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10 smartphones that will blow you away in 2016

10 smartphones that will blow you away in 2016

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

The past few years have seen a frenzy of phone launches.

Why India must go for bullet trains

Why India must go for bullet trains

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

India should not miss the opportunity to develop high-speed railway.

Review: Fault In Our Stars is obsessed with making you cry

Review: Fault In Our Stars is obsessed with making you cry

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

The Fault In Our Stars exists merely for the purpose of being soppy and pleasing the already existent fan base, writes Paloma Sharma.

Indian bowlers struggle as Derbyshire pile up 326/5

Indian bowlers struggle as Derbyshire pile up 326/5

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

India yet again produced a listless bowling performance as Derbyshire piled up 326 for five at stumps of the first day of their second tour game ahead of five-match Test series against England.

'Concept of MRP is not present in GST'

'Concept of MRP is not present in GST'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

Appearing on Rediff Chat, G Srikanth, partner in GSV Associates, Chartered Accountants, Chennai, and member of the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants, answered readers' queries on the Goods and Services Act.

Gold monetisation not viable for investors in the yellow metal

Gold monetisation not viable for investors in the yellow metal

Rediff.com21 Jun 2015

Conversion into jewellery during redemption would entail 15-20% wastage and making charges, rendering the scheme inefficient

P A Sangma's life is a narrative of faith and affirmation

P A Sangma's life is a narrative of faith and affirmation

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

'His contagious smile and peal of laughter, his affirmative approach to national challenges, his faith and conviction in India's future and his profound attachment to the welfare of the northeast attracted anyone who came in touch with him,' says Dr Anirban Ganguly.

The simple joys of a rural Indian shaadi

The simple joys of a rural Indian shaadi

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

A Rediff reader recently travelled to Bihar's remote naxal effected district of Jamui... to attend a wedding! Snapshots from an unforgetful journey

Use technology, get taxi pronto

Use technology, get taxi pronto

Rediff.com25 Aug 2014

To address a crescendo of complaints, the state government recently created a new category of taxis that have a self-explanatory 'no refusal' blazoned on them and come in the by-now-ubiquitous blue and white colours of the Trinamool Congress.

A manifesto for the aam aadmi

A manifesto for the aam aadmi

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

The idea is to make unexceptionable broad promises so as to have the maximum freedom to devise policies if and when the opportunity arises, says Subir Roy.

An agenda for Dr Urjit Patel

An agenda for Dr Urjit Patel

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Unless Dr Urjit Patel starts clearing the balance sheets of banks, the investment cycle will not start. Unless the clog in the drain is cleared, further lending cannot happen. If further lending doesn't happen, the investment cycle also will not happen, writes M R Venkatesh.

Hafeez ton guides Pakistan to 11-run win over SL

Hafeez ton guides Pakistan to 11-run win over SL

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

Pakistan survived a late order scare from Sri Lanka to pull off an exciting 11-run win in the first one-day international, to go 1-0 up in the five-match series in Sharjah.

Why India-Aus series was sensational!

Why India-Aus series was sensational!

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

Rajneesh Gupta breaks down all the facts and figures from the recent India vs Australia ODI series.

'GST is going to be tax jihadism'

'GST is going to be tax jihadism'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

'If my understanding is correct, one has to file not less than 37 returns per year for every ordinary business, and that too per state.' 'If you are doing businesses in Chennai, Bangalore and Hyderabad, you have to file 37x3 returns every year!' 'The consequence of GST will be chaos, confusion and possibly economic crisis.'

Stocks, gold, FDs or MFs: Which will get you the highest returns?

Stocks, gold, FDs or MFs: Which will get you the highest returns?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Equity investments are fruitful over the very long 20-year term.

8 credit mistakes that you must avoid

8 credit mistakes that you must avoid

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

Paying just minimum amount due? Closed your oldest credit card? Have never accessed your CIBIL report? You could be in trouble :(

5 tips to make the most of this online shopping festival

5 tips to make the most of this online shopping festival

Rediff.com13 Dec 2014

If you are raring to go this festive season, here are a few tried and tested tips to help you avoid online shopping pitfalls.

Still in college? 10 ways to make yourself employable!

Still in college? 10 ways to make yourself employable!

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

How do you stand out in a crowd? Read this!

US multinationals to face more pain from strong dollar

US multinationals to face more pain from strong dollar

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Surging value of dollar may be posing the biggest threat to US corporate earnings.

Renault Lodgy: A spacious MPV that offers a great ride

Renault Lodgy: A spacious MPV that offers a great ride

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

The Lodgy feels easy to drive, more like a sedan than an MPV.

'They want everybody to look like Hrithik Roshan'

'They want everybody to look like Hrithik Roshan'

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Nikitin Dheer talks about his television debut and his journey so far!

