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4 dead as ONGC chopper falls into sea off Mumbai coast

4 dead as ONGC chopper falls into sea off Mumbai coast

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

An ONGC helicopter carrying nine persons including two pilots, on Tuesday fell into the sea while attempting to land on a company's rig in the Arabian Sea, the company said, adding that six persons have so far been rescued.

DGCA warns airlines over not following Covid-19 rules

DGCA warns airlines over not following Covid-19 rules

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

"We have found that a couple of international airlines are not adhering to the rules. Failure to adhere to rules shall entail strict action," said Director General of Civil Aviation Arun Kumar.

'We are doing this for the peace of the country'

'We are doing this for the peace of the country'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

'We want Muslims to go about their work and business unhindered.' 'They should not get victimised and that will only come through the process of reconciliation.'

Poland set out to break opening-match curse at Euros

Poland set out to break opening-match curse at Euros

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

Slovakia defender Milan Skriniar will be tasked with stopping Poland's Robert Lewandowski

What You NEED To WIN In LIFE

What You NEED To WIN In LIFE

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

'We go through 18 years of school and college, but we lack many necessary skills.' 'The biggest lessons we need, to live life, are somehow not taught, and they are only learned on the job.' 'My intention, through my content, my books, and my start-ups, is to make college kids become life ready.'

Gujarat to introduce chapter on Dhirubhai in school books

Gujarat to introduce chapter on Dhirubhai in school books

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Gujarat govt had also announced to add Yoga in text books.

'This looks more like a terror attack'

'This looks more like a terror attack'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

'They (the ransomware attackers) are not after any VVIP data.' 'Had that been the case, they would have quietly installed a different malware.'

WHO chief thanks PM for support to global COVID response

WHO chief thanks PM for support to global COVID response

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

Prime Minister Modi has said India's vaccine production and delivery capacity will be used for the benefit of all humanity to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. He said last week India was ready to do everything possible for a healthy planet.

Special EC officers to oversee counting in Varanasi, Meerut

Special EC officers to oversee counting in Varanasi, Meerut

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Delhi has been sent as a special officer to oversee the counting process in Meerut and Bihar's CEO to Varanasi.

Held illegally, no FIR shown, not allowed to meet lawyer: Priyanka

Held illegally, no FIR shown, not allowed to meet lawyer: Priyanka

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

In a statement, she said she has not been produced in front of a magistrate or any other judicial officer and neither has she been allowed to meet her legal counsel, who has been standing at the gate of the compound since morning.

Kargil's Forgotten Hero

Kargil's Forgotten Hero

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

'Sepoy K Ashuli displayed nerves of steel, exemplary courage, fearlessness under enemy fire, unparalleled devotion to duty and camaraderie of the highest order in keeping with the finest traditions of the Indian Army.'

When Modi called Ponmariappan

When Modi called Ponmariappan

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Ponmariappan, who has been running a free library at his hair-cutting salon in Tamil Nadu, was featured on Mann Ki Baat on October 25.

How Volunteering Can CHANGE Your Life

How Volunteering Can CHANGE Your Life

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

Don't look for a volunteering job for money, but as an investment for life, advises management consultant Virender Kapoor.

'It is very easy to destroy the environment'

'It is very easy to destroy the environment'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

'But extremely difficult, expensive and time consuming to rebuild it.'

Juhi Chawla's 5G suit 'defective', 'filed for publicity': Delhi HC

Juhi Chawla's 5G suit 'defective', 'filed for publicity': Delhi HC

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

The Delhi high court on Wednesday questioned actress-environmentalist Juhi Chawla for directly filing a suit against the setting up of 5G wireless networks in the country without giving any representation to the government on her concerns related to the technology.

NCB was trying only to implicate Aryan Khan in drugs case, SIT finds

NCB was trying only to implicate Aryan Khan in drugs case, SIT finds

Rediff.com27 May 2022

The Narcotics Control Bureau's special investigation team has found "grave irregularities" and gaps in the probe of the Mumbai drugs-on-cruise case, with officials saying its first team that arrested Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan did not follow rules like mandatory medical test of accused, video recording of the raids and corroborate evidence for WhatsApp chats.

10 Skills To Make Employers Notice Your CV

10 Skills To Make Employers Notice Your CV

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

If you can think on your feet and come up with solutions to problems that arise at work or in college, employers will likely notice this skill when they read your CV.

Why You Need To Invest

Why You Need To Invest

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

Saving for your future, older self is one of the main reasons why you should invest. Since one day you will either be unwilling or unable to work, investing allows you to have a pool of resources you can draw upon in old age.

WHO to set up centre for traditional medicine in India

WHO to set up centre for traditional medicine in India

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

Modi said Ayurveda is India's heritage whose expansion entails the welfare of humanity and all Indians will be happy to see that the country's traditional knowledge is making other countries prosperous.

In a first, ITBP inducts 2 women officers in combat

In a first, ITBP inducts 2 women officers in combat

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

While Prakriti's father has retired from the Indian Air Force, Deeksha's father Kamlesh Kumar is an Inspector in the ITBP.

The Girl Who Flew Across The World

The Girl Who Flew Across The World

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

'I've always wanted to be a pilot; setting records is the icing on the cake.'

