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Meet the #KissIt couple... Travelling 40 countries in 1 year

Meet the #KissIt couple... Travelling 40 countries in 1 year

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

It is quite common for couples to take a break from their daily routine and travel to break the cycle of monotony. However, Shyam Singh and Anna Gapych upped their game by taking selfies around the world in different locales and sealing the happy moments with a kiss. The Indo-Ukrainian couple aim of checking off 40 countries on their bucket list within just a year! Take a look at their journey so far.

Trapped! A metaphor for Motwane's movies

Trapped! A metaphor for Motwane's movies

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

'In Udaan and in Lootera, the initial sensations that drove Vikramaditya Motwane to make those pictures never quite travelled beyond the walls that contained them.' 'Here, in Trapped, this sensations-strangled-by-the-walls feeling becomes the movie's real tune,' says Sreehari Nair.

RBI's stance disappoints India Inc

RBI's stance disappoints India Inc

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

Assocham expressed concern over the precarious situation that the manufacturing sector is in, observing that if the trend does not reverse with monetary and fiscal measures it would be difficult for the industry to generate jobs.

Review: Wonder Woman: A befitting hurray to girl power. And more!

Review: Wonder Woman: A befitting hurray to girl power. And more!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

There's a lot more to Wonder Woman than the obvious. It's a magnificent superhero vehicle, a sparkly love story, a touching coming-of-age and a befitting hurray to girl power.

Congress, BJP spar over Yashwant Sinha's stinging column on economy

Congress, BJP spar over Yashwant Sinha's stinging column on economy

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

Sinha, a former finance minister, hogged the limelight and started trending high on social media on Wednesday morning, after he criticised his own government for sinking the economy, in an article he penned for The Indian Express.

At last, an Indian leader who knows how to deal with China

At last, an Indian leader who knows how to deal with China

Rediff.com19 May 2015

'Prime Minister Narendra Modi appears to have gone beyond the cautious approach usually advocated by the tightly-knit 'China group' in the ministry of external affairs in dealing with Beijing.'

At last, an Indian leader who knows how to deal with China

At last, an Indian leader who knows how to deal with China

Rediff.com19 May 2015

'Prime Minister Narendra Modi appears to have gone beyond the cautious approach usually advocated by the tightly-knit 'China group' in the ministry of external affairs in dealing with Beijing.'

Indian woman abducted in Kabul

Indian woman abducted in Kabul

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said the government was doing everything to rescue her.

How To Choose The Right Watch For Every Occasion

How To Choose The Right Watch For Every Occasion

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Before you go out and pick the perfect watch for you keep in mind that not all watches are the same and not every watch is good for every occasion. Find here to know more.

RBI may cut interest rate by up to 0.5% to propel growth

RBI may cut interest rate by up to 0.5% to propel growth

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

Bankers said high interest rate could make Indian economy sluggish given that inflation is around 5%

When Bill Gates did a U-turn on demonetisation

When Bill Gates did a U-turn on demonetisation

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

We are certainly for digitisation. I do not have opinion about demonetisation. I still don't, says Bill Gates.

Mufti lauds Modi's initiative 'to reach out to his Pakistan

Mufti lauds Modi's initiative 'to reach out to his Pakistan

Rediff.com14 Feb 2015

PDP patron Mufti Mohammad Sayeed on Saturday appreciated Prime Minister Narendra Modi's initiative 'to reach out to Sharif.

Hottest fashion trends we'll be wearing in 2016

Hottest fashion trends we'll be wearing in 2016

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

The year ahead will be all about making a personal style statement with some help from designers

'Centre delaying CBI probe into Pollachi case'

'Centre delaying CBI probe into Pollachi case'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

'The Pollachi case will have a negative impact for the AIADMK alliance.' 'The BJP and AIADMK are in alliance in Tamil Nadu.' 'That may be the reason for the delay in the central government's approval for case transfer to the CBI.'

Three movies you must watch!

Three movies you must watch!

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

Indira Kannan picks Made in Bangladesh, Greed, Moothon.

Team India's new ODI kit made of recycled plastic bottles

Team India's new ODI kit made of recycled plastic bottles

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Dhoni's inputs reflect in design, Virat had a say in the fit, BCCI tweeted following the unveiling of the new uniform on Thursday.

Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga: Dostana all over again

Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga: Dostana all over again

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

'Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga is a step backward for the portrayal of female camaraderie in our movies,' argues Sreehari Nair.

Hurriyat cautions against attempts to vitiate Indo-Pak peace process

Hurriyat cautions against attempts to vitiate Indo-Pak peace process

Rediff.com27 Dec 2015

Mirwaiz Farooq, who is also a Muslim religious head, feels that the Friday meeting of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif in Lahore has given a fresh hope not only to people of the two nations but to the entire South Asian region.

Sheena Bora Trial: Why is Indrani downcast?

Sheena Bora Trial: Why is Indrani downcast?

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

'With folded hands, on humanitarian grounds, if she can get temporary bail on medical grounds so she can get treatment.' 'If she dies, the whole trial gets derailed.'

Football Briefs: Former Man United manager Ferguson out of intensive care

Football Briefs: Former Man United manager Ferguson out of intensive care

Rediff.com10 May 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Birthday Special: Kareena's MOST fashionable ramp avatars!

