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Are Indians Tolerant?

Are Indians Tolerant?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

By maintaining that all Indians are tolerant, the Pew centre appears to have skimmed over the surface of its subject matter without delving deep, asserts Amulya Ganguli.

Kohli's hour of reckoning as India take on New Zealand

Kohli's hour of reckoning as India take on New Zealand

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

Virat Kohli will be facing the most defining test of his captaincy career as he expects his men to be the proverbial 'phoenix rising from the ashes' when India take on a street-smart New Zealand in a do-or-die T20 World Cup Super 12 match in Dubai on Sunday.

Kishore Kumar's 5 MOST ROMANTIC SONGS

Kishore Kumar's 5 MOST ROMANTIC SONGS

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

Many believe Kishore Kumar serenaded the ladies better than any other iconic playback singer.

This time Sebi has some good news for investors

This time Sebi has some good news for investors

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

The Indian market regulator had revamped the FPI regulations in 2014 giving custodians the mandate to collect and verify the KYC documentation of offshore investors

Private sector involvement in defence R&D made easier

Private sector involvement in defence R&D made easier

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday unveiled a new version of the procurement manual of the premier military research institute Defence Research and Development Organisation featuring simplified procedures for the involvement of the private sector in various research and development projects.

What Is India's True GDP?

What Is India's True GDP?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

'How low GDP would have been, we don't know.' 'It raises serious questions because so many indicators are pointing to such a sharp decline and GDP estimates are still showing 4 per cent growth.'

'Barbers are the real artists'

'Barbers are the real artists'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

Celebrity hairstylist Darshan Yewalekar has some advice for Indian men.

Are these smartwatches wrist-worthy for you?

Are these smartwatches wrist-worthy for you?

Rediff.com9 May 2016

Huawei vs Timex: a look at what's on offer.

No stone being left unturned: PM on coronavirus fight

No stone being left unturned: PM on coronavirus fight

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

Modi also hailed the contribution of doctors, nurses and healthcare workers in fighting the virus and said the country will always cherish their contribution.

Our prompt action in Ladakh shows combat readiness: IAF chief

Our prompt action in Ladakh shows combat readiness: IAF chief

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

In an address to the air warriors on the occasion of the 89th Air Force Day, the Chief of Air Staff also said that the IAF must demonstrate to the nation that external forces will not be allowed to violate its territory.

LOVE GURU: My wife's not interested in sex

LOVE GURU: My wife's not interested in sex

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Relationship problems? Let Love Guru help.

Markets soar for 5th straight day; Sensex rallies 553 pts

Markets soar for 5th straight day; Sensex rallies 553 pts

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Reliance Industries was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, surging over 3 per cent, followed by Bajaj Finserv, IndusInd Bank, HDFC twins and Kotak Bank. NSE Nifty surged 143.25 points or 1.18 per cent to 12,263.55.

Implement Places of Worship Act strictly: Waqf board

Implement Places of Worship Act strictly: Waqf board

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

The Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991 provides for maintaining the 'religious character' of holy structures as it existed on August 15, 1947.

Emami keeps 'Fair And Handsome' for now, but with a noticeable tweak

Emami keeps 'Fair And Handsome' for now, but with a noticeable tweak

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Over the past few months, FMCG companies redefined their "fairness" offerings to make them more inclusive in the backdrop of the global movement "BlackLivesMatter".

Jalan panel for review of economic capital framework in every 5 years

Jalan panel for review of economic capital framework in every 5 years

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

It also recommended that the RBI accounting year (July-June) may be brought in sync with the fiscal year (April to March) from the financial year 2020-21 as it could reduce the need for interim dividend being paid by the central bank.

Pogonotrophy & the Joy of being 'Beardiful'

Pogonotrophy & the Joy of being 'Beardiful'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

Will the beard continue to be in vogue once WFH wraps up? asks Sandeep Goyal.

Foundation stone for Ayodhya mosque to be laid on R-Day

Foundation stone for Ayodhya mosque to be laid on R-Day

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

"The Trust chose January 26, 2021 for laying the foundation stone of the Ayodhya mosque as on this day our Constitution came into effect over seven decades ago. Our Constitution is based on pluralism, which is the leitmotif of our mosque project," said Athar Hussain, secretary of the Indo-Islamic Cultural Foundation (IICF).

Tatas give F1 fans a taste of virtual-reality

Tatas give F1 fans a taste of virtual-reality

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

Fans of Formula One got a taste of real-time virtual reality of the race, without the usual 30-second delay, after the 'world's first' live 360-degree technology was put to test at the Singapore Grand Prix, according to Tata Communications and Formula 1.

'My in-laws are not very friendly'

'My in-laws are not very friendly'

Rediff.com5 May 2022

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

Must-read! Fun facts about leap years

Must-read! Fun facts about leap years

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

Did you know that 1700 or 1900 are not leap years, but 2000 or 2400 are?

What India, US will discuss during 2+2 dialogue

What India, US will discuss during 2+2 dialogue

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo and Defence Secretary Mark T Esper will visit India on October 26 and 27 for the high-level dialogue aimed at further boosting defence, security and global strategic ties between the two countries.

