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COVID-19: How Mumbai cops maintain order amid chaos

COVID-19: How Mumbai cops maintain order amid chaos

Rediff.com25 May 2020

'Given the nature of our jobs, getting infected is a constant fear we all face.' 'The most we do is follow all the rules strictly and pray that we don't get infected.'

Modiji, please extend the lockdown!

Modiji, please extend the lockdown!

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

'Premature lifting of the lockdown will spread the disease from asymptomatics, and those undetected, to the whole community, ushering in prolonged misery, preventable and avoidable deaths, famine and social unrest,' warns Dr Debashish Danda.

The ache din government has failed the country: Rahul

The ache din government has failed the country: Rahul

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

Rahul Gandhi on Monday sharpened his attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing his "suit-boot" government of being pro-industrialists while ignoring the plight of farmers and farm labour

Should you buy the Apple iPhone 8 Plus?

Should you buy the Apple iPhone 8 Plus?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

If you're an AR fan, the iPhone 8 Plus provides a superb experience, says Abhik Sen

Such a dad! Obama cried at daughter Malia's high school graduation

Such a dad! Obama cried at daughter Malia's high school graduation

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

Malia Obama, 17, graduated from the prominent Sidwell Friends School in Washington, DC, last Friday, which was attended by the US president.

Patna flood: Doctors For You team offers medical care

Patna flood: Doctors For You team offers medical care

Rediff.com5 Oct 2019

Mumbai-based Doctors For You, a nation-wide humanitarian organisation which has provided services in several disasters in the last few years, started an OPD camp on September 30 just outside the Rajendra Nagar overbridge roundabout when practically the entire city was inundated.

Sorry for not doing enough: Zuckerberg's testimony to Congress

Sorry for not doing enough: Zuckerberg's testimony to Congress

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

The Facebook chief said his top priority has always been his social mission of connecting people, building community and bringing the world closer together.

How Wall Street created the Federal Reserve

How Wall Street created the Federal Reserve

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

In 1910 the who's who of Wall Street met in total secrecy in an American town to work towards the first draft of the bill that would finally give the United States a central bank.

Crude bomb hurled at BJP office in Kerala

Crude bomb hurled at BJP office in Kerala

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

The incident comes close on the heels of a series of sporadic clashes between CPI-M and BJP workers in the past few months in northern Kannur district.

Comedy legend Jerry Lewis passes into the ages

Comedy legend Jerry Lewis passes into the ages

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

The famous comic departs for the great comedy club in the sky.

Stunning contenders for Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards

Stunning contenders for Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

A red fox in a derelict schoolroom, a Bengal Tiger in the forests of Bhutan and walruses are just a few of animals featured in the photos shortlisted for this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year. While we wait for the results to be announced, here are some of the contenders in the contest.

Here's how much Akshay, Shah Rukh have earned!

Here's how much Akshay, Shah Rukh have earned!

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Meet Forbes' highest paid actors.

World leaders, grateful Singaporeans bid adieu to Lee Kuan Yew

World leaders, grateful Singaporeans bid adieu to Lee Kuan Yew

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

Tens of thousands of people on Sunday braved heavy rains to bid a teary adieu to Singapore's founding leader Lee Kuan Yew in a grand funeral attended by many world leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Tyeb Mehta canvas fetches Rs 17.54 cr at Christie's auction

Tyeb Mehta canvas fetches Rs 17.54 cr at Christie's auction

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Christie's second art auction in Mumbai saw 78 works by Indian artists fetching a total of Rs 75.27 crore.

Fire ravages Notre Dame cathedral, spire collapses

Fire ravages Notre Dame cathedral, spire collapses

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

The fire sent flames and huge clouds of grey smoke billowing into the Paris sky as stunned Parisians and tourists watched on in sheer horror.

'Build ramps, not barriers, for Dalits'

'Build ramps, not barriers, for Dalits'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

'The police will give weightage to the socially strong.' 'The dominant caste is usually a powerful person, while the scheduled caste is normally powerless.' 'That is why FIRs are not registered.' 'Most of these complaints are by very poor people against very rich powerful people.'

Thor Ragnarok Review: Aah, what a film!

Thor Ragnarok Review: Aah, what a film!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com is in superhero heaven.

Bhubaneswar to get India's first energy-sufficient building

Bhubaneswar to get India's first energy-sufficient building

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

Spread over three acres, the project will house the new office of the Grid Corporation of Odisha Ltd, under the Odisha government's energy department.

Metro Man wants to change how we shop

Metro Man wants to change how we shop

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

'The best way to make an impact in this market is by focusing on three things: Unmet customer need, unarticulated customer need, and emerging customer need,' Metro's Arvind Mediratta tells Sangeeta Tanwar and Alokananda Chakraborty.

4 Marines killed in shootout at US military site

4 Marines killed in shootout at US military site

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

A gunman opened fire at a military recruiting center in Tennessee on Thursday and at least one police officer was shot, the local mayor said.

How Mumbai once lived!

How Mumbai once lived!

