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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...

'Sanatan Sanstha wants to overthrow the political system'

'Sanatan Sanstha wants to overthrow the political system'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

'Neither the Congress nor the BJP has the political will to take on the Sanatan Sanstha.'

Meet the SEVEN confirmed candidates vying for FIFA presidency

Meet the SEVEN confirmed candidates vying for FIFA presidency

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

In a statement, Zurich-based FIFA said the candidates proposed are: Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein, Musa Hassan Bility, Jerome Champagne, Gianni Infantino, Michel Platini, Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa and Tokyo Sexwale.

It's a good time to position India as a manufacturing hotspot

It's a good time to position India as a manufacturing hotspot

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

Though growth in China is unlikely to slow down soon, India should prepare to take advantage of a shifting of gears there.

Congress decision on Telangana: Blame it on an idiom!

Congress decision on Telangana: Blame it on an idiom!

Rediff.com3 Aug 2013

I believe this is what really happened at the Congress Working Committee on Wednesday.

Ending black money: Death by 1,000 cuts

Ending black money: Death by 1,000 cuts

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

Manish Sabharwal tackles 5 criticisms of demonetisation.

'There is no age limit for taking CFA exam'

'There is no age limit for taking CFA exam'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

In an online chat with readers, Vidhu Shekar, CFA, country head-India, CFA Institute shared advice on how to crack the CFA exam.

'It is unethical to retrieve John Allen Chau's body'

'It is unethical to retrieve John Allen Chau's body'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

'Today we can't confirm whether Chau is dead or not.' 'What is the guarantee that the Sentinelese killed him?'

F1 to have new qualifying format this season: Ecclestone

F1 to have new qualifying format this season: Ecclestone

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Formula One will have a new qualifying format this season as part of changes that will help make the sport more exciting, commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone said on Wednesday.

Pink interview: 'Calling a film 'women-oriented' is an abuse'

Pink interview: 'Calling a film 'women-oriented' is an abuse'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

'Just imagine, in 2015-16, we're shamelessly talking about women empowerment! What is more shameful than this? I decided to make a film where a woman's character would be strong and see where it goes.' Shoojit Sircar prepares us for PINK.

Anupam Kher: People don't want to give Modi a chance

Anupam Kher: People don't want to give Modi a chance

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

Anupam Kher on why he thinks the prime minister is a genuine person.

Sheena Bora Trial: What's Peter's crime?

Sheena Bora Trial: What's Peter's crime?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

The 25 odd witnesses that so far had given testimony had not come up with anything incriminating against Peter or the way Shivade characterised it -- "not even a whisper."

Will Xi Jinping's China survive?

Will Xi Jinping's China survive?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

'Is Xi's China stable?'
'No one can say whether the regime will fall all at once or if its leaders are devising a new solid and competitive -- anything but democratic -- model.' A fascinating excerpt from Francois Bougon's Inside The Mind of Xi Jinping.

Threats that India faces in a post-globalised world

Threats that India faces in a post-globalised world

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

India should plan its strategies on the assumption that the rightward swing will stay and the West will retreat into an economic fortress, says Nitin Desai.

'Modi thinks I'm number 1 and up to number 10 there's no one'

'Modi thinks "I'm number 1 and up to number 10 there's no one"'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

'We are passing through a very historical moment. The UP election next year and the Lok Sabha election of 2019 will decide the course of India.' 'Maybe the unlettered will save India again because they have inherited a different India and a different idea of India,' says eminent social scientist Achyut Yagnik.

How Dravid turned around Mayank Agarwal's career

How Dravid turned around Mayank Agarwal's career

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

'Rahulbhai told me to manage my mental energy better.' 'He said I was thinking about the game too much, hence I am not able to manage my mental energy and it is resulting in mental fatigue.' 'I am putting too much pressure on myself. He believed that was harmful to me.'

Sheena Bora Trial: And Sheena's passports turn up...

Sheena Bora Trial: And Sheena's passports turn up...

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

Her elfin face could be seen and once more after many days the victim of this murder had a face and a presence.

Legendary investor Jim Rogers: My biggest disappointment is how little Modi has done

Legendary investor Jim Rogers: My biggest disappointment is how little Modi has done

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

Global investor and author Jim Rogers, who recently sold his India investments, talks about his disappointment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's economic reforms, why he is betting big on the US dollar and the Chinese Renminbi and what will bring him back to India some day.

Narendra Modi, a lucky mascot for the Indian economy?

