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Tears to Triumph: How Vinesh Phogat inspires India

Tears to Triumph: How Vinesh Phogat inspires India

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

The 23-year-old champion wrestler's Asian gold medal tells us that tough times don't last, tough people do.

'Boy dubbed 'Jihadi Junior' may be UK-based terrorist's son'

'Boy dubbed 'Jihadi Junior' may be UK-based terrorist's son'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

A little boy seen in a new Islamic State video which warned Britain of attacks in future may be the son of a female terrorist from east London, according to a media report.

'Reform, Perform and Transform': Highlights from PM's I-Day speech

'Reform, Perform and Transform': Highlights from PM's I-Day speech

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the ramparts of Red Fort in New Delhi as India celebrates the 72nd Independence Day. This is Modi's fifth and final address as PM in the current tenure. During his speech, Modi reflected on the achievements of the National Democratic Alliance government and presented a report card of his four-year tenure. Here are the main takeaways from his address:

Help! My daughter-in-law is 'hard core' non-veg

Help! My daughter-in-law is 'hard core' non-veg

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

'She didn't eat beans, disliked spinach, abhorred peas, but mostly she wouldn't eat things the name of which she didn't know, which seemed to consist of the entire vegetable kingdom.' 'For some reason, she finds even dahi unpalatable,' sighs Kishore Singh.

Civilians in the Army: Good idea or not?

Civilians in the Army: Good idea or not?

Rediff.com15 May 2020

We have a generation of youth in our country with fire in their bellies and the 'tamanna' to emulate the Indian soldier. Such is the image that has been created by our soldiers over time. The proposal for civilians into the Military fray for a short stint must be considered favourably keeping the national interests foremost, says Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

How Samsonite plans to expand market share

How Samsonite plans to expand market share

Rediff.com18 May 2018

Samsonite's factory in Nasik currently makes around 80,000 units a month and plans to go up to 100,000 units

Live alone? Manage your groceries

Live alone? Manage your groceries

Rediff.com16 Mar 2006

Confident about fairness, integrity of Indian elections: US

Confident about fairness, integrity of Indian elections: US

Rediff.com23 May 2019

Unlike other countries, the US does not send its election observers to India because of the strong independent credentials of the Election Commission of India.

Panels to review capacity of Delhi, Mumbai airports

Panels to review capacity of Delhi, Mumbai airports

Rediff.com6 May 2016

The working groups will comprise representatives of airlines, airport operators and the AAI.

A meal made in heaven

A meal made in heaven

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

Great chefs are alchemists. They put ingredients and flavours together in ways that are sometimes unfathomable, says Rahul Jacob.

Learnt a lot from Dhoni during run chases: Vijay Shankar

Learnt a lot from Dhoni during run chases: Vijay Shankar

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

'It was a great experience to share the dressing room with names like Virat Kohli, M S Dhoni, Rohit Sharma. It is important to watch and learn from the seniors in the team'.

Cooking up a storm

Cooking up a storm

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

It'll be a relief when the rightful chefs are back to claim the kitchen so the household can be restored to its old ways, says Kishore Singh.

The 10 HIGHLIGHTS of Oscars 2020

The 10 HIGHLIGHTS of Oscars 2020

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

A good deal of the 92nd Academy Awards (going hostless second year in a row) was a drag what with a staggeringly dull red carpet, long-winded, lacklustre speeches and uneven live acts following too quickly one after another.

'China has received a setback'

'China has received a setback'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

'India is not the India of 1962. We are not carrying that baggage of history anymore.'

Why he wants to track humankind's journey around the world

Why he wants to track humankind's journey around the world

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Paul Salopek is on an intercontinental journey of 24,000 miles, tracing humankind's movement out of Africa right down to South America.

Why Modi-Shah must thank Advani-Vajpayee

Why Modi-Shah must thank Advani-Vajpayee

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

'Like in cricket, M S Dhoni was the captain and Virat Kohli played under him.' 'Then Dhoni played under Kohli.' 'Now imagine, having a second switch.' 'That is the analogy here, and I find no other example in Indian politics, or even world politics.'

How 15 minutes saved lawyer from Sydney cafe siege

How 15 minutes saved lawyer from Sydney cafe siege

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

If Michael's lucky number wasn't 15 it certainly is now. Michael -- who did not give his surname -- missed the Sydney siege at the Lindt Chocolat Cafe by just 15 minutes and his receipt was number 183.

London: NRI shopkeeper stabbed to death

London: NRI shopkeeper stabbed to death

Rediff.com5 Sep 2006

According to doctors, Siva had lost too much blood and his heart was too badly damaged.

Baazigar O Baazigar!

Baazigar O Baazigar!

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

Baazigar O Baazigar!

8 simple tips to write your first CV

8 simple tips to write your first CV

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Your resume should generate curiosity into your profile as a person and set you apart from your peers, says Achin Bhattacharyya.

