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Lesson from Infosys: Fear the founder!

Lesson from Infosys: Fear the founder!

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

Many say N R Narayana Murthy returned to Infosys only because it was floundering. Ironically, that itself can be interpreted as the great man's biggest failure.

The MOST SUCCESSFUL Teachers in Bollywood

The MOST SUCCESSFUL Teachers in Bollywood

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

Joginder Tuteja looks at the most successful teachers in Hindi movies.

Air pollution may hinder India's fight against COVID-19: Scientists

Air pollution may hinder India's fight against COVID-19: Scientists

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Long-term exposure to chronically high PM2.5 levels weakens the ability of the lungs to fend off infections, therefore making people more susceptible to COVID-19, the scientists said.

How to reduce computer eye strain

How to reduce computer eye strain

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Are you suffering from Computer Vision Syndrome?

How India has fared in its fight against COVID-19

How India has fared in its fight against COVID-19

Rediff.com19 May 2020

For the first seven days, India's trajectory was close to that of the US and the UK, but the implementation of the lockdown from Day 8 seems to have helped us control the spread significantly despite our larger population.

ASK KOMAL: How do I stop eating rice?

ASK KOMAL: How do I stop eating rice?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

Chapati in addition provides fibre from whole grain cereal whereas rice is a refined cereal, without fibre content, says Komal Jethmalani.

STOP eating these 10 foods to LOSE weight

STOP eating these 10 foods to LOSE weight

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

'Instead of fearing these foods, which never helps because it only increases cortisol levels, exercise control over your mouth, greed, portions and adopt an overall healthy lifestyle,' advises lifestyle coach Luke Coutinho.

Tejashwi surfaces after a month, explains his absence

Tejashwi surfaces after a month, explains his absence

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

The RJD leader said he was being treated for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury during the past month.

Diljit bags a Karan Johar film

Diljit bags a Karan Johar film

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

Priyanka Chopra plays mum to an 18 year old! Bolly Gupshup with Subhash K Jha.

Why India has forgotten Dr BC Roy

Why India has forgotten Dr BC Roy

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

'But India needs to remember Dr Roy, the multifaceted genius who excelled as a physician and was most loved as a leader,' notes Dr Sudhir Bisht.

Life lessons from world's greatest leaders

Life lessons from world's greatest leaders

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

We bring you an excerpt from the book 'The Superstar Syndrome' authored by Myra S White and Sanjay Jha.

Will Akhilesh act against two 'insolent' UP ministers?

Will Akhilesh act against two 'insolent' UP ministers?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2013

Will Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav be allowed to take action against two of his ministers whose utterances have put the Samajwadi Party government to utter embarrassment?

Wll Santhosh oust Yediyurappa?

Wll Santhosh oust Yediyurappa?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

Yediyurappa is made of sterner stuff and is not going to yield so easily.

Beware! Your 'office' coffee mug can make you sick

Beware! Your 'office' coffee mug can make you sick

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

Even your well-cleaned coffee mug may up risk of diarrhoea, vomiting!

Bollywood's ladies are FABULOUS AFTER 40!

Bollywood's ladies are FABULOUS AFTER 40!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

It's such a misconception that actresses -- any woman for that matter -- are on a downwards slope when they hit 40.

Encephalitis toll touches 588 in Uttar Pradesh

Encephalitis toll touches 588 in Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com19 Dec 2012

With one more child succumbing to encephalitis, the death toll in the viral disease has mounted to 588 in eastern Uttar Pradesh this year.

How Biocon plans to fight COVID-19

How Biocon plans to fight COVID-19

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

'I cannot cope with the demand. It will take us a couple of months to ramp up production.'

SARS outbreak contained: WHO

SARS outbreak contained: WHO

Rediff.com5 Jul 2003

WHO Director-General Dr Gro Harlem Brundtland, however, warned that the world was not yet SARS-free.

SARS: China reports 3 more deaths, 30 new cases

SARS: China reports 3 more deaths, 30 new cases

Rediff.com5 Apr 2003

Chinese experts have also claimed a major breakthrough in locating the cause of the syndrome.

The Housefull 4 Review

The Housefull 4 Review

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

Housefull 4 is not for everyone. But if you enjoy comedies that don't make *any* sense, go ahead for this one, says Namrata Thakker.

'Maharashtra hasn't been able to say we have 0 cases'

'Maharashtra hasn't been able to say we have 0 cases'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

'The pandemic basically started with Maharashtra.' 'And then it spread across to the rest of India.' 'Now it is again Maharashtra.'

