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The Curious Case of The Nefarious K

The Curious Case of The Nefarious K

Rediff.com7 Jul 2013

There's always the option of changing the channel, but change to what? Maybe a nine o'clock news anchor screaming his lungs out at all those who dare contradict him would act as an appropriate substitute to the drama of the K-serials.

IMAGE: Shark's eye view!

IMAGE: Shark's eye view!

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

Shark's eye view! Instruments strapped onto and ingested by sharks have provided novel insights into how one of the most feared and least understood ocean predator swims, eats and lives, scientists say.

'No one in the RSS questions the Constitution anymore'

'No one in the RSS questions the Constitution anymore'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

'There was a period when they questioned the flag and there were questions also against the Constitution.' 'That's long past.'

'India is heading for a dangerous future'

'India is heading for a dangerous future'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

'You should raise your voice even at the cost of being called a deshdrohi. 'This country is built because of the raising of voices of the people and no one can silence such voices,' says Kannan Gopinathan who resigned from the IAS to protest against revocation of Article 370 in Kashmir.

Review: Kangana is a double delight in Tanu Weds Manu Returns!

Review: Kangana is a double delight in Tanu Weds Manu Returns!

Rediff.com22 May 2015

Tanu Weds Manu Returns is not merely superior to its predecessor but the flamboyance and fun it provides is an implication we're not quite done with this mad duo and their quirky universe yet.

US suspends military training with Pakistan: Report

US suspends military training with Pakistan: Report

Rediff.com11 Aug 2018

The relations between Pakistan and the US nosedived this January after US President Donald Trump accused Islamabad of giving nothing to Washington but "lies and deceit" and providing "safe haven" to terrorists.

The legacy of Arvind Subramanian

The legacy of Arvind Subramanian

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

The outgoing Chief Economic Advisor will always be remembered for his remarkable passion, his large imprint on policymaking and the high level of public debate he fostered

Elitism, populism, meritocracy...

Elitism, populism, meritocracy...

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

Ajit Balakrishnan decodes the angst-ridden discourse of the day.

Why journalists are 'jealous' of Bhavya Dore

Why journalists are 'jealous' of Bhavya Dore

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

The crash between a Kazakhstan Airlines Ilyushin Il-76 and a Saudia Boeing 747 over Charkhi Dadri in Haryana occurred 24 years ago.' During the lockdown, journalist Bhavya Dore reported on it from her home. Her article found a proud mention in the Bloomsburg Jealousy List 2020.

Heads of state and government eligible for A1 visas: US

Heads of state and government eligible for A1 visas: US

Rediff.com14 May 2014

Continuing to maintain silence on granting a visa to Bharatiya Janata Party leader Narendra Modi, United States has said the heads of state and government are eligible for A1 visas and no individual automatically qualifies for an American visa.

'Billions' of records at risk from mobile app data flaw

'Billions' of records at risk from mobile app data flaw

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Passwords, addresses, photos, medical data all at risk

This Australian model has an Indian connection

This Australian model has an Indian connection

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

Australian model Ilana Davies gets candid with Rediff.com's Tista Sengupta.

10 English words used only by Indians

10 English words used only by Indians

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

Because English is such a funny language!

This start-up brings Ivy League education to India

This start-up brings Ivy League education to India

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

Over 50 Indians in Forbes' under 30 list of super achievers.

Fantastic experience as RBI Governor: Rajan

Fantastic experience as RBI Governor: Rajan

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Making light of his critics, he also said there are people who send him 'anonymous thank you notes' even when he on a plane.

'I want to give Karan Johar a big hug'

'I want to give Karan Johar a big hug'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

'... and thank him for such a great launch for my daughter.'

Why Nehru is worth remembering this Republic Day

Why Nehru is worth remembering this Republic Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

'India's first and longest-serving prime minister created -- or at the very least imagined -- a modern, democratic nation-State of the 20th century,' says Sunil Sethi.

'It would be quite cool to see women fight...'

'It would be quite cool to see women fight...'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

'...In films, of course! In Hollywood, women doing action is a very common thing, but we still haven't warmed up to it here. I really hope something like Charlie's Angels is made in our country!' Tamannaah Bhatia gets candid.

For whom the bell trolls

For whom the bell trolls

Rediff.com6 Jan 2019

'Some semi-literate lunkhead tweeting at Rs 2 per tweet from a dingy basement in Chennai or San Diego accomplishes nothing, but give hundreds of thousands of them a time, date, and talking points, and they can create a wall of sound -- a nonsensical wall, perhaps, but one that is heard, and that can occasionally prevail just because it's there,' says Mitali Saran.

Ocean's 8 is good, glossy fun

Ocean's 8 is good, glossy fun

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

'In this chicks-rule-the-roost universe, the men are non-existent, untrustworthy or plain incompetent and it's the women who are providing for each other's fantasies.' Sreehari Nair applauds Ocean's 8.

