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Bigg Boss 14: Which girl will seduce Sidharth?

Bigg Boss 14: Which girl will seduce Sidharth?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

Bigg Boss announces a new immunity task, and Sidharth Shukla probably loves it!

Wrestler Ravi carries hopes of Nahri village to Tokyo Olympics

Wrestler Ravi carries hopes of Nahri village to Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

The villagers have pinned their hopes for development on Ravi, whose success has much to do with the sacrifices and moral guidance of one man -- his father Rakesh Kumar Dahiya.

Why train travel will never be the same again

Why train travel will never be the same again

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

The first two coaches that rolled out from the Railway Coach Factory in Kapurthala also have fixtures coated with titanium dioxide and the provision for plasma air equipment in AC ducts to sterilise interiors using ionised air. Railway Minister Piyush Goyal also indicated that the new coaches could be the new normal.

Chidambaram slams Mayawati over statue controversy

Chidambaram slams Mayawati over statue controversy

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

Slamming Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati for spending Rs 1,000 crore to install her own statues, Union Home Minister P Chidambaram has said the amount could have been used to provide basic amenities to the people of the state and wipe out poverty. "Of what use will be the statues in that state? The Rs 1000 crore could have helped wipe out the poverty of thousands of people and provided basic amenities and education," he said.

When Gandhi-Jinnah First Met

When Gandhi-Jinnah First Met

Rediff.com2 Oct 2021

No plaque marks the historic meeting place of the fathers of two nations. And no history textbook tells us about that first meeting and their mutual admiration, common ethos and comradeship.

Centre introduces ease of living index in 114 cities

Centre introduces ease of living index in 114 cities

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

Launched by the ministry of housing and urban affairs, the ease of living index (EoLI) is aimed at providing a holistic view of the country's cities. These will be done on parameters like services provided by local bodies, effectiveness of the administration, outcomes generated through those services in terms of liveability and citizens' perception of the outcomes.

Encephalitis claims 3 more lives in Gorakhpur; toll reaches 304

Encephalitis claims 3 more lives in Gorakhpur; toll reaches 304

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

With three more children succumbing to encephalitis at the BRD Medical College Hospital in Gorakhpur, the death toll due to the disease has climbed to 304 in eastern Uttar Pradesh this year.

'Pakistan was happy to let China do the heavy lifting'

'Pakistan was happy to let China do the heavy lifting'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

'There is a sense of realism in the Pakistan army that if they needled India during the Ladakh standoff, they would have seen a strong retaliation.' 'Pakistan was hoping that India would come out looking weaker in the region and get embarrassed, but that obviously has not happened.'

Covid suspect's body to be handed over sans test: Govt

Covid suspect's body to be handed over sans test: Govt

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

The ministry on Sunday wrote to the Delhi government, saying the bodies of suspected COVID-19 cases should be handed over to their relatives without waiting for laboratory confirmation but the mortal remains should be treated as per the government guidelines.

Rail Budget: Free Wi-Fi facility in select trains!

Rail Budget: Free Wi-Fi facility in select trains!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

Railway Minister P K Bansal has announced that special coaches will be launched in each train with high end facilities.

'Ballot over bullets': Delhi first-time voters' priorities

'Ballot over bullets': Delhi first-time voters' priorities

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

'My vote has gone for better education, health, and jobs for the youth, as I am one'

Economy requires Rs 4.5 lakh crore fiscal support: Ficci to FM

Economy requires Rs 4.5 lakh crore fiscal support: Ficci to FM

Rediff.com11 May 2020

also made a case for the need to create a self-sufficiency fund for innovation, construction and manufacturing clusters to make use of the emerging opportunities in the wake of disruption in global supply chain.

Get ready for clean coaches, comfortable journeys on trains!

Get ready for clean coaches, comfortable journeys on trains!

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

As part of the housekeeping scheme, there will be attendants in each coach to address problems related to hygiene like maintaining clean toilets and keeping coaches spick-and-span.

Why working at Google is a dream come true

Why working at Google is a dream come true

Rediff.com28 Nov 2012

Google rated as one of the best employers is known for offering the best facilities to employees.

Dronacharya awardee boxing coach O P Bhardwaj dies

Dronacharya awardee boxing coach O P Bhardwaj dies

Rediff.com21 May 2021

Tokyo-bound AFI medical commission chairman AK Mendiratta dies of COVID-19.

Most amazing perks offered by hotels

Most amazing perks offered by hotels

Rediff.com23 Mar 2012

Hotels go out of their ways to attract customers.

Fall in line or rework 2021 poll options: AIADMK to BJP

Fall in line or rework 2021 poll options: AIADMK to BJP

Rediff.com27 Dec 2020

The BJP has to endorse chief minister K Palaniswami's candidature for the CM's post for the polls and agree to its other terms -- like non-participation in government -- and if not, should rethink of its 2021 electoral options, the AIADMK indicated at its meet.

Day after quitting RJD, Raghuvansh reaches out to Nitish

Day after quitting RJD, Raghuvansh reaches out to Nitish

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

In his letter to Kumar, the veteran leader has made a series of suggestions including an amendment in Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Gurantee Act, bringing Lord Buddha's begging bowl from Kabul and hoisting tricolor at Vaishali, the land of world's first Republic.

