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'The biggest thing I want to take from Sanju is a hit'

'The biggest thing I want to take from Sanju is a hit'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

Ranbir Kapoor discusses Sanjay Dutt, and Sanju.

Ayodhya and the denial of India's ancient past

Ayodhya and the denial of India's ancient past

Rediff.com9 Feb 2019

By clinging to the past misdeeds of some Islamic rulers, present day Muslims are making reconciliation of communities an impossibility, says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Sigh! No good college despite 92% in Class 12

Sigh! No good college despite 92% in Class 12

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

The prospects of getting a good course in a good college with an aggregate of 92 per cent are bleak, says a parent.

'The true meaning of Bollywood was Sridevi'

'The true meaning of Bollywood was Sridevi'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

Fans share their Sridevi memories...

At 12, this young scientist is solving a global problem

At 12, this young scientist is solving a global problem

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

'We don't know if the water we are drinking has lead in it or not.' 'In India, we don't have ways to easily detect or measure contamination levels.'

'I believe the doosra can't be bowled without a bit of kink'

'I believe the doosra can't be bowled without a bit of kink'

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Rookie off-spinner Jayant Yadav, who is set for his maiden India tour of Zimbabwe next month, says he will never attempt to bowl a 'doosra' since it cannot be done without a bit of elbow kink.

5 simple investment tips that work! ALWAYS

5 simple investment tips that work! ALWAYS

Rediff.com15 Nov 2014

These are old nuggets which have been dished in the past. repeating them and frankly do not care if you do follow or not.

Unbeaten 64 against Pakistan is Watson's 'most important innings'

Unbeaten 64 against Pakistan is Watson's 'most important innings'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

'I had a lot of luck through that phase, because I was able to stay in and win the match for my team.'

How the Indians fared in IPL auction

How the Indians fared in IPL auction

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

How the Indians fared in IPL auction

'I have a degree, why should I bother about soft skills?'

'I have a degree, why should I bother about soft skills?'

Rediff.com10 May 2016

While technical skills can land you a job interview, soft skills will help you stand out and climb up the career ladder.

Republicans abandon Trump, call for him to drop out over lewd video

Republicans abandon Trump, call for him to drop out over lewd video

Rediff.com9 Oct 2016

A growing wave of lawmakers have called on the defiant US presidential nominee Donald Trump to drop out of the race in the wake of a video showing him make crude sexual remarks.

Is your 'mama' providing funds for Chhattisgarh, Modi asks Rahul

Is your 'mama' providing funds for Chhattisgarh, Modi asks Rahul

Rediff.com14 Nov 2013

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday slammed the Congress for opposing opinion polls, saying the fear of losing elections was the reason behind its "nonsensical" demand and "desperate" tactics.

World Jr Chess: Padmini Rout bounces back into reckoning

World Jr Chess: Padmini Rout bounces back into reckoning

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

Padmini Rout has 6.5 points, one behind the leader, Sarasadat Khademalsharieh, in the girls' section at the World Junior Chess Championships in Pune.

'As we enter the knock-outs we have to improve our performance'

'As we enter the knock-outs we have to improve our performance'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni says the team's main focus in the World Cup now is on improving their already impressive performance and maintaining the momentum gained.

What are Prabhas and Neil Nitin Mukesh up to?

What are Prabhas and Neil Nitin Mukesh up to?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

'Saaho is one of the biggest films I have worked in.' 'Recently, we shot one of the biggest action sequences you will see in Indian cinema.'

She's Mumbai's first woman station master

She's Mumbai's first woman station master

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Mamta Kulkarni, Mumbai's first woman station master joined the Indian Railways in May 1992.

'There is no job I haven't done'

'There is no job I haven't done'

Rediff.com17 May 2017

'I worked as a cleaner at a store.' 'I worked as a security guard...' 'I have slept on footpaths.' '[I came to Mumbai with great difficulty.' 'I have not seen better people than I have in the film industry.' 'Nobody has helped me the way people have done for me here.'

'I don't dwell on success or failure beyond Monday'

'I don't dwell on success or failure beyond Monday'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

'If the film becomes a hit within Friday, Saturday and Sunday, I am relieved.' 'But by Monday, I need to come back to earth.'

Buying insurance? Know your rights first

Buying insurance? Know your rights first

Rediff.com19 Oct 2017

Naval Goel of PolicyX answers some important questions before buying insurance policies

The flip side of being a model

The flip side of being a model

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Mumbai-based model Pooja Bhamrah tells us why it is important to be fit, positive and balanced.

Unbelievable: India's suicide rates are too high

Unbelievable: India's suicide rates are too high

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

We have the highest suicide rate among 10 Southeast Asian countries.

