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Amruta and Karishma get ready to play with Khatron!

Amruta and Karishma get ready to play with Khatron!

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi will start airing from February 22.

How India's family offices are striking out on their own in start-up land

How India's family offices are striking out on their own in start-up land

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Family offices are increasingly looking to invest directly in start-ups rather than through investment in venture capital (VC) firms. The shift is happening because of multiple reasons. Next-generation scions of wealthy families are conversant with how the start-up world works after they have spent time in Silicon Valley; start-up investment is rising to 10-15 per cent of family offices' portfolios from single digits; and they do not want to share gains of investment with VC firms. "While earlier they would prefer to invest in this asset class via venture capital (VC) funds as LPs (limited partners), now they are making direct investment in start-ups.

RIP Danish Siddiqui

RIP Danish Siddiqui

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

A tribute to an incomparable photojournalist who was slain by the Taliban on Thursday night.

Politics not discussed in meeting with Maha CM: Sharad Pawar

Politics not discussed in meeting with Maha CM: Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

Nationalist Congress Party president Sharad Pawar on Thursday said his recent meeting with Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray focused on how to expedite development programmes of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government and maintained nothing else should be deciphered from it.

'Results are turning point in India's history'

'Results are turning point in India's history'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

'It will impact the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.'

Day after attack, JNU becomes rallying cry for pan-India protests

Day after attack, JNU becomes rallying cry for pan-India protests

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Protests were held in many cities across the country. So far, no one has been arrested for the attack on students and teachers at JNU even as clamour for resignation of the V-C grew.

Top Performer: Chahar rips through Punjab

Top Performer: Chahar rips through Punjab

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

He ended his spell with four wickets for 13 runs, bowling an incredible 18 dot balls, his best-ever IPL figures.

Corporate India a cheerleader for the Govt?

Corporate India a cheerleader for the Govt?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

Like ants declining to question the rules of the anthill, they feel innately justified in their approach, notes Shyam G Menon.

HR GURU: Can I ask for pet-related leave?

HR GURU: Can I ask for pet-related leave?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

HR Guru Mayank Rautela offers practical advice.

ASK HR GURU: Confused about WFH rules, please help

ASK HR GURU: Confused about WFH rules, please help

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

HR Guru Mayank Rautela offers practical advice.

Living in these states? You're more likely to get Covid

Living in these states? You're more likely to get Covid

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

People living in the national capital and in states such as Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Tamil Nadu are more likely to contract COVID-19 due to prolonged exposure to high concentration of PM 2.5, according to a new pan-India study.

Why cities like Paris and Mumbai are victims of terror

Why cities like Paris and Mumbai are victims of terror

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

'As Mumbai showed, and the Nairobi Westgate Mall attack reinforced, "guerrilla-style terrorism" has increasingly become the method-of-choice for terrorist groups,' says terrorism expert David Kilcullen.

Can't promote students without holding final year exams: SC

Can't promote students without holding final year exams: SC

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

A bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan, R S Reddy and M R Shah said if any State/Union Territory in exercise of their jurisdiction under the Disaster Management Act (DMA) has taken a decision that it is not possible to conduct the final year/terminal semester examination by September 30, then they can make an application to the UGC for extending the deadline.

Ranji Trophy: UP stun Maharashtra; Bengal, Karnataka in quarters

Ranji Trophy: UP stun Maharashtra; Bengal, Karnataka in quarters

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

A round-up of results from the Ranji Trophy matches played on Sunday.

When EATING Gave Nimrat SLEEPLESS NIGHTS

When EATING Gave Nimrat SLEEPLESS NIGHTS

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

'I am greedy to have my eggs in different baskets.'

Benefit of the common cold? It may prevent Covid-19

Benefit of the common cold? It may prevent Covid-19

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

The study, published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, also demonstrates that the immunity built up from previous non-SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus infections does not prevent individuals from getting COVID-19.

'Is it worth paying $52,000 for an online course?'

'Is it worth paying $52,000 for an online course?'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

'It is no longer practical to expect parents to pay anywhere between $40,000 and $55,000 for the year or even half for the term if there is no clarity.'

PIX: Scenes from an unusual protest

PIX: Scenes from an unusual protest

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

More than 40 artists from four cities -- Delhi, Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Pune -- gathered in Mumbra, a township near Mumbai. The artists joined women in Mumbra protesting the Citizens (Amendment) Act.

Who is this hottie?

Who is this hottie?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

Get to know Carla Dennis better.

'Don't get worried if you have tested positive'

'Don't get worried if you have tested positive'

Rediff.com25 May 2020

'It is not the test, but the symptomatic phase in this disease that really matters.'

