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Fake press cards for Rs 500!

Fake press cards for Rs 500!

Rediff.com10 Oct 2007

Posters had been put up outside colleges stating that on procurement of enrolment forms for Rs 500, press cards for freelance journalists for a 'yet to be published' magazine 'India TV News'.

Sri Lanka: Tamil magazine editor shot dead

Sri Lanka: Tamil magazine editor shot dead

Rediff.com20 Apr 2007

Subash Chandraboas, 32, editor of the Tamil monthly Nilam, was gunned down late Monday at his residence in Vavuniya, 260 kilometres north of Colombo, the rights group said.

Hey beautiful!

Hey beautiful!

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

Photographer Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com and his sharp eyes bring you some of the most stylish people who were not on the runway on Day 3 of Lakme Fashion Week.

Hate your job? Here's what to do

Hate your job? Here's what to do

Rediff.com13 Sep 2006

Pokkiri: Watch only for Vijay, Asin

Pokkiri: Watch only for Vijay, Asin

Rediff.com15 Jan 2007

Director Prabhudeva disappoints.

Shalini's in Spielberg's race

Shalini's in Spielberg's race

Rediff.com6 Jun 2007

Shalini Kantayya, 30, is a director making waves in a competition that could get her a $1 million directing deal with DreamWorks.

New cheating mantra: Homework on the Net

New cheating mantra: Homework on the Net

Rediff.com13 Jun 2006

Students put their homework out to tender on the Internet, and suppliers bid to complete it for a few dollars a time.\n

'Identity theft is the biggest threat from Aadhaar'

'Identity theft is the biggest threat from Aadhaar'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

Over the past few weeks, an anonymous person, claiming to be a French mobile app developer, has been using his Twitter account to flag security concerns in the Aadhaar system. Recently, the account released a video showing a hack into the Aadhaar application (app). The Unique Identification Authority of India has maintained that Aadhaar remains safe and secure. Mayank Jain spoke to Robert Baptiste, the man behind the Twitter account called 'Elliot Alderson', to understand the way forward for citizens to keep their information safe.

Your first job? How to excel

Your first job? How to excel

Rediff.com20 Jan 2006

Network online, boost your career

Network online, boost your career

Rediff.com21 Jul 2006

How hot is your laptop?

How hot is your laptop?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2006

Mention the model, price, pros, cons etc. Here's your space to discuss the best and worst laptops in the market today.

Journalist convicted of espionage released

Journalist convicted of espionage released

Rediff.com5 Jun 2006

Ruchi had been convicted but has been released for lack of evidence.

Canada: 'Slang' lands Indian woman in trouble

Canada: 'Slang' lands Indian woman in trouble

Rediff.com27 Feb 2008

It all started when Vir, after delivering a gulab jamun mix to one of Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty's staff members, sent an e-mail directly to the Premier, asking if he has received the mix she sent with her 'love and affection'. In the e-mail sent on September 30, 2007, Vir told McGuinty, "If she (Premier's staff member Monica Masciantoniohe) didn't give it to you, I'll kill her'.

This student is a part-time singer

This student is a part-time singer

Rediff.com26 Oct 2006

Thantri case: Police team questions photographer

Thantri case: Police team questions photographer

Rediff.com28 Sep 2006

The special team would decide on arresting the accused only after completing the questioning.

Here's a brief guide to calculate your tax liability

Here's a brief guide to calculate your tax liability

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Calculate the tax already paid via TDS, and accordingly arrive at your tax liability for the year.

The perfect Japanese meal

The perfect Japanese meal

Rediff.com2 Dec 2005

The Coming Battle of the Bots

The Coming Battle of the Bots

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

'The 2019 election and the run-up to it will certainly see bots being deployed in large numbers on all sides.'

Interstellar's Indian Connection

Interstellar's Indian Connection

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

Venugopal talk about his life as a matte painter and compositor and his work on Christopher Nolan's Oscar-winning film.

#MeToo movement sweeps into Indian media

#MeToo movement sweeps into Indian media

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

Twitter erupts with women from the media outlining horrifying tales of sexual harassment and molestation.

