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What will the next generation of Indian leaders look like?

What will the next generation of Indian leaders look like?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

Will the next generation possess an even more internationalist outlook, and lose their Indian identities entirely? Will they continue to believe in a larger role for business in society and go beyond the boardroom to truly understand the Indian consumer, ask Geoffrey Jones & Vinay Sridhar of Harvard Business School.

Has anyone seen Mumbai as Sudhir Patwardhan has?

Has anyone seen Mumbai as Sudhir Patwardhan has?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

It is impossible for Mumbaikars not to glimpse themselves or someone they know in Sudhir Patwardhan's paintings.

Will you buy this mean machine?

Will you buy this mean machine?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

At an on-road price of Rs 36.89 lakh, the exclusivity offered by the Indian Chieftain doesn't come cheap. But it does offer some amazing features.

Lessons of Paris's Louvre need to come to India!

Lessons of Paris's Louvre need to come to India!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

Adding oomph to an ageing brand?. When the first wrinkles appear, the search for the fountain of youth must begin!

Indian designer Ruchika Sachdeva wins coveted Woolmark Prize

Indian designer Ruchika Sachdeva wins coveted Woolmark Prize

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

Ruchika Sachdeva's Bodice was representing India, Pakistan and the Middle East!

Beware of FOMO, the new-age epidemic

Beware of FOMO, the new-age epidemic

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Here's why it's dangerous.

Khadi on the ramp

Khadi on the ramp

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

With capes, garara pants and dungarees, three designers are taking khadi to luxurious heights.

How Atul Kochhar took Indian food to the world (even Antarctica!)

How Atul Kochhar took Indian food to the world (even Antarctica!)

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

Ever thought vegetable jalfrezi & murg malai tikka would be available at the South Pole?!

'Safeguarding borders is a 24x7 exercise'

'Safeguarding borders is a 24x7 exercise'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

'Breaking down silos and ensuring a more integrated governance process is just as important to performance.' 'It has been a major priority in the last six years, especially in national security,' External Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar points out when delivering the Sardar Patel Memorial Lecture-2020: India and the Post-Covid World.

With Alturas G4, Mahindra has a winner on its hands

With Alturas G4, Mahindra has a winner on its hands

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

The Mahindra Alturas G4, which was launched on Saturday in Jaipur, is a true-blue premium SUV combining a powerful engine, luxe interiors and a beast-like exterior, says Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.

Why BMW Mini's popularity is on the rise in India

Why BMW Mini's popularity is on the rise in India

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

The German luxury car manufacturer is quietly building on the legacy of the Mini, enticing young, trend-conscious and quality-oriented buyers with the promise of making them stand out in the crowd.

It's time to check in to India!

It's time to check in to India!

Rediff.com2 May 2017

India needs 1.4 million hotel beds a night but has only 2.4 lakh, points out Rahul Pandit, MD and CEO of Ginger Hotels.

Pics: Incredible winter styles you can copy right away

Pics: Incredible winter styles you can copy right away

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

From trendy jackets to gowns, colourful separates to leather outfits, these clothes will give you serious winter vibes.

British pilots to fly around the world in a World War II plane

British pilots to fly around the world in a World War II plane

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

British pilots Steve Brooks and Matt Jones will circumnavigate the globe in a restored Spitfire.

Why is the Left unwilling to deal with history?

Why is the Left unwilling to deal with history?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

'The Left brands any criticism of Islam -- its history, its dogmas -- 'Islamophobic', conflating criticism of an ideology with criticism of a people,' notes Vikram Johri.

5 cars from Paris Motor show that can soon launch in India

5 cars from Paris Motor show that can soon launch in India

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

Will Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara see a second innings in India?

Jaguar F-Type 2.0-litre petrol is an authentic sportscar

Jaguar F-Type 2.0-litre petrol is an authentic sportscar

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

Has a smaller engine taken away the reasons to love the F-Type or given us brand new one? Read on to find out

Asian Games: 12-toed heptathlete Swapna dreams big despite shoe struggle

Asian Games: 12-toed heptathlete Swapna dreams big despite shoe struggle

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Pursuing a largely unrewarding Olympic sport in a cricket-obsessed country requires adjustments but heptathlete Swapna Barman has taken it to a new level -- squeezing six toes in each shoe designed for five.

Now you can dine like royalty, with the royals!

Now you can dine like royalty, with the royals!

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

Eatwithindia is creating an event wherein 36 royal families will play host and share their culinary traditions.

