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ASK ANU: 'Relationship is damaging my inner peace'

ASK ANU: 'Relationship is damaging my inner peace'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

In her weekly column, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

The most controversial celebs of 2011!

The most controversial celebs of 2011!

Rediff.com8 Dec 2011

These famous personalities have all managed to stir up a hornet's nest this past year!

Bhagvad Gita in Madhya Pradesh school syllabus?

Bhagvad Gita in Madhya Pradesh school syllabus?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2011

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has stirred a hornet's nest in the state by announcing that Bhagvad Gita would be taught in all schools, with Opposition Congress dubbing the move as an attempt to saffronise education.

Kangana, Diljit Dosanjh in Twitter war over farmers' protest

Kangana, Diljit Dosanjh in Twitter war over farmers' protest

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

The two, one a celebrity singer-actor from Punjab and the other a Bollywood star known for her combative comments, began bickering on the social media platform on Wednesday evening and continued till well into Thursday.

EPL PIX: Man City win 4th title in five years

EPL PIX: Man City win 4th title in five years

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Images from Sunday's English Premier League matches.

NBA: Spurs go top with 10th consecutive win

NBA: Spurs go top with 10th consecutive win

Rediff.com7 Apr 2012

The San Antonio Spurs blew past the New Orleans Hornets 128-103 to claim the Western Conference lead with their 10th consecutive victory on Friday.

6 super cars that were movie stars too!

6 super cars that were movie stars too!

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

Superheroes have been embedded in our daily lives through comics and movies.

'Mr Ramesh, first become an IIT professor then react'

'Mr Ramesh, first become an IIT professor then react'

Rediff.com25 May 2011

Environment minister Jairam Ramesh recently stirred the hornet's nest when he suggested that the faculty members of IITs and IIMs were not 'world class' and that the institutes were 'excellent' because of the quality of students. We invited you to share your views with us.

IIM grad reacts: 'No doubt students are world-class'

IIM grad reacts: 'No doubt students are world-class'

Rediff.com25 May 2011

Environment minister Jairam Ramesh recently stirred the hornet's nest when he suggested that the faculty members of IITs and IIMs were not 'world class' and that the institutes were 'excellent' because of the quality of students. Siddhesh Joglekar an IIM-C alumnus reacts.

RSS leader who offered bounty on Kerala CM arrested

RSS leader who offered bounty on Kerala CM arrested

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

Chandrawat was arrested on Monday and later produced before the chief judicial magistrate's court which sent him to judicial custody for a fortnight

Why BJP must be allowed to hoist the tricolour

Why BJP must be allowed to hoist the tricolour

Rediff.com25 Jan 2011

Some have argued that the BJP's gesture is redundant in face of the traditional ceremony conducted by security personnel in Srinagar. But there is a subtle difference. Raising the tricolour in an empty maidan under the watch of a thousand guns undermines our stand and reinforces the false propaganda of people being terrorised by the might of our armed forces.

'Never used the phrase 'licking Warne's feet''

'Never used the phrase 'licking Warne's feet''

Rediff.com17 May 2011

Faced with legal action for his derogatory comments against the RCA, former Australian cricketer Dean Jones defended his statement, saying that he never used any word that was deemed to be defamatory.

IIT student reacts: Mr Ramesh, that's insensitive

IIT student reacts: Mr Ramesh, that's insensitive

Rediff.com24 May 2011

Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh recently stirred the hornet's nest when he suggested that the faculty members of IITs and IIMs were not 'world class' and that the institutes were 'excellent' because of the quality of students. Jeeva V an IIT Bombay alumnus reacts.

Silly Point: Why Sachin should not score a century!

Silly Point: Why Sachin should not score a century!

Rediff.com31 Mar 2011

Aarti Samant a Silly Point viewer joins Manu Shankar and Abhishek Mande and tells us why she is hoping that Sachin doesn't score a century.

K'taka HC judge lashes out at political parties

K'taka HC judge lashes out at political parties

Rediff.com27 Jan 2010

In controversial remarks, a Karnataka High Court judge has accused the Executive of attempting to corrupt Judiciary and lashed out at political leaders for 'frittering away' the country's hard fought independence for 'private gains.'

12 things you may not know about Apollo 11 mission

12 things you may not know about Apollo 11 mission

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

It has been a half-century since Neil Armstrong stepped out of a lunar module and onto the surface of the moon on July 20, 1969 and declared, "That's one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind." The moment heralded a golden age of space exploration that was set in motion just eight years earlier in 1961, when United States President John F Kennedy promised before Congress to put a man on the moon before the decade was out. Here are some lesser-known facts about the historic first mission:

Din in Lok Sabha over Dantewada massacre

Din in Lok Sabha over Dantewada massacre

Rediff.com15 Apr 2010

Charges and counter-charges over links with Maoists flew thick and fast between the Opposition and the government on Thursday as the Lok Sabha began discussion on the Dantewada Naxal attack.

Soccer Transfers: United offload Lukaku, Spurs strengthen as window shuts

Soccer Transfers: United offload Lukaku, Spurs strengthen as window shuts

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

With United unable to sign a replacement, the pressure will be on 21-year-old England forward Marcus Rashford to deliver the goals in a more central role than he has previously operated in.

Girl Who Played With Fire is thrilling

Girl Who Played With Fire is thrilling

Rediff.com9 Jul 2010

The Girl Who Played With Fire, based on the novel, is appealing.

Digvijay's Naxal remarks leave Congress baffled

Digvijay's Naxal remarks leave Congress baffled

Rediff.com16 Apr 2010

All India Congress Committee General Secretary Digvijay Singh, who appears to have stirred a hornet's nest with his remarks on Naxalism, will have to do some explaining to the party leadership on his newspaper article critical of Home Minister P Chidambaram when he returns from the US next week.

