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Raghuram Rajan's Kafkaesque trial in Modi's India

Raghuram Rajan's Kafkaesque trial in Modi's India

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Raghuram Rajan's exit reminds Syed Firdaus Ashraf of Kafka's The Trial.

Thank you France, says Modi as he takes flight to Germany

Thank you France, says Modi as he takes flight to Germany

Rediff.com12 Apr 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday thanked France and wrapped up his first visit to Paris that saw the two nations elevate their strategic ties to a new level as they agreed on a deal for 36 Rafale fighter jets and decided to move ahead with the log-jammed Jaitapur nuclear project.

Stalin's succession will be smooth, but challenges remain

Stalin's succession will be smooth, but challenges remain

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

Muthuvel Karunanidhi Stalin does not face any threat to his full-fledged succession as DMK chief, just now. If he were to face any threat, it would only be against 'non-performance' as the party boss, N Sathiya Moorthy.

The Zomato boomerang

The Zomato boomerang

Rediff.com25 Dec 2018

'For the likes of Zomato or Swiggy or Foodpanda or similar others, the customer has been sensitised for all times to the perils of the food pack being pilfered.' 'An important matter of trust has been exposed. And that really has been the biggest downer of this entire episode,' points out marketing guru Sandeep Goyal.

African envoys speak of 'racism' at Africa Day event

African envoys speak of 'racism' at Africa Day event

Rediff.com27 May 2016

At the event, Minister of State for External Affairs V K Singh denied that the attack on the Congolese Masonda Ketada Oliver was a racial one and hoped that such incidents will not ecur.

Review: Saving Mr Banks is a vintage Disney treat

Review: Saving Mr Banks is a vintage Disney treat

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

'It might not be supercalafragilisticexpialidocious, sure, but at least it points us in that direction,' Raja Sen says after watching Saving Mr Banks.

The killings we don't want to talk about

The killings we don't want to talk about

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

'When you start delving deeper into these disappearances, you have to face the question: Was it a policy at the State level?' 'It surely couldn't have been random officers acting on their own.' 'Was it planned? What does it mean if the State allows its police to become lawless and act with impunity?' 'Perhaps the NHRC, for the 21 years that it has been seized of the matter, avoided these questions.'

Mr Piyush Goyal: When can we get our lives back?

Mr Piyush Goyal: When can we get our lives back?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

Two officers have been suspended and a constable transferred. But the false case slapped by the RPF against Rediff.com Reporter Anita Aikara has not yet been withdrawn.

How Monsoon Wedding became a musical

How Monsoon Wedding became a musical

Rediff.com30 May 2017

Going behind the scenes with director Mira Nair.

EPL PIX: Chelsea maintain stay on summit; wins for Liverpool, City

EPL PIX: Chelsea maintain stay on summit; wins for Liverpool, City

Rediff.com27 Nov 2016

Sergio Aguero struck twice as Manchester City came from behind to beat Burnley 2-1 at Turf Moor in the Premier League on Saturday.

'Half Girlfriend is not about timepass relationships'

'Half Girlfriend is not about timepass relationships'

Rediff.com18 May 2017

'On her birthday, I decided to meet her and dressed up for it.' 'Then I saw her walking towards me with a boy. I thought it could be her brother.' 'But when she came close, she asked, "Have you met my boyfriend?"' 'That day I realised the value of sad songs in India.' 'That was the first time I was heartbroken.'

Hardik Pandya, from the fringes to the forefront

Hardik Pandya, from the fringes to the forefront

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

With his versatile talents, Hardik Pandya is the kind of unique cricketer the Indian team has always wanted, writes Dhruv Munjal

8 things you must not give up for a romantic relationship

8 things you must not give up for a romantic relationship

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

Don't let your relationship come in the way of you... and yourself!

TDP MP behind no-trust vote: 'BJP has a tough fight on its hands'

TDP MP behind no-trust vote: 'BJP has a tough fight on its hands'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

'We have got our permutations and combinations in place.' 'We are also trying to garner support from some NDA allies.' 'Every section of society has suffered during the four years of Modi rule.'

Everybody loves Virat Kohli

Everybody loves Virat Kohli

Rediff.com2 Apr 2016

Sucheta Sharma -- a model for more than a decade -- gave us the right reasons as to why he's the favourite to all.

4 mn garments. 300 stores. Rs 6.8 bn. The Anita Dongre story

4 mn garments. 300 stores. Rs 6.8 bn. The Anita Dongre story

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

'Fashion changes fast and if you are not keeping up you're getting left behind,' design diva Anita Dongre tells Pavan Lall.

Then & now: The Dalai Lama in Arunachal Pradesh

Then & now: The Dalai Lama in Arunachal Pradesh

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

China may reacted angrily about his visit to Arunachal Pradesh, but the Tibetan spiritual leader has never been one to stand down. Despite Beijing's loud protests, backed by New Delhi, His Holiness has traveled to the border state seven times since he sought refuge from Chinese aggression in India in 1959.

Review: PK, a mixed bag of spunk and sentimentality

Review: PK, a mixed bag of spunk and sentimentality

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

When PK works, it does with great merit. When it does not, it sermonises, says Sukanya Verma.

