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'Just not allowed. Nope.' What is Amitabh saying no to?

'Just not allowed. Nope.' What is Amitabh saying no to?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

Amitabh Bachchan's birthday bash. Don 3's movie details. Mahesh Babu's Bollywood debut. The latest Bollywood masala...

Gurmehar is our daughter, protect her rights

Gurmehar is our daughter, protect her rights

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

Even if I completely disagree with what Gulmehar says, I must, as a father, as an Indian, protect her rights and her dignity. Otherwise I am not entitled to be called an Indian, says Tarun Vijay.

With Rs 20 lakh, he built a Rs 350-cr business

With Rs 20 lakh, he built a Rs 350-cr business

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

'I found my motivation in the fast emerging mobile market.' 'Nokia's biggest mistake lay in its stubbornness to change.' 'It's important to understand the pulse of the people It has been a long journey for Md Gyasuddin, Hitech Mobiles MD.

What does zero inflation mean for the Indian economy?

What does zero inflation mean for the Indian economy?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Zero inflation will pave way for rate cuts in the next RBI policy.

Why #MeToo needs all our support

Why #MeToo needs all our support

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

'#MeToo is not to be dismissed as a 'shoot and scoot' but seen as the uncovering of dark truths about seemingly sophisticated and powerful personalities, or at least as one providing catharsis to a survivor,' notes Utkarsh Mishra.

Markets have a tepid closing; broader markets outshine

Markets have a tepid closing; broader markets outshine

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

At 11:37 am, the S&P BSE Sensex was up 28 points at 27,037 and the Nifty50 was up 2 points at 8,268

Three reasons why Sensex surged 457 points on Dec 8

Three reasons why Sensex surged 457 points on Dec 8

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

No stock on BSE Sensex ended in red while only 3 stocks in the broader Nifty50 index settled the day negative

Jewellers join government's campaign to cut gold buying

Jewellers join government's campaign to cut gold buying

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

India's biggest jewellers' association has asked members to stop selling gold bars and coins.

Bright GDP just a small step in long road to sustained revival

Bright GDP just a small step in long road to sustained revival

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

Based on the evidence at hand, Modi's goal of scripting a broader, lasting upturn appears some way off, says Rajesh Kumar Singh.

10 useful tips for Pokemon Go players

10 useful tips for Pokemon Go players

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Watch out for the dangers you might get into when you immerse yourself into the latest viral game that blends virtual reality with the real world

Kerala assembly adjourned indefinitely amid demand for finance minister's sacking

Kerala assembly adjourned indefinitely amid demand for finance minister's sacking

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

With the Communist Party of India-Marxist-led Left Democratic Front Opposition continuing its stir against Finance Minister K M Mani, facing bribery charges in bar scam, the Kerala assembly on Monday adjourned sine die on a stormy note after passing the finance and appropriation bills without a discussion.

From Tharoor's new book: How Modi mocks Parliament

From Tharoor's new book: How Modi mocks Parliament

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

'In his 2014 election campaign, Mr Modi had boasted that he would apply the Gujarat model to the rest of India. We just have to ensure he doesn't start with Parliament,' says Shashi Tharoor in this fascinating excerpt from his new book, The Paradoxical Prime Minister: Narendra Modi And His India.

But for new launches, car sales stay muted

But for new launches, car sales stay muted

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Auto loan costs remain stubbornly high.

Censorship, Udta Punjab and the state of Indian cinema

Censorship, Udta Punjab and the state of Indian cinema

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

Much as we'd like it to, all hasn't changed. In our country, the revolution must be polite and careful not to offend. Still, Raja Sen assures, there is hope.

Why Anna Hazare is a lonely, forgotten man today

Why Anna Hazare is a lonely, forgotten man today

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

'Hazare has only himself to blame for getting isolated. He was blind to the fact that Kejriwal and Bedi were capitalising on his success.'

It's time BCCI is brought under RTI ambit: Bedi

It's time BCCI is brought under RTI ambit: Bedi

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

Hurt by Supreme Court's intervention in deciding the fate of BCCI president-in-exile N Srinivasan, former India captain Bishen Singh Bedi said it is time the "cricket board is brought under the RTI ambit".

Wimbledon PIX: Big Three, Serena in quarters; Barty ousted

Wimbledon PIX: Big Three, Serena in quarters; Barty ousted

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

Images from the matches played at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, in Wimbledon, London, on Monday.

Sheena Bora Case: Is that Sheena's skull?

Sheena Bora Case: Is that Sheena's skull?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

As Indrani, Sanjeev Khanna and Peter pass cupboard no 6 -- where the skull is stored -- what thoughts pass through their mind?

Must we choose between democracy and vikas?

Must we choose between democracy and vikas?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

'A dangerous and false binary is now surfacing in Indian political discourse, which must be firmly rejected.' 'It is that we have to choose between freedom and development.' 'For us freedom is neither merely an instrument for development nor to be subordinated to development.' 'It is, as our founding fathers proclaimed early in our freedom struggle, 'our birthright' on which we shall never compromise.' 'Growth, wealth and development are fruits of democracy, not substitutes.' Dr Manmohan Singh's thoughts on democracy: A Must Read!

