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'Board as doctor, leave as patient': United gets roasted online

'Board as doctor, leave as patient': United gets roasted online

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

Is United Airlines on a PR disaster overdrive?

A force, a firefly. Shine on Sushant

A force, a firefly. Shine on Sushant

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

Sushant Singh Rajput came, sparkled and left for a world that will hopefully understand and treat him better, hopes Sukanya Verma.

Crucial BCCI meet on Sunday over IPL case

Crucial BCCI meet on Sunday over IPL case

Rediff.com19 Apr 2014

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's all-powerful Working Committee is to meet in Mumbai on Sunday afternoon at its headquarters to find a pathway to satisfy the latest directive of the Supreme Court in the case related to corruption in last year's Indian Premier League.

Is Nayattu anti-Dalit? Is Karnan pro-Dalit?

Is Nayattu anti-Dalit? Is Karnan pro-Dalit?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

'If questioning and dethroning hierarchies is your primary motive, why not put an end to the practice of announcing your shining star, your box office draw, in big flaming letters and mentioning everyone else's name in small font at the bottom of the screen?' asks Sreehari Nair.

Jamia Milia Islamia among top 10 universities in India

Jamia Milia Islamia among top 10 universities in India

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

It is the first time that the JMI has been placed among the top 10 universities in the (HRD) Ministry's National Institutional Ranking Framework rankings.

What Hong Kong needs to do to stop the violence

What Hong Kong needs to do to stop the violence

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

'This is not a time for bruised egos, face, shows of state power, petulance, or PR spin. It is a time for big-tent action across a table -- no matter how acrimonious -- with transparency, and with the media present,' notes Vijay Verghese.

Irfan Pathan marries 21-year-old model Safa Baig in Jeddah

Irfan Pathan marries 21-year-old model Safa Baig in Jeddah

Rediff.com6 Feb 2016

India all-rounder, Irfan Pathan got married to Safa Baig, a 21-year-old Saudi Arabian model, in a private wedding ceremony held at Jeddah on Thursday. The 'Nikaah' ceremony was held at Haram Shareef in Mecca and was attended only by family members and close relatives. The Pathans hosted a dinner at Hotel Trident in Jeddah following the wedding ceremony. Reports suggest that the couple were dating since two years.

What if Sajid Khan directed Mr India, Sholay?

What if Sajid Khan directed Mr India, Sholay?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

What if Sajid Khan, who recently gave us Humshakals, touched our classics? Would cinema be as good? We take a look.

What brings FIFA chief Infantino to Goa on September 27

What brings FIFA chief Infantino to Goa on September 27

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

FIFA president Gianni Infantino will be in Goa to attend the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Extraordinary Congress on September 27 to elect three additional AFC members to the FIFA council.

Do IIMs need a public relations agency?

Do IIMs need a public relations agency?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2007

IIM Lucknow recently hired a PR agency along with other top schools like ISB, Hyderabad and MDI Gurgaon.

Praful Patel elected FIFA Council member

Praful Patel elected FIFA Council member

Rediff.com6 Apr 2019

All India Football Federation president Praful Patel was elected on Saturday as a FIFA Council member. He is the first Indian to make it to the prestigious panel.

'The sari is the most sensuous attire an Indian woman can wear'

'The sari is the most sensuous attire an Indian woman can wear'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

'As an actor, I think about the beauty of getting comfortable in the uncomfortable.'

Doubts over SV Sunil's participation in hockey quarters

Doubts over SV Sunil's participation in hockey quarters

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

Uncertainty hovered over Indian team's halfback SV Sunil's participation in the quarterfinals after he sustained an injury during its last men's hockey Pool B game against Canada at the Rio Olympics in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday. India were dealt a big blow when Sunil was stretchered off the pitch after he suffered an injury by crashing against the sign boards while pressing for an attack during the match against Canada.

Not changing permanent residency rules in J-K, says governor

Not changing permanent residency rules in J-K, says governor

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

The governor's remarks came in reply to a letter by National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah earlier in the day, expressing concern over the reports of changes proposed to the procedure of granting permanent residence certificates in the state.

How India can improve its highway network

How India can improve its highway network

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

If India had a road regulator in the late nineties, the capacity-building model based on public-private partnerships would not have been in tatters.

Master the art of saying NO in five easy steps

Master the art of saying NO in five easy steps

Rediff.com4 Jan 2014

The art of leadership is saying no, not saying yes. It is very easy to say yes!

Why DU's 4-year programme should not be implemented

Why DU's 4-year programme should not be implemented

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

Delhi University's four-year undergraduate programme in its current form will inconvenience students as opposed to benefiting them.

Sonia most powerful Indian, Putin tops world list

Sonia most powerful Indian, Putin tops world list

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

Congress president Sonia Gandhi was ranked 21st among the world's most powerful people by Forbes magazine on Wednesday, making her the third most powerful of women leaders included in the list.

Shah Rukh to appear on Nach Baliye

Shah Rukh to appear on Nach Baliye

Rediff.com22 Oct 2007

According to our sources, Shah Rukh will shoot for the Star Plus show on October 27 or 28.

