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Azim Premji's legacy is a reflection of his business acumen

Azim Premji's legacy is a reflection of his business acumen

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

People mostly say 'work hard and party harder', but Premji's concept is 'work hard and work harder'. With close to 70 per cent of his wealth pledged to charity, Premji is also the epitome of a true leader who makes a mark in giving back most of his wealth to society.

Work for a publishing house!

Work for a publishing house!

Rediff.com21 Jan 2005

Jaico Publishing House is recruiting Marketing Executives.

And the winner is Musharraf

And the winner is Musharraf

Rediff.com14 Jun 2005

Things you didn't know about stars!

Things you didn't know about stars!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2005

Celebrities, up close and very personal.

The anatomy of an ugly protest

The anatomy of an ugly protest

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

The anti-CAA protest was an ugly rant more consistent with the violent chaos of anarchy, argues Vivek Gumaste.

12 AMAZING Political Movies

12 AMAZING Political Movies

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

Politics is in the air, and in the movies.

Will show the right path to Kashmiri youth: Wani's wife

Will show the right path to Kashmiri youth: Wani's wife

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

'If I see anyone taking the wrong path, I will stop him or her.'

Priyanka Gandhi: From background to forefront

Priyanka Gandhi: From background to forefront

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

For Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, who continues the Gandhi family legacy of active politics that began several generations ago, the formal entry into politics was two decades in the making.

Jumpstart your career in 2006

Jumpstart your career in 2006

Rediff.com3 Jan 2006

Mayawati demolishes Modi's aura

Mayawati demolishes Modi's aura

Rediff.com14 May 2019

'Mayawati is an experienced politician with a track record in national politics much longer than Modi's.' 'She must be sensing from the tremors in the Hindi heartland she crisscrossed in recent months that the prospect of another Modi-led government at the Centre is fast receding,' says M K Bhadrakumar.

When Ranveer was a fly on Kapil Dev's wall!

When Ranveer was a fly on Kapil Dev's wall!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

''83 is a once in a lifetime story.' 'I often say that sometimes, I feel that you don't choose stories, stories choose you.' 'Why for the last 37 years was the story not made?' 'It's staring at our faces, the greatest sporting triumph for India ever.'

Durga, Shakti and #MeToo

Durga, Shakti and #MeToo

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

'This year, it may be pertinent to look at some of the myths that invoke her warrior form, where she manifests herself as Shakti, the underlying strength in all humanity,' says Arundhuti Dasgupta.

No intention to add to strain in ties with Pakistan: Centre

No intention to add to strain in ties with Pakistan: Centre

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

V K Singh said tension in the relationship between the two countries has been caused by Pakistan's continued policy of directing cross border terrorism against India.

Politics of revenge always backfires: Cong tells AAP

Politics of revenge always backfires: Cong tells AAP

Rediff.com14 Feb 2015

Congress warned the AAP that 'politics of revenge' always backfires.

Pix: Celebs catwalk for global peace

Pix: Celebs catwalk for global peace

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

Amruta Fadnavis, Raghu Ram and Abhishek Kapoor came together for an important cause.

Why Kohli thinks Hardik is asset for Indian cricket

Why Kohli thinks Hardik is asset for Indian cricket

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

There are perceptions about Hardik Pandya's flamboyance on and off the field but India captain Virat Kohli strongly believes that he is 'an asset for Indian cricket'.

Biswanath Halder sane to face trial

Biswanath Halder sane to face trial

Rediff.com23 Apr 2005

Review: Rajinikanth deserves applaud for Kochadaiiyaan

Review: Rajinikanth deserves applaud for Kochadaiiyaan

Rediff.com23 May 2014

Despite the technological hype, it is still extremely tough to connect with the virtual characters, especially Rajinikanth, whose larger-than-life persona cannot be captured by any path-breaking technology

Election Commission or Mamata, who will blink first?

Election Commission or Mamata, who will blink first?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

The confrontation between the Election Commission and the West Bengal government escalated by a few notches on Tuesday, with Chief Election Commissioner V S Sampath asking West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to transfer five superintendents of police and one district magistrate (North 24-Parganas) by 2.30 pm on Tuesday, after Opposition parties complained against these officers and accused them of being biased.

