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Tips from the original start-up guy

Tips from the original start-up guy

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

Steve Case's book is filled with insightful scenes that describe how the modern online industry was put together, notes Ajit Balakrishnan.

Boon to replace Hurst as ICC Match Referee

Boon to replace Hurst as ICC Match Referee

Rediff.com24 May 2011

Former Australia batsman David Boon will quit his job as Australian national selector to replace retiring compatriot Alan Hurst on the ICC Emirates Elite Panel of Match Referees in July.

'Nepal thinks China can give them something'

'Nepal thinks China can give them something'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

'This allows opportunities for (Chinese) entry into the domestic politics of Nepal, something that is also encouraged by Nepali politicians's willingness to play the China card (vis-a-vis India).'

'Mourinho should have apologised...'

'Mourinho should have apologised...'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho should have apologised to former team doctor Eva Carneiro for his criticism of her, Football Association chairman Greg Dyke has said.

Saif: Leave Taimur alone!

Saif: Leave Taimur alone!

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

Why Ajay Devgn will play football... Did Mahesh Bhatt fling a chappal at Kangana... Breaking Bollywood news from Subhash K Jha.

Forget Kiki, Falling Stars is the latest Insta challenge

Forget Kiki, Falling Stars is the latest Insta challenge

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

The bizarre challenge started in China but has followers all over the world.

Movie to Watch: Astitva

Movie to Watch: Astitva

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

It will make you uncomfortable because you will have seen bits of this story -- or most of it -- many times, in your home or in the homes of your loved ones. And you've probably watch it pan out silently, says Savera R Someshwar.

'I felt there were more than ten terrorists'

'I felt there were more than ten terrorists'

Rediff.com20 May 2021

'Since I felt there could be more, I had told the local authorities to screen every hostage carefully, since we felt that some could have been staying as guests.'

Minerva Punjab FC contemplates to shut shop

Minerva Punjab FC contemplates to shut shop

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

In a series of tweets, Bajaj lashed out at the AIFF for getting the permission to use the stadium cancelled.

The irony of Modi govt's mega start-up show

The irony of Modi govt's mega start-up show

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

If the government seriously keeps out of business, the business world will know about it at a lightning speed; there would be no need for rock show-like events.

Tata Steel beckons for Varin

Tata Steel beckons for Varin

Rediff.com15 Dec 2008

Since Ratan Tata , the patriarch of India's Tata Group, decided to splash out $13.1bn early in 2007 on Anglo-Dutch Corus, he has spent a lot of time with smooth-talking Frenchman Philippe Varin , who has run Corus for five and a half years.

'Under very difficult circumstances, people are going above and beyond the call of duty'

'Under very difficult circumstances, people are going above and beyond the call of duty'

Rediff.com29 May 2020

'It has been a phenomenal effort at all levels of the government.' 'People were working 15-16 hour shifts in the central government, in the state governments, in the districts....'

Why be afraid of businessmen owning banks?

Why be afraid of businessmen owning banks?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Bad loans of PSBs are at Rs 20 trillion. Most of it is, I sense, due to corruption and behest lending. Nobody pays a price for this charade. Not the promoters, the bankers, RBI officials, finance ministry bureaucrats or politicians, points out Debashis Basu.

'If CBI director bows to government pressure it is because he wants to'

'If CBI director bows to government pressure it is because he wants to'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

'I was at a very senior position in the CBI and what happens is, hints are dropped for you to act upon. But then it depends upon your conscience, to do it or otherwise.' 'I know the rank and file of the CBI, they will bounce back; it is the leadership which has failed.'

Romer to succeed Basu as World Bank chief economist

Romer to succeed Basu as World Bank chief economist

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

Paul Romer, a New York University professor and economist

Taking over at a time when BCCI image has got hampered: Ganguly

Taking over at a time when BCCI image has got hampered: Ganguly

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

The new BCCI president-elect Sourav Ganguly said 'it's a great opportunity for him to do something good' as he is taking over the reigns of the Board at a time when it's image has got a serious beating.

Exclusive! How this man transformed India's batting

Exclusive! How this man transformed India's batting

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

'The 2014 Australia tour and the brand of cricket played by the team laid a great foundation of the brilliant run of success enjoyed across all formats and conditions.' 'It also coincided with Virat Kohli enjoying the responsibilities of leading the team and then putting his heart and soul into taking the Indian team to ascend many unconquered summits.'

'How can India be a competitor to China?'

'How can India be a competitor to China?'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

'China need not worry about a truly 'resurgent India'.' 'It's not going to happen.'

In his inimitable style, Rahul Bajaj ruffles FM's feathers

In his inimitable style, Rahul Bajaj ruffles FM's feathers

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

In a recent awards event, industrialist Rahul Bajaj said that India Inc was afraid of criticising the Narendra Modi government, The comment drew flak from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharam who said spreading one's own impression "can hurt national interest".

Why this Argentina coach quit his club after just TWO days!

