News for 'Blind'

Now the blind too can work in BPOs

Now the blind too can work in BPOs

Rediff.com8 Feb 2006

A new technology now allows visually challenged to work shoulder to shoulder with people in the BPO industry.

I am blind to caste and religion: Rahul

I am blind to caste and religion: Rahul

Rediff.com20 Mar 2007

Rahul is the first member of the Gandhi family to have visited Deoband and Darul-Uloom in more than two decades.

Yes, boss! Pollution blinding Gangetic dolphins, ministry's U-turn to support Uma

Yes, boss! Pollution blinding Gangetic dolphins, ministry's U-turn to support Uma

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

The ministry said it has launched an inquiry to ascertain as to how this "factual information" was not included in the ministry's response to an RTI query.

Sunflower 2 Review: Unfunny!

Sunflower 2 Review: Unfunny!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

Sunil Grover and a perky Adah Sharma somehow salvage Sunflower 2, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Bowling a major worry for RCB ahead of Punjab clash

Bowling a major worry for RCB ahead of Punjab clash

Rediff.com24 Mar 2024

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL 2024 campaign is just one-match old, but it has already exposed their biggest chink. It's fragility in bowling, and they need better returns from bowlers against a confident Punjab Kings at an unforgiving M Chinnaswamy Stadium, in Bengaluru, on Monday.

Will Congress field Robert Vadra from Amethi?

Will Congress field Robert Vadra from Amethi?

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

Indicating his keenness to contest the Lok Sabha elections from Amethi, Robert Vadra, businessman and husband of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has said that the people of Amethi expect him to represent their constituency if he thinks of becoming a member of Parliament.

'Suryabhai batted brilliantly'

'Suryabhai batted brilliantly'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

'The way he was batting was great to watch because the pitch was not that easy for batting.'

Policeman blinded after being struck by big hit in IPL

Policeman blinded after being struck by big hit in IPL

Rediff.com16 May 2015

A policeman has been left blind in one eye after being struck by six hit by South African David Miller in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match, local media reported on Saturday.

'So what if I am blind? Don't I have aspirations about my life?'

'So what if I am blind? Don't I have aspirations about my life?'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

Payal Taori, Mumbai University's MA topper this year, shares her journey.

'The CBI director should not blindly obey or blindly oppose the government'

'The CBI director should not blindly obey or blindly oppose the government'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

'Every director is subject to some kind of pressure,' former CBI director Dr R K Raghavan tells Rediff.com's Shobha Warrier. 'Ultimately, it all depends on the individual and the maturity and sense of fair play of the director. It is up to the director to cope with the pressure and if he is a man of character, he can.'

26/11 hero Sadanand Vasant Date, who fought Kasab, is new NIA chief

26/11 hero Sadanand Vasant Date, who fought Kasab, is new NIA chief

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

Date, a 1990 Indian Police Service officer of the Maharashtra cadre who once sold newspapers in Pune to financially support his family, was honoured with the President's Police medal for gallantry for his role in what has come to be known as the 26/11 attack.

Dense fog persists over north India, rail traffic hit

Dense fog persists over north India, rail traffic hit

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

Satellite imagery showed a dense elongated band of fog stretching from Punjab to the northeast.

Ranbir Or Vicky: Who Will You Watch?

Ranbir Or Vicky: Who Will You Watch?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Ranbir, Rashmika, Raveena, Vic, Nic, it's raining movie stars on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations.

Bollywood's Best Dressed Diwali Star? VOTE!

Bollywood's Best Dressed Diwali Star? VOTE!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

Fashion was at an all-time high this Diwali, as film folk took out their most glamorous outfits and made a splash at the numerous parties in town.

Shami nominated for Arjuna Award, Satwik-Chirag for Khel Ratna

Shami nominated for Arjuna Award, Satwik-Chirag for Khel Ratna

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

As per the Ministry sources, a special request was made by the BCCI to the sports ministry to include Shami's name as he didn't originally feature in the list of the country's second-highest sporting honour.

Indian-origin teen in US develops device to help blind

Indian-origin teen in US develops device to help blind

Rediff.com13 May 2015

13-year-old Raghav Ganesh has been named one of America's top 10 youth volunteers of 2015 and granted a USD 5,000 award.

Hooch Tragedy: Will TN Go Dry?

Hooch Tragedy: Will TN Go Dry?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Ironically, rival Tamil Nadu governments expend the most on social welfare schemes, especially targeting women and youth and children, but that money comes only by selling more liquor. There is always the specious plea, which has been peddled very many times in the past, that without licensed liquor, drinkers would go after hooch and there could be more hooch tragedies and hooch deaths. No one is convinced, but no one can dispute it either, comments N Sathiya Moorthy.

Why BJP Is More Guilty Than Sam Pitroda

Why BJP Is More Guilty Than Sam Pitroda

Rediff.com15 May 2024

If Pitroda's blunder cost him his office, what should the BJP's unrepentant attitude cost it?, asks Shyam G Menon.

Lending money:'I paid the price of my blind faith'

Lending money:'I paid the price of my blind faith'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2010

Two Getahead readers narrate their experiences on how they lost their friends after lending money to them.

