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UP lawmakers miffed over 'chairs without towels'

Lawmakers in Uttar Pradesh have always been touch-sensitive about protocol during official meetings and irrespective of the party in power, complaints of breach of guidelines have often cropped up.......

A Thackeray Bahu Steps Out To Campaign

'When I see people's faces I can see that there is a certain sadness in their eyes which makes me unhappy as a person.''I want to see people happy in their lives.' IMAGE: Mitali Amit Thackeray......

How The US Helps India Counter The China Threat

Reports (not denied by India) that the USA had 'for the first time provided real-time details to their Indian counterparts on the Chinese positions and force strength in advance of a PLA incursion'......

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

After steering the Rediff mothership for close to 29 years, Ajit Balakrishnan, founder, chairman and CEO, did what few businessmen in this country do -- R-E-T-I-R-E. On August 2, 2024, we were......

Biden celebrates Diwali at Whited House, Desis in attendance

United States President Joe Biden on Monday hosted a Diwali celebration at the White House that was attended by more than 600 eminent Indian Americans, including Congressmen, officials, and......

Rs 11K crore IPO in sight, Swiggy projects quick commerce as the future

On the cusp of launching its Rs 11,327 crore initial public offering (IPO) next week, food and grocery delivery major Swiggy believes quick commerce to be its future growth engine and anticipates......

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.' Interview with......

Top 5 pvt equity players invested $9 bn in H1CY24

The funding environment in India for startups is improving this year if one were to go by Bain & Company estimates. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Five private equity (PE) investors that......

'IPOs Are In A Sweet Spot'

'IPOs have performed exceptionally well, with a notable increase in average ticket size from Rs 800 crore in the last financial year to around Rs 1,300 crore in this financial year.' Illustration:......

After monsoon lull, price pressure, are cement stocks worth buying?

The Indian cement industry is hopeful of greener pastures after a long period of stress led by pricing pressures and other factors. Photograph: Anindito Mukherjee/Reuters The second half of FY25......

Bollywood's FIRE POWER

Bollywood loves to play with fire. In Amazon Prime Video's upcoming original movie, Agni, directed by Rahul Dholakia, a firefighter investigates the rising frequency of mysterious fires in the......

What Makes Andaz Apna Apna Such Fun Even Today

Andaz Apna Apna is practically the most quoted film since Sholay, observes Sukanya Verma, as she celebrates 30 years of this cult classic movie. IMAGE: Shakti Kapoor, Aamir Khan and Salman Khan in......

What To Expect In A Rohit Shetty Film

Rohit Shetty doesn't have a single simple bone in his body. His films are extravagant explosions that aspire for little sense and big business. Sparing no expense or effort to entertain his......

'If You're An Outsider You Have To Be Patient'

'Out of sight, out of mind happens.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Pragya Jaiswal Born into a middle class family in Jabalpur, acting was a distant dream for Pragya Jaiswal. That changed when she......

Just Another Rainy Day in Bollywood

Sex, violence, song or dance -- the monsoon serves multiple purposes in Hindi movies. With the onset of the rains, it's the perfect occasion to highlight all the cool, crazy reasons Bollywood uses......

Australia media fumes over 'Perth-etic Humiliation'

IMAGE: Australia's Josh Hazlewood congratulates India's captain Jasprit Bumrah on the resounding victory in the first Test in Perth on Monday. Photograph: BCCI/X The Australian media summed up......

PIX: Bumrah rocks Australia after Kohli, Jaiswal tons

Images from Day 3 of the first Test between Australia and India in Perth on Sunday. SCORECARD IMAGE: Jasprit Bumrah celebrates after taking the wicket of Nathan McSweeney. Photograph: BCCI/X......

PIX: Jaiswal, Rahul grind Australia, put India on top

Images from Day 2 of the first Test between Australia and India in Perth on Saturday. SCORECARD IMAGE: Yashasvi Jaiswal celebrates his fifty during India’s second innings on Day 2 of the......

Kabhi Jeet, Mostly Haar

Norma Astrid Godinho/Rediff.com takes a walk down memory lane, recounting India's sojourns Down Under from 1947 to 2021, in a special 4-part series. Part 1: When It Was Bradman Versus India Part......

How Sanju Samson Made T20I History!

IMAGE: Sanju Samson's explosive 107-run knock off just 50 balls powered India to victory. Photograph: BCCI/X Sanju Samson continued his dream run in T20I cricket, smashing his second consecutive......

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