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The nowhere people: Pakistan Hindu refugees in India

The nowhere people: Pakistan Hindu refugees in India

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

'All these people want is a secure home where they can live and earn in peace.'

It's just Jeb! The could-be US president who cooks Sunday meals

It's just Jeb! The could-be US president who cooks Sunday meals

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

On Monday, John Ellis Bush announced he was entering the US presidential race. Here are eight things to know about him.

1986 moment: Will the seculars play it right this time?

1986 moment: Will the seculars play it right this time?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

'In the name of pluralism-secularism, the kind of politics that was pursued revealed to many that it was basically a favour to Muslim conservatism and communalism -- a politics of minority-ism, rather than of secularism.' 'This is how significant sections of Hindus have been made to loathe the very idea of Indian secularism by now,' says Mohammad Sajjad.

We are the Godses!

We are the Godses!

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Nathuram Godse's nephew and niece in Pune see him as a devout nationalist, not a contract killer.

The child bride who is now the CEO of a $112 million company

The child bride who is now the CEO of a $112 million company

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Born in poverty and subjected to inhuman abuse, Kalpana Saroj overcame all hurdles to emerge a success story.

When Shammi Kapoor fell for Madhubala

When Shammi Kapoor fell for Madhubala

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

He had even proposed marriage to Madhubala. When she had giggled it off, he was said to have gone home and cried in front of his mother.

Review: Ki & Ka is clueless & caricatured

Review: Ki & Ka is clueless & caricatured

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

In this film the Ka -- as in the Ka-poors, who act in the film -- are okay, it is the Ki -- as in Bal-Ki, who directs it -- who stumbles rather badly, feels Raja Sen.

Japan gets ready for a new Emperor

Japan gets ready for a new Emperor

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

The emperor has no political power, yet he enjoys a unique place in Japanese society, notes Dr Rajaram Panda.

Will Arun Jaitley clear the EPF tax mess?

Will Arun Jaitley clear the EPF tax mess?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

The completely avoidable mess that the finance ministry found itself in was rather surprising, says Debashis Basu.

Battle lines drawn for the Nadigar Sangam Elections

Battle lines drawn for the Nadigar Sangam Elections

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

The elections were recently postponed.

Avoid gold investments for some more time

Avoid gold investments for some more time

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

It makes sense to wait for govt schemes such as gold bonds.

Unnao rape: HC raps police for not arresting BJP MLA; CBI takes over probe

Unnao rape: HC raps police for not arresting BJP MLA; CBI takes over probe

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

The Unnao police booked Sengar under various sections of the IPC and provisions of the POCSO Act, but said the CBI will take a decision about his arrest.

'How do I overcome my college crush?'

'How do I overcome my college crush?'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

In an online chat with Get Ahead readers on June 18, Love Guru answered their relationship queries. Here are the unedited excerpts:

Labour pangs for surrogacy law

Labour pangs for surrogacy law

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

The central government has drafted a law to restrict wombs for hire, and there is much to be said on all sides.

Review: Daawat-E-Ishq's best ingredient is charm!

Review: Daawat-E-Ishq's best ingredient is charm!

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Even though its not completely the foodie feast the title suggests, Daawat-E-Ishq is a breezy exercise, feels Sukanya Verma.

US fight night: Top moments from first Republican debate

US fight night: Top moments from first Republican debate

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Here are seven of the buzziest moments from the GOP's big night.

When the Mughals turned to demonetisation

When the Mughals turned to demonetisation

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

It's five months after 8/11. But this is not the first time that India's currency of the time faced the axe. The Mughals, after invading a territory, would effect the demonetisation of the local currency with the aim to cripple the economy of the land.

How to protect your family wealth

How to protect your family wealth

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

Ring fence your family's assets with a trust as this ensures fewer disputes, advises Sandeep Nerlekar.

Salman: Priyanka did what she wanted

Salman: Priyanka did what she wanted

Rediff.com29 May 2019

'To get the most important film of Priyanka's career, which would perhaps take her another 10-15 years, she refused to do it to get married to him. I mean it's amazing!'

Naresh Goyal flew too close to the sun

Naresh Goyal flew too close to the sun

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

'The airline business is very dynamic. If you are unable to keep up and lead, you end up last.' 'This is what has happened to Jet.'

It's time to deliver on women's bill, say female MPs

It's time to deliver on women's bill, say female MPs

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

While the Rajya Sabha had exactly six years ago passed the Women's Reservation Bill, the legislation has since been pending in Lok Sabha.

