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Meet India's only practising taxidermist

Meet India's only practising taxidermist

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Mumbai's Santosh Gaikwad is on a mission to preserve India's wildlife for future generations, says Nikita Puri.

'Dear Ajit: Need your advice on mid- and small-caps'

'Dear Ajit: Need your advice on mid- and small-caps'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Will Indrani nail Chidambaram?

Will Indrani nail Chidambaram?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

On Thursday, Indrani will be obligated to change into the green uniform sari she receives visitors in, as per jail rules, and meet the gentlemen from the income tax department. She may also at some point on Thursday video conference with Delhi in the INX Media-Karti Chidambaram case where she might become an approver.

Remembering Diana: The life of a princess

Remembering Diana: The life of a princess

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

On July 1, 2021, Britain's Princess Diana would have turned 60 and two decades after her tragic death in a car accident near the end of summer 1997, she still holds an exalted place on the altar of the most admired people in the world, her status secure as a style icon -- as is her legacy of having forever changed the British monarchy.

WATCH! Shashi Tharoor: 'Modi is a great salesman'

WATCH! Shashi Tharoor: 'Modi is a great salesman'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2018

'People have realised they bought into the prime minister's package and it is empty.'

7 Obama speeches that made us go 'wow'

7 Obama speeches that made us go 'wow'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

Few leaders have been more defined by their speeches as the current leader of the free world.

Stand with people hit by PM's 'thoughtless act': Rahul on DeMo

Stand with people hit by PM's 'thoughtless act': Rahul on DeMo

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

To mark the anniversary of note ban, the Congress was observing a 'black day'.

How I fought fatty liver and lost 16 kg in 75 days

How I fought fatty liver and lost 16 kg in 75 days

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Narayanan, 33 from Chennai shares his story.

Kamala Harris recalls childhood visits to Chennai

Kamala Harris recalls childhood visits to Chennai

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

Harris, 55, who is the first black to be selected as a vice-presidential candidate of a major party, took a trip down the memory lane, mentioning her 'long walks' in Madras (now Chennai) with her grandfather who would tell her about the 'heroes' responsible for the birth of the world's largest democracy.

Violent protests engulf US, 40 cities under curfew; 4,000 arrested

Violent protests engulf US, 40 cities under curfew; 4,000 arrested

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Considered to be the worst ever civil unrest in the US in decades, the violent protests have engulfed at least 140 cities across America in the days following the death of Floyd, a 46-year-old man who was pinned to the ground in Minneapolis on Monday by a white police officer who kneeled on his neck as he gasped for breath.

Blame game at this juncture is suicidal

Blame game at this juncture is suicidal

Rediff.com12 May 2021

To build one's political and ideological arguments on the dead bodies piling up outside our crematoriums is despicable and breaches the basic tenet of human civility, argues Vivek Gumaste.

The fight against superstition gathers momentum

The fight against superstition gathers momentum

Rediff.com19 Oct 2017

Though the list of superstitious beliefs is long, often dissolving distinctions of class, caste, religion and education, Karnataka's anti-superstition bill is seen as a big step ahead.

The man who proposed the ban on Rs 500, 1,000 notes

The man who proposed the ban on Rs 500, 1,000 notes

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

'By demonetising higher denominations of currency notes, we have taken out the vehicle for corruption.' 'But the motive is still there.'

When a Nobel Laureate comes to town!

When a Nobel Laureate comes to town!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

What does Nobel Laureate Abhijit Banerjee thinks about India's education sector?

The A to Z of 2020

The A to Z of 2020

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

We present our alphabet of 2020, pulling in everything you'll remember about this year we'd rather forget.

Indians hold anti-CAA protests in 30 US cities

Indians hold anti-CAA protests in 30 US cities

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

India's 71st Republic day celebrations in the United States on Sunday were marred by protests and marches, albeit peaceful ones, against recent changes in the citizenship law by large number of Indian Americans in various cities of the country.

PHOTOS: Kovind sworn in as India's 14th President

PHOTOS: Kovind sworn in as India's 14th President

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

Ram Nath Kovind is the first Bharatiya Janata Party leader and second Dalit in Rashtrapati Bhavan.

'We are in an economic crisis'

'We are in an economic crisis'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

'The slowdown is likely to continue.'

PM to take up India's concerns at G20 Summit in Cannes

PM to take up India's concerns at G20 Summit in Cannes

Rediff.com1 Nov 2011

The prime minister will be assisted by Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia, India's Sherpa to the G20 process.

20 times Priyanka Chopra won our hearts

20 times Priyanka Chopra won our hearts

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

20 occasions she captured our attention.

