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Prospects For India's Youth: Cloudy, With High Chance Of Thunder And Lightning

Prospects For India's Youth: Cloudy, With High Chance Of Thunder And Lightning

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

The country's demographic dividend is dissipating, with seriously adverse consequences for young India, asserts Shankar Acharya, former Chief Economic Adviser to the Government of India.

Plea in HC seeks directions to Twitter to comply with IT rules

Plea in HC seeks directions to Twitter to comply with IT rules

Rediff.com28 May 2021

The plea, by a lawyer, stated that the Information Technology Rules came into effect from February 25 and the Centre had given three months to every social media intermediary, including Twitter, to comply with them.

Vikrant and Kriti take 14 Phere

Vikrant and Kriti take 14 Phere

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Wherever Bollywood celebs go, the cameras follow.

Blow to Uddhav as Shinde reinstated as Sena's legislative leader

Blow to Uddhav as Shinde reinstated as Sena's legislative leader

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

The development comes as a major setback to the Thackeray faction comprising 16 MLAs who will be bound by the whip to be issued by Gogawale for the trust vote.

What's Sanya Malhotra up to?

What's Sanya Malhotra up to?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

Rediff.com Contributing Photographer Pradeep Bandekar glimpsed these stars on Thursday.

Rajan slams plans to allow India Inc to set up banks

Rajan slams plans to allow India Inc to set up banks

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

The RBI working group's proposal to allow corporate houses to set up banks is a "bombshell" and at this juncture, it is more important to stick to the tried and tested limits on involvement of business houses in the banking sector, according to an article jointly written by former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan and ex-Deputy Governor Viral Acharya. They also said that the proposal is "best left on the shelf".

The Only Thing Aparshakti Wants To Change In His Life

The Only Thing Aparshakti Wants To Change In His Life

Rediff.com3 May 2023

'Much as I feel on top of the world after being a part of a special series like Jubilee, I would say my biggest achievement so far has been spreading happiness around.'

3 hairstyles to GLAM up your look

3 hairstyles to GLAM up your look

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

Sareena Acharya shows you how to style your hair and get an instant facelift.

Remembering The Yatris Before Rahul

Remembering The Yatris Before Rahul

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

The ultimate consequences of Rahul Gandhi's yatra may be known only in 2024, points out Dr Sudhir Bisht.

Like Shonali's BOLD pantsuit?

Like Shonali's BOLD pantsuit?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

See who all attended FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week in the city.

When Yogi and other ministers did yoga

When Yogi and other ministers did yoga

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Yogi and other ministers performed yoga to celebrate the eighth edition of the International Day of Yoga, June 21, 2022.

Rupani's successor today; 5 Patidars lead the race

Rupani's successor today; 5 Patidars lead the race

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

Vijay Rupani, the fourth chief minister to demit office in BJP-ruled states during the coronavirus pandemic, was sworn in as chief minister -- his second stint as CM -- in December 2017.

Delhi: 8 injured as houses collapse in heavy rains

Delhi: 8 injured as houses collapse in heavy rains

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Delhiites woke up to thunderstorm and rains on Monday morning that brought a much-needed respite from the sweltering heat.

Shankar to direct Ranveer!

Shankar to direct Ranveer!

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

Ajay Devgn, NTR Jr, Ram Charan release the RRR poster. Pooja Hegde releases the Acharya poster...

Chouhan cedes chair to deity's portrait in cabinet meet, draws ex-babus' ire

Chouhan cedes chair to deity's portrait in cabinet meet, draws ex-babus' ire

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

At a Madhya Pradesh cabinet meeting held in the temple town of Ujjain, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan ceded his seat to Lord Mahakal's portrait, an act some former bureaucrats said was "unprecedented" in the history of the state and could have been avoided.

Kharge or Tharoor? Cong to get first non-Gandhi prez in 24 years today

Kharge or Tharoor? Cong to get first non-Gandhi prez in 24 years today

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

While Kharge is considered the firm favourite with his perceived proximity to the Gandhis and a large number of senior leaders backing him, Tharoor has pitched himself as the candidate of change.

Nehru vs Patel over Narmada dam rocks Gujarat assembly

Nehru vs Patel over Narmada dam rocks Gujarat assembly

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

The Gujarat legislative assembly was adjourned for 15 minutes on Thursday following chaos in the House as the opposition Congress strongly objected to Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former deputy chief minister Nitin Patel's remark on India's first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru.

Days after fund choke, it is business as usual at Mother House

Days after fund choke, it is business as usual at Mother House

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

Money, apparently, doesn't matter in a place where service is not a dogma but a way of life.

Mulayam, Ustad Zakir Hussain, SM Krishna get Padma Vibhushan

Mulayam, Ustad Zakir Hussain, SM Krishna get Padma Vibhushan

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Samajwadi Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav is among six personalities chosen for this year's Padma Vibhushan.

No legislative business likely in RS during budget session's first half

No legislative business likely in RS during budget session's first half

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

The government told an all-party meeting Monday that it does not intend to bring any legislative business in Rajya Sabha during the first part of the Budget Session which is till February 11, sources said.

SEE: How to cut your hair at home like a pro

SEE: How to cut your hair at home like a pro

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

Hair expert Sareena Acharya guides you through the process.

