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'It is very difficult when you don't have work'

'It is very difficult when you don't have work'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

"You have an MBA from IIM-Ahmedabad. You worked in a bank in New York. What made you give up all that and pursue acting?" 'A little bit of courage and a lot of stupidity.'

PIX: Liverpool march on, Arsenal held by Palace

PIX: Liverpool march on, Arsenal held by Palace

Rediff.com28 Oct 2019

A round-up of Sunday night's matches in the Premier League.

'JNU attack couldn't happen without political support'

'JNU attack couldn't happen without political support'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

'They want to establish the silence of the graveyard in university campuses across India.' 'They cannot bear any questioning or dissent. They want subordination and obedience.' 'And that is not going to happen,' says Communist Party of India-Marxist leader Brinda Karat.

'Policemen asked us to keep door of bedroom open and sleep'

'Policemen asked us to keep door of bedroom open and sleep'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

Sabha Husain, female partner of activist Gautam Navlakha, said she felt "worst" to be surrounded by policemen all the time and be "constantly watched".

Assam government to shut relief camps in Kokrajhar

Assam government to shut relief camps in Kokrajhar

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Over 5,000 people lodged in relief camps in Kokrajhar district of Assam are being shifted to make-shift relief camps in their native villages or close to their native villages under the protection of 24x7 fixed security pickets.

What Anupam Kher thinks of SRK and Aamir

What Anupam Kher thinks of SRK and Aamir

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

A revealing excerpt from Anupam Kher's Lessons Life Taught Me, Unknowingly: An Autobiography.

Amid prayers and fear, a crowded Indore-Patna Express chugs out

Amid prayers and fear, a crowded Indore-Patna Express chugs out

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

Western Railway's Ratlam division senior Public Relations Officer Jitendra Kumar Jayant said the rush in the train, which runs every Wednesday and Sunday, was the same as it used to be before the mishap.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Serena, Thiem through to Round 3

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Serena, Thiem through to Round 3

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Images from Day 3 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Wednesday.

Investing for women: Choosing between risk and safety

Investing for women: Choosing between risk and safety

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

Being more financially savvy helps women choose the right balance between consumption spending vs investing for future and can hold them in good stead as life hands out various twists and turns along the way, says Piyush Baranwal

4 threat calls at Delhi, Bengaluru airports; 3 flights grounded

4 threat calls at Delhi, Bengaluru airports; 3 flights grounded

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

While Air India and Jet Airways flights to Kathmandu were grounded at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, no-frills airline AirAsia's Goa flight from Bengaluru also failed to take off on scheduled time due to similar reasons.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

Here's a recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

US flight attendant forced Muslim women to escort off plane for 'staring'

US flight attendant forced Muslim women to escort off plane for 'staring'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

In a shocking incident, two Muslim women were escorted off of a plane by the police after a cabin crew member accused them of "staring" at her.

La Liga: Will history repeat itself for Barca?

La Liga: Will history repeat itself for Barca?

Rediff.com6 May 2016

When Barcelona host local rivals Espanyol on Saturday hoping to edge closer to the La Liga title, many may be haunted by Raul Tamudo's 89th minute equaliser which wrecked their title bid in 2006/07.

Six months on, migrants caught between hope and despair

Six months on, migrants caught between hope and despair

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

Six months after the lockdown was imposed, two dozen migrant workers were interviewed across five villages of Prayagraj. As the economy opens up, most of them are either hunting for a job or desperately waiting for a phone call from their previous employers. But the bruises of the lockdown are still fresh in their minds. Somesh Jha reports.

Kill those who have looted Kashmir: J-K governor

Kill those who have looted Kashmir: J-K governor

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

The governor's comments drew sharp reaction from former chief minister and senior Jammu and Kashmir National Conference leader Omar Abdullah, who said Malik should check his own reputation in Delhi.

Don't fear standing with industrialists, my intentions clean: PM

Don't fear standing with industrialists, my intentions clean: PM

Rediff.com29 Jul 2018

He congratulated the Uttar Pradesh government and industrialists for their commitment for development.

With 268 seats in non-BJP states, how will 2024 pan out?

With 268 seats in non-BJP states, how will 2024 pan out?

Rediff.com21 May 2021

Elections 2024 is not as open and shut as has been presumed. There is some life left in it, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

'They are reacting as if I have murdered someone'

'They are reacting as if I have murdered someone'

Rediff.com21 May 2019

'I am sure this unwanted controversy will only make me stronger.'

Coronavirus cases climb to 34 in India; PM holds review meet

Coronavirus cases climb to 34 in India; PM holds review meet

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

Three more positive cases of novel coronavirus have been reported in India.

Provincialism: Problems of Mumbai

Provincialism: Problems of Mumbai

Rediff.com19 Mar 2008

Sooner or later, India will have to address the issue of regional disparity. Unfortunately the solution lies in social and political reforms in the BIMARU states. Presently there seems no sign of it.

