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How Mahabharata applies to board of directors

How Mahabharata applies to board of directors

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

Many lay folks cannot fathom the arcane language of the corporate governance brouhaha. I found that a mythological story connects very well, says R Gopalakrishnan.

'Made in India' Kashmir solution unacceptable: Mus

'Made in India' Kashmir solution unacceptable: Mus

Rediff.com11 Jan 2005

In an interview to Geo TV, he said a "lot of things were going on behind the scenes."

Coming soon: Cirque du Soleil's tribute to the circus

Coming soon: Cirque du Soleil's tribute to the circus

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

For the first time in its history, Cirque du Soleil is premiering a new show, Bazzar, outside Canada -- first in Mumbai and then Delhi.

World Swim C'ships: Sun embroiled in more podium controversy at Worlds

World Swim C'ships: Sun embroiled in more podium controversy at Worlds

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

At the medal ceremony, Scott shook hands with fellow bronze medallist Martin Malyutin of Russia, who finished with the same time as the Briton, but then completely cold shouldered Sun, refusing to make eye contact and not offering a handshake.

The king becomes a regent

The king becomes a regent

Rediff.com14 Sep 2004

Watch! When Khayyam spoke about his favourite song

Watch! When Khayyam spoke about his favourite song

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

When Khayyam talked about his favourite singer, the song he can never forget and the film that won him the National Award.

Hot jodis that fizzle!

Hot jodis that fizzle!

Rediff.com9 Dec 2004

'Losing in key moments' cost Australia the Ashes

'Losing in key moments' cost Australia the Ashes

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Aus coach Darren Lehmann refused to blame selection errors and concedes being outplayed by England

Telecom: Disunity on the line

Telecom: Disunity on the line

Rediff.com4 Oct 2003

The Mission Mangal Review

The Mission Mangal Review

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

Mission Mangal has its heart in place, feels Sukanya Verma.

5 reasons why Serena plays second fiddle to Sharapova on highest-paid athletes list

5 reasons why Serena plays second fiddle to Sharapova on highest-paid athletes list

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

Williams is arguably the greatest female athlete, but sponsors have often avoided the 21-time Grand Slam singles champion.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year winners revealed

Wildlife Photographer of the Year winners revealed

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

Have a look at these photos taken from the incredible world we live in. These are the winners of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition 2020.

Women give Aus cricket redemption in scandalous year

Women give Aus cricket redemption in scandalous year

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

Meg Lanning's Southern Stars, have been an exemplar of sportsmanship on and off the field, and have little need for the puffed-up aggression that made the Aussie men's side one of the game's least likeable.

'I spent two days with Salman...'

'I spent two days with Salman...'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

'I didn't know Shashi Kapoor when I first photographed him.' Mark Bennington has since come a long way, and has taken some amazing pictures of Bollywood's brightest stars.

Ola, Uber war hots up once again, this time over grocery delivery biz

Ola, Uber war hots up once again, this time over grocery delivery biz

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

Ola wants to be India's answer to Grab, which is into everything, starting from cab service and logistics to bike taxis and food and grocery delivery.

Will POW bring back great story telling to television?

Will POW bring back great story telling to television?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

'Nikkhil Advani's POW shows a director's deft touch and is a promising start of a great story, top notch acting talent and great behind the scenes production team,' says film director Suparn Verma.

How to explore unseen sides of familiar cities and monuments

How to explore unseen sides of familiar cities and monuments

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

Be a traveller, not a tourist.

A smartphone app that can predict your grades

A smartphone app that can predict your grades

Rediff.com27 May 2015

The SmartGPA app automatically predicts college students' grade point average based on their cellphone data that tracks their study, party and other habits.

Mumbai-born Ashley Tellis could be next US envoy to India

Mumbai-born Ashley Tellis could be next US envoy to India

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

Transition sources said Trump is close to selecting 55-year-old Tellis to be the next US envoy to India to replace Richard Verma who was appointed US Ambassador to India by outgoing President Barack Obama in 2015.

Will the Yadav war come to an end? Akhilesh meets Shivpal, truce in the offing

Will the Yadav war come to an end? Akhilesh meets Shivpal, truce in the offing

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

Shivpal Yadav on Friday held talks with defiant nephew Akhilesh at his residence on a "compromise formula" for a possible patch-up.

