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Vaihayasi Pande Daniel

Editorial Director Vaihayasi Pande Daniel has reported on news, business, travel and lifestyle for 30 years.
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'Modi is almost certain to be re-elected...'

'Modi is almost certain to be re-elected...'

Rediff.com   3 Jul 2023

'Although perhaps not with a greater majority, and maybe even a slightly reduced majority in the Lok Sabha.'

'If US has a conflict with China, where's India going to be?'

'If US has a conflict with China, where's India going to be?'

Rediff.com   3 Jul 2023

'And if the United States, at that time, perceives India to have welched on the deal, not been our friend, when we did so much to make it a friend, that's trouble.'

'How would America respond if China invades India?'

'How would America respond if China invades India?'

Rediff.com   29 Jun 2023

'India will want a lot of help from the US, but it's not going to want US troops.'

'Visit exceeded the lofty expectations'

'Visit exceeded the lofty expectations'

Rediff.com   26 Jun 2023

'Every type of deal that US government officials were privately indicating 'hope' to have included a few months back made it in.'

'Oh my god, you still have this!'

'Oh my god, you still have this!'

Rediff.com   21 Apr 2023

'His expression was like a million dollars!'

'I told them India was like a giant jumbo jet. It would take off slowly and be unstoppable'

'I told them India was like a giant jumbo jet. It would take off slowly and be unstoppable'

Rediff.com   10 Jan 2023

This doctor couple put their faith in India. And in return India has put faith in them.

When R K Krishna Kumar Spoke To Rediff

When R K Krishna Kumar Spoke To Rediff

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2023

Few people know Ratan Tata as well as R K Krishna Kumar does. Widely perceived to be among the managers closest to Tata, Krishna Kumar assesses Ratan Tata, the man and business leader, in this exclusive interview to Rediff.com's Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

Harry & Meghan Part 2 Review: Diana All Over Again

Harry & Meghan Part 2 Review: Diana All Over Again

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2022

Harry & Meghan, Vaihayasi Pande Daniel realises, is just a sequel to Diana's Story.

Harry & Meghan Review: Unusual And Engaging

Harry & Meghan Review: Unusual And Engaging

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2022

There is something very compelling about the story Harry and Meghan have been telling through the first three parts of this limited series, feels Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

'Indrani was very angry'

'Indrani was very angry'

Rediff.com   30 Nov 2022

'At any point did you find out why Sheena had not disclosed her true relationship with Indrani?' Rahul: 'Sheena had told me as her grandparents were dependent on Indrani financially (and if she told the truth) her grandparents would suffer.' 'She had slapped Sheena the night before which she was very not happy about.'

'You are aware Sheena is alive'

'You are aware Sheena is alive'

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2022

I don't think Rahul Mukerjea once referred to Sheena as killed or murdered and always referred to it as her disappearance. It felt like he still used the word 'disappear' because killed had a finality to it that he didn't want to face.

'Jewellery worth Rs 24-25 crores was transferred'

'Jewellery worth Rs 24-25 crores was transferred'

Rediff.com   25 Nov 2022

Indrani was spiritedly telegraphing details of the jewellery from the back of the court...

Does Rahul Wonder If Sheena Is Really Dead?

Does Rahul Wonder If Sheena Is Really Dead?

Rediff.com   24 Nov 2022

All along, Rahul, right till today 10 years later, hung onto his gut feeling that something surely had happened to Sheena.

When Rahul Saw Sheena For The Last Time

When Rahul Saw Sheena For The Last Time

Rediff.com   22 Nov 2022

A yellow-sari daintily clad Indrani was beaming broadly and it seemed like for the first time, for her, Rahul had done something right. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel reports from the Sheena Bora Murder Trial.

And Indrani snorted in laughter...

And Indrani snorted in laughter...

Rediff.com   20 Nov 2022

When a trial for a murder is going on -- with no end in sight -- more than ten years after the crime took place, it will not feel like the murder happened yesterday.

'Rishi you are going to be something one day'

'Rishi you are going to be something one day'

Rediff.com   29 Oct 2022

'Rishi is brought up with Indian values -- Indian qualities like respect our parents, respect our uncles -- but he is more British.'

Test Your Big Cat IQ

Test Your Big Cat IQ

Rediff.com   13 Oct 2022

Do you know the differences between the cheetah and the leopard?

The Indrani Vs Rahul Face Off

The Indrani Vs Rahul Face Off

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2022

Rahul knew this was coming. That 'dirt' would be dug up.

A Sad Day For Rahul Mukerjea In Court

A Sad Day For Rahul Mukerjea In Court

Rediff.com   5 Oct 2022

Indrani laughed loudly. She looked like the cat that got the cream, smiling gaily. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel reports from the Sheena Bora murder trial.

Yash-Jignesh Patel's Giant Tribute To Queen

Yash-Jignesh Patel's Giant Tribute To Queen

Rediff.com   21 Sep 2022

'Queen's mural is going to stay here for years and years to come.'