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Bollywood 2021: A to Z RECAP

Bollywood 2021: A to Z RECAP

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Even with an ongoing pandemic, theatres in many states functioning at 50 per cent occupancy, a quieter social life and fewer movies, Bollywood still managed to pack in plenty of drama and trauma, fun and festivity, love and war into the year.

'If you have too many girls, that's a problem'

'If you have too many girls, that's a problem'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

'If you don't have children, that's also a problem.' 'There's no right way to live because everybody has an opinion about your personal life, and how you should live.' 'You have to listen to them, unless you can pick a fight with everyone.'

Toyota, other Japan carmakers to recall vehicles

Toyota, other Japan carmakers to recall vehicles

Rediff.com11 Apr 2013

They are recalling a total of about 3.4 million vehicles worldwide as a result of an airbag problem.

How exit interviews can help companies

How exit interviews can help companies

Rediff.com25 Mar 2013

When one of your employees decides to move on, use a carefully designed exit interview to involve him in defining the problems and generating solutions.

Another senior-level exit at Infosys

Another senior-level exit at Infosys

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

Pratt, who joined the firm in 2004, has left the company to start his own entrepreneurial venture.

Why India was made the Fall Guy at COP26

Why India was made the Fall Guy at COP26

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

The game plan is to pressure India and China to come back and commit to further emissions cuts by next year's UN meeting. Neither China nor India has 2030 targets anywhere near in line with a 1.5 degree centigrade pathway, and so will be on the target list of nations under pressure to return next year with more ambition, predicts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

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.'

BlackBerry messenger on Apple, Android

BlackBerry messenger on Apple, Android

Rediff.com15 May 2013

Also launched mid-range device Q5.

Spurs' Kane sinks Juve with 93rd minute wonder-goal

Spurs' Kane sinks Juve with 93rd minute wonder-goal

Rediff.com21 Jul 2019

His goal completed a comeback after Cristiano Ronaldo put Juventus 2-1 in front.

Why auto companies are giving up on electric cars

Why auto companies are giving up on electric cars

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

Recent moves by Japan's two largest automakers suggest that the electric cars still are not ready for prime time - and may never be.

Indian IT cos shut down in hurricane-affected areas

Indian IT cos shut down in hurricane-affected areas

Rediff.com31 Oct 2012

Companies say they have ensured that services to clients remain unaffected.

After Sanders, Elizabeth Warren voices concerns over Kashmir

After Sanders, Elizabeth Warren voices concerns over Kashmir

Rediff.com6 Oct 2019

Warren urged India to respect the rights of the people of Kashmir.

Growth will be back on track by elections: Chidambaram

Growth will be back on track by elections: Chidambaram

Rediff.com18 Apr 2013

'India will succeed. I know this past year has caused a lot of concern, but this year is over and by elections we will achieve our ambitious economic agenda.'

Air India formally becomes 27th member of Star Alliance

Air India formally becomes 27th member of Star Alliance

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

Air India would add about 400 daily flights and over 40 new destinations in India to the 27-member Alliance network of over 18,500 daily flights to 1,316 airports in 195 countries.

FM to woo American investors to fund current account gap

FM to woo American investors to fund current account gap

Rediff.com14 Apr 2013

His officials are working on a series of steps to attract at least $20 billion in new investment to fund the deficit without depleting India's $300 billion in forex reserves.

See which countries eat excess food

See which countries eat excess food

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

The map above shows the percentage of people around the world who tend to, on a regular basis, consume excessive food as compared to their personal energy requirement.

Querrey defends escape from Russia

Querrey defends escape from Russia

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

Kyrgios out of Australian ATP Cup team as world ranking slips.

Cipla appoints Subhanu Saxena as new CEO

Cipla appoints Subhanu Saxena as new CEO

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

In his last assignment, he led the global product strategy and commercialisation functions at Novartis Pharma AG.

Every fourth resident non-migrants in US in 2016 was Indian

Every fourth resident non-migrants in US in 2016 was Indian

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

In 2016, there were 580,000 Indians in the US as resident non-immigrant. Of these, 440,000 were temporary workers, which includes those on H-1B visas and 140,000 were students.

Oil and gas price volatility likely to continue in 2021

Oil and gas price volatility likely to continue in 2021

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

A swift recovery in oil demand in India is not only helping the stability of the global market, it is giving huge fiscal headroom to the government in terms of additional excise duty.

US judge finds Mahindra Roxor violates Jeep's design

US judge finds Mahindra Roxor violates Jeep's design

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

Mahindra & Mahindra on Friday said a judge of the US International Trade Commission has found that its off-road vehicle Roxor violated Fiat Chrysler Automobile's (FCA) Jeep 'trade dress' and recommended an exclusion order prohibiting import and sale of any already imported parts of the vehicle.

