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'Kejriwal's campaign was Modi minus Hindutva'

'Kejriwal's campaign was Modi minus Hindutva'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

'In today's situation, it is not going to help anyone's case if they try to politically contest with the BJP on ideological issues.' 'Instead, it is best is to swim along the tide, present the more acceptable face of the cultural Hindu, but not be a political Hindu as the BJP or Mr Modi is.'

Your holiday Guiddoo

Your holiday Guiddoo

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

Available on both Android and iOS, the company has partnered with Cleartrip and Yatra. Shameen Alauddin reports.

When I fought the terrorists that 26/11 night

When I fought the terrorists that 26/11 night

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

'I was alone in the room, injured and facing possible death.' 'The terrorists had taken a head shot and since there was complete silence from my end, they thought that I was either dead or grievously injured...' 'I was now changing the position of the gun, sometimes firing from the top of the sofa, sometimes from the left and sometimes from the right side.' 'This was to confuse the terrorists and to manipulate them into thinking that there are two or more commandos in the room.' A must read excerpt from Praveen Kumar Teotia's 26/11 Braveheart: My Encounter With Terrorists That Night.

Homegrown PE funds learn how to cash in on fast exits

Homegrown PE funds learn how to cash in on fast exits

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

Players such as Kidaara, True North, and Multiples Alternate Asset Management move outside the confines of just being a family-style financial office and become a true PE heavyweight.

11 Remix Videos You Must Watch!

11 Remix Videos You Must Watch!

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

These videos are like butterflies in a case, says Sreehari Nair. They have neither aged badly nor grown over-familiar.

WATCH: Fishermen trapped in swollen Tawi airlifted

WATCH: Fishermen trapped in swollen Tawi airlifted

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

They were stranded on a concrete platform at the bottom of a pillar of an under-construction structure to create a lake at Baghwati Nagar, they said.

The Legend is dead, his work lives on

The Legend is dead, his work lives on

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

The suave actor of the world, sometimes called the last of the Mohicans and familiar to students of cinema anywhere in the globe, acted in 14 Ray films and over 300 others, gracefully transitioning into commercial cinema in a variety of roles.

10 roles that proved Soumitra Chatterjee's versatility

10 roles that proved Soumitra Chatterjee's versatility

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

This is an alternate list of 10 screen roles that saw Soumitra Chatterjee, a paragon of gentility, venture beyond his comfort zone and deliver masterclasses of subtlety and depth, lists Saibal Chatterjee.

Kohli, Dhoni, Yuvraj and Raina in list of top 100 athletes

Kohli, Dhoni, Yuvraj and Raina in list of top 100 athletes

Rediff.com31 May 2017

India captain Virat Kohli, senior batsman Mahendra Singh Dhoni and stylish left-handed batsmen Yuvraj Singh and Suresh Raina, have found places in this year's ESPN World Fame 100 list that made its debut last year.

Covid has taken sheen off India's most exclusive clubs

Covid has taken sheen off India's most exclusive clubs

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Few of these highly sought-after socialising and networking hubs are seeing much activity as regulars are missing in action.

The Oberoi in New Delhi is scaling luxury to new heights

The Oberoi in New Delhi is scaling luxury to new heights

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

The iconic hotel opens after Rs 6-billion revamp

Milind Soman is now the 'Ironman'

Milind Soman is now the 'Ironman'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

The Bollywood actor and model, Milind Soman, has just added another father to his cap.

Alice doesn't live in indie cinema anymore

Alice doesn't live in indie cinema anymore

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

With Hindi Medium and Angrezi Medium, the "English-medium" actor of independent movies shows she can easily fit into mainstream Hindi movies too.

Mizo weightlifting sensation Jeremy wins India's first Youth Olympics gold

Mizo weightlifting sensation Jeremy wins India's first Youth Olympics gold

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

The 15-year-old from Aizwal, who is also a world youth silver-medallist, lifted a total of 274 kg (124 kg +150 kg) to finish on top.

Do you make these GRAMMAR mistakes?

Do you make these GRAMMAR mistakes?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Confused on when you should use 'the'? You are not alone!

Dream come true to win a medal at Asian Games: Sejwal

Dream come true to win a medal at Asian Games: Sejwal

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Only the fourth Indian to clinch a swimming medal in the Asian Games, Sandeep Sejwal said his bronze in the 50m breaststroke event is a dream realised after eight years of hard work with his coach Nihar Ameen.

Ishant, Aaron arrived late at Gabba on 4th morning: report

Ishant, Aaron arrived late at Gabba on 4th morning: report

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Indian pacers Ishant Sharma and Varun Aaron arrived late at the Gabba on the fourth morning of the second Test against Australia even as their teammates were dramatically collapsing out in the middle, according to a report.

2020's BEST Non-Hindi Films

2020's BEST Non-Hindi Films

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Aseem Chhabra lists the best non-Hindi language films he watched in 2020, with the hope that they will have a wider reach in the new year.

