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How to take care of oily skin

How to take care of oily skin

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

Here are nine natural ways to manage oily skin.

Army chief promises stern action against rapists

Army chief promises stern action against rapists

Rediff.com9 Oct 2003

A Delhi student has accused four soldiers of the Presidential Guards of gang-raping her.

'India first or family?' Modi attacks Cong at war memorial launch

'India first or family?' Modi attacks Cong at war memorial launch

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

In his hard-hitting speech at a gathering of ex-servicemen, the prime minister referred to the Bofors scam, AgustaWestland chopper scam, Rafale issue and inordinate delays in procurement of critical military platforms and ammunition by previous government.

'Indian Muslims have no better place to live than India'

'Indian Muslims have no better place to live than India'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

'We are Indians not by chance, but by choice.' 'Our ancestors had a chance to go to a State which was Islamic, but they chose to stay back in that State which was not Islamic.'

Will Varavara Rao be freed from prison?

Will Varavara Rao be freed from prison?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

The poet and professor's 'life breath is now in the hands of those sworn to uphold his Constitutional right to life.' 'Will they be true to their oath?', asks Jyoti Punwani.

Ayyappa's right must be respected by one and all

Ayyappa's right must be respected by one and all

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

'Comparing a men-only pilgrimage with past blots like sati or untouchability is propelled by politics, mischief and malevolence,' argues Sudhir Bisht.

Raina, Jadeja involved in heated argument over dropped catch

Raina, Jadeja involved in heated argument over dropped catch

Rediff.com6 Jul 2013

India's Ravindra Jadeja and Suresh Raina were involved in a heated on-field argument over a dropped catch during India's tri-series match against the West Indies on Saturday.

Sunanda Pushkar case: HC asks police to file status report in 3 days

Sunanda Pushkar case: HC asks police to file status report in 3 days

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

Subramanian Swamy alleged that Shashi Tharoor was influencing the investigation in the matter.

Nations League PIX: France win in Croatia; Italy unbeaten

Nations League PIX: France win in Croatia; Italy unbeaten

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

France stretched their unbeaten run against Croatia to eight games after a late goal by Kylian Mbappe gave the world champions a 2-1 win in their Nations League top-tier Group 3 match on Wednesday.

'Don't want another Ayodhya tragedy': Locals recall horrors of 1992

'Don't want another Ayodhya tragedy': Locals recall horrors of 1992

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

'The Ayodhya anniversary, every year brings back the tragic memories. Politicians should let people's wounds heal and not reopen them to suit their agenda'

Amid tussle with Punjab CM, Sidhu loses key portfolios

Amid tussle with Punjab CM, Sidhu loses key portfolios

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

Navjot Sidhu has been given power and new and renewable energy sources, and his tourism and cultural affairs portfolio has been given to Charanjit Singh Channi.

BJP attacks EC on Rahul's roadshow

BJP attacks EC on Rahul's roadshow

Rediff.com10 May 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday hit out at the Election Commission for allowing Rahul Gandhi to hold a road show in a Varanasi area where Narendra Modi was refused permission for a rally, saying it was done for "political reasons".

Sonia worse than Hitler: Jagan on T-Bill ruckus

Sonia worse than Hitler: Jagan on T-Bill ruckus

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

YSR Congress chief Jagan Mohan Reddy has charged that Congress president Sonia Gandhi had 'behaved worse than German dictator Adolf Hitler and that her actions, which had led to such trouble in Andhra Pradesh, reflected in Parliament on Thursday.

PM's raincoat remark at Manmohan invites criticism

PM's raincoat remark at Manmohan invites criticism

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

Modi was at the receiving end of criticism from across the political spectrum, dubbing the barb as demeaning.

US court summons Bachchan for alleged 'khoon ka badla khoon' remark in 1984 riots

US court summons Bachchan for alleged 'khoon ka badla khoon' remark in 1984 riots

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan has been summoned by a court in the United States over his alleged controversial slogan in 1984 following the assassination of then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi by her Sikh bodyguards.

The Jaguar XJ50 is more like a Gulfstream jet than limousine

The Jaguar XJ50 is more like a Gulfstream jet than limousine

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

This car commemorates the first Jaguar XJ 1, which was launched in 1968 and was widely acknowledged at the time to be one of the best automobiles ever made

What landmark can the BJP rename after Naipaul?

What landmark can the BJP rename after Naipaul?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

'Will the BJP now replace a Muslim name for a street or a railway junction with Naipaul's name?' 'It is the least the party can do for its sole Nobel Prize-winning admirer,' says Amulya Ganguli.

PHOTOS: 10-man Manchester Utd stun Arsenal at Emirates

PHOTOS: 10-man Manchester Utd stun Arsenal at Emirates

Rediff.com3 Dec 2017

Photos from the English Premier League match played between Manchester United and Arsenal on Saturday

They ask why Modi is killing terrorists during polls: PM

They ask why Modi is killing terrorists during polls: PM

Rediff.com12 May 2019

"To all casteist leaders I would like to say my only caste is poor, my only identity is poor."

Confessions of a vegetarian of sorts

Confessions of a vegetarian of sorts

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

'When you are a vegetarian who isn't terribly fond of cottage cheese, choices become somewhat limited, but I have never understood why everyone also conspires to gang up against the vegetable eater?' asks Kishore Singh.

