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Movies - no, Cricket - yes! I was never interested in movies: Vidhu Vinod Chopra's son shines on cricket pitch

Movies - no, Cricket - yes! I was never interested in movies: Vidhu Vinod Chopra's son shines on cricket pitch

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

During the current Ranji Trophy season, a star son has been launched. But for 25-year-old Agni Dev Chopra, he never had the luxury of a re-take that his film-maker father Vidhu Vinod Chopra has had throughout his illustrious career.

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Stop working! Read this NOW

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

Aarti Kelshikar tells you just how to navigate your way safely through the Indian workplace.

Carnatic musicians boycott Madras Academy event over Award to TM Krishna

Carnatic musicians boycott Madras Academy event over Award to TM Krishna

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

Several Carnatic musicans have pulled out of Madras Music Academy's annual December conference to protest the Sangita Kalanidhi award to classical vocalist T M Krishna, who they allege has 'glorified Periyar' and vilified the Carnatic music community.

Injured South Africa pace duo Nortje, Magala out of World Cup

Injured South Africa pace duo Nortje, Magala out of World Cup

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

South Africa's pace duo Anrich Nortje and Sisanda Magala have been ruled out of the World Cup because of injuries, Cricket South Africa confirmed on Thursday.

'Caste Won't Disappear From India'

'Caste Won't Disappear From India'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

'In India those who want change cannot bring about change, and those who can bring about change do not want change.'

Samson's inclusion a strong message to Pant: Laxman

Samson's inclusion a strong message to Pant: Laxman

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

Former Indian batsman VVS Laxman says Rishabh Pant is fast running out of time to justify the time invested in him by the team management and might lose his place to Sanju Samson if he doesn't regain his form soon.

Karpoori Thakur awarded Bharat Ratna posthumously

Karpoori Thakur awarded Bharat Ratna posthumously

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

Thakur, popularly known as 'jannayak', served as chief minister from December 1970 to June 1971 and from December 1977 to April 1979.

AAP threatens to exit INDIA if Cong goes solo in LS polls in Delhi

AAP threatens to exit INDIA if Cong goes solo in LS polls in Delhi

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

AAP chief spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar said its top leadership will take a call on attending the Mumbai meeting of the opposition bloc INDIA, following the statement by Lamba.

IMF says India is likely to contribute more than 16% of global growth

IMF says India is likely to contribute more than 16% of global growth

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

Growing at a robust rate due to economic reforms in key sectors like digitisation and infrastructure, India has emerged as a star performer and is projected to contribute more than 16 per cent of the global growth, the International Monetary Fund said on Monday. "What we have been observing for quite some time now is that India has been growing at a very robust rate. "It's one of the star performers when it comes to real growth when you look at peer countries.

'Kohli, Rohit would want to have Olympic medal'

'Kohli, Rohit would want to have Olympic medal'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

'Big cricketers can win the World Cup but if a big player gets an opportunity to claim an Olympic medal they will definitely work towards'

India's T20I clash with Ireland confirmed for August

India's T20I clash with Ireland confirmed for August

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

According to the ICC, the T20Is will be played on August 18, 20, and 23, all taking place in Malahide.

Paytm Payments Bank fiasco: Independent directors raised concerns

Paytm Payments Bank fiasco: Independent directors raised concerns

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

At a time when the role of corporate boards is once again under the scanner, independent directors on the Paytm Payments Bank board have indicated that red flags were raised over regulatory issues but they may have been late in doing so. "As independent directors, we asked questions and monitored responses to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Many changes were made on compliances. "Obviously, in retrospect, it was not found to be enough," said one of the independent directors on the condition of anonymity.

Adani advisor in environment ministry panel sparks uproar

Adani advisor in environment ministry panel sparks uproar

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

Janardan Choudhary, a key advisor to Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL), was named as one of the seven non-institutional members by the Union Environment Ministry when it reconstituted the Expert Appraisal Committee for hydroelectricity and river valley projects in September.

New CWC to discuss Bharat Jodo Yatra 2.0 in 1st meeting

New CWC to discuss Bharat Jodo Yatra 2.0 in 1st meeting

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

The first meeting of the reconstituted Congress Working Committee under Mallikarjun Kharge's presidency will be held in Hyderabad on Saturday during which the party's top brass will deliberate on evolving a strategy for upcoming assembly polls in five states and the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

Nitish back as JD-U president ahead of INDIA negotiations

Nitish back as JD-U president ahead of INDIA negotiations

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Party's chief spokesperson K C Tyagi said Kumar has agreed to take over the mantle from Lalan Singh.

Soren to attend Ram Mandir inauguration 'if invited'

Soren to attend Ram Mandir inauguration 'if invited'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Thursday said he will attend the inauguration of the Ram temple at Ayodhya in January if he is invited to the programme.

Cong rout may force INDIA to redraw strategy for 2024

Cong rout may force INDIA to redraw strategy for 2024

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

The party was trounced in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh and is now left with only Himachal Pradesh in the north. It is ruling in only three states on its own and is in power in Bihar and Jharkhand as a junior partner in alliance with regional parties.

