiaspora

The Return of Manmohan Singh

The Return of Manmohan Singh

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

He is talking, making sense, and India is listening. Rahul Gandhi needs to listen to him, too, says Shekhar Gupta.

King of Blues B B King dies at 89

King of Blues B B King dies at 89

Rediff.com15 May 2015

A lowdown on what's happening in Hollywood.

Abhishek Bachchan's #RoadTo20

Abhishek Bachchan's #RoadTo20

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

Abhishek has been posting fond memories and interesting anecdotes on Instagram, recapping his #RoadTo20.

'I give him A+ for his speech'

'I give him A+ for his speech'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2015

Modi's speech touched the poor and the rich.

'Salman Khan is my angel'

'Salman Khan is my angel'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

'When I came to Mumbai, I did not know anybody. I met Salman Khan and he told me I would be singing in his film soon. And he lived up to his promise.'

This mother-daughter is making millions by saving the planet

This mother-daughter is making millions by saving the planet

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

By using recycled resources to create earth-friendly gifting options, the venture Surprise Someone is changing the way India smiles.

What it really takes to stay on top!

What it really takes to stay on top!

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

Renu Rajani, VP, Capgemini India tells us why it is important for young professionals to make the most of opportunities at hand and not be scared of failures.

Salute these unsung heroes of cricket

Salute these unsung heroes of cricket

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

'It upsets me to see blind cricket going unnoticed by the government while it rewards even the smallest achievement in normal cricket,' the Sachin Tendulkar of blind cricket tells Geetanjali Krishna.

How to be a star performer

How to be a star performer

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Do you have the ability to speak up and lead by example?

'I have a long way to go, and a lot to prove'

'I have a long way to go, and a lot to prove'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

'When my first two films didn't do well, I was sitting at home with no work. I don't want to feel that way again. Being busy is a blessing. I never complain about it and keep working harder. My biggest challenge is to take it to the next level.' Jacqueline Fernandez gives us a jhalak into her!

Can Dada fix the BCCI?

Can Dada fix the BCCI?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

'Somewhere along the way, elected office-bearers appeared to have lost sight of the interest of cricket and begun to pursue their own interpretation of what the game should be.' 'Families made it a tradition to have their representatives occupy, if not usurp, positions in state associations,' points out Vinod Rai, who will step down as head of the BCCI's Committee of Administrators on Wednesday, October 23.