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'There are so many songs where they just wear a bra!'

'There are so many songs where they just wear a bra!'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

'Who will cast me?'
'It's all about how many Instagram followers you have, which ramp you're walking on,' the actress who is sensational in Sacred Games tells Rediff.com's Ronjita V Kulkarni.

Modi's breakout from the past

Modi's breakout from the past

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Modi has debunked the uncontested wisdom of foreign and strategic policy remaining unchanged and running on a broad national consensus. This is clearly seen in his unhesitating embrace of the US and the clear hardening shift in India's stance on Pakistan, says Shekhar Gupta.

'Everybody says Salman and I would make a lethal combination'

'Everybody says Salman and I would make a lethal combination'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2017

Rohit Shetty on Golmaal Again, working with Salman Khan and Ranveer Singh and being panned by the critics.

'Dhoni's culpability is evident'

'Dhoni's culpability is evident'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

'Celebrities have to make sure they do enough due diligence on their own before they sign up multi-million dollar contracts.' 'Today, it is just easy money. Lend your name, lend your face and laugh your way to the bank.'

The nutty Right and the illiberal Left

The nutty Right and the illiberal Left

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

'The new generation voter is hyper-nationalistic, but it isn't essentially illiberal.' 'They will find the rants of Adityanath as laughable as Irfan Habib's. They will also find the BJP's polarising approach to vote-gathering unacceptable if it fails to deliver jobs and growth,' says Shekhar Gupta.

The dark side of processed food

The dark side of processed food

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

World over, consumers are moving away from processed food -- meat in particular. Want to know why?

Karishma-Upen, Gauahar-Kushal: Most Genuine Bigg Boss Romance? VOTE!

Karishma-Upen, Gauahar-Kushal: Most Genuine Bigg Boss Romance? VOTE!

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Take this fun poll now!

Want to eat a black burger in Mumbai?

Want to eat a black burger in Mumbai?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

Look no further than these popular Instagram accounts.

Neerja: A fond tribute to a forgotten hero

Neerja: A fond tribute to a forgotten hero

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Sonam Kapoor plays Neerja like she cares and that is all the role needs, feels Sukanya Verma.

In pursuit of bigger dreams

In pursuit of bigger dreams

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

With the launch of GSLV-MK III, slated for April, it will be able to cater to bigger satellites as well.

Super Filmi Week: Kajol is the boss

Super Filmi Week: Kajol is the boss

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

Christopher Nolan's next, Gulzar's gussa, Shyam Benegal's Shivaji and RD's Lawrence of Arabia connection, catch all this and more in Sukanya Verma's super filmi week.

The Un-Curry approach to Indian food

The Un-Curry approach to Indian food

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

'I wanted them to explore beyond samosas, tandoori chicken, naan and tikka masala, which were all delicious, but only represented a tiny portion of India's rich culinary diversity.' In Shared Tables, Kaumudi Marathe shares family stories and recipes from Pune to Los Angeles.

Why it's time to challenge the math on inflation targeting

Why it's time to challenge the math on inflation targeting

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Inflation targeting framework is now enshrined as a formal agreement by the government and the RBI; thus, it may seem that we are flogging a dead horse, says Soumya Kanti Ghosh.

Snatching nationalism back from the BJP

Snatching nationalism back from the BJP

Rediff.com20 May 2017

'The UPA was never soft on Pakistan, terrorists and even China, but Sonia Gandhi's Congress rightly earned a "soft" image on issues of hard national interest, leaving the field open for Modi to take it and wrap it around with his implicit Hindutva,' says Shekhar Gupta.

'Modi will suffer for this in the next elections'

'Modi will suffer for this in the next elections'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

Syed Firdaus Ashraf goes to the bank to withdraw cash, a day after high denomination notes were withdrawn, and encounters a veritable battlefield.

'Aadhaar is a major national security risk'

'Aadhaar is a major national security risk'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

'If your data is hacked you cannot go to court. Only UIDAI can go to court.' 'UIDAI is lying that Aadhaar is completely secure.'

Getting ready for the Baahubali juggernaut!

Getting ready for the Baahubali juggernaut!

Rediff.com2 May 2017

Prepping for the Baahubali juggernaut, remembering a toddler Vinod Khanna and making Deepika Padukone dance to Jennifer Lopez's tunes, Sukanya Verma's super filmi week was pretty eventful.

Will the Naga Accord now become a reality?

Will the Naga Accord now become a reality?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

'The issue of the larger homeland of Nagalim, the dream of the Nagas to hold sway over swathes of Manipur, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, is just that, a dream.' 'The NSCN has been told categorically that the government is not going to concede on this issue.'

India is world's investment bet as long as RBI, govt deliver

India is world's investment bet as long as RBI, govt deliver

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Its time the RBI, govt pushes reforms to boost global investment

Revealed! Kareena was supposed to be a male sardar in Udta Punjab

Revealed! Kareena was supposed to be a male sardar in Udta Punjab

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

'Our story was really made after we saw what was happening in Punjab.' 'Earlier it was 'drug film, cool thriller, hipster movie.' Then we went to Punjab and we said, "Boss!"'

The rise of Hindutva 2.0

The rise of Hindutva 2.0

Rediff.com6 May 2017

The Modi-Shah definition of secularism is, India is a confident, resurgent Hindu, and therefore secular, country.

