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'India has a vital stake in the digital renaissance'

'India has a vital stake in the digital renaissance'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

'Everywhere our younger computer professionals are in the forefront, defending our national interest in every forum and keeping our flag flying high.'

'#MeToo will change the narrative forever'

'#MeToo will change the narrative forever'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

'#MeToo is a giant stride towards protesting sexual/verbal assault.' 'It is very important for us, as a society, to 'listen', to introspect and to understand that this is part of 'change' towards a safer society.' 'Hushing it up will only encourage the perpetrators who will begin to feel that they are invincible.'

Why India likes shows like Mahakali, Naagin 3, Porus...

Why India likes shows like Mahakali, Naagin 3, Porus...

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

Mythological and historical shows are lapped up not just by the young, but equally by grown men and women.

30 moments from India in 2018

30 moments from India in 2018

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

From the Aadhaar verdict to #MeToo's arrival in the country to the entry into the Sabarimala temple -- India had a newsworthy 2018. As we step into 2019, these are the top moments from the year gone by.

Dear Kate: Thank you. Love, India

Dear Kate: Thank you. Love, India

Rediff.com5 Mar 2017

The hottest buzz from the fashion and entertainment industry.

US keen to have a bilateral investment treaty with India

US keen to have a bilateral investment treaty with India

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Holding that transparency, predictability and upholding the rule of law are essential for better ties, a senior American diplomat today said the US is keen to restart work on a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) with India for deepening economic relationship.

Review: Nightcrawler could crawl its way to the Oscars

Review: Nightcrawler could crawl its way to the Oscars

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

It is difficult to find fault with a film so engrossing, notes Paloma Sharma after watching Jake Gyllenhaal starrer Nightcrawler.

Male or female boss: Does it make a difference?

Male or female boss: Does it make a difference?

Rediff.com21 May 2015

Asking employees whether they would prefer to work under a man or woman amounts to asking them to discriminate, positively or negatively, on the basis of gender.

'Maximum utterance, minimum governance'

'Maximum utterance, minimum governance'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2015

'A foot-in-mouth disorder seems to grip the government, and is growing chronic by the day,' says Sunil Sethi.

Do you want to be an actor?

Do you want to be an actor?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Casting director Manoj Ramola's book Audition Room offers interesting insights and useful tips for aspiring actors. We bring you an excerpt.

The Hindi-speaking Aussie who loves India

The Hindi-speaking Aussie who loves India

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

Charles 'Biharilal' Thomson, an Australian who speaks fluent Hindi, on how India has bewitched him.

'Newcomers don't have that oomph factor'

'Newcomers don't have that oomph factor'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

'Talent is very important. It's a mix of everything -- you need to be a great dancer, you need to have good looks, you need to be glamorous... The newcomers these days rarely have all these qualities. It's been a while; no one has that oomph factor yet. Either someone is sexy but okay in performance or somebody is extremely good at performing and okay (looking).' Raai Laxmi turns sexy for Julie 2.

PM Modi in the US: 6 key developments so far

PM Modi in the US: 6 key developments so far

Rediff.com26 Sep 2015

It is significant that the PM's appeal to invest in India comes at a time when the global economy is facing a difficult phase

What's plaguing the Indian film industry?

What's plaguing the Indian film industry?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

More Indians are watching films across screens, TV, online and other platforms than ever before. Whether it is by tackling costs, processes or revenues, the trick is to find a way of making money from all of them, says Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Subhash Chandra: The king of Indian television business

Subhash Chandra: The king of Indian television business

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Zee Group is India's second-largest media and entertainment firm.

Rahul Mahajan: The man who exposed Radhe Maa

Rahul Mahajan: The man who exposed Radhe Maa

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

'My problem is that these people are calling themselves God. Godmen are becoming bigger than God.' Former Big Boss contestant Rahul Mahajan tell Syed Firdaus Ashraf why he made public photographs of Radhe Ma in a mini skirt.

'Wow. The power of women'

'Wow. The power of women'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

'I want tonight to express gratitude to all the women who have endured years of abuse and assault because they, like my mother, had children to feed and bills to pay and dreams to pursue.' Stirring speeches at the 75th Golden Globes.

'Save water this Holi. There isn't enough for some to even drink'

'Save water this Holi. There isn't enough for some to even drink'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

3 money lessons from Fashion Week!

3 money lessons from Fashion Week!

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

A high fashion event can teach you a thing or two about money matters! Intrigued? Then read on to find out more!

Top 9 gadgets that will rock 2015!

Top 9 gadgets that will rock 2015!

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

Here is what we expect will be the top innovations of 2015

'Till we stop being inhuman to women, Women's Day will continue to be relevant'

'Till we stop being inhuman to women, Women's Day will continue to be relevant'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

On International Women's Day, Bollywood's women give us their take on the status of women in the industry, and in India.

