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Hamas official vows to 'repeat' Oct 7 attack on Israel

Hamas official vows to 'repeat' Oct 7 attack on Israel

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

A senior member of Hamas hailed the attack it carried out in Israel on October 7 and stressed that if given a chance, the terror group will repeat similar assaults many times in the future until Israel is exterminated, reported The Times of Israel.

Valuation hurdle, competition may cap upside for Dixon Technologies

Valuation hurdle, competition may cap upside for Dixon Technologies

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

The stock of Dixon Technologies (India), the country's largest listed electronic manufacturing services (EMS) player, was up 6 per cent in 10 trading sessions, boosting the gains over the last three months to 21 per cent. The gains came following reports that Dixon will produce laptops in India in partnership with US and Chinese firms under the production-linked investment (PLI) scheme. It recently signed an agreement to make smartphones for Xiaomi India.

How govt's PLI scheme is fuelling Dixon's global dreams

How govt's PLI scheme is fuelling Dixon's global dreams

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Dixon Technologies right now is a beehive of activity. It is building a new facility in Noida to make 1.3 million laptops for Taiwanese PC maker Acer. The facility must be up and running in four months. The pace of activity will only increase. Last week Dixon won a similar contract from Lenovo, the Chinese personal computer maker and the third largest information technology (IT) hardware brand in India, to assemble laptops and notebooks. Though the clientele in these two cases is Taiwanese and Chinese, Dixon is a company reaching for the stars with its feet planted firmly in the Indian government's policy.

Tom Alter diagnosed with skin cancer

Tom Alter diagnosed with skin cancer

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

One of India's finest actors is seriously ill.

A Film About Sex Not Seen In India Before

A Film About Sex Not Seen In India Before

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

'Agra is about sexuality and sexual repression, and the relationship of sexuality to the physical spaces that we are in.'

Ram temple's consecration ceremony likely on Jan 22, says official

Ram temple's consecration ceremony likely on Jan 22, says official

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

He also said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to take part in an event related to the pran pratishtha on any day during January 20-24.

FTII admission notice 2008

FTII admission notice 2008

Rediff.com14 Apr 2008

Film and Television Institute of India, Pune, an autonomous Institute under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, invites applications for admission to the following courses.

SIP wave hits record level, more to come

SIP wave hits record level, more to come

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

India's mutual fund (MF) industry had barely any retail footprint when it completed 50 years in 2013. MFs had Rs 7 trillion in assets under management (AUM) in March 2013, of which around Rs 5 trillion was in institution-focused debt funds. By comparison, bank deposits in the country stood at Rs 67.5 trillion around the same time.

Israel embassy releases chilling footage of Hamas attack

Israel embassy releases chilling footage of Hamas attack

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

In a televised screening for Indian journalists on Wednesday, the Israeli Embassy in New Delhi held a screening that revealed horrific and chilling videos of October 7, the day when over 2,000 terrorists entered Israel from the Gaza Strip and carried out what is being considered the biggest terror attack against the Jewish nation.

'Maun ki Baat' on Adani, China: Cong taunts Modi over 100th episode of 'Mann ki Baat'

'Maun ki Baat' on Adani, China: Cong taunts Modi over 100th episode of 'Mann ki Baat'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

The 'Mann Ki Baat' programme is set to complete its 100th edition next Sunday, with the prime minister saying it was public support that led to the success of his monthly radio address.

Children gather in schools to witness moon landing

Children gather in schools to witness moon landing

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

An entire nation waited, praying and hoping fervently, as the countdown to touch down on the moon wound to a slow close on Wednesday with many thousands gathering in schools, places of worship and elsewhere and scientists doing last minute checks to ensure Chandrayaan-3 makes a soft landing on the lunar south pole.

Looking at a career in films?

Looking at a career in films?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2006

The Film & Television Institute of India, Pune, invites applications for admission to courses in film and television.

Courses at FTII on! Interested?

Courses at FTII on! Interested?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2005

The Film & Television Institute of India, Pune, invites applications for admission to courses in film and television.

The Battle For Satellite Spectrum

The Battle For Satellite Spectrum

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

While the market for satellite broadband currently is small, the potential is large as an estimated 30 per cent of the country does not have reliable terrestrial broadband services.

IIM-B faculty calls on India Inc to de-fund hate speech

IIM-B faculty calls on India Inc to de-fund hate speech

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

A group of current and retired faculty members at the Indian Institute of Management-Bangalore (IIM-B) has asked leaders of corporate India to "de-fund" the spread of misinformation and hate speech through news channels and social media.

Telly stars bid goodbye to Rita Bhaduri

Telly stars bid goodbye to Rita Bhaduri

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

A last salute to Rita Bhaduri.

2024 May Witness More Natural Disasters

2024 May Witness More Natural Disasters

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

'The Weather Channel argues that India faces the gravest challenge: Climate change-induced health vulnerability.' 'This is an issue often neglected, alerts Claude Arpi: "Prolonged summers, unpredictable rains, floods, droughts, and rising sea levels are the harsh realities of climate change in the country. These factors increase the frequency and severity of illnesses, pushing people into poverty, and forcing migration".'

Wanna be an actor?

Wanna be an actor?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2004

Information you can use.

The Cute World Cup Scene Stealer

The Cute World Cup Scene Stealer

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

"Looking at the films come to life on set was a lot of fun. The lensing, the art direction and Prakash Sir's detailed eye. It felt like something special was brewing," says Naina Bhan.

'Shekhar will bring much-needed vitality to FTII'

'Shekhar will bring much-needed vitality to FTII'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

Shatrughan Sinha, Shabana Azmi laud the move.

