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Gas giants in a 'draining' battle

Gas giants in a 'draining' battle

Rediff.com2 Jun 2014

ONGC takes Reliance to court, alleging years of stealing from its offshore block and a sleeping govt, right after it was agreed there would be a probe by experts.

Hyundai Creta will certainly get your heartbeats racing

Hyundai Creta will certainly get your heartbeats racing

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

With its fluidic design, Santa Fe looks and powerful engine under the hood, Hyundai Creta is quite an interesting SUV

Why buying a house is outrageously expensive

Why buying a house is outrageously expensive

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

'For such prices you could get a place inside New York City and inside London.' 'Rs 7 crore is a million dollars and will bring you a handsome place in any city in the world.' 'The truly strange thing is that the conversion of the rupee's actual value makes India's real estate even more expensive,' says Aakar Patel.

Russian hooligans see themselves as Kremlin foot soldiers

Russian hooligans see themselves as Kremlin foot soldiers

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Ultra-nationalist and schooled in their country's historical grievances, Russian soccer hooligans see themselves as fighting the Kremlin's geopolitical battles in miniature when they clash with foreign fans at the Euro 2016 tournament.

Give us our gods back!

Give us our gods back!

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

Shashi Tharoor says the British Museum should change its name to Chor Bazaar because whatever it has within its portals is the result of 200 years of theft. The museum is once again in the eye of a storm for the possession of a statue of a god Hindus, across the world, worship as the Supreme Being.

5 sure-shot credit score killers

5 sure-shot credit score killers

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

If you want to keep your CIBIL Score alive and kicking (healthy) make sure you steer clear from the above mentioned common credit score killers.

All India Banality: The republic of taking offence

All India Banality: The republic of taking offence

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

'A few people have begun to dictate what the country should wear, think, see, go about its lives. That is the real Indian bak****.'

Cyber attacks to fall in 2015, but will be more sophisticated

Cyber attacks to fall in 2015, but will be more sophisticated

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

According to Websense's cybersecurity predictions for 2015, as mobile apps are using auto-login capability these devices will face more attacks from cyber criminals for more credential-stealing or authentication attacks that can be used at a later date.

There will be a slowdown in hiring across the industry: Wipro CEO

There will be a slowdown in hiring across the industry: Wipro CEO

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Wipro has a good brand because of the trust and quality it enjoys globally.

New home insurance plans are much better

New home insurance plans are much better

Rediff.com10 Jul 2016

Insurers cover the house on market value, and not on construction cost. They also don't insist on bills when giving the policy

Why the British Museum won't return the Harihara

Why the British Museum won't return the Harihara

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

'It is vital that objects such as the Harihara -- and collections from South Asia generally -- remain here,' the British Museum tells Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

Navy official put on trial for conspiring with Pak agencies

Navy official put on trial for conspiring with Pak agencies

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

An Indian Navy official has been put on trial by a Delhi court for allegedly conspiring with Pakistani agencies and passing them sensitive documents and information regarding establishment of armed forces.

Why AAP is not very popular with India Inc

Why AAP is not very popular with India Inc

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has to deal with 3 powerful enemies: the media, the political establishment, and business houses.

'The first thing we have to address is the fear of public opinion'

'The first thing we have to address is the fear of public opinion'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2015

Everything about the way Delhi is governed needs to change, Delhi's Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia tells Aditi Phadnis and Akshat Kaushal.

13/7 Mumbai bombers PARTIED in Goa

13/7 Mumbai bombers PARTIED in Goa

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

Believe it or not, but terror outfit Indian Mujahideen sent the operatives who successfully carried out the July 2011 blasts in Mumbai on a vacation to Goa!

How India is a nation of cheats

How India is a nation of cheats

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Rajiv Malhotra's plagiarism may not be as horrifying as impersonating an exam candidate in Indore -- but they're both forms of cheating.

9 things to do over the long weekend

9 things to do over the long weekend

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Most people have made plans to travel over the long Independence Day weekend. What about you? Planned something exciting for the I-Day weekend? No? Fret not! Rediff.com's Anita Aikara is here!

'3 locals helped carry out the Mumbai terror attacks'

'3 locals helped carry out the Mumbai terror attacks'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

Saroj Kumar Rath, author of the newly-published book Fragile Frontiers: The Secret History of Mumbai Terror Attacks, speaks to Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa.

Is India prepared to tackle a Sony like cyber attack?

Is India prepared to tackle a Sony like cyber attack?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

A national cyber crime and coordination centre meant to fend off such attacks is still awaiting approval

Buying a household insurance cover? Read this!

Buying a household insurance cover? Read this!

Rediff.com7 May 2015

The Nepal earthquake has driven home the importance of home insurance. What are the factors you need to keep in mind before insuring your property? Indrani Roy offers a checklist.

