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PIX: Shooting Manmarziyaan with Abhishek

PIX: Shooting Manmarziyaan with Abhishek

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

We turn the pages of Abhishek Bachchan's journal, as he takes us inside the sets of Manmarziyaan.

Has Royal Enfield hit a winner with the Interceptor 650?

Has Royal Enfield hit a winner with the Interceptor 650?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

Does a big multi-cylinder motorcycle need to be expensive? Royal Enfield does not think so, says Jehan Adil Darukhanawala.

PBL: Cheered on by Akshay, Nimrat, Saina's Warriors trump Delhi Aces

PBL: Cheered on by Akshay, Nimrat, Saina's Warriors trump Delhi Aces

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

World No.2 Saina Nehwal notched up a comfortable straight-game victory in their Trump match over P C Thulashi in the women's singles event to guide Awadhe Warriors to a convincing victory over Delhi Aces in their Premier Badminton League (PBL) match in Lucknow on Monday.

'India's best strategy is to stay invested in domestic growth stories'

'India's best strategy is to stay invested in domestic growth stories'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

In UK, France and Germany, the president and CEO of Edelweiss Securities, anticipates votes incrementally in favour of local protection and de-globalisation.

'God brought my granddaughter back'

'God brought my granddaughter back'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

Megha smiles for the camera. Her smile hides the trauma this child faced, of being abducted, begging on the streets of Kashmir, escaping a flood, and coming back home.

The new WagonR isn't perfect, but is ready to challenge its rivals

The new WagonR isn't perfect, but is ready to challenge its rivals

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

Can a stronger platform, an all-new design, a more powerful engine and an extended feature list make the third-gen WagonR a better car than its rivals? Let's find out

The game is on and India is way behind

The game is on and India is way behind

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

UAVs are an intrinsic part of today's technology driven battlefield. Indians don't seem to be taking the challenge with the degree of urgency that is required, says Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd).

IPL: Royal Challengers in a must-win situation

IPL: Royal Challengers in a must-win situation

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Royal Challengers Bangalore will look to outgun title-contenders, Gujarat Lions in a must-win Indian Premier League clash.

Sigh! 2016 was a tough year to make money

Sigh! 2016 was a tough year to make money

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

Expect more volatility in the coming year as the economy and markets price in the demonetisation drive.

Celerio diesel: An affordable car with good mileage

Celerio diesel: An affordable car with good mileage

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

The Celerio diesel has a versatile character and won't disappoint in most of the driving situations.

Review: Prem works. Rest is just rah-rah!

Review: Prem works. Rest is just rah-rah!

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

It is not the predictability but the lop-sided sentimentality of Sooraj R Barjatya's narrative that hurts Prem Ratan Dhan Payo's intentions the most, says Sukanya Verma

Budget 2015: What India Inc expects from Jaitley

Budget 2015: What India Inc expects from Jaitley

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Boost to dairy sector will generate jobs

'Cauvery dispute will end with this judgment'

'Cauvery dispute will end with this judgment'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

'According to politicians, farmers are the fourth grade citizens of India.' 'We farmers could meet the prime minister and ministers during Congress rule.' 'But none of the BJP ministers want to even meet us.' 'The prime minister has time only for foreigners, but has no time to meet us farmers.'

'India has shown consistency but Australia have a lot of quality'

'India has shown consistency but Australia have a lot of quality'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2015

Former Australia opener and chief coach Geoff Marsh feels that speedster Mitchell Starc's performance will be key for the home team in their upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup semi-final clash against India at the SCG on Thursday.

The BEST Performances of 2018

The BEST Performances of 2018

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

Sreehari Nair picks the top performers of 2018.

'Kerala child trafficking racket active since past decade'

'Kerala child trafficking racket active since past decade'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

Vicky Nanjappa reports on the interrogation report of Shakeel Ahmed, a middleman who was arrested recently in the Kerala child trafficking case in which over 500 children were rescued.

Brands will drive 30% growth in franchising

Brands will drive 30% growth in franchising

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

Several industry verticals such as food and beverage, education, fashion and tourism are leveraging their growth by franchising their products under various formats.

Oh! The glorious tradition of Navratri

Oh! The glorious tradition of Navratri

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

'When they disappear -- and disappear they will -- they'll take with them some of the joyous vibrancy of our social fabric.' 'All we can do is enjoy them while they last,' says Geetanjali Krishna.

ITC Q4 net profit up 18%

ITC Q4 net profit up 18%

Rediff.com23 May 2014

A pick-up in low-cost cigarette consumption helped India's largest cigarette maker boost margins

'Bhuvneshwar will swing the ball, others have to get seam movement'

'Bhuvneshwar will swing the ball, others have to get seam movement'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

Javagal Srinath believes India need to identify its frontline pace attack who can take wickets upfront during their title defence at the ICC Cricket World Cup starting next month.

