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What I learned from my virtual internship with Samsung

What I learned from my virtual internship with Samsung

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

'Despite being limited to my house, I was able to interact with a diverse set of people, to try and understand consumer behaviour.'

Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony scandals and more...

Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony scandals and more...

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

A series of recent scandals engulfing officials working on the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Games

Want to beat the Mumbai heat? Go to Lonavala

Want to beat the Mumbai heat? Go to Lonavala

Rediff.com25 Apr 2007

December, January will be the best season to visit Manali, says Amal Purandare, Arzoo.com honcho.

LOVE GURU: 'We belong to different religions'

LOVE GURU: 'We belong to different religions'

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Relationship problems? Let Love Guru help.

The secret to her bikini bod is...

The secret to her bikini bod is...

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

Mumbai-based model Rajashree Singha spills the beans.

There Is No One Indian Cuisine

There Is No One Indian Cuisine

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

Each region in India has its own culinary narrative that speaks through its distinct dishes. Each cuisine packs within itself, textures, layers, ideas and historical nuggets so that all of Indian food cannot be pigeonholed together to say that there is one Indian cuisine. A fascinating extract from Sonal Ved's Whose Samosa Is It Anyway?.

Are you a 'voluntourist'?

Are you a 'voluntourist'?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

We had managed to unshackle another youngster from the chains of buzzwords, says Keya Sarkar.

IMAGES: Bar Refaeli strips down to bare essentials!

IMAGES: Bar Refaeli strips down to bare essentials!

Rediff.com1 Sep 2012

Don't miss the Israeli stunner's latest sexy campaign for Passionata lingerie.

E-com giants may see 25% jump in sales

E-com giants may see 25% jump in sales

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Instead of making the sellers bleed, experts say, e-commerce giants Amazon and Flipkart have roped in banks to offer discounts to buyers.

New Zealand thrilled to snatch sporting spotlight with Premier League

New Zealand thrilled to snatch sporting spotlight with Premier League

Rediff.com25 May 2020

All 112 matches of the 'NZ Premier League' will be played in Auckland without spectators but broadcast live on Sky Sport or the Youtube channel, Sky Sport Next, Tennis New Zealand said on Monday.

Why the world must worry about Pakistan's nuclear arsenal

Why the world must worry about Pakistan's nuclear arsenal

Rediff.com26 Mar 2012

The second Nuclear Security Summit opens in Seoul on Monday. Will it confront the dangers posed by Pakistan's unsecured nuclear programme, asks Nikhil Lakshman, currently in the South Korean capital.

Tour operators cash in on getaways

Tour operators cash in on getaways

Rediff.com11 Aug 2008

Vacationers are showing a preference for areas that are near to their cities and preferably, can be reached by car. The areas in demand are hill stations or beaches four-five hours away from a city. For hotels in the vicinity, this is the right time to rake in the moolah. For instance, room rentals at some of the vacation spots near Mumbai have gone up by as much as 30-150 per cent.

Indian deportees stranded in Saudi Arabia

Indian deportees stranded in Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com17 Jul 2008

Nearly 200 Indians awaiting deportation from Saudi Arabia are stranded in the country's capital Riyadh due to paucity of seats in flights as a result of the summer rush.

Astrologer 'predicts' Kohli will surpass Sachin's 100 tons by 2025

Astrologer 'predicts' Kohli will surpass Sachin's 100 tons by 2025

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

Narendra Bunde, a resident of Nagpur and a 'cricket astrologer' by profession, had "foretold" last year that Mahendra Singh Dhoni, now 36, would be playing in the 2019 World Cup in England, at a time when many questioned his place in the limited overs game.

North Korea will take part in next two Olympics: IOC

North Korea will take part in next two Olympics: IOC

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

North Korea will take part in the next two Olympic Games in Japan and China, International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach said on Saturday after meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang.

Bench strength the secret behind India's dream run...

Bench strength the secret behind India's dream run...

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

If the Australian summer was the stuff of dreams, the showing at home against a quality England side across formats brought about hopes of a bright future.

Rupee fall: Indian tourists cancel vacations abroad

Rupee fall: Indian tourists cancel vacations abroad

Rediff.com16 Jun 2013

Travel companies are reducing the number of days from packages to make it more affordable for globe trotters.

Made in India artillery gun is ready to fire

Made in India artillery gun is ready to fire

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

The gun is unique in its ability to fire a five-round burst, while no other contemporary The gun is unique in its ability to fire a five-round burst, while no other contemporary gun exceeds three-round bursts. This brings down a greater quantity of explosive onto the target before enemy soldiers can take cover

Tennis: Will top players play Wuhan tournament?

Tennis: Will top players play Wuhan tournament?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

Perry said she had been in touch with the local organising team on a daily basis as they prepare to start the tournament on October 19, pending government approval and confirmation that players will be able to travel.

What Gulf slowdown! IndiGo, GoAir to expand ops to West Asia

What Gulf slowdown! IndiGo, GoAir to expand ops to West Asia

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Travels to Gulf accounted for 40% of India's international air traffic in 2016.