UK-based Indians hope polls will turn country towards reform

UK-based Indians hope polls will turn country towards reform

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

"This election will dictate the direction the nation takes. As an Indian living abroad, I am ashamed of the negative influences in my motherland, especially the crime rate, which is increasing rapidly."

Jeffrey Archer: 'I don't want to be a Bollywood superstar'

Jeffrey Archer: 'I don't want to be a Bollywood superstar'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

He keeps a Ganesha idol in his room. His next book will have eight chapters set in Mumbai. He loves India; it's his biggest market. Yet there is one thing that bestselling Jeffrey Archer detests -- it actually drives him nuts! -- about this country.

Banks recall over 32 lakh debit cards; govt seeks details

Banks recall over 32 lakh debit cards; govt seeks details

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

The suspected security breach happened through a malware in the systems of Hitachi Payments Services, which serves ATM network of Yes Bank

Is the Xiaomi Mi 3 worth Rs 14,000?

Is the Xiaomi Mi 3 worth Rs 14,000?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

What does the Mi 3 offer buyers at this price? A closer look at the phone that sold 95,000 units in six online flash sales.

RBI diktat on Uber could affect Google and Apple too

RBI diktat on Uber could affect Google and Apple too

Rediff.com24 Aug 2014

Such service providers were given time until the end of October to follow the law of the land.

Rattled Mamata pressing panic button: BJP on Saradha scam

Rattled Mamata pressing panic button: BJP on Saradha scam

Rediff.com13 Dec 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her "political vendetta" charge over action in Saradha scam, saying she is pressing the "panic button" and "rattled" by the possibility that her "own involvement" could come to light.

Ten ways to put your old iPhone to work

Ten ways to put your old iPhone to work

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

A biology class is turning old iPhones into microscopes.

What we dearly miss as modern gadgets rule our lives

What we dearly miss as modern gadgets rule our lives

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

For people like me, all these fast-moving gadgets are not only costly and confusing but emotionally barren as well notes Barun Roy.

BCCI's circle of deceit and confusion

BCCI's circle of deceit and confusion

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

The Supreme Court needs to step in and order an independent inquiry into the whole IPL scandal, conflicts of interest between office-holders of the BCCI, team-owners of the IPL and even members and captain of the Indian team, says KC Singh

Uber, Baazee.com redux?

Uber, Baazee.com redux?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

The Information Technology Act needs another tweak to allow a different kind of information intermediary to flourish, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

A tough battle ahead for Mumbai's famous dabbawalas

A tough battle ahead for Mumbai's famous dabbawalas

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

Mumbai's famous dabbawalas are reinventing themselves to meet the challenge posed by food delivery portals.

Rajinikanth's Kaala Karikalan: Whose story is it anyway?

Rajinikanth's Kaala Karikalan: Whose story is it anyway?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

As superstar Rajinikanth begins shooting his newest film Kaala Karikalan in Mumbai, there is much speculation about which Tamilian ganglord the Thalaivar is bringing to life.

'We need to reinvent the Pay Commission to link salaries with performance'

'We need to reinvent the Pay Commission to link salaries with performance'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Manish Sabharwal is chairman of TeamLease, which has helped hire 1.4 million sales and customer service reps and logistics employees such as couriers for companies across India since it was founded in 2002.

Big concerns about the Aadhaar card

Big concerns about the Aadhaar card

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

The idea that every citizen in this country is to be numbered is the primary thing in the project.

'Hello, good afternoon, Hindu Helpline'

'Hello, good afternoon, Hindu Helpline'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

A brainchild of Vishva Hindu Parishad leader Pravin Togadia, many find its agenda divisive

Brand play in cards business

Brand play in cards business

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

While Visa and Mastercard slug it out for leadership, analysts say RuPay has the potential to cause disruption and eat into their market share.

Big mistakes that crashed Tata Motors' ambitious car dream

Big mistakes that crashed Tata Motors' ambitious car dream

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

Many say Tata Motors has perhaps paid the price for being too ambitious.

Toilets, temples and the Trilokpuri riots

Toilets, temples and the Trilokpuri riots

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Four days after a scuffle between intoxicated young men on Diwali night in Trilokpuri's Block 20 spiralled into a diffused communal riot that resulted in scores of injuries, dozens of arrests, and the incineration of at least one Muslim-owned shop, the violence appears to have abated but tension and suspicion persist.

The child bride who is now the CEO of a $112 million company

The child bride who is now the CEO of a $112 million company

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Born in poverty and subjected to inhuman abuse, Kalpana Saroj overcame all hurdles to emerge a success story.

How Bombay Velvet got made!

How Bombay Velvet got made!

Rediff.com5 May 2015

'I kept telling Anurag, "I don't care about anything, I don't want any money. Just get the film made".' 'One day I called Anurag and someone else picked up the phone. He said, "Hello, Sir." I responded, "Hello, but who are you and why are you picking up Anurag's phone?" He said, "I am Ranbir Kapoor Sir". And he told me he was doing the film and he was very excited.'