A wish-list for Indian cricket in 2016

A wish-list for Indian cricket in 2016

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

More runs from Virat Kohli. India winning the World T20 at home. A controversy-free IPL and more is what Harish Kotian/Rediff.com wants this year.

Birdman, Boyhood, American Sniper sweep Oscar 2015 nominations

Birdman, Boyhood, American Sniper sweep Oscar 2015 nominations

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

A quick look at the Oscar 2015 nominations.

Nifty50 show suggests end of downgrade cycle

Nifty50 show suggests end of downgrade cycle

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

The sharp fall in the rupee's value against the dollar during the July-September quarter, it turns out, has come as a boon for corporate earnings.

Will the IAF not get its Rafales?

Will the IAF not get its Rafales?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

With the Rafale fighter deal stuck over price negotiations, can the prime minister step in and find a way out for both countries?

IAS topper: 'I want to fight corruption'

IAS topper: 'I want to fight corruption'

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Meet Jasmeet Singh Sandhu who ranked third in the Union Public Service Commission exam this year.

Sports shorts: Mary Kom voted India's 'Most Valuable' at Asian Games

Sports shorts: Mary Kom voted India's 'Most Valuable' at Asian Games

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

London Olympics bronze medallist M C Mary Kom was on Monday voted the 'Most Valuable Player' of India's campaign at the Incheon Asian Games, at a felicitation for the medal winners by the contingent sponsors, Samsung India.

He wants to make India read

He wants to make India read

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

'Young Indians are reading, but the wrong stuff.' 'They are reading and sharing Pappu jokes, Alia Bhatt memes and all the irrelevant material online.' 'My aim is to get them interested in books.'

Can Team India continue winning momentum?

Can Team India continue winning momentum?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2014

Seeking to continue their winning momentum and take an unassailable 2-0 lead, India were dealt a blow ahead of the third one-dayer against England at Trent Bridge on Saturday as opener Rohit Sharma was ruled out of the remainder of the tour because of injury.

These PHOTOS will inspire your next trip

These PHOTOS will inspire your next trip

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

Winners of the 2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year.

'Beta, you are a beautiful girl trapped in a fat body'

'Beta, you are a beautiful girl trapped in a fat body'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

Tista Sengupta/Rediff.com speaks to aspiring plus size models who, for the first time, will walk at Lakme Fashion Week.

It's your choice: Skoda Superb or Ford Endeavour

It's your choice: Skoda Superb or Ford Endeavour

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

If you don't mind working over weekends and like being in a two-piece suit all day long, pick the Superb. And if you have a penchant for exploring places over the weekend, look no further than the Endeavour which can also carry your gang.

'Gandhi became the first non-Muslim to lead a jihad'

'Gandhi became the first non-Muslim to lead a jihad'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

Incisive Editor, brilliant scholar on Islam, and now BJP leader, M J Akbar is at his intellectual best when he dissects the Muslim world and its problems, and offers up a solution from his unique perspective, as he did in this recent speech at the 10th R N Kao Memorial Lecture in New Delhi.

Sony M4 Aqua is no pushover!

Sony M4 Aqua is no pushover!

Rediff.com29 May 2015

However, considered its high price of Rs 25k, Chinese smartphones like Xiaomi Mi4 and Oppo's One Plus One can dent the Japanese phone's popularity.

'December 1 is inspired by a newspaper report'

'December 1 is inspired by a newspaper report'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

'Just like Smita Patil was unsuitable for glamour roles, I believe Nivedita is a lot in the Smita Patil mould,' P Sheshadri tells Srikanth Srinivasa/ Rediff.com

The danger behind Pakistan's new swagger

The danger behind Pakistan's new swagger

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

'Pakistan may feel emboldened to give an upswing to the proxy war in J&K, having secured a better international consensus on its strategic importance.' 'The raising of Pakistani flags by separatists in J&K is an attempt to win psychological space and more of this can be expected as we go into the summer.' 'Pakistan should remain warned that pushing India on this issue will be dangerous.'

How India can fight cyber terror

How India can fight cyber terror

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Like China, India needs to encourage 'hacker clubs' in view of the challenges of virtual terrorism, says Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (retd)

Top 5 motorcycles under Rs 40,000

Top 5 motorcycles under Rs 40,000

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

A simple guide to find out India's best commuters, from among Bajaj CT 100, Hero MotoCorp HF-Dawn, TVS Sport, Yamaha Crux and Mahindra Pantero T4.

How to stay disciplined while working from home

How to stay disciplined while working from home

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

Do not let the advantage of flexible work hours impact your sanity.

Mr PM, give us the freedom to achieve economic success

Mr PM, give us the freedom to achieve economic success

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

After many false starts, India may well be at the inflexion point that Deng Xiaoping took China to post-1978. The window of opportunity is wide open right now, says Rajeev Srinivasan.