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Pakistan is playing with fire

Pakistan is playing with fire

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

'By annoying the Arabs and cozying up to Iran, Pakistan may end up losing Arab economic support, annoying the Americans and increase Shia-Sunni tensions domestically,' Colonel Anil A Athale (retd) points out.

Evergreen Venus upsets Radwanska in Melbourne

Evergreen Venus upsets Radwanska in Melbourne

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

Venus Williams advanced into her first Grand Slam quarter-final since the 2010 US Open.

Why young Indian couples have trouble conceiving

Why young Indian couples have trouble conceiving

Rediff.com24 May 2010

Indian women are increasingly finding themselves falling prey to this reproductory disorder -- here's what you need to know about polycystic ovary syndrome.

India's 20-21 GDP growth to slow down to 4.8%: UN report

India's 20-21 GDP growth to slow down to 4.8%: UN report

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

India's GDP growth for the current fiscal is expected to slow down to 4.8 per cent, a UN report has said, warning that the Covid-19 pandemic is expected to result in significant adverse economic impacts globally. The UN 'Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) 2020: Towards sustainable economies' said that Covid-19 is having far-reaching economic and social consequences for the region, with strong cross-border spillover effects through trade, tourism and financial linkages.

Siddhu +2 falls flat

Siddhu +2 falls flat

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

This Tamil flick is nothing but two and half hours of wasted potential.

A Dyer situation at Ramdev's midnight eviction

A Dyer situation at Ramdev's midnight eviction

Rediff.com8 Jun 2011

The main issue is the high risk that government took in a midnight swoop where things could have gone horribly wrong! Apart from illegality of use of force against sleeping citizens, the utter insanity of the decision making and panic syndrome is an issue of concern, says Colonel Anil Athale (retd).

New HIV infections in India down by 50 pc

New HIV infections in India down by 50 pc

Rediff.com3 Jun 2011

The rate of new Human Immunodeficiency Virus infections fell by more than 50 per cent in India between 2001 and 2009.

Encephalitis claims 165 lives in Assam

Encephalitis claims 165 lives in Assam

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

A total of 165 persons have lost their lives in Assam due to Japanese Encephalitis and Acute Encephalitis Syndrome, prompting Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi to call an emergency meeting with health officials on Wednesday.

View: It's time to expedite defence acquisition

View: It's time to expedite defence acquisition

Rediff.com25 Mar 2010

Defence equipment should be chosen on the basis of technology-transfer and co-production considerations, K Subrahmanyam observes

It's official! Self obsessed teens are more successful

It's official! Self obsessed teens are more successful

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

A research suggests that in some ways, narcissism might actually be a positive attribute.

Pati Patni Aur Woh review

Pati Patni Aur Woh review

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

Pati Patni Aur Woh cannot decide whether it wants to be the climax of a Priyadarshan comedy or give the cad a dose of his own medicine brand of cheeky payback, writes Sukanya Verma.

COVID-19 vaccine: The Need for Caution

COVID-19 vaccine: The Need for Caution

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

History shows us that even effective vaccines could have unknown side effects that could develop over time, warns former Cabinet Secetary K M Chandrasekhar.

The changing face of Bollywood's stepmoms

The changing face of Bollywood's stepmoms

Rediff.com1 Sep 2010

Is it the end of the sauteli maa syndrome? Here's a look.

Is your loved one at risk of Alzheimer's?

Is your loved one at risk of Alzheimer's?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

It is necessary to take your memory loss seriously, warns Dr Madhuri Behari.

'#MeToo happens more to women who are outgoing'

'#MeToo happens more to women who are outgoing'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

'Deepak's character is not an out and out sexual predator.' 'I liked the way it was done because I felt it was more real, rather than a more dramatic take where a girl feels that oh, I must fight for my rights.'

Disabled archer Brown beats chronic pain for C'wealth Games

Disabled archer Brown beats chronic pain for C'wealth Games

Rediff.com1 Oct 2010

Twenty-two-year-old disabled England archer Danielle Brown tells Harish Kotian the Commonwealth Games is an opportunity to prove her worth.

Fading hope for GST as govt, Cong make no efforts for next meeting

Fading hope for GST as govt, Cong make no efforts for next meeting

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

Oppn MP says govt suffering from Cinderella syndrome, while CPI(M) alleges NDA sabotaging Bill

10 roles that proved Soumitra Chatterjee's versatility

10 roles that proved Soumitra Chatterjee's versatility

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

This is an alternate list of 10 screen roles that saw Soumitra Chatterjee, a paragon of gentility, venture beyond his comfort zone and deliver masterclasses of subtlety and depth, lists Saibal Chatterjee.

'Poll time paid news undermines fair elections'

'Poll time paid news undermines fair elections'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2010

In a bid to check the phenomenon of paid news, the Press Council of India on Friday recommended among other things amendment to elections laws to declare any payment for publication of news as a corrupt practice.

Quick tips to ease computer eye strain

Quick tips to ease computer eye strain

Rediff.com29 Jul 2010

If you use a computer more than two hours a day, you could be suffering from Computer Vision Syndrome. Here are some quick tips to keep eye strain at bay.

