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She was an engineer. Then, she decided to sing!

She was an engineer. Then, she decided to sing!

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

Why Shalini Tomar decided to follow her dreams.

Why a little bit of anxiety is a good thing

Why a little bit of anxiety is a good thing

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

According to a study it helps you remember things.

EC rejects VVPAT demand; Oppn says 'dark day in democracy'

EC rejects VVPAT demand; Oppn says 'dark day in democracy'

Rediff.com22 May 2019

Leaders of 22 political parties had on Tuesday urged the poll panel to ensure paper slips from the VVPAT module are matched before the counting begins so that in cases of discrepancy, all votes in that particular assembly segment can be cross-checked with the paper slips.

5 Foreign Destinations That Don't Require RT-PCR

5 Foreign Destinations That Don't Require RT-PCR

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

India is ready, after battling the pandemic for two years, to travel once again.

Aryan is young boy with no antecedents: Rohatgi in HC

Aryan is young boy with no antecedents: Rohatgi in HC

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

"There is no evidence of consumption, no recovery of drugs and absolutely no evidence to show his participation in this so-called conspiracy and abetment as alleged by the NCB," Rohatgi said while arguing for Aryan Khan's bail.

Govt may remove plasma therapy as COVID-19 treatment

Govt may remove plasma therapy as COVID-19 treatment

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

A trial has shown that plasma therapy does not reduce mortality or prevent progression of COVID-19.

Farm laws repeal: Who Won, Who Lost

Farm laws repeal: Who Won, Who Lost

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

Prime Minister Modi has certainly pulled back, and his political capital -- dependent as it is on an image that he knows best and never retreats -- may have taken a bit of a beating. But, equally, it is hard to say that the protesters have 'won', argues Mihir S Sharma.

How music label Snafu uses AI to decode if a song will be a hit

How music label Snafu uses AI to decode if a song will be a hit

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

With a team of 20-odd people, Snafu tries to unearth the rough diamonds from millions of songs. Can AI help look for a needle in a haystack? Ritwik Sharma finds out.

'You can't look at India with a single lens'

'You can't look at India with a single lens'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

'India is a multifaceted place that resides in one country.' 'I always say that there are 1.3 billion Indias and everyone takes their own form and shape of the country.' A fascinating glimpse from Barkat: The Inspiration And Story Behind One Of The World's Largest Food Drives, Feed India.

Natasa Stankovic, Hardik Pandya's fiancee loves India

Natasa Stankovic, Hardik Pandya's fiancee loves India

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Everything you need to know about Instagram sensation Natasa Stankovic.

A chilling film for terrifying times

A chilling film for terrifying times

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

Arun Karthick's Nasir is not the story of one man. It's a documentary on the scary, majoritarian, hateful road India has taken, discovers Mohd Asim.

Why Bihar is conducting so few Covid-19 tests

Why Bihar is conducting so few Covid-19 tests

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

What worries health experts is that Bihar's testing rate per million is less than one-third of the national average of 6,622 tests per million, reports M I Khan.

SEE: How India's Olympic-bound athletes have innovated in lockdown

SEE: How India's Olympic-bound athletes have innovated in lockdown

Rediff.com13 May 2021

The frustration for aspirant Olympians has been palpable and athletes like table tennis player Sathiyan Gnanasekaran have been forced to innovate to stay sharp during the lengthy lockdowns.

Box office: Stree scares off Yamla Pagla Deewana 3

Box office: Stree scares off Yamla Pagla Deewana 3

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

The hits and misses of the week.

In Pics: Sobhita Dhulipala gets sporty

In Pics: Sobhita Dhulipala gets sporty

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

The Made in Heaven actor is Grazia's cover girl.

Deciphering Bhagwat's Muslim Remarks

Deciphering Bhagwat's Muslim Remarks

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

The fact that the responses from the community to Mohan Bhagwat's remarks have ranged from guarded optimism to outright disbelief tells its own story, points out Kanika Dutta.

The Soul Catcher

The Soul Catcher

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Yamini has superpowers that help her intercept souls headed to heaven or the afterworld or for reincarnation and spirits them away, on another course, to those in need.

US court dismisses case against H-1B lottery system

US court dismisses case against H-1B lottery system

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

The ruling by a federal judge in Oregon means that there will be no change in the H-1B visa issuance process for the fiscal 2018 which begins on April 3.

4 killed in northern California shooting rampage

4 killed in northern California shooting rampage

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

The shooting began at a home in the rural community of Rancho Tehama, about 195 kilometre from Sacramento, on Tuesday morning.

17 more Omicron cases detected in India, tally reaches 21

17 more Omicron cases detected in India, tally reaches 21

Rediff.com5 Dec 2021

Most of those who tested positive either recently arrived from African countries or were in contact with such people.

PIX: Swara Bhasker's super Russian holiday!

PIX: Swara Bhasker's super Russian holiday!

