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Why I am thankful to Hasan Minhaj

Why I am thankful to Hasan Minhaj

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

'You made me realise that it is great to be brown, even if we are currently living under Donald Trump's false definition of America.' 'In my 36 years in America there have been few instances where I have laughed and cried so much watching a show about brown people.'

99 yr old freedom fighter: 'Jail was like university for me'

99 yr old freedom fighter: 'Jail was like university for me'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2017

Meet Bengaluru's fondest freedom fighter, HS Doreswamy, who has been a sprightly witness to the country's ups and downs since 1947.

His first film made Rs 175 crores!

His first film made Rs 175 crores!

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

'We had decided that if the audience liked Stree, then after two or three years we would plan a sequel.' 'Because of the kind of reaction we received for the film we have already started work on it.'

The woman who styled Aamir's hair in Dil Chahta Hai

The woman who styled Aamir's hair in Dil Chahta Hai

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

Adhuna Bhabani reveals that her love for hair styling began at a young age when her mother would take her to the hairstylist.

This 19 year old is transforming the lives of underprivileged children

This 19 year old is transforming the lives of underprivileged children

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

Make The World Wonderful, an NGO founded by Meghana Dabbara in 2015, is on a mission to set up 2,500 child adoption programme centres by 2023.

Living cashless: How I travelled to 5 cities with Rs 600

Living cashless: How I travelled to 5 cities with Rs 600

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

Readers tell us how they are managing without cash since November 8.

8 things you should know before starting a startup

8 things you should know before starting a startup

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Be prepared before taking the plunge from employee to entrepreneur.

Karan Johar: I loved Tamasha

Karan Johar: I loved Tamasha

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

A look at the top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Love at first sight: Is it possible?

Love at first sight: Is it possible?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Love at first sight -- happens or not -- Nisha Jamvwal explores the possibilities here.

What's the secret to happiness? Make it happen!

What's the secret to happiness? Make it happen!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

Here's how to make happiness happen to you.

ATM woes: HDFC paid Rs 2,700 as penalty

ATM woes: HDFC paid Rs 2,700 as penalty

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Readers share their good and bad ATM experiences.

She hasn't visited an ATM since November 8

She hasn't visited an ATM since November 8

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

'No cash,no problem,' says Aparna Verma who has survived without cash from the time PM Modi announced the 'note ban'.

5 signs you should quit your job right away

5 signs you should quit your job right away

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Do you think your boss doesn't value you any more?

'Theri portrays a new side to Vijay'

'Theri portrays a new side to Vijay'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

'Every one of us can achieve what we set out to do, we just need to work in the right direction, and eventually we will succeed.' Wise words from Theri director Atlee.

The auto driver who won at Venice Film Festival

The auto driver who won at Venice Film Festival

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

'My status in society as an auto driver could never have brought me this glory; it is my writing that has taken me across the seas and brought me fame.' M Chandrakumar shares his success story.

'Directing a film was a dream come true'

'Directing a film was a dream come true'

Rediff.com25 Dec 2015

Sriram Adittya throws light on Bhale Manchi Roju releasing on the Christmas Day.

Review: Neerja is an absolute must-watch

Review: Neerja is an absolute must-watch

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Sonam Kapoor is exceptional as Neerja Bhanot, says Raja Sen.

10 qualities that make a great entrepreneur

10 qualities that make a great entrepreneur

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

What are the personality characteristics and behaviours that lead to venture creation and success?

Most challenging obstacles you'll face as a first-time entrepreneur

Most challenging obstacles you'll face as a first-time entrepreneur

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

You too are likely to have struggled with one or more of these issues if your start-up is less than a year old.

How not to write an e-mail

How not to write an e-mail

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

When it comes to writing e-mails, less is more. Presenting a list of mistakes you must avoid while drafting your next e-mail...

India's 10 most successful start-ups

India's 10 most successful start-ups

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

What made these 10 businesses rise above the rest? Read on to find out...

10 things I learned working at a start-up

10 things I learned working at a start-up

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

A college student and aspiring entrepreneur lists out the advantages of working at start-ups

'My objective was to resurrect Kasturba, not to demolish Gandhi'

'My objective was to resurrect Kasturba, not to demolish Gandhi'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

'This book is really the story of the woman whose destiny takes her onto the path of an inordinately iconic man whom the world reveres as God!' 'It is the day-to-day demolition of her dreams that are at stark variance with those who view him as a trail blazer on the holy path to redemption, while he wrecks the peace of those whom he loves the most; his family.'

How to build a well-connected network from scratch

How to build a well-connected network from scratch

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

The best time to network is before you actually need it.

Review: No Spark in this film

Review: No Spark in this film

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Spark's title, like everything else about it, is random, rants Paloma Sharma.

How to create a bestseller

How to create a bestseller

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

Shuma Raha finds out how writers are using social media to produce bestsellers.

Top 10 reasons why start-ups fail

Top 10 reasons why start-ups fail

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Did you know that 80 per cent start-ups shut shop in the first three years?

How to land a great internship!

How to land a great internship!

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

Before you apply to any internship, you need to clearly mention why and how your joining will be a win-win situation for the employer.

10 mindsets every woman needs to break

10 mindsets every woman needs to break

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Learn to stop being nice to everyone.

10 great reasons to start your own business

10 great reasons to start your own business

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

Why remain a job seeker? Become a job provider! Read on for more such reasons to startup.

Films, books that inspire corporate head honchos

Films, books that inspire corporate head honchos

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

Here's a list of the favourites of the billionaires.

Bike Affair: People say I treat my Bullet like my wife :-)

Bike Affair: People say I treat my Bullet like my wife :-)

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Some people say I treat it as my wife, others ask why care so much, it is a machine it has no feeling, it has no life, but hell I say, once I hear it roar it does make me feel alive, is how Get Ahead reader Adamya Manshiva expresses his love for his favourite bike.

Why it's tough to be a reporter

Why it's tough to be a reporter

Rediff.com9 Mar 2014

A journalist must perform various roles, be passionate yet detached, feels Gopalkrishna Gandhi

Bike Affair: Every ride makes me fall more in love with it

Bike Affair: Every ride makes me fall more in love with it

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

Rediff reader Subin Mohan from Dubai, talks about owning a Royal Enfield.

For the love of Ruskin Bond

For the love of Ruskin Bond

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

'I am a very personal writer. I write direct to the reader. I don't hold back,' says India's most loved writer, Ruskin Bond.

Want to be successful? Do what makes you feel good!

Want to be successful? Do what makes you feel good!

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

In order to have a successful career you have to ask yourself why you are doing what you are doing, says Kumud Srinivasan, Intel India's President.

#PehlaPyaar: A lifetime's wait

#PehlaPyaar: A lifetime's wait

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

An anonymous reader recollects his first love.

'Modiji, do not test our patriotism'

'Modiji, do not test our patriotism'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

'If standing in a bank or ATM line is a test of patriotism, why is not a single leader standing in that queue too?'

'I still have Rs 85 cash left'

'I still have Rs 85 cash left'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

Rediff readers share their Cash Crisis experiences.

Meet the 27-yr-old who visited every nation in the world in 567 days

Meet the 27-yr-old who visited every nation in the world in 567 days

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

Meet Cassie de Pecol, a 27-year-old traveller from Connecticut, United States, who visited 196 countries in 18-and-a-half months, making her the fastest person to visit every country in the world.