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Who is Natasa, the model Hardik Pandya is engaged to?

Who is Natasa, the model Hardik Pandya is engaged to?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

The 27 year old former Bigg Boss contestant is a model turned actor from Serbia.

Why this TT star won't pose for Playboy again?

Why this TT star won't pose for Playboy again?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

Germany's Olympic silver-winning paddler Petrissa Solja wants the focus to be firmly on her game as she gears up for the Ultimate Table Tennis in India next week.

Is Modi changing the BJP's Muslim story?

Is Modi changing the BJP's Muslim story?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2021

A u-turn by the BJP will be an apocalyptic occurrence in Indian politics and society, argues Amulya Ganguli.

Fareed Zakaria resigns from Yale governing board

Fareed Zakaria resigns from Yale governing board

Rediff.com21 Aug 2012

The decision of Zakaria to shed some of his non-journalistic responsibilities has come close on the heels of accusations of plagiarism against him. However, the CNN and the Time magazine have completed their probe into the matter and revoked their month-long suspension slapped on the writer.

Indian Wells Tennis: Murray wins opener; Raducanu ousted

Indian Wells Tennis: Murray wins opener; Raducanu ousted

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

Raducanu falls in first match since US Open triumph.

10.2 million houses in urban India lying vacant: CBRE

10.2 million houses in urban India lying vacant: CBRE

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

A study conducted by CBRS reveals there are abundant homes lying vacant in urban India.

Congress humiliated as mouthpiece thrashes Nehru, Sonia Gandhi

Congress humiliated as mouthpiece thrashes Nehru, Sonia Gandhi

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

An article published by the party's Mumbai unit has caused a stir as it blames Jawaharlal Nehru for the state of affairs in Kashmir, China and Tibet.

My Dada Sunil Gavaskar

My Dada Sunil Gavaskar

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

To watch Dada standing on the steps of the airplane ladder with a glittering trophy in hand was exhilarating, recalls Hemant Kenkre.

The Hindu's owners demerge publishing business

The Hindu's owners demerge publishing business

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

Separate entity for publishing business of Kasturi & Sons Ltd to increase focus on publishing business; no plan to bring in external investors, says firm.

Bhim Army chief, 5 Indian-origin persons on TIME's emerging leaders list

Bhim Army chief, 5 Indian-origin persons on TIME's emerging leaders list

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Other Indian-origin personalities on the list are Instacart founder and CEO Apoorva Mehta, doctor and Executive Director of nonprofit Get Us PPE Shikha Gupta and founder of nonprofit Upsolve Rohan Pavuluri.

Is Gisele Bundchen, Tom Brady marriage on the rocks?

Is Gisele Bundchen, Tom Brady marriage on the rocks?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Gisele Bundchen and American football ace hubby Tom Brady as it has been rumored that the duo have been through lot of arguments.

Made in India Fashion Awards: Asin, Sabya and more

Made in India Fashion Awards: Asin, Sabya and more

Rediff.com10 Dec 2009

Marie Claire Magazine hosted its second annual Made in India Fashion Awards in Gurgaon on December 4. Stalwarts of the fashion industry picked up the prizes, while the ramp show for the evening focused on traditional crafts. Take a look.

India's 15 best banks

India's 15 best banks

Rediff.com21 Nov 2011

All the banks mentioned here have balance sheet size greater than Rs 50,000 crore (Rs 500 billion).

Housing sales sink; will prices come down?

Housing sales sink; will prices come down?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

Housing sales fell by about 30 per cent last year in seven major cities due to costlier flats and higher interest rate, says property consultant CBRE.

Top 8 biographies every entrepreneur should read

Top 8 biographies every entrepreneur should read

Rediff.com20 May 2015

Presenting tips and case studies about innovation, management, leadership, growth, technology and investment.

DNA newspaper shuts print edition, to go fully digital

DNA newspaper shuts print edition, to go fully digital

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

The last edition of the 14-year-old morninger, which had already stopped from Delhi and other centres earlier, will come out on Thursday from Mumbai and Ahmedabad, the broadsheet owned by Zee group's Subhash Chandra's Essel group said.

Ash is Time's queen

Ash is Time's queen

Rediff.com20 Oct 2003

Time magazine, which heaped lavish praise on Aishwarya Rai, described her as 'India's standard bearer'.

PIX: Aishwarya's fashionable appearances in 2011

PIX: Aishwarya's fashionable appearances in 2011

Rediff.com29 Dec 2011

Here's looking at the actress's various getups through the year.

Reliance Group's Time has come

Reliance Group's Time has come

Rediff.com15 Feb 2004

In its latest issue, the weekly magazine takes a close look at the lifestyle of the two Ambani brothers as part of a survey of the leading business families of Asia.

UNFORGETTABLE Opening Movie Scenes

UNFORGETTABLE Opening Movie Scenes

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Sukanya Verma offers some amazing opening scenes in Hindi films that fuels an excitement for what happens next.

Now, TIME says Modi united India like no PM in decades

Now, TIME says Modi united India like no PM in decades

Rediff.com29 May 2019

The article is in stark contrast to the TIME cover story done on Modi earlier this month titled 'India's Divider in Chief', written by Aatish Taseer, son of Indian journalist Tavleen Singh and late Pakistani politician and businessman Salmaan Taseer.