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Swara Bhasker's travel diaries.

Firing a result of hyper-nationalism: Jamia student

Firing a result of hyper-nationalism: Jamia student

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

Shadab Farooq, a mass communication student, said the administration and the vice chancellor should also be blamed for the shooting.

Sports Shorts: The Weeknd to perform at 2021 Super Bowl

Sports Shorts: The Weeknd to perform at 2021 Super Bowl

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

Earlier this year, Jennifer Lopez and Shakira took the honors in a halftime show of girl power and Latina strength. Previous performers have included Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Prince and the Rolling Stones.

Nuclear-capable missile Prithvi-2 successfully test-fired at night

Nuclear-capable missile Prithvi-2 successfully test-fired at night

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Prithvi-2 is capable of carrying 500-1,000 kg of warheads and is powered by liquid propulsion twin engines, the sources said.

Climate change not a problem of future but of past too, says Amitav Ghosh

Climate change not a problem of future but of past too, says Amitav Ghosh

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

As the world grapples with extreme weather events and climate change becomes the buzzword of contemporary times, author Amitav Ghosh says the crisis has been in the making since the 17th century and it is imperative to take into account history before beginning to tackle the issue.

World Cup Diary: Media boycotts interaction, Bumrah undergoes dope test

World Cup Diary: Media boycotts interaction, Bumrah undergoes dope test

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

Here is a lowdown of all the lighthearted, fun news from around the ICC World Cup.

Kaagaz review

Kaagaz review

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

Kaagaz completely relies on Pankaj Tripathi's unassuming talent and sarcastic might to pull it off, notes Sukanya Verma.

Ray review

Ray review

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

As an exercise, Ray is an effort worth encouraging. As a collaboration, it a hit and miss, notes Sukanya Verma.

Rasbhari review

Rasbhari review

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

You are neither entertained nor enticed in Rasbhari, complains Joginder Tuteja.

Cyber attack: 10 tips to protect yourself

Cyber attack: 10 tips to protect yourself

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Confident that a cyber attack won't affect you? Think again, says Nandakishore Harikumar.

Chance was not on Brazil's side in painful defeat, says Tite

Chance was not on Brazil's side in painful defeat, says Tite

Rediff.com7 Jul 2018

Brazil coach Tite felt a terrible bitterness after they were knocked out of the World Cup by Belgium in the quarter-finals on Friday and said his side never got the breaks in an enthralling end-to-end contest.

Was IPL a distraction to hide governance failure?

Was IPL a distraction to hide governance failure?

Rediff.com18 May 2021

'It is no accident that politicians strive to control sports bodies, and get their names associated with popular sports, sometimes by renaming stadiums after themselves,' observes Devangshu Datta.

Kohli and Anushka's #BhutanDiaries will leave you longing for mountains

Kohli and Anushka's #BhutanDiaries will leave you longing for mountains

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

Kohli spent the day with his wife in the mountains.

Day after ceasefire ends, 2 terrorists killed in J-K

Day after ceasefire ends, 2 terrorists killed in J-K

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

An army official said that security forces launched an anti-militancy operation in Bandipora district on Monday morning following information about presence of terrorists in the area.

NADA to test players during Duleep games

NADA to test players during Duleep games

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

Recently, BCCI's GM (Cricket Operations) Saba Karim and head of anti-doping unit Dr Abhijit Salvi met senior NADA officials, including Director General Naveen Agarwal, to discuss the road map after the country's richest sporting body came under its ambit.

Who will grab 2009 Man Booker Prize?

Who will grab 2009 Man Booker Prize?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2009

The judges for the 2009 Man Booker Prize for Fiction announced the shortlisted books for this year's prize. The shortlisted titles are The Children's Book by A S Byatt (Random House, Chatto and Windus), Summertime by J M Coetzee (Random House, Harvill Secker), The Quickening Maze by Adam Fould (Random House, Jonathan Cape), Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel (HarperCollins, Fourth Estate), The Glass Room by Simon Mawer (Little, Brown) and The Little Stranger by Sarah Waters (Little,

Why Cheat India Review: Emraan turns Robin Hood

Why Cheat India Review: Emraan turns Robin Hood

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

'A jumbo mess of warped notions and random ambition, Why Cheat India trivialises education and shows sympathy for deceit,' says Sukanya Verma.

Do you know the 9 forms of Goddess Durga?

Do you know the 9 forms of Goddess Durga?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

'It is in the form of the nava shaktis that Durga or Adi Shakti lives inside everyone.'

Box Office: Gold expected to cross 100 cr mark soon

Box Office: Gold expected to cross 100 cr mark soon

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

The hits and misses of the week.

Archer finally finds his World Cup medal

Archer finally finds his World Cup medal

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

England pacer bowler Jofra Archer finally found his World Cup winner's medal after he had earlier said he was "going mad" as it got misplaced while he moved into a new house.