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Coffee, conversations and that CCD connect

Coffee, conversations and that CCD connect

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Siddhartha many customers who grew up on coffee and conversations at his cafes mourned his death and disagreed that he had failed. Some said it was the place they first thought of their 'big idea'.

ICL unveils teams' uniforms

ICL unveils teams' uniforms

Rediff.com6 Nov 2007

Chandigarh Lions, Mumbai Champs, Kolkata Tigers, Delhi Jets, Chennai Superstars and Hyderabad Heroes are the six teams that will take part in the inaugural Twenty20 league tournament.

FM disappoints IT sector, jobs to be hit

FM disappoints IT sector, jobs to be hit

Rediff.com29 Feb 2008

Balakrishnan said Nasscom had predicted that impact on jobs due to non-extension of STPI scheme might result in loss of 400,000 jobs in three to four years.

Singapore Air to start morning flights from B'lore

Singapore Air to start morning flights from B'lore

Rediff.com3 Oct 2007

Announcing this on Monday, Foo Chai Woo, general manager-India, Singapore Airlines, said, "New flight additions will take our airline frequency to Bangalore to 10 flights a week. New flights to be operated will be the day-light (morning) flights.

I've special association with tea: Modi to Lankan tea workers

I've special association with tea: Modi to Lankan tea workers

Rediff.com12 May 2017

PM also invoked 'chai pe charcha', saying it was not just a slogan but a 'mark of deep respect for the dignity and integrity of honest labour'.

The Morning After The Deluge

The Morning After The Deluge

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

The worst is over. It is not raining now. The forecast says it will, but the sun is shining outside the office window - that, and the way Mumbaikars opened their homes, offices and hearts is reason to cheer.

November 1, 1984

November 1, 1984

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

On Tuesday, November 20, 2018, 34 years and 19 days later after the horrific crimes, two men were sentenced to death and life in prison for their involvement in the anti-Sikh riots of 1984 in which over 3,000 Sikhs were killed. It was the first verdict after the riots-related cases were reopened by a Special Investigation Team in 2015. In his novel Man With The White Beard, Shah Alam Khan recalls a calamitous time in India's history.

Mumbai Rains: Gurdwaras, Ganpati pandals, Mumbaikars offer shelter

Mumbai Rains: Gurdwaras, Ganpati pandals, Mumbaikars offer shelter

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

Social media helps #RainHosts come to the rescue of those stuck in every part of the island city.

India-born Khalid enters House of Lords

India-born Khalid enters House of Lords

Rediff.com17 Feb 2007

Khalid has been appointed to Britain's Upper House as one of the six new non-party political peers.

Guess who this chubby kid is!

Guess who this chubby kid is!

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

As the Indian team gears up to take on the West Indies in the first Test in Antigua, a look at what some of the players have been up to on social media.

2 Indo-Canadian MPs spar over group's leadership

2 Indo-Canadian MPs spar over group's leadership

Rediff.com10 Jun 2007

Two Indo-Canadian members of Parliament -- one Conservative and one Liberal -- are reportedly arguing over leadership of the Canada-India (Parliamentary) Friendship Group.

#FoodPorn: The way to Padma Lakshmi's heart

#FoodPorn: The way to Padma Lakshmi's heart

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

Where we bring you the best of celebrity foodgasm moments.

Singapore airlines eyes new destinations

Singapore airlines eyes new destinations

Rediff.com22 Nov 2006

Singapore Airlines said on Wednesday it was on the look out for new destinations in the country for operation of its services.

Watch out for the 'Bunty Syndrome'

Watch out for the 'Bunty Syndrome'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2007

According to Suman Srivastava, CEO, Euro RSCG India, "Contrary to common belief that trends begin in big cities and trickle down to smaller towns, we are seeing that some trends are bubbling up from the tier II cities."

PIX: Varun Dhawan celebrates Father's Day

PIX: Varun Dhawan celebrates Father's Day

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

Check out the pictures.

Modi must be selling blood, not tea, says Lalu

Modi must be selling blood, not tea, says Lalu

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

With Bharatiya Janata Party Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi set to connect with people through a discussion over a cup of tea, Rashtriya Janata Dal president Lalu Prasad on Wednesday expressed doubt over Modi being a tea seller and stressed it was he who used to sell tea in his childhood in Patna.

B-schools don't teach entrepreneurial spirit

B-schools don't teach entrepreneurial spirit

Rediff.com19 Jun 2007

Competitive and unidirectional environment in B-schools offers little room for serious thought.

