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The Oldest Characters These Actresses Have Ever Played

The Oldest Characters These Actresses Have Ever Played

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

Sharmila Tagore was just 25 years old when she played mom to Rajesh Khanna in Aradhana!

Nair's triple ton strengthens Karnataka's grip on Ranji final

Nair's triple ton strengthens Karnataka's grip on Ranji final

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

Karun Nair's unconquered 310 put Karnataka in the driver's seat in the Ranji Trophy final against Tamil Nadu on Tuesday. The defending champions ended Day 3 of the match with a mammoth 618 for 7, having added 295 runs to their overnight score, to extend their first innings lead to an imposing 484 runs at the Wankhede stadium, in Mumbai.

'Wise of BJP to replace Murli Manohar Joshi with Modi in Varanasi'

'Wise of BJP to replace Murli Manohar Joshi with Modi in Varanasi'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

Unhappy with the veteran leader's performance in the city, political pundits, academicians and the common man say the call to field him from Kanpur instead was a blessing in disguise for him. Sharat Pradhan reports.

Jet Airways cancels order for 17 Boeing 737 airplanes

Jet Airways cancels order for 17 Boeing 737 airplanes

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

The Boeing website lists the price of a Boeing 737-800 aircraft at $90.5 million.

Of clubbing and 'half policing' in Mamata's Bengal

Of clubbing and 'half policing' in Mamata's Bengal

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Mayank Mishra reports on how the Trinamool Congress government in West Bengal has been extending patronage to the ruling party cadre.

In his first visit to Varanasi after taking charge, PM to adopt village

In his first visit to Varanasi after taking charge, PM to adopt village

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in his Lok Sabha constituency Varanasi on Friday morning the first time after assuming charge, where he is likely to firm up plans for its development.

Acquisitions on their mind, global majors scout for Indian start-ups

Acquisitions on their mind, global majors scout for Indian start-ups

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

Retail giants are looking at Indian start-ups in the big data and analytics space

Writers step up protest, 1 quits Sahitya Akademi, 3 more return award

Writers step up protest, 1 quits Sahitya Akademi, 3 more return award

Rediff.com11 Oct 2015

Three eminent writers from Punjab announced that they were returning their Sahitya Akademi awards, while Kannada writer Aravind Malagatti resigned from the body's general council, joining the growing protest by litterateurs over "rising intolerance" and "communal" atmosphere.

12 killed, 11 injured as building collapses in Mumbai

12 killed, 11 injured as building collapses in Mumbai

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

Several people are feared trapped under the debris of the structure.

Tracing GST's evolution as an idea

Tracing GST's evolution as an idea

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

Reform ideas do not occur overnight and evolve over the years.

Do you question a rape survivor?

Do you question a rape survivor?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

I am only suggesting greater sensitisation and understanding of adults' sexual and lifestyle choices, says Shekhar Gupta.

EXCLUSIVE: Rashtrapati Bhavan gears up to welcome new govt

EXCLUSIVE: Rashtrapati Bhavan gears up to welcome new govt

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

Preparations are on a war footing at Rashtrapati Bhavan in anticipation of the formation of a new government next month. President Pranab Mukherjee has already completed two rounds of reading his predecessors' judgments and interactions with Constitutional experts.

How Mulayam's masterstroke may slow the Modi 'wave' in UP

How Mulayam's masterstroke may slow the Modi 'wave' in UP

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

The Varanasi versus Azamgarh story is about the fears and insecurities of two of our strongest leaders, Narendra Modi and Mulayam Singh Yadav, says Sheela Bhatt.

3 factors that can make global firms more competitive

3 factors that can make global firms more competitive

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

First was the desire to tap the large domestic market while remaining competitive in global markets.

A quaint town on the banks of Narmada

A quaint town on the banks of Narmada

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

Get Ahead reader Sangeeta didn't realise how she spent an entire day on the banks of the Narmada at Maheshwar, Madhya Pradesh.

The search for authentic Indian cuisines ends here

The search for authentic Indian cuisines ends here

Rediff.com23 May 2018

This start-up connects diners with regional cuisines that restaurants do not serve.

3 die in queue to exchange notes; ATMs across country run dry

3 die in queue to exchange notes; ATMs across country run dry

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

73-year-old dies in Mumbai, 75-year-old in Kerala.

How India plans to attract more foreign investment

How India plans to attract more foreign investment

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

India will look to play a key role in the APEC, EU and Africa regions to increase its competitiveness.

Nana Patekar's Top 10 Movies

Nana Patekar's Top 10 Movies

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

The formidable actor is one of Bollywood's best.

Investors hope for faster exits as tech majors go on shopping spree

Investors hope for faster exits as tech majors go on shopping spree

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

The acquisition of ZipDial however has proven that even a proven business model could be an attraction point.

