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Summer Heat Catches Up With Elephants

Summer Heat Catches Up With Elephants

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

How the pachyderms at the Elephant Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre in Tiruchirappalli are cooling off.

Is Priyanka A Political Tourist In Wayanad?

Is Priyanka A Political Tourist In Wayanad?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

When it comes to the Congress and Wayanad, the only way the scepticism in the minds of some in Kerala may be addressed is by the Gandhi family proving that they are more than a passing caravan in town, reports Shyam G Menon.

Maryam's Next Stop: Pakistan PM?

Maryam's Next Stop: Pakistan PM?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Clearly, her father hopes that a successful tenure in Lahore will give Maryam the ballast to be prime minister after the next general election.

Govt defends Great Nicobar project amid criticism, cites national interest

Govt defends Great Nicobar project amid criticism, cites national interest

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

The central government's Great Nicobar development project, proposed around an unprecedented transhipment port, will be executed to keep environmental impact minimal, and is essential as it is of national importance, the government has said amid calls to abort the controversial project due to ecological concerns, the Centre said in an official statement.

'I Wasted Four Years Of My Life'

'I Wasted Four Years Of My Life'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

'The maximum struggle that I have gone through in this industry was to try to get a film made which had a female action star.' 'And that film never got made, despite reaching out to some of the biggest actresses.'

Adani in another mess! Wiki says 'sockpuppets' created puffery about him

Adani in another mess! Wiki says 'sockpuppets' created puffery about him

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

For more than a decade, sockpuppets - some of them being company employees - created 'puffery' around tycoon Gautam Adani, his family and the apples-to-airport group he helmed by adding non-neutral material and removing warnings from information on Wikipedia, the free internet-based encyclopedia has alleged. Adani, a first-generation entrepreneur, has lost over $70 billion in net worth and slipped to 25th rank on the world billionaire index from being Asia's richest and the world's third most wealthy businessman, in less than a month. This followed US short-seller Hindenburg Research accusing the group of accounting fraud, stock price manipulation and money laundering, allegations that the conglomerate has repeatedly denied, and threatened legal action.

Taj Is No. 1 Tourist Choice, What Is No. 2?

Taj Is No. 1 Tourist Choice, What Is No. 2?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

It's the Qutub Minar!

Thackeray Jr. Holds A Roadshow

Thackeray Jr. Holds A Roadshow

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

On Monday, April 29, 2024, Aditya Thackeray, the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) MLA, embarked on a roadshow for Rajan Vichare, the sitting MP and party candidate for the Thane Lok Sabha seat.

India's Toughest Polling Station

India's Toughest Polling Station

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

Nongriat, in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya, is one of India's most challenging non-motorable polling stations.

'History is littered with religious conflict'

'History is littered with religious conflict'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

'The othering of religious groups inevitably leads to violence.' 'It is sadly a narrative that has echoed through the centuries since man first discovered God.'

What Do You Know About Our Monsoon?

What Do You Know About Our Monsoon?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Brush up your facts on the Indian monsoon.

Ramaswamy Courts Trump For A WH Job

Ramaswamy Courts Trump For A WH Job

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

Vivek Ramaswamy, who dropped out of the race to win the Republican nomination for this November's US presidential election after polling a pathetic 8% in the Iowa caucus, has already begun schmoozing the famously amenable to flattery Donald J Trump.

Can the 'new' HDFC Bank reclaim its old glory?

Can the 'new' HDFC Bank reclaim its old glory?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

For over a decade, HDFC Bank consistently outperformed industry growth rates in both deposits and advances, maintaining impeccable asset quality. Amid a landscape where other banks struggled with soaring non-performing assets (NPAs), HDFC Bank thrived, eventually surpassing ICICI Bank to become the largest private sector lender in India. Its net interest margin (NIM) remained stable in the range of 4.1-4.4 per cent.

Took conscious call to shun high-cost deposits: HDFC Bank

Took conscious call to shun high-cost deposits: HDFC Bank

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

HDFC Bank has been conscious in not accepting high-cost deposits, which have resulted in slower growth in October-December, said Sashidhar Jagdishan, managing director and chief executive officer, during an interaction with Goldman Sachs recently. He said during times of tight liquidity, short terms hardened, as was the case in October-December. "Not only did we participate, but we also gave up which came up for maturity," he said.

Want To Buy A Bungalow For Rs 325 Crore?

Want To Buy A Bungalow For Rs 325 Crore?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

Enquiries indicate it belongs to an industrialist with links to a prominent cricketer.

'Manthan Is My Most Influential Film'

'Manthan Is My Most Influential Film'

Rediff.com18 May 2024

'The censor board asked me for some strange cuts.' 'Otherwise, they would have given me an 'A' certificate.' 'One cut was where Girish Karnad was explaining artificial insemination in cattle.' 'These cuts never made any sense to me.'

The Man Who Is Aamir Khan's Son-In-Law

The Man Who Is Aamir Khan's Son-In-Law

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

A fitness trainer. A triathlete. And the love of Ira Khan's life. Meet Nupur Shikhare.

