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5 best 'time-saving inventions' ever

5 best 'time-saving inventions' ever

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

A watch that freezes time was voted the ultimate time-saver of the future.

The English Game: Football version of Downton Abbey

The English Game: Football version of Downton Abbey

Rediff.com16 May 2020

'The English Game could have been truly great -- a precious glimpse into how the game went from being played by just the rich to one being eventually dominated by the masses,' observes Dhruv Munjal.

Amazon's next CEO Andy Jassy's India Plan

Amazon's next CEO Andy Jassy's India Plan

Rediff.com15 May 2021

'We look forward to providing great customer experiences in India.'

Power suit bows out as WFH hits office dress code

Power suit bows out as WFH hits office dress code

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

Master tailors, textile manufacturers and custom clothiers, however, say the upcoming festive season, reinvention in the form of new collections and digital outreach are salvaging the situation somewhat.

Coming soon! AI in Indian courts

Coming soon! AI in Indian courts

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

'It is feared that AI can predict the outcome of a case once it is launched.' 'It knows the law, precedents and judicial thinking better.' 'If AI becomes too common, clients will start using the software to measure the chance of success of their cases,' says M J Antony.

That talent called Amit Mistry

That talent called Amit Mistry

Rediff.com4 May 2021

Amit Mistry was a wicked actor, someone who could chance a broken arm, who could take deep dives, who could ram his head into walls, all without bothering about the outcome. And, as with that closing bit, the knowledge of where he might have arrived at eludes us now, observes Sreehari Nair.

How TN's poll sops went from entitlement to empowerment

How TN's poll sops went from entitlement to empowerment

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

A time has thus come when state encouragement for rural students led to empowerment of the socio-economically marginalised sections of the population. It included women. Today, with greater exposure and consequent enlightenment, it has gone beyond 'empowerment' to become 'entitlement', says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Prachi Desai REVEALS how Bollywood functions

Prachi Desai REVEALS how Bollywood functions

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

'When you write off good artistes, it's easier for them to beat their drums about their own people.'

'We have to respect dissent'

'We have to respect dissent'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

'In a democracy, there is nothing like 'I am right'.' 'You can be wrong, so somebody has to point that out.'

Leander Paes reveals his longevity secret

Leander Paes reveals his longevity secret

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Martina Navratilova transformed Paes into a fitness freak.

Modi creating Hindu nationalist state: Billionaire George Soros

Modi creating Hindu nationalist state: Billionaire George Soros

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

The 89-year old said the strongest powers -- the US, China and Russia -- have "remained in the hands of would-be or actual dictators and the ranks of authoritarian rulers continued to grow".

No data of surgical strikes before Sep 2016: Army

No data of surgical strikes before Sep 2016: Army

Rediff.com8 May 2019

The reply came in response to an RTI filed by Jammu-based activist Rohit Choudhary about the number of surgical strikes on Pakistan between 2004 and 2014, and after September 2014. He had also sought to know how many of those were successful.

'No economic activity will cost India $120 billion'

'No economic activity will cost India $120 billion'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

'We believe there will be a full shutdown for four weeks and a partial shutdown for eight weeks.' 'Hence, economic activity is unlikely to normalise before the end of May.'

'BJP is going to remain in power for a very long time'

'BJP is going to remain in power for a very long time'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

'The BJP is the most progressive force within Hinduism today.'

Remembering President Kalam

Remembering President Kalam

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

Dr Kalam continues to live in the imagination of the people of this nation and remains a role model for the youth and missile and space scientists who are diligently following his vision to achieve new laurels for India, notes S M Khan, who served as President Kalam's press secretary.

Rainbow nation turns gold as Springboks lift World Cup

Rainbow nation turns gold as Springboks lift World Cup

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

It was a scene destined for posterity, and sporting showreels the world over, and one which prompted tears from South Africans on the field and off it.

IPL 12 Week One: All the important numbers

IPL 12 Week One: All the important numbers

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

Rajneesh Gupta brings you all the numbers from the first 8 games in IPL-12.

Watch: An ATM that dispenses modaks!

Watch: An ATM that dispenses modaks!

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

Sanjiv Kulkarni's invention blends tradition with technology.

Civilians in the Army: Good idea or not?

Civilians in the Army: Good idea or not?

