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Meet The Man behind Skoda VW India

Meet The Man behind Skoda VW India

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

'Approach people with respect, mindful that they know their job better than you do, and that you're not superior to them just because you may be better educated or their boss.' Skoda Auto VW India MD Gurpratap S Boparai cites his management credo to Pavan Lall.

'Ukraine has been consistently unhelpful to India's concerns'

'Ukraine has been consistently unhelpful to India's concerns'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

'If the Russian forces do capture Kyiv and set up some sort of provisional government, they might run into an insurgency, for which the geography is just right, it could prove costly for them.' 'In that event, the whole exercise could turn out to be counter-productive -- and costly in both foreign policy and domestic terms.'

Beat #MondayBlues: Guess who these celebs are!

Beat #MondayBlues: Guess who these celebs are!

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

Test your filmi gyaan, right here!

2020's 10 BEST ACTORS

2020's 10 BEST ACTORS

Rediff.com2 Jan 2021

From silver screen and small, here are Sukanya Verma's 10 favourite male performances of the year.

10 TIPS To Ace a Job Interview

10 TIPS To Ace a Job Interview

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

A job interview is intended to allow you to get to know the people you will be working with and for them to get to know you. It's critical to be yourself.

'I said I'll do Baghban if I got maximum scenes with Amitabh Bachchan'

'I said I'll do Baghban if I got maximum scenes with Amitabh Bachchan'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

'I got an offer to do a cameo in Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin.' 'I did it just to get out of my house, and so that my parents would not see me so depressed.'

DEAR LOVE GURU: My ex is engaged to my good friend

DEAR LOVE GURU: My ex is engaged to my good friend

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

Relationship problems? Let Love Guru help.

Former India shot putter arrested in US for killing wife, mother

Former India shot putter arrested in US for killing wife, mother

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Iqbal Singh, a former Asian Championship bronze medalist for India, has been charged with murder in the US after he chillingly admitted to killing his wife and mother, according to media reports.

What books are Jacqueline, Kajol, Sonali reading?

What books are Jacqueline, Kajol, Sonali reading?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Sonali Bendre even recommended a list of books you can pick up during the lockdown.

PIX: Man City record 15th straight win; Everton down Spurs

PIX: Man City record 15th straight win; Everton down Spurs

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Manchester City secured a record 15th straight victory in all competitions with a 3-1 win at Championship side Swansea City in the FA Cup fifth round on Wednesday.

Naveen Patnaik will be Odisha CM for Life

Naveen Patnaik will be Odisha CM for Life

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

Because he knows Odisha; and Odisha knows him, observes Aditi Phadnis.

'RA&W wins over Pakistan -- in the perception wars -- almost every year'

'RA&W wins over Pakistan -- in the perception wars -- almost every year'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

'One of R&AW's greatest achievements is in projecting itself as benign.' 'This work -- done in tandem with the Diaspora and the MEA -- sells a story of India as mostly the victim.'

'Success did not change Dhoni, he's same Ranchi boy'

'Success did not change Dhoni, he's same Ranchi boy'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

Dhoni was chased insanely by his million of fans and each of his moves (on-field) were under high media scrutiny but the Jharkhand boy handled everything with a wry smile on his face.

PIX: Kenya's Kipchoge breaks two-hour marathon barrier

PIX: Kenya's Kipchoge breaks two-hour marathon barrier

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

He reached the halfway mark in 59.35 seconds, 11 seconds inside the target, and ran remarkably consistently with his one-kilometre times fluctuating between 2.48 and 2.52 seconds.

'They didn't consider me for Freddy Mercury, at least they thought I could play Homi Bhabha'

'They didn't consider me for Freddy Mercury, at least they thought I could play Homi Bhabha'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

'What I love about Parsis is that we never take anything seriously.' 'Everyone's making fun of everyone.' 'So, they were like, 'Don't f*** it up, ch****!'.'

10 Tips To Make Social Media Work For You

10 Tips To Make Social Media Work For You

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Whatever you do, don't be boring.

Tale of two titans: Narendra Modi vs. Shivraj Chouhan

Tale of two titans: Narendra Modi vs. Shivraj Chouhan

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

A look at how Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh fared in various parameters under their chief ministers.

History-maker Bayliss set for Ashes baptism of fire

History-maker Bayliss set for Ashes baptism of fire

Rediff.com26 May 2015

Strong, silent and one of cricket's quiet achievers, Trevor Bayliss may need that stoicism to accompany all his expertise when he becomes the first Australian coach to take charge of England in an Ashes series.

Laxman hits back at Clarke over IPL contracts comment

Laxman hits back at Clarke over IPL contracts comment

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

'If you're friendly with any Indian player it doesn't mean that you are getting IPL contract'

Diljit Dosanjh: Sardar with Swag

Diljit Dosanjh: Sardar with Swag

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

For Dosanjh to stand by his faith, retain the turban and beard, and yet not trivialise himself in the roles he has essayed, is really his biggest achievement, observes Sandeep Goyal.

Reforms are fine, real economy needs greater attention

Reforms are fine, real economy needs greater attention

Rediff.com5 Feb 2013

The finance minister is out attracting investment in the country but in absence of a land acquisition policy; foreign investment will continue to suffer as it did in case of Posco and Vedanta.

