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Amid war, hundreds join Yoga Day celebrations in Israel

Amid war, hundreds join Yoga Day celebrations in Israel

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Over three hundred people from across Israel rolled out yoga mats and performed asanas as they participated in International Yoga Day celebrations at the Peres Centre for Peace and Innovation in Tel Aviv.

River Seine's suitability questioned for Paris games

River Seine's suitability questioned for Paris games

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Pollution levels in the Seine have raised health concerns for athletes participating in swimming events

Noida airport faces delay, to start commercial flights by April 2025

Noida airport faces delay, to start commercial flights by April 2025

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Being touted as a competitor to the country's busiest Delhi airport -- which handles approximately 1,200 flights a day -- the Noida airport was expected to start flight operations by the end of this year. But supply-chain disruption, caused by pandemic and subsequent global upheaval, has hit the pace of construction at the airport which is coming up in the Jewar area of UP's Gautam Budh Nagar, some 75-km from the Delhi airport.

'He Was The Most Complete Human Being I Know'

'He Was The Most Complete Human Being I Know'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

'Outside the house, he was this iconic deified figure.' 'Inside, he was a sorted-out, genial householder, always ready to lend a patient ear to our problems.'

Union Budget 2024-25: MSMEs bat for Rs 5,000 crore export booster

Union Budget 2024-25: MSMEs bat for Rs 5,000 crore export booster

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

India SME Forum, an organisation for small and medium businesses, has called for creating a dedicated fund of Rs 5000 crore for the export capacity development, promotion, and marketing of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in its Budget recommendation. The forum for MSMEs with over 98,000 members said that to enhance India's global competitiveness and increase its market share in global exports, it was "crucial to increase the number of active exporters and enable at least 3-4 lakh first-time micro, small, and medium exporters while supporting them in promoting Indian products globally."

3,300 CISF jawans to replace CRPF in Parliament security starting Monday

3,300 CISF jawans to replace CRPF in Parliament security starting Monday

Rediff.com19 May 2024

The parliament duty group of the CRPF wound up its entire administrative and operational paraphernalia -- vehicles, weapons and commandos -- from the complex on Friday and its commander, a deputy inspector general-rank officer, handed over all the security points in the complex to the incoming CISF group, the sources said.

Forget team-meets, England's success brews over coffee

Forget team-meets, England's success brews over coffee

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

We don't do team meetings anymore: Joe Root on 'Bazball' culture

NDRF teams capable of tackling nuke attacks deployed in Ayodhya

NDRF teams capable of tackling nuke attacks deployed in Ayodhya

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

NDRF director general Atul Karwal told PTI that the teams are undertaking continuous familiarisation exercises and conducting simulation drills in the temple town to respond to any contingency.

Maldives assumes control of Indian chopper, civilian crew post military exit

Maldives assumes control of Indian chopper, civilian crew post military exit

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

The principal director of plans, policy, and resources management for the Maldives National Defence Force, Colonel Ahmed Mujuthaba Mohamed said that discussions are underway for withdrawing Indian troops from the Maldives.

'Banks must be prepared for providing UPI credit'

'Banks must be prepared for providing UPI credit'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

'A credit line on UPI is going to make banks think about credit fundamentally as they digitise the credit process entirely.'

Here Are Tax Saving Options For You...

Here Are Tax Saving Options For You...

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

Don't solely focus on tax-saving alone.

Amsterdam Is Always A Good Idea

Amsterdam Is Always A Good Idea

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

The City of Bikes is like no other.

'I Wanted To Beat People Up...'

'I Wanted To Beat People Up...'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

'Suddenly the audience pool feels bigger, like everyone is watching everything now.' 'It's no longer limited in terms of boundaries, like a state or a language.' 'Whether it's a series, a movie or even a Korean film, the audience has access to all of it.' 'Slowly, the boundaries are blurring, so that's great for actors.'

Want Tax Benefit On Insurance Plan?

Want Tax Benefit On Insurance Plan?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

An individual can avail tax deduction on the amount spent during the year on a deferred annuity for self, spouse, or child.

What Married Women Must Know About Money

What Married Women Must Know About Money

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Make financial planning a part of your education and definitely a part of your marriage, says financial planner Sheetal Jhaveri.

Axar reveals secret weapon for WTC final against Australia

Axar reveals secret weapon for WTC final against Australia

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

We are used to the Dukes ball having practised with it during IPL, says Axar ahead of WTC final

9 Essential Skills for Data Scientists

9 Essential Skills for Data Scientists

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

Data science isn't just about acquiring skills; it's also about comprehending the business context in which data science is applied.

SEE: Face of Ram Lalla idol at Ayodhya temple revealed

SEE: Face of Ram Lalla idol at Ayodhya temple revealed

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

The new idol of Lord Ram was placed in the sanctum sanctorum of Ayodhya's Ram Janmabhoomi temple on Thursday afternoon, ahead of the January 22 consecration ceremony.

Sindhu The Shooter!

Sindhu The Shooter!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Two-time Olympic medalist P V Sindhu and World Athletics Championship bronze medalist Anju Bobby George visited the Ahmedabad Military and Rifle Training Association range in Khanpur/

'I faked my CV and cracked an interview'

'I faked my CV and cracked an interview'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

rediffGURUS Ashwini Dasgupta, Kanchan Rai and Rajesh Nair offer important career advice.