Will Nirav Modi be extradited to India by the end of 2020?

Will Nirav Modi be extradited to India by the end of 2020?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

Modi is subject to two sets of criminal proceedings, the first brought by the CBI relating to a large-scale fraud said to have been committed upon PNB and the ED case, relating to the laundering of the proceeds of that fraud.

In Asia, workers in Singapore are most unhappy

In Asia, workers in Singapore are most unhappy

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

The top reasons for dissatisfaction were an unsuitable corporate culture, difficult bosses and being asked to do more with less.

Govt issues advisory for containment of COVID-19 in slums

Govt issues advisory for containment of COVID-19 in slums

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

For communities, inadequate shelter and overcrowding are risk factors in the transmission of diseases with epidemic potential such as COVID-19, the National Centre for Disease Control, which falls under the health ministry, said.

Train fares to go up from January 1

Train fares to go up from January 1

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

While suburban fares remain unchanged, ordinary non-AC, non-suburban fares were increased by 1 paise per km of journey. The Railways also announced a two-paise/km hike in fares of mail/express non-AC trains and four- paise/km hike in the fares of AC classes. The fare hike is also applicable to premium trains such as Shatabdi, Rajdhani and Duronto.

Google ranked best company to work for

Google ranked best company to work for

Rediff.com9 Jan 2007

Internet search giant Google has been ranked by the Fortune magazine as the best company to work for in America with amenities like free gourmet food, free laundry facilities and onsite doctor.

Finally, some good news for tourism sector

Finally, some good news for tourism sector

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

Goa, Kerala, Maldives and Dubai are among the popular destinations.

Mall developers rework rent for retailers

Mall developers rework rent for retailers

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

Among the options being weighed are discounts on existing rentals, short-term deferrals, and 50 per cent waivers.

Three ways to combat coronavirus

Three ways to combat coronavirus

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

'It is clear that primary care would be extremely critical in providing care to and preventing deaths of large numbers of patients,' says Pavitra Mohan and Jagdish Rattanani.

Railways may convert 20,000 coaches into isolation wards

Railways may convert 20,000 coaches into isolation wards

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

In a letter to all the zonal general managers on Monday, the board has said that initially 5,000 coaches will be converted.

Jet-Etihad deal will bring down air fares

Jet-Etihad deal will bring down air fares

Rediff.com25 Apr 2013

The Rs 2,058 crore (Rs 20.58 billion) deal between Jet Airways and Etihad Airways will benefit passengers, as increased competition will bring down air fares, aviation sector experts said.

ATMs, cyber cafes at major stations

ATMs, cyber cafes at major stations

Rediff.com24 Feb 2006

As part of the modern facilities, new technology LHB design passenger coaches have been proposed in Patna and Sealdah Rajdhanis, besides equipping four popular trains with world class passenger amenities and interiors.

How Indo-Pak tension helps US gameplan in Afghanistan

How Indo-Pak tension helps US gameplan in Afghanistan

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

The current Indo-Pak crisis over Kashmir is a godsend for the US. With tensions running high, Pakistan is in no position to militarily help the Taliban. Once this realisation dawns on the Taliban, they are likely to be more amenable to a compromise on American terms, says Colonel Anil Athale (retired).

The top 10 retirement destinations in the world

The top 10 retirement destinations in the world

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

If you are in your sunset years, here are nations that give you the best deal.

SC denies early hearing to Swamy's plea to provide facilities in Ayodhya

SC denies early hearing to Swamy's plea to provide facilities in Ayodhya

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to give an early hearing to Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy's plea seeking facilities for the devotees visiting the disputed site in Ayodhya.

Inside the biggest cruise ship ever constructed

Inside the biggest cruise ship ever constructed

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

It is five times the size of Titanic.

PMO gets over 61,000 public grievances per month

PMO gets over 61,000 public grievances per month

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Over 61,000 public grievances related to a range of issues are received by the Prime Minister's Office every month, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Wednesday.

Vote - Are you happy with the Railway Budget?

Vote - Are you happy with the Railway Budget?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

The Railway Budget for 2016-17 spared passengers and freight from any increase in tariffs.

Top retirement destinations in the world

Top retirement destinations in the world

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

These countries off easy life, better access to healthcare and cheaper cost of living.

Railway Budget: No cut in fares, new trains likely

Railway Budget: No cut in fares, new trains likely

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

Faced with revenue shortfall, Railway Minister Mallikarjun Kharge is likely to refrain from announcing many populist measures in the interim budget on February 12.

Kejriwal outlines relief plan for Delhi riot victims

Kejriwal outlines relief plan for Delhi riot victims

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

Kejriwal said the government has set up 9 shelters for the riot-affected people and is distributing food among them.

'It will be a hung assembly in Kerala'

'It will be a hung assembly in Kerala'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

'Kerala voters vote from their mind rather than their heart.'

Mr Modi, Mr Fadnavis: We Mumbaikars deserve better

Mr Modi, Mr Fadnavis: We Mumbaikars deserve better

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

'It is surprising Mumbaikars take it all in their stride, but it has nothing to do with the crappy spirit of Mumbai that television channels extol every time a tragedy hits us, but all to do with the compulsion of stepping out to earn one's daily roti and dal,' says N Suresh.