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Gully Boy Review: You'll cry for Ranveer

Gully Boy Review: You'll cry for Ranveer

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Gully Boy is a glorious blend of hip-hop and assured filmmaking, promises Sukanya Verma.

Dance your way to good health

Dance your way to good health

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

Why run when you can dance.

'If I do well, it's news, if I don't do well bigger news'

'If I do well, it's news, if I don't do well bigger news'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

Ashish Nehra is hardly bothered about the doubters and cynics as he revels in the feeling of being a sought after pacer for India at the age of 38.

6 Indian ventures among world's most innovative infra projects

6 Indian ventures among world's most innovative infra projects

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Delhi Metro, Yamuna-expressway and Tata Power's Mundra ultra mega power project in Gujarat are among the six ventures that have figured in the list of world's most innovative, impactful infrastructure projects prepared by international accounting firm KPMG.

Rajasthan scores high on reviving economy, ease of doing biz

Rajasthan scores high on reviving economy, ease of doing biz

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Besides reviving investor sentiments, Vasundhara Raje's regime has brought reforms in the social sector.

Paes wants to be a role model

Paes wants to be a role model

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

At 44, with 18 Grand Slam titles and an Olympic medal in his cupboard, Leander Paes is finding it "tough to set new goals" but still spent his off-season getting stronger to remain relevant in modern day tennis, which is being dominated by brute power.

Economy-wise, Modi's re-election will be favourable: Marc Faber

Economy-wise, Modi's re-election will be favourable: Marc Faber

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

With the frontline Indian benchmark indices trading near all-time highs ahead of the general elections that begin later this week, Marc Faber, Editor and Publisher of "The Gloom, Boom & Doom Report" tells Puneet Wadhwa that the Indian stock market is relatively expensive, especially the index (large-cap) stocks.

Anything less than a 2014 win will be a disaster for Modi

Anything less than a 2014 win will be a disaster for Modi

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

'Anything other than a complete, 2014-style victory will be far more devastating for him then it would be for anyone else.' 'Disciplining restive party members, and taming recalcitrant allies will then be far more difficult for him,' says Mihir S Sharma.

Why Japan is betting big on Indian pharma cos

Why Japan is betting big on Indian pharma cos

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

One reason Japan is betting highly on Indian pharma is that these companies have strong cash flows, low leverage and high debt capacity for medium to large sized acquisitions.

Trump names Indian-American Ajit Pai to head US communications commission

Trump names Indian-American Ajit Pai to head US communications commission

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Pai is the fourth Indian-American to become part of Trump's administration.

Unlike Moody's, S&P keeps India rating unchanged; unfair, says govt

Unlike Moody's, S&P keeps India rating unchanged; unfair, says govt

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

The global ratings agency keeps India's sovereign rating unchanged at 'BBB-' with stable outlook

10 most common workout mistakes you're probably making

10 most common workout mistakes you're probably making

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

Fitness entrepreneur Nawaz Modi Singhania and founder of Body Art Fitness Studio lists them out. Read and learn!

'Either Shah or Modi is lying about NRC'

'Either Shah or Modi is lying about NRC'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

'The Modi government thinks that once the CAA protests are over, they will bring in the NPR that will help to get the NRC.'

Why everyone's going ga-ga about Sacred Games' Kuckoo

Why everyone's going ga-ga about Sacred Games' Kuckoo

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

Kubbra Sait's role as a sexy transgender is the heart of Sacred Games.

Narendra Modi's prime ministerial speech!

Narendra Modi's prime ministerial speech!

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

Narendra Modi's speech at the India Economic Convention was the best such oration since Atal Bihari Vajpayee addressed the nation from the Red Fort in the aftermath of Kargil, feels Shreekant Sambrani.

He enriched the world with his magical voice

He enriched the world with his magical voice

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

His songs were the anchor, the substratum, if you will, upon which life unfolded day after day, decade after decade -- across villages, towns, cities, and regions. Siva Sankar pays tribute to S P Balasubrahmanyam, the legendary singer who passed into the ages on Friday.

The tech-armed fortress that are our data centres

The tech-armed fortress that are our data centres

Rediff.com9 Jun 2019

From round-the-clock surveillance of people and equipment to choosing the right materials for the building that contains the servers that store data, these facilities are truly state-of-the-art.

Djokovic thrashes Goffin, picks row with umpire

Djokovic thrashes Goffin, picks row with umpire

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

Defending champion Novak Djokovic trounced stand-in David Goffin 6-1 6-2 for a clean sweep of his group at the ATP World Tour Finals on Thursday but spiced up a leisurely afternoon workout by picking a row with the umpire. The world number two, who will be joined in the last four by Milos Raonic after the Canadian beat Austrian Dominic Thiem 7-6(5) 6-3, began the week at London's O2 Arena quarrelling with a reporter and despite being relatively untroubled on court, there has been an edginess about the 12-times grand slam champion.

PHOTOS: Nishikori takes centre stage, Federer cruises on

PHOTOS: Nishikori takes centre stage, Federer cruises on

Rediff.com28 May 2015

Roger Federer avoided any more security scares as he moved smoothly into the third round of the French Open on Wednesday but danger still lurks in the bottom half of the draw, namely in the shape of Japan's Kei Nishikori.

