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THE ABBA Paradox

THE ABBA Paradox

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Ageing is a funny process. After rebelling and exploring, the human being drifts to the ordered arrangement, he/she once left. As a youngster I outgrew ABBA while my mother continued to like them. In September 2021, when ABBA's first single in 40 years was launched, I sent the video link to my mother. Meanwhile, now in my fifties, I find myself curious to hear ABBA's new songs, notes Shyam G Menon.

IAS officer jumped into pool to save female colleague, drowns

IAS officer jumped into pool to save female colleague, drowns

Rediff.com30 May 2017

The deceased, Ashish Dahiya, was a resident of Sonipat, Haryana and was attending a pool side party with friends from the Indian foreign and revenue services.

The man who jumped in front of a train to save a child

The man who jumped in front of a train to save a child

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

'I did hesitate and was scared, but I decided to save the child as I realised I would have done that if he was my child'

Jhunjhunwala rejigged stake in 11 firms in Q4

Jhunjhunwala rejigged stake in 11 firms in Q4

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Currently, the investor and his family's net worth in listed firms stands at Rs 8,517 crore, compared to Rs 8,388 crore as of March 31, 2020.

'They call me King of Disco'

'They call me King of Disco'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

'Oscar has been given to A R Rahman.' Ringa Ringa Ringa, Choli ki peeche kya hai -- What's the difference? Exactly the same. Also, Jai ho.' 'I did Ramba ho in 1985.' 'Rahman combined three of my songs and got Best Original Score.' 'The Ho came from me.' 'Bappi Lahiri brought the Ho to Bollywood.'

Centre calls all-party meeting on Sat to brief about Pulwama attack

Centre calls all-party meeting on Sat to brief about Pulwama attack

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

The meeting has been convened by Home Minister Rajnath Singh and invitations have been extended to all major political parties.

Civilian traffic to be restricted during movement of convoys in J-K: Rajnath

Civilian traffic to be restricted during movement of convoys in J-K: Rajnath

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

In a veiled reference to separatists and hardline Hurriyat Conference leaders, Singh also said the security given to people getting funds from Pakistan and its snooping agency Inter-Services Intelligence should be reviewed.

PIX: Rajnath helps carry coffin of slain CRPF jawan

PIX: Rajnath helps carry coffin of slain CRPF jawan

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

Shortly after arriving from Delhi, the home minister attended a solemn function in Srinagar where the remains of 40 CRPF personnel were kept in coffins, draped with tricolour.

Insurers, MFs worried about impact of Sitharaman's tax 'sop'

Insurers, MFs worried about impact of Sitharaman's tax 'sop'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2020

While the proposed new tax regime is optional for taxpayers, the finance minister has said the government eventually wants to do away with all exemptions with a lower tax-rate simplified structure.

Rs 3,500-cr fine on Singh bros, not Rs 2,562 cr: Daiichi

Rs 3,500-cr fine on Singh bros, not Rs 2,562 cr: Daiichi

Rediff.com7 May 2016

Daiichi alleged that Singh brothers had concealed and misrepresented critical information concerning US Food and Drug Administration and Department of Justice investigations into Ranbaxy

Johnson shoots 65 to share lead at Masters

Johnson shoots 65 to share lead at Masters

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

Johnson, who was three under through nine holes when play was halted on Thursday, picked up four more birdies on Friday for a seven-under-par 65 that was his first bogey-free round at Augusta National.

Former Delhi HC chief justice Rajinder Sachar passes away

Former Delhi HC chief justice Rajinder Sachar passes away

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

He brought to the fore the socio-economic and educational conditions of the Muslim community.

Nurse at Rahul's birth saddened by citizenship row

Nurse at Rahul's birth saddened by citizenship row

Rediff.com3 May 2019

'Swamy's complaint about Rahul's citizenship is baseless'

What caused Bolt's injury in his farewell race

What caused Bolt's injury in his farewell race

Rediff.com13 Aug 2017

Usain Bolt's Jamaican team mates complained that a 45-minute wait in the call room before the race had hampered their preparations.

'I am not a businessman who wants  a hospital'

'I am not a businessman who wants a hospital'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2008

When Fortis Healthcare wanted heart surgeon Naresh Trehan out of its new acquisition, the Escorts Heart Institute in New Delhi, last year, Trehan's ambitions to set up his own healthcare facility -- Medicity -- was cited as the cause. However, Trehan's plans were not new. Medicity, to be set up in Gurgaon, was first announced in 2005, the year Fortis acquired Escorts Heart Institute. Trehan continued as the Escorts' executive director for two more years.

Kejriwal says Delhi ready to tackle coronavirus

Kejriwal says Delhi ready to tackle coronavirus

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

The Delhi government has ordered DTC and cluster buses, metro and hospitals to be disinfected on a regular basis as a precautionary measure to deal with the novel coronavirus.

India's COVID-19 cases rise to 17,656, toll at 559

India's COVID-19 cases rise to 17,656, toll at 559

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

Maharashtra continues to be the worst-affected state.

Like the trailer of Keanu Reeves' 47 Ronin? VOTE!

Like the trailer of Keanu Reeves' 47 Ronin? VOTE!

Rediff.com7 Dec 2013

Watch the trailer and vote!

'25 doctors have died in 16-17 days'

'25 doctors have died in 16-17 days'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

'The available workforce is getting depleted.' 'We need to appoint doctors and frontline health workers immediately.'

Jason Statham, Tom Hardy: Britain's MANLIEST stars!

Jason Statham, Tom Hardy: Britain's MANLIEST stars!

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

Take a look at the five celebrities the English think are the hunkiest of all.

