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KSCA T20 auction: Padikkal bags Rs 13.2L; Samit Dravid unsold

KSCA T20 auction: Padikkal bags Rs 13.2L; Samit Dravid unsold

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

KSCA T20 auction saw Indian international batter Devdutt Padikkal lead the charts as the most expensive player of the day,

HC reserves order on Raj Kundra's plea against arrest

HC reserves order on Raj Kundra's plea against arrest

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

The police in the HC argued that Kundra was not cooperating with the probe in the case, filed in February this year by the Mumbai crime branch, and had destroyed evidence, a claim refuted by his lawyer.

Prannoy in Round of 16 at Australian Open

Prannoy in Round of 16 at Australian Open

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

In mixed doubles, the husband-wife Indian pair of B Sumeeth Reddy and N Sikki Reddy defeated Malaysia's Wong Tien Ci and Lim Chiew Sien 21-17, 21-19.

HC denies 'urgent relief' to Raj Kundra till prosecution is heard

HC denies 'urgent relief' to Raj Kundra till prosecution is heard

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

Justice A S Gadkari directed the police to file its affidavit by July 29 in response to a petition submitted by Kundra, 45, challenging his arrest in the case.

I have never met anyone like Arthur Pais

I have never met anyone like Arthur Pais

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

'Arthur was a charming, quirky, funny, smart journalist who loved all things about films. And he would change my life forever.'

Naturals Ice Cream: Amazing Start-Up Story

Naturals Ice Cream: Amazing Start-Up Story

Rediff.com18 May 2024

When its founder, Raghunandan Kamath, took a calculated risk, his Bollywood customers backed him all the way, say Rohith Potti and Pooja Bhula.

D H Pai Panandiker: An economist from whom even Manmohan Singh used to take advice

D H Pai Panandiker: An economist from whom even Manmohan Singh used to take advice

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

He did not believe in any fiscal puritanism. In 2012, when it was almost certain that the government will breach the 2012-13 fiscal deficit target, he wrote that in abnormal times, abnormal measures are required to get back to normalcy.

List of VIPs invited for Ram temple Event

List of VIPs invited for Ram temple Event

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

While about 8,000 people are in the long list of invitees, the select list features 506 A-listers, including prominent politicians, leading industrialists, top film stars, sportspersons, diplomats, judges and high priests.

Cops say Kundra made Rs 1.17 cr from 'porn' app; no clean chit to Shilpa yet

Cops say Kundra made Rs 1.17 cr from 'porn' app; no clean chit to Shilpa yet

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

The Mumbai crime branch has appointed forensic auditors to look into the financial transactions and bank accounts of businessman Raj Kundra, arrested in an adult films case, a police official said.

A biologist wife on her 'genius' husband

A biologist wife on her 'genius' husband

Rediff.com13 Oct 2012

In the third of a four-part series profiling economist Raj Chetty, winner of the MacArthur Foundation Fellowship, Arthur J Pais interviews his wife Sundari Chetty about being married to a 'genius'.

A professor at 23, he has won a $500,000 'genius grant'

A professor at 23, he has won a $500,000 'genius grant'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

In a four-part series beginning today, Arthur J Pais profiles economist Raj Chetty, winner of the MacArthur Foundation Fellowship, nicknamed the 'genius grant'. Chetty says he hopes his research will help lower income children in India and the United States of America.

'I was amazed and disturbed by the poverty around the Taj'

'I was amazed and disturbed by the poverty around the Taj'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

In the second of a four-part series, Arthur J Pais profiles economist Raj Chetty, winner of the MacArthur Foundation Fellowship, nicknamed the 'genius grant'. In this interview, he emphasises how the presence of high value-added teachers in school can go a long way in shaping their pupils' destiny.

HC rejects pleas filed by Kundra challenging arrest

HC rejects pleas filed by Kundra challenging arrest

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

Kundra and Thorpe were arrested last month and remanded initially to police custody, and subsequently to judicial custody.

'There are real fears of crony capitalism in India'

'There are real fears of crony capitalism in India'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

Rediff.com's Arthur J Pais recently attended a symposium held to mark the 20th anniversary of Centre for the Advanced Study of India, which reflected critically on the processes and forces that have driven transformations in India, their dynamics, limitations and the new challenges that these changes pose for India in the next few decades.

'Are you sure Elvis is not imitating Shammi?'

'Are you sure Elvis is not imitating Shammi?'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2011

From Shammi Kapoor's first hit to the character roles in his autumn years, Arthur J Pais has hoarded many memories of the actor.

Amitabh, Prince Aga Khan receive Padma Vibhushan

Amitabh, Prince Aga Khan receive Padma Vibhushan

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan and Prince Karim Aga Khan were among the eminent personalities awarded the Padma Vibhushan, country's second highest civilian honour, by President Pranab Mukherjee in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Modern Love: Mumbai Review

Modern Love: Mumbai Review

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Modern Love: Mumbai has a mostly good selection of stories, and unlike so many other OTT shows that seem to think profanity and sex depict modernity, this one can be watched with the family without any discomfort, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Covid-19 pandemic is boom time for the 'faraway doctor'

Covid-19 pandemic is boom time for the 'faraway doctor'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

Tele/video-consults have been effective for patients requiring post-hospitalisation follow-up, especially if they are from outside the city; patients with chronic diseases that need periodic monitoring; and pregnant women who require routine checkup with minimum exposure.

