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'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.'

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.'

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.

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

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.

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.'

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.

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.

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?

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!

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.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

'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.'

'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.

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.'

Is Your Job Killing You?

Is Your Job Killing You?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

The key problem with the current generation is that most people don't understand how much is enough to lead a good life! exclaims Virender Kapoor.

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.

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.

Birthday girl Shafali targets U-19 T20 World Cup title

Birthday girl Shafali targets U-19 T20 World Cup title

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

Batting sensation Shafali Verma will chase history when she leads India against England in the first-ever ICC Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup final on Sunday.

Former India player Patil passes away

Former India player Patil passes away

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

Former India player Sadashiv Raoji Patil, who represented the country in one Test match, died at his residence in Kolhapur on Tuesday.

Bengal Cong leader arrested for remarks against Mamata

Bengal Cong leader arrested for remarks against Mamata

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

West Bengal Congress spokesperson Kaustav Bagchi was granted bail by a court in Kolkata on Saturday evening, hours after being arrested for his alleged comments against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

Mozambique to Houston! Har Ghar Tiranga

Mozambique to Houston! Har Ghar Tiranga

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

Readers tell us how they are celebrating the Tiranga on the 75th Independence Day.

10 STUNNING Films I Watched In Cannes

10 STUNNING Films I Watched In Cannes

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Twelve days of movie madness and 36 films later, Aseem Chhabra lists his top 10 favourite films from this year's Cannes Film Festival.

IPL 2023: The Best Ever!

IPL 2023: The Best Ever!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

IPL can be truly said to have come of age. It is now more Indian than ever before. Teams often fielded fewer than the four allowed foreign players. Indian batters and bowlers were simply better in performance, consistency and reliability, points out Shreekant Sambrani.

Modi Trapped In World Of Complex Relationships

Modi Trapped In World Of Complex Relationships

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

The Modi government finds itself in a contradiction of its own making. It has encouraged pro-Russian, Westophobic public sentiment while setting strategic policy that's exactly the opposite, points out Shekhar Gupta.

New patenting norms may put India's software innovation into sleep mode

New patenting norms may put India's software innovation into sleep mode

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

The rules, the first ever for software applications in the country, were recently issued by the patent office and mandate each new software to be 'machine-specific' and packaged with 'new hardware' to qualify for a licence.

T20 franchise cricket luring players away from national duty?

T20 franchise cricket luring players away from national duty?

Rediff.com1 May 2023

'Cummins is not surprised at how fast the landscape is changing and told Fox Sports: " ