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Post lockdown, Modi must be bold to revive economy

Post lockdown, Modi must be bold to revive economy

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

'Once the lockdown is lifted, we will need the mother of all fiscal and monetary policy support to sustain the economy,' advises Akash Prakash.

Try a holiday that lets you learn a new skill

Try a holiday that lets you learn a new skill

Rediff.com9 May 2018

What better way to know a place than to learn its cuisine? Learn the art of working with terracotta and stoneware clay... ...If it's textiles that turn you on, a holiday in Jaipur could be just the thing for you.... ...Add an extra dimension to a holiday in spiritual Dharamsala by immersing yourself in Tibetan art...

Extraordinary winners of Sony World Photography Awards 2020

Extraordinary winners of Sony World Photography Awards 2020

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

From incredible landscapes to touching portraits to memorable wildlife photography, the winners of the Sony World Photography Awards showcase it all! Scroll down and prepared to be wowed...

Is Rio on your mind? Plan ahead is the mantra!

Is Rio on your mind? Plan ahead is the mantra!

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

Come August and the world's finest athletes from 206 countries will be out to prove their best at the Olympics.

The beauty that lies below the water!

The beauty that lies below the water!

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

The underwater world has never looked so magical, mysterious and mesmerising. These photographs are some of the stunning medal winners in the Underwater Photographer of the Year 2021 contest.

Hong Kong protests: A tech-driven cat-and-mouse battle

Hong Kong protests: A tech-driven cat-and-mouse battle

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Both protesters and the authorities in Hong Kong are using complex combinations of technology, reports Devangshu Datta.

Dear Melania, know the Amdavad that welcomes you!

Dear Melania, know the Amdavad that welcomes you!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

As Melania Trump arrives in Ahmedabad, Sheela Bhatt offers the First Lady Of The United States a primer on one of India's oldest, and historic, cities.

Buzz: Woakes happy being away from the spotlight

Buzz: Woakes happy being away from the spotlight

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

Trott, who played 68 ODIs and seven T20 matches, has scored 18,662 runs in first class cricket.

Djokovic reveals reason behind renewed success

Djokovic reveals reason behind renewed success

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

'I had to learn to be patient. I am a different player and a different person than I was three years ago. I still believe I can repeat that 2015-2016 streak when I won four slams in a row, I wouldn't be here if I didn't.'

'RBI need to cut by 100 bps in one shot'

'RBI need to cut by 100 bps in one shot'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

'Rate cut should reiterate RBI's commitment in providing confidence to consumers and small business.'

Nothing wrong in celebrating our city, our state

Nothing wrong in celebrating our city, our state

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

'Opposition to the idea of a state flag has come from the small thinking pseudo-nationalists, who are the ones pushing Hindi-Hindu-Hindustan.' 'Identifying India wrongly as a one language, one religion nation,' says Aakar Patel.

As driving career ends Patrick remains driven

As driving career ends Patrick remains driven

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

Danica Patrick may soon no longer be a race car driver but the only woman to win an IndyCar race remains as driven as ever as she speeds towards one last Indianapolis 500 and the end of a ground-breaking career.

'Parinda is a Kashmiri villager's impression of Mumbai'

'Parinda is a Kashmiri villager's impression of Mumbai'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

Vidhu Vinod Chopra on Parinda.

Meet Majizhiya Bhanu, India's first hijabi bodybuilder

Meet Majizhiya Bhanu, India's first hijabi bodybuilder

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

The hijab is never an obstacle, says the 23-yr-old achiever from Kerala.

Nadal overpowers Thiem to win fifth Madrid title

Nadal overpowers Thiem to win fifth Madrid title

Rediff.com15 May 2017

Rafael Nadal consolidated his flying start to the clay-court season by taking a record-extending fifth Madrid Open title on Sunday, battling past a determined Dominic Thiem to win 7-6(10-8), 6-4.

Vadra questioned by ED for more than 5 hours

Vadra questioned by ED for more than 5 hours

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Official sources said the investigating officer of the case put across to him at least half-a-dozen statements of his alleged aides which form a purported "link" between him, absconding arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari, Bhandari's associates and others.

Sports Shorts: India squash player working in Finland amid lockdown

Sports Shorts: India squash player working in Finland amid lockdown

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

'No Indian captain has achieved what Dhoni has'

'No Indian captain has achieved what Dhoni has'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

'Dhoni was a very shrewd captain in terms of his out of the box thinking and getting the work done.'