Narendra Modi, a lucky mascot for the Indian economy?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2014

While Manmohan Singh had to deal with high oil prices, inflation and trade deficit, Narendra Modi is lucky as major threats have receded, says T N Ninan.

Fawad Khan: My wife is not insecure at all

Fawad Khan: My wife is not insecure at all

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

'If there is anything a man fears, it is financial instability and it matters to me as well,' Fawad Khan tells Sonil Dedhia.

Why PM needs a State of the Union-style stock-taking

Why PM needs a State of the Union-style stock-taking

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

The PMO should also present an annual report, on the state of politics and society

Report Card: 10/10 for star all-rounder Bhuvneshwar

Report Card: 10/10 for star all-rounder Bhuvneshwar

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

The top order failed to fire in difficult conditions, but the bowlers stood out, not only performing with the ball but scoring vital runs as well.

The shocking way we treat 'servants'!

The shocking way we treat 'servants'!

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

'In this resurgent India, class is the new caste. We are shaken up only occasionally, and briefly, when a battered, tribal teenager from Jharkhand looks us in the eye from our closet,' says Shekhar Gupta.

How to choose the best universities in the US

How to choose the best universities in the US

Rediff.com16 May 2015

In an online chat with readers, overseas consultant NNS Chandra shares career advice.

'How to pick a good international university?'

'How to pick a good international university?'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra offers advice on how to pick the right course and college.

'The PM will have to answer questions about Nirav Modi'

'The PM will have to answer questions about Nirav Modi'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

With months to go for the Karnataka assembly elections, the man in the hot seat, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah says he'll make billionaire jeweller Nirav Modi and the Punjab National Bank scam an issue in the upcoming Karnataka elections . In an interview to CNN-News18's Deepa Balakrishnan, the CM also says that Hindutva is not a campaign issue in the state.

An open letter to the finance minister

An open letter to the finance minister

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

The sector faces many challenges and calls for prompt corrective action.

Expert tips to crack the CFA exam

Expert tips to crack the CFA exam

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

In an online chat with readers, Vidhu Shekhar, Country Head - India, CFA Institute shared crucial advice to crack the competitive exam.

Budget not excellent but just above average

Budget not excellent but just above average

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

This Budget plans for an increase to 10.3% of GDP from 9.9%.

Sandhya Mridul's #MeToo torment with Alok Nath

Sandhya Mridul's #MeToo torment with Alok Nath

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

'A belligerent Alok Nath refused to leave.. kept screaming shouting threatening abusing trying to grab me..'

Guess how many National Awards Shabana Azmi has won?

Guess how many National Awards Shabana Azmi has won?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

We give you the answer!

Tips on how to maintain a good credit score

Tips on how to maintain a good credit score

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

It is absolutely difficult to retain a healthy credit report if you have a history that shows your inability to cover up debts and repay loans regularly.

Hamid Ansari on 10 years as Rajya Sabha chairman

Hamid Ansari on 10 years as Rajya Sabha chairman

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

'The chair is a referee in a match, whether this side is playing better or that side is playing worse is no concern of the chair.'

'Should I quit my job to study abroad?'

'Should I quit my job to study abroad?'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

In an online chat with readers, NNS Chandra offers career advice.

India Inc's wishlist for the finance minister

India Inc's wishlist for the finance minister

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

The forthcoming budget is an excellent opportunity for the Government to fulfill its promise of high economic growth.

Building an influential policy making institution

Building an influential policy making institution

Rediff.com13 Sep 2014

A reformed Planning Commission should reflect the diversity of Indian debate.

'By 2025, we will be corruption free'

'By 2025, we will be corruption free'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

'I feel now we have a leader who is non-corruptible.' 'But he needs time as corruption is deep-rooted in our society, and people have no shame about being corrupt.' 'It will take at least 7 years to make some changes.'

The return of the activist State

The return of the activist State

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

The middle class's long push to force the state to retreat from the economy may be reversing, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

Will the Lion win? Or will the Congress's foxes survive?

Will the Lion win? Or will the Congress's foxes survive?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

'The present-day Congress party does not lack leaders who want a Rahul-led Congress to taste electoral success, but wish he fails in his efforts to cleanse the party.'

40 years of Sholay: Jai, Veeru, Basanti THEN and NOW!

40 years of Sholay: Jai, Veeru, Basanti THEN and NOW!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

Rediff.com celebrates 40 years of the beloved movie classic.