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Prominent Lingayat seer Shivakumara Swami dies at 111

Prominent Lingayat seer Shivakumara Swami dies at 111

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

A recipient of Padma Bhushan and Karnataka Ratna awards, the seer was in a serious condition for the past two months and had undergone a surgery at a private hospital in Chennai about two months ago for his liver related complications.

Durga, Shakti and #MeToo

Durga, Shakti and #MeToo

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

'This year, it may be pertinent to look at some of the myths that invoke her warrior form, where she manifests herself as Shakti, the underlying strength in all humanity,' says Arundhuti Dasgupta.

This is the sexiest way to burn calories!

This is the sexiest way to burn calories!

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

Want to shed the calories you gained during the festive season? One glass of bottle gourd juice is all you need!

Hockey captain Sreejesh apologises for letting the nation down

Hockey captain Sreejesh apologises for letting the nation down

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

Indian hockey team's captain PR Sreejesh has apologised for letting the nation down after his team's 1-3 loss to Belgium in the quarter-finals at the Rio Olympics on Sunday.

Now, an online service to find testing centres across India

Now, an online service to find testing centres across India

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

LabGo will soon a first ever-online directory for searching laboratories across India.

Steve Smith joins league of extraordinary gentlemen

Steve Smith joins league of extraordinary gentlemen

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

Steve Smith struck his sixth century against India and found an able ally in Glenn Maxwell as Australia reached 299 for 4 on the opening day of the 3rd Test in Ranchi. Here are the statistical highlights from the 1st day's play.

Srikanth, Saina, Sindhu advance at Australian Open

Srikanth, Saina, Sindhu advance at Australian Open

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

India's shuttlers enjoyed a mixed day at the Australian Open Super Series as Saina Nehwal, Kidambi Srikanth, P V Sindhu and B Sai Praneeth progressed to the second round but four others were knocked out in the first round itself, in Sydney, on Wednesday.

Tum Bin II Review: Silly, snivelling, superficial schmaltz!

Tum Bin II Review: Silly, snivelling, superficial schmaltz!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

Tum Bin II's out-dated twists, needless complications and comical confusion over the sacrificial lamb prolongs the rona dhona by a good half an hour and still cannot settle who loves whom or if at all, says Sukanya Verma.

'Daddy is a story of India'

'Daddy is a story of India'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

'When we watch our films, everything is beautiful, functional, people wear designer clothes.' 'I've been a part of those films, but in the last eight, nine years, I haven't done anything like that.'

Why a weak rupee is good news for Indian IT companies

Why a weak rupee is good news for Indian IT companies

Rediff.com30 May 2018

According to analysts, IT firms like Infosys, TCS and HCL Technologies are likely to benefit the most on account of larger US exposures and dollar billing.

Is there a Rs 1.25 trillion hole in the EPS?

Is there a Rs 1.25 trillion hole in the EPS?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

'How is the scheme running despite running such massive deficits?' 'This is because the number of new members are much more than earlier members who are drawing pension.' 'If this was done by a private organisation, it would have been called a Ponzi scheme in which the contribution by new members is being used to pay off old members,' says Harsh Roongta.

Must See: 10 breathtaking pics of Bali

Must See: 10 breathtaking pics of Bali

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

Hari Prasad Sridhar captures the natural beauty of the island called Bali.

Sports Shorts: Ahmedabad secure last-four spot in PBL

Sports Shorts: Ahmedabad secure last-four spot in PBL

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday

Passengers to pay more for Delhi-Agra semi-high speed train

Passengers to pay more for Delhi-Agra semi-high speed train

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

The first semi-high speed service of the Railways is being considered a boon for tourists visiting the city of Taj Mahal.

Axelsen guides Bengaluru Blasters to win in PBL

Axelsen guides Bengaluru Blasters to win in PBL

Rediff.com1 Jan 2018

World champion Viktor Axelsen staved off a strong challenge from World No 5 Korean Son Wan Ho as Bengaluru Blasters blanked Mumbai Rockets 6-(-1) in the Premier Badminton League (PBL) in Lucknow on Monday.

DRDO develops 'combat drugs' to reduce casualties in Pulwama-type attacks

DRDO develops 'combat drugs' to reduce casualties in Pulwama-type attacks

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

'These medicines will ensure that our brave soldiers do not suffer from unwanted blood loss while being taken to a better healthcare from war zones'

Married? Your car insurance can come down by 20%!

Married? Your car insurance can come down by 20%!

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

Apart from traditional factors, some new parameters have also been introduced into auto insurance agreements, which can prove to be a boon for the policyholders and can lower their premiums.

Editors I have known

Editors I have known

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

'There are different ways in which some are lucky through their lives. My great boon has been serendipity,' says Subir Roy.

Grown-ups, it's never too late to colour

Grown-ups, it's never too late to colour

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

Colouring books for adults are helping people loosen up and rediscover their childhood.

Sale of 5-kg LPG cylinders allowed at pumps across nation

Sale of 5-kg LPG cylinders allowed at pumps across nation

Rediff.com4 Nov 2013

The smaller cylinders will be sold at market rates.

With Alturas G4, Mahindra has a winner on its hands

With Alturas G4, Mahindra has a winner on its hands

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

The Mahindra Alturas G4, which was launched on Saturday in Jaipur, is a true-blue premium SUV combining a powerful engine, luxe interiors and a beast-like exterior, says Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.

