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J'khand boy, 7, sets record, crosses 29-km Palk Strait in under 10 hrs

J'khand boy, 7, sets record, crosses 29-km Palk Strait in under 10 hrs

Rediff.com3 days ago

Seven-year-old Ishank Singh has become the youngest swimmer to cross the Palk Strait between India and Sri Lanka, completing the 29-km stretch in 9 hours and 50 minutes after months of rigorous training.

Mohan Bhagwat calls for Hindu unity, backs three-child norm

Mohan Bhagwat calls for Hindu unity, backs three-child norm

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat emphasized the need for Hindu unity, vigilance, and social harmony, advocating for family values and addressing concerns about infiltration and social divisions.

Who is Divya Deshmukh, the teen who made chess history?

Who is Divya Deshmukh, the teen who made chess history?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Teen prodigy Divya Deshmukh stunned seasoned grandmaster Koneru Humpy in a tense tiebreak to win the 2025 FIDE Women's World Cup in Batumi, Georgia, rewriting Indian chess history at just 19.

Who Did RBI Governor Vote For?

Who Did RBI Governor Vote For?

Rediff.com20 May 2024

Scenes from polling stations in Mumbai which voted in the Lok Sabha election on Monday, May 20, 2024.

'Melody Is Making A Comeback'

'Melody Is Making A Comeback'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

'Some time back, music was just noise.' 'Producers wrongly think item songs sell better.' 'Audiences are intelligent, they accept whatever you give, but that doesn't mean you can fool them.'

PIX: Netas Step Out To Vote!

PIX: Netas Step Out To Vote!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

The election campaign was one of the most vitriolic in the state, but you would not have guessed it from the smiles and selfies from the politicians.

Sikar in Rajasthan emerges as major hub for NEET-UG

Sikar in Rajasthan emerges as major hub for NEET-UG

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

An analysis of data indicated that while the candidates who allegedly benefitted from the paper leak and other irregularities have not done well, some centres have a high concentration of well-performing students.

Teacher's Day: 'He gave us wings'

Teacher's Day: 'He gave us wings'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

Readers remember their favourite teachers ahead of Teachers Day which will be celebrated on September 5.

PIX: India goes back to school in the shadow of COVID-19

PIX: India goes back to school in the shadow of COVID-19

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

As a number of governments allow schools to be reopened in their respective states, here's a look at how the first day at school in the times of the COVID-19 pandemic looks like

Tight security for Modi's Mumbai visit, traffic curbs in place

Tight security for Modi's Mumbai visit, traffic curbs in place

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

In view of the prime minister's visit, a few roads in the area will be closed for vehicles, while traffic will be diverted on some other routes, the traffic police said.

Dhoni's 'Dare to dream' inspires Ranchi school kids

Dhoni's 'Dare to dream' inspires Ranchi school kids

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

Keshav Ranjan Banerjee, Dhoni's first coach and the mentor who was instrumental in him taking up the game, is training aspiring cricketers at the DAV Jawahar Vidya Mandir in Ranchi, the school which gave wings to the celebrated cricketer's dreams.

How BJP ensures beneficiaries of govt schemes vote for it

How BJP ensures beneficiaries of govt schemes vote for it

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

A vistarak is assigned to convince voters of the 'far-reaching benefits' of the schemes and doles handed out by the Centre and the UP government.

Lok Sabha elections: Ziva Dhoni asks people to vote

Lok Sabha elections: Ziva Dhoni asks people to vote

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Go and vote just like mumma and papa did, says Ziva

Twitter flooded with birthday wishes for Tendulkar

Twitter flooded with birthday wishes for Tendulkar

Rediff.com24 Apr 2013

From his current team-mates and admirers to his past colleagues and opponents, all took to Twitter to wish Sachin Tendulkar on his 40th birthday on Wednesday.

Malicious falsehood cannot become freedom of speech: Delhi HC

Malicious falsehood cannot become freedom of speech: Delhi HC

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

The Delhi high court has said that malicious falsehood cannot become freedom of speech and directed the competitor of a coaching institute to take down portions of its YouTube video alleging falsities against the rival.

Daily COVID-19 cases in India lowest in 259 days

Daily COVID-19 cases in India lowest in 259 days

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

With the fresh cases, India's COVID-19 tally climbed to 3,42,96,237.

'How many hours should I prepare for IIT-JEE?'

'How many hours should I prepare for IIT-JEE?'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2012

In an online chat with readers, Dr Sanjeev Verma and Dr Gaurav Gaurav Sharma, experts, Vidya Mandir Classes addressed queries related to cracking the IIT-JEE.

Just How educated are our Bollywood heroines?

Just How educated are our Bollywood heroines?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2012

Check out the academic record of our leading ladies.

