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North Block's endangered species

North Block's endangered species

Rediff.com2 Jan 2008

Now for the first time, the top team in North Block has the predominance of IAS officers.

Ranji Trophy: Fallah rips apart Bengal to put Maharashtra in control

Ranji Trophy: Fallah rips apart Bengal to put Maharashtra in control

Rediff.com18 Jan 2014

Left-arm seamer Samad Fallah exposed the poor technique of Bengal's batsmen with some incisive swing bowling to put Maharashtra in the driver's seat on the first day of their Ranji Trophy semi-final in Indore on Saturday.

Sports Shorts: Shi beats Lin Dan to win All England Badminton final

Sports Shorts: Shi beats Lin Dan to win All England Badminton final

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

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

No proposal to ban PNs: Govt

No proposal to ban PNs: Govt

Rediff.com31 Aug 2007

The government said on Friday there is no proposal to ban participatory notes, which are instruments through which unregistered entities invest in the Indian securities markets.

Kolkata is now India's pollution capital

Kolkata is now India's pollution capital

Rediff.com28 May 2008

Kolkata has upstaged Delhi as the air pollution capital of India, accounting for more deaths due to lung cancer and heart attack than the capital city. CNCI scientists maintain that more than seven in 10 people in Kolkata, including children as well as elderly people, suffer from various kinds of respiratory disorders. Lahiri said roadside hawkers, shopowners, traffic policemen, auto-rickshaw drivers and others who spend long hours on the road were the most vulnerable.

Five Kolkata players asked to leave team hotel

Five Kolkata players asked to leave team hotel

Rediff.com13 May 2008

In an apparent bid to cut cost, the Kolkata Knight Riders team management on Monday "politely" asked five of the players, who are yet to feature in the side's 14-member squad in any match, to leave the team hotel. The players are Ranadeb Bose, Cheteshwar Pujara, Sourasish Lahiri, Yashpal Singh and Hokkaido.

Arvind Virmani to be new chief economic advisor

Arvind Virmani to be new chief economic advisor

Rediff.com13 Jul 2007

The government on Friday appointed noted economist Arvind Virmani as the new chief economic advisor in finance ministry.

From Ashes to Uma Thurman

From Ashes to Uma Thurman

Rediff.com21 Apr 2008

Actor Ajay Naidu completed his first production Ashes which he also directed. You hear him on the audio of the much acclaimed and bestselling Jhumpa Lahiri's collection of stories, Unaccustomed Earth

Check out golf hero Shubhankar's 'Major' plans for 2018

Check out golf hero Shubhankar's 'Major' plans for 2018

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

Realising that a 'taxing' calendar can drain you completely, rising Indian golfer Shubhankar Sharma is now focussing on improving his mental toughness ahead of the new season, during which he is set to make his Major debut.

'Horror cinema will never be the same again'

'Horror cinema will never be the same again'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

'The death of Tulsi Ramsay signals the end of an era.'

13 economists laud Telangana's cash support for farmers, red-flag loan waivers

13 economists laud Telangana's cash support for farmers, red-flag loan waivers

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

13 eminent economists, including former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan and current International Monetary Fund Chief Economist Gita Gopinath, in a report have asked the political establishment not to resort to populist tricks.

Inside the miserable world of India's domestic workers

Inside the miserable world of India's domestic workers

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

'We eat first, they later; we sit on chairs and they on the floor; we call them by their names and they address us by titles,' writes Tripti Lahiri, author of Maid in India.

Anupam Kher slams 'AwardWapsi Gang' for returning honours

Anupam Kher slams 'AwardWapsi Gang' for returning honours

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

In a series of tweets, Kher said that the filmmakers' decision is an insult to the Censor Board jury and the audience.

Present tension

Present tension

Rediff.com11 Dec 2007

Thanks to India's increasingly open economy, no one there seems to want much from the West any more.

RBI Governor calls on FM

RBI Governor calls on FM

Rediff.com10 Jul 2007

Reserve Bank Governor Y V Reddy met Finance Minister P Chidambaram in New Delhi on Tuesday and is understood to have discussed measures to tackle the rupee appreciation.

CAT 2007: 'Start with your area of strength'

CAT 2007: 'Start with your area of strength'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2007

Arindam Lahiri from Career Launcher answers questions about the final week of CAT preparation.

Mimoh's vanishing act!