Interested in public relations?

Interested in public relations?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2006

Grasshoppers is recruiting PR Trainees.

Code of conduct soon for jewellers

Code of conduct soon for jewellers

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

Confidence had ebbed in the last few years due to default by some errant domestic retailers and exporters. Moreover, many jewellers are believed to have diverted the fund collected through monthly deposit schemes to pay 'mark-to-market' margins on various loans.

PIX: Aishwarya-Aaradhya, Vidya Balan visit Ganpati pandal

PIX: Aishwarya-Aaradhya, Vidya Balan visit Ganpati pandal

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Aaradhya's day out with mom Aishwarya.

Investing in real estate? Be cautious!

Investing in real estate? Be cautious!

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

A number of things need checking and for good reason. Read on to know why, so that you don't have regrets later.

Saina slams Hidayat for criticising Indian Badminton League

Saina slams Hidayat for criticising Indian Badminton League

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

Former Olympic and World champion Taufik Hidayat criticised the auction process of the inaugural Indian Badminton League (IBL) saying he felt that the foreign players were not treated in a fair manner as compared to their Indian counterparts.

'Despite hiccups India and Russia have a resilient relationship'

'Despite hiccups India and Russia have a resilient relationship'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2013

The challenge for India and Russia is to make the relationship more broad-based and give it greater economic content, says former ambassador to Russia, Ronen Sen, who spoke exclusively to Sheela Bhatt

Modi supporters protest outside Advani's residence

Modi supporters protest outside Advani's residence

Rediff.com8 Jun 2013

As senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani chose to skip the national executive meet in Goa, a group of Narendra Modi supporters Saturday staged a protest outside the residence of the party veteran for "opposing" greater role for the Gujarat chief minister.

India maul Japan to enter FIH Series final

India maul Japan to enter FIH Series final

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

India outplayed reigning Asian Games champions Japan 7-2 to storm into the final of the FIH Series Finals hockey tournament, in Bhubaneswar, on Friday, assuring themselves a place in the year end's Olympic qualifying event.

PIX: Vidya Balan, Gauahar watch Begum Jaan

PIX: Vidya Balan, Gauahar watch Begum Jaan

Rediff.com14 Apr 2017

A look at the arrivals.

Tendulkar, Sehwag, Sindhu mourn demise of Sridevi

Tendulkar, Sehwag, Sindhu mourn demise of Sridevi

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

'It is hard to digest that Sridevi is no more'

We ALL stand by Dr Singh, says Sonia, Rahul

We ALL stand by Dr Singh, says Sonia, Rahul

Rediff.com22 May 2013

United Progressive Alliance Chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday dismissed reports of differences with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, asserting, "We all stand by him". "There are no differences between the prime minister and me. There is collective leadership," Gandhi told reporters at a function held to celebrate four years of the UPA-II government.

I don't dream of being PM; have to serve Guj till 2017: Modi

I don't dream of being PM; have to serve Guj till 2017: Modi

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

Downplaying his Prime Ministerial aspirations, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said he never dreams of holding the top post as he is bound to respect the mandate given to him by the people of his state till 2017.

PIX: 3 militants, policeman killed in gunfight in Kashmir

PIX: 3 militants, policeman killed in gunfight in Kashmir

Rediff.com1 Jul 2013

Life in the Kashmir valley was affected on Monday by a protest shutdown against the killing of two youth in firing allegedly by the army on Sunday.

Putting a spin on the Uttarakhand tragedy

Putting a spin on the Uttarakhand tragedy

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Politicians have used the tragedy to score political brownie points and the media has been a willing participant, says Mahesh Vijapurkar.

Diwali recipes: Susiyam, Adhirasam and more

Diwali recipes: Susiyam, Adhirasam and more

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

As part of our everyday series on Diwali, here are some traditional South Indian recipes you can try at home.

Sports Shorts: India lose to Belgium in FIH Pro League match

Sports Shorts: India lose to Belgium in FIH Pro League match

Rediff.com9 Feb 2020

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday.

Are politicians even in touch with reality?

Are politicians even in touch with reality?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

If politicians are not even aware of the deep economic trouble a country is in, the crisis can only escalate.

The curious case of Mallika Sherawat

The curious case of Mallika Sherawat

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

There is absolutely nothing in the world a capable PR machinery can't achieve...

Shyamal & Bhumika at LFW: Make way for the Queen of Bollywood!

Shyamal & Bhumika at LFW: Make way for the Queen of Bollywood!

Rediff.com4 Feb 2018

Fearless Kangana Ranaut reigns over this Wonderland.

Quite ambitious Mr Prime Minister! But...

Quite ambitious Mr Prime Minister! But...

Rediff.com15 Aug 2013

India to build 2 new ports, 8 new airports, new industrial corridors and rail projects, said Dr Singh.

CNG price slashed by Rs 14.90/kg, cooking gas by Rs 5/unit

CNG price slashed by Rs 14.90/kg, cooking gas by Rs 5/unit

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

CNG price in the national capital is cut by a steep Rs 14.90 per kg and cooking gas piped into kitchens by Rs 5 per unit with effect from midnight tonight.