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The Best Bollywood Songs Of 2022

The Best Bollywood Songs Of 2022

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

Sukanya Verma lists her 15 favourite Hindi songs of 2022 in no particular order.

Have You Been On A Green Date?

Have You Been On A Green Date?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

Single Indians are now planning to keep first dates 'active' with a walk in the park or an outdoor picnic.

All In The Family In The Name Of Politics

All In The Family In The Name Of Politics

Rediff.com2 May 2023

With some variations, all regional political formations, whether in power presently or out of it, share some common features: Tight family control of the political apparatus, key members in elected or appointed positions, obvious wealth but not quite known sources of income, and family factionalism, sometimes open and bitter, notes Shreekant Sambrani.

Shahid, Mira Get Romantic

Shahid, Mira Get Romantic

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Saqib-Shriya shoot together... Alaya wraps up a film... Mrunal goes sight-seeing...

2023 Will Test Our Patience With China

2023 Will Test Our Patience With China

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

The answer to Chinese tactics of nibbling territory is not defence of every inch -- a military impossibility -- but instead, nibbling at Chinese territory wherever we are in a stronger position, counsels Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

'Reduce slavery to foreign goods': Modi calls for 'vocal for local'

'Reduce slavery to foreign goods': Modi calls for 'vocal for local'

Rediff.com6 May 2022

He asked to focus on the 'vocal for local' mantra during the 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' celebrations.

Rahul Dravid's five gems in Test cricket

Rahul Dravid's five gems in Test cricket

Rediff.com10 Mar 2012

As the cricket world salutes the great Karnataka batsman on his retirement, rediff.com looks back on five Test knocks that are, arguably, his best.

12 RARE Lata Mangeshkar songs

12 RARE Lata Mangeshkar songs

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

We continue celebrating Lataji's birthday, as Subhash K Jha picks 12 unknown but exquisite Lata songs

Dhanteras brings back glitter; gold sales set to touch pre-COVID levels

Dhanteras brings back glitter; gold sales set to touch pre-COVID levels

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

Regaining the lost sheen, sales of gold jewellery and coins are set to touch pre-COVID levels in volume terms on the auspicious Dhanteras as easing pandemic concerns and pent up demand saw consumers flocking to stores to buy the precious metal. Increased footfall at stores and brisk sales online as well as relatively softer gold prices compared to record Rs 57,000 per 10 grams level in August spurred increased buying, especially light weight offerings, on Tuesday. Dhanteras is considered to be auspicious for buying precious metals and other valuable items.

Indian PC mkt dips 11.7% in Q3CY22; demand to be slow for next 2 qtrs: IDC

Indian PC mkt dips 11.7% in Q3CY22; demand to be slow for next 2 qtrs: IDC

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

India's traditional PC market, inclusive of desktops, notebooks, and workstations declined by 11.7 per cent year-on-year (YoY) in Q3CY22 (Jul-Sep) after 8 consecutive quarters of growth despite strong shipments of 3.9 million units, according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. All segments declined except the government, which grew by 91.5 per cent YoY on the back of government orders, leading to strong growth in the third consecutive quarter. While the desktop and workstation categories grew by 23.4 per cent and 17.6 per cent YoY respectively, the notebook category declined by 19.5 per cent YoY.

Flipkart 'beaten' by govt e-commerce platform

Flipkart 'beaten' by govt e-commerce platform

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Three years and Rs 28,710 crore worth of transactions later, it has more than double the number of sellers than Flipkart.

Exports up 47.91% to $35.17 bn in July

Exports up 47.91% to $35.17 bn in July

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

The country's exports grew by 47.19 per cent to $35.17 billion on account of healthy growth in the outbound shipments of petroleum, engineering, and gems and jewellery, according to the provisional data of the commerce ministry. Imports during the month also rose by 59.38 per cent to $46.40 billion, leaving a trade deficit of $11.23 billion. Exports of petroleum, engineering, and gems and jewellery in July increased to $3.82 billion, $2.82 billion and $1.95 billion respectively, the data showed.

