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Trump came, Trump saw, Trump conquered Hindu Americans

Trump came, Trump saw, Trump conquered Hindu Americans

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

'I'm a big fan of Hindu and a big fan of India -- big, big fan.'

'I don't make boring films'

'I don't make boring films'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

'End of the day, my thing is, entertainment, entertainment, entertainment.'

M&A deal top $100 billion in 2018

M&A deal top $100 billion in 2018

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

Dealmakers and advisors feel investors are shifting their focus to Asia Pacific, especially India, owing to geopolitical instability driven by events such as Brexit and protectionist trade wars.

Come with proof about black money: Swiss to India

Come with proof about black money: Swiss to India

Rediff.com7 Dec 2014

Switzerland's Ambassador to India Linus von Castelmur also said the past cannot be undone, while promising full support of his country in cases where at least some proof is provided on tax frauds.

Abhijit Banerjee and the mystique of the Nobel Prize

Abhijit Banerjee and the mystique of the Nobel Prize

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

Does Abhijit Banerjee's Nobel Prize help India reduce extreme poverty, asks Rajeev Srinivasan.

If govt has its way your take-home pay may decline

If govt has its way your take-home pay may decline

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

While some trade union leaders have welcomed the move, industry has opposed it, fearing an increase in its wage bill

Sabarimala: Deity has the right to be 'eternal celibate', SC told

Sabarimala: Deity has the right to be 'eternal celibate', SC told

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

This was also part of the right to privacy of the deity, the lawyer said.

Kamal: 'Films that dig deep into your self can be exhausting'

Kamal: 'Films that dig deep into your self can be exhausting'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

'My contribution to Uttama Villain is going to make me proud.'

Trouble for Gandhis as Delhi HC orders I-T probe in National Herald case

Trouble for Gandhis as Delhi HC orders I-T probe in National Herald case

Rediff.com13 May 2017

Accusing the government of spreading misinformation in the National Herald case, the Congress said it was proud to be associated with the newspaper that stood up in pre-independence times against the British for throttling free speech, similar to the present day climate.

Black money: Swiss have agreed to help India but...

Black money: Swiss have agreed to help India but...

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

If India was able to provide additional and new information about people and entities that figure on stolen lists, they may consider it to exchange information

Confused about the Budget proposals? Please read this

Confused about the Budget proposals? Please read this

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Indian economy about to take-off

The talented Indian

The talented Indian

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

Priyanka Chopra, Irrfan Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui make a global statement on the power of Indian cinema, says Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Demonetisation: SC snubs Centre; says people are frantic

Demonetisation: SC snubs Centre; says people are frantic

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

The Supreme Court on Friday dubbed as a "serious issue" the long queues outside banks and post offices and expressed its reservation on the Centre's plea seeking a direction that no other court in the country should entertain petitions challenging the November 8 notification demonetising Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 currency notes.

5 reasons to be wary of Aadhaar

5 reasons to be wary of Aadhaar

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

Not only is your privacy stripped stark naked, says Mitali Saran, the system itself is illegal and vulnerable.

'Post assembly polls, investors anticipate never-before reforms'

'Post assembly polls, investors anticipate never-before reforms'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

Jigar Shah, chief executive officer, Maybank Kim Eng Securities is not certain that the DMart listing would trigger a re-rating of the Indian retailing sector.

Formula One: Mercedes ready to renew Hamilton contract

Formula One: Mercedes ready to renew Hamilton contract

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Mercedes can hardly wait for Sunday's Abu Dhabi Formula One title decider to be over so they can tie Lewis Hamilton down to a long-term contract.

A bypoll unlike any other

A bypoll unlike any other

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

There are so many questions surrounding the conduct of the revised bypoll to Chennai's RK Nagar seat that it stretches the credibility of the electoral process, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Zee5 drives broadcaster's digital dreams

Zee5 drives broadcaster's digital dreams

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

Zee5 is now the fifth largest streaming app after YouTube, Hotstar, MX Player and Voot, and there is talk of hiving off Zee5 to drive valuation, says Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Shah Rukh in trouble! I-T dept attaches Alibag farmhouse

Shah Rukh in trouble! I-T dept attaches Alibag farmhouse

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

The allegation against Khan is that he had applied to purchase the agricultural land for farming but constructed a farmhouse for personal use instead.

Visionary Budget but devil lies in the implementation

Visionary Budget but devil lies in the implementation

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

The government has provided a long-term vision.

