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We believe in action, not mere tokenism: Sitharaman

We believe in action, not mere tokenism: Sitharaman

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

The Defence Minister said it has been decided to give women permanent commission in the Army, Navy and the Air Force like their male counterparts.

Review: Seedan is no match to the original

Review: Seedan is no match to the original

Rediff.com25 Feb 2011

A lot less histrionics and a more realistic screenplay, and this movie might have scored. As it is, Seedan doesn't live up to expectations

Why this Shaheen Bagh protestor joined the BJP

Why this Shaheen Bagh protestor joined the BJP

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

Shahzad Ali, a sales and marketing manager at a mobile phone company, was among the group of Muslims from Delhi's Shaheen Bagh area who joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on August 16, 2020.

Xi as ruler for life: Is China's golden age coming to an end?

Xi as ruler for life: Is China's golden age coming to an end?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2018

'Xi's assumption of absolute power is neither complete, nor irreversible.' 'Nor is it safe, for Xi, for his party, or for his country more generally.' 'And the government knows this,' says Mihir S Sharma.

Sweat it out like Shilpa Shetty

Sweat it out like Shilpa Shetty

Rediff.com27 May 2018

The actor has been named among top fitness influencers in India.

Understanding the realities of Partition

Understanding the realities of Partition

Rediff.com25 Oct 2010

A group of youngsters recently organised a workshop in Mumbai with the aim of understanding partition without any preconceived notions. Ria Mirchandani, Zara Rustomji, Kunal Mehta, Niyati Mahimtura, Raghav Sawhney and Shawn Wadia sought to separate myth from reality and leave behind the prejudices attached to the traumatic period by organising such a workshop.The event was kickstarted by a skit where the students dressed up like various prominent leaders of that era.

I am nor Rahul Gandhi's mentor: Digvijaya

I am nor Rahul Gandhi's mentor: Digvijaya

Rediff.com30 Jul 2011

Senior Congress leader Digvijay Singh on Saturday said he was neither a mentor nor adviser to fellow party General Secretary Rahul Gandhi as commonly perceived.

Rising input costs keep realty prices up

Rising input costs keep realty prices up

Rediff.com18 Apr 2011

Cement and steel prices have shot up sharply in the past four months, with steel prices rising 10 per cent and cement increasing 34 per cent since January.

From someone who knows: How to do well in business

From someone who knows: How to do well in business

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

'In any business you have to achieve short-term goals.' 'But at the same time you have to keep your broader perspective long term.' 'It is good for business survival.'

The Top Tamil Actresses of 2010

The Top Tamil Actresses of 2010

Rediff.com30 Dec 2010

Anjali tops the list. Check out who else made the list.

Cyber-attacks: What Modi must know!

Cyber-attacks: What Modi must know!

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

'What we are actually missing in India is a platform wherein the government engages with cybersecurity experts, gets them employed and then utilises their capability to deter such attacks.'

'I've never found the need to be gay'

'I've never found the need to be gay'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2010

Fashion designer Narendra Kumar speaks with rediff users about styling, careers in fashion and also dispels myths about the fashion industry.

8 budgeting misconceptions demystified

8 budgeting misconceptions demystified

Rediff.com9 Mar 2011

There are people who believe in certain budgeting myths that retard the savings of a lifetime. Here are eight such family budgeting misconceptions demystified to help you get the bang out of every buck that you save.

Cows die from an overdose of love

Cows die from an overdose of love

Rediff.com9 Feb 2019

In the run-up to the 2019 election, netas of all hues are reiterating their devotion for all things bovine, says Geetanjali Krishna.

Of Troll Armies and Lynch Mobs

Of Troll Armies and Lynch Mobs

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

'Clearly, no hero can become one without a loyal and unquestioning set of followers.' 'But how does one deal with them once their purpose is served?' asks Arundhuti Dasgupta.

Images: Flirty dresses and Ashmit Patel

Images: Flirty dresses and Ashmit Patel

Rediff.com7 Mar 2010

Harangad Singh's resort line, showcased on the third day of the LFW, was inspired by Celtic art and myths.

The healing power of flowers

The healing power of flowers

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

Can flowers heal you? Take this quiz and find out

Political parties should stay away from judges' dispute: PM

Political parties should stay away from judges' dispute: PM

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

Defending his economic policies, Modi said demonetisation was 'a very big success story'.

Pakistani floods: A win-win for the US?

Pakistani floods: A win-win for the US?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

M K Bhadrakumar says helping Pakistan with flood relief may help America win some hearts and minds in that country.

From Pitampura to Melbourne: Chef Goila debuts on MasterChef Australia

From Pitampura to Melbourne: Chef Goila debuts on MasterChef Australia

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

The chef prepared his famous butter chicken on the popular cooking game show.

Want damage-free hair?

Want damage-free hair?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

A healthy diet and care will help your tresses.

