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31 amazing innovations from young Indians

31 amazing innovations from young Indians

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

The National Innovation Foundation India (NIF), Ahmedabad shared the ideas that shined at the IGNITE 2015.

Guj polls: Kejriwal joins force with tribal outfit

Guj polls: Kejriwal joins force with tribal outfit

Rediff.com1 May 2022

Kejriwal also targeted the BJP over its state president C R Paatil, and claimed there cannot be a bigger insult of the state's people than the ruling party appointing 'a man from Maharashtra' as its chief.

Tweet by Tejashwi triggers political spat in Bihar

Tweet by Tejashwi triggers political spat in Bihar

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

In the tweet, Yadav had claimed that the result in the assembly segment of Araria district proved that Kumar owed the success of his party in 2015 assembly polls to the alliance with the RJD and not the other way round.

'I am not the target, my leader KCR is'

'I am not the target, my leader KCR is'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

'He is exposing the failings of the BJP, which is rankling the party.'

'It was not just an operation against NewsClick'

'It was not just an operation against NewsClick'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

The entire operation was meant to have a chilling effect on independent journalists, those not completely subservient to the regime, the small section still doing what the Fourth Estate should do -- raising questions to those in power.

Coronavirus cases rise to 100; more states shut malls, schools

Coronavirus cases rise to 100; more states shut malls, schools

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

Maharashtra has reported 31 positive cases, Kerala 19, Uttar Pradesh 11, Delhi and Karnataka six each, Ladakh three, Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan and Telangana two each; and Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Punjab one case each. The total number of confirmed cases also includes 17 foreigners -- 16 Italian tourists and a Canadian, it said.

AAP to contest all seats in MP assembly elections

AAP to contest all seats in MP assembly elections

Rediff.com4 Feb 2023

AAP organisational general secretary Sandeep Pathak cited the performance of the party in recent local bodies polls in MP and said it will form the next government.

Delhi smog: 37 flights diverted; air quality worsens

Delhi smog: 37 flights diverted; air quality worsens

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

Pollution levels in Delhi and satellite towns shot up again on Sunday morning, with the air quality bordering the 'severe plus' category at several places.

PHOTOS: Delhi chokes on thick smog

PHOTOS: Delhi chokes on thick smog

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

Pollution levels spiked to severe levels in Delhi with thick haze blanketing the city on Tuesday, reducing visibility drastically and affecting flights and trains, prompting Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to describe the national capital as a "gas chamber".

PHOTOS: Indian students pay silent tribute to victims of Peshawar tragedy

PHOTOS: Indian students pay silent tribute to victims of Peshawar tragedy

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Schools across the country observed a two-minute silence on Wednesday in a show of solidarity with Pakistan following an appeal from Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the dastardly terror attack on the Army Public School in Peshawar.

Delhi: Constable among 4 killed in violent clashes over CAA, 50 injured

Delhi: Constable among 4 killed in violent clashes over CAA, 50 injured

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

The violence-affected areas witnessed several rounds of stone-pelting from pro and anti-CAA protesters. At least 11 police personnel, including DCP Shahdara and ACP (Gokalpuri) were injured. 2 CRPF personnel were also injured. All private and government schools in Northeast Delhi district will remain closed on Tuesday.

Pillay to promote 6-a-side hockey

Pillay to promote 6-a-side hockey

Rediff.com20 Jun 2003

The India captain said the concept is less taxing and easy to follow.

India Celebrates Diwali

India Celebrates Diwali

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Indian Army soldiers posted along the Line of Control in Akhnoor light candles on Dhanteras.

Can Modi Change India's Freebie Culture?

Can Modi Change India's Freebie Culture?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

Blame the voter, who invariably chooses the promise of hand-outs today in preference to a vague promise of, say, better schools tomorrow. Getting the Supreme Court to issue an edict, or Parliament to pass a law, is no solution, observes T N Ninan.

Guv-CM tiff escalates in Punjab, AAP wants Purohit shifted out

Guv-CM tiff escalates in Punjab, AAP wants Purohit shifted out

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

The chief minister accused the Governor of interfering in the state government's affairs and, replying to Purohit's letter made public Monday, indirectly questioned his credentials for the post.

Already 'severe', Delhi's pollution to enter 'emergency' zone

Already 'severe', Delhi's pollution to enter 'emergency' zone

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research, the overall air quality of the national capital docked at 376 at 8:30 am on Tuesday.

Cheap electricity, Wi-Fi in public transport: Cong releases its manifesto

Cheap electricity, Wi-Fi in public transport: Cong releases its manifesto

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Facing a tough electoral battle, Congress on Friday made an array of promises in its manifesto like significant cut in power rates, Wi-Fi facilities in public transport, waving off pending water bills and ensuring a graft-free administration if voted to power in Delhi.

Kejriwal-LG meet on Friday called off for 3rd time in a row

Kejriwal-LG meet on Friday called off for 3rd time in a row

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

Amid escalating tensions between the AAP dispensation and the Lieutenant Governor's office, the weekly meeting of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and LG V K Saxena will not be held this Friday, the third time in a row.

'Delhi is a dream posting for a Pakistani diplomat'

'Delhi is a dream posting for a Pakistani diplomat'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

'Kashmir is the main issue between the two countries.' 'We have not been able to resolve it bilaterally.' 'As the two major countries in South Asia, we have to go back to the drawing board and start engaging.'

Nandan Mulchandani, CIA's CTO

Nandan Mulchandani, CIA's CTO

Rediff.com2 May 2022

Delhi born and schooled Nand Mulchandani, who has more than 25 years of experience in Silicon Valley and at the Pentagon, has been appointed as the Central Intelligence Agency first-ever Chief Technology Officer.