5 EVERGREEN Shashikala Songs

5 EVERGREEN Shashikala Songs

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

The late Shashikala may have chilled you with her portrayals on screen, but she had some unforgettable songs picturised on her.

Dining out: New York's hidden gems

Dining out: New York's hidden gems

Rediff.com11 Apr 2008

The culinary dividends of venturing south of Times Square and even to outer boroughs can be high indeed, if you know where to look.

NASA's Spitzer telescope @ 10: Gems from the universe!

NASA's Spitzer telescope @ 10: Gems from the universe!

Rediff.com29 Aug 2013

NASA's infrared eye on the universe -- the Spitzer Space Telescope -- has marked its tenth year in space and it is still going strong.

Long Term Investor? Small-Cap Funds Best Bet

Long Term Investor? Small-Cap Funds Best Bet

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Over longer periods of three, five and 10 years, small-cap funds have rewarded their investors handsomely.

Review: Nil Battey Sannata is an absolute gem!

Review: Nil Battey Sannata is an absolute gem!

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Nil Battey Sannata is a fitting tribute to mothers and their unconditional love, feels Namrata Thakker.

Monica, O My Darling Review: Riveting!

Monica, O My Darling Review: Riveting!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

Nasty surprises and quirky humour make Monica, O My Darling an intriguing, fun, watch, observes Sukanya Verma. Monica, O My Darling Review.

4 investing gems from Warren Buffett

4 investing gems from Warren Buffett

Rediff.com12 Jul 2007

Here are a few gems that the legendary investor has shared with his shareholders over the years through his letters and speeches.

Messi gem guides Argentina to final

Messi gem guides Argentina to final

Rediff.com12 Jul 2007

Argentina beat Mexico 3-0 to set up a meeting with Brazil in the Copa America final.

Exports up 49.85$ in July; trade deficit widens

Exports up 49.85$ in July; trade deficit widens

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

The country's exports surged 49.85 per cent to $35.43 billion in July on account of healthy growth in petroleum, engineering, and gems and jewellery segments, even as the trade deficit widened to $10.97 billion during the month, official data showed on Friday. Imports during the month also rose by about 63 per cent to $46.40 billion, as per the data released by the commerce ministry.

How Vaishali S Wooed Milan With Desi Weaves

How Vaishali S Wooed Milan With Desi Weaves

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Through her Ancestral Weaves collection she gave 'the wonderful Indian weavings a universal language' at Milan.

'Marathi manoos are not solidly with Shinde'

'Marathi manoos are not solidly with Shinde'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

The recent migration of marquee investments from Maharashtra to Gujarat seems to have rekindled the Marathi manoos sentiment.

Exports grew to $32.21 bn in May; trade deficit jumps 74.69% YoY

Exports grew to $32.21 bn in May; trade deficit jumps 74.69% YoY

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

India's exports grew by 67.39 per cent to $32.21 billion in May driven by healthy growth in sectors such as engineering, pharmaceuticals, petroleum products and chemicals, according government data released on Wednesday. Exports in May last year stood at $19.24 billion and in May 2019 it was at $29.85 billion, the commerce ministry's preliminary data showed. Imports in May rose by 68.54 per cent to $38.53 billion, from $22.86 billion in May 2020. In May 2019, imports stood at $46.68 billion.

5 HIDDEN GEMS for your mutual fund portfolio

5 HIDDEN GEMS for your mutual fund portfolio

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

These equity mutual funds may have fewer assets under management than their more known peers but are our analysts' favourites.

India's Fortune 500 gems: How good?

India's Fortune 500 gems: How good?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2006

Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga Review

Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga Review

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga is a boring, overlongm tale of an eccentric with delusions of leadership, sighs Deepa Gahlot.

