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Tension grips Meerut after woman gang-raped, forced to convert

Tension grips Meerut after woman gang-raped, forced to convert

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

Tension gripped Meerut's Kharkhauda and Atrada areas as members of a particular communities attacked and pelted stone at the houses of members of another community on Sunday night, over the alleged gangrape and religious conversion of a 20-year-old woman.

Can you watch 309 films in a year?

Can you watch 309 films in a year?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

On planes, on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hotstar, Zee5, Hulu, MUBI, Kanopy, film festivals... Aseem Chhabra tell us how he watched 309 films in 365 days.

Remembering Smita Patil

Remembering Smita Patil

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

On the 20th anniversary of her tragic death, the actress remains strikingly relevant.

Why Savitribai's life is an inspiration for all

Why Savitribai's life is an inspiration for all

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

How did a young girl with no formal education become one of India's most inspiring teachers and social reformers?

Guj HC rejects plea against Modi for alleged poll code breach

Guj HC rejects plea against Modi for alleged poll code breach

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

Justice J B Pardiwala while upholding the lower court order rejected admission of the petition.

7 States. 6 Days. 2,148 km and a journey of a lifetime

7 States. 6 Days. 2,148 km and a journey of a lifetime

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

When Rediff.com's Archana Masih and Rajesh Karkera set course from the foothills of the Himalayas to the Arabian Sea, they could not think of a better place to begin their journey than the stately campus that has given India some of its greatest military heroes.

Time management is key skill parents want to pass on

Time management is key skill parents want to pass on

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

What would you like to learn from your parents?

Indians spend over 3 hrs daily on smartphones: Study

Indians spend over 3 hrs daily on smartphones: Study

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

The Ericsson Consumer Lab study was conducted among 4,000 smartphone users across 18 urban cities in India.

The Cannes Film Festival like you have never seen before

The Cannes Film Festival like you have never seen before

Rediff.com23 May 2017

A young Arnold Schwarzenegger in swimwear, Cary Grant setting airport chic standards, a socialite even the Kardashians can't keep with and other vintage moments from the film festival on La Croisette!

Sports Shorts: Prannoy, Kashyap win; Harikrishna holds Navara

Sports Shorts: Prannoy, Kashyap win; Harikrishna holds Navara

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday

Rediff.com31 May 2019

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Christmas recipes: How to make a Yule Log and more

Christmas recipes: How to make a Yule Log and more

Rediff.com25 Dec 2018

It's time to impress your guests with some Christmas delicacies.

India 'keeper Subrata Paul opts for 'B' sample after failing dope test

India 'keeper Subrata Paul opts for 'B' sample after failing dope test

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

National Anti-Doping Agency chief Navin Agarwal confirmed the former India captain was tested by NADA officials in March but declined to elaborate further.

Ganpati, Durga, Lakshmi to the rescue of India Inc!

Ganpati, Durga, Lakshmi to the rescue of India Inc!

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

Brands in India are finding newer, more innovative ways to engage with a wider audience during festivals. But they still have a long way to go before they match global campaigns.

'A woman of her times and yet someone belonging to Gandhiji's era'

'A woman of her times and yet someone belonging to Gandhiji's era'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

'Asked which Dilip Kumar films were among her favourites, she said she had seen not a single movie of his until that time. This became a sensational issue. She did not mean to offend Dilip Kumar. There was not a bone of diplomacy in her and she never acquired that calculating attitude even at the cost of some of the roles that she would eventually lose.'

Chhath Puja comes to an end with holy dips, prayers to the sun

Chhath Puja comes to an end with holy dips, prayers to the sun

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

The four-day long Chhath festival ended on Thursday with millions, braving the chill and taking a dip in the river to offer prayers to the rising sun.

Bihar govt issues shoot-at-sight orders anticipating poll violence

Bihar govt issues shoot-at-sight orders anticipating poll violence

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

The Bihar government on Wednesday issued shoot-at-sight orders against troublemakers and made tight security arrangements to ensure violence free polling in 6 of the 40 Lok Sabha seats to be held on Thursday.

The game is on and India is way behind

The game is on and India is way behind

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

UAVs are an intrinsic part of today's technology driven battlefield. Indians don't seem to be taking the challenge with the degree of urgency that is required, says Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd).

Want to play games for a living?

Want to play games for a living?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

Every day at 9 am, five 20-somethings who live in a 4-bedroom apartment in Bengaluru have a session with their physical trainer. After a workout, they spend the next 8 to 10 hours in their spacious living room, headphones in place and computer screens in front of them. Their salaried job: To play video games for the rest of the day.

