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'We welcome companies who want to shut down business in China'

'We welcome companies who want to shut down business in China'

Rediff.com5 May 2020

'Recently we held a video conference with a host (about 100) of US companies that want to move their base from China to Uttar Pradesh.'

A day in the life of a Dharavi COVID-19 Warrior

A day in the life of a Dharavi COVID-19 Warrior

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Manjula Chimbalkar, a health coordinator from Mumbai's COVID-19 hotspot Dharavi, speaks about her concerns and fears

'Chanting Ambedkar's name makes Dalit leaders cross over to BJP'

'Chanting Ambedkar's name makes Dalit leaders cross over to BJP'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

Why Dalit leaders cross over to the BJP

IT cos nervous as Trump gets ready to sign outsourcing killer

IT cos nervous as Trump gets ready to sign outsourcing killer

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

Trump to sign an executive order aimed at achieving a more skills-based and merit-based immigration system.

Expect record turnout in this election: Prannoy Roy

Expect record turnout in this election: Prannoy Roy

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

'Don't forget the BJP in the last election almost doubled its vote.' 'Even if they were not traditional BJP supporters, they were convinced about Mr Modi.' 'If the voter perceives that Mr Modi has performed well and he reinforces it, they will vote for him.' 'Otherwise, they won't.'

Terror in the UK: A timeline of attacks

Terror in the UK: A timeline of attacks

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

The two "terrorist incidents" at London Bridge and Borough Market on Saturday night are among several attacks that have taken place in the United Kingdom in recent years.

Lynching aftermath: Maha village turns into a ghost place

Lynching aftermath: Maha village turns into a ghost place

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

An elderly woman said since the young men have left, there is nobody to arrange for food and open water supply taps that bring water to the village.

'There will be a drastic drop with the lockdown'

'There will be a drastic drop with the lockdown'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

'Without it, it is going to be much, much, much, much worse.' 'In the meantime, we really need to work on a sort of war footing, given that it is a natural disaster, provide relief, provide essentials, till we get biological herd immunity, we need to get economic immunity, and also social immunity.'

The human price of climate change

The human price of climate change

Rediff.com14 May 2018

What are the most worrisome aspects of climate change for India? Can they be solved?

Maharashtra, Haryana polls to be held on Oct 21, results on Oct 24

Maharashtra, Haryana polls to be held on Oct 21, results on Oct 24

Rediff.com21 Sep 2019

While the term of 288-member Maharashtra assembly ends on November 9, that of the 90-member Haryana assembly expires on November 2.

What sending Jallikattu to the Oscars means

What sending Jallikattu to the Oscars means

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

To an award show that's famous for honouring artists belatedly, we have sent as our official entry one of our major film-makers's weakest work yet, feels Sreehari Nair.

Income tax filing to be lot easier

Income tax filing to be lot easier

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

Some of the policy measures announced are expected to go a long way in removing current challenges on financing faced by businesses and also increasing economic activity, especially in areas of construction and manufacturing.

The steady, inspiring rise of Zia Mody

The steady, inspiring rise of Zia Mody

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

We bring you this excerpt from Shaili Chopra's book, When I was 25.

Saving the crocodiles

Saving the crocodiles

Rediff.com2 Sep 2017

Saltwater crocodiles are the world's largest reptiles, and these had already disappeared from the coasts of Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh by the 1970s. In all of Bhitarkanika, there were only 96 of them left. The census this January noted their count at 1,682.

How to plan CrossFit workouts: Tips from the man who trained Aamir & Jacqueline

How to plan CrossFit workouts: Tips from the man who trained Aamir & Jacqueline

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

Meet Bollywood's favourite CrossFit trainer Shivoham.

Phillauri review: Anushka shines in soul but not spirit!

Phillauri review: Anushka shines in soul but not spirit!

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

Despite having many opportunities, Phillauri isn't able to make full use of them, feels Sukanya Verma.

4-year-old re-elected mayor of US town

4-year-old re-elected mayor of US town

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

Mayor Robert "Bobby" Tufts was re-elected as the mayor of Dorset, a small town in Minnesota on Sunday. Bobby was first elected as a three-year-old.

Kareena, Saif quash sex-determination test rumours

Kareena, Saif quash sex-determination test rumours

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

The latest Bollywood updates.

The strange deaths in Tamil Nadu

The strange deaths in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Nine hundred and forty-seven people are said to have died in grief after J Jayalalithaa's demise on December 5. But how true is this claim?

10 Shows To Watch During Lockdown

10 Shows To Watch During Lockdown

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

Aseem Chhabra lists his 10 favourite non-Indian shows streaming in India -- classics as well as recent shows.

