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Revealed! Monalisa's secret to her svelte frame

Revealed! Monalisa's secret to her svelte frame

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

The actor got candid about her fitness routine in an interview with FHM.

'Trump Administration' would focus on defence ties with India, says aide

'Trump Administration' would focus on defence ties with India, says aide

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

A strong partnership with US would deter China from making any aggressive posture against India, said Puneet Ahluwalia, a member of the Trump's Advisory Committee on Asian Americans.

Love photography? 5 CAREER options for you

Love photography? 5 CAREER options for you

Rediff.com25 May 2020

If you love visuals, you can choose from an array of options to pursue your passion and make money.

Are the Tokyo Olympics cancelled?

Are the Tokyo Olympics cancelled?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

'If the Olympics were to spread infection, then what are the Olympics for?'

Will Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan Be A Blockbuster?

Will Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan Be A Blockbuster?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Mani Ratnam is experimenting with a real-life historical in Ponniyin Selvan, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

'I told them India was like a giant jumbo jet. It would take off slowly and be unstoppable'

'I told them India was like a giant jumbo jet. It would take off slowly and be unstoppable'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

This doctor couple put their faith in India. And in return India has put faith in them.

What to WATCH on OTT this week

What to WATCH on OTT this week

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

Beloved movies, brand new shows, must-watch documentaries and feel-good fare, it's all there on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma offers a peek.

Dear Nirmalaji: 'Everybody should be given a job'

Dear Nirmalaji: 'Everybody should be given a job'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Dhrupadi Ghosh, who works for a magazine in Kolkata, tells Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar what she would like to see in Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget.

The Woman Who Chases Birds

The Woman Who Chases Birds

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Rathika Ramaswamy's love affair with wildlife photography began in 2003, when she took pictures of birds at the Bharatpur bird sanctuary. That love affair -- captured in her lens -- bloomed! And how!

Meet the drop-dead gorgeous supermodel from Nagaland

Meet the drop-dead gorgeous supermodel from Nagaland

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

Ketholeno has come a long way from her humble beginnings, but she is still rooted to her culture.

'Newsweek' to return to print after one-year break

'Newsweek' to return to print after one-year break

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

United States current affairs magazine Newsweek, which had ceased publication last year to focus on its website, plans to bring back the print edition early next year.

Is The Economist right about Modi and the Economy?

Is The Economist right about Modi and the Economy?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2017

'If it is true that we are in a moment in time when the few economic advantages we hold are being lost, our focus must be on that rather than on finger-pointing,' says Aakar Patel.

Make way for the stunningly sexy Ranveer and Deepika cover

Make way for the stunningly sexy Ranveer and Deepika cover

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

We couldn't take our eyes off them, what about you?

Kim Kardashian bares curves on cover

Kim Kardashian bares curves on cover

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

Her latest mag cover will make your heart beat faster.

Economist Kalpana Kochhar to retire from IMF in July

Economist Kalpana Kochhar to retire from IMF in July

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

Indian economist Kalpana Kochhar, who heads the Human Resources Department of the International Monetary Fund, is leaving the organisation to join the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the IMF announced on Wednesday. Kochhar, who served in various senior positions during her three decades at the IMF, will retire on July 30, it said.

Rahul Dravid vs Greg Chappell: The Untold Story

Rahul Dravid vs Greg Chappell: The Untold Story

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

The only way for Dravid to sort out the mess was by forcing a showdown and getting Chappell removed as coach. That possibility was remote as Dravid neither had the ears of the BCCI nor was he the sort to confront knotty issues head on. A fascinating excerpt from Pradeep Magazine's Not Just Cricket: A Reporter's Journey through Modern India.

Switch To ORGANIC LEARNING Now!

Switch To ORGANIC LEARNING Now!

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

Reading books will make you curious, build your imagination and nourish your brain into an organic super power.

Leaders Need Strong Sense Of Who They Are

Leaders Need Strong Sense Of Who They Are

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

'I have always believed that life doesn't get easier or more forgiving; we only get stronger and more resilient.'

Tough reforms are very difficult in the Indian context: Niti CEO

Tough reforms are very difficult in the Indian context: Niti CEO

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant on Tuesday said it is difficult to carry out tough reforms in India and emphasised that more reforms are needed to make the country competitive in the global environment. Addressing a virtual event organised by Swarajya magazine, Kant said for the first time, the Centre has carried out hard reforms across sectors, including mining, coal, labour, agriculture, and the next wave of reforms must be pushed by the states.

Who is behind Dortmund bus blast? Islamist militants or Neo Nazis?

Who is behind Dortmund bus blast? Islamist militants or Neo Nazis?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

German investigators are looking into the possibility that explosions targeting a bus carrying players of soccer club Borussia Dortmund may have been carried out by Islamists militants, the Sueddeutsche Zeitung newspaper reported on Wednesday.

