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Buying your first bike? Read this first

Buying your first bike? Read this first

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

These bikes are a good mixture of style, mileage, performance and affordability, says Rajesh Alva.

Will Brazilians dominate medal count in Rio?

Will Brazilians dominate medal count in Rio?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Brazilian Minister of Sports George Hilton says everything is on track for the 2016 Rio Games.

4 smart watches to keep you fit and fine

4 smart watches to keep you fit and fine

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

These watches keep a tab on steps taken, distance covered, calories burnt, heartbeat, steps climbed and of course, the time.

Finding balance in mutul funds

Finding balance in mutul funds

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Balanced funds are generally equity-oriented with at least 65 per cent exposure to equities and the rest of the corpus invested in fixed income securities

5 tips to stay fit on a busy day!

5 tips to stay fit on a busy day!

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

Here are five tips to help you get more active without spending too much time or money.

Winter Olympics sidelights: Robots take to the slopes on sidelines of Games

Winter Olympics sidelights: Robots take to the slopes on sidelines of Games

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

The virus had broken out in the lead-up to the opening ceremony in Pyeongchang last Friday and led to some 1,200 security staff being quarantined. Organisers had to call in military personnel to replace them.

Top 10 DSLR cameras in India

Top 10 DSLR cameras in India

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

This is not an exhaustive list of best DSLRs; there are several others, which also hold their ground in their respective segments.

Review: The Hundred-Foot Journey's got the recipe all wrong

Review: The Hundred-Foot Journey's got the recipe all wrong

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

The Hundred-Foot Journey is reduced to plot holes and factual inaccuracies of surprisingly epic proportions, writes Nishi Tiwari.

Raazi: A self-important, self-applauding thriller

Raazi: A self-important, self-applauding thriller

Rediff.com11 May 2018

'Oddly enough, everything Raazi cannot explain or put a finger on, it glosses over in the name of patriotism or watan-love; glorifying thereby the very sentiment it had set out to mock.' 'This is the unique tragedy of the film: it becomes less of a counterpoint to pseudo-patriotism and more of a companion piece,' says Sreehari Nair.

Meet these chess superstars!

Meet these chess superstars!

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

10-year-old Praggnanandha is the world's youngest chess International Master. His sister Vaishali is a Woman's International Master.

How to use LinkedIn to get a job

How to use LinkedIn to get a job

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

Use your LinkedIn posts to connect with prospective recruiters.

5 credit lessons for college students

5 credit lessons for college students

Rediff.com15 Nov 2015

Here are some very important credit gyaan you wish you had got from your parents

Golfer Aditi richer with Olympic experience, finishes 41st

Golfer Aditi richer with Olympic experience, finishes 41st

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

India's teen golfer Aditi Ashok rounded off yet another week with a card of five-over 76 to end her campaign at the 41st spot in the women's golf event at Rio Olympics. Nine of the world's Top-10 took part in the event making it as strong as any Major and ensuring credibility for the sport, which made a re-appearance at the sporting extravaganza after 112 years. For Aditi to hold her own on first two days when her cards of 68-68 kept her in the Top-8 of the field was indeed a big step for Indian golf at world stage.

Metro, the best thing that ever happened to Delhiites

Metro, the best thing that ever happened to Delhiites

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

Delhi Metro has eased lives of Delhiites.

Thank you Mr PM for talking about farmers, but...

Thank you Mr PM for talking about farmers, but...

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

Farmers are juggling with thousand other problems apart from the Land Acquisition Bill. Who will discuss them?

AFI's Randhawa questions Dronacharya for 'influential' Thomas

AFI's Randhawa questions Dronacharya for 'influential' Thomas

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

Former hurdler and Athletics Federation of India's selection panel head G S Randhawa has protested the Dronacharya award to be conferred on K P Thomas.

10 English mistakes Indians make

10 English mistakes Indians make

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

Even the best learners tend to stumble upon grammatical errors.

Trekking in the Western Ghats

Trekking in the Western Ghats

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

4 trekking trails to explore this monsoon.

The rise and 'fall' of a brilliant entrepreneur

The rise and 'fall' of a brilliant entrepreneur

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Yadav may have forgotten that leadership of a larger scaled-up venture requires something more than individual brilliance, says Shyamal Majumdar.