SC asks Centre to file report on cases of attacks on Christians

SC asks Centre to file report on cases of attacks on Christians

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Centre to file a report on alleged attacks on Christian institutions and priests across the country as well as on the implementation of its earlier guidelines to curb hate crimes.

'This is the second generation of my family that has gotten education'

'This is the second generation of my family that has gotten education'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2014

Avinash Arun, winner of the Crystal Bear at Berlinale for his directorial debut, Killa, shares a fascinating life story with Aseem Chhabra.

Raima Sen, Prosenjit pay homage to Rituparno Ghosh

Raima Sen, Prosenjit pay homage to Rituparno Ghosh

Rediff.com9 Aug 2013

A four-day festival to pay homage to filmmaker Rituparno Ghosh has been organised in Kolkata.

'Katrina was very much against doing a Tamil version'

'Katrina was very much against doing a Tamil version'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

'It would have made (Producer) Ramesh Taurani very happy if I taken two Bombay stars, but the reason why I kept mentally rejecting the regular sort of casting was to discover this excitement, you know, can I crack it?'

FTII row: Fresh meeting to be held between govt and students

FTII row: Fresh meeting to be held between govt and students

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

A key meeting will be held on Tuesday between the government and the agitating FTII students in a fresh bid to end the four-month-long strike at the Pune-based institute.

Why Gajendra Chauhan was picked over Big B, Rajni

Why Gajendra Chauhan was picked over Big B, Rajni

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

At the helm of the Film and Television Institute of India, the government wants someone who could devote more time

Why Modi compared RBI ex-governor Urjit Patel to a snake

Why Modi compared RBI ex-governor Urjit Patel to a snake

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

Under Urjit Patel, the then RBI Governor, the central bank had a habit of making complete about-turns on various issues, including electoral bonds and digital payments, former finance secretary Subash Chandra Garg said in his book titled 'We Also Make Policy: An Insider's Account of How the Finance Ministry Functions.' Citing some instances of about-turns by the then RBI Governor Patel, Garg in his book said, RBI had done so on the electoral bond issue and it had so in case of setting up of Payments Regulatory Board (PRB). RBI also made unilateral decisions like ordering complete data localization for participation in the payment system, Garg wrote in the book which will hit the stands on October 1.

'Air Pollution Leads To Type 2 Diabetes'

'Air Pollution Leads To Type 2 Diabetes'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

'Pollution acts as an endocrine disruptor.' 'When it acts as an endocrine disruptor it has an effect on the endocrine system of the human body and the effect on the pancreas is an important one.' 'The way you get type two diabetes is due to two defects.' 'One is the pancreas doesn't produce enough insulin.' 'The other physiological defect is insulin resistance.'

Someone is complicit, says SC on Atiq Ahmad's killing

Someone is complicit, says SC on Atiq Ahmad's killing

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

It has also sought a status report from the state government on 183 "police encounters" that have taken place since 2017.

Subhash Ghai's advice to aspiring filmmakers

Subhash Ghai's advice to aspiring filmmakers

Rediff.com1 May 2013

The veteran filmmaker talks about how he got his first break, and why formal training can give you an edge.

Every Ruling Party Like Its Writ To Run

Every Ruling Party Like Its Writ To Run

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

Despite their opposition based on ideology, both the political Right and the political Left possess similar behaviour, observes Shyam G Menon.

She is the youngest editor in Bollywood

She is the youngest editor in Bollywood

Rediff.com23 Jul 2012

Meet Namrata Rao who has edited some of the finest films in recent years

Nirma's new clothes: The journey of detergent brand towards healthcare

Nirma's new clothes: The journey of detergent brand towards healthcare

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Nirma's tryst with the pharmaceutical space started in 2006 when it acquired the ailing Core Healthcare in a deal reported to be worth Rs 300 crore. The Ahmedabad-based manufacturer of intravenous fluids was subsequently renamed Nirlife. Pharma industry insiders say Nirma, which broke open the detergent market in the 1990s with low prices and massive advertising, tried an encore of the low-price strategy in pharma, but with mixed results.

I feel like a kachcha limbo after Bheja Fry'

I feel like a kachcha limbo after Bheja Fry'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2009

Sagar Ballary tells Patcy N what to expect from Kachcha Limboo, his next film after Bheja Fry.

'Everybody loved the backless poster'

'Everybody loved the backless poster'

Rediff.com18 May 2012

Marathi actress Sonalee Kulkarni talks about her latest film, directed by Nitin Desai.

The Memorable Chapters of Satish Kaushik's Career

The Memorable Chapters of Satish Kaushik's Career

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

The news of his passing is sad and sudden but the body of work he leaves behind will neither fade nor be forgotten.

Celebs hail Mamata's London plan

Celebs hail Mamata's London plan

Rediff.com14 Jul 2011

Celebrities like veteran Bengali actor and chairman of the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute Ranjit Mullick and percussionist Tanmoy Bose want Mamata's promise to be viewed not in its face value but in its spirit.

Unfazed by rustication warning, FTII students continue strike

Unfazed by rustication warning, FTII students continue strike

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Unfazed by warning of disciplinary action and rustication, the striking students of Film and Television Institute of India on Thursday said the protest, now on for 35 days, will continue till the government responds to their demands, including removal of TV actor Gajendra Chauhan as its chairman.

FTII students want fresh talks, write letter to Rathore

FTII students want fresh talks, write letter to Rathore

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

Meanwhile, the three-member committee constituted by the information and broadcasting ministry to examine the "ground situation" at Film and Television Institute of India submitted its report.

Interested in film & TV? Get certified!

Interested in film & TV? Get certified!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2008

The Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute, Kolkata invites applications for admission to the three-year postgraduate diploma course (full-time) for the session 2008-2011.