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I'm glad that an Indian & Pakistani can be united in peace: Malala

I'm glad that an Indian & Pakistani can be united in peace: Malala

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

At 17, Pakistan's Malala Yousafzai became the youngest Nobel laureate. She was conferred the joint Peace Prize along with India's Kailash Satyarthi at Oslo on Wednesday. Here is the full transcript of her speech.

Let us not give our Islamic neighbour a run for its money

Let us not give our Islamic neighbour a run for its money

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

'In the 30 years since the Ayodhya movement began, the RSS has created a generation of Hindus who are the mirror image of those fanatic Muslims who take to the streets at the slightest, even imagined, 'insult to Islam,' argues Jyoti Punwani.

'Judi Dench is obsessed with India'

'Judi Dench is obsessed with India'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

'He cooked chicken curry and so because of him, curries entered the British royal kitchens.' 'Eventually, he became a political advisor to the queen.' 'This guy was disrupting the royal household. It sent shockwaves...' Ali Fazal on his character Abdul Karim and working with acting legend Judi Dench.

'How can I pursue masters in the US?'

'How can I pursue masters in the US?'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

In an online chat with readers, overseas consultant NNS Chandra offers career advice.

Poster Boys review: Low-IQ comedy

Poster Boys review: Low-IQ comedy

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

Shreyas Talpade's film, co-starring the Deol brothers, never adds up to anything beyond a shrill or overdone caricature straight out of a dummy's guide in how to amuse, says Sukanya Verma.

Must Read! How Indian engineers in the US can stay relevant

Must Read! How Indian engineers in the US can stay relevant

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

These six tricks could help you land good jobs.

How Narang plans to produce Olympic medallists for India

How Narang plans to produce Olympic medallists for India

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

Olympic bronze medallist Gagan Narang on what made him start the Gagan Narang Sports Promotion Foundation way back in 2011 when he himself in the midst of his own shooting career.

Why the NRC is cruel

Why the NRC is cruel

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

'I do not think that we are showing Hindu humanity and humaneness in the process of the National Register of Citizens.'

Sai's Take: Rahul has his work cut out in Wayanad

Sai's Take: Rahul has his work cut out in Wayanad

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

What Saisuresh Sivaswamy learnt about the election from television and the newspapers. A must read column, folks!

The man who sold Nirav Modi's art

The man who sold Nirav Modi's art

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

Dinesh Vazirani on how he built Saffronart into an institution.

How this Mumbai boy is changing lives!

How this Mumbai boy is changing lives!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

With a small team of like-willed youngsters, Himanshu Goenka is creating opportunities for underprivileged children to dream big.

7 personality 'faults' that are actually good for you

7 personality 'faults' that are actually good for you

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

The idea of marinating in your own mediocrity is actually a valuable lesson in shameless self-love.

Give up religion or face punishment, says China's Communist Party to members

Give up religion or face punishment, says China's Communist Party to members

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

Experts said the direction is meant to maintain party unity.

How I Met My Mother

How I Met My Mother

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

'After having rejected and sometimes also being rejected by 32 men in my unsuccessful journey to matrimony, I prayed that it would be love at first sight with motherhood,' says Priya Ramanathan.

'If people get two square meals and a job, they won't take to guns'

'If people get two square meals and a job, they won't take to guns'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

'The only positive I see are the youth of India who were earlier just after money. The young now want to do something for society.'

Where are the great World Cup captains?

Where are the great World Cup captains?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

>The World Cup captain was a remarkable species: Always trying, pushing, lifting, harassing, delivering; the kind who would unhesitatingly jump into the deep end to save the day. They're all gone now, says Dhruv Munjal.

Meet the BSF's first woman officer

Meet the BSF's first woman officer

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

'Ultimately, you are treated according to the stars on your shoulder.' 'Not as a man, not as a woman, not as a girl,' says Assistant Commandant Tanu Shree Pareek.

Are you ready for your first job?

Are you ready for your first job?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

How does one make a smooth transition from college to corporate life? Should you take up a job or start something of your own? Is there a way you can find out?

Are you a great leader?

Are you a great leader?

Rediff.com6 May 2015

Virender Kapoor is the former director of Symbiosis Institute of Management and knows a thing or two the making of a great leader. Here's what he has to tell you, our dear readers.

Trump names Indian-American Ajit Pai to head US communications commission

Trump names Indian-American Ajit Pai to head US communications commission

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Pai is the fourth Indian-American to become part of Trump's administration.

