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8 lessons young Indians can learn from the Mahatma

8 lessons young Indians can learn from the Mahatma

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

'He serves as an inspiring example for us to learn to emerge stronger and achieve success,' notes Pradeep Jolly.

Champions Trophy squad: Fit Rohit, Shami return, Pant, Raina on standby

Champions Trophy squad: Fit Rohit, Shami return, Pant, Raina on standby

Rediff.com8 May 2017

Fit again Rohit Sharma and Mohammad Shami on Monday staged comeback in India's 15-member ODI squad.

Bhutan: Tiger's Nest, giant momos, Happiness

Bhutan: Tiger's Nest, giant momos, Happiness

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

Rediff.com's Rajesh Karkera takes in the best of Bhutan, a beautiful little kingdom that has bundles and bundles of goodness to offer.

From the next CJI: The Vision of Justice

From the next CJI: The Vision of Justice

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

'The Vision of Justice was indeed attained in the courtroom.' 'Not once, but multiple times.' 'But has it translated into reality?' 'Has the success of these sterling verdicts reached the ground?' asks Justice Ranjan Gogoi, the next Chief Justice of India.

Toyota Glanza vs Maruti Baleno: And the winner is?

Toyota Glanza vs Maruti Baleno: And the winner is?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

The Glanza is clearly a rebadged Maruti Suzuki Baleno, however, Toyota has given it a longer warranty and a lower starting price to make it more attractive. Are there other compelling reasons to consider it over Baleno?

'Aussies will be hungry to get the job done'

'Aussies will be hungry to get the job done'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

Australia have defied expectations with their fight in India but with all to play for in the final Test in Dharamsala, Steve Smith's team would not leave happy with a drawn series, according to former wicketkeeper-batsman Adam Gilchrist.

An inflation targeting policy regime for India?

An inflation targeting policy regime for India?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

Richard Clarida's recent paper could be key for policymakers in deciding whether India should move to an 'inflation targeting policy regime', says Vivek Dehejia.

'There is no age limit for taking CFA exam'

'There is no age limit for taking CFA exam'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

In an online chat with readers, Vidhu Shekar, CFA, country head-India, CFA Institute shared advice on how to crack the CFA exam.

Badrinath Ki Dulhania Review: A Popcorn Social!

Badrinath Ki Dulhania Review: A Popcorn Social!

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

It helps that Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt look so good together, writes Sukanya Verma.

Start-up tips: How to build a winning culture

Start-up tips: How to build a winning culture

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

If you don't design a winning culture, a culture will get created by default. And, most often than not, it's not pretty, says well-known Indian American venture capitalist, Desh Deshpande.

Under par Sri Lanka not short on belief

Under par Sri Lanka not short on belief

Rediff.com26 Aug 2017

Kapugedera denied that the team was low on confidence. Instead, he said Sri Lanka finally have found some momentum for the first time in the ongoing series, what if they are yet to taste a victory against the Indians.

Dhoni only wanted to make way for Pant in T20s, says Kohli

Dhoni only wanted to make way for Pant in T20s, says Kohli

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

India captain Virat Kohli reiterated that Mahendra Singh Dhoni remains an integral part of the ODI team and the veteran wicket-keeper batsman decided not to play the upcoming T20I series against West Indies and Australia only to make way for the much younger Rishabh Pant.

Money lessons from Mumbai Indians' IPL win

Money lessons from Mumbai Indians' IPL win

Rediff.com28 May 2015

We are a cricket loving country and there is so much to learn from the game about investing and financial planning.

How to crack CAT while you're working

How to crack CAT while you're working

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

Gagandeep Singh Pannu who cracked the CAT 2013 with 99.97 percentile while attending a full-time job shares his study secrets.

Lost your Yahoo! job? So what?

Lost your Yahoo! job? So what?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

Indian start-ups are waiting to spread red carpet for engineers to be laid off.

When an emotional Advani broke down

When an emotional Advani broke down

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party patriarch L K Advani on Tuesday said he has lived his life according to the "diktats" of his inner voice and indicated that his age notwithstanding, he is in good health and not about to hang his boots.

Former Davis Cup coach paints bleak picture of Indian tennis future

Former Davis Cup coach paints bleak picture of Indian tennis future

Rediff.com5 Feb 2017

Enrico Piperno, who was also India's Fed Cup coach says, lack of funding, support and infrastructure will cease creation of a top-50 player

Prithvi-II successfully test-fired for second time in 2 days

Prithvi-II successfully test-fired for second time in 2 days

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

India on Tuesday successfully test-fired for the second time in two days its indigenously developed nuclear-capable Prithvi-II missile, which has a strike range of 350 km, from a test range at Chandipur.

DRDO successfully test-fires Prithvi-II missile

DRDO successfully test-fires Prithvi-II missile

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

India on Monday successfully test-fired indigenously developed nuclear-capable Prithvi-II missile -- with a strike range of 350 km -- from a test range at Chandipur near Balasore in Odisha.

