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Shabana Azmi to work with Spielberg!

Shabana Azmi to work with Spielberg!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

After Dimple Kapadia was signed on by Christopher Nolan, Shabana Azmi has landed a role in a Steven Spielberg web series.

Brazil's Embraer eyes Indian skies

Brazil's Embraer eyes Indian skies

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

One of the arrangements the Indian government is considering is a tie-up with a sovereign fund to finance the Embraer deal.

Job creation will be a big challenge in urban India

Job creation will be a big challenge in urban India

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

The situation could become more acute as millions of migrants who had returned to their villages during the lockdown come back to the towns for higher wages and better livelihoods.

Tiger walks record 1,300 km for mate and prey

Tiger walks record 1,300 km for mate and prey

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

The big cat walked across two states for five months.

'Being Karan Johar is both an advantage and a disadvantage'

'Being Karan Johar is both an advantage and a disadvantage'

Rediff.com25 May 2021

'That very brand name comes in the way of people expecting something different from me.'

India's COVID-19 Crisis May Get Worse

India's COVID-19 Crisis May Get Worse

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

'As people have moved from cities to small towns and villages, they have carried the infection into new territories.' 'Poor healthcare infrastructure in these places should be a big worry in the days to come.'

2020: BJP gained new grounds but farmers' protest pose challenge

2020: BJP gained new grounds but farmers' protest pose challenge

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

Governments in most of the world saw their approval ratings dip as they struggled to contain the raging virus, which hit economy hard everywhere, but Indian politics followed a different script, with the outgoing year marking further shrinking of a rudderless Congress while the ruling BJP soared riding on Modi's enduring appeal.

Nooyi, Kochhar in Fortune's list of 50 powerful businesswomen

Nooyi, Kochhar in Fortune's list of 50 powerful businesswomen

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi and ICICI Bank Managing Director Chanda Kochhar are among Fortune magazine's list of 50 most powerful women in business who are "taking on the world" by pushing into new territories and inspiring women in their home countries.

India's greatest test since Partition

India's greatest test since Partition

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

'The steady poverty reduction achieved over the last three decades could be largely reversed in this one financial year with hundreds of millions sliding below the red line,' warns Devangshu Datta.

10 INSPIRING life lessons from a stroke survivor

10 INSPIRING life lessons from a stroke survivor

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

Re-inventing oneself, by letting go of old, non-productive habits, negative thought processes, judgments, and sometimes, even people who have been holding us back, can be a liberating feeling.

From visualisation to reality, Canada toasts 'Queen B'

From visualisation to reality, Canada toasts 'Queen B'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

The 19-year-old's triumph, which came in her US Open main draw debut and against the undisputed queen of the sport, was the latest step in a meteoric rise for Andreescu and it dominated front pages across the country.

With Bajaj in sidecar, Triumph to jointly roll out bikes

With Bajaj in sidecar, Triumph to jointly roll out bikes

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

It's the first time in its 178-year-old history that the iconic British motorcycle firm owned by the Bloor family has got into an alliance. Three years after announcement, the two companies formally signed on the dotted lines on Friday for a long-term partnership, which aims to achieve global scale in a segment in which Royal Enfield has head-start.

'India's youth hasn't inherited the fear of its previous generation'

'India's youth hasn't inherited the fear of its previous generation'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

This generation has a lot more direction than the previous one because unlike them, the young today do not lack clarity. They dare to think different and operate with a can-do attitude and confidence. Today's youth is charting new territories not being afraid of the storm, choosing rather to ride into it and creating their own path, says MTV Roadies Host Raghu Ram.

Renault, Panasonic, Haier are back in the race

Renault, Panasonic, Haier are back in the race

Rediff.com20 May 2013

Renault, Panasonic and Haier have managed to bounce back after a series of crucial mistakes.

Hong Kong: 3 abducted Indian bizmen freed in police operation

Hong Kong: 3 abducted Indian bizmen freed in police operation

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

Three Indians held at gunpoint for three days by kidnappers in Hong Kong have been freed following a rare international operation. The three men - travelling on a business trip to Hong Kong -- were abducted within hours of their arrival on Saturday.

How KIA and MG made a mark on auto market

How KIA and MG made a mark on auto market

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Kia's Seltos SUV has already crossed the 40,000 mark while the slightly pricier MG Hector has sold nearly 13,000 units.

When Hong Kong fuelled Britain's economy

When Hong Kong fuelled Britain's economy

Rediff.com9 Apr 2012

Hong Kong became a colony of the British Empire after the First Opium War (1839-42).

How Hong Kong has changed in 15 years

How Hong Kong has changed in 15 years

Rediff.com3 Jul 2012

China resumed sovereignty of Hong Kong from Britain in 1997.

Cricket enters new era with four-day Test

Cricket enters new era with four-day Test

Rediff.com23 Dec 2017

Cricket will venture into new territory when South Africa tackle Zimbabwe in the first official four-day Test match to be played at St George's Park in Port Elizabeth starting on Tuesday.

Neil Nitin Mukesh: I don't think I have lost the race

Neil Nitin Mukesh: I don't think I have lost the race

Rediff.com1 Feb 2011

Neil Nitin Mukesh talks about his upcoming film 7 Khoon Maaf, and much more.

