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Shiv ji ki baraat without a groom

Shiv ji ki baraat without a groom

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

India is mushrooming with Deve Gowda wannabes because being a former prime minister is better than being a former chief minister, says Shekhar Gupta.

Modi, Abe lay foundation stone for India's first bullet train

Modi, Abe lay foundation stone for India's first bullet train

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

The Rs 1.10 lakh crore train project between Ahmedabad and Mumbai is expected to be completed by 2022. The train would cover the distance of over 500 km in around two hours.

Politics behind India's growth projections

Politics behind India's growth projections

Rediff.com5 May 2015

Most forecasts do not have a track record of transparency and accuracy

How to beat rising interest rates and save tax

How to beat rising interest rates and save tax

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

What are FMPs and should you invest in them?

How poker changed their lives

How poker changed their lives

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

Four individuals who have taken up poker professionally tell Norma Godinho/Rediff.com how their stars have changed for the better.

Oil giant ahoy! ONGC may buy out HPCL in 44K cr deal

Oil giant ahoy! ONGC may buy out HPCL in 44K cr deal

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

Following up on Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's Budget announcement of creating an integrated oil company, India's biggest oil and gas producer ONGC may buy all of the government's 51.11 per cent stake in Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd.

10 start-ups that are backed by Reliance Industries

10 start-ups that are backed by Reliance Industries

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

GenNext Innovation Hub is also pursuing a new global partnership program to collaborate with organizations in US, Europe and Asia.

'Article 370 is the only bridge which connects the people of J-K to the people of India'

'Article 370 is the only bridge which connects the people of J-K to the people of India'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

'If you go by the essence of the Constitution of India, I don't see any problem in having a separate PM for J-K.'

'How many people really fall in love nowadays?'

'How many people really fall in love nowadays?'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

'I am telling you that it's overestimated that everybody falls in true love.' 'It happens very rarely when two people really fall in love. 'And if that happens, the last thing that should be on anybody's mind is religion, gender, caste, colour and creed.' 'None of that should be relevant. It should be all about just two human beings.'

'Lanka never groomed Sanga, Mahela's replacements'

'Lanka never groomed Sanga, Mahela's replacements'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

He has been roped in to arrest the downslide in Sri Lankan cricket and Asanka Gurusinha's assessment of the fall is quite simple -- not grooming anyone to fill in Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara's shoes.

'I don't believe India is that fragile'

'I don't believe India is that fragile'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

'I have very little faith in economists who tell me that demonetisation will reduce growth.' 'The greater effect of demonetisation is if it creates changes in the financial services system and gets people to shift from cash.' 'The economy is not a trained monkey that will jump around if you lower rates.'

One nation, one number: Full mobile number portability is here

One nation, one number: Full mobile number portability is here

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Currently, MNP is only available within a state/circle.

Sheena Bora Case: So was it Sheena's skull?

Sheena Bora Case: So was it Sheena's skull?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

The software had, perhaps unknown to Dr Tripathi, tracked the changes he had made. The 'morph track' feature of the software provided a trail of what had been done and also indicated that the doctor had, it seemed, opted to morph Sheena's face with the provided skull, much in the same manner that Fantamorph can turn a woman into a cheetah.

Consistent Advani continues to rule the green baize in 2016

Consistent Advani continues to rule the green baize in 2016

Rediff.com24 Dec 2016

Pankaj Advani has won a staggering eight world titles in the last three years and he continues to go about his business unassumingly, as if he is expected to lap up the trophies every season.

A dummy's guide to student travel insurance

A dummy's guide to student travel insurance

Rediff.com6 Aug 2017

Here are all the things you need to know so that you worry about nothing but your grades, says Mahavir Chopra. Read on!

To Sonu Nigam, with love

To Sonu Nigam, with love

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

'How did you sleep through the cries of a Mohammad Akhlaq, or a Pehlu Khan being beaten to death? Did you then tweet, 'Goondagardi hai, bas'?' Durba Dhyani addresses the singer.

General insurance 2.0: Settling claims automatically

General insurance 2.0: Settling claims automatically

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

With mobile data getting cheaper, insurers are introducing technologies that eases buying and lodging claims.

Google gets taste of its own strong medicine

Google gets taste of its own strong medicine

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Google won't miss the revenue.

Obama vows to protect religious minorities at home and abroad

Obama vows to protect religious minorities at home and abroad

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

Obama made no reference to any country in his speech but said that his administration works to promote religious freedom around the globe.

