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Tendulkar helps shape Dipti's dream

Tendulkar helps shape Dipti's dream

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Sachin Tendulkar's timely help has helped Dipti Vishvasrao from Maharashtra's Ratnagiri district pursue her dreams of becoming a doctor.

The Girl Who Flew Across The World

The Girl Who Flew Across The World

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

'I've always wanted to be a pilot; setting records is the icing on the cake.'

'I told them India was like a giant jumbo jet. It would take off slowly and be unstoppable'

'I told them India was like a giant jumbo jet. It would take off slowly and be unstoppable'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

This doctor couple put their faith in India. And in return India has put faith in them.

Self-run trusts can't have excess State control: SC

Self-run trusts can't have excess State control: SC

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

Self-governed social and religious trusts cannot be subjected to 'overarching state control' as it would undermine the principle of autonomy and democratic decision-making and would reduce the fundamental right of freedom of association 'an empty husk,' the Supreme Court said on Friday.

Odds favour Kharge over Tharoor and Tripathi in Congress polls

Odds favour Kharge over Tharoor and Tripathi in Congress polls

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

No one from the Gandhi family was present at the All India Congress Committee headquarters when the leaders filed their nominations for the election.

Bharat bandh enters day 2; normal life hit in parts of country

Bharat bandh enters day 2; normal life hit in parts of country

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

According to reports, public transport and banking services remain partly disrupted for the second day in some states.

Schools, gyms to reopen in Delhi on Monday

Schools, gyms to reopen in Delhi on Monday

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Night curfew will continue but from 11 pm instead of 10 pm.

'Mandal vs Kamandal' politics to play out in big way in Bihar ahead of 2024

'Mandal vs Kamandal' politics to play out in big way in Bihar ahead of 2024

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

Senior state leaders of the two parties pointed to propping up of the "new set of leaders not having much political stature" and lack of communication for the failure to reconcile differences.

Cong in state of shock after Azad's resignation; our doors are open, says BJP

Cong in state of shock after Azad's resignation; our doors are open, says BJP

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

As Azad ended his decades-old association with the party, leaders across political spectrum praised his contribution to Jammu and Kashmir, with the BJP hailing him as a "towering leader".

Celiac, What Ms Universe Suffers From

Celiac, What Ms Universe Suffers From

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

While there is no permanent cure for celiac, one can control it by eliminating gluten from the diet, says Dr Tehsin A Petiwala.

Kashish, 14, reunites lost child with parents

Kashish, 14, reunites lost child with parents

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Every week, we bring you fascinating videos, chosen by you, through your likes.

How to make the most of RBI's new customer-friendly credit card rules

How to make the most of RBI's new customer-friendly credit card rules

Rediff.com9 May 2022

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced new rules for credit cards, applicable from July 1. "These directions cover the general and conduct regulations relating to credit, debit and co-branded cards which shall be read along with prudential, payment and technology & cyber security related directions applicable to credit, debit and co-branded cards, as issued by the Reserve Bank," the circular by RBI said. Business Standard culled out key rules from the list, and asked financial experts for advice on them, along with the thumb rules one needs to follow while using credit cards.

Who is Basavaraj Bommai, Karnataka's new CM

Who is Basavaraj Bommai, Karnataka's new CM

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

The 61 year-old leader was the Minister for Home Affairs, Law, Parliamentary Affairs and Legislature in Yediyurappa's council of ministers that was dissolved on Monday and was also the Minister in-charge of Haveri and Udupi Districts.

Punjab HC quashes FIRs against Vishwas, Bagga for anti-Kejri statements

Punjab HC quashes FIRs against Vishwas, Bagga for anti-Kejri statements

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

The Punjab and Haryana high court on Wednesday quashed two separate FIRs registered against former AAP leader Kumar Vishwas and BJP's Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga by the Punjab police over their statements against AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal.

'No Time Till The Oscar Storm Passes'

'No Time Till The Oscar Storm Passes'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

'We have to do everything in our power to get as many Academy members to watch the film as possible.' 'After that, I am confident, my film will speak for itself.'

'Why is the hijab being singled out?'

'Why is the hijab being singled out?'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

'I am not in favour of the hijab myself.' 'I personally think it wrong to make women shut themselves out of the world, where there is so much to see.' 'But I can't dictate to others about what they should wear.'

Dr KK Aggarwal, former IMA president, dies of Covid-19

Dr KK Aggarwal, former IMA president, dies of Covid-19

Rediff.com18 May 2021

Aggarwal, 62, who was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi and was on ventilator support since last week, died at 11.30 pm on Monday after a lengthy battle with Covid-19, according to the statement.

'I love a married colleague. I don't want to break his home'

'I love a married colleague. I don't want to break his home'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

PM hails 'nari shakti' in I-Day speech, faces Opposition questions

PM hails 'nari shakti' in I-Day speech, faces Opposition questions

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged people to pledge not to do anything that lowers the dignity of women, saying a mentality to insult them in speech and conduct has crept in.

Infighting in IOA over decision-making

Infighting in IOA over decision-making

Rediff.com28 May 2020

Don't run IOA office as one-man show, IOA secretary Rajeev Mehta tells chief Narinder Batra in a stinging letter.

