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Karnataka to reserve 100% Group C-D posts in private firms for locals
Rediff.com17 Jul 2024The Karnataka cabinet has approved a bill mandating 100 per cent reservation for Kannadigas in private firms for Group C and Group D posts, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Tuesday.
'We Need More AI Researchers'
Rediff.com16 Jul 2024'20 per cent of the global AI researchers are of Indian origin, and we should bring them back.'
Can History Repeat Itself?
Rediff.com16 Jul 2024Electoral setbacks and thwarted ambition can have an unpredictable effect on leaders,, observes Aditi Phadnis.
'Akshay's Flop Record Bothers Me'
Rediff.com16 Jul 2024'I remember AK came on set one day; one of his films had released the previous day and was not doing well. He was very attached to that film.' 'I felt he was low and that affected me.'
The Lives PSU Bankers Lead
Rediff.com15 Jul 2024A peek into the life of a public-sector banker who did well professionally, but paid a price for it, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.
Will Nitin Gadkari Replace Modi?
Rediff.com13 Jul 2024'Whether somebody else can take up (Narendra Modi's position) the answer to it is yes but for that (to happen) some kind of crisis must come and in that crisis Modi must lose the (trust) vote.' 'Only then another candidate from the BJP can come and most likely it could be Nitin Gadkari because he enjoys the confidence (of the RSS as well as that of BJP MPs).'
Scribe's video on remark against Cong leader unedited, X tells HC
Rediff.com13 Jul 2024X claimed that the video in the social media posts which Sharma seeks to remove from its platform matches with his channel India TV's own livestream and is prima facie "authentic".
10 Skills That Matter At Job Interviews
Rediff.com12 Jul 2024Employers seek individuals who can prioritise tasks, solve problems, and work within deadlines, notes Ankit Aggarwal, founder and CEO, Unstop.
Why Politics Will Stay On The Boil
Rediff.com12 Jul 2024It's obvious to all that the Congress is overestimating its success and the BJP is underestimating the people's message delivered through the ballot box, notes Sheela Bhatt.
Saurabh Netravalkar And The H-1B Dream
Rediff.com11 Jul 2024The US needs to understand that it could potentially lose out on attracting several Netravalkars in the future if it curbs the influx of such industrious Indian immigrants, argues Vishal Menon.
'New Laws Are Shilanyas Of Hindu Rashtra'
Rediff.com11 Jul 2024'It will be difficult to challenge Hindutva anymore as the police will have the power to charge you as anti-national.'
Labour Pains, The Silent Crisis Undermining India's Infrastructure Boom
Rediff.com11 Jul 2024Severe skilled, unskilled shortage threatens to pull emergency brakes on India's industrial engine.
Making Prabhas And Diljit Dance
Rediff.com10 Jul 2024'Diljit and Prabhas are so similar -- very humble, down-to-earth, extremely shy introverts and at the same time, extremely talented guys.'
Hooch Tragedy, BSP Leader Killing: Stalin On Shaky Ground
Rediff.com10 Jul 2024Wednesday's Vikravandi by-election has become a referendum on the Stalin government, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.
'I Wanted To Beat People Up...'
Rediff.com9 Jul 2024'Suddenly the audience pool feels bigger, like everyone is watching everything now.' 'It's no longer limited in terms of boundaries, like a state or a language.' 'Whether it's a series, a movie or even a Korean film, the audience has access to all of it.' 'Slowly, the boundaries are blurring, so that's great for actors.'
Chennai police chief shunted out post-BSP president's murder, new CP appointed
Rediff.com9 Jul 2024Arun took over as police chief and vowed to bring rowdies to their knees and said rowdy elements would be taught 'in the language they understand.'
5 Tips To Raise Money-Savvy Kids
Rediff.com8 Jul 2024Make children realise that money is earned through hard work and used to buy necessary things.
HC notice to Jairam, Pawan Khera on scribe's plea over offensive posts
Rediff.com5 Jul 2024The high court asked the defendants to file their reply within two weeks of service of notice and listed the matter for August 22 before the joint registrar.
Ready For Action This Weekend?
Rediff.com5 Jul 2024From wannabe astronauts to visually disabled heroes, be sure to make some time for all the OTT action Sukanya Verma recommends this week.
'Skills Required In A Graduate Are Undergoing Changes'
Rediff.com5 Jul 2024'Today's engineering graduates have to learn the skills to solve problems which is actually a higher order skill.'
Mirzapur 3 Review: Too Much Gore
Rediff.com5 Jul 2024Pankaj Tripathi anchored the first two seasons with his performance. Here, he is made to sit it out for most of the show, and none of the actors, except for a fiery Ali Fazal, have the charisma to hold the viewer's attention, observes Deepa Gahlot.
