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The rise of the Modi Class

The rise of the Modi Class

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

Travelling across tribal Dahod to an about-to-be-born township near Ahmedabad, Sheela Bhatt examines the 'Modi effect' and how it will play out in the polls in the prime ministerial candidate's home state.Travelling across tribal Dahod to an about-to-be-born-township near Ahmedabad, Sheela Bhatt examines the 'Modi effect' and how it will play out at the polls on the prime ministerial candidate's home state.

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

This week's collection of unbelievably unusual images from across the world

Reliance makes a cash call

Reliance makes a cash call

Rediff.com14 Feb 2004

Now, PM seeks people's views on his 'Clean India' mission

Now, PM seeks people's views on his 'Clean India' mission

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

Modi linked cleanliness to tourism and global interest in India and stressed that world-class levels of hygiene and sanitation are required in the top 50 tourist destinations to bring about a 'paradigm shift' in the global perception about the country.

Sitharaman becomes India's first full-time woman defence minister

Sitharaman becomes India's first full-time woman defence minister

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

The 58-year-old Rajya Sabha MP will face several challenges, including strengthening of the combat capabilities of the army, navy and the air force due to changing regional security matrix and geo-political dynamics.

Budget hotels beat 5-star peers in revenue growth

Budget hotels beat 5-star peers in revenue growth

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

The data shows the average room rate of two-star hotels increased by 8.5 per cent in FY18, even though it lagged on occupancy at 61.8 per cent, down 1.4 per cent year-on-year

To save Delhi, first neglect it

To save Delhi, first neglect it

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Few reforms can make Delhi a better place to live in, says an expert.

Why India Needs Population Control

Why India Needs Population Control

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

Will Prime Minister Modi start a conversation on the need for people to limit the size of their families, asks Colonel Anil A Athale (retd) on the occasion of World Population Day, July 11.

'High speed trains can boost India's growth'

'High speed trains can boost India's growth'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

Linking India's growth to high-speed trains, chief of a Japanese rail company said quicker movement will help the country in realising its ambition of pushing development and progress.

The man who 'exposed' Kejriwal govt on onions

The man who 'exposed' Kejriwal govt on onions

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

'I came to know that there was a big racket going on in the selling of onions. Private players were hoarding onions and these things cannot happen unless they have political patronage.'

Luxury car lovers spoilt for choice in classy rides

Luxury car lovers spoilt for choice in classy rides

Rediff.com16 May 2016

In the past four months, launches of luxury and super luxury cars have sped ahead of non-luxury ones.

Trupti Desai's Bhumata Brigade detained en route to Trimbakeshwar Temple

Trupti Desai's Bhumata Brigade detained en route to Trimbakeshwar Temple

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

Though some Hindutva groups have said they will prevent the women's group from entering the temple.

India's first 'smart' city Lavasa failed to take off

India's first 'smart' city Lavasa failed to take off

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Of the five towns planned, work is progressing in two, Dasve and Mogao.

The secret behind Mukesh Bansal's success

The secret behind Mukesh Bansal's success

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

People who have worked with Mukesh Bansal describe him as approachable and extremely polite but someone who likes to maintain a strict work schedule.

When the Ramayana came to life in Bali

When the Ramayana came to life in Bali

Rediff.com27 Jan 2018

Another Eat, Pray, Love journey.

Shahid-Mira glam up Masaba's wedding celebrations

Shahid-Mira glam up Masaba's wedding celebrations

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

Fashion designer Masaba Gupta's mehendi ceremony was a star-studded affair.

Breakfast recipe with oats

Breakfast recipe with oats

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

Here are two healthy options to kick-start your day the healthy way.

Kim's waist NOT photoshopped

Kim's waist NOT photoshopped

Rediff.com10 Jul 2016

A weekly round-up that brings to you the latest news on models, designers and actors from the world of glamour and entertainment.

Make in India: Big opportunity to mint coins

Make in India: Big opportunity to mint coins

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Little attention is paid to the management of currencies and coins in India.

