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Kashmir floods: Cries for help go out on social media

Kashmir floods: Cries for help go out on social media

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

Hundreds of people have logged on to social networking sites likes Facebook and twitter to share information on floods, which have created havoc in Jammu and Kashmir, and are even collecting aid for the victims.

It's a record! Sensex closes above 31,000 for the first time

It's a record! Sensex closes above 31,000 for the first time

Rediff.com26 May 2017

S&P BSE Midcap and the S&P BSE Smallcap indices gained 2% and 1.6% respectively

Nifty ends above 9,500 for the first time, Sensex gains over 250 points

Nifty ends above 9,500 for the first time, Sensex gains over 250 points

Rediff.com16 May 2017

Metal stocks were trading under pressure while IT, auto, realty stocks gained in today's deals

Happily ever after, financially

Happily ever after, financially

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

A new couple's financial situation changes from their bachelor days.

Sports Shorts: Anand in joint lead; Maheshwari bags bronze

Sports Shorts: Anand in joint lead; Maheshwari bags bronze

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Friday

Preeti Rathi acid attack-murder case: Accused convicted

Preeti Rathi acid attack-murder case: Accused convicted

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

Rathi, who hailed from Delhi, had died of multiple organ failure after Panwar allegedly threw acid on her in May 2013.

India's schedule at the Asian Games on Thursday

India's schedule at the Asian Games on Thursday

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

India's schedule for Thursday, the sixth day of competition at the Asian Games, in Incheon.

Why everyone's going ga-ga about Sacred Games' Kuckoo

Why everyone's going ga-ga about Sacred Games' Kuckoo

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

Kubbra Sait's role as a sexy transgender is the heart of Sacred Games.

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Taking exception to Health Minister Harsh Vardhan not mentioning the death of healthcare workers due to Covid-19 in his statement in Parliament, the Indian Medical Association has published a list of 382 doctors who died due to the viral disease and demanded that they be treated as "martyrs".

22 climbers dead in quake-triggered avalanche on Mt Everest

22 climbers dead in quake-triggered avalanche on Mt Everest

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

At least 22 climbers have died near the base camp of Mt Everest where hundreds of climbers, including many foreigners, are stranded after an avalanche triggered by Nepal's massive earthquake slammed into a part of the camp on the world's highest peak.

Sports Shorts: Yuki makes winning start; 5 Indians boxers in quarters

Sports Shorts: Yuki makes winning start; 5 Indians boxers in quarters

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday

Sanjhi Ram planned Kathua girl's murder to save son

Sanjhi Ram planned Kathua girl's murder to save son

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

Investigators say the aim of the kidnapping was to scare and drive away the nomadic Gujjar and Bakarwal communities from the Hindu dominated area.

'It's a musical revolution, it's kranti!'

'It's a musical revolution, it's kranti!'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

'Alia's security watched the film with us -- he belongs to the Simmba audience because he saw it multiple times and loved it.' 'After watching Gully Boy, there were tears in his eyes.' 'And he's a 120 kilo muscular guy!'

Shooting World Cup: Bronze for Jitu Rai in Air Pistol event

Shooting World Cup: Bronze for Jitu Rai in Air Pistol event

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

This is Rai's second medal having claimed the top prize in 10m air pistol mixed event with Heena Sidhu on Monday.

Asiad updates: Ministry sanctions funds for Sushil's training in Georgia

Asiad updates: Ministry sanctions funds for Sushil's training in Georgia

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

The proposals of six para-athletes, who are training in India and abroad ahead of the Asian Para Games that will take place between October 6 and 13 in Jakarta, were also cleared at the meeting.

'Mr Hefner is the most decent man I've ever met'

'Mr Hefner is the most decent man I've ever met'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

Playboy founder Hugh Hefner, who passed into the ages on September 28, once hosted starlet Sherlyn Chopra at the Playboy Mansion. Sherlyn shares the experience.

Olympic medallist Vijay Kumar fails to make rapid fire team for Asiad

Olympic medallist Vijay Kumar fails to make rapid fire team for Asiad

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

Olympic medallist Vijay Kumar has missed out on a berth in his pet event - rapid fire pistol - for the upcoming Asian Games, but is still part of the 43-member squad, which will be spearheaded by shooting ace Abhinav Bindra.

New shooters shine, seniors maintain status quo

New shooters shine, seniors maintain status quo

Rediff.com1 Jan 2018

The ranges are bursting at the seams with young talent and Indian shooting's present state could be a harbinger of hope for a perfect future.

'There's something about HIV that allows it to escape our immune system'

'There's something about HIV that allows it to escape our immune system'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2018

A lot of AIDS vaccine research is going on, but it is hard to say when it will be available, says Mark Feinberg, president and CEO of the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative.

