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'Our community has lost a giant'

'Our community has lost a giant'

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Urvashi Vaid dreamed of a common movement for social justice that could address them all: Racism, gender oppression and homophobia. Sandip Roy salutes the memory of Urvashi Vaid, one of America's most prominent LGBT activists, who passed into the ages this month.

Visit Chennai (and these 9 cities) in 2015!

Visit Chennai (and these 9 cities) in 2015!

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

International travel guide Lonely Planet has just released its list of top ten cities to visit next year. And Chennai made the cut!

Can you crack this simple English quiz?

Can you crack this simple English quiz?

Rediff.com21 May 2019

Test your English skills with this simple quiz.

Corona effect: 35% Indians sleep after 12 pm

Corona effect: 35% Indians sleep after 12 pm

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

A new study has revealed how the pandemic has altered the sleep timings of Indians in the last few weeks.

Top monsoon destinations in India

Top monsoon destinations in India

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

Time to pack your bags and pamper the wanderlust in you.

'This is a good time to reinvent yourself'

'This is a good time to reinvent yourself'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Rediff reader Sasikanta Mishra, 45 from Bhubaneswar, Odisha tells us how he is dealing with the lockdown.

Think you're an English whiz? Take this quiz!

Think you're an English whiz? Take this quiz!

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Pick the correct answer from the three options provided below each question.

The Great Cheetah Tamasha

The Great Cheetah Tamasha

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

The Bengal Tiger, the Asiatic Lion and the more widespread leopard have had to swallow their pride. Rarely has the prime minister turned up in person, sun hat and camera at the ready, to welcome a member of the big cat family, notes Shyam G Menon.

How much do you know about fitness?

How much do you know about fitness?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

Do you know your biceps from your triceps? Take this fun quiz to find out!

10 foods you must include in your diet

10 foods you must include in your diet

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

Oncologist Dr Zankhana Buch, AyurVAID Hospital tells us why these foods could help you lead a healthy lifestyle.

Navratri: 9 things garba revellers will totally get

Navratri: 9 things garba revellers will totally get

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

Navratri, the celebration of nine nights begins September 25. So here, dear readers are 7 things that happen only during Navratri :-)

Can You Work While Studying Abroad?

Can You Work While Studying Abroad?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Working while studying is an incredible way to build your professional network, learn hands-on experience, and understand the global working environment, suggests Ajay Sharma, president and founder, Abhinav Immigration Services.

Manali-Leh road trip: Stop before you continue

Manali-Leh road trip: Stop before you continue

Rediff.com27 Sep 2015

Go, live your life in Leh for as long as you want.

National Geographic wants you to visit Hyderabad!

National Geographic wants you to visit Hyderabad!

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

The National Geographic Traveler magazine has released its go-now destinations for 2015. And apna Hyderabad is on it!

The 10 best student cities in the world 2015

The 10 best student cities in the world 2015

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Does your favourite city feature in the list? Find out.

5 great foods for counting sheep

5 great foods for counting sheep

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

Struggling with sleep? Shameem Akthar, yogacharya trained with International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre, lists out five foods that can disturb your sleep severely.

10 words and phrases that can mean totally different things!

10 words and phrases that can mean totally different things!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Because English, as we would all agree, is a very funny language.

How to make Vishu Kanji

How to make Vishu Kanji

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

The harvest festival is incomplete without this humble and easy-to-make porridge.

A delicious green papaya salad recipe you must try

A delicious green papaya salad recipe you must try

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

Have a raw papaya at home, but don't know how to use it? Try out this recipe.

How Ronald Ross discovered malaria-mosquito link

How Ronald Ross discovered malaria-mosquito link

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

'This proved that whatever was growing in the mosquito's gut was a parasite -- it was almost certainly the malarial parasite.'

How Indians Dominate World Chess

How Indians Dominate World Chess

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

In 2019, World Champion Magnus Carlsen was asked to guess the nationality of the reigning world champion in 2050. He responded: 'India will have had many by then!'

Recipes: 5 sauces to up your cooking game

Recipes: 5 sauces to up your cooking game

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Super easy recipes that will transform anything from salad to pasta.

QUIZ: Just how good is your English grammar?

QUIZ: Just how good is your English grammar?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

Take this simple quiz to find out!

10 foreign cousins of our good old Indian dishes

10 foreign cousins of our good old Indian dishes

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Did you know Turmeric Latte or Haldi Doodh is trending abroad?

9 things that cost (almost) as much as the iPhone 6 Plus

9 things that cost (almost) as much as the iPhone 6 Plus

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

If you, like us, are wondering what you can really do with that sort of money, this list might come handy!

'Hum aapke saath mein hai'

'Hum aapke saath mein hai'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

'I want to show that we are also part of this society and want to participate just as much, whether it is for security or whatever community work there.'

English Quiz: Know the difference between on and upon?

English Quiz: Know the difference between on and upon?

Rediff.com4 May 2016

Prepositions can be very tricky!

Bhimbetka caves tell a story, one that dates back centuries

Bhimbetka caves tell a story, one that dates back centuries

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

All noise seems to fade away at the Bhimbetka caves that seem to cast a magical spell on visitors.

The most photographed destinations of 2015

The most photographed destinations of 2015

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

This list goes ahead to prove that people still love the touristy spots!

7 nature trails in the world you cannot miss in 2017

7 nature trails in the world you cannot miss in 2017

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

You don't need to be a fan of Jurassic Park or Jungle Book to head out on these holidays!

How to apply for a summer internship

How to apply for a summer internship

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

Internshala is inviting applications from students, freshers across the country.

Can you ace this grammar quiz?

Can you ace this grammar quiz?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

Answer these questions to find out whether your English language skills are adequate or not!

How to make Gulab Jamun with milk powder

How to make Gulab Jamun with milk powder

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

Reader Rita Sinha shares her recipe.

Quiz: How good is your English?

Quiz: How good is your English?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

Do you know the difference between 'their' and 'there'?

A perfect day of eating

A perfect day of eating

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

What does a perfect day of eating look like?

8 ways to beat the summer heat

8 ways to beat the summer heat

Rediff.com17 Apr 2016

With scorcher days ahead, you must be looking for ways to avoid the heat. Here are few!

6 unbelievable places on Earth

6 unbelievable places on Earth

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

Hard to believe that some of these surreal places do exist.

The Indian inspiration behind Melania Trump's look

The Indian inspiration behind Melania Trump's look

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

The Indian inspiration behind the First Lady's look on her arrival to India.

'China is ahead of India because our political leadership was behind'

'China is ahead of India because our political leadership was behind'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

'You have to be a total anti-national bozo to shut down the Nokia plant in Sriperumbudur, which was the first large manufacturing plant for mobile phones in India.' 'Why was the unit shut down? Because of somebody's ego.'

How to burn calories after eating your fave foods

How to burn calories after eating your fave foods

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

We have put together a list of most popular snacks and how much every indulgence sets you back. Let's get started to shed the flab