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Track washout led to twin-derailment: Prabhu

Track washout led to twin-derailment: Prabhu

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on wednesday said that track washout due to a swollen Machak river led to the derailment of Kamayani Express and Janata Express at Harda in Madhya Pradesh.

BJP promises Yoga in schools, Sanskrit varsity in Telangana manifesto

BJP promises Yoga in schools, Sanskrit varsity in Telangana manifesto

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

These measures are in addition to other proposals made earlier, including regulation of sale and consumption of liquor, free trips to certain religious places like Sabarimala and distribution of one lakh cows every year.

7 tech jobs that will be in demand in 2018

7 tech jobs that will be in demand in 2018

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

If automation is the future, these jobs will surge in 2018.

Davis Cup: Yuki puts India level with Kiwis after Somdev shocked

Davis Cup: Yuki puts India level with Kiwis after Somdev shocked

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

Yuki Bhambri rescued India with an impressive win following Somdev Devvarman's shock defeat, leaving the visitors locked 1-1 with New Zealand on day one of the Davis Cup Asia-Oceania Group I tie, in Christchurch on Friday.

2002 Test win in England was a defining moment for Indian cricket: Kumble

2002 Test win in England was a defining moment for Indian cricket: Kumble

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

From bowling mainstay to national coach now, it has been a roller-coaster ride for Anil Kumble in Indian cricket and the celebrated leg-spinner picked the 2002 win over England in the Headgingley Test as the "defining moment" of his career.

'Cyber scam: Criminals using fake LinkedIn accounts'

'Cyber scam: Criminals using fake LinkedIn accounts'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

Symantec said most of these fake accounts followed a specific pattern.

Travesties of the basic income scheme

Travesties of the basic income scheme

Rediff.com23 Feb 2019

Alas, the 'basic income' schemes that have hit the headlines in the recent past are a far cry from the genuine article in terms of coverage and fiscal implications, says Vijay Joshi.

What exactly are geographical indications?

What exactly are geographical indications?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

Latha Nair, partner at K&S Partners, examines what constitutes a GI tag and what the gaps in the Indian GI law are.

After cheating death, survivor Nair rides luck again in epic innings

After cheating death, survivor Nair rides luck again in epic innings

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

India batsman Karun Nair reflected on his brush with death this year after scoring a brilliant triple century against England in the fifth Test on Monday.

COVID-19 Warrior: My god keeps a kind eye on me

COVID-19 Warrior: My god keeps a kind eye on me

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

'My biggest challenge is to keep motivating my staff to do their best without compromising on their safety even as we all strive to do our best for the patients under our care.'

Ballistic fans paint the WACA in India colours

Ballistic fans paint the WACA in India colours

Rediff.com6 Mar 2015

Fans poured out in their numbers at the WACA to give the Indian team big support.

South Indian films are beating Bollywood here too!

South Indian films are beating Bollywood here too!

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

he battle has moved to the small screen and guess who's winning? Urvi Malvania reports.

Bedi sends legal notice to Kejriwal over use of photo

Bedi sends legal notice to Kejriwal over use of photo

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

Bedi is irked with Kejriwal for using her photo in AAP posters

'Shunt out usual faces': Singhvi calls for a revamp of Congress

'Shunt out usual faces': Singhvi calls for a revamp of Congress

Rediff.com24 May 2016

After the party's near washout in assembly polls, the demand for a overhaul is growing with spokesman Abhishek Singhvi arguing for younger state leaders.

Reforms in higher education: Have we achieved anything?

Reforms in higher education: Have we achieved anything?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

There is clearly something deeply rotten in the systems of institutional governance in the bastions of higher education in India, says TCA Anant.

Tata Open: Simon stuns top seed Cilic, sets up Anderson final

Tata Open: Simon stuns top seed Cilic, sets up Anderson final

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

In a sensational turnaround, the unseeded Frenchman toppled the world number six from Croatia 1-6, 6-3, 6-2 in a gripping semi-final encounter.

NDA gets 'A' grade from Amit Shah

NDA gets 'A' grade from Amit Shah

Rediff.com29 Nov 2014

After finishing six months in office, on Thursday, party president Amit Shah released a long list of the achievements of the National Democratic Alliance government. As expected, there was no mention of the Modi government's inability to push through promised reforms in several sectors, like land and health.

Applying after a break? THIS is how you write a CV

Applying after a break? THIS is how you write a CV

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

Always emphasise that it was 'YOUR' decision to take a break and then come back, says Neha Bagaria.

Saina knocked out of Indonesia Super Series

Saina knocked out of Indonesia Super Series

Rediff.com15 Jun 2013

An erratic Saina Nehwal failed to defend her title at the Indonesian Super Series Premier after suffering a three-game defeat to Germany's Juliane Schenk in the semi-finals of the women's singles competition in Indonesia on Saturday.

'The state and paramilitary forces watched motionless'

'The state and paramilitary forces watched motionless'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

'The signals were clear. December 6 would not witness another show of "Hindu" strength staged periodically in Ayodhya. Something grave was afoot.' Radhika Ramaseshan's personal recollection of the events of December 6, 1992.

