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Abhishek Bachchan's #RoadTo20

Abhishek Bachchan's #RoadTo20

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

Abhishek has been posting fond memories and interesting anecdotes on Instagram, recapping his #RoadTo20.

Dialogue and terrorism can't happen at the same time

Dialogue and terrorism can't happen at the same time

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

Pakistan's 'approach is one of getting even, an eye for an eye, or death by a thousand cuts.' 'The entire effort is to be the equal of India. Unfortunately, the reality is that this can never be the case.' 'India will always be the bigger, economically stronger, technologically more self-reliant country.' 'Therein, lies the dilemma Pakistan faces which leads it to perennial enmity with India,' notes Ambassador Gautam Bambawale in the Air Marshal Y V Malse Memorial Lecture 2019.

Why the 'pro-Hindi' lobby in Tamil Nadu has got it wrong

Why the 'pro-Hindi' lobby in Tamil Nadu has got it wrong

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Flowing from an inadequate understanding of Tamil history and politics is an urban elitist mindset that does not seem to be able to touch and feel the real angst of the larger Tamil-speaking masses, cutting across the social and economic status of the individual, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

'US looking for ambitious, fair agreement at climate summit'

'US looking for ambitious, fair agreement at climate summit'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

We are looking for an agreement that is fair and durable: US

Chinese economy in a deflationary cycle?

Chinese economy in a deflationary cycle?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

There has been an increase of $17 trillion in total debt in China.

How secure are the EVMs?

How secure are the EVMs?

Rediff.com15 May 2014

Whatever happens with this election, there is going to have to be a serious rethink of how the ECI, and elections, are run in India. There can't even be the whiff of impropriety. In a country that believes in democracy, EVM rigging isn't stealing an election, it's stealing the soul of a nation, says Cleo Paskal.

Give us 72 hrs to prove EVM tampering: Kejriwal dares EC

Give us 72 hrs to prove EVM tampering: Kejriwal dares EC

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

The Election Commission, however, termed the allegations 'baseless'.

Honor View 10 can beat the OnePlus 5T!

Honor View 10 can beat the OnePlus 5T!

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

The all-rounder has a clear edge over other mid-tier flagships and is worth the price.

'Acche din' for Indian boxing?

'Acche din' for Indian boxing?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

Faced with the herculean task of reviving the sagging fortunes of Indian boxing, newly-elected Boxing India President Sandeep Jajodia said the sport had been left 'orphaned' in the last couple of years and he would bring it back on track with clean administration.

It's advantage DMK in Tamil Nadu for now

It's advantage DMK in Tamil Nadu for now

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

But not for too long, as TTV Dinakaran can still play spoilsport, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Stalemate in Parliament continues for 15th day

Stalemate in Parliament continues for 15th day

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

It's been 15 straight days that opposition parties have created a ruckus, forcing adjournment of proceedings.

'Deeply pained', says dismissed foreign secretary Sujatha Singh

'Deeply pained', says dismissed foreign secretary Sujatha Singh

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

Axed from the post of foreign secretary two days ago, a "deeply pained" Sujatha Singh on Friday hit back saying that stories were being "planted" in the media to tarnish her reputation after having served for 39 years.

Bengaluru, Mumbai beat global cities in office rental returns

Bengaluru, Mumbai beat global cities in office rental returns

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

Mumbai and Bengaluru also featured among the list of top five global cites in terms of future rental growth.

How he makes billions selling idlis and dosas

How he makes billions selling idlis and dosas

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

His rags-to-riches story would make a film. Meet Musthafa P C, the man behind ready-to-use breakfast foods that countless Indians trust.

It's been 30 years since Flop Show!

It's been 30 years since Flop Show!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Jaspal Bhatti's feel for the grime, the confusions, and the madness in our system was so complete that he could take on every kind of woman or man God ever gave to the institutions of India, feels Sreehari Nair.

In Kerala, Congress retains key seat in by-poll

In Kerala, Congress retains key seat in by-poll

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

In a boost to the United Democratic Front ahead of assembly polls in Kerala next year, the Congress candidate K S Sabarinadhan on Tuesday won the Aruvikkara assembly by-poll by a margin of 10,128 votes defeating his nearest rival M Vijayakumar of the Opposition Left Democratic Front.

Brave Mind, Fearless Conscience-Keeper

Brave Mind, Fearless Conscience-Keeper

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

Mohammad Sajjad profiles Professor Riazur Rahman Sherwani, 94, versatile mind, intrepid intellectual.

Sheena Bora Trial: The Day The Skull Was Unveiled

Sheena Bora Trial: The Day The Skull Was Unveiled

Rediff.com1 Sep 2019

Vaihayasi Pande Daniel reports on the Sheena Bora Trial.

'RBI Governor need not have a rock star status'

'RBI Governor need not have a rock star status'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

It's unfair to over-emphasise Urjit Patel's shy and reticent image.

SC dismisses petitions seeking Rafale probe

SC dismisses petitions seeking Rafale probe

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

The apex court said there was no occasion to doubt the decision-making process in the multi-billion dollar Rafale deal.

