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#RIPWadekar: Tendulkar, Azhar, Kumble pay tribute to 'father figure'

#RIPWadekar: Tendulkar, Azhar, Kumble pay tribute to 'father figure'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

Some former and current cricketers paid tribute to Ajit Wadekar after he passed away in Mumbai on Wednesday after prolonged illness.

What went wrong for Videocon

What went wrong for Videocon

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

Blind spots of the company were two-fold - managing cash flow and investments to upgrade technology and continue research and development.

Still living with 9/11

Still living with 9/11

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

Sixteen years ago, the course of American history changed. Terrorists carried out four coordinated terror attacks killing 2,997 people, injuring over 6,000 people and leaving an indelible scar on people the world over. In the wake of the attack, the families of victims inaugurated a small museum on Liberty Street, Manhattan, called the 9/11 Tribute Center. In June of this year, the museum needing more space to redesign their exhibition after years of reflection reopened their museum at 92 Greenwich Street, now as a full and proper '9/11 Tribute Museum'. Here's a glimpse of the exhibit.

Wisdom demands Modi dial back on Hindu nationalism

Wisdom demands Modi dial back on Hindu nationalism

Rediff.com27 May 2019

'Wisdom demands Modi moves to restore the critical institutions of the State and dial back on the cult building around his persona,' say Sonali Ranade and Shealja Sharma.

Sonchiriya Review: Stark, stirring tale of rebels

Sonchiriya Review: Stark, stirring tale of rebels

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

Sonchiriya is an entire mood within a movie, feels Sukanya Verma.

Sensex defies Greek bailout, reclaims 28,000

Sensex defies Greek bailout, reclaims 28,000

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Positive cues from the global market front aided the rally.

She is teaching school kids to code, use AI

She is teaching school kids to code, use AI

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Suriya Prabha trains students from government schools in rural Tamil Nadu to code and use Artificial Intelligence to solve problems.

How KIA and MG made a mark on auto market

How KIA and MG made a mark on auto market

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Kia's Seltos SUV has already crossed the 40,000 mark while the slightly pricier MG Hector has sold nearly 13,000 units.

How to reverse India's trade deficit

How to reverse India's trade deficit

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

A more effective promotion of domestic manufacturing and mining could significantly reduce the trade deficit in key sectors, says T N Ninan.

Burn 200 calories in 2.5 minutes!

Burn 200 calories in 2.5 minutes!

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

No matter how ludicrous it sounds, it is possible!

Porsche Macan is luxurious, fast and expensive!

Porsche Macan is luxurious, fast and expensive!

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Apart from being luxurious, fast and expensive, it can take a serious beating any time of the day

TCS net profit jumps 16% to Rs 6,085 cr

TCS net profit jumps 16% to Rs 6,085 cr

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

TCS reported a 5.8 per cent rise in revenue at Rs 27,165 crore.

Why Scindia is missing in action in western UP

Why Scindia is missing in action in western UP

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

Even as Priyanka is gaining traction among the electorate and the media, her counterpart for the western UP region, Jyotiraditya Scindia, has been low key and perceptibly missing from the 'heat and dust' of elections in UP, reports Virendra Singh Rawat.

RBI may take a more balanced stance in June

RBI may take a more balanced stance in June

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

Market participants must appreciate that staying cautious is a virtue for central bankers and should not expect a sudden reversal in the formal monetary policy stance.

Sports Shorts: Saina advances at Korea Open; Aditi to miss India Open

Sports Shorts: Saina advances at Korea Open; Aditi to miss India Open

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday.

TCS Q4 net zooms 73% to Rs 6,413 crore

TCS Q4 net zooms 73% to Rs 6,413 crore

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

The country's largest software exporter Tata Consultancy Services on Monday reported a stellar 72.7 per cent growth in net profit at Rs 6,413 crore for the fourth quarter of last fiscal ended March 31.

We have numbers to form govt in Goa, claims Congress

We have numbers to form govt in Goa, claims Congress

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

The Congress, which is the single-largest party with 16 MLAs, has already staked claim to form the government in the coastal state.

India was his Gurukul and its people, his shishyas

India was his Gurukul and its people, his shishyas

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

'He was one of us. He was a perfect Indian. He breathed India, he wore India's core values. His faith was India. We will miss you sir.'

Sonia and Manmohan: How did they work together?

Sonia and Manmohan: How did they work together?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

'While they were respectful of the PM, it was clear that as ministers, they owed their positions as much, if not more, to Mrs Gandhi.' 'When attacks were mounted on the PM, there was very little coordinated effort by the Congress, UPA ministers or other politicians to speak up in his favour and strongly defend him.' B K Chaturvedi, Cabinet Secretary during the early years of UPA1, reveals how the Manmohan Singh-Sonia Gandhi equation worked. A riveting excerpt from Chaturvedi's memoir, Challenges Of Governance: An Insider's View

Meet Kavitha Kuruganti, the farmers' champion

Meet Kavitha Kuruganti, the farmers' champion

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Kavitha Kuruganti has been fighting for decades to ensure farmers are respected and get their due from the Indian nation. In order to ensure they don't struggle for a living, she works to ensure sustainable farm livelihoods and farmers' rights.