Make the most of e-commerce boost for insurance

Make the most of e-commerce boost for insurance

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

Irdai's push will make insurance cheaper for consumers and enable a consolidated view of all policies.

'Assam has adjusted to the demographic transformation extremely well'

'Assam has adjusted to the demographic transformation extremely well'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

'The loose use of words like foreigner or Bangladeshis obscures the fact that the post-Partition migration to Assam has been of both Hindus and Muslims.'

Mercedes-Benz GLS touted as the S-Class of SUVs

Mercedes-Benz GLS touted as the S-Class of SUVs

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Priced at Rs 80.40 lakh, the GLS is definitely better-looking, better-equipped, and a more likeable version of an already successful full-sized luxury SUV

Cab companies can't be blamed for drivers' misdeeds: HC

Cab companies can't be blamed for drivers' misdeeds: HC

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

The high court also told app-based taxi service provider, Ola cabs that it was inclined to allow only CNG-based cabs to provide point to point service in the national capital.

No more lavish Malayali weddings?

No more lavish Malayali weddings?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

For most affluent families in Kerala, marriage is reduced to an occasion to flaunt their wealth. Now, the Women's Commission in the state wants marriage expenses to be capped at Rs 6 lakh.

Are you a good borrower?

Are you a good borrower?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Find out how banks and lending institutions decide if you are worth their money based on your CIBIL TransUnion Score and Credit Information Report.

'A bold step': Bankers, industry hail demonetisation move

'A bold step': Bankers, industry hail demonetisation move

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

Some initial reactions to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement of demonetisation of Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 notes with effect from midnight.

Rupee fall may save FCI from price blues

Rupee fall may save FCI from price blues

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

Might earn around Rs 3,720 crore on export of 2 mt of wheat, despite dipping prices in international markets

SIMI operative from Kerala helped set up Indian Mujahideen

SIMI operative from Kerala helped set up Indian Mujahideen

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

The arrest of Indian Mujahideen operative Abdul Sattar is proving to be a boon for the National Investigation Agency which has found that a Students Islamic Movement of India activist based in Dubai had acted as a key middle man in the setting up of the IM.

Microsoft Word has an Assamese clone

Microsoft Word has an Assamese clone

Rediff.com31 Dec 2013

Named Jahnabi, the word processor has came as a boon for those who need help in writing the language and can be easily used by those with a rudimentary knowledge of Assamese.

Maoists get arms through Myanmar border: BJP

Maoists get arms through Myanmar border: BJP

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

Illegal weapons proliferation through the porous India-Myanmar border in the north-east has been a boon for the Maoists operating in the rest of the country. It has been disclosed by the Bharatiya Janata Party's national security cell convenor P Chandrasekhar following his situation review meeting with convenors of state BJP security cells in the north-east.

The Dalit priest who made history

The Dalit priest who made history

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

'When I applied for the job of santhi, I applied as a person who was eligible.' 'When I joined the temple at the age of 21, it was because I got the 4th rank in the list.' 'Now, everybody is talking only about my caste. I am above all that; it doesn't matter to me and to the people with whom I am associated with.'

Markets ended lower amid global worry; aviation, pharma gain

Markets ended lower amid global worry; aviation, pharma gain

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

BSE Metal and Capital Goods indices plunged over 2% followed by counters like Consumer Durables, Auto, Banks and Realty, all falling down between 1-2%.

Super filmi week: When the bride cried Sallu

Super filmi week: When the bride cried Sallu

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

Sukanya Verma's super-filmi week was high on drama.

4 Zen email habits to make you more productive

4 Zen email habits to make you more productive

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

Like all other practices, good email practices take time. Take it one day at a time and it will become an effective communication tool for you.

Review: Captain Phillips is gripping

Review: Captain Phillips is gripping

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

Captain Phillips is good entertainment that, thankfully, has its brain intact.

India Inc generous with dividends in tough times

India Inc generous with dividends in tough times

Rediff.com2 May 2016

144 companies will pay Rs 61,087 crore in equity dividends to their shareholders for FY16, an increase of 19.2 per cent year-on-year

How GST will benefit traders and manufacturers

How GST will benefit traders and manufacturers

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

The benefits are common in many cases, but are also different in some other respects.

The ancient Indian myth that could save our oceans

The ancient Indian myth that could save our oceans

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Today humanity is churning the ocean with a thoughtless vengeance -- with toxic wastes, plastics and hazardous substances being dumped into our once pristine seas. And there is no benign Lord Shiva to rescue us from our collective greed, says Shyam Saran.

India may field World Cup team in tri-series

India may field World Cup team in tri-series

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

The tri-series in Australia, India's final ODI engagement before the World Cup, gets underway on January 16, says Chandresh Narayanan, casting a fascinating look at the survivors from earlier World Cups.