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Rana Kapoor: The banker who said 'YES' to a chosen few

Rana Kapoor: The banker who said 'YES' to a chosen few

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

The bank was worth over Rs 80,000 crore as recently as September 2017. The lender had grown at breakneck speed, helped perhaps by Rana Kapoor's reputation as a banker, willing to aggressively write checks.

Sonam or Sunny: Who's the hottest April cover girl?

Sonam or Sunny: Who's the hottest April cover girl?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

A round-up of the fashion magazine covers for April.

'Circumstances made me learn Sufi singing'

'Circumstances made me learn Sufi singing'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2007

Kailash Kher on his music and more.

What they don't teach you at B-schools

What they don't teach you at B-schools

Rediff.com14 Aug 2007

Brain management refers to managing the mind not only for incremental effectiveness, but also for magical results -- as practised by Milton Erickson, Richard Bandler and so on.

Cowboy Johnny Depp  in Tokyo

Cowboy Johnny Depp in Tokyo

Rediff.com9 Jan 2008

The actor, looking dashing in a cowhand getup, is currently in Tokyo to promote his latest film Sweeny Todd.

Bloated Britney fizzles on stage

Bloated Britney fizzles on stage

Rediff.com10 Sep 2007

The pop star look a shadow of her former self.

Equity lessons from commodities

Equity lessons from commodities

Rediff.com13 Jan 2007

A reduction in crude prices is seen as anti-inflationary as it provides the government with elbow room to reduce prices -- whether they actually do so or not is immaterial.

From Bihar to Dubai in the lockdown: Traveller's tale

From Bihar to Dubai in the lockdown: Traveller's tale

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

'Through multiple transportation modes, flood waters, a couple of PPE kits, multiple temperature checks, quarantine check point, immigration approval, health declaration forms and through two Covid tests, which thankfully were negative, I finally reached home in Dubai.' Abhijit Masih reveals what it takes to embark on an international journey in the times of the pandemic.

New job offer? Some dos and don'ts

New job offer? Some dos and don'ts

Rediff.com8 Mar 2007

The economy is growing fast and there aren't enough skilled people for the jobs. Result: those who are there are getting multiple offers. But how to choose the best job?

First look: Abhishek before Hrithik

First look: Abhishek before Hrithik

Rediff.com13 Jan 2006

Abhishek's on top after 2005. Can Hrithik turn things around this year?

Salman, Kareena rough it out in Rajasthan

Salman, Kareena rough it out in Rajasthan

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

The pair are currently filming Kabir Khan's Bajrangi Bhaijaan.

Dravid admits collective failure

Dravid admits collective failure

Rediff.com27 May 2006

The Indian captain said his team struggled to get used to the conditions in the Caribbean

'Pujara is worthy of many privileges in Kohli's kingdom'

'Pujara is worthy of many privileges in Kohli's kingdom'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2019

Pujara grafted his way to three centuries in the ongoing Test series against Australia, playing a key role in India's dominance.

Styling with steel

Styling with steel

Rediff.com2 Sep 2006

Just My Luck: Fun flick

Just My Luck: Fun flick

Rediff.com18 Aug 2006

3rd Test Preview: Misbah tells Pak to 'go big' against England

3rd Test Preview: Misbah tells Pak to 'go big' against England

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq has urged his top order "to go big" in the third Test against England at Edgbaston starting on Wednesday. England levelled the four-match series at 1-1 with a crushing 330-run win in the second Test at Old Trafford - a margin of victory that was testimony to the tourists' batting woes. It was all a far cry from Pakistan's 75-run win in the first Test at Lord's, which featured an inspiring century from Misbah. Poor starts have been a problem for Pakistan in this series.

Mehmood rocks in Bluffmaster!

Mehmood rocks in Bluffmaster!

Rediff.com21 Nov 2005

1st ODI: Nicole Bolton shines as Aus women thrash India

1st ODI: Nicole Bolton shines as Aus women thrash India

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

Nicole Bolton struck an unbeaten 100 off 101 balls after Australian spinners bamboozled the Indian batting to set up a crushing eight-wicket win in the opening game of the three-match series, which is part of the ICC Women's Championship.

'Kotla didn't have the bare minimum help for spinners'

'Kotla didn't have the bare minimum help for spinners'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

Cheteshwar Pujara, on Wednesday, sought to play down the ineffectiveness of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja in the third Test against Sri Lanka, saying the fifth day Feroz Shah Kotla strip did not even have the bare minimum assistance for spinners.

