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'Parsi lifestyle is not going to die away in a hurry'

'Parsi lifestyle is not going to die away in a hurry'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

'Parsis are brought up with a great sense of the importance of truth and speaking your mind.'

Textile exports: Even Bangladesh is better than India!

Textile exports: Even Bangladesh is better than India!

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

The primary problem is that India's garment factories are too small and they typically have 150 people and about 80 machines.

Panel probing Johri must declare no conflict of interest: COA

Panel probing Johri must declare no conflict of interest: COA

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

The COA said the probe committee will be free to investigate all charges against BCCI CEO Rahul Johri and would be open to hearing any 'person who is desirous of placing any fact' in the matter.

The buck must stop at EC's door

The buck must stop at EC's door

Rediff.com6 May 2009

The government has not taken any decision on the communications ministry's proposal for appointing the next chairman of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India.

Saradha scam: Ex-Kolkata police chief fails to appear before CBI

Saradha scam: Ex-Kolkata police chief fails to appear before CBI

Rediff.com27 May 2019

Kumar sought seven days time, citing personal reasons, to appear before CBI officers in connection with the case.

Now, Trump fires FBI official for unauthorised disclosure to media

Now, Trump fires FBI official for unauthorised disclosure to media

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

The announcement by Attorney General Jeff Sessions comes within days of President Donald Trump firing his Secretary of State Rex Tillerson.

Will controversy cost Cate Blanchett her Oscar?

Will controversy cost Cate Blanchett her Oscar?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

Looking at the contenders for the Best Actress, at the Oscars 2014.

Tatas strike back: 'Unforgivable attempt to besmirch group'

Tatas strike back: 'Unforgivable attempt to besmirch group'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

Refusing to be drawn into a point by point clarification of Mistry's letter, the company said: "It will be beneath the dignity of Tata Sons to engage in a public spat with regard to the several unfounded allegations appearing in his leaked confidential statement."

'Some Padmavati costumes are antique pieces and irreplaceable'

'Some Padmavati costumes are antique pieces and irreplaceable'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

Rimple and Harpreet, the designers for the lead cast of Padmavati, tell Rediff.com's Archana Masih that it will be quite a task to replicate the fragile and elaborate costumes.

Saudi prince approved killing of Khashoggi: US report

Saudi prince approved killing of Khashoggi: US report

Rediff.com27 Feb 2021

Fifty-nine-year-old Khashoggi, a dissident Saudi journalist who lived in the US as a legal permanent resident and wrote for the Washington Post, was critical of the prince's policies and was killed in the Saudi Arabian Consulate in the Turkish city on October 2, 2018.

'Cool Ganesha is not a message-oriented film'

'Cool Ganesha is not a message-oriented film'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

Director Vasanth talks about Cool Ganesha and what it takes to direct a comedy.

Tributes pour in for PK, the man with 'golden kick'

Tributes pour in for PK, the man with 'golden kick'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

From cricket great Sachin Tendulkar to renowned actor Ajay Devgn, Twitter was flooded with messages that relived fond memories associated with PK Banerjee, whose name goes well beyond the sport he played.

Businessmen Subhash Chandra, Naresh Goyal summoned in Yes Bank case

Businessmen Subhash Chandra, Naresh Goyal summoned in Yes Bank case

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

These businessmen represent the top five firms that have taken loans from the crisis-hit Yes Bank and these debts were either in the red or were stressed, officials said.

Windies' Russell set for World T20 despite doping violation

Windies' Russell set for World T20 despite doping violation

Rediff.com5 Mar 2016

Andre Russell looks set to play in the World Twenty20 after the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission said on Friday the West Indies all-rounder would not be suspended pending a hearing into his "anti-doping whereabouts" rule violation.

Alvida: Film folk who left us in 2019

Alvida: Film folk who left us in 2019

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Hindi cinema lost some of its most celebrated faces in 2019, leaving a void in the fraternity as well as in the hearts of the audiences. We take a look at those who passed on.

Power centre Delhi holds key to Modi's India revival dream

Power centre Delhi holds key to Modi's India revival dream

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

Modi government must push reforms at a fast pace to restore growth.

'I'm the Amrish Puri of 2.0'

'I'm the Amrish Puri of 2.0'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

'Mr Shankar is equivalent to James Cameron given steroids!' 'Trust me, in this Rs 510 crore, Hollywood cannot make what we have produced here.'

Govt has flattened GDP, not COVID: Rajiv Bajaj to Rahul Gandhi

Govt has flattened GDP, not COVID: Rajiv Bajaj to Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

In an interaction with former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi on the impact of lockdown on India's economy, Rajiv Bajaj, MD, Bajaj Auto, said India tried to implement a hard lockdown which was still porous and ended up with the worst of both worlds.

Looking at Deepika-Ranveer's love through pictures!

Looking at Deepika-Ranveer's love through pictures!

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

A peek at Ranveer-Deepika's photo album.

