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Ronaldo wins FIFA's Player of the Year Award

Ronaldo wins FIFA's Player of the Year Award

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

'I'm very happy and I can say that 2016 was the best year of my career, the trophy shows that people aren't blind and watch the games.'

Background checks: 4 tips to have a clean profile

Background checks: 4 tips to have a clean profile

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

The photograph/s that we post, the comments and likes that we share on other people's timelines are all important reference points for hiring managers and recruiters, says Aashish Taneja.

Photos: When beautiful minds get a facelift

Photos: When beautiful minds get a facelift

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

A make up workshop for the visually-impaired.

Lankan group alleges radiation leaks at Kudankulam

Lankan group alleges radiation leaks at Kudankulam

Rediff.com2 Mar 2013

Days after India dismissed as 'baseless' reports about radiation leaks at the yet to be commissioned Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant in Tamil Nadu, a Sri Lankan interest group on Saturday alleged that the atomic power station has been leaking radiation since February 27.

Studying too much can make you short-sighted

Studying too much can make you short-sighted

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

More time spent in education, according to a study, is a risk factor for myopia.

Gujarat set to roll out red carpet for Japanese PM

Gujarat set to roll out red carpet for Japanese PM

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

Modi will host dinner for Abe at a hotel in the old city area.

Coronavirus: How China could have saved the world

Coronavirus: How China could have saved the world

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

'There is little doubt that China today stands in the dock, charged with misdemeanour with regard to the health and well-being of its own citizens and of the people of the world,' notes Amulya Ganguli.

How its political promise is helping the Pheran stage a comeback

How its political promise is helping the Pheran stage a comeback

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

What used to be confined to homes as a winter garment has become a political and cultural symbol, with most leaders and many citizens donning the long cloak at offices and their places of work, observes Athar Parvaiz.

Europe and the problem of Islamic radicals

Europe and the problem of Islamic radicals

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Europeans believe that what is under attack is their way of life, their secular faith, the long-fought right to keep religion out of the public sphere, observes Virendra Kapoor.

Disabled excluded from welfare schemes from time immemorial: HC

Disabled excluded from welfare schemes from time immemorial: HC

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

"Fact that persons with disabilities get marginalised from every scheme does not require a debate," the court said.

Economy: '4 to 5 years for normalcy to return'

Economy: '4 to 5 years for normalcy to return'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

'The government has failed to understand the seriousness of the situation, and that's why they are underestimating the problem.' 'They think some tinkering here and there will fix the economy automatically.'

Visually-impaired girl to pursue dream course at Delhi University

Visually-impaired girl to pursue dream course at Delhi University

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

Eighteen-year-old Sana Samad is the second student after Kartik Sawnhey to have been allowed to pursue mathematics after Class 12 at the Delhi University.

Oppn to corner govt over Delhi riots, demand Shah's resignation

Oppn to corner govt over Delhi riots, demand Shah's resignation

Rediff.com1 Mar 2020

'I think there must be some sort of a nexus between the rioters and a section of police officials which resulted in gruesome killings and arson'

'Whatever Hathras DM did against the wishes of the family is against the rule of law'

'Whatever Hathras DM did against the wishes of the family is against the rule of law'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

'He may have had his reservations about the law and order situation there, but the way the family of the victim was intimidated raises a lot of questions about the intentions of the DM.'

Hilarious winners of 2019 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

Hilarious winners of 2019 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

The annual Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards announced their winners and they are hilariously candid photos of animals in the wild -- from dramatic facial expressions to perfectly timed coincidences. The contest is about more than just silly photos. Founders Tom Sullam and Paul Joynson-Hicks started the competition to raise awareness about wildlife conservation. They hope the pictures encourage people to shop responsibly, be mindful of their water use, and speak out about environmental issues -- in addition to making people laugh. Scroll below to have a giggle!

Aadhaar and starvation deaths

Aadhaar and starvation deaths

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

'Completely disregarding ground reports of starvation deaths owing to Aadhaar and potentially disguising these deaths to look like accidents appears brutal,' says Rajendran Narayanan.

Nobel prize in medicine goes to 3 pioneers in parasitic diseases

Nobel prize in medicine goes to 3 pioneers in parasitic diseases

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

This year's Nobel Laureates have developed therapies that have revolutionised the treatment of some of the most devastating parasitic diseases.

Want to invest in foreign equities? Read this

Want to invest in foreign equities? Read this

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

To select the right platform, get the opinions of a few existing users or browse online for feedback. Select a platform that offers a seamless experience. Check that the platform you are going with is a regulated entity, suggests Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Do you have Vitamin A deficiency?

Do you have Vitamin A deficiency?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

Check for these warning symptoms.

Cong vs Cong: Khurshid calls Sibal 'Doubting Thomases'

Cong vs Cong: Khurshid calls Sibal 'Doubting Thomases'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

Some senior Congress leaders including Kapil Sibal have called for introspection after the party's dismal performance in the recently held Bihar assembly polls, after which the ruling National Democratic Alliance returned to power in the state despite the main member of the grand opposition alliance, Rashtriya Janata Dal, putting up a strong show and emerging as the single largest party.