Trump celebrates Diwali at White House, hails Indian-Americans

Trump celebrates Diwali at White House, hails Indian-Americans

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

Trump said he was deeply honoured to be joined by so many administration officials and leaders of the Indian-American community in celebrating Diwali -- the festival of lights.

Padma Vibhushan for Bachchan, Advani; Padma Bhushan for Bill Gates

Padma Vibhushan for Bachchan, Advani; Padma Bhushan for Bill Gates

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

Here's a list of all the Padma award winners

DeMo@1: Banks happy as digital activity picks up

DeMo@1: Banks happy as digital activity picks up

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

While digitisation and automation have made internal processes more efficient, front-end products are being enhanced digitally through robotics, artificial intelligence and botchats.

'Arthur could tell Hrithik, Kajol they made him feel old...'

'Arthur could tell Hrithik, Kajol they made him feel old...'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

P Rajendran looks back on the 11 plus years he worked with Arthur J Pais, the India Abroad and Rediff.com editor, who passed into the ages on January 8.

Azam Khan, Muslims and UP Politics

Azam Khan, Muslims and UP Politics

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

True, Azam Khan is being targeted rather disproportionately and also because of his Muslim identity. That must be protested and resisted. But to say that he is a big messiah, and his profit-making educational enterprise is an issue concerning all Muslims of India, is absolutely unjustified, assert Mohammad Sajjad and Md Mohammad Zeeshan Ahmad.

Busting fake news: Who funds whom?

Busting fake news: Who funds whom?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2018

Some unlikely celebrities are behind multiple campaigns to fight the fake news menace.

Why desis supported Trumpism

Why desis supported Trumpism

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

In this moment there has to be honest acknowledgement of how so many in our community willingly voted for another four years of Trump, based on the morally flimsiest of reasons, points out Suleman Din.

Start-Up India: Good intent but will it actually work?

Start-Up India: Good intent but will it actually work?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

While a three-year tax holiday and relaxation of capital gains for funds have been received favourably, others argue that not enough has been announced.

'TiECon has once again become relevant to entrepreneurs'

'TiECon has once again become relevant to entrepreneurs'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Ritu Jha/Rediff.com reports from California on the largest TieCon ever.

Odd-even scheme: Less congestion reducing local pollution, experts say

Odd-even scheme: Less congestion reducing local pollution, experts say

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

Experts are unanimously endorsing that a reduction in the volume of cars is bringing down levels of gaseous pollutants in New Delhi.

Trump celebrates Diwali, leaves out Hindus in tweet

Trump celebrates Diwali, leaves out Hindus in tweet

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

Trump hosted Diwali celebrations in the historic Roosevelt Room of the White House which was attended by prominent Indian-Americans, Indian-origin administration and diplomatic officials.

The Brilliance of Pran

The Brilliance of Pran

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

Millions of kids and young adults were terrified of Pran and believed him to be a villain in real life, writes Arthur J Pais, in his tribute to the legendary actor who passed away on July 12.

The unfinished business of Kargil

The unfinished business of Kargil

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

The failure to restructure our armed forces in line with contemporary needs 14 years after the Kargil war will impose strategic costs beyond just delays and scandals, says Nitin Pai

How Manna Dey's wife helped him rehearse for a song

How Manna Dey's wife helped him rehearse for a song

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

Arthur J Pais remembers the time when Manna Dey recorded his first ever Malayalam song for the film Chemmen.

How to stay financially fit after 60

How to stay financially fit after 60

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

After retirement, the pressure on finances increases in the absence of regular income. Here are a few suggestions to ensure a smooth post-retirement life

They are taking JEE coaching beyond big cities

They are taking JEE coaching beyond big cities

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

Talented students in small towns often don't get into national-level colleges simply because they don't get proper training to write entrance exams. Ignus is working to change that.

'Nargis, Meena Kumari, Madhubala, Suraiya... they all loved me'

'Nargis, Meena Kumari, Madhubala, Suraiya... they all loved me'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

'Madhubala told me that of all the addictions, the biggest addiction is make-up; once you put it on, you can never leave the limelight even if you want to,' Tabassum tells Patcy N.

'A woman of her times and yet someone belonging to Gandhiji's era'

'A woman of her times and yet someone belonging to Gandhiji's era'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

'Asked which Dilip Kumar films were among her favourites, she said she had seen not a single movie of his until that time. This became a sensational issue. She did not mean to offend Dilip Kumar. There was not a bone of diplomacy in her and she never acquired that calculating attitude even at the cost of some of the roles that she would eventually lose.'