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'Are you sure Elvis is not imitating Shammi?'

'Are you sure Elvis is not imitating Shammi?'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2011

From Shammi Kapoor's first hit to the character roles in his autumn years, Arthur J Pais has hoarded many memories of the actor.

Must-see: The GOLDEN Amul ads

Must-see: The GOLDEN Amul ads

Rediff.com17 Aug 2011

Cartoon artist Bharat Dabholkar has been involved with sketching the Amul ads since the 1980s.

Army deployed in Assam; stones pelted at CM's home

Army deployed in Assam; stones pelted at CM's home

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

A day after total shutdown in Assam to protest against the CAB, fresh protests erupted in the state and neighbouring Tripura and other parts of the nation.

Stage set for 2nd Modi-Xi summit amid Kashmir tension

Stage set for 2nd Modi-Xi summit amid Kashmir tension

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

Government sources also said there was no question of any discussion on the issue as it is India's sovereign matter but added that Modi will update the Chinese President on the matter if there is a query.

5,000 cops, 800 CCTVs: Tight vigil for Modi-Xi meet

5,000 cops, 800 CCTVs: Tight vigil for Modi-Xi meet

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

Ahead of the India-China summit, Mahabalipuram, the ancient coastal town near Chennai, has been virtually turned into a fortress with unprecedented security arrangements while the beautification and other preparations touched a feverish pitch on Wednesday.

7 youths arrested for displaying banner with Pak flag

7 youths arrested for displaying banner with Pak flag

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Seven youths have been arrested here for allegedly putting up a banner with an image of Pakistani flag on it, police said on Tuesday.

I-T raid: Rs 7.25 cr unearthed from veg merchants

I-T raid: Rs 7.25 cr unearthed from veg merchants

Rediff.com12 Jan 2011

Amid protests from vegetable merchants over tax raids, the I-T department has unearthed unaccounted money worth over Rs 7 crore (Rs 70 million) from Punjab-based wholesale vegetable merchants, an official said.

I-T dept swoops down on onion hoarders

I-T dept swoops down on onion hoarders

Rediff.com7 Jan 2011

Though the surveys were still going, the IT sleuths said they are investigating the records and books of accounts of these traders to ascertain the mismatch between physical stocks of goods and stocks maintained in account books.

Tyagaraja Aradhana: Pilgrimage for Carnatic music lovers

Tyagaraja Aradhana: Pilgrimage for Carnatic music lovers

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Thiruvaiyuru, where composer-saint Tyagaraja lived, is an annual pilgrimage for Carnatic musicians, eminent and unknown, young and old.

I use H-1B visas, it should end, says Donald Trump

I use H-1B visas, it should end, says Donald Trump

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

IT professionals from India and major Indian IT companies are major beneficiary of H-1B.

Govt suspends onion export to cool down prices

Govt suspends onion export to cool down prices

Rediff.com20 Dec 2010

A worried government on Monday decided to suspend onion exports till January 15 in the wake of skyrocketing prices of the commodity which is selling between Rs 60-70 a kg.

DRAMATIC PIX: Youth threatens suicide over Telangana

DRAMATIC PIX: Youth threatens suicide over Telangana

Rediff.com22 Sep 2011

As Congress leaders from Telangana upped their ante on Thursday saying they would be forced to take a "tough decision" if the Centre failed to make a statement in favour of statehood for the region by September 30, a youth from Adliabad district was at the centre of the drama as he threatened to immolate himself and jump from a 100 metre high hoarding in Hyderabad on Thursday.

Bugatti Veyron: World's FASTEST commercial car

Bugatti Veyron: World's FASTEST commercial car

Rediff.com22 Jun 2011

Get Ahead reader Aishwarya Sharma outlines the real story behind how the world's fastest commercial car, the Bugatti Veyron, that does an eye-popping 400 kmph, was conecptualised and brought to fruition.

'China has caught us by the neck and we have no way to escape'

'China has caught us by the neck and we have no way to escape'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'Indian entrepreneurs became traders for Chinese goods rather than producers of goods.'

Summer jobs in advertising, software and more

Summer jobs in advertising, software and more

Rediff.com5 May 2010

Ever wanted to find a dream job during your summer break? Here's your chance!

After Gujarat 'snub', UP to host own Pravasi Bhartiya Divas

After Gujarat 'snub', UP to host own Pravasi Bhartiya Divas

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Upset over removal of 'UP Rising' posters at Pravasi Bhartiya Divas in Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh government has planned to organise a Diaspora conclave of its own for the first time next month to woo investors and associate NRIs in development of the state.

Treat stock market falls like discounts. SIP on every dip

Treat stock market falls like discounts. SIP on every dip

Rediff.com8 Feb 2012

When markets crash it is indeed time to be cautious. But here's why and how buying makes sense at such times.

Why I quit BJP and joined tractor protest

Why I quit BJP and joined tractor protest

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

'A perception has been built in our country that whatever Modi says you cannot challenge that.'

Maharashtra: IAS officer burnt alive, 4 held

Maharashtra: IAS officer burnt alive, 4 held

Rediff.com25 Jan 2011

An additional district collector was on Tuesday burnt alive, allegedly by members of the petrol and diesel mafia, at Manmad in Maharashtra's Nashik district. Additional District Collector Yashwant Sonawane was accompanied by his personal assistant and driver when the shocking incident took place at a roadside dhaba near Manmad town, nearly 260 km from Mumbai. Preliminary reports say Sonawane had gone there to conduct a raid on the petrol and diesel mafia.