Why this Argentina coach quit his club after just TWO days!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Former Argentina boss Marcelo Bielsa resigned as manager of Lazio after just two days in charge, the Italian Serie A club said in a statement on Friday.

Modi-Shah are ruthless to political opponents

Modi-Shah are ruthless to political opponents

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

Neither Modi nor Shah had held legislative or executive power in Delhi before 2014. They have no training in appealing to the diversity of India as represented in Parliament. Their prism is the provincial politics of Gujarat. An exclusive excerpt from Vinay Sitapati's fascinating new book, Jugalbandi: The BJP Before Modi.

'I have known Miheeka pretty much all my life'

'I have known Miheeka pretty much all my life'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

'Bombay treats me like a king.'

'How can one revive an only Gandhi family party?'

'How can one revive an only Gandhi family party?'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

'The party dropped me as a spokesperson for showing a roadmap. It shows that the party either has a high level of arrogance or they are completely detached from ground realities.'

Here's why you'll have more IT professionals and bankers

Here's why you'll have more IT professionals and bankers

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Hiring has grown nine per cent this year. And the banking and IT sectors are leading the game.

SC raps govt over handling of farmers' stir; says it may stay 3 laws

SC raps govt over handling of farmers' stir; says it may stay 3 laws

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

After some tough talk that the Centre has been given a 'long rope' and 'failed' to break the deadlock and not been 'effective' in handling the stir, the court said it will pronounce orders on Tuesday on various issues related to the farm laws and the farmers' ongoing stir at Delhi borders.

Why I quit BJP and joined Congress

Why I quit BJP and joined Congress

Rediff.com11 May 2019

'I had to submit my resignation from the BJP after just two weeks because they were very regressive.' 'There was no space for a free thinking individual.'

Zaheer's appointment, like Dravid, is tour specific

Zaheer's appointment, like Dravid, is tour specific

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

Zaheer Khan's appointment as bowling consultant of the Indian cricket team is also tour specific, just like batting consultant Rahul Dravid.

All ye sheep: Beware the Facebook Wolf

All ye sheep: Beware the Facebook Wolf

Rediff.com5 May 2018

'The thing we fondly call FB has come a long way from the cute baby dimples it had in 2006.' 'Today the dimples are long gone and FB looms over us as Mr Hyde, designing the news we see with algorithms that determine what we might want to see; allowing companies to empty our pockets as we hug it good morning and to lobotomise us as we sleep,' says Mitali Saran.

SC stays results of SSC 2017 examination

SC stays results of SSC 2017 examination

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

The SC said it appeared that the entire test and the system was tainted.

US or China: Modi should tread cautiously

US or China: Modi should tread cautiously

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

Instead, increases in foreign-direct-investment levels; and reforms to make labour, land and capital more mobile.

FULL TEXT of Sushma's address at UNGA

FULL TEXT of Sushma's address at UNGA

Rediff.com24 Sep 2017

'We are completely engaged in fighting poverty; alas, our neighbour Pakistan seems only engaged in fighting us.'

Would these gals look good opposite SRK?

Would these gals look good opposite SRK?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2011

Here's a list of potential matches for the King Khan as he gears up for Yash Chopra's next.

5 ideas the Raksha Mantri must urgently act on

5 ideas the Raksha Mantri must urgently act on

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

Amongst those who heard the message of the Bihar results would be Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar, whose realm is simultaneously the country's most complex and -- when something goes wrong -- the most emotive, says Ajai Shukla.

AFA chief broke his word on Maradona: Tevez

AFA chief broke his word on Maradona: Tevez

Rediff.com11 Aug 2010

Argentina's soccer chief Julio Grondona broke his word when the ruling body did not renew World Cup coach Diego Maradona's contract, striker Carlos Tevez said on Tuesday.

World Cup has changed perception of Russia, says FIFA president

World Cup has changed perception of Russia, says FIFA president

Rediff.com15 Jul 2018

The World Cup has helped changed people's view of Russia, FIFA President Gianni Infantino told an audience at an event in Moscow's Bolshoi Theatre on Saturday, standing alongside Russian President Vladimir Putin.

It is time for Hindus and Muslims to reconcile

It is time for Hindus and Muslims to reconcile

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

'This Ram Navami -- the birth anniversary of Lord Ram -- presents the majority community an opportunity to shed its minority complex and offer an olive branch and discrimination- free society to the minority,' suggests Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

The real source of tax terrorism is the government itself

The real source of tax terrorism is the government itself

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

'The deeper problem is big government -- a giant monster with a giant appetite, which requires it to put more and more pressure on tax officials to extort. 'And the monster is getting bigger by the day. But then, Mr Modi too knows this,' says Debashis Basu.

8 exciting tech careers for Indian engineers

8 exciting tech careers for Indian engineers

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

There is a high demand for IT professionals who can envision, design and develop applications for the future.

Airline pilots, moles and motor cars!

Airline pilots, moles and motor cars!

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

Anjuli Bhargava finds out that an astonishing number of relatives of DGCA officials over the years are and have been employed in the airline industry.