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Jio is ahead of schedule on turning profitable: Mukesh

Jio is ahead of schedule on turning profitable: Mukesh

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

'We always believe that if you focus on the goal, you will overcome all obstacles. If you focus on the obstacles, you will never achieve your goal.'

Revisiting history: A Harappa in Tamil Nadu

Revisiting history: A Harappa in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

Brick buildings, drainage system excavated in Keezhadi village are on par with those found in Harappa.

Sonam, Anushka join hands to slam body shamers

Sonam, Anushka join hands to slam body shamers

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

The latest Bollywood updates.

Millenials, THIS is how you write an e-mail

Millenials, THIS is how you write an e-mail

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

An e-mail becomes the 'first impression' of an individual, a professional, or of a company.

The Blatter, Platini bans: What FIFA says

The Blatter, Platini bans: What FIFA says

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Here is the full text of the statement issued by FIFA on Monday detailing the suspension of FIFA President Sepp Blatter and European soccer boss Michel Platini for eight years.

'They chose Ram carefully'

'They chose Ram carefully'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

'...by combining religious and political missions -- to destroy the Babri Masjid and establish Ram Rajya.' 'Hindutva was successful in creating synergy with the aspirations of devotees,' Dhirendra K Jha, author of Ayodhya: The Dark Night, tells Kanika Datta.

Fight against Section 377: The journey so far

Fight against Section 377: The journey so far

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

Timeline of events relating to proceedings on the issue.

'One cannot believe there are two Constitutions in India'

'One cannot believe there are two Constitutions in India'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

'India is called the largest democracy in the world, and one cannot believe that there are two Constitutions, two penal codes and two sets of laws.'

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.

BJP never regarded dissenters as anti-national: Advani

BJP never regarded dissenters as anti-national: Advani

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

The 91-year-old leader said, 'Right from its inception, the BJP has never regarded those who disagree with us politically as our 'enemies', but only as our adversaries.'

5 tips to draft a winning CV

5 tips to draft a winning CV

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Be honest, specific and keep it error-free.

Faced an ATM issue? Share your stories with us

Faced an ATM issue? Share your stories with us

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

Did the transaction fail? Did you receive your money on time?

Why I support Gajendra Chauhan as FTII chief

Why I support Gajendra Chauhan as FTII chief

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

The opposition to Gajendra Chauhan's appointment has more to do with his background and less with anything else, feels Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

We will fulfill all promises made in manifesto: Kejriwal

We will fulfill all promises made in manifesto: Kejriwal

Rediff.com22 Dec 2013

"This is happening for the first time in this country that people are being asked about their opinions about the formation of government. Earlier, the public was asked to go home as soon as the voting was done. Afterwards the leader would make deals inside their offices. But this time, we have indulged the public and have asked about their opinions," he said.

'To Kanti Bhatt, books played god'

'To Kanti Bhatt, books played god'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Kanti Bhatt, respected Gujarati author and journalist, passed into the ages on August 4, 2019, at the age of 88. In tribute, we reproduce an article his wife Sheela Bhatt wrote about him 19 years ago.

Taxi warfare: Uber drags Ola to court over 'false bookings'

Taxi warfare: Uber drags Ola to court over 'false bookings'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

US-based ride hailing firm accuses rival of making false bookings on its platform, drags it to Delhi High Court.

Vintage! Pure Gold!

Vintage! Pure Gold!

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

We take a look at vintage two-wheelers on display at the just-concluded Auto Expo 2016.

Big Brother's watching: Centre authorises 10 agencies to snoop on any computer

Big Brother's watching: Centre authorises 10 agencies to snoop on any computer

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

The BJP said it is legal with adequate safeguards and in the interest of national security..

Sheena Bora Trial: Where did Sheena's brain vanish?

Sheena Bora Trial: Where did Sheena's brain vanish?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Shivade: "You didn't find any brain inside the brain cavity?" Dr Thakur nodded. The judge shocked: "Huh?!"

Shivkar Talpade: First man to fly an aircraft?

Shivkar Talpade: First man to fly an aircraft?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

The facts remain cloaked in mystery, but the legend goes that Talpade had created a flying machine powered by mercury and solar energy, and based on ideas outlined in Vedic texts.

10 Ways to Survive the Lockdown

10 Ways to Survive the Lockdown

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

Sreehari Nair lists some movies, documentaries, recorded-performance films, and literature and music suggestions that might help.

Padmaavat Review: Rajput pride played out on a loop

Padmaavat Review: Rajput pride played out on a loop

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

'Sanjay Leela Bhansali's historical characters behave as though they are already aware of the chapters that will be dedicated to them and the sonnets that will be written in their memory.' 'And yet, they talk relentlessly about making and remaking history.' 'Can anything be more superficial?' asks Sreehari Nair.

