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'Modiji ne trend badla hai'

'Modiji ne trend badla hai'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

The best analysis of politics does not come out of air conditioned newsrooms, but from the voices on India's streets. Rakesh Kumar Singhal -- once an army jawan, then an ONGC employee, then a tea shopwallah -- reveals why he left the Congress for Modi.

The secret behind Xiaomi's success in India

The secret behind Xiaomi's success in India

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

Xiaomi is the third largest smartphone brand in the top 30 cities in India.

Sensex ends down by 251 points; RIL, ONGC top losers

Sensex ends down by 251 points; RIL, ONGC top losers

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

Reliance Industries and ONGC were down 4-6% each contributing the most to the Sensex losses

When Saif wore Rishi Kapoor's sweater!

When Saif wore Rishi Kapoor's sweater!

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

Sukanya Verma talks about her yet another fun filmi week!

It's still early to bet on cyclical stocks

It's still early to bet on cyclical stocks

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Experts prefer domestic consumption-driven plays and defensives such as information technology and pharmaceuticals

Meet Bollywood's real life Kapoor and Sons!

Meet Bollywood's real life Kapoor and Sons!

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

Before you watch Kapoor & Sons in theatres, here's introducing you to the real-life Kapoors.

Champions KKR face formidable Mumbai Indians in IPL opener

Champions KKR face formidable Mumbai Indians in IPL opener

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Kolkata Knight Riders will begin their title defence against a formidable Mumbai Indians side in the opening match of the eighth edition of Indian Premier League at the Eden Gardens, in Kolkata, on Wednesday.

Review: Grand Masti is unbearable and obnoxious

Review: Grand Masti is unbearable and obnoxious

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

Abhishek Mande feels there is no way you can enjoy a movie like Grand Masti and claim you still respect women.

Don't bet on value funds in a rising market

Don't bet on value funds in a rising market

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

In a growth market, these funds should not form more than 10-15% of your portfolio. Invest with a horizon of at least 5 years

'There's no escaping karma'

'There's no escaping karma'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

'I truly believe that I wake up every morning feeling successful, happy, grateful and thankful for the life I have.' 'Fifteen years, and I am still around and being offered films.'

'I am okay with kissing'

'I am okay with kissing'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

'It's an emotion at the end of the day.'

'There is a lot of pressure directing a big star'

'There is a lot of pressure directing a big star'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

'In today's time, everyone is distressed and we don't know with what mood a person will come to watch a movie.' 'So it is better to say whatever you want with humour.'

Meet Princeton's University Graduate School dean

Meet Princeton's University Graduate School dean

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

With two decades of experience as a teacher, researcher and administrator at Princeton University, Sanjeev Kulkarni, a professor of electrical engineering and director of the Keller Center, is described by some colleagues as a 'seasoned university citizen' who has made a name for himself in interdisciplinary courses.

Sheena Bora Trial: Like Indrani, Mekhail is a fighter

Sheena Bora Trial: Like Indrani, Mekhail is a fighter

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

The ripping off the lid, that Mekhail did, on the chain of episodes that lead up to his sister's murder, while condemning Indrani for her actions, for the first time, paradoxically, allowed a more human -- if flawed and complicated -- picture to emerge of Indrani, allegedly The Woman Who Killed Her Own Daughter and shocked a nation.

Now, you can transfer money instantly to anyone on your contact list

Now, you can transfer money instantly to anyone on your contact list

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

Chillr recently raised $5 million from Seqouia Capital.

'The guys in Bigg Boss will go crazy with Kim Kardashian's entry'

'The guys in Bigg Boss will go crazy with Kim Kardashian's entry'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

'They will have to give proper security to Kim Kardashian even when she is inside the house!' Aarya Babbar tells Rajul Hegde.

Sheena Bora Trial: Sanjeev's lawyer has Mekhail in a tangle

Sheena Bora Trial: Sanjeev's lawyer has Mekhail in a tangle

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

And then came the chief moment of Friday. If the courtroom had a soundtrack, Beethoven's 9th would be playing, providing a triumphant, dramatic prologue to the production of this last clip. A woman reporter was asking Mekhail about Sanjeev Khanna. He says clearly, without mincing words, emphatically: 'Never seen him. First time I am hearing his name.'

Sheena Bora Trial: What Mekhail Bora Said

Sheena Bora Trial: What Mekhail Bora Said

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

Throughout, Mekhail spoke calmly, with hardly an inflection making even the barest attempt to hijack his tone. His tone was so empty it made his narrative all the more touching. And ugly and grey, as the monsoon sky beyond the window.

'Are we waiting for something like Nirbhaya to happen again?'

'Are we waiting for something like Nirbhaya to happen again?'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

Ten days after it came to light that a four-and-a-half-year-old boy inserted his finger and a sharpened pencil in the private parts of his classmate in a Delhi school, the girl's mother says the biggest hurdle in getting justice for her daughter is to battle the disbelief that she faces since the accused is so young.

Jobless after graduation? Here's what to do

Jobless after graduation? Here's what to do

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

4 tips to help you survive the post-college unemployment phase.