Kashmir after 61 days of clampdown

Kashmir after 61 days of clampdown

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

On August 5, the Narendra Modi-led government abrogated Article 370, which gave the state of Kashmir special powers, and decided to transform the state into two Union Territories -- Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. Since then phone networks have been cut off and curfew-like restrictions have been imposed, leaving residents in a state of despair. On September 29, Union Home Minister Amit Shah attacked the Opposition for spreading "misinformation" about Kashmir. There were no "restrictions", he said -- they were "only in your mind". Sixty one days later, this is what normalcy looks like in the former state, particularly the Kashmir Valley.

My 2019 resolution :)

My 2019 resolution :)

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

Last year, his family forced Kishore Singh not to write anything about them...

Out in the wild, along with machines

Out in the wild, along with machines

Rediff.com28 May 2012

This summer, when you set out on a perilous journey across the mountains, make sure your piece of equipment doesn't fall off the cliff -- and that it fends off the elements, too.

Is it expensive to study in Germany?

Is it expensive to study in Germany?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

If you have pursued your bachelor's degree from elsewhere, studying a master's programme in public universities in Germany is easier as 80% of the universities are free, says Sushil Sukhwani.

Revealed: Osama did NOT live in seclusion

Revealed: Osama did NOT live in seclusion

Rediff.com2 May 2012

Contrary to the perception that Osama bin Laden lived in seclusion for nearly five years in Pakistan's Abbottabad, he travelled to the restive Waziristan region to attend a dinner about a year before he was killed.

Qatar-India airfares drop

Qatar-India airfares drop

Rediff.com13 Jun 2005

Airfares from Qatar to destinations in India have dropped to a record low this summer.

Rajat Gupta denied permission by US court to visit India

Rajat Gupta denied permission by US court to visit India

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

Rajat Gupta had made the request to travel to India in February.

Border, Haddin question Marsh rest

Border, Haddin question Marsh rest

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

Australia great Allan Bordrer was baffled by Cricket Australia's decision to rest all-rounder Mitchell Marsh from the squad for the second one-day international against India here. The junior of the Marsh brother has been replaced by John Hastings. Justifying the move selector Rod Marsh stated, "Mitch is a tremendous asset to Australian cricket and we are conscious of managing his workload and his travel, especially with so much cricket to come during the rest of this summer and beyond. "By taking this decision we have opted to give him an extra day at home in Perth after match one, before he flies to Melbourne on Thursday to prepare for Sunday's third match of the series."

First salary: 'From Rs 425 to Rs 4.5 lakh a month'

First salary: 'From Rs 425 to Rs 4.5 lakh a month'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

Rediff readers tell us what they did with their first salary.

Typhoon Jebi, Japan's most powerful storm in 25 years, wreaks havoc

Typhoon Jebi, Japan's most powerful storm in 25 years, wreaks havoc

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

A powerful typhoon has slammed into western Japan, inundating the region's main international airport, blowing a tanker into a bridge, disrupting land and air travel and leaving thousands stranded. Local media reported that seven people died and more than 100 others were injured when Typhoon Jebi caused violent winds in the west of the country. The storm is the strongest to hit the country in 25 years.

Football Roundup: Second-tier teams scramble for share of EPL riches

Football Roundup: Second-tier teams scramble for share of EPL riches

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

This and more from the happenings in the world of football

Check out these exotic holiday destinations

Check out these exotic holiday destinations

Rediff.com12 May 2007

Canadian Rockies, Botswana, Tutukaka and Turkey... These could be your holiday options this year.

Is Leander Paes ready to hang up his racket?

Is Leander Paes ready to hang up his racket?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

India's veteran tennis ace Leander Paes hinted at possible retirement on Monday, saying he now relies on experience to outsmart opponents and shouldn't be playing past another year.

England's Wood set to miss India tour with ankle injury

England's Wood set to miss India tour with ankle injury

Rediff.com9 Oct 2016

England bowler Mark Wood will have ankle surgery and is set to miss the tour of India that starts next month, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Sunday.

Dravid lists challenges of resuming cricket in bio-secure space

Dravid lists challenges of resuming cricket in bio-secure space

Rediff.com26 May 2020

'We're going to have to work with the Health Department and Government authorities to find out a way in which even if a player tests positive, the whole tournament isn't cancelled'

Why are our passports so shabby?

Why are our passports so shabby?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2019

'Why can't a country that builds and manages airports of acknowledged excellence at home and abroad produce passports of durable quality for its citizens?' asks Sunil Sethi.

T20 WC's likely postponement will open door for IPL: Taylor

T20 WC's likely postponement will open door for IPL: Taylor

Rediff.com17 May 2020

Also, the Indian cricket team is scheduled to tour Australia from October 2020 to January 2021 for a full series that includes four Test matches as part of the World Test Championships besides three ODIs and as many T20Is.

The Singapore Soldier Who Became A Bollywood Actor

The Singapore Soldier Who Became A Bollywood Actor

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

'I don't know if I became an actor, I was just trying to book jobs and survive.'

Mumbai staring at massive labour shortage

Mumbai staring at massive labour shortage

Rediff.com11 May 2020

Several on-site labourers in the city want to take special trains being run to transport workers back home. The rising number of COVID-19 cases in the city has caused anxiety among them.