'I will never go to Bigg Boss'

'I will never go to Bigg Boss'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

'For the last ten years they have approached me every single year.' 'There was a year when I was really looking forward to going.' 'I wanted to see how interesting it is to spend 60 days with random people.' 'But as time progressed the dirt kept becoming bigger and bigger and personalities kept becoming smaller and smaller.'

Ayodhya verdict: We have all lost

Ayodhya verdict: We have all lost

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

'The Babri Masjid wasn't just a mosque, it was a test of our secularism,' says Jyoti Punwani.

Now, TN, Punjab start testing Maggi samples to check health risks

Now, TN, Punjab start testing Maggi samples to check health risks

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Maggi controversy seems far from ending, now Tamil Nadu starts scrutiny.

For many Americans, Election Day brings relief

For many Americans, Election Day brings relief

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

"Neither Donald Trump nor Hillary Clinton represent the values and ideals of America." "After long quarrels, it is finally getting close to being over." George Joseph hears from voters.

Sheena Bora Case: Peter celebrates another birthday in jail

Sheena Bora Case: Peter celebrates another birthday in jail

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

It will be his fifth birthday in jail as an undertrial. He was arrested two days before his birthday in 2015. Tuesday also marked Peter's fourth year in jail.

Recipes for stress-free cooking

Recipes for stress-free cooking

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

Chef-turned-author Rakhee Vaswani's simple tricks to cook healthy, restaurant-style food at home.

Coronavirus: 'A 28-day lockdown would have been good'

Coronavirus: 'A 28-day lockdown would have been good'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

'Don't be under the illusion that we are in a lockdown for 21 days and then we are free.'

ISIS: The Kerala Connection

ISIS: The Kerala Connection

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

ISIS's online propaganda radicalises Muslim youth in Kerala. A revealing excerpt from Stanly Johny's new book, The ISIS Caliphate From Syria to the Doorsteps of India.

'Am going to be a professional school shooter': Teen behind Florida shooting

'Am going to be a professional school shooter': Teen behind Florida shooting

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

The teenager, Nikolas Cruz, accused of using a semi-automatic rifle to kill 17 people at a Florida high school did not appear to be a peaceful man on social media. He made quite clear his desire to perpetrate the exact type of violence of which he now stands accused. Charged with 17 counts of premeditated murder, here's what we know about him so far.

My FAVOURITE Indian films of 2019

My FAVOURITE Indian films of 2019

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

Sreehari Nair could not put up with turgid and self-serious ones like Super Deluxe and Gully Boy. His list of favourite Indian movies of 2019 contains just five names.

Ruckus in J&K assembly, opposition protests during national anthem

Ruckus in J&K assembly, opposition protests during national anthem

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

Carrying placards, the opposition members tried to disrupt the governor's address thrice.

Trump admin announces tough steps to detect H-1B visa fraud

Trump admin announces tough steps to detect H-1B visa fraud

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

The USCIS announcement indicated that the US government is going to be tough and stringent in approval of H-1B visas this year.

#ChennaiRainsHelp: Samaritans emerge amid rain fury

#ChennaiRainsHelp: Samaritans emerge amid rain fury

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Hundreds of Chennaiites have taken to the social media platforms such as Twitter to reach out to people who need help, co-ordinate search, rescue and food distribution efforts.

Review: Fireflies fails to evoke empathy

Review: Fireflies fails to evoke empathy

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Fireflies is is one giant cesspool of sadness and agony that is ever-expanding and will engulf every barely happy soul it can get its hand on , warns Paloma Sharma.

Tere Sur Aur Mere Geet: When Music was King

Tere Sur Aur Mere Geet: When Music was King

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Film music flourished in the 1970s. Some old masters did some great work, but it was also the decade of new composers.

'Shah Rukh is a very possessive person'

'Shah Rukh is a very possessive person'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Karan Johar describes his relationship with Shah Rukh Khan in his memoir, An Unsuitable Boy.

Review: Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum is interesting

Review: Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum is interesting

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum is not your average run-of-the-mill comedy, says S Saraswathi.

Houston shooter Nathan DeSai wore military uniform

Houston shooter Nathan DeSai wore military uniform

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

Prakash Desai, Nathan DeSai's father, said his son was depressed because his law practice was not going well.

How India must select information commissioners

How India must select information commissioners

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

There is a great need to introduce a transparent process to select information commissioners, who are expected to oversee transparency, says former Central Information Commissioner Shailesh Gandhi.

India gears up for R-Day celebrations amidst tight security

India gears up for R-Day celebrations amidst tight security

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

State capitals and major cities across the country have seen security being beefed up at vulnerable places and key installations.