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Tihar gets ready to hang Nirbhaya convicts

Tihar gets ready to hang Nirbhaya convicts

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

This is the first time that four men will be hanged together in Tihar jail.

Jobs: October has some bad news

Jobs: October has some bad news

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

Keeping the employment rate from slipping is challenging. To merely keep the employment rate unchanged, the economy has to generate additional jobs. It needs to run to stay where it is, points out Mahesh Vyas.

This is the lowest unemployment rate recorded!

This is the lowest unemployment rate recorded!

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

As of the week ended July 2017, the unemployment rate was 3.1 per cent. This is the lowest unemployment rate recorded. Rural unemployment was also very low at 2.8 per cent.

Remembering Sunder Navalkar

Remembering Sunder Navalkar

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

Sunder Navalkar devoted her whole life to the cause of workers' rights, remembers Sanober Keashwaar.

Delhi government to recommend CBI probe into Devansh death case

Delhi government to recommend CBI probe into Devansh death case

Rediff.com7 Feb 2016

Father of the boy, Ramheet Meena had alleged that injury marks were seen on his body including on private parts.

How Govt can win over farmers

How Govt can win over farmers

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

'As of now, it is hard to see how the stalemate can be broken.' 'For the Sikh Jat farmers who constitute the core of the protest are a simple-minded but stubborn lot. 'They are unlikely to call off the stir unless provided a sense of 'victory'.' 'Give them a reason to boast that they brought the government to its knees and they will start singing hallelujahs to the Modi government,' argues Virendra Kapoor.

Sridevi 'looked like a sleeping beauty'

Sridevi 'looked like a sleeping beauty'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

Ashraf Thamarassery was among the few who were present in the embalming room in Dubai.

'Instagram is my teacher'

'Instagram is my teacher'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

'A lot of people think that since I am Rohit Shetty's sister I may get special attention.' 'In fact, it's the opposite.' 'You can call up anyone and ask, how Rohit treats Mehek on the sets and they'll tell you how I get a lot of daant.'

Why you must see Katiyabaaz!

Why you must see Katiyabaaz!

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

'People riot against power cuts, get beaten up, killed,' Fahad Mustafa and Deepti Kakkar, who have made the powerful documentary Katiyabaaz, tell Aseem Chhabra/Rediff.com

Lessons from Bollywood: How to beat the summer heat!

Lessons from Bollywood: How to beat the summer heat!

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

Some useful tips. You're welcome!

'Kongu Nadu' part of BJP's Grand Plan?

'Kongu Nadu' part of BJP's Grand Plan?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

New Union minister L Murugan's declaration of Kongu Nadu as his native place, instead of Tamil Nadu, may be part of a grand BJP strategy to create new states out of existing ones, particularly those that have anti-BJP governments, mulls N Sathiya Moorthy.

A lesson in fashion by Bipasha Basu

A lesson in fashion by Bipasha Basu

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

With International Women's Day around the corner, the actor shares tips for the modern woman.

Monsoon delay not to affect crop sowing: IMD

Monsoon delay not to affect crop sowing: IMD

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Millions of farmers plant rice, cane, corn, cotton and soybean crops in the rainy months of June and July. Harvesting starts from October

Exports plunged by 34.57% in March, 4.78% in FY20

Exports plunged by 34.57% in March, 4.78% in FY20

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Imports too contracted by 28.72 per cent to $31.16 billion. Dip in exports and imports narrowed the trade deficit -- the difference between imports and exports -- in March to $9.76 billion, the lowest in the last 13 months.

Being ethical, that's what looks so stunning

Being ethical, that's what looks so stunning

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

Many Indian designers are embracing sustainable fashion practices and the results are gorgeous.

How to Choose The Right Jacket For Men To Look Stunning & Handsome

How to Choose The Right Jacket For Men To Look Stunning & Handsome

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Once you understand which jacket enhances your frame, you will drastically improve your image and more importantly, own confidence. Walk into most any clothing stores right now and you'll catch a whiff of the great outdoors. Buying the right jacket depends on a few factors.

Ready to wear your attitude this summer?

Ready to wear your attitude this summer?

Rediff.com15 May 2007

Cotton County, ready-to-wear apparel brand unveils it's Spring Summer' 07 Collection of men's casual wear, semi-formals and attitude wear.

'China acting in contradiction to its agreements with India'

'China acting in contradiction to its agreements with India'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Over the last few weeks, bipartisan support for India against China has been increasing.

Advice to 15-yr-old self: 'Don't fall madly in love'

Advice to 15-yr-old self: 'Don't fall madly in love'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

Rediff reader Heera Nawaz, 59 from Bengaluru writes a letter to her 15-year-old self.