The sexiest bikes on Indian roads

The sexiest bikes on Indian roads

Rediff.com27 Feb 2011

Let's explore some of the sexiest rides on Indian roads!

How a Maratha general defeated the British

How a Maratha general defeated the British

Rediff.com12 Jan 2018

Till recently there was no monument to the Maratha victory or the great Maratha General Mahadji Shinde. It was a defeat, such as never suffered by the British in India.

Great music and true legends will always survive

Great music and true legends will always survive

Rediff.com14 Feb 2011

The 10,000 plus crowd sure made the right decision, choosing Clapton over Amy Winehouse, who was performing on the same day.

Sanju review: Tears, cheers, bias and a brilliant Ranbir

Sanju review: Tears, cheers, bias and a brilliant Ranbir

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Under Rajkumar Hirani's light touch and unwavering optimism, the darkness of Sanjay Dutt's life acquires the spirit of a sportsman, grit of a soldier, humour of a rascal and regrets of a son, notes Sukanya Verma.

How to counter Pakistan's nuclear sabre-rattling

How to counter Pakistan's nuclear sabre-rattling

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

'India should pledge that it will only target those provinces of Pakistan where nuclear weapons are located,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

10 steps to make Happiness a habit

10 steps to make Happiness a habit

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Remember that everything originates from a thought, everything is just a thought, until you act on it, and thoughts can be changed.

'JNU violence was planned by Left to blame ABVP'

'JNU violence was planned by Left to blame ABVP'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

'They are ABVP-phobic people. Tomorrow, they will say the US attack on Iran is because of the ABVP.'

Trailer review: Ayushmann set to soar high with Hawaizaada?

Trailer review: Ayushmann set to soar high with Hawaizaada?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

Could this be the Indian Hugo? The Hawaizaada trailer seems to suggests so.

After death rap: Nib-breaking, fasting, red robes

After death rap: Nib-breaking, fasting, red robes

Rediff.com6 May 2010

There are many myths about the practice of awarding a death sentence to a convict. It is popularly believed, thanks to mainstream Hindi films, that the judge breaks his nib after pronouncing the sentence.According to legal experts, the nib-breaking custom was followed by judges during the British era. Judges believed that a pen that has been used to take away the life of a human being should never be used again. But the custom was discontinued in post-independence India.

Nothing illegal in not having Leader of Opposition: Centre tells HC

Nothing illegal in not having Leader of Opposition: Centre tells HC

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

The Centre on Wednesday told the Delhi high court that there is nothing illegal or irrational in the Lok Sabha Speaker not appointing a Leader of Opposition and dismissed as "complete myth" that this post traditionally existed.

Do you believe in yo-yo dieting?

Do you believe in yo-yo dieting?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Two decades ago when someone said, "I am on a diet," you assumed they would be eating less of everything. Today, those few words lead to a whole new discourse, says Ambi Parameswaran.

To be a dubbing artiste you must be a good actor

To be a dubbing artiste you must be a good actor

Rediff.com23 Jul 2010

Sanjeet Das, director at Words Infocom one of India's prominent dubbing and voice production houses in Mumbai tells Abhishek Mande how you can become a voice over artistes and busts myths about the industry.

Heard about the mysterious new pleasure spot?

Heard about the mysterious new pleasure spot?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

Could this be the new G-spot?

Bollywood's sexiest vegetarians

Bollywood's sexiest vegetarians

Rediff.com13 Jul 2010

Check out the stars who make the list.

Chubby to bikini athlete: How fitness changed my life

Chubby to bikini athlete: How fitness changed my life

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Here, Bengaluru-based fitness coach and influencer Lalitha Lakshman shares her inspiring fitness journey with us.

View: Nuclear Liability Bill needs scrutiny

View: Nuclear Liability Bill needs scrutiny

Rediff.com25 Feb 2010

One of the biggest myths being propagated is that nuclear cooperation with the US is the answer to India's energy crisis, which in any case would not see the light of the day before 2016. Also Indian Parliament and citizens have been kept in dark about the cost of electricity from foreign-built nuclear power reactors.

Come on, Bono, Rattle and Hum for the women of India!

Come on, Bono, Rattle and Hum for the women of India!

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

'Bono, every time you clap your hands, a woman somewhere in the land of Ahimsa, is being abused.' 'Physically, emotionally or financially; at home, in the street or at work...' 'Maybe just for a little bit, you could tweak your humanitarian mode and turn womanitarian while in the land of Gandhi,' asks Priya Mirchandani on the eve of U2's Indian debut.

Senior executives of India Inc most corrupt: Study

Senior executives of India Inc most corrupt: Study

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

The employees, who took part in this study, agreed that monetary transaction at 39.2 per cent is the most prevalent form of corruption.

Bhaiaji Superhit Review: Downsizing Deol

Bhaiaji Superhit Review: Downsizing Deol

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

Bhaiaji Superhit is bah baloney! sighs Sukanya Verma.

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