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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.

'Magic Of Cinema Is Still There, But...'

'Magic Of Cinema Is Still There, But...'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

'The young generation doesn't want to work with old hats like me.' 'They don't understand that we are brighter and wiser because of our experience.' 'We can take them on the right path, but they should keep their ears open.'

'Politicians don't like honest policemen'

'Politicians don't like honest policemen'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

'Politicians want pliable policemen who would carry out their orders, right or wrong, lawful or illegal.'

'Amitji has no competitors'

'Amitji has no competitors'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

'In the last seven years or so, many reigning heroes have stopped working with him because no matter how popular a star they are, irrespective of whether they are playing the lead, it eventually becomes an Amitabh Bachchan film!'

Modi: BJP's Election Brahmastra

Modi: BJP's Election Brahmastra

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

If the BJP is set to return to power in UP, Uttarakhand, Manipur and even Goa, it is not because of the party's performance or the quality of governance. No. It is essentially Modi's popularity, observes Virendra Kapoor.

PIX: Anita Hassanandani's ROMANTIC holiday!

PIX: Anita Hassanandani's ROMANTIC holiday!

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

A tour of Vietnam and Cambodia with Anita and Rohit.

'My Aai was very generous'

'My Aai was very generous'

Rediff.com7 May 2021

Readers tell us what's special about their mothers.

'Writing is an art, a craft and an expression with limitless potential to evolve'

'Writing is an art, a craft and an expression with limitless potential to evolve'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

'This may seem like a lyrical lamenting of a writer, but it is the sad reality in and outside the industry. In films, nine out of 10 times the writer's name is not mentioned in posters, publicity or even reviews.' Screenwriter Anjum Rajabali and actress-writer Preeti Mamgain hope to make way for Bollywood's writers.

Jump in Covid hospitalisation of kids in New York amid Omicron surge

Jump in Covid hospitalisation of kids in New York amid Omicron surge

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

A jump in COVID-19 hospitalisations of children in New York has sparked concerns in California amid a surge in Omicron variant infections.

'We are still making good and bad films'

'We are still making good and bad films'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

'The day I am bored with acting, I will shift to something.'

The VERY BEST of Surekha Sikri

The VERY BEST of Surekha Sikri

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

An effortless artist at all times, Surekha Sikri's emotional eloquence and authoritative presence showed a knack for turning moments into meaning.

Terrorism: How Pulwama changed India's response

Terrorism: How Pulwama changed India's response

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

'This is for the first time that a strong, solid evidence-based investigation has happened.' 'It can meet international standards and put the onus on the Pakistanis.'

Why Are Our Anthologies So Bad?

Why Are Our Anthologies So Bad?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2021

I am yet to encounter an anthology of films (made in this country or elsewhere) in which every feature has adhered to a minimum level of quality, asserts Sreehari Nair.

Shrina Kurani Is Running For Congress

Shrina Kurani Is Running For Congress

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

Indian-American engineer-entrepreneur Shrina Kurani challenges a 30-year Republican veteran in a US Congressional race in a district that is predominantly white.

What is China's action plan for Tibet?

What is China's action plan for Tibet?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

National security, consolidation of border defences and border security highlights China's Tibet policy, points out Jayadeva Ranade, the former senior RA&W officer and China expert.

Fighting COVID-19: A teacher's 10 tips for parents

Fighting COVID-19: A teacher's 10 tips for parents

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

Roshani Sonawane tells us how parents can use the time to teach the right values and build important skills in children.

Mr PM, This Is What You Could Do For Banks

Mr PM, This Is What You Could Do For Banks

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Your promise to protect bankers for their commercial decisions is a huge confidence booster, but how does one define a commercial decision? Are our investigative agencies well equipped to dissect lending decisions of bankers?

'My GF's pregnant and I don't have a job'

'My GF's pregnant and I don't have a job'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

10 Ways To Reduce Screen Time For Kids

10 Ways To Reduce Screen Time For Kids

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Read a story. Cook together. Make recycled home decor crafts.

'Do relationships with age gap work?'

'Do relationships with age gap work?'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

'We never see the big twists coming'

'We never see the big twists coming'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

'There will be other innovations coming, but, at the moment, this combination of the mobile phone and the Internet is such a disruptive way to deliver content.'