TCS Q1 net profit jumps 23.4% to Rs 7,340 crore

TCS Q1 net profit jumps 23.4% to Rs 7,340 crore

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

Revenue up 15.8% at Rs 34,261 crore over year-ago period.

Three men rob a Sikh temple in California

Three men rob a Sikh temple in California

Rediff.com30 Jan 2013

A robbery occurred at a Sikh temple in Livingston city of California on Sunday. The Livingston police suspects that the robbery was done by people who knew about the temple's wherabouts.

15% COVID-19 deaths related to air pollution: Study

15% COVID-19 deaths related to air pollution: Study

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

The results are based on epidemiological data collected up to third week in June 2020 and the researchers say a comprehensive evaluation will need to follow after the pandemic has subsided.

Davis Cup: Serbia, Canada eye semis berth after epic wins

Davis Cup: Serbia, Canada eye semis berth after epic wins

Rediff.com7 Apr 2013

Serbia and Canada both won marathon doubles matches on Saturday to seize control of their Davis Cup quarter-finals in North America.

10 nations where most businesses will offer salary hikes

10 nations where most businesses will offer salary hikes

Rediff.com4 Apr 2013

Employees in Latin America (86%), the Nordic region (84%),North America (79%) and South EastAsia (75%) are most likely to get a pay rise in 2013.

New gas pricing by Rangarajan panel?

New gas pricing by Rangarajan panel?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2012

The six-member panel, which submitted its report to the Prime Minister's Office on December 20, is believed to have suggested pricing of natural gas based on weighted average of the fuel in North America, Europe and Japan markets as well as imported liquefied natural gas.

David Beckham has his hands full after MLS

David Beckham has his hands full after MLS

Rediff.com30 Nov 2012

David Beckham is flattered by the "interesting and exciting options" facing him as he prepares to farewell LA Galaxy and Major League Soccer, the former England captain said on Thursday.

Why customers break-up with their favourite brands

Why customers break-up with their favourite brands

Rediff.com21 Aug 2012

The reality is that customers can and will cut ties with brands that do not take their best interests into account.

Twilight 4 all set to beat James Bond's Skyfall

Twilight 4 all set to beat James Bond's Skyfall

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn 2 is expected to draw millions of teenagers when it releases in the US on November 16.

Sikh shooting: FBI, DOJ open civil rights probe

Sikh shooting: FBI, DOJ open civil rights probe

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

The Federal Bureau of Investigation along with the US Department of Justice has opened a civil rights investigation into the shooting of Deep Rai by a partially-masked gunman, who shouted "go back to your own country".

Future cars: A look at Hyundai's concepts

Future cars: A look at Hyundai's concepts

Rediff.com25 Jan 2013

Fascinating cars the Korean auto giant is working on. These have technologies such as eye-tracking, gesture-based control and self-healing paint.

US: Rs 26 lakh reward for clues on abducted Indian baby

US: Rs 26 lakh reward for clues on abducted Indian baby

Rediff.com26 Oct 2012

Saanvi was kidnapped by unknown kidnappers in a Philadelphia township on Monday morning after they killed her grandmother Satyavathi Venna, 61.

Recession eroded $12 trillion of household wealth

Recession eroded $12 trillion of household wealth

Rediff.com10 Oct 2012

Worst affected were the countries of euro zone, which saw a loss of $10.9 trn

Plan to buy Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed Nazara Tech's shares?

Plan to buy Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed Nazara Tech's shares?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed Nazara Technologies is all set to hit the primary market with its Rs 583-crore IPO on Wednesday. The diversified and online gaming firm's three-day issue will run through March 17-19 and will be entirely an offer for sale (OFS). While 5.29 million equity shares will be offloaded via OFS by some of the shareholders, Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, who owns 3.29 million shares or 11.51 per cent stake in the company as of September 30, 2020, has decided to hold on to his stake. The issue has a price band of Rs 1,100-1,101 and will be available in lots of 13 shares and multiples thereof.

The world gets smaller, we get FATTER

The world gets smaller, we get FATTER

Rediff.com20 Jun 2012

Increasing levels of fatness around the world could have the same impact on global resources as adding an extra billion people to the planet, say researchers.

Five auto giants rev up for India

Five auto giants rev up for India

Rediff.com22 Nov 2010

India will beat China, North America and Europe to become the fastest growing automobile market.

Must Watch Films at The Toronto Film Festival

Must Watch Films at The Toronto Film Festival

Rediff.com18 Sep 2012

Aseem Chhabra lists his Top 10 Must Watch movies at TIFF.

Skywatchers witness rare Mercury transit

Skywatchers witness rare Mercury transit

Rediff.com9 May 2016

This occurs only when the Sun, Mercury and the Earth lined up in one plane. It appears as a dot on the disc because its angular size is very small compared to that of the Sun as seen from the Earth.

Life Of Pi poised to join Oscar race

Life Of Pi poised to join Oscar race

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

With a promising opening at the box office, the film looks poised to embark on its Oscar journey.