13 dead, over 81,000 evacuated as Cyclone Gaja batters Tamil Nadu

13 dead, over 81,000 evacuated as Cyclone Gaja batters Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

According to officials, ten men and three women died and 28 head of cattle perished in cyclone related incidents despite authorities evacuating as many as 81,948 people to 471 relief centres in Cuddalore, Nagapattinam, Ramanathapuram, Thanjavur, Pudukottai and Tiruvarur districts.

IBL: Delhi Smashers fight back to beat Hyderabad 3-2

IBL: Delhi Smashers fight back to beat Hyderabad 3-2

Rediff.com17 Aug 2013

Krrish Delhi Smashers staged a great fightback after losing the first two matches to down Hyderbaad Hotshots 3-2, in the Indian Badminton League in Lucknow.

PBL: Saina loses to Marin but Awadhe rout Hyderabad 5-0

PBL: Saina loses to Marin but Awadhe rout Hyderabad 5-0

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

Saina Nehwal lost to reigning Olympic champion Carolina Marin but her side Awadhe Warriors still beat Hyderabad Hunters in a Premier Badminton League encounter at the Gachibowli indoor stadium in Hyderabad on Monday.

Assam ready to implement food security ordinance in 6 months

Assam ready to implement food security ordinance in 6 months

Rediff.com13 Jul 2013

The Congress government in Assam hopes to implement the National Food Security Ordinance which has been passed by the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government in the Centre, within six months, as desired by the Centre.

Champions League: Ruthless Chelsea end Sporting hopes

Champions League: Ruthless Chelsea end Sporting hopes

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Chelsea rounded off the UEFA Champions League group stage with a 3-1 victory over Sporting.

Indian designer Ruchika Sachdeva wins coveted Woolmark Prize

Indian designer Ruchika Sachdeva wins coveted Woolmark Prize

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

Ruchika Sachdeva's Bodice was representing India, Pakistan and the Middle East!

Anger is the enemy within us

Anger is the enemy within us

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

'Fear of the Other stalks our lives as it did in ancient times and the mobs are just as easy to incite as it was then,' says Arundhuti Dasgupta.

After oil, equity markets are likely to crash

After oil, equity markets are likely to crash

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

Just as very high oil prices looked an anomaly in a sluggish world, so now do record high equities.

'Efforts to roll out GST from next fiscal'

'Efforts to roll out GST from next fiscal'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

'Efforts to roll out GST from next fiscal'

Beware! These mistakes ruin your office meeting

Beware! These mistakes ruin your office meeting

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

Invite only those people to the meeting who are going to be directly affected by the subject discussed.

How note ban helped life insurance companies

How note ban helped life insurance companies

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

In January 2017, the growth in total premium was Rs 13,138 crore, against Rs 10,284 crore in January 2016, a growth of 28 per cent.

Why 72-73 may be the fair value of the rupee

Why 72-73 may be the fair value of the rupee

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

We should not see a strong rupee as strength but target a fairly priced rupee for restoring our competitiveness, says Rashesh Shah.

Hockey World Cup: Spirited India play out draw against Belgium

Hockey World Cup: Spirited India play out draw against Belgium

Rediff.com2 Dec 2018

While Belgium dominated the first half, India did well to roar back in the second session. Belgium went into the half-time break with a 1-0 lead, but India fought back well to keep pressure on the opponents in the 2nd half.

'We are creating music in haste'

'We are creating music in haste'

Rediff.com13 May 2019

'Today, music directors do not work on a song that turns out to be the biggest hit of the year.' 'Their main focus is on creating a song which becomes an instant hit.' 'Whether the audience remembers that song after a couple of months or not, that does not concern them anymore.'

6 injured as vehicle in President's convoy rolls down deep gorge

6 injured as vehicle in President's convoy rolls down deep gorge

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

The accident happened near Sonada when the third vehicle in the Presidential convoy slipped off the road and fell down.

How NaMo's DeMo inspired designer Althea Krishna

How NaMo's DeMo inspired designer Althea Krishna

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

Althea Krishna's collection inspired by the defunct 500 and 1,000 notes was showcased at Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2017.

Hockey World League: Sloppy India lose to England

Hockey World League: Sloppy India lose to England

Rediff.com2 Dec 2017

Sloppy defending cost India dearly as Sam Ward scored a brace for England to hand the home team a heart-breaking 2-3 defeat in a hard-fought Pool B match of the Hockey World League (HWL) Final, in Bhubaneswar, on Saturday.

5 high-profile cases CJI may decide before retiring

5 high-profile cases CJI may decide before retiring

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

Apart from high-profile cases like the validity of Aadhaar Act in light of the right to privacy judgment and Ayodhya land dispute, the CJI is also heading various benches that are expected to decide cases related reservations to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in promotion in government jobs, the alleged dilution of Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code -- which stipulates punishment against harassment of women by husband and in-laws -- and framing of guidelines to check violence and vandalism by a protesting mob.

Sports Shorts: Sharath stuns World No. 7 Niwa at Qatar Open

Sports Shorts: Sharath stuns World No. 7 Niwa at Qatar Open

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Friday