DMK rebel Alagiri to start gathering loyalists

DMK rebel Alagiri to start gathering loyalists

Rediff.com24 Mar 2014

Amid speculation about him campaigning in favour of Narendra Modi after he endorsed the Bharatiya Janata Party's PM candidate, rebel Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader MK Alagiri is soon set to launch a state-wide tour to hold consultations with loyalists across Tamil Nadu as he looks to galvanise them ahead of Lok Sabha polls.

How I lost 20 kg in 3 months to became an ultra runner

How I lost 20 kg in 3 months to became an ultra runner

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

Rediff reader Shajan Samuel tells us how he lost weight.

How I lost 20 kg in 3 months to became an ultra runner

How I lost 20 kg in 3 months to became an ultra runner

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

Rediff reader Shajan Samuel tells us how he lost weight.

'Hadiya has absolute autonomy over her person'

'Hadiya has absolute autonomy over her person'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

The bench said that non-acceptance of Hadiya's choice would simply mean creating discomfort to the Constitutional right by a Constitutional court which is meant to be the protector of fundamental rights.

'There's an attempt to break the Congress'

'There's an attempt to break the Congress'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

'There is a group who want to internally damage the Congress and they may be hand in glove with the BJP.'

Review: Maaveeran Kittu is an unremarkable period drama

Review: Maaveeran Kittu is an unremarkable period drama

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

Unnecessary songs mar the narrative flow.

With an eye on Rio, India picks depleted hockey team for Azlan Shah

With an eye on Rio, India picks depleted hockey team for Azlan Shah

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

Talismanic midfielder Sardar Singh will lead an experimental 18-member India hockey team, which will be without as many as seven players including senior goalkeeper and vice-captain P R Sreejesh, in the 25th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup to be held in Ipoh, Malaysia next month.

Taliban finds new leader lacking influence; commanders refuse to pledge allegiance

Taliban finds new leader lacking influence; commanders refuse to pledge allegiance

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Some commanders have refused to pledge allegiance to Akhundzada, according to interviews with Taliban commanders and officials.

India must have a future in Electronics

India must have a future in Electronics

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

'It is in electronics that the gap between where we are and where we need to be is most obvious and most persistent.' 'It is not only a national security issue, but also a commercial issue,' argues Rajeev Srinivasan.

Tata front runner for GE Capital's stake in SBI Cards

Tata front runner for GE Capital's stake in SBI Cards

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

State Bank of India partnered GE Capital in 1998 for its credit card business.

Why there was no #MeToo protest at the Oscars

Why there was no #MeToo protest at the Oscars

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

What next for #TimesUp after Hollywood's biggest night?

Lal Ded, the mystic of Kashmir

Lal Ded, the mystic of Kashmir

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

At a time when the Kashmir valley has been shut down, it is perhaps appropriate that we remember Lal Ded, Kashmir's best known spiritual and literary figure, someone remembered with divine adoration both by Hindus and Muslims in Kashmir. A fascinating excerpt from Sandhya Mulchandani's For The Love Of God: Women Poet Saints Of The Bhakti Movement.

The chosen one: Fadnavis to be Maharashtra's next CM

The chosen one: Fadnavis to be Maharashtra's next CM

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Fadnavis, BJP's state unit chief and MLA from Nagpur Southwest constituency, was unanimously chosen at the legislative party meeting at Vidhan Bhavan in Mumbai.

'Amazing to see how India nurtures its young players'

'Amazing to see how India nurtures its young players'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Sri Lanka coach Mickey Arthur believes that international cricket teams can learn from India on how to nurture young players and empower them with responsibilities at critical junctures. Be it in the bowling or batting department, cricketing powerhouse India has built a solid bench strength for all formats under Virat Kohli's leadership, which has left Arthur impressed.

Will BJP make further inroads in NE? Counting of votes in 3 states on Saturday

Will BJP make further inroads in NE? Counting of votes in 3 states on Saturday

Rediff.com2 Mar 2018

Buoyed by the formation of governments in Assam, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh, the BJP is making a bid to expand its footprints in the region.

Priyanka Gandhi: From background to forefront

Priyanka Gandhi: From background to forefront

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

For Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, who continues the Gandhi family legacy of active politics that began several generations ago, the formal entry into politics was two decades in the making.

Corporatising OFBs: An idea whose time has come

Corporatising OFBs: An idea whose time has come

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

'The much-awaited decision could be a welcome change at a time when the Indian armed forces are crying for self-reliance and the defence industry is looking forward to more indigenisation,' notes Nitin A Gokhale.

MySmartPrice: Your guide to bag the best discounts and deals online

MySmartPrice: Your guide to bag the best discounts and deals online

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

MySmartPrice has been growing about 100 per cent a year and is profitable.

Kangana, Prasoon Joshi, 60 others question 'selective outrage'

Kangana, Prasoon Joshi, 60 others question 'selective outrage'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

On Tuesday, 49 people, including award-winning filmmakers Aparna Sen and Mani Ratnam, and historian Ramachandra Guha, wrote to PM Modi, urging him to intervene in cases of hate crimes and atrocities against minority communities.

Why this BJP Dalit MP chose to speak up now

Why this BJP Dalit MP chose to speak up now

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

Ahead of the 2019 elections, the race for consolidating the Dalit vote-bank has intensified among all the political parties, more so in Uttar Pradesh, where the community comprises almost 21 per cent of the population.