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12 life lessons I learnt from Long Distance Running

12 life lessons I learnt from Long Distance Running

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

'Long Distance Running is not merely a sport, it's life's breath.' 'While everyone breathes so they can run, runners run so they can breathe,' says Krishna Kumar.

Double delight for Ethiopia but elite runners slam Mumbai marathon

Double delight for Ethiopia but elite runners slam Mumbai marathon

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

The elite women runners of the Tata Mumbai Marathon slammed the event organisers, saying there were too many casual runners on the course and that the Metro construction work was also a hindrance.

The One and Only Mary Kom

The One and Only Mary Kom

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

'I am actually quicker now than before,' Boxing legend Mary Kom tells Pavan Lall.

How to prevent another 26/11

How to prevent another 26/11

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

'The government must covertly eliminate the leaders of terrorist organisations abroad so as to eliminate the problem at its roots,' recommends Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

Deployed at banks: TCS Queue busters, handhelds

Deployed at banks: TCS Queue busters, handhelds

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

This was among the few times that TCS had to deploy rapid application development mode, which means changes in the application happen on-the-go.

The Kishore Kumar NO ONE Knew!

The Kishore Kumar NO ONE Knew!

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

Pritish Nandy's interview of Kishore Kumar for The Illustrated Weekly Of India was a stunner.

RIP, the bindaas Mumbai girl!

RIP, the bindaas Mumbai girl!

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

I'm fearless in Mumbai, am I? Gauri Ghadi wonders

What 26/11 survivors expect from Modi

What 26/11 survivors expect from Modi

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

Mumbai is observing the sixth anniversary of the dastardly attacks that shook the city

Should yoga therapy go the Western way?

Should yoga therapy go the Western way?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Why must Indians adjust their time-tested system because of what the West needs, asks Sanjeev Nayyar.

Why the Rs 322-crore/km Mumbai highway may be a 'disaster'

Why the Rs 322-crore/km Mumbai highway may be a 'disaster'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

Govt says coastal road is meant to decongest Mumbai, experts believe it would be counter-productive.

How to explore unseen sides of familiar cities and monuments

How to explore unseen sides of familiar cities and monuments

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

Be a traveller, not a tourist.

SC hints at legalising homosexuality, says right to choose sexual partner a fundamental right

SC hints at legalising homosexuality, says right to choose sexual partner a fundamental right

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

We don't want 2 gay men holding hands walking on Marine Drive Marine Drive should be disturbed by the police'

Ancient grains make a comeback in Indian kitchens

Ancient grains make a comeback in Indian kitchens

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Make modern meals from ancient grains.

From a city of hope to despair: Mumbai loses its glory

From a city of hope to despair: Mumbai loses its glory

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

An execution paralysis has gripped the city.

Aditya Thackeray turns entrepreneur

Aditya Thackeray turns entrepreneur

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

Como Stocks & Properties is into property development.

'Army cannot do this, this is democracy'

'Army cannot do this, this is democracy'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

'In a civilian area, the army cannot restrict civilians arbitrarily. It is not dadagiri.'

Finally, Air India Towers leased out to earn Rs 100 crore

Finally, Air India Towers leased out to earn Rs 100 crore

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

In February 2013, the airline under the then chairman Rohit Nandan decided to shift its base to New Delhi.

Review: Fireflies fails to evoke empathy

Review: Fireflies fails to evoke empathy

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Fireflies is is one giant cesspool of sadness and agony that is ever-expanding and will engulf every barely happy soul it can get its hand on , warns Paloma Sharma.

The Man Who Makes Bollywood Look GOOD

The Man Who Makes Bollywood Look GOOD

Rediff.com7 May 2019

Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, Parinda, 1942: A LOve Story, Devdas, Kareeb, Mission Kashmir, Munnabhai MBBS, Rang De Basanti, Delhi 6, Bhag Milkha Bhag, Kalank... all bear the visual stamp of Binod Pradhan's genius.

In Mumbai, Akhilesh goes all out to re-cast UP in new mould

In Mumbai, Akhilesh goes all out to re-cast UP in new mould

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

Akhilesh Yadav is now seeking to devote the remaining 18 months of his tenure in casting the state in a new mould.

The pain of innovation

The pain of innovation

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

The power to cause societal pain, at least to some segments of society, is intrinsic to the nature of technological innovation.

40 Years Ago...and now: Earning respect for the ad craft

40 Years Ago...and now: Earning respect for the ad craft

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Mohammed Khan, co-founder of one of India's largest ad agencies, Rediffusion, talks about how the business has changed.