Rediff.com15 May 2020

We have a generation of youth in our country with fire in their bellies and the 'tamanna' to emulate the Indian soldier. Such is the image that has been created by our soldiers over time. The proposal for civilians into the Military fray for a short stint must be considered favourably keeping the national interests foremost, says Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

'For 1,400 years India led the world in science'

'For 1,400 years India led the world in science'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

'Some Indians take the extreme view that everything was known to our ancients, but others go to the opposite extreme and consider everything Indian was superstition and rubbish.' 'Indian science was perhaps more rational than the European science of the time.'

Have the Chinese got what they wanted?

Have the Chinese got what they wanted?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

'Could the Chinese have taken a leaf out of our book?' 'That their unprecedented build-up is their attempt at coercive diplomacy with India?' 'And if so, what is it that they could be expecting as a quid pro quo?' asks Shekhar Gupta.

CAA: A message to the Indian Muslim

CAA: A message to the Indian Muslim

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

'We are telling them we have isolated them and their religion as not only unwanted,' says Aakar Patel.

Modi or Trump, who was wiser over the lockdown?

Modi or Trump, who was wiser over the lockdown?

Rediff.com14 May 2020

Could the Centre and the prime minister have achieved more than what they did on curbing the endemic spread through more of the Modi outreach, given his credibility and unchallenged ability to communicate with the masses, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

'I have known Miheeka pretty much all my life'

'I have known Miheeka pretty much all my life'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

'Bombay treats me like a king.'

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 25 Songs

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 25 Songs

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 75 Songs

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 75 Songs

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.

What farmers fear the most

What farmers fear the most

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

'The UPA was the gang that couldn't shoot straight. The NDA is the gang that can't stop shooting. They (the Modi government) are shooting at anybody, everybody, all directions, shooting themselves in the foot.'

City and Liverpool take EPL title to the wire

City and Liverpool take EPL title to the wire

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

City are looking to retain the title they won in record-breaking fashion last year and secure their fourth Premier League crown in eight years.

Hackathon major plans to set up US ops in 2019

Hackathon major plans to set up US ops in 2019

Rediff.com8 Dec 2018

While HackerEarth has clients and developers globally, the US consists more than a third of the revenue stream, and plans to ramp it up to 60 per cent of the total share.

IITs among world's most innovative universities

IITs among world's most innovative universities

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

The annual Reuters ranking of Asia Pacific's Most Innovative Universities for 2018 is out.

The man who invented 'Bullet Santi'

The man who invented 'Bullet Santi'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

Mansukhbhai Jagani has won patents for his innovation in India and the United States.

'I could only imagine Dev as David Copperfield'

'I could only imagine Dev as David Copperfield'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

'Dev for me embodied all that kind of charm, optimism, energy, vulnerability, awkwardness and yet strength.' 'He's in every scene for two hours.' 'He has to play drama, melodrama, romance, pathos, comedy.' 'It was a relief when he said yes.'

'Narendra Modi is trying to re-invent himself'

'Narendra Modi is trying to re-invent himself'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2014

Academicians Lloyd and Susanne Rudolph, who were on Monday presented with Padma Bhushan award, predict significant changes in Indian politics if Aam Aadmi Party performs well in the Lok Sabha elections.

'An actor has to have the strength of a soldier'

'An actor has to have the strength of a soldier'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

'You cannot drop to the ground, however many bullets hit you.' 'Because if you are weak, this is not the place for you.'

What Indian brands don't understand

What Indian brands don't understand

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

'Indian creative and digital agencies seem to be completely missing the mark,' says advertising and media veteran Sandeep Goyal.

Does oiling really help to grow your hair?

Does oiling really help to grow your hair?

Rediff.com8 May 2019

While oiling conditions the scalp, it will not stop your hair from falling nor will it accelerate the rate of hair re-growth, says Dr Apoorva Shah.

Shivaji's slaying of Afzal Khan: Who struck first?

Shivaji's slaying of Afzal Khan: Who struck first?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

An illuminating excerpt from T C A Raghavan's History Men: Jadunath Sarkar, G S Sardesai, Raghubir Sinh And Their Quest For India's Past.

Why Modi is so obsessed with Pakistan

Why Modi is so obsessed with Pakistan

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

'India serves itself poorly with its latter-day discovery of Pakistan as an instrument in domestic politics,' notes Shekhar Gupta.

WTO must re-invent policies to ensure robust trade globally

WTO must re-invent policies to ensure robust trade globally

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

This will be an area where bilateral or regional trade pacts may not be able to perform well.

How over-cautious England got out of jail

How over-cautious England got out of jail

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

England manager Gareth Southgate's overly cautious approach and his team's hesitance in front of goal resulted in a nervy 2-1 World Cup win over Tunisia rather than the comfortable victory their early dominance deserved.