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'Kohli was lying, but no one knows why'

'Kohli was lying, but no one knows why'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

'When a player becomes a little big, he thinks he is very big, bigger than the Board and he believes no one can touch him. Without me, Indian cricket won't work. Has this ever happened?'

Why Indians Turn To Dating Coaches

Why Indians Turn To Dating Coaches

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

The online world is filled with love gurus promising to teach "how to woo someone in minutes", unlike those who talk about the need to do the self-work.

'Bidding adieu to... The Godfather of Humour'

'Bidding adieu to... The Godfather of Humour'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

'The moments of laughter you've gifted us will always remain.'

Want To Crack NEET 2023? Ask rediffGURUS

Want To Crack NEET 2023? Ask rediffGURUS

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

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Modi to attend SCO meet with Putin and XI Jinping

Modi to attend SCO meet with Putin and XI Jinping

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

Modi is visiting Uzbekistan at the invitation of President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

How To Crack UPSC 2023

How To Crack UPSC 2023

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

It is recommended to allocate a minimum of 3 to 4 hours for studying over the weekdays and maximise effort during the weekends, suggests Sarmad Mehraj, teacher and VP, product (UPSC) at BYJU'S.

This is how cheetahs could survive in Kuno

This is how cheetahs could survive in Kuno

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

The experts said that the thicker coats, high parasite load and moisture create a perfect recipe for dermatitis with fly strike on top of it compounding the infection and compromising the skin's integrity.

Akshay Kumar to renounce Canadian passport

Akshay Kumar to renounce Canadian passport

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Akshay's citizenship became a topic of debate after an interview with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in April 2019 just before the Lok Sabha elections.

'Many Indian unicorns have set up businesses in Dubai'

'Many Indian unicorns have set up businesses in Dubai'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

'As part of our D33 strategy, the plan is to establish 30 unicorns in Dubai within the next 10 years.'

NCERT drops Khalistan reference from class 12 textbook on SGPC's objection

NCERT drops Khalistan reference from class 12 textbook on SGPC's objection

Rediff.com30 May 2023

The NCERT has dropped references to the demand for a separate Sikh nation of Khalistan from the class 12 political science textbook following objections from the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), according to top education ministry officials.

At concluding G20 session, Modi calls for UNSC reform

At concluding G20 session, Modi calls for UNSC reform

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday made a fresh push for reforms in global institutions, including the United Nations, asserting that the world's 'new realities' should be reflected in 'new global structure' as it is nature's law that those who don't change with times lose their relevance.

70 Years Ago, They Conquered Everest

70 Years Ago, They Conquered Everest

Rediff.com29 May 2023

May 29, 1953. A New Zealand beekeeper named Edmund Hillary and a Nepali sherpa named Tenzing Norgay became the first human beings to reach the top of the world -- the 29,035 foot Mount Everest, the highest mountain on earth.

Sena to host 3rd INDIA meet in Mumbai on Aug 31-Sep 1

Sena to host 3rd INDIA meet in Mumbai on Aug 31-Sep 1

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

The two-day deliberations, which will be held at Grand Hyatt in the suburbs, will begin in the evening of August 31 and from 10am on September 1. The meeting will be followed by a press conference, Raut informed.

Modi, Biden discuss N-energy, 6G and AI; vow to 'deepen, diversity' defence ties

Modi, Biden discuss N-energy, 6G and AI; vow to 'deepen, diversity' defence ties

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

In a post on X, Modi said, "Happy to have welcomed @POTUS @JoeBiden to 7, Lok Kalyan Marg. Our meeting was very productive."

A Toast To The Butter Man

A Toast To The Butter Man

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Among the many pearls of wisdom he bequeathed me, this one is probably the most precious: If you don't enjoy what you have created, how will anyone else? Manish Jhaveri remembers the legendary adman Sylvester daCunha.

One more cheetah dies at Kuno, 9th fatality since March

One more cheetah dies at Kuno, 9th fatality since March

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

One more cheetah has died at the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh, making it the sixth adult feline to have died since March, according to a statement from the Madhya Pradesh Forest Department on Wednesday.

Jolt to BJP as TN ally AIADMK opposes Uniform Civil Code

Jolt to BJP as TN ally AIADMK opposes Uniform Civil Code

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Bharatiya Janata Party's southern ally Al India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Wednesday reiterated its stand against the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code.

Kota Factory Calls For More Than Mechanical Repair

Kota Factory Calls For More Than Mechanical Repair

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

The suicides have involved more NEET aspirants than JEE. 'It's a make-or-mar situation.' 'Either you get into a government medical college, where the fee is much lower than in private institutes, or you don't make it.'

Finfluencers: Real Or Fake Experts?

Finfluencers: Real Or Fake Experts?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

A mass fan following or a large number of views on a YouTube channel can't possibly constitute 'credentials'.

NCERT textbook row: Academics slam name withdrawal 'spectacle'

NCERT textbook row: Academics slam name withdrawal 'spectacle'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

A number of academicians as well as political scientists Yogendra Yadav and Suhas Palshikar, who were part of the textbook development committee of the NCERT, had asked the council to drop their names from textbooks over 'several substantive revisions of the original texts'.