Bengal BJP to crack a whip on TMC turncoats, dissidents

Bengal BJP to crack a whip on TMC turncoats, dissidents

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

The BJP has decided to revamp the organisation by rewarding efficient party workers and leaders and remove several turncoats from local and district levels.

When Indian skippers and selectors crossed swords...

When Indian skippers and selectors crossed swords...

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

The breakdown in communication between national selectors, led by chairman Chetan Sharma, and the team management comprising skipper Virat Kohli over Bengal opener Abhimanyu Easwaran's contentious selection, is not the first such instance in Indian cricket.

Love Guru: Her Family Thinks I'm Not RICH

Love Guru: Her Family Thinks I'm Not RICH

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

Relationship problems? Let Love Guru help.

How Nitish got uncle to dump Chirag Paswan

How Nitish got uncle to dump Chirag Paswan

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

Chirag, like many other leaders who have lost control of their parties, underestimated the adversary.

US Is Back In Business In Afghanistan

US Is Back In Business In Afghanistan

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

Russia and China are tight-fisted and Iran is broke and none of them has the political will or capacity to bankroll the Afghan economy, which only the US can, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

A Beautiful Childhood Made From Shankar's Fairies

A Beautiful Childhood Made From Shankar's Fairies

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

'My Nani passed away in January 2016 and the house belonged to her and my Nana.' 'After they passed away, the family decided to sell the house.' 'My mother's immediate response was that we have to make a film in this house before it was sold.'

Irom Sharmila finds happiness at last

Irom Sharmila finds happiness at last

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Irom Sharmila, the woman who was on a hunger strike for 16 years, leads a quiet life, and recently became a mother of twin girls.

Combative Smriti Irani is!

Combative Smriti Irani is!

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

The combativeness reflects her insistence not to meekly acquiesce to what has been going on in Raisina Hill for years or decades, observes Kartikeya Tanna.

Wrestling world shocked over accusations against Sushil

Wrestling world shocked over accusations against Sushil

Rediff.com10 May 2021

WFI is concerned that the good reputation built over the years with stupendous international performances has been ruined.

'I was a lambi race ka ghoda, but...'

'I was a lambi race ka ghoda, but...'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

'Salman sir hears everyone out.' 'I felt Karan sir hears girls out more then the men.'

'Vidya Balan is astounding as my mummy!'

'Vidya Balan is astounding as my mummy!'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

'My mother had a vivacious personality and it had to come out, and Vidya was our only choice.' 'She is mummy on screen!'

Sports Shorts: BWF puts four-term limit on president's role

Sports Shorts: BWF puts four-term limit on president's role

Rediff.com19 Jul 2020

Australia's winter sports community has been forced back into mourning with the sudden death of 20-year-old Olympic figure skater Ekaterina Alexandrovskaya in Moscow.

Ambani's Target: China, not Adani

Ambani's Target: China, not Adani

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

Reliance's big-bang entry across the solar ecosystem will cut dependence on Chinese imports drastically. And Ambani's repeated emphasis that RIL's new energy foray will be 'a truly global business' points that his group is playing not just for a share of the Indian pie but to be the OEM in the larger 5,000 GW global market by 2030, points out Shailesh Dobhal.

Why Kamala Scolded Modi

Why Kamala Scolded Modi

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

India's most powerful prime minister in five decades gets publicly admonished -- if gently -- by the US vice-president. The question is, would this make him reflect on how and why, or which ones of his government and party's missteps exposed his flank like this? asks Shekhar Gupta.

IN PHOTOS: Dr Mukherjee wins the Pulitzer Prize

IN PHOTOS: Dr Mukherjee wins the Pulitzer Prize

Rediff.com24 May 2011

Indian origin cancer physician and researcher Dr Sidhhartha Mukherjee was awarded the Pulitzer Prize, the top journalism award in America, for achievements in newspaper and online journalism, non-fiction, literature and music.

Has Pakistan Learnt Its Afghan Lessons?

Has Pakistan Learnt Its Afghan Lessons?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

Imran Khan knows Pakistan is holding a strong hand and doesn't have to flaunt it while claiming victory. But Pakistan has learned from the experience of the 1990s -- high risk of going out on a limb, asserts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

New Israeli govt to be sworn in, ending Netanyahu's 12-yr reign

New Israeli govt to be sworn in, ending Netanyahu's 12-yr reign

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

Israel's parliament is set to vote on Sunday on a new government led by Yamina head Naftali Bennett, ousting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from power after an uninterrupted 12 years at the helm of affairs.

Modi govt forced Pakistan to talk peace

Modi govt forced Pakistan to talk peace

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

'Under National Security Advisor Ajit Kumar Doval and now Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, India began to actively work on Pakistani internal faultlines with a possibility of the break-up of Pakistan as the only solution,' observes Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

The HARD-HITTING RELEVANCE of Govind Nihalani's Party

The HARD-HITTING RELEVANCE of Govind Nihalani's Party

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Every day a Party unfolds on social media where armchair activists, politically charged influencers, trend pundits, gyaan givers and troll armies change the world in their heads but remain clueless about the nation's grassroots reality, feels Sukanya Verma.