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'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.

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.

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

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.

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?'

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.

'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.

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.

'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.

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?

Patna blasts' suspect rearrested

Patna blasts' suspect rearrested

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

Patna blasts' suspect Meher-e-Alam, who was detained by the National Investigation Agency from Darbhanga on Wednesday, has escaped from custody.

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.

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 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.

A reskilling programme on steroids

A reskilling programme on steroids

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

At a time of massive job losses that is what the much-vaunted Indian IT sector needs. Ritwik Sharma reports.

A job site for CAs by CAs

A job site for CAs by CAs

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

Anurag Singal, founder of cajobportal, a job site that caters exclusively to CAs and commerce graduates tells us how he aims to skill and enable satisfactory employment to aspiring professionals.

How politicians tried to break Kamal Haasan

How politicians tried to break Kamal Haasan

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

'Those involved in the government had invested in cineplexes in Tamil Nadu, so they wanted Vishwaroopam stopped to further their gains.' 'When there was a difference of opinion, they started punishing the film by banning it.' 'It is ugly, tyrannical politics which the nation did not understand.' 'They broke me for Rs 60 crores.' 'Because I am a star, I am living to tell the story.'

Your guide to becoming a superbiker

Your guide to becoming a superbiker

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

Don't hold your horsepower any more!

Creating junior sports stars in Asia

Creating junior sports stars in Asia

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Aditi and Akshay Maliwal are mentoring young sports athletes from Asia to get through to top US universities.

Storm over Sabir Ali leaves RSS, Modi divided

Storm over Sabir Ali leaves RSS, Modi divided

Rediff.com29 Mar 2014

A highly-placed source in the BJP told Rediff.com, "Just as the Sangh dislikes the pseudo-secularism of the Congress, the Sangh also has a distaste for the pseudo Hindutva that the BJP is trying to practise in maddening race for power."

Teraa Surroor review: Surprise! Himesh still can't act

Teraa Surroor review: Surprise! Himesh still can't act

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

Himesh Reshammiya, the only valid reason for Teraa Surroor's existence, does not show any expression. Not even one. Not even a quarter, notes Sukanya Verma.

'Never give up on your idea'

'Never give up on your idea'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2015

Intel's Young Scientist Karan Jerath talks about inventing, innovating and life.

Dial AMBER if you need an ambulance

Dial AMBER if you need an ambulance

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

AMBER brings you the nearest ambulance and alerts your preferred hospital and family members

His company has been saving the planet for 29 years

His company has been saving the planet for 29 years

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

Ved Prakash who has been working in the field of recyclable raw materials for 29 years aims to 'create value' every day.

Why world's fastest bowler Steyn is a big fan of Umesh Yadav

Why world's fastest bowler Steyn is a big fan of Umesh Yadav

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Ishant Sharma is another pacer that ranks high in the South Africa fast bowler's praise list.

'Definitely he's touched by God'

'Definitely he's touched by God'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

A lot of people only associate him with his music. And, obviously, he's a great musician. But Rahman, above all else, is a living example of spiritual equilibrium and intrinsic human goodness. A fascinating excerpt from Krishna Trilok's Notes Of A Dream: The Authorized Biography Of A R Rahman.

Review: Aiyaary is deceived by its own cleverness

Review: Aiyaary is deceived by its own cleverness

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

Neeraj Pandey's Aiyaary is the sort of spy fantasy story that drunks narrate in bars, says Sreehari Nair.

'I enjoy direction more than acting'

'I enjoy direction more than acting'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

Kannada director Suryakiran talks about making his acting debut in Usiriginta... Neene Hattira.

Tunda refuses brain mapping test, court dismisses police plea

Tunda refuses brain mapping test, court dismisses police plea

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

A Delhi court has dismissed a police plea for permission to conduct brain mapping test of Abdul Karim Tunda after the arrested top LeT bomb expert refused to give his consent for it citing his old age and health problems.

'I will never sing an item number'

'I will never sing an item number'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

Jumme Ki Raat singer Palak Muchhal tells us how she found fame.

AFI's Randhawa questions Dronacharya for 'influential' Thomas

AFI's Randhawa questions Dronacharya for 'influential' Thomas

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

Former hurdler and Athletics Federation of India's selection panel head G S Randhawa has protested the Dronacharya award to be conferred on K P Thomas.

'It took a decade to make The Man Who Knew Infinity'

'It took a decade to make The Man Who Knew Infinity'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

Director Matt Brown tells Aseem Chhabra/Rediff.com what it was about The Man Who Knew Infinity that made him persevere for a decade to turn the book into a film.

Banking gets faster, easier and highly secure

Banking gets faster, easier and highly secure

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

New offerings by banks are changing the way you transact.

UP chose development, but not sans caste bias

UP chose development, but not sans caste bias

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

In UP, the BJP focused carefully on the sub-caste divisions within the Dalits and also gave a large number of tickets to SC candidates from sub-castes.

The woman who cured Deepika Padukone

The woman who cured Deepika Padukone

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

Meet Anna Chandy, chairperson of the Deepika Padukone-led Live Love Laugh Foundation.

Looking at angel fund in tech start-ups: Infosys co-founder Kris

Looking at angel fund in tech start-ups: Infosys co-founder Kris

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

Gopalakrishnan, who is the immediate past President of CII, is the Chairman of the summit.

Bollywood's hottest producer is just 32!

Bollywood's hottest producer is just 32!

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

Rustom, Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, PadMan... ...Vishal Bhardwaj's next with Deepika Padukone and Irrfan, John Abraham's Parmanu, Anushka Sharma's Pari, Abhishek Kapoor's Kedarnath, Anil Kapoor and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's Fanney Khan, Shahid Kapoor's Batti Gul Meter Chalu... Meet Prernaa Arora, the young lady above the title...

Kamala Harris wins most votes in California Senate primary

Kamala Harris wins most votes in California Senate primary

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

California State Attorney General Kamala Harris and Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez battle each other to become California's next United States senator, after winning the top two spots in an open primary on Tuesday, reports Ritu Jha from California.