Zahida Amin: The new face of Kashmir

Zahida Amin: The new face of Kashmir

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

'Zahida Amin and her group of village women have gained a better understanding of India.'

A path to emerge from the shadows

A path to emerge from the shadows

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

US President Barack Obama's plan to shield up to 4.7 million undocumented immigrants from deportation may be immensely significant, but only a comprehensive legislation from the Congress with a larger goal could do justice to immigrant expectations.

Review: Zed Plus doesn't insult your intelligence

Review: Zed Plus doesn't insult your intelligence

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Zed Plus allows a bunch of talented actors to rise above second rung roles and take centre stage, says Sukanya Verma.

Wimbledon: 'Workaholic' Murray ready to dodge 'golden arm' Raonic's missiles

Wimbledon: 'Workaholic' Murray ready to dodge 'golden arm' Raonic's missiles

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

Since Andy Murray's memory is as razor sharp as his service returns, he will not have forgotten the parting shot he received from Milos Raonic when they last played.

Amarinder, not Rahul, won Punjab for the Congress

Amarinder, not Rahul, won Punjab for the Congress

Rediff.com12 Mar 2017

'His success confirms that the infirm 132-year-old party can still get to its feet if it allows regional leaders to come to the fore,' argues Amulya Ganguli.

'When I try to be cool, I look like a fool!'

'When I try to be cool, I look like a fool!'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

'Nobody prepares you for stardom.' 'Nobody prepares you for what happens to you after your first film.' Uncle and nephew -- Anil and Arjun Kapoor -- get together.

Why Konkona Sensharma won't make a masala film

Why Konkona Sensharma won't make a masala film

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

The actress, who turns feature film director with A Death in the Gunj, discusses the cinema she is comfortable with and why she loves being an outsider.

No one has copyright over Sardar Patel: PM Modi

No one has copyright over Sardar Patel: PM Modi

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

Some people were so great, Modi said, that attempts were made to make their contributions forgotten for 70 years but these met with no success.

How should India deal with Pakistan?

How should India deal with Pakistan?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

'We need to be in a perpetual state of aggression, and able to swiftly change the goal posts to keep Pakistan in a state of imbalance,' argues Sanjeev Nayyar.

PIX: Beautiful Moments from Amitabh Bachchan's life

PIX: Beautiful Moments from Amitabh Bachchan's life

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

A peek into the Big B's life.

Pravasi Special: My expectations from PM Modi

Pravasi Special: My expectations from PM Modi

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

The time is nigh for India to ensure that investment by its former citizens is encouraged by protecting their rights, says C B Patel.

Sittings of constitution benches have become a rarity

Sittings of constitution benches have become a rarity

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

Constitutional questions referred to larger benches of the Supreme Court long ago have literally gathered dust, says M J Antony

Meet the Javadekars

Meet the Javadekars

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

'My wife has done everything... She has had to give up a lot,' HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar tells Sahil Makkar.

Money tips if you just started earning

Money tips if you just started earning

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

It is important to celebrate when your first paycheck arrives, but is equally important to ensure that you take the time to learn some very important personal finance lessons, so that you can put your salary to work for you and grow a savings corpus.

Why Aakar Patel became a vegan

Why Aakar Patel became a vegan

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

'At home, being vegan is no real problem, and other than dairy (dahi, chhaas, ghee and kadhi) I can eat normally.' 'There is, of course, the eschewing of meat and as someone who likes (should I say liked?) Naga pork and beef steaks, and has eaten snake and dog, going vegan is unusual,' says Aakar Patel.

Sheena Bora trial: And Peter sat next to Indrani...

Sheena Bora trial: And Peter sat next to Indrani...

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

Much to his surprise, Peter finds Sanjeev indicating he should sit in the middle, next to Indrani. This spot is normally occupied by Sanjeev, Indrani's former husband, who has probably found himself a willy-nilly barrier between the warring couple. The Mukerjeas, clearly, had matters to discuss.

Virender Sehwag- a man who set his own rules

Virender Sehwag- a man who set his own rules

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

Sehwag's unpredictability and carefree attitude made him a unique batsman.

Let the army decide whom to promote!

Let the army decide whom to promote!

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

'The government must make clear once and for all that promotions in the Indian Army are not the right of individuals, but a privilege given in accordance with role and function.'

What Sushma Swaraj told the world

What Sushma Swaraj told the world

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

'Pakistan persists in the belief that such attacks will enable it to obtain the territory it covets. Their plans will not succeed.'

8 lessons from Bigg Boss

8 lessons from Bigg Boss

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

The show offers ample lessons in behaviour management, leadership and setting the ground for the future.

At UN, Pope appeals to the moral conscience of man

At UN, Pope appeals to the moral conscience of man

Rediff.com25 Sep 2015

Pope Francis on Friday called upon the world community to put aside their "partisan interests and sincerely strive to serve the common good".

Sheena Bora Murder Case: Game of Cat & Mouse

Sheena Bora Murder Case: Game of Cat & Mouse

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

Will there be answers? Will we ever know the truth about who murdered Sheena Bora?