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Creating tomorrow's leaders

Creating tomorrow's leaders

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

The Leaders for Tomorrow programme teaches leadership skills for social action on college campuses.

Danny Boyle to make another film on Mumbai

Danny Boyle to make another film on Mumbai

Rediff.com13 Jan 2009

It seems British director Danny Boyle has fallen in love with Mumbai while shooting for his award-winning film 'Slumdog Millionaire'. Boyle wants to get back to the city once more to make to make another film.

Why 2020 will be a year of labour reforms

Why 2020 will be a year of labour reforms

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

As per the recommendations of the 2nd National Commission on Labour, the ministry is codifying existing 44 central labour laws into four codes by simplifying, amalgamating and rationalising the relevant provisions of the legislations.

Advice from Harry Potter author J K Rowling

Advice from Harry Potter author J K Rowling

Rediff.com11 Jun 2008

J K Rowling, author of the best-selling Harry Potter book series, delivered a commencement address at the Annual Meeting of the Harvard Alumni Association

Wimbledon PICS: Anderson shocks Federer; Djokovic in semis for 8th time

Wimbledon PICS: Anderson shocks Federer; Djokovic in semis for 8th time

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

The eight seeded South African fought back after losing the first two sets to defeat the Swiss ace 2-6, 6-7(5), 7-5, 6-4, 13-11.

World Cup PHOTOS: Five-star Belgium demolish Tunisia

World Cup PHOTOS: Five-star Belgium demolish Tunisia

Rediff.com23 Jun 2018

Two goals each for Romelu Lukaku and Eden Hazard and one for Michy Batshuayi swept Belgium to a 5-2 victory over Tunisia on Saturday that put them in command of World Cup Group G.

This is middle age

This is middle age

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

Middle age is the boot stamping on our face, says Shougat Dasgupta.

N-deal enters choppy waters: the implications

N-deal enters choppy waters: the implications

Rediff.com19 Aug 2007

By distorting and deliberately altering the contours of the debate, the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Left parties are acting in a manner detrimental to India's interests in the early part of the 21st century.

Brett Lee's new Bollywood connection

Brett Lee's new Bollywood connection

Rediff.com24 Dec 2007

The cricketer will star in Harman Baweja's new film.

Serena and Roddick keep US flag flying

Serena and Roddick keep US flag flying

Rediff.com28 Jun 2007

French Open champion Justine Henin enjoyed a swift 60-minute workout to overcome Russia's Vera Dushevina to enter the third round.

Chat with actor Jayasurya

Chat with actor Jayasurya

Rediff.com30 Oct 2007

Jayasurya has become one of the most promising youngsters in the Malayalam film industry thanks to the whopping success of Swapnakkoodu, Classmates, Arabikkatha and Chocolate.

Why does the Modi govt want to suffocate NGOs?

Why does the Modi govt want to suffocate NGOs?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

Any NGO critical of the government is unlikely to receive a green signal. The new amendment will leave NGOs vulnerable to harassment. It was the NGO sector that helped provide compassion and food to millions of people during the lockdown. The new Bill will render such cooperation and camaraderie impossible in future, observes Rashme Sehgal.

'I never intended on becoming an actor'

'I never intended on becoming an actor'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

'People think it's okay to poke fun at people who are overweight but I never took it lying down. I made sure I stood up for myself.' Sonakshi Sinha, in fighting form.

CBI will probe BIT student's death

CBI will probe BIT student's death

Rediff.com20 Feb 2007

Mishra was accompanied by three friends, including Ragini, Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav's daughter, when the incident took place.

Balochistan situation serious: India

Balochistan situation serious: India

Rediff.com1 Jan 2006

Notwithstanding Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf terming as "intriguing" India's comment on Balochistan, New Delhi Sunday asserted there was nothing wrong in reacting to the "serious situation" in the neighbouring country.

Dil Dosti: Brainless college flick

Dil Dosti: Brainless college flick

Rediff.com28 Sep 2007

Boys will be boys. Put then in a boys' hostel and you've got endless stories on monkey business, ragging, sexual conquests, addictions, politics in love and love in politics.

Federer, Nadal coast into Wimbledon quarters

Federer, Nadal coast into Wimbledon quarters

Rediff.com30 Jun 2008

Roger Federer came out on top in the battle of the Wimbledon champions when he trumped Lleyton Hewitt 7-6, 6-2, 6-4 to reach the quarter-finals on Monday.

