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The Many Portfolios Of Yogi Adityanath

The Many Portfolios Of Yogi Adityanath

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

In his second term in office, UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has retained 34 portfolios.

Pathaan Is About Shah Rukh's Life

Pathaan Is About Shah Rukh's Life

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

More than anything else, Pathaan is a silent and subtle statement of Shah Rukh Khan about his place, his commitment to cinema and, if one can say, his politics, observes Mohammad Asim Siddiqui.

Economic recovery yet to attain durability: Icra

Economic recovery yet to attain durability: Icra

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

Rating agency Icra on Wednesday said while there is some evidence of the economic recovery becoming broad-based in the third quarter of fiscal 2022, it is yet to attain the durability being sought by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) as a precursor to policy transmission. The agency expects the real GDP to expand 6-6.5 per cent year-on-year in the third quarter of FY2022 (+8.4 per cent in Q2 FY2022). It also sees the RBI maintaining the status quo in the upcoming monetary policy review to be held in February.

After festive season boost, key economic indicators show declining signs

After festive season boost, key economic indicators show declining signs

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

Business Standard tracks pollution levels, goods ferried by the Indian Railways and consumer visits to various categories of places, in addition to power generation and traffic numbers to understand the fast-changing situation on the ground.

Who Looks BEST in a Vintage Sari? VOTE!

Who Looks BEST in a Vintage Sari? VOTE!

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

Who rocked the sari style best in the British Raj? Sukanya Verma asks you to take a poll.

Bigg Boss13: Is Vikas the new villain in the house?

Bigg Boss13: Is Vikas the new villain in the house?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

Vikas Gupta is having difficulty getting along with other housemates especially during the task.

How Reliance Retail plans to become 'atmanirbhar'

How Reliance Retail plans to become 'atmanirbhar'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

A few days ago, Reliance Retail surprised the market by acquiring the Campa brand from Delhi-based Pure Drinks Ltd for Rs 22 crore. A successful cola brand in the eighties, especially in North India, Campa Cola thrived when Coke exited India in the late seventies. When the Atlanta-based major returned and PepsiCo set base in India, it went down fighting.

Now Shivraj Chouhan joins 'pawri' brigade with jibe at land mafia

Now Shivraj Chouhan joins 'pawri' brigade with jibe at land mafia

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

Speaking an event in Indore on Tuesday, Chouhan added his 'pawri' take while commenting on the fear among land mafia due to the actions of the Bharatiya Janata Party-led state government. "Yeh main hoon, yeh meri sarkar hai, yeh meri prashasanik team hai aur aap dekho bhu mafia bhaag rahe hai," (This is me, this is my government, this is my administrative team and you see the land mafia running away), Chouhan said.

Sukanya Verma's Favourite 2022 OTT Shows

Sukanya Verma's Favourite 2022 OTT Shows

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

I binged on various shows this year -- some for work, some for pleasure, few I couldn't spare time for, others I didn't have access to while some started out fabulously only to fizzle towards the end.

When Married Couples ROMANCED On Screen

When Married Couples ROMANCED On Screen

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

Sukanya Verma looks at husband and wife filmi collaborations.

Deepika vs Beyonce: Who wore the ruffled look better? Vote now!

Deepika vs Beyonce: Who wore the ruffled look better? Vote now!

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

We can't decide which of the two divas wore it better.

PIX: Church in honor of Maradona opens in Mexico

PIX: Church in honor of Maradona opens in Mexico

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

The Maradonian religion has spread to several countries around the world and has more half a million followers.

SEE: Alaya nails tough yoga pose

SEE: Alaya nails tough yoga pose

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

The young actor shared a video trying a new pose from scratch.

Bollywood's Amazing Dads

Bollywood's Amazing Dads

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

Whether it is Nargis in Mother India or Nirupa Roy in Deewaar, Mama's a scenestealer while Dad is just a shadow. There are films that have explored the Dad's character with tender affection

All soccer games in England postponed to mourn Queen, cricket and rugby go ahead

All soccer games in England postponed to mourn Queen, cricket and rugby go ahead

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Soccer's top flight Premier League and the English Football League (EFL) had already announced they were postponing their next round of fixtures.

'I am in stress mode'

'I am in stress mode'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

'If I can make Radhe Shyam successful and if the audience likes it, that would be a big relief.'

Thane court asks Maha ATS to stop Mansukh Hiran death probe

Thane court asks Maha ATS to stop Mansukh Hiran death probe

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

A Thane court on Wednesday directed the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) to stop its investigation into the death of businessman Mansukh Hiran and hand over case records to the National Investigation Agency immediately.

Australia plots return of sport as spread of coronavirus slows

Australia plots return of sport as spread of coronavirus slows

Rediff.com1 May 2020

The Australian government will meet on Friday to discuss how sport can restart as the number of new coronavirus cases dwindles and states begin to relax restrictions on social gatherings, two sources familiar with the details said. Australia has reported about 6,700 cases of the new coronavirus and 93 deaths, significantly below the levels reported in the United States, Britain and Europe. Growth in new infections has slowed to less 0.5% a day, compared to 25% a month ago.

