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Why dance bar judgment is absolutely right

Why dance bar judgment is absolutely right

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

'The same instinct that thinks that women should remain at home and not be at the workplace, objects to the dance bar.'

Tsunami Memories: How we rebuilt the IAF's CarNic airbase

Tsunami Memories: How we rebuilt the IAF's CarNic airbase

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

'Wanting to see the bright side of things, we always told ourselves, 'It could have been worse!', when the situation got tough.' Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd), who helped rebuild the IAF's Car Nicobar air base after the 2004 tsunami, recalls the devastation on United Nations World Tsunami Awareness Day.

10 career choices smarter than an MBA

10 career choices smarter than an MBA

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Why spend so much moolah on pursuing an MBA degree, when you can advance your career with these career options.

India 'deeply regrets' statements of Turkey, Malaysia on Kashmir

India 'deeply regrets' statements of Turkey, Malaysia on Kashmir

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said India has friendly ties with both the countries.

'To me, this is true patriotism'

'To me, this is true patriotism'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

'To me, this is true patriotism - not deciding who should and should not say 'Bharat Mata ki jai,' in what language, with what inflexion, at what time, etc, but the recognition that the Indians who protected our country and the military traditions that made those men, must be honoured,' says Rajeev Chandrasekhar.

'2 to 3 years for economy to recover'

'2 to 3 years for economy to recover'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

'It was like a doctor giving some simple pain killers to a patient in dire requirement of chemotherapy.' 'There was no sense of urgency or desperation in this particular Budget.'

'I'm not a scandalous person'

'I'm not a scandalous person'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

'If today, I have to take up a nude role, I will, if I like the script and the director.'' 'It has to affect me as a script and be meaningful.' 'It should not be to titillate the audience.'

Censor Board to draw up new list of forbidden words

Censor Board to draw up new list of forbidden words

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

There will be more words that filmmakers won't be allowed to use.

Challenges await the Supreme Court

Challenges await the Supreme Court

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

'After each election the losers troop to the court with various objections. The general election will not be different.' 'It could be worse if there is no clear majority and the President has to invite the party with the largest number to form the government,' points out M J Antony.

10 skills that'll help you earn more money

10 skills that'll help you earn more money

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

If not a full time career, learning some of these skills will help you create additional sources of income along with a regular job.

How to draft a perfect CV

How to draft a perfect CV

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Your CV should ideally be under two pages.

Why we need to avoid falling into the soft skills trap

Why we need to avoid falling into the soft skills trap

Rediff.com3 May 2016

A more rigorous training in core skills is required to boost the engineering talent in the country, instead of a varnish of 'soft skills', says Ajit Balakrishnan.

'A new law against lynching would have limited impact'

'A new law against lynching would have limited impact'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

'What will work is not fear of the law, but of real and swift prosecution under the law.' 'That can now be a possibility thanks to the Supreme Court judgment.'

ISRO's attempt is the attempt of all mankind

ISRO's attempt is the attempt of all mankind

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

'Space is dangerous and there will be many failed attempts as we try to use mankind's ingenuity to take the next evolutionary step.'

Mammoth challenges India faces

Mammoth challenges India faces

Rediff.com4 Sep 2019

'As a nation we are tearing ourselves apart through decisions we have deliberately chosen to take,' argues Aakar Patel.

No pride studying in a Gujarati medium school?

No pride studying in a Gujarati medium school?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

One of the most glaring contradictions of the more than decade-long Narendra Modi regime in Gujarat is the sad fate of Gujarati medium schools, says Urvish Kothari

How to AVOID a difficult conversation at work

How to AVOID a difficult conversation at work

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

We often say, 'I know that.' Instead, a better thing to say it is, 'Why do you feel so? Can you please explain?'

Why Nitish sacked Prashant Kishor, Pavan Varma

Why Nitish sacked Prashant Kishor, Pavan Varma

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

'Both Pavan Varma and Prashant Kishor questioned the party president in a public forum.' 'That is why we had to show them the door.'

Why Privacy must be a Fundamental Right

Why Privacy must be a Fundamental Right

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

Privacy is liberty itself. And in ruling on it, the Supreme Court must not only seize the concerns of today but also gaze into the future, says Apar Gupta.

Trump wants retired three-star general as National Security Adviser

Trump wants retired three-star general as National Security Adviser

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

Lieutenant General (retd) Michael Flynn, a former head of the Defense Intelligence Agency, advised Trump during the campaign on national security issues and often served as an introductory speaker at campaign rallies.

'I am a people's actor'

'I am a people's actor'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

'If this is how the audience likes me, I will continue doing it.'

