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Gambhir reveals secret of Kohli's magical run

Gambhir reveals secret of Kohli's magical run

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

'He has shown how consistent he is.'

Discover India's poshest homes

Discover India's poshest homes

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

These exist in a unique world of by-invitation-only properties -- those that are never advertised and which money alone cannot buy. One cannot simply walk in for a tour of these apartments. A buyer must first meet the developer's targeted social criteria to get invited for a walkthrough of the property.

Sehwag opens up about his bitter-sweet relationship with Dhoni

Sehwag opens up about his bitter-sweet relationship with Dhoni

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

'It was all media speculations that Sehwag and Dhoni are at loggerheads' 'I had no interest in becoming captain, nor any interest in becoming vice-captain'

Congress signals support for 3 key reform legislations

Congress signals support for 3 key reform legislations

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Opposition party is unlikely to block Bills for GST, insurance and e-auction of coal mines.

All my controversial speeches are perfectly legitimate: Rajan

All my controversial speeches are perfectly legitimate: Rajan

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

After his decision to return back to academia, there have been voices suggesting that his candid public speeches were one of the aspects which made the government uncomfortable about reappointing Rajan for another term

Study abroad: 'Does age affect admission prospects?'

Study abroad: 'Does age affect admission prospects?'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

Overseas consultant NNS Chandra offers advice on how to pick the right international education.

Why BCCI picked Kumble as India's coach

Why BCCI picked Kumble as India's coach

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Explaining the decision to appoint Anil Kumble despite his lack of experience as an international coach, BCCI president Anurag Thakur said the former spinner's record itself is a testimony to his worthiness for the job.

How to buy the best health insurance

How to buy the best health insurance

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Health insurance expert Anil Rego in an online chat with readers answers health insurance queries.

'Not denying that my appointment is due to BJP connections'

'Not denying that my appointment is due to BJP connections'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

'I am certainly not an employee of Sebi.'

Govt puts UPA's low-cost airport project on hold

Govt puts UPA's low-cost airport project on hold

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

Some have welcomed this shift in the government's stance.

'Modi does not want institutions to run'

'Modi does not want institutions to run'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

'The appointment of judges must not be under the control of the government,' says Prashant Bhushan.

Banks should pass on the rate benefit to customers: Shaktikanta Das

Banks should pass on the rate benefit to customers: Shaktikanta Das

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das tells Anup Roy, Raghu Mohan and Niraj Bhatt that it is time for banks to lower interest rates and start lending to cash-starved finance companies after due credit appraisal and proper risk assessment.

Study US: How to pick the best MBA school

Study US: How to pick the best MBA school

Rediff.com9 Jan 2016

In an online chat with readers, overseas education consultant NNS Chandra addressed queries related to international admissions.

Will General Bakshi be India's first CDS?

Will General Bakshi be India's first CDS?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

'In the present era of strategic uncertainty and rapidly changing threats, no military professional now disputes the unavoidable necessity of a joint planning staff for the planning and conduct of joint operations so that integrated operations can be planned 'top down',' says Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

Pakistan army chief: Nawaz picks fellow Kashmiri, ignores seniority

Pakistan army chief: Nawaz picks fellow Kashmiri, ignores seniority

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

Pundits in Pakistan and also some western diplomats are predicting that the next army chief will be forced, partly by institutional pressure and partly by circumstances, to indulge in some tough talking with the civilian leadership. How the civil-military equation settles in this sort of a situation is something that will determine the future of Pakistani politics, and also Pakistan's relations with rest of the world, says Sushant Sareen.

'It was difficult to shoot in a bikini'

'It was difficult to shoot in a bikini'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

'Initially, I was worried how the Calendar Girls would gel. But we bonded on screen and off.' On the sets, we were very mischievous. We were called the Calendar Girls School Girls! Madhur sir was like principal. He would actually tell us to calm down and maintain discipline!' Meet Calendar Girls' Akansha Puri.

Online retailers are here to stay despite odds

Online retailers are here to stay despite odds

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

These risks are viewed as more acute in the online world.

'Hindustaniyat will always be my forte'

'Hindustaniyat will always be my forte'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

'Our country has enough talent, writers and composers to create music.' 'The previous generation did their job and went.' 'I think we need to leave behind some things.'

What can replace the collegium?

