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'National lockdown could have been avoided'

'National lockdown could have been avoided'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

'Two days notice for the Janata Curfew.' 'Two-and-a-half days notice for lighting candles, but a mere four-hour notice for the lockdown without taking state governments into confidence.'

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 50 Songs

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 50 Songs

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.

'Jobs are not a problem in India'

'Jobs are not a problem in India'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

'If we chose to do the right things, it is possible to avoid job losses at a mass scale,' ABB MD Sanjeev Sharma tells Raghu Krishnan.

When to exit expensive insurance policies

When to exit expensive insurance policies

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

You can exit Ulips after five years.

How to be a successful entrepreneur

How to be a successful entrepreneur

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

Do you have the courage to look through failures and unexpected pitfalls?

The politics of 'nationalism'

The politics of 'nationalism'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2016

'That's the stunning achievement of two-and-a-half years of this government -- a political bait-and-switch, selling a promise of economic development, and delivering a triumphalist machine that sacralises country, nationalism, majoritarianism and tradition, to achieve Hindutva goals,' says Mitali Saran.

#MeToo: Men! Listen with humility

#MeToo: Men! Listen with humility

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

'In this moment, many women are incandescent with anger at the injustice of it all, and are done with being patient. They want to breathe.' 'They've decided to set fire to this toxic oxygen, and to make it as uncomfortable for men as it is for women,' says Mitali Saran.

How to get your wedding sponsored without being like Bharti Singh

How to get your wedding sponsored without being like Bharti Singh

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

One needs to carefully tread the thin but solid line between the sublime & the ridiculous.

ISRO scientists will leave their imprint on the universe

ISRO scientists will leave their imprint on the universe

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

'The unflappable temperament and nerves of steel under extreme pressure -- essential ingredients in space research -- were on full display in the rows occupied by the scientists still engrossed in their monitor screens,' says Minnie Vaid, author of Those Magnificent Women And Their Flying Machines, ISRO's Mission to Mars.

Cycles banned from major routes in Kolkata

Cycles banned from major routes in Kolkata

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

A fresh notification prohibiting cycles and other forms of non-motorised transport along 174 major thoroughfares of the city has been issued by the Kolkata police.

Have you heard of the alum Ganesha?

Have you heard of the alum Ganesha?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

Wishal Soni talks about his eco-friendly, pocket-happy model to save the environment.

Why fund houses are restricting investment in small stocks

Why fund houses are restricting investment in small stocks

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

The fund house says it is doing this to protect the interests of existing investors.

Kohli doesn't exercise influence on policy-making: CoA chief Rai

Kohli doesn't exercise influence on policy-making: CoA chief Rai

Rediff.com21 May 2018

Virat Kohli's aura in Indian cricket has grown exponentially over the past few years but contrary to popular perception, he has never wielded 'disproportionate influence' when it comes to policy decisions, says Committee of Administrators (COA) chief Vinod Rai.

British pilots to fly around the world in a World War II plane

British pilots to fly around the world in a World War II plane

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

British pilots Steve Brooks and Matt Jones will circumnavigate the globe in a restored Spitfire.

Sasikala attacks 'betrayer' Panneerselvam, says he won't go unpunished

Sasikala attacks 'betrayer' Panneerselvam, says he won't go unpunished

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

Sasikala's comments came after Panneerselvam alleged that he was told to quit the chief minister's post to protect party's discipline and failure to follow would be a violation of party discipline

Despite the doubters, Mo Farah bows out as the best

Despite the doubters, Mo Farah bows out as the best

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

Whether or not he triumphs at the world championships in London, Mo Farah will depart as undoubtedly Britain's greatest track and field athlete and right in the mix for the title of the country's greatest performer in any sport.

Will Afghanistan be 'Test' ready for India challenge?

Will Afghanistan be 'Test' ready for India challenge?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

Working on the rigorous requirements of five-day cricket will the biggest challenge for his team over the next six weeks, feels Afghanistan coach Phil Simmons

6 lessons from the stock markets in 2017

6 lessons from the stock markets in 2017

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

Salil Dhawan shares his stock market wisdom as 2017 is all set to ring out.

'Work well. Things eventually fall in place!'

'Work well. Things eventually fall in place!'

Rediff.com30 May 2017

Tushar Rishi, 19, conquered knee cancer and other odds to score 95 per cent in CBSE Class 12 results. This is his story.

From Symbian to Android: A mother's leap of faith

From Symbian to Android: A mother's leap of faith

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

What happens when a person who is used to an old Nokia phone gets a brand new Moto E? Here's what Manu Shankar/Rediff.com realised when he gave one such phone to his mother

What do Indians know about sex?

What do Indians know about sex?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

Nothing much, says Khushwant Singh.

