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RSS could not have fought a war even 100 years ago

RSS could not have fought a war even 100 years ago

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

'What does Bhagwat think his militia will do once it is at the border?' 'What does Bhagwat imagine his Sangh followers will do that will protect Mother India?' asks Aakar Patel.

Rising interest rates and credit bubble

Rising interest rates and credit bubble

Rediff.com19 Feb 2007

One of the implications of rising interest rates that deserves more attention than it gets in the current discourse is that of deteriorating credit quality.

First salary: 'From Rs 425 to Rs 4.5 lakh a month'

First salary: 'From Rs 425 to Rs 4.5 lakh a month'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

Rediff readers tell us what they did with their first salary.

Euro 2016: France bid to end 58-year run of losing to Germans

Euro 2016: France bid to end 58-year run of losing to Germans

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Coach Didier Deschamps believes his players are ready to write a new page in the history of French football at Euro 2016 on Thursday when the hosts attempt to beat Germany for the first time for 58 years in a competitive match. The French go into the semi-final against the world champions in Marseille as underdogs. Even though they have twice won the European championship, they have not beaten their German neighbours outside of friendlies since the 1958 World Cup.

'We have become desensitised to shocking news'

'We have become desensitised to shocking news'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

'The Printing Machine is not an angry outburst; it's an observation on the state of affairs.' Kalki reveals the idea behind turning her poem The Printing Machine into a video.

'The veg cutlets were very tasty'

'The veg cutlets were very tasty'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

Rediff readers share their experiences of eating on Indian trains.

This is how Kohli describes Dhoni...

This is how Kohli describes Dhoni...

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

Playing in his last World Cup, Dhoni has been a mentor to all the current players including the skipper himself, and all of them are fiercely loyal towards the former skipper.

Why car recalls are spiking in India

Why car recalls are spiking in India

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

One can see the scale of recalls going up as the market expands.

10 roles that proved Soumitra Chatterjee's versatility

10 roles that proved Soumitra Chatterjee's versatility

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

This is an alternate list of 10 screen roles that saw Soumitra Chatterjee, a paragon of gentility, venture beyond his comfort zone and deliver masterclasses of subtlety and depth, lists Saibal Chatterjee.

Addressing loneliness

Addressing loneliness

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

>Health Collective is building a safe space for conversations on mental health and illness.

What drains your time and energy at work?

What drains your time and energy at work?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

Avoid personal chats during your working hours unless it is urgent or unavoidable.

Amal Clooney: 'His smile makes me melt every time'

Amal Clooney: 'His smile makes me melt every time'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

Amal Clooney's must-read speech about 'the person who has her complete admiration'.

Is Liverpool's long wait for EPL crown set to end?

Is Liverpool's long wait for EPL crown set to end?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

It was not so much the maths, though Liverpool's nine-point advantage over defending champions City, with one point less over Leicester City and Chelsea, is a significant gap, especially as Juergen Klopp's side have lost one league game in 18 months.

Volkswagen Vento Diesel DSG: The best sedan in its segment for highway driving

Volkswagen Vento Diesel DSG: The best sedan in its segment for highway driving

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

The Volkswagen Vento offers unadulterated German car feel providing strong driving dynamics along with a powerful diesel engine that comes with an efficient yet lightning quick DSG gearbox, writes Indian motoring website MotorBeam.com.

Life lessons from WOMEN who INSPIRE

Life lessons from WOMEN who INSPIRE

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

The women who inspired them...

25 GORGEOUS FRAMES of Kareena Kapoor

25 GORGEOUS FRAMES of Kareena Kapoor

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

On Kareena Kapoor's 40th birthday on September 21, Sukanya Verma handpicks 25 of her most stunning frames from various movies to highlight how she draws our attention in big and small ways.

Can Indian storytellers conquer the world?

Can Indian storytellers conquer the world?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

If Indian storytelling can deliver, it can make the entertainment industry an engine of economic growth and a substantial contributor to GDP, says Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

'I don't want any tags, I don't want any headlines'

'I don't want any tags, I don't want any headlines'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

Virat Kohli has literally made the 22-yard strip his own kingdom and is in no mood to "compete with anyone" for any specific "tag", like best batsman in world cricket.

'Rochelle is the only sick person in Bigg Boss'

'Rochelle is the only sick person in Bigg Boss'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

'I have seen Rochelle without makeup. She is as ugly as her heart.' Evicted Bigg Boss contestant Kawaljit Singh gives us his version.