40 Modi rallies, 40 star campaigners: BJP on overdrive in Bihar

40 Modi rallies, 40 star campaigners: BJP on overdrive in Bihar

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

Now, that's how desperately Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants to win Bihar. M I Khan reports from Patna

PIX: Shraddha, Jacqueline get ready for Christmas

PIX: Shraddha, Jacqueline get ready for Christmas

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Celebs share their Christmas celebration pictures!

As big funds vanish, start-ups stare at M&A for survival

As big funds vanish, start-ups stare at M&A for survival

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

Experts argue that the top two players in each category will receive funding sooner or later, but for laggards, the market is still challenging

Wolf Call: Why this endangered species howls less

Wolf Call: Why this endangered species howls less

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

Studying wolves' howls could reveal how human language evolved.

On Day 4 at CWG, shooters set to take centre stage

On Day 4 at CWG, shooters set to take centre stage

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

The focus is firmly trained on teen sensation Manu Bhaker as the fancied Indian shooting team eyes a head start at the 21st Commonwealth Games

Groupon's mystery offer in India sold out within four hours

Groupon's mystery offer in India sold out within four hours

Rediff.com27 Oct 2013

The mystery deal involved a buyer paying Rs 199, without knowing what he/she was buying

Why environmentalists are worried about rubber plantations in Northeast

Why environmentalists are worried about rubber plantations in Northeast

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

These plantations are not only eating into the land occupied by the region's native forests, they could also disturb the ground water reserve and soil quality

End of American dream for Indian youth?

End of American dream for Indian youth?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

Experts say Indian students will have to accept that international space for them is shrinking.

LFW GenNext: Meet the new kids on the block

LFW GenNext: Meet the new kids on the block

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

These young guns will introduce fresh designs into Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2017.

Achche Din ahead for India's real estate market?

Achche Din ahead for India's real estate market?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

Developers are likely to start announcing their festive season offers soon, reports Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Anand Prakash saved a billion Facebook users

Anand Prakash saved a billion Facebook users

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

People think I do this for money, but I don't. I do it because I value data privacy, says Anand Prakash.

Do models have catfights? Find out

Do models have catfights? Find out

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

Italian model Mariana Falasachi gets candid.

Patna blasts: Is IM using Hindu youths for terror activities?

Patna blasts: Is IM using Hindu youths for terror activities?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

a senior police official told Rediff.com that the Indian Mujahideen may be using Hindu youth for terror activities. "It is a serious matter," the official said.

Goodbye Regal. Thank you for the memories

Goodbye Regal. Thank you for the memories

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

'I know all good things have to end someday. But memories, especially film memories are special,' says Aseem Chhabra.

Success story of an Indian beer with a Belgian heart

Success story of an Indian beer with a Belgian heart

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

Arnab Dutta traces how Bira 91 is already among the top two in the premium segment in all the cities that it is present in today and how it is giving larger brands Kingfisher and Budweiser a run for their market share.

That's a wrap! Kohli rules in 2017 while Anand turns back the clock

That's a wrap! Kohli rules in 2017 while Anand turns back the clock

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

Looking back, the Indians had rubbed their hands in delight at the variety of marquee events at home the sporting calendar of 2017 offered, and they now look forward, with optimism and anticipation, to a challenging 2018.

PHOTOS: Royals in the jungle: Will and Kate@Kaziranga

PHOTOS: Royals in the jungle: Will and Kate@Kaziranga

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

British royal couple Prince William and Princess Kate Middleton on Thursday visited the Kaziranga National Park in a jeep safari.

Delhi street play row: 'Banning things has become popular'

Delhi street play row: 'Banning things has become popular'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

A Delhi University college play on religious intolerance is caught up in controversy as the ABVP-run students' union runs pillar-to-post to get it banned for reported 'anti-Hindu' content. Watch it once at least before forming an opinion -- that's all that play director Guneet Singh has to say.

Can Tata Sons steer AirAsia India out of turbulence?

Can Tata Sons steer AirAsia India out of turbulence?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Most airlines have fattened their profits, turned the corner, or cut their losses, except AirAsia India.

Experience India's future at IIT Kanpur

Experience India's future at IIT Kanpur

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

Once you enter IIT Kanpur, you know you have arrived at a place which is at par with the best educational institutes worldwide. If not better.

Delhi should follow Los Angeles and Beijing to fight air pollution

Delhi should follow Los Angeles and Beijing to fight air pollution

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

Here's what the national capital needs to do to ensure the residents stop breathing toxic fumes.