Birthday Special: Kareena's MOST fashionable ramp avatars!

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Happy 35th, Bebo!

What can we expect from the Kim-Moon summit?

What can we expect from the Kim-Moon summit?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

'Much depends on Moon's persuasive skill to make both Trump and Kim shed some of their rigidity and be flexible to accommodate contrarian viewpoints,' says Dr Rajaram Panda.

No school on Christmas: Smriti Irani rubbishes news report

No school on Christmas: Smriti Irani rubbishes news report

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Amid Opposition uproar over reports of schools being ordered to remain open on Christmas Day to observe 'good governance day', the government on Monday clarified that no such instruction has been issued and only an online essay competition on the subject is being organised.

Australia v New Zealand: 'Incredible' Kiwis eye another upset

Australia v New Zealand: 'Incredible' Kiwis eye another upset

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

New Zealand will have their tails up and eye another upset when they resume the trans-Tasman rivalry with a strong Australian side.

'US won't play mediating role in Kashmir'

'US won't play mediating role in Kashmir'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

'Is Trump going to play a mediating role? Can he play a mediating role? It's out of the question.' 'Kashmir is an Indian responsibility.'

Biz leaders echo Modi's view on growth triggers

Biz leaders echo Modi's view on growth triggers

Rediff.com16 Nov 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will push for stepping up global cooperation against the key issue of cross border tax avoidance and evasion at the G20 summit

PM meets Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; unveils model of temple

PM meets Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; unveils model of temple

Rediff.com11 Feb 2018

Modi is the first foreign leader to be invited to the palace by the Crown Prince, who appreciated the role played by Indian workers in the development of UAE as a modern nation, ministry of external affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted.

Review: Tigers is too taken by its own courage

Review: Tigers is too taken by its own courage

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

'Tigers fails to understand that the phenomenon of a million babies dying because there is not enough clean drinking water in which to mix a certain packaged baby formula may have its source in a system where deprivation runs so deep that even a small gift works like a tonic,' argues Sreehari Nair.

Boris Johnson, Hammond in UK PM May's new Cabinet

Boris Johnson, Hammond in UK PM May's new Cabinet

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

May announced her first big shake-up just minutes after entering Downing Street on Wednesday.

What we can learn from Tripura's withdrawal of AFSPA

What we can learn from Tripura's withdrawal of AFSPA

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

Tripura should be taken as a case study on how misuse of the AFSPA can be avoided even while transforming public opinion and controlling insurgency, says Sanjib Deb.

With quota politics is Modi playing V P Singh v2.0?

With quota politics is Modi playing V P Singh v2.0?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

'Rather than 'consolidate' the Hindu majority votes, as the BJP-RSS combine has been known and wont to try, this time round PM Modi has himself taken the party to the next step, by seeking to create a new divide within the majority community, a la V P Singh in his time.'

Mitt Romney calls Donald Trump a 'phoney' and a 'fraud'

Mitt Romney calls Donald Trump a 'phoney' and a 'fraud'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

US Republican front runner Donald Trump on Thursday came under a brutal attack from party's former presidential nominee Mitt Romney who called him "phony and a fraud".

India Inc disappointed over poor IIP show; wants rate cut

India Inc disappointed over poor IIP show; wants rate cut

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

Industry chamber Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry said the Reserve Bank of India should intervene and cut interest rates.

Sheena Bora Trial: The Simple Witness

Sheena Bora Trial: The Simple Witness

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

Maruti Warke's basic understanding illustrated how far outside the system most less privileged Indians are -- simple, innocent people barely but admirably eking out an existence, with almost no knowledge of their surroundings or owning even the basic smarts to go about life. The same people who instinctively and often astutely vote governments into and out of office in New Delhi without knowing the entire reality of this country. The folks who are actually the essence of India.

The Man Who Launched 100 Start Ups

The Man Who Launched 100 Start Ups

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

'Students tell me their parents are fine with them either joining a start up or even starting one. This was not the case 10 years ago.'

Economy on a strong wicket; fundamentals sound: Jaitley

Economy on a strong wicket; fundamentals sound: Jaitley

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

Economic Affairs secretary S C Garg said inflation has consistently come down since 2014 and will not cross 4 per cent this fiscal.

What's the point talking to Pakistan?

What's the point talking to Pakistan?

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Pakistan's holy trinity -- its government, military establishment and the ISI -- differ on Pakistan's domestic and foreign policy issues. So when India talks to Pakistan's political leadership it can't be sure that the promises can be delivered, says Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd).

'Modicare' likely to be launched on Aug 15 or Oct 2, to cost Rs 12,000cr pa

'Modicare' likely to be launched on Aug 15 or Oct 2, to cost Rs 12,000cr pa

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

All the poor people identified by the Socio Economic and Caste Census 2011 will be eligible for the scheme, officials said, adding that it will be linked to Aadhar but will not be a mandatory condition for availing the benefit.

FDI can spur innovation, ideas and industries

FDI can spur innovation, ideas and industries

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

Ideas don't have border controls and visas.

'America has got Modi's friendship'

'America has got Modi's friendship'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

'Obama probably thinks, "He is quite a guy!" Americans on Capitol Hill think, "He has guts. He is a big player".' An Indian official explains the importance of the Modi visit to Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com