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Pakistan must never again feature in J-K talks

Pakistan must never again feature in J-K talks

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

Pakistan must be deleted once and for all from the vocabulary of Kashmir-related negotiations with a finality that is irrevocable, asserts Vivek Gumaste.

Paapad Rap, Sherbet-e-Football: Ever played these fun Bollywood games?

Paapad Rap, Sherbet-e-Football: Ever played these fun Bollywood games?

Rediff.com24 May 2018

Games Sukanya Verma learned at the movies.

Blake fails to break season's 100m record set by Bolt

Blake fails to break season's 100m record set by Bolt

Rediff.com10 May 2012

Jamaican world champion Yohan Blake missed the fastest 100 metres of the year by the blink of an eye on Wednesday, his 9.84 seconds a mere 0.02 behind world record holder and training partner Usain Bolt's mark.

Amid COVID-19 pandemic, it's robots to the rescue!

Amid COVID-19 pandemic, it's robots to the rescue!

Rediff.com13 May 2020

The robots are here!! A cylindrical robot rolls into a treatment room to allow healthcare workers to remotely take temperatures and measure blood pressure and oxygen saturation from patients hooked up to a ventilator. Another robot that looks like a pair of large fluorescent lights rotated vertically travels throughout a hospital disinfecting with ultraviolet light. These are just a few of the robots which are being used during the COVID-19 pandemic, from health care in and out of hospitals, automation of testing, supporting public safety and public works, to continuing daily work and life. Here's a look at how Artificial Intelligence is being used in this war against COVID-19.

The story behind Rani Mukerji's Hichki: What is Tourette Syndrome?

The story behind Rani Mukerji's Hichki: What is Tourette Syndrome?

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

It is characterised by sudden repetitive movements, characterised by motor and vocal tics.

How Covid changed the lives of Amazon India's employees

How Covid changed the lives of Amazon India's employees

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

From virtual yoga to empathy, the pandemic has prompted the e-commerce giant to double down on building innovations focused on improving remote work culture especially employee well-being, both mental and physical.

'The govt acted stupidly on the Hazare issue'

'The govt acted stupidly on the Hazare issue'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2011

The government may have blinked first in the Anna Hazare case and permitted him to continue his fast, the real question remains to be answered: will the real issue be solved with this latest decision?

Surface Pro 4: Stylish tablet that turns into a laptop

Surface Pro 4: Stylish tablet that turns into a laptop

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

The device is a tablet that can transform into a full-fledged laptop with the blink of an eye.

Review: Cowboys & Aliens disappoints as a Western

Review: Cowboys & Aliens disappoints as a Western

Rediff.com29 Jul 2011

The film is a coldly detached saga of men in ruthless duel with a power that can never be realistically defeated,

Maha villagers claim votes cast went in BJP's favour

Maha villagers claim votes cast went in BJP's favour

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Nationalist Congress Party legislator Shahshikant Shinde said he was witness to such a thing happening when he visited the polling booth in Navlewadi village of Koregaon tehsil in Satara district.

Why do we accept bad civic services?

Why do we accept bad civic services?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2011

Unless the citizens demand and secure in each sector a citizens' charter setting out the minimum standards of provisioning and performance, things will not improve, says Mahesh Vijapurkar.

Fight over; DMK gives in to Congress's demands

Fight over; DMK gives in to Congress's demands

Rediff.com8 Mar 2011

The deadlock over seat sharing between the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the Congress for the Tamil Nadu polls came to an end on Tuesday.

Katrina, Ranbir, Alia, Shahid: Who winks BEST? VOTE!

Katrina, Ranbir, Alia, Shahid: Who winks BEST? VOTE!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

Whose wink gets *your* vote?

Vote! The Sexiest Indian Actress at Cannes

Vote! The Sexiest Indian Actress at Cannes

Rediff.com23 May 2011

Take this fun poll now!

'Rahul will err if he turns Congress into an NGO'

'Rahul will err if he turns Congress into an NGO'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2011

It is good to be brave. But you also have to be wise, Aditi Phadnis advices Rahul Gandhi

WTC final PIX: Gritty New Zealand take Day 3 honours

WTC final PIX: Gritty New Zealand take Day 3 honours

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Images from Day 3 of the ICC World Test Championship final between India and New Zealand, at The Hampshire Bowl, in Southampton, on Saturday.

TN polls: Congress waits, DMK unwilling to relent

TN polls: Congress waits, DMK unwilling to relent

Rediff.com6 Mar 2011

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and Congress were locked in a battle of attrition, a day after the regional party announced pulling out its ministers from the United Progressive Alliance government with neither party making any moves to break the deadlock in the aftermath of failure of seat-sharing talks for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.

Golf: Justin Thomas back at No 1 after winning in Memphis

Golf: Justin Thomas back at No 1 after winning in Memphis

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

Justin Thomas clinched his 13th PGA Tour victory on Sunday, winning the WGC FedEx St. Jude Invitational by a three-stroke margin and claiming the world number-one ranking in the process. Danielle Kang held her nerve to claim a one shot victory over France's Celine Boutier at the Drive On Championship on Sunday, as the LPGA Tour made a dramatic return from a near six-month COVID-19 shutdown.

Ganguly gives thumbs down to ECB's 100-ball format

Ganguly gives thumbs down to ECB's 100-ball format

Rediff.com11 May 2018

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly, who is also a member of the MCC's World Cricket Committee, is not in favour of tinkering with the hugely popular Twenty20 format as mooted by the England and Wales Cricket Board.