The Kader Khan interview you must read

The Kader Khan interview you must read

Rediff.com1 Jan 2019

'I went away from the industry because all the people I enjoyed working with, like Manmohan Desai and Prakash Mehra, are no more.' 'They left this world and went away, so I lost interest in my work.'

Will our liberals support Madhu Kishwar?

Will our liberals support Madhu Kishwar?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

Madhu Kishwar is a patriot whose freedom of expression needs to be supported by all, especially the liberals, says Sankrant Sanu.

Sarnath Banerjee isn't writing graphic novels anymore

Sarnath Banerjee isn't writing graphic novels anymore

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

'There is no audience anymore for my graphic novels. Few people seem interested in what I find interesting,' Sarnath Banerjee tells Uttaran Das Gupta.

I become a Harappan seal maker for a day

I become a Harappan seal maker for a day

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

History can actually be fun, discovers Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com

Meet the voice behind India's first animated Sanskrit film

Meet the voice behind India's first animated Sanskrit film

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

'I love movies but not a big fan of cartoons. I get irritated when my brother watches them.' Sneha Ravishankar gets ready for her first dubbing job.

6 things to do when you're serving notice period

6 things to do when you're serving notice period

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Remember, you're just leaving the organisation and not the industry, so you may need them in the future.

Is North Korea behind ransomware attack?

Is North Korea behind ransomware attack?

Rediff.com16 May 2017

PIO finds similarities between WannaCry code and other tools created by Lazarus Group in the past.

Did missing Indian student drown in Nebraska creek?

Did missing Indian student drown in Nebraska creek?

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Authorities believe that Anwesha Dey, a 30-year-old doctoral student from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, who went missing on May 3, may have fallen into the creek.

Double take: Twin sisters reunite after 25 years

Double take: Twin sisters reunite after 25 years

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

In a tale of serendipitous coincidences, the power of the internet and a whole lot of luck two girls who didn't know that they had an identical twin sister until less than two years ago have found each other.

Right to privacy verdict: What the judges said

Right to privacy verdict: What the judges said

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

The verdict could impact a range of life choices of Indians, including food habits and sexual orientation.

What to do with these foot-in-mouth netas in my party!

What to do with these foot-in-mouth netas in my party!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

'I am considering issuing a diktat - anyone who is a male in my party must keep clear of all remarks, written or verbal, on anything to do with women.' Sherna Gandhy's tongue-in-cheek piece on Didi's travails with the foot-in-mouth netas in her party!

And the BEST part of an item song is...

And the BEST part of an item song is...

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

'Her short black choli with a deep cut-out back and multi-coloured pom-poms became quite a sensation. It was clearly meant to draw your attention to Kareena's perfect figure.'

The army needs a new strategy for Kashmir

The army needs a new strategy for Kashmir

Rediff.com1 Jul 2017

'A new doctrine now needs to be evolved for a new situation, and the army will do it.' 'You won't see more Kashmiris driven in front of army columns.' 'Nor will the army massacre hundreds, Dyer style,' says Shekhar Gupta.

Review: <i>Issaq</i> is an insultingly bad film

Review: Issaq is an insultingly bad film

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

Issaq is a shoddily written film with a cringeworthy performance from its leading man Prateik Babbar, writes Raja Sen.

Country wants to know who benefited from corruption: Parrikar on chopper scam

Country wants to know who benefited from corruption: Parrikar on chopper scam

Rediff.com4 May 2016

Targeting the previous United Progressive Alliance regime over the controversial AgustaWestland deal, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Wednesday said the ongoing probe will focus on those named in the Italian court judgement.

'Politics took precedence over justice to women'

'Politics took precedence over justice to women'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

'The government know very well how to pass a bill in the Rajya Sabha with consensus.' 'They got consensus from Opposition parties on the 10 percent reservation for economically weaker sections.' 'In instant triple talaq, the BJP wanted to take sole credit.' 'They wanted to take credit and see that other parties suffer (political) loss.' 'Therefore, the bill got stuck.'

Why Amit Shah was not wrong

Why Amit Shah was not wrong

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

'Politics and religion can be a combustive combination, but this once I am pleased that Pinarayi Vijayan made an issue of a rather innocuous tweet by Amit Shah.' 'It provided the perfect excuse to seek respite from political pronouncements and take (temporary) refuge in the classics,' says T V R Shenoy.

'I've given Jackie Chan a tough fight'

'I've given Jackie Chan a tough fight'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

'Jackie Chan has been training since before we were even born. There is no match to his perfection. I learnt a lot from him.' Sonu Sood talks Kung Fu Yoga and Jackie Chan.