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'Nationalism is a restrictive ideology'

'Nationalism is a restrictive ideology'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

'Patriotism is a sentiment, a feeling of belonging to a place.' 'Nationalism is an ideology, and like all ideologies, it is absolute and restrictive in nature,' Ashis Nandy, arguably India's leading social thinker, tells Geetanjali Krishna.

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 75 Songs

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 75 Songs

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.

Parrikar rues lack of leads on missing AN-32

Parrikar rues lack of leads on missing AN-32

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

The search and rescue operation for the missing AN-32 aircraft entered its fifth day on Tuesday even as hopes of finding alive the 29 defence personnel on board receded as all leads till now have turned out to be bad.

Why Modi-Shah must thank Advani-Vajpayee

Why Modi-Shah must thank Advani-Vajpayee

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

'Like in cricket, M S Dhoni was the captain and Virat Kohli played under him.' 'Then Dhoni played under Kohli.' 'Now imagine, having a second switch.' 'That is the analogy here, and I find no other example in Indian politics, or even world politics.'

Why Gunjan Saxena's Great Theme Was Wasted

Why Gunjan Saxena's Great Theme Was Wasted

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

The unfortunate thing is that the film will leave a poor impression of the IAF's and indeed of the armed forces's ability to handle sensitive social matters within their professional space, observes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

RS passes bill to convert J-K into Union Territory

RS passes bill to convert J-K into Union Territory

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

The legislation was passed by 125 votes in favour and 61 against.

Lessons from Bollywood: Learning yoga from Jacqueline, Ash, Kangana

Lessons from Bollywood: Learning yoga from Jacqueline, Ash, Kangana

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Don't have money to spare for classes? Learn an asana or two from our good ol' Hindi films.

3 failures: Why the RBI is in a mess

3 failures: Why the RBI is in a mess

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

'When an institution believes its knowledge and capability is superior to everyone, it behaves like a frog in the well.' 'And this is precisely the cause for the mess,' says J N Gupta.

Meet Bollywood's Small Town Girl

Meet Bollywood's Small Town Girl

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

Sukanya Verma looks back at the trend's most memorable incarnations in recent times.

'So what if I am blind? Don't I have aspirations about my life?'

'So what if I am blind? Don't I have aspirations about my life?'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

Payal Taori, Mumbai University's MA topper this year, shares her journey.

Why studying in the UK may be affordable for Indians

Why studying in the UK may be affordable for Indians

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

Since courses in the UK are of shorter duration, education, it may be affordable as compared to other study abroad destinations, says Sushil Sukhwani.

Review: Rajma Chawal is comfortably dumb

Review: Rajma Chawal is comfortably dumb

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

'Wasn't there a single person below 30 in the whole production team? I wondered aloud at different points in the narrative,' notes Sreehari Nair.

Adopted as a child, he now mentors 350 orphans

Adopted as a child, he now mentors 350 orphans

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

In three cities across MP, his NGO is working towards ensuring educational, emotional and financial support to the children living in shelters and orphanages.

'It felt wonderful to win the National Award'

'It felt wonderful to win the National Award'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Director Praveen Sattaru talks about his National Award winning movie Chandamama Kathalu.

It is a triangular fight for the soap warriors

It is a triangular fight for the soap warriors

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

Nirma detergent brand has shed its affordable tag for a more premium positioning against Surf, as rival Ghadi consolidates its position as a mass-market player.

The Best Indian Films of 2018

The Best Indian Films of 2018

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

Sreehari Nair picks his top 10 movies of 2018.

The mega rich Indian girl you have never heard of

The mega rich Indian girl you have never heard of

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

Shrishti Mishra was 'presented' to London society at Queen Charlotte's Ball. And yes, it's still 2017.

Amir Khan's next fight? Vijender can get a shot against British pro

Amir Khan's next fight? Vijender can get a shot against British pro

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

'Vijender Singh is the talent that India has in professional boxing and I would want to fight him in India soon.'

Travelling abroad? Now, the 'Mumbai T2 App' will assist you

Travelling abroad? Now, the 'Mumbai T2 App' will assist you

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

The Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (CSIA) has launched India's first ever indoor navigation app.

UPSC exam tips: How to crack General studies

UPSC exam tips: How to crack General studies

Rediff.com3 May 2017

These tips will help you excel in the competitive exam.