Let's meet anytime, anywhere: Haryana's Khattar takes on Kejriwal

Let's meet anytime, anywhere: Haryana's Khattar takes on Kejriwal

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

The Haryana Chief Minister also asked his Delhi counterpart what steps he has taken to end stubble burning by farmers in areas near the national capital as air pollution peaked to alarming levels.

How govt employees can be made accountable

How govt employees can be made accountable

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

Privatisation is still regarded as beyond the pale but public-private partnerships have gained in popularity.

B-School: How different is ISB?

B-School: How different is ISB?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2006

What makes Fiat Urban Cross a good companion to live with?

What makes Fiat Urban Cross a good companion to live with?

Rediff.com16 May 2017

The Fiat Urban Cross brings the 'Urban' back into the small hatchback with some beefed-up looks and quintessential Italian flair and quirks, writes Indian automobile website MotorBeam.

Amitabh@50: Stories you didn't know about the star

Amitabh@50: Stories you didn't know about the star

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

Rasheed Kidwai unearths little-known stories from the Dadasaheb Phalke awardee's past as Amitabh Bachchan celebrates 50 years in the movies this month.

'Wearing a hat makes your look feel more complete'

'Wearing a hat makes your look feel more complete'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

Designer Namrata Lodha has been winning hearts with her sustainable hats.

10 BEST Hindi Songs of 2019

10 BEST Hindi Songs of 2019

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Sukanya Verma lists 10 of her favourite songs of the year, in no particular order.

The risk behind mutual fund inflows into equities

The risk behind mutual fund inflows into equities

Rediff.com21 Oct 2017

Mutual funds have invested nearly Rs 94,500 crore in equities thus far in CY17, compared to Rs 32,000 crore in the year ago period, at a time when foreign investors have turned net sellers of India since August.

Austrian wine cos keen to tap India

Austrian wine cos keen to tap India

Rediff.com21 Feb 2007

The small sized Austrian wine market is set to make a bid for the growing thirst in India.

Don't we Indians matter too?

Don't we Indians matter too?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

If foreigners need reasonable taxes, why offer citizens something else? If foreign businessmen look for assurance on the rule of law, so do citizens, argues T N Ninan.

Take visual literacy seriously

Take visual literacy seriously

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

Students' flagging interest in the written word is because of a generational digital divide, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

Have you heard Suryakant Sawhney sing?

Have you heard Suryakant Sawhney sing?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Hindi lyrics are no bar to the global appeal of his music.

Is Nayattu anti-Dalit? Is Karnan pro-Dalit?

Is Nayattu anti-Dalit? Is Karnan pro-Dalit?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

'If questioning and dethroning hierarchies is your primary motive, why not put an end to the practice of announcing your shining star, your box office draw, in big flaming letters and mentioning everyone else's name in small font at the bottom of the screen?' asks Sreehari Nair.

Conflict of Interest: Laxman lashes out at CoA

Conflict of Interest: Laxman lashes out at CoA

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

Laxman said the COA has been using the CAC only for selection of senior national coaches despite promising a broader role earlier.

Modi hints at laws to push doctors to prescribe affordable, generic drugs

Modi hints at laws to push doctors to prescribe affordable, generic drugs

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

These things are cheaper than equivalent branded drugs, to patients, says Modi

How to survive the Delhi smog: Dos and Don'ts

How to survive the Delhi smog: Dos and Don'ts

Rediff.com11 Nov 2017

As pollution reaching alarming levels in Delhi, Veer Arjun Singh guides you how to protect yourself.

Why was Madhav Apte dropped from the Indian team?

Why was Madhav Apte dropped from the Indian team?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

'Indian cricket is in the safe hands of excitingly talented cricketers. No team can afford to underestimate India. If they do, it is to their peril.'

Tips to crack call centre interviews

Tips to crack call centre interviews

Rediff.com28 Apr 2005

Review: Aquaman makes a splash!

Review: Aquaman makes a splash!

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

This is the most fun Sukanya Verma has had since Wonder Woman.

Parliament adjourns as mark of respect to Karunanidhi

Parliament adjourns as mark of respect to Karunanidhi

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

Glowing tributes were paid to the departed leader in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, before the Houses were adjourned for the day.

How to make BPO jobs interesting!

How to make BPO jobs interesting!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2005