A Chinese phone with an 'i' for India

A Chinese phone with an 'i' for India

Rediff.com14 May 2015

A successor to Mi 4, the 'i' in 4i reflects Xiaomi's focus on India even as the Chinese company is losing ground to Apple on home turf.

Fan: Not a vein opened; not a wound exposed

Fan: Not a vein opened; not a wound exposed

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

'Of all the Superstar Khans, I still believe that Shah Rukh Khan is the one most capable of surprising me,' says Sreehari Nair. 'I always have this feeling that that great Shah Rukh Khan turn that would somehow hold all his vaporously brilliant elements together is just around the corner.'

Will the Modi Brand be a market leader in 2019?

Will the Modi Brand be a market leader in 2019?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2015

Why the prime minister's legacy will depend on how he governs, not the number of state elections he fights as personality contests, says Shekhar Gupta.

India's tiger numbers up. Salute to unsung women who helped!

India's tiger numbers up. Salute to unsung women who helped!

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

In the jungles of the Pench National Park and Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, 28 brave women walk 20 km every day. They often come across tigers, leopards, bears, bison and other wild animals. But there is another species far deadlier that often crosses their path: Humans.

10 foreign cousins of our good old Indian dishes

10 foreign cousins of our good old Indian dishes

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Did you know Turmeric Latte or Haldi Doodh is trending abroad?

Now, you can transfer money instantly to anyone on your contact list

Now, you can transfer money instantly to anyone on your contact list

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

Chillr recently raised $5 million from Seqouia Capital.

IPL and the great Indian sporting revival

IPL and the great Indian sporting revival

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

And no, the commercial sporting leagues didn't cause the drought, says Shekhar Gupta.

Why Meeruthiya Gangsters is an absolute original

Why Meeruthiya Gangsters is an absolute original

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

'Why is it that we are so forgiving of the glaring problems in grand multi-starrers like Dil Dhadakne Do,' asks Sreehari Nair, 'but when a small film with a truly personal vision seeks our approval, we analyse it through a prism of formal perfection?' 'With its Seinfeldian humour, episodic structure and performers who play off each other's energies, Meeruthiya Gangsters goes farther than most Hindi movies.'

India's tiger numbers up. Salute to unsung women who have helped!

India's tiger numbers up. Salute to unsung women who have helped!

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

In the jungles of the Pench National Park and Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, 28 brave women walk 20 km every day. They often come across tigers, leopards, bears, bison and other wild animals. But there is another species far deadlier that often crosses their path: Humans.

'Very little money to be made for investors at these levels'

'Very little money to be made for investors at these levels'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

'It's hard to call whether the Indian markets will go through a time or price correction.' 'There could be a swift 5 to 10 per cent fall in the market in the next two months or there could be a gradual fall and six months sideway movement.' 'Eventually, I think there will be a bit of both.'

The BEST Films of 2017

The BEST Films of 2017

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

Check out which movies made Sreehari Nair's list.

When Rajdeep Sardesai attempted 'instant history'

When Rajdeep Sardesai attempted 'instant history'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Rajdeep Sardesai's 2014: The Election That Changed India, will make him a ton of money, says Shreekant Sambrani, but admits he is more interested in knowing whether the book lives up to its title.

Romancing street food in India

Romancing street food in India

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

These bloggers are adding fresh flavours to India's vibrant street-food scene.

Raja Sen's Top 10 Hindi Films

Raja Sen's Top 10 Hindi Films

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

And you won't guess which film tops Raja's list! And why.

5 reasons why Modi is India's most successful CEO

5 reasons why Modi is India's most successful CEO

Rediff.com6 Jan 2018

'A CEO is successful if he is able to retain the confidence of his shareholders. And the shareholders of India Inc have backed their prime minister-CEO to the hilt,' says Sudhir Bisht.

Has Samsung turned a new leaf?

Has Samsung turned a new leaf?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Although successful, Samsung has suffered a lot of criticism for sticking with non-metallic construction materials while its rivals competed in same price segment with far better build quality. With Samsung Galaxy A5, the company has tried to address the issue, and seems like they have got everything right, except for the pricing, says Himanshu Juneja

Why BJP lost rural Gujarat

Why BJP lost rural Gujarat

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

'I hope the anger that Gujarat farmers have demonstrated is also reflected in other parts of the country in ensuing elections.' 'Only then will the ruling parties accept that something is terribly going wrong in the hinterland.'

Prasad, Tewari under a cloud over retainer service to Reliance

Prasad, Tewari under a cloud over retainer service to Reliance

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

The Aam Aadmi Party has demanded the dismissal of Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad alleging a conflict of interest that has prevented him from issuing a notice to Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio on the 4G issue, a charge vehemently denied by Prasad who said he never gave advice or appeared for the company.

Modi's fashion sense is a welcome relief

Modi's fashion sense is a welcome relief

Rediff.com29 May 2015

His sartorial taste is not something he acquired suddenly as the chief minister of the prime minister. His "god-given" dress sense is like his politics: inventive, imaginative if slightly unconventional, often loud. It goes well with his oratory, robust persona and penchant for coining terms, says Mahendra Ved.