He enriched the world with his magical voice

He enriched the world with his magical voice

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

His songs were the anchor, the substratum, if you will, upon which life unfolded day after day, decade after decade -- across villages, towns, cities, and regions. Siva Sankar pays tribute to S P Balasubrahmanyam, the legendary singer who passed into the ages on Friday.

A treasure trove called Shantiniketan

A treasure trove called Shantiniketan

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Have you been there?

Sheena Bora case: Why did her lawyers give Indrani a drubbing?

Sheena Bora case: Why did her lawyers give Indrani a drubbing?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Indrani dressed in a short purple kurta and leggings, with a bandhini green-purple chunni, sindhoor glowing in her mang, was receiving a drubbing from her lawyers for the facts she had revealed before the court on Tuesday while arguing the rejoinder to her bail application. She was insisting: "But he asked me for a motive!"

Indra Nooyi becomes 'most generous graduate' of Yale

Indra Nooyi becomes 'most generous graduate' of Yale

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

Indra Nooyi joins several prominent persons of Indian-origin who have donated generously to US universities.

Modi launches 2 expressways, says infrastructure doesn't discriminate

Modi launches 2 expressways, says infrastructure doesn't discriminate

Rediff.com27 May 2018

While inaugurating the projects, Modi said highways construction has reached 27-km a day from mere 12-km a day during the Congress regime.

And 2018's Best Bollywood Actresses are...

And 2018's Best Bollywood Actresses are...

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

Hindi cinema witnessed unique facets of womanhood, her complexities and morality this year.

Panipat Review

Panipat Review

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

'Panipat has all the meat for a political drama meets war movie. But in Ashutosh Gowariker's failure to process its complexity, the material never rises beyond a mediocre hurray to the Maratha manoos,' says Sukanya Verma.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali: I never believed in birthday parties

Sanjay Leela Bhansali: I never believed in birthday parties

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

The filmmaker turns 51 on February 24.

Durga Puja pandal brings Tagore to life!

Durga Puja pandal brings Tagore to life!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

A Durga Puja pandal in New Delhi turns literature into art.

'If I really want to be part of a film, I will chase it down'

'If I really want to be part of a film, I will chase it down'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

'I would like to do a biopic (on) Parveen Babi. She was such a gorgeous woman. She was also my neighbour. It was very sad when she died. It is so tragic when you are young and have fame, fortune, praise and everything and then you are alone.' Shraddha Kapoor discusses her big hits.

What India's NEP should really be

What India's NEP should really be

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

'Learning to learn should be given more importance than what is actually being learnt,' recommends Zaki Ansari.

Ananth Kumar, a staunch RSS man, Bengaluru's 'most loved' MP

Ananth Kumar, a staunch RSS man, Bengaluru's 'most loved' MP

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

While being the all important member of the BJP's parliamentary board, Kumar is often regarded as the "Delhi face" of the Karnataka BJP and also for the state government who could be counted upon for taking issues concerning Karnataka.

Rajan heads back to Chicago Booth School, to teach global corp finance

Rajan heads back to Chicago Booth School, to teach global corp finance

Rediff.com18 Sep 2016

Giving details of Rajan's 'course schedule' for 2016-17, Chicago Booth School said this course will explore the challenges of corporate finance and investment in a more integrated global economy.

The dancing legends wowing India

The dancing legends wowing India

Rediff.com30 May 2017

Bharata Natyam legends Shanta and V P Dhananjayan discover they are a national sentation after their Vodafone ads.

The Navy's largest destroyer INS Visakhapatnam is here!

The Navy's largest destroyer INS Visakhapatnam is here!

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

Indian Navy's new destroyer, Visakhapatnam, with enhanced capability to operate in nuclear, biological and chemical atmosphere, will be launched in Mumbai on Sunday.

His company has been saving the planet for 29 years

His company has been saving the planet for 29 years

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

Ved Prakash who has been working in the field of recyclable raw materials for 29 years aims to 'create value' every day.

Kargil@21: When the choppers attacked the enemy

Kargil@21: When the choppers attacked the enemy

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

'We decided that we would fire our rockets and dive into the valley and get away, making it difficult for the missiles to be fired.'

#powerofpower: Lighting up rural lives through music

#powerofpower: Lighting up rural lives through music

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

Simanta Roy Buck finds out why Indian-American singer-songwriter Zoya Mohan bought a one-way ticket to Mumbai.

These Indians made it to Global Thinkers 2016 list

These Indians made it to Global Thinkers 2016 list

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

Here is a list of famous names from India as well as the world which are included.