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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.

5 things mentally strong people do

5 things mentally strong people do

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Can you say NO confidently?

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."

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.

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.

'Virtual hearing of cases is an excellent development'

'Virtual hearing of cases is an excellent development'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

'Coupled with e-filing procedures it would really enhance the ability of the judiciary to provide speedier justice.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

MFs to Create LONG-TERM Wealth

MFs to Create LONG-TERM Wealth

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

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

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.

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.

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.

China debate in Parliament should be constructive

China debate in Parliament should be constructive

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

India-China relations have always attracted Parliament's attention and there have always been useful and productive and constructive discussions how to engage with China, notes Rup Narayan Das.

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.

Nepal: How did India lose the plot?

Nepal: How did India lose the plot?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

'By treating Nepali politicians as shabby buffoons to be pampered one day and collared another day, India badly exposed itself.' 'A belief got entrenched in the Nepalese mind that we are a dangerous neighbour,' observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

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.

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.

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.

INSPIRING! How I lost 22 kg in the lockdown

INSPIRING! How I lost 22 kg in the lockdown

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

Indra Narayan Das tells us how he went from 95 kg to weighing 73 kg with the right diet and exercise.

The healing power of flowers

The healing power of flowers

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

Can flowers heal you? Take this quiz and find out

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.

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.

Declared dead at 15, she's an INSPIRATION!

Declared dead at 15, she's an INSPIRATION!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

Disability activist Virali Modi recounts her life's most challenging moments and how she turned adversities in her favour.

EPL PIX: Leicester get reality check at Man City

EPL PIX: Leicester get reality check at Man City

Rediff.com22 Dec 2019

Eight wins and a draw in their last nine games had seen Leicester emerge as the closest pursuers of runaway leaders Liverpool but they went down 3-1 at the Etihad despite taking an early lead through Jamie Vardy. Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.