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Pressure mounts on Rajan to cut rates; Will he relent?

Pressure mounts on Rajan to cut rates; Will he relent?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

The RBI Governor brought down retail inflation to 3.8% in July.

Why the 2 videos from Kashmir show our Army is the best

Why the 2 videos from Kashmir show our Army is the best

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

Indian soldiers in Kashmir are not on a joy ride scouting for people to kill, says Vivek Gumate.

Cops at Rahul's home: Congress cries foul, police say it was routine check

Cops at Rahul's home: Congress cries foul, police say it was routine check

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

The Delhi Police has rejected the allegation of snooping on Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi and said that the visit by policemen to his office was a routine practise of being in touch with the dignitaries.

Things to know before investing in property abroad

Things to know before investing in property abroad

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Dubai, Singapore, London are the top overseas markets for Indians

Two Jain sisters eye global market for 'halal' cosmetics

Two Jain sisters eye global market for 'halal' cosmetics

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Ecotrail Personal Care, a start-up by sisters Mauli and Grishma Teli, is the only company in India that makes halal cosmetics

Terminator Genisys review: New Terminator has Arnie but not the vision of its iconic predecessors

Terminator Genisys review: New Terminator has Arnie but not the vision of its iconic predecessors

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Even if reduced to a "relic of a deleted timeline," Schwarzenegger is easily the only attraction of this wishy-washy sequel, prequel, reboot, offshoot, whatever. But that's no reason to overstay one's welcome even if it's an iconic character. Rather especially if it's an iconic character.

Super Filmi Week: KJo's call for grace!

Super Filmi Week: KJo's call for grace!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

Be it Oscars, Kareena Kapoor or Karan Johar, Sukanya Verma's super-filmi week is a study in grace for both the right and wrong reasons.

'Koi Sardar hai? Goli se maar dalenge'

'Koi Sardar hai? Goli se maar dalenge'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

Jasmit Singh, 85, recalls a horrific train journey to New Delhi on the day Indira Gandhi was killed.

India refuses to budge as WTO members begin parleys

India refuses to budge as WTO members begin parleys

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

Refusing to budge from its tough stand on food security issues, India pressed for a fair and balanced outcome of the WTO ministerial meeting in Bali.

Court asks CBI to return documents seized during Delhi secretariat raid

Court asks CBI to return documents seized during Delhi secretariat raid

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

Directing the agency to return the documents as sought by the Delhi government, he said 'any recognition of absolute immunity and unlimited powers will tantamount to recognition of 'divine power' which no authority on earth can enjoy.

Mani Ratnam and the art of innocence

Mani Ratnam and the art of innocence

Rediff.com21 May 2015

Yet, for all his belief in the goodness of life, Mani's films show that life is too complicated for goodness to permeate it completely.

10 things you must know about Moto X Play

10 things you must know about Moto X Play

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

Moto X Play is a mid-range phone that has the configuration of a flagship device, but does not cost the earth.

Birthday Special: The Many Avatars of Rajinikanth

Birthday Special: The Many Avatars of Rajinikanth

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Celebrating the Thalaiva's birthday.

Sukanya Verma's BEST Hindi Films of 2016

Sukanya Verma's BEST Hindi Films of 2016

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

Dangal tops the list.

EPL PHOTOS: Gloom returns for Manchester Utd; Big win for Chelsea

EPL PHOTOS: Gloom returns for Manchester Utd; Big win for Chelsea

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

David de Gea's late own goal earned Sunderland a 2-1 win over Manchester United on Saturday and a vital three points in their bid for Premier League survival.

Why this 26 year old cycled from Mumbai to Goa

Why this 26 year old cycled from Mumbai to Goa

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

Sushil Reddy took a seven day trip to spread awareness on solar power.

Good looks, great camera make the LG G4 impressive

Good looks, great camera make the LG G4 impressive

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

The flagship looks distinct from its peers and sports top-line hardware, but isn't a big upgrade over the G3.

Davos: From medical tourism, skiing to economic talk fest

Davos: From medical tourism, skiing to economic talk fest

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

In a sea-change at the highest town of Europe, black business suits and orange-and-blue army dress have now become a common sight in Davos, as the world of business takes over this Alpine resort for the next five days beginning today, from the usual skiing enthusiasts.

Dharamsala T20: Will captain Dhoni's return inspire India to win over Proteas?

Dharamsala T20: Will captain Dhoni's return inspire India to win over Proteas?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Dhoni returns to the Indian dressing room after three months and for him the series will be start of the preparation for next year's World Twenty20, that will be hosted by India.

Review: Hero is an unimpressive remake!

Review: Hero is an unimpressive remake!

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

Athiya shows potential, Sooraj his physique in Hero, says Sukanya Verma.

Lipstick Under My Burkha Review: This revolution is heading nowhere

Lipstick Under My Burkha Review: This revolution is heading nowhere

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

'This is a film that trumpets out its sex -- it is content in being a girl's version of the archetypical boy's locker-room picture.' 'And if it was just that, that would have been fun too, but Lipstick Under My Burkha doesn't want to affect your senses, it wants to control your mind!' Sreehari Nair comes away unimpressed.

