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Respect ruling on Nasheed: Maldives to international community

Respect ruling on Nasheed: Maldives to international community

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

Maldivian President Yameen Abdul Gayoom has asked the international community to respect the ruling on Nasheed.

Uddhav dares BJP to topple Maha govt, says he's in control

Uddhav dares BJP to topple Maha govt, says he's in control

Rediff.com26 Jul 2020

Thackeray, who is also president of the Shiv Sena, said his alliance partners -- the Nationalist Congress Party and the Congress -- are 'positive' and the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government is benefitting from their experience.

Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan: It's not a gay love story

Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan: It's not a gay love story

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

'If we manage to transform even one homophobic person, that will be a victory for the film.'

Trapped miners not CM Conrad's problem!

Trapped miners not CM Conrad's problem!

Rediff.com5 Jan 2019

How can a chief minister shrug off his responsibility not just for the illegality taking place under his nose but also for the lives that are likely lost? asks Aditi Phadnis.

Love Jihad must be declared ultra vires in 2021

Love Jihad must be declared ultra vires in 2021

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

The most strident criticism of UP's anti-conversion ordinance has come from the judiciary with several retired Supreme Court and high court judges having described it as being violative of Article 14 (Right to Equality), 15 (Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion), 21 (Right to Life) and 25 (Freedom of conscience) of the Constitution, points out Rashme Sehgal.

'It's not like I haven't delivered hits!'

'It's not like I haven't delivered hits!'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

'A live-in is complicated in metro cities as well. In Mumbai, even bachelors doesn't get a house on rent -- I didn't get one for the longest time. To add to that, if the house-owner gets to know that you're an aspiring actor, things become even more difficult.'

'Sex has never been only for procreation'

'Sex has never been only for procreation'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

Filmmaker Onir lashes out.

Lockheed Martin offers to build F-16s in India on assured orders from IAF

Lockheed Martin offers to build F-16s in India on assured orders from IAF

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

The company wants to make F 16-Block 70 "for India, from India and export to the world".

Cloud kitchens: The future of India's food biz

Cloud kitchens: The future of India's food biz

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

The cloud kitchen market in India will hit $1.05 billion by 2023. Just 13% of the total market has been utilised so far.

What Ashwini Ponnappa will do after lockdown ends

What Ashwini Ponnappa will do after lockdown ends

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

'Head out!' 'It has been a long time that we have not met family and friends.'
And, run to the court.'

Asiad: Paes's last minute withdrawal throws coach India Ali's plans out of gear

Asiad: Paes's last minute withdrawal throws coach India Ali's plans out of gear

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

'The only thing I am feeling bad right now is, if he had decided earlier to not come even two weeks or 10 days ago, we would have got a specialist doubles team in place'

'Khaali Peeli is like Bhendi Bazaar meets Guy Ritchie'

'Khaali Peeli is like Bhendi Bazaar meets Guy Ritchie'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

'It's not easy to perform in front of 5,000 people, who are standing right behind the camera. You have to remember the dialogue even when the crowd is shouting and saying things to you.'

'I'm afraid of facing people. Pls help'

'I'm afraid of facing people. Pls help'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

In an offline chat, mind/life coach, NLP trainer and Mental Health Guru Anu Krishna encourages Rediff.com readers to talk about their problems and offers solutions.

How to draft a creative CV

How to draft a creative CV

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

Ditch the traditional CV, put your skills to good use.

How Brand Adani plans to go for an image change

How Brand Adani plans to go for an image change

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

Under political fire and ecologists' ire, the group hires Suhel Seth, who will work closely with the promoters and the social media, corporate communications and external public relations team.

Why Wistron vandalism is bad for India

Why Wistron vandalism is bad for India

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

'The workers's dance of wilful destruction has the potential to kill all investments planned in India by any foreign entity,' argues Dr Sudhir Bisht.

11 reasons why people overspend

11 reasons why people overspend

Rediff.com14 Dec 2014

A list of what I have seen and what I think. If you agree with this post and have many reasons of your own, please share them with us!

Why you must pay advance tax by June 30

Why you must pay advance tax by June 30

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

'If this first instalment of advance tax is paid by June 30, instead of June 15, then the interest on delayed payment will be levied at 0.75% per month instead of 1% per month,' notes Homi Mistry, a partner with Deloitte India.

Now dating sites for the highly educated

Now dating sites for the highly educated

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

A slew of websites are catering to matchmaking needs of IITians, IIMians and others with high educational qualifications.

How Malala Yousafzai will help India's girls

How Malala Yousafzai will help India's girls

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

Apple has teamed up with the Malala Fund to support girls' education.