Andhadhun made a forgotten star famous again

Andhadhun made a forgotten star famous again

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

'The critics were writing so well about me, I was shocked!' 'My phone didn't stop ringing!' 'This is the biggest tribute for a senior actor.' 'Now, I can pack up.'

'I had to wear a lot of make-up for Bombay Velvet. That was a nightmare'

'I had to wear a lot of make-up for Bombay Velvet. That was a nightmare'

Rediff.com13 May 2015

'I am glad I am getting to live my dream.' Anushka Sharma, on a career-high, talks about her films.

How Bombay Velvet got made!

How Bombay Velvet got made!

Rediff.com5 May 2015

'I kept telling Anurag, "I don't care about anything, I don't want any money. Just get the film made".' 'One day I called Anurag and someone else picked up the phone. He said, "Hello, Sir." I responded, "Hello, but who are you and why are you picking up Anurag's phone?" He said, "I am Ranbir Kapoor Sir". And he told me he was doing the film and he was very excited.'

Hemant Kanoria: The man behind Srei's success

Hemant Kanoria: The man behind Srei's success

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

Hemant Kanoria tells Niraj Bhatt why understanding the dynamics of the borrower's business is critical for the lender.

The impending broadband wars

The impending broadband wars

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

India will have to deal with the question of whether broadband service providers are 'common carriers', like highways.

Victoria No 57

Victoria No 57

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

Kamlesh R Prajapati, a Victoria horse carriage driver, is anguished about losing his livelihood.

When retirement beckons

When retirement beckons

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Retirement blues can sometimes result in actions that are dysfunctional, notes Ajit Balakrishnan.

How Padmini helped Premier drive around hurdles

How Padmini helped Premier drive around hurdles

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Pad was a moniker for the Premier Padmini, which became the jewel in the crown of the Mumbai-based Walchand Hirachand Group.

Give 'em a break! Things India Inc bosses love to do in free time

Give 'em a break! Things India Inc bosses love to do in free time

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Top leaders from India Inc may be busy throughout the year, but they too have a very strong social life beyond work.

26/11: Sheer paralysis gripped the government

26/11: Sheer paralysis gripped the government

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

'The government, supposedly manned by wise and experienced officers, was all at sea, unable to act cohesively, and with restraint. Each agency was out to score brownie points.'

Budhia Singh: Nobody knows me now

Budhia Singh: Nobody knows me now

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

'I have never got special treatment. My school and hostel was free for everyone, not just me. The training that I get in school is given to everyone, not just me. I want to be a sportsperson and go to the Olympics. I want to represent India there. But I am not training now.' India's youngest marathon runner Budhia Singh looks back at his success.

Remembering Shammi: The Life and Times

Remembering Shammi: The Life and Times

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

'I sometimes fight with God and tell him, "Bahut ho gaya yaar, I should go now, call me".'

Can the judiciary also reflect please?

Can the judiciary also reflect please?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

The nullifying of the NJAC Act has put the spotlight on the Judiciary. Concepts like transparency, being open to change, leading from front, management of perceptions that were reserved for the Executive earlier are now relevant for the Judiciary as well, says Sanjeev Nayyar.

#MumbaiMeriJaan: 12 sketches that reveal the city's soul

#MumbaiMeriJaan: 12 sketches that reveal the city's soul

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

A young Mumbai artist brings the city alive.

Is Mumbai about to get back its nightlife?

Is Mumbai about to get back its nightlife?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

Aditya Thackeray may want Mumbai's shops and restaurants to remain open 24x7 but the Maharashtra government won't be okaying it in a hurry, says Neeta Kolhatkar.

Anand Piramal on why the group is betting big on real estate, eCom

Anand Piramal on why the group is betting big on real estate, eCom

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

Piramals are the largest investors in the Indian real estate sector after HDFC, with investments worth $3 billion already.

Day 4: India continues to stand in queue as banks work on Sunday

Day 4: India continues to stand in queue as banks work on Sunday

Rediff.com13 Nov 2016

To manage anxious crowds, as many as 3,400 personnel of paramilitary and Delhi Police along with 200 quick reaction teams have been deployed at ATMs and banks.

How Mohammed Rafi regained his confidence

How Mohammed Rafi regained his confidence

Rediff.com24 Dec 2017

The incomparable Mohammed Rafi would have turned 93 today, December 24. Raju Bharatan salutes the legend.