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PIX: Salman Khan, Sonakshi watch Life Of Pi

PIX: Salman Khan, Sonakshi watch Life Of Pi

Rediff.com29 Nov 2012

The actors attended a special screening.

Lt Colonel, who lost a leg in operations, skydives from 14,000 ft

Lt Colonel, who lost a leg in operations, skydives from 14,000 ft

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

According to a report, Lt Col Avnish Bajpai had lost his limb in a grenade blast during field firing in Punjab in 2007.

Behind Life of Pi's GORGEOUS visuals effects

Behind Life of Pi's GORGEOUS visuals effects

Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

The team that worked on Oscar winner Life Of Pi and other famous Hollywood films like The Incredible Hulk and Chronicles Of Narnia talk about the hard work their job entails.

IYCU: How To Fund Your Research Internship In Life Science

IYCU: How To Fund Your Research Internship In Life Science

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

The Next-Gen Scientists Foundation programme offers an opportunity to fund internships for undergraduate and postgraduate students who wish to gain research experience in life sciences.

The number's up for 'Pi', say mathematicians

The number's up for 'Pi', say mathematicians

Rediff.com28 Jun 2011

The humble "pi" may have had its day. Mathematicians are campaigning for the most important number in the world to be replaced with alternate value "tau".

B-School GD/PI: 5 myths BUSTED!

B-School GD/PI: 5 myths BUSTED!

Rediff.com4 Jan 2011

More insights to help you gear up for B-School admissions.

'It's Like Finding Trout In A Glass Of Milk'

'It's Like Finding Trout In A Glass Of Milk'

Rediff.com8 May 2024

'If we look at the replays side-on the foot touches the boundary twice and it's very clear.'

Argo, Life of Pi win at Oscars 2013

Argo, Life of Pi win at Oscars 2013

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

The 85th Annual Academy Awards have been announced. Here's a quick glance at the winners.

IIM Lucknow's mentorship programme for GD/PI

IIM Lucknow's mentorship programme for GD/PI

Rediff.com10 Mar 2010

Ignicion is a mentorship programme where the entire student community of IIM Lucknow comes together to assist the institute's GD/PI call getters.

Was Bombay Jayashri's Life of Pi song inspired?

Was Bombay Jayashri's Life of Pi song inspired?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2013

There are remarkable similarities between Bombay Jayashri's Oscar-nominated song in Life of Pi and Irayimman Thampi's age-old composition. We make a case for the 200-year-old melody.

Life Of Pi, Django Unchained bag Oscar nominations

Life Of Pi, Django Unchained bag Oscar nominations

Rediff.com10 Jan 2013

Here's a quick glance at the nominees.

Will Theaterisation Become Reality?

Will Theaterisation Become Reality?

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Once rolled out, theaterisation will be the biggest military reform in the country. It will see the creation of unified theatre commands within the 1.7 million-strong Indian armed forces.

What's Indian Army Doing With Nepali Army?

What's Indian Army Doing With Nepali Army?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

Exercise Surya Kiran, the joint military exercise between the Indian and Nepalese armies, commenced on Friday, November 24, 2024, at Pithoragarh in Uttarakhand.

Indian Army looks for counter-terror learnings from Israel-Hamas war

Indian Army looks for counter-terror learnings from Israel-Hamas war

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Addressing mediapersons after the investiture ceremony of ARTRAC, Singh said the Army has to understand and study these scenarios so that it is prepared if it has to undergo a similar situation tomorrow.

Which is more imporant: GD or PI?

Which is more imporant: GD or PI?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2007

ARKS Srinivas and Sai Kumar, CAT trainers and directors at T.I.M.E., answer your most urgent questions on GD and personal interviews.

Life Before Pi: The Brilliant Films Of Ang Lee

Life Before Pi: The Brilliant Films Of Ang Lee

Rediff.com27 Nov 2012

From an outsider in Hollywood to an Academy Award-winning maverick and bringing Life Of Pi -- a book famously considered unfilmable --to the big screen, filmmaker Ang Lee has come a long way.

Ang Lee replaces Tobey Maguire in Life Of Pi

Ang Lee replaces Tobey Maguire in Life Of Pi

Rediff.com6 Sep 2012

Prometheus actor Rafe Spall has been roped in to play the role of narrator Yann Martel.

Ratan Tata to divest all his 77,900 shares of FirstCry in upcoming IPO

Ratan Tata to divest all his 77,900 shares of FirstCry in upcoming IPO

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Veteran industrialist and former Tata Group chairman Ratan Tata is looking to sell all 77,900 shares of Brainbees Solutions Ltd, which owns omnichannel baby and mother-care product platform FirstCry, in the upcoming IPO. Tata became an investor in the company in 2016 by infusing Rs 66 lakh initially. He was allotted preference shares of the company.

CAT 100 percentiler's tips to crack GD and PI

CAT 100 percentiler's tips to crack GD and PI

Rediff.com24 Jan 2011

Gourav Bhattacharya, IIM-A alumnus and CAT 100 percentiler shares his tips on how to crack group discussions and personal interviews for getting admissions to the hallowed precincts of India's institutes of management.

What's General Pande Doing At LoC?

What's General Pande Doing At LoC?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

The Chief of Army Staff reviewed operational preparedness and the security situation along the LoC.

'Insulting 26/11 Martyrs Will Backfire On Congress'

'Insulting 26/11 Martyrs Will Backfire On Congress'

Rediff.com18 May 2024

'Why is the Congress not tendering an unconditional apology to the citizens of India?'

Predictions of normal monsoon boost prospects for domestic agrochem firms

Predictions of normal monsoon boost prospects for domestic agrochem firms

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

https://www.rediff.com/business/report/quality-control-orders-what-does-this-mean-for-domestic-industry/20240425.htm

November Releases, Coming Up On OTT

November Releases, Coming Up On OTT

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Theatres may be high on Diwali celebrations, but OTT is having its private party too!

