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Aranyak Review

Aranyak Review

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

Of the six out of eight episodes shared by Netflix, I finished all in one effortless go, says Sukanya Verma who applauds this well-made thriller.

Be ready for short, swift wars as well as long standoffs: IAF chief

Be ready for short, swift wars as well as long standoffs: IAF chief

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

The current geopolitical situation necessitates the Indian Air Force to prepare for intense and small duration operations at a short notice, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari said on Thursday.

PHOTOS: Mangalyaan and other successful Mars missions

PHOTOS: Mangalyaan and other successful Mars missions

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

Rediff.com takes a look at spacecraft that have successfully made it to Mars.

Honoured to be hosting you this time: Pranab to Obama

Honoured to be hosting you this time: Pranab to Obama

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

President Pranab Mukherjee said that the two countries were creating history together

Why South Africa's players won't take a knee in England series

Why South Africa's players won't take a knee in England series

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

The issue has marred South Africa's return to international cricket for the first time since March and created debate over whether the squad should be seen to be more publicly supportive of the Black Lives Matter movement.

Indo-US bilateral trade can touch $500 bn by 2025

Indo-US bilateral trade can touch $500 bn by 2025

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

The commonalities of interests are immense for growth in trade between India and the US.

Bollywood's Amazing Dads

Bollywood's Amazing Dads

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

Whether it is Nargis in Mother India or Nirupa Roy in Deewaar, Mama's a scenestealer while Dad is just a shadow. There are films that have explored the Dad's character with tender affection

How Kartik Shot Dhamaka in 9 Days!

How Kartik Shot Dhamaka in 9 Days!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

'The way the film has been designed is also very unique. The entire film is set in just one room.'

This is when The Family Man 2 will release

This is when The Family Man 2 will release

Rediff.com18 May 2021

Subhash K Jha lists three most eagerly anticipated projects of the monsoon season.

Govt unleashes bold reforms; opens coal, mineral mining

Govt unleashes bold reforms; opens coal, mineral mining

Rediff.com16 May 2020

In her fourth tranche of the economic package, she said commercial mining will be done on revenue sharing mechanism instead of the regime of fixed rupee/tonne.

What You NEED To WIN In LIFE

What You NEED To WIN In LIFE

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

'We go through 18 years of school and college, but we lack many necessary skills.' 'The biggest lessons we need, to live life, are somehow not taught, and they are only learned on the job.' 'My intention, through my content, my books, and my start-ups, is to make college kids become life ready.'

NASA spacecraft finally gets up close with Pluto

NASA spacecraft finally gets up close with Pluto

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

The New Horizons probe flew past the dwarf planet at 5.19 pm (India Standard Time), capturing history's first close look at the distant world.

Met These Wildlife Crime Fighters?

Met These Wildlife Crime Fighters?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

'I am a non-resident Indian. I didn't come to India to shine a light on its negative aspects.' 'I came to India to showcase what I think are remarkable aspects of India and Indians on a global scale.'

Zomato may buy Grofers in all-stock deal

Zomato may buy Grofers in all-stock deal

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Sources said a merger could benefit both as Grofers' private labels business would be a draw for Zomato, as well as its experience in the online grocery delivery space.

'I watch horror movies with my eyes shut'

'I watch horror movies with my eyes shut'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

'When I look at my journey in Bollywood, I realise that all of those things were small pieces towards a larger sort of plan, which just had to fall in place the way it did.'

10 Tips For Safe Family Travel

10 Tips For Safe Family Travel

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

If you are partially vaccinated and have another dose left, do check for travel rules and restrictions before making a booking or confirming your payment.

IPO fireworks in New Year too; cos likely to garner Rs 1.5 lakh cr

IPO fireworks in New Year too; cos likely to garner Rs 1.5 lakh cr

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

Initial share sales are set to dazzle the Dalal Street in 2022 too as companies are expected to garner up to Rs 1.5 lakh crore in the New Year, continuing with the bullish momentum after 2021 turned out to be the best IPO year in two decades for the Indian market. Excessive liquidity and increased retail investor participation ensured a persistent euphoria in the Initial Public Offer (IPO) space wherein companies mopped up more than Rs 1.2 lakh crore this year even as pandemic gloom shadowed the broader economy. In 2022, the higher amount of funds through the primary market will be largely driven by the mega IPO of state-owned Life Insurance Corp (LIC).

Six feet gap not enough to prevent virus spread, says study

Six feet gap not enough to prevent virus spread, says study

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

Physical distancing of two metres - about six and a half feet - may not be enough to sufficiently prevent transmission of virus-carrying airborne aerosols indoors, says a study.

'Sushmita was friendly and supportive'

'Sushmita was friendly and supportive'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

'In one case, she wasn't even there in the scene, but she just kept watching it and cheering me on.'

How Indian banks are looking to cash in on bitcoin rally

How Indian banks are looking to cash in on bitcoin rally

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

Indian banks have started exploring opportunities in the space, including lending to crypto exchanges, and accepting bitcoins as collateral, among others.