Congress puts onus on states to check price rise

Congress puts onus on states to check price rise

Rediff.com11 Jan 2011

The Prime Minister held the meeting with senior ministers, including Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee, Home Minister P Chidambaram, and Food and Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar.

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

20 years ago this week, India and Australia played one of the greatest Test matches in cricket history. Sreehari Nair relives the sound and the fury of that unforgettable game at the Eden Gardens.

Election Commission's real heroes

Election Commission's real heroes

Rediff.com12 Apr 2011

As you drive into Chennai, what is striking is the conspicuous absence of posters, banners, hoardings in the city, even though campaigning is at its peak for the April 13 elections in the state.

How the Congress plans to curb rising prices

How the Congress plans to curb rising prices

Rediff.com20 Dec 2010

Expressing concern over rising prices, the Congress party on Monday asked the government to deal with the issue of inflation with candour and courage and take stern action against hoarding and black-marketing.

32 years on, Delhi gears up for Congress plenary

32 years on, Delhi gears up for Congress plenary

Rediff.com17 Dec 2010

On the eve of the Congress plenary, Sahim Salim captures the mood in Burari, a town in northwest Delhi, which is all geared up for the mega event.

Lessons from the Farmer's Protest

Lessons from the Farmer's Protest

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

'This confrontation could have been avoided by a less arrogant administration that initially listened, used whatever negotiating skills they had and tried to be more credible,' observes Ramesh Menon.

Stop 'banana republic' like attacks, Tata to govt

Stop 'banana republic' like attacks, Tata to govt

Rediff.com27 Nov 2010

Tata Sons Chairman Ratan Tata on Friday said the government must stop the 'banana republic kind of attacks', as the real 2G scam was becoming hidden behind a smokescreen.

Abhishek Bachchan to host TV gameshow

Abhishek Bachchan to host TV gameshow

Rediff.com24 Dec 2009

Saturday Night Bingo will replace Bigg Boss' slot on COLORS.

Want to save money? Read these tips

Want to save money? Read these tips

Rediff.com20 May 2011

Exercise a bit of restraint in a number of small-yet-effective ways.

How the government plans to bring down high prices of pulses

How the government plans to bring down high prices of pulses

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

The committee would submit its report in the next two weeks.

Kerala's youngest candidate fights his first election

Kerala's youngest candidate fights his first election

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

"I accept that in India children of politicians are in politics and there is nothing wrong in it but you won't be able to prevail and survive if you are not good," says 27-year-old Hibi Eden, president of the National Students Union and son of a former MP, selected by Rahul Gandhi to contest the Ernakulam assembly seat.

'Whatever Amit Shah says, anti-CAA protests will continue'

'Whatever Amit Shah says, anti-CAA protests will continue'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

'In 2021, assembly elections are going to be held in Assam. The BJP, sitting in Delhi, is thinking everything is hunky-dory in Assam. But that is not the case.' 'People of Assam are no longer with the BJP.'

India celebrates its 71st R-Day with colourful parades

India celebrates its 71st R-Day with colourful parades

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

A magnificent display of India's cultural diversity through colourful parades across the length and breadth of the country marked the 71st Republic Day celebrations on Sunday which passed off peacefully, barring in Upper Assam, which was rocked by four explosions within a span of 10 minutes.

Audit DG raps DoT on plan to bail out new telcos

Audit DG raps DoT on plan to bail out new telcos

Rediff.com21 Sep 2010

In its communication to DoT, the DGA said the department had granted new unified access service licences to certain companies without proper verification of their eligibility and other credentials.

Taj Mahal gets a makeover before Trumps visit Agra

Taj Mahal gets a makeover before Trumps visit Agra

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

From Dwight D Eisenhower to Bill Clinton, many American presidents have made sure they're photographed against the backdrop of the Taj. And, now the monument is ready to impress Trump for that family frame. Well, almost ready, reports Shreya Jai.

Sri Sri speaks on sex, spirituality and afterlife

Sri Sri speaks on sex, spirituality and afterlife

Rediff.com17 Jan 2011

Spiritual guru and Art of Living founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar talks to rediff.com's Abhishek Mande about life, death, sex and the prospect of peace in the Indian subcontinent.

Food security to be this decade's biggest worry

Food security to be this decade's biggest worry

Rediff.com3 Jan 2011

Runaway food prices are here to stay and taming that will need far greater structural changes than temporary clampdowns on hoarding and exports.

With coronavirus fight, can India set an example?

With coronavirus fight, can India set an example?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

India lacks China's culture of collective discipline, so what will provide the glue for people to cooperate rather than follow their raw survival instincts? asks Ravi Bhoothalingam.

BJP may delay naming Modi as PM candidate

BJP may delay naming Modi as PM candidate

Rediff.com9 Aug 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party may further delay the announcement of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as the party's Prime Ministerial candidate till the assembly elections to Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan are over.

How Jerry Rao is building low-cost homes profitably

How Jerry Rao is building low-cost homes profitably

Rediff.com14 Dec 2010

Former Citibanker and MphasiS founder wants to provide affordable housing to low-income buyers. What's his business model?

You can still convert your black money into white!

You can still convert your black money into white!

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

How will the government's decision to demonetise Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes help curb the creation and flow of black money into the Indian economy?