Microsoft develops technology for speech, hearing impaired

Microsoft develops technology for speech, hearing impaired

Rediff.com17 May 2012

Microsoft India employees have developed a technology that would help the hearing and speech impaired to communicate with others.

'Small traders lost Rs 4-5 lakh crores in lockdown'

'Small traders lost Rs 4-5 lakh crores in lockdown'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

'You have come out with a package for the kisan.' 'You have a package for industry.' 'But has anyone addressed the issues concerning small traders?'

Here's what Rahane did during his time away from team

Here's what Rahane did during his time away from team

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

Rahane spoke about how he channelised his energies during his two-month stay in Southampton, playing for the Hampshire.

Why every Indian should be worried

Why every Indian should be worried

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

Even with more power against the individual than any other modern democratic nation, the Indian government seeks more. Such laws do not exist elsewhere in the civilised world, observes Aakar Patel.

Why are so many Indians poor?

Why are so many Indians poor?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2005

Why migrants prefer trucks over Shramik trains to return home

Why migrants prefer trucks over Shramik trains to return home

Rediff.com16 May 2020

The migrants said that they prefer trucks and tempos to go back to their native places as the trucks drop them close to their villages, while buses drop them only till the state border, from where they have to find another mode of transport to reach home.

7 tax saving mistakes to AVOID in new financial year

7 tax saving mistakes to AVOID in new financial year

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

'It is crucial to understand that the ultimate goal of your investments isn't to pay lesser tax, but to create long-term wealth for you and your family,' says Satyen Kothari, founder and CEO, Cube Wealth.

BOO! When women come out in small dresses such incidents do occur, says Azmi

BOO! When women come out in small dresses such incidents do occur, says Azmi

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

"Partying late night in half attire, blindly following western culture, has never been our culture," he said.

Pandit Jasraj has gone, but his music lives on

Pandit Jasraj has gone, but his music lives on

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

All his disciples across the globe feel he was closest to them. All his friends believe he loved them the most. Just like every gopi in Brijbhoomi felt Krishna was closest to her. Pandit Jasraj didn't have acquaintances; he had friends, recalls his biographer Sunita Budhiraja.

A pension for the poor and elderly

A pension for the poor and elderly

Rediff.com9 Apr 2012

Proponents of universal pension coverage argue that India is now a rich country with a large population of poor people. So resources are available but not adequately channeled to those who need them.

Pulwama attack: JeM's Masood Azhar among 19 in NIA chargesheet

Pulwama attack: JeM's Masood Azhar among 19 in NIA chargesheet

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

The 13,500-page chargesheet names Masood Azhar, his brothers -- Abdul Rauf and Ammar Alvi -- and his nephew Mohammed Umer Farooq, who had infiltrated into India in 2018 and was subsequently killed in one of the encounters in South Kashmir.

Bills pending for over 5 yrs in RS should lapse: VP

Bills pending for over 5 yrs in RS should lapse: VP

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Under the provision of the Constitution, bills passed by the Lok Sabha during the course of its five year term and pending in the Rajya Sabha get lapsed with the dissolution of the House of the People. Separately, any bill introduced in the Rajya Sabha remained a property of the House irrespective of the fate of Lok Sabha.

Giriraj: Lalu 'blackmailer', Nitish 'Dhritarashtra'

Giriraj: Lalu 'blackmailer', Nitish 'Dhritarashtra'

Rediff.com19 May 2017

The Union minister says the Bihar chief minister ignores his partner's misdeeds.

'Under Modi, the middleman has disappeared'

'Under Modi, the middleman has disappeared'

Rediff.com24 May 2019

'In Rajiv Gandhi's time, out of every Re 1 spent by the government only 15 paisa reached the public.' 'At this moment, I cannot say that the entire Re 1 reaches the common man's pocket, but yes, two-thirds of that money definitely reaches the common man.' 'And the rest of the money will also reach soon.'

Top 25 most searched phones in India

Top 25 most searched phones in India

Rediff.com19 Apr 2012

A sneak peak into top 25 phones based on the preference of one million unique visitors who visited The Mobile Indian in March 2012.

From Microsoft to Jackfruit 365!

From Microsoft to Jackfruit 365!

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

'I knew there was a huge business opportunity, but it was Dr Kalam who made me jump into it as an entrepreneur.'

Parliament remembers Bhopal gas tragedy

Parliament remembers Bhopal gas tragedy

Rediff.com3 Dec 2009

Both Houses of the Parliament on Thursday expressed solidarity with the victims of the Bhopal gas tragedy that has killed and maimed thousands of people in the last 25 years."It was on this day, 25 years ago, that the country witnessed one of the most harrowing man-made tragedies in which thousands of people lost their lives and many were blinded or otherwise physically disabled," Speaker Meira Kumar said in the Lok Sabha. CPI-M leader Sitaram Yechury raised the issue in RS.

What it takes to be a student in Kashmir

What it takes to be a student in Kashmir

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

The ongoing violence in the valley is driving students to excel, but it is also making them angry, discovers Ritwik Sharma.

Even if BJP loses 2024, unlikely Congress will win

Even if BJP loses 2024, unlikely Congress will win

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

The Congress seems to have learned nothing from its defeats. At a time when its supporters worry that the idea of India is under attack, the party is still preoccupied with its own battles, notes Vir Sanghvi.