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A day out in Hollywood with David Hasselhoff

A day out in Hollywood with David Hasselhoff

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

The actor is selling memorabilia from his private collection for charity.

Over 50% of rural Indians cutting down on food: Study

Over 50% of rural Indians cutting down on food: Study

Rediff.com13 May 2020

The study showed that 50 per cent of households have reduced the number of meals ever since the lockdown was imposed

Previous govt had no interest in building houses for poor: PM

Previous govt had no interest in building houses for poor: PM

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

On the other hand, the Yogi Adityanath government has 'completed nine lakh houses under the scheme and 14 lakh are under construction', Modi said, reeling out comparative figures.

Cyrus Mistry: The Wise Young Owl

Cyrus Mistry: The Wise Young Owl

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

'Cyrus was always very different. He would think before acting.'

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's words of wisdom for kids

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's words of wisdom for kids

Rediff.com6 Jun 2012

Meditation is the key that would help in tackling various challenges that come our way --that's the message that a recently-organised session by the Art of Living Foundation titled 'colours of joy' sought to deliver to around 1,200 children from around the country.

Asiad sailing champ is now a COVID warrior

Asiad sailing champ is now a COVID warrior

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Asian Games silver medal-winning sailor Sweta Shervegar, a qualified homeopath, dons a PPE kit to become a COVID warrior in Mumbai.

WHO reminds Serum Institute of COVAX commitments

WHO reminds Serum Institute of COVAX commitments

Rediff.com18 May 2021

COVAX, 'the global COVID vaccine equity scheme', has so far delivered 65 million doses to 124 countries and economies but it is dependent on countries and manufacturers honouring their commitments.

Here's how the world's bravest teen celebrated her 18th birthday

Here's how the world's bravest teen celebrated her 18th birthday

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

That she is no average teenager has been established time and again. As Malala Yousafzai turns 18, she opens a school for Syrian girls in a refugee camp.

Why Tendulkar, Beckham and Djokovic have come together

Why Tendulkar, Beckham and Djokovic have come together

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

Ahead of Father's Day, Sachin joins Beckham and Djokovic for UNICEF's Super Dads campaign.

Kalam memorial to be launched today

Kalam memorial to be launched today

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar visits the site for former President Kalam's memorial.

Have you heard Federer's post retirement plans?

Have you heard Federer's post retirement plans?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

'My priority will always be, as it is now, my family, my kids and my wife'

William, Harry pay tribute to 'extraordinary' grandpa Prince Philip

William, Harry pay tribute to 'extraordinary' grandpa Prince Philip

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

Both brothers, reportedly estranged in recent months since Harry stepped back as a frontline royal after his wedding to Meghan Markle, make references to the late Duke's sense of humour and describe him as a man of service.

Help! Is this woman drowning in Bengaluru's pothole?

Help! Is this woman drowning in Bengaluru's pothole?

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

An NGO is putting up art installations to highlight the dismal conditions of the roads.

Kamala Harris' niece's tweet irks Hindus

Kamala Harris' niece's tweet irks Hindus

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

Hindu groups in the United States have sought an apology from Senator Kamala Harris's niece for tweeting an 'offensive' image, which depicted the Democratic vice presidential nominee as goddess Durga.

Keep The Anti-Muslim Pot Boiling All 365 Days

Keep The Anti-Muslim Pot Boiling All 365 Days

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

Hindu festivals are now becoming occasions when anti-Muslim hatred is expressed freely through slogans and songs that are full of abuse against Muslims or calls to either kill them or humiliate them, observes Apoorvanand.

This start-up is changing the way kids learn

This start-up is changing the way kids learn

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Aparna Athreya is enriching the lives of kids, parents and individuals through the start-up Kid and Parent Foundation.

Salman shows off his good side

Salman shows off his good side

Rediff.com13 Oct 2009

The star visited 200 physically handicapped children in Bangalore.

Lucknow village works overtime to welcome Clinton

Lucknow village works overtime to welcome Clinton

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

Officials of the Akhilesh Yadav government are working overtime to spruce up an otherwise sleepy Jhabrauli village on the outskirts of Lucknow which is awaiting a visit by former United States president Bill Clinton on Thursday.

Afghanistan must not become haven for terror, says Delhi declaration

Afghanistan must not become haven for terror, says Delhi declaration

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

Top security czars of India, Russia, Iran and five central Asian countries on Wednesday pledged to work for ensuring that Afghanistan does not become a safe haven for global terrorism and called for the formation of an open and truly inclusive government in Kabul.