The Chanakya Mantra For Success

The Chanakya Mantra For Success

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

'2,000 years later, we all want the same thing -- we want to live a healthy life, a life that has quality.' 'And Chanakya tells you exactly how to do that.'

Assam girl student in shorts made to wrap curtain around legs in exam

Assam girl student in shorts made to wrap curtain around legs in exam

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

A 19-year-old girl appearing for an examination in Assam was made to wrap a curtain around her legs by an invigilator who chafed at her wearing shorts, provoking outrage and allegations of gender bias, and prompting university authorities to order an inquiry. The girl's family has, however, decided against taking the matter further in the interest of her mental well-being and academic future.

6 Skills Managers WANT From You

6 Skills Managers WANT From You

Rediff.com5 May 2021

Organisations today are more focused on candidates' skills that will not only add business value to the organisation but also help them thrive.

The Mask India Project's success story

The Mask India Project's success story

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

'The heart is to honour all who have been struck by Covid and the map signifies that as a country, we can win this together.'

#20YearsOfLagaan: What the cast is up to

#20YearsOfLagaan: What the cast is up to

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

As we celebrate 20 years of the epic, Namrata Thakker takes a look at the cast and sees what they have been up to since.

Tokyo Games: Who will Light The Flame?

Tokyo Games: Who will Light The Flame?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

The torchbearer's face will likely be seen by hundreds of millions of people watching around the world.

Goa govt seeks retrial in Tejpal case; cites court's observations

Goa govt seeks retrial in Tejpal case; cites court's observations

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

The Goa government in its appeal before the Bombay high court against journalist Tarun Tejpal's acquittal in a rape case said it was a fit case for retrial, citing the trial court's lack of understanding of a victim's post-trauma behaviour and censuring of her character.

Rajan gets 'Governor of the Year' award

Rajan gets 'Governor of the Year' award

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Former Banque de France head Jacques de Larosire was given the Lifetime Achievement Award for his lengthy struggle for monetary order, the magazine said in a statement on Monday.

From Shy Kid To Rhodes Scholar: Ritika Mukherji's Journey

From Shy Kid To Rhodes Scholar: Ritika Mukherji's Journey

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

It's not every day that an undergraduate from India wins a scholarship to study at one of the prestigious universities in the world.

Can you invest and grow rich like Warren Buffett?

Can you invest and grow rich like Warren Buffett?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2014

He invests like an owner and keeps himself aware of his own weaknesses.

Indian-American teen named first-ever TIME 'Kid of the Year'

Indian-American teen named first-ever TIME 'Kid of the Year'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

Fifteen-year-old Indian-American Gitanjali Rao was selected from a field of more than 5,000 nominees as TIME's first-ever Kid of the Year. She was interviewed by actor and activist Angelina Jolie for the TIME special.

Why Did BCCI Mess With Kohli?

Why Did BCCI Mess With Kohli?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

Now we do not know if the Board bugs the dressing room or employs Pegasus in players' phones. But nothing stopped them from speaking with Kohli, points out Shekhar Gupta.

BJP's pro-OBC agenda comes up against caste census demand

BJP's pro-OBC agenda comes up against caste census demand

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

A BJP source admitted that a census will inevitably reconfirm the numerical majority of the OBCs. 'That will overturn social equations and consign the upper castes to a twilight zone of marginalisation. The RSS won't accept it.' Radhika Ramaseshan reports.

Indian-American behind Biden's inaugural address

Indian-American behind Biden's inaugural address

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

Reddy -- an Indian-American from Telangana who wrote the speech that outlined Biden's goals for his administration, focusing on healing from the current state of division in national politics -- has been praised for his "calming" and "inspiring" words.

'2022 will be a Year of Hope'

'2022 will be a Year of Hope'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

'Goddess Laxmi doesn't come just by praying to her.' 'You have to make yourself attractive to Laxmi for her to come to you.'

Best and worst central bankers in the world

Best and worst central bankers in the world

Rediff.com25 Sep 2012

Let's take a look at the best and worst central bankers.

This beauty queen flaunted her stretch marks and won the Internet

This beauty queen flaunted her stretch marks and won the Internet

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Roz Purcell wants you to embrace your marks and love your body the way it is.

'Ray is a hit and miss job'

'Ray is a hit and miss job'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

If Netflix and the film's producers thought they would bring younger audiences to the master's works, many who might have aversion to decades-old black and white films, they have failed with the experiment, says Aseem Chhabra.

Indra Nooyi: 'Female leaders have it much tougher'

Indra Nooyi: 'Female leaders have it much tougher'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

'Women's voices are too high or too low, or they are seen as too short or too tall, or too fat or too thin, to be great leaders.' 'These judgments wear us down.'

How Mum-To-Be Kajal Aggarwal Stays Fit

How Mum-To-Be Kajal Aggarwal Stays Fit

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

'During pregnancy, your body may tell you what it's feeling more acutely than during other phases of life, which is your body's way of adapting to protect your pregnancy.'