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'Mumbai air is more toxic than Delhi's'

'Mumbai air is more toxic than Delhi's'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

'When you are travelling in Mumbai when the air quality is bad, you feel suffocated.' 'You may feel uncomfortable breathing Delhi air, but the level of discomfort is higher in Mumbai.'

Raksha Bandhan Review

Raksha Bandhan Review

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

Dangerous messaging punctuates every ounce of its storyline wherein dowry is normalised, the kidney is a small price to pay for it, observes Sukanya Verma.

Indian soldiers share New Year sweets with China, Pak troops

Indian soldiers share New Year sweets with China, Pak troops

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

India and Chinese troops on Saturday exchanged sweets and greetings at 10 border posts along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) including in eastern Ladakh to mark the New Year, officials said.

Injured Kashyap begs for rest, says 'no one is listening to me'

Injured Kashyap begs for rest, says 'no one is listening to me'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

His repeated requests for rehabilitation ignored, Commonwealth Games gold-medallist Parupalli Kashyap is flummoxed after being sent air tickets to join the Indian badminton squad at the South Asian Games despite being laid low by an abdominal strain.

8.1% growth? NCAER begs to differ

8.1% growth? NCAER begs to differ

Rediff.com27 Oct 2004

Economic think-tank NCAER on Wednesday warned that lower agriculture growth would pull down average annual GDP growth to 6.7 per cent during 2002-07, as against the targeted 8.1 per cent

Army rejects video showing India-China brawl

Army rejects video showing India-China brawl

Rediff.com31 May 2020

"The contents of video being circulated are not authenticated. Attempt to link it with the situation on the Northern borders is mala fide," the army said in a statement. It said differences between the two sides are being addressed through interaction between military commanders following established protocols on management of border between the two countries.

Eriksson begged me not to retire - Scholes

Eriksson begged me not to retire - Scholes

Rediff.com26 Sep 2004

Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes says he is sticking by his decision to retire from international football, despite England manager Sven Goran-Eriksson's attempt to change his mind.

Pastor thrashed, forced to chant 'Jai Shree Ram', FIR filed

Pastor thrashed, forced to chant 'Jai Shree Ram', FIR filed

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

The pastor was allegedly taken to Fatehpur chowk where the men tied his hands with ropes and started punching and kicking him again on the roadside, the police said.

Collecting biological samples of convicts unconstitutional: Chidambaram

Collecting biological samples of convicts unconstitutional: Chidambaram

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

The former Union home minister claimed that the provisions in the bill can be misused as the police can arrest and take fingerprints and DNA samples of even those who are taking part in political rallies.

Jamaica's Parchment tracks down volunteer who helped him win gold

Jamaica's Parchment tracks down volunteer who helped him win gold

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

Jamaican sprinter Hansle Parchment, who initially went to an aquatic centre instead of the Olympic Stadium for his race, has now gone viral after he found the volunteer, paid her back and showed her the gold medal he won.

'BJP will try to destabilise Nitish Kumar'

'BJP will try to destabilise Nitish Kumar'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

'With vendetta politics as its main plank, the BJP will be looking out for every opportunity to destabilise this Mahagatbandhan government.'

ASK ANU: 'She wants me without marriage or kids'

ASK ANU: 'She wants me without marriage or kids'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

How to Drink Whiskey: A Beginner's Guide

How to Drink Whiskey: A Beginner's Guide

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

Rajesh Karkera tells you how to make the most of this fine drink.

Maj Gen-level talks between Indian, China inconclusive

Maj Gen-level talks between Indian, China inconclusive

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

The major general-level meeting discussed ways to implement the disengagement of troops from Galwan Valley as agreed during high-level military talks between the two sides on June 6. The Indian delegation at the talks was led by Leh-based 3 Infantry Division commander Major General Abhijit Bapat. The two sides held Major General-level talks on Tuesday as well.

'It wasn't Wankhede's decision alone to arrest Aryan Khan'

'It wasn't Wankhede's decision alone to arrest Aryan Khan'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

'The decision to arrest Aryan Khan was a consensual decision, not a one-man command.'

'I have grown some steel in my psyche'

'I have grown some steel in my psyche'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

'I'm 79 + now, and I've been doing all this since my late 20s.' 'Sometimes the ideological war extends to the home as well.' 'Many nights I couldn't sleep when someone close to me uttered the smallest insult.' 'It would cause me a lot of pain. But one has to be honest to oneself.'

'LCH Outperformed Other Aircraft In Ladakh'

'LCH Outperformed Other Aircraft In Ladakh'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

All of India welcomes the Light Combat Helicopter into the Armed Forces arsenal and wishes it a safe tenure and happy shooting. May it rule the skies and ensure that the enemies are given a fitting reply when the need arises.

ASK ANU: 'I'm bisexual. I love my best friend. Pls help'

ASK ANU: 'I'm bisexual. I love my best friend. Pls help'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

'Taliban hates Pakistan'

'Taliban hates Pakistan'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

'Pakistan has power -- they have the power of terrorism and the reluctance of the world to act against them.'

Top Gun: Maverick Review

Top Gun: Maverick Review

Rediff.com21 May 2022

'Why was Top Gun: Maverick made? 'And the only reason I can think of is that the new film was made to emphasise and re-establish Tom Cruise's superstar status,' notes Aseem Chhabra who watched the Top Gun sequel at its premiere in Cannes.

