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'50 to 60 crore across India would be infected'

'50 to 60 crore across India would be infected'

Rediff.com20 May 2021

'At least half the population in UP has been infected.'

The story behind Anushka's bridal sari

The story behind Anushka's bridal sari

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

According to the designer it will help weavers' children go to school. Find out how!

Ordinance may pave way for eight new IITs

Ordinance may pave way for eight new IITs

Rediff.com18 Jul 2008

With this, the number of IITs will touch 16. The new IITs will be set up in Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Orissa, Gujarat, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. The academic sessions of six new IITs will start on July 23. The IITs in Andhra Pradesh, Bihar and Gujarat will start their session with 120 students each in temporary campuses.

Why Modi chose Manoj Sinha as J-K lieutenant governor

Why Modi chose Manoj Sinha as J-K lieutenant governor

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

'Sinha's skills at resolving contradictions will be required to smoothen the functioning of the bureaucracy which has been so fractious that it tripped up even a seasoned bureaucrat like his immediate predecessor, G C Murmu,' notes avid Devadas.

Promo Watch: Lagaa Chunari Mein Daag

Promo Watch: Lagaa Chunari Mein Daag

Rediff.com13 Aug 2007

Here's a sneak peek.

Have you applied for JEE?

Have you applied for JEE?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2004

You need to take the JEE if you are looking for admission to undergraduate courses at the IITs.

Trailer: Bachchan and Deepika in Piku, a constipation comedy

Trailer: Bachchan and Deepika in Piku, a constipation comedy

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Piku should hopefully be some good shit, says Raja Sen.

Pankaj Kapoor excels in Dharm

Pankaj Kapoor excels in Dharm

Rediff.com8 Jun 2007

But the film will not draw in the audiences.

Seher does Arshad Warsi justice

Seher does Arshad Warsi justice

Rediff.com29 Jul 2005

Sonia, Patil make first hand assessment of blasts

Sonia, Patil make first hand assessment of blasts

Rediff.com8 Mar 2006

Congress president Sonia Gandhi and Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil Tuesday night visited the Sankat Mochan temple in Varanasi, which was rocked by a powerful blast.

Palanquin carrying Sikh scripture to move to Pak

Palanquin carrying Sikh scripture to move to Pak

Rediff.com29 Nov 2005

Palanquin carrying Sikh scripture to move to Pak Tuesday

Why should Dalits not get reservation in Aligarh, asks Adityanath

Why should Dalits not get reservation in Aligarh, asks Adityanath

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

Adityanath said there was no discrimination in the schemes being run by the central government and they were meant for the welfare of all including Dalits and backwards.

'Terror groups may be resposible for train blast'

'Terror groups may be resposible for train blast'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2005

Terrorist groups may be responsible for train blast: Mulayam

BJP's hero: Who is Madan Mohan Malaviya?

BJP's hero: Who is Madan Mohan Malaviya?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

Although much loved amongst the right wing in India, few Indians know of and about Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya. Respected by Mahatma Gandhi, Malaviya was a long standing member of the Congress party, and was one of the founding members of the far-right party the Akhil Bharatiya Hindu Mahasabha. So here's a rundown of top ten things you didn't know about Madan Mohan Malaviya.

The Man Who Hopes To Beat Modi

The Man Who Hopes To Beat Modi

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

'When Priyankaji's candidature wasn't announced, where is the question of her backing out?'

Mayawati promises sops to Bollywood

Mayawati promises sops to Bollywood

Rediff.com15 Mar 2003

How many calories does your bhel puri have?

How many calories does your bhel puri have?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2004

Take this quiz to get the skinny on calories in your favourite junk food: chaat.

A Beautiful Childhood Made From Shankar's Fairies

A Beautiful Childhood Made From Shankar's Fairies

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

'My Nani passed away in January 2016 and the house belonged to her and my Nana.' 'After they passed away, the family decided to sell the house.' 'My mother's immediate response was that we have to make a film in this house before it was sold.'

Sacked BSF jawan Tej Bahadur's nomination from Varanasi rejected

Sacked BSF jawan Tej Bahadur's nomination from Varanasi rejected

Rediff.com1 May 2019

"I am a farmer's son and I was here to raise the voices of farmers and jawans," Tej Bahadur Yadav said.

Fashion Week: Back to black

Fashion Week: Back to black

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

Designers Pallavi Mohan and Rina Dhaka create meaningful fashion at Amazon India Fashion Week Fall 2016.