Mammootty Gets Off A Bus; Goes Down A Rabbit Hole

Mammootty Gets Off A Bus; Goes Down A Rabbit Hole

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam is a masterpiece, and like most masterpieces of the cinema, it's a great act of folly, observes Sreehari Nair.

UAE successfully launches Arab world's first Mars mission

UAE successfully launches Arab world's first Mars mission

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

The spacecraft is expected to reach Mars orbit in about 200 days from now and then begin its mission to study the Red Planet's atmosphere.

No Time To Lose On Afghanistan

No Time To Lose On Afghanistan

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

The key is to act and not wait and watch before the limited window of opportunity shuts, argues Shanthie Mariet D'Souza.

PSLV-C34 rockets India into an exclusive club

PSLV-C34 rockets India into an exclusive club

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

The success of the PSLV-C34 mission is a result of ISRO's professionalism and the hard work put in by their scientists over the last many decades., says Ajay Lele.

Zomato IPO: What leading brokerages say

Zomato IPO: What leading brokerages say

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Zomato's initial public offer (IPO) is scheduled to open for subscription on July 14 and is priced between Rs 72 - 74 per share. At the upper end of the price band of the offering, the company aims to raise Rs 9,350 crore. Most analysts have given a 'subscribe' rating to the issue for listing gains.

Kumar Birla: Budget invests boldly in India's future

Kumar Birla: Budget invests boldly in India's future

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

As the FM said, this is a Budget that lays the foundation for the next 25 years, observes Kumar Mangalam Birla.

'The sari is the most sensuous attire an Indian woman can wear'

'The sari is the most sensuous attire an Indian woman can wear'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

'As an actor, I think about the beauty of getting comfortable in the uncomfortable.'

Chandrayaan-2 set for launch on July 22

Chandrayaan-2 set for launch on July 22

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Late on Monday night, in a last-minute revision of schedule, ISRO announced that the launch of India's second lunar mission 'Chandrayaan-2' has been called off due to a technical snag.

6 EXCITING online courses for millennials

6 EXCITING online courses for millennials

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

From writing to UI design and digital marketing, these courses will help you identify your skills, polish them and guide to take the next big leap.

When Strangers Become Friends!

When Strangers Become Friends!

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

'It is easier to make friends with strangers as they are non-judgmental.'

Edgbaston stadium to become COVID-19 testing centre

Edgbaston stadium to become COVID-19 testing centre

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

The NHS staff will drive in through the Edgbaston road entrance, be tested while remaining in their vehicle and exit the grounds onto Pershore Road, it added.

'Bollywood had not accepted me'

'Bollywood had not accepted me'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

'But today I feel proud of my choices because it has given me longevity.'

Airships, floating city: NASA's plan for manned Venus mission

Airships, floating city: NASA's plan for manned Venus mission

Rediff.com21 Dec 2014

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration plans to send solar-powered airships to explore Venus' atmosphere and to eventually establish a permanent human colony in a floating cloud city above the Earth's nearest planetary neighbour.

Now eggs and potatoes on BSE, NSE's trading menus

Now eggs and potatoes on BSE, NSE's trading menus

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

While NSE is exploring 8-10 new agri-commodities, BSE is eyeing as many as 15, most of which aren't traded on any other online derivative exchange in India.

When Ayushmann was upset with Aparshakti

When Ayushmann was upset with Aparshakti

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

'My brother broke down because he thought I was letting go of years of hard work.'

Now, UAE plans to build a city on Mars by 2117!

Now, UAE plans to build a city on Mars by 2117!

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

The new project will be associated with research themes featuring the exploration of transportation means, energy and food on the Red Planet.

6 Hiring Trends Of 2022

6 Hiring Trends Of 2022

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

An increasing number of hiring managers are opting for video conferencing platforms to know the candidates, explains Narayan Bhargava, chairman and managing director, Calibehr.

10 tips to be an AWESOME co-worker

10 tips to be an AWESOME co-worker

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

One of the most important aspects of a shared space is maintaining a quiet and peaceful environment, says Prashant Garg.

Roger Penrose, 2 others share Physics Nobel for black hole research

Roger Penrose, 2 others share Physics Nobel for black hole research

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

The Nobel Assembly on Tuesday said in a tweet, 'The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the 2020 Nobel Prize in Physics with one half to Roger Penrose and the other half jointly to Reinhard Genzel and Andrea Ghez.'

'Address to US Congress big opportunity for Modi'

'Address to US Congress big opportunity for Modi'

Rediff.com5 May 2016

'This is going to be an opportunity to hear from the prime minister of the new India and the progress made in the last two years of the growing cooperation between the US and India in several areas, including areas that would have seemed implausible a few years ago.' US Congressman Ed Royce, who led the campaign to have Prime Minister Modi address a joint session of Congress, speaks to Aziz Haniffa/Rediff.com in an exclusive interview.