How house designs are changing post Covid

How house designs are changing post Covid

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

Realty - Sunday

India Inc steps up, foots bill for staff vaccination

India Inc steps up, foots bill for staff vaccination

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

RIL, Capgemini, IndiGo among companies which have offered to pay their employees' vaccination cost.

Jimmy Fallon shares new photo of baby daughter

Jimmy Fallon shares new photo of baby daughter

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

Get a lowdown on what's happening in Hollywood.

Tamil Nadu and the forgotten clamour for prohibition last election

Tamil Nadu and the forgotten clamour for prohibition last election

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

If purists are surprised as to why and how people are not demanding prohibition or not talking about past promises, both in the election manifestos five years back and even those made to the courts, the answer lies in how the state has been evolving and changing these past few years, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

How a food delivery guy became an Internet HERO

How a food delivery guy became an Internet HERO

Rediff.com22 May 2019

Zomato executive Pathikrit Saha delivers cancelled food orders to underprivileged and needy kids in and around Kolkata, putting a smile on their faces.

Meet the teacher who won a million dollar prize

Meet the teacher who won a million dollar prize

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

Primary school teacher Hanan Al Hroub from a refugee camp in conflict-torn Palestine has won the Global Teacher Prize for educating her students about non-violence.

Maneka to Muslims: Vote for me or don't come for any work after polls

Maneka to Muslims: Vote for me or don't come for any work after polls

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

'We are not Mahatma Gandhi's children that we keep giving and not get anything in return.'

Logic Roots: A start-up by IITians makes learning fun

Logic Roots: A start-up by IITians makes learning fun

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Jaipur-based start-up Logic Roots aims to teach children math skills through board games.

Prominent Indian physicist E C G Sudarshan dies in US

Prominent Indian physicist E C G Sudarshan dies in US

Rediff.com14 May 2018

Despite making immense contributions in the field of science, a Nobel prize eluded him; though he was nominated for it nine times.

Why Modi should be worried about this data

Why Modi should be worried about this data

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

At some stage this fall in the quality of life will begin to hurt anybody's popularity, observes Shekhar Gupta.

Connecting women to technology

Connecting women to technology

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

The National Digital Literacy Mission is helping educated women turn around their lives.

UNICEF to lead global procurement, supply of COVID-19 vaccines

UNICEF to lead global procurement, supply of COVID-19 vaccines

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

The UNICEF is the world's largest single vaccine buyer, procuring more than 2 billion doses of various vaccines annually for routine immunisation and outbreak response on behalf of nearly 100 countries.

SP MLA Abu Azmi's trust takes over Zakir Naik's school

SP MLA Abu Azmi's trust takes over Zakir Naik's school

Rediff.com19 May 2017

The school will now be renamed as 'Avicenna International School'.

Legendary classical musician Annapurna Devi passes away

Legendary classical musician Annapurna Devi passes away

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

Annapurna Devi was an Indian surbahar player of Hindustani classical music and she was the daughter and disciple of Allauddin Khan.

Infosys money to help teach computer science to American kids

Infosys money to help teach computer science to American kids

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Its aim is to make computer programming accessible for everyone.

Riteish promotes a cause, Kajol her movie

Riteish promotes a cause, Kajol her movie

Rediff.com13 Dec 2010

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been up to.

Delhi: 4-yr-old sexually assaulted by classmate; panel summons principal

Delhi: 4-yr-old sexually assaulted by classmate; panel summons principal

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

The girl's mother alleged that her daughter was "inappropriately touched" by a classmate.

Polio worker from Bihar, Malala honoured with UN award

Polio worker from Bihar, Malala honoured with UN award

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

A polio worker from Bihar has been honoured with a prestigious United Nations Foundation award for her work in protecting children from the disease.

Shibulal to donate Rs 36 cr for education, health

Shibulal to donate Rs 36 cr for education, health

Rediff.com24 Aug 2014

Donation to go to Sarojini Damodaran Foundation and Advaith Foundation

'America the Beautiful': Melania unveils last Christmas decorations in White House

'America the Beautiful': Melania unveils last Christmas decorations in White House

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

All of the halls, from the East Room to the Red Room, were decked by over 125 volunteers.

Naveen Patnaik will be Odisha CM for Life

Naveen Patnaik will be Odisha CM for Life

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

Because he knows Odisha; and Odisha knows him, observes Aditi Phadnis.