Sheena Bora Trial: Why Indrani Smiled

Sheena Bora Trial: Why Indrani Smiled

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

Mekhail delivered the most deliberate heart-tugging line of the day: "If a son asks his mother for money is wrong, then tell me." At the back Indrani gave one of her most beaming smiles that was meant to convey the exact opposite. This was no mother happy that her son had said he turned to her when he needed money because she was his mother.
Vaihayasi Pande Daniel reports from the Sheena Bora murder trial.

Review: Phata Poster Nikhla Hero is a cliched farce

Review: Phata Poster Nikhla Hero is a cliched farce

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

Regardless of Phata Poster Nikhla Hero's uneven pace and indecisive disposition, Shahid Kapoor, armed with a kooky grin, gives it his best shot.

'My husband can come home because of the CBI'

'My husband can come home because of the CBI'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

With the CBI ruling out bus conductor Ashok Kumar's involvement in Ryan International School student Pradhyumn Thakur's murder, his wife Mamata is hopeful of him getting bail on November 16. 'I just want my man to come home, I don't want anything else,' she tells Rediff.com's Swarupa Dutt.

Need financial advice? Ask the Sarabhais!

Need financial advice? Ask the Sarabhais!

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Ever wondered what financial advice would the Sarabhais of Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai churn out? Read on to know!

Will ED's Rs 863 crore seizure help Jagan in some way?

Will ED's Rs 863 crore seizure help Jagan in some way?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

As Jagan's property attachment came on the day the poll dates were announced, the YSR chief and his supporters refuse to buy the Enforcement Directorate's claim that it was a mere coincidence. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

'I am the most amazing bhoot ever'

'I am the most amazing bhoot ever'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Kriti Kharbanda talks about her Bollywood debut Raaz Reboot and getting possessed in reel life!

8 things you must know about the iPhone 7

8 things you must know about the iPhone 7

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

The grapevine is abuzz once again as the Cupertino-based smartphone-maker gears up to launch the next iteration of the iPhone in September/October 2015.

Sons to their mothers

Sons to their mothers

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

The sexism may well be lost out on mothers who call their daughters 'ghar ka beta' but there is something heartening in seeing middle class mothers encouraging them to pursue non-traditional careers. Sonil Dedhia/Rediff.com meets a few 'model' mums.

5,275 wilful defaulters (+ Mallya) owe banks Rs 56,621 crore

5,275 wilful defaulters (+ Mallya) owe banks Rs 56,621 crore

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

India's five leading wilful defaulters are Winsome Diamonds & Jewellery Ltd and associate Forever Precious Jewellery & Diamonds, Zoom Developers, Kingfisher Airlines, Beta Naphthol and Raza Textiles

'Entrepreneurship has given me freedom'

'Entrepreneurship has given me freedom'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

He may have failed at his first attempt, but 27-year-old Dinup Kalleril, an engineering dropout, is following his passion relentlessly.

The Remarkable Sunny Leone!

The Remarkable Sunny Leone!

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

'Her greatest strength is not her acting or her dancing abilities, but that she has an incredible number of fans.'

'When it comes to your country, you should take a stand'

'When it comes to your country, you should take a stand'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

'I know many actors living outside India put on accents in films because they think that is how Indians talk. I avoid that.' 'I don't have to prove anything through my accent. My psyche is Indian.' Anupam Kher gives us his 500th film!

Sensex ends at nearly 3-year high, Nifty surges 200 points

Sensex ends at nearly 3-year high, Nifty surges 200 points

Rediff.com19 Sep 2013

Sensex witnessed the biggest single day gain since May 2009 in absolute terms.

'Sometimes I wish ISIS had killed me too'

'Sometimes I wish ISIS had killed me too'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

"Everyone knows me because of that terrible tragedy. My memories of Mosul only bring me sadness. How can I be proud about my fame? I lost everything there," Harjit Masih told Rediff.com's Swarupa Dutt over the phone.

Why we LOVE Anil Kapoor!

Why we LOVE Anil Kapoor!

Rediff.com23 Dec 2016

Happy birthday, Anil Kapoor!

Why Secret Superstar is BIGGER than Dangal

Why Secret Superstar is BIGGER than Dangal

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

Aamir Khan tells Urvi Parekh why his next release is probably one of the most important films he has made.

Parineeti: Ranveer is completely shameless!

Parineeti: Ranveer is completely shameless!

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

'Ranveer Singh likes to take off his pants in public.' Parineeti Chopra spills the beans on her co-star.

'Shah Rukh is a very possessive person'

'Shah Rukh is a very possessive person'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Karan Johar describes his relationship with Shah Rukh Khan in his memoir, An Unsuitable Boy.

Classic revisited: Three generations of Kapoors in Kal Aaj Aur Kal

Classic revisited: Three generations of Kapoors in Kal Aaj Aur Kal

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

In our special series revisiting great Hindi film classics, we look back at Prithviraj Kapoor, Raj Kapoor, Randhir Kapoor and Babita's 1971 film, Kal Aaj Aur Kal.