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To beat inflation, invest in gold

To beat inflation, invest in gold

Rediff.com2 Apr 2007

Gold is an efficient hedging instrument against inflation.

Spotted: Sanath Jayasuriya in Hamilton

Spotted: Sanath Jayasuriya in Hamilton

Rediff.com8 Feb 2007

Reader Jatinder sent us a picture of Sanath Jayasuriya from New Zealand.

Gunna disappoints

Gunna disappoints

Rediff.com16 May 2005

Ma, my comics are talking!

Ma, my comics are talking!

Rediff.com26 Nov 2005

Alert: Medical admissions

Alert: Medical admissions

Rediff.com14 Sep 2004

Applications invited for admission to the academic programmes of the Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram.

Telgi alleges plot to kidnap daughter

Telgi alleges plot to kidnap daughter

Rediff.com10 Nov 2006

The prime accused in the multi-crore fake stamp-paper case Abdul Karim Telgi on Friday sought protection for his daughter from four co-accused held with him in jail, who, he claimed, may kidnap her.

Fun Facts about the National Awards

Fun Facts about the National Awards

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Like the Filmfare awards and Hollywood's Oscar awards, there are some amazing facts you may not have known about India's most prestigious awards.

What I learnt from the COVID-19 Crisis

What I learnt from the COVID-19 Crisis

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

'The virus has been ahead of us till now, and we have been chasing the virus.' 'It is time we have to be a step ahead of the virus, and this is possible only by checking the oxygen level.'

Now, learn to invest in mutual funds with 'Suppandi'

Now, learn to invest in mutual funds with 'Suppandi'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Suppandi has evolved over the years from being a household help to having a variety of office jobs.

Alok advances, Anuja exits

Alok advances, Anuja exits

Rediff.com8 Dec 2006

India's Alok Kumar entered the quarter-finals of the men's eight-ball pool singles at the Asian Games.

Hima named in World C'ships team as relay runner

Hima named in World C'ships team as relay runner

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

World Athletics Championships to be held in Doha from September 27.

Now novels, comics on your mobile!

Now novels, comics on your mobile!

Rediff.com17 Nov 2006

On an experimental basis one of the mobile content providers has already rolled out Amar Chitra Katha on the mobile, which they claim is a success.

The innovations India is coming up with to fight COVID-19

The innovations India is coming up with to fight COVID-19

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

Special infection proof fabric for usage in hospitals, low-cost corona virus testing kits, isolation pods for coronavirus infected patients, bubble helmets which can be an alternative for traditional oxygen masks and pendant to raise alarm on breach of social distancing, are also among the innovative ideas that have been given shape since the coronavirus outbreak in the country.

Harry Potter explained, by Indian sisters

Harry Potter explained, by Indian sisters

Rediff.com29 Mar 2006

Indian-American siblings publish their first book, a Harry Potter guide.

Stamp paper accused object to Telgi tape telecast

Stamp paper accused object to Telgi tape telecast

Rediff.com11 Sep 2006

The accused also demanded the starting of contempt of court proceedings against those responsible for the leak. The narco-analysis test CD was not deposited with the court and therefore its telecast amounted to contempt of court, they said.

Ex-President K R Narayanan dead

Ex-President K R Narayanan dead

Rediff.com9 Nov 2005

Ganpati Bappa Morya: Readers share PHOTOS of their Lord

Ganpati Bappa Morya: Readers share PHOTOS of their Lord

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

The first of the series of readers' photos.

Where's the Covid-19 data, ask scientists

Where's the Covid-19 data, ask scientists

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

Epidemiologists worry there's little or no data being shared on mortality by age group and contacts traced, which makes it difficult to understand how the effects of Covid-19 might be different in the Indian population, reports Ruchika Chitravanshi

Mistress: Aishwarya's best work?

Mistress: Aishwarya's best work?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2006

Magimairaj, Pillai unbeaten

Magimairaj, Pillai unbeaten

Rediff.com4 Aug 2004

The duo posted their sixth win and entered the quarter-finals in the Bombay Gymkhana All India Ladies Open Snooker Tournament 2004.

India bag silver in 4x400m relay

India bag silver in 4x400m relay

Rediff.com25 Mar 2006

The quartet of Rajwinder Kaur, Chitra Soman, Manjit Kaur and Pinki Parmanik completed the race in 3:29.57

Ash is the mistress of spices!

Ash is the mistress of spices!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2005

Emotix, a Mumbai-based startup launches personal robot for kids

Emotix, a Mumbai-based startup launches personal robot for kids

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

The robot can hold long conversations, track the child's mood and is controlled from an app on the parents' smartphone

'I got more praise than the hero'

'I got more praise than the hero'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

An encounter with movie veteran Chandrashekhar.

Life lessons from a Mumbai local train

Life lessons from a Mumbai local train

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

Chitra Govindan shares a heart-warming incident she witnessed when she was travelling by a Mumbai local.

How Navy's air ambulance saved an autorickshaw driver

How Navy's air ambulance saved an autorickshaw driver

Rediff.com25 Jul 2015

In a mission marked by clockwork precision, the heart of a brain dead man, brought to Kochi by a naval air ambulance, has been successfully transplanted in a 47-year-old autorickshaw driver at a hospital.

'I have become more fearless'

'I have become more fearless'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

Iconic rights activist Irom Sharmila on the highs and lows of her long fast, why she gave it up and her plans.

High on Charas!

High on Charas!

Rediff.com16 Apr 2004

4x400 team breaks nat. mark

4x400 team breaks nat. mark

Rediff.com28 Aug 2004

The quartet of K M Beenamol, Manjeet Kaur, Rajwinder Kaur and Chitra K Soman clocked 3 minutes 26.89 seconds to qualify to the final in the event.

Ash is doing fine!

Ash is doing fine!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2005

'The attitude of richer Indians causes anger'

'The attitude of richer Indians causes anger'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2003

'There is a growing split between rich professional Indians and working class Indians in the USA,' says novelist Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni.

Advani, Merchant score contrasting wins

Advani, Merchant score contrasting wins

Rediff.com14 Oct 2003

Advani easily beat Jin Long of China 4-1 while Merchant edged past Hong Kong's Chi Wai Au 4-3 in the World snooker championships.

Aamir Khan's TOP 55 SONGS!

Aamir Khan's TOP 55 SONGS!

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

Celebrating Aamir Khan and his 55 popular songs on his 55th birthday

Advani sights knock-out berth

Advani sights knock-out berth

Rediff.com15 Oct 2003

Former national champion Alok Kumar also stayed on course for a place in the knock-out round atthe World Snooker championships.

Pawar slams BJP for defections; introspect, says Fadnavis

Pawar slams BJP for defections; introspect, says Fadnavis

Rediff.com28 Jul 2019

Fadnavis claimed the BJP was "beyond running behind anyone" as the people of India were with the party and the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Pankaj Advani rallies into last 16

Pankaj Advani rallies into last 16

Rediff.com22 Oct 2003

But former Asian champion Yasin Merchant and Alok Kumar bowed out of the world Snooker Championships.

SAG 2019: Dominant India bags 27 medals on Day 2

SAG 2019: Dominant India bags 27 medals on Day 2

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

Mehuli Ghosh's effort will, however, not be considered as a world record, as the South Asian Games' results are not recognised by the international body (ISSF) for the purpose of records.