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Siddle strikes as Australia dominate India again

Siddle strikes as Australia dominate India again

Rediff.com26 Jan 2012

Peter Siddle took five wickets as Australia bowled India out for 272 before extending their lead to 382 runs by the close of play on third day of the fourth Test on Thursday.

How one man is lifting Bihar's neglected community

How one man is lifting Bihar's neglected community

Rediff.com22 Jun 2011

Rahul Bedi tells the story of Bihar's 'untouchable' Musahar community, which is slowly, but steadily rising to its feet, with the help of J K Sinha, a former intelligence officer and a Good Samaritan. He has built a modest residential school that offers their deprived youth not only free and competent education, but also self esteem.

When women join the farmers protest

When women join the farmers protest

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

From carrying portraits of their sons and husbands who have committed suicide due to agrarian distress to picketing to doing sewa 24x7 at langars, women have shown a rare determination not to capitulate before the government.

I didn't mean any disrespect to Hegde: Digvijay

I didn't mean any disrespect to Hegde: Digvijay

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

All India Congress Committee (AICC) general secretary Digvijay Singh backtracked on his own remarks about retired Supreme Court judge Justice Santosh Hegde, who is currently on the Lokpal Bill draft committee.

5 things mentally strong people do

5 things mentally strong people do

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Can you say NO confidently?

'Contempt of my conscience': Prashant Bhushan won't apologise

'Contempt of my conscience': Prashant Bhushan won't apologise

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Bhushan said as an officer of court he believes as a duty to speak up when he believe there is a deviation from its sterling record.

'A film like Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam just happens'

'A film like Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam just happens'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Was romance invented so that Sanjay Leela Bhansali would one day make Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, which released on June 18, 1999, asks Subhash K Jha.

Kerala hails Pinarayi, sends Modi a message

Kerala hails Pinarayi, sends Modi a message

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

The humiliating rebuff given to the power brokers in Delhi in Kerala's local body election carries a big message: Malayalis thoroughly disapprove of the Modi government's shenanigans to misuse central agencies to destabilise a genuinely popular state government, notes M K Bhadrakumar.

How to love your imperfect body

How to love your imperfect body

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

These simple tips will help you fight body issues.

How can women fight stress, solve problems

How can women fight stress, solve problems

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

All it takes is physically taking a step back, inhaling a deep breath and exhaling it out slowly, says author Geeta Ramakrishnan.

India, Germany to hold bilateral consultations

India, Germany to hold bilateral consultations

Rediff.com31 May 2011

India and Germany will hold their first inter-governmental consultations at the cabinet-level when Chancellor Angela Merkel visits New Delhi on Tuesday on an invitation from Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

Quiz: Are you making these posture mistakes?

Quiz: Are you making these posture mistakes?

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

A good posture boosts our self-confidence and self-esteem, says yogacharya Shameem Akthar.

Beauty queen with a hearing disability wins hearts

Beauty queen with a hearing disability wins hearts

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

Meet Vidisha Baliyan, the first-ever Indian to win the title of Miss Deaf World 2019.

Zomato calls out customer who cancelled order over 'non-Hindu rider'

Zomato calls out customer who cancelled order over 'non-Hindu rider'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Zomato replied to the customer saying, "Food doesn't have a religion. It is a religion."

Kalam served as inspiration for millions of Indians: Obama

Kalam served as inspiration for millions of Indians: Obama

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

"On behalf of the American people, I wish to extend my deepest condolences to the people of India on the passing of former Indian President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam," Obama said in a statement.

'Misbah, Younis have earned right to decide when to leave'

'Misbah, Younis have earned right to decide when to leave'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur has insisted that veteran cricketers Misbah-ul-Haq and Younis Khan have earned the right to decide when they want to draw curtains on their international careers. Both the batsmen, who underwent a stern examination by Josh Hazlewood and Jackson Bird, were dismissed in the space of five overs on a rain-shortened opening day of the Boxing Day Test against Australia, leaving visitors on 142-4 when play was finally called off before Tea.

The Ujda Chaman review

The Ujda Chaman review

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

Fighting prejudice with prejudice, Ujda Chaman is too shallow to dwell compellingly into the frailties of the human mind, feels Sukanya Verma.

Former service chiefs appeal to Prez on OROP

Former service chiefs appeal to Prez on OROP

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

Government is looking at a "middle path" in resolving the "ticklish issue" of 'One Rank One Pension' demand of ex-servicemen, officials sources said.

Slum Soccer changing lives of these kids

Slum Soccer changing lives of these kids

Rediff.com28 Oct 2019

Nagpur-based Slum Soccer is transforming the lives of slum children with the help of football, writes Geetanjali Krishna.

