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Why India continues to fail its school children

Why India continues to fail its school children

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

'We have not taught children their rights and responsibilities, nor life skills,' says Mitali Saran.

How the multiplex killed Bollywood

How the multiplex killed Bollywood

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

'We need more universal films like Dangal, Sultan or Padmavat that work across single screens and multiplexes.'

Right to privacy verdict: What the judges said

Right to privacy verdict: What the judges said

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

The verdict could impact a range of life choices of Indians, including food habits and sexual orientation.

My children asked if we have to leave after Trump win: Biswal

My children asked if we have to leave after Trump win: Biswal

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

Biswal, who is in her late 40s, said there is a lot of fear and anxiety in a lot of communities.

Kangana on her Queen of Jhansi film: It's very superhero-like

Kangana on her Queen of Jhansi film: It's very superhero-like

Rediff.com5 May 2017

'Usually, my characters are flawed but this one is extraordinary.' Kangana Ranaut discusses her new film Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi.

First look: Sooraj, Jacqueline in GF

First look: Sooraj, Jacqueline in GF

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities:

Why Taapsee is feeling the PRESSURE

Why Taapsee is feeling the PRESSURE

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

'I have a goal that one day, before audiences walk into a theatre, they will think that it's a Taapsee Pannu film and so, it will be worth their time and money.'

Who will be proved right? NaMo or Manmohan?

Who will be proved right? NaMo or Manmohan?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

'Singh has written that he fears demonetisation will end up a mammoth tragedy.' 'Modi has told us we will enter a better world in January.' 'Both men can't be right and we will know which one of them is wrong soon,' says Aakar Patel.

Why global markets are feeling tremors from China's meltdown

Why global markets are feeling tremors from China's meltdown

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

The WTO toolkit provides various instruments to deal with such situations - anti-dumping duties, countervailing duties and safeguard measures.

E-Visa for Swedish nationals soon: President

E-Visa for Swedish nationals soon: President

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

He addressed a seminar on India and Sweden in Stockholm.

Sonam on National Awards: Didn't expect the critics award!

Sonam on National Awards: Didn't expect the critics award!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

'I'm very, very happy.' Winners react after the 64th National awards announcement.

Finally, a budget that will make foreign investors happy

Finally, a budget that will make foreign investors happy

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Budget will get a welcome reception from the international biz.

The BEST Performances of 2018

The BEST Performances of 2018

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

Sreehari Nair picks the top performers of 2018.

From a Surat factory to Amnesty: An unusual journey

From a Surat factory to Amnesty: An unusual journey

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

'My boss was a woman. Not any woman, she was a demanding, rude and foul-mouthed creature whom I liked immediately,' says Aakar Patel.

'I will work on the negative aspects to better my acting'

'I will work on the negative aspects to better my acting'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

Sai Dharam, nephew of Chiranjeevi, talks about his debut film Rey.

Centre says SC verdict reflects its stand on right to privacy

Centre says SC verdict reflects its stand on right to privacy

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

Congress engaging in a 'false show of jubilation', said Amit Shah.

Trump fear forces old enemies to thaw ties

Trump fear forces old enemies to thaw ties

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

'Both Japan and China face a common challenge: How to deal with Trump.' 'The trade war with the US seems to have facilitated/hastened Abe's China visit, the first by a Japanese prime minister since 2011,' points out Dr Rajaram Panda.

Yet Another Nawaz Gimmick

Yet Another Nawaz Gimmick

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

Pakistan's prime minister is trying to use the unrest in Kashmir to save his government, says Ambassador G Parthasarathy, a former high commissioner to Islamabad.

'Would be criminal if I stopped Saira from acting'

'Would be criminal if I stopped Saira from acting'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

Beautiful glimpses into Dilip Kumar's life with Saira Banu.

Jobs! An interview all youngsters must read

Jobs! An interview all youngsters must read

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

'Don't waste your time in doing long pointless graduation courses.' 'Try and get into an apprenticeship or a job after Class 10 or Class 12, as there is always time to get back to academics and learn new skills.'

'It took me so long to act with Mohanlal'

'It took me so long to act with Mohanlal'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

'Doing Janatha Garage was one of the biggest decisions I've made and it has paid off. I got calls from Bollywood after this. So in that way, the film has given me good exposure.' Unni Mukundan is excited about his Telugu debut.

