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KrishnaprasadI believe imposing a ban on camera phones in public places to prevent their misuse is like a ban on knives to prevent stabbing and suicides.----------------------Atul BhatiaClassic......

Why Mamata's image will never be the same again

With her simple cotton saree and hawai chappal, Mamata was always identified with the poorest of the poor Bengali. But this sudden burst of chit fund network of seemingly cheat companies has......

Many more questions about the terror attacks

After we first posted a list of unanswered questions about the terrorist attacks in Mumbai 10 days ago, hundreds of readers mailed us with their own questions that need to be investigated by the......

Many more questions about the terror attacks

After we first posted a list of unanswered questions about the terrorist attacks in Mumbai 10 days ago, hundreds of readers mailed us with their own questions that need to be investigated by the......

Tough times ahead: US moves towards protectionism

The recently announced stimulus package by the new found messiah of the world, Barack Obama makes people wonder whether too much hope is being pinned on a person. Seemingly, his political......

Which MFs can get you maximum returns

Do things like mutual funds baffle you? Are you aware of the investment options they provide?What are the best mutual funds available in the market? Which funds accrue maximum profits? What are the......

'Think long term, stay invested'

What goes up must come down, warned the market experts when Sensex was reaching new heights a few weeks back. Yet when the market came crashing recently, traders were at their wit's end. They were......

Spotted: Aftab Shivdasani in Chicago

Reader Kunal, his wife Devyani along with their daughter Priya met Aftab Shivdasani in Chicago.Kunal addsAftab wasvery down to earth person and he played withtheir daughter too.If you......

Spotted: Dino Morea in Chicago

Reader Kunal and his wife Devyani met actor Dino Morea in Chicago.If you encounter/meet/see film or television personalities and take a photograph or a video of the star(s), please scan the......

Spotted: Dev Anand in Austria

Reader Kunal Dhabade met Dev Anand in Austria....

PIX: Mr X stars Emraan Hashmi and Amyra Dastur in Rediff!

The stars of Vikram Bhatt's Mr X were recently in the Rediff offices.Emraan Hashmi and Amyra Dastur, who star in this Friday's release Mr X, recently dropped by our offices to talk about their new......

Kunal meets Shiv Kapur

Reader Kunal Bhatia sent us this picture from Doha. 'I stay in Doha and was there at the golf course for all four days backing Shiv Kapur, Jeev and all our boys. Managed to get a picture with......

Vote For Your Favourite IPL 2023 Jersey!

IPL teams have evolved their team kits across the seasons, with new sponsors and kit manufacturers bringing in fresh ideas. This season, franchises like the Lucknow Super Giants have revamped their......

Spotted: Pietersen and Gibbs

Reader Kunal Goklany sent us these pictures from the West Indies. 'In continuation with my luck of meeting the cricket stars, here are two pictures -- one with Kevin Pietersen who is one of the......

Spotted: Shane Warne in Johannesburg

Reader Aravinda Ram sent us this photograph from Johannesburg. 'Me and my husband Ananth came across a large number of cricketers in Johanesburg during the Indian Premier League. We meet......

Spotted: Shahid Afridi in Dallas

Reader Ambreen Pathan sent us these photographs from Dallas, Texas. 'I met Shahid Afridi at the Islamic Relief Fundraising Dinner in Dallas, Texas, where I was a volunteer. After the fundraiser......