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Why India's milk production has grown at over 6% past few years

Why India's milk production has grown at over 6% past few years

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

As the number of cross-bred female cattle rise, the entire concept of lean and flush seasons for milk will go away, as these animals give similar quantities in all seasons.

Can disinfectant tunnels actually spray out the virus?

Can disinfectant tunnels actually spray out the virus?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

These are becoming one of the most in-demand commodities in the COVID world with malls, offices, banks, and shops lining up to install the structure at their entrances. The company swamped with these orders is a relatively new one, Chennai-based Nanolife, which has patented its Rajat Bhasma formula or the silver nanoparticles solution as a healthy disinfectant. Sceptics, however, say if a person is potentially exposed to the COVID-19 virus, spraying the external part of the body would not kill the microbe, which is inside the body.

Ponzi scheme again takes retail investors on a ride

Ponzi scheme again takes retail investors on a ride

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

Regulatory confusion and delays in consumer courts mean the retail investor is on his own.

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

This week's collection of stories that prove we live in a truly mad, mad world.

'Were we responsible for the presence of the rats?'

'Were we responsible for the presence of the rats?'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2012

We bring you an excerpt from R Chandrasekar's new book, The School of Core Incompetence.

From lava spewing to pink blossoms: Nat Geo kicks off travel photo contest

From lava spewing to pink blossoms: Nat Geo kicks off travel photo contest

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Travel photographers take note! The competition is already fierce in the 2018 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest, now underway. National Geographic editors have pulled together some of their favourite entries so far from all three categories - Nature, People and Cities. Once the competition closes, a panel of judges, selected by National Geographic Travel, will choose a winner in each of the categories and also name an overall winner. A public vote will also see a people's choice winner named. The photographer scooping the top prize will win $10,000 and have their winning image posted on the Nat Geo Travel Instagram account. The contest is now open and entries can be submitted until May 31, 2018.

Why N Srinivasan should not be asked to resign

Why N Srinivasan should not be asked to resign

Rediff.com28 May 2013

The least the man deserves is for him to do his job, says Shamath Mazumdar

Mersal review: Why Vijay should thank the BJP

Mersal review: Why Vijay should thank the BJP

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

There are three Vijays! Each Vijay has his own heroine and each couple gets a song. Otherwise, it's the same old songs and the same old Vijay, sighs A Ganesh Nadar.

Diljit Dosanjh: Sardar with Swag

Diljit Dosanjh: Sardar with Swag

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

For Dosanjh to stand by his faith, retain the turban and beard, and yet not trivialise himself in the roles he has essayed, is really his biggest achievement, observes Sandeep Goyal.

REWIND: The world in the week gone by

REWIND: The world in the week gone by

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

Want to catch up on all that happened across the world in the week gone by? Here are 10 images that says it all.

Delhi's Burari deaths put spotlight on occult practices

Delhi's Burari deaths put spotlight on occult practices

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

According to experts, religious and spiritual influences can affect life decisions beyond the normal.

Is Mamata reason for Uttarakhand CM resignation?

Is Mamata reason for Uttarakhand CM resignation?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Opposition leaders believe this entire plan has been put in place to ensure that Mamata Banerjee is kept out of office in West Bengal.

Where was the sample sent; who received it? Akhilesh on Dadri report

Where was the sample sent; who received it? Akhilesh on Dadri report

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

"Where was the sample sent, who received it? There was nothing objectionable in his house. Every eye is on this matter. Everyone wants that the victim's family should get justice as murder had taken place.

Jharkhand shame! Couple forced to eat excreta

Jharkhand shame! Couple forced to eat excreta

Rediff.com16 Jul 2012

65-year-old Robert Lakra and his 60-year-old wife Colestina were blamed for the sudden death of cows, buffaloes and goats in June at Puro village and taken forcibly before the panchayat on July 8, Superintendent of Police Kranti Kumar told media persons on Monday.

What will post-Covid India look like?

What will post-Covid India look like?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

'The norm will be even less public accountability, even less transparency, tweets instead of press conferences, TV lectures rather than parliamentary debate, and greater political authoritarianism,' predicts Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

'Education is the best gift the government can give youngsters'

'Education is the best gift the government can give youngsters'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

'I want to make the government realise that they are not empowering Dalits by giving them free goats or hens; what they need is good education.'

Fit, laser sharp Serena looks poised for 24th Slam

Fit, laser sharp Serena looks poised for 24th Slam

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

'I think when I first started, you could win a lot of easy matches, then you're in the quarter-finals, that's when it starts to get a little more tough. Now, like, there's no easy match. Everyone's playing great. Everyone's just doing a lot better'

Celeb spotting at Venice Film Festival

Celeb spotting at Venice Film Festival

Rediff.com8 Sep 2009

Some of Hollywood's A-listers were spotted at the ongoing 66th film dest.

Delhi court issues production warrant against Sajjan Kumar

Delhi court issues production warrant against Sajjan Kumar

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

The Delhi high court had on December 17 convicted Kumar and sentenced him to imprisonment for 'remainder of his natural life' in another 1984 anti-Sikh riots case.