Covid, economy figure in President Murmu's maiden address to nation

Covid, economy figure in President Murmu's maiden address to nation

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

India has helped the world discover the true potential of democracy and the keyword for the country today is compassion for the downtrodden, needy and those on the margins, President Droupadi Murmu said on Sunday.

Suspected killer of Indian student in Canada arrested

Suspected killer of Indian student in Canada arrested

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

Kartik was shot on Thursday evening at the Glen Road entrance to Sherbourne TTC station in St James Town. He was rushed to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

How can schools reopen safely? UN agencies lay down guidelines

How can schools reopen safely? UN agencies lay down guidelines

Rediff.com6 May 2020

The guidelines note that while there is not enough evidence yet to measure the impact of school closures on the disease transmission rates, the adverse effects of school closures on children's safety and learning are well documented. Gains made in increasing access to children's education in recent decades risk being lost and, in the worse cases, reversed completely.

Challenges before NITI Aayog's Suman Bery

Challenges before NITI Aayog's Suman Bery

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

The most immediate challenge for growth is the disruption of the global economy brought about by the Ukraine war and related sanctions, the Covid shutdowns in China and the rising tide of inflation, points out Nitin Desai.

Two Nasscom groups to educate IT firms

Two Nasscom groups to educate IT firms

Rediff.com8 Apr 2003

A domestic policy group would focus on issues related to service taxes, Data Protection Act and Indian Copyright Act. The international group would address global policy issues like WTO, besides visa and work permit matters.

UP poll: How parties are preparing for virtual campaigning

UP poll: How parties are preparing for virtual campaigning

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

While the Bharatiya Janata Party already has a good presence on social media platforms, the Samajwadi Party and others are putting in efforts to strengthen their digital army and chalking out strategies to boost their support base.

Udupi temple bars non-Hindu traders during festival

Udupi temple bars non-Hindu traders during festival

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

The Maari Gudi temple management at Kapu town in Udupi district of coastal Karnataka has decided not to allow 'people from other faith' to do business on its land during the annual temple festival on the request of certain pro-Hindu organisations.

'Do relationships with age gap work?'

'Do relationships with age gap work?'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

For $5 tn GDP, India must spend about $1.4 tn on infra by 2025

For $5 tn GDP, India must spend about $1.4 tn on infra by 2025

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

In order to achieve $5 trillion GDP by FY'25, India needs to spend about $1.4 trillion over this period on infrastructure, according to the Economic Survey. During financial years 2008-17, India pumped in about $1.1 trillion on infrastructure. However, the challenge is to step up infrastructure investment substantially, the Economic Survey 2021-22 said.

Shahbaz: Maths-loving cricketer makes it to the top!

Shahbaz: Maths-loving cricketer makes it to the top!

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

While he has 57 first-class, 24 List A and 39 T20 wickets at domestic level, Shahbaz Ahmed does have the ability to punch above his weight.

MP junior doctors end week-long strike

MP junior doctors end week-long strike

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

The junior doctors from six medical colleges across MP were protesting since last Monday for a hike in their stipend and free COVID-19 treatment for them and their family members.

Studying through Karaoke? This teen's fun invention

Studying through Karaoke? This teen's fun invention

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

When the pandemic affected education, 17-year-old Arshya Gaur found a way to harness the power of technology and find a different way to bring education to her students.

'BJP will try to destabilise Nitish Kumar'

'BJP will try to destabilise Nitish Kumar'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

'With vendetta politics as its main plank, the BJP will be looking out for every opportunity to destabilise this Mahagatbandhan government.'

It's Raining Billions For Gujarat!

It's Raining Billions For Gujarat!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

Hemant Shivsaran lists the number of projects the Modi government has announced since August to woo Gujarat voters.

In a relief to young doctors, Centre to defer change in NEET-SS exam pattern

In a relief to young doctors, Centre to defer change in NEET-SS exam pattern

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

In a relief to thousands of young doctors pursuing higher specialisation courses, the Centre on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that in the interest of students, it has decided to implement changes in the pattern of the NEET-Super Speciality (NEET-SS) examination from the academic year 2022-23.

'Our most important client is India'

'Our most important client is India'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

'We actually have a problem because there may be too much activity in India.' 'Markets don't like too much concentration. But we are very happy with our collaborations in India.'

PIX: School days are here again in Maharashtra

PIX: School days are here again in Maharashtra

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

Schools across Maharashtra resumed physical sessions for classes 5 to 12 on Monday after being shut for over a year-and-a-half in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, with students being welcomed back on campuses with flowers, balloons, sanitisers and social distancing protocols.

9 TIPS to pick the right B-School

9 TIPS to pick the right B-School

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

Dr Bala Krishnamoorthy, I/C Dean, School of Business Management, SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, tells you how to make the right choice.

Am I Proud A British Indian Like Me Is PM?

Am I Proud A British Indian Like Me Is PM?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

'They say 'a picture paints a thousand words', so seeing Rishi Sunak PM at the door of Number 10 can never be taken from us.'' 'It is a symbol that will go down in the history books.' 'It is the very embodiment of me saying to my boys, "You can be who you want to be",' notes James Salins in this must-read feature.

UN rights chief slams US top court's abortion ruling, says it's anti-women

UN rights chief slams US top court's abortion ruling, says it's anti-women

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

In the historic ruling on Friday, the US Supreme Court decided by six votes to three to overturn the 50-year-old Roe v Wade judgement that guaranteed access to abortion across the country.