Opposition walks out over hike in petro duties

Opposition walks out over hike in petro duties

Rediff.com26 Feb 2010

The issue united the entire Opposition with Swaraj as also Left leaders like Gurudas Dasgupta, Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav and Rashtriya Janata Dal president Lalu Prasad addressing an impromptu joint press conference outside Parliament House.

I don't think any match-fixing took place: Imran

I don't think any match-fixing took place: Imran

Rediff.com7 Oct 2009

Cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan on Wednesday dismissed match-fixing allegations against the Pakistani team in the Champions Trophy but felt the players were over-confident.

Soccer PIX: Watford relegated; Lecce closer to drop

Soccer PIX: Watford relegated; Lecce closer to drop

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

Photos from the football matches played on Sunday.

Feel the pull of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

Feel the pull of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

Rediff.com19 Mar 2010

This Swedish thriller based on Stieg Larrson's international best-selling novel about a disgraced journalist and a troubled young female hacker, hits American screens this Friday.

Journalist arrested under anti-crime act

Journalist arrested under anti-crime act

Rediff.com9 Jul 2004

Journalist Ketan Tirodkar, who stirred a hornet's nest by alleging an underworld-police nexus in Maharashtra, was arrested by the Mumbai Crime Branch under the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act on Friday.

Karnataka HC judge defies CJI, declares assets

Karnataka HC judge defies CJI, declares assets

Rediff.com25 Aug 2009

Justice Kumar sent the statement to Registrar General of the High Court on Monday with a comment that it can also be made public, High Court sources said on Tuesday.

MoD's mixed messages in medium fighter contest

MoD's mixed messages in medium fighter contest

Rediff.com13 Aug 2009

This weekend, two Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet fighters will land in Bengaluru for flight trials by the Indian Air Force, an eight-month-long selection process, involving six different aircrafts, to zero in on a multi-role medium fighter for the IAF.

In the race for the Rs 49,000 cr IAF deal

In the race for the Rs 49,000 cr IAF deal

Rediff.com3 Aug 2009

India's desire to upgrade its Air Force will take a step forward in the next couple of months when trials for 126 medium-range, multi-role combat aircraft begin.

In the race for the Rs 49,000 cr IAF deal

In the race for the Rs 49,000 cr IAF deal

Rediff.com28 Jul 2009

India's desire to upgrade its Air Force will take a step forward in the next couple of months when trials for 126 medium-range, multi-role combat aircraft begin.

World's best aircraft take on Indian challenge

World's best aircraft take on Indian challenge

Rediff.com21 Aug 2009

The trials for the MMRCA deal are on in Bengaluru at the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited airport. The Boeing F/A-18IN Super Hornet is the first aircraft among the six global contenders to be put on flight evaluation and performance trials.

DMK, allies take out rally against CAA in Chennai

DMK, allies take out rally against CAA in Chennai

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

Thousands of people marched on the streets with Dravida Munnetra Kazagham president MK Stalin to protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act in Chennai on Monday. Several senior leaders of opposition parties including that of Congress, Communist Party of India, Communist Party of India-Marxist, Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, and Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam participated in the mega rally to register their protest against the new law.

Athletes bring fight for equality into sporting arena in 2020

Athletes bring fight for equality into sporting arena in 2020

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Black Lives Matter was stenciled onto NFL fields and NBA courts. Athletes raised fists and took the knee.

Extras: Guardiola wants Arteta to stay at City

Extras: Guardiola wants Arteta to stay at City

Rediff.com7 Dec 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

CAT 2008: Preparing for Reading Comprehension

CAT 2008: Preparing for Reading Comprehension

Rediff.com14 Aug 2008

Reading comprehension is the only part in the verbal section of CAT that is least subject to change, so it can not be taken for granted.

IIT-ians oppose Dow sponsorship

IIT-ians oppose Dow sponsorship

Rediff.com15 Jul 2008

India's premier technical institute, IIT-Bombay's golden jubilee celebrations -- to be held in New York from July 18 to 20 this year -- have stirred a hornet's nest. The reason is that Dow Chemicals is one of the main sponsors.

PM's plan for minorities upsets Opposition

PM's plan for minorities upsets Opposition

Rediff.com9 Dec 2006

"This is very unfortunate, appalling for a prime minister to say so," BJP chief Rajnath Singh said.

Nothing political about meeting Pawar: Thackeray

Nothing political about meeting Pawar: Thackeray

Rediff.com25 Dec 2007

Thackeray ridiculed the speculation of a political overtone to their nearly two-hour long one-on-one conversation. "We are polls apart when it comes to ideological convictions," he asserted. "Sharadbabu is my friend for the last four decades. He came to inquire about my health. We had a hearty talk which had nothing to do with politics," Thackeray said in Tuesday's editorial of the Sena mouthpiece Saamna.

Instability is now endemic to UP

Instability is now endemic to UP

Rediff.com24 Apr 2007

'No chief minister there has completed a full term other than Sucheta Kripalani in the mid-1960s.'

Scarlette's mother goes into hiding

Scarlette's mother goes into hiding

Rediff.com24 Mar 2008

The mother of murdered British teenager Scarlette Keeling has gone into hiding in Goa saying she feared for her safety. The 43-year-old Fiona MacKeown on Sunday said that she wanted court protection after "stirring up a hornet's nest" in Goa by accusing police officials, politicians and local drugs mafia of a cover-up, The Daily Telegraph reported on Monday.

Mumbai meet condemns moral policing

Mumbai meet condemns moral policing

Rediff.com15 May 2007

The protest was held after the arrest of a student artist in Baroda.