After Infosys & Wipro, more IT cos invest in start-ups

After Infosys & Wipro, more IT cos invest in start-ups

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

A company with a size exceeding $1 billion finds it really hard to innovate.

GST: As legal battles loom

GST: As legal battles loom

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

Compliance requirements, valuation, input tax credit transfers are likely to lead to tax litigation, says Sayan Ghosal.

30 Under 30: The world is watching these Indian super achievers

30 Under 30: The world is watching these Indian super achievers

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

The Forbes 30 Under 30 list is harder to get into than Stanford or Harvard University. Meet the desis who made the cut this year.

'Chanda Kochhar chapter is behind ICICI Bank'

'Chanda Kochhar chapter is behind ICICI Bank'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

'She was either overconfident that nothing will happen to her or she underestimated the gravity of the allegations.'

'There's no need for a censor board'

'There's no need for a censor board'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

'If we are capable of changing governments on the basis of our votes, we know what's good for us. Why can't we decide what is good for us to watch in the cinema?' Veteran filmmaker Shyam Benegal discusses censorship in Indian cinema.

In shadow of Chinese rout, India fights illegal 'dabba' market

In shadow of Chinese rout, India fights illegal 'dabba' market

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Dabba trades also allow investors to avoid SEBI registration requirements or the margin requirements set by exchanges.

'LinkedIn knows more about you than others sites'

'LinkedIn knows more about you than others sites'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Professional networking site LinkedIn recently crossed the 20-million member mark in India.

Meerut woman denies 'love jihad', says she willingly eloped

Meerut woman denies 'love jihad', says she willingly eloped

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

The 'love jihad" controversy, an issue the Bharatiya Janata Party sought to exploit during the assembly by-elections in western Uttar Pradesh last month, took a new turn with a 22-year-old local woman going back on her statement that she was gang-raped and forcibly converted to Islam.

India's super rich now have a new toy to play with

India's super rich now have a new toy to play with

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

Stressed asset funds could offer higher returns than traditional fixed-income funds, but holding period will be longer due to the risky underlying assets

SEBI may probe Credit Suisse in insider trading case

SEBI may probe Credit Suisse in insider trading case

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

The drive against insider trading comes after SEBI last year received enhanced investigation powers from parliament, including the ability to monitor call records.

'What is the cost of a PG programme abroad?'

'What is the cost of a PG programme abroad?'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

Consultant NNS Chandra shares advice on how to pick the right international education.

'Is stipend received by me while studying taxable?'

'Is stipend received by me while studying taxable?'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

In an online chat with readers on July 8, Anil Rego answered their tax queries. Here's the chat transcript in case you missed the chat

India becomes a global hotspot for auto parts

India becomes a global hotspot for auto parts

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Mercedes Benz, BMW and Audi have sharply increased their sourcing from India.

'A film is like a one-night stand'

'A film is like a one-night stand'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

'I'm a rascal, I'm going to play a paramahansa?!'

Modi's landslide win may bring IPOs back to table

Modi's landslide win may bring IPOs back to table

Rediff.com21 May 2014

Several brokerages lifted their outlooks for the BSE Sensex and companies were queuing to ride the wave of political euphoria

Beer is the future!

Beer is the future!

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

Urban Indians are developing a taste for freshly brewed and bottled craft beer.

IAS topper: 'I want to fight corruption'

IAS topper: 'I want to fight corruption'

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Meet Jasmeet Singh Sandhu who ranked third in the Union Public Service Commission exam this year.

2nd innings: Yuvraj Singh bats for startups

2nd innings: Yuvraj Singh bats for startups

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Yuvraj has switched focus to business.

The many benefits of family floater plans

The many benefits of family floater plans

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

Why are family floater plans so very important? Anil Rego answered readers' queries in an online chat on October 7

Whatever its status, Hyderabad has changed irreversibly

Whatever its status, Hyderabad has changed irreversibly

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

The old Hyderabadi-ness would not resurface. Nor can be recreated. For like in other cities, others too have a right to live and prosper and regardless of what states it gets, the city will not be what it was. Only people, romantic fools at that, look back. Cities don't; they look to the future, says Mahesh Vijapurkar.

'If I have to compete, I might as well compete with God'

'If I have to compete, I might as well compete with God'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

'I want people to get into the habit of paying money to see Marathi films. Otherwise, how will Marathi cinema earn revenue like Rs 100 crore?' Shreyas Talpade asks Prasanna D Zore/ Rediff.com