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Review: Ramanujan is a must watch

Review: Ramanujan is a must watch

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

The film which is dedicated to India's mathematical prodigy, Ramanujan, is a well researched, well-written and brilliantly directed.

Govt cancels visas of all foreign nationals travelling from China

Govt cancels visas of all foreign nationals travelling from China

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

In the travel advisory, the Health Ministry again asked people to refrain from travelling to China in view of the coronavirus outbreak in its Hubei province and said travellers on return from the neighbouring country could be quarantined.

How Naturals plans to woo Gen Y ice cream lovers

How Naturals plans to woo Gen Y ice cream lovers

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

While the brand did step into cities such as Delhi in the last few years, it is now stitching up an expansion strategy aimed at partaking of growth in areas where consumption of ice cream remains strong.

Review: Vadacurry is worth a watch

Review: Vadacurry is worth a watch

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

Tamil film Vadacurry is a commendable effort, says S Saraswathi.

Slurp! Look who's benefitting from cola ban in Tamil Nadu

Slurp! Look who's benefitting from cola ban in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

Even as traders in Tamil Nadu continue to boycott Coke and Pepsi, a few homegrown beverage brands are raking in the profits, says T E Narasimhan.

'During the war, we reached 40 km into Pakistan'

'During the war, we reached 40 km into Pakistan'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

'My brave JCO managed to get to the gun, sit on top of the dead man and fired away at the attacking aircraft till they melted away into the darkness.'

'Modi's MSP announcement is an election game'

'Modi's MSP announcement is an election game'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

'This announcement is big foolishness.' 'The government has no idea of economics. They are just announcing what comes to their mind.' 'Let them implement what they have announced and just see what will happen in two years.'

'The Maggi crisis was a blessing in disguise for Nestle'

'The Maggi crisis was a blessing in disguise for Nestle'

Rediff.com16 May 2016

'Maggi issue gave us room for introspection.'

'I don't like myself too easily'

'I don't like myself too easily'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

Kajal Aggarwal talks about her upcoming film Do Lafzon Ki Kahani and co-star Randeep Hooda.

Chennai's story needs to be heard

Chennai's story needs to be heard

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

No one imagined that this could happen to Chennai. We were just a happy little town content with our Kollywood and Coffee, but humanity has won over once again, says Pavithra Selvam.

Rs 22,84,00,000 and counting! Donations received by famous Shirdi temple

Rs 22,84,00,000 and counting! Donations received by famous Shirdi temple

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

The famous Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust has witnessed a steady rise in its fortunes in the form of donations from devotees over the last few years, a senior official of the organisation said on Friday.

WTO ministerial conference begins amid uncertainty

WTO ministerial conference begins amid uncertainty

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

Indonesian Trade Minister Gita Wirjawan, Chair of the Ninth Ministerial Conference, and the three Vice Chairs, in a joint statement, urged 'all WTO members to come together over the next few days to make the necessary breakthroughs, working closely with WTO Director General Roberto Azevedo.'

'A new reality is forcing its way into our lives'

'A new reality is forcing its way into our lives'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

'From India to Indiana, there has always been a sense of hope, optimism, and goodness.'

'You will see an epidemic of non-smoking lung diseases in India'

'You will see an epidemic of non-smoking lung diseases in India'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

'Just like we have accepted that more Indians have hypertension and diabetes, lower lung capacity of Indians should not be construed as normal.'

'Over time, Rahul seems to have changed'

'Over time, Rahul seems to have changed'

Rediff.com6 May 2019

'It is the regional parties and their leaders who are the ones we have to watch.'

'Martyrdom is a part of our lives'

'Martyrdom is a part of our lives'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

'We know what we are signing up for. There is nothing greater than that.' What Archana Masih/Rediff.com learnt from a chance encounter with an Indian Army officer.

REDIFF ARCHIVES: 'The most boring person is one who plays safe'

REDIFF ARCHIVES: 'The most boring person is one who plays safe'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

Mumbai-origin Gulam Kaderbhoy Noon, who migrated to Britain with little funds and went on to found several Indian food companies that made him known as Britain's first 'Curry King', died on Tuesday at the age of 79 after he surrendered in his battle against liver cancer.

Amazon is India's most trusted online shopping brand

Amazon is India's most trusted online shopping brand

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

The top five most trusted brands are Samsung Mobiles, Sony, LG, Nokia and Tata.

Auto majors are using social media like never before

Auto majors are using social media like never before

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

Auto Expo's Twitter handle (@AEMotorShow), with a follower base of 16,000, is abuzz with activity. The Facebook page of Auto Expo has about 158,000 followers.

'Modi retains an advantage nationally'

'Modi retains an advantage nationally'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

'Right now, politics is operating in a state of suspended animation. That works to Modi's advantage.'

Ayodhya nahi, karz maafi: Farmers converge in Delhi for 2-day protest

Ayodhya nahi, karz maafi: Farmers converge in Delhi for 2-day protest

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

The two-day rally will be one of the largest congregations of farmers in Delhi, the AIKSCC has claimed.

Nothing will change under Imran: We will still hate each other

Nothing will change under Imran: We will still hate each other

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

'Many fresh faces have come before him on both sides, and every sort of individual -- liberal, conservative, hardliner, dictator -- has come and gone.' 'I think we just seem to be happier when we hate one another,' says Aakar Patel.

