Rescuers have been engaged in digging another borewell since Sunday to reach an appropriate depth to get to the boy and now a heavy drilling machine of German make has been deployed to expedite the efforts.
'You were a good man, a luminous soul. You gave me more than I could ever thank you for.' Rajeev Srinivasan remembers a beloved uncle who passed into the ages recently.
Anurag Chatterjee, 37, a corporate training and instructional designing consultant tells us how he went from 93 kg to 72 kg.
Rediff reader Shilpa Parasrampuria, 43, from Mumbai reveals how she lost 12 kilos in six months.
Locals are overly concerned as horrifying tales emerge of patients running from pillar to post to secure hospital beds or even get themselves tested.
Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore on Wednesday said the Khelo India initiative, which focussed on infrastructure development till now, will look to ensure all-round growth in its revamped form.
Andy Murray has scoffed at John McEnroe's suggestion that this week's US Open represented his best chance of winning a Grand Slam.
Rediff reader Aastha Bhat, 16, from Faridabad, Haryana tells us how she lost weight.
Tax planning should not be left for March. If you do so, you could face a severe cash crunch in that month, warns Sanjay Kumar Singh.
How do you decide if you should take up a new job in these difficult times? HR guru Mayank Rautela has some tips that could help you decide.
Meet the fashion designer who is bringing plus-size clothes to Indian women.
Venus Williams has always taken her role as big sister to Serena very seriously but never before had she thought a bit of family intuition would end up saving the life of the 13-times Grand Slam champion.
Looking at your sister's curly hair, are you always like 'How I wish I could naturally curl my straight hair and make them last for a longer time? The first and foremost tip is to cut down on junk food and consume green leafy vegetables as they contain essential vitamins for healthy hair. If yes, then here are 3 simple tips to curl your straight hair -
If not treated early, it could lead to partial or full blindness.
Arvind Kejriwal will retain key portfolios in his cabinet, which is expected to be a small one.
Ontario's Citizenship and Immigration Minister Dr Eric Hoskins discusses his government's commitment to embracing diversity with Ajit Jain
Vinod Mulanjur, 48, who works as head-compliance at a management consulting firm in Hyderabad, shares his fitness story.
Probiotics are known to improve the gut flora and help prevent progression of digestive disorders, says Afaaf Shaikh.
Shraddha Srinath reveals how she switched from an unhealthy life to a healthy one.
Rediff reader Larry Rub, 40 from Dubai tells us how he adopted simple habits, changed his lifestyle and lost weight.
Mike Brearley and Brendon McCullum warned of "a looming potential crisis" in international cricket and stated the game could soon reach a "point of no return" as it struggles to compete with T20 leagues across the world.
Food is genetic medicine, and the kind that your ancestry has eaten for centuries is your best bet.
Ditch sweets that are high on calories and opt for baked options instead.
Do you know tanning beds emit UVA rays and cause skin cancer?
It is not uncommon to see patients in Odisha being carried to hospitals on cots for miles. Recently, this picture was reversed when a doctor carried a pregnant woman to hospital on a cot for 12 km.
Komal Priyani, 29 from Ajmer, Rajasthan tells us how she went from 95 kg to 56 kg in just 12 months.
In a cabinet that was already being touted as the most diverse in British history, Priti Patel became the first Indian-origin home secretary with Pakistani-origin Sajid Javid moving from the UK Home Office to become the new chancellor.
High humidity causes sweat, dirt and dust along with other toxins to build up on the surface of the skin. Dr Saumya Shetty Hegde tells you how to take care.
These foods will help you fight hypertension and lower blood pressure, says Dr Udgeath Dhir.
Germany-born Indian model Sheela Tiruchi talks about the most struggling days of her career and tells us why the profession deserves it due.
Sunil Sethi caught the coronavirus. This is what happened next.
Many people in Andhra Pradesh feel that the Centre had acted in haste while giving in to the demand for a separate Telangana. While the deterroiating health of K Chandrashekhar Rao and also the intense protest by the students was one of the main reasons, another worry was the emergence of the Naxal movement in parts of Telengana.
You visit them to keep fit, but gym germs can actually cause a health setback if you're not careful.
Gaurav Laha shares his weightloss journey.
Sumukhi's fitness trainer Urmi Kothari reveals the techniques she used to help the artiste lose weight and get in shape.
Infosys Technologies is looking for acquistion of companies within $50 and $100-million revenue range in the segment of banking and financial services, besides health and life sciences, Infosys COO Kris Gopalakrishnan said.
Canine lover and dog trainer Pooja Sathe Gawande answers your queries.
Holistic health guru Mickey Mehta shares 6 easy-to-do fitness tips. Follow these and stay healthy :)
While the virus out there meddling big-time with our lives, danger is lurking in our email boxes too.
Ghost beneficiaries aren't the only kind of issue companies face during a period of unprecedented CSR spending, touching nearly Rs 12,000 crore in 2018-19. Frauds related to procurement, construction, and end-use of funds have had companies engaging forensic auditors to keep tabs on how money is spent, revealed conversations with those involved in such investigations. Firms are also increasingly strengthening their own capabilities to better implement their programmes.
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