Welcome to Jingostan

Welcome to Jingostan

Rediff.com14 May 2019

Modi-Shah BJP has resurrected dangers and the enemy from the past and built a scary jingoism. It's a great diversionary tactic but history shows it never ends well, points out Shekhar Gupta.

Mock drill at Mumbai airport leads to panic

Mock drill at Mumbai airport leads to panic

Rediff.com17 Dec 2008

A mock drill at the Mumbai domestic airport on Wednesday afternoon to test the preparedness of security agencies, led to a panic situation.

'Others have rights too': Shaheen Bagh mediators meet protesters

'Others have rights too': Shaheen Bagh mediators meet protesters

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

Sadhana Ramachandran and Sanjay Hegde speaking to the protesters said, "The Supreme Court has upheld your right to protest. But then other citizens also have their rights and it should also be maintained."

Zidane annoyed; Klopp laments lack of chances

Zidane annoyed; Klopp laments lack of chances

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane said he was disappointed that he was only asked about the referee's decisions after his side earned a 2-1 victory at Real Sociedad on Sunday to climb above Barcelona and top La Liga.

India reports 2nd coronavirus death, several states in shutdown mode

India reports 2nd coronavirus death, several states in shutdown mode

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

The Union Health ministry put the number of positive cases at 82, eight more since Thursday night, which includes the woman and a 76-year-old man from Karnataka who became the country's first coronavirus fatality besides 17 foreign nationals, Health Ministry officials said.

Why ATF price cut won't lead to cheaper flight tickets

Why ATF price cut won't lead to cheaper flight tickets

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

However, the reduction in ATF prices will provide some cushion to airlines engaged in a protracted price war have lost control over pricing in one the world's most price sensitive domestic markets.

'UP is what Modi wants India to be'

'UP is what Modi wants India to be'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

'This government puts poor people behind bars, demonises women after their death, puts out the call records of deceased raped victims and robs her of her dignity.'

Kamala Harris, the perfect foil for Biden

Kamala Harris, the perfect foil for Biden

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

'There is room for cautious optimism following the Harris anointment that America will return this year to more normal politics after the aberration of the Trump presidency,' points out Shreekant Sambrani.

Border villages in Punjab evacuated; Rajasthan, Gujarat on high alert

Border villages in Punjab evacuated; Rajasthan, Gujarat on high alert

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

Residents near the border have been asked to switch off lights at night. Farmers whose agriculture land is beyond the fencing wire were ordered not to visit their fields.

Two men stopped from boarding flight in US for speaking Arabic

Two men stopped from boarding flight in US for speaking Arabic

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

Two Palestinian-origin men were stopped from boarding a flight back home in the United States because a fellow passenger was scared to fly with them for speaking in Arabic, an incident showing public paranoia after the Paris attacks.

''Every businessman fears enforcement agencies'

''Every businessman fears enforcement agencies'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

'Everybody fears them and rightly so. Who in his right senses wouldn't fear these agencies?' 'They can take away everything in seconds with near zero recourse to law.'

We die a little every day, say villagers living near Indo-Pak border

We die a little every day, say villagers living near Indo-Pak border

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

An uneasy calm prevailed in the Indian village along the International Border in Samba district in Jammu and Kashmir with residents reluctant to return fearing cross-border firing from Pakistan.

Gurgaon: Mock drills conducted at shopping malls

Gurgaon: Mock drills conducted at shopping malls

Rediff.com16 Mar 2007

The MGF Metropolitan Mall and DT City Centre Mall were completely evacuated by the district police in Gurgaon as part of the mock drill, which began on Friday afternoon.

CBI arrests Sudip Bandopadhyay, Didi cries foul; BJP office attacked

CBI arrests Sudip Bandopadhyay, Didi cries foul; BJP office attacked

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Shortly after arrest, BJP state headquarters in Kolkata was attacked allegedly by members of TMC student wing.

'Vital scientific installations under threat'

'Vital scientific installations under threat'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2005

Vital scientific installations under terror threat: Patil

Restore normalcy: Govt to JNU VC after violence

Restore normalcy: Govt to JNU VC after violence

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Amid growing demands for his resignation, Kumar told the MHRD officials that efforts were being made to facilitate semester registration for 'willing' students.

PICS: Aubameyang 'tricks' in Arsenal win; Man Utd held

PICS: Aubameyang 'tricks' in Arsenal win; Man Utd held

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Images from Sunday's action in the Premier League.

Muslims and the reality of a transformed India

Muslims and the reality of a transformed India

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

'For Muslims, India is now a Hindu Rashtra, no matter what kind of Constitution is still in place,' argues Mohammad Sajjad.

Class six girl beaten by teacher, suffers fracture

Class six girl beaten by teacher, suffers fracture

Rediff.com4 Dec 2007

Nikita, a student of Activity Higher Secondary School in the Janipur area of Jammu, was beaten by the teacher Poonam on the pretext that she had 'secured less marks' in a class test.

Kargil 20: India failed to exact a price from Pakistan

Kargil 20: India failed to exact a price from Pakistan

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

'The Indian response in confining our action to our side of the LoC set a dangerous precedent,' argues Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).