'A responsible wife is an asset'

'A responsible wife is an asset'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

Virender Kapoor tells us why he wrote the book A Wonderful Wife.

The hotelier who broke the mould

The hotelier who broke the mould

Rediff.com5 May 2017

Dominic Jose understood that luxury has a new definition. It's not ostentation, but the experience that matters.

'Imran is a puppet of the Pakistani military'

'Imran is a puppet of the Pakistani military'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

'The only quality required in this tenure is to be the military's yes man and that he has the capacity to do so.'

Weekend getaways: All you need to know about India's best wine trails

Weekend getaways: All you need to know about India's best wine trails

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

It's time to eat, drink and be merry.

Keeping Cadbury relevant: 'Chocolate is not all about sugar'

Keeping Cadbury relevant: 'Chocolate is not all about sugar'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

The Mondelez portfolio in India also includes brands like Bournvita, 5-Star. Nikhat Hetavkar finds out how it stays relevant amid strong pushback from millennials over health effects of its products.

10 amazing inventions by women

10 amazing inventions by women

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

You cannot imagine your life without these modern inventions, can you?

What happens in a Mumbai high-flyers club...

What happens in a Mumbai high-flyers club...

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

Ranjita Ganesan visits The Indus Club, which is not just another old boys' club.

How many billionaires understand art?

How many billionaires understand art?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

The West has built a culture of art philanthropy.

Auto Expo: Of 85 stunning vehicles and a few chic women

Auto Expo: Of 85 stunning vehicles and a few chic women

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

Apart from a pavilion of vintage cars, there will be a Bollywood corner

A camera museum that offers a history lesson in every click

A camera museum that offers a history lesson in every click

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

Museo Camera, tucked away in a basement in Gurgaon, has over 500 cameras of all vintages as well as 20,000 silver prints

Why a future war with Pakistan is certain

Why a future war with Pakistan is certain

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

'As India progresses and takes an increasingly hardline approach to Pakistani hostility, the young and restless population of Pakistan, sooner than later, will demand 'Gazwa e Hind' (conquest of India),' warns Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Countries where Islamic State is still a major threat

Countries where Islamic State is still a major threat

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

Driven from its self-styled caliphate in Iraq and Syria, Islamic State is down but not out. Where once they confronted armies, the extremist Islamist group's adherents have now staged hit-and-run raids and suicide attacks. In some cases, the group has claimed responsibility for atrocities, including the bombings of churches and hotels in Sri Lanka that killed at least 253 people. Its involvement is not always proven, but even if the link is ideological rather than operational, Islamic State still poses a security threat in many countries.

If the GST has to really work...

If the GST has to really work...

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

The GST has been a great achievement, but it does suffer from weaknesses, says Chief Economic Adviser Arvind Subramanian.

Review: Pulivaal is uninspiring

Review: Pulivaal is uninspiring

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

Pulivaal is an unimaginative tale of two strangers brought together by fate in a ridiculous cat and mouse game, which ends up ruining the life of an innocent.

Tata JLR enters SUV market with F-Pace model

Tata JLR enters SUV market with F-Pace model

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

It claims to be ahead of its competitors in the segment.

F1: Time for the rookies to shine

F1: Time for the rookies to shine

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

Formula One rookie George Russell's earliest motorsport memory is of pedalling a toy tractor around Britain's go-kart paddocks.

Along with Hazard, 'Chelsea now have a match-winner in Pedro'

Along with Hazard, 'Chelsea now have a match-winner in Pedro'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

"I think Hazard will be able to get a breather every now and again now," said Hudson.

How Padmini helped Premier drive around hurdles

How Padmini helped Premier drive around hurdles

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Pad was a moniker for the Premier Padmini, which became the jewel in the crown of the Mumbai-based Walchand Hirachand Group.

Bikaner House, Delhi's most elegant address

Bikaner House, Delhi's most elegant address

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

When Rajasthan CM Vasundhara Raje Scindia decided to convert her government's capital outpost into a hub of culture, she transformed Bikaner House into Delhi's premier cultural space, notes Kishore Singh.

Lessons from Bollywood's tea parties!

Lessons from Bollywood's tea parties!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Teatime enjoys a special place in Hindi films.

From a Surat factory to Amnesty: An unusual journey

From a Surat factory to Amnesty: An unusual journey

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

'My boss was a woman. Not any woman, she was a demanding, rude and foul-mouthed creature whom I liked immediately,' says Aakar Patel.