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Bigg Boss 15: Miesha, Ieshaan Are Out!

Bigg Boss 15: Miesha, Ieshaan Are Out!

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Bigg Boss isn't about romance and everyone needs to perform to stay in the games.

Bigg Boss OTT: Pati, Patni Aur Woh

Bigg Boss OTT: Pati, Patni Aur Woh

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

Is Divya the 'woh' in Raqesh-Shamita's 'Pati-Patni'?

'My parents are such phenomenal talents'

'My parents are such phenomenal talents'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

'For a very long time I could not bring myself to watch several of their films because I couldn't see them depressed, in trouble or dead on screen.' 'It was hard to separate my parents from their characters, so I stayed away.' 'It was only after I became an actor that it became a job requirement.'

As Karnataka passes anti-conversion ordinance, archbishop appeals to governor

As Karnataka passes anti-conversion ordinance, archbishop appeals to governor

Rediff.com12 May 2022

The Karnataka cabinet on Thursday decided to promulgate an ordinance to give effect to the contentious law against religious conversions.

Karnataka's proposed law has 10-yr jail for mass conversions

Karnataka's proposed law has 10-yr jail for mass conversions

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

The consequences will be stern in case SC/ST and minors are converted.

Bulldozers return from Shaheen Bagh without demolition after protests

Bulldozers return from Shaheen Bagh without demolition after protests

Rediff.com9 May 2022

Protesters raised slogans against the BJP-ruled South Delhi Municipal Corporation as well as the central government and demanded to stop the action.

The WEIRDEST Requests From Airline Passengers

The WEIRDEST Requests From Airline Passengers

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Airline flight attendants reveal the craziest requests they have received from passengers!

Want to invest in a Real Estate fund?

Want to invest in a Real Estate fund?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

These funds have lowered the entry barrier for investors who can now invest with just Rs 5,000, points out Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Maxwell defends switch-hit: 'It's part of game's evolution'

Maxwell defends switch-hit: 'It's part of game's evolution'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

A switch hit involves a batsman changing the order of his hands (from left-handed to right-handed grip or vice-versa) after the bowler starts his run-up.

'Be greedy when others are fearful'

'Be greedy when others are fearful'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

Outperforming peers following a crisis in the debt markets is an act that ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company fund manager Manish Banthia has pulled off more than once.

7 Ways To Deal With Rising EMIs

7 Ways To Deal With Rising EMIs

Rediff.com10 May 2022

Pranjal Kamra, CEO, Finology Ventures, lists seven efficient ways to cope with the rise in EMIs even as you balance your monthly budgets.

ED issues FEMA notice to India's largest crypto exchange

ED issues FEMA notice to India's largest crypto exchange

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

The Enforcement Directorate on Friday said it has issued a show cause notice to the country's largest cryptocurrency exchange for undertaking transactions worth over Rs 2,790 crore in alleged violation of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). WazirX, registered under the company named Zanmai Labs Pvt Ltd, was incorporated in December, 2017 as a domestic cryptocurrency start-up and its directors Nischal Shetty and Hanuman Mhatre, along with the company, have been named in the notice issued by the central probe agency after completion of investigation. The agency issued a statement saying that it stumbled upon the transactions of the company during an ongoing money laundering probe into the "Chinese-owned" illegal online betting applications.

Investors' perception about market risk at highest level since 2008

Investors' perception about market risk at highest level since 2008

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

VIX is meant to indicate investors' perception of the annual market volatility over the next 30 calendar days. The higher the value, the higher is the expected volatility and vice versa. VIX touched its historical peak of 85.13 on November 17, 2008, in the aftermath of the collapse of Lehman Brothers. In the past five years, it has stayed below 30.

'My parents never brought me up to be a quitter'

'My parents never brought me up to be a quitter'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

'Never sit back and relax.' 'Always be a student.' 'Always be hungry to learn and improve.'

Are these actresses more deserving than Kangana?

Are these actresses more deserving than Kangana?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

Sukanya Verma looks at a few other contenders from Bollywood movies who gave really, really good performances.

'Aurangzeb also ordered protection of Varanasi temples'

'Aurangzeb also ordered protection of Varanasi temples'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

'Aurangzeb supported construction of the Kumarswamy math and the reconstruction of the Kedar temple and supported the Jangambadi math in Banaras.'

Bigg Boss 14: Why is Salman UPSET with Sonali?

Bigg Boss 14: Why is Salman UPSET with Sonali?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

The superstar host reprimands Sonali for threatening Rubina!

Tips to Improve Your Lung Capacity

Tips to Improve Your Lung Capacity

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Simple ways to improve the functioning of your lungs.

K'taka passes Anti-Conversion Bill amid din, Cong calls it 'anti people'

K'taka passes Anti-Conversion Bill amid din, Cong calls it 'anti people'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

Congress partly vehemently opposed the bill, calling it "anti people", "inhuman", "anti constitutional", "anti poor" and "draconian", and urged that it should not be passed for any reason and should be withdrawn by the government.

'ED can't intimidate us to betray Uddhav'

'ED can't intimidate us to betray Uddhav'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

'Hindutva doesn't teach you to stab someone in the back.'

Markets: 'Volatility to remain higher than usual'

Markets: 'Volatility to remain higher than usual'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

'Periods of high volatility are usually bad for mid-caps and this is something that has to be kept in mind.' 'Focus on quality is of paramount importance.'