India went flying blind into COVID-19

India went flying blind into COVID-19

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

'As we gird ourselves for rising infections, India's harsh lockdown remains an epic tragedy,' observes Rahul Jacob.

Wage Pact: Will Bankers Make More Money?

Wage Pact: Will Bankers Make More Money?

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Postings to places at an altitude above 1,000 metres but less than 1,500 metres, between 1,500 and 3,000 metres, and above 3,000 metres entail different rates of allowances -- the higher the location, the bigger the allowance, reveals Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Sonia's 'blind love' for Rahul left country in 'ruins': Modi

Sonia's 'blind love' for Rahul left country in 'ruins': Modi

Rediff.com13 Apr 2014

In a full-scale offensive, Narendra Modi on Sunday charged that Sonia Gandhi's "blind love" towards her son Rahul Gandhi had left the country in "ruins" and the United Progressive Alliance government was "remote-controlled" by her.

Day after Kejri arrest, INDIA moves EC against misuse of central agencies

Day after Kejri arrest, INDIA moves EC against misuse of central agencies

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

In a memorandum submitted to the EC, the INDIA party leaders submitted a list of recent instances of central agencies targeting Opposition parties and alleged an absence of a level playing field for the opposition.

SC rejects pleas on 100% EVM-VVPAT verification, paper ballot voting

SC rejects pleas on 100% EVM-VVPAT verification, paper ballot voting

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

Pronouncing the judgement, Justice Khanna said the court has rejected all the petitions, including those seeking resorting back to ballot papers in elections.

When RCB Dropped Chahal Without a Phone Call

When RCB Dropped Chahal Without a Phone Call

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

'I played around 140 matches for RCB, but I received no proper communication from them.'

'Main Lata Mangeshkar bol rahi hoon'

'Main Lata Mangeshkar bol rahi hoon'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

'My mother, who was a simple woman, retorted, "Aur main Indira Gandhi bol rahi hoon".' 'We had a good laugh over that one, you and I.' On her second death anniversary, February 6, Subhash K Jha remembers his beloved Lata Didi.

Think Thrice Before You Say 'Jhakaas'!

Think Thrice Before You Say 'Jhakaas'!

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

The Delhi high court has restrained the misuse of the name, image, voice and other attributes of persona, including Anil Kapoor's 'jhakaas' catchphrase for commercial gain.

My Father, Tiger Pataudi

My Father, Tiger Pataudi

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

'No one in the history of the sport has ever come back from that kind of accident and got hundreds against England and Australia.'

West is now flirting with India, but...: Putin

West is now flirting with India, but...: Putin

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Heaping praise on India, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that the Indian leadership is 'self-directed' and led by the country's national interests, according to Reuters.

'Shocking That PM Gave Investing Advice'

'Shocking That PM Gave Investing Advice'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

'Somebody was using somebody to make statements that will stir the stock market and lead to a surge.' 'A sudden surge and a sudden crash is always an ideal situation for people to make illicit gains and then siphoning off the money.'

Cong sacks Himachal secretary in bid to end rebellion

Cong sacks Himachal secretary in bid to end rebellion

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

The party on Wednesday removed former minister Sudhir Sharma, who was among the six rebel MLAs who were later disqualified for defying party whip on the state budget, from the post of All India Congress Committee secretary with immediate effect.

Confirmed! Khel Ratna for Sat-Chi, Arjuna for Shami

Confirmed! Khel Ratna for Sat-Chi, Arjuna for Shami

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

Sports Ministry confirms Satwik, Chirag for Khel Ratna, Shami and 25 others for Arjuna award

Woman ends life to donate eyes to blind sons

Woman ends life to donate eyes to blind sons

Rediff.com20 Mar 2005

Tamilselvi was dejected at being unable to locate eye donors for her two blind sons.

Maha man celebrates birthday in crematorium to dispel superstition

Maha man celebrates birthday in crematorium to dispel superstition

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

More than 100 guests, including 40 women and children, attended his birthday celebration.

SEE: Shami, Sheetal receive Arjuna awards

SEE: Shami, Sheetal receive Arjuna awards

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Shami was there to receive the honours. He took 24 wickets in seven World Cup games last year.

What Led To Paytm's Big Fall

What Led To Paytm's Big Fall

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

At the heart of Paytm's slide lies the abject failure of its Super App strategy, notes Indrajit Gupta.

A Tale Of Two Poorams

A Tale Of Two Poorams

Rediff.com8 May 2024

If you have an appetite for crowds and the visual spectacle of many focused on one task or activity, a pooram will engage you, notes Shyam G Menon.

Recipe: Air Fryer Dahi Baras

Recipe: Air Fryer Dahi Baras

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

This favourite Holi dish can be made without deep frying the baras or bhalles.

'The electorate is not allowed to think'

'The electorate is not allowed to think'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

'The moment a new election comes, new guarantees are announced.' 'The BJP is adept at diverting people's attention.'

Ashwin suggests alteration to some cricketing rules

Ashwin suggests alteration to some cricketing rules

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

'Let batters play the switch hit, but give us LBW when they miss'