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Biofuels: A necessary evil or. . .

Biofuels: A necessary evil or. . .

Rediff.com20 May 2008

The world must take care when developing biofuels to avoid perverse environmental effects and higher food prices

Mattel India to recall made-in-China toys

Mattel India to recall made-in-China toys

Rediff.com3 Aug 2007

The worldwide recall involves plastic pre-school toys, including replicas of popular children's television characters such as the Cookie Monster, Elmo, Dora and Big Bird, which were manufactured in China.

More evil than Google?

More evil than Google?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2007

Google faces mounting criticism on issues from copyright to click fraud. But the search giant isn't the only player in the industry with a dirty record.

PGA Golf: Jeev slips, Jyoti misses cut

PGA Golf: Jeev slips, Jyoti misses cut

Rediff.com9 Aug 2008

Jeev Milkha Singh turned in a roller-coaster four-over 74 to slip to the tied seventh spot even as Jyoti Randhawa and Daniel Chopra fell by the wayside after the second round of the 90th PGA Championships in Bloomfield.

Sell-out Nunn-McClellan gem at BAM

Sell-out Nunn-McClellan gem at BAM

Rediff.com20 Sep 2007

In addition to King Lear, Nunn also offers another Royal Shakespeare Company production, Chekhov's immortal account of unrequited love and ambition, The Seagull.

Time to give this baggy green warrior his due

Time to give this baggy green warrior his due

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

Less than three months ago, Aaron Finch, alarmingly down on form and confidence, actually feared he might not be chosen for the Australian squad that he was due to lead. Now, he's atop the scoring charts at the World Cup.

Dear FM: Is the price rise not affecting you?

Dear FM: Is the price rise not affecting you?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2008

Is the increase in the rise of prices of essential goods of daily use affecting your monthly budget? What steps are you taking to soften the blow?

Murray bows out of Australian Open after epic comeback

Murray bows out of Australian Open after epic comeback

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

Andy Murray's hopes of a fairytale swansong at the Australian Open were crushed

PIX: Shilpa Shetty's LOVELY London holiday

PIX: Shilpa Shetty's LOVELY London holiday

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

It is now time to tour London with Shilpa Shetty

25 POETIC FRAMES of Parinda

25 POETIC FRAMES of Parinda

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Every single one of Parinda's magnificent frames is a masterclass in slick. Sukanya Verma tells us why.

STUNNING Sports photos of the weekend!

STUNNING Sports photos of the weekend!

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

There is never a dull moment in the sporting world and this weekend was no different.

70th anniversary of the Hiroshima-Nagasaki bomb; the Doomsday Clock ticks on

70th anniversary of the Hiroshima-Nagasaki bomb; the Doomsday Clock ticks on

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

To this day, the shadows of the victims lay imprinted on the walls of these cities. Here are some interesting facts about Hiroshima and Nagasaki and how that tragedy changed the world.

Monsoon Wedding Revisited

Monsoon Wedding Revisited

Rediff.com22 May 2020

'What guides Monsoon Wedding through and through is Mira Nair's openness as a film-maker,' observes Sreehari Nair.

Trump slams NFL, 'so proud' of NASCAR

Trump slams NFL, 'so proud' of NASCAR

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

US President Donald Trump praised fans of NASCAR racing on Monday morning after he triggered protests on football fields across the country with criticism of NFL and other athletes who kneel during the national anthem as unpatriotic.

Kyrgios keeps cool to win Japan Open

Kyrgios keeps cool to win Japan Open

Rediff.com9 Oct 2016

Nick Kyrgios shelved the on-court histrionics and let his tennis do the talking to win an enthralling battle against rising Belgian David Goffin 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 and clinch the Japan Open on Sunday.

What every entrepreneur MUST know

What every entrepreneur MUST know

Rediff.com22 Jan 2007

Venture capitalist Alok Mittal shares his views on entrepreneurship and offers advice to young entrepreneurs.

Aceing an outsourced job interview

Aceing an outsourced job interview

Rediff.com2 Jun 2007

The human resources department is so 20th century. Recruitment has become the next outsourcing frontier. Think India.

Saawariya music review

Saawariya music review

Rediff.com24 Sep 2007

Saawariya starts off superbly, showcasing the ethereal texture of its strain. Sadly, somewhere towards the end it loses some of its steam. In entirety, however, the soundtrack is a superior product.

It's war of resumes for job portals

It's war of resumes for job portals

Rediff.com18 Apr 2007

The Times group job site, Timesjobs.com, yesterday said it was the largest recruitment portal with 3.073 million active resumes.