Would your kids like to visit Prani?

Would your kids like to visit Prani?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

Prani is both a home for rescued animals and a habitat classroom for kids.

Assam, Bihar fight devastating floods

Assam, Bihar fight devastating floods

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

The UNICEF said an estimated 2.4 million children have been affected by the recent floods in the country.

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

Here's your weekly digest of the most weird, true and funny news from the across the world.

To the mystical highlands in Ladakh

To the mystical highlands in Ladakh

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

The magical land of Changthang in Ladakh is the stuff of dreams, though it might be losing its pristine beauty to the onslaught of tourists and campers.

Discovering Unspunnen, the unknown Swiss festival

Discovering Unspunnen, the unknown Swiss festival

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

It's obviously not the Kumbh Mela.

Can KKR end their losing run against Mumbai Indians?

Can KKR end their losing run against Mumbai Indians?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

Mumbai Indians have an eight-match winning streak against Kolkata Knight Riders with an overall 18-5 head-to-head record.

UNFORGETTABLE Opening Movie Scenes

UNFORGETTABLE Opening Movie Scenes

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Sukanya Verma offers some amazing opening scenes in Hindi films that fuels an excitement for what happens next.

Sajjan Kumar instigated mob to kill Sikhs, 1984 riots victim tells court

Sajjan Kumar instigated mob to kill Sikhs, 1984 riots victim tells court

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

'My son and my father were pulled out of the hiding place on second floor, beaten badly and were thrown down from the roof'

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

Moments that show it's an odd, odd world we live in.

Ex-Bihar MLA gets life term in 29-yr-old murder case

Ex-Bihar MLA gets life term in 29-yr-old murder case

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Former MLA Ranveer Yadav was convicted in a murder case that dates back to 1988. M I Khan reports from Patna.

XIM grad who dumped corporates for villages

XIM grad who dumped corporates for villages

Rediff.com23 Mar 2011

Inir Pinheiro skipped placement offers after his MBA at the Xaviers Institute of Management in Bhubhaneshwar, to start up his own company, Grassroutes. The tourism initiative offers city dwellers a chance to holiday in India's villages and get acquainted with its distinct local culture.

Gurez and the romance of Kashmir

Gurez and the romance of Kashmir

Rediff.com12 Jul 2010

Yoginder Sikand shares memories of his trip to Gurez

Banerjee-Duflo duo and Bandhan Bank's anti-poverty scheme

Banerjee-Duflo duo and Bandhan Bank's anti-poverty scheme

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

According to a 2011 impact assessment study of the programme by Banerjee and Duflo, along with economists Raghabendra Chattopadhyay and Jeremy Shapiro, Bandhan's THP results in a 15 per cent increase in household consumption and had a positive impact on wealth and welfare, such as assets and emotional well being.

Why Buffalo meat prices have spurted

Why Buffalo meat prices have spurted

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

Because of weak availability, buffalo meat exports have also declined over the last few weeks

India blundered along, exactly as every other country did

India blundered along, exactly as every other country did

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Not to say that India couldn't have handled the situation better, but on average, it didn't do anywhere near as badly as the naysayers make it out argues Rajeev Srinivasan.

Alert: Heavy to very heavy rains in UP, Bihar

Alert: Heavy to very heavy rains in UP, Bihar

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

'Expect very heavy rainfall at some places in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar along with sub-Himalayan West Bengal comprising of Alipurduar, Cooch Behar, Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Siliguri, Jalpaiguri, including Sikkim, parts of Arunachal Pradesh, and parts of lower Assam, Rangia downward like Barpeta, Goalpara, Dhubri along with parts of Meghalaya.'

Village Rockstars Review: Too good for the Oscars

Village Rockstars Review: Too good for the Oscars

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

'This is a movie, which if you allow it to, will wash itself all over you, so that you emerge from it a little drenched but wide awake,' says Sreehari Nair.

Serena's meltdown: Who said what

Serena's meltdown: Who said what

Rediff.com9 Sep 2018

Twitter lit up with reactions after Naomi Osaka defeated the American in a stormy final on Saturday:

Ten killed in Bihar temple stampede

Ten killed in Bihar temple stampede

Rediff.com17 Oct 2010

At least ten persons were killed and as many injured in a stampede that broke out on Saturday night during a ritual at a Durga temple in Bihar's Banka district on the occasion of Navratri.

REWIND: The best PHOTOS in the last 24 hours

REWIND: The best PHOTOS in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com20 Nov 2010

We bring you a presentation of the best photos in the last 24 hours from around the world.

Modi will be in jail if Rahul becomes PM: Beni Prasad Verma

Modi will be in jail if Rahul becomes PM: Beni Prasad Verma

Rediff.com5 Apr 2014

In provocative remarks, Congress leader and Union Minister Beni Prasad Verma has warned that Narendra Modi will be in jail in six months time if Rahul Gandhi becomes the prime minister.