Jobs bloom at govt banks

Jobs bloom at govt banks

Rediff.com17 Nov 2008

At this time of fear and apprehension over jobs, public sector banks are swimming against the tide to go on a hiring spree.

Celebrating Abhishek Bachchan!

Celebrating Abhishek Bachchan!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Baba Bachchan is 43.

All you need to know about Bogibeel bridge

All you need to know about Bogibeel bridge

Rediff.com25 Dec 2018

The Bogibeel Bridge, which was a part of the Assam Accord and sanctioned in 1997-98, is likely to play a crucial role in defence movement along the India-China border in Arunachal Pradesh.

Lose that belly, not the beer

Lose that belly, not the beer

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

Indian genetics put us at a higher tendency to gain belly fat.

Sports Shorts: Trap shooters Kynan, Prithviraj lead at WC

Sports Shorts: Trap shooters Kynan, Prithviraj lead at WC

Rediff.com15 May 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

Sports Shorts: Hamilton can equal pole record; ISL gets AFC nod

Sports Shorts: Hamilton can equal pole record; ISL gets AFC nod

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday.

25 STRIKING FRAMES of Hum

25 STRIKING FRAMES of Hum

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Agneepath, Hum and Khuda Gawah are a testament to the Bachchan-Mukul Anand actor-director chemistry. Of the three, Hum is a natural crowd-pleaser, says Sukanya Verma.

Sports Shorts: Boxers Panghal, Kaushik felicitated

Sports Shorts: Boxers Panghal, Kaushik felicitated

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

My Floyd Cardoz story

My Floyd Cardoz story

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

For Chef Thomas Zacharias, Chef Floyd Cardoz, was a partner, mentor. And family.

I dared to dream and worked hard: Deepa Malik

I dared to dream and worked hard: Deepa Malik

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

The first Indian woman to clinch a Paralympic medal, a thrilled Deepa Malik says her F-53 shot put silver is a result of being daring enough to dream. Deepa's best throw of 4.61m from her six attempts was enough to clinch the silver medal. "I dared to dream and I have determination to work hard and the passion and perseverance to follow that dream. Women often lose that and I have ensured that my family is not neglected, my children are doing well too," Deepa said.

Gujarat police chief dies while holidaying in Thailand

Gujarat police chief dies while holidaying in Thailand

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

Gujarat Police chief Amitabh Pathak, who was holidaying in Phutket with his family, died of a heart attack on Friday.

A Phenomenon Called Pranab Mukherjee

A Phenomenon Called Pranab Mukherjee

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

Ambassador Venu Rajamony, who served as press secretary to President Pranab Mukherjee during his tenure, salutes the statesman and political legend, who passed into the ages on Monday.

Sports Shorts: India pip Kazakhstan to win FIBA Women's Asia Cup

Sports Shorts: India pip Kazakhstan to win FIBA Women's Asia Cup

Rediff.com29 Jul 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Saturday

Asian Para Games: Clean sweep of medals for India in men's high jump

Asian Para Games: Clean sweep of medals for India in men's high jump

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

Sharad Kumar smashes continental record for gold in men's high jump

South Asian Games: Hit or miss? Tell Us!

South Asian Games: Hit or miss? Tell Us!

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

For the 12th successive time, none could match up to India's regional might but the host country's record-breaking medal haul of 308 can hardly hide the fact that the standard of competition in the South Asian Games has failed to rise significantly.

India at CWG: Lifters add two more gold, lackluster hockey team draws opening match

India at CWG: Lifters add two more gold, lackluster hockey team draws opening match

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

A summary of Indian athletes' showing at the Commonwealth Games on Day 3.

Can dieting help fight obesity?

Can dieting help fight obesity?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

A common misconception is that dieting helps you reduce weight.

Morgan's England in a special class, says Steve Waugh

Morgan's England in a special class, says Steve Waugh

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

Steve Waugh, who captained England to the World Cup triumph in 1999, says Eoin Morgan's side is one of the best one-day teams he's seen and would compete against anyone of the previous eras.

'Oeltmans is doing a fantastic job but any hopes of a medal is unrealistic'

'Oeltmans is doing a fantastic job but any hopes of a medal is unrealistic'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

While praising the Indian men hockey team's progress under the guidance of coach Roelant Oltmans, former international Viren Rasquinha did not hold out a realistic chance for the country to climb the medals podium at the upcoming Rio Olympics.

It's just not cricket, MS

It's just not cricket, MS

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

'Insignias or not, Dhoni's will remain the deadliest pair of gloves behind the stumps,' notes Shekhar Gupta.

This is what dreams are made of

This is what dreams are made of

Rediff.com7 Oct 2006

India at the Games on Wednesday

India at the Games on Wednesday

Rediff.com18 Aug 2004

Indian sportspersons will be in action in the following events at 28th Olympic Games in Athens.