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Astad Deboo: The Dancer, the Legend

Astad Deboo: The Dancer, the Legend

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

There are very few people in the world who qualify to be called a living legend. Astad Deboo is one of them.

Harsha Bhogle: My Hero, Sunil Gavaskar

Harsha Bhogle: My Hero, Sunil Gavaskar

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

We have all had heroes. We have all wanted to be someone else. But there was nobody I wanted to be more than I wanted to be Sunil Gavaskar, notes Harsha Bhogle.

Amul Thapar becomes second Indian-American judge of US Court of Appeals

Amul Thapar becomes second Indian-American judge of US Court of Appeals

Rediff.com26 May 2017

Trump nominated Thapar for the 6th US Circuit Court of Appeals.

20 years of private mutual funds in India

20 years of private mutual funds in India

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Over reliance on debt and distribution bottlenecks are some of the main problems that the industry needs to resolve.

'America the Beautiful': Melania unveils last Christmas decorations in White House

'America the Beautiful': Melania unveils last Christmas decorations in White House

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

All of the halls, from the East Room to the Red Room, were decked by over 125 volunteers.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Athletes to watch

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Athletes to watch

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

American Caeleb Dressel will become a global superstar predicts Olympic historian Bill Mallon.

Manna Dey, the unparalleled musical genius

Manna Dey, the unparalleled musical genius

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

The legendary singer's contribution to the golden era of Hindi films is unparalleled.

With lockdown easing, monkeys are back to trouble Shimla

With lockdown easing, monkeys are back to trouble Shimla

Rediff.com15 May 2020

Having developed a taste for what humans eat, the monkeys are wreaking havoc in Shimla, reports Ashwani Sharma.

Chipko activists demand Bharat Ratna for Gaura Devi

Chipko activists demand Bharat Ratna for Gaura Devi

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

An organisation of Chipko activists of Tuesday demanded the Bharat Ratna for Gaura Devi, a tribal woman from Uttarakhand acclaimed for her pioneering role in the unique movement of the 1970s for environmental protection. The Chipko movement was launched in the mountainous region of Uttarakhand, which was then part of Uttar Pradesh.

Trump's pick Amy Barrett sworn in as Supreme Court justice

Trump's pick Amy Barrett sworn in as Supreme Court justice

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

The Senate confirmed the nomination of Barrett as the Supreme Court Judge by 52-48 votes, overcoming the unified opposition of Democrats.

'The Indian mentality is to be innovative'

'The Indian mentality is to be innovative'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2005

It is part of the Indian cultural mentality to be innovative and entrepreneurial. India, in ten years, will be a significant economic power, says Vanu Bose.

'Good time for retail investors to enter market'

'Good time for retail investors to enter market'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2012

These are testing times for the mutual fund industry.

India's rich club has only 4 women

India's rich club has only 4 women

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

Savitri Jindal has retained the tag of being the richest woman in India with a networth of $5.2 billion

Has Tim Cook failed to reshape Apple?

Has Tim Cook failed to reshape Apple?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2013

The company he inherited has become a very different creature: a mature corporate behemoth rather than a scrappy industry pioneer.

What you should know about the Malegaon film industry

What you should know about the Malegaon film industry

Rediff.com31 Mar 2013

Malliwood artistes work on daily wages. They earn a livelihood selling vegetables or working in the textile factory in Malegaon, or run eateries or tea stalls. In the credits their names reflect their professions, like Salim Electrician, Iqbal Chaiwala, or Zaheer Cyclewala.

'I am bored of this obsession with Tagore and Ray'

'I am bored of this obsession with Tagore and Ray'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

'So much so we don't feel the need to create anything, but just bask in that glory.' 'It's time to move on.' 'How much burden can you put on a person or the legacy of the person?'

India rehearses for massive coronavirus vaccination drive

India rehearses for massive coronavirus vaccination drive

Rediff.com2 Jan 2021

The dry-run was being conducted in state capitals in at least three session sites. Some states also included districts that are situated in difficult terrain or have poor logistical support, according to officials.

Why the Internet can't stop obsessing over this curvy model

Why the Internet can't stop obsessing over this curvy model

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

Is curvy model Taylor the new Ashley Graham in the making?

Barcelona coach Vilanova needs more cancer treatment

Barcelona coach Vilanova needs more cancer treatment

Rediff.com19 May 2013

Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova will return to New York next week for more treatment for throat cancer, the La Liga champions said on Saturday.

BlackBerry unveils the Z30 with 5-in display, updated OS

BlackBerry unveils the Z30 with 5-in display, updated OS

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

The phone has bigger battery, better audio and the antenna is based on a newer technology that allows better reception and faster browsing.