Refugee camp to runway: Halima Aden makes Milan debut

Refugee camp to runway: Halima Aden makes Milan debut

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

At her first appearance on the runway at the Milan Fashion Week, she hopes to break the stereotype.

Pippa Middleton, now world-famous sexy singleton!

Pippa Middleton, now world-famous sexy singleton!

Rediff.com9 May 2011

It's been ten days since the royal wedding and the media spotlight has now shifted to the newlywed Duchess of Cambridge's maid of honour and sister, Pippa Middleton.

Should Tokyo be the guinea pig for Olympics experiment?

Should Tokyo be the guinea pig for Olympics experiment?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

In this pandemic, why can't we have multiple locations for various disciplines, all of it then merged into a virtual convergence called the Olympics instead of one massive event in one city, asks Shyam G Menon.

She has cracked the code to help smokers quit

She has cracked the code to help smokers quit

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

'Running a start-up is hard.' 'We almost always will have obstacles.' 'There are two ways to tackle it.' 'We can either take them head on or let them hold you back.'

How footprints of Indian-origin corporate honchos are expanding

How footprints of Indian-origin corporate honchos are expanding

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

The footprints of Indian-origin corporate executives at multinationals is expanding, with Sandeep Kataria taking over the reins of footwear major Bata as its global chief executive officer. From FMCG majors to IT titans, Kataria joins the league of Indian-origin executives who have climbed the highest echelons of corporate across diverse sectors globally. From Nooyi to Pichai to Nadella, the list of such people at the helm of multi-billion dollar enterprises is long.

France's Ribery ends international career

France's Ribery ends international career

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

France winger Franck Ribery is ending his career with the national team to focus on his family, the winger, who missed the 2014 World Cup through injury, said on Wednesday.

Man kills 2 in livestreamed attack at German synagogue

Man kills 2 in livestreamed attack at German synagogue

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

Rita Katz, the head of the SITE Intelligence Group, wrote on Twitter that 35 minutes of footage of the attacks were posted online, and that the attacker said in English before the shooting that the "root of all problems are the Jews."

Is India becoming a National SUSPICION state?

Is India becoming a National SUSPICION state?

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

'Suspect all, fix all.' 'It is this mindset that begins at the very top of an establishment and then trickles down and across,' notes Shekhar Gupta.

Vikram Pandit bags Euronext award

Vikram Pandit bags Euronext award

Rediff.com12 Jul 2010

India-born chief executive officer of Citigroup, Vikram Pandit, was awarded Banker of the Year by Euronext magazine for having executed one of the biggest, and most complex, bank restructurings in history which saw the troubled institution returning to profits.

Sheena Bora Trial: The man with the pistol

Sheena Bora Trial: The man with the pistol

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

'He had a carry bag made of plastic. One pistol came out of it. There was also a magazine which had three rounds. And a mobile and a Rs 100 currency note.' No prizes for guessing who that was...

American brands dominate India's retail space

American brands dominate India's retail space

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

American brands top the domestic retail space with 30 per cent share, especially in the food & beverages sapce, while the Italian and British labels dominate the luxury segment.

'I could see the hunger in Priyanka's belly'

'I could see the hunger in Priyanka's belly'

Rediff.com21 May 2021

'She was going through a low time and didn't know where her career was going.'

Australians are biggest sinners of the world

Australians are biggest sinners of the world

Rediff.com29 Jan 2010

"The country that gave the world The Body, Sylvania Waters and Les Patterson has been ranked first overall in a study of the seven deadly sins -- lust, gluttony, greed, sloth, wrath, envy and pride," according to Courier Mail newspaper that quoted the latest edition of BBC's Focus magazine.

Ahead of inauguration, Washington DC turns into fortress

Ahead of inauguration, Washington DC turns into fortress

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

More than 25,000 National Guards have been deployed along with thousands of local police personnel and those from other security agencies. The area in and around Capitol Hill, a large part of Pennsylvania Avenue and the White House has been made out of bounds for the general public with eight-feet high iron barricades being erected.

The truth behind Foxconn's big promises

The truth behind Foxconn's big promises

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

Analysts say it is a case of over-promise and under-delivery.

The Advanc'edge B-School Tour

The Advanc'edge B-School Tour

Rediff.com12 Sep 2008

Recognising the information need-gap in the field of management education in the country IMS Publications presents The Advanc'edge B-School Tour.

'Vaccine shortage can't be blamed on Adar Poonawalla'

'Vaccine shortage can't be blamed on Adar Poonawalla'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

'It was unfair to expect him to continue to keep on supplying vaccines without being given a firm commitment or a financial grant of any sort.'

Amar Chitra Katha goes back to school

Amar Chitra Katha goes back to school

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

The big challenge is beating piracy and convincing users to pay for content.

Anil Ambani tops billionaire blowups list

Anil Ambani tops billionaire blowups list

Rediff.com1 Jan 2009

The report further added that three of "his fellow countrymen--estranged brother Mukesh, steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal and Indian K P Singh, all of whom ranked earlier among the world's 10 richest--lost more than $20 billion apiece."