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French experts begin probe into Nepal plane crash

French experts begin probe into Nepal plane crash

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

The nine-member team is enquiring with the airlines' staff and concerned authorities in Pokhara to understand details of the ATR-72 aircraft crash.

From domestic mopper to IPL star: Rinku's inspiring story

From domestic mopper to IPL star: Rinku's inspiring story

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Rinku Singh has become a household name after his sensational power hitting in IPL to help Kolkata Knight Riders clinch victory from the jaws of defeat against Lucknow Super Giants on Sunday.

'If students can learn asking ChatGPT...'

'If students can learn asking ChatGPT...'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

'What can a teacher do that ChatGPT cannot?'

13 cities in India among world's most polluted

13 cities in India among world's most polluted

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

Pollution is impacting the lifespan of Indians.

Ronnie Screwvala-led upGrad to hire 1,400 amid edtech sector turbulence

Ronnie Screwvala-led upGrad to hire 1,400 amid edtech sector turbulence

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

At a time when there is a growing number of edtech companies laying off employees in a bid to conserve cash and focus on profitability amid a funding winter, Ronnie Screwvala-led upGrad is expanding its facilities and hiring talent. The company plans to hire over 1400 team members between November 2022 and March 2023 in India and at offices outside the country. upGrad has also signed new leases in the past few months for 335,000 sq ft of space across four cities -- Mumbai, Bengaluru, Pune and Noida.

'Hindutva is the language you speak today'

'Hindutva is the language you speak today'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

'Education played the most significant role in entrenchment of Hindutva ideology in coastal Karnataka.' 'Teachers of most of the schools, junior colleges, degree colleges and universities are active agents of Hindutva propaganda.'

Delhi women's panel summons Twitter, Delhi police over child porn videos

Delhi women's panel summons Twitter, Delhi police over child porn videos

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

The Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) has issued summonses to Twitter and the city police over the alleged availability of child pornography videos on the microblogging website.

How AI and machine learning can help in better weather forecast

How AI and machine learning can help in better weather forecast

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

'AI can be very useful for making analysis and especially making city-based local forecasts.'

Hijab verdict: Section of Muslim traders observe bandh in K'taka

Hijab verdict: Section of Muslim traders observe bandh in K'taka

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

The impact of the bandh called by Ameer-E-Shariat Maulana Sagir Ahmad Khan Rashadi, was visible in areas with predominantly Muslim population in cities across the state, where shops, eateries and restaurants were shut till evening.

We've quality: China on India becoming most populous country

We've quality: China on India becoming most populous country

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

The population is important and so is the talent, he said about China, the world's second-largest economy after the United States.

What Yummy Snack Is Akshay Tucking Into?

What Yummy Snack Is Akshay Tucking Into?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Bollywood works hard but travels harder! Here's bringing you beautiful images from their travel diaries.

India sizzles at 40 degrees, IMD predicts heatwave in northwest and east

India sizzles at 40 degrees, IMD predicts heatwave in northwest and east

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Mercury hovered around 40 degrees Celsius in large parts of the country on Monday as the Indian meteorological department predicted heat wave conditions in parts of east India over the next four days and the northwest region over the next two days.

Harnaaz Sandhu speaks out on hijab: Let her live the way she wants to

Harnaaz Sandhu speaks out on hijab: Let her live the way she wants to

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Days after her remarks on hijab made headlines, Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu on Wednesday said as a youth of the country she simply shared her perspective when asked to comment on the issue.

Taliban publicly cut off hands of 4 people over theft charges

Taliban publicly cut off hands of 4 people over theft charges

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

Despite international condemnation, the Taliban has resumed the flogging and the public execution of criminals following a decree by the hard-liners' supreme leader.

'Are you from the land of yoga?'

'Are you from the land of yoga?'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

'If I were to say, I had the best vegetarian food in my life in Vietnam, nobody would believe me.' 'When I proclaimed this to my friends, they didn't believe me. I had to show them the pictures and make them drool!!'

AMU professor booked for lecture on 'rape' in myths, varsity suspends him

AMU professor booked for lecture on 'rape' in myths, varsity suspends him

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

Aligarh Muslim University on Wednesday suspended a professor who referred to examples of "rape" in Hindu mythology during a forensic science class, provoking accusations of hurting religious sentiments.

Ukraine calls Russia 'terrorist state' at UN meet

Ukraine calls Russia 'terrorist state' at UN meet

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

Ukraine's envoy Sergiy Kyslytsya told members states that he had already lost family members to Russian aggression.

Leave Kharkiv at once, even on foot, embassy urges Indians

Leave Kharkiv at once, even on foot, embassy urges Indians

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

In an urgent advisory, the India embassy in Ukraine on Wednesday asked all Indians stranded in Kharkiv to leave the conflict zone immediately.

Vinai Kumar Saxena takes oath as Lt Governor of Delhi

Vinai Kumar Saxena takes oath as Lt Governor of Delhi

Rediff.com26 May 2022

Saxena, who held the post of chairperson of Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), was appointed the Lt Governor of Delhi on May 23.

Meet the 24 newly inducted ministers in Siddaramaiah's expanded cabinet

Meet the 24 newly inducted ministers in Siddaramaiah's expanded cabinet

Rediff.com27 May 2023

Within a week of assuming power, the Congress government in Karnataka has expanded its cabinet on Saturday, filling all posts.

