Better Place

Rediff.com » News » Better Place

News for Better Place

News
Business
Movies
Sports

'Indians Are Better Suited Than Most Other Countries'

'Because of the size and complexity of the economy, we can address almost every job that is there, from agriculture farming to healthcare.' Kindly note the image has been posted only for......

Goa nightclub fire: 3 cooks from Jharkhand among dead

Three young men from Jharkhand had migrated to Goa a year ago to earn a better living for their families back home and started working as cooks in 'Birch by Romeo Lane' nightclub in north Goa.......

Runaway bride: Bride elopes with lover after Varmala ceremony

The 'baraat' was received at the door with band and 'baaja', the bride and groom exchanged garlands. All seemed well and on track to happily ever after. Until the time came for the ‘pheras' and......

'Ready to give tips': Modi's 'drama' jab at Oppn

Parliament is not a place for drama but for delivery, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday in a hard-hitting attack on the Opposition as he accused it of turning the House into a "warm-up......

Rs 7,500 for up to 500 km: Govt caps airfares amid IndiGo chaos

The government on Saturday capped the airfares in the range of Rs 7,500 to Rs 18,000 depending on the distance amid soaring air ticket prices due to the IndiGo flight disruptions. IMAGE:......

Can India Regain Foreign Tourists This Winter?

'We expect inbound numbers in 2025 to come close to pre-pandemic levels -- if not fully match them -- by early 2026.' Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational purposes.......

Importers rush to hedge while exporters wait on sidelines amid rupee dip

Importers are rushing to hedge their dollar positions amid the sharp depreciation of the rupee against the American currency and expectations of further volatility even as exporters are holding off......

'After GST cut, innovation will boost life insurance'

The reduction in goods & services tax (GST) on individual life and health insurance premiums has been called a “landmark step” for making insurance affordable and inclusive. Illustration:......

'Govt Has Executed A Commendable Task'

'...not merely in managing fiscal mathematics, but in demonstrating conservatism and prudence within that framework.''Looking forward, we believe sufficient growth drivers exist -- ranging from......

Analysts place higher bets on gold despite silver's outperformance

As the rally in precious metals takes centre stage in 2025, most analysts recommend a larger allocation to gold over silver despite the latter’s outperformance this year. Photograph: Arnd......

Shah Rukh-Kajol's DDLJ Now Lives In London

IMAGE: Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol unveil the bronze statue in London. Photograph: Kind courtesy Shah Rukh Khan/Instagram Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol unveiled a bronze statue of their iconic characters,......

The Gentle Colossus Of Tamil Cinema

Whether it was in the company of superstars Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan -- or, on rare occasions with both together, among others -- Saravanan's demeanour would stand out, recalls N Sathiya......

'Audiences Are No Longer Loyal To Language'

'Audiences are loyal to good content.' IMAGE: Kalyani Priyadarshani in Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra. Small and mid-budget regional films drew the attention of moviegoers in 2025, offering stronger......

Perfect Family Review: Realistic But Dreary

All this time the Great Indian Family was a refuge, when did it become a toxic dump, wonders Deepa Gahlot. If an OTT show is called Perfect Family, chances are it is anything but. What comes as a......

When Meena Kumari Fell In Love With Dharmendra

'At parties and premieres, Meena openly showered affection towards Dharam. Sometimes she would even take his hand and the next day it would be in print.''On one occasion, mischievously almost, she......

'The sooner ISL starts, the better for Indian football'

'Ranking is a reflection of our last five years' performance.' IMAGE: India have slumped to 142 in the FIFA rankings -- their lowest in nearly a decade. Photograph: Indian Football Team/X India......

'Looking To Get Better Every Day': What Drives Kohli

'For me, the core word is awareness, being aware of situations, being aware of your own feelings and thoughts when you succeed and when you fail, so that you try to be in the most central spot.'......

Verstappen wins in Vegas; Norris swells F1 lead with second place

IMAGE: Red Bull's Max Verstappen celebrates winning the Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix at Las Vegas Strip Circuit, Las Vegas, Nevada, on Saturday. Photograph: Jeenah Moon/Reuters Red Bull's Max......

'Why pick him?': Ashwin rips into Nitish Reddy snub

‘There is something wrong in the squad selection’ IMAGE: Nitish Kumar Reddy, seen as a like-for-like pace-bowling all-round option, was widely expected to make the XI for Sunday’s opener.......

Rahul blames toss, dew after four-wicket loss to SA

'With the bat, I know that 350 looks good, but that has been the chat in the dressing room even after the last game about how we can get the extra 20-25 runs to give bowlers a cushion with the wet......