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In Jharkhand, 5 women beaten to death for being 'witches'

In Jharkhand, 5 women beaten to death for being 'witches'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

The women between 32 years and 50 years were beaten to death with sticks by residents of Kanjia village late Friday night.

Organisers reveal: What to expect from 'Howdy Modi'

Organisers reveal: What to expect from 'Howdy Modi'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

"Indian-Americans are an 'organic bridge' between the world's two largest democracies," he said.

Right to Privacy: Data harvesting by web firms under threat

Right to Privacy: Data harvesting by web firms under threat

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

People use Internet on smartphones, using apps which use their data to provide tailor-made services

Valuable life lessons for 20-somethings from a 20 something

Valuable life lessons for 20-somethings from a 20 something

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Words of advice from Oscar award-winning actors are all very fine. How about some from a 20-year-old? Mass media student Chhaya Ranka has a few things to say.

4 skills that helped me build my business

4 skills that helped me build my business

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

Athira Nair tells you how to run a successful SEO business.

Actuary shortfall hits outsourcing firms

Actuary shortfall hits outsourcing firms

Rediff.com18 Apr 2008

Among insurance companies, general and health insurers are the worst affected by the shortage. The business process outsourcing industry, particularly the niche knowledge process outsourcing companies, are the second biggest recruiters of actuaries today.

J&K top cop strong contender to head NIA

J&K top cop strong contender to head NIA

Rediff.com13 Jan 2009

Union Home Minister P Chidambaram is also believed to be keen on Raju's appointment. Official sources said the ministry has written to Jammu and Kashmir government seeking release of Raju, who is due to retire on July 31, this year.

BJP hails budget; old wine in new bottle, says Cong

BJP hails budget; old wine in new bottle, says Cong

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

In this year's budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman hiked tax on petrol and diesel, raised import duty on gold, levied additional surcharge on super rich and brought a tax on high value cash withdrawals as she sought to spur growth with reduction in corporate tax and sops to housing sector, startups and electric vehicles.

Stocks you must buy, hold or exit

Stocks you must buy, hold or exit

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries:

'No Indian captain has achieved what Dhoni has'

'No Indian captain has achieved what Dhoni has'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

'Dhoni was a very shrewd captain in terms of his out of the box thinking and getting the work done.'

India's Neighbourhood First policy crumbles

India's Neighbourhood First policy crumbles

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

'The curtain is coming down on India's leadership role as a regional power even before the drama of the Asian Century truly began,' warns Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

18-yr-old Indian becomes the world's youngest chartered accountant

18-yr-old Indian becomes the world's youngest chartered accountant

Rediff.com11 Oct 2015

An 18-year-old Indian in the United Arab Emirates has become the youngest affiliate with a global body for professional accountants, according to a media report.

Trump has no real affection for India

Trump has no real affection for India

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

'The best thing that Modi can hope for in this visit is that he is able to mobilise Indians in America to vote Republican and try and help Trump return to power,' argues Aakar Patel.

Chidambaram sent to ED custody till Oct 24

Chidambaram sent to ED custody till Oct 24

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

The court permitted the request of Chidambaram that he be allowed a separate cell, home-cooked food, western toilet, medicines, spectacles and visit by his family members and lawyers half and hour daily, after the ED did not oppose it.

Taxman will start looking into financials of poll candidates

Taxman will start looking into financials of poll candidates

Rediff.com7 Jul 2018

I-T officials are also looking into the finances of candidates who contested state elections in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Gujarat, and Karnataka, reports Shrimi Choudhary.

These women have scaled the fence in Kabul

These women have scaled the fence in Kabul

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

In Kabul's national sports stadium, two young women fencers take guard, their faces covered with protective wire masks as they stand off warily, foils circling before they thrust at their opponent.

We are products of the makers of designer food

We are products of the makers of designer food

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

Now we need to fight back to reclaim our food and our habits. The only way to do so is to rediscover food as pleasure and be thrilled, not just by its smells and tastes, but also by the knowledge it embodies, says Sunita Narain.

Sports Shorts: Usha becomes AAA's Athletes Commission member

Sports Shorts: Usha becomes AAA's Athletes Commission member

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Fake news has been around from Mahabharat times

Fake news has been around from Mahabharat times

Rediff.com2 Sep 2018

The ultimate was surely Yudhishthira's immortal "Aswathama hatha...", followed by a whispered "iti narova kunjarova..."," says Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Unlock 1: Malls, hotels, shrines set to reopen amid rise in cases

Unlock 1: Malls, hotels, shrines set to reopen amid rise in cases

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

As India prepares for a calibrated exit from the lockdown by easing more restrictions, 'Unlock-1 -- the first of the three-phase plan for reopening of prohibited activities in non-containment zones with a stringent set of Standard Operating Procedures(SOPs) -- kicks in at a time when the country recorded a daily jump of COVID-19 cases by over 9,000 for the fifth straight day on Sunday.

Pak defends allocation of funds to Hafiz Saeed's JuD

Pak defends allocation of funds to Hafiz Saeed's JuD

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

The government of Pakistan's Punjab province has justified its allocation of over Rs 61 million to the largest centre of the Jamaat-ud-Dawah, saying the funds are needed to continue the services being provided to people by the facility.

Bajwa wants India-Pak talks. Can he be trusted?

Bajwa wants India-Pak talks. Can he be trusted?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

'Over the last year, Bajwa has created the environment to support bold moves on India. The ball is in India's court,' a senior Pakistan military officer tells Ajai Shukla.

Why US won't declare Pak a 'terrorist State'

Why US won't declare Pak a 'terrorist State'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

The question really is whether the US can be persuaded to embark on a path of calibrated and stronger sanctions on Pakistan.

Could this be the English guru for 250 million non-English speaking Indians?

Could this be the English guru for 250 million non-English speaking Indians?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

Enguru app's 40-hour programme teaches general spoken English & employability-focused English.

Current army chief behind his woes, suspects Gen V K Singh

Current army chief behind his woes, suspects Gen V K Singh

Rediff.com21 Sep 2013

In this conversation with Rediff.com's Sheela Bhatt, former Army Chief V K Singh refutes the allegations made in the Indian Army's Secret Board of Officers Inquiry report, which accuses him of misusing of his position

Sheena Bora Case: Peter celebrates another birthday in jail

Sheena Bora Case: Peter celebrates another birthday in jail

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

It will be his fifth birthday in jail as an undertrial. He was arrested two days before his birthday in 2015. Tuesday also marked Peter's fourth year in jail.

5 important facts your insurance agent won't tell you

5 important facts your insurance agent won't tell you

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Did you know that annual premium-paying option is cheaper than a monthly premium paying option?

Probe agencies destroying my reputation: Chidambaram

Probe agencies destroying my reputation: Chidambaram

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

Chidamabaram's counsel told the top court that he is sought by ED to be "vicariously involved" in the INX Media money laundering case as he is the father of Karti Chidambaram, who according to the probe agencies tried to influence the Foreign Investment Promotion Board members.

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