Meet the lesser known people behind Justin Bieber's concert

Meet the lesser known people behind Justin Bieber's concert

Rediff.com11 May 2017

Wemeet the people who were there during the concert not to enjoy but to make sure that we all enjoy without any hesitation.

Bank deposits may touch Rs 17 lakh crore by 30/12

Bank deposits may touch Rs 17 lakh crore by 30/12

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

'With 27 days to go, the total bank deposits has come tantalisingly close to the Rs 14 lakh crores of banned notes which was in the financial system on November 8.' 'Black money hoarders may have actually laundered their black money into white,' argues Rajeev Sharma.

House panel to discuss note ban impact with Urjit Patel

House panel to discuss note ban impact with Urjit Patel

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

PAC summons RBI Governor Urjit Patel, Finance Secretary Ashok Lavasa and Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das.

Mr Modi, it's time to pay back middle class on fuel prices

Mr Modi, it's time to pay back middle class on fuel prices

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

It is time he stood up and assured the middle class that they can count on him as one of their own, says Dr Sudhir Bisht.

Childhood pics: When we were tiny tots!

Childhood pics: When we were tiny tots!

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

Readers share their childhood pictures with us. You can share yours too!

Fashion without boundaries!

Fashion without boundaries!

Rediff.com3 May 2016

A fashion show that made children smile.

Manmohan Singh's daughter honoured

Manmohan Singh's daughter honoured

Rediff.com25 Sep 2006

Amrit Singh, Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh's daughter, receives a special award.

Crores of illegal money flows into poll-bound states, TN tops list

Crores of illegal money flows into poll-bound states, TN tops list

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

The Election Commission has a fight on its hand as candidates use ingenious methods to smuggle in money to Voters.

UN consultant among 4 Indians killed in Ethiopia plane crash

UN consultant among 4 Indians killed in Ethiopia plane crash

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

Shikha Garg was on her way to attend a United Nations Environment Programme meeting.

'Protests have forced government on the backfoot'

'Protests have forced government on the backfoot'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

'The protests have forced the government to announce that the NRC is not an immediate priority.' 'Even if they are trying to pursue this policy in a different guise, through the NPR, the fact that they have been forced to pause and backtrack at least temporarily shows the positive impact of the protests.' 'Moreover, various state governments have opposed the NPR which cannot be carried out without their cooperation. That is also a success of the protests.' 'The state governments would not have taken this stance against the central government if their hand had not been forced by the popular mood.'

'They are making Ayodhya like Vatican or Mecca'

'They are making Ayodhya like Vatican or Mecca'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

'This is about reviving this country as a centre of Hindutva at Ayodhya.'

Natural calamities wreak havoc on spices and coffee plantations

Natural calamities wreak havoc on spices and coffee plantations

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

Karnataka suffered a crop loss in around 97,365 hectares out of the total bearing area of 2,26,244 hectares of coffee and spices plantations.

What Bollywood wears to work

What Bollywood wears to work

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

From bikinis to superhero spandex, it's all in a day's work for these film folk!

Biden, Harris, Trump extend Diwali greetings

Biden, Harris, Trump extend Diwali greetings

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

In a joint statement, Biden and Harris wished a happy Diwali to everyone celebrating the festival of lights across the US, India and the world.

'Deployment of SFF has upset China immensely'

'Deployment of SFF has upset China immensely'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

'China is concerned about its impact within Tibet.'

Nobel Prize, World Bank Chief... anything is possible for R3

Nobel Prize, World Bank Chief... anything is possible for R3

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

'With his envious academic record, extraordinary research calibre and unparalleled work experience, we can trust him to become the first Indian -- fully Indian, not one of those Americans of Indian origin -- to win the Nobel Prize in Economics,' says Sudhir Bisht.

Why this Kashmiri Pandit is hugging everyone

Why this Kashmiri Pandit is hugging everyone

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Sandeep Mawa is a Kashmiri Pandit married to a Kashmiri Muslim, intent upon spreading the message of love and Kashmiriyat through his campaign. He wants to hug Assaduddin Owaisi, Arvind Kejriwal, Rahul Gandhi, Narendra Modi and do a pau lago to Sonia and Priyanka Gandhi.

How Bihar failed its children

How Bihar failed its children

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

An entirely preventable disease claimed the life of 173 children -- thanks to state apathy.

Women, it's time you cut down your caffeine intake!

Women, it's time you cut down your caffeine intake!

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Read on to find out the benefit of replacing coffee with more alkaline foods.

When Mallya bought Lewis Hamilton's dad's home

When Mallya bought Lewis Hamilton's dad's home

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

This property has all the hallmarks of being owned and occupied by Vijay Mallya. A fleet of supercars making their way down the drive, hordes of people descending to party all night long and a constant delivery of goods and services.