A Last Christmas for Santha Bakery

A Last Christmas for Santha Bakery

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

December 2022 could be the last Christmas for Santha Bakery, a business drawing its lineage from the first Christmas cake baked in Kerala.

'I want to invest in MFs with less risk'

'I want to invest in MFs with less risk'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

Ulhas Joshi, Head -- Sales, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

MF Guru: 'Most of your MFs are high-risk funds'

MF Guru: 'Most of your MFs are high-risk funds'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

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

'For 1,400 years India led the world in science'

'For 1,400 years India led the world in science'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

'Some Indians take the extreme view that everything was known to our ancients, but others go to the opposite extreme and consider everything Indian was superstition and rubbish.' 'Indian science was perhaps more rational than the European science of the time.'

Put Covid norm violators on flights in no-fly list: HC

Put Covid norm violators on flights in no-fly list: HC

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

The Delhi high court on Friday called for strict action against those found violating masking and hand hygiene norms at airports and in aircraft, observing that the Covid-19 pandemic has not abated and keeps rearing its ugly head.

Measuring Muslim Decline

Measuring Muslim Decline

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

'In the Middle Ages, when Muslims were around 15 per cent of the population of the world, they accounted, according to one estimate, for 90 per cent of scientific advancements.' 'And today, when Muslims are around 22 per cent of the population of the world, their share in scientific writings is less than 1 per cent!' point out Ziya Us Salam and M Aslam Parvaiz.

Delhi assembly passes resolution against Rakesh Asthana's appointment

Delhi assembly passes resolution against Rakesh Asthana's appointment

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

The resolution expressed "disapproval" against the controversial Gujarat-cadre officer being "forced upon Delhi" as its police commissioner.

Use of jail office, women visitors, cars at disposal...: ED in conman bail plea

Use of jail office, women visitors, cars at disposal...: ED in conman bail plea

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

The probe agency sought to intervene in a plea of Chandrashekhar, who is lodged in Tihar jail on charges of money laundering and duping several people, and his wife seeking their transfer to a prison outside Delhi alleging threat to their lives from jail staff.

'I told them India was like a giant jumbo jet. It would take off slowly and be unstoppable'

'I told them India was like a giant jumbo jet. It would take off slowly and be unstoppable'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

This doctor couple put their faith in India. And in return India has put faith in them.

'Why would India deliberately fire an unarmed missile into Pakistan?'

'Why would India deliberately fire an unarmed missile into Pakistan?'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

'Pakistan was very mature in the way it dealt with the incident.' 'India too owned up to the accident.' 'The whole incident was resolved quite amicably.' 'Both countries should be proud of how they have handled this situation.'

'India among top countries in illegal wildlife trade'

'India among top countries in illegal wildlife trade'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

'With just 2.4 per cent of global landmass, India houses six to eight per cent of planetary biodiversity and hence is a prime target of wildlife criminals.'

Hindu family in Pakistan tortured for collecting water from mosque

Hindu family in Pakistan tortured for collecting water from mosque

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

Fetching drinking water from a mosque in Pakistan's Punjab province landed a Hindu family in trouble as some people tortured and held them hostage for 'violating the sanctity' of their place of worship, a media report said.

AITA hits back at Bopanna's Olympics qualification claims

AITA hits back at Bopanna's Olympics qualification claims

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

India's doubles specialist Rohan Bopanna, who failed to make the cut for the Tokyo Olympics along with Divij Sharan because of their low combined rank, on Monday accused All India Tennis Association (AITA) of misleading everyone by claiming it had changed the combination by pairing him with Sumit Nagal for a shot at qualification.

Delhi hospital reports 'first-ever' white fungus case

Delhi hospital reports 'first-ever' white fungus case

Rediff.com27 May 2021

"White fungus (Candida) causing multifocal perforations in the food pipe, small bowel and large bowel in COVID-19 infection has not been reported in literature to the best of our knowledge," Dr Anil Arora, Chairman of the Institute of Liver, Gastroenterology and Pancreaticobiliary Sciences at the hospital, said.

Was This The Right Time For Agnipath?

Was This The Right Time For Agnipath?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

'Given the possibility that our unstable northern and western borders may become 'live' at short notice, any major systemic change which impacts combat effectiveness should be brought about in a cautious and progressive manner.'

'Amitabh Bachchan does bully a lot'

'Amitabh Bachchan does bully a lot'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

'He will keep saying that I won't do it, but he still comes and does it; that's part of who he is.' 'He is certainly a prankster.'

Nehru a westernised Indian, Modi has yogic willpower: Ruskin Bond

Nehru a westernised Indian, Modi has yogic willpower: Ruskin Bond

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

Jawaharlal Nehru was a man of the people and of many gifts and achievements, says veteran author Ruskin Bond in his new book, and describes Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a man of humble beginnings, whose political acumen and yogic willpower have brought him to the top.

Manipur Terrorism: 'Chinese hand can't be ruled out'

Manipur Terrorism: 'Chinese hand can't be ruled out'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

'The adversary will always exploit India's anti-national elements.'

Cow breathes oxygen in and out, say scientists: Allahabad HC

Cow breathes oxygen in and out, say scientists: Allahabad HC

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

In an order dismissing the bail plea of a man accused of cow slaughter, Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court also said that 'Panchgavya' prepared using cow's milk, curd, ghee, urine and dung helps in treating several incurable diseases.