News for 'Wisdom'

Govt changed data protection bill into money bill, charges Congress MP

Govt changed data protection bill into money bill, charges Congress MP

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Hours after Congress leader Manish Tewari on Thursday said the government might get the Digital Data Protection Bill classified as a money bill, Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw refuted the charge and termed it a "normal bill".

The Top 15 Hindi Film Songs of 2023

The Top 15 Hindi Film Songs of 2023

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Songs from big ticket movies regaled on the strength of spunk and swagger even as pre-existing bangers like Diljit Dosanjh's Lover in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, Kohraa's Beqarar Karke Humein in Jawan and an Iranian wedding favourite Jamal Kudu in Animal grew a brand new fanbase in the course of enhancing the storytelling values.

The Magical World Of Muzaffar Ali

The Magical World Of Muzaffar Ali

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

'I somehow felt that Muzaffar Ali was in Aligarh to feel the pulse of the Muslim youth, especially in the darker and harsher times that India is passing through,' notes Mohammad Sajjad.

Wisdom in a mutton shop

Wisdom in a mutton shop

Rediff.com9 Apr 2003

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.

'India's glory with two women'

'India's glory with two women'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

The Elephant Whisperers has won the Best Documentary Short award at 95th Academy Awards, leaving behind other nominees like Haulout, How Do You Measure a Year?, The Martha Mitchell Effect and Stranger At The Gate.

What Kovind said in 2018 on 'one-nation, one-election'

What Kovind said in 2018 on 'one-nation, one-election'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

"Frequent elections not only impose a huge burden on human resources but also impede the development process due to the promulgation of the model code of conduct. Therefore, a sustained debate is required on the subject of simultaneous elections and all political parties need to arrive at a consensus on this issue," he had said.

Anupam Kher On IFFI Row: Shameful!

Anupam Kher On IFFI Row: Shameful!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

'If the Holocaust was right, then the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits is also right.'

Obama's words of wisdom for Gandhis, Modi, Advani...

Obama's words of wisdom for Gandhis, Modi, Advani...

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Because, well, he can!

Wit and wisdom in 140 characters

Wit and wisdom in 140 characters

Rediff.com14 Apr 2009

Can one express ideas that would change the world, simply inspire it, or just allow oneself to be heard, in a box containing 140 characters?

Rahul says Muslim League 'completely secular', BJP lashes out

Rahul says Muslim League 'completely secular', BJP lashes out

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

On a tour to the US, Gandhi told reporters in Washington that the Muslim League is a completely secular party and there is nothing non-secular about it.

G20: World leaders hail Modi's 'decisive leadership'

G20: World leaders hail Modi's 'decisive leadership'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

With India's G20 presidency ensuring several tangible outcomes, world leaders at the two-day summit in New Delhi hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his 'decisive leadership' and for championing the voice of the Global South, sources said on Sunday.

Centre tells SC pleas for same-sex marriage are 'urban-elitist' views

Centre tells SC pleas for same-sex marriage are 'urban-elitist' views

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Terming the petitions seeking legal validation of same-sex marriage as one which reflect an "urban elitist" view, the Centre has told the Supreme Court that recognition of marriage is essentially a legislative function which the courts should refrain from deciding.

Is GPT-4 Intelligent?

Is GPT-4 Intelligent?

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Overestimation of AI can lead to an excessive level of trust and the spread of disinformation. ChatGPT's replies are riddled with factual errors, hidden in eloquent, grammatically correct sentences. This leads to a hallucination of truth, explains Kumar Abishek.

Monga, Murugan Showcase Tradition At Cannes

Monga, Murugan Showcase Tradition At Cannes

Rediff.com17 May 2023

Four Indian films have made it to the official selection at Cannes Film Festival.

The Politics Of The Bharat Ratna

The Politics Of The Bharat Ratna

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

Most politicians and even non-politicians have been honoured because of what they were purported to be electorally worth for the ruling party of their time, argues N Sathiya Moorthy.

'You're The Closest To My Heart'

'You're The Closest To My Heart'

Rediff.com13 May 2023

Readers give us a dekko of what their mothers mean to them.

G20: India's architectural heritage takes centre stage

G20: India's architectural heritage takes centre stage

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

From the 13th century Konark temple of Odisha to the ancient Nalanda University in Bihar, the G20 Summit venue in New Delhi has put a spotlight on the rich architectural heritage of India.

'Hundreds of Palestinians will be killed'

'Hundreds of Palestinians will be killed'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

'Israel has received an extremely hard and rude reminder that it cannot go ahead and talk of normalisation of relations with other Arab countries without addressing the issues pertaining to Palestine.'

Steve Jobs and his words of wisdom

Steve Jobs and his words of wisdom

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

"Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being."

Politics prevailed over people's convenience: Raut on sunstroke deaths

Politics prevailed over people's convenience: Raut on sunstroke deaths

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

There should have been some wisdom applied on how long the programme should be stretched, Raut said.

