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If you don't approve, don't look: Neetu Chandra

If you don't approve, don't look: Neetu Chandra

Rediff.com12 Sep 2009

The Garam Masala girl gets candid at Kolkata FW.

Minissha Lamba dazzles at Kolkata FW

Minissha Lamba dazzles at Kolkata FW

Rediff.com12 Sep 2009

The actors sashays down the ramp in a Monapali creation.

Saris are sexy: Nandana Sen

Saris are sexy: Nandana Sen

Rediff.com12 Sep 2009

The gorgeous actor walked the ramp for the Weaves collection on Day 3 of Kolkata Fashion Week II.

I don't believe in Size Zero: Sameera Reddy

I don't believe in Size Zero: Sameera Reddy

Rediff.com12 Sep 2009

Actor Sameera Reddy sizzled in a red-and-pink Neeta Lulla ensemble at Day 3 of KFW.

Riya Sen goes glam at Kolkata FW

Riya Sen goes glam at Kolkata FW

Rediff.com11 Sep 2009

Actress Riya Sen was the showstopper on Day Two of Kolkata Fashion Week II for designers Kaushik and Pallob and for Abhishek Vyas. Here is what she told Sreya Basu about her ramp-walking experience and sense of style.

Sehwag heats up the ramp at Kolkata Fashion Week

Sehwag heats up the ramp at Kolkata Fashion Week

Rediff.com10 Sep 2009

Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag walks the ramp for ace designer Rocky S on Day 1.

India Inc hails new Satyam directors

India Inc hails new Satyam directors

Rediff.com11 Jan 2009

Welcoming the government's move to name new members on Satyam's board, industry on Sunday exuded confidence that the new directors would help shape the future of the scam-hit company and restore the global investors' confidence in India Inc.

Protests in Bengal BJP over tickets to TMC defectors

Protests in Bengal BJP over tickets to TMC defectors

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

BJP state president Dilip Ghosh said efforts will be made to pacify the dissidents.

Vodafone rings in the need for speed for IPL

Vodafone rings in the need for speed for IPL

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

The company has booked around 350 spots for the 2015 tournament.

Stimulus package: Muted response from India Inc

Stimulus package: Muted response from India Inc

Rediff.com5 Jan 2009

"The package addresses a wide range and should hopefully give boost to the slowing economy," said Amit Mitra, secretary general, FICCI. The chamber expected the government to review the impact of these measures and fine tune policies on a continuous basis. "We further hope that these measures would be followed by a series of measures as we go along and as the situation demands."

Advertisers become selective about TV channels

Advertisers become selective about TV channels

Rediff.com29 Dec 2008

Marketers are now looking at consolidation with top three-four channels in a genre and effecting long-term deals with frequent reviews.

No gyms is no excuse: Online shows get you moving

No gyms is no excuse: Online shows get you moving

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Bogged down by social distancing? Lethargy is no excuse. Get up, turn to the Internet and exercise those muscles.

When it comes to 'innovative ideas' you can't beat Didi

When it comes to 'innovative ideas' you can't beat Didi

Rediff.com26 Oct 2014

Mamata woos industry with boat ride to Gangasagar, Sundarbans

Review:1920 London's music is engaging

Review:1920 London's music is engaging

Rediff.com30 Apr 2016

Lots of love songs in the horror movie, 1920 London, writes Aelina Kapoor.

Why Washington Post's coverage of Kashmir is not credible

Why Washington Post's coverage of Kashmir is not credible

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

'The Post's coverage is not an authentic public discourse guided by unbiased Western intellectuals, but a slanted doomsday propaganda orchestrated by Indians and expatriate Indians,' argues Vivek Gumaste.

'India will not take away other people's jobs'

'India will not take away other people's jobs'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2008

Barack Obama's priority would be stabilising his country's economy by cutting cost and he would not be able to achieve that without outsourcing.

President Mukerjee in Himachal Pradesh for five-day retreat

President Mukerjee in Himachal Pradesh for five-day retreat

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

President Pranab Mukerjee was on Thursday accorded a warm welcome as he arrived in the state for his five-day sojourn amid the serene climes of 'The Retreat', surrounded with thick pine forests near Shimla.

Tendulkar's farewell series: Carnival starts in Kolkata

Tendulkar's farewell series: Carnival starts in Kolkata

Rediff.com3 Nov 2013

The 'Sachin Tendulkar Carnival' is all set to hit Kolkata with the CAB, organisers of his penultimate Test match, chalking out an elaborate list of plans to felicitate the legend as he prepares to walk out at the Eden Gardens for one final time against the West Indies from November 6-10.

Of Dimagi and smart healthcare

Of Dimagi and smart healthcare

Rediff.com3 Mar 2009

Dimagi is a dedicated group of clinicians and programmers looking for ways to improve the quality of life and the quality of care across the globe. Dimagi has led development on SmartCare, the electronic national medical record system in Zambia.

Do you know why India is protesting against CAA/NRC?

Do you know why India is protesting against CAA/NRC?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

'The NRC is aimed at rounding up and permanently jailing Indian Muslims who cannot produce the documents to satisfy a government which punishes those individuals who do not declare maximum number of Muslims foreigners.' 'It is for this reason that we see so many Indian Muslims protesting these laws and it is for this reason that so many non-Muslims cannot stand by and watch what is happening in their country,' says Aakar Patel.