'Working with Ang Lee on Life of Pi was an amazing experience'

'Working with Ang Lee on Life of Pi was an amazing experience'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

Cinematographer Siddhartha Nuni talks about his expereince of working in Lucia, an indpendent Kannada film funded by common people.

Mark Pi to set up 240 outlets in 5 years

Mark Pi to set up 240 outlets in 5 years

Rediff.com27 Nov 2003

The United States-based Chinese fast food chain Mark Pi International on Thursday announced it foray into India in partnership with Trak Services with an aim to establish 240 outlets over the next five years by investing Rs 160 crore.

Letting Go And Moving On Is Never Easy...

Letting Go And Moving On Is Never Easy...

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

Would there be such a day when I could feel free from this emptiness, this vacuum that has taken over my heart? asks Aarti David.

REVEALED: How Kasab Was Caught Alive!

REVEALED: How Kasab Was Caught Alive!

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

'We began hitting Kasab hard.' 'In the melee it struck me that the man we were beating to pulp should remain alive.'

Largecap, midcap cutoff surges over 26% in latest Amfi classification

Largecap, midcap cutoff surges over 26% in latest Amfi classification

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

The rally in the equity markets in the second half of 2023 has led to a sharp surge in the cutoff for stocks to qualify as largecaps and midcaps. On the latest list put out by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi), the smallest largecap stock now has a market capitalisation (m-cap) of Rs 67,000 crore, 35 per cent higher than in July 2023. In the case of midcaps, the cutoff has surged 26 per cent to Rs 22,000 crore.

Crop protection companies to reap bumper Q2 harvest

Crop protection companies to reap bumper Q2 harvest

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

After being underweight on domestic agrochemical companies and preferring global plays, brokerages believe that the former may perform better in the quarters ahead. Domestic crop protection companies have faced multiple headwinds over the past year and a half, given high inventory costs, pricing pressures, lower realisations in the generic segment, increased stocks due to lower infestations, and demand-led hits to volumes. Some of the overhang from previous quarters was reflected in the April-June quarter (first quarter, or Q1) of 2023-24 (FY24) as well, with aggregate revenues and operating profit for the sector down 12 per cent and 27 per cent, respectively.

Army clarifies aid to fallen Agniveer's family

Army clarifies aid to fallen Agniveer's family

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

The Army, stated that "in view of conflicting messages on social media regarding financial assistance to the Next of Kin of the deceased, it was important to clarify that emoluments due to the Next of Kin were governed by the relevant terms and conditions of service of the soldier".

Adani plans to build 10 GW solar manufacturing capacity by 2027

Adani plans to build 10 GW solar manufacturing capacity by 2027

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

Billionaire Gautam Adani's group is planning to build 10 GW of integrated solar manufacturing capacity by 2027, as it looks to capture energy transition business, sources close to the company said. Adani Group currently has a solar manufacturing capacity of 4 GW. Adani Solar has a confirmed order book of over 3,000 MW in exports that are to be serviced over the next 15 months, they said, adding Adani, recently, raised $394 million for solar manufacturing from Barclays PLC and Deutsche Banks AG through a trade finance facility.

China, Please Note: Red Hunt In Ladakh

China, Please Note: Red Hunt In Ladakh

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi reviewed Exercise Red Hunt in Ladakh where lethality, survivability, mobility and situational awareness was demonstrated, exploiting newly inducted weapons and equipment in that operational theatre where the Indian Army's soldiers have been engaged in a military standoff with the Chinese People's Liberation Army since April 2020.

Jawan, Sushmita And A Baby On OTT

Jawan, Sushmita And A Baby On OTT

Rediff.com3 Nov 2023

It's an action packed menu on OTT this week.

'We have taught the Chinese some lessons'

'We have taught the Chinese some lessons'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

'In Eastern Ladakh the Chinese attempted salami slicing.' 'Our response has been superb. Our military has responded magnificently.'

10 Largecaps Stocks To Lead Bulls Charge

10 Largecaps Stocks To Lead Bulls Charge

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

These stocks offer the best combination of maximum 'buy' recommendations from brokerages and share price upside over the next 12 months.

'What haven't the Gorkhas done for the Indian Army?'

'What haven't the Gorkhas done for the Indian Army?'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

'Gorkhas are terrific soldiers. They are known the world over for their fighting qualities.'

Acid test for specialty chemical firms: Mix of weak demand, low realisations

Acid test for specialty chemical firms: Mix of weak demand, low realisations

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

The weak April-June quarter (first quarter, or Q1) results of the largest listed specialty chemical maker, SRF, and multiple global headwinds for the sector are expected to weigh on the prospects of Indian specialty chemical companies in 2023-24 (FY24). Stocks in the sector (down 7-18 per cent) have underperformed the benchmarks (up over 10 per cent) in the past three months, and given the multiple challenges, the trend is likely to continue. Kotak Institutional Equities expects a very weak quarter (Q1FY24) for the sector due to destocking, demand weakness across certain critical end-use industries, and price erosion amid intense competition from Chinese suppliers.

When India Showed Up For The Oscars

When India Showed Up For The Oscars

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Sukanya Verma goes down memory lane to recap the desi sightings at the Oscars.

Nature Like Never Before

Nature Like Never Before

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Extraordinary award-winning photographs from more than 20,000 images from all over the world.

India's Discoveries Haven't Received Attention They Deserve

India's Discoveries Haven't Received Attention They Deserve

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

In the ancient world there is a great deal of give and take and reciprocal learning. India was an integral and important constituent of such interchanges of goods and ideas.