Before Fight of the Century, Mayweather, Pacquiao downplay animosity

Before Fight of the Century, Mayweather, Pacquiao downplay animosity

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao appeared more focussed on conserving energy and downplaying animosity.

Economy will get back to high growth path in 3 years: FM

Economy will get back to high growth path in 3 years: FM

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

India's economic growth slipped to decade low of 5 per cent in 2012-13 and in the current fiscal it estimated to be around the same level.

US industry slams India's 'move towards protectionism'

US industry slams India's 'move towards protectionism'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

The Indian government headed by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who is known as the architect of the country's liberalisation and economic reforms, is inching towards a "protectionist" regime, top American experts have told US lawmakers.

IMAGE: Shark's eye view!

IMAGE: Shark's eye view!

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

Shark's eye view! Instruments strapped onto and ingested by sharks have provided novel insights into how one of the most feared and least understood ocean predator swims, eats and lives, scientists say.

'Dignity for labour' has to be entrenched in the minds of Indians: Modi

'Dignity for labour' has to be entrenched in the minds of Indians: Modi

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

He said the country has all the capabilities it needs, it just needs opportunities now.

5 Indian Americans to spearhead Republican outreach to community

5 Indian Americans to spearhead Republican outreach to community

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

Five longtime Republicans -- K V Kumar, Puneet Ahluwalia, Suhail Khan, Ajay Kuntamukkala and Harry Walia -- have been named to the GOP's Asian Pacific American Advisory Council.

Star ratings for cars put on the back burner

Star ratings for cars put on the back burner

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

The move to implement a proposal of star ratings on passenger vehicles, similar to those seen on electrical appliances, is likely to be delayed by several months. Stakeholders from the automobile sector and the government are divided over key facets.

Kakrapar warning must not go unheeded

Kakrapar warning must not go unheeded

Rediff.com26 Mar 2016

Those worried say Kakrapar was lucky to have witnessed leakage of heavy and light water from the coolant channel without any serious damage to fuel bundles in the reactor.

Terrorism is a grey area in India-Israel ties

Terrorism is a grey area in India-Israel ties

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

'Unsurprisingly, the joint statement issued after Modi's visit contains a paragraph on terrorism.' 'It is on the usual lines that India would have with, say, Croatia.' 'The surprising part is that it shies away from getting into specifics,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Why India must pause its nuclear expansion plans

Why India must pause its nuclear expansion plans

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

'Decisions on nuclear power have so far been taken by a small select group, primarily interested in profiteering from their actions, stating 'secrecy' as necessary from the national security point.' 'This argument is false, because we are dealing with the 'civilian' nuclear power sector, which is open even to the IAEA,' says Dr A Gopalakrishnan, former chairman of the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board.

Should you invest in index funds like Warren Buffett?

Should you invest in index funds like Warren Buffett?

Rediff.com5 May 2016

Only if you are a conservative investor satisfied with index returns; but over long term actively managed funds give better returns in Indian markets

Let us stop taxing women!

Let us stop taxing women!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

Double tax exemption on wages paid to women can encourage companies to hire, retain and compensate women better, argues Nitin Pai.

Trump, Clinton share spoils with rivals on 'Super Saturday'

Trump, Clinton share spoils with rivals on 'Super Saturday'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2016

Republican Ted Cruz posted two crucial wins over front-runner Donald Trump who also triumphed in two states in Sunday's multi-state vote while in the Democratic camp Bernie Sanders clawed his way back into the presidential contest with two victories over Hillary Clinton.

Meet Raja Krishnamoorthi, the new Indian American in US Congress

Meet Raja Krishnamoorthi, the new Indian American in US Congress

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

The New Delhi-born Krishnamoorthi, a lifelong progressive, was always the front-runner in the race against Republican Peter DiCianni. They were vying for the seat vacated by Tammy Duckworth, who won Illinois's US Senate seat.

Why Vietnam is an important ally for India

Why Vietnam is an important ally for India

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

Vietnam is a key player in India's act east policy under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. From India's perspective, a strategic partnership with Vietnam will only deepen political, economic, and security ties and be a bulwark against China, say Melissa S Hersh and Dr Ajey Lele

Robin Williams is forever!

Robin Williams is forever!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

Sukanya Verma pays tribute to Robin Williams, who passed into the ages on August 11.

Congress banks on Siddaramaiah's 'Karnataka model of development' to see it through

Congress banks on Siddaramaiah's 'Karnataka model of development' to see it through

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

The IIM-B's 'Karnataka innovation report' has become the basis for the Congress party's election narrative, particularly to distinguish it from the 'Gujarat model of development', reports Archis Mohan.

FULL TEXT of PM Modi's I-Day address

FULL TEXT of PM Modi's I-Day address

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

Following is the full text of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 73rd Independence Day.

Key lessons for the new 'Planning Commission'

Key lessons for the new 'Planning Commission'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

Creating many more half-decent jobs for the 10 million plus new entrants to the labour force each year must surely constitute the primary development challenge for India today.

Boris Johnson, Hammond in UK PM May's new Cabinet

Boris Johnson, Hammond in UK PM May's new Cabinet

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

May announced her first big shake-up just minutes after entering Downing Street on Wednesday.

US Open PICS: Djokovic, Federer through; Venus exits

US Open PICS: Djokovic, Federer through; Venus exits

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

Images from the third day at the US Open, the final Grand Slam tournament of the year, in New York, on Wednesday: