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Congress has become a laughing club, Modi says in Himachal

Congress has become a laughing club, Modi says in Himachal

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

Modi said it was time to rid 'Devbhoomi', or the land of the gods as Himachal Pradesh is known, of monsters.

Enemies of humanity carried out attack in Pathankot: Modi

Enemies of humanity carried out attack in Pathankot: Modi

Rediff.com2 Jan 2016

?Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said "enemies of humanity" who could not digest India's progress carried out the attack in Pathankot.

Modi warns against fake promises made by Opposition

Modi warns against fake promises made by Opposition

Rediff.com31 Mar 2019

During a 'Main bhi chowkidar' event, the prime minister also took a jab at the Congress about its minimum income poll promise and said that first-time voters should see the track record of those pitching for poverty.

BCCI to review WI players' participation in IPL

BCCI to review WI players' participation in IPL

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

The Board of Control for Cricket in India is seriously contemplating reviewing the West Indies players' participation in the cash-rich Indian Premier League as the ongoing series ended abruptly today due to visiting team's payment dispute with their own cricket board.

Why Sharad Pawar resigned as MCA chief

Why Sharad Pawar resigned as MCA chief

Rediff.com15 Jan 2017

'Sikkim, with a population of 1.6 million, now has a cricket association.' 'But the MCA representing Mumbai and Thane, despite a population of 15 million, has lost its separate identity.'

The secret to clear, flawless, skin

The secret to clear, flawless, skin

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Cleanse, tone, and moisturise. Avoid sugar, dairy products, animal protein, suggests Shilpa Sharma.

Why Jasprit Bumrah is So Special

Why Jasprit Bumrah is So Special

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

'He didn't want to be a stagnant cricketer, he always wanted to work hard.'

My statues represent 'will of the people': Mayawati

My statues represent 'will of the people': Mayawati

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

Mayawati also sought the dismissal of a plea, which alleged that pubic funds were misused in the construction of memorials and statues.

FPIs invest over $25 billion in Indian markets in CY17

FPIs invest over $25 billion in Indian markets in CY17

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

Liquidity pushed benchmark indices 22% higher to become the best performing equity market globally

Inside the abandoned meat markets in UP

Inside the abandoned meat markets in UP

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

Gloom and pall have descended on mutton and other meat vendors as the strike in UP has forced people to turn vegetarian.

Have you met a Bluffocrat?

Have you met a Bluffocrat?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

'If the school of bluffers includes those who get to the top not from deep knowledge but from delivering 'a clever quip or a leftfield surprise argument', then Modi is the undisputed Bluffocrat Emeritus,' says Sunil Sethi.

CCD's Siddhartha was a 'nice guy' CEO

CCD's Siddhartha was a 'nice guy' CEO

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

A family man with two sons, who made it a point to attend all weddings and occasions in the community, Siddhartha is known by everyone as the quintessential 'nice guy' CEO -- never yelling, raising his voice or screaming at his employees, says Pavan Lall.

500-kg Egyptian woman in Mumbai for treatment, lifted by crane

500-kg Egyptian woman in Mumbai for treatment, lifted by crane

Rediff.com11 Feb 2017

Eman Ahmed was transported by a fully-equipped truck, which was followed by an ambulance and a police escort, to Saifee Hospital where a special room has been built for her.

This is the sexiest way to burn calories!

This is the sexiest way to burn calories!

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

Want to shed the calories you gained during the festive season? One glass of bottle gourd juice is all you need!

Recipe: How to make Kambu (Bajra) Idli

Recipe: How to make Kambu (Bajra) Idli

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Food blogger and Rediff reader M R Anandalakshmi shares this healthy millet recipe. Do you have a recipe to share? Email it to us!

Some are misleading, some are misled: Naidu on Aamir's remark

Some are misleading, some are misled: Naidu on Aamir's remark

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

Aamir Khan was at the centre of a raging debate a day after he expressed "alarm and despondency" over the rise in incidents of intolerance in the last six to eight months.

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 50 Songs

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 50 Songs

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.

Everyone wants health in a bottle!

Everyone wants health in a bottle!

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

As competition heats up, health drink brands like GSK, Mondelez, Nestle get more aggressive with promotions and promises.

Taapsee, Madhavan and the remaking of an old favourite

Taapsee, Madhavan and the remaking of an old favourite

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

Horlicks widens brand appeal in increasingly competitive market.

UPA has taken the life out of India, says Modi in Bengaluru

UPA has taken the life out of India, says Modi in Bengaluru

Rediff.com17 Nov 2013

Attacking the Congress and United Progressive Alliance on price rise at a massive BJP rally in Bengaluru, Narendra Modi tells the crowd that Congress is worried sick about the BJP's growing popularity. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Dinakaran removes MP who said steps will be taken to oust Sasi

Dinakaran removes MP who said steps will be taken to oust Sasi

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

'It is not a merger. It is a commercial agreement reached for self-interest,' he said.