How can we take on the Chinese with our defence budget?

How can we take on the Chinese with our defence budget?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

Among the handful of countries with large defence budgets and armed forces, India is matched only by Saudi Arabia in the level of its import dependence. For revenge to be served cold, go beyond import bans and correct these long-term failures -- if we're up to it, notes T N Ninan.

Why the Congress needs to buckle up

Why the Congress needs to buckle up

Rediff.com4 May 2011

In a decision that will come as a breath of fresh air to a large number of embattled Congressmen, the party leadership in a change of strategy has decided to play aggressive and defend party leaders charged with graft rather than sacrifice them one after the other as was happening till now.

Common sense ideas to avoid overspending

Common sense ideas to avoid overspending

Rediff.com10 Nov 2010

Here are some of the common sense-based rules that can be useful for all of you to make sure you do not repeat the cycle of overspending during festive seasons year after year.

Sai's Take: Election 2019: Endgame

Sai's Take: Election 2019: Endgame

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

'The similarities between the blockbusting Avengers: Endgame and Election 2019 cannot be starker. So who plays who?' asks Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Hector flashes made-for-India badge on 1st anniversary in India

Hector flashes made-for-India badge on 1st anniversary in India

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Caught in the crossfire of Sino-India border skirmishes and strained by the severe impact of the pandemic on its business, Brand Hector is foregoing the bustle and frenzy for a quiet digital campaign that talks about its British roots, the smart tech powering its drive and its made-for-India models. The tone is subdued and the brand seems to be deliberately playing down its ownership by Chinese company, SAIC.

Mahie Gill: I don't want to become a big star

Mahie Gill: I don't want to become a big star

Rediff.com18 Aug 2011

The actress talks about her new film Not A Love Story.

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Kyrgios, Sabalenka advance

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Kyrgios, Sabalenka advance

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

Images from Day 3 of the Wimbledon tennis championships played in London, on Wednesday.

Kashmir: Delhi still hasn't woken up

Kashmir: Delhi still hasn't woken up

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

'It is still hoping that the intensity will pass, and the National Conference or the Congress or the governor depending whose rule it finally is, will be able to handle the situation.'

Quick tips to ease computer eye strain

Quick tips to ease computer eye strain

Rediff.com29 Jul 2010

If you use a computer more than two hours a day, you could be suffering from Computer Vision Syndrome. Here are some quick tips to keep eye strain at bay.

Dementieva retires, Zvonareva beats Clijsters

Dementieva retires, Zvonareva beats Clijsters

Rediff.com30 Oct 2010

Elena Dementieva lost 6-4, 6-2 to Italy's Francesca Schiavone at the WTA Championships on Friday before stunning the crowd by announcing her retirement from tennis.

'After working with SRK and Hrithik, I've realised there's no short cut to success'

'After working with SRK and Hrithik, I've realised there's no short cut to success'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

Actor Narendra Jha passes away.

Taish review

Taish review

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

Bejoy Nambiar's gripping slice-of-mess about things spiraling out of control find an expression in a striking ensemble and volatile scenery, notes Sukanya Verma.

Vettel takes pole for home German GP

Vettel takes pole for home German GP

Rediff.com24 Jul 2010

Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel snatched pole position for his home German Grand Prix on Saturday after beating Ferrari's Fernando Alonso by barely the blink of an eye.

'I don't like the media attention in B-Town'

'I don't like the media attention in B-Town'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2011

Myra, the actress who played the title role in No One Killed Jessica, says little and laughs a lot. She isn't exactly a people person and given a choice, would be happy without media attention. We find out why.

Post Corona: Welcome to the Same Old World

Post Corona: Welcome to the Same Old World

Rediff.com23 May 2020

'And as we sit (or sleep) out the nightmare, there is feverish speculation about what the post-Corona world might look like,' mulls Hasan Suroor.

What is dry eye syndrome? Do you have it?

What is dry eye syndrome? Do you have it?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

The chronic dry eye is a common disease in which natural tears fail to adequately lubricate the eyes, thus drastically affecting its functioning.

Post Telangana, RLD wants separate Harit Pradesh

Post Telangana, RLD wants separate Harit Pradesh

Rediff.com10 Dec 2009

With the Centre blinking on the issue of formation of Telangana, Rashtriya Lok Dal chief Ajit Singh on Thursday decided to revive his demand for Harit Pradesh to be carved out of Uttar Pradesh after the Parliament session.

South stars we would LOVE to see in Bollywood

South stars we would LOVE to see in Bollywood

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Janhvi Kapoor revealed on Koffee With Karan that she would love to work with the superhot Vijay Deverakonda.

Chelsea stutter to allow United breathing space

Chelsea stutter to allow United breathing space

Rediff.com22 Mar 2010

Chelsea blinked first in the race for the Premier League title on Sunday, letting slip two points in a 1-1 draw at Blackburn as champions Manchester United enjoyed a two-point cushion at the top of the table.

Reader reviews: Nokia C3, Apple iPad and HTC HD2

Reader reviews: Nokia C3, Apple iPad and HTC HD2

Rediff.com13 Oct 2010

Get Ahead readers Vishal and Saurabh review Nokia C3, HTC HD2 and iPad. Both are self-avowed gadget geeks.

Beware! 10 future bubbles in the making

Beware! 10 future bubbles in the making

Rediff.com8 Oct 2009

While most feel the world is a safer place now that the financial crisis has been tackled, Sunil Kewalramani lists ten future bubbles in the making.