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Why BJP Is More Guilty Than Sam Pitroda

Why BJP Is More Guilty Than Sam Pitroda

Rediff.com15 May 2024

If Pitroda's blunder cost him his office, what should the BJP's unrepentant attitude cost it?, asks Shyam G Menon.

'I ate 160 paans during the shooting'

'I ate 160 paans during the shooting'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

'Netflix is very happy with me. Mamla Legal Hai has opened the big bazaar in the heartland for them.'

'Bhansali teaches you without a danda'

'Bhansali teaches you without a danda'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

'When you walk on to a Sanjay Leela Bhansali set, it is complete surrender. You have to become a sponge.'

South Indian Coop Bank assets frozen

South Indian Coop Bank assets frozen

Rediff.com9 Aug 2004

City-based the South Indian Co-operative Bank Ltd saw a run on its deposits on fears of the bank being saddled with huge non-performing assets.

Banks await RBI approval for appointing second whole-time director

Banks await RBI approval for appointing second whole-time director

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

More than half a dozen private-sector banks are awaiting regulatory approval for the appointment of a second whole-time director on their boards.

'I owe my career to Vijayakanth'

'I owe my career to Vijayakanth'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) founder-leader and actor Vijayakanth passed into the ages in Chennai, aged 71, after testing positive for COVID-19 on Thursday.

The WORST Bollywood remakes of South Indian films? VOTE!

The WORST Bollywood remakes of South Indian films? VOTE!

Rediff.com9 Jul 2013

Last week, Sanjay Dutt-starrer Policegiri hit the screens aspiring for glory but this Hindi edition of Tamil super hit Saamy was thumbed down by critics and public.

Rohan Bopanna becomes oldest No 1 at 43

Rohan Bopanna becomes oldest No 1 at 43

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Rohan Bopanna clinched the coveted No. 1 spot in men's doubles at the Australian Open 2024

What Mrs Maxwell Told Indian Trolls

What Mrs Maxwell Told Indian Trolls

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

'Requesting all cricket fans to stop such behaviour. Sanity and dignity are more important.'

Recipe: Bethica's Chicken Porridge With Millets

Recipe: Bethica's Chicken Porridge With Millets

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

Drizzle some chilly sauce or tomato ketchup for added flavour.

Baga for Fun, Gokarna for Sun

Baga for Fun, Gokarna for Sun

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Baga and Gokarna make the list of the world's top 100 beaches.

Recipe: Bethica's Aloo Bhaat

Recipe: Bethica's Aloo Bhaat

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

For a Bengali, this simple dish spells home.

'India is not strictly a federal democracy'

'India is not strictly a federal democracy'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

'What happened to Andhra Pradesh? It is the perfect example of the transientness of Federal Units.' 'Federalism is a transient thing in this country.'

'This is one festival where you can look absolutely imperfect'

'This is one festival where you can look absolutely imperfect'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

These skincare tips will come handy before you step out to drench yourself in the colours of Holi.

Recipes: Healthy Carrot Laddoos, Walnut Coconut Balls

Recipes: Healthy Carrot Laddoos, Walnut Coconut Balls

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

Simple, easy laddoos to up the festive mood.

'I learned about Bollywood by being a part of it'

'I learned about Bollywood by being a part of it'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

'In India, I'm able to work with the biggest stars on creating a scene, creating that emotion, without being too hung up on their persona.'

Recipe: Vegetable Singapore Curry Laksa Soup

Recipe: Vegetable Singapore Curry Laksa Soup

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

You will be as smitten with this Singaporean soup as I was.

Ram Temple: Modi Seals His Legacy

Ram Temple: Modi Seals His Legacy

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

The BJP enters challenging times where it has been given a task to hold onto the values of Ram in running the country as defined by Narendra Modi in Ayodhya, notes Sheela Bhatt.

Gold Loans On RBI, Finance Ministry Radar

Gold Loans On RBI, Finance Ministry Radar

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

Loan against gold as a product is catching on fast. Let's keep the momentum going, but aim for sustainable growth. A few bad apples should not ruin the brunch, argues Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Will Sini Shetty Be Next Miss World?

Will Sini Shetty Be Next Miss World?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

Meet Sini Shetty who will represent India at the 71st Miss World beauty pageant on March 9.

Recipe: Zelda's North-South Vangibath

Recipe: Zelda's North-South Vangibath

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

A marriage of stuffed eggplant or brinjal and South Indian-flavoured rice has a new outcome.

'Why are we actors scared to explore darkness?'