8 things you should know before starting a startup

8 things you should know before starting a startup

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Be prepared before taking the plunge from employee to entrepreneur.

Four signs that scream: Change your motorcycle tyres

Four signs that scream: Change your motorcycle tyres

Rediff.com4 Oct 2014

It's important for any rider -- beginner or seasoned to keep in mind the importance of having healthy tyres. After all it's your tyres that give you experience on the road and any tell-tale signs of wear and tear shouldn't be ignored.

I was told my papa died in a war called Kargil

I was told my papa died in a war called Kargil

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

'The death certificate which I once read even states the date, 6 August, but I know that already.' 'Every year, we observe paath at the local gurdwara for which we need to take leave from school. The leave form always says 'attending father's death anniversary'. 'I always dread this day -- the long walk from my desk to the teacher's table with my diary in hand and in it a handwritten note dripped with sadness despite its curt language.' 'What generally follows is pity on my teacher's face, a deep sigh of sympathy and a sad pat on the back.' A moving excerpt from Gurmehar Kaur's memoir Small Acts Of Freedom.

How this Kerala hacker tricked Apple

How this Kerala hacker tricked Apple

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

Engineering student Hemanth Joseph, who bypassed Apple's activation lock, is now the poster boy for a young community of ethical hackers.

Stock advice: Buy, sell, hold or avoid?

Stock advice: Buy, sell, hold or avoid?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

Ajit Mishra, Vice President, Research, Religare Broking, answers readers' stock market queries. Ajit will offer his unbiased views on a weekly basis

Top 5 wearable gadgets to watch out for in 2015

Top 5 wearable gadgets to watch out for in 2015

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

These are some of the most anticipated wearable gadgets of 2015

In 2015, get back on the saddle!

In 2015, get back on the saddle!

Rediff.com3 Jan 2015

Aarushi Agarwal makes a (very, very) strong case for you to go back to the two-wheeler!

#10Tips: Don't kill yourself at the gym!

#10Tips: Don't kill yourself at the gym!

Rediff.com20 May 2015

Dave Goldberg died while running on a treadmill in a gym. Sure, accidents can happen anytime but here's what you can do to keep yourself safe while at the gym.

The hottest start-up jobs in India

The hottest start-up jobs in India

Rediff.com15 May 2015

Presenting a list of the most trending jobs in the start-up world.

These girls have power

These girls have power

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

Manavi Kapur goes behind the scenes to find out what it takes to be a successful woman wrestler.

Discovering the city on a bike

Discovering the city on a bike

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

Three enthusiasts, who now run cycling ventures in Bengaluru, write about biking trails in and around the city

Microwave dessert recipes: Gajar ka Halwa, Thiratipal, more

Microwave dessert recipes: Gajar ka Halwa, Thiratipal, more

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

Master the art of hassle-free cooking and satisfy your sweet tooth in a jiffy.

How to prepare for GRE in 10 weeks

How to prepare for GRE in 10 weeks

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Ditch your tuitions and expensive books; there is a way you can crack the GRE without burning a hole in your pocket.

Dash up a skyscraper

Dash up a skyscraper

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

'Tower running' or racing up the stairs is now a popular new sport, with a rooftop party and a medal at the finish line.

Gift an 'experience' this wedding season

Gift an 'experience' this wedding season

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

You can gift a day at a spa, a curated gourmet meal at a pool side or an offbeat travel trip.

6 simple tips to manage your money

6 simple tips to manage your money

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Managing your own money is empowering. And if you haven't started yet, now is the perfect time!

Not too smart Smalling dismays United's Van Gaal

"Not too smart" Smalling dismays United's Van Gaal

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

It was a wonder that Louis van Gaal's face did not turn as scarlet as his team's shirts.

Should students work while studying?

Should students work while studying?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Student jobs help aid students who are in financial need.

Is your wine your pudding?

Is your wine your pudding?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

How about topping your meal with a sweet wine? Here is a beginner's guide to dessert wines.

The 15-minute belly blasting workout

The 15-minute belly blasting workout

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

Get sexy abs with this six-move routine by fitness trainer Jason Johal of Centre of Obesity and Digestive Surgery

Sound of Music at 50: The Von Trapp family THEN and NOW!

Sound of Music at 50: The Von Trapp family THEN and NOW!

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

As Sound of Music turns 50 today, here's a look at its beloved Von Trapp family and what they're doing today.