'I was either rejected for my height or for being a television face'

'I was either rejected for my height or for being a television face'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

'I do feel I have all the qualities of a film star but then why didn't I make it that big? I blame it on my destiny. I was not there at the right place at the right time.' Karishma Tanna opens up about her regrets.

An Open Letter to Smriti Irani

An Open Letter to Smriti Irani

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

'The threat to our pre-schoolers from the worst of Bollywood is far greater than the threat to Sanskrit from German.'

Emerging markets provide ample opportunities: Philips CEO

Emerging markets provide ample opportunities: Philips CEO

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

Jack van Strien started his career in Philips Consumer Lifestyle in 1990.

Why Secret Superstar is BIGGER than Dangal

Why Secret Superstar is BIGGER than Dangal

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

Aamir Khan tells Urvi Parekh why his next release is probably one of the most important films he has made.

'Beta, you are a beautiful girl trapped in a fat body'

'Beta, you are a beautiful girl trapped in a fat body'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

Tista Sengupta/Rediff.com speaks to aspiring plus size models who, for the first time, will walk at Lakme Fashion Week.

ISRO is ready to give the Americans a run for their money

ISRO is ready to give the Americans a run for their money

Rediff.com25 May 2016

'What we are trying for is to make space travel easier like air travel.' 'We have already established ourselves... the fact that other countries are coming to seek our help shows our technology is mature.'

This Goa model just made India proud

This Goa model just made India proud

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

Goan beauty Gail Nicole Da Silva, first runner up Miss United Continent 2014 tells us how her personal success has inspired several others to believe in their dreams.

'I'll keep trying to be an actor till I succeed. I will not go back'

'I'll keep trying to be an actor till I succeed. I will not go back'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Lalit Sathyarthi, an aspiring actor, left his home in Agra to follow his lifelong dream of becoming a Bollywood hero. He is still struggling to succeed but he's not giving up yet.

Don't kill Bollywood!

Don't kill Bollywood!

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

'The Maharashtra government diktat is another meddling example in an industry where politics or language has no role to play.' 'Cinema has a universal language. Filmmakers are divided across regions, but united in their passion for films,' says director Suparn Verma.

The Remarkable Sunny Leone!

The Remarkable Sunny Leone!

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

'Her greatest strength is not her acting or her dancing abilities, but that she has an incredible number of fans.'

Subhash Ghai's Whistling Woods to down shutters?

Subhash Ghai's Whistling Woods to down shutters?

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

In the next few weeks, the Bombay High Court will hear the institute's petition to review its 2011 directive to vacate the land it occupies in Film City.

Indians migrated to America in the 18th century!

Indians migrated to America in the 18th century!

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

'We used to say two things are found everywhere: A potato and a Sikh. I think you can substitute Gujarati for the Sikh because Gujaratis are everywhere.'

How to become a communications expert

How to become a communications expert

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

In an online chat with readers, Prof Ujjwal Chowdhary from Edutainment offered tips on pursuing a career in media, design and communication.

Misery in media rises as economy sinks

Misery in media rises as economy sinks

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

News media takes a beating from the economy, advertisers and the rupee. To stay afloat, publishers are reacting by folding up businesses and axing staff.

Jeffrey Archer: 'I don't want to be a Bollywood superstar'

Jeffrey Archer: 'I don't want to be a Bollywood superstar'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

He keeps a Ganesha idol in his room. His next book will have eight chapters set in Mumbai. He loves India; it's his biggest market. Yet there is one thing that bestselling Jeffrey Archer detests -- it actually drives him nuts! -- about this country.

'Manto's predictions of Pakistan are shockingly accurate'

'Manto's predictions of Pakistan are shockingly accurate'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

'Manto is the only writer to grasp what the project of Pakistan would eventually mean,' says Aakar Patel, who has translated a collection of Saadat Hasan Manto's essays in a just-released book Why I Write.

Sports Shorts: Ronaldo's agent claims he will never return to Manchester

Sports Shorts: Ronaldo's agent claims he will never return to Manchester

Rediff.com11 Oct 2014

Portugal's football team captain Cristiano Ronaldo's agent has revealed that the forward would play out the rest of his career at Real Madrid, shunning reports of a return to Manchester United.

What legacy does Raghav Bahl leave behind?

What legacy does Raghav Bahl leave behind?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

For some, he is a visionary who grew his one-channel firm into a media giant by the sheer dint of his courage; for others, he is a compulsive risk-taker.

Why the child labour law should not be amended

Why the child labour law should not be amended

Rediff.com29 May 2015

The proposed changes to the child labour law to allow children and adolescents to work for their families would be most retrograde and regressive, say Shinzani Jain and Paranjoy Guha Thakurta.