'Performance in 2016 was steady, will look to build on'

'Performance in 2016 was steady, will look to build on'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

India chess ace Vishwanathan Anand said his performance in 2016 was steady and will look to build on it in the present year. "This year (2016) my performance in tournaments has been basically very steady. I have recovered almost all the points from the start of the year and I was plus one in St Louis, in Moscow, in London. Ialso won couple of rapid events. I have something to build on because plus one should not be the extent of it, but at-least that is satisfactory compared to last year," he told reporters.

Aditya Thackeray, 35 others join Maha govt; Ajit Pawar back as Dy CM

Aditya Thackeray, 35 others join Maha govt; Ajit Pawar back as Dy CM

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

The 36 new ministers included 10 cabinet and four ministers of state (MoS) of the NCP, eight Cabinet and four MoS of the Sena, and eight Cabinet and two MoS of the Congress.

Why you should watch The Test

Why you should watch The Test

Rediff.com10 May 2020

'If there were ever a PR exercise to fix the seemingly irreparable image of Australian cricket in the aftermath of the most notorious on-field scandal in recent memory, then this is it,' observes Dhruv Munjal.

What my movies taught me!

What my movies taught me!

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

Beginning a fascinating new series where film folk reveal what their movies taught them...

Kohli set to give up opening slot, will bat No 3

Kohli set to give up opening slot, will bat No 3

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli is all set to give up his opening slot and will bat at No 3, a position he has made his own in the national team.

10 points that make the new aviation policy revolutionary

10 points that make the new aviation policy revolutionary

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

The policy has been finalised after nearly eight months since the Ministry came out with the revised draft in October 2015.

Anxiety and angst as Indians mark month of lockdown

Anxiety and angst as Indians mark month of lockdown

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

The journey of getting used to a new way of life -- without domestic help, without the necessity of dressing up to step out and just staying cooped up indoors -- has been out of the ordinary, equal parts good, bad and ugly.

How the 'pundits' got everything wrong

How the 'pundits' got everything wrong

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

Whatever Mr Modi's other shortcomings be, his consistent efforts to motivate have created an aura of positivity, hopefully stable. He has also shown that he is not averse to taking decisions with possibly negative implications for him, says Shreekant Sambrani.

When Bollywood LIT UP the screen!

When Bollywood LIT UP the screen!

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

Sukanya Verma celebrates chandeliers on celluloid and their most memorable moments in Hindi films.

India's mood: 'Pessimism, confusion, sadness'

India's mood: 'Pessimism, confusion, sadness'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

'Give cash assistance of Rs 75 per person per day and an android phone and you will see the economy reviving.'

Why the Street prefers TCS over Infosys

Why the Street prefers TCS over Infosys

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

While growth metrics for Infosys was skewed to a single vertical and it is struggling to get a handle on costs, TCS has been able to manage growth and keep cost inflation under control.

Meet Dia Mirza 2.0

Meet Dia Mirza 2.0

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

'It broke my heart when Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein did not work at the box office but little did I know that one day, it would become a cult film.'

10 Likes from Modi@FB town hall

10 Likes from Modi@FB town hall

Rediff.com27 Sep 2015

Here are 10 takeaways from what Modi told the Facebook town hall

'Each man had purely political goals, and they both achieved them'

'Each man had purely political goals, and they both achieved them'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

'The biggest takeaway is that the US-India relationship, which has sputtered a bit in recent months, enjoyed a big boost.'

Pak envoy hopes 'long winter' in bilateral ties will end soon

Pak envoy hopes 'long winter' in bilateral ties will end soon

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

India boycotted Pak National Day event over invitation to Hurriyat leaders.

'Markets have peaked out'

'Markets have peaked out'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

'Four times in Indian history, in 1992, 2000, 2007 and now, markets are at 25 times price-earnings.'

5 lessons Rajinikanth's Kaala teaches you about life

5 lessons Rajinikanth's Kaala teaches you about life

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

In many ways, Kaala sets a fine example of a leader who inspires his team and never gives up on them.

Explained: Why bosses behave badly

Explained: Why bosses behave badly

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

Some bosses realise when they have been abusive toward their subordinates and feel guilty about it.

COVID-19: You can SAVE your life!

COVID-19: You can SAVE your life!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

'Try to get in 30 to 60 minutes of a brisk walk every day, like my grandparents would do in the village -- twice a day they would go for morning walks and they would go after dinner.'

Malls, hotels, religious places open as Unlock 1 begins

Malls, hotels, religious places open as Unlock 1 begins

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

As the number of cases crossed 2,56,000 with more than 7,100 fatalities, according to Union health ministry figures, and the country made a calibrated exit from the lockdown in non-containment zones, shop shutters in many malls went up for the first time since March 25 but the sprawling retail places were eerily empty.