Three temptations wrestler Bajrang had to overcome on road to glory

Three temptations wrestler Bajrang had to overcome on road to glory

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

Bajrang Punia has established himself as the undisputed superstar of Indian wrestling but the road to glory was fraught with temptations

Sports Shorts: India drawn with Germany in Champions Trophy hockey

Sports Shorts: India drawn with Germany in Champions Trophy hockey

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand started his campaign at the Bilbao Final Masters with a crushing win over former FIDE world champion Ruslan Ponomariov of Ukraine in Bilbao, Spain.

Busted! 10 myths about parenting

Busted! 10 myths about parenting

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

Don't get bullied into doing anything that does not make you uncomfortable. The key is truly to trust yourself and your instinct.

Stocks skid as cautious investors pare bets

Stocks skid as cautious investors pare bets

Rediff.com10 May 2018

The broader NSE Nifty moved between 10,705 and 10,785.55, before ending 25.15 points, or 0.23 per cent down at 10,716.55.

'Even in his bullying there was so much love'

'Even in his bullying there was so much love'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

Rishi Kapoor passed into the ages on April 30.

Harbhajan writes to Kumble asking to look into Ranji fee structure

Harbhajan writes to Kumble asking to look into Ranji fee structure

Rediff.com17 May 2017

'I am willing to help/assist in any way to help bring in a change. It's shocking to say the least that the payment system hasn't been changed since 2004. Imagine the value of 100 rupees then and now. It is so different' 'The guys can't even plan their future because they don't know whether they would earn Rs 1 lakh or Rs 10 lakh in that year and it leads to huge issues in their lives and families and (affects) state of mind. Anyway, let's try and gently make a change for our brothers'

Shah Rukh Khan: The King's Speech

Shah Rukh Khan: The King's Speech

Rediff.com16 May 2017

Satyajit Ray's fabulous use of fantasy to condemn fascism and Shah Rukh Khan's gift of enthralling oratory, Sukanya Verma's fantastic filmi week.

Patel's resignation 'severe blow' to economy: Manmohan

Patel's resignation 'severe blow' to economy: Manmohan

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

He said it will be 'foolhardy' to diminish institutions for short-term political gains.

'He was a Google'

'He was a Google'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

Remembering journalist extraordinaire Kanti Bhatt.

They can't say anything to me, so they are targeting EC: PM on Opposition

They can't say anything to me, so they are targeting EC: PM on Opposition

Rediff.com22 Oct 2017

"Those who won in the recount are now asking the Election Commission why Modi is going to Gujarat," he said.

Sensex vaults 293 points on robust buying, shrugs off crude oil spike

Sensex vaults 293 points on robust buying, shrugs off crude oil spike

Rediff.com7 May 2018

The NSE 50-share Nifty spurted 97.25 points, or 0.92 per cent, to 10,715.50

Post-Delhi rout Modi-Shah have 3 options before them

Post-Delhi rout Modi-Shah have 3 options before them

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah will soon get around to reworking their organisational set-up and administrative priorities to regain lost ground in the wake of the Delhi electoral debacle, but there's third course available to them as well. That is to introduce the presidential form of government, which prime ministers Indira Gandhi and A B Vajpayee flirted with before abandoning it. Will Modi go further than them? N Sathiya Moorthy analyses the scenario.

I am being targeted as I am an outsider: Tharoor

I am being targeted as I am an outsider: Tharoor

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday said he is being targeted by people within his party because he is an outsider and decried criticism of his response to Narendra Modi's call to support the clean India campaign.

Rupee takes a pause after 3-day rally; down 6 paise

Rupee takes a pause after 3-day rally; down 6 paise

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

The Indian currency had appreciated by a whopping 85 paise in three-day surge

Profit booking pushes Nifty below 8,550; Broader markets underperform

Profit booking pushes Nifty below 8,550; Broader markets underperform

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

The Nifty50 slipped 33 points to close the session at 8,509 after hitting an intra-day high of 8,587.

'Relax son, it's just advertising'

'Relax son, it's just advertising'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

'Cynics don't make it big in advertising.' 'Often, the medium calls for a rock-like commitment to puny, easily digestible ideas.' 'Here's a text that understands this facet of advertising and one that keeps its tone breezy and reporter-like; that's set across a wide canvas but one that never overstates its own importance,' says Sreehari Nair.

Why you feel hungry all the time

Why you feel hungry all the time

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

'These are foods that are very common in the Indian diet... Naan, chapatti, rice...' 'Those processed carbohydrates are far worse for body weight and heart health than the fats they replaced.' 'The problem with these foods is that even if there isn't any obvious sugar in them, they turn to sugar very quickly.'

'One-state, one-vote' may dilute standard of Ranji: Gavaskar

'One-state, one-vote' may dilute standard of Ranji: Gavaskar

Rediff.com28 Jan 2017

'Not every county plays county cricket in England and not every state plays shield cricket in Australia'