Mayne-Nicholls still undecided about FIFA presidency bid

Mayne-Nicholls still undecided about FIFA presidency bid

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Prospective FIFA presidential candidate Harold Mayne-Nicholls will decide whether to run against embattled incumbent Sepp Blatter in the New Year, the Chilean said on Thursday.

Sports Shorts: Advani-Mehta win World Team Snooker title

Sports Shorts: Advani-Mehta win World Team Snooker title

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

Stocks you must buy, hold or exit in the New Year

Stocks you must buy, hold or exit in the New Year

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

Ajit Mishra, Vice President, Research, Religare Broking, answers readers's queries on stocks they own or want to buy.

Opening the innings is an added responsibility: Rohit

Opening the innings is an added responsibility: Rohit

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

The in-form Rohit Sharma says being entrusted with the task of opening the innings in limited overs cricket has put added responsibility on his shoulders. Continuing his rich vein of form, Rohit struck a blazing 83 to lay the foundation for India's crushing win over Bangladesh in the Asia Cup T20 opener in Mirpur on Wednesday. "Batting at the top of the order has put up added responsibility on my shoulders. Being a top order batsman, it is a responsibility to get the team to a good score and make winning matches a habit," Rohit said. He added, "Experiences play a huge part in this game. The more cricket you play, the more experience you get as to how you need to build your innings, what is required by the team and identifying your game etc. These things have helped me a lot in the past."

Sridevi the eternal screen Goddess of Bollywood

Sridevi the eternal screen Goddess of Bollywood

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

Sridevi had updated her art to become more contemporary than current actors. She was new-age and yet vintage. By making the predictable so precious, she makes it a scene that could hold its head high anywhere in world cinema.

What NOT to do for good work culture

What NOT to do for good work culture

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

This is what absolutely kills office culture

RIL's 4G launch may not be a big risk to telcos

RIL's 4G launch may not be a big risk to telcos

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

Also, the combination of a new entrant and new technology is not necessarily good.

Higher tax share for states in Budget

Higher tax share for states in Budget

Rediff.com8 Feb 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's idea of cooperative federalism is expected to be on display in the 2015-16 Budget.

EPL PIX: De Bruyne stars as City down Arsenal, United held

EPL PIX: De Bruyne stars as City down Arsenal, United held

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

In Pep Guardiola's 100th match in charge of the Manchester club, captain De Bruyne led from the front as City outclassed the Gunners, who have now suffered six home games without a win. Images from the EPL matches played on Sunday.

What makes you beautiful?

What makes you beautiful?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

Dabur Vatika's latest advertisement challenges the conventional notions of beauty.

Have you met Pammi Aunty?

Have you met Pammi Aunty?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

Pammi Aunty's gappe-shappe sessions with Sarla Bahenji have made Ssumier S Pasricha an internet star, says Manavi Kapur.

We've plans for each Australian player, warns Rahane

We've plans for each Australian player, warns Rahane

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

Not too worried about sledging, stylish batsman Ajinkya Rahane, on Monday said the India team has plans in place for each of the Australian players and would look to play attacking cricket during the four-Test series, starting on Thursday in Pune.

NZ want more red ball cricket as England leave Down Under winless

NZ want more red ball cricket as England leave Down Under winless

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson would have liked to have had more Test cricket this season after series victories over West Indies and England in the four red-ball matches they were able to host.

'What is peer to peer lending?'

'What is peer to peer lending?'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

In an online chat with readers January 24, Rajeev Mahajan of Antworks answered queries on personal loans and peer to peer lending.

Odd-even rule: An escape route for Kejriwal?

Odd-even rule: An escape route for Kejriwal?

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

With many exemptions and caveats, the road-rationing system may be another disappointment in reducing Delhi's pollution woes.

The 24 year old who wants to feed India

The 24 year old who wants to feed India

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

Ankit Kawatra's Feeding India has already fed more than 1 million people.

He enriched the world with his magical voice

He enriched the world with his magical voice

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

His songs were the anchor, the substratum, if you will, upon which life unfolded day after day, decade after decade -- across villages, towns, cities, and regions. Siva Sankar pays tribute to S P Balasubrahmanyam, the legendary singer who passed into the ages on Friday.

Is Zia Mody planning to retire?

Is Zia Mody planning to retire?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

'I'm an unbalanced human,' the founding partner of AZB, India's top law firm, tells Pavan Lall.

Paytm means Pay To Modi, demonetisation move foolish: Rahul

Paytm means Pay To Modi, demonetisation move foolish: Rahul

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

Opposition leaders on Thursday observed a 'Black Day' in Parliament premises to mark one month of the announcement of demonetisation, with Rahul Gandhi launching a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying his "foolish decision" has "devastated" the country.