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Sonia Gandhi writes to PM Narendra Modi on atrocities on Dalits

Sonia Gandhi writes to PM Narendra Modi on atrocities on Dalits

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Monday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagging the "distressing rise" in incidents of Dalit atrocities.

First drive: Mini Cooper, an awesome hatchback money can buy

First drive: Mini Cooper, an awesome hatchback money can buy

Rediff.com25 May 2015

The MINI Cooper is easily one of the most fun to drive cars around and in the process also offers more snob value than its rivals which include the Mercedes A-Class and BMW 1-Series.

Sheena Bora Trial: Dog breeder Doglis takes the stand

Sheena Bora Trial: Dog breeder Doglis takes the stand

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

'Quite the raconteur, much to the dismay of Courtroom 51's CBI Special Judge Jayendra Chandrasen Jagdale, Christopher 'Doglis' Marquis, a Bandra dog-breeder who was Prosecution Witness No 57 and a panch or witness, seemed to move into the witness box with glee, embellishing every answer that he gave to the lawyers' questions with a variety of additional details.' Vaihayasi Pande Daniel reports from the Sheena Bora murder trial.

Microsoft bets big on education; launches tab for college goers

Microsoft bets big on education; launches tab for college goers

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

The companies will jointly launch the Windows 8.1 powered 10.1 inch Hewlett-Packard Omni10 tablet with embedded content from Pearson and Microsoft Office in the higher education space.

India is having a very French moment

India is having a very French moment

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

The third Bonjour India is coming to 33 cities!

Diageo to 'review' Tribunal order, says $40mn paid to Mallya

Diageo to 'review' Tribunal order, says $40mn paid to Mallya

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

As part of their deal Diageo agreed to pay Mallya, $75 million for stepping down as chairman of United Spirits and for entering into a non-compete pact

This summer, AC makers turn on the heat

This summer, AC makers turn on the heat

Rediff.com2 May 2017

As temperatures begin to soar, AC makers have become extravagant with their claims and ad budgets as they look to get brand penetration up from the current low levels of four per cent, says T E Narasimhan.

This IITian's start-up makes interior decor affordable

This IITian's start-up makes interior decor affordable

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Renderlogy, an interior designing technology start-up, has a few initial hurdles to overcome before scaling and plunging into the larger market.

Only for die-hard Samsung fans

Only for die-hard Samsung fans

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

At Rs 32,500, the 4G-enabled Samsung Galaxy A8 is only for dyed-in-the-wool fans, says Himanshu Juneja

Aadhaar is against Arthashastra, Hadith and Bible

Aadhaar is against Arthashastra, Hadith and Bible

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

It emerges that not only does the CIDR project fails the test of fairness, justness and reasonableness besides the test of not being fanciful, oppressive or arbitrary; it also fails the test of Arthashastra, Hadith and the Bible.

People's movement lights up rural households

People's movement lights up rural households

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Around 80 million rural households are estimated to have no access to grid power.

Movies, masti and... merchandise!

Movies, masti and... merchandise!

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

Global studios and indie content shops tap into the growing fan base for movie and TV characters in India, report Arundhuti Dasgupta & Urvi Malvania.

Samsung launches affordable 4G smartphone in India

Samsung launches affordable 4G smartphone in India

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Samsung also unveiled its slimmest Galaxy handset.

A fail-proof strategy to prep for your tests

A fail-proof strategy to prep for your tests

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

Entrance exam aspirants, here's how you can be at the top of your game!

The incredible lightness of being

The incredible lightness of being

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

Pilates, a fitness system that focuses on stretching to help the muscles find their balance, is becoming popular. The author tries it out.

All you want to know about the National Career Service portal

All you want to know about the National Career Service portal

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

A lowdown on how this career portal launched by the Government of India will change your search for jobs forever

'If trading had not resumed, the attackers would have won'

'If trading had not resumed, the attackers would have won'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

'We saw people tripping over each other, running, screaming.' 'You could see people running with their daily briefcase despite suffering deep cuts and blood pouring from them.'

Hinduja group to turn UK's Old War Office building into a hotel

Hinduja group to turn UK's Old War Office building into a hotel

Rediff.com13 Dec 2014

The Hinduja Group, in partnership with a Spanish industrial company, has acquired UK's iconic Old War Office building that was once occupied by the country's war-time Prime Minister Winston Churchill.

Captain America: The Winter Soldier has as much brain as it has brawn

Captain America: The Winter Soldier has as much brain as it has brawn

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

Captain America: The Winter Soldier has action-packed entertainment, raves Paloma Sharma.

