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'I never owned even a suit before the Oscars'

'I never owned even a suit before the Oscars'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Three films and one TV show old Suraj Sharma is glad that an acting career means he is not behind a desk. Aseem Chhabra finds out that despite a life that can be heady Suraj hasn't lost sight of reality

Why an MBA became a wedding photographer

Why an MBA became a wedding photographer

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

After spending seven years a corporate slave, with all his spare time spent on this hobby -- Anshum Mandore finally did what so many brave have done before him. He quit and started a brand new career from scratch.

Sharmila Tagore: I was an accidental actress

Sharmila Tagore: I was an accidental actress

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

'I kept telling myself I'd quit after every film. I saw myself in my first Hindi film Kashmir Ki Kali and I didn't like myself. I said, one more film and I'm done. But it continued.' Sharmila Tagore gets candid on her 70th birthday.

General Jacob masterminded Pakistan's surrender in 1971

General Jacob masterminded Pakistan's surrender in 1971

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

Lieutenant General J F R Jacob, Chief of Staff, Eastern Army Command during the 1971 war, revealed how, armed with only a draft surrender document and an aide, he made the Pakistani army led by Lieutenant General A A K Niazi surrender.

Lt Gen JFR Jacob: The man who masterminded Pakistan's surrender in 1971

Lt Gen JFR Jacob: The man who masterminded Pakistan's surrender in 1971

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

Lieutenant General J F R Jacob, Chief of Staff, Eastern Army Command during the 1971 war, revealed how, armed with only a draft surrender document and an aide, he made the Pakistani army led by Lieutenant General A A K Niazi surrender.

Lt Gen JFR Jacob: The man who masterminded Pakistan's surrender in 1971

Lt Gen JFR Jacob: The man who masterminded Pakistan's surrender in 1971

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

Lieutenant General J F R Jacob, Chief of Staff, Eastern Army Command during the 1971 war, revealed how, armed with only a draft surrender document and an aide, he made the Pakistani army led by Lieutenant General A A K Niazi surrender.

Lt Gen JFR Jacob: The man who masterminded Pakistan's surrender in 1971

Lt Gen JFR Jacob: The man who masterminded Pakistan's surrender in 1971

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

Lieutenant General J F R Jacob, Chief of Staff, Eastern Army Command during the 1971 war, revealed how, armed with only a draft surrender document and an aide, he made the Pakistani army led by Lieutenant General A A K Niazi surrender.

The good samaritans of Hashimpura

The good samaritans of Hashimpura

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

The families of the Muslim youth from Hashimpura who were shot dead 28 years ago had some committed supporters in their long struggle for justice.

How Pakistan surrendered in 1971

How Pakistan surrendered in 1971

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

Lieutenant General J F R Jacob, Chief of Staff, Eastern Army Command during the 1971 war, reveals how, armed with only a draft surrender document and an aide, he made the Pakistani army led by Lieutenant General A A K Niazi surrender.

Oswal vs Oswal: Another murky business family feud

Oswal vs Oswal: Another murky business family feud

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

This is the first time the fight is between mother and son. Both sides don't look in the mood to relent: Advisors and spin doctors have been hired, lawyers have been consulted.

How dependent visa shatters the American dream

How dependent visa shatters the American dream

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

The US dependent visa puts many restrictions on the spouses, mostly women, of the skilled workers who have an H1-B visa. Some even felt like they were thrown back into a model of the 'traditional family' where women are not valued at all outside of the home.

50 Years On: Who was the real Veer Savarkar?

50 Years On: Who was the real Veer Savarkar?

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

'One hopes the younger generation sees Savarkar him for what he was and does not view him through a distorted prism.' 'This is the least one could do for someone who devoted his whole life to Indian freedom struggle, elimination of caste, succour to Dalits, and instilling of strategic culture in India,' says Lieutenant General Ashok Joshi (retd) and Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

'It will be business as usual when Modi visits US'

'It will be business as usual when Modi visits US'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

The second and final part of former cabinet secretary Naresh Chandra's interview to Sheela Bhatt.

Is Modi govt's economic agenda ready?

Is Modi govt's economic agenda ready?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2015

Modi government has to come up with a robust economic agenda to impress the masses.

'I see the genius of the Indian people'

'I see the genius of the Indian people'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

'Never lose your optimism. Never lose your aspiration and never -- even if India becomes a prosperous consumer society -- never ever lose that shining light in your eyes,' advises Dr Peter McLaughlin, headmaster of the Doon School.

Jayalalithaa leaves a tough legacy

Jayalalithaa leaves a tough legacy

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

Now that Tamil Nadu's tallest politician is no more, it remains to be seen how new political re-alignments could shape up, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

The Remarkable Sunny Leone!

The Remarkable Sunny Leone!

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

'Her greatest strength is not her acting or her dancing abilities, but that she has an incredible number of fans.'

How to become a communications expert

How to become a communications expert

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

In an online chat with readers, Prof Ujjwal Chowdhary from Edutainment offered tips on pursuing a career in media, design and communication.

The amazing success story of Abhijit Avasthi!

The amazing success story of Abhijit Avasthi!

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

The journey of Abhijit Avasthi, the former national creative director of Ogilvy & Mather, is as amazing as it is unbelievable. Read on!

'I am a better cook than actor'

'I am a better cook than actor'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

'Smita Patil was the reason I got into films. She kept telling me to get into films but I said I was happy doing theatre, I don't like films. Today, when I look back, I don't think I disliked films. Maybe I thought who would take me in films? I think it was a complex.' Nana Patekar looks back at his life.

Battleground Rajya Sabha!

Battleground Rajya Sabha!

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

It is not in the Lok Sabha, where the BJP has a clear majority, but the Rajya Sabha that the Opposition has ganged up to checkmate Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ambitious plans.

Champions League PHOTOS: Messi treble sets goals record; Chelsea, City win

Champions League PHOTOS: Messi treble sets goals record; Chelsea, City win

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

Photos from the Champions League matches played across Europe on Tuesday.

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