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Sab maya hai, says Mukesh Ambani

Sab maya hai, says Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com14 Mar 2008

Within days of being named richest resident Indian by the US magazine Forbes, Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani on Friday termed the hype over list of billionaires from the country as 'maya' (illusion). "There was much hype over the list of billionaires that India has thrown up. . . (but) this is a deceptive distraction," the head of the country's most valued corporate group said, while referring to the Forbes' worldwide billionaire list that included 53 Indians.

Limitations of Operation Green Hunt

Limitations of Operation Green Hunt

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

It is necessary to make incremental progress, state by state, rather than aiming for an illusory knock-out punch against the Maoists, write Dr Shanthie Mariet D'Souza and Dr Bibhu Prasad Routray.

Gaining a brother: A short story

Gaining a brother: A short story

Rediff.com12 Aug 2011

As India celebrates Raksha Bandhan this weekend, we bring you a short story by Indian-American author Rituparna Chatterjee from the book 'Celebrate: Your Fun Festival Handbook Rakhi And Bhai Dooj'.

Liuzzi eyes race driver's seat at Force India

Liuzzi eyes race driver's seat at Force India

Rediff.com18 Feb 2008

Vitantonio Liuzzi feels he is capable of impressing the Vijay Mallya-owned F1 team and winning a race seat by the end of the season.

The Peter Principle lives

The Peter Principle lives

Rediff.com10 Apr 2009

Now 40, The Peter Principle resonates even more today, when a lust for accomplishment has led an unprecedented level of incompetence.

'China does not have legal claim on Tawang'

'China does not have legal claim on Tawang'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2008

"In 1962, China had captured Tawang and yet it withdrew from it and the rest of Arunachal Pradesh largely to what is the McMahon Line, thereby de facto accepting its validity. In the western sector, it did not go back to the pre-1962 line and retained the fruits of its aggression," former top diplomat Kanwal Sibal has said.

Obama to expand covert war in Pakistan?

Obama to expand covert war in Pakistan?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2009

United States President Barack Obama is considering expanding the American covert war in Pakistan far beyond the tribal areas to strike at a different centre of Taliban power in Balochistan, from where the top leaders of the outfit are orchestrating attacks into southern Afghanistan.

Pirivom Sandippom, a sincere effort

Pirivom Sandippom, a sincere effort

Rediff.com15 Jan 2008

Even the Italian masters of neo-realism, who tried to make art as close to life as possible, never took realism so literally as director Karu Palaniappan does.

The prime minister no longer enjoys any authority

The prime minister no longer enjoys any authority

Rediff.com6 Dec 2011

The prime minister, I believe, still enjoys a majority in the Lok Sabha if push comes to shove, but 'majority' and 'authority' are two different things. When you look at Dr Manmohan Singh you must now automatically insert 'lame duck' before 'prime minister,' says T V R Shenoy.

Suchitra Mitra: A voice that marked time

Suchitra Mitra: A voice that marked time

Rediff.com31 Jan 2011

It is the death of a singer. And also the passing of an era, says Sandip Roy

Snap ties with Pakistan, says BJP

Snap ties with Pakistan, says BJP

Rediff.com8 Feb 2009

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday strongly advocated snapping of all ties with Pakistan and the recall of the Indian envoy from there, accusing Islamabad of failure to initiate action against perpetrators of the Mumbai carnage and also to hand over wanted terrorists.

Why the LTTE hates Sonia Gandhi

Why the LTTE hates Sonia Gandhi

Rediff.com4 Feb 2009

It is not advisable for India to be seen by large sections of the Sri Lankan Tamils as not only anti-LTTE -- rightly so -- but also as anti-Tamil.

Get set for a bowlers bloodbath in Kanpur

Get set for a bowlers bloodbath in Kanpur

Rediff.com10 Nov 2007

"In case he (Dhoni) wins the toss, there should not be any second thought on inserting Pakistan. The pitch would have something for the pacers in the early hour and that would be the best time to make inroads," pitch curator Shiv Kumar said.

India-China relations worse than in 1962!

India-China relations worse than in 1962!

Rediff.com21 Dec 2010

'Those who know China would not be complacent enough to think that the Chinese threat is an illusion.'

Rajni heroine opposite Desperate Housewives hunk

Rajni heroine opposite Desperate Housewives hunk

Rediff.com22 Oct 2007

Shriya and Tara Sharma get ready for their new film, starring Jesse Metcalfe.

The mirage of the Third Front

The mirage of the Third Front

Rediff.com30 Dec 2008

The Third Front, which has a history of mutative existence, hops into the new year with the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhgham joining the group of disparate parties ganging up on a non-Congress, non-Bharatiya Janata Party platform.

Bommalattam lacks punch

Bommalattam lacks punch

Rediff.com15 Dec 2008

One of Bharathiraja's lasting passions has been to make slick urban thrillers with snazzy characters, infused with his own unique narrative style.

2 years later, we remain helpless against Pakistan

2 years later, we remain helpless against Pakistan

Rediff.com26 Nov 2010

'The lack of vigorous action by the US against Pakistan for its involvement in the 26/11 strikes and its disappointing cooperation with India in the Headley case have shown that any high expectations of US cooperation with India against terrorism of Pakistani origin would be an illusion.'

Column: Why the media's credibility is at stake

Column: Why the media's credibility is at stake

Rediff.com15 Oct 2012

When it comes to fundamental issues involving corporate, corruption or anti money-laundering laws, media is increasingly demonstrating its ignorance.

Maitri Milpitas fundraiser garners $500,000

Maitri Milpitas fundraiser garners $500,000

Rediff.com21 Oct 2008

Maitri, one of the first organisations in America aiming to empower South Asian women, raised over $500,000 at a fundraiser in Milpitas, California.

