News for 'The Freelancer'

He's cycling around the world to bring light to Africa

He's cycling around the world to bring light to Africa

Rediff.com5 Jul 2012

A freelance photographer by profession, Sean Conway embarked on a world tour in February this year on his bicycle. He aims to raise funds and bring solar power to several poor families in Africa.

Varavara Rao accuses Chidambaram of conspiracy

Varavara Rao accuses Chidambaram of conspiracy

Rediff.com1 Jun 2011

The revolutionary writers association leader and poet Varavara Rao has demanded the Central Bureau of Investigation to enlarge the ambit of its investigations into the fake encounter of prominent Maoist leader Cherukuri Rajkumar alis Azad and freelance journalist Hemchandr Pandey.

Brussels attacks: Belgian authorities release sole suspect

Brussels attacks: Belgian authorities release sole suspect

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

The sole suspect charged over last week's Brussels attacks was released on Monday following a lack of evidence linking him to the carnage, Belgian prosecutors said.

'How long will you live fearing this virus?'

'How long will you live fearing this virus?'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

'These reports of cases being very low in other states, is it true? Are the numbers believable?'

'Letting the world know we will be back!'

'Letting the world know we will be back!'

Rediff.com21 May 2020

'The world outside my window now is mostly uninhabited, barring the few masked figures that skirt around my shadow as I walk the empty roads for the occasional grocery run.'

Embracing new normal, India Inc set to step up hiring in 2021

Embracing new normal, India Inc set to step up hiring in 2021

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Adapting to the new hybrid normal of remote and office work, cautiously optimistic corporate are looking to hire more people and provide better appraisals in the new year as they step out of the pandemic-ravaged 2020. The coronavirus pandemic emerged as the biggest inflection point for the Indian job landscape. For the corporates, work-from-home and remote workers became the new normal and for the professionals, online learning and digital skills took centrestage.

'Call it Hindutva terror, not Hindu terror'

'Call it Hindutva terror, not Hindu terror'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2011

In this three-part interview with rediff.com, Gatade discusses why many cases remain unsolved and adds that the job of the investigating agency has been highly unsatisfactory.

'Call it Hindutva terror, not Hindu terror'

'Call it Hindutva terror, not Hindu terror'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2011

In this three-part interview with rediff.com, Gatade discusses why many cases remain unsolved and adds that the job of the investigating agency has been highly unsatisfactory.

'I'm not a scandalous person'

'I'm not a scandalous person'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

'If today, I have to take up a nude role, I will, if I like the script and the director.'' 'It has to affect me as a script and be meaningful.' 'It should not be to titillate the audience.'

'If you get scared of cartoonists, how will you work?'

'If you get scared of cartoonists, how will you work?'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

'Let Modi not be in the news, I will stop making cartoons on him.'

Why was Mithali dropped? COA likely to summon captain Harmanpreet...

Why was Mithali dropped? COA likely to summon captain Harmanpreet...

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

It is learnt that Committee of Administrators could look into issues like alleged bias in team selection following Mithali Raj's controversial omission for the World T20 semi-final against England.

Living on the edge of a disappearing world

Living on the edge of a disappearing world

Rediff.com16 Jun 2011

An American photojournalist, who ventured into strife-torn tribal areas of Jharkhand while the Maoist insurgency was in full swing, has documented how irresponsible mining is usurping the lives of our tribal people.

Job losses: The gig economy is coming

Job losses: The gig economy is coming

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Sudipto Dey discusses the changing nature of jobs with Paul Dupuis, who recently took charge as India head of HR services major Randstad.

Job losses: The gig economy is coming

Job losses: The gig economy is coming

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Sudipto Dey discusses the changing nature of jobs with Paul Dupuis, who recently took charge as India head of HR services major Randstad.

Five DEVILS of networking websites

Five DEVILS of networking websites

Rediff.com3 Aug 2011

The ease with which one can connect to one's friends, colleagues and acquaintances has virtually sublimed the physical barriers of geographies and locations. At the same time these technologies have also made us vulnerable to the outside world in harmless ways.

Foley's captors earlier asked for huge ransom: reports

Foley's captors earlier asked for huge ransom: reports

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

Islamist militants earlier asked a ransom of over USD 132 million from US journalist James Foley's family and employer but made no demands in their last message before brutally beheading him on camera, according to media reports.

MUST SEE: Ordinary Indians, extraordinary images

MUST SEE: Ordinary Indians, extraordinary images

Rediff.com3 Oct 2011

Sadly, Padma Shri T S Satyan (1923-2009), one of the most eminent and earliest photojournalists in the country, doesn't find an entry in Wikipedia. But his never-seen-before compositions, powered by his supreme aesthetic sense, etch into the hearts of his many fans across the globe.

Corporates, NGOs should be brought under Jan Lokpal: Hegde

Corporates, NGOs should be brought under Jan Lokpal: Hegde

Rediff.com28 Sep 2011

Former Karnataka Lokayukta Justice N Santosh Hegde on Wednesday suggested that corporates and NGOs should also be brought under the purview of the Jan Lokpal bill.

