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'Your sexuality isn't defined by who you have sex with'

'Your sexuality isn't defined by who you have sex with'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

'I was being pressurised to get married and I had to tell my family that I can't marry a guy and lead a normal life. I was gay.'

Hazards of investing in ponzi schemes

Hazards of investing in ponzi schemes

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

The news of Bengaluru-based IMA cheating thousands once again underlines the need for investors to steer clear of unregulated deposit schemes. The most important sign of a Ponzi scheme is the promise of exorbitant returns and so investors must ask how the promoter expects to earn the kind of return he is promising, says Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Brazil soccer probe: Sponsors feel the heat

Brazil soccer probe: Sponsors feel the heat

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Nike Inc and some other big international companies face a grilling over their powerful role in Brazilian soccer.

Imran admits to forming offshore company to 'evade British taxes'

Imran admits to forming offshore company to 'evade British taxes'

Rediff.com14 May 2016

The admission came in the midst of his virulent campaign against Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to resign after his two sons and a daughter were named in Panama Paper leaks as having offshore companies.

Trump picks ExxonMobil CEO as his Secretary of State

Trump picks ExxonMobil CEO as his Secretary of State

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

Tillerson is a veteran chief executive who has had extensive overseas business dealings but his relationships with foreign leaders could complicate his confirmation prospects.

Criminals use CCTV to monitor Delhi cops!

Criminals use CCTV to monitor Delhi cops!

Rediff.com8 May 2016

The trend came to light in the posh southern part of the city where a gambling racket was operating full time but came out clean every time police paid a surprise visit.

TCS looks at India to chip in more as cost of executing onshore projects spikes

TCS looks at India to chip in more as cost of executing onshore projects spikes

Rediff.com19 Jan 2019

Under its Agile business model, the company has started using its off-shore base up to the extent of 90 per cent which, along with several other measures, will benefit its operating margins, said Chief Operating Officer N Ganapathy Subramaniam.

Sant Chatwal pleads guilty to violating US electoral laws

Sant Chatwal pleads guilty to violating US electoral laws

Rediff.com18 Apr 2014

Indian-American hotelier Sant Singh Chatwal on Thursday pleaded guilty at a court in New York to violating federal election laws by using straw donors to secretly funnel money to political campaigns and will pay a million dollars to the US as part of his plea agreement.

How Indo-Pak tension helps US gameplan in Afghanistan

How Indo-Pak tension helps US gameplan in Afghanistan

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

The current Indo-Pak crisis over Kashmir is a godsend for the US. With tensions running high, Pakistan is in no position to militarily help the Taliban. Once this realisation dawns on the Taliban, they are likely to be more amenable to a compromise on American terms, says Colonel Anil Athale (retired).

Agusta scandal has put Congress on the back foot

Agusta scandal has put Congress on the back foot

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Whether it was the Bofors gun in 1986 or Italian helicopters in 2012, a leak or disclosure at the source overseas is like dynamite, and usually impossible to refute. They acquire a life of their own in the hands of the media, says T N Ninan.

F1: Alonso a top target for Mercedes if Hamilton leaves

F1: Alonso a top target for Mercedes if Hamilton leaves

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

Fernando Alonso would be top of the list for Mercedes if Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton fails to agree a new deal with the team beyond this year.

Backstage for the Trump visit

Backstage for the Trump visit

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

What goes behind the scenes for an American President's visit?

Have you watched these short films?

Have you watched these short films?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

ZEE5 has launched a short film festival. Joginder Tuteja tells you what's on offer.

Planning a weekend getaway?

Planning a weekend getaway?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2015

Here's why you should opt for a homestay.

'Make the most of adversity'

'Make the most of adversity'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

'Stumbling blocks teach a lot and should be taken as stepping stones.'

'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.

5 charged with holding Rs 5,000 cr abroad

5 charged with holding Rs 5,000 cr abroad

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

This is the first big move in the investigation of the British Virgin Islands list where the I-T department has found a significant amount of tax evasion.

Congress accuses Venkaiah Naidu of land grab

Congress accuses Venkaiah Naidu of land grab

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

Congress raised the issue of alleged irregularities in land deals involving him and his family members.

BOOM! BOOM! Army gets big boost

BOOM! BOOM! Army gets big boost

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

'After decades, there is movement on multiple fronts in artillery development. Now let us see how quickly we can get these guns into service'

Congress gets 9 LS seats in TN under DMK-led alliance

Congress gets 9 LS seats in TN under DMK-led alliance

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

The work on seat sharing with other allies will begin from Thursday, he told reporters.

IT majors' product plans put them at risk of cannibalisation

IT majors' product plans put them at risk of cannibalisation

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

Their plan to build a product portfolio will discourage global software vendors such as Oracle, Microsoft and Fidelity, among others, from building a strategic relationship with these big Indian IT firms, reports Debasis Mohapatra.