11 photos that'll inspire you to hit the road

11 photos that'll inspire you to hit the road

Rediff.com23 May 2015

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Lukewarm response to new Apple iPhones in India

Lukewarm response to new Apple iPhones in India

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

Demand is expected to grow as most customers await a drop in prices.

A first: Ficci picks up stake in company

A first: Ficci picks up stake in company

Rediff.com12 Jun 2009

Ficci Secretary-General Amit Mitra said this new not-for-profit organisation had been set up to improve the availability of skilled manpower in India and Ficci had picked a 10 per cent stake in this company for Rs 51 lakh. The Skills Development Corporation itself is empowered with a corpus of Rs 1,000 crore. A Ficci representative will also be on the board of this company.

The terrible aftermath of Aila in the Sunderbans

The terrible aftermath of Aila in the Sunderbans

Rediff.com10 Jun 2009

Indrani Roy Mitra and photographer Dipak Chakraborty travel to Cyclone Aila-ravaged Sunderbans and witness untold suffering and misery amidst an apathetic relief effort mired in red tape.

GST: States, FinMin at loggerheads over compensation

GST: States, FinMin at loggerheads over compensation

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

While Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reiterated her stand that the central government was committed to cooperative federalism, finance ministers of non-BJP ruled states such as Punjab and Kerala said she refused to give a categorical assurance that states will be paid compensation on time.

Points to ponder in final phase of Bengal poll

Points to ponder in final phase of Bengal poll

Rediff.com13 May 2009

As Kolkata goes to polls under a heavy security cover, Indrani Roy Mitra analyses the dissent within the CPI-M and the 'alternative' of Trinamool.

China discusses Tibet, Arunachal with saffron team

China discusses Tibet, Arunachal with saffron team

Rediff.com9 Jan 2009

The BJP-RSS-SS delegation is led by Bal Apte, BJP member of the Rajya Sabha. Ram Madhav, member of the RSS's executive council; Chandan Mitra, editor of Pioneer; Balbir Punj, senior journalist and BJP leader; and Suresh Prabhu, former Union minister and Shiv Sena leader from Maharashtra, are part of the delegation

Farewell, Floyd

Farewell, Floyd

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Aseem Chhabra remembers Master Chef Floyd Cardoz who died of coronavirus in New York on Wednesday.

'Cheerful' ads that are miles away from the truth

'Cheerful' ads that are miles away from the truth

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

At a time when more and more of government spending is done by states, the impression you get from these large advertisements could well reflect the slogan of Emergency days: the nation is on the move, says T N Ninan.

'Gates has taught us to dream big'

'Gates has taught us to dream big'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2008

In an interview, Ravi Venkatesan, chairman Microsoft Corporation India Pvt. Ltd, spoke to rediff.comabout Gates, his insatiable curiosity and indomitable courage to take risks.

'India needs a cautious and balanced approach'

'India needs a cautious and balanced approach'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2009

Even while the entire world is grappling with a downturn, we are maintaining a solid growth rate of 6 to 7 per cent. That's simply commendable.

TRS gets defence land for secretariat, BJP its vote

TRS gets defence land for secretariat, BJP its vote

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Rumours are rife that Parade Grounds are being handed over to the Telangana government in order to acquire TRS's support for the presidential polls.

Ficci opposes job quota in pvt sector

Ficci opposes job quota in pvt sector

Rediff.com23 May 2008

The reservation of jobs in the private sector will tantamount to putting the clock back on economic reforms and not even political parties are ready for a legislation making employment of SCs and STs binding on India Inc, industry body Ficci said.

FICCI, CII seek exemption from service tax

FICCI, CII seek exemption from service tax

Rediff.com22 May 2008

Industry associations Ficci and CII have been termed liable for service tax. Ficci has approached government for exemption from the levy.

Where have all the women bankers gone?

Where have all the women bankers gone?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Women dominate Indian banks's clerical and officer rolls, but few make it to the executive office these days, notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Kolkata FW: Sophie Choudhary sizzles

Kolkata FW: Sophie Choudhary sizzles

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

The actor-singer walks for designer Mandira Wirk on Day 4 of Kolkata Fashion Week. She lets us in on her style mantras.

'RBI stance may slow growth'

'RBI stance may slow growth'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2007

RBI's announcement that it would tighten liquidity and re-emphasize its anti-inflationary monetary policy stance could come at the cost of slower short-term economic growth, according to Moody's.

'Laws are here but implementation is weak'

'Laws are here but implementation is weak'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2009

Corruption is an endemic part of the system, so why should Satyam be subject to higher ethical standards by auditors, bankers, etc. than some other company?

Would ancient India have supported Section 377?

Would ancient India have supported Section 377?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

Devdutt Pattanaik, who has simplified the ancient Indian scriptures for millions of readers, highlights what our scriptures have to say about homosexuals and transgenders.

Why angel investors have turned cautious

Why angel investors have turned cautious

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

The 'angel tax' and notices to start-ups and angel investors from the income tax department was certainly a dampener. However, a bigger factor is the lack of exits.