Next 6-12 months would be a challenge for the markets: Jigar Shah

Next 6-12 months would be a challenge for the markets: Jigar Shah

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

After enduring volatility for the first two months of calendar year 2016 (CY16), global equity markets have recouped some of the losses in March. Jigar Shah, chief executive officer, Maybank Kim Eng Securities, believes the next triggers for the rally will come from a soft landing in China and no recession situation in the US.

From Rs 22 to Rs 900 crore, Vasanthakumar's success story

From Rs 22 to Rs 900 crore, Vasanthakumar's success story

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Vasanthakumar, who started his career as a salesman, today owns a retail empire.

No surge for Clinton, but she may have wooed the undecided

No surge for Clinton, but she may have wooed the undecided

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

The fight was for the more than 10 million millennials, the undecided and the independents and Clinton clearly came out on top, feels Aziz Haniffa.

DTH readies for final assault on cable business

DTH readies for final assault on cable business

Rediff.com2 Oct 2013

With over 40 million active subscribers (as of March 2013), DTH has grown tenfold from just 4 million customers six years ago.

What if the Nano project had stayed in Bengal?

What if the Nano project had stayed in Bengal?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

It epitomises a significant opportunity lost, just when the state was beginning to shed three decades of leftist inhibitions in favour of economic reform.

Game-changing policies can put the economy on track

Game-changing policies can put the economy on track

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

We need transformative policies and incentives with purpose, especially in solar power and digital infrastructure.

Volatility seen ahead of July F&O expiry

Volatility seen ahead of July F&O expiry

Rediff.com24 Jul 2016

The progress of the GST Bill in Parliament is also likely to remain in focus

Who's the boss? Delhi's dilemma over the years

Who's the boss? Delhi's dilemma over the years

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

At the core of the issue is the national capital's unique status of a Union Territory that is administered by both the Centre and the government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi.

Drink the wine, my friends

Drink the wine, my friends

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Domestic wineries have moved from creating predominantly sweet wines in their initial years to drier, complex blends now. They also seem to be investing more in wine tourism.

Trump hits back: Obama worst president in American history

Trump hits back: Obama worst president in American history

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Trump also reiterated his stand and said he does not regret having criticised the parents of a slain American Muslim soldier Humayun Khan.

'Deepika is a good looking girl. But no acting talent'

'Deepika is a good looking girl. But no acting talent'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

'I don't know how they dared to send Krrish for a National Award. It was a horrible film! Films like Dabangg and Bang Bang are trash films. Goliyon Ki Rasleela: Ram Leela was so bad; only the music was good. Straight talk from Garm Hava director M S Sathyu.

How Railways can pave the way for a Digital India

How Railways can pave the way for a Digital India

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Railway Budget is the first indicator of possibly better days

Despite big talks, India is miles away from digitisation

Despite big talks, India is miles away from digitisation

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

India must change approach and have better access to networks to fulfil its digitisation dream.

Soon, your movie watching experience could be cheaper

Soon, your movie watching experience could be cheaper

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

And the reason has everything to do with box office collections, says Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Where are Jayalalithaa's cases heading?

Where are Jayalalithaa's cases heading?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

A general election looms next month just as two cases involving Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa enter a crucial phase, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Cash crisis: Aaj ki taaza khabar!

Cash crisis: Aaj ki taaza khabar!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

Aaj ka taaza khabar

'Politics in Indian cricket was sickening'

'Politics in Indian cricket was sickening'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

'I was actually appointed captain for the West Indies tour (in 1971).' 'But Mr Vijay Merchant (the then chairman of the selectors) didn't like me nor did he like 'Tiger' Pataudi. He thought we were far too flamboyant.' 'He made Ajit Wadekar captain.'

China's big bucks luring soccer's talent

China's big bucks luring soccer's talent

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

Carlos Tevez is getting paid 615,000 a week at Shanghai Shenhua, making him the world's best-paid player. His salary is now more than Cristiano Ronaldo's and Lionel Messi's!

Sebi makes fresh bid to find Sahara investors

Sebi makes fresh bid to find Sahara investors

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

While Sahara maintains it has already repaid more than 93 per cent of the outstanding dues directly to the concerned bondholders and the remaining amount was just about Rs 2,500 crore (Rs 25 billion), it deposited Rs 5,120 crore (Rs 51.2 billion) to Sebi in December 2012 towards the investor refunds as per Supreme Court orders.

The contrasting colours of Jaipur

The contrasting colours of Jaipur

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

The city is becoming more democratic as the past embraces the future says Rahul Jacob.