News for 'exclusive-interview'

'Santosh Sivan didn't allow me to smile'

'Santosh Sivan didn't allow me to smile'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2011

Genelia D'Souza shares her excitement and the biggest challenges she faced while shooting for Urumi

Just adding zeroes doesn't make a scam: Karuna

Just adding zeroes doesn't make a scam: Karuna

Rediff.com29 Mar 2011

In an exclusive interview with CNN-IBN, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunandhi defended himself in the 2G spectrum scam and noted that it's not a scam till it's proven in the Supreme Court.

A history lesson for the Obamas

A history lesson for the Obamas

Rediff.com7 Nov 2010

K K Mohammad, who took the US First Couple around Humayun's Tomb while explaining its history, tells Sheela Bhatt that the tour was a crash course in architecture and history for the Obamas.

Former external affairs minister K Natwar Singh on the Obama visit

Former external affairs minister K Natwar Singh on the Obama visit

Rediff.com4 Nov 2010

'Bush was too committed towards Indo-US relations. I don't know if Obama is as committed.' Former external affairs minister K Natwar Singh in an exclusive interview.

US to ease export curbs to India

US to ease export curbs to India

Rediff.com4 Nov 2010

The big-ticket announcement during US President Barack Obama's visit to India starting November 6 will be about lifting controls on the export of high-technology items to India. "We are looking forward to a significant announcement on export controls," said US Commerce Secretary Gary Locke in an exclusive interview to Business Standard.

'Fewer than 100 armed Hindu radicals in India'

'Fewer than 100 armed Hindu radicals in India'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2011

In an exclusive interview to rediff.com, Pillai, who is retiring on Thursday after 39 years of service, said, "At the moment they are scattered, they are very few. I would say, if we talk about so-called armed people, there will be fewer than 100 Hindu radicals in a country of our size. It's not the major problem. It's more out of retaliation for what happened."

Siddharth: I don't do remakes

Siddharth: I don't do remakes

Rediff.com28 Oct 2010

The Telugu actor gets candid about films and his latest offering Baava.

India is like the greatest show on earth: Oprah Winfrey

India is like the greatest show on earth: Oprah Winfrey

Rediff.com23 Jan 2012

Oprah Winfrey in an Exclusive Interview with CNN-IBN's Suhasini Haider says she is impressed by Salman Rushdie.

'I didn't call Ramdev a dog; will quit if proven'

'I didn't call Ramdev a dog; will quit if proven'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2011

Didn't call Ramdev a dog; will quit if proven true: Cong MP

Designing Kandasamy

Designing Kandasamy

Rediff.com18 Aug 2009

Thota Tharani talks about the spectacular sets of the Tamil film.

From modelling to the heroine of Vaadamalli

From modelling to the heroine of Vaadamalli

Rediff.com10 Jun 2011

Actress Richa Panai talks about her debut movie Vaadamalli.

'A bilateral series can never be an indicator for a big event'

'A bilateral series can never be an indicator for a big event'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2011

Harbhajan Singh believes that the team's impressive performance in South Africa will be of little consequence when India embark on their World Cup journey against Bangladesh next month.

'I am not dating Shekhar Kapur'

'I am not dating Shekhar Kapur'

Rediff.com24 May 2011

Actress Fagun Thakrar talks about her Cannes experience and Shekhar Kapur's 'request'.

'Audience comes to watch the hero in Tamil films'

'Audience comes to watch the hero in Tamil films'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2011

Malayalam director Siddique shares his experience of making the Tamil film, Kaavalan.

We learnt our lessons: Prakash Karat

We learnt our lessons: Prakash Karat

Rediff.com18 May 2011

In an exclusive interview to CNN-IBN, a defiant Prakash Karat speaking out for the first time after the poll debacle says he won't be stepping down and makes it clear that he alone cannot take the blame for the Left rout in the elections.

Union minister denies he's quitting govt

Union minister denies he's quitting govt

Rediff.com18 Jan 2011

'I have been with the party for 30 years. Why would I think of crossing over?' asks Union Minister Sai Prathap about reports that he will join Jaganmohan Reddy.

I am going to miss the IPL, that's for sure: Warne

I am going to miss the IPL, that's for sure: Warne

Rediff.com13 May 2011

Former Australia spin ace Shane Warne talks about his IPL journey and experience as captain of Rajasthan Royals.

'I'm willing to give more than Rs 35,000 crores for vaccines'

'I'm willing to give more than Rs 35,000 crores for vaccines'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

'I'll give it to the vaccine manufacturers without guarantees, take the payment in advance and give me the supplies.' 'The moment you give me one lot of supply, I'll give you more.'

Jagapathi Babu returns with Gaayam 2

Jagapathi Babu returns with Gaayam 2

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

The actor speaks about the sequel to the first Telugu hit which releases this Friday.

Next Infosys chairman to be from within, hints Gopalakrishnan

Next Infosys chairman to be from within, hints Gopalakrishnan

Rediff.com1 Sep 2010

Infosys Technologies, India's second-largest IT services firm, appears set on having an insider as its chairman when N R Narayana Murthy retires in August next year.