What can replace the collegium?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

Senior judges have developed a cushy arrangement among themselves: you back the appointment of so-and-so advocate's junior, and I will back so-and-so judge's nephew, says Subir Roy

Applying for an education loan? Get your basics right

Applying for an education loan? Get your basics right

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

A dummy's guide to all you must know about before availing an education loan

'Your work speaks even after you are dead'

'Your work speaks even after you are dead'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

'We are not in the crore game, at least not me.' 'So when I do a film, I do it purely on its merit, where I think we will go ahead and make a fantastic film.'

Remember to check out a few things before opening a demat account

Remember to check out a few things before opening a demat account

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

To invest in the stock market and buy equity, you need three things

'Women have always been an easy target'

'Women have always been an easy target'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

'How is it okay for a woman to show her private parts to the world just because she wants to go to the toilet?' 'She can't show her face -- you want her to pull her ghoongat till her navel -- but you are okay with her flashing to everybody!'

Govt employee by day, designer by night

Govt employee by day, designer by night

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

'People didn't know of my presence until they saw my saris at the Lakme Fashion Week.'

Don't be amazed if colleges ask you to pursue career in banking

Don't be amazed if colleges ask you to pursue career in banking

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

Post graduate colleges are aggressively tying up with banks to introduce banking courses.

And the award goes to...7 star performers of India Inc

And the award goes to...7 star performers of India Inc

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

BS Annual Awards 2014: Power-packed jury picks the best 7 of corporate India

Activists take to 'Gandhigiri' to fight for Mumbai's open spaces

Activists take to 'Gandhigiri' to fight for Mumbai's open spaces

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

'If enough of us take up the issue with their elected representatives, politicians will get the message.'

'What's the cost of doing an undergrad course in the US?'

'What's the cost of doing an undergrad course in the US?'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2015

In an online chat with readers overseas education consultant NNS Chandra addressed queries related to international admissions

Need health insurance for alternative medicine? Read this!

Need health insurance for alternative medicine? Read this!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

IRDA suggested that health insurance should cover alternative treatments.

'If it loses its minority character it will be the end of AMU'

'If it loses its minority character it will be the end of AMU'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

'AMU is a secular university with an Islamic ethos.' 'We do not discriminate on the basis of religion. Let me tell you Muslims do not need reservations. They need affirmative action in education.'

Mutual fund tips to help you make money

Mutual fund tips to help you make money

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

In an online chat with readers on August 10, Vidya Bala, Vidya Bala, head of mutual fund research at FundsIndia, answered their queries. For hose who missed the chat, here is the transcript.

Super-rich young Indians have a new success mantra!

Super-rich young Indians have a new success mantra!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

Nikita Puri and Dhruv Munjal explain why new-age businessmen are turning to exclusive, uber-rich clubs.

Are we destroying leadership at the IITs?

Are we destroying leadership at the IITs?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

'As engineers, as alumni and as Indians, we should be concerned about today's leadership that is making tomorrow's leaders at our IITs,' says Air Marshal P V Athawale PVSM, AVSM, VSM (Retd).

'I want to study equity research in the US. Pls advice'

'I want to study equity research in the US. Pls advice'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

Overseas consultant NNS Chandra offers advice on how to pick the right international education for you.

After OROP, another demand taking shape within armed forces

After OROP, another demand taking shape within armed forces

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

The military will now demand further pay and promotion parity with civilians

Want to live abroad? Best ways to get a citizenship

Want to live abroad? Best ways to get a citizenship

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

A number of countries allow you to become citizens by investing in government-approved projects or real estate or by buying bonds.

What the Raksha Mantri needs to urgently do

What the Raksha Mantri needs to urgently do

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

'It is imperative to restore the dignity and authority of the services chiefs. Erosion of this has resulted in lowering of service efficiency. It is also time to end the practice of taking seniority as the sole criterion for appointing chiefs.'

NDA got Rafale jets 20% cheaper than UPA: Jaitley

NDA got Rafale jets 20% cheaper than UPA: Jaitley

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

Mr Rahul Gandhi himself has given seven different prices in different speeches with regard to the Rafale, that is the 2007 offer.

'Is work experience important for MBA?'

'Is work experience important for MBA?'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2016

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra shares advice on how to pick the right international education.

The 10 best student cities in the world 2015

The 10 best student cities in the world 2015

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Does your favourite city feature in the list? Find out.