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Will farmers' issues derail BJP's campaign in MP?

Will farmers' issues derail BJP's campaign in MP?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

Chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan's task is to live down the hype and address the nitty-gritty, reports Radhika Ramaseshan.

Race backlash against Nina Davuluri shows OUR true colours

Race backlash against Nina Davuluri shows OUR true colours

Rediff.com21 Sep 2013

The global stigma of discrimination will go only when Asians and Africans have the self-confidence to be themselves, says Sunanda K Datta-Ray

Ranji: Mumbai fight back; Priyank props up Gujarat

Ranji: Mumbai fight back; Priyank props up Gujarat

Rediff.com1 Jan 2017

Mumbai picked up four wickets after a third-wicket stand of 110 to keep Tamil Nadu to 261 for six on Day one of their Ranji Trophy semi-final, in Rajkot, on Sunday

I go out there to get a five-wicket haul: Ashwin

I go out there to get a five-wicket haul: Ashwin

Rediff.com28 Nov 2015

If Ravichandran Ashwin is being hailed as the best spinner in contemporary cricket, the 29-year-old lanky Indian owes it as much to those long fingers as to an ever-ticking brain.

New Year Countdown: The ultimate 5-week fitness challenge

New Year Countdown: The ultimate 5-week fitness challenge

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

This workout routine will help you shed those extra kilos before the New Year.

HDFC Bank has no love and respect for India: Court

HDFC Bank has no love and respect for India: Court

Rediff.com13 Mar 2016

The bank was rapped for not activating a debit card of a couple 'trapped in a foreign country'

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

From drinks with worms to a snake stuck in a woman's ear, here's the weirdest, funniest stories from the world around.

How to get flat abs

How to get flat abs

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

Try these simple exercises to get rid of that flab and flaunt a toned belly.

14 strength exercises you can do at home

14 strength exercises you can do at home

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

These workouts will help you build strength and stamina without going to the gym.

Dhananjaya ton guides Sri Lanka to draw, India claim series 1-0

Dhananjaya ton guides Sri Lanka to draw, India claim series 1-0

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

Sri Lanka were never going to chase 410, but did well enough to bat as many as 102 overs in the second innings, finishing at 299 for five before the captains mutually agreed to a draw.

10 steps to kickstart your day

10 steps to kickstart your day

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

A few simple and efficient workouts to keep fresh through the day

Review: Dear Zindagi's high on sublime Alia, splendid SRK!

Review: Dear Zindagi's high on sublime Alia, splendid SRK!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

Dear Zindagi's high on sublime Alia, splendid SRK!

Ranbir, Hrithik, Salman: 14 TRENDIEST men's hairstyles!

Ranbir, Hrithik, Salman: 14 TRENDIEST men's hairstyles!

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

Want a new hairstyle? Read this first.

Had Modi been a CEO, he would be fired

Had Modi been a CEO, he would be fired

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

'The world's economy is booming and growing at 3%. But even in this environment, India's growth has declined.' 'This is because of the deliberate slowing down induced by eccentric actions like demonetisation,' argues Aakar Patel.

The secret to beautiful hair is in your kitchen!

The secret to beautiful hair is in your kitchen!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Your humble kitchen is not just a treasure trove for great skincare remedies but also the 'Room of Requirement' for long beautiful hair! Read on!

Why Rampur always elects Azam Khan

Why Rampur always elects Azam Khan

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

Outside Rampur, Azam Khan's name may be an alias for controversy. But Rampur's voters believe that all the improvements in their constituency has been accomplished only by the man they have elected 8 times to the state assembly.

Find out why Pakistan suspended 16 bowlers

Find out why Pakistan suspended 16 bowlers

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

In a major crackdown against chucking, a senior official revealed that Pakistan on Thursday suspended 16 domestic bowlers with suspect actions following the ban of ace off-spinner Saeed Ajmal.

5 harmful office habits you must give up right away

5 harmful office habits you must give up right away

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Being a gossip-monger is not going to help your career in any way.

10 reasons why you might be losing hair

10 reasons why you might be losing hair

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

Did you know that losing weight can also cause hair loss?

Ishant was the biggest threat on Day 1: Rogers

Ishant was the biggest threat on Day 1: Rogers

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

Despite scoring a half-century to lay the foundation for Australia's first innings, opener Chris Rogers was unhappy with the way he got out the opening day of the third Test against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday.

In which direction is India headed?

