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India, ISIS, Sri Lanka and the US: What's going on?

India, ISIS, Sri Lanka and the US: What's going on?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

In the aftermath of the Easter Sunday terrorist attacks, allegations have been made that the Muslim militants in Sri Lanka draw sustenance from India. An overarching impression is being created that the ISIS is gaining ground in India, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Why ethnic Indians are happy with Malaysian PM

Why ethnic Indians are happy with Malaysian PM

Rediff.com16 May 2013

With two ministers and four deputy ministers, the minority community will have better representation in the government to look into the well-being of Malaysian Indians, the New Straits Times said on Thursday.

Review: Chandi Veeran is a decent action drama

Review: Chandi Veeran is a decent action drama

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Director Sarkunam's Chandi Veeran is worth a watch, says S Saraswathi.

Campaigning ends in Maharashtra, Haryana; over to voters now

Campaigning ends in Maharashtra, Haryana; over to voters now

Rediff.com19 Oct 2019

Political observers feel that the outcome of the elections weighs in favour of the BJP which had won a massive mandate in the Lok Sabha elections, held earlier this year.

More than half of consumers globally upbeat on job prospects: Nielsen

More than half of consumers globally upbeat on job prospects: Nielsen

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

India overtook Indonesia as the most optimistic consumer market, while Portugal and Slovenia were the most pessimistic.

Want better returns at lower risk? Go for STPs

Want better returns at lower risk? Go for STPs

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

Now STPs or variable SIPs can earn better returns than vanilla SIPs.

Dear Maggi: An open letter and farewell note

Dear Maggi: An open letter and farewell note

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

Priya Bala on why she is glad Maggi is no more among the choices available for her to eat.

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.

Things are never easy in Sri Lanka

Things are never easy in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com18 Mar 2018

'Sirisena will keep both Rajapaksa and Wickremesinghe on tenterhooks till the next general election due in 2020,' says Aditi Phadnis.

Kerala beckons tourists: We're open!

Kerala beckons tourists: We're open!

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

Kerala Tourism has drawn up God's Own Country 2.0 and the department is going all out to repair the state's image and infrastructure. Apart from being a damage control exercise, it is also an opportunity to reimagine the state as a tourism brand.

'No one expects from me to play a lead heroine'

'No one expects from me to play a lead heroine'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

'I've been tagged as a Punchnama girl, where I break everyone's hearts. I wanted to be a heroine in that film but what did they make me?'

Jailed INLD leader's son to contest from Haryana

Jailed INLD leader's son to contest from Haryana

Rediff.com14 Mar 2014

Jailed Indian National Lok Dal leader Ajay Chautala's elder son Dushyant figured in the list of candidates declared by the party for all the ten Lok Sabha seats in Haryana.

Should you invest in this public sector ETF?

Should you invest in this public sector ETF?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

Given that the ETF has given exceptional returns over the past year, start small and buy more in a staggered manner.

Can SBI Mutual Fund be the top AMC?

Can SBI Mutual Fund be the top AMC?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

In 5 years, the AMC has clocked a growth rate of 40% with its AUM up nearly 4 times.

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Taking exception to Health Minister Harsh Vardhan not mentioning the death of healthcare workers due to Covid-19 in his statement in Parliament, the Indian Medical Association has published a list of 382 doctors who died due to the viral disease and demanded that they be treated as "martyrs".

Save for retirement and enjoy tax benefit, too

Save for retirement and enjoy tax benefit, too

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

New retirement schemes from MFs offer Section 80C benefit but locks in your money for five years

'I feel vindicated'

'I feel vindicated'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

'There is a deep sense of satisfaction in knowing that you know how to do your job and can go on to the next film with confidence.' Irudhi Suttru director Sudha Kongara chats about her film's success.

Review: Pisaasu is a haunting tale of love

Review: Pisaasu is a haunting tale of love

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

Taut screenplay, simple dialogues, excellent characterisation, admirable performances and perfect execution make Mysskin's Pisaasu a must watch, says S Saraswathi.

India needs to salute this hero

India needs to salute this hero

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

The terrorists were armed with AK-47s, grenades, pistols, knives, many rounds of ammunition. Sepoy Jagdish Chand's weapons were his bare hands and enormous courage. He died, but not before he felled one of them. Archana Masih/Rediff.com speaks to the family of Sepoy Jagdish Chand, one of the 7 soldiers martyred in the terrorist attack on the Pathankot Air Force Station.