First Act Review: Haunting

First Act Review: Haunting

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

The lives of the kids Deepa Bhatia portrays in the series are bleak, with small periods of sunshine when they get picked for an ad or serial, punctuating the longer periods of struggle, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Microsoft is very committed to India: Satya Nadella

Microsoft is very committed to India: Satya Nadella

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Microsoft chairman and CEO Satya Nadella on Wednesday highlighted the importance of driving inclusivity and empowerment through technology and economic growth and asserted that the company is "very committed to India". He was speaking at Microsoft's Tech for Good and Education showcase, an event that highlighted the impact created by technology in the areas of philanthropic work and education. Nadella did a walk through, interacting with teachers, students and professionals who are making a difference in the society, by leveraging various Microsoft programs, initiatives and tools.

H-1B visa renewal programme to start in Dec, Indians to benefit most

H-1B visa renewal programme to start in Dec, Indians to benefit most

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

In a move that will benefit a significantly large number of Indian technology professionals, the US is set to begin a pilot programme for domestic renewal of certain categories of H-1B visas in December. The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise. Technology companies depend on it to hire tens of thousands of employees each year from countries like India and China.

Future of Reliance belongs to Akash, Isha, Anant, and...: Ambani

Future of Reliance belongs to Akash, Isha, Anant, and...: Ambani

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Having created businesses ranging from world's largest single-location oil refining complex to nation's largest mobile network operators in just few years, billionaire Mukesh Ambani says his group Reliance Industries Ltd will never be complacent and will grow to be among the top 10 business conglomerates of the world. Addressing employees on Reliance Family Day - the birthday of the group's founder Dhirubhai Ambani, he said Reliance is now aiming to consolidate a place among global leaders in digital data platforms and AI adoption. "Today, the domestic and global environments for business are changing very fast.

Amid buzz of early LS polls, INDIA in hurry to finalise strategy

Amid buzz of early LS polls, INDIA in hurry to finalise strategy

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Most leaders agreed for early finalisation of poll plans for 2024 stressing that there was no time left with them and mere meetings would not help.

10 Indian-Americans win state, local polls in US

10 Indian-Americans win state, local polls in US

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

At least 10 Indian-Americans, almost all of them Democrats, have won local and state level elections held in several parts of the country, reflecting the growing political empowerment of the ethnic community that constitutes a little over one percent of the United States' population.

INDIA disturbs Modi, name change panic reaction by govt, says Rahul in Belgium

INDIA disturbs Modi, name change panic reaction by govt, says Rahul in Belgium

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Gandhi also said such controversies seem to play out every time his party raises concerns of "crony capitalism".

'India is Amazon's second-largest technology hub'

'India is Amazon's second-largest technology hub'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

India is the second-largest technology hub for Amazon globally and its teams are powering innovations not only for customers in the country but globally as well, a top company executive said on Thursday. Speaking at Amazon India Career Day, Amazon global senior vice president and country head India Amit Agarwal said the e-commerce company employs over one lakh professionals in India across diverse areas from engineering, supply chain, content creation, marketing, video and others. "India is also the second-largest technology hub for Amazon globally, with some of the most talented software developers, product managers, machine learning scientists, and research scientists as part of the team," he said.

Is There Time For A Reset For Paytm?

Is There Time For A Reset For Paytm?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Going by the RBI directive and the overall narrative, Paytm may have lost the rigour of stress tests, audits and compliance.

Number of women in blue-collar jobs increasing across manufacturing sector

Number of women in blue-collar jobs increasing across manufacturing sector

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

"Lady candidates need not apply." So read the postscript in a job notice from Telco (now Tata Motors) on a notice board in the corridors of the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore (now Bengaluru), in 1974. Irked, Sudha Murty, who was then pursuing her masters in computer science at the institute, wrote a postcard to JRD Tata, expressing her surprise at this gender discrimination, especially since the Tata Group were pioneers on many fronts. Shortly, Murty became the first woman on the firm's shop floor.

Greatest challenge before judiciary is...: CJI on I-Day

Greatest challenge before judiciary is...: CJI on I-Day

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud on Tuesday said the greatest challenge before the Indian judiciary is to eliminate barriers to accessing justice and make sure that the judiciary is inclusive and accessible to the last person in the line.

'I Decided Enough Of The Congress!'

'I Decided Enough Of The Congress!'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

'After giving my own money to this party, I was insulted.'' 'Neither this party nor its leaders have no respect for women.'

Time To Abolish Quotas?

Time To Abolish Quotas?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Ultimately quotas kill talent and true meritocracy, argues R Jagannathan.

Covovax as Covid booster jab to be available on CoWIN soon

Covovax as Covid booster jab to be available on CoWIN soon

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Covovax is likely to be available on the portal in a few days at a price of Rs 225 per dose plus applicable GST.

'Lord Ram Will Protect The Constitution'

'Lord Ram Will Protect The Constitution'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

'Rama is Lord God of maryada. Today's maryada is the Constitution.'

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