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Reach out to booths and households: Modi to BJP workers

Reach out to booths and households: Modi to BJP workers

Rediff.com18 Jan 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Saturday asked the party rank and file to concentrate on running a grounded election campaign focusing on booths and households as he said polls are not won through rallies and TV debates.

Why Tehelka scandal has put Congress strategists in a dilemma

Why Tehelka scandal has put Congress strategists in a dilemma

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

Congress strategists are worried that if it focuses too much on the Tehelka issue, it could end up diluting its ongoing campaign against Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on the snooping allegations. Anita Katyal reports

Why Selena Gomez cancelled her tour

Why Selena Gomez cancelled her tour

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

The latest Hollywood updates.

Does your bank balance define your success?

Does your bank balance define your success?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

If you love what you do, wealth, power and fame will automatically follow.

Now, get your own personal stylist

Now, get your own personal stylist

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Archana Walavalkar is on a mission to 'make India stylish'.

Housing prices in Delhi fall by up to 12%

Housing prices in Delhi fall by up to 12%

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

The residential markets across NCR observed subdued activity level in the first half of 2013 as compared to the previous review period, it said.

Budget gets a thumbs-up from the industry

Budget gets a thumbs-up from the industry

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

The captains of Indian industry described Narendra Modi government's maiden budget as one with "the right intent and in the right direction".

'Air car' will likely debut in H2 of 2015

'Air car' will likely debut in H2 of 2015

Rediff.com31 Jan 2015

Cars running on air still on Tata Motors' radar

How Victoria's Secret Angels shape up for the show

How Victoria's Secret Angels shape up for the show

Rediff.com13 Dec 2015

Want to know what's happening in the world of glitz and glamour? We bring you the lowdown on the latest fashion news.

'Don't look for happiness in abs or a b***'

'Don't look for happiness in abs or a b***'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

'We can't all look like each other; aim to be the best you, not me,' says Stephanie Claire Smith.

Police raid German soccer HQ over 2006 World Cup payment

Police raid German soccer HQ over 2006 World Cup payment

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

Police raided the Frankfurt headquarters of Germany's football association (DFB) on Tuesday and searched the homes of officials to investigate suspected tax evasion linked to the awarding of the 2006 World Cup, prosecutors said.

LOOKING BACK: A Decade in Bollywood

LOOKING BACK: A Decade in Bollywood

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

Sukanya Verma looks back at the decade gone by, in the movies.

France biggest target of Islamic State in Europe, say experts

France biggest target of Islamic State in Europe, say experts

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

Defence experts say IS has deep connection in France and is training French children.

Wait and watch! Formula One an option for Audi!

Wait and watch! Formula One an option for Audi!

Rediff.com12 May 2015

There has long been speculation about whether Audi might be tempted into Formula One.

Tesco to open 6-8 multi-brand stores in India this year

Tesco to open 6-8 multi-brand stores in India this year

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

The company is not holding plans for clarity on policy.

US: Indian origin Vin Gopal named vice chair of key Democrat position

US: Indian origin Vin Gopal named vice chair of key Democrat position

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

Vin Gopal, chairman, Monmouth County Democrats, was last week named deputy vice chair of the New Jersey Democratic State Committee by its chairman, John Currie.

Now, get aircraft-like features on trains!

Now, get aircraft-like features on trains!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

The focus is now on having premium service to give passenger comfort and increasing train speeds.

Birthday special: How to win at life, the Beyonce way

Birthday special: How to win at life, the Beyonce way

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

All bow to Queen Bey!

Nicolas Sarkozy to seek French presidency again

Nicolas Sarkozy to seek French presidency again

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

The pugnacious 61-year-old conservative, who was deeply unpopular by the end of his five years as president, had made no secret of his ambition to reconquer the top office.

Can the new India CEO Zarin Daruwala lift fortunes of StanChart?

Can the new India CEO Zarin Daruwala lift fortunes of StanChart?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Standard Chartered has appointed Zarin Daruwala of ICICI Bank as its new Chief Executive.

GDP growth hits 2-year high of 8.2% in Q1

GDP growth hits 2-year high of 8.2% in Q1

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

The previous high in quarterly GDP growth was recorded in the January-March quarter of 2015-16 at 9.3 per cent.