What is working for Modi if not the economy?

What is working for Modi if not the economy?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

Flurry of economic reform suggests Modi realises his muscular nationalism script is getting jaded. Chances are he'll try for economic recovery but stick to what's worked so far, observes Shekhar Gupta.

7 tips to bond with your family before lockdown ends

7 tips to bond with your family before lockdown ends

Rediff.com28 May 2020

When was the last time you watched your sister's wedding film or browsed through your childhood photo album?

Ganguly should quit IPL, says former coach Mitra

Ganguly should quit IPL, says former coach Mitra

Rediff.com9 Jan 2011

With no one bidding for Sourav Ganguly in the IPL players' auction on Saturday, the former India captain should call it quits rather than losing his self-esteem in public eye, feels a disappointed Debu Mitra, who had coached the left-hander during his formative years.

Markets are fearlessly giving Modi the bad news about economy

Markets are fearlessly giving Modi the bad news about economy

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

'If you ask India's finest business leaders, they now tell you -- in whispers, of course -- that the mood has never been so glum after 1991,' says Shekhar Gupta.

The English Game: Football version of Downton Abbey

The English Game: Football version of Downton Abbey

Rediff.com16 May 2020

'The English Game could have been truly great -- a precious glimpse into how the game went from being played by just the rich to one being eventually dominated by the masses,' observes Dhruv Munjal.

Imran succumbs to hardliners, withdraws Ahmadi economist's nomination

Imran succumbs to hardliners, withdraws Ahmadi economist's nomination

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

Ahmadis are designated non-Muslims in Pakistan's Constitution and their beliefs are considered blasphemous in most mainstream Islamic schools of thought.

Revealed! Why men and women cheat

Revealed! Why men and women cheat

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

The main reason is a "lack of love," a survey has revealed.

Maruti Kizashi to hit Indian roads in 2011

Maruti Kizashi to hit Indian roads in 2011

Rediff.com30 Dec 2010

there will be several new launches in the year 2011 from the Maruti stable.

Health Quiz: Are you eating pretty?

Health Quiz: Are you eating pretty?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Here's a fun way to find out how healthy is your skin

Pran, Dev Anand honoured by Dadasaheb Phalke Academy

Pran, Dev Anand honoured by Dadasaheb Phalke Academy

Rediff.com30 Apr 2010

Legendary film personalities and many other personalities associated with the film industry were honoured on this event.

Here's what Ganguly said on his relationship with Shastri

Here's what Ganguly said on his relationship with Shastri

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly rubbished, as pure speculation, allegations that he would be vindictive towards chief coach Ravi Shastri.

Karan Johar wants to launch SRK's son Aryan

Karan Johar wants to launch SRK's son Aryan

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

Karan Johar insists no one else can launch Aryan Khan.

21 bills passed, 49 hours lost during winter session of Parliament

21 bills passed, 49 hours lost during winter session of Parliament

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

The session started on December 15 ended on January 5.

Dhavan says sacked from Ayodhya case; AIMPLB wants him

Dhavan says sacked from Ayodhya case; AIMPLB wants him

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

Dhavan took to Facebook to disclose that he has been removed from further participation in the Ayodhya case on the 'nonsensical' ground that he is unwell.

Modi does not want war with China

Modi does not want war with China

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

'China has forcibly occupied territory it had never occupied before, blocked Indian patrols' access to areas they had patrolled for decades and, most provocatively, killed 20 Indian soldiers.' 'Most countries would regard these as acts of war.' 'New Delhi has apparently taken off the table the option of evicting the PLA with force,' observes Ajai Shukla.

Chidambaram's idea of India

Chidambaram's idea of India

Rediff.com6 Oct 2009

Union Home Minister P Chidambaram delivered the fourth Nani Palkhiwala memorial lecture in Mumbai on October 5.

Let's talk about sex

Let's talk about sex

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

The big problem with sex is that nobody talks about the problems.

The healing power of flowers

The healing power of flowers

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

Can flowers heal you? Take this quiz and find out

Poor appraisal? Don't let jealousy, anxiety affect you

Poor appraisal? Don't let jealousy, anxiety affect you

Rediff.com17 May 2019

Don't be led by emotions while self-introspection your efforts, but get a grip on the facts, says Suhita Saha.

Any idea why economists don't write autobiographies?

Any idea why economists don't write autobiographies?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

For a bunch that fancies itself so greatly and does not hesitate to express an opinion on everything, this is very odd behaviour, says T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

10 career tips for Indian techies

10 career tips for Indian techies

Rediff.com19 May 2020

Employers are now looking to hire professionals who can demonstrate their skills rather than reel off a catalogue of undirected theoretical qualifications.