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Why do fire extinguishers attract 28% GST?!

Why do fire extinguishers attract 28% GST?!

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

'In a nation where safety standards are the lowest in the world, why make compliance expensive?' asks Aakar Patel.

Why Hrithik needs a hit badly

Why Hrithik needs a hit badly

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

But he has serious competition from Akshay Kumar, and Rustom.

Nifty ends above 8,550 on GST hopes, monsoon

Nifty ends above 8,550 on GST hopes, monsoon

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

ICICI Bank was the top gainer after stable rating for its senior unsecured bonds by S&P Global Ratings.

'Pakistan is no match for us'

'Pakistan is no match for us'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

'The Chinese have a set pattern. They demonstrate, warn, threaten, attack and withdraw.' 'We were lulled into complacency, but I am certain things are being corrected now.'

Aimless ambling in Benaulim, Goa

Aimless ambling in Benaulim, Goa

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

Benaulim is one of those rare Goan villages with more starfish than holidaymakers.

What does 2017's cinema hold for you?

What does 2017's cinema hold for you?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

There's a lot happening in Bollywood, Hollywood and world cinema this year.

At Gurmeet Ram Rahim's ashram

At Gurmeet Ram Rahim's ashram

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

Last September on the eve of the release of Gurmeet Ram Rahim's MSG: The Warrior Lion Heart, Rediff.com's Patcy N and Afsar Dayatar attended a huge concert in Sirsa, Haryana, to promote the film.

Punjab on a plate: Recipes from the Golden City

Punjab on a plate: Recipes from the Golden City

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

In the second part of a series, we bring you recipes from chef Vikas Khanna's latest book.

Review: Rajma Chawal is comfortably dumb

Review: Rajma Chawal is comfortably dumb

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

'Wasn't there a single person below 30 in the whole production team? I wondered aloud at different points in the narrative,' notes Sreehari Nair.

Don't miss! Exciting Tamil releases this Pongal

Don't miss! Exciting Tamil releases this Pongal

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

Three interesting films gear up to release on this festive occasion.

Karan Johar: I couldn't have made a film as good as Lunchbox

Karan Johar: I couldn't have made a film as good as Lunchbox

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

The film will finalled release on September 20.

'You can't be mediocre when Tiger's there'

'You can't be mediocre when Tiger's there'

Rediff.com7 May 2019

'With Tiger, you always need to be on your toes and always ready to dance.'

This is how Yogi spent first week in office

This is how Yogi spent first week in office

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

A week in the office and the Uttar Pradesh chief minister was at it in full throttle.

Priyanka Chopra's secret 'passion project'

Priyanka Chopra's secret 'passion project'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

Besides the five Indian films that are playing at the Toronto International Film Festival this year -- a rather large collection at an international film festival, says Aseem Chhabra -- there are more films with an Indian connect.

How Tom Uncle's Maggi Point is surviving the noodles crisis

How Tom Uncle's Maggi Point is surviving the noodles crisis

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

The popular DU kiosk is losing approximately Rs 2,000 per day, even though they still serve instant noodles

A good pair of walking shoes and Galle is yours!

A good pair of walking shoes and Galle is yours!

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Down in the Indian Ocean, cricket turned out to be the great unifier and Archana Masih, only an intermittent fan, became its ambassador of sorts.

Super Filmi Week: When Akshay met a scientist fan

Super Filmi Week: When Akshay met a scientist fan

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

What did Sukanya Verma's Super filmi week look like? Read on...

The Best Films of Smita Patil

The Best Films of Smita Patil

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

Smita Patil would have been 60 on October 17 had fate not cruelly snatched her from us in 1986. She was only 31 when she died. Rediff.com salutes the incomparable actress in a special series.

Watch! Super-cute little chefs teach you how to cook

Watch! Super-cute little chefs teach you how to cook

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

Zayn James Doddi loves cooking. As do these other young chefs. Take a look.

Are you following these chefs on Instagram?

Are you following these chefs on Instagram?

Rediff.com19 May 2017

They'll spice up your Instagram feeds with their lip-smacking food pics.

SRK, Naseer, Dharmendra: Vote for your favourite onscreen coach!

SRK, Naseer, Dharmendra: Vote for your favourite onscreen coach!

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

Take this fun poll!

What if Rangeela ended differently?

What if Rangeela ended differently?

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

What happens if a movie ends differently? Reality checks in, of course.

'I don't want to treat my audience like idiots'

'I don't want to treat my audience like idiots'

Rediff.com12 May 2016

'When the audience leaves the theatres (after watching Dear Dad), they will have a smile on their faces. They will not be disappointed. That's a 100 per cent guarantee.' Dear Dad director Tanuj Bhramar tells us why we're going to love his film.

'Got to display wide range of emotions in Brother Of Bommali'

'Got to display wide range of emotions in Brother Of Bommali'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

Actress karthika Nair talks about her new Telugu film.

Drinking too much chai? 8 habits not letting you lose weight

Drinking too much chai? 8 habits not letting you lose weight

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

Find out if you are making these mistakes.

'The sambar-rice at Guntakal tasted divine'

'The sambar-rice at Guntakal tasted divine'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Rediff readers share their experience of eating on the Indian Railways.

This CEO used to wash dishes as a young boy!

This CEO used to wash dishes as a young boy!

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

Cairn India CEO has a tough task at hand.

She loves the F-word!

She loves the F-word!

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Mita Kapur has an irresistible love affair... and she's willing to do anything to keep it going.

Sultan, PK: TOP biggest grossers ever

Sultan, PK: TOP biggest grossers ever

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Salman Khan features in five of these movies!

'Shashi Kapoor gave his heart to every film'

'Shashi Kapoor gave his heart to every film'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

'The news that the once dashing, absolutely handsome, utterly charming Shashi Kapoor is no more makes me feel terribly sad.' Aseem Chhabra, author of Shashi Kapoor: The Householder, the Star, pays rich tribute to the iconic actor.

Sidharth takes pouting lessons from Alia

Sidharth takes pouting lessons from Alia

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

'Whose standard of beauty are we really following?'

'Whose standard of beauty are we really following?'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

Huma Qureshi on what really defines beauty.

#FoodPorn: 10 more Instagram foodies to follow

#FoodPorn: 10 more Instagram foodies to follow

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

Their pics will send you into a food coma!

'For Tamil pride, for Jallikattu'

'For Tamil pride, for Jallikattu'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

A Ganesh Nadar watches the fourth day of protests dawn on Chennai's Marina beach.

The Sari Satyagraha

The Sari Satyagraha

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

A short story by an award-winning writer.

'Our children have only hunger written in their destiny'

'Our children have only hunger written in their destiny'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2016

In villages in Palghar district -- in Mumbai's backyard -- more than 254 children have died from malnutrition.

We are the Shahid Kapoor of cricket though we think we are SRK

We are the Shahid Kapoor of cricket though we think we are SRK

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

'One glance at the Indians on the field compared to these visiting South Africans, and you know something is very wrong or very different. One side (not our side) looks like athletes do,' says Aakar Patel.

The Tumhari Sulu in your life

The Tumhari Sulu in your life

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

Radio jockeys, the new celebrities.

'When I try to be cool, I look like a fool!'

'When I try to be cool, I look like a fool!'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

'Nobody prepares you for stardom.' 'Nobody prepares you for what happens to you after your first film.' Uncle and nephew -- Anil and Arjun Kapoor -- get together.

Your FAVOURITE Koffee with Karan episode? VOTE!

Your FAVOURITE Koffee with Karan episode? VOTE!

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

Killer Kangana or Teasing Twinkle? Take your pick!