Why CM Siddaramaiah refuses to resign

Why CM Siddaramaiah refuses to resign

Rediff.com20 May 2014

Despite a poor show, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah chose not to resign stating that the verdict was a not a referendum on his government. Mahesh Kulkarni reports from Bangalore

Novelist Sara Joseph returns Akademi Award; says intolerance is visible everywhere

Novelist Sara Joseph returns Akademi Award; says intolerance is visible everywhere

Rediff.com10 Oct 2015

After eminent writers Nayantara Sahgal and Ashok Vajpeyi, Malayalam novelist and Aam Aadmi Party leader Sarah Joseph today said she would return the Sahitya Akademi award in protest against what she called the "growing communalism" and "life threat faced by writers" in the country after Narendra Modi government assumed office.

'BCCI bigwigs should realise treasures are not to be wasted'

'BCCI bigwigs should realise treasures are not to be wasted'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

'They should be conserved, preserved, and valued highly.'

PAL-V: You can fly or drive this amazing car!

PAL-V: You can fly or drive this amazing car!

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

In its flight performance, it can move up to a maximum speed of 180 km/h and minimum speed for level flight at 50 km/h.

India seeks a deal that addresses food security concerns

India seeks a deal that addresses food security concerns

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

The Doha Round of talks of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) faces a new challenge and if some statements emanating after the General Council meeting on July 25 at Geneva are to be taken at face value, this could derail the process of trade liberalisation through a multilateral route for some time.

Why target Aurangzeb alone, Mr Kejriwal?

Why target Aurangzeb alone, Mr Kejriwal?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Yes, Aurangzeb was a tyrant who ill-treated his subjects. But was he the only Mughal emperor guilty of this, asks Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Writers escalate Akademi unrest, march against 'intolerance'

Writers escalate Akademi unrest, march against 'intolerance'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

Writers from across the country gathered at Shri Ram Centre near Mandi House and marched towards Sahitya Akademi in the capital, wearing black ribbons on their heads as a sign of protest.

'Directing a film was a dream come true'

'Directing a film was a dream come true'

Rediff.com25 Dec 2015

Sriram Adittya throws light on Bhale Manchi Roju releasing on the Christmas Day.

The 25 BEST Double Roles in Bollywood

The 25 BEST Double Roles in Bollywood

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

Want to add to Sukanya Verma's list? Hit the message board.

Sheena Bora Trial: What the hotel receptionist said

Sheena Bora Trial: What the hotel receptionist said

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

Sanjeev Khanna stepped out of his usual sort of absent-minded personality to actively 'log into' the hearing, following the testimony alertly, at times standing up in the accused box to catch all of what was being said. His co-accused Peter Mukerjea and Indrani Mukerjea were less attentive, but were not switched off either.

'India does not deserve a prime minister like Modi'

'India does not deserve a prime minister like Modi'

Rediff.com13 May 2014

'There will be greater communalisation. He talks about development, but his people tell his critics to go to Pakistan and brand Muslims as 'butchers'. This is the true colour of the BJP.' 'He deliberately does not stop them because that is his real agenda; he wants to make sure that the Hindu votes come to the BJP,' says senior journalist Kalpana Sharma. Ritu Jha/Rediff.com listens in.

G20 nations should monitor workforce requirement across globe

G20 nations should monitor workforce requirement across globe

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

Globally, industries need to sit together and look at the demand for professionals that is expected to emerge from different countries.

Sahitya Akademi President: 'Why are writers returning awards?'

Sahitya Akademi President: 'Why are writers returning awards?'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

'If they oppose the government on different issues, what has the Sahitya Akademi got to do with it?'

'Mr Sobers, would you like to bat?'

'Mr Sobers, would you like to bat?'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

Ajit Wadekar recalls how India turned the tables on the the West Indies and won a historic victory.

He wants to make Shah Rukh Khan a dwarf

He wants to make Shah Rukh Khan a dwarf

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

'With Tanu Weds Manu, I discovered myself.'

The Kejriwals of Varanasi have spoken

The Kejriwals of Varanasi have spoken

Rediff.com31 Mar 2014

As many as seven retail shops on Lanka Road in Varanasi are owned and run by the extended family of the Kejriwals in the holy town.

'A film is like a one-night stand'

'A film is like a one-night stand'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

'I'm a rascal, I'm going to play a paramahansa?!'

Arpita-Ayush, Rani-Aditya: Grand Bollywood weddings of 2014

Arpita-Ayush, Rani-Aditya: Grand Bollywood weddings of 2014

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Showbiz shaadis that made headlines in 2014.

Why BJP MPs get away with explosive speeches

Why BJP MPs get away with explosive speeches

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

The BJP has 165 first-time MPs. Are we to expect such utterances from all 165 of them? Or only those from a rural background? Because that is the explanation given by the PM, says Jyoti Punwani.

WTO must re-invent policies to ensure robust trade globally

WTO must re-invent policies to ensure robust trade globally

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

This will be an area where bilateral or regional trade pacts may not be able to perform well.