Vending it like Mercedes

Vending it like Mercedes

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

The German auto maker is clawing back up the brand charts as it fights off competition from Audi, BMW in the Indian market.

16 shows to watch during the lockdown

16 shows to watch during the lockdown

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

Nikita Puri lists the best shows and films to watch online as you ace social distancing.

'It was difficult to shoot in a bikini'

'It was difficult to shoot in a bikini'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

'Initially, I was worried how the Calendar Girls would gel. But we bonded on screen and off.' On the sets, we were very mischievous. We were called the Calendar Girls School Girls! Madhur sir was like principal. He would actually tell us to calm down and maintain discipline!' Meet Calendar Girls' Akansha Puri.

Bipasha's beautiful bridal avatars

Bipasha's beautiful bridal avatars

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

As the countdown to her big day begins, we look at her bridal avatars on reel and ramp.

How car majors plan to woo customers this festive season

How car majors plan to woo customers this festive season

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

The Audi mobile showroom will tour 30 cities over the next two years.

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

20 years ago this week, India and Australia played one of the greatest Test matches in cricket history. Sreehari Nair relives the sound and the fury of that unforgettable game at the Eden Gardens.

The ODDEST moments of 2018

The ODDEST moments of 2018

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

These 22 bizarre photos are perfect examples of the weird and sometimes hilarious world we live in.

Why India needs a national power distribution company

Why India needs a national power distribution company

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

If nothing is done, the country is set to become 83 per cent energy-import-dependent by 2040.

Meet India's first Playboy photographer

Meet India's first Playboy photographer

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

'When I see an unclothed woman, I do not see nudity; I see the beauty of nature, I see God in every female form.' That's L Ramachandran from Kumbakonam, India's first Playboy photographer, in conversation with S Saraswathi

Honda, Hyundai put compact sedans in top gear

Honda, Hyundai put compact sedans in top gear

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

New campaigns rev up their marketing pitch, while new challengers such as Tata Motors with the Zest promise to put up a spirited fight

Fortune at the bottom of global pyramid for Indian internet firms

Fortune at the bottom of global pyramid for Indian internet firms

Rediff.com7 Feb 2016

It will take years for faster Internet to reach this population and those who aren't even connected so far

10 interesting photos from across the world

10 interesting photos from across the world

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

A series of defining photographs from across the globe.

Nowfloats: They help small businesses go online

Nowfloats: They help small businesses go online

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

Ranju Sarkar finds out more about Nowfloats, the start-up that is used by 240,000 businesses that reach 13 million consumers.

Meet the STARS of Article 15

Meet the STARS of Article 15

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Sukanya Verma presents an appreciation post for the cast of this must-watch movie.

IndiGo to go regional, books 50 ATR aircraft

IndiGo to go regional, books 50 ATR aircraft

Rediff.com10 May 2017

IndiGo said operations of the ATR fleet would be handled by an independent team that would be responsible for in-flight services, dispatch and control, and revenue.

The engineer who won Miss Supranational

The engineer who won Miss Supranational

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

Srinidhi Shetty on her journey from small town girl to the toast of the world.

Meru Cabs raises Rs 300 crore; lines up Rs 600 crore more

Meru Cabs raises Rs 300 crore; lines up Rs 600 crore more

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

The fresh funds would be used for expansion of Meru's network.

Can you guess this actress?

Can you guess this actress?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Flickstree: Sourav Ganguly's Flipboard for videos

Flickstree: Sourav Ganguly's Flipboard for videos

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

Flickstree's technology picks free, non-licensed content from sites like YouTube, Vimeo, Daily Motion and TED Talks and feeds the best videos to users.

Nykaa's 3-step plan for market domination

Nykaa's 3-step plan for market domination

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

The war is on! Ritwik Sharma finds out what's next for the beauty retailer.

Have Biyani and friends slowed e-retailers?

Have Biyani and friends slowed e-retailers?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

'For how long can investors fund loss-making companies?'