Review: Dear Zindagi is a wonderful, self-assured gem

Review: Dear Zindagi is a wonderful, self-assured gem

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

Alia Bhatt continues to impress while Shah Rukh Khan takes it easy in this lovely, thoughtful little film, applauds Raja Sen.

Rs 62,000 Crore GST Evasion Detected

Rs 62,000 Crore GST Evasion Detected

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

'There are unscrupulous traders who create fake invoices by showing bogus e-way bills, movement of goods.' 'Since the entities registered across different states, and kept on changing their numbers, tracing them was difficult.'

U-17 Women's WC: India's campaign ends with Brazil thrashing

U-17 Women's WC: India's campaign ends with Brazil thrashing

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

Title contenders Germany and Nigeria on Monday qualified for the quarter-finals of the FIFA Women's Under-17 World Cup from Group B with wins over New Zealand and Chile respectively.

Dubai U-19 spinner Harshit picks 6 wickets in an over!

Dubai U-19 spinner Harshit picks 6 wickets in an over!

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

Dubai teenager Harshit Seth, on November 28, achieved a unique landmark of picking up a double hat-trick - a wicket of every ball in his over - in the six-team Under-19 Karwan Global Twenty20 League tournament.

10 AMAZING Songs For Indian Flights

10 AMAZING Songs For Indian Flights

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

Looks like the good folks at the ministry of civil aviation have requested our airports and airlines to play Indian music at airports and during flights as part of its culture promotion initiative.

BJP or AAP: Who will win support of Surat diamond workers in Gujarat polls?

BJP or AAP: Who will win support of Surat diamond workers in Gujarat polls?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

There are around 15 lakh diamond workers in Gujarat, including nearly seven lakh employed in units in Surat, which is the largest hub of cutting and polishing of these precious stones.

India's Nov trade deficit at $23.27 billion

India's Nov trade deficit at $23.27 billion

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

India's merchandise exports in November rose by 26.49 per cent to $29.88 billion on account of healthy growth in sectors such as engineering, petroleum, chemicals and marine products, according to provisional data released by the government on Wednesday. The exports stood at $23.62 billion in November 2020. Imports in November were at $53.15 billion, an increase of 57.18 per cent over $33.81 billion in the same month of 2020, leaving a trade deficit of $23.27 billion.

Lata's gems of a different kind

Lata's gems of a different kind

Rediff.com4 Mar 2005

The collection designs include a lot traditional motifs set in diamonds.

#RIP KK: 'Thank you for the music'

#RIP KK: 'Thank you for the music'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

'In a super ambitious industry, you stood out for your unfilminess. Thank you for giving my films your iconic voice.'

Why is Plabita SUPER EXCITED?

Why is Plabita SUPER EXCITED?

Rediff.com27 May 2022

Hina chills in Budapest... Mahesh Babu celebrates... Samantha's with her best buddy...

T20 WC PIX: Miller, Markram steer SA to victory over India

T20 WC PIX: Miller, Markram steer SA to victory over India

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

Images from the T20 World Cup Super 12 match between South Africa and India, in Perth, on Sunday.

FTA: UK, India not working towards Diwali deadline

FTA: UK, India not working towards Diwali deadline

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

The free trade agreement (FTA) talks with India are no longer working towards a Diwali deadline though negotiations are progressing well, UK Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch has said as New Delhi expressed confidence on Friday of an "early date" for a mutually beneficial deal. "There are ongoing negotiations as we know on the FTA. There is interest on both sides to see if we can work towards a deal, an FTA, that is beneficial to both the countries at an early date," external affairs ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi told reporters in New Delhi. It came as External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke to his UK counterpart, James Cleverly, and referenced the Roadmap 2030 bilateral agreement signed between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former UK PM Boris Johnson in May last year, with no specific reference to the FTA.

5 Patriotic Songs You Must Listen To

5 Patriotic Songs You Must Listen To

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

There are so many patriotic songs that make us proud to be Indians.