'US confronted Pak on Mullah Omar's Karachi hospitalisation'

'US confronted Pak on Mullah Omar's Karachi hospitalisation'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2015

The United States long-suspected Pakistan of sheltering Mullah Omar and even confronted then President Asif Ali Zardari in 2011

Aadhaar and starvation deaths

Aadhaar and starvation deaths

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

'Completely disregarding ground reports of starvation deaths owing to Aadhaar and potentially disguising these deaths to look like accidents appears brutal,' says Rajendran Narayanan.

Don't follow ace investors blindly

Don't follow ace investors blindly

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

'If an investor wants to clone an ace investor's portfolio, s/he will be better off cloning the entire portfolio rather than cherry picking stocks selectively.'

Is BJP fine-tuning its line on nationalism?

Is BJP fine-tuning its line on nationalism?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

'Since the general election is only two years away, the BJP will need a surefire plan of action -- and it cannot be either the Ram temple or ultra-nationalism,' says Amulya Ganguli.

Why we must watch Meel Patthar

Why we must watch Meel Patthar

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

'We are a young nation. But I wanted to explore the conflict between the young and the old.' 'The cynicism of people who have lived it versus the optimism and naivete of the young.'

Pak is Al Qaeda's 'home': US lawmakers

Pak is Al Qaeda's 'home': US lawmakers

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

Al Qaeda 'had been preparing to spread its ideology to India', says Bruce Hoffman, Director Center for Security Studies at Georgetown University.

'Judge me. I am ready for it'

'Judge me. I am ready for it'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

'Great Grand Masti belongs to a super successful franchise and are Hindi cinema's best and most loved films. This film is much more on the naughtier, horror and comedy side.' Great Grand Masti heroine Urvashi Rautela discusses her latest film.

Sports Shorts: Boston marathon winner to turn pro

Sports Shorts: Boston marathon winner to turn pro

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Thursday

'Politicians have to stand tall in a crisis'

'Politicians have to stand tall in a crisis'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

'It is the moment where compassion and empathy must supersede our identity, politics, or our ambitions.'

The 5 men who will decide how funds get shared by Centre and states

The 5 men who will decide how funds get shared by Centre and states

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

The panel will also recommend a fiscal consolidation road map for the central and state governments, study the impact of GST on the divisible pool, and propose performance-based incentives for states.

Whoa! The idli did not originate in South India at all?

Whoa! The idli did not originate in South India at all?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

Some food historians believe idli was derived from some steamed rice preparations from Indonesia.

Bengal may cast ballot on religious lines for the first time

Bengal may cast ballot on religious lines for the first time

Rediff.com19 May 2019

The desecration of Vidyasagar's statue during Amit Anilchandra Shah's rally, which the TMC projected to be a 'Bhojpuri' and 'Dhokla' invasion on West Bengal's culture, may help her gain some favour with middle-class and erudite Bengalis in the last phase of the polls.

'COVID-19 is a man made pandemic'

'COVID-19 is a man made pandemic'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

'Wild animals lived in their natural environment.' 'So, viruses could not be communicated.' 'Then came mass production and mass quartering of animals -- whether it be poultry, pigs and cattle -- which gave rise to bird flu, SARS and the mad cow disease.' 'Vast amounts of animal produce are also being flown from one part of the world to another, which has helped to spread the virus.' 'All these changes have led to a new and deadly mutation of the virus that has immobliised human beings.'

Little to celebrate as Modi sarkar completes 2 years: Congress

Little to celebrate as Modi sarkar completes 2 years: Congress

Rediff.com28 May 2016

Congress trained its guns on the National Democratic Alliance dispensation on a wide range of issues including economy, employment, price rise and foreign policy.

Do student suicides expose flaws in our education system?

Do student suicides expose flaws in our education system?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

Class 10 to NEET, student suicides expose flaws in result-oriented education system.

What Harsha Bhogle has to say on his IPL ouster

What Harsha Bhogle has to say on his IPL ouster

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

I remain the teller of the story, not the story itself, says Harsha Bhogle.

PM Modi not taking action against those involved in Panama scam, charges Gogoi

PM Modi not taking action against those involved in Panama scam, charges Gogoi

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

Assam CM Tarun Gogoi accused PM Narendra Modi of not taking action against those involved in Panama scam, saying many of those involved in the case were "close to him".

A Kashmiri success story you MUST read!

A Kashmiri success story you MUST read!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

'Irrespective of their politics, people feel happy.' 'One of the best compliments I have received is that I have made it from Kashmir to Karnataka.'

Review: 20 things I learned from and loved about Queen

Review: 20 things I learned from and loved about Queen

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

Kangna Ranaut, as Queen/Rani, holds your hands and together you discover the magic of honeymoon, holiday, healing and hungama, raves Sukanya Verma.

SHOCKING night at the Golden Globes!

SHOCKING night at the Golden Globes!

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Why were two of 2018's critically panned films awarded?! exclaims Aseem Chhabra.