Don't suffocate who you are, Kobe supports Collins

Don't suffocate who you are, Kobe supports Collins

Rediff.com30 Apr 2013

Veteran basketball player Jason Collins announced on Monday that he was gay. He was quickly enveloped in a wave of support from the White House to tennis player Martina Navratilova, a pioneer for gay athletes in sport.

Ambani moves Sandeep Das to develop market for Rel Jio

Ambani moves Sandeep Das to develop market for Rel Jio

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Das will 'mentor the Jio Division of Reliance Retail', the Reliance Industries head said.

North Korea court sentences US student to 15 years hard labour

North Korea court sentences US student to 15 years hard labour

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

According to the Guardian, the 21-year-old University of Virginia undergraduate student was convicted and sentenced in a one-hour trial on Wednesday morning at the country's Supreme Court after being charged with subversion.

PHOTOS: Nokia's 10 most ICONIC mobile phones!

PHOTOS: Nokia's 10 most ICONIC mobile phones!

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

In light of Microsoft's acquisition of Nokia's mobile phone business we take a look at the some of its most iconic creations.

Watch! How the music bug bit India's techno king

Watch! How the music bug bit India's techno king

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

Meet Arjun Vagale.

Aamir, Jennifer Lawrence make it to Time's Top 100

Aamir, Jennifer Lawrence make it to Time's Top 100

Rediff.com19 Apr 2013

Time magazine has released its 100 Most Influential List of 2013.

Lunar missions that failed in last 60 yrs

Lunar missions that failed in last 60 yrs

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

Of the 109 lunar missions during the period, 61 were successful and 48 had failed, it stated.

Geneticist Raj Barathur passes into the ages

Geneticist Raj Barathur passes into the ages

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

Raj Barathur -- Indian American entrepreneur, geneticist, professor and biopharmaceutical industry leader -- stayed the course even when diagnosed with lung cancer

Adi Godrej, Thyagarajan in list of Padma awardees

Adi Godrej, Thyagarajan in list of Padma awardees

Rediff.com26 Jan 2013

A large number of the civilian awards went to persons from the 'art' category.

Why she brings tears to Shabana Azmi's eyes

Why she brings tears to Shabana Azmi's eyes

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

'I've never been more nervous about any of my own films. I can't eat, sleep or speak. I can barely breathe.'

Emulate Amul-type CSR, India Inc told

Emulate Amul-type CSR, India Inc told

Rediff.com10 Nov 2012

Amul had pioneered inclusive growth through work with dairy farmers at grass-root level, changing lives, enhancing income and empowering women.

Kashmir casts shadows on India-Russia ties

Kashmir casts shadows on India-Russia ties

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

'The Vladivostok visit marks a subtle reversal of trend discernible in the revival of India-Russia relations pioneered by Modi during the past couple of years,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

$20 bn investment needed to digitise govt records'

$20 bn investment needed to digitise govt records'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2013

Pitroda, who pioneered the telecom revolution in India, added that government will open four large data centres to enable the flow of information up to the panchayat level.

'English has become the most aspirational language for India's poor and disadvantaged'

'English has become the most aspirational language for India's poor and disadvantaged'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2013

'English has become the most aspirational language for India's poor and disadvantaged. Anyone who has any desire to improve their prospects and wants upward mobility, the first thing they do is try to learn English.' Zareer Masani explains Thomas Macaulay's legacy in India.

A low-cost space trip? Hop into this stunning plane!

A low-cost space trip? Hop into this stunning plane!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2012

Entrepreneur and philanthropist Paul G Allen and aerospace pioneer Burt Rutan plan to develop the next generation of space travel.

'Individuals cannot fight corruption'

'Individuals cannot fight corruption'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2012

Avinash Dixit, John J F Sherrerd '52 University Professor of Economics, Princeton University, is a pioneer of the game theory and a major influence on Nobel laureate Paul Krugman's acclaimed work on international trade. Dixit, who spoke at the Delhi Economics Conclave on December 14, in an interview with Business Standard, talks about importance of collective action and social ostracism in fighting corruption.

Sangwan never bothered to listen to my advice: Prabhakar

Sangwan never bothered to listen to my advice: Prabhakar

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Former India seamer and Delhi coach Manoj Prabhakar is livid that Pradeep Sangwan "never bothered" to listen to his advice against spending hours at the gymnasium to build upper-body muscles.

Goalline technology to be used in Serie A from next season

Goalline technology to be used in Serie A from next season

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Serie A is set to introduce goalline technology from next season after the Italian FA gave its go ahead on Wednesday.

Indian companies involved in Ethiopia land grab

Indian companies involved in Ethiopia land grab

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

Companies such as Karuturi Global have acquired land as cheap as Rs 59 a hectare.