In which direction is India headed?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

'The Dancing Girl is only one of the many symbols they threaten today.' 'Our country is changing.' 'Elements that ought to have remained on the fringes have been handed power and control of a state on a platter.' 'With this, the party that persistently wooed us with its development agenda has arrogantly taken its mask off,' says Veenu Sandhu.

Trump may move closer to India to 'suppress' Beijing: Chinese media

Trump may move closer to India to 'suppress' Beijing: Chinese media

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

'US-Indian relations will become an important part of Trump's diplomacy,' says Global Times.

Get sexy arms this summer!

Get sexy arms this summer!

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Brinda Sapat tells you just how!

Ashwin 'carries a psychological advantage' over England

Ashwin 'carries a psychological advantage' over England

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

A livid Ravichandran Ashwin asked the media to stop criticising the slow and spin-suited Indian pitches, saying he is fed up answering the oft-repeated queries.

How to get in awesome shape in 3 weeks!

How to get in awesome shape in 3 weeks!

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

Dare to take our ultimate fitness challenge?

Bad news for Pakistan: Hafeez fails informal bowling test

Bad news for Pakistan: Hafeez fails informal bowling test

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

Pakistan cricket has got more bad news ahead of the World Cup after all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez failed to clear the informal bio-mechanics test in Chennai.

10 modern health problems and how to prevent it

10 modern health problems and how to prevent it

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Heard of poshitis, text neck? See what you can do to alter your habits and lead a healthy life.

Kohli's century puts India in control on Day 1

Kohli's century puts India in control on Day 1

Rediff.com8 Oct 2016

Virat Kohli roared back to form with a superbly crafted century on a tricky pitch to take India to a comfortable 267 for three against New Zealand on Day 1 of the third and final Test match at the Holkar stadium in Indore, on Saturday.

Incredible India? Nah, it's Indiahahahaha

Incredible India? Nah, it's Indiahahahaha

Rediff.com28 Nov 2015

The BJP is methodically turning India into the world's laughing stock, one brainless statement after another.

Review: MTV Splitsvilla 7 will have you in splits

Review: MTV Splitsvilla 7 will have you in splits

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

MTV Splitsvilla 7 is the most mindless show even by reality TV standards, says Nishi Tiwari.

Resolved legacy issues, moving to 25% corporate tax rate: Jaitley

Resolved legacy issues, moving to 25% corporate tax rate: Jaitley

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

The indirect tax reform Goods and Services Tax is stuck in the Rajya Sabha.

Riaz's all-round show helps Pakistan edge past Zimbabwe

Riaz's all-round show helps Pakistan edge past Zimbabwe

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Batting at No. 9, Wahab Riaz struck a quickfire half-century before he returned to claim four wickets with the ball to lift Pakistan to a narrow 20-run victory.

An encounter with Priyanka Gandhi!

An encounter with Priyanka Gandhi!

Rediff.com29 Dec 2018

In 1998, the Congress asked her mother to campaign. 'We had a family discussion. We explained to our mother that you will be used, you will be discarded once you are done with the campaign.' 'A few days later I got a call from my mother. She said, "I have decided to campaign".' 'We were stunned. Why was she doing this?' Payal Mohanka listens in.

Sheena murder: Indrani's counsel claim police using force to get a confession

Sheena murder: Indrani's counsel claim police using force to get a confession

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

The Sheena Bora murder mystery has seen more twists than a television sitcom. As skeletons continue to tumble out, here are the latest developments in the case.

Partition: What we must remember

Partition: What we must remember

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

The world had almost completely forgotten about Partition, and many never learned about it, says Guneeta Singh Bhalla, the woman who founded the 1947 Partition Archive.

Grandma's Secrets: Beauty tips for skin and hair

Grandma's Secrets: Beauty tips for skin and hair

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Chhaya Ranka trusts her grandma's kitchen to sort her out every single time.

Don't gain weight this party season

Don't gain weight this party season

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Try this workout now!

PHOTOS: India v SA, second Test, Day 1

PHOTOS: India v SA, second Test, Day 1

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

Images from the India v SA, second Test, day 1, at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, in Bengaluru.

Havells will enter AC, washing machine space with Rs 1,600-cr Lloyd buyout

Havells will enter AC, washing machine space with Rs 1,600-cr Lloyd buyout

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

Havells will acquire the entire consumer business infrastructure, people and distribution network. Plus all intellectual property of the Lloyd brand, logo, trademark and attendant rights.

Rain washes out third ODI, India pocket series 2-0

Rain washes out third ODI, India pocket series 2-0

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

The third ODI between India and Bangladesh was called off after heavy showers rendered the ground unfit for play in Mirpur on Thursday.