News for 'oblivion'

Want to get famous? STRIP!

Want to get famous? STRIP!

Rediff.com17 Feb 2012

Talent, beauty, the 'X-factor'... can go unnoticed but stripping? Works every time!

Tell us: What's your favourite Rishi Kapoor memory?

Tell us: What's your favourite Rishi Kapoor memory?

Rediff.com1 May 2020

Did you have a favourite song? Favourite movie? Share your Rishi Kapoor memory.

Ratan Tata's 20-year tenure: Only a few red marks

Ratan Tata's 20-year tenure: Only a few red marks

Rediff.com6 Dec 2011

When he took over as chairman of the Tata Group in 1991, the majority perception was the untested nephew of J R D Tata would be a pushover.

Asha Jee's win is welcome, but nothing's changed

Asha Jee's win is welcome, but nothing's changed

Rediff.com19 May 2011

Some sections are portraying this victory as reflective of a change in the situation in the Valley and it is being depicted as a move towards 'normalcy'. Projection of this victory as a picture of communal harmony and brotherhood in the entire Valley would be naive. Some sections are interpreting this victory as signs of a conducive situation for the return of Pandits to the Valley.

Australia's rise from Ashes to draw big crowd

Australia's rise from Ashes to draw big crowd

Rediff.com25 Dec 2010

Australia's phoenix-like rise from Ashes oblivion at Perth teased a grateful nation with the smell of English blood and will draw a big crowd to Melbourne's sporting coliseum when the fourth Test starts on Sunday.

Travel: Trekking to the living bridges of Cherrapunji

Travel: Trekking to the living bridges of Cherrapunji

Rediff.com20 Jul 2011

Although a wonder like the double-decker living root bridge in Meghalaya should not remain in oblivion and hidden from the world, it is also important to ensure it is left untouched in nature's care, say Vivek Garg and Ravishankar Mantha.

Earth to get a second Sun in 2011!

Earth to get a second Sun in 2011!

Rediff.com22 Jan 2011

According to astronomers, the Earth will undoubtedly have a front row seat when the dying red super-giant star, called Betelgeuse, finally blows itself into oblivion.

Images: Robben steals the show at Old Trafford

Images: Robben steals the show at Old Trafford

Rediff.com8 Apr 2010

Images from the Champions League quarter-finals second leg match played on Wednesday.

Peepli [Live]: Best film of the year!

Peepli [Live]: Best film of the year!

Rediff.com13 Aug 2010

Peepli [Live] is a well-researched, brilliantly-written and effectively documented creation that hasn't negotiated its wry vision for big screen.

Team up for toys: PM's fresh push for Aatmanirbhar Bharat

Team up for toys: PM's fresh push for Aatmanirbhar Bharat

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

He said the global toy industry is over Rs 7 lakh crore but India's share is very small, as he stressed on the need to work to increase it.

How marquee hotels getting ready for post-lockdown biz

How marquee hotels getting ready for post-lockdown biz

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

Executive lounges with happy hours, complimentary hors d'oeuvres, and complimentary services have been the norm - but not anymore.

The dating series: Hazards of wooing a marketing exec!

The dating series: Hazards of wooing a marketing exec!

Rediff.com21 Oct 2010

As part of a light-hearted series, we bring you the lowdown on love in a truly unique fashion. Today: The Hazards of Wooing a Marketing Exec!

Shaji N Karun's Swapaanam releases today

Shaji N Karun's Swapaanam releases today

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

Jayaram plays a Chenda artiste in the national award winning director Shaji N Karun's Swapaanam.

The larger issue behind Ramesh's outburst in China

The larger issue behind Ramesh's outburst in China

Rediff.com17 May 2010

The larger issue behind Jairam Ramesh outburst is about the lack of foreign policy institutionalisation in India. India doesn't really have a China policy and so various departments deem it fit to put their own spin on Indian's ties with China, writes Harsh V Pant.

How you can go 'green'

How you can go 'green'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

From Earth Hour to LEED ratings for buildings, from carbon footprint to carbon credits, the world is climbing onto the 'green' bandwagon.

Looking at Sushant's roller coaster life

Looking at Sushant's roller coaster life

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

Sushant finished off his innings in style by scoring high on his last theatrical release, Chichhore, a film that was ironically about suicide not being a solution.

West Bengal: Is the Left on its deathbed?

West Bengal: Is the Left on its deathbed?

Rediff.com9 May 2021

The combined Left parties drew a blank in the polls to the assembly which they had run with an overwhelming majority for 34 long years, with their vote share dwindling to a mere 5.47 per cent in 2021.