ICMR allows Covid 'testing on demand', issues advisory

ICMR allows Covid 'testing on demand', issues advisory

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

It also advised testing on demand for 'all individuals undertaking travel to countries or Indian states mandating a negative COVID-19 test at the point of entry'.

She is on a mission to HEAL India

She is on a mission to HEAL India

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Vibha Harish is trying to create long-lasting health through natural forms of nutrition.

COVID cases increasingly reported from rural areas: Experts

COVID cases increasingly reported from rural areas: Experts

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

The experts said there is a need to relook at the testing strategy in a way that it results in guiding the public health response and effectively limiting the spread of the disease.

Bangladesh recall spinner Enamul for Sri Lanka Tests

Bangladesh recall spinner Enamul for Sri Lanka Tests

Rediff.com24 Feb 2013

Bangladesh recalled left-arm spinner Enamul Haque Jr and included batsman Mominul Haque in their 15-man squad on Sunday for the two-Test series in Sri Lanka next month.

Want to cut belly fat?

Want to cut belly fat?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

A heart-healthy diet may help!

Why we end up paying high road tolls

Why we end up paying high road tolls

Rediff.com21 Apr 2013

The most pernicious abuse of the toll system is the VIP syndrome. Most toll plazas carry a long list of VIP vehicles that are exempt from payment and others have to compensate for them.

'COVID-19 is not food-borne'

'COVID-19 is not food-borne'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

'It is safe to consume cooked non-vegetarian food.'

What India loses when journalists lose jobs

What India loses when journalists lose jobs

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

When journalism is destroyed, what is destroyed is a common man's weapon against the might of the establishment, notes Sumit Bhattacharya.

Encephalitis toll down due to Govt's efforts: Vardhan

Encephalitis toll down due to Govt's efforts: Vardhan

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Vardhan said the 15-member central team of doctors and para-medics will be replaced by a team with similar strength for further 10 days, ensuring continuity of care of admitted cases.

Jagdeep's Most Memorable Roles

Jagdeep's Most Memorable Roles

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

The funny man of Hindi cinema has passed into the ages, but the laughter he generated will echo for years to come.

'It's a viral pandemic with a diabetes pandemic'

'It's a viral pandemic with a diabetes pandemic'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

'COVID-19 and diabetes have a very intricate relationship.' 'People with diabetes tend to get the most severe forms of COVID-19.'

Cabinet clears Rs 4,038 cr plan to tackle Encephalitis

Cabinet clears Rs 4,038 cr plan to tackle Encephalitis

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

A Rs 4,038 crore multi-pronged plan for prevention and control of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) and Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) was cleared by the government on Thursday.

Encephalitis: 7 more succumb, death toll touches 433

Encephalitis: 7 more succumb, death toll touches 433

Rediff.com15 Oct 2012

Seven more children succumbed to encephalitis since Sunday evening pushing the death toll from the viral infection in Uttar Pradesh's eastern region to 433 this year, officials said.

Getting ready for Covid-19

Getting ready for Covid-19

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

'Infectious disease is a given of humankind. There will always be another around the corner.'

Looking at the women who made all the money!

Looking at the women who made all the money!

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

Joginder Tuteja looks at the most successful female-centric movies in the last five years.

Why Muslims are critical of the media

Why Muslims are critical of the media

Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

The Indian Muslims must get out of the syndrome of victimhood and persecution and do some self introspection. They must change their attitude towards national issues and political parties. The media can only mirror a reality, it cannot change it, says Shahid Siddiqui.

Don't pseudo-sentiments get hurt, not even pseudo-hurt?

Don't pseudo-sentiments get hurt, not even pseudo-hurt?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2012

Right-wing politics all over the world seeks to victimise the weak and powerless by falsely claiming victimhood, says Shivam Vij

Release Pak girl charged with blasphemy, Zardari urged

Release Pak girl charged with blasphemy, Zardari urged

Rediff.com1 Sep 2012

A bipartisan group of six American Senators has written a letter to Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari, asking him to address the growing religious intolerance in his country and release the minor Christian girl arrested on a blasphemy charge.

India blundered along, exactly as every other country did

India blundered along, exactly as every other country did

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Not to say that India couldn't have handled the situation better, but on average, it didn't do anywhere near as badly as the naysayers make it out argues Rajeev Srinivasan.