Exclusive: Kashmir's most wanted woman speaks out!

Exclusive: Kashmir's most wanted woman speaks out!

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

Asiya Andrabi, the woman separatist leader who is on the Kashmir police's most wanted list, speaks to Rediff.com's Krishnakumar Padmanabhan in an exclusive interview.

Ready for Priyamani's actioner?

Ready for Priyamani's actioner?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2010

The actress teams up with Nagarjuna and Anushka in Ragada.

'State interference forced me to quit'

'State interference forced me to quit'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2010

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday virtually dislodged Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya vice-chancellor Ajit Singh Sehrawat in Indore for inviting Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi to address students on January 19 in an 'apolitical' function.

Cong set to win in Bengal because of TC: Mamata

Cong set to win in Bengal because of TC: Mamata

Rediff.com16 Apr 2011

In an exclusive interview to CNN IBN, Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee says that the Congress was winning because of her leadership.

India has potential for very rapid growth: Bill Gates

India has potential for very rapid growth: Bill Gates

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

Bill Gates specifically complimented India's Aadhaar identity system and the country's performance in the financial services and pharma sectors.

'Govt should be an enabler, not an inept provider'

'Govt should be an enabler, not an inept provider'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2010

Economist Jessica Seddon Wallack says many opportunities exist outside the government, but the government must make sure people are ready and able to seize these opportunities.

Pooja Bedi's tryst with an Egyptian princess

Pooja Bedi's tryst with an Egyptian princess

Rediff.com29 Mar 2011

Pooja Bedi returns to Telugu cinema after two decades.

'Terrorists had military precision'

'Terrorists had military precision'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2010

'The manner in which the terrorists moved around the targets it looked as though they had visited the places earlier.' Former NSG chief J K Dutt discusses the 26/11 operation.

What are India's chances of a medal at Tokyo Games?

What are India's chances of a medal at Tokyo Games?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

Hockey legend Ashok Kumar reckons India would have won a medal had the Olympics been held this year but the break in momentum will make a big difference now that the Games are pushed to 2021.

'US sees unlimited opportunities in India'

'US sees unlimited opportunities in India'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2010

China's growing dominance in global trade is definitely a matter of concern for both the US and India.

When Aamir pierced his ears...

When Aamir pierced his ears...

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

On Lagaan's 20th anniversary, we bring back Aamir Khan's views expressed in an exclusive interview to Rediff.com Contributor Haresh Pandya in February 2000.

Why flops don't bother Prithviraj

Why flops don't bother Prithviraj

Rediff.com23 Feb 2011

Prithviraj talks about his films and future plans.

Grateful to India for not compelling us to stop the war: Lanka

Grateful to India for not compelling us to stop the war: Lanka

Rediff.com8 Jun 2010

Sri Lanka's new Foreign Minister Gamini Lakshman Peiris, who visited Washington, DC last month, feels the tensions that existed in the United States and Sri Lanka during the height of the conflict with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, when Colombo refused to acquiesce to a ceasefire, have been repaired.

From Gamyam to Vedam

From Gamyam to Vedam

Rediff.com3 Jun 2010

Radhakrishna Jagarlamudi talks about his upcoming film Vedam.

All-India IIT JEE topper: JEE isn't so hard

All-India IIT JEE topper: JEE isn't so hard

Rediff.com27 May 2010

In an exclusive interview, the 2010 IIT-JEE topper, Anumula Jithendar Reddy tells Shwetal Rai what it takes to be an IIT topper.

'BJP not interested in exploiting Ayodhya issue'

'BJP not interested in exploiting Ayodhya issue'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2010

Arun Jaitley, leader of the opposition in the Rajya Sabha, was restrained in his reaction to the Ayodhya verdict delivered by the Allahabad high court's Lucknow bench; but his joy was hardly hidden.

Lanka puts Tamil issue on back-burner, US miffed

Lanka puts Tamil issue on back-burner, US miffed

Rediff.com11 Aug 2009

The Obama administration has expressed its deep disappointment with Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse for relegating the devolution of power in the Tamil majority areas, in the country's northern province, to the back-burner. The international community had urged the Lankan government to put the motion in process after crushing the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam and its leader Velupillai Prabhakaran.

'BJP is advocating a Hindu Rashtra aggressively'

'BJP is advocating a Hindu Rashtra aggressively'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

'Tamil Nadu is a paradox. We have more places of Hindu worship per square kilometres than any other place in the world. 'We break more coconuts for religious reasons everyday than any other place in the world.' 'At the same time, we also have a very strong Periyar-infused movement of rationalism.'

Ganguly's contributions highest in Sehwag's decorated career

Ganguly's contributions highest in Sehwag's decorated career

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

The 37-year-old also said that he would always remain thankful to Ganguly for backing and giving him the opportunity during his Test debut against South Africa in 2001.

'The government is killing the telecom dream'

'The government is killing the telecom dream'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2010

In an exclusive interview to NDTV Profit, chairman of Bharti Enterprises, Sunil Mittal, hit out at what he called the irrational pricing of spectrum between older and newer players.