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Now the battle against 'brown money

Now the battle against 'brown money"

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

There is also an interesting name OLX gave the idle stuff lying in our homes: brown money. Over lunch, OLX CEO Amarjit Singh Batra tells Uttran Das Gupta how the company is weaning Indians away from their "irrational emotional attachment to things."

'COVID-19 may cause a massacre in India in 2021'

'COVID-19 may cause a massacre in India in 2021'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

'We are already exhausted, but we can't give up.' 'The battle is still on.' 'We will see some respite by December 2021.'

Why Kolkata celebrates Christmas with such fervour

Why Kolkata celebrates Christmas with such fervour

Rediff.com6 Jan 2018

'Anantkumar Hegde will be pleased that those thousands who formed a long line to enter the grounds of St Paul's Cathedral on Christmas Eve night were both aware of their 'parentage' -- to use his insulting term -- and would describe themselves as Hindu,' says Rahul Jacob.

'The real test of a movie is the test of time'

'The real test of a movie is the test of time'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

'The real test whether the movie has worked or not is when the people remember it five years later. Just like wine and relationships, the same is true for movies.'

The Great Gloom of Delhi

The Great Gloom of Delhi

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

'Visiting my friend in his affluent locality, I realised that the Delhi weather had become the great equaliser.' 'Pollution was always in the air, everywhere, and had become the primary subject of all conversations,' notes Ambassador B S Prakash.

How NOT to pick a medical insurance policy

How NOT to pick a medical insurance policy

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

While investing in an effective health insurance plan, it is important to keep today's cost in the mind.

5 pocket-friendly hangouts to visit in Delhi...

5 pocket-friendly hangouts to visit in Delhi...

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

... for an unforgettable wine and dine experience

How the Budget could improve the lot of Indian cities

How the Budget could improve the lot of Indian cities

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

There has been a welcome focus on fundamental reforms, time-bound programmes that fix accountability and the use of technology. The upcoming Budget could build on these initiatives, says Abhas Jha.

What is a Co-Pay health insurance plan?

What is a Co-Pay health insurance plan?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

Read on to learn how it can benefit you.

Return of the Bharatiya 'Baniya' Party

Return of the Bharatiya 'Baniya' Party

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

'The BJP has shown signs lately of returning to its trader mindset.' 'Several strong emotions get meshed in this: Nationalism, protectionism, mercantilism, and arrogance,' points out Shekhar Gupta.

How brands are catching them young

How brands are catching them young

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

Parents always want to give the best to their children.

Sheena Bora Case: How did Indrani access Sheena's email account?

Sheena Bora Case: How did Indrani access Sheena's email account?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

The prosecution's pursuit of this tiny detail was because they believed the charge from Google, on Indrani's account, was to restore Sheena's Gmail account, via the Google account recovery toolkit, since Indrani did not have the password.

BJP denies ticket to Kirit Somaiya, a critic of Uddhav

BJP denies ticket to Kirit Somaiya, a critic of Uddhav

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

Somaiya, an old BJP hand and one of its leading speakers on economic issues in Parliament, had been a trenchant critic of the Sena.

India on edge before PM delivers 'important message'

India on edge before PM delivers 'important message'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Yet another surgical strike? India's Osama bin Laden moment? A fresh demonetisation exercise? What could it possibly be?

Irrfan has left me with no definite answers, only questions

Irrfan has left me with no definite answers, only questions

Rediff.com8 May 2020

'Since Piku, Irrfan seemed content in delighting us with his finesse than striking a nerve.' 'Now, why was this so?' 'Why did our No 1 soul-searching actor suddenly decide that he'd rather be a heart-warmer?' 'Did those journeys take too much out of him?' asks Sreehari Nair.

National lockdown extended by 2 weeks to May 17

National lockdown extended by 2 weeks to May 17

Rediff.com1 May 2020

A limited number of activities will remain prohibited across the country, irrespective of the zone, including travel by air, rail, metro and inter-state movement by road, running of schools, colleges, and other educational and training/coaching institutions.

Erm... I think you forgot your pants!

Erm... I think you forgot your pants!

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

Why are people around the world taking their pants off? Read on! :-)

SRK's Darr inspired Snapdeal employer's abduction

SRK's Darr inspired Snapdeal employer's abduction

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Dipti Sarna had revealed that she was abducted by four men at knife point while she was on her way back home in an auto-rickshaw.

'The epidemic is receding in India'

'The epidemic is receding in India'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

'But we still have to be very careful.'

