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Now, govt to use MNREGA for rescue of cows

Now, govt to use MNREGA for rescue of cows

Rediff.com9 Aug 2015

'Farmers love cows but find it uneconomical to afford fodder expenses'

5 harmful habits Indian fathers must give up

5 harmful habits Indian fathers must give up

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

A father shares two things with the child -- genes and dreams. Unfortunately, most fathers expect their children to pursue and complete their own unfulfilled dreams.

Priyanka-Nick, Varun-Natasha celebrate Valentine's Day

Priyanka-Nick, Varun-Natasha celebrate Valentine's Day

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Love is in the air... and on social media!

Ecclestone says F1 has agreed to two new teams

Ecclestone says F1 has agreed to two new teams

Rediff.com6 Apr 2014

Formula One has agreed to accept two new teams, including a U.S. entry proposed by NASCAR team owner Gene Haas, commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone said on Sunday.

Bollywood gets into throwback mode

Bollywood gets into throwback mode

Rediff.com28 May 2020

With no movies to shoot, no meetings to attend and no red carpets to grace, lockdown-afflicted celebrities are pursuing forgotten hobbies or browsing through old photo albums to share warm memories.

New Covid strain: Centre issues SOPs for UK flyers

New Covid strain: Centre issues SOPs for UK flyers

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Passengers should undergo RT-PCR test and be isolated in a separate unit of an institutional facility if found positive

The world's most powerful supercomputer

The world's most powerful supercomputer

Rediff.com23 Jun 2005

Blue Gene/L, built by computer giant IBM has been named as the world's most powerful computer, after it reached a peak processing speed of 136.8 teraflops (trillion calculations per second), in testing.

10 things you DIDN'T KNOW about Bollywood's Bhatt family

10 things you DIDN'T KNOW about Bollywood's Bhatt family

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

Everything you may have not known about Bollywood, right here.

How bats carry coronavirus without getting sick

How bats carry coronavirus without getting sick

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Instead of killing bat cells as the virus does with human cells, the MERS coronavirus enters a long-term relationship with the host, maintained by the bat's unique 'super' immune system

All about the row over GM crops

All about the row over GM crops

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

It is past time for India to revisit the question of cultivating Bt brinjal hybrids that have been field-tested in the country.

Recovered people showing faster response to Covishield: Study

Recovered people showing faster response to Covishield: Study

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

Those who have recovered from COVID-19 respond faster to the Covishield vaccine and reach high antibody levels, says a study, leading to hopes that they may not need a second dose and therefore help widen India's corona immunisation cover.

A REBEL Called Preity Zinta

A REBEL Called Preity Zinta

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

'I am not the kind of person who will stand up and complain. I have no complaints against anyone. If I've been away from the entertainment industry, it's because I am not into selling myself.'

NY taxi drivers to receive $75,0000 in restitution

NY taxi drivers to receive $75,0000 in restitution

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

In a hard fought case, championed by taxi union leader Bhairavi Desai, fleet taxicab owner Evgeny 'Gene' Freidman and four other companies -- owned in part by Freidman, signed an agreement last week to pay $746,406 in restitution to drivers who were charged rates higher than the legally permissible amounts to lease cabs and medallions.

REVEALED: The secret superpower of grapes

REVEALED: The secret superpower of grapes

Rediff.com4 May 2013

The humble fruit can help reduce the risk of heart failure in those suffering from hypertension.

'Dancing with Shilpa Shetty was surreal'

'Dancing with Shilpa Shetty was surreal'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

'Even today when I think of it, I wonder how it fell on my plate.' 'Not just the remix, but also to do it with the original leading lady, Shilpa Shetty.'

Big drugmakers step in to develop, import test kits

Big drugmakers step in to develop, import test kits

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

Cadila, Biocon developing rapid antibody testing kits; Eris, Mylan, Gland importing. There are two kinds of testing for the novel coronavirus - the real-time polymerase chain reaction test kit that uses throat or nasal swabs and provides results in a few hours, and the other is antibody-based rapid testing kit that use blood samples and provides results in a few minutes.

Olive oil fights breast cancer

Olive oil fights breast cancer

Rediff.com10 Jan 2005

women who consume a lot of olive oil enjoy dramatically lower rates of breast cancer, says a study.

'Raja Huli is not a mindless action film'

'Raja Huli is not a mindless action film'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

Meghana Raj talks about her role in Raja Huli and explains her long absence from Kannada cinema.

106-yr-old who was a child during Spanish Flu survives COVID-19

106-yr-old who was a child during Spanish Flu survives COVID-19

Rediff.com5 Jul 2020

The 106-year-old patient was discharged from the Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality Hospital (RGSSH) recently after recovering, where his wife, son and another family member also recuperated after contracting the novel coronavirus infection, they said.

HC pulls up AAP govt as COVID-19 cases spike in Delhi

HC pulls up AAP govt as COVID-19 cases spike in Delhi

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

The court noted that the daily number of new COVID-19 cases received for November 10 was at 8,593 and "still counting" and the number of containment zones in the city were 4,016.

Want Romance tips from Sunny Deol?

Want Romance tips from Sunny Deol?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

'Even if the girl gives you a look, your whole day is made. It's a beautiful feeling.'

