News for 'How India Sleeps'

'They say Ram should be my middle name'

'They say Ram should be my middle name'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

'A very emotional connect has happened.'

'I see a deep connection between the sea and the human soul'

'I see a deep connection between the sea and the human soul'

Rediff.com18 May 2023

After being caught in the perfect storm and conquering near death at sea four years ago, Abhilash Tomy has made seafaring history by coming second in the world's most difficult ocean race. As he sailed to the finish line to welcoming cheers, holding the Indian flag, his remarkable story tells us the amazing things human beings can do.

Wrestlers ready to call on international counterparts to support protest

Wrestlers ready to call on international counterparts to support protest

Rediff.com15 May 2023

'Today we have decided to go to Connaught Place and speak to the people there and seek their support in our fight for justice. We have set May 21 as the deadline (for action against Brij Bhushan). If no decision is taken, then we will take a big call on our agitation after that date.'

Wrestlers brave tough weather conditions; Sidhu demands custodial interrogation

Wrestlers brave tough weather conditions; Sidhu demands custodial interrogation

Rediff.com1 May 2023

While the wrestlers braved tough weather conditions, cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu demanded custodial interrogation of WFI President.

Revealed! The Real Shammi Kapoor!

Revealed! The Real Shammi Kapoor!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

'When he was offered B R Chopra's Zameer, many advised him against playing Saira Banu's father, pointing out that a decade ago, he had been her hero in her debut film, Junglee.' 'When he asked me, I pointed out that he was an actor first, so nothing should stop him from playing any role.'

'Satish uncle and Calendar will live in our hearts forever'

'Satish uncle and Calendar will live in our hearts forever'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

'I got an opportunity to direct him in Baaghi 3.' 'He played a police commissioner's role, and it was so weird directing him.' On the first day of shooting, I asked him, 'What do I call you today?' and he shot back, 'Satish uncle'.'

Spam calls: Govt notice to WhatsApp, says onus of user safety with platforms

Spam calls: Govt notice to WhatsApp, says onus of user safety with platforms

Rediff.com11 May 2023

The digital platforms are responsible and accountable for ensuring the safety of 'digital nagriks', the minister said, adding that the government will respond to every instance of alleged misuse or alleged breach of users' privacy.

Om Puri: The Chronicler Of Cities On The Boil

Om Puri: The Chronicler Of Cities On The Boil

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

'If it weren't for Om Puri, a whole range of our big city experiences wouldn't have found their honest representations on the screen.'

I'm fossilized, says Chhetri as he picks his potential successor

I'm fossilized, says Chhetri as he picks his potential successor

Rediff.com27 May 2023

India captain Sunil Chhetri on Saturday said that he is "fossilized" and the country may not find his exact replacement.

The Day The Buddha Wed

The Day The Buddha Wed

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Vignettes from an important chapter in the life of a man who left his kingdom to bring compassion to the world.

Former India hockey player Balbir Singh Jr dies

Former India hockey player Balbir Singh Jr dies

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

Balbir Singh Jr died at the age of 88

Supreme Court verdict not a setback; protest will continue: Wrestlers

Supreme Court verdict not a setback; protest will continue: Wrestlers

Rediff.com4 May 2023

The wrestlers have been sitting on protest since April 23, demanding the arrest of WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh alleging that he has sexually harassed seven female grapplers, including one minor.

Protesting wrestlers injured in scuffle with police

Protesting wrestlers injured in scuffle with police

Rediff.com4 May 2023

'Scuffle' between wrestlers protesting at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, police personnel

'Jawan is my love letter to Shah Rukh Khan'

'Jawan is my love letter to Shah Rukh Khan'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

'A director should be gifted with the right couple to show a love scene.' 'I was very lucky to have Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone in the love scene.' 'Just placing them in a frame together, it was something else.'

A Lifetime In Pursuit Of Precision In Psychiatry

A Lifetime In Pursuit Of Precision In Psychiatry

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Dr Rajesh M Parikh remembers Dr Dinshaw Doongaji, the legendary psychiatrist who passed into the ages last week, a day short of his 91st birthday.

Bigg Boss OTT 2: 'The kiss was my major highlight'

Bigg Boss OTT 2: 'The kiss was my major highlight'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

'I had to just hold my lips for 30 seconds. But Jad got carried away.'

'Bodies lay strewn in Jallianwala Bagh for weeks'

'Bodies lay strewn in Jallianwala Bagh for weeks'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

'A lot of what you see on screen, particularly the night of the massacre, is pretty close to what really happened as it is based on survivor stories.'

4 Tips To Nourish Your Hair And Skin

4 Tips To Nourish Your Hair And Skin

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

Stress can cause your body to produce free radicals that attack collagen, the protein that allows your skin to stay young and beautiful.

Why Citi is exiting India

Why Citi is exiting India

Rediff.com10 May 2021

The Indian regulatory framework forced Citi to hibernate -- contrary to the claim that it never sleeps!

Tripura CPM leader sleeps on bed of cash to fulfil dream

Tripura CPM leader sleeps on bed of cash to fulfil dream

Rediff.com19 Oct 2013

A Communist Party of India-Marxist leader in Marxist-ruled Tripura who lay on a bed of cash withdrawn from his own bank account to fulfil a long cherished dream, is in deep trouble with his party.

Please listen to our mann ki baat: Wrestlers to Modi

Please listen to our mann ki baat: Wrestlers to Modi

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

The wrestlers said they are surprised that Prime Minister Narendra Modi felicitates them and clicks pictures with them when they win medals but now he has turned a blind eye to their plight.