How Tata Communications is transforming F1

How Tata Communications is transforming F1

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

US Grand Prix winner Kimi Raikkonen has always been known as 'The Iceman' but Formula One fans could soon have much more of an insight into just how cool he really is in the heat of battle.

Eyeing 2019, BJP to hold national executive meet in Odisha on Saturday

Eyeing 2019, BJP to hold national executive meet in Odisha on Saturday

Rediff.com14 Apr 2017

Having reclaimed power in Uttar Pradesh after 15 years, the Bharatiya Janata Party will now turn its focus to the states where it has been traditionally weak but which are critical to determine its fortune in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls as its national executive meet begins in Odisha on Saturday.

Dragon country enthrals Indian auto makers

Dragon country enthrals Indian auto makers

Rediff.com18 Dec 2009

Tata Motors' luxury automotive brand, Jaguar, bagged a three-year order to supply 13,000 units of its range to a Chinese company earlier this year. Its Land Rover, jointly with Jaguar, is charting new territories for expansion.

GST forces FMCG majors to reach out to Bharat directly

GST forces FMCG majors to reach out to Bharat directly

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

As wholesalers largely failed to meet GST norms, companies were in a fix. According to industry veterans like Sunil Duggal, chief executive of Dabur, the hazard led many to look beyond third-party distribution and take the leap to cover unattended markets directly.

Groceries are the next big thing in online shopping

Groceries are the next big thing in online shopping

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

Many small-scale start-ups are operational in this space for some years now. Larger players, too, seem to have realised the potential and are now entering into the fray, mostly through acquisitions.

'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.

Dangal: Bollywood's most successful export

Dangal: Bollywood's most successful export

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

Dangal has grossed four-and-half times PK's overseas business.

Neil Nitin Mukesh turns villain again

Neil Nitin Mukesh turns villain again

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

The actor will play negative characters in his forthcoming films, Kaththi and Prem Ratan Dhan Payo.

Spectacular photos of the world's longest sea bridge

Spectacular photos of the world's longest sea bridge

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

It's a man-made marvel! After several delays and budget overruns, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau bridge was officially opened on Tuesday, marking the completion of the longest sea-crossing bridge ever built, nine years after construction began. Here's everything you needed to know about this bridge of steel.

'Only flops frighten me'

'Only flops frighten me'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

'If somebody says a certain superstar's film is not good, I would not go to watch it.' 'But if the word-of-mouth is good, I don't miss a film.' 'When Badhaai Ho released, we immediately ran to theatres to watch it.'

Cinevistaas to build IT park in Mumbai

Cinevistaas to build IT park in Mumbai

Rediff.com22 Feb 2008

Cinevistaas is planning to build an IT Park, on a 2 acre plot in Kanjurmarg, Mumbai, next to the company's film studios. It is likey to invest Rs 200 cr in this project.

Pak insurgents step up attacks

Pak insurgents step up attacks

Rediff.com13 Aug 2007

Battles rage in remote tribal areas; Pak forces feel the heat

Sunil Mittal is <i>BS</i> CEO of the Year

Sunil Mittal is BS CEO of the Year

Rediff.com30 Dec 2006

Sunil Mittal, chairman & group managing director of the Bharti group, is Business Standard's CEO of the Year for 2005-06.

Tata Tele to invest Rs 3,500 cr for expansion

Tata Tele to invest Rs 3,500 cr for expansion

Rediff.com8 Mar 2007

Tata Teleservices plans to invest Rs 3,500 crore (Rs 35 billion) in 2007-08 for expanding its footprint into new territories and launching 3G services.

Amy Jackson collaborates with Manj Musik

Amy Jackson collaborates with Manj Musik

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

When Nehru rebuffed China's demand for Ladakh

When Nehru rebuffed China's demand for Ladakh

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

The Indians felt that if they acceded to Chinese claims in Ladakh, Beijing would simply be emboldened to press for further concessions in the future. A revealing excerpt from India And The Cold War.

Ethiopia's Olympic champion Ayana loves Bollywood movies!

Ethiopia's Olympic champion Ayana loves Bollywood movies!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2017

She can't quite recollect the names of either the films or the actors but Ethiopia's World and Olympic 10,000m champion runner Almaz Ayana says Bollywood movies are her favourite indulgence whenever she gets some time to herself.

Jeyam Ravi on a hat-trick

Jeyam Ravi on a hat-trick

Rediff.com5 Jul 2005

If Ravi's new film Dass becomes a hit, he will complete a string of successes.

BCCI sub-committee to meet

BCCI sub-committee to meet

Rediff.com28 Jun 2004

The New Area Development Programme, a panel formed by the BCCI, will oversee cricket's advance into new territories like Daman, Diu and Pondicherry.

China pledges $124bn for Silk Road, terms it 'project of the century'

China pledges $124bn for Silk Road, terms it 'project of the century'

Rediff.com14 May 2017

China will also set up 50 joint laboratories with countries participating in the Belt and Road initiative to enhance cooperation on innovation.