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Congress to hard sell happiness to woo Gujarat voters

BJP rule in Gujarat has spread depression says the Congress, which plans to come up with ideas to spread cheer among voters.Amit Agnihotri reports. If you want to be happy, vote us back to power,......

Chouhan to set up 'happiness ministry' to ensure 'smile on every face'

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday said his Cabinet will soon be expanded and a ‘happiness ministry’, which will ensure smile on every face, will also be......

India shines, but it's not happy

India may be shining due to the 'feel good factor', but when it comes to happiness, there seems to be no sparkle as India ranks very low on international happiness scale, say psychologists.The......

Modi Bluster Missing From Budget

With the reality of coalition politics staring the BJP in its face, this was inevitable, points out Ramesh Menon. IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman leaves for Parliament to present the......

I am a romantic, says Bhutan's newly-wed king

It was indeed a fairytale wedding. On Thursday, Bhutan's charming King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck tied the knot with a commoner Jetsun Pema, making it one of the most talked about royal......

India 'cements' Bhutan's gross national happiness

Everybody needs good neighbours. And one doesn't need US President Barack Obama to tell us that. In yet another instance of proactive economic diplomacy with Bhutan, a consortium of Indian......

The great Indian television battle

It's been a remarkable reign at the top. For nine years in a row, Star Plus has held on to the number one slot in the Hindi general entertainment channel space, with at least 50 of its shows......

Global economy returning to normalcy: PM

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Tuesday the global economic downturn which had affected Indian economy as well, is now coming to an end with slow return to normalcy. "We have been through a......

Budget focuses on jobs and skilling, keeping 2 allies happy

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday announced a marginal income tax relief for the middle class, a Rs 2 lakh crore outlay for job creation schemes over the next five years and a spending......

'Our focus is on converting lands into projects'

'At present, the idea is to expand, consolidate, and stabilise in South India, Mumbai, Pune and grow on what we have been doing.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Prestige Group Real estate major......

What Rajeev Khandelwal loves about Amitabh

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Comedy vs Kabaddi this week

This Friday is an exciting time for the Kannada film industry, as two much awaited films Chamakaayisi Chindi Udaayisi and Kabaddi are up for release. Chamakaayisi Chindi Udaayisi is directed by A......

'I Couldn't Imagine Even Chatting With Kamal Haasan'

'I was completely in awe of him.''After the shot was okayed, I would quickly run back to my chair and sit quietly till I was called again.' On November 7, one of Indian cinema's finest actors and......

What Makes Rashmika A National Crush

After delivering the biggest hit of her career with Animal, Rashmika Mandanna finds herself on this year's Forbes 30 Under 30 achievers list. From making her mark in the acting world across......

Video: Did Harbhajan really punch the cameraman?

Harbhajan Singh found himself in yet another controversy when he allegedly punched a cameraman at the Bengaluru International Airport on Wednesday before leaving with the Indian team......

Champions take a beating

The Indian fans have a good time during the Super Eights match against West Indies at Lord's on Friday. But it was a disappointing end for the defending champions as they were beaten by 7...

Germany have their revenge, finally

Claude Arpi captures the fan's passion for football in an ongoing e-mail exchange with Ivan Crasto, Rediff.com's Sports Editor. Read Claude's first e-mail hereYou can find his second e-mail......

Parmar happy with govt. stand on flag

Kirpal Parmar, the Bhartiya Janata Party Rajya Sabha member from Himachal Pradesh, is delighted that the Government of India has upheld his objection to misuse of the national flag by Indian......

Commonwealth Games a shame, says golfer Randhawa

Disappointed with the controversy-ridden build-up for this year's Commonwealth Games, Indian golfer Jyoti Randhawa on Friday said the shoddy preparation for the quadrennial sporting extravaganza is......

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