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The Mystery of Narayana Murthy's Retail Biz

The Mystery of Narayana Murthy's Retail Biz

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

In a short span of time, with the help of Amazon, Cloudtail was able to devise a model that could protect it from the vagaries of online retail business.

India-China escalation can be misused by other players: Russia

India-China escalation can be misused by other players: Russia

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

'Russia remains in a unique position since it has special strategic relations with both India and China and these relationships are independent in nature'

Sukhbir Badal urges President not to sign farm bills

Sukhbir Badal urges President not to sign farm bills

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

The Shiromani Akali Dal chief said the passage of the Bills marks a 'sad day' for the 'country's millions and for democracy'.

How Virat's words motivate Mandhana

How Virat's words motivate Mandhana

Rediff.com15 May 2020

The India opener has called for a women's IPL with 5 or 6 teams.

India united because of Sardar Patel: Modi in Mann ki Baat

India united because of Sardar Patel: Modi in Mann ki Baat

Rediff.com28 Oct 2018

Modi said it was Patels' timely intervention which helped save J-K from "aggression".

How this judge is shaping India's future with 'minority views'

How this judge is shaping India's future with 'minority views'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

Since Justice D Y Chandrachud is one of the youngest on the bench and is slated to become the Chief Justice of India on the seniority principle, his views have special significance for the future, says M J Antony.

Farmer unions refuse to appear before 'pro-govt' panel

Farmer unions refuse to appear before 'pro-govt' panel

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Addressing a press conference at Singhu Border in New Delhi, farmer leader Balbeer Singh Rajewal said that farmers never demanded the Supreme Court form a committee to resolve the impasse, alleging the central government was behind this development.

SC slams govt's vaccination policy as 'prima facie arbitrary'

SC slams govt's vaccination policy as 'prima facie arbitrary'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to place on record all relevant documents and file notings reflecting its thinking culminating in the COVID-19 vaccination policy, and the purchase history till date of all jabs including Covaxin, Covishield and Sputnik V.

Thanks to chaiwala, Gandhis brought to court's door: PM

Thanks to chaiwala, Gandhis brought to court's door: PM

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

'Now I will see how you escape...'

'There are better roles for people of colour'

'There are better roles for people of colour'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

'But more importantly, our stories are being told.'

Yogi pats himself for UP's complete transformation, Opposition says it's all gas

Yogi pats himself for UP's complete transformation, Opposition says it's all gas

Rediff.com19 Sep 2021

Asserting that Uttar Pradesh has undergone a complete transformation under his government, chief minister Yogi Adityanath said on Sunday that there have been no riots since 2017, strict action has been taken against the mafia and the state is in the frontline of implementing welfare schemes, ensuring the ease of doing business and fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.

Chirag slams BJP leaders for calling LJP 'vote katua'

Chirag slams BJP leaders for calling LJP 'vote katua'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

Chirag Paswan once again claimed that a BJP-LJP government will be formed in Bihar.

Anil Dharker: Editor, bon vivant, mentor to many

Anil Dharker: Editor, bon vivant, mentor to many

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

'Everywhere Anil Dharker went, he assembled teams of talented people, gave them opportunities, then got out of the way and allowed them to flourish.' Meenakshi Shedde remembers a very special editor.

12 times SRK offered FOOD FOR THOUGHT!

12 times SRK offered FOOD FOR THOUGHT!

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

Sukanya Verma looks at 12 times the superstar offered food for thought on subjects as varied as nation building, team spirit and the stupidity of big fat Indian weddings while wolfing down a meal.

Maqbool is the SEXIEST Indian Film Ever

Maqbool is the SEXIEST Indian Film Ever

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

In Maqbool, Vishal Bhardwaj did a Godfather; in that he took something that was pulpy and fast and gripping, and made out of it something timeless and grand, feels Sreehari Nair.

Jethmalani hopes Rajnath will 'cleanse' BJP

Jethmalani hopes Rajnath will 'cleanse' BJP

Rediff.com23 Jan 2013

Suspended Bharatiya Janata Party leader Ram Jethmalani, who had openly opposed Nitin Gadkari's re-electionas the party chief, on lauded Rajnath Singh for his "wisdom" and hoped that the new president will "cleanse" the organisation.

China warms up to Biden, asks him to bring ties back on track

China warms up to Biden, asks him to bring ties back on track

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying, known for fiery retorts against the US, welcomed Biden's first moves to join the Paris Climate Accord and the World Health Organisation (WHO) which was trashed by Trump as a puppet of China over its conduct to deal with the COVID-19.

US judge blocks Trump's H-1B visa ban

US judge blocks Trump's H-1B visa ban

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

In a major relief to thousands of Indian IT professionals, a federal judge in the US on Thursday blocked the enforcement of a temporary visa ban by the Trump administration on a large number of work permits, including the most sought after H-1B visas, ruling that the president exceeded his constitutional authority.

Arnab, wife seek pre-arrest bail in 'assault' case

Arnab, wife seek pre-arrest bail in 'assault' case

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Last week, a first information report was registered against Goswami, his wife and his son at N M Joshi Marg police station in central Mumbai for allegedly assaulting a woman police officer when a police team went to his house to arrest him in the suicide case on November 4.