India's envoy in Ramallah, Mukul Arya, found dead in embassy

India's envoy in Ramallah, Mukul Arya, found dead in embassy

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

It was not immediately known how Arya, a 2008-batch Indian Foreign Service officer, died.

10 cities most threatened by natural disasters; Kolkata ranks 7

10 cities most threatened by natural disasters; Kolkata ranks 7

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

About 17.9 million people's life is at risk.

Hoping to escape Ukraine, Indian students walk 35km in freezing cold

Hoping to escape Ukraine, Indian students walk 35km in freezing cold

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

' We have run out of food items and there is no place to stock up again. When will this end?'

'People in cities look down upon tribals,' says tribal affairs minister

'People in cities look down upon tribals,' says tribal affairs minister

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

People in Delhi and other big cities are very "cunning" and look down upon the tribals in the country, Union Minister Jual Oram said on Thursday, as he called for a change in the outlook of the society towards the community.

Nikki Haley announces US presidential run, will take on Trump

Nikki Haley announces US presidential run, will take on Trump

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

Prominent Indian-American politician Nikki Haley launched her presidential campaign on Tuesday, becoming the first Republican to challenge former US President Donald Trump in his 2024 bid for the White House.

10 Political Dramas To Watch On OTT

10 Political Dramas To Watch On OTT

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

There is nothing of the level of Yes Minister, House Of Cards, Madam Secretary or Veep but there are at least 10 Hindi series and an OTT-released film or two, to whet the viewer's appetite for power-mongering, corruption and intrigue.

Anti-hijab protests in Iran: India skips voting on UN resolution

Anti-hijab protests in Iran: India skips voting on UN resolution

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Taking to Twitter, United Nations Human Right Council said, 'At its 35th special session, the @UN Human Rights Council decided to create a new fact-finding mission to investigate alleged #HumanRightsViolations in the Islamic Republic of #Iran related to the protests that began on 16 September 2022.'

Opposition leaders unlikely to join Bharat Jodo Yatra in UP

Opposition leaders unlikely to join Bharat Jodo Yatra in UP

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

SP president Akhilesh Yadav and ally RLD chief Jayant Chaudhary are unlikely to participate in the Yatra due to "preoccupation" with their party programmes, their party leaders said.

'BJP was not fighting Congress or JD-S, but the very idea of Karnataka'

'BJP was not fighting Congress or JD-S, but the very idea of Karnataka'

Rediff.com16 May 2023

'By design or default, the BJP's election strategy militated against the very essence of Karnataka politics and the idea of Karnataka.'

Blood of Chinese can't be shed in vain: Beijing on Pak blast

Blood of Chinese can't be shed in vain: Beijing on Pak blast

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

China demanded that the Pakistan should apprehend and punish the perpetrators to the full extent of the law.

'If the government doesn't help, our dreams will collapse'

'If the government doesn't help, our dreams will collapse'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

'Our future is in limbo. The government saved us with Operation Ganga; now, they must save our careers.'

'I knew my film would not have a hero or villain'

'I knew my film would not have a hero or villain'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

'Rakesh's life is hard, but he knows how to find joy.' 'He doesn't think his life's value comes from money. He sees no shame in his poverty.'

Over 3,000 people perform Yoga at iconic Times Square

Over 3,000 people perform Yoga at iconic Times Square

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

The Consulate General of India, New York in partnership with Times Square Alliance hosted the 7th International Day of Yoga celebrations.

Before Atique Ahmed, there was Chand Baba in UP

Before Atique Ahmed, there was Chand Baba in UP

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Atique Ahmed is one of the most feared dons of Uttar Pradesh today. There was another don who preceded Atique and had he survived, Atique wouldn't have been around today, recalls Sudhir Bisht.

Napping boosts memory: Study

Napping boosts memory: Study

Rediff.com22 Sep 2006

According to the New Scientist, a research carried out by boffins from the City University of New York in the US has found that napping boosts memory, making it easier to recall important facts, reports the Daily Mail.

Nepal crash: Toll rises to 71; search on for missing body

Nepal crash: Toll rises to 71; search on for missing body

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

As two more bodies were recovered from the accident site on Tuesday, the total number of confirmed dead has climbed to 71, Nepal Army spokesperson Narayan Siwal said.

What's Ananya Craving For?

What's Ananya Craving For?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

#CoupleGoals with Arjun and Malika... Kareena's ready for something new... Aahana gets some 'vitamin sea'...

Tennis round-up: Bhambri's campaign ends at Citi Open

Tennis round-up: Bhambri's campaign ends at Citi Open

Rediff.com5 Aug 2017

The Indian qualifier, who savoured his best ever performance on the ATP World Tour, went down fighting 4-6, 6-4, 3-6 against the world number 45 from South Africa in the quarter-finals played on Friday.

Felt happy when people 'prayed' for my death in Kashi: Modi

Felt happy when people 'prayed' for my death in Kashi: Modi

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

Modi also accused previous government of neglecting the pilgrim city and said criminals had a free in the state.

'Shivakumar is yet to grow as mass leader'

'Shivakumar is yet to grow as mass leader'

Rediff.com16 May 2023

'The BJP's defining character is Hindutva. The party's political strategy is based on a combination of Hindutva+Development.'