E-commerce war hots up as Chinese take on Indian products

E-commerce war hots up as Chinese take on Indian products

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Diane Wang's DHgate makes inroads into India's e-commerce ahead of Jack Ma's Alibaba.

Eyeing a comeback, landline players offer freebies

Eyeing a comeback, landline players offer freebies

Rediff.com2 May 2015

BSNL, MTNL launch free night calling to win back consumers lost to mobile boom

So what is the real meaning of secularism?

So what is the real meaning of secularism?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2015

'Once the common man realises that living in harmony, respecting, loving and protecting each other is the real meaning of secularism, and treating everyone equally to safeguard our Constitution and motherland is patriotism, there will be no opportunity for communalism.'

How one man is making kissing fashionable

How one man is making kissing fashionable

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

Bobo's work speaks for the liberation of love :)

What's adoption got to do with skin colour?

What's adoption got to do with skin colour?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

Skin colour looms grimly over adoptions, keeping babies and would-be parents away from each other.

Congress-SP are allies in UP, but not in Amethi

Congress-SP are allies in UP, but not in Amethi

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

Despite both parties joining hands to fight the elections, they have fielded different candidates for the polls in this region.

Sukanya scheme attractive even without tax benefit

Sukanya scheme attractive even without tax benefit

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Many hurdles that investors could have faced after enrolling for the scheme have been removed.

Bhansali must be given the benefit of doubt

Bhansali must be given the benefit of doubt

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

'The casting of a popular hero Ranveer as Bhansali's Khilji sends out an erroneous and contradictory missive to the lay public; a message that tends to equate a leading light with a notorious and treacherous player of medieval history,' notes Vivek Gumaste.

Gold ETFs score over mining funds

Gold ETFs score over mining funds

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

They help diversify portfolio and are less risky.

Congress forces RS adjournment over Uttarakhand

Congress forces RS adjournment over Uttarakhand

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

Congress members trooped into the Well of the House, raising slogans against the government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi after Leader of the House and Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said no discussion other than on proclamation of President's Rule in Uttarakhand can take place.

REVEALED! Sachin Tendulkar's mantra for success in World Cup

REVEALED! Sachin Tendulkar's mantra for success in World Cup

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

Sachin Tendulkar gave batsmen a peek into his mantra for success.

Violence over Cauvery waters will cost Sonia, Rahul dearly

Violence over Cauvery waters will cost Sonia, Rahul dearly

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

The Congress leadership should have immediately called on the Karnataka chief minister to implement the Supreme Court order and crack down on the violence, says R Rajagopalan.

How hedge funds make money for HNIs

How hedge funds make money for HNIs

Rediff.com20 Oct 2017

These funds give the wealthy an option to invest in strategies that other equity products like mutual funds and portfolio management services cannot, says Nishant Agarwal.

Tips for investors in volatile market

Tips for investors in volatile market

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

Diversify! Go for SIPs in equity MFs or buy debt funds! Don't time the market! Don't trade intra-day! So simple!

BlaBlaCar enters India, assures safe inter-city car pooling

BlaBlaCar enters India, assures safe inter-city car pooling

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Blablacars enables private cars to seek fellow passengers for inter-city commute.

Why it's important to maintain a healthy credit record

Why it's important to maintain a healthy credit record

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

If you score well in your credit report with anything between 700 and 900 points, your demand will be easily processed and approved.

True or false? Stocks make the most money in long term

True or false? Stocks make the most money in long term

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

It is difficult to answer this question in yes or no. Here's Dwaipayan Bose's thorough analyses

Why Taapsee was stressed during Judwaa 2

Why Taapsee was stressed during Judwaa 2

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

Comedy may be challenging but that wasn't what stressed Taapsee Pannu during the making of Judwaa 2.

India, Pak fear 'surplus terrorism' after Afghan pullout: US

India, Pak fear 'surplus terrorism' after Afghan pullout: US

Rediff.com31 Jul 2013

India and Pakistan fear that any instability in the war-torn Afghanistan following the withdrawal of American troops could result in "surplus terrorism" in both the countries, a top US official has said.

Is this a good time to buy debt funds?

Is this a good time to buy debt funds?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

While an impending rate cut is a good reason to enter debt funds, another is the high valuations in equity markets.

Now, 5-kg cylinders available at subsidised rates

Now, 5-kg cylinders available at subsidised rates

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

In a move that will give cooking gas consumers more choice, state oil marketing companies have started selling mini 5-kg LPG cylinders at subsidised rates.