'China Wants To keep India On The Hook'

'China Wants To keep India On The Hook'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

'This was Indian land the PLA advanced on and occupied.' 'The Chinese then 'negotiated' a pullback of their troops a small distance on Indian territory even as Indian jawans draw back further into India from the forward position.' 'An apparently satisfied Indian government says this is a great move for peace! How great is that for China!'

Mission Accomplished: When IAF Made History

Mission Accomplished: When IAF Made History

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

'No aeroplane in the world has been designed to switch off its engines above 14,500 feet.' 'Thanks to a lot of practice, we were able to execute a flawless landing at DBO at 0900 hours on 31st May, creating history.'

After Waqar begs for forgiveness, former captains say apology too little too late

After Waqar begs for forgiveness, former captains say apology too little too late

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Unimpressed by Pakistan cricket coach Waqar Younis' public apology for the team's disastrous World Twenty20 captain, former captains Ramiz Raja and Muhammad Yousuf have said it was a case of too little too late.

'12 or 16 Sena MPs headed to Shinde'

'12 or 16 Sena MPs headed to Shinde'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

'Not just 12 MPs, but 22 former Shiv Sena MLAs as well as four MLAs who are still in Uddhav Thackeray's camp will be switching to our side gradually.'

China deploys 60,000 troops in Ladakh: Report

China deploys 60,000 troops in Ladakh: Report

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

The Chinese numbers had surged significantly during the summer season as they brought in a large number of troops for summer training. They have now gone back to their rear locations.

Woof! Have you met Divina?

Woof! Have you met Divina?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

Take a look at little sweet Divina.

Amid Chinese drills across LAC, IAF chief visits Ladakh

Amid Chinese drills across LAC, IAF chief visits Ladakh

Rediff.com28 May 2021

The chief was also briefed extensively about the air maintenance operations in support of the Indian Army and the paramilitary troops there.

Digital Detox To Avoid Health Problems

Digital Detox To Avoid Health Problems

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

Start your digital detox today before irreversible damage to health and mental complications stalk your life, advises Ramesh Menon.

BJP 'deep state' chewing India just like Pak, says Rahul in London

BJP 'deep state' chewing India just like Pak, says Rahul in London

Rediff.com21 May 2022

During an interactive session at the 'Ideas for India' conference in London on Friday, Gandhi not only mounted a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party government but also extended an olive branch to regional parties who he had angered with his comment that they were not capable of taking on the saffron party for want of ideology.

Abe Murder: Disgruntled Killer Or Conspiracy?

Abe Murder: Disgruntled Killer Or Conspiracy?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

It is for the investigating agencies to probe all aspects of the assassination, including a possible Chinese hand, or if the killer was just a disgruntled element who acted on his own and wanted to earn some dark space in history like Nathuram Godse or Lee Harvey Oswald, notes Japan expert Rajaram Panda.

What BJP's Gujarat Win Proves

What BJP's Gujarat Win Proves

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

What these elections prove beyond any doubt (if ever there was one) that Modi's hold over public mind and Shah's mastery of election management are unparalleled. It doesn't seem likely that they will be matched any time soon in the Indian political scene, reaffirms Shreekant Sambrani.

7 Tips To Get The Perfect Curls

7 Tips To Get The Perfect Curls

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

Curl your hair away from your face rather than towards it if you want a more beautiful, wavy look, suggests Vipul Chudasama, creative director, Ikonic Professional.

Medvedev reacts to fans 'booing' him at Aus Open

Medvedev reacts to fans 'booing' him at Aus Open

Rediff.com30 Jan 2022

'It's disappointing. It's disrespectful. I'm not sure ... I'm going to want to play tennis'

Dec 16 gang rape: Police want death, convicts beg for mercy

Dec 16 gang rape: Police want death, convicts beg for mercy

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

Arguing that the December 16 gang rape and murder was "the rarest of rare" case, the police on Wednesday demanded death for the four convicts on the ground that there is no chance of their reformation as their behaviour was barbaric.

'There is space for a brand like Vistara'

'There is space for a brand like Vistara'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

'I am seven months into the job, but it feels like seven years.'

ASK ANU: My child and I can't take this emotional abuse'

ASK ANU: My child and I can't take this emotional abuse'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Amid border row with China, India set to complete DSDBO road

Amid border row with China, India set to complete DSDBO road

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

The use of the strategic road by the Indian security forces from Leh has helped in reducing the travel time between Leh and DBO to six hours.

Delhi Police detains couple for instigating CAA protests

Delhi Police detains couple for instigating CAA protests

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

ahanjeb Sami and his wife Hina Bashir Beg were involved in instigating anti-Citizenship (Amendment) Act protests.

Nagori, key conspirator in Ahmedabad blasts, remorseless after death penalty

Nagori, key conspirator in Ahmedabad blasts, remorseless after death penalty

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Safdar Nagori, one of the 38 convicts sentenced to death in the 2008 Ahmedabad serial bomb blasts case by a Gujarat court on Friday, appeared remorseless after the sentencing for a terror act that killed 56 people, and was heard saying the Constitution does not mean anything to him.

Bollywood's Whiskey Moments

Bollywood's Whiskey Moments

Rediff.com24 May 2022

To mark World Whiskey Day, a toast to its memorable imagery in Hindi films.