Gujarat HC rejects state govt's probe report on Vadodara boat tragedy
Rediff.com4 Jul 2024The HC also criticised the principal secretary of the urban development and urban housing department for preparing and submitting such a report, nearly 6 months after 14 persons lost their lives in the tragedy.
India's Twitter rival Koo shuts down
Rediff.com3 Jul 2024In a post on LinkedIn, co-founders Aprameya Radhakrishna and Mayank Bidawatka announced that the platform will be discontinuing its services to the public, as talks for a partnership with multiple larger internet companies, conglomerates and media houses did not yield the desired outcomes.
'You're Always On Your Toes. Things May Change Anytime'
Rediff.com3 Jul 2024'You have to be good in your project that's releasing today for you to be working on something tomorrow. That will always be the case.'
Kill Review: The Great Train Rampage
Rediff.com3 Jul 2024An ultra-violent film about violence, Kill's greatest accomplishment isn't its death count alone but to challenge our perception of violence, observes Sukanya Verma.
'Balak buddhi, 99 out of 543': Modi mounts stinging retort on Rahul
Rediff.com2 Jul 2024Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the people have given his government a mandate for stability and continuity for the third consecutive term after seeing its work of 10 years and accused the Congress of trying to build a narrative that it has defeated the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance in the Lok Sabha polls.
When Can Speaker Expunge MPs' Remarks?
Rediff.com2 Jul 2024'Expunging remarks is within the powers of the Speaker.' 'Nobody can question or challenge the Speaker's decision.'
The World Cup That Cheers
Rediff.com2 Jul 2024In cricket, we have something that we can share with our families, neighbours and indeed, the whole country. It is colour-blind, language-neutral, truly secular and transcends all regions, from Kashmir to Kerala and Mizoram to Maharashtra, explains Shreekant Sambrani.
Afridi slams Babar, praises Rohit's leadership
Rediff.com1 Jul 2024Afridi said Rohit instils a sense of self-belief in his team with his aggressive style of play.
'You Can't Understand Human Beings...'
Rediff.com1 Jul 2024'...without looking into yourself.' 'What matters most is human relationships and the human mind.'
Out of jail, Hemant Soren declares 'rebellion' to drive out 'feudal forces
Rediff.com30 Jun 2024Soren, addressing a rally in Bhognadih on the occasion of 'Hul Diwas', also claimed that the saffron party has turned 'jittery' after his release from jail and its leaders are 'conspiring' against him again.
What Makes Prabhas Pan-Indian Superstar
Rediff.com28 Jun 2024In the last few years, dubbed films from south Indian languages have made a lucrative impression at the Hindi box office. Kalki 2898 AD steps into the list as well, with its opening day collections making it to the Top Five.
How To Stop Kids From Eating Junk Food
Rediff.com27 Jun 2024Ensure that the meals provided in their tiffins and snack breaks are colourful, says Dr Imran Patel.
Ullozhukku Review: Must Watch!
Rediff.com24 Jun 2024What makes Ullozhukku worth recommending is its ability to surrender to the surprises and yet grow with its characters, observes Divya Nair.
Bad Cop Review: Dj Vu
Rediff.com21 Jun 2024Bad Cop is not unwatchable. For older viewers, there may even be some comfort in the familiar, notes Deepa Gahlot.
Baby Doll Avneet Kaur
Rediff.com21 Jun 2024Fashion has been her passion since 'she was a little girl exploring the world with wide eyes and a curious heart'.
Adani Group to invest $100 bn in energy transition
Rediff.com19 Jun 2024Adani group will invest more than $100 billion (around Rs 8,340 crore) in energy transition projects and manufacturing capability to produce every major component required for green energy generation, its chairman said on Wednesday. Besides building solar parks to produce electricity from sunlight and wind farms that do the same from wind, the conglomerate is building major facilities to manufacture electrolyzers for making green hydrogen, wind power turbines and solar panels.
Dalai Lama's legacy will live forever, you will be gone: Pelosi to Xi
Rediff.com19 Jun 2024Former US House Speaker Nancy Peolsi, who is part of a US bipartisan delegation which met with the Dalai Lama on Wednesday, launched a broadside against Chinese President Xi Jinping, stating that while the legacy of the Tibetan spiritual leader will live forever, Xi will be gone in a few years.
If Modi Wants A Full Term...
Rediff.com17 Jun 2024It will be in Modi's interest to reinvent his party, read the writing on the wall that voters wrote, and move ahead. He has little choice now. The country is watching, asserts Ramesh Menon.
'My Father Made Me What I Am'
Rediff.com17 Jun 2024'Dharti par jo Rab hota hai, woh hai pitaah (There's a God on earth, and it's a Father).'