Swiss Open: Prannoy advances to quarterfinals

Swiss Open: Prannoy advances to quarterfinals

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

Defending champion H S Prannoy eked out a thrilling win over China's Qiao Bin to advance to the quarterfinals of the $120,000 Swiss Grand Prix Gold badminton tournament, in Basel on Thursday.

Three-nation tour: PM Modi arrives in France

Three-nation tour: PM Modi arrives in France

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday night arrived in Paris on the first leg of his three-nation tour during which he will hold talks with French President Francois Hollande and meet business leaders.

Jaaydaad.com to open 600 property shops

Jaaydaad.com to open 600 property shops

Rediff.com18 Dec 2006

Online property consultant, Jaaydaad.com, is taking up an offline network expansion as it plans to strike deals worth Rs 1,000 crore (Rs 10 billion) by March next year.

Indians to get 'calling visas' in Malaysia

Indians to get 'calling visas' in Malaysia

Rediff.com27 Oct 2006

Indian workers flying into Malaysia can now apply for 'calling visas', a facility which is likely to reduce the waiting time for their employers in Kuala Lumpur to receive them.

Movies: Best of the week

Movies: Best of the week

Rediff.com12 Mar 2005

A look at the top movies stories this week.

'There'll only be global bourses'

'There'll only be global bourses'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2007

Indian businesses are growing very quickly

Musharraf has no interest in pretend Islamisation'

Musharraf has no interest in pretend Islamisation'

Rediff.com29 May 2007

'If there were completely free elections tomorrow, the mullahs will not be in majority rule,' says novelist Kamila Shamsie.

Nation remembers Rajiv Gandhi

Nation remembers Rajiv Gandhi

Rediff.com21 May 2005

Leaders at various functions across the country eulogised Gandhi for carrying the country forward, especially in the field of science, technology and telecommunication.

Modi plays flute, narrates story of Lord Krishna at Japanese school

Modi plays flute, narrates story of Lord Krishna at Japanese school

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday visited an elementary school in Tokyo and mingled with the students, narrating them the story of Lord Krishna.

Health problems that affect women

Health problems that affect women

Rediff.com3 Apr 2007

In the modern Indian woman's on-going battle against time, the first casualty is her health. Here's how to avoid health-related problems.

8 well-kept secrets of Panchgani

8 well-kept secrets of Panchgani

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

Headed to this dreamy hill station in Maharashtra? Here's what you can do there, says Anita Aikara.

After 8 month ban Wei denied world championship wildcard

After 8 month ban Wei denied world championship wildcard

Rediff.com8 May 2015

The Badminton World Federation (BWF) have opted against giving twice Olympic silver medallist Lee Chong Wei a wildcard for the world championship, leaving Malaysia in an awkward selection position.

'Hollywood dips into Bollywood'

'Hollywood dips into Bollywood'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2006

Mohalla Assi Review: All sound, no fury

Mohalla Assi Review: All sound, no fury

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

'Philosophy, politics and practicality cross paths in Mohalla Assi's ambitious premise.' 'Except it is directed in such an unwieldy fashion that instead of rich satire, what emerges is a lumbering flab of incoherence and opinion glut,' notes Sukanya Verma.

UK: Inquiry holds up announcement of new peers

UK: Inquiry holds up announcement of new peers

Rediff.com27 Dec 2005

The awarding of life peerage to 28 persons, including non resident Indian entrepreneurs Sir Gulam Noon, Chai Patel and Sandip Verma has been held up following an inquiry into allegations of "honours for cash" by the official honours watchdog.

Cipla opposes Roche flu patent

Cipla opposes Roche flu patent

Rediff.com24 Nov 2005

Protesting Aiyar's tea vendor remark, BJP gives tea for free

Protesting Aiyar's tea vendor remark, BJP gives tea for free

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

Mocking Congress MP Mani Shankar Aiyar's tea vendor taunt at BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, the party on Friday distributed tea to public free of cost to register their protest against the controversial remark.

Is Bengal ready for Paribartan once again?

Is Bengal ready for Paribartan once again?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

The idle talk at street corners, cafes and public places since May 23 is that the winds of change are blowing across Bengal.

The hottest monsoon getaways

The hottest monsoon getaways

Rediff.com28 Jun 2006

It could be a romantic getaway for two, a hike through gorgeous waterfalls or even a trek. Share your best experiences.

Tamil Nadu's new CM, colleagues break down during swearing-in

Tamil Nadu's new CM, colleagues break down during swearing-in

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

O Panneerselvam took over as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu on Monday, two days after All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam chief J Jayalalithaa was forced to step down after being convicted in the Rs 66.65 crore disproportionate assets case.