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Dream home on your mind? Think pre-approved home loans!

Dream home on your mind? Think pre-approved home loans!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

Make your 'dream-home' dream come true

EPL PIX: Manchester City suffer title blow at Newcastle

EPL PIX: Manchester City suffer title blow at Newcastle

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

Reigning champions Manchester City took the lead after 24 seconds but suffered a shock 2-1 defeat at Newcastle United.

Wozniacki feels 'cursed' at Melbourne Park

Wozniacki feels 'cursed' at Melbourne Park

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Caroline Wozniacki said she felt 'cursed' at Melbourne Park after losing in straight sets to a resurgent Victoria Azarenka in the Australian Open second round on Thursday.

Congress gets slammed over 'chaiwala' meme on PM Modi

Congress gets slammed over 'chaiwala' meme on PM Modi

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

The meme contained photographs of Modi, United States President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Theresa May engaged in a conversation.

The Great Indian Cash Obsession

The Great Indian Cash Obsession

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Five years after demonetisation, which sought to curb black money and reduce cash circulation in the economy, 70 per cent of respondents said they paid a large component of the total payment towards a real estate transaction in cash. About 16 per cent said they paid over half the amount in cash, observes Shyamal Majumdar.

Sundar Pichai: Important to keep your dreams and follow them

Sundar Pichai: Important to keep your dreams and follow them

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

People with merit are valued; not just degrees from prestigious institutions, Google CEO tells students at his old college.

Tour the world's finest museums from the safety of your home

Tour the world's finest museums from the safety of your home

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

It beats Netflix any day, exclaims Prithvi Singh.

Facebook employees abusing PM: IT minister To Zuckerberg

Facebook employees abusing PM: IT minister To Zuckerberg

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

In a three-page letter to Facebook Chief Executive Zuckerberg, Prasad alleged "bias and inaction" by individuals in Facebook India team on complaints by people supportive of right-of-centre ideology.

10 Reasons Student Visas Get Rejected

10 Reasons Student Visas Get Rejected

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

As an applicant, you must understand there is a difference between getting an offer letter from a university and receiving a study visa, explains Ajay Sharma, president, and founder, Abhinav Immigration Services.

Air India pilot unions seek minister's intervention on wage cut issue

Air India pilot unions seek minister's intervention on wage cut issue

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

Air India pilot unions IPG and ICPA on Monday sought Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri's intervention on the wage cut issue and also requested for an "urgent" meeting with him on several other issues. "In our meetings in September, you had given us an assurance to look into our grievances positively. "While other airlines are rolling back the austerity pay cuts for their pilots, the wage cut for Air India pilots further increased from October.

How Modi scored an own goal

How Modi scored an own goal

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

'The Modi government's greatest blunder is to exploit sensitive external relations in its domestic politics,' says Shekhar Gupta.

Ranji roundup: Punjab bundle out Delhi for 107 on Day 1

Ranji roundup: Punjab bundle out Delhi for 107 on Day 1

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

Punjab seamer Siddarth Kaul returned with an impressive six-wicket haul to dismiss Delhi for 107 in their first innings on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy Group B match.

Ask Anu: 'My husband cheated on me with our maid'

Ask Anu: 'My husband cheated on me with our maid'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Agnipath Anger: Why Modi Needs To Worry

Agnipath Anger: Why Modi Needs To Worry

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

There is disquiet and discomfort in the citizenry that can be touched and felt. No one is talking, but then, the Indian voter has not talked much -- with the conviction that all that goes up has to come down, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Review: Lekar Hum Deewana Dil is a bit of a mess

Review: Lekar Hum Deewana Dil is a bit of a mess

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

Lekar Hum Deewana Dil struggles to find its own voice, according to Nishi Tiwari.

Taliban Victory: A Win for Pakistan?

Taliban Victory: A Win for Pakistan?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

If the Taliban have proved one thing over these two decades, it is that they are way smarter than their big brother, observes Shekhar Gupta.

'Eat healthy. Walk a lot. And feel happy within'

'Eat healthy. Walk a lot. And feel happy within'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

'Good food is very important because what we eat reflects on our skin.' 'Workout keeps our body in shape and both together keep us energetic and fresh.'

Modi's 1-year report card: Anti-farmer and pro-corporate sarkar

Modi's 1-year report card: Anti-farmer and pro-corporate sarkar

Rediff.com26 May 2015

Modi sarkar took few initiatives to uplift the poor strate of society.

The Indrani Vs Rahul Face Off

The Indrani Vs Rahul Face Off

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Rahul knew this was coming. That 'dirt' would be dug up.

Narendra Modi is not Donald Trump

Narendra Modi is not Donald Trump

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

The danger to India's democracy is coming from recourse to mobocracy encouraged by the anti-Modi gang, argues Vivek Gumaste.