'Before RD died, he called me and said, I desperately need work'

'Before RD died, he called me and said, "I desperately need work"'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

'Pancham was way ahead of his times. Picture chale na chale, RD's music was damn good.'

FC Goa's Martins wants to break into India XI

FC Goa's Martins wants to break into India XI

Rediff.com27 May 2021

'You cannot achieve everything in one day and in the long path, there will be ups and downs in your life.'

Bharat Biotech has two more Covid vaccines in pipeline

Bharat Biotech has two more Covid vaccines in pipeline

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

First a scientist and then a businessman, founder chairman Krishna Ella quit his faculty position at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, United States, in 1996 to return to India.

Umesh Yadav likens WTC final to World Cup

Umesh Yadav likens WTC final to World Cup

Rediff.com21 May 2021

Umesh Yadav says he would like to win the World Test Championship final which is equal to winning the World Cup.

ASUS Zephyrus: The world's thinnest gaming notebook is coming to India

ASUS Zephyrus: The world's thinnest gaming notebook is coming to India

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

And here's 6 things you need to know about it.

Bryan's back!

Bryan's back!

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

Why does Bryan Adams like India so much?

MFs see record outflow in Oct; may turn net sellers

MFs see record outflow in Oct; may turn net sellers

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Analysts attribute this withdrawal trend to the nervousness ahead of US presidential elections and the fact that the markets raced ahead even as the economic recovery remained fragile back home.

WATCH: Virat Kohli's 'April Fool' prank

WATCH: Virat Kohli's 'April Fool' prank

Rediff.com1 Apr 2018

Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli knows how to engage his fans.

Sensex, Nifty end marginally lower on F&O expiry

Sensex, Nifty end marginally lower on F&O expiry

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

Asian Paints was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding 3.30 per cent, followed by Infosys, HCL Tech, ONGC, M&M, TCS, IndusInd Bank and L&T. On the other hand, ITC, Kotak Bank, Bajaj Finance, HUL and ICICI Bank were among the gainers, spurting up to 5.45 per cent.

Why is the RSS worried about the BJP?

Why is the RSS worried about the BJP?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

Since the nation is now paying the price of such behaviour in terms of the long queues at the crematoriums and graveyards, the anxiety of the RSS is natural, especially if the BJP's main support base of the middle class turns away from it, observes Amulya Ganguli.

The Grim State of Household Incomes

The Grim State of Household Incomes

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

In the week ended June 6, only 2.3 per cent of the households reported that their incomes were higher than a year ago. This was the lowest-ever proportion of households reporting an increase in income in any week, reveals Mahesh Vyas.

Why GDP data is irrelevant to markets

Why GDP data is irrelevant to markets

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

Large investors track high-frequency data that is immediately available today. That data has been bullish, points out Debashis Basu.

India's 5 most innovative states

India's 5 most innovative states

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Kerala have been ranked as the top five states in innovation in Niti Aayog's second Innovation Index released on Wednesday. The index, released by Niti Aayog's vice chairman Rajiv Kumar and CEO Amitabh Kant, has been developed on the lines of the Global Innovation Index. Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Bihar have been ranked at the bottom of the index. Karnataka topped the index for the second year in a row.

Hostages 2 review

Hostages 2 review

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

Hostages 2 is not as crisp and engaging as season one. But the show is still worth watching because of Ronit Roy and a few other fine performances, notes Namrata Thakker.

'My father's Rath Yatra changed Indian politics'

'My father's Rath Yatra changed Indian politics'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Just six years after his father's Rath Yatra, the BJP came to power in New Delhi in 1996, points out Jayant Advani.

How I completed 6 indoor half marathons in lockdown

How I completed 6 indoor half marathons in lockdown

Rediff.com12 May 2020

IT professional Praveen Sharma from Noida shares his incredible fitness journey during the lockdown.

ISSF World Cup: India win women's 25m team pistol gold

ISSF World Cup: India win women's 25m team pistol gold

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

The Indian trio shot a total of 17 to beat Poland's Joanna Iwona Wawrzonowska, Julita Borek and Agnieszka Korejwo who scored 7 at the Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range.

Despite rising Covid cases lockdowns are unlikely: RBI Guv

Despite rising Covid cases lockdowns are unlikely: RBI Guv

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

The rising COVID-19 infections across the country are a matter of concern, but it may not impact the ongoing economic revival as one does not foresee lockdowns, Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das said on Thursday. The economic revival will continue "unabated", Das said, asserting that there is no need for a downward revision of RBI's 10.5 per cent GDP growth forecast for FY22. Speaking at Times Network's India Economic Conclave, Das said, "We have 'insurance' to protect economic revival like a fast-paced vaccination drive, greater ability among people to follow COVID protocols", and one does not see lockdowns as well.

Guv nod for TN's 7.5% quota to govt school students in MBBS

Guv nod for TN's 7.5% quota to govt school students in MBBS

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit has given his assent to a Bill envisaging 7.5 per cent reservation to government school students who have cleared the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test in admission to medical courses.