Mimoh's vanishing act!

Rediff.com2 Apr 2008

The actor was not present at his own film's (Jimmy) audio launch, leaving his father to do the honours.

Tabu, Irrfan are brilliant in Namesake

Tabu, Irrfan are brilliant in Namesake

Rediff.com9 Mar 2007

Mira Nair's Namesake is a must watch.

Is an anti-wrinkle pillow the secret of this Hollywood star's beauty?

Is an anti-wrinkle pillow the secret of this Hollywood star's beauty?

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

What 32-year-old star Mandy Moore's actions tell us about anti-ageing regimes...

Another Deol to debut

Another Deol to debut

Rediff.com22 Nov 2007

Meet Raj, who will be seen in a murder mystery called Kahi Hai Woh Aaspaas.

CAT: 'In weak sections, try to clear sectionals'

CAT: 'In weak sections, try to clear sectionals'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2007

Arindam Lahiri, a competive examination expert, discusses CAT 2007 strategy with Get Ahead readers: How should I divide my time? How can I clear sectional cut-offs? Read on

Why this home theatre system scores

Why this home theatre system scores

Rediff.com8 May 2007

Baudhayan Lahiri rates the LG-K9250A Home Cinema System and tells us why he is thrilled with his new gadget.

<i>Namesake</i> the movie also pushes book sales

Namesake the movie also pushes book sales

Rediff.com27 Mar 2007

With Mira Nair's Namesake released across India on Friday, retailers are stocking up on Jhumpa Lahiri's Pultizer prize-winning novel of the same name

Why Rani, Abhishek lost out on Namesake

Why Rani, Abhishek lost out on Namesake

Rediff.com23 Mar 2007

Mira Nair and Jhumpa Lahiri discuss all things Namesake.

'I don't believe in being loyal'

'I don't believe in being loyal'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2007

Irrfan Khan talks about his role in The Namesake.

India confident of 8% GDP growth

India confident of 8% GDP growth

Rediff.com29 Aug 2006

Gizmo Watch: A great way to print, scan, copy

Gizmo Watch: A great way to print, scan, copy

Rediff.com15 Jun 2007

Get Ahead reader Baudhayan Lahiri reviews the Canon MP160 multi-function device.

When I bought a new phone...

When I bought a new phone...

Rediff.com25 May 2007

GA reader Baudhayan Lahiri, who bought the Beetel Cordless Phone, rated its performance for us.

The best way to invest in the market

The best way to invest in the market

Rediff.com30 Jun 2006

India's jet trainer debuts in Paris Air Show

India's jet trainer debuts in Paris Air Show

Rediff.com14 Jun 2005

The maiden flight of IJT was preceded by a display of Dhruv highlighting its performance.

PIX: Akshay, Bachchans, Kapoors at Smita Thackeray's son's reception

PIX: Akshay, Bachchans, Kapoors at Smita Thackeray's son's reception

Rediff.com14 Feb 2015

Check out the star arrivals.

Nudity in Mira Nair's Namesake

Nudity in Mira Nair's Namesake

Rediff.com2 Nov 2006

FDI window to be reset

FDI window to be reset

Rediff.com25 Sep 2004

The book-to-movie quiz

The book-to-movie quiz

Rediff.com21 Mar 2007

Test your knowledge of Bollywood's literary adaptations.

'Bachchan & Depp should be incredible together'

'Bachchan & Depp should be incredible together'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2007

Director Mira Nair talks about The Namesake and her next, really big film.

Namesake gets rave reviews in US

Namesake gets rave reviews in US

Rediff.com12 Mar 2007

Mira Nair's new film gets good reviews and good box office collections.

Quiz Time: For which song did Abhishek Bachchan lend his voice for the first time?

Quiz Time: For which song did Abhishek Bachchan lend his voice for the first time?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

When Dhoni delighted

When Dhoni delighted

Rediff.com18 Sep 2006

Check out our new series.

Why did Mira Nair reject Harry Potter?

Why did Mira Nair reject Harry Potter?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2006

Mira Nair talks about her style, Harry Potter, and Bollywood going global.

After DSC Prize, Sri Lankan author Arudpragasam bags Shakti Bhatt award

After DSC Prize, Sri Lankan author Arudpragasam bags Shakti Bhatt award

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

His debut novel The Story of a Brief Marriage, set in the backdrop of the civil war.