Wait for cheaper drugs might get longer

Wait for cheaper drugs might get longer

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Lobby group tells USTR it has got assurance from India on compulsory licensing.

Mayank Agarwal: I am happy, but I'd have liked more runs

Mayank Agarwal: I am happy, but I'd have liked more runs

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

'I had a lot of emotions when I got the cap.' 'It wasn't easy to get hold of those emotions and focus there, but it needed to be done.'

7 Things We Learnt From The 2017 Golden Globes

7 Things We Learnt From The 2017 Golden Globes

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

Raja Sen list his favourite moments at the Golden Globes.

Why Virat depends on KulCha

Why Virat depends on KulCha

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

Will Chahal-Yadav spin India towards the 2019 ICC World Cup in England, asks Chetan Narula.

Women, THIS is how you negotiate your salary

Women, THIS is how you negotiate your salary

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

Make it clear that the pay package is not something you will settle for, because you're worth more and they need you more than you need them.

Homemaker to Muscle Mom!

Homemaker to Muscle Mom!

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

Mamatha, a 'simple, hard working village girl', battled stereotypes, shaped her body and confidence to become one of India's top bodybuilders.

QUIZ: Do you have the right trainer?

QUIZ: Do you have the right trainer?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Here's a quiz to find out!

Sports Shorts: Manika Batra first Indian woman to break into top-50

Sports Shorts: Manika Batra first Indian woman to break into top-50

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

Bhima Koregaon hearing: Why was he quizzed for 14 days?

Bhima Koregaon hearing: Why was he quizzed for 14 days?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

He is neither a victim of the violence that broke out at Bhima Koregaon on January 1, 2018 nor an eye-witness to it. Yet, Bhimrao Bansod testified for a full 14 days before the judicial commission of inquiry set up to inquire into the violence.

How to train your brain to be a successful LEADER

How to train your brain to be a successful LEADER

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

A keen understanding of the way our brain functions is essential to building sustainable routines and habits that set us up for success, says Jay Kumar Hariharan.

Test cricket losing identity because of commerce-driven T20, says new documentary

Test cricket losing identity because of commerce-driven T20, says new documentary

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

A new documentary titled 'Death of a Gentleman' raises fresh doubts about the future of Test cricket and asks if the game is losing its identity in the face of stiff competition from commerce-driven Twenty20.

How this junk food lover lost 25 kg in less than 2 yrs

How this junk food lover lost 25 kg in less than 2 yrs

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

Hemant Kadam tells us how he sacrificed his love for unhealthy junk food and changed his lifestyle to be fitter and lighter.

Indonesia Super Series: Saina squeezes past Fanetri

Indonesia Super Series: Saina squeezes past Fanetri

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

Defending champion Saina Nehwal survived a scare in her campaign opener as she struggled past Indonesia's Lindaweni Fanetri in an energy-sapping three game thriller at the Indonesian Super Series Premier in Jakarta on Tuesday.

Trump admin makes H1-B visa approval tough; Indian firms to be impacted

Trump admin makes H1-B visa approval tough; Indian firms to be impacted

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

Extensions of H-1B visas have become even tougher, in particular if the employee has been on a bench for any part of their previous duration.

Why Lisa Ray quit Bollywood

Why Lisa Ray quit Bollywood

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

'I wasn't interested in shackling my freedom to a Bollywood actor.' A fascinating excerpt from Lisa Ray's memoir Close To The Bone.

Ramkumar rallies into Chennai Open quarterfinals

Ramkumar rallies into Chennai Open quarterfinals

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

A gutsy Ramkumar Ramanathan buried a sluggish start to eke out an inspiring win over Alexander Kudryavtsev and enter the men's singles quarterfinals of the Chennai Open on Thursday. Wild-card Ramkumar worked his way to a 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 win over higher-ranked Russian, who had entered the event as a Lucky Loser. He next plays world no.45 Aljaz Bedene, who defeated Luca Vanni 5-7, 6-3, 6-4.

Millennials aren't having sex often

Millennials aren't having sex often

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Those born in the 90s aren't looking for quick relationships and frequent casual sex, a new study has revealed.

Dreadlocked Brown's Wimbledon exit disappoints fans

Dreadlocked Brown's Wimbledon exit disappoints fans

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

Wimbledon lost one of its biggest crowd pleasers on Saturday when dreadlocked German Dustin Brown, who toppled twice champion Rafael Nadal, lost to Serb Victor Troicki before a court filled with fans willing him to victory.

BBC use of term 'Islamic State' sparks fury

BBC use of term 'Islamic State' sparks fury

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

The British government has condemned the BBC's decision to keep using the term 'Islamic State' in reference to the terrorist outfit, days after Prime Minister David Cameron asked media outlets to avoid using the misleading term which gives undue credibility to the "poisonous death cult".

Amethi food park issue again leads to heated debate in LS

Amethi food park issue again leads to heated debate in LS

Rediff.com13 May 2015

There were verbal exchanges between members of Congress and treasury benches after Leader of the Congress Mallikarjun Kharge referred to the food park scrapped by the Narendra Modi government.