11 parties form 'alternative' to UPA; trouble for BJP, Congress

11 parties form 'alternative' to UPA; trouble for BJP, Congress

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

Ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, 11 parties on Tuesday got together with a vow to defeat Congress-led United Progressive Alliances and prevent the Bharatiya Janata Party from coming to power by presenting themselves as an alternative to them.

Why is Sara Ali Khan PETRIFIED?

Why is Sara Ali Khan PETRIFIED?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

'Kedarnath has given me that much needed experience right at the beginning.' 'My experience is not limited to only being in front of the camera.' 'It has also taught me how to sleep at night when you don't know if your film will release, and that's a great learning for a newcomer.'

Will debris help find MH370?

Will debris help find MH370?

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Was Flight MH370 diverted en route Beijing? What exactly caused the fatal crash? Even as Malaysia confirms that the wing part washed ashore Reunion Island was from the missing jet, crucial questions remain unanswered

A French Tiger in India

A French Tiger in India

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

'Whether I die in Calcutta or in Paris, on a Wednesday or a Saturday, it does not matter, but you would not want me to come to India's door and then return to France without having visited India.' 'Either I will die or I will visit India!' Claude Arpi hails Georges Clemenceau, French prime minister during the Great War, a great man who loved India.

PM Modi bats for organic farming, lauds Sikkim for scaling new heights

PM Modi bats for organic farming, lauds Sikkim for scaling new heights

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday batted for expansion of organic farming across the country.

Confirmed: Debris found on Reunion Island is of MH370

Confirmed: Debris found on Reunion Island is of MH370

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Malaysia has confirmed that a piece of aircraft wreckage found on an Indian Ocean island last week is from missing flight MH370, solving the mystery of the plane that disappeared with 239 people on board more than a year ago.

TOP 20 Indian Movies of the Decade

TOP 20 Indian Movies of the Decade

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Sreehari Nair presents his Top 20 movies of the decade.

From Illinois to Jawhar: Shriya helps tribal women make a living

From Illinois to Jawhar: Shriya helps tribal women make a living

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Shriya Rangarajan has come a long way from the comforts of the western world.

Trump orders to keep 'Islamic terrorists out of US'

Trump orders to keep 'Islamic terrorists out of US'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2017

The order also prevents all persons from Iraq, Syria, Iran, Sudan, Libya, Somalia or Yemen from entering the country for 30 days.

Are these mutual funds making you MONEY?

Are these mutual funds making you MONEY?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Parineeti: Ranveer is completely shameless!

Parineeti: Ranveer is completely shameless!

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

'Ranveer Singh likes to take off his pants in public.' Parineeti Chopra spills the beans on her co-star.

NSA spied on 5 Muslim-Americans including Indian-American

NSA spied on 5 Muslim-Americans including Indian-American

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

The US National Security Agency and the Federal Bureau of Investigation spied on five prominent Muslim-American activists, including an Indian-origin attorney, according to the leaked documents which showed use of objectionable religious slurs against these individuals.

Will military action teach Pakistan a lesson?

Will military action teach Pakistan a lesson?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

'For India, the phase of pure restraint has passed.' 'Restraint has failed to reform Pakistan or rein in terrorism,' says Vivek Gumaste.

Govinda: I don't want to work with David Dhawan

Govinda: I don't want to work with David Dhawan

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

'David Dhawan did not stand by me during my bad phase. When a person thinks that you are not competent enough to do his film or work with him, one should not ask for work from that person.' Govinda vents out against the director.

After Assam, Bihar assembly passes GST bill

After Assam, Bihar assembly passes GST bill

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Bihar became the first non-NDA state and overall second after the BJP-ruled Assam to pass GST bill.

Parliament panel rejects govt proposal to try juveniles as adults

Parliament panel rejects govt proposal to try juveniles as adults

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

A parliamentary committee on Wednesday rejected the government's proposal to try as adults juveniles between 16 and 18 years involved in heinous cases such as rape, saying the move is "in conflict with law" and should be "reviewed".

President hosts Inspired Teachers at Rashtrapati Bhavan

President hosts Inspired Teachers at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Thirty one outstanding teachers were invited to Rashtrapati Bhavan for a first-ever in-residence programme.

Has Royal Enfield hit a winner with the Interceptor 650?

Has Royal Enfield hit a winner with the Interceptor 650?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

Does a big multi-cylinder motorcycle need to be expensive? Royal Enfield does not think so, says Jehan Adil Darukhanawala.

9 smart ways to end a conversation

9 smart ways to end a conversation

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Avoid making eye contact. Try to face away from the speaker.