Bhupendra Patel takes oath as Gujarat CM, allots portfolios

Bhupendra Patel takes oath as Gujarat CM, allots portfolios

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

Patel was administered the oath as the 18th chief minister by Governor Acharya Devvrat at a function held at the Helipad Ground near the new Secretariat.

VicKat Wedding: Mehendi over, sangeet tonight

VicKat Wedding: Mehendi over, sangeet tonight

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

Last night, the luxury wedding venue had lit up in red and yellow colours for the grand celebration.

Farhan, Shibani Out On A Date

Farhan, Shibani Out On A Date

Rediff.com2 May 2022

Pradeep Bandekar spotted Sanjay Kapoor and family, Aamir Khan, Vicky Kaushal, Madhuri Dixit, Urvashi Rautela, Nora Fatehi, Kunal Kemmu, Kartik Aaryan, Kiara Advani and many more Bollywood stars over the weekend.

No place for hate against any religion in India: Doval

No place for hate against any religion in India: Doval

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

"Every religion of the country has contributed to the growth of the nation. It is our responsibility to correct this atmosphere. We have to think as to what kind of India we will give to our future generations. You (religious leaders) are the most capable and you have bigger responsibilities to shoulder," Doval said.

On OTT: 2022's Biggest Hits!

On OTT: 2022's Biggest Hits!

Rediff.com22 May 2022

Action. Drama. Murder. And 2022's biggest hits. It's all there on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists your picks.

1.25 lakh 'Raghupati laddoos' for Ram temple event

1.25 lakh 'Raghupati laddoos' for Ram temple event

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

'We are also running Ram rasoi (kitchen) free of cost for Ram devotees in Ayodhya'

Patanjali to sell food retail biz to group firm Ruchi Soya for Rs 690 cr

Patanjali to sell food retail biz to group firm Ruchi Soya for Rs 690 cr

Rediff.com18 May 2022

Baba Ramdev-led Patanjali Ayurved Ltd will sell its food retail business to group firm Ruchi Soya Industries Ltd for Rs 690 crore as part of its strategy to focus on non-food, traditional medicine and wellness business.

Why Gehlot Called Pilot 'Gaddar'

Why Gehlot Called Pilot 'Gaddar'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

What provoked Ashok Gehlot's belligerence was Sachin Pilot's participation in the Bharat Jodo Yatra with Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi in Madhya Pradesh. Gehlot was also aware that Rajasthan assembly Speaker C P Joshi had met Rahul in Maharashtra.

'Government is too worried about Brand Modi'

'Government is too worried about Brand Modi'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

'This government is feeling uneasy because IT cell narratives are being demolished by cartoons.' 'If narratives are so weak to be demolished by cartoons, then they must be fake ones.'

Devika Bulchandani has shattered the glass ceiling for good

Devika Bulchandani has shattered the glass ceiling for good

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

'Devika is a people's person, who simply loves what she does. This reflects in her work; the insights she brings to the table and the way she interacts with people and clients. She has the demeanour of a good captain. Her success is well-deserved.'

Famous faces at polling stations

Famous faces at polling stations

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

As people queued up across these states to cast their vote, there were some famous faces in the lines at different polling stations.

Actors Who Brought Audiences To Theatres

Actors Who Brought Audiences To Theatres

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

Joginder Tuteja looks at the actors who have scored the biggest openers in 2022 so far.

Work on Ayodhya Ram temple on schedule, darshan by Dec 2023, says official

Work on Ayodhya Ram temple on schedule, darshan by Dec 2023, says official

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

Work on building a pilgrimage facilitation centre and other utilities in Ayodhya's Ram temple complex has started, with 'darshan' of Ram Lalla expected to open in December 2023, according to a senior official of the construction committee.

Global Economic Crisis: What India Can Do

Global Economic Crisis: What India Can Do

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

The employment situation remains dire. Whatever can be done to promote greater low-skill employment should be pursued aggressively, advises former chief economic adviser Shankar Acharya.

Naveen Patnaik announces four BJD candidates for Rajya Sabha polls

Naveen Patnaik announces four BJD candidates for Rajya Sabha polls

Rediff.com29 May 2022

The announcement came on a day that marks the third anniversary of the Naveen Patnaik-led government's fifth tenure in the state.

Akhilesh launches Mission 2022 with rath yatra, says BJP 'crushed' farmers

Akhilesh launches Mission 2022 with rath yatra, says BJP 'crushed' farmers

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

Kickstarting his party's 'Mission 2022' with a 'rath yatra,' Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party, saying it has 'crushed farmers' and on return to power in Uttar Pradesh would 'crush the Constitution' as well.

Winter and Budget sessions of Parliament may be clubbed

Winter and Budget sessions of Parliament may be clubbed

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

The winter session of Parliament usually starts from the last week of November or the first week of December, while the budget session starts from the last week of January and the Union Budget is tabled on February 1.

New faces likely in Gujarat cabinet, Nitin Patel may go

New faces likely in Gujarat cabinet, Nitin Patel may go

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

Over 20 leaders would be sworn in as ministers which may make way for young ministers, the sources said.

'Victory over invaders': Yogi at Ram temple sanctum sanctorum event

'Victory over invaders': Yogi at Ram temple sanctum sanctorum event

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday performed a 'Shila Pujan' of the sanctum sanctorum of the Ram temple and said the temple will be a "symbol of people's belief".