'Proud to be your partner': US hails India on Chandrayaan-3

'Proud to be your partner': US hails India on Chandrayaan-3

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Mainstream American newspapers, many of which had been sceptical of India's space mission and sometimes even made fun of it through cartoons, noted the great Indian achievement.

Hamas War Is An Immediate Setback To India

Hamas War Is An Immediate Setback To India

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

India is one of the few countries in the region that enjoys good relations with both Israel and Saudi Arabia, and IMEC would allow it to recreate the old Spice Route to Europe. All this is in jeopardy now, notes Rajeev Srinivasan.

Can Rupee Dethrone The Dollar?

Can Rupee Dethrone The Dollar?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

Those who consider the rupee as a proxy for virility have started thumping their chests and dreaming of dethroning the dollar from its coveted position, observes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Wrestlers' protest underlines need for athletes' body: Sharath Kamal

Wrestlers' protest underlines need for athletes' body: Sharath Kamal

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Achanta Sharath Kamal said the ongoing protest by the wrestlers has shown the importance of an athletes' body in all National Sports Federations.

'Be Very Careful Of The Wolves'

'Be Very Careful Of The Wolves'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

My grandfather Ashok Kumar made me sack my secretary as he thought she was a bad influence in my life.'

'Can't hide behind...': Yadav, Palshikar to NCERT

'Can't hide behind...': Yadav, Palshikar to NCERT

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

The National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT), however, said the withdrawal of anyone's association is out of question as textbooks at the school level are developed on the basis of knowledge and understanding on a given subject and at no stage, individual authorship is claimed.

5 Reasons for Premature Greying

5 Reasons for Premature Greying

Rediff.com2 May 2023

Stress is one of the leading causes of premature greying, warns Dr Monica Chahar.

'A truly special journey': Modi on 100th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat'

'A truly special journey': Modi on 100th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

'Mann Ki Baat' is being broadcast by more than 500 broadcast centres of All India Radio.

'Was never interested': Ajit Pawar offers to resign as Maha LoP

'Was never interested': Ajit Pawar offers to resign as Maha LoP

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

'I was never interested to work as Leader of Opposition but accepted the role on demand of the party MLAs'

Savarkar's grandson files defamation suit against Rahul over London address

Savarkar's grandson files defamation suit against Rahul over London address

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

The grandson, Satyaki Savarkar, said his lawyers have moved the city court with a complaint under sections 499 and 500 of the Indian Penal Code.

Mbappe, PSG coach face backlash over private jet controversy

Mbappe, PSG coach face backlash over private jet controversy

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Quizzed on PSG's jet trip to Nantes at a news conference on Monday, Galtier and Mbappe looked at each other and the World Cup winner burst out laughing as his coach responded with a quip.

Chinese foreign minister to attend SCO meet in Goa on May 4-5

Chinese foreign minister to attend SCO meet in Goa on May 4-5

Rediff.com2 May 2023

Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang will travel to India to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) foreign ministers' meeting being held in Goa on May 4 and 5, the foreign ministry in Beijing announced on Tuesday.

After joining BJP, Anil Antony talks about relations with father

After joining BJP, Anil Antony talks about relations with father

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

Talking about the relationship with his father, Anil Antony said, "We all are different and our thinking is also different. Joining the BJP is my personal decision and my father has been associated with the Congress for many decades. He has a different attachment to the Congress."

'Speak up against unsafe sex'

'Speak up against unsafe sex'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

''India's youth make up for majority of the population and educating them on safe sex and sex education is the need of the hour.'

Will There Be The Kerala Story 2?

Will There Be The Kerala Story 2?

Rediff.com9 May 2023

'We will think (of the sequel) if we come across a story that shares the same plight.'

Unstoppable Sunil Chhetri shines in epic showdown vs Pak

Unstoppable Sunil Chhetri shines in epic showdown vs Pak

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Sunil Chhetri defies age and conditions to produce a masterclass

Why Maurya remains important to SP despite Ramcharitmanas row

Why Maurya remains important to SP despite Ramcharitmanas row

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

Espousing an aggressive pro-backward and Dalit stance synchronising with the Maurya controversy, the SP has thrown down the gauntlet with Akhilesh upping the ante on the burning topic, reports Virendra Singh Rawat.

Tharoor says Cong must tweak state, national poll strategy, cites 2019 results

Tharoor says Cong must tweak state, national poll strategy, cites 2019 results

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

He cited the Congress' poor performance in the 2019 general election after victories in assembly elections in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh the previous year to buttress his point.

Shouldn't we have the freedom to leave earth with dignity?

Shouldn't we have the freedom to leave earth with dignity?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Death is a reality of life and yet we shy away from talking about it openly, observes Aarti David.

Be ready to deal with new, emerging threats: Modi to armed forces

Be ready to deal with new, emerging threats: Modi to armed forces

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

The prime minister was briefed by Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan about the various discussions conducted at this year's Combined Commanders' conference.