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Will bizman brother be Mayawati's successor?

Will bizman brother be Mayawati's successor?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

Meet Anand Kumar, a government clerk who transformed into a real estate and hospitality baron.

Tanhaji and the distortions of history

Tanhaji and the distortions of history

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

'Indian apathy towards our historical heritage is indeed amazing,' says military historian Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

NDA will win 304 seats today: Poll

NDA will win 304 seats today: Poll

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

According to the 'Mood of the Nation Poll' conducted by television news channel India Today, Modi's personal popularity remains intact half-way into his term as prime minister of the world's largest democracy.

Lockdown blues? Amazing things you can do online

Lockdown blues? Amazing things you can do online

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

A roundup of what you can do from the comfort of your couch while sipping on a dalgona coffee in your pajamas.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

A recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

JNU violence taking toll on our minds: Students

JNU violence taking toll on our minds: Students

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

An uneasy lull prevailed on the campus on Friday as very few people were seen in the university streets and eating joints, otherwise brimming with students. The unease at the university's Sabarmati Hostel, which bore a heavy brunt of the mob violence, was palpable as a few students were seen leaving the campus fearing for their safety on Thursday evening as well.

Fire at Andhra Pradesh high court building

Fire at Andhra Pradesh high court building

Rediff.com31 Aug 2009

A fire broke out in the Andhra Pradesh high court building in the wee hours of Monday. According to sources, the fire started around 4 am on the second floor of the building, which houses a library and lockers of the advocates.

World's stunning college campuses

World's stunning college campuses

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Who would want to study in a classroom when you have such a gorgeous campus around you?

Romila Thapar wins Kluge prize

Romila Thapar wins Kluge prize

Rediff.com3 Dec 2008

Romila Thapar and Peter Brown will be awarded the 2008 Kluge Prize for Lifetime Achievement in the Study of Humanity in a ceremony on December 10, at the Library of Congress in Washington, DC.

Malaria drug may have unwanted side effect: Study

Malaria drug may have unwanted side effect: Study

Rediff.com16 Jul 2008

Commonly used anti-malaria drugs may have an unwanted side-effect -- decreasing the power of many antibiotics.Canadian scientists believe the malaria drug chloroquine -- chemically similar to the antibiotics -- may have caused the problem.The study was published in the Public Library of Science journal. Antibiotic resistance is a major problem in Western countries, where strains of disease-causing bacteria such as Staphylococcus beat some of the most commonly-used drugs.

The 'Parrot Lady' will accompany PM Modi home

The 'Parrot Lady' will accompany PM Modi home

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

The "Parrot Lady" was carved for placement in one of the Khajuraho temples that form a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Madhya Pradesh.

'Kangana's role is not based on Geetanjali's life'

'Kangana's role is not based on Geetanjali's life'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2008

Three-time National Award winning director, Madhur Bhandarkar talks about his latest movie, Fashion, which stars Priyanka Chopra, Kangana Ranaut and Mughda Godse as models.

BJP event at AMU may spark communal unrest, VC writes to Smriti

BJP event at AMU may spark communal unrest, VC writes to Smriti

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

A row erupted on Friday over plans by the Bharatiya Janata Party to observe the birth anniversary of freedom fighter Raja Mahendra Pratap at the Aligarh Muslim University campus with its vice chancellor warning of a potential "communal conflagration" and the saffron party defending the move.

Pranab cremated with full state honours in shadow of pandemic

Pranab cremated with full state honours in shadow of pandemic

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Mukherjee's family and relatives paid their last respects clad in PPE kits while conforming to COVID-19 safeguards.

'Bharat should stand for Bhutan and Bhutan for Bharat'

'Bharat should stand for Bhutan and Bhutan for Bharat'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

India on Monday proposed new ideas for further enhancing cooperation with Bhutan while asserting that commitments made by the previous government will be fulfilled.

Resul Pookutty thanks Big B for Oscar win

Resul Pookutty thanks Big B for Oscar win

Rediff.com6 May 2009

Crediting megastar Amitabh Bachchan of being a "guiding light" of sound recordists in Hindi cinema, Oscar winning sound engineer Resul Pookutty has said that he owes his international recognition to the Big B.

Govt creating database of traditional Indian drugs

Govt creating database of traditional Indian drugs

Rediff.com4 Apr 2008

The government is creating a database of traditional Indian drugs aimed at preventing wrongful patenting of drugs, including medicinal plants. This is being done to prevent misappropriation of knowledge about our ancient heritage and wrongful patenting of drugs," Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Panabaaka Lakshmi said. Speaking at the International Herbal Summit and Expo, Lakshmi said the efficacy of medicinal plants in India needs to be documented.

Lanka to release 86 Indian fishermen to mark Modi's visit

Lanka to release 86 Indian fishermen to mark Modi's visit

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

PM Modi is due in Colombo on Friday.

Is the Thomson UD9 smart TV worth Rs 39,999?

Is the Thomson UD9 smart TV worth Rs 39,999?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

The screen does the job, the speakers don't.

Saregama sings a new tune

Saregama sings a new tune

Rediff.com17 Aug 2009

Come September, the company will launch its Time Travel -- Journey 1 album with Sonu Nigam to be released on Nokia's 5130

Admissions to IAS Main 2008, Prelim 2009

Admissions to IAS Main 2008, Prelim 2009

Rediff.com21 Jul 2008

Applications are invited from candidates belonging to scheduled caste, other backward class and minority communities including the disabled category for admission to IAS Main 2008 and Prelim 2009 courses.

In the market for an e-book reader? Check these out!

In the market for an e-book reader? Check these out!

Rediff.com2 Mar 2010

A look at some of the best e-book readers around and the features they offer.

'Cramped' NCERT syllabus to be reduced by half: Javadekar

'Cramped' NCERT syllabus to be reduced by half: Javadekar

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

The new National Education Policy will be tabled before the Union Cabinet by the end of this month.

Pakistan's private schools ban Malala's book

Pakistan's private schools ban Malala's book

Rediff.com10 Nov 2013

Malala Yousufzai's book has been banned in Pakistan's private schools after the teenage activist was accused of becoming a tool of the West for writing "highly controversial" contents in her memoir.

'I was always drawn to dark fairy tales'

'I was always drawn to dark fairy tales'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

'These are cautionary tales, warning you to grow up fast, to be aware of the world around you and make sure that there are no wolves hiding in the shadows.'

How to travel solo and SAFE!

How to travel solo and SAFE!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

Be oblivious of your surroundings. Don't oblige unknown men with pictures. Carry a swiss knife, says Deepak Ananth.

Wipro adopts factory like approach for SAP

Wipro adopts factory like approach for SAP

Rediff.com16 Jan 2008

Based on enterprise service-oriented architecture (enterprise SOA), the programme leverages a pre-developed inventory of reusable form templates, components and services that reduce the cost of form development and deployment time, enabling SAP customers to gain an unprecedented return on their investments in enterprise systems.

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