ASK ANU: 'Nobody Sees How Sad I Am'

ASK ANU: 'Nobody Sees How Sad I Am'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

It's boom time for research analysts amid market rally

It's boom time for research analysts amid market rally

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

The rally in the broader markets, a spate of new listings, and the influx of retail investors have resulted in a boom for research and this has spurred a surge in the number of entities providing such services. From 467 entities that provided research services as of March 2018, the number jumped 57 per cent to 733 as of March 2021. And, another 46 entities have been added to the list in the six months since, to take the total number of registered research analysts to 779 as on September 13. However, the total number of analysts could be a multiple of this number.

Darlings Is Daring, Not Superficial

Darlings Is Daring, Not Superficial

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

I cannot think of another Hindi movie that has, without so much as a hint of cynicism or speechifying, brought out that fundamental fact of Muslims being an integral part of the Indian culture while being at the same time a subculture with its own polite niceties, observes Sreehari Nair.

What do Indians Vote For?

What do Indians Vote For?

Rediff.com3 May 2021

'Many Indians are not voting mostly on the basis of issues like the economy and their own well-being as measured by data provided by the government.' 'They seem to be as concerned and perhaps more concerned about other things, especially those that have to do with the harassment of India's minorities,' asserts Aakar Patel.

The Pension Challenge Confronting India

The Pension Challenge Confronting India

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

When we look at the pension expenditure of the states, so far, there has been no gain from the NPS reform. Pension expenses as a share of total state revenue expenditure rose from 4% in 1991-1992 to 10% at the time of the NPS reform, and have risen further to about 12%, observes Ajay Shah.

How COVID-19 affects the heart

How COVID-19 affects the heart

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

'The more seriously ill you are from heart disease, the more seriously ill you could get from infection with COVID-19.'

Can't spell, can't calculate: Bihar's ignorant school principals

Can't spell, can't calculate: Bihar's ignorant school principals

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Not just students, even school teachers and principals are part of the rot afflicting Bihar's education system.

Bollywood's daddies celebrate Father's Day

Bollywood's daddies celebrate Father's Day

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Bollywood has been giving their daddies a lot of love on Father's Day.

ASK KOMAL: Can you suggest a good fitness routine?

ASK KOMAL: Can you suggest a good fitness routine?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

Dietician Komal Jethmalani provides expert help.

'Hindu philosophy was sophisticated under Mughals'

'Hindu philosophy was sophisticated under Mughals'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

'Second-class citizenship would have been meaningless to a Hindu in the Mughal empire.'

Nail Polish review

Nail Polish review

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Nail Polish is an engaging watch, recommends Moumita Bhattacharjee.

This is how Ayushmann met his wife Tahira

This is how Ayushmann met his wife Tahira

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

Ayushmann Khurrana's cover proves that colours are not gender specific.

Live Your Best Life AFTER Menopause

Live Your Best Life AFTER Menopause

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

The inclination for sex also increases because the messiness of periods, the need for contraception and the fear of pregnancy are over, the nest is empty and her partner retired, with all the time in the world at their disposal to indulge in such activities, which makes them enjoy it all the more!

Why are these prisoners being denied their rights?

Why are these prisoners being denied their rights?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

The superintendent of Taloja jail has just been transferred. Does that signal a more human phase in prison for the Bhima Koregaon accused? asks Jyoti Punwani.

Bhuj: The Pride of India Review

Bhuj: The Pride of India Review

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

Bhuj: The Pride of India: Pearl Harbour on a dollar store budget, notes Sukanya Verma.

Want a promotion? 10 courses to GET AHEAD!

Want a promotion? 10 courses to GET AHEAD!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Curriculum manager Tanvi Khemani explains how these courses and skills can help you achieve your immediate and long term career goals.

'I wish my mother was there to support me'

'I wish my mother was there to support me'

Rediff.com9 May 2021

Readers share their mom's special qualities.

Neil Nitin Mukesh makes a wonderful discovery

Neil Nitin Mukesh makes a wonderful discovery

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

'This quarantine has given me a chance to discover my grandfather as an actor.'

Cabinet clears strategic divestment in IDBI Bank

Cabinet clears strategic divestment in IDBI Bank

Rediff.com5 May 2021

The Cabinet on Wednesday gave in-principle approval for strategic disinvestment along with transfer of management control in IDBI Bank in line with the Budget announcement earlier this year. The central government and LIC together own more than 94 per cent equity of IDBI Bank. LIC, currently the promoter of IDBI Bank with management control, has a 49.21 per cent stake. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the strategic sale of IDBI Bank, an official statement said on Wednesday.