How the new government must tackle the Maoist threat

How the new government must tackle the Maoist threat

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

Besides weakening the Maoists' lethal capacities and reducing violence, it is essential to ensure that governance is improved, so that those prone to sympathising with, or supporting, the Maoists would, in the long run, realise the needlessness and futility of doing so, says P V Ramana and Raj Bala Rana.

Review: Nerungi Vaa Muthamidathe fails to impress

Review: Nerungi Vaa Muthamidathe fails to impress

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Nerungi Vaa Muthamidathe touches several issues but does not hit the right notes, says S Saraswathi.

Revise Mumbai's electoral rolls, asks BJP after names go missing

Revise Mumbai's electoral rolls, asks BJP after names go missing

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

A day after over two lakh Mumbaikars, including several prominent personalities, were left disenfranchised after their names were found missing from the electoral rolls, the Bharatiya Janata Party asked the election authorities on Friday, to revise electoral rolls.

Raman Raghav 2.0: Bad cop, bad criminal

Raman Raghav 2.0: Bad cop, bad criminal

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

Raman Raghav 2.0 is unlikely to be remembered as one of Anurag Kashyap's finest movies.

Beat inflation and get good returns from your investments

Beat inflation and get good returns from your investments

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

Inflation indexed bonds assure a positive return over inflation.

When you should look at international funds

When you should look at international funds

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

While the number of international MF schemes is increasing, so is the confusion for investors.

Pharma sector can be a good bet

Pharma sector can be a good bet

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

Analysts say those taking exposure through stocks could look at firms focused on domestic business

Why go abroad to study?

Why go abroad to study?

Rediff.com26 May 2018

These institutes, while expensive, are a viable alternative to studying abroad.

'Emerging market and not Silicon Valley is the place to be in'

'Emerging market and not Silicon Valley is the place to be in'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

ZipDial has recently been acquired by Twitter.

Over 6,000 people attend San Francisco International South Asian Film Festival

Over 6,000 people attend San Francisco International South Asian Film Festival

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

The theme of the film festival was to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Indian cinema, with focus on women filmmakers.

Review: Vanmham is an uninspiring revenge drama

Review: Vanmham is an uninspiring revenge drama

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Tamil film Vanmham really tests your patience, says S Saraswathi.

Review: Valiyavan fails to impress

Review: Valiyavan fails to impress

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

There is very little in the film to keep the audience engaged.

Here's how to pick the right tax-saving fund

Here's how to pick the right tax-saving fund

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Experts say the size of the fund shouldn't be a primary criterion for selection.

Sidhu mocked Modi like no one else

Sidhu mocked Modi like no one else

Rediff.com22 Dec 2018

'His past as a cricketer makes it difficult for the BJP to question his nationalism.' 'He gets away by ridiculing Modi while something similar from most Congress leaders does not resonate as much.'

India's schedule at the Asian Games on Sunday

India's schedule at the Asian Games on Sunday

Rediff.com27 Sep 2014

India's schedule on the ninth day of the competitions at the Asian Games in Incheon on Sunday.

Things other than the new metro that Chennaiites take pride in

Things other than the new metro that Chennaiites take pride in

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Chennaiites are proud that they are a culture-loving people.

Sports Shorts: Yuki, Ramkumar advance in Australian Open qualifiers

Sports Shorts: Yuki, Ramkumar advance in Australian Open qualifiers

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday

UK Maoist cult leader Aravindan Balakrishnan jailed for 23 years for raping followers

UK Maoist cult leader Aravindan Balakrishnan jailed for 23 years for raping followers

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

Aravindan Balakrishnan, a 75-year-old Indian-origin man who ran a secretive extremist Maoist cult in London, was on Friday sentenced to 23 years in jail by a UK court for a string of sexual assaults.

Review: Irumbu Kuthirai has nothing new to offer

Review: Irumbu Kuthirai has nothing new to offer

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Irumbu Kuthirai an uninspiring and lacklustre tale of a guilt-ridden biker, who blames himself for a freak bike accident that causes the death of his beloved father.

Davis Cup: Here's why Bhupathi dropped Paes

Davis Cup: Here's why Bhupathi dropped Paes

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

Long-serving Leander Paes was, on Thursday, dropped for the first time in 27 years from India's Davis Cup squad as non-playing captain Mahesh Bhupathi picked Rohan Bopanna instead for the tie against Uzbekistan.

Review: Neelakasham Pachakkadal Chuvanna Bhoomi is impressive

Review: Neelakasham Pachakkadal Chuvanna Bhoomi is impressive

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

The movie may prove to be another turning point in the recent new wave Malayalam cinema.