'PM Modi's Silicon Valley visit will inspire GenNext to dream big'

'PM Modi's Silicon Valley visit will inspire GenNext to dream big'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

Ankit Fadia talks to Prasanna Zore about his roles and responsibilities as a brand ambassador of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Digital India' programme

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Here's your weekly digest of the craziest stories from around the world.

For talks to happen, Pakistan must walk away from terror: PM

For talks to happen, Pakistan must walk away from terror: PM

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

'India alone cannot walk the path of peace. It also has to be Pakistan's journey to make,' says Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the government's geo-political flagship initiative "Raisina Dialogue-II".

Super Filmi Week: Kajol is the boss

Super Filmi Week: Kajol is the boss

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

Christopher Nolan's next, Gulzar's gussa, Shyam Benegal's Shivaji and RD's Lawrence of Arabia connection, catch all this and more in Sukanya Verma's super filmi week.

Obama on publicity blitz to sell Syria attack to Congress

Obama on publicity blitz to sell Syria attack to Congress

Rediff.com9 Sep 2013

After spending most of his time over the weekend calling up and meeting lawmakers, President Barack Obama will go all out on a media publicity blitz over the next two days to convince war-weary Americans that an attack on Syria is needed for the long-term safety of the US.

National Geographic reveals the best travel photos

National Geographic reveals the best travel photos

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

National Geographic has announced the winners of its prestigious Travel Photographer of the Year photo contest for 2017. And the images are just breathtaking.

Feeling bored to do your laundry? A start-up will do it for you

Feeling bored to do your laundry? A start-up will do it for you

Rediff.com11 May 2015

In February 2012, Laundry Project opened its first factory in Chennai. Initially, it catered to hotels - Taj, Oberoi, Marriot, Ascot and Radisson.

The secret to getting back India's golden growth

The secret to getting back India's golden growth

Rediff.com16 May 2016

The revival of long-term growth is highly dependent on the revival of private investment.

Super Filmi Week: John Wick's Amar Akbar Anthony moment

Super Filmi Week: John Wick's Amar Akbar Anthony moment

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

John Wick's Amar Akbar Anthony connection, filmi fundas from Gabbar Singh and best Bollywood songs of 2017 so far, everything you need to know about Sukanya Verma's super filmi week.

Obama relives the night Osama was killed

Obama relives the night Osama was killed

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Five years after Operation Neptune Spear took out Osama bin Laden, US President Barack Obama relives the historic night with television channel CNN's Peter Bergen at the Situation Room of the White House.

HTC One A9: The all-rounder

HTC One A9: The all-rounder

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

A finely crafted phone, a brilliant display, a very impressive low light camera performance, and the polished OS with guaranteed updates makes the One A9 an option for those who value quality all around.

'We want to see an open debate about Modi's record'

'We want to see an open debate about Modi's record'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

'We are calling for democratic accountability even as we talk about Digital India.' 'We are not against Digital India and it is important for India, but the government should not see what is applicable just to entrepreneurs but also to the vast majority of Indians who do not have the kind of advantages that many Silicon Valley entrepreneurs have.'

WADA considering banning countries of dope-tainted athletes

WADA considering banning countries of dope-tainted athletes

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is considering a blanket ban on countries whose athletes regularly dope in the wake of a series of damaging blows for the sport in recent days, according to its president Craig Reedie.

Swiss move on taxes to help developing nations

Swiss move on taxes to help developing nations

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

Marking the end of strict banking secrecy practices, Switzerland earlier this month agreed to automatic exchange of information and mutual administrative assistance in tax matters with overseas authorities.

Is your wine your pudding?

Is your wine your pudding?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

How about topping your meal with a sweet wine? Here is a beginner's guide to dessert wines.

Need financial advice? Ask the Sarabhais!

Need financial advice? Ask the Sarabhais!

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Ever wondered what financial advice would the Sarabhais of Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai churn out? Read on to know!

Is iPhone X 'the future of the smartphone'?

Is iPhone X 'the future of the smartphone'?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

Price, specifications, features and all that you need to know about Apple's hot new 10th anniversary phone.

Start-up diaries: Waging battle in a brave new world

Start-up diaries: Waging battle in a brave new world

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

India is witnessing its own tech tsunami, and is poised to become the second largest global startup hub by the end of the decade

Stunning gadgets that will make you go wow

Stunning gadgets that will make you go wow

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Micro Drone is a palm-sized personal drone that works straight out of the box.

Does India really need a Pay Commission?

Does India really need a Pay Commission?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

The Pay Commission process is symptomatic of a national crisis within the Indian state.

How stock market investors can reap excellent returns

How stock market investors can reap excellent returns

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Park only savings that need not be touched for many years, says Devangshu Datta.