'Bigg Boss wasn't easy'

'Bigg Boss wasn't easy'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

'I am here to stay!' Priya Malik tells Rajul Hegde.

Ex-Kerala home minister: 'Today, police are anti-Ayyappa'

Ex-Kerala home minister: 'Today, police are anti-Ayyappa'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

''This chief minister is so obstinate that he is ready to use the police to attain his goal.' 'Had he been more mature rather than obstinate, Kerala would not have reached a boiling point.'

Sheena Bora Trial: When Mekhail last met Sheena

Sheena Bora Trial: When Mekhail last met Sheena

Rediff.com11 Aug 2018

After the wedding, Sheena and Mekhail did not meet again. Four or five months later she met her death. Mekhail referred to their last meeting without overt emotion, clear-eyed.

All-party delegation ends J&K visit without any breakthrough

All-party delegation ends J&K visit without any breakthrough

Rediff.com5 Sep 2016

Rajnath Singh led the delegation of 26 MPs from 20 parties which stayed overnight in Srinagar before stopping over in Jammu this afternoon.

Madras HC walks tightrope in TN power tussle

Madras HC walks tightrope in TN power tussle

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

A full one year after Jayalalithaa was hospitalised on the night of September 22, 2016, followed by long hospitalisation and death on December 5, Tamil Nadu continues to be rocked by instability and non-governance of every which kind, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Priyanka Chopra: If anyone can be Mary Kom, it's me

Priyanka Chopra: If anyone can be Mary Kom, it's me

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

By taking Mary Kom's life to millions of young people across India, Priyanka Chopra hopes the film can make a difference to future generation of Indians.

Economic crisis chokes world's biggest economies

Economic crisis chokes world's biggest economies

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

The world seems to have caught severe pneumonia, or worse, as China had flu.

'I have big lips and long legs, so people believe the worst of me'

'I have big lips and long legs, so people believe the worst of me'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

'If I wanted, I could have gone Nora Fatehi's way of getting linked to a male contestant to survive. Nora was clear that she would have an affair with either Rishabh Sinha or Prince Narula. That was her strategy. I am not like that. I am not a fake person.' Bigg Boss' Gizele Thakral discusses her short stint in the house.

Fed rate hike may push the world into recession

Fed rate hike may push the world into recession

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

The year 2015 may well turn out to be a watershed in global macroeconomic adjustment.

'I have never done films to feed my stomach'

'I have never done films to feed my stomach'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

'I do films because I want to feel proud of myself as an actor. Why should I sign nonsense? The right roles aren't coming. The only cameo I have done in Hindi is Zoya's Dil Dhadakne Do. She is a friend and I desperately wanted to work with her. She casts big stars, so obviously, I couldn't be the lead.' Rahul Bose on his films, and Poorna.

Forging alliances key to polls in newly-born Telangana

Forging alliances key to polls in newly-born Telangana

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

All the major parties seem to be waiting for their rivals to blink first as forging alliances has apparently become a tricky affair in the newly-born state of Telangana, which has 17 parliamentary and 119 assembly constituencies that will go to polls on April 30.

How policy dilemmas led to the economic mess

How policy dilemmas led to the economic mess

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

As concern about the unfolding economic crisis has risen in India, many experts have assured us that 2013 is not 1991.

Dilemma of a Congress spokesman: Damned either way!

Dilemma of a Congress spokesman: Damned either way!

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

It is, as a matter of fact, not the spokesman's 'responsibility' to answer questions pertaining to people who are not related to the party

Sensex gains 185 points to end above 25,900

Sensex gains 185 points to end above 25,900

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

Auto and realty shares were among the top Sensex gainers.

'Nilekani shouldn't be proud, but ashamed of Aadhar programme'

'Nilekani shouldn't be proud, but ashamed of Aadhar programme'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

Five time MP from Bangalore South Ananth Kumar says he feels no threat from Nilekani. "People may seek change, but the change they want is at the Centre", a confident Kumar tells Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa in this exclusive interview.

Why the RSS is not untouchable

Why the RSS is not untouchable

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

The real danger in India is not majoritarianism but minorityism, a bane we have already experienced. Majoritarianism in the India context means plurality and tolerance. No one needs to fear, says Vivek Gumaste

Beyond great 'optics', no great push in Indo-China ties

Beyond great 'optics', no great push in Indo-China ties

Rediff.com15 May 2015

Modi's arrival has changed the optics of the visit. There is a different demonstration of the confidence level in the Indian leadership, but not much has changed beyond that, reports Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com.

The Budget as Budgets should be

The Budget as Budgets should be

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

'We need to put aside our anxieties about the Budget for now and possibly for long, and carry on as best as we can,' advises Shreekant Sambrani.

'The poor have come to the BJP'

'The poor have come to the BJP'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2017

'Their vote bank has shifted to the BJP; the Congress is yet to realise it.'

#LifeLessons: Be the average guy

#LifeLessons: Be the average guy

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

Bestselling author and top banker Ravi Subramanian tells you why effort is essential for success.

My affair with the Royal Enfield Desert Storm! Share YOURS too!

My affair with the Royal Enfield Desert Storm! Share YOURS too!

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

24 months and counting... Manas Dewan recounts his childhood fascination with Royal Enfields and his experience of covering 12,000+ kilometres on his Desert Storm.