Why we need Gandhi and Mandela today

Why we need Gandhi and Mandela today

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

Religion is but one trait where intolerance manifests itself. We come across 'chosen' races, communities, political ideologies, economic systems, all lending themselves to discriminatory arrangements, which trample the rights of those considered beyond the pale of whatever is the favoured calling.

Must-read! An inspiring tale about acid attack survivors

Must-read! An inspiring tale about acid attack survivors

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

In her book, Make Love Not Scars, anti-acid attack champ Ria Sharma shares stories of the unbreakable spirit of acid attack survivors.

'My son wants to pursue MBA abroad'

'My son wants to pursue MBA abroad'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2017

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra offers advice.

How India must deal with the all-powerful Xi Jinping

How India must deal with the all-powerful Xi Jinping

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

'The boundary dispute notwithstanding, China has always had leaders who have been, on the whole, positively disposed towards India.' 'Given the centrality of the Chinese Communist Party, we need to strengthen the linkages with the crucial personalities in the highest echelons of the Communist party and political leadership,' notes China expert Alka Acharya.

Christchurch Test: New Zealand thrash Sri Lanka inside four days

Christchurch Test: New Zealand thrash Sri Lanka inside four days

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor calmly guided New Zealand to an eight-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the first Test at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Monday.

Indian tax regime is set for total makeover

Indian tax regime is set for total makeover

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

The Narendra Modi government's alacrity in promoting ease of tax administration, a critical component in the ease of doing business index, has set in motion several incremental policy and administrative reforms, says Mukesh Butani.

From Kashmir to Kanyakumari: Armed forces prepare for Yoga Day

From Kashmir to Kanyakumari: Armed forces prepare for Yoga Day

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Not to be left behind, the armed forces have planned yoga sessions on board warships and even at Siachen, the world's highest battlefield, to celebrate the first International Yoga Day on June 21.

Ram Jethmalani: Fearlessness defined his soul

Ram Jethmalani: Fearlessness defined his soul

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

'Ram Sir was a creator of law. He has his stamp on every leading judgment in criminal law.'

'I don't feel happy. Please help'

'I don't feel happy. Please help'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Mind/life coach, NLP trainer and Mental Health Guru Anu Krishna answers readers' queries and guides them to take control of their life.

'Make the most of adversity'

'Make the most of adversity'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

'Stumbling blocks teach a lot and should be taken as stepping stones.'

My Daughter Mithali Raj

My Daughter Mithali Raj

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

'From the beginning (I have told her) "Whatever it may be -- you are losing or winning -- on the ground you're not going to cry!" She never cried.' '"I don't want you to project that you are a loser. You are a winner".' Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/Rediff.com speaks to Leela Raj about her famous daughter, now in the West Indies for the women's T20 World Cup.

Beware of fake Pokemon GO apps!

Beware of fake Pokemon GO apps!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

These malicious apps are capable of locking the victim's device.

Under-17 Digest: Chile keeper wants to carry forward momentum

Under-17 Digest: Chile keeper wants to carry forward momentum

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

Adjudged the best goalkeeper at the South American U-17 Championship in March, Borquez had a clean slate in four games to help his side secure a FIFA U-17 World Cup qualification for the first time since 1997.

1st Warm-up: Dhoni's final match as captain ends in defeat

1st Warm-up: Dhoni's final match as captain ends in defeat

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

England gave themselves a much-needed boost by beating Dhoni's India A side in their first warm-up match ahead of the limited overs series.

'India must win 1st Test in South Africa'

'India must win 1st Test in South Africa'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

'Whichever team starts well, they will have always the advantage because it will be tough for the other team to bounce back in a three-match series.'

10 Ranji wins: The legend of Wasim Jaffer

10 Ranji wins: The legend of Wasim Jaffer

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

'Winning even one Ranji Trophy title is a great achievement and to win 10 out of 10 is absolutely amazing.'

Review: Manglish is a typical Mammootty film

Review: Manglish is a typical Mammootty film

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

Manglish is a typical star vehicle that does not deserve a critical dissection.

Why is govt taking pangas with RBI, CBI etc?

Why is govt taking pangas with RBI, CBI etc?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

Has the Modi government been more at odds with institutions than other governments? There is no doubt that there have been more run-ins. While the RBI and CBI cases have drawn attention, there have been others, less publicised, Subhomoy Bhattacharjee points out.

IPL to kick off at Wankhede after HC relief

IPL to kick off at Wankhede after HC relief

Rediff.com8 Apr 2016

Mumbai Indians are all set to open the defense of their title against new outfit Rising Pune Supergiants.

War of Words: Previous defeats will not matter, says Afridi

War of Words: Previous defeats will not matter, says Afridi

Rediff.com14 Feb 2015

Afridi has said that previous defeats in the cricket World Cup against India will not matter.

What are the career prospects for design graduates?

What are the career prospects for design graduates?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra offers advice on how to pick the right international career.