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The Great Indian Kitchen review

The Great Indian Kitchen review

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

The Great Indian Kitchen is one of the most powerful films Divya Nair has watched in recent times. One that will unsettle you long after you've watched it. And that's why everyone -- married or single, man or woman -- must watch it.

Can Modi dig India out of the COVID hole?

Can Modi dig India out of the COVID hole?

Rediff.com8 May 2020

'A balanced head plus heart approach would be a full opening up of the economy including manufacturing and internal travel in the country but excluding COVID-19 hotspots,' recommends Jaimini Bhagwati.

On this day: David Beckham was born

On this day: David Beckham was born

Rediff.com2 May 2020

David Beckham, one of the so-called "Class of 92", went on to win six Premier League titles under Alex Ferguson at United alongside youth-team buddies Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt, and Gary and Phil Neville. Beckham also won two FA Cups and, memorably, the Champions League in 1999. He topped up his trophy collection with a La Liga winners' medal for Real Madrid and added two MLS Cups during a north American adventure with LA Galaxy.

COVID-19: 'Better to die before my family than die in Mumbai'

COVID-19: 'Better to die before my family than die in Mumbai'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

'We don't want to lead this hellish life. Enough is enough.'

The $30 bn Sale & Leaseback of India's Internet Economy

The $30 bn Sale & Leaseback of India's Internet Economy

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

India's Internet economy has two choices: An immediate $30 billion Sale-and-Leaseback or a $3 trillion value harvesting over decades, observes Vibhu Arya.

17 arrested for rape of minor, assaulted in court by lawyers

17 arrested for rape of minor, assaulted in court by lawyers

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

The Madras High Court Advocates Association has, meanwhile, said no lawyers will represent the accused in the case and sought 'strong punishment' for them.

What India's NEP should really be

What India's NEP should really be

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

'Learning to learn should be given more importance than what is actually being learnt,' recommends Zaki Ansari.

CA lauds Bill Lawry on Australia Hall of Fame induction

CA lauds Bill Lawry on Australia Hall of Fame induction

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

The catch cry of "it's all happening" coming out of the television screens made Bill Lawry a commentating phenomenon across the world and Cricket Australia lauded the veteran player and expert for being inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame.

'I don't think sex is all that important'

'I don't think sex is all that important'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

'It's the relationship that is important.'

The BEST Moments in Hindi Films in 2016

The BEST Moments in Hindi Films in 2016

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

Aseem Chhabra lists the elements that he loved and was pleasantly surprised by in the movies.

UrbanClap to get funding from Ratan Tata

UrbanClap to get funding from Ratan Tata

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Ratan Tata has made investments in his personal capacity in more than 15 start-ups over the last 20 months.

How to have great sex: Tips from a porn star

How to have great sex: Tips from a porn star

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

Don't get completely naked. The key is to steer clear of predictability when getting hot and heavy.

Anxiety and angst as Indians mark month of lockdown

Anxiety and angst as Indians mark month of lockdown

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

The journey of getting used to a new way of life -- without domestic help, without the necessity of dressing up to step out and just staying cooped up indoors -- has been out of the ordinary, equal parts good, bad and ugly.

Govt releases guidelines for lockdown 2.0

Govt releases guidelines for lockdown 2.0

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Fresh guidelines were issued by the government on Wednesday for enforcing the second phase of the coronavirus lockdown, with the Union home ministry barring all kinds of public transport and prohibiting opening of public places during this period.

Harsh truths about child labour in India

Harsh truths about child labour in India

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

If gender disparities are eroded with more women being better-educated, that pool also becomes smaller.

Why India's fintech, e-com firms fear Google, Facebook

Why India's fintech, e-com firms fear Google, Facebook

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

While Google has market capitalisation of almost $753 billion and Facebook commands one of $515 billion, it is the wealth of user data they have that one fears

The 10 BEAUTIFUL MOMENTS of 2020

The 10 BEAUTIFUL MOMENTS of 2020

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

Here is a look at some of Aseem Chhabra's favourite memories of 2020 in Hindi cinema, performances by well-known and new actors, special moments in films and shows.

It's the govt that is NOT ready to implement GST!

It's the govt that is NOT ready to implement GST!

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

The confidence that GST Network is capable of handling the returns, payments, reconciliation, refunds, etc., has been badly shaken.

Nepal quake toll reaches 8,635, over 300 missing

Nepal quake toll reaches 8,635, over 300 missing

Rediff.com23 May 2015

At least 79 foreigners, including 49 Indians have been killed in the devastating earthquakes, according to a statement by the Nepal police.

'Look at numbers objectively before damaging Maharashtra's reputation'

'Look at numbers objectively before damaging Maharashtra's reputation'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

'Maharashtra has 34,000 active cases, of which 24,000 are asymptomatic, and hence need no medicines but are under quarantine.' '9,500 cases are showing mild to severe symptoms.' 'While 1,200 are seriously ill, only 200 of them are on ventilator support.' 'Let those claiming that the situation in the state has gone out of control, look at these numbers objectively before damaging the state's reputation for political gains.'

