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'Expect K-shaped, not V-shaped, recovery'

'Expect K-shaped, not V-shaped, recovery'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

'This is happening regardless of the Budget.'

'My religion, my country is here. Where will we go?'

'My religion, my country is here. Where will we go?'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

'I really wish I knew how to arouse love in the hearts of people, how to make them understand that religion comes later, first we are all humans.'

Check out Wenger's post-retirement plans

Check out Wenger's post-retirement plans

Rediff.com7 May 2018

Arsene Wenger suggested on Sunday that once relieved of his duties as Arsenal manager in a week's time he could think about life as a fan of the London club he served for 22 years - and have fun shouting at his successor.

Is this how 'women's empowerment' plays out?

Is this how 'women's empowerment' plays out?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

'I wonder how much of the guilt do I bear for having started off the cycle in the first place by giving her a job,' says Keya Sarkar.

'Independence came early because of the Naval Mutiny'

'Independence came early because of the Naval Mutiny'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

'These naval sailors should have been given due respect as freedom fighters.' 'February 18, 1946 should be as important as January 26 because that date changed everything.'

Fear and humanity know no god

Fear and humanity know no god

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

As the country erupts over the CAA and NRC, all I can do is think of Daya Ram from Pakistan in Jodhpur and Tehmina from Afghanistan in Delhi, says Geetanjali Krishna.

'We lacked intent but don't make mountain out of molehill'

'We lacked intent but don't make mountain out of molehill'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

Everything happened so quickly that no one could make any sense of it," Kohli was unable to fathom what hit his team, said Kohli after his team were bundled out for 36 - India's lowest score in Test cricket.

11 BEAUTIFUL STORIES From Around The World

11 BEAUTIFUL STORIES From Around The World

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite films from the recent Toronto International Film Festival.

Has Amazon actually broken India's e-commerce laws?

Has Amazon actually broken India's e-commerce laws?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

Last November, a lawyer for Future Retail Limited (FRL) told Delhi high court that Amazon is interfering with its lawful business and thousands may lose their jobs and FRL may go bankrupt. Senior advocate Harish Salve, who appeared for FRL, likened Amazon to East India Company. Senior advocate Gopal Subramanium, who represented Amazon, told the Future counsel to keep the "East India Company" rhetoric aside, as Amazon has invested $6.5 billion all over India and created 900,000 jobs. This drama played out in the case in which Amazon has challenged Future's $3.4-billion deal with Reliance, alleging the retailer's deal breached an agreement with the American e-commerce firm.

'Punjab police put PM's life in danger'

'Punjab police put PM's life in danger'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

'The PM of India was 20 km away from the Pakistan border and he is one of the persons under extreme threat from that country and they put his life in danger.'

As Kamala Harris nears victory, TN villages prepare for early Diwali

As Kamala Harris nears victory, TN villages prepare for early Diwali

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

The villagers have now kept firecrackers ready to hail a win for Kamala Harris, also a US Senator.

India goalkeeper is now a labourer

India goalkeeper is now a labourer

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

'All I want to do is play football again.'

How India conquered England on Chennai dustbowl...

How India conquered England on Chennai dustbowl...

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

India skipper Virat Kohli rejected criticism of the spin-friendly Chepauk pitch, asserting that his side showed the requisite grit and determination to conquer England on it in the second Test, the toss not a matter of concern at all.

Shershaah review

Shershaah review

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

This is the meatiest role of Sidharth Malhotra's career and the man sure enough gives it his all. There's charm, swagger, warmth, empathy, verve, authority -- a lively portrait of a lion, a legend, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Who is the hottest superhero? Vote now!

Who is the hottest superhero? Vote now!

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who is the dishiest of them all?

2 States: We spoke the language of love

2 States: We spoke the language of love

Rediff.com14 May 2014

Murali Annavaram shares his 2 States story. Share yours too!

The Ghost Review

The Ghost Review

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

Vikram Bhatt's horror film is a big let down, says Namrata Thakker.

'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.

Champions League: Galatasaray boss Mancini not optimistic about beating Chelsea

Champions League: Galatasaray boss Mancini not optimistic about beating Chelsea

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

Mancini, who comes up against the Premier League leaders in the Round of 16 first-leg at the Turk Telekom Arena in Istanbul on Wednesday, does not fancy his side's prospects.

'Mohanlal can play anything!'

'Mohanlal can play anything!'

Rediff.com21 May 2021

"Every actor's life is short. It exists only between 'Action' and 'Cut'," Mohanlal once told Subhash K Jha.

Kerala Needs To Confront Reality

Kerala Needs To Confront Reality

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Beginning with the bird's eye view of itself -- a narrow state of hills, rivers and high population density, in a tapering part of the Indian subcontinent. It can be a beautiful place shaped by aesthetic founded in appropriate lifestyle and progressive views, or a junkyard shaped by money and what money buys. The choice is Kerala's, notes Shyam G Menon.