India have strong side for World Cup, says Dhawan

India have strong side for World Cup, says Dhawan

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

India opener Shikhar Dhawan, on Tuesday, said the selectors have picked a 'very strong side' for the the ICC World Cup starting May 30 in the United Kingdom.

Halep's French Open title inspired by Ruzici

Halep's French Open title inspired by Ruzici

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

Newly-crowned French Open champion Simon Halep said she was inspired to win her first Grand Slam title by her manager Virginia Ruzici's feats 40 years ago at Roland Garros.

Death toll in Mumbai's Ephinstone stampede rises to 23

Death toll in Mumbai's Ephinstone stampede rises to 23

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

Satyendrakumar Kanojia, who was in his late forties, succumbed to his injuries.

Operation Bluestar: A Governor Reveals All

Operation Bluestar: A Governor Reveals All

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

B D Pande was Punjab's governor during Operation Bluestar. In this excerpt from his memoir, In the Service of Free India: Memoir of a Civil Servant, Pande reveals what really went on behind the scenes during those dark days in India's history.

Over 1,000 bird deaths reported; Centre issues advisories

Over 1,000 bird deaths reported; Centre issues advisories

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Fresh bird deaths were reported on Tuesday, including over 900 from Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan, amid cases of avian influenza in 10 states and union territories, with the Centre saying it has issued advisories on testing and maintaining sufficient stock of PPE kits for culling operations.

Covid-19 pandemic is boom time for the 'faraway doctor'

Covid-19 pandemic is boom time for the 'faraway doctor'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

Tele/video-consults have been effective for patients requiring post-hospitalisation follow-up, especially if they are from outside the city; patients with chronic diseases that need periodic monitoring; and pregnant women who require routine checkup with minimum exposure.

For Singh brothers, truce is temporary, split only way out

For Singh brothers, truce is temporary, split only way out

Rediff.com15 Sep 2018

NCLT allows Shivinder to withdraw petition against his brother Malvinder. Final decision to be taken by family members in their presence.

Modi's Dilemma

Modi's Dilemma

Rediff.com13 Mar 2021

Our precipitous decline is being noticed and recorded abroad with alarm. It is strange that within India we are carrying on as if it is business as usual, observes Aakar Patel.

Why Every Indian Must Salute The Heroes of Rezang La

Why Every Indian Must Salute The Heroes of Rezang La

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

It will never be possible to recreate an exact account of this epic battle to remember and honour other brave jawans, but one thing that the nation will always do is to bow down their heads in respect and reverence at the war memorial at Chushul called 'The Rezang La War Memorial -- Ahir Dham'.

Modi, aerial air strike sarees sell like hot cakes!

Modi, aerial air strike sarees sell like hot cakes!

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

After wedding cards and T-shirts with imprints of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, looks like it's the season of sarees.

Kejriwal to file nomination from Varanasi today

Kejriwal to file nomination from Varanasi today

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal will file his nomination for the high-profile electoral contest in Varanasi where he will face stiff challenge from BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi.

US welcomes pilot's release, again asks Pak to deny safe havens to terrorists

US welcomes pilot's release, again asks Pak to deny safe havens to terrorists

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

Simultaneously, the US has urged both India and Pakistan to take immediate steps to de-escalate tensions.

Won't keep quiet to any act of terrorism: India's US envoy

Won't keep quiet to any act of terrorism: India's US envoy

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

The envoy said India has been successful in articulating its case with the international community including the US.

Why are so many Indian tycoons heading for the door?

Why are so many Indian tycoons heading for the door?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

So what's up? Why are so many promoters heading for the door? It cannot be that all of them lost their appetite for a good fight at the same time.And if Naresh Goyal of Jet Airways and Subhash Chandra of Zee Entertainment do bow out, will it be seen as chickening out when the going got tough or the entrepreneurial instinct of surviving to fight another battle waned, wonders Shailesh Dobhal.

Covid: HCL Tech to HUL, corporate India extends a helping hand

Covid: HCL Tech to HUL, corporate India extends a helping hand

Rediff.com17 May 2021

From helping their employees infected with the Covid-19 virus to vaccinating them or supporting the families of those who might have succumbed to the infection, several companies in India are trying to do their bit in this difficult time. Some have even widened their support net to include all stakeholders as well as an extended community. To the families of the employees it lost to Covid-19, Noida-headquartered IT services and consulting company HCL Technologies is, for instance, paying salary for a year, medical insurance for three years and extending support for their children's education for five years.

'India could be fined or banned if they don't play Pak in World Cup'

'India could be fined or banned if they don't play Pak in World Cup'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

India and Pakistan are scheduled to meet on June 16 at the Old Trafford in Manchester.

Viral Acharya's stint as RBI's deputy governor ends

Viral Acharya's stint as RBI's deputy governor ends

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

Acharya was one of the youngest deputy governors in the central bank's history and was in charge of the critical monetary policy department which also made him a part of the rate-setting panel.

Deepika-Ranveer want THIS as their wedding gift

Deepika-Ranveer want THIS as their wedding gift

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

The couple have requested a special wedding gift from their guests.

SEE: Scindia greets Cong leaders as newly elected RS MPs take oath

SEE: Scindia greets Cong leaders as newly elected RS MPs take oath

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

Scindia, who is now with the BJP and took oath as a member from Madhya Pradesh, greeted his bete noire before taking oath. Scindia and Singh had differences that led to Scindia quitting the Congress. Scindia also greeted Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Ghulam Nabi Azad.

HC allows Trehan to continue work

HC allows Trehan to continue work

Rediff.com21 May 2007

A day after Fortis Healthcare (Fortis) sacked the high profile executive director of Escorts Heart Institute and renowned cardiologist Naresh Trehan, the Delhi High Court permitted him to carry out his duties as usual.