From mid-December, about 100,000 Class IX students in 1,000 government schools across 10 districts of Bihar will spend two hours on Saturdays reading a glossy storybook, probably the best designed ones that they have ever read.
Until September 14, Vaidehi Ankolekar was a bus conductor on Mumbai's famed BEST buses. Now, she is known nationwide as the mother of India's latest cricketing hero. That Saturday, her son Atharva bowled India to the Asia Cup Under-19 title.
'Learning to learn should be given more importance than what is actually being learnt,' recommends Zaki Ansari.
Joginder Tuteja introduces us to the men who have made an impression in the OTT universe.
In an online chat with readers overseas education consultant NNS Chandra addressed queries related to international admissions
Did you realise that Hip Hip Hurray was 20 years ago?
Rediff reader Godwin GS Rao tells us about his first salary.
'Outside investors don't want to get tangled up in a religious war.'
'The timing of the lockdown was such that Kriti was at home after more than a month of shooting.' 'So we are getting good family time.'
Varsha Bhosle salutes that effervescent icon of Indian cinema, Dev Anand.
As fuel prices continue its northward march with petrol and diesel being sold at Rs 80.73 and Rs 72.83 per litre in the national capital, at least 21 opposition parties, led by the Congress have staged a Bharat Bandh protesting the rise in fuel prices and depreciation of the rupee.
The president said the European Union has "failed to take the same precautions" as his administration had implemented to contain the coronavirus outbreak.
Perhaps, the most misunderstood aspect is the role of the state.
'I have often felt that the powers-that-be tried to influence the sports awards. There are many incidents in which I have seen and experienced cheap politics,' says P T Usha.
We bring you excerpts from the latest book of Penguin India's Metro Reads series.
1997: Sukanya Verma offers a recap of its memorable imagery.
Our true nature is tranquillity; that is how we are; we need to shed away what we are not and whatever is causing stress, advises spiritual coach Modmonk Anshul.
Keep the meetings short, understand that everyone has a different schedule and life style, advises Indira Ramachandra, chief human resources officer, AscentHR
While Gupta, 60, can rightfully bask in the glory he has achieved for his bank in the subcontinent, his peers in foreign banks will have to revisit their India play, especially the local incorporation model, says Raghu Mohan.
Kobe Bryant became one of the greatest players in basketball, a transcendent star who went straight from high school to the game's biggest stage and brought "Showtime" back to the Los Angeles Lakers for two glittering decades. Acquiring Bryant from the Hornets was one of the best pieces of business the Lakers ever did, as he led the team to five NBA championship rings and was the face of the franchise during his 20-year career that ended in 2016.
Amit tells us how he met and fell in love with his classmate and wife Sharvari.
India has a unique window of opportunity to effectuate long-lasting structural change in its banking sector, says Riju Agrawal.
On Teacher's Day, presenting some popular gems your teachers told you.
Meet some of the world's most remarkable and inspiring entrepreneurs.
Try to focus on the task at hand completely without worrying about what you have to do next, or what has already been done. Be in the moment, advises psychologist and spiritual coach Modmonk Anshul.
Dhanak child stars Hetal Gada and Krrish Chhabria look back at their beautiful film.
'What did we get out of this agitation? Nothing... Now we feel it was all a mistake. We have no work, and our land has turned infertile. We are living in abject poverty'
The Walther rifle imported by Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who retired from international cricket on Saturday, is the same model which another champion sportsperson, Abhinav Bindra, had used to win a historic individual gold medal at the Beijing Olympics.
Here's looking at AR Rahman's collaborations with top Bollywood directors.
Show up for the call on time or even 10-15 minutes earlier. Keep a notebook, pen, resume, and other required documents, advises Niralee Shah.
The Biden Administration on Monday said it was now focused on completing its evacuation mission from Afghanistan by August 31, the deadline for removing all American troops from the country.
'Sreedharan epitomises the way in which an Indic ethos can be brought to bear upon the seemingly intractable problems facing India,' says Rajeev Srinivasan.
On a visit to India in 2013, writer Ved Mehta -- who passed into the ages on Sunday January 10, 2021 - gave Rediff.com's Vaihayasi Pande Daniel a rare glimpse into his state of mind and what he thinks of the changes he encounters in his motherland.
For those aspiring to be super-managers, the journey is exciting and rewarding
'We are all going through an entire gamut of emotions. I only saw these players on TV and now I will play alongside them. It's indeed a great feeling.'
'I loved doing Bunty Aur Babli. I love working with Rohit Shetty. I just shot for Dilwale. Kuch bhi karva leta hain mujhse (he makes me do anything)!' I worked in Jolly LLB for free. It was just a night's work. We laughed till we died during the shooting. It was such a cute character!' Meet Bollywood's busiest actor, Sanjay Mishra.
Even in ruin, Jet retained its one essential brand quality: Dignity, says brand guru Sandeep Goyal.
Sukanya Verma looks at Bollywood's cool, curious, bag moments.
Every shopper dreams of getting the best discount. Now, imagine if you can avail of this discount at the click of your mouse.
Should we really pay attention to them, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.