'Why are we actors scared to explore darkness?'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

'The darker it is, the more our chances of emerging stronger in the light.'

BJP hopes to break new ground with Bharat Ratna awards

BJP hopes to break new ground with Bharat Ratna awards

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sought to send out the message that the ruling BJP, unlike its predecessors at the helm, is not guided by parochial politics in recognising contributions in the public life, as the party looks to break new ground during the polls.

What Indians Order Most On Zomato

What Indians Order Most On Zomato

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

'North Indian cuisine dominates on Zomato.'

Banks post robust credit growth in Q1; deposit mobilisation improves

Banks post robust credit growth in Q1; deposit mobilisation improves

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Reflecting strong momentum in business, commercial banks, including one public sector lender, reported a year-on-year (YoY) growth in advances. This was higher than or around the banking sector trend in the first quarter ended June 2023. Bank of Maharashtra said its loans expanded by 25 per cent YoY to Rs 1.75 trillion. This pace was much higher than the banking system's 15.4 per cent growth till June 16, 2023, according to Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data.

Mast Mein Rehne Ka Review: Delightful Watch

Mast Mein Rehne Ka Review: Delightful Watch

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

Mast Mein Rehne Ka is a thoroughly human film, which makes you laugh as hard as it will make you feel for the characters, notes Mayur Sanap.

Talent Crunch Affects Bank's Cybersecurity Plans

Talent Crunch Affects Bank's Cybersecurity Plans

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

'We are also conducting ongoing training and grooming at the branch level to pre-empt such cyberattacks.'

UP voters 'wiser' than those in south Indian states: Congress

UP voters 'wiser' than those in south Indian states: Congress

Rediff.com31 Jan 2012

The Samajwadi Party and the Bharatiya Janata Party's formula to woo voters with laptops and tablet computers might work in some south Indian states but would not be of any help in Uttar Pradesh where the electorate is "much wiser", senior Congress leader Sriprakash Jaiswal has said. Exuding confidence that the issue of development would be the main issue in the UP elections, Jaiswal said there is a growing realisation that non-Congress governments have "hindered" growth.

4 Recipes For Wonderful Green Tomatoes

4 Recipes For Wonderful Green Tomatoes

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Green Tomato Days are here. Make the most of them.

Sorry Mr Modi, Katchatheevu Isn't An Election Issue In Tamil Nadu

Sorry Mr Modi, Katchatheevu Isn't An Election Issue In Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

Rulers in New Delhi and their political aides in sensitive states like Tamil Nadu have to be doubly careful not to provoke a situation whose consequences may be much more than visible now to the naked eye, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Winter Session: Opposition seeks discussion on Mahua's case

Winter Session: Opposition seeks discussion on Mahua's case

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

The impending expulsion of Trinamool Congress (TMC) member Mahua Moitra from the Lok Sabha, three bills to replace criminal laws and a proposed law for the appointment of election commissioners are issues set to dominate the Winter Session of Parliament, with the government urging the Opposition to ensure a conducive environment for discussions in the House.

Carnatic Music Goes From Raga To Rage

Carnatic Music Goes From Raga To Rage

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

They all seem to forget that the Music Academy is as much an independent institution as T M Krishna is an individual musician. In drawing those red lines for the Academy management, they do not even seem to recognise that they too have crossed a red line themselves, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

This Indian Pacer Just Got Married!

This Indian Pacer Just Got Married!

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Prasidh Krishna got married to Rachana in a beautiful South Indian ceremony on Thursday.

Looking At 1999: 25 Years Ago In Bollywood...

Looking At 1999: 25 Years Ago In Bollywood...

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Sukanya Verma recaps all those events from 25 years ago.

The 12 Year Old Who Won Rs 1 Crore

The 12 Year Old Who Won Rs 1 Crore

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

'I felt very, very good sitting on the hot seat. It's a different feeling altogether.'

IT sleuths knock at South Indian film stars' doors

IT sleuths knock at South Indian film stars' doors

Rediff.com26 Oct 2005

Apart from the residences of music composers Rahman and Yuvan Sankar Raja, houses of artistes Trisha, Sneha, Vikram and Vijay and film producer Oscar Ravichandran were also raided by the Income Tax officials.

Recipe: Sunita's Dahi Kadhi With Dal Vada

Recipe: Sunita's Dahi Kadhi With Dal Vada

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Why throwaway leftover dal vadas when you can whip up a fresh dish with them?

Sairat to be remade in four South Indian languages

Sairat to be remade in four South Indian languages

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

The remake rights have been bought by Rockline Venkatesh and the film is expected to go on floors by August.