Trump beating Clinton in Google searches

Trump beating Clinton in Google searches

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

When it comes to Mr Trump, people still want to know more, a social media expert said.

Machine Review: Is this what they call a film nowadays?

Machine Review: Is this what they call a film nowadays?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

Unless you want to become a machine like this film probably wants, stay away from it, advises Prasanna D Zore.

Aadhaar, a robust, lifetime, reusable, nationally on-line verifiable ID: UIDAI to SC

Aadhaar, a robust, lifetime, reusable, nationally on-line verifiable ID: UIDAI to SC

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

The Aadhaar issuing authority, Unique Identification Authority Of India, has no data on those who have been denied benefits for want of the 12-digit biometric identification number, the Supreme Court was informed on Thursday.

Pakistan terrorist Naved to undergo lie detector test on Tuesday

Pakistan terrorist Naved to undergo lie detector test on Tuesday

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

The lie detector test on Naved, who is in NIA custody till August 24, be carried out at 11 am on Tuesday at the Central Forensic Science Laboratory in CGO complex, after his interrogators claimed he was lying on many accounts.

Kohli does not have a negative bone in his body: Ashwin

Kohli does not have a negative bone in his body: Ashwin

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, on Monday, described Virat Kohli as a captain with a fierce winning mentality and said that his positive body language always rubbed on the other players.

8 simple tips to write your first CV

8 simple tips to write your first CV

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Your resume should generate curiosity into your profile as a person and set you apart from your peers, says Achin Bhattacharyya.

'What makes a good recommendation letter?'

'What makes a good recommendation letter?'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2015

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra offers advice on how to pick the right international university.

Single emergency number 112 to be active from Jan 1

Single emergency number 112 to be active from Jan 1

Rediff.com8 May 2016

The single emergency number '112' will be operational throughout India from January 1 to help people reach immediate services of police, ambulance and fire department.

My son's getting married and...

My son's getting married and...

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

'Perish the thought that we can settle the date for the nuptials between ourselves.' 'Or conclude potential venues, menus or events with the authority vested in us as seniors.' 'Such decisions are not in our purview,' says Kishore Singh.

Start-up tips: How to be your own BOSS

Start-up tips: How to be your own BOSS

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

An entrepreneur must have the courage to act on great ideas and plans, says Satanik Roy.

Microsoft denies global censorship of China-related searches

Microsoft denies global censorship of China-related searches

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

Microsoft, responding to the rights group's allegations, said a system fault had removed some search results for users outside China.

Huffington Post to launch India edition in May

Huffington Post to launch India edition in May

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

US-based leading online newspaper Huffington Post is planning to launch an India edition by May this year and negotiations are currently underway to finalise a local partner for this venture.

We don't have a magic wand to create jobs: Rohit Nandan

We don't have a magic wand to create jobs: Rohit Nandan

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Rohit Nandan, secretary, ministry of skill development and entrepreneurship, talks to Anjuli Bhargava.

Let us have a trade Akhand Bharat

Let us have a trade Akhand Bharat

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

'We have not been able to use the potential of our location in the region and the world and our strength as a nation and an economy to establish an EU-like structure in South Asia,' points out Aakar Patel.

Gambhir gets suspended for four matches, says will abide by it

Gambhir gets suspended for four matches, says will abide by it

Rediff.com17 Jun 2017

Gautam Gambhir was on Saturday handed a suspended four-match ban from first-class cricket for his ugly confrontation with Delhi Ranji coach KP Bhaskar earlier this year, a punishment he said will abide by.

Google's new Play Store policy making app developers nervous

Google's new Play Store policy making app developers nervous

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

Google is going ahead with a policy revision mandating 30% charge on in-app purchases across all apps on Play Store. This has left developers' community worried about tighter squeeze on their earnings, says Yuvraj Malik.

Don't threaten, warn or issue show cause notice to taxpayers under Operation Clean Money, CBDT tells taxman

Don't threaten, warn or issue show cause notice to taxpayers under Operation Clean Money, CBDT tells taxman

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

The department had sent SMSes and emails to 18 lakh people who made suspicious deposits of over Rs 500,000 during the 50-day demonetisation period.

How to have an EXCITING travel adventure!

How to have an EXCITING travel adventure!

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

The new-age traveler is no longer into ticking a checklist of must-see spots on his holiday. He is ready to pay a premium to experience culture, crafts and culinary delights of the local populace

'Actors want to work with me, not producers'

'Actors want to work with me, not producers'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Moothon's script won the Sundance Institute's Global Filmmaking Award. Geethu Mohandas's movie is now coming to a theatre near you.