'What is peer to peer lending?'

'What is peer to peer lending?'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

In an online chat with readers January 24, Rajeev Mahajan of Antworks answered queries on personal loans and peer to peer lending.

It does not amount to rape if consent was voluntary: HC

It does not amount to rape if consent was voluntary: HC

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

Acquitting a rape convict, the Bombay high court has held that it would not amount to rape if the consent of the girl in a sexual relationship with her partner was voluntary.

Bigg Boss 10 Recap: The good, the bad and the ugly!

Bigg Boss 10 Recap: The good, the bad and the ugly!

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Which is your best moment of the show?

Is this good time to invest in gold?

Is this good time to invest in gold?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Gold prices have eased off in recent months after the formation of a new government bringing in positive sentiment back to the stock market.

'Imran is a puppet of the Pakistani military'

'Imran is a puppet of the Pakistani military'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

'The only quality required in this tenure is to be the military's yes man and that he has the capacity to do so.'

Dazed by demonetisation twists? Read the new FAQ

Dazed by demonetisation twists? Read the new FAQ

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

The official twists and turns have raised questions on the government's credibility and its ability to pull the nation out of the demonetisation quagmire. To keep up with the new rules, the government has issued an updated FAQ on demonetisation.

'Without music I can't breathe. And he asked me to stop singing'

'Without music I can't breathe. And he asked me to stop singing'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

'How can anyone ask me to stop what I have been doing since I was 6?'

Karpoori Thakur and the power of street politics

Karpoori Thakur and the power of street politics

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

'Karpoori Thakur must be remembered by people today who are tired of witnessing fractious politics where corruption, bigotry, hatred and violence seems to have become distressingly recurrent,' says Mohammad Sajjad.

India only home for followers of dharma

India only home for followers of dharma

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

It is mischievous to imply that the proposed bill to grant citizenship to persecuted Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists from other nations implies that Muslims and Christians are not Indians, says Sanjeev Nayyar.

Can Dalits, Muslim unite? Questions from Ambedkar's time

Can Dalits, Muslim unite? Questions from Ambedkar's time

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

In the light of the efforts being made to forge electoral unity between scheduled castes and Muslims, Mohammad Sajjad examines what the architect of our Constitution, B R Ambedkar, had to say about the Muslim community.

Hanging out at the movies

Hanging out at the movies

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

How do you even define a movie that primarily exists as an invitation to its audience -- an invitation to come and merely laze around with a set of interesting characters, asks Sreehari Nair.

Sreemoyee, keeper of stories

Sreemoyee, keeper of stories

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

Sreemoyee Piu Kundu's writing, much like its creator, defies the very idea of labels.

Fine films, fabulous discoveries at MAMI

Fine films, fabulous discoveries at MAMI

Rediff.com19 Oct 2017

The movies that impressed, puzzled and stunned Sukanya Verma at MAMI this year.

Karishma-Upen, Gauahar-Kushal: Most Genuine Bigg Boss Romance? VOTE!

Karishma-Upen, Gauahar-Kushal: Most Genuine Bigg Boss Romance? VOTE!

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Take this fun poll now!

Muslim women can now travel for Haj without male guardian: PM

Muslim women can now travel for Haj without male guardian: PM

Rediff.com31 Dec 2017

He pointed out that such a restriction is not prevalent in many Islamic countries.

Inside the thriving world of India's private detectives

Inside the thriving world of India's private detectives

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

There's a certain amount of drama to the profession. Sample these taglines: 'We can see the unseen'; 'I can plant my detective in your guest bedroom.' One agency has even ensured that all its phone numbers end in '007'.

Review: Tevar is a tiring watch

Review: Tevar is a tiring watch

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

Tevar emerges an overdone, underwhelming film with zero charm, warns Raja Sen.

I Am Bihar: 'They shoo the poor as if they are dogs'

I Am Bihar: 'They shoo the poor as if they are dogs'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

Rai Mamta Kumari's first shot at politics ended before it could begin. She had gone to file her nomination with a procession of 56 four wheelers and distributed 1,800 food packets. But then something went wrong.

Banning surge pricing of Uber, Ola is bad economics

Banning surge pricing of Uber, Ola is bad economics

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

The government's decision to stop surge pricing by app-based taxi companies Uber and Ola ignores the basic principles of economics to appease a vocal section of the vote bank.