Kunal does a smooth moonwalk on the runway

Kunal does a smooth moonwalk on the runway

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

The actor danced to the King of Pop as he turned showstopper for designer Kunal Anil Thanna.

Biz activity recovers for fifth week as cases, lockdowns ease: Report

Biz activity recovers for fifth week as cases, lockdowns ease: Report

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

Business activity resumption continued for the fifth consecutive week as the second wave of infections and restrictions continued getting subsided, a Japanese brokerage said on Monday. The business activity now is only 13 percentage points lower than levels observed before the onset of pandemic in March 2020, Nomura said, citing the movement in a proprietary index of business activity resumption. The index had fallen to a trough of nearly 40 percentage point (pp) below the pre-pandemic levels for the week ended May 23 this year because of the impact of the second wave of the pandemic.

'Every day I am scared'

'Every day I am scared'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

'We can't live in a delusional world of just I, me, myself.'

Celebrating the life of Britain's Queen Victoria

Celebrating the life of Britain's Queen Victoria

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Buckingham Palace, one of the world's most iconic buildings and a focal point for British national life, is celebrating the 200th anniversary of Queen Victoria's birth with a special exhibition dedicated to Queen Elizabeth's great-great-grandmother. Ahead of its public opening, the Queen was given a special preview. Take a look inside the Queen Victoria Palace Exhibition as it opens at Buckingham Palace in London, England.

Bappa brings Kedarnath temple to Mumbai

Bappa brings Kedarnath temple to Mumbai

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Covid restrictions notwithstanding, the city's creative spirit reflects in the pandal created by the Bandra West Sarvajanik Ganesh Mandal.

Lockdown tips: Challenge your kids to this game!

Lockdown tips: Challenge your kids to this game!

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

Rediff readers Salil and Vidhi Chandrashekar tells us how she keeps her son busy.

'Money and power, nothing worked'

'Money and power, nothing worked'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

'There's no point making grand plans all our lives when life itself is so fragile.'

'I never imagined Didi Atya would go away'

'I never imagined Didi Atya would go away'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

'I kept thinking the bedroom door would open any minute and Didi Atya would step out...'

'Important to assess all investment options'

'Important to assess all investment options'

Rediff.com19 May 2022

'Then select those that are well-aligned with your risk-return profile and investment time horizon.'

Zoe Kravitz strips for mag cover

Zoe Kravitz strips for mag cover

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

The actor, who will turn 30 this December, bared all for the cover of Rolling Stone's latest edition.

Bro Daddy Review

Bro Daddy Review

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

The comedy is stale, but there are bits that make you laugh, notes Divya Nair.

Ranji: Himachal bat with purpose after first innings debacle

Ranji: Himachal bat with purpose after first innings debacle

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

A summary of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Wednesday.

'Working with Hrithik is the last thing on our minds'

'Working with Hrithik is the last thing on our minds'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

'If I cared about what is being said and written about me, then I'd get consumed by it and wouldn't have time for what I'm doing.'

Major Review

Major Review

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

Major is in a perennial state of exaggeration. The sighs, the misty eyes, the mushy speeches, its details are invested in highlighting all things in-your-face, observes Sukanya Verma.

#RIP KK: 'The tears won't stop'

#RIP KK: 'The tears won't stop'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

'I have lost a piece of my heart.' 'I can cry me a river and write words & words.. but I can never completely express what he means to me.' 'Mera yaar ...KK!!'

When Birju Maharaj Created Movie Magic

When Birju Maharaj Created Movie Magic

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

During the lunch or tea breaks, Maharajji, Manikda, Amjad Khan and I often sat together as Maharajji sang old compositions or recited some bols. Amjad Khan had a great music sense and sang very well.

NIA files chargesheet against Sachin Waze in Antilia-Hiran case

NIA files chargesheet against Sachin Waze in Antilia-Hiran case

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Besides Waze, former 'encounter specialist' Pradeep Sharma and a few other former police personnel are also accused in the case.

'Home Cooking Is Becoming A Lost Art'

'Home Cooking Is Becoming A Lost Art'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

'Our recipes come from our real-life experiences and have a story behind them.'

How a style blogger paid tribute to #VeereDiWedding

How a style blogger paid tribute to #VeereDiWedding

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

Read her fun, crazy Veere story here!

PIX: How Kohli is making most of his off time

PIX: How Kohli is making most of his off time

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

The Asia Cup lost some of its sheen with his absence, but who can grudge the skipper his rest and recreation?

Are signs of economic green shoots really visible?

Are signs of economic green shoots really visible?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

Mumbai traffic, mobile internet speeds, and grocery and pharmacy visits are all showing lower numbers for the latest week.

What are Bollywood parents doing with their kids?

What are Bollywood parents doing with their kids?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

Just how are Bollywood kids keeping busy during this N-E-V-E-R-E-N-D-I-N-G lockdown?