8 vaccines, 4 treatments in India's COVID-19 arsenal

8 vaccines, 4 treatments in India's COVID-19 arsenal

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation has granted restricted emergency use authorisation to two new vaccines and a drug for COVID-19, taking the number of preventives and treatments available in India to 12.

Lucky 13: Pakistanis celebrate first World Cup win over India

Lucky 13: Pakistanis celebrate first World Cup win over India

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

Many fans had Pakistani flags waving from the windows of their cars.

Just who is Siddharth?

Just who is Siddharth?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

'He is busy building an image on the social media as an anti-right-winger.' 'But remember: An actor is only good at what he was born to do,' observes Subhash K Jha.

NIA arrests DU professor Hany Babu in Bhima Koregaon case

NIA arrests DU professor Hany Babu in Bhima Koregaon case

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

Hany Babu Musaliyarveettil Tharayil, 54, a resident of Gautam Buddha Nagar in Uttar Pradesh, is an associate professor in the Department of English

Sharmaji Namkeen Review

Sharmaji Namkeen Review

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

Sharmaji Namkeen is Rishi Kapoor's swansong and show. His cinematic memories are coloured in liveliest hues of celebration and happiness, observes Sukanya Verma.

Loki & Lupin, Skater Girl & Sunflower: OTT Watch

Loki & Lupin, Skater Girl & Sunflower: OTT Watch

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

From Asgard's naughtiest imp to Arsene Lupin's biggest worshipper in Paris, Sukanya Verma notes OTT is full of curious options this week.

HR Guru: 'Have no motivation to work'

HR Guru: 'Have no motivation to work'

Rediff.com18 May 2022

HR Guru Mayank Rautela offers practical advice.

'The State snatched away my time with my daughter'

'The State snatched away my time with my daughter'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

'It's little things like these -- sharing medicines, consoling each other after a mulaqat (meeting) or a tearful phone conversation with your loved ones or when we would return, dejected, when our bails were rejected -- that made our time in jail bearable.'

Why were the BK 16 Arrested?

Why were the BK 16 Arrested?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

None of them had anything to do with the violence at Bhima Koregaon, where they were not even present, points out Aakar Patel.

Threat of surface Covid transmission increases in winter

Threat of surface Covid transmission increases in winter

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Scientists have used virus-like particles to predict how environmental factors affect the survival of the novel coronavirus on surfaces, and found that the COVID-19 virus may remain infectious longer as temperatures drop in winter.

Lifting lockdown is an art: Maha CM on relaxations

Lifting lockdown is an art: Maha CM on relaxations

Rediff.com31 May 2020

On a day his government granted a slew of relaxations in non-containment zones while extending the latest lockdown till June 30, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday said that people should tread cautiously while beginning the "new life".

Hindu-Americans must make room for everyone

Hindu-Americans must make room for everyone

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

Vineet Chander, Director of Hindu Life, Princeton University, offers his take on the US presential election -- what it means to him and what he believes it might to the community.

TCS expands operations in Texas, hires over 200 people

TCS expands operations in Texas, hires over 200 people

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Thursday said it plans to invest more than $100 million in Austin and hire 1,000 new employees across Texas. TCS has expanded its business operations in Austin, Texas with the construction of a new facility, doubling its presence to more than 400 professionals in the city and adding to its over 5,500 employees across the state, TCS said in a statement. The new facility will officially open in late December 2020 and have space for 367 employees, it added.

Lessons from Dr Ambedkar's life

Lessons from Dr Ambedkar's life

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

On Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar's 124th birth anniversary we take a look at his inspiring life journey.

Dr Kafeel Khan's detention under NSA extended by 3 months

Dr Kafeel Khan's detention under NSA extended by 3 months

Rediff.com12 May 2020

The six months include the three months already spent in detention. The NSA allows preventive detention for up to a year.

Miss India Worldwide has a message for INDIA

Miss India Worldwide has a message for INDIA

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Shree Saini wants to make her maiden visit to the country memorable for all.

Bollywood Girl in Hollywood

Bollywood Girl in Hollywood

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

Meet Joya Nandy Kazi, Hollywood's go-to-choreographer for Indian traditional dance and Bollywood style dance routines.

'They thought I was stark raving mad'

'They thought I was stark raving mad'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

'I was about 27 at that point in time, and I knew that if I didn't take this leap then, I wouldn't take the leap ever.'

Mumbai Education Trust's eMBA

Mumbai Education Trust's eMBA

Rediff.com18 Mar 2008

MET's admissions for eMBA -- an autonomous e-Management programm at MET Asian Management Development Centre.

Voice of India's youth being muzzled: Sonia on JNU violence

Voice of India's youth being muzzled: Sonia on JNU violence

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Congress president Sonia Gandhi, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar condemned the violence at the Jawaharlal Nehru University and said that it was a "disturbing and fascist strike" by the Bharatiya Janata Party.