Rahane the cornerstone of India's batting in all formats

Rahane the cornerstone of India's batting in all formats

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

No one in his right senses will expect Ajinkya Rahane to bat like Sachin Tendulkar or make thousands of runs and own a plethora of records. But the right-hander guarantees to carry forward the rich legacy of the fabled Mumbai school of batting.

Bollywood condemns Pakistan terror attack

Bollywood condemns Pakistan terror attack

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

What it means to be the world's smallest woman

What it means to be the world's smallest woman

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

Jyoti Amge explains while Sadiya Upade listens in.

Pompeo an advocate of tough policy on Pakistan

Pompeo an advocate of tough policy on Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

The US President told reporters that he and Pompeo are on the same page. "With Mike, Mike Pompeo, we have a very similar thought process. I think it's going to go very well," Trump said.

Is vada-pao India's best dish?

Is vada-pao India's best dish?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

Anthony Bourdain thought vada-pao was so good that all other Indian food could be dismissed. He was not wrong, says Aakar Patel.

'Aditya Chopra was the first person to read Baar Baar Dekho'

'Aditya Chopra was the first person to read Baar Baar Dekho'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

Scriptwriter of Baar Baar Dekho Sri Rao gets candid about his film and Bollywood.

Why Annapurna Devi chose her music over Ravi Shankar

Why Annapurna Devi chose her music over Ravi Shankar

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

Dissonant artistic visions drove Annapurna Devi and her husband Ravi Shankar apart, notes Swapan Kumar Bondyopadhyay.

Kerala floods: 9-yr-old donates money saved for bicycle

Kerala floods: 9-yr-old donates money saved for bicycle

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

The girl lending the helping hand won her hearts and accolades, with Hero Cyles taking special note.

Review: Foxcatcher is the most overrated Oscar nominee

Review: Foxcatcher is the most overrated Oscar nominee

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

Foxcatcher is deathly dull and far too graceless.

'Can I appear for IELTS and TOEFL?'

'Can I appear for IELTS and TOEFL?'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra shares advice on how to pick the right international education.

Exclusive: Kerala CM's wife on her husband

Exclusive: Kerala CM's wife on her husband

Rediff.com20 May 2016

'He only talks about what concerns our home, like what I have made for lunch or dinner. No politics at home and no controversies too.' 'If I want to know something, I have to update myself from the newspapers or the local people; unfortunately no inside information.' 'He is like a strong fort, which no one can break and get in, not even his wife.'

Employee to CEO: 6 skills that work

Employee to CEO: 6 skills that work

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

Balance time, focus on correction, prevention and anticipation.

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.

'Aamir Khan fights like a child when he plays board games'

'Aamir Khan fights like a child when he plays board games'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

Advait Chandan decodes Aamir Khan.

India honours its most talented and bravest kids

India honours its most talented and bravest kids

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

With a medal, a commemoration letter and a pat of encouragement on their shoulders, President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday handed the National Child Award for Exceptional Achievement to 20 talented and brave children on the occasion of Children's Day.

The importance of human workers in the smart machine age

The importance of human workers in the smart machine age

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

Edward Hess, Professor of Business Administration and Batten Executive-in-Residence, Darden School of Business, discusses the growth of technology and the challenges it creates for organizations with Sangeeta Tanwar.

What reality will replace the dream of 1947?

What reality will replace the dream of 1947?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

'Our prime minister manifests a vision for India to be great and powerful, but the modernity required -- of thinking, attitudes, behaviour -- seems alien, if not abhorrent, to his constituency and associates,' says Ambassador K Shankar Bajpai.

Whoever speaks against RSS, BJP will go missing like Najeeb: Kejriwal in JNU

Whoever speaks against RSS, BJP will go missing like Najeeb: Kejriwal in JNU

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

The chief minister said Najeeb, who has been missing for over two weeks now, will come back only when Prime Minister Narendra Modi could be made to realise that he is losing votes over the issue.

Review: Bangalore Days is a highly recommended watch

Review: Bangalore Days is a highly recommended watch

Rediff.com2 Jun 2014

Malayalam film Bangalore Days boasts of fine performances, says Paresh C Palicha.

Kejriwal drums up Indian-American support via videoconference

Kejriwal drums up Indian-American support via videoconference

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

Aam Aadmi Party founder Arvind Kejriwal reached out to Indian Americans in the Bay Area via videoconference last week.