M E Meeran: India's curry powder king

M E Meeran: India's curry powder king

Rediff.com17 Apr 2007

M E Meeran, a former wholesale dealer in provisions, is conquering the world with his Eastern brand of spices and curry powders.

Ex-model seen begging on streets

Ex-model seen begging on streets

Rediff.com3 Sep 2007

Nagpal, who was found begging in a market in South Delhi by a photojournalist on Friday, is now under the care of the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW).

Not IQ or EQ, love is the secret to self-made billionaire Jack Ma's success

Not IQ or EQ, love is the secret to self-made billionaire Jack Ma's success

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

The Alibaba tycoon is all about Love Quotient, not IQ or EQ.

What was your first day at college like?

What was your first day at college like?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2007

We're inviting readers to share stories of their first day at college with us!

Injury laden Aus bowling attack 'confident of taking 20 wickets'

Injury laden Aus bowling attack 'confident of taking 20 wickets'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

'We have plenty of options here to cover the forced changes of Mitchell Starc and Mitchell Marsh, so we'll have another look at the wicket tomorrow and we'll name the team at the toss'

Watch Guru for the actors

Watch Guru for the actors

Rediff.com12 Jan 2007

Mani Ratnam's film works, despite playing it very safe.

Henman rediscovers winning feeling

Henman rediscovers winning feeling

Rediff.com20 Jun 2007

Tim Henman finally rediscovered some form with a 6-1 7-6 victory over American Michael Russell in the first round of the Nottingham Open on Tuesday, his first Tour win since February.

How he makes billions selling idlis and dosas

How he makes billions selling idlis and dosas

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

His rags-to-riches story would make a film. Meet Musthafa P C, the man behind ready-to-use breakfast foods that countless Indians trust.

The man who changed Kannada cinema

The man who changed Kannada cinema

Rediff.com13 Apr 2006

Who is India's greatest businessman?

Who is India's greatest businessman?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2006

Who do you think is -- or has been -- India's greatest entrepreneur?

Soccer PIX: Lazio beat Juve to win Italian Supercup

Soccer PIX: Lazio beat Juve to win Italian Supercup

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

In other European football action Real Madrid were left frustrated after a goalless draw against Athletic Bilbao in their La Liga match on Sunday.

19-yr-old student beaten to death for protesting eve-teasing

19-yr-old student beaten to death for protesting eve-teasing

Rediff.com30 Nov 2014

A 19-year-old BCom second year student was beaten to death allegedly by his senior when the former objected to eve-teasing of a girl student at a private college in Hyderabad, police said.

Rajni makes Sivaji rock!

Rajni makes Sivaji rock!

Rediff.com15 Jun 2007

Reader Noddy sends us his Sivaji review.

Farewell, India Abroad

Farewell, India Abroad

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

Ambassador T P Sreenivasan salutes India Abroad, the leading Indian-American newspaper for half a century, which ceased publication on March 30.

Agassi continues final journey

Agassi continues final journey

Rediff.com29 Jun 2006

Andre Agassi scored a 6-4, 7-6, 6-4 win over Italian Andreas Seppi in the second round

How to fight a bully in real life!

How to fight a bully in real life!

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

People are less likely to bother you and more likely to listen to you if you walk, sit, and act with awareness, calm, respect, and confidence, says Neeraa Maini Srivastav.

Bose: A great patriotic film

Bose: A great patriotic film

Rediff.com13 May 2005

Amit Suicide case: NIT submits report

Amit Suicide case: NIT submits report

Rediff.com25 Oct 2005

The report is understood to have mentioned that 10 students of the institute have been expelled in the Amit suicide case.

Mumbai cop held for rape of minor girl

Mumbai cop held for rape of minor girl

Rediff.com19 Oct 2005

Head constable Chandrakant Pawar was spotted by an employee of the airport authority and handed over to the police with the help of an autorickshaw driver

'Hostel life taught me the art of compromise'

'Hostel life taught me the art of compromise'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

Nisha Tandon, 49, Dubai tells us how hostel life prepared her to deal with challenges and enjoy life.

Hand-made paper makes a comeback

Hand-made paper makes a comeback

Rediff.com5 Sep 2005

Considered a dying industry till a few decades back, the traditional ways of making paper from organic wastes and rags are making a big comeback.