GST rates of 70 more items likely to be cut

GST rates of 70 more items likely to be cut

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

Agriculture implements that are currently taxed up to 18 per cent may come under the 12 per cent or the 5 per cent bracket.

Help wanted: 'Make in India' drive lacks skilled labour

Help wanted: 'Make in India' drive lacks skilled labour

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

India only has 3.5 million workers undergoing skills courses a year, compared with 90 million in China

The man who got the activists arrested

The man who got the activists arrested

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

'They have realised that class war is not possible in India, so they are trying to bring about a caste war.'

PHOTOS: 3 dead, 220 injured after Taiwan quake topples buildings

PHOTOS: 3 dead, 220 injured after Taiwan quake topples buildings

Rediff.com6 Feb 2016

At least four people were killed Saturday morning when a magnitude-6.4 earthquake hit Taiwan.

My Name is Khan, A Decade Later

My Name is Khan, A Decade Later

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

What has not changed in a decade is the character of Rizwan Khan. He is complex, multi-dimensional and lovable. In fact, his character continues to grow on you, notes Mohammad Asim Siddiqui.

Kerala floods: Centre releases Rs 600 cr; CM seeks Rs 2,600 crore special package

Kerala floods: Centre releases Rs 600 cr; CM seeks Rs 2,600 crore special package

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

An estimated 223 people have lost their lives since August 8 in Kerala's worst floods in decades that has caused damage worth more than Rs 20,000 crore.

Does he have it in him to eclipse Ronaldo?

Does he have it in him to eclipse Ronaldo?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

I'll eclipse Ronaldo as highest paid athlete: McGregor

More hands to help Modi: Expansion cuts across caste & class

More hands to help Modi: Expansion cuts across caste & class

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

Narendra Modi's new team includes a former cabinet colleague from his days as Gujarat CM, an academic and a sadhvi.

The legacy of Arvind Subramanian

The legacy of Arvind Subramanian

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

The outgoing Chief Economic Advisor will always be remembered for his remarkable passion, his large imprint on policymaking and the high level of public debate he fostered

Why is unemployment in India so 'volatile'?

Why is unemployment in India so 'volatile'?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

'In India, a large proportion of the labour force does not have a regular job.' 'People are mostly employed as daily wage workers, agricultural labourers, small farmers and self-employed traders.' 'These move in and out of "jobs" fairly rapidly.' 'It is the high proportion of these workers in India that makes unemployment volatile,' explains Mahesh Vyas.

Have you met an Ignoramus?

Have you met an Ignoramus?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

'Ignorance isn't a problem when it's a question of common citizens having forgotten (or never learnt) middle school science.' 'It becomes a problem when it's displayed by policymakers and people of some influence,' says Devangshu Datta.

Google gets taste of its own strong medicine

Google gets taste of its own strong medicine

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Google won't miss the revenue.

Sarnath Banerjee isn't writing graphic novels anymore

Sarnath Banerjee isn't writing graphic novels anymore

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

'There is no audience anymore for my graphic novels. Few people seem interested in what I find interesting,' Sarnath Banerjee tells Uttaran Das Gupta.

'I feel proud that my dad's last rites were done by my sister'

'I feel proud that my dad's last rites were done by my sister'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Suchandra Deb Roy writes about her father Nirmalendu Kumar Deb Roy.

TV Review: Anil Kapoor and Sikandar Kher turn up the heat in 24

TV Review: Anil Kapoor and Sikandar Kher turn up the heat in 24

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Jack Bauer would approve, says Raja Sen.

Dealing with anger, filmi style!

Dealing with anger, filmi style!

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

The Rage Machines in the movies.

Where the health of Ayushman Bharat is in a shambles

Where the health of Ayushman Bharat is in a shambles

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

From coming up with the correct list of beneficiaries to finding enough people to work as Ayushman Mitras to generating awareness about the scheme - many things need to fall in place before it can be successfully launched in a few days.

Vinod Khosla condemns Indian govt's decision to ban Uber

Vinod Khosla condemns Indian govt's decision to ban Uber

Rediff.com13 Dec 2014

Silicon Valley-based billionaire and prominent venture capitalist Vinod Khosla on Friday condemned government's decision to ban internet-based taxi aggregator Uber following the alleged rape incident in Delhi recently.

Immigrants: Not welcome in Theresa May's Britain

Immigrants: Not welcome in Theresa May's Britain

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

After Brexit, ethnic minorities in Britain worry about their future.

Kerala focuses on cleaning, rehabilitation amid epidemic threat

Kerala focuses on cleaning, rehabilitation amid epidemic threat

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

The government has set up a control room to coordinate the cleaning process across the state and the civic bodies have been entrusted with the task of managing the work, official sources said on Thursday.