'When the applause started, I blanked out. Then I started crying'

'When the applause started, I blanked out. Then I started crying'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

'I may sound snobbish but I am genuinely tired of responding and saying thank you on Facebook, on Twitter, on phone calls. People are calling from everywhere. There is all this excitement and different groups are throwing parties. I have to attend them or else they will think I am snooty.' Meet Masaan director Neeraj Ghaywan.

See: Why these migrants won't come back to Mumbai

See: Why these migrants won't come back to Mumbai

Rediff.com16 May 2020

'If we don't get any bus from here, we will start walking home.' 'What else can we do?' 'We don't want to die of hunger here.'

Should Kejriwal take on Modi in Varanasi? Your Say!

Should Kejriwal take on Modi in Varanasi? Your Say!

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

Do you, our dear readers, think Arvind Kejriwal should take on the BJP's prime ministerial candidate from Varanasi? Or do you believe Kejrwal is fighting a losing battle?

'If the system is flawed, what is the fault of the students'

'If the system is flawed, what is the fault of the students'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

Scuttled holiday plans, clashes with entrance dates, another round of tuitions and above all the 'phobia' of facing the examination day yet again -- sum up the dilemma being faced by class 10 and 12 students of Central Board of Secondary Education across the country.

State, central security forces converge on Varanasi ahead of polls

State, central security forces converge on Varanasi ahead of polls

Rediff.com11 May 2014

Varanasi, the high-profile election battleground that goes to polls on Monday has virtually turned into a fortress.

Amy Jackson collaborates with Manj Musik

Amy Jackson collaborates with Manj Musik

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Modi effect? Mukesh Ambani celebrates wife's b'day in Varanasi

Modi effect? Mukesh Ambani celebrates wife's b'day in Varanasi

Rediff.com1 Nov 2014

Accompanied by a large entourage, including the kids, the couple reached Varanasi by a private plane in the afternoon.

Magsaysay Awardee: RSS/BJP can't tolerate dissent

Magsaysay Awardee: RSS/BJP can't tolerate dissent

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

'If I am not there, the RSS would do that job. They are obviously in power, they can do anything.'

Guru Nanak's Odysseys

Guru Nanak's Odysseys

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

After several years of travelling, Guru Nanak settled down at Kartarpur as a farmer. His followers were the first Sikhs of an order that was to prevail for many years to come. A fascinating excerpt from Sikh Heritage: A History of Valour and Devotion.

Uproar in Rajya Sabha over soaring prices of pulses, vegetables

Uproar in Rajya Sabha over soaring prices of pulses, vegetables

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

As per latest government data, retail inflation inched up to a 22-month high of 5.77 per cent in June.

'After Khatron Ke Khiladi, I'm no longer scared of snakes'

'After Khatron Ke Khiladi, I'm no longer scared of snakes'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

'Reality shows are not my cup of tea. I don't like being judged.' Nathalia Kaur, who was eliminated from Khatron Ke Khiladi recently, talks about her stint on the show.

Student roughed up at PM Modi's Banaras Hindu University event

Student roughed up at PM Modi's Banaras Hindu University event

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

The student, identified as Ashutosh Singh, demanded that the students union elections be held in the varsity just as Prime Minister Narendra Modi ended his speech at BHU.

Review: Masaan is a truly impressive directorial debut

Review: Masaan is a truly impressive directorial debut

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

Masaan is an immense achievement for a first-time filmmaker and must be applauded, says Raja Sen.

Pak legislator, son shot dead in Karachi

Pak legislator, son shot dead in Karachi

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

A Muttahida Quami Movement legislator and his son were shot dead by gunmen in a drive-by shooting outside a mosque in Karachi on Friday, leading to eruption of violence in many parts of Pakistan's biggest city that claimed four lives.

'It will take ten years to revive Ganga'

'It will take ten years to revive Ganga'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

'The Ganga must be kept above all divisive politics,' says Uma Bharti.

Telecom sector will need over 4 million workforce by 2022: Min

Telecom sector will need over 4 million workforce by 2022: Min

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

Prasad asked private operators to play a role in skill development.

Like him or not, Modi is a risk-taker

Like him or not, Modi is a risk-taker

Rediff.com21 May 2019

'If Mr Modi continues growing as a Hindu Hriday Samrat, better that it is done by restoring ancient temples than demolishing medieval mosques,' says Shekhar Gupta.

'Article 15's success tells me that love works'

'Article 15's success tells me that love works'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

'Whether it is Mulk or Article 15, I am talking about love and against hatred.'