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Pranab Mukherjee stable, still on ventilator: Hospital

Pranab Mukherjee stable, still on ventilator: Hospital

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

The 84-year-old former president was admitted to the hospital on Monday and was operated upon for removal of a clot in the brain. He is also COVID-19 positive.

Tarun Gogoi on life support, 'very very' critical

Tarun Gogoi on life support, 'very very' critical

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

The octogenarian Congress leader, undergoing treatment at the Gauhati Medical College Hospital for post-COVID complications, is being monitored by a team of nine doctors, GMCH Superintendent Abhijit Sarma said.

'My father, the President, has been hurt by my remarks'

'My father, the President, has been hurt by my remarks'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

Abhijit Mukherjee, son of President Pranab Mukherjee, said he was willing to resign for his remarks if the party wants him to do so. Abhijit Mukherjee's came under attack after he made a controversial sexist remark.

How Tanvi Gupta Created SwoonMe

How Tanvi Gupta Created SwoonMe

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

I had about eight, nine, dating apps on my phone. But I always felt this pressure of looking good.' 'When it comes to finding romantic love, it just feels very shallow.' 'I felt it was time for something different, something non superficial.'

Pranab Mukherjee's son to contest WB polls

Pranab Mukherjee's son to contest WB polls

Rediff.com8 Mar 2011

Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee's son Abhijit Mukherjee on Monday quit his job from Steel Authority of India Limited to join politics and contest the upcoming West Bengal assembly elections.

Plea in HC against allowing same sex marriage under Hindu Marriage Act

Plea in HC against allowing same sex marriage under Hindu Marriage Act

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

The plea argued that any changes such as inclusion of same sex marriage in the Customary Law are much easier, convenient and practical in marriages which are a type of contract between the partners as they are very remotely based on religion and more generic in nature.

Elli, Deepika, Aishwarya: The HOTTEST skirt styles

Elli, Deepika, Aishwarya: The HOTTEST skirt styles

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Working skirts, Bollywood style!

COVID-19 cases in India to peak between June 21-28: Study

COVID-19 cases in India to peak between June 21-28: Study

Rediff.com22 May 2020

The study has predicted that confirmed COVID-19 cases reported daily will show a rising graph till the end of June. "A clear downward trend in the confirmed cases is likely to be observed each day from the second week of July," Nandadulal Bairagi, a senior professor of Jadavpur University who was involved in the project told PTI.

Anti-Gandhi remark: MP-Chhattisgarh spar as Kalicharan arrested

Anti-Gandhi remark: MP-Chhattisgarh spar as Kalicharan arrested

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

Acting on a specific input, the Raipur police apprehended the seer from a rented room near Bageshwar Dham, located around 25 km from Khajuraho town in MP, Raipur Superintendent of Police Prashant Agrawal said.

Santoor maestro Shivkumar Sharma is dead

Santoor maestro Shivkumar Sharma is dead

Rediff.com10 May 2022

Veteran santoor player and music composer Pt Shiv Kumar Sharma died in Mumbai on Tuesday morning following a heart attack, family sources said. He was 84.

BJP, TMC workers clash in Birbhum, bombs hurled

BJP, TMC workers clash in Birbhum, bombs hurled

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

Police said the clash broke out when BJP activists travelling in a mini truck to the rally at Suri had an altercation with the local TMC workers while passing through Simurali in the district.

The desi who returned a $1 million lottery ticket

The desi who returned a $1 million lottery ticket

Rediff.com27 May 2021

'I don't know what touched me, but the next day I felt like, I should just give it back.'

This is no Doklam!

This is no Doklam!

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

What I found at the Bumla Pass Indo-China border.

The FUNNIEST MEMES on Ranveer-Deepika's Wedding!

The FUNNIEST MEMES on Ranveer-Deepika's Wedding!

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Ready for your laughs of the day?

Women who spell class

Women who spell class

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

They don't have to speak out real loud or wear revealing outfits to make their presence felt. These women, across generations, know just how to make their presence felt and we doff our hats! (You should to!)

How Modi, Rahul used Twitter during 2019 poll campaign

How Modi, Rahul used Twitter during 2019 poll campaign

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

While both politicians tweeted about a slew of issues, they focused less on developmental issues related to the rural poor -- with Modi devoting a mere three per cent and Gandhi five per cent of his tweets to development, Abhijit Mazumdar, an assistant professor at Park University in Missouri said.

When Heroines Fell in LOVE At Work

When Heroines Fell in LOVE At Work

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Quite a few actresses found love in the makers of their films.

Like Kangna, Aishwarya, Kareena's Derby hats? VOTE!

Like Kangna, Aishwarya, Kareena's Derby hats? VOTE!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

Take part in this fun poll now!

He walked 100 km a week in the lockdown

He walked 100 km a week in the lockdown

Rediff.com29 May 2020

Abhijit Chandrakant Bangale, 43, from Aurangabad, Maharashtra shares his inspiring story:

10 Qs with 10-year-old Spelling Champ

10 Qs with 10-year-old Spelling Champ

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

'When I was around 6 years old, my brother was competing in Spelling Bee, so I wanted to do it too.'

'Jadeja complained of dizziness after returning to dressing room'

'Jadeja complained of dizziness after returning to dressing room'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

In a contest laced with controversy, Jadeja top-edged into his helmet in the final over

Pics: The great Onam Sadhya and a lovely pookalam

Pics: The great Onam Sadhya and a lovely pookalam

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

We'd asked you, dear readers, to share your Onam pics.Presenting the best ones we received from you.