The art of sports management

The art of sports management

Rediff.com3 Feb 2005

Andrew "Chubby" Chandler, whose International Sports Management company looks after British Ryder Cup players Darren Clarke and Lee Westwood among others, pinpointed the essence of effective sports management.

Pak high commission official asked to leave India in 48 hours for spying

Pak high commission official asked to leave India in 48 hours for spying

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

Cops revealed that the staffer Mehmood Akhtar was sharing sensitive defence documents and deployment details of the BSF along the Indo-Pak border to the ISI.

Closer is bleak, icy

Closer is bleak, icy

Rediff.com6 Dec 2004

Wanted! A real feminist man in the #MeToo era

Wanted! A real feminist man in the #MeToo era

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

When he thinks no one is looking, the misogyny of a sham feminist man can be as red in tooth and claw as that of the neanderthal neighbour who beats up his wife. Only, it seems doubly unsettling because it comes from someone we trusted, says Shuma Raha.

Brand Raina shines in the spotlight

Brand Raina shines in the spotlight

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

Suresh Raina currently endorses Ceat Tyres, Pureplay (apparel brand) and is expected to sign on Intex, a petroleum brand (he launched Repsol by Gulf Oil last year), and a health care brand.

Alyque, Advertising Man of the Century

Alyque, Advertising Man of the Century

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

'What fascinated me always was Alyque's ability to think in the vernacular despite his South Bombay and genteel upbringing,' notes Sandeep Goyal. 'Lalitaji or Hamara Bajaj were obviously not birthed in the hallowed environs of the Bombay Gymkhana.'

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 75 Songs

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 75 Songs

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.

Sins will make prudes squirm

Sins will make prudes squirm

Rediff.com25 Feb 2005

Will Bollywood's walls of nepotism crumble?

Will Bollywood's walls of nepotism crumble?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

'In the new Bollywood, where success can translate, like a chain reaction, into gains in related fields, mere appearance on the screen is no longer a guarantor of fame,' says Vikram Johri.

Why are politicians uncomfortable with military men?

Why are politicians uncomfortable with military men?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

'Why can't a person who has supervised military intelligence head RA&W?' 'Why can't one who has overseen national security planning become our NSA or chair the National Security Advisory Board?' asks Vice Admiral Premvir Das (retd).

No longer Pappu, he has NaMo to thank!

No longer Pappu, he has NaMo to thank!

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

'Manmohan Singh was blamed for administrative paralysis, but if you speak to any senior bureaucrat today, they are very bitter and say that files do not move. I am told that more than a thousand files are awaiting clearance.'

'We have the ability to take 20 wickets'

'We have the ability to take 20 wickets'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2004

South Africa's captain Graeme Smith feels the Eden Gardens wickets will offer more spin than the one at Kanpur.

Gulabo Sitabo: Bachchan's finest performance in 30 years

Gulabo Sitabo: Bachchan's finest performance in 30 years

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

'It's a performance that puts the Bachchan hysteria to shame,' observes Sreehari Nair.

When will the SRK of Chak De and Swades return?

When will the SRK of Chak De and Swades return?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Fan gives Shah Rukh Khan space to exploit the actor in him and he tries hard, with a nod to his creepy characters in Baazigar and Darr.

Women score high in sports endorsements

Women score high in sports endorsements

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

Mirza's gutsy image has helped her equal Nehwal's endorsement fee.

No more Bollywood biggies! Modi will be mascot for Incredible India

No more Bollywood biggies! Modi will be mascot for Incredible India

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to be the mascot of 'Incredible India' campaign with the Tourism Ministry finally deciding to do away with plans to rope in any Bollywood stars, including Amitabh Bachchan, for the role which was lying vacant after ouster of Aamir Khan earlier this year.

Gully Boy Review: Ranveer rocks!

Gully Boy Review: Ranveer rocks!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2019

'Gully Boy is a pulsating salute to the new angry India and its youth,' says Aseem Chhabra who watched Zoya Akhtar's movie at the Berlin film festival.

'Will people remember me after I die?'

'Will people remember me after I die?'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

'Someone will say he was a good guy, others may say it's good that he is no more.'

Facebook to introduce 'dislike' button

Facebook to introduce 'dislike' button

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

Mark Zuckerberg said the feature will be coming soon.