Picture bright for LCD televisions

Picture bright for LCD televisions

Rediff.com24 Sep 2005

UN draft reform package watered down

UN draft reform package watered down

Rediff.com13 Sep 2005

Coming out: Ad featuring a gay couple goes viral

Coming out: Ad featuring a gay couple goes viral

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

The American luxury jeweller Tiffany & Co has featured one. Ray Ban has featured one. So has GAP. And now India had an advert that features a gay couple.

'Woods' best golf will never be repeated'

'Woods' best golf will never be repeated'

Rediff.com9 May 2018

Tiger Woods in his prime played the best golf ever seen and it is highly unlikely those heights will ever be reached again, Phil Mickelson said.

In Pix: Janhvi's journey from star kid to star debut

In Pix: Janhvi's journey from star kid to star debut

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

Have you seen Janhvi Kapoor's photo album?

How Floyd Cardoz redefined Indian cuisine

How Floyd Cardoz redefined Indian cuisine

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

A month ago, on March 25, Floyd Cardoz, chef extraordinaire, passed into the ages, a victim of coronavirus. Ranjita Ganesan remembers the culinary genius.

A memorable ton: Chhetri scores twice in India's win vs Kenya

A memorable ton: Chhetri scores twice in India's win vs Kenya

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

Skipper Sunil Chhetri made it a fairytale 100th international game with a double strike as India recorded a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Kenya

Calm Dhoni says it's more about 'dressing room atmosphere'

Calm Dhoni says it's more about 'dressing room atmosphere'

Rediff.com23 May 2018

Calm Dhoni says it's more about 'dressing room atmosphere'

Lijesh Kumar wins javelin gold

Lijesh Kumar wins javelin gold

Rediff.com6 Apr 2004

The unfancied Army Sports Academy product from Pune upset a strong field to win the event at the SAF Games.

Patron takes Mahindra into final

Patron takes Mahindra into final

Rediff.com6 Aug 2003

Raphael Patron scored both the goals as the Mumbai champions beat Vasco 2-1 in a Federation Cup semi-final.

Rainy Manchester ideal for Messi, jokes Aguero

Rainy Manchester ideal for Messi, jokes Aguero

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

It rains hard and often and is a far cry from the beaches of Barcelona, yet Argentina striker Sergio Aguero believes world player of the year Lionel Messi would find Manchester to his liking. Manchester City striker Aguero said he had extolled the virtues of England's north-west city to his compatriot and Barcelona forward who is the most valuable player in the game. Messi, 28, has expressed no desire to leave Barca, where he is contracted to until 2019, but Abu-Dhabi owned Manchester City, backed by the billions of Sheikh Mansour, are one of the few clubs who could afford to buy him. "He already knows there's no beach!," Aguero, who has scored 120 goals in 185 appearances during his four-and-a-half years at the Etihad, told Sky Sports. "We play every three days so we just eat, rest between games -- so the weather is not really that important.

10th Plan GDP target 'achievable'

10th Plan GDP target 'achievable'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2004

Planning Commission on Thursday said the target of eight per cent GDP growth in the 10th Five-year Plan is "fully achievable".

Olympia angry at being left out

Olympia angry at being left out

Rediff.com6 Aug 2003

The citizens are up in arms as the birthplace of the Games has no role whatsoever in the 2004 Olympics.\n\n

Refocused Kallis making merry

Refocused Kallis making merry

Rediff.com6 Feb 2004

The DARK SIDE of Bollywood

The DARK SIDE of Bollywood

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

There are many, many instances of this 'dark' approach. Sukanya Verma looks at a few.

Virat, Anushka, Akash Ambani: Vote for 2017's hottest cover star

Virat, Anushka, Akash Ambani: Vote for 2017's hottest cover star

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

Which of these celebs got it right?

Why BSP bets on door-to-door campaign

Why BSP bets on door-to-door campaign

Rediff.com2 May 2019

The core BSP campaign continues to be 'cadre-based' and personal connect, such as knocking each door or through nukkad sabhas.

'The people of UP are really angry with Yogi'

'The people of UP are really angry with Yogi'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

'When Yogi took over, in the first few months he went after the criminals.' 'Everybody thought he will do it, cutting across party, caste divisions.' 'Gradually, the situation started slipping out of his hand.'