Difficult to Make Money in IPOs with Leveraged Bets

Difficult to Make Money in IPOs with Leveraged Bets

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

HNI investors need an optimal mix of oversubscription and listing-day gain to make money on leveraged bets, notes Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Guess Who Made It To A Times Square Billboard?

Guess Who Made It To A Times Square Billboard?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

'We're 26 and every time we write a song, we try to see how we can relate it to our life's experiences or that of our friends.'

'Large-caps, especially with a value bias, are preferable at this stage'

'Large-caps, especially with a value bias, are preferable at this stage'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

'If the third wave of Covid infections is as bad as the second one, the market may get very polarised with a preference for blue-chips with low volatility.'

After Lord Ram, leaders turn to Krishna ahead of UP poll

After Lord Ram, leaders turn to Krishna ahead of UP poll

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Krishna chants gained more currency when Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav invoked the deity.

Why it is impossible to ban the switch-hit

Why it is impossible to ban the switch-hit

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

Former ICC Elite Panel umpire Simon Taufel believes it will not be practical to outlaw the switch-hit shot, adding that it's 'impossible' for the on-field umpire to monitor the batsman for change in grip or stance.

Will Akshay-Abbas-Mustan make Khiladi 2?

Will Akshay-Abbas-Mustan make Khiladi 2?

Rediff.com12 May 2022

'We are open to directing a Khiladi 2.' 'And we would want to do it with Akshay who is still so fit, energetic and successful.'

NCA boss Dravid's 'expert' advice for Indian cricket

NCA boss Dravid's 'expert' advice for Indian cricket

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Use the expertise of former players as much as possible in the state teams' cricketing set-up was one of the notable suggestion by National Cricket Academy head Rahul Dravid while interacting with members of affiliated units during a webinar organised by the BCCI.

Sebi introduced an optional T+1 settlement cycle for markets

Sebi introduced an optional T+1 settlement cycle for markets

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has introduced an optional T+1 settlement cycle for the markets. T+1 means that settlements will have to be cleared within one day of the actual transactions taking place. The regulator has put the onus on the stock exchanges to decide whether they want to opt for the shorter settlement cycle for any of the listed scrips. This can be done after giving a one-month prior notice to all stakeholders.

LOVE GURU: 'I shouldn't have let him kiss me'

LOVE GURU: 'I shouldn't have let him kiss me'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

'Whether you think you're better off as friends, or whether you want to give things a try with him, you need to talk things out with him.'

Why Gehraiyaan Is Not Deep At All

Why Gehraiyaan Is Not Deep At All

Rediff.com13 Mar 2022

Gehraiyaan seems to be aurally thin, which serves as a clue to the larger issues plaguing the movie, observes Rohit Sathish Nair.

Does India need booster shots to fight Omicron?

Does India need booster shots to fight Omicron?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2021

'Better to prevent than to wait for evidence. Protection delayed can also mean protection denied'

Umpire's call in DRS creating lot of confusion: Kohli

Umpire's call in DRS creating lot of confusion: Kohli

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

India captain Virat Kohli criticised the fiercely-debated umpire's call in the Decision Review System, saying it is creating a lot of confusion and LBW dismissals should be based solely on whether the ball is hitting the stumps, even if marginally.

Why Did The Pope Visit The Russian Embassy?

Why Did The Pope Visit The Russian Embassy?

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

It stands to reason that at the meeting on Friday, Pope Francis conveyed to the Kremlin, some message in regard of the developments in Ukraine. The long duration of the meeting in the Russian embassy flags that it was substantive. Indeed, it took place even as the first Russian tank column was sighted on the outskirts of Kyiv, notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Why are the Rich Leaving India?

Why are the Rich Leaving India?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

'For HNIs, shifting economic activities outside India by creating regional hubs for businesses is a better option.'

Shabana Azmi: I need the privacy to grieve Girish's loss

Shabana Azmi: I need the privacy to grieve Girish's loss

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Girish Karnad's demise leaves Shabana Azmi shattered.

Cabinet okays 9 telecom reforms: 100% FDI, 4-year stay on dues and more

Cabinet okays 9 telecom reforms: 100% FDI, 4-year stay on dues and more

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

In big bang reforms, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a relief package for the telecom sector that includes a four-year moratorium on payment of statutory dues by telecom companies as well as allowing 100 per cent foreign investment through the automatic route. Briefing reporters on the decisions taken by the Cabinet, Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnav said nine structural reforms for the telecom sector were approved. The definition of AGR, which had been a major reason for the stress in the sector, has been rationalised by excluding non-telecom revenue of telecom companies.

'In a war there will be kills on either side'

'In a war there will be kills on either side'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

'There is no such thing as ultimate survivability.'
'It's all comparative -- who outperforms, who uses tactics, who optimises technology to the best is what makes the difference.'

Sex in the Office: STARTLING Revelations

Sex in the Office: STARTLING Revelations

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

Almost 36% admitted to having had sex already with a colleague, while 28% confessed they had sexual intercourse with their co-worker in the office itself.

Karnataka: Anti-conversion bill tabled amid din, DK tears papers

Karnataka: Anti-conversion bill tabled amid din, DK tears papers

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

State Congress president D K Shivakumar even tore papers on his table, in protest against the introduction of the bill, which his party called 'draconian and anti-constitution'.