PIX: Man City, Chelsea win big; PSG held after own goal

PIX: Man City, Chelsea win big; PSG held after own goal

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

A round-up of Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

Is This The Future Of Dating?

Is This The Future Of Dating?

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

Over 51% per cent of users feel they will probably continue virtual dating even after they will be able to meet up safely.

'LCH Outperformed Other Aircraft In Ladakh'

'LCH Outperformed Other Aircraft In Ladakh'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

All of India welcomes the Light Combat Helicopter into the Armed Forces arsenal and wishes it a safe tenure and happy shooting. May it rule the skies and ensure that the enemies are given a fitting reply when the need arises.

KKR will look to remain in the hunt for play-offs

KKR will look to remain in the hunt for play-offs

Rediff.com6 May 2017

Kolkata Knight Riders will look to regain their momentum and remain in the hunt for the knockout stage when they clash with laggards Royal Challengers Bangalore in an Indian Premier League encounter, in Bengaluru, on Sunday.

'I was just relaxing in Bigg Boss'

'I was just relaxing in Bigg Boss'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

'I did not come on Bigg Boss for visibility. I haven't worked for the last three years. Now, I want to work on a different level; I'm thinking of directing.' Rimi Sen is finally out of Bigg Boss!

Like Amy Jackson's look at Cannes?

Like Amy Jackson's look at Cannes?

Rediff.com20 May 2017

Apart from Deepika, Aishwarya and Sonam, Amy will walk the red carpet at the famed movie fest.

Democrats' win in US mid-terms opens a door of hope for IT firms

Democrats' win in US mid-terms opens a door of hope for IT firms

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

With Democrats having an upper hand in US Congress, the Donald Trump administration will find it difficult to come up with any future legislative changes with regard to visa regulations.

The Wonderful Films of Basu Chatterjee

The Wonderful Films of Basu Chatterjee

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

'Basuda welcomed viewers into a world that was instantly familiar and comfortable,' observes Sukanya Verma.

The best approach for J&K is neither Israel's nor China's

The best approach for J&K is neither Israel's nor China's

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

'The one thing India has over these two States, whose toughness awes us, is our ability to embrace diversity with ease. 'The way ahead lies in learning from Vajpayee's method, not in Xi Jinping's,' says Shekhar Gupta.

Saudi placates Pakistan. What about India?

Saudi placates Pakistan. What about India?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

With Modi's international image seriously damaged -- perhaps, irrecoverably -- and Indian foreign policy finding itself in drift, we move on to the New Year in a depressing scenario, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'Congress will quit MVA when the time comes'

'Congress will quit MVA when the time comes'

Rediff.com20 May 2022

'We will do whatever is necessary when the day and moment arrives.' 'As a party which has ruled Maharashtra for most of its existence, we also have our base and turf to protect.'

Roadies' fame Raghu Ram marries girlfriend Natalie Di Luccio

Roadies' fame Raghu Ram marries girlfriend Natalie Di Luccio

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

The couple had a South Indian style destination wedding at a beach in Goa.

'I Want To Save This Marriage'

'I Want To Save This Marriage'

Rediff.com25 May 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

COVID-19: India has learnt NOTHING!

COVID-19: India has learnt NOTHING!

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

Weeks after the second wave peaked in many parts of the country, we are rapidly forgetting what happened to our hospitals, cautions Mihir S Sharma.

Raj speaks of state autonomy, says MNS won't contest LS polls

Raj speaks of state autonomy, says MNS won't contest LS polls

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

Justifying his party's demand for autonomy for states, as spelled out in its 'blue-print' for Maharashtra's development, Raj Thackeray on Monday said the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena would not be contesting the Lok Sabha elections henceforth.

Will Punit Goenka manage to 'rescue' Zee?

Will Punit Goenka manage to 'rescue' Zee?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

With founder Subhash Chandra no longer in the driver's seat at Zee, the acid test for Punit Goenka would be to take the financial investors along with him even as he strives to weather the latest storm. The question, now, is how he will deal with the challenges of being a professional CEO rather than an owner-CEO in the aftermath of his family offloading most of its promoter stake to a clutch of financial investors. However, the silver lining is that Zee remains the most profitable of the top four broadcasters in India.

Pune debacle a brutal wake up call for World No 1 India

Pune debacle a brutal wake up call for World No 1 India

Rediff.com26 Feb 2017

The shell-shocked hosts have a week to regroup before they again engage an Australian touring party which made Virat Kohli and his team of world-beaters look quite ordinary in a 333-run first test rout inside three days.

'I love men, but...'

'I love men, but...'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

'Being a feminist doesn't mean I dislike men.'

The Future Of Work

The Future Of Work

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Workers of tomorrow will have to figure out how to help themselves transition to different career pathways, predicts Sandeep Goyal.

Mumbai Diaries 26/11 review

Mumbai Diaries 26/11 review

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

What was the need to fictionalise a series on real events that were far more horrific because they were real? asks Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.