T20 WC: KL Rahul happy with mindset and contribution

T20 WC: KL Rahul happy with mindset and contribution

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Rahul was all praise for the little gem of a knock from Litton (60 off 27 balls) but said that the Indian team was always confident that they would cross the line.

Men, This Is Why You Should Listen To Kunal Kapoor

Men, This Is Why You Should Listen To Kunal Kapoor

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

Remember the time women couldn't stop swooning over the actor and his chocolate boy looks?

The story of Mukesh Kumar: 'Dream is now in front of me'

The story of Mukesh Kumar: 'Dream is now in front of me'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Fiesty Bengal pacer Mukesh Kumar knows well what it takes to be selected for the Indian Test team.

When KK had India going DIL MAANGE MORE

When KK had India going DIL MAANGE MORE

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

'There was so much grace, depth and serenity in him.'

Why Veerappan's Story Needed To Be Told

Why Veerappan's Story Needed To Be Told

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

'He killed so many people, doing the kind of horrible things he did, and yet, he believed he was making the right choices.'

From Shy Kid To Rhodes Scholar: Ritika Mukherji's Journey

From Shy Kid To Rhodes Scholar: Ritika Mukherji's Journey

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

It's not every day that an undergraduate from India wins a scholarship to study at one of the prestigious universities in the world.

9 Heart Symptoms You Shouldn't Ignore

9 Heart Symptoms You Shouldn't Ignore

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

The secret to a healthy heart lies in living a stress-free, well-balanced lifestyle combined with regular physical activity and a good night's sleep, suggests cardiologist Dr Talha Meeran.

Asci seeks feedback on updating guidelines for education ads

Asci seeks feedback on updating guidelines for education ads

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

Education ads are among the worst offenders when it comes to misleading claims. After keeping tabs on factual discrepancies, the Advertising Standards Council of India (Asci) is now updating its guidelines for the sector to curb the tendency of such ads to perpetrate negative habits and stereotypes. The industry watchdog has invited public consultation starting on Monday until April 15, following which its updated guidelines will take effect. Inputs and feedback can be sent to contact@ascionline.in.

World Athletics PIX: Duplantis vaults to pole position; Kipyegon triumphs

World Athletics PIX: Duplantis vaults to pole position; Kipyegon triumphs

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Images from the World Athletics Championships in Budapest on Saturday.

Why are electric two-wheelers in India catching fire?

Why are electric two-wheelers in India catching fire?

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Nearly a decade ago, the first fully electric vehicle (EV) caught fire on the road in the US. It was a model from Tesla, the world's most admired EV maker. A metal fragment punctured the underbelly of the vehicle, penetrating its battery pack, leading to a fire. Indian lawmakers and automakers have had nine years to study the incident (in fact, three Tesla Model Ss caught fire in two months in 2013) but seem to have learnt little.

Live Your Best Life AFTER Menopause

Live Your Best Life AFTER Menopause

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

The inclination for sex also increases because the messiness of periods, the need for contraception and the fear of pregnancy are over, the nest is empty and her partner retired, with all the time in the world at their disposal to indulge in such activities, which makes them enjoy it all the more!

Surge in Covid cases indicates endemicity: Experts

Surge in Covid cases indicates endemicity: Experts

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

'These number surges will be the outcome of emerging virus variants, loss of vaccine- or infection-acquired protective immunity in people, and environmental factors'

Bheed Review: Grim Lockdown Nightmare

Bheed Review: Grim Lockdown Nightmare

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

When the post-pandemic audience wants large-scale entertainers, Anubhav Sinha has the courage to make a film that determinedly veers away from escapism, applauds Deepa Gahlot.

The Remarkable Life And Legacy Of Oommen Chandy

The Remarkable Life And Legacy Of Oommen Chandy

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

'Oommen Chandy always had time for his people and valued their voices.' 'There was no rest for him as long as the betterment of his fellow citizens was at stake.' Ambassador Venu Rajamony, who knew the former Kerala chief minister for half a century, salutes a beloved leader who worked tirelessly for the welfare of its people.

'If my mother knew of my arrest, she would have died of shock'

'If my mother knew of my arrest, she would have died of shock'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

'After exiting jail, I thought some of my IIM-A classmates would contact me. None did.' 'The case indeed scared people, which perhaps was the objective of the State.'

Can snoring lead to infidelity?

Can snoring lead to infidelity?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

According to a new survey, 44.5% women admitted that due to lack of sleep, they tend to be irritable refraining them from putting efforts into their relationship.

'Vishkanya' Sonia: BJP MLA's response to Kharge's snake slur

'Vishkanya' Sonia: BJP MLA's response to Kharge's snake slur

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Congress President Kharge likened Modi to a venomous snake on Thursday at a public meeting, which had triggered a row, prompting the BJP to seek an apology from Kharge. Kharge later sought to clarify his remarks were not aimed at the PM but instead at his party, the BJP.

Gavaskar on why Kohli's absence should not worry India

Gavaskar on why Kohli's absence should not worry India

Rediff.com21 Nov 2020

India need not lose sleep over Virat Kohli's absence in the last three Tests against Australia but Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara will have to shoulder extra responsibilities, batting great Sunil Gavaskar said.

Tovino Thomas Tells The 'Real Kerala Story'

Tovino Thomas Tells The 'Real Kerala Story'

Rediff.com12 May 2023

'This movie is not a reminder of the disaster we went through. It's a reminder of how we survived it.'