10-day Ganesh festival begins without Covid curbs after 2 years

10-day Ganesh festival begins without Covid curbs after 2 years

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

The idols of Lord Ganesh, the god of prosperity and wisdom and a slayer of obstacles ('vighna-harta'), will be installed in homes across the state with pomp and gaiety.

Taking the AIEEE? Try this free mock test

Taking the AIEEE? Try this free mock test

Rediff.com27 Apr 2011

To help students prepare for the AIEEE here's a FREE mock AIEEE test along with the answer key.

Who was Nanaji Deshmukh

Who was Nanaji Deshmukh

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

Nanaji joined the RSS in 1928 as a 12-year-old and later remained a member of Bhartiya Jan Sangh.

Watch! Ayodhya's GRAND Ram Leela

Watch! Ayodhya's GRAND Ram Leela

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

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Review: Paathshaala...a school full of stereotypes

Review: Paathshaala...a school full of stereotypes

Rediff.com16 Apr 2010

The movie has its heart in the right place. Unfortunately everything else is not.

Chennai school under fire for discriminatory fees structure

Chennai school under fire for discriminatory fees structure

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

A Chennai-based school faced angry protests from parents over its alleged dual fee policy and for discriminating between students.

Maharashtra SSC results out

Maharashtra SSC results out

Rediff.com24 Jun 2005

The toppers among other categories were: Backward: Umesh Prakash Swami 94.66 percent; Disabled: Karishma Mahendra Sharma 88.26 percent and Night School: Yedba Saibu Thorat 62.40 per cent.\n

Dominique Lapierre's village of joy

Dominique Lapierre's village of joy

Rediff.com16 Feb 2006

Dominique Lapierre and his wife have worked in West Bengal for 25 years.

Software testers needed

Software testers needed

Rediff.com22 Aug 2006

Spear Tech Solution is looking for Software Testers for IT companies.

Haryana: 7 kids killed as bus falls in canal

Haryana: 7 kids killed as bus falls in canal

Rediff.com1 Aug 2006

Bus driver Sanjay Kumar, who was declared absconding, has been admitted to a hospital in Ganaur.

'Ash didn't disappoint us'

'Ash didn't disappoint us'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2003

Did criticism in media lead to Dhoni's retirement?

Did criticism in media lead to Dhoni's retirement?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

MS Dhoni's announcement came a day after he joined his IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings for a camp ahead of its departure for UAE.

MS Dhoni: Their 'very own Ranchi boy' and much more

MS Dhoni: Their 'very own Ranchi boy' and much more

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

The film 'MS Dhoni: The Untold Story', which is played often on TV, is a guilty pleasure for Dhoni fans.

Why Dhoni should bat at No 4 in World Cup

Why Dhoni should bat at No 4 in World Cup

Rediff.com9 May 2019

There has been a lot of talk about a weak middle order, especially with no specialist batsman earmarked at No 4.

Bajrang Dal organises firearms training, UP guv defends action

Bajrang Dal organises firearms training, UP guv defends action

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Photographs of the saffron cadres brandishing rifles, swords and even lathis (sticks) in the camps in some Bajrang Dal-managed schools had gone viral on social media and news channels.

Daddy Fadnavis tweets about day at daughter's school

Daddy Fadnavis tweets about day at daughter's school

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis took time out from his hectic schedule for his daughter Divija, as he made a visit to the KG student's school on Wednesday.

How to DEFEAT the NEXT Pandemic

How to DEFEAT the NEXT Pandemic

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Illustrious international thinkers met at the Milken Institute Global Conference 2021 and many discussions addressed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the world at large.

Why success at Champions Trophy is important for Dhoni

Why success at Champions Trophy is important for Dhoni

Rediff.com13 Mar 2017

The Champions Trophy, to be held in three months' time, would decide the fate of India's most successful cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, his childhood coach Keshav Banerjee believes.

Ranchi misses Dhoni as it becomes Test venue

Ranchi misses Dhoni as it becomes Test venue

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

When Ranchi makes its Test debut, Dhoni will be busy leading his state in the in the domestic one-dayers in Delhi.

My Aunt Smita Patil

My Aunt Smita Patil

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

Smita Patil would have been 60 on October 17 had fate not cruelly snatched her from us in 1986. She was only 31 when she died. Rediff.com salutes the incomparable actress in a special series.

'Everybody in class wants to sit next to me'

'Everybody in class wants to sit next to me'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Dhanak child stars Hetal Gada and Krrish Chhabria look back at their beautiful film.

The shocking way we treat 'servants'!

The shocking way we treat 'servants'!

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

'In this resurgent India, class is the new caste. We are shaken up only occasionally, and briefly, when a battered, tribal teenager from Jharkhand looks us in the eye from our closet,' says Shekhar Gupta.