Indian American doc saves Hollywood actor's life

Indian American doc saves Hollywood actor's life

Rediff.com29 Nov 2013

In yet another historic first by an Indian American, Dr Amit N Patel, associate professor in the division of cardiothoracic surgery at the University of Utah, in a procedure using a new technique of retrograde gene therapy on a human heart, has saved the life of erstwhile Hollywood actor Ernie Lively.

Ratan Tata honoured for 'epitomising unity, peace'

Ratan Tata honoured for 'epitomising unity, peace'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Veteran industrialist Ratan Tata was conferred the title of "Global Visionary of Sustainable Business and Peace" by the Federation of Indo-Israel Chambers of Commerce (FIICC) for epitomising "unity, peace and sustainability". "Ratan Tata's support toward Israel has been unstinted. His commitment to put India on the global map with dignity and respect has been noted by each and everyone. "A man respected by the business communities of all the three countries - India, Israel and UAE - he epitomises unity, peace and sustainability," the president of the bilateral chamber, Gul Kripalani, said.

Dhadak Trailer Review: Janhvi and Ishaan are FABULOUS

Dhadak Trailer Review: Janhvi and Ishaan are FABULOUS

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

The Dhadak trailer makes you believe that the film will redefine love in Bollywood, feels Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Shashi Tharoor: Politics and the Middle Class

Shashi Tharoor: Politics and the Middle Class

Rediff.com31 Jul 2013

'My message to young middle class Indians who actually have principles and ideals is this: When you think about the future of India, think also of getting involved in politics.' Shashi Tharoor explains why the middle class needs to get involved in politics.

Shashi Tharoor: Politics and the Middle Class

Shashi Tharoor: Politics and the Middle Class

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

'My message to young middle class Indians who actually have principles and ideals is this: When you think about the future of India, think also of getting involved in politics.' Shashi Tharoor explains why the middle class needs to get involved in politics.

The Nobels and the Age Problem

The Nobels and the Age Problem

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

Science is a young person's game. An award to a young scientist could free up that person to do productive work, or help win more grants by enhancing reputation, argues Devangshu Datta.

Lessons from Bollywood: How to be a good student

Lessons from Bollywood: How to be a good student

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

Bollywood can teach you a thing or two about education.

PIX: Preity Zinta's first Holi with her husband

PIX: Preity Zinta's first Holi with her husband

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

The latest Bollywood updates.

B L Santosh appointed BJP general secy

B L Santosh appointed BJP general secy

Rediff.com14 Jul 2019

Santosh, an RSS 'pracharak' working in the BJP since 2006, is considered an ideologue who is equally well-versed with the dynamics of electoral politics.

PIX: How Sonam, Bipasha, Mandira looked 10 years ago

PIX: How Sonam, Bipasha, Mandira looked 10 years ago

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

Have your favourite B-town celebs aged over the last 10 years?

Playboy celebrates women? Sure it does!

Playboy celebrates women? Sure it does!

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

The Newsroom star Olivia Munn insists that the famous girlie magazine celebrates women. And this is where we went: "Really!?!"

Images: Sexy drapes by Tarun Tahiliani

Images: Sexy drapes by Tarun Tahiliani

Rediff.com22 Mar 2013

Here are glimpses from Tarun Tahiliani's off site show for Lakme Fashion Week Summer/ Resort 2013.

Friendlies: Brazil slump to Swiss loss, Argentina beat Italy

Friendlies: Brazil slump to Swiss loss, Argentina beat Italy

Rediff.com15 Aug 2013

Tetchy Brazil were upset 1-0 in Switzerland while Argentina beat Italy 2-1 even without Lionel Messi on a mostly successful night for South American teams in friendlies ahead of next month's World Cup qualifiers.

Shilpa Shirodkar makes a comeback

Shilpa Shirodkar makes a comeback

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Shilpa Shirodkar, who starred in 1990s' hits like Kishen Kanhaiya, Hum, Aankhen, Khuda Gawah and Gopi Kishen, has made a comeback to the movies with Guns Of Banaras.

IOA's 'elected office-bearers' have no legitimacy: IOC

IOA's 'elected office-bearers' have no legitimacy: IOC

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

The International Olympic Committee has refused to recognise the elections conducted by the suspended Indian Olympic Association, saying the 'so-called' office-bearers have no legitimacy.

Export, import firms under scanner for black money

Export, import firms under scanner for black money

Rediff.com20 Aug 2012

Last month, the DRI had claimed to have busted over Rs 1,000 crore hawala racket in Punjab.

'Cancer is not incurable'

'Cancer is not incurable'

Rediff.com11 May 2017

Cancer surgeon Dr Ramakant Deshpande answers the most crucial questions on the disease. And offers very important advice on ensuring yourself a healthy, everyday life.

Pak SC wants another case registered against PM

Pak SC wants another case registered against PM

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

In further trouble for Pakistan Prime Minister, the supreme court on Thursday gave the country's anti-corruption watchdog time till January 30 to file a case against Raja Pervez Ashraf and Interior Minister Rehman Malik over alleged graft in a state-run firm.

Wake up, generals!

Wake up, generals!

Rediff.com30 Oct 2012

It is difficult to remain idealistic, motivated and dead straight -- the defining characteristics of young Indian Army officers -- when so much wrongdoing is evident at the top. Even honest officers are inevitably corrupted by a system in which outright financial dishonesty is condoned as "perks and privileges of office", says Ajai Shukla