'Deployment of SFF has upset China immensely'

'Deployment of SFF has upset China immensely'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

'China is concerned about its impact within Tibet.'

#Women's Day: Let her be imperfect

#Women's Day: Let her be imperfect

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

Happy Women's Day to all the beautiful ladies out there!

First batch of 5 Rafale jets land at Ambala air base

First batch of 5 Rafale jets land at Ambala air base

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

The fleet landed at Al Dhafra airbase on Monday in the United Arab Emirates after flying for over seven hours from the Merignac airbase. It was the only stopover by the jets while flying from France to India.

'We are betting big on OYO Living'

'We are betting big on OYO Living'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

'Co-living is a phenomenon that is bound to strike the right chord with young people everywhere and India will lead the charge as the testing ground for all such ideas.'

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.

FULL TEXT: President's address on the eve of 72nd Republic Day

FULL TEXT: President's address on the eve of 72nd Republic Day

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's address to the nation on the eve of 72nd Republic Day.

NSA Doval to visit US this week, meet US defence secretary

NSA Doval to visit US this week, meet US defence secretary

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

Doval will meet US Defence Secretary James Mattis on March 24, Pentagon spokesman Capt Jeff Davis told reporters, adding that they are likely to discuss a wide range of bilateral security issues and those related to the defence relationship.

Telcos eye loyal customers to boost revenue gains

Telcos eye loyal customers to boost revenue gains

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

With telecom disruptor Reliance Jio not raising tariffs, incumbents Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea are focusing on the minimum monthly recharge and higher first recharge offers to ensure they retain only loyal and revenue-incremental subscribers, reports Romita Majumdar.

Stop working! Read this NOW

Stop working! Read this NOW

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

Aarti Kelshikar tells you just how to navigate your way safely through the Indian workplace.

In-form Stephens beats Vesnina to claim Charleston title

In-form Stephens beats Vesnina to claim Charleston title

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

American seventh seed Sloane Stephens captured her third title of 2016 by defeating Russian qualifier Elena Vesnina 7-6(4), 6-2 in the final of the Volvo Car Open clay court event in South Carolina on Sunday.

Check out how ICC is popularising women's cricket

Check out how ICC is popularising women's cricket

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

ICC Women's World Cup will be the first global sports event to launch special Twitter emojis for captains.

'Ahmed Bhai's political intellect was very high'

'Ahmed Bhai's political intellect was very high'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

'There were any number of Congress leaders who disliked Sonia Gandhi, but they were very close to Ahmed Bhai and he would listen, and give a shoulder to cry upon.'

'I don't like making stories about guns and drugs'

'I don't like making stories about guns and drugs'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Raju Hirani on making Sanju.

'Ahmed Bhai was less of a Muslim and more of a Gujarati'

'Ahmed Bhai was less of a Muslim and more of a Gujarati'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

'He always avoided eating non-vegetarian food in presence of his deputies if they were fasting for the month of Shravan.' 'There were no Hindu, Jain, Parsi and Swaminarayan festivals he would forget.' 'He was a conservative Muslim and therefore could get along well with conservative Hindus.'

Top mid-cap stocks to watch out for

Top mid-cap stocks to watch out for

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

It is advisable to stick to mid-caps with sustainable financial metrics rather than those offering the promise of faster growth.

Hello glamorous!

Hello glamorous!

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Here's what you can expect at Lakme Fashion Week!

SC refuses interim order against Centre's Aadhaar notification

SC refuses interim order against Centre's Aadhaar notification

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

The bench referred to the June 9 judgement passed by the apex court in which it had upheld the validity of an Income Tax Act provision making Aadhaar mandatory for allotment of PAN cards

Want to get fit? These 7 apps will help

Want to get fit? These 7 apps will help

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

They take our fitness goals out of the constraints of time and space and find us everywhere we go, says Veer Arjun Singh.

French Open PIX: Venus shocked; Sinner stuns Goffin

French Open PIX: Venus shocked; Sinner stuns Goffin

Rediff.com27 Sep 2020

Images from Day 1 of the 2020 French Open, in Paris, on Sunday.

Swim with sharks; kayak with crocodiles: 5 adventures to try this summer

Swim with sharks; kayak with crocodiles: 5 adventures to try this summer

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

Get ready to challenge yourself.

Start-up tips: How to be your own BOSS

Start-up tips: How to be your own BOSS

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

An entrepreneur must have the courage to act on great ideas and plans, says Satanik Roy.