He has played Chanakya 1,039 times

He has played Chanakya 1,039 times

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

'Every time I step on stage, I feel like I'm performing the play for the first time,' Manoj Joshi tells Sadiya Updade.

US govt now fears it has new mole after Snowden: Report

US govt now fears it has new mole after Snowden: Report

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

United States officials have confirmed that a new leaker is exposing national security documents, just over a year after ex-Central Intelligence Agency contractor Edward Snowden blew the lid on National Security Agency surveillance, according to a media report.

Busting fake news: Who funds whom?

Busting fake news: Who funds whom?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2018

Some unlikely celebrities are behind multiple campaigns to fight the fake news menace.

Shah Rukh Khan is the richest Indian celebrity, says Forbes

Shah Rukh Khan is the richest Indian celebrity, says Forbes

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

A look at the richest Indians on the list.

Hyderabad masala

Hyderabad masala

Rediff.com9 May 2016

An upcoming film on Mohammad Azharuddin promises to be a potboiler, though not a true biopic.

'Hatred for Modi' sole glue binding the opposition: PM

'Hatred for Modi' sole glue binding the opposition: PM

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

Dubbing the next election a choice between governance and development on one side and chaos on the other, the prime minister cited the example of Karnataka, where the Congress-Janata Dal(Secular) alliance 'stole the mandate' to form government with 'development taking a back seat'.

Are you following this model on Insta?

Are you following this model on Insta?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

Merrylin Boro, the 23 yr-old beauty bares her heart out.

'Talent is everywhere and relevant to a nation's success'

'Talent is everywhere and relevant to a nation's success'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

'Everybody says 5G and communication is important.' 'Everybody says automation, robotics, human computing interfaces -- people and machines working together -- is the future.' 'Everybody agrees that cybersecurity is something that is here to stay.' 'Everybody agrees that synthetic biology is important.' 'Instead of outlining thinking about industries for tomorrow and the future, let the evolutionary pathway be built in a way that it promotes robust, creative, thinking.'

Tiger Zzzzzinda Hai Review:Tiring, toothless, sequel

Tiger Zzzzzinda Hai Review:Tiring, toothless, sequel

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

Tiger Zinda Hai returns to the same moronic space where it's all about slow-motion Salman, his checkered scarf, his fleeting shirtless-ness, his unrealistically beefed up body and a taken-for-granted indestructibility, says Sukanya Verma.

Football Extras: What Chelsea must do turn season around...

Football Extras: What Chelsea must do turn season around...

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Why India loves a one-stop beauty store

Why India loves a one-stop beauty store

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Right marketing and product strategy have helped Falguni Nayar build a beauty retail business.

Rebel league: Clarke, Warner targeted as priority acquisitions?

Rebel league: Clarke, Warner targeted as priority acquisitions?

Rediff.com1 May 2015

Fairfax media on Friday quoted unnamed sources as saying Clarke and Warner would be targeted as "priority acquisitions" on lucrative 10-year deals.

Winds of change: Women cricketers set for pay boost!

Winds of change: Women cricketers set for pay boost!

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

For the world's women cricketers, financial parity with their male counterparts remains a distant dream but India's decision to boost the pay packets of its top female players is further evidence that the winds of change are blowing through the game.

Real estate revival may begin this festive season

Real estate revival may begin this festive season

Rediff.com7 Sep 2014

The seasons in 2012 and 2013 went by with hardly any property launches, mainly due to an economic slowdown and a need to clear the backlog

Why Priyanka Chaturvedi left the Congress

Why Priyanka Chaturvedi left the Congress

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

'These guys did not even issue an apology to me and were taken back into the party.' 'They were reinstated on the grounds that they will contribute to the Congress campaign.'

Jobs! An interview all youngsters must read

Jobs! An interview all youngsters must read

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

'Don't waste your time in doing long pointless graduation courses.' 'Try and get into an apprenticeship or a job after Class 10 or Class 12, as there is always time to get back to academics and learn new skills.'

Will the print media finally wake up?

Will the print media finally wake up?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

'Demonetisation is just a trigger; the Indian print industry had this coming for years.'

What will Meghan Markle wear at her wedding?

What will Meghan Markle wear at her wedding?

Rediff.com10 May 2018

Which designer will Meghan fancy on May 19?