Opposition PM candidate to be decided after polls: Congress

Opposition PM candidate to be decided after polls: Congress

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

The Congress is of the view that firming up of proper opposition alliances in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Maharashtra is crucial.

9 things that cost (almost) as much as the iPhone 6 Plus

9 things that cost (almost) as much as the iPhone 6 Plus

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

If you, like us, are wondering what you can really do with that sort of money, this list might come handy!

Buying a car vs leasing it: The pros and cons

Buying a car vs leasing it: The pros and cons

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Besides the thrill of changing cars quite often, a higher tax deduction is available, experts tell Tinesh Bhasin

6 mistakes that could bring down your start-up

6 mistakes that could bring down your start-up

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

When things get really tough, it doesn't matter if one has been good strategist managing big companies or if one loves management. It all comes down to grit and passion says Satanik Roy.

3rd T20I: India to test reserves as they aim clean sweep vs Windies

3rd T20I: India to test reserves as they aim clean sweep vs Windies

Rediff.com10 Nov 2018

Having sealed the series with a comprehensive win in the second T20I at Lucknow riding on skipper Rohit Sharma's brilliant ton, the home team would look to give reserve bench players like Shreyas Iyer, MS Washington Sundar and the uncapped Shahbaz Nadeem an opportunity before it embarks on the tour of Australia.

'India has a large percentage of women who want to be self-employed'

'India has a large percentage of women who want to be self-employed'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

GlowRoad, a business network for homemakers, is helping women who want to earn from home.

Seeking justice? Now you can afford it

Seeking justice? Now you can afford it

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

The Supreme Court has introduced the Middle Income Group Legal Aid Society, where the lawyer's fees are capped. But there are certain conditions, reports Tinesh Bhasin.

In final speech to India, Obama emphasises religious tolerance

In final speech to India, Obama emphasises religious tolerance

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

"India will succeed if it's not splintered on religious lines."

SC to pronounce order on Maha floor test on Tuesday at 10.30 am

SC to pronounce order on Maha floor test on Tuesday at 10.30 am

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

The apex court said it is not considering the Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress' combine's plea that they be invited to form government in Maharashtra.

Sena taunts PM Modi for hand shake with Sharif

Sena taunts PM Modi for hand shake with Sharif

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Modi has shown huge tolerance by shaking hands with Sharif. Even if the other (party) raises hand, we should fold ours. This is our tolerance and Modi has displayed it," an editorial in the Sena mouthpiece 'Saamana' said.

Does a woman's career end after marriage?

Does a woman's career end after marriage?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

Ojasvi Soni talks about how life changed for her post marriage.

Forget exit polls, wait for the actual results in TN

Forget exit polls, wait for the actual results in TN

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Barring one of the earliest surveys of the kind in the country, in 1989, none has proved right in Tamil Nadu's case, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Jeenees: Changing the way we Indians gift

Jeenees: Changing the way we Indians gift

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

'In India, we have a strange affinity towards recycling gifts.' But Jeenees is changing that.

Budget: How new tax slabs will benefit you

Budget: How new tax slabs will benefit you

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

In an online chat with Rediff.com readers, G Srikanth, partner, GSV Associates, chartered accountants, Chennai and member of the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants, answered queries about the new income tax proposals mooted in the Union Budget 2020-2021.

How to deal with an income tax notice

How to deal with an income tax notice

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Prepare your replies with expert help, if necessary. Keep relevant documents ready to support your replies.

'Indians are not as regressive as we think they are'

'Indians are not as regressive as we think they are'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

'Just because you fall in love with someone, who might not belong to the opposite sex does not mean you are different.' 'Love is always Love.' 'You cannot choose which person you will fall in love with.'

Minor parties in TN caught in identity crisis

Minor parties in TN caught in identity crisis

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

Contest on their own and get washed out, as happened in the 2016 assembly elections? Or contest in league with one of the Dravidian majors and get submerged under its election symbol? With elections looming, minor political parties in Tamil Nadu are caught in this dilemma, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

The girl A Suitable Boy fell in love with

The girl A Suitable Boy fell in love with

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

'I had never in my wildest dreams imagined that this could happen to me.'

11 reasons why Ranveer deserves Man of the Year title

11 reasons why Ranveer deserves Man of the Year title

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

This multi-talented actor has charm with a big C.

Worried about your etiquette? Read this!

Worried about your etiquette? Read this!

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

Etiquette classes today cater to a wide audience of job seekers, front-desk execs, business heirs, romantics, students and even those with low self-esteem