Meet Charles Darwin's great grand daughter

Meet Charles Darwin's great grand daughter

Rediff.com18 Nov 2005

'That's why people want tiger skin and tiger clothes,' says Ruth Padel, Charles Darwin's great grand daughter.

Karisma's stroke of bad luck

Karisma's stroke of bad luck

Rediff.com10 Jul 2003

Barbara Taylor Bradford submitted evidence in support of her claim that Karishma: The Miracles Of Destiny is based on her novel.

Now, loans for all your lifestyle needs

Now, loans for all your lifestyle needs

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

You can get a lumpsum sanctioned, but you may draw only part of it and pay interest on the amount used.

How to keep your job in 2019

How to keep your job in 2019

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

These simple tips will help you stay saleable, relevant and marketable at the workplace.

Where to invest for a monthly income

Where to invest for a monthly income

Rediff.com17 Feb 2006

Baby girl becomes tsunami symbol

Baby girl becomes tsunami symbol

Rediff.com7 Jan 2005

10 career choices smarter than an MBA

10 career choices smarter than an MBA

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Why spend so much moolah on pursuing an MBA degree, when you can advance your career with these career options.

Lost your job? This HR company could help you

Lost your job? This HR company could help you

Rediff.com11 May 2020

'It could take 12 months or more for hiring to get back on track.' 'New opportunities would come up and there will be demand for skillsets that can help dealing with the current situation.'

Will BCCI allow Indian players for Afghanistan Premier League?

Will BCCI allow Indian players for Afghanistan Premier League?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

The Afghanistan Cricket Board on Friday launched its very own franchise-based T20 league, to be held in the UAE in October, but the BCCI is expected to maintain its current stand of not allowing Indian players to turn freelancers.

Veteran journalist Praful Bidwai passes away

Veteran journalist Praful Bidwai passes away

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

Journalist, social science researcher, human rights activist and Rediff.com contributor, Praful Bidwai has passed away. He was 66.

The 'Black Lives Matter' photo that's breaking the internet

The 'Black Lives Matter' photo that's breaking the internet

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Image is being defined as iconic and a powerful image of the ongoing struggle between law enforcement and black Americans.

'No one is interested in you unless...'

'No one is interested in you unless...'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

...'You create your own success.'

We don't censor commentators, claims Srinivasan

We don't censor commentators, claims Srinivasan

Rediff.com13 Oct 2013

BCCI President N Srinivasan has rejected accusations that the Indian Cricket Board censors commentators employed by it, insisting that it does not "interfere with the freedom of the press".

IS demands $200mn ransom in 72 hours to spare life of 2 Japanese hostages

IS demands $200mn ransom in 72 hours to spare life of 2 Japanese hostages

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

The dreaded Islamic State militia on Tuesday posted a video showing two Japanese captives, threatening to execute them if their nation's government failed to pay up a ransom of $200 million (over Rs 1,200 crore) within 72 hours.

ICC-BCCI deadlock on tax exemption issue likely to continue

ICC-BCCI deadlock on tax exemption issue likely to continue

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

One of the key issues will be tax exemption sought by the ICC for the future global events in India like the 2021 Champions Trophy and the 2023 World Cup.

Own a car? You can get quick funds

Own a car? You can get quick funds

Rediff.com29 Nov 2004

Want to become a journalist?

Want to become a journalist?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2004

The Symbiosis Institute of Mass Communication invites applications for its one-year Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism through Distance Learning.

IPL boss Rajiv Shukla defends Thakur over links with bookie

IPL boss Rajiv Shukla defends Thakur over links with bookie

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

Indian Premier League governing council chairman Rajiv Shukla, on Monday, avoided commenting on reports of Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Anurag Thakur allegedly being seen with a bookie and said that he would comment on the matter only after getting any evidence.

Will Kohli's knock spur his teammates?

Will Kohli's knock spur his teammates?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

Virat Kohli's hundred in the first Test against England provides just the kind of inspiration that a struggling Indian batting line-up needed, feels Chris Gayle.

Two Indians found dead in Oman

Two Indians found dead in Oman

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

Two Indians, including a 31-year-old mother, were found dead under mysterious circumstances in Oman, a media report said on Tuesday.