How to keep summer infections at bay

How to keep summer infections at bay

Rediff.com1 May 2019

Your sunscreen should contain mineral sun blocks like zinc oxide, titanium dioxide and iron oxide, says cosmetologist Dr Rinky Kapoor.

Why Modi loved this father's zero waste wedding invite

Why Modi loved this father's zero waste wedding invite

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

It was Gadgil's idea to print a wedding invitation on fabric with temporary ink so it can be used later as a napkin.

India's awesome record in Cuttack: 11 out of 15

India's awesome record in Cuttack: 11 out of 15

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

India now are the only team to have chased 350-plus thrice and in each of them Kohli has been the backbone with centuries in each.

Why this university's marks scam must worry you

Why this university's marks scam must worry you

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

If a students fails an examination, first s/he applies for revaluation. The student then approaches 'brokers', either from among the teachers or outside the university. A student pays Rs 10,000 for the broker's assistance, which ensures that marks will be upwardly revised in the revalution.

Main accused in Kasganj violence held; UP submits report to MHA

Main accused in Kasganj violence held; UP submits report to MHA

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

At least 118 people have been arrested in connection with the violence.

'It's better if Rafa loses again, people will stop asking me'

'It's better if Rafa loses again, people will stop asking me'

Rediff.com19 May 2015

Robin Soderling is sick of being the answer to a favourite quiz question, the one which asks who is the only player to beat nine-times champion Rafael Nadal at the French Open.

Non-bailable warrant out against elusive rape accused UP minister

Non-bailable warrant out against elusive rape accused UP minister

Rediff.com4 Mar 2017

The passport of rape accused Uttar Pradesh minister Gayatri Prajapati was impounded on Saturday and a look-out notice was issued against him, hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Samajwadi Party and the Congress of chanting "Gayatri Prajapati Mantra".

The solar eclipse is here!

The solar eclipse is here!

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

Here are some of the best moments from the 'event-of-a-lifetime.

Don't fear standing with industrialists, my intentions clean: PM

Don't fear standing with industrialists, my intentions clean: PM

Rediff.com29 Jul 2018

He congratulated the Uttar Pradesh government and industrialists for their commitment for development.

The doosra: South Africa hold the aces

The doosra: South Africa hold the aces

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

The Men in Blue have never beaten the Proteas in a World Cup game.

Return 'our old India', keep your 'New India' to yourself: Azad

Return 'our old India', keep your 'New India' to yourself: Azad

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

'In old India, there was no hatred, anger or lynching. New India is one where humans are enemies of each other'

Raids on Lalu: Why Nitish isn't worried

Raids on Lalu: Why Nitish isn't worried

Rediff.com8 Jul 2017

The crisis will strengthen Nitish Kumar's position as Lalu's troubles erodes his bargaining power within the ruling coalition in Bihar.

Demolished Babri mosque in 17 mins, how long for ordinance? Raut

Demolished Babri mosque in 17 mins, how long for ordinance? Raut

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray will visit Ayodhya on Saturday amid a clamour among Hindu outfits for bringing an ordinance to build Ram Temple.

When Rekha wanted to marry me

When Rekha wanted to marry me

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

'Yes, seriously. This was the time she was going through a bad phase; her personal life was a mess after her alleged affair with Amitabh Bachchan ended and her career was going nowhere.'

Will appeal to the Prime Minister: Narsingh

Will appeal to the Prime Minister: Narsingh

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

Banned for four years and disgraced after being eliminated from the Olympics Village, dope-tainted wrestler Narsingh Yadav vowed to take his battle to the Prime Minister's Office. His dream of representing the country in the Games shattered after he was slapped with a four-year ban by Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) for flunking a dope test after WADA challenged the clean chit given to him by NADA, a devastated Narsingh Yadav said that he will fight till the end. "Meri toh naam badnam hui, isse pura desh pe kala dhabba lag gaya hai (My name has been tarnished, not just me, this ban is a blot on India). Chahe mujhe phaasi ho jaye, mein iski chhanbin karwaoonga, din-raat ek kar doonga (Let me be hanged, I will take this to higher courts and will leave no stone unturned)," the 74kg freestyle wrestler told PTI.

'If Virat says his runs don't matter, he is lying'

'If Virat says his runs don't matter, he is lying'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

"It doesn't matter if he gets runs or not? I think he is telling lies there," Anderson said

Congress can't see beyond a family: Modi in Lok Sabha

Congress can't see beyond a family: Modi in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Modi also reminded Congress of the Emergency, saying it's a blot on the democracy that will never fade.

Chelsea has 24 hours to solve their problems...

Chelsea has 24 hours to solve their problems...

Rediff.com27 Dec 2015

"Diego Costa's out which means we have to solve that problem in 24 hours," new interim coach Guus Hiddink told reporters.

Nobody should have to prove their patriotism, says PM Modi in Rajya Sabha

Nobody should have to prove their patriotism, says PM Modi in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

Modi said no questions can be raised over patriotism of any of the 125 crore Indians and nobody needs to produce a "certificate of patriotism".

Tennis Roundup: Federer reaches 11th Halle final; Kvitova into Birmingham final

Tennis Roundup: Federer reaches 11th Halle final; Kvitova into Birmingham final

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

Top seed Roger Federer will challenge for a ninth Halle Open title after reaching the Wimbledon warm-up event final with a 6-4 7-6(5) victory over rising Russian talent Karen Khachanov on Saturday.