Which of these films will win Oscars?

Which of these films will win Oscars?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Aseem Chhabra lists the films that won his heart at the recent Toronto International Film Festival.

Corporate espionage is not new to India Inc: CEOs

Corporate espionage is not new to India Inc: CEOs

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

Govt depts, banks prone to information leakage.

Varun Gandhi dismisses 'honey trapping' allegations

Varun Gandhi dismisses 'honey trapping' allegations

Rediff.com22 Oct 2016

Gandhi was in the eye of a storm for allegedly leaking defence secrets to controversial arms dealer Abhishek Verma.

Black money: Swiss govt says India cannot disclose names to SC

Black money: Swiss govt says India cannot disclose names to SC

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

The Swiss Finance Ministry spokesperson further said the treaty states that "such persons or authorities shall use the information 'only' for such purposes.

Trump announces $60 billion tariffs on Chinese imports

Trump announces $60 billion tariffs on Chinese imports

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

The US president alleged that China had been indulging in tremendous intellectual property theft worth hundreds of billions of dollars on a yearly basis.

Chef talk and kitchen yarns

Chef talk and kitchen yarns

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

The life of a chef in the kitchen, as late Anthony Bourdain saw it, had a glory to it. The kitchen gently moves forward in the culinary world, tightly packed, yes, but with leaders un-despotic.

'Fate had a way of pulling them together'

'Fate had a way of pulling them together'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

Love has made me a poet, Rahul thought. He could think about her all day long. Sometimes, she entertained his dreams. He did not wish to wait until after Ganesh Visarjan to see her again.

It's a baby girl for Chrissy Teigen, John Legend

It's a baby girl for Chrissy Teigen, John Legend

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

The latest Hollywood updates.

'China doesn't want war'

'China doesn't want war'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

'China would rather tie us down; and bleed us as much as it can so that we aren't able to lift our heads to face them.'

How Nehru could have saved Tibet from China

How Nehru could have saved Tibet from China

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

Arpi deserves to be complimented for the commitment and hard work that have gone into this production. The frustrations of seeking reliable documentation from the catacombs of the Indian bureaucracy did not deter him from going after the best information available, and the result is one that he can take much satisfaction in. Ambassador Prabhat P Shukla, Member Advisory Council, Vivekananda International Foundation, reviews Claude Arpi's The End of an Era: India Exits Tibet.

New Data Bill may hit tech businesses hard

New Data Bill may hit tech businesses hard

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

'If Indians are to be truly protected, Parliament must review and address these dangerous provisions before they become law.'

From social media influencers to #metoo, 2018 was a 'brand' new year

From social media influencers to #metoo, 2018 was a 'brand' new year

Rediff.com29 Dec 2018

What sets 2018 apart from previous years is the magnitude of the shocks that hit our brand ecosystem, says Bharat Bambawale.

Ex-US Navy SEAL who wrote Osama book to forfeit over $7 million

Ex-US Navy SEAL who wrote Osama book to forfeit over $7 million

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

Matthew Bissonnette, the former Navy SEAL, agreed to pay the US government all past and future proceeds from his bestselling book as part of a settlement with the Department of Justice.

Sharif's exit won't change Pak's India policy

Sharif's exit won't change Pak's India policy

Rediff.com29 Jul 2017

No matter who replaces Sharif, India must maintain its guard, says Col Anil Bhat (Retired).

SC orders floor test in Karnataka at 4 pm on Saturday

SC orders floor test in Karnataka at 4 pm on Saturday

Rediff.com18 May 2018

The apex court made it clear that it would deal with the constitutionality of the Governor's letter inviting Yeddyurappa to form the government later.

CBSE Class 12 results: Girls outperform boys, topper gets 499 out of 500

CBSE Class 12 results: Girls outperform boys, topper gets 499 out of 500

Rediff.com26 May 2018

The overall pass percentage was 83.01 per cent as against last year's 82.02 per cent.

Break pact with Mallya, proxy firm tells Diageo

Break pact with Mallya, proxy firm tells Diageo

Rediff.com5 May 2015

Stakeholders' Empowerment Services (SES) has advised Diageo to renege on its deal with United Spirits (USL) chairman Vijay Mallya.

Pakistan closely watching Modi's trip to Israel: Report

Pakistan closely watching Modi's trip to Israel: Report

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

A report in a daily said that Pakistan was worried over the visit as it could have serious implications on strategic stability in the region.

Review: 10 Kalpanakal, a shabbily made thriller

Review: 10 Kalpanakal, a shabbily made thriller

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

The screenplay moves back and forth in a confusing manner, unnecessarily lengthening the run time of the film, says Paresh Palicha.