The Guru in 'Gurugram'

The Guru in 'Gurugram'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

More than Guru Dronacharya, the cult of his wife, Kripi, runs stronger in Gurgaon.

Can women ever be safe?

Can women ever be safe?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

The rape of a young woman in New Delhi by Uber cab driver has raised the disturbing question of women's safety all over again.

'Won't be surprised if I stopped acting after some years'

'Won't be surprised if I stopped acting after some years'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

'Reading a newspaper is as important to me as reading a script. Sitting in a caf and drinking coffee is as important as going for a shoot.' Peeking into Atul Kulkarni's life.

Land bill to be opposed inside, outside Parliament: Jairam Ramesh

Land bill to be opposed inside, outside Parliament: Jairam Ramesh

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

The Congress party on Tuesday vowed to oppose the present format of the land bill both inside the Parliament and outside.

How poor health can impact your long term savings

How poor health can impact your long term savings

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Experts have been talking about the perils of being uninsured or underinsured.

The heroes who are saving India's schools

The heroes who are saving India's schools

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

They are trying to better the country's education system.

'I've to do something about it'

'I've to do something about it'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

Delhi's air is a desperate problem, but some of the solutions have been too desperate and unthinking.

How to protect yourself from COVID-19

How to protect yourself from COVID-19

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

'The social distancing vaccine.' 'And the mask vaccine.' 'If you adhere to these two vaccines and go and meet people in a well-ventilated room -- not in an enclosed, non-ventilated, room -- you are probably going to be okay.'

What should Baba Ramdev launch NEXT?

What should Baba Ramdev launch NEXT?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

Swadesi condoms, sports shoes...Patanjali App maybe?

Jaitley's Budget strains BJP ties with allies

Jaitley's Budget strains BJP ties with allies

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

The BJP leadership believes these parties are flexing their muscles in the run-up to the Lok Sabha polls for better seat-sharing deals.

Delhi, Gurugram drown yet again; waterlogging gives commuters a hard time

Delhi, Gurugram drown yet again; waterlogging gives commuters a hard time

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Traffic in national capital Delhi and adjoining Gurugram went haywire on Wednesday after heavy rains resulted in waterlogging in many parts of the city.

The cost of playing Nirbhaya year after year

The cost of playing Nirbhaya year after year

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

Yet actress Pari Singh does it because it is a story that must be told. Again and again.

'Kangana Ranaut has daring fashion sense'

'Kangana Ranaut has daring fashion sense'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

GenNext designer Sumiran Sharma, 30, of ANAAM talks about his collection, design inspiration and why he wants to style Kangana Ranaut.

10 ways train travel will be a pleasant experience

10 ways train travel will be a pleasant experience

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu said that the common people have always been the focus of all initiatives by the Indian Railways.

Kejriwal is a true follower of BJP ideology

Kejriwal is a true follower of BJP ideology

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

Kejriwal believes in good governance and takes pride in his Hindu identity, points out Sudhir Bisht.

How are 'minorities' allowed tax benefits under HUF?

How are 'minorities' allowed tax benefits under HUF?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

Should the Income-Tax Act have been simultaneously amended to exclude Sikhs and Jains from the definition of HUF once they were declared a minority by the government? Sanjeev Nayyar discusses the curious dichotomies in our laws.

Govind Nihalani salutes Bhisham Sahni on his 100th birthday

Govind Nihalani salutes Bhisham Sahni on his 100th birthday

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

'When I started reading Tamas I instantly knew it had to be made into a film. I could relate to the tragedy in the lives of the characters.' Govind Nihalani remembers Bhisham Sahni on his centenary.

Connaught Place has something for everyone!

Connaught Place has something for everyone!

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

Upstaged by the swanky malls in town, both M G Road and Brigade Road have lost their "happening" status

2,000 techies take to streets in Bengaluru for better roads

2,000 techies take to streets in Bengaluru for better roads

Rediff.com19 Dec 2015

The city has the highest vehicle density in the country

How old private banks are reinventing themselves

How old private banks are reinventing themselves

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

Unlike in the past, when old private banks compromised upon underwriting standards to take on the bulk, they've now realised that scaling up at the cost of quality isn't worth the while. These banks have also readjusted growth targets when required, and rebalanced books to preserve capital and asset quality.

Top 5 real estate hotspots in Mumbai

Top 5 real estate hotspots in Mumbai

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Here's what's buzzing in Mumbai if you are looking out for real estate appreciation...