Puli, Singh is Bliing gear up for box office clash

Puli, Singh is Bliing gear up for box office clash

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Puli releases a day before Singh Is Bliing.

A liberal case against a uniform civil code

A liberal case against a uniform civil code

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

A constipated, constricting UCC would be worse than the current scenario of competing personal laws, says Devangshu Datta.

Deepika, Mila Kunis, Jennifer: Forbes' HIGHEST PAID Actresses

Deepika, Mila Kunis, Jennifer: Forbes' HIGHEST PAID Actresses

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

Deepika Padukone makes it to the list for the very first time!

How Phelps and Lochte stand out for right and wrong reasons

How Phelps and Lochte stand out for right and wrong reasons

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

Two swimmers made the biggest waves in Rio, Michael Phelps racing to retirement as the greatest of all time and US team mate Ryan Lochte slipping out of the country before police could stop him.

Why we must take sleeplessness seriously

Why we must take sleeplessness seriously

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

Sleeplessness is increasingly becoming a lifestyle disorder, says Amrita Singh.

Movies: Best of the week

Movies: Best of the week

Rediff.com17 Oct 2005

A look at the top movies stories this week.

What really happened to Demi Lovato?

What really happened to Demi Lovato?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

Demi Lovato was hospitalised after possible overdose.

Strong aftershock creates panic in J&K

Strong aftershock creates panic in J&K

Rediff.com13 Oct 2005

The tremor measured about 5.8 on the Richter Scale.

Looking for a job? Be a 'Pokemon Catcher'!

Looking for a job? Be a 'Pokemon Catcher'!

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

Bengaluru-based Babajob, an online livelihood marketplace has advertised for a new job category 'The Pokemon Catcher'.

'We are not afraid': Thousands at vigil for victims of London attack

'We are not afraid': Thousands at vigil for victims of London attack

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

A day after Londoners were confronted with a 'sick and depraved' attack, crowds gathered in the heart of the city to pay tribute to the victims. Candles flickered on downturned faces as people paid tribute to those who had been killed and injured. The words "solidarity" and "unity" could be heard being exchanged in conversation after conversation.

What should India do? Tell us!

What should India do? Tell us!

Rediff.com13 Jul 2006

Tell us how India should respond to Terror Tuesday.

Woods takes charge as Stenson stumbles

Woods takes charge as Stenson stumbles

Rediff.com16 Dec 2006

Tiger Woods, boosted by two monster birdie putts, grabbed the lead from overnight pacesetter Henrik Stenson in the Target World Challenge second round on Friday.

'Will I be able to celebrate my birthday?' Kids' queries during COVID-19

'Will I be able to celebrate my birthday?' Kids' queries during COVID-19

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

Parents across the country, and the world, are grappling with an unprecedented challenge of dealing with their children who are too old to be shushed or placated and too young to understand the inexplicable situation the world has found itself in. PTI journalists across India shared experiences and conversations with their children aged 2 to 13, which ranged from cute to poignant and heart-wrenching to humorous, and some with sagacity far beyond their age.

The science of Game of Thrones

The science of Game of Thrones

Rediff.com21 May 2019

'When so many noted universities -- including the likes of Harvard and the University of California -- are spending their resources on studying the world of GoT, it is fun to assess whether this fictional universe conforms with the laws of our real universe,' says Kumar Abhishek.

#MeToo: WCD ministry for judicial panel to look into cases

#MeToo: WCD ministry for judicial panel to look into cases

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

"I believe in all of them. I believe in the pain and trauma behind every single complainant," Maneka Gandhi said.

No one wanted my book: Kiran Desai

No one wanted my book: Kiran Desai

Rediff.com15 Oct 2006

As a penniless writer in Brooklyn, Desai shared a small apartment with a former clown, a fashion designer and a waitress.

Ready for a 'fable' game?

Ready for a 'fable' game?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2005

Gaming lovers, here's some good news for you.

Five Indian quake survivors return from PoK

Five Indian quake survivors return from PoK

Rediff.com14 Oct 2005

Hundreds of bodies are still buried under the debris and people rendered homeless are spending the night in the open in freezing conditions.

'Even in his bullying there was so much love'

'Even in his bullying there was so much love'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

Rishi Kapoor passed into the ages on April 30.

Can money buy happiness?

Can money buy happiness?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2005

Pix: When Magneto met Aamir

Pix: When Magneto met Aamir

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Check out the celebs who attended the event.