Just 14, and he can play 107 musical instruments

Just 14, and he can play 107 musical instruments

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

As a five year old, Neil Nayyar learnt to play the drums. Today, at 14, he has mastered 107 instruments.

'Rahman Sir believes in the magic of music'

'Rahman Sir believes in the magic of music'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

'Rahman Sir is still very wide-eyed when it comes to creating a new song.' 'He still thinks about it as if it is his first song.'

Will India gain if businesses actually shift from China?

Will India gain if businesses actually shift from China?

Rediff.com12 May 2020

What happens if China depreciates its currency. In that case, Chinese products will be cheaper and people will continue to buy their products: Abhijit Banerjee.

PIX: Fashion lessons from the gorgeous Lisa Haydon

PIX: Fashion lessons from the gorgeous Lisa Haydon

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

Come one, come all. Let us all sigh in unison!

Assam To New York: A Supermodel's Journey

Assam To New York: A Supermodel's Journey

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

The girl from the north east who now walks for the best names in international fashion today was content wearing hand-me-downs from cousins those days.

10 Stars who need a Roast!

10 Stars who need a Roast!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

A hit-list, if you will.

Watch: Alka Yagnik sings for Jatin-Lalit

Watch: Alka Yagnik sings for Jatin-Lalit

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Jatin-Lalit are back!

'I have survived many attacks and explosions'

'I have survived many attacks and explosions'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

'I have never been afraid of death or threats, and I have never wanted to give up and silence my voice.'

Are you in the pinkest of health?

Are you in the pinkest of health?

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

On World Health Day, here's something to quiz yourself on! Answer the questions and find out.

Darrang: 12-hr bandh to protest eviction drive deaths

Darrang: 12-hr bandh to protest eviction drive deaths

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

No untoward incident has been reported so far in the bandh called by the All Minority Organisations Coordination Committee, which includes the All Assam Minority Students Union (AAMSU) and the Jamiat-e-Ulema among others, that began at 5 am on Friday, a police officer said.

LGBTQs seek live streaming of their marriage pleas, HC seeks Centre's reply

LGBTQs seek live streaming of their marriage pleas, HC seeks Centre's reply

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

The Delhi High Court Tuesday directed the Centre to respond to a plea by LGBTQ couples who are seeking live streaming of proceedings on a batch of petitions to recognise same-sex marriages under the special, Hindu and foreign marriage laws on the ground that the matter is of great national and Constitutional importance.

Black Friday Sale receives good response, shoppers throng stores, websites

Black Friday Sale receives good response, shoppers throng stores, websites

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Black Friday sales in India received a good response as brands dropped their prices making customers queue up outside stores where discounts were steeper. Discounts were offered both online and offline. Most of the international brands in India offered discounts under the Black Friday Sale banner. The Black Friday Sale started in the US on the Friday after Thanksgiving Thursday. The day typically marks the beginning of the Christmas shopping season ahead of the festival.

Same-sex marriages not recognised by our society, values: Centre to HC

Same-sex marriages not recognised by our society, values: Centre to HC

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said the plea to grant recognition to or permit registration of such marriages was "not permissible" for two reasons -- firstly, the petition was asking the court to legislate and secondly, any relief granted "would run contrary to various statutory provisions".

Pranab cremated with full state honours in shadow of pandemic

Pranab cremated with full state honours in shadow of pandemic

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Mukherjee's family and relatives paid their last respects clad in PPE kits while conforming to COVID-19 safeguards.

Covid redux: India Inc switches back to SOS mode from wait-and-watch

Covid redux: India Inc switches back to SOS mode from wait-and-watch

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

With the dizzying rise in the number of Covid-19 cases in the country, India Inc has transitioned from a wait-and-watch policy to full-on emergency mode, bringing back remote and flexi work, stringent safety protocols, and allowing only essential travel. Companies - especially in metros like Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata - that had adopted a hybrid work model during the last few months when the caseload remained low, are either switching back entirely to work-from-home (WFH), or calling skeletal staff to office on select days. Take the case of cigarettes-to-hotels major, ITC, which had been on a hybrid work model over the last few months.

Prez's son apologies for 'dented & painted' women remark

Prez's son apologies for 'dented & painted' women remark

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

President Pranab Mukheree's son Abhijit Mukherjee who is a Congress Lok Sabha member of Parliament from his father's seat, Jangipur, has put both his feet right inside his mouth with his remarks on the anti-rape protestors in Delhi.

BJP loses 4 out of 5 Maha MLC seats, including Nagpur

BJP loses 4 out of 5 Maha MLC seats, including Nagpur

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

The Nationalist Congress Party, which is part of the Maha Vikas Aghadi government in Maharashtra, on Friday won Aurangabad and Pune graduates' constituencies of the state Legislative Council.

Maj Gen-level talks between Indian, China inconclusive

Maj Gen-level talks between Indian, China inconclusive

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

The major general-level meeting discussed ways to implement the disengagement of troops from Galwan Valley as agreed during high-level military talks between the two sides on June 6. The Indian delegation at the talks was led by Leh-based 3 Infantry Division commander Major General Abhijit Bapat. The two sides held Major General-level talks on Tuesday as well.