Medvedev seeks democratic modernisation of Russia

Medvedev seeks democratic modernisation of Russia

Rediff.com12 Nov 2009

As the Soviet achievements keeping the Russian economy afloat are waning, President Dmitry Medvedev, on Thursday, sought an urgent modernisation of the country, insisting that it should happen "through democratic values and institutions".

Musharraf regime collapsing: US analyst

Musharraf regime collapsing: US analyst

Rediff.com3 Jul 2007

While criticising Musharraf for not acting swiftly and ruthlessly to set Pakistan's politics on a proper course, Stephen Cohen of the Brookings Institution, a known South Asia expert, praised him for his position on Kashmir.

Work machine Davydenko gets his reward

Work machine Davydenko gets his reward

Rediff.com18 Oct 2009

It was fitting that Nikolay Davydenko should get his biggest win of the year on Sunday at a Shanghai Masters tournament dominated by injury retirements and a debate over the length of the season.

Bush admn woos Indian Americans to push N-deal

Bush admn woos Indian Americans to push N-deal

Rediff.com14 Sep 2008

The administration is leaving no stone unturned as it races against time to have the US-India civilian nuclear agreement completed by the Congressional adjournment date of September 26 even if indications are there that the lawmakers may return for a Lame-Duck Session after the November 4 presidential elections.

Watch out for Bengal polls next!

Watch out for Bengal polls next!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2009

'Polling on the west coast will be over in a few hours. The manoeuvring for position on the east coast has already started -- all thanks to the Congress's lust for power in a single municipal corporation,' says T V R Shenoy.

Mallya reminds Force India who is boss

Mallya reminds Force India who is boss

Rediff.com11 Sep 2008

Force India owner Vijay Mallya has reminded feuding factions inside his Formula One team that, even if he sees no need to bang heads together, he pays the bills and calls the shots.

Review: Nayagan

Review: Nayagan

Rediff.com22 Aug 2008

Shakya Celluloid's Nayagan, directed by Saravana Shakthi and starring J K Ritheesh and Ramana, is hotchpotch of wannabee superstars and a good plot, which keeps you in your seat -- barely.

An open letter: What Muslims really want

An open letter: What Muslims really want

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

If you are more than your rhetoric about a strong and united country, give us our due -- treat us as countrymen, says an ordinary Muslim in this open letter.

Deepti Gupta wins prestigious US fellowship

Deepti Gupta wins prestigious US fellowship

Rediff.com3 Sep 2009

She's one of 35 would-be teachers selected for the Knowles Science Teaching Foundation fellowship, and the only Indian in the list.

'GOM's recommendations on CBI functioning is a farce'

'GOM's recommendations on CBI functioning is a farce'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2013

The decision of the Union Cabinet based on the Group of Ministers recommendations only creates an illusion by removing the political executive and creating a proxy institution instead, says Arun Jaitley

GOM's recommendations on CBI functioning is a farce

GOM's recommendations on CBI functioning is a farce

Rediff.com30 Jun 2013

The decision of the Union Cabinet based on the Group of Ministers recommendations only creates an illusion by removing the political executive and creating a proxy institution instead, says Arun Jaitley

India-Pakistan talks: Futile quest for trust

India-Pakistan talks: Futile quest for trust

Rediff.com14 Jul 2010

The strongest argument for the creation of Pakistan was that Hindustan, the undivided India, could not be trusted to take care of the Muslims of the subcontinent. If trust breaks out between them, the whole rationale for the existence of Pakistan will be called into question, says T P Sreenivasan.

Modi vs Mahatma: What is Gujarat's message to India?

Modi vs Mahatma: What is Gujarat's message to India?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

'Unless he engages with the darkness within, unless there is remorse for what happened within his rule, I don't think he is going to be my leader,' says filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt in his forthright style.

Pak queries an 'endless exercise': Chidambaram

Pak queries an 'endless exercise': Chidambaram

Rediff.com18 Jul 2009

Home Minister P Chidambaram on Friday described as "endless exercise" Pakistan seeking fresh clarifications on Mumbai terror attack and said this would perhaps be the last time he would be answering them. "It can't be an endless exercise. It has to come to an end."

No job cuts, Corus union tells Tata

No job cuts, Corus union tells Tata

Rediff.com2 Feb 2007

Analysts tracking Corus said the steel company's workers had witnessed nearly 8,000 job cuts in the last eight years and were, therefore, apprehensive of Tata Steel's intentions.

Riches rise from Mumbai slum clearance

Riches rise from Mumbai slum clearance

Rediff.com7 May 2008

But this week, after years of navigating red tape, the 202-room Four Seasons Mumbai became the first luxury hotel of its size to launch in the city's south in about 20 years.

Berger plans to launch paints for children

Berger plans to launch paints for children

Rediff.com27 Dec 2006

Come 2007 and children would be able to paint their imagination in 5 different ways.

England start final run-up to Ashes series

England start final run-up to Ashes series

Rediff.com10 Apr 2008

Cricket returns to Lord's on Thursday only days after the ground was enveloped in snow to open a season that will show if England can mount a credible challenge to Australia next year. With rain predicted for the rest of the week, the four-day match between MCC and county champions Sussex may be largely spent dodging April showers. No member of the England team that defeated New Zealand 2-1 in March is playing.

England start final run-up to Ashes series

England start final run-up to Ashes series

Rediff.com10 Apr 2008

The Kiwis return to England this month for a three-Test series, starting at Lord's on May 15, followed by the altogether sterner challenge of a South Africa side who have just completed a crushing innings victory over India.

I would love to be President: Farooq Abdullah

I would love to be President: Farooq Abdullah

Rediff.com1 Dec 2006

He has however emphasised that he will not run for the post.