View: A muddled verdict from Britain

View: A muddled verdict from Britain

Rediff.com7 May 2010

James Cameron does not have enough votes in the Parliament to activate his agenda. But what he has indeed done is to bring the Tories back from oblivion to the centre of British politics and reminded us that ideas do have a place in politics, writes Harsh V Pant

Rafter to develop blueprint to save Aus tennis

Rafter to develop blueprint to save Aus tennis

Rediff.com2 Dec 2009

Two-time US Open champion Pat Rafter is to present Tennis Australia with plans to stop the national men's game from sliding into oblivion.

'RA&W wins over Pakistan -- in the perception wars -- almost every year'

'RA&W wins over Pakistan -- in the perception wars -- almost every year'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

'One of R&AW's greatest achievements is in projecting itself as benign.' 'This work -- done in tandem with the Diaspora and the MEA -- sells a story of India as mostly the victim.'

Raju goes offline on World Wide Web too!

Raju goes offline on World Wide Web too!

Rediff.com8 Jan 2009

A day after Ramalinga Raju announced his departure from Satyam Computer after admitting to the country's biggest ever corporate fraud, a website by his name, launched supposedly by his fans last week, vanished into oblivion on Thursday.

15 songs you MUST LISTEN to

15 songs you MUST LISTEN to

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Instead of wasting your breath on badly recycled versions of beloved classics, listen to Sukanya Verma's pick of 15 under-rated Bollywood numbers.

Engineer-MBA quits 9 to 5 job to make music

Engineer-MBA quits 9 to 5 job to make music

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

'I knew one day I will explode if I don't get some sanity with making music.'

Samastakeralam P O falls short

Samastakeralam P O falls short

Rediff.com13 Apr 2009

Samastakeralam P O starring Jayaram and directed by Bipin Prabhakaran tries to get the best of a political thriller and a social drama. But, fails to do justice to both.

Recording of rare Gandhi speech surfaces in US

Recording of rare Gandhi speech surfaces in US

Rediff.com2 Jul 2008

A rare speech of Mahatma Gandhi, dwelling on non-violence, communal amity and the horrors of a multiplication of atom bombs, has surfaced in America, bringing out of oblivion one of the only two recorded addresses by him in English.

If Citi's in such a mess, what about other banks?

If Citi's in such a mess, what about other banks?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2008

The federal bailout calmed the market and seems to fence off Citi's toxic assets. But some investors wonder what it says about the state of other banks.

Rajya Sabha MP Amar Singh dies at 64

Rajya Sabha MP Amar Singh dies at 64

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

Amar Singh built an extensive network for the party, and was often spotted with celebrities, from the Bachchans to Anil Ambani to Subrata Roy.

12 tips to keep your company growing

12 tips to keep your company growing

Rediff.com9 May 2007

You just graduated from tiny to small. Great--now learn how to grow all over again.

RSS is the silent revolution of making men: Modi

RSS is the silent revolution of making men: Modi

Rediff.com15 Apr 2008

Modi, in his book Jyotipunj, written in Gujarati and released in Ahmedabad on Monday, has written on unsung heroes of the Sangh Parivar who worked in oblivion throughout their lives to build the organisation in Gujarat. Modi says that he has obtained his sanskars from these RSS leaders. In the 200-page book, he has written about the lives of 16 leaders of the Sangh Parivar.

Is Pinarayi jealous of Shailaja's popularity?

Is Pinarayi jealous of Shailaja's popularity?

Rediff.com19 May 2021

'Here is a woman who has got widespread appreciation for her work.' 'Social media was full of posts wanting her as the chief ministerial candidate.' 'This kind of popularity did not go well within the party.' 'See, today the party is Pinarayi Vijayan!'

Rana named Asiad's best sportsperson

Rana named Asiad's best sportsperson

Rediff.com12 Dec 2006

The award will be bestowed on him during the Asian Games' Closing Ceremony on December 15.

Jaspal Rana fires India to double gold

Jaspal Rana fires India to double gold

Rediff.com8 Dec 2006

The ace shooter won the men's 25m centre fire pistol and led India to team gold in the event.

MIPs: What are they all about

MIPs: What are they all about

Rediff.com25 Apr 2006

MIPs are debt-oriented funds with a mandate to invest a portion (generally upto 20 per cent) of their assets in equities.

Kokki is a slick entertainer

Kokki is a slick entertainer

Rediff.com19 May 2006

Sheila Dikshit: The affable CM who transformed Delhi

Sheila Dikshit: The affable CM who transformed Delhi

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

As the longest serving woman chief minister who ruled the city state for three consecutive terms from 1998 to 2013, Dikshit ushered in an era of all-round development that transformed Delhi into a world class capital.

Why India is a poor country of very rich people

Why India is a poor country of very rich people

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

'Nowhere amidst the efflorescence of 13 military bands, 16 marching contingents and 22 tableaux was there any hint that far from being a rich country of poor people, the closely guarded secret is that India is a poor country of extremely rich people,' notes Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Bollywood's first impressions

Bollywood's first impressions

Rediff.com29 Apr 2004