Sindhis are flourishing, but going isn't always easy

Sindhis are flourishing, but going isn't always easy

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

The Sindhis are a lesson in perseverance. Once uprooted, they've started all over, often reinventing themselves

Is BJP moving closer to Amma?

Is BJP moving closer to Amma?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

Though the 2019 alliance talks, if any, are a long way off, CM Jaya's current state of health and her long hospitalisation maybe a facilitating factor for the AIADMK to consider any BJP initiative favourably at the time, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Will Najeeb Jung be the next vice-president?

Will Najeeb Jung be the next vice-president?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2017

Relations between an elected government of Delhi and the LG can never be cordial: It is just the way the relationship is structured.

At 12, this young scientist is solving a global problem

At 12, this young scientist is solving a global problem

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

'We don't know if the water we are drinking has lead in it or not.' 'In India, we don't have ways to easily detect or measure contamination levels.'

Aadhaar is based on unscientific thinking, fallible biometric data

Aadhaar is based on unscientific thinking, fallible biometric data

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

Biometric authentication is based on the unscientific and questionable assumption that there are parts of human body that does not age, wither and decay with the passage of time.

Stalin's Aug 30 Oppn meet will mark his national coming-out

Stalin's Aug 30 Oppn meet will mark his national coming-out

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

Coming as it does only months ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, the Chennai meet could provide the launch pad for a national alternative to the BJP-NDA, and MK Stalin may be given the credit for getting it going, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Stalin's succession will be smooth, but challenges remain

Stalin's succession will be smooth, but challenges remain

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

Muthuvel Karunanidhi Stalin does not face any threat to his full-fledged succession as DMK chief, just now. If he were to face any threat, it would only be against 'non-performance' as the party boss, N Sathiya Moorthy.

Imran inches closer to form government, Oppn seeks re-election

Imran inches closer to form government, Oppn seeks re-election

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

PTI spokesman Fawad Chaudhry said that they have the required numbers to form government.

A bhakt decodes the Modi phenomenon

A bhakt decodes the Modi phenomenon

Rediff.com29 May 2019

'When Sachin Tendulkar bats, no one in India cares if he is from Mumbai or if he is a Hindu or a Brahmin or whatever.' 'We just want him to win it for India.' 'The same is with Modi and the people who voted across caste and regional lines for him.' We want him to win it for India,' says Madhu A K.

Why it is difficult to predict Punjab polls this time

Why it is difficult to predict Punjab polls this time

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Even as there is a strong anti-incumbency mood in Punjab, the multi-cornered contest has made the 2017 assembly polls prediction more difficult.

Doubly blessed are we to be alive in the Roger-Rafa era

Doubly blessed are we to be alive in the Roger-Rafa era

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

'We are truly blessed to bear witness to the divine talents of, and scarcely human displays put on by, Roger Federer and his bromance buddy, rival, nemesis and plausible co-claimant to GOAT ('greatest of all time') status, Rafael Nadal,' says Arvind Subramanian, who steps down as chief economic adviser to the Government of India in September.

Should you buy a dengue health insurance plan?

Should you buy a dengue health insurance plan?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Considering the rising dengue cases, the affordability and availability of such a plan makes it worth buying, says Harjot Singh Narula

Seven note ban tricks and one lesson

Seven note ban tricks and one lesson

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

The government has provided no official explanation behind the note ban that is backed by hard data, says Debashis Basu.

Students, this is the best time to go to the US

Students, this is the best time to go to the US

Rediff.com12 May 2017

Students will have more H1Bs to count on after they graduate.

'BJP campaign in Tripura was amazing'

'BJP campaign in Tripura was amazing'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2018

'The BJP capitalised on the Left Front's failure and inaction and the Congress' deliberate retreat in Tripura.'

Seemandhra face-off: Naidu vs Jaganmohan

Seemandhra face-off: Naidu vs Jaganmohan

Rediff.com1 May 2014

Lok Sabha and assembly polls on May 7 in Seemandhra seem to have narrowed down to a N Chandrababu Naidu versus Y S Jaganmohan Reddy fight, with the TDP chief seeking a comeback while the YSRC supremo is looking to expand his party's footprint in the political arena.

This school teacher is mother to 28 children

This school teacher is mother to 28 children

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

Geeta Sridhar took in 28 children ailing with cancer into her home, and made them her own.

RS Deputy Chairman: 'The idea behind Naxalbari was great'

RS Deputy Chairman: 'The idea behind Naxalbari was great'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

'The youth associated with this movement were extremely talented.' 'But I personally believe violence cannot change anything in the world.'

Yashwant Sinha shares dais with Kejriwal, Manish Tewari; BJP fumes

Yashwant Sinha shares dais with Kejriwal, Manish Tewari; BJP fumes

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

BJP says Sinha has found a new ally in the Congress.

Why India's EVMs are best in world

Why India's EVMs are best in world

Rediff.com26 Mar 2017

Till date, 107 elections to states and three parliamentary polls have been smoothly conducted using the EVMs.