Mumbai Paused: Stunning pics of a city on the move

Mumbai Paused: Stunning pics of a city on the move

Rediff.com12 Aug 2011

Photographer MS Gopal shot these images of India's economic powerhouse and shared them with us!

Taliban: What are India's Options?

Taliban: What are India's Options?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

'It is a testing time for our foreign policy which may involve a certain element of taking risks, assessing costs, and expecting failures,' asserts Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Plan NOW for future medical expenses

Plan NOW for future medical expenses

Rediff.com29 Jun 2011

Medical emergencies don't warn before visiting you or your family. The best way to tackle them is to prepare yourself today to deal with the financial hole they leave in your pocket.

A piece of Kashmir in suburban Mumbai

A piece of Kashmir in suburban Mumbai

Rediff.com5 Mar 2011

Kashmir Klicks, an exhibition that will be unveiled at Mumbai on Sunday, will document stories of hope, survival and resilience from the Valley.

Here's what makes KKR a threat in the IPL

Here's what makes KKR a threat in the IPL

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

Sunil Narine has been one of the chief architects behind KKR's success in the Indian Premier League in 2012 and 2014 editions and he, along with Kuldeep Yadav and Piyush Chawla will prove a strong bowling combine for KKR.

Indeed bets big on the gig economy

Indeed bets big on the gig economy

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Indeed has seen an increase in listings for drivers, food delivery runners, and other service providers.

Balika Vadhu writer on how to get a break in TV

Balika Vadhu writer on how to get a break in TV

Rediff.com4 May 2011

Gajra Kottary, one of India's most successful television scriptwriters shares her success mantras and tips on how one can become a successful scriptwriter.

MCC wants India to introduce day-night Tests

MCC wants India to introduce day-night Tests

Rediff.com3 Jul 2010

Expressing serious concern over Test cricket's dwindling profile, including in India, the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has called for immediate introduction of day/night matches, besides asking the Cricket Boards to guard against players turning Twenty20 freelancers.

What killed Mahesh Anand?

What killed Mahesh Anand?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

'His main problem was the lack of work opportunities.'

India in His Camera!

India in His Camera!

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

'I reached Bhopal the day after the gas tragedy; the smell was still in the air. It was a professional hazard but I was not scared.'

Making Kangna, Ajay Devgn go retro!

Making Kangna, Ajay Devgn go retro!

Rediff.com24 Jun 2010

Designer duo Manoshi Nath and Rushi Sharma on how they recreated the 60s and 70s retro look for Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai.

10 HOT career skills to add to your CV

10 HOT career skills to add to your CV

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

From digital advertising to data science and web designing, some of these skills may help you advance in your career.

US journo claims she saw Pune blast suspect

US journo claims she saw Pune blast suspect

Rediff.com14 Feb 2010

"Perhaps the person who I think could possibly be the bomb planter may not turn out to be so. But one thing is sure, that the person looked suspicious and I can assure you that he was quite at sea at the bakery for he did not even know if waiters served there at the table or if it was a self-help joint," says Mohsina

What India loses when journalists lose jobs

What India loses when journalists lose jobs

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

When journalism is destroyed, what is destroyed is a common man's weapon against the might of the establishment, notes Sumit Bhattacharya.

Irregular income? Here's what you should do

Irregular income? Here's what you should do

Rediff.com7 Sep 2010

Professionals with erratic incomes need to make lump sum decisions in terms of buying insurance and investing.

Did Britain tip off Americans over Headley?

Did Britain tip off Americans over Headley?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2009

British authorities have claimed that they had tipped off the Americans about David Coleman Headley, arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for plotting attacks in India at the Lashkar-e-Tayiba's behest.

Aus players clash with Ponting over IPL

Aus players clash with Ponting over IPL

Rediff.com24 Feb 2010

Australian cricketers, who stand to lose millions of dollars if they don't participate in the Indian Premier League, clashed with skipper Ricky Ponting during the meeting held at a Sydney hotel to brief them about security during the Twenty20 tournament.

T20 couldn't have come at a better time: Symonds

T20 couldn't have come at a better time: Symonds

Rediff.com1 Oct 2009

Andrew Symonds is loving life outside the cricketing establishment, and believes that he stands on the cusp of cricket's new freelance frontier.

Flintoff to coach UAE during rehabilitation

Flintoff to coach UAE during rehabilitation

Rediff.com18 Sep 2009

Freelance England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff will coach the United Arab Emirates national team while he recovers in Dubai from knee surgery, his agent told a newspaper in London.

Kashmiri photographer wins MCC Photo of the Year

Kashmiri photographer wins MCC Photo of the Year

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

Saqib Majeed, a photojournalist of eight years, came across the scene on a visit to Nishat Bagh -- one of the most famous Mughal gardens.

Mark Tully denies writing hate content on Sonia

Mark Tully denies writing hate content on Sonia

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

"I am very concerned about such wide circulation of the totally false e-mail because time and again people have called me to ask about the totally false e-mail they have read on the net," he said.

Shooting Sunderbans with a message

Shooting Sunderbans with a message

Rediff.com13 Mar 2010

It's still not too late to save one of nature's marvels, photographer Peter Caton tells Vaihayasi Pande Daniel