Real Heroes Of Web Revolution

Real Heroes Of Web Revolution

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

The tech creators, or the ones who made billions, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

How India Almost Gave Away Parts Of J&K To Pakistan

How India Almost Gave Away Parts Of J&K To Pakistan

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

India agreed to give up the Poonch salient as well as Uri. To the north India also proposed to give up land in the Gurez sector giving the entire Neelam/Kinshanganga valley to Pakistan. In return India sought control of the post dominating Kargil town, points out Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

They Aren't Sauron's Stormtroopers...

They Aren't Sauron's Stormtroopers...

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

Dancers of the Diablada Urus group perform during the carnival in Oruro, Bolivia.

'Indian crews are very good'

'Indian crews are very good'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

'Indians are basically liked because they are educated, they are intelligent.'

'What should I cook today?'

'What should I cook today?'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

A new cookbook not only aims at enthusing readers prepare delectable dishes by recreating recipes, but also acts as a meal solver and planner.

Green Comet In Sky After 50,000 Years

Green Comet In Sky After 50,000 Years

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

The Green Comet -- Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) -- which last passed by Earth about 50,000 years ago. is expected to be most visible to stargazers this week.

Inspiring! These Women Followed Their Dreams!

Inspiring! These Women Followed Their Dreams!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

As we celebrate women achievers who are excelling in their careers, here are incredible tales of hard work and perseverance to inspire you this week.

The Battle Of The Oranges

The Battle Of The Oranges

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

Italians participate in the annual 'Battle of the Oranges' also known as the Carnival of Ivrea in the northern city of Ivrea, Italy on Sunday, February 19, 2023.

Oppenheimer's Controversial Sex Scene To Be Removed

Oppenheimer's Controversial Sex Scene To Be Removed

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

One of its lovemaking sequences, featuring the film's leading man Cillian Murphy and Florence Pugh, has triggered off an uproar.

RSS's Lack Of Enthusiasm Is Showing

RSS's Lack Of Enthusiasm Is Showing

Rediff.com12 May 2024

According to insiders, their lack of enthusiasm is showing on the ground. There is nothing to suggest that their enthusiasm will return in the final four phases of polling, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Preparation For Biparjoy Paid Dividends

Preparation For Biparjoy Paid Dividends

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

No lives were lost after cyclone Biparjoy made landfall. Preparations for Biparjoy were not only extensive, they were also telecast far and wide. Ahead of the cyclone's landfall, Shyam G Menon observes there was considerable publicity on how much the government was geared up to face the storm and its aftermath.

In Search For Planet Nine

In Search For Planet Nine

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Planet Nine, if it exists, is somewhere between 6-10 times the mass of Earth, and it may have an orbit that takes it around the sun once every 1,500 Earth years or more.

Paneer Tikka, Kheer, Gehun Ka Aata Halwa...

Paneer Tikka, Kheer, Gehun Ka Aata Halwa...

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

10 recipes our readers savoured this year.

'You are ruining an entire generation'

'You are ruining an entire generation'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

'We are calling companies to set up assembly plants for mobile phones while all the components are imported.' 'Only the last turn of the screwdriver is done here. And you call it self-reliance, Atmanirbharta, etc.' 'Unless you invest in research, you will not climb up the ladder. But this government is happy getting sub-contract work.'

Is Chahal Giving Up Cricket For Chess?

Is Chahal Giving Up Cricket For Chess?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

'Chess and cricket are similar, but in cricket, you can show your aggression, but in chess, you can't. It is all about how calm you are in chess.'

'A creative mind never ages'

'A creative mind never ages'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

Balkrishna V Doshi, who won the Pritzker Award in 2018 -- which is equivalent to the Nobel Prize in architecture -- passed into the ages this week. Sohini Das recalls an encounter with the the legendary architect, who was posthumously awarded the Padma Vibhushan in this year's Republic Day honours list.

Arshdeep's parents speak after vicious trolling

Arshdeep's parents speak after vicious trolling

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Indian cricket fraternity has also come out in support of the young pacer who had dropped a crucial catch in the 18th over of the match.

Waiting In The Wings: The Creator Economy

Waiting In The Wings: The Creator Economy

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

...current industry models will soon fade out, notes Ajit Balakrishnan.

10 Job Skills That Will Rule 2024

10 Job Skills That Will Rule 2024

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Cultivate a thirst for knowledge, explore online courses, attend workshops and network with peers. Embrace opportunities to learn new skills and stay updated about industry trends to remain relevant and future-proof your career, advises Manu Saigal, director-general, staffing, Adecco India.

The Bengali Actor Everyone's Talking About

The Bengali Actor Everyone's Talking About

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

'In Raktobeej, I had a lot of physical action to do, so that was a new challenge.' 'We didn't want the action scenes to be over-the-top.' 'We wanted to make the action raw and real.'

India's Discoveries Haven't Received Attention They Deserve

India's Discoveries Haven't Received Attention They Deserve

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

In the ancient world there is a great deal of give and take and reciprocal learning. India was an integral and important constituent of such interchanges of goods and ideas.

Costa Rican Who Broke Japanese Hearts

Costa Rican Who Broke Japanese Hearts

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

This was the first-ever World Cup goal for the 28-year-old right back, who plays for Costa Rican club Herediano.

Kiara-Sidharth Are Married!

Kiara-Sidharth Are Married!

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

The couple took the sacred pheras in the presence of family and close friends in Jaisalmer on February 7.