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

If you want to see what life was a few decades ago in the megapolis, visit Mumbai's 92-year-old BDD chawls.

Can you hear the sound of the Earth turning?

Can you hear the sound of the Earth turning?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

Glimpses from the magnificent Kochi Biennale.

Trump's America needs this Indian

Trump's America needs this Indian

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

On his latest trip to the US, Kishore Singh could not help but relate to the worries about coming times, and think what President Donald Trump's America needs is an Indian export -- the "commoner" and street rabble-rouser, Arvind Kejriwal.

Ryder and Bracewell suspended for late-night drinking session

Ryder and Bracewell suspended for late-night drinking session

Rediff.com8 Feb 2014

New Zealand cricketers Jesse Ryder and Doug Bracewell have been suspended by the country's cricket board after they were found hanging out for a late-night drinking session on the eve of the opening Test match against India.

How will the Game of Thrones play out in Tamil Nadu?

How will the Game of Thrones play out in Tamil Nadu?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

'Tamil Nadu's youth bulge will soon be 70 per cent of the population, many of them smartphone-toting millennials looking for gains more tangible than what screen gods can give,' says Sunil Sethi.

UK parliament breached by man with marbles!

UK parliament breached by man with marbles!

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

In a major security breach, a man on Wednesday managed to enter the British Parliament and hurl marbles at some MPs during British Prime Minister David Cameron's weekly questions.

Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9 Plus: Is this the best camera till date?

Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9 Plus: Is this the best camera till date?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

All that is hot and all that is not about Samsung's latest phones.

Delhi: Constable among 4 killed in violent clashes over CAA, 50 injured

Delhi: Constable among 4 killed in violent clashes over CAA, 50 injured

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

The violence-affected areas witnessed several rounds of stone-pelting from pro and anti-CAA protesters. At least 11 police personnel, including DCP Shahdara and ACP (Gokalpuri) were injured. 2 CRPF personnel were also injured. All private and government schools in Northeast Delhi district will remain closed on Tuesday.

A burnt police station, blocked roads: What I saw in Chennai

A burnt police station, blocked roads: What I saw in Chennai

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

The Ice House police station, near Marina beach, is up in flames. The protestors I met the other day would certainly not have done any such thing. Hoodlums and thugs appear to have infiltrated their ranks, determined to provoke trouble.

Child labour can disrupt 'Make in India', Satyarthi tells Modi

Child labour can disrupt 'Make in India', Satyarthi tells Modi

Rediff.com13 Mar 2016

Make in India cannot be successful on the toil, miseries and abuses of young children in the manufacturing sector, the Nobel laureate wrote in a letter to PM

Kedarnath Review: A Star Is Born

Kedarnath Review: A Star Is Born

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

'Truth be told, Amrita Singh and Saif Ali Khan's daughter has tons of filmi blood and it is what powers Kedarnath from start to finish,' says Sukanya Verma.

Are India and the US headed for a clash?

Are India and the US headed for a clash?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

'India will come increasingly in the US crosshairs if it insists on maintaining its strategic autonomy, warns Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Mom's recipes: Besan Laddoo, Kadhi Pakora and more

Mom's recipes: Besan Laddoo, Kadhi Pakora and more

Rediff.com6 May 2016

Reshma Aslam shares her fav recipes from her mother's kitchen.

Review: The Salesman inspires awe!

Review: The Salesman inspires awe!

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

Sukanya Verma gives her reasons for watching The Salesman.

Can Mumbai's landmark theatres survive?

Can Mumbai's landmark theatres survive?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

'If we keep losing such institutions, we will soon become a city and culture of short-term memory.' 'Nothing to remind us of the years gone by and eventually with nothing to remember.'

Review: Jackie is a strange little biopic

Review: Jackie is a strange little biopic

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

Natalie Portman is marvelous, without doubt, but the film isn't keen on letting her breathe, feels Raja Sen.

Rock Garden creator's son asked to leave before PM's arrival

Rock Garden creator's son asked to leave before PM's arrival

Rediff.com24 Jan 2016

Anuj Saini, Chand's son, said he was asked to "go out" of the Rock Garden despite having an entry card issued by the UT Chandigarh Administration.

10 Shows To Watch During Lockdown

10 Shows To Watch During Lockdown

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

Aseem Chhabra lists his 10 favourite non-Indian shows streaming in India -- classics as well as recent shows.

RO-purified water, free entry for school kids: Mudgal's 'to-do' list for DDCA

RO-purified water, free entry for school kids: Mudgal's 'to-do' list for DDCA

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

The Delhi high court-appointed observer Justice Mukul Mudgal on Saturday handed out a list of 'to-do' to the executive committee members of the Delhi and Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) with notable being 'free tickets for under-privileged school children' subject to approval from the Court.

Should you buy Samsung Galaxy A5 for Rs 28,500?

Should you buy Samsung Galaxy A5 for Rs 28,500?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

Samsung is ready with refreshed Galaxy A handsets for the year 2016, but neither the absence of Marshmallow nor an iffy OS performance of the new Galaxy A5 can be ignored, says Himanshu Juneja