125 school kids taken ill after eating midday meals in UP

125 school kids taken ill after eating midday meals in UP

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

As many as 125 students of two government schools in Uttar Pradesh were taken ill after consuming midday meals on Wednesday.

2 terrorists who attacked CRPF convoy gunned down

2 terrorists who attacked CRPF convoy gunned down

Rediff.com25 Jun 2017

Two Army personnel were injured in the gunbattle.

Dust storm hits Delhi, several states on high alert

Dust storm hits Delhi, several states on high alert

Rediff.com8 May 2018

The meteorological department has issued a warning of heavy rain and thunderstorm in several parts of the country.

Year's worst air quality leaves Delhi gasping

Year's worst air quality leaves Delhi gasping

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

The national capital woke up on Tuesday morning to 'severe' air quality under a blanket of thick haze, as pollution levels breached the permissible standards by multiple times.

Meet Nupur Sharma, Kejriwal's rival in the Delhi polls

Meet Nupur Sharma, Kejriwal's rival in the Delhi polls

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

Nupur Sharma, 30, has been picked by the BJP to go up against be going up against Aam Aadmi Party's Arvind Kejriwal for the New Delhi seat in the upcoming Delhi elections.

Why didn't you wake up earlier: HC raps Delhi govt on COVID

Why didn't you wake up earlier: HC raps Delhi govt on COVID

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

Pulling up the Delhi government, a bench of Justices Hima Kohli and Subramonium Prasad asked why it waited till the court intervened to take steps such as reducing the number of people attending weddings to 50 to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Harbhajan credits Sachin, Sourav for 'playing big role' in career

Harbhajan credits Sachin, Sourav for 'playing big role' in career

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

World Cup winning off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has admitted that he owes his success to the golden generation of Indian cricketers and said he was lucky to play under the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, VVS Laxman, Rahul Dravid and Anil Kumble.

Delhi HC stays inspection of Smriti Irani's education records

Delhi HC stays inspection of Smriti Irani's education records

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

The Delhi high court on Tuesday stayed a Central Information Commission order to Central Board of Secondary Examination to allow inspection of class 10th and 12th school records of Union Minister Smriti Irani.

Non-citizens not barred from seeking information under RTI Act: HC

Non-citizens not barred from seeking information under RTI Act: HC

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

The court stated that creating an absolute bar on the disclosure of information to non-citizens would be contrary to the purpose and object of the RTI Act itself, and the same cannot be read into the legislation.

No need of revealing identity of rape victims for public sympathy: HC

No need of revealing identity of rape victims for public sympathy: HC

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

The court also said that under the provisions of the Information Technology Act, even intermediaries like social media platforms Google, Facebook and Yahoo could be held liable for penal action for display and circulation of photos and name of the victim by others.

Scientists hail Chandrayaan-3, say feat will inspire youngsters

Scientists hail Chandrayaan-3, say feat will inspire youngsters

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Leading scientists and experts said this monumental accomplishment not only marks India's indelible imprint on lunar exploration but also demonstrates the prowess of human collaboration, determination, and cutting-edge technology.

Facebook's Hate Content Crisis is Ajit Mohan's biggest headache

Facebook's Hate Content Crisis is Ajit Mohan's biggest headache

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

'The reality is no one, including some of the names that have shown up in the last few weeks, have any unilateral decision-making power in this,' Facebook India MD Ajit Mohan tells Peerzada Abrar.

Must Watch OTT Shows of 2023

Must Watch OTT Shows of 2023

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Sukanya Verma picks the best of OTT from 2023.

No registration of new diesel vehicles in Delhi

No registration of new diesel vehicles in Delhi

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Under interim measures, there will be no renewal of registration of diesel vehicles which are more than 10 years old.

RO-purified water, free entry for school kids: Mudgal's 'to-do' list for DDCA

RO-purified water, free entry for school kids: Mudgal's 'to-do' list for DDCA

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

The Delhi high court-appointed observer Justice Mukul Mudgal on Saturday handed out a list of 'to-do' to the executive committee members of the Delhi and Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) with notable being 'free tickets for under-privileged school children' subject to approval from the Court.

Pioneer of Indian circus Gemini Sankaran dies at 99 in Kerala

Pioneer of Indian circus Gemini Sankaran dies at 99 in Kerala

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

Sankaran had been admitted to a private hospital near Kannur in Kerala for the past few days due to age-related ailments and died on Sunday night, they said.

Delhi's odd-even: Arvind Kejriwal joins carpool, real test on Monday

Delhi's odd-even: Arvind Kejriwal joins carpool, real test on Monday

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

The odd-even scheme faces a real test with reopening of offices, schools and other institutions after the extended weekend.

No SC benches to be available during winter vacation: CJI

No SC benches to be available during winter vacation: CJI

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

The CJI's announcement made in the apex court assumes significance in the wake of Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju's statement in Rajya Sabha on Thursday in which he said there was a feeling among the people that long court vacations were not very convenient for justice seekers.

Will Ideology Trump Personalities And Issues in TN Again?

Will Ideology Trump Personalities And Issues in TN Again?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

According to DMK, the voters are already consolidated on ideological lines, hence the impact of anti-incumbency, whether against the BJP Centre or the DMK state may not be too much, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Noted economist Abhijit Sen, advocate of MSP, passes away

Noted economist Abhijit Sen, advocate of MSP, passes away

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Economist Abhijit Sen, a former Planning Commission member and one of the country's foremost experts on rural economy, died on Monday night. He was 72.