The 10 BEAUTIFUL MOMENTS of 2020

The 10 BEAUTIFUL MOMENTS of 2020

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

Here is a look at some of Aseem Chhabra's favourite memories of 2020 in Hindi cinema, performances by well-known and new actors, special moments in films and shows.

PIX: Messi powers Barcelona to big win; Leicester down West Brom

PIX: Messi powers Barcelona to big win; Leicester down West Brom

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

Lionel Messi scored twice as Barcelona crushed Getafe 5-2 on Thursday to stay in the hunt for the La Liga title.

'Hum aapke saath mein hai'

'Hum aapke saath mein hai'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

'I want to show that we are also part of this society and want to participate just as much, whether it is for security or whatever community work there.'

Excerpt: Shocking culture of the casting couch

Excerpt: Shocking culture of the casting couch

Rediff.com11 Jul 2012

We bring you an exclusive excerpt from Neeta Shah's debut novel -- Bollywood Striptease.

Modi responsible for delay in Rafale delivery: Rahul

Modi responsible for delay in Rafale delivery: Rahul

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

Jaitley also dubbed Gandhi's attack on Modi as an attempt to shift the focus due to people's 'revulsion' towards the Congress party.

I never thought of a life in politics: Nikki Haley

I never thought of a life in politics: Nikki Haley

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, the first Indian-American woman to occupy the top job in a US state, never talked of politics in their house while growing up and saw politicians as someone who often seemed to be busy promoting themselves.

Bhoot Part One: The Haunted Ship Review

Bhoot Part One: The Haunted Ship Review

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

Remove the jump scares from Bhoot Part One: The Haunted Ship and you are left with nothing, feels Moumita Bhattacharjee.

Football: Arteta takes responsibility for Arsenal's poor form

Football: Arteta takes responsibility for Arsenal's poor form

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Arsenal must trust in Arteta, says Guardiola.

Khade misses 50m freestyle medal by a whisker

Khade misses 50m freestyle medal by a whisker

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

India's Virdhawal Khade marginally bettered his long-standing National record to get closer to a second Asian Games medal as he qualified for the men's 50 metres freestyle final, clocking 22.43s, which was third fastest time in the heats, in Jakarta, on Tuesday.

The Course Mate Who Will Be Chief

The Course Mate Who Will Be Chief

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

'As a course mate who has followed closely this star on the Bombay Sappers firmament, my heart swells with pride to see his extraordinary brilliance and focus; his commitment and his dedication; his hard work; and his technical as well as tactical knowledge,' says Colonel K Thammayya Udupa (retd) of his batchmate General Manoj Pande who will take over as chief of the army staff on May 1.

Serie A PICS: Sampdoria stun Inter Milan to end win streak

Serie A PICS: Sampdoria stun Inter Milan to end win streak

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

IMAGES from Serie A matches played in Italy on Wednesday.

Strangest question: 'What would you manufacture in space?'

Strangest question: 'What would you manufacture in space?'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

Rediff readers share the strangest questions asked to them in a job interview. Have you shared yours yet?

'I was imprisoned in the phansi yard'

'I was imprisoned in the phansi yard'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

'I was told to go to the next room and strip -- that's when it really hits you for the first time... that you are a criminal and you are being treated like one.' 'It comes as a shock when, instead of your name, you hear, "Yeh naya Maowadi aaya hai (A new Maoist has arrived)".'

Here's why Leicester players are not nervous

Here's why Leicester players are not nervous

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

Manager Claudio Ranieri is confident that nerves will not derail Leicester City's season, after watching his team defeat Watford 1-0 to stretch their lead at the top of the Premier League table.

'Only positivity can keep us going'

'Only positivity can keep us going'

Rediff.com6 May 2020

'While we are all trying to stay indoors and help flatten the curve, all recruitment processes have been put on hold and I am unable to find a job for myself.'

Venom Review: Oddly entertaining film

Venom Review: Oddly entertaining film

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

After a boring first half, Venom takes off after an alien organism named Venom takes over Tom Hardy's body, observes Namrata Thakker.

Russian Grand Prix: Bottas pips Hamilton to pole in Russia

Russian Grand Prix: Bottas pips Hamilton to pole in Russia

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

Finland's Valtteri Bottas took pole position for the Russian Grand Prix on Saturday with Mercedes team mate and Formula One leader Lewis Hamilton having to settle for second place on the starting grid.

There's a serious problem back home: Rahul to Indians in Bahrain

There's a serious problem back home: Rahul to Indians in Bahrain

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

In his first address to NRIs outside India after taking over as Congress president, Rahul Gandhi accused the government of dividing people on the basis of caste and religion, alleging it was converting the anger of jobless youth into hatred among communities.

10 INSPIRING life lessons from a stroke survivor

10 INSPIRING life lessons from a stroke survivor

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

Re-inventing oneself, by letting go of old, non-productive habits, negative thought processes, judgments, and sometimes, even people who have been holding us back, can be a liberating feeling.