'One nation, one solution', get rid of BJP: Kharge

'One nation, one solution', get rid of BJP: Kharge

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

Kharge termed the high-level committee constituted by the Centre to examine the feasibility of 'One Nation, One Election' a 'gimmick' and alleged the Modi government wants to slowly replace democracy in India with dictatorship.

President, PM, leaders pay rich tributes to Parkash Singh Badal

President, PM, leaders pay rich tributes to Parkash Singh Badal

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, several central ministers and chief ministers and leaders cutting across party lines condoled the demise of former Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal on Tuesday and hailed his immense contributions to the state as well as the country.

Review: Sam Bahadur: The Amar Chitra Katha Version

Review: Sam Bahadur: The Amar Chitra Katha Version

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Sam Bahadur is a mechanical summary of his life, ticking off one chapter after another without bothering to pause or ponder over their significance and influences, observes Sukanya Verma.

'I like people who are ballsy'

'I like people who are ballsy'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

'I only challenge myself in every way possible and feel that an actor's job is to be universal.'

Kamal Nath, Digvijaya in damage control exercise over 'tear clothes' row

Kamal Nath, Digvijaya in damage control exercise over 'tear clothes' row

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

In the video, Nath was talking to Raghuvanshi's supporters when he made the remarks about former CM Digvijaya Singh and his son.

10 Times We Loved Katrina

10 Times We Loved Katrina

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Sukanya Verma celebrates her milestone 40th birthday on July 16 by looking at the 10 important performances of her career.

Bihar caste survey out; OBCs, EBCs 63% of population

Bihar caste survey out; OBCs, EBCs 63% of population

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

According to the data released in Patna by Development Commissioner Vivek Singh, the state's total population stood at a little over 13.07 crore, out of which the EBCs (36 per cent) were the largest social segment followed by the OBCs at 27.13 per cent.

'Your legacy in the cricket world will forever inspire'

'Your legacy in the cricket world will forever inspire'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

Even as a commentator, Bedi continued to rail against spinners with dodgy bowling action and called chucking a bigger threat than illegal betting.

FPI flows turn positive on trailing one-year basis after 16 months

FPI flows turn positive on trailing one-year basis after 16 months

Rediff.com30 May 2023

Foreign portfolio investors (FPI) flows have turned positive on a trailing 12-month (TTM) basis for the first time since December 2021. Thanks to robust inflows over the past three months, the TTM overseas flows into domestic equities stand at over $7.3 billion-the most since November 2021. This has helped propel one-year Nifty returns to 12 per cent.

World will benefit if...: Dalai Lama on India-China ties

World will benefit if...: Dalai Lama on India-China ties

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

'Over the years, India has taken great strides in many fields, especially in the context of science and technology. Yet even as external disarmament is necessary, inner disarmament is no less important'

PM symbolises trust in Parliament: President Murmu

PM symbolises trust in Parliament: President Murmu

Rediff.com28 May 2023

President Murmu said the new Parliament building "is an important milestone in our democratic journey".

When Should Rahul Embark On BJY 2.0?

When Should Rahul Embark On BJY 2.0?

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Should he begin the yatra from Gujarat's Porbandar, the birthplace of the Mahatma, on October 2, and skip campaigning for the five assembly polls?

'I was auditioning even before India's Next Superstar'

'I was auditioning even before India's Next Superstar'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

'Just the other day I went to a coffee shop and there were three people asked me, "Are you Dr Dia?"'

Situation of 'emergency control' at LAC over: Chinese diplomat

Situation of 'emergency control' at LAC over: Chinese diplomat

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

"The current border situation is overall stable," the Chinese diplomat said.

Forgive, forget and...: Pilot on Gehlot's past swipes

Forgive, forget and...: Pilot on Gehlot's past swipes

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

"Whoever said all those words you mentioned, I did not respond in kind because it is not the way I am built and we now have to move on, let bygones be bygones, whatever was said, we need to forget and move forward. It is not about individuals or positions or someone's statements now. It is about the country and the party," Pilot said.

Bawaal Review: Varun-Janhvi Juggle History And Honeymoon

Bawaal Review: Varun-Janhvi Juggle History And Honeymoon

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

Varun Dhawan finds a sweet spot between an Ayushmann Khurrana role-meets-a Salman Khan role and makes it his own, notes Sukanya Verma.

Get Your Sex Education On OTT

Get Your Sex Education On OTT

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Quite a few Hindi films have taken up issues related with sex, and managed to shine the torch on some pertinent issues.

'Caste Won't Disappear From India'

'Caste Won't Disappear From India'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

'In India those who want change cannot bring about change, and those who can bring about change do not want change.'

Khufiya Review: Gripping Spy Drama

Khufiya Review: Gripping Spy Drama

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

In Khufiya, a mother's journey, a lover's vendetta and a country's mission, skewed patriotism and moral disengagement coalesce and highlight the nature of the spying business, notes Sukanya Verma.