10 Job Skills That Will Rule 2024

10 Job Skills That Will Rule 2024

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Cultivate a thirst for knowledge, explore online courses, attend workshops and network with peers. Embrace opportunities to learn new skills and stay updated about industry trends to remain relevant and future-proof your career, advises Manu Saigal, director-general, staffing, Adecco India.

Inside Olympic Esports Week! Prepare to be Amazed!

Inside Olympic Esports Week! Prepare to be Amazed!

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Gamers meet Games in inaugural Olympic Esports Week

Cops turn counsellors in Kota to prevent student suicides

Cops turn counsellors in Kota to prevent student suicides

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Rocked by a spate of student suicides, the city police has set up a dedicated "Student Cell" to reach out to students and make attempts to detect early signs of stress and depression.

Queer collectives of law schools slam BCI resolution on same sex marriage

Queer collectives of law schools slam BCI resolution on same sex marriage

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

More than 30 LGBTQIA++ collectives of law school students have said the Bar Council of India resolution urging the Supreme Court not to deal with pleas seeking legalisation of same sex marriage is 'antithetical' to the Constitution.

'Good sign': Official on cheetahs straying out of park

'Good sign': Official on cheetahs straying out of park

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

'It's a natural phenomenon and there is nothing to worry about. But I must tell you that every cheetah which has been released in Kuno is monitored round the clock'

'Katrina was very much against doing a Tamil version'

'Katrina was very much against doing a Tamil version'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

'It would have made (Producer) Ramesh Taurani very happy if I taken two Bombay stars, but the reason why I kept mentally rejecting the regular sort of casting was to discover this excitement, you know, can I crack it?'

Moonlighting? Be Ready To Pay Tax

Moonlighting? Be Ready To Pay Tax

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Failure to disclose any income can lead to penalties and legal issues.

'India is only a 150-year-old name'

'India is only a 150-year-old name'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

'Bharat is a name that is 7000 years old.' 'We are not saying the name of the country should be changed from India to Bharat; we only recommended that the stress should be on Bharat.'

SEE: Rafale jet operates near LAC in Ladakh

SEE: Rafale jet operates near LAC in Ladakh

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

Indian Air Force's Rafale fighter jet operating over a forward airbase in Ladakh near Line of Actual Control with China.

Should Rohit be replaced as India's T20I captain?

Should Rohit be replaced as India's T20I captain?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

India need to appoint a new Twenty20 captain and follow England's template to revive their fortunes in that format, former head coach Ravi Shastri said.

Army sets out to shop for drone detection system, issues request for info

Army sets out to shop for drone detection system, issues request for info

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

The Indian Army on Tuesday issued a request for information for procuring integrated drone detection systems.

Taapsee's CANDID Confessions!

Taapsee's CANDID Confessions!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

She has something to say about women achievers. Do you agree?

David Miller gives his career a boost through IPL 2022

David Miller gives his career a boost through IPL 2022

Rediff.com31 May 2022

South Africa captain Bavuma happy to discuss Miller role in T20 side

Meet IAF's First Agniveers!

Meet IAF's First Agniveers!

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

After five months of a rigorous training, the Agniveervayus passed out of the Airmen Training School, impressing the audience with the skills they had acquired in just 22 weeks of training at the IAF base.

Rahul, Cong a/cs blocked for violating rules: Twitter

Rahul, Cong a/cs blocked for violating rules: Twitter

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

Twitter handles of Gandhi and several Congress leaders have been locked by the US firm for posting pictures of the family of the nine-year-old Dalit rape and murder victim last week in the national capital.

WhatsApp launches pilot to enable financial inclusion in 500 villages

WhatsApp launches pilot to enable financial inclusion in 500 villages

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Messaging platform WhatsApp on Wednesday said it has rolled out a pilot program across 500 villages across Karnataka and Maharashtra, aimed at empowering villagers with access to digital payments through 'payments on WhatsApp'. The announcement was made at Fuel For India 2021 - Meta's annual event in India. WhatsApp India Head Abhijit Bose said the pilot aims to effect a behavioral transformation to digital payments at the grassroots.

Amid leadership debate, key Cong meet next week

Amid leadership debate, key Cong meet next week

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

A debate is again raging in the Congress over uncertainty related to its leadership, with a section of party leaders, including some MPs, asking Rahul Gandhi to return to the helm.

WhatsApp bets big on payments biz in India, plans big investments

WhatsApp bets big on payments biz in India, plans big investments

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

A day after getting permission to raise its Unified Payments Interface (UPI) user base to 100 million, WhatsApp on Thursday said it has plans to make significant investments in 'payments on WhatsApp' across India, including India-first features and driving adoption. The company, however, did not share details of its plans. The Meta-owned messaging app got its first greenlight for its payments service from the National Payments Council of India (NPCI) in November 2020 with a cap of 20 million users. A year later, in November 2021, the limit was raised to 40 million users.

Why Team India is going early to Australia for T20 World Cup...

Why Team India is going early to Australia for T20 World Cup...

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

Getting used to the 'unique' pace and bounce in Australia will be the Indian team's primary objective at the preparatory camp in Perth ahead of the T20 World Cup, says head coach Rahul Dravid.