'Aditi Rao Hydari carries Kaatru Veliyedai'

'Aditi Rao Hydari carries Kaatru Veliyedai'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

'Unlike OK Kanmani, Kaatru Veliyedai lends itself to a classical form. It is very different from the previous film in tone, texture and scope.' Mani Ratnam discusses his latest film.

Mumbai: Maximum city, minimum space

Mumbai: Maximum city, minimum space

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

Is Mumbai done with shared lives and overshared living spaces?

5 compelling reasons to check your CIBIL Report

5 compelling reasons to check your CIBIL Report

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

A healthy CIBIL Report and a high CIBIL TransUnion Score indicates that you are managing your loans and credit relationships well and are financially savvy

Buying health insurance? 4 smart tips for you

Buying health insurance? 4 smart tips for you

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

Companies selling health insurance are not in the business of giving away money. Let us face the fact that more they deny the claims, more they will earn. So, it is better for you to think and check out on all the details of a perfect health plan before signing the agreement.

Why we should applaud Tusshar Kapoor

Why we should applaud Tusshar Kapoor

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Tusshar Kapoor's decision is unique in a country where society still places so much emphasis on marriage and making a family, feels Aseem Chhabra.

Art 370: 'Tomorrow it can happen with any state!'

Art 370: 'Tomorrow it can happen with any state!'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

'I would say it is not going to be days and weeks. It is going to be months and years, over which we would make an assessment on the decisions taken by the Parliament at this point of time. 'We are in for a long haul is what I would say.' It was a very diverse India, which was coming together, politically, in a very cohesive, democratically-resilient way." Professor Navnita Behera examines the wisdom of the exit of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir.

'Under-17 football World Cup can be most attended sports event in India'

'Under-17 football World Cup can be most attended sports event in India'

Rediff.com29 May 2015

Javier Ceppi, Tournament Director of the 2017 Under-17 football World Cup, which India will host, says the success of the event depends on the country's fans. Laxmi Negi reports.

A political Teacher's Day

A political Teacher's Day

Rediff.com7 Sep 2014

Old hostilities were set aside, grudges buried and every one showed up with a smile and a determination to celebrate Teacher's Day, says Malavika Sangghvi

After the surgical strikes, what can we expect?

After the surgical strikes, what can we expect?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

'I feel that any terror strike at this juncture is not on the cards.' 'The reaction would most likely be military in nature and possibly using their special forces or attack helicopters,' says Group Captain Murli Menon (retd), who spent four years at our embassy in Islamabad.

How do you feel when your parents trick you

How do you feel when your parents trick you

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

Words of advice for parents who think it is okay to stalk their children on social media.

How Pragg, 12, became India's youngest Grandmaster

How Pragg, 12, became India's youngest Grandmaster

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

'It was a big relief to get it out of the way. Now he can concentrate on future progress.'

'It took me so long to act with Mohanlal'

'It took me so long to act with Mohanlal'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

'Doing Janatha Garage was one of the biggest decisions I've made and it has paid off. I got calls from Bollywood after this. So in that way, the film has given me good exposure.' Unni Mukundan is excited about his Telugu debut.

'Gully Boy is about our country's talented youth'

'Gully Boy is about our country's talented youth'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

'They are out there, singing about their socio-economic status, their family structures, their politics, the way the system treated them, what they would like to change... and the beauty is that they are positive.' 'They are not bitter or cynical.'

Phantom promoters dodge delisting, and investors

Phantom promoters dodge delisting, and investors

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

Of 194 entities thrown off the exchange, BSE doesn't have promoter names or addresses for 168 firms; yet it has ordered all promoters to buy back shares

How I Met My Mother

How I Met My Mother

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

'After having rejected and sometimes also being rejected by 32 men in my unsuccessful journey to matrimony, I prayed that it would be love at first sight with motherhood,' says Priya Ramanathan.

'Abbas-Mustan never treated me like a son'

'Abbas-Mustan never treated me like a son'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

'The only time I went on set was during Badshah. I was very young at that time. After being there for about an hour, I was bored and wanted to go. I couldn't watch it again and again, the retakes.' But Mustafa Burmawalla could not stay away from the arc lights for long.

Struggling Shane Watson's critics crank up heat

Struggling Shane Watson's critics crank up heat

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Watson used to take flak for his inability to convert half centuries to centuries but recently his problem has been progressing from scores in the 20s and 30s.

Don't touch my feet, work hard to show respect: Modi tells MPs

Don't touch my feet, work hard to show respect: Modi tells MPs

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

In an unusual advice to Bharatiya Janata Party Members of Parliament, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked his party MPs not to show him respect by touching his feet or greeting other senior leaders by touching their feet.

Now in app stores: Parenting made easy

Now in app stores: Parenting made easy

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

Away from parents and in-laws, many couples find themselves unprepared for parenthood in a digital age. Nikita Puri explores apps that can ease the way.