That 70s Show of Bollywood

That 70s Show of Bollywood

Rediff.com3 Nov 2010

Here's a look at the fashion of Action Replayy as we connect it to the paraphernalia associated with this unbelievably stylish era.

AAP's use of Hindu symbolism is a sign of the times

AAP's use of Hindu symbolism is a sign of the times

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

As the campaign peaked, AAP leaders evidently realised they had to deflect their chief opponent's attempts to polarise the electorate over religious identity, explains David Devadas.

Why China, Pakistan want Gilgit Baltistan

Why China, Pakistan want Gilgit Baltistan

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

Gilgit Baltistan's large frontage with Kashmir and Ladakh across Kargil and the Siachen Glacier gives Pakistan and China the perceived scope for conduct of collusive operations against India and wrest control of the major course of the Indus and Shyok, observes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

Get energised with these 5 yoga poses

Get energised with these 5 yoga poses

Rediff.com20 May 2010

Shameem Akthar yoga acharya trained with the international Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center, shows you five standing twists that will help boost your energy levels.

PM, Prez join EC's Diamond Jubilee celebrations

PM, Prez join EC's Diamond Jubilee celebrations

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

The Election Commission's Diamond Jubilee celebrations on Monday got off to a start with the country's top leadership expressing serious concern over malpractices ranging from money and muscle power to paid news syndrome vitiating the electoral process.The leaders called for corrective action by the EC and the political parties to cleanse it of the evils, even as they praised the contribution in the last 60 years of the commission.

Has Indian economy gone into election mode?

Has Indian economy gone into election mode?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

The Indian economy's election-year syndrome cannot be ignored, says A K Bhattacharya.

All you need to know about Dengue fever

All you need to know about Dengue fever

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Here's an FAQ on what you MUST know about Dengue fever.

What ails 96-year-old Basu?

What ails 96-year-old Basu?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2010

The former West Bengal chief minister was admitted to Salt Lake's AMRI Hospital on New Year's Day with pneumonia and was shifted to the intensive care unit five days later as he developed sepsis.

8 more children succumb to encephalitis in UP, toll touches 569

8 more children succumb to encephalitis in UP, toll touches 569

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

Eight more children succumbed to encephalitis taking the death count from the viral disease to 569 this year in eastern region of Uttar Pradesh, health officials said on Wednesday.

Pix: Shah Rukh, Kajol in My Name is Khan

Pix: Shah Rukh, Kajol in My Name is Khan

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

Check out these pictures from the movie.

Will Sasikala take Jaya's place?

Will Sasikala take Jaya's place?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

'I see the queen bee kind of syndrome.' 'When they know that there is a queen bee, the bees will hang around her for some time and then fly away.' 'I won't be surprised if somebody else takes the place of the queen bee.'

China shuts down 13 cities as coronavirus death toll climbs to 26

China shuts down 13 cities as coronavirus death toll climbs to 26

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

By Thursday, 830 confirmed cases of pneumonia, caused by the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), had been reported in 29 provincial-level regions in the country.

Fortis Hospital offered money to end protest: Dad of girl who died of dengue

Fortis Hospital offered money to end protest: Dad of girl who died of dengue

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

Earlier on Wednesday, a committee formed by the Haryana government found criminal negligence on the part of the hospital, causing the death of the seven-year-old girl, who was suffering from dengue.

What I learnt from fighting COVID-19

What I learnt from fighting COVID-19

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

'The genetic thing is not in your control. The virulence is not known.' 'The only thing is if you can avoid it.' 'Once you get COVID-19, none of it is in your control.'

Review: SRK, Kajol ace in MNIK

Review: SRK, Kajol ace in MNIK

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

Don't miss the review of My Name Is Khan.

Bollywood's seriously flawed stars

Bollywood's seriously flawed stars

Rediff.com10 Feb 2010

Here's a look at some recent on-screen disabilities.

Swine flu claims fourth victim in Mumbai

Swine flu claims fourth victim in Mumbai

Rediff.com20 Aug 2009

Swine flu claimed its fourth victim in Mumbai on Thursday when a 35-year-old man died of the disease at a civic hospital on Thursday evening. Dattatraya Gawde, a resident of suburban Ghatkopar, died at the Kasturba Hospital, Additional Municipal Commissioner Manisha Mhaiskar said."When he was brought to the hospital on August 18, he had acute respiratory distress syndrome and was put on a ventilator," Mhaiskar said.

Norway grounded even after Winter Olympic Games super success

Norway grounded even after Winter Olympic Games super success

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

Aksel Lund Svindal became the first Norwegian to win the Olympic men's downhill, the blue riband event of the Alpine skiing programme, and Norway took gold in biathlon, ski jumping, speed skating and freestyle skiing.

When will this pandemic end?

When will this pandemic end?

Rediff.com14 May 2020

'It will take time.' 'It will take time.'

'Fake news' is enemy of people, not media: Trump clarifies

'Fake news' is enemy of people, not media: Trump clarifies

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

Trump has been very critical about the media after becoming the US president.