Are you ready for Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 8?

Are you ready for Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 8?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

'None of these contestants are trained in stunts. In movies, we have cuts, safety nets, green screens, cables... but here, there is nothing. I had to keep motivating them. I would be drained out by evening at times because you are also demonstrating for them.' Rohit Shetty takes us behind the scenes of Khatron Ke Khiladi 8.

Inside Tokyo's decision to delay the Olympics

Inside Tokyo's decision to delay the Olympics

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

It was an extraordinary turnaround for an Olympics that was expected to be held without major issues by a country known for public safety and economic stability. It also revealed a fatal miscalculation by Japanese and IOC officials of public sentiment at a time of heightened fears over the coronavirus.

Bengaluru International Airport's high-tech plan to cut congestion

Bengaluru International Airport's high-tech plan to cut congestion

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

The centre eyes airport-specific digital solution and ties up with start-ups to solve problem unique to BIAL

Taking billion dreams to Moon, Chandrayaan-2 to be launched

Taking billion dreams to Moon, Chandrayaan-2 to be launched

Rediff.com21 Jul 2019

The Rs 978 crore mission, which has been rescheduled for Monday after scientists corrected the glitch in the rocket, will be launched at 2.43 p.m from the second launchpad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, over 100 km from Chennai.

Preparation pays off for Venus and Agassi

Preparation pays off for Venus and Agassi

Rediff.com13 Jan 2003

The former swept past Svetlana Kuznetsova while Agassi bulldozed fellow-American Brian Vahaly in the first round of the Australian Open.

How Vijayan came to be known as 'firm leader'

How Vijayan came to be known as 'firm leader'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has graduated from being a stalwart of the CPM to a 'strong' mass leader and arguably the 'most able administrator' that the state has seen in over three decades, reports Shine Jacob.

Liked the Bigg Boss 13 opening episode?

Liked the Bigg Boss 13 opening episode?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

In its 13th season, the reality series -- known for getting its kicks by throwing a bunch of wayward celebrities and argumentative commoners under the same roof while numerous cameras capture their every single move -- continues its downward spiral, feels Sukanya Verma.

Here's a sneak peek at this year's Republic Day parade

Here's a sneak peek at this year's Republic Day parade

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

Each year the nation is glued to its television screen as the country shows off its might at the Republic Day parade. However, it takes much practice with sessions starting 5 am, and dedication of the participating paramilitary jawans, other participants and behind-the-scenes helpers -- labourers, cleaners and security staff, among others -- who brave the relentless Delhi chill to make the parade a flawless spectacle.

Modi has 25 mn Facebook fans, 8 mn Twitter followers

Modi has 25 mn Facebook fans, 8 mn Twitter followers

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

US President Barack Obama leads the popularity chart with over 43 million followers, followed by the Pope Francis, who is followed by over 14 million people on social site Twitter.

When a cuddly koala bear charmed PM Modi

When a cuddly koala bear charmed PM Modi

Rediff.com15 Nov 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi got a delightful Australian welcome when he was charmed by a cuddly koala bear during a break at the G20 summit in Brisbane.

REWIND: Best images in the past 24 hours

REWIND: Best images in the past 24 hours

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Here's a collection of some of the best photos from around the world shot in the last 24 hours.

Sanjay Bangar's thoughts on Kumble quitting

Sanjay Bangar's thoughts on Kumble quitting

Rediff.com25 Jun 2017

There is definitely a bit of lacuna: Bangar on Kumble quitting

'We've been really impressed with Smith and the way he handles things'

'We've been really impressed with Smith and the way he handles things'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

Australia coach Darren Lehmann has praised captain Steve Smith's handling of an outburst by Mitchell Starc that cost the left-arm quick half his match fee from the first Test against New Zealand.

Jackie Chan gets a wax statue in Jaipur!

Jackie Chan gets a wax statue in Jaipur!

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Both AIADMK factions reel under internal rivalry

Both AIADMK factions reel under internal rivalry

Rediff.com26 May 2017

It is thanks to these internal differences that the much-awaited merger between the two factions has not made any headway so far, reports R Rajagopalan.

First Look: Sid, Katrina in Baar Baar Dekho song

First Look: Sid, Katrina in Baar Baar Dekho song

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

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