Kamal Haasan: His scripts both awe and inspire me

Kamal Haasan: His scripts both awe and inspire me

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Celebs pay tribute to Girish Karnad.

The man who taught Naseer, Om, Anupam acting

The man who taught Naseer, Om, Anupam acting

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

'Alkazisaab trained innumerable actors to be good human beings.'

'I never like watching my films'

'I never like watching my films'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

'I don't look forward to seeing my films because this only sort of gives me a deep sense of dissatisfaction that I could have done better, and I lose my self-confidence.'

A Season of Spies

A Season of Spies

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

'Raazi is being hailed for breaking the glass ceiling for Daughters of Bollywood Inc,' says Sunil Sethi.

Was Kangana's National Award calculated?

Was Kangana's National Award calculated?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

'Of all artists who openly support the current political dispensation, she is far and away the finest,' argues Sreehari Nair. 'With the exception of perhaps Tabu, no Indian actress has done more to extend the range of the feminine mystique in Hindi cinema.'

'Didn't think Ek Do Teen would become so popular'

'Didn't think Ek Do Teen would become so popular'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

'If you look at its melody, it's nothing.'

For Arshad Warsi fans only

For Arshad Warsi fans only

Rediff.com2 May 2008

After his daring and successful attempt with Julie, director Deepak Shivdasani makes a comeback after four years with Mr White And Mr Black, starring Arshad Warsi and Suniel Shetty.

When Mallya bought Lewis Hamilton's dad's home

When Mallya bought Lewis Hamilton's dad's home

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

This property has all the hallmarks of being owned and occupied by Vijay Mallya. A fleet of supercars making their way down the drive, hordes of people descending to party all night long and a constant delivery of goods and services.

Anthony Minghella passes away

Anthony Minghella passes away

Rediff.com18 Mar 2008

The British filmmaker who helmed films like The English Patient is no more. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Choa, a Hong Kong-born choreographer, and his son, Max, an actor.

Attorney General files contempt petition against Prashant Bhushan in SC

Attorney General files contempt petition against Prashant Bhushan in SC

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

The contempt petition refers to the February 1 tweets by Bhushan in which he had allegedly said that the government appeared to have misled the apex court and perhaps submitted fabricated minutes of meeting of the high-powered selection committee headed by the prime minister.

When Aamir pierced his ears...

When Aamir pierced his ears...

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

On Lagaan's 20th anniversary, we bring back Aamir Khan's views expressed in an exclusive interview to Rediff.com Contributor Haresh Pandya in February 2000.

Can you call Ishrat's a fake encounter?

Can you call Ishrat's a fake encounter?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2016

'The Ishrat encounter was neither genuine, nor fake. I believe it was a 'controlled killing,' says Shekhar Gupta.

Pakistan batsman Akmal banned for three years

Pakistan batsman Akmal banned for three years

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Monday banned Umar Akmal from all forms of the game for three years, two months after initiating an anti-corruption investigation against the batsman. The PCB had not revealed the specific reasons for initiating the probe against the batsman but had charged him for two breaches of Article 2.4.4 of the Board's Anti-Corruption Code in two unrelated incidents in February this year.

Lorgat not suspended, says Cricket South Africa chief Nenzani

Lorgat not suspended, says Cricket South Africa chief Nenzani

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

Cricket South Africa (CSA) chairman Chris Nenzani said CEO Haroon Lorgat has not been suspended and his removal relates only to the allegations contained in the David Becker article and he remains responsible for all other areas of the board's operations.

Steven Spielberg arrives in India

Steven Spielberg arrives in India

Rediff.com11 Mar 2013

The Academy Award winning filmmaker is on a two-day trip to India with his wife Kate Capshaw.

Prashant Bhushan gets SC notice on contempt plea by AG, Centre

Prashant Bhushan gets SC notice on contempt plea by AG, Centre

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

Criticising the court may also lead to interference in the course of justice, the bench added.

'This is Anurag Kashyap 2.0'

'This is Anurag Kashyap 2.0'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

'There are 15 songs in Manmarziyaan.' 'For the first time in the history of Anurag Kashyap, there are two dancing numbers.' 'Luckily, people are not taking this as a serious Anurag Kashyap cliched film.'

'If Voda Idea folds up it will be bad news all around'

'If Voda Idea folds up it will be bad news all around'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

'The government is unwilling or unable to provide the kind of relief that Vodafone India is asking for.'

Rahul, Naidu 'confident' of winning Telangana

Rahul, Naidu 'confident' of winning Telangana

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

He charged KCR with using 'abusive language' in campaigning and claimed that it showed signs of his nervousness and insecurity.

Ambani, Tata: Executioner vs. innovator

Ambani, Tata: Executioner vs. innovator

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

Here is why Indians prefer leaders with efficient execution capabilities than one who has innovative skills.

How Bollywood's superhero films fare at the box office

How Bollywood's superhero films fare at the box office

Rediff.com8 May 2019

How superhero movies fared at the turnstiles.