'Look at the killings that have taken place!'

'Look at the killings that have taken place!'

Rediff.com7 May 2021

'There is arson, loot, rape of women, traumatising children, destruction of property, homes, shops and offices by workers and elements of the ruling dispensation.' 'What is most painful is while all this was taking place there was stunning silence by the chief minister.' 'Not one tangible step was taken.'

Climate change pact: PM says no winners or losers

Climate change pact: PM says no winners or losers

Rediff.com13 Dec 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday described the landmark climate change deal reached in Paris on Saturday night as the victory of "climate justice" and said there are no winners or losers in the outcome.

#InstaInspiration: How to be at the top of your game in your 30s

#InstaInspiration: How to be at the top of your game in your 30s

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

Your weekly shot of wisdom from super achievers.

Pawar a 'very valued colleague': PM

Pawar a 'very valued colleague': PM

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

Reaching out to sulking Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday hailed him as a "very valued colleague" and said his knowledge, wisdom and experience are a "great asset" to his government.

#InstaInspiration: How to be as extraordinary as Elon Musk

#InstaInspiration: How to be as extraordinary as Elon Musk

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

Your weekly shot of inspiration from super achievers.

What Chidambaram said in his defence

What Chidambaram said in his defence

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

The former Union home minister expressed the hope that the investigative agencies will respect the law.

The damage caused by Farooq Abdullah

The damage caused by Farooq Abdullah

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

'The problem with such ill-considered remarks is that they give the BJP an opportunity to push ahead with its nationalist agenda which includes depicting its opponents as seditionists,' observes Amulya Ganguli.

Dyslexic. High school dropout. Billionaire.

Dyslexic. High school dropout. Billionaire.

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

Your weekly shot of wisdom from super achievers.

Let's live with hardship little longer: VP's appeal

Let's live with hardship little longer: VP's appeal

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

Referring to the exit plan being planned by the government, Naidu said, "The next one week of lockdown is very critical for evolving an exit strategy since the data regarding the spread of virus and its rate during the next week will have a bearing on the decision to be taken."

RIP Pranab da: 'His demise is passing of an era'

RIP Pranab da: 'His demise is passing of an era'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

Shortly after former President Pranab Mukherjee passed away, leaders, including President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, paid tributes to him.

Staring at an abyss

Staring at an abyss

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Do India's laws governing the Internet need revolutionary change, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

'Modi will solve Naga issue'

'Modi will solve Naga issue'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

'PM Modi is not taking Kashmir's stance as far as the Naga issue is concerned.'

What's in a name, Ganesha has 108!

What's in a name, Ganesha has 108!

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

The god of wisdom and success, Ganesha has 108 names.Each name represents one aspect of the god.

Sonakshi, Taapsee lash out at Akshay, Devgn

Sonakshi, Taapsee lash out at Akshay, Devgn

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

'Let us stand together in displaying our utter and complete lack of spine, in safeguarding our hundreds of crore rupees of income and in supporting this military-style mobilisation against the very masses who have practically treated us as gods and to whom we owe everything we enjoy.'

Welcomed Babri verdict with 'Jai Shri Ram' chant: Advani

Welcomed Babri verdict with 'Jai Shri Ram' chant: Advani

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party leaders L K Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi reacted to the court acquitting them in the Babri Masjid demolition case.

Jharkhand polls first test of Ayodhya's impact on voters

Jharkhand polls first test of Ayodhya's impact on voters

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

Although conventional political wisdom would decree that the construction of a 'magnificent' Ram temple at his 'birth-place' would bring the BJP a big yield of votes in the prospective elections, its leaders know by now that the mandir must not exist in isolation in its game plan, reports Radhika Ramaseshan.

The year that was: Dubious awards of 2019

The year that was: Dubious awards of 2019

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

The year has come to an end and we are looking forward to 2020. While we think back of the events that shaped the year, we couldn't help but think of these awards for these personalities.

How You Can Fight COVID-19

How You Can Fight COVID-19

Rediff.com28 May 2021

Dr Karthiyayini Mahadevan, head, wellness and well-being, Columbia Pacific Communities, shares simple, useful tips to fully recover from COVID-19.

Lessons from Bollywood: How to entertain children

Lessons from Bollywood: How to entertain children

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Sukanya Verma lists memorable instances of stars entertaining kids over the years.

Chanda Kochhar's sacking: RBI defends its decision

Chanda Kochhar's sacking: RBI defends its decision

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

The central bank filed an affidavit in response to a petition filed by Kochhar last month, challenging her ouster as the chief executive and managing director of ICICI Bank months after she voluntarily left the private sector lender. The bank, while terminating her employment, also denied her remuneration and rescinded the bonuses and stock options given to her from April 2009 to March 2018. She was accused of playing a role in grant of out-of-turn loans of Rs 3,250 crore to Videocon Group, which allegedly benefited her husband, Deepak Kochhar.

Modi's biggest crisis yet

Modi's biggest crisis yet

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

This is a national leadership gone so wrong that India's most powerful prime minister in four decades has personally taken charge of medical oxygen shortages, observes Shekhar Gupta.