Eat less instant noodles and more local seafood: Xi tells Chinese tourists

Eat less instant noodles and more local seafood: Xi tells Chinese tourists

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

President Xi Jinping has appealed to Chinese tourists not to leave a bad reputation behind, and eat fewer cups of instant noodles while travelling abroad. "Do not litter water bottles everywhere. Do not damage coral reefs. Eat less instant noodles and more local seafood," the China News Service quoted Xi as saying in Maldives this week.

Coronavirus: Tomorrow always comes

Coronavirus: Tomorrow always comes

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

'A very vast majority of us will catch it at some point, about 8 out of 10 won't feel much worse than a common cold's nuisance, if at all, but some will die.' 'A very, very vast majority, at least about 98 per cent of those infected, if not more, under any circumstances, will live through it,' observes Shekhar Gupta.

'We waste water in the most trivial ways'

'We waste water in the most trivial ways'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'You can have a bath in just one bucket of water.' 'When you are brushing your teeth, remember to turn off the tap.' 'You don't have to wash your car every day.'

Irma hits Florida with Category 4 force; millions evacuated

Irma hits Florida with Category 4 force; millions evacuated

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

Around 1,20,000 Indian-Americans reside across Florida.

'I am earning more money as the antagonist'

'I am earning more money as the antagonist'

Rediff.com18 May 2016

'Being a hero is not a very easy task. You have to dance around trees, not to mention all the odd and unnatural things you have to do. Now I am spared of all that.' Jagapathi Babu reveals why playing an antagonist is far more rewarding than being a hero.

Vajpayee: The father of 2nd generation economic reforms

Vajpayee: The father of 2nd generation economic reforms

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

Modelled loosely around the National Highway System of the US, he in 2001 launched the Golden Quadrilateral and the North-South & East-West Corridor projects to build 4/6 lane highways between four top metropolitan cities of Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata as well as from Srinagar to Kanyakumari and Porbandar to Silchar.

Kashmir floods: As water levels recede 4 lakh wait to be rescued

Kashmir floods: As water levels recede 4 lakh wait to be rescued

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

Water levels have started receding in Srinagar and telecommunication has been restored in parts of the city after it faced the worst floods in decades.

For McDonald's, making a comeback won't be easy. Here's why

For McDonald's, making a comeback won't be easy. Here's why

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

It is not easy for an FMCG brand to make a comeback if it has been out of consumer's reckoning for some time. Moreover, a protracted battle between the owners and then closure of a large number of outlets at one go might have sent some very negative signals to many, says Sneha Bhattacharjee.

'Ahmed Bhai's political intellect was very high'

'Ahmed Bhai's political intellect was very high'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

'There were any number of Congress leaders who disliked Sonia Gandhi, but they were very close to Ahmed Bhai and he would listen, and give a shoulder to cry upon.'

Sheena Bora Trial: Peter wants to access his bank locker

Sheena Bora Trial: Peter wants to access his bank locker

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

Peter told Judge Jagdale that there was only jewellery in the locker -- some of it that he had "gifted to my wife" and some that "she had received" at the time of their marriage, that the CBI had already inspected the locker in his presence and were aware of what was there.

Why India remains critical for Uber and Ola

Why India remains critical for Uber and Ola

Rediff.com18 Mar 2018

Both are focused on the overall transportation business, in which taxi services are only a part; the extended ambit includes autos, motorbikes, cycles, electric vehicles, water transport as well as food delivery services, says Surajeet Das Gupta.

Why SHE rode SOLO from Kashmir to Kanyakumari

Why SHE rode SOLO from Kashmir to Kanyakumari

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

Neetu Chopra, who travelled solo across India on a scooter covering 7,600 km in 42 days, tells Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar why girls should not be scared to dream.

The Jaya you didn't know

The Jaya you didn't know

Rediff.com25 Dec 2016

'We spoke of everything but politics.' 'She was well-versed in the Eng. Lit. canon of Dickens and Austen, but had also read Oscar Wilde's famous epistolary tract from jail, De Profundis.' Sunil Sethi recalls his memorable encounters with Jayalalithaa.

When movie theatres no longer exist...

When movie theatres no longer exist...

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

Aseem Chhabra imagines a time, 20 years from now, when movie-watching in theatres will be long gone, thanks to the coronavirus, and pens a letter to his grandchild, explaining the magic of the cinema hall.

A day in the life of a COVID-19 Warrior

A day in the life of a COVID-19 Warrior

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

'My wife, who expresses her fears and anxieties every night when I return home after doing my duty at a COVID-19 containment zone, promptly wakes me up the next morning so that I can report for duty on time.'

The A to Z of 2020

The A to Z of 2020

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

We present our alphabet of 2020, pulling in everything you'll remember about this year we'd rather forget.

Travelling the northeast with Kalki Koechlin

Travelling the northeast with Kalki Koechlin

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

A first-of-its-kind travel show explores the special bond a father and daughter share.

McDonald's-Bakshi face-off continues

McDonald's-Bakshi face-off continues

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Food chain rejects Bakshi's offer of Rs 1,800-cr for stake; CLB gives it till Nov 25 to make a counter-offer.