Dhoni, tailenders put India in control on Day 2

Dhoni, tailenders put India in control on Day 2

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

The last wicket pairing of Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Mohammed Shami produced a stunning rearguard century partnership as India recovered from a dramatic middle-order collapse to post a commendable 457 in their first innings on Day 2 of the opening Test match against England, in Nottingham, on Thursday.

10 factors that make a city really smart

10 factors that make a city really smart

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Experts are upbeat about developing smart cities in India.

Why is Kejriwal tweeting so much about Modi?

Why is Kejriwal tweeting so much about Modi?

Rediff.com30 May 2016

Twitter is a great medium for political leaders to communicate with their supporters and engage with their opponents. Provided the tweets are coherent and sensible. So why is the Delhi chief minister tweeting illogical stuff about the PM, asks Sudhir Bisht.

'Nice mosquito bite' in Paris

'Nice mosquito bite' in Paris

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

At the Paris climate change summit, there is talk of restricting temperature rise to 1.5?C instead of 2?C, which has been negotiated so far. This would give India less space to grow by limiting carbon emissions further, reports Darryl D'Monte, reporting exclusively for Rediff.com from the French capital.

Back-to-back drought adds to the woes of farmers

Back-to-back drought adds to the woes of farmers

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

The well-irrigated states of Punjab, Haryana, Karnataka, western Uttar Pradesh and coastal states such as Odisha are, for the first time, feeling the effects of a poor monsoon.

'Things are so good, I think Roger just has to enjoy it'

'Things are so good, I think Roger just has to enjoy it'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

Armed with a warm smile, the Swede shares his thoughts about Federer, Becker and modern-day tennis. Norma Godinho/Rediff.com speaks to the legend, who made the art of serve and volley a potent weapon, reckons Federer should skip French Open to focus on winning Wimbledon and that technology in the sport is here to stay.

Review: Heropanti could do with more action and less drama

Review: Heropanti could do with more action and less drama

Rediff.com23 May 2014

Heropanti tries to deliver a highly confused sermon on love and freedom of choice, which ultimately comes down to much sasur-damaad (b)romance.

Will the Supreme Court declare the Aadhaar Act a black law?

Will the Supreme Court declare the Aadhaar Act a black law?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Unless the judges factor in the ungovernability of technologies and their beneficial owners, present and future Presidents, prime ministers, judges, legislators and officials handling sensitive assignments may become redundant with reference to their age-old roles for securing 'national resources and assets', warns Dr Gopal Krishna.

Sheena Bora Trial: Mekhail sees his mum for the last time

Sheena Bora Trial: Mekhail sees his mum for the last time

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

Mekhail hopped off the bench in a hurry and turning his back to Indrani, stood at the window. Indrani ignored him too. Mekhail is getting married later this year. His mother will, of course, not be in attendance. Nor, of course, would he want her to be there, if she could.

SRK, the formidable global businessman

SRK, the formidable global businessman

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

It all started from Mumbai. Now, Khan's fan base has spread from the US, UK and West Asia to Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan, Germany, Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Kuwait and Palestine. Of the top 10 Bollywood movies that earned the most overseas, seven had Khan in them.

England, West Indies eye the final flourish

England, West Indies eye the final flourish

Rediff.com2 Apr 2016

A clash of contrasting styles, the ICC World T20 final in Kolkata on Sunday gives both England and the West Indies a chance to create history.

Is your start-up facing the Uber problem?

Is your start-up facing the Uber problem?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

'As they grow bigger, the trail of their pioneering success often leaves behind a causticity marked by deficient human resource practices, negligible focus on corporate governance and rife sexism.'

Jaitley explains why next 2-3 years very critical for reforms

Jaitley explains why next 2-3 years very critical for reforms

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

Arun Jaitley is on a 10-day trip to the US.

In (partial) defence of the IAS

In (partial) defence of the IAS

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Administration is an evolving process, requiring the civil service to constantly re-invent itself to meet new challenges. The administration must become accountable to the law of the land and to the people.

Review: Sin City: A Dame to Kill For falters with its script

Review: Sin City: A Dame to Kill For falters with its script

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

Sin City 2 doesn't quite illicit the same response as the film film, says Paloma Sharma.

Indian Cinema gets its finest love story

Indian Cinema gets its finest love story

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

And it's written with tears, blood and unspoken lines.

Modi govt must not ignore farmers

Modi govt must not ignore farmers

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

The farming community expects much more substance from the government, Ajay Vir Jakhar.

'Tell me, who is today's enemy?'

'Tell me, who is today's enemy?'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

'There is no remorse over the Dadri lynching of Mohammad Akhlaq or of Pehlu Khan by cow vigilante groups.' 'But should you not have remorse for those who came to kill them?' 'They were Hindus. Do you accept that?' 'That to kill one Pehlu, 20 Hindus have become murderers.' Rajdeep Sardesai in conversation with Ravish Kumar.

Review: <I>Bhaag Milkha Bhaag</i> disappoints

Review: Bhaag Milkha Bhaag disappoints

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's latest film lacks clarity and coherence.