Budget's farm-related proposals are a watershed

Budget's farm-related proposals are a watershed

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

Announcing MSP at an elevated level will not be enough. Growers must be able to procure inputs, such as quality seeds, plant nutrients and irrigation water at reasonable prices, says Kunal Bose.

Modi gifts hand-woven tapestry, DVD on LBA debates to Hasina

Modi gifts hand-woven tapestry, DVD on LBA debates to Hasina

Rediff.com6 Jun 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has presented his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina a rare audio clip of her father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's speech, a hand-woven tapestry, and the transcript and digital record of parliamentary debates on the historic Land Boundary Agreement.

'The Modi government has given farmers freedom'

'The Modi government has given farmers freedom'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

'The farm bills will not bring in corporate zamindari'

Perfect storm gathering over Smriti Irani's ministry

Perfect storm gathering over Smriti Irani's ministry

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Rising skills gap, falling exports, low productivity, rising debt and low foreign investment is jeopardising the target set for the textile and apparels sector

Rakhi story: 'My brother would call me a 'mug pot'

Rakhi story: 'My brother would call me a 'mug pot'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Rediff reader Heera Nawaz, 59 shares an incident from her childhood about her elder brother Munna Nawaz, 60.

Revealed! Neha Dhupia's new LOVE interest

Revealed! Neha Dhupia's new LOVE interest

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

It's sustainable fashion we are talking about.

'Fashion could return to its basic beauty'

'Fashion could return to its basic beauty'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

'In the process, I hope that our Earth will be able to heal some more.'

PIX: Jiah Khan, Geeta Basra walk the ramp

PIX: Jiah Khan, Geeta Basra walk the ramp

Rediff.com9 May 2012

While Jiah walked the ramp, Urmila was spotted catching up with Sangeeta Bijlani in the front row.

Summer treat: 42 bird species in my Delhi backyard!

Summer treat: 42 bird species in my Delhi backyard!

Rediff.com1 May 2017

The idea that home itself could have hitherto undiscovered delights, was a nice one for Geetanjali Krishna.

5 mid-cap infra stocks to bet on

5 mid-cap infra stocks to bet on

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

Infrastructure stocks are once again gaining traction.

'US-China trade war beneficial for India'

'US-China trade war beneficial for India'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

'India has an advantage because we produce more cotton and we have more workforce.'

Prez censures Delhi violence; says govt vigilant amid LAC standoff

Prez censures Delhi violence; says govt vigilant amid LAC standoff

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday strongly defended the three new agri laws saying their benefits have begun reaching 10 crore small farmers instantly, and condemned as 'very unfortunate' the Republic Day violence and 'dishonour' to the tricolour during the tractor parade by the protesting farm unions in New Delhi.

IN PIX: First time voters step out in style

IN PIX: First time voters step out in style

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

Rediff readers share selfies and tell us about their election day style.

ASK AJIT: 'Accumulate', 'Hold' Or 'Exit'?

ASK AJIT: 'Accumulate', 'Hold' Or 'Exit'?

Rediff.com11 May 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries

'There was a lot of pain, a lot of struggle'

'There was a lot of pain, a lot of struggle'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2007

More than the gamut of emotions running through Namita Devidayal as she awaits the launch of her first book, there is the unseen presence of her guru, Dhondutai, 'the inheritor of the Jaipur gharana' and the inspiration behind The Music Room.

A weaver's daughter's zero-waste idea to save Planet Earth

A weaver's daughter's zero-waste idea to save Planet Earth

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

Neerja Palisetty's Sutrakaar Creations combines paper with post-consumer waste to promote fair trade, craft empowerment, zero-waste, and ethical fashion.

Why are young Indians dropping out of school?

Why are young Indians dropping out of school?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

One in five students drop out from school.

Funky denims from Kunal Rawal

Funky denims from Kunal Rawal

Rediff.com13 Oct 2007

Kunal Rawal is all set to storm the runway at the Lakme Fashion Week with his pret-a-porter collection 'Free Hugs' in men's and women's wear.

'Masks definitely are not 100 percent effective'

'Masks definitely are not 100 percent effective'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

'They should always be used in combination with social distancing and washing and other recommendations.'

How Modi's SVAMITVA scheme aims to help rural property holders

How Modi's SVAMITVA scheme aims to help rural property holders

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

SVAMITVA is a new government project that primarily aims to demarcate abadi areas that includes inhabitant land, inhabited areas contiguous to abadi and wadis/basties in rural areas, using drone surveying technology.

Check out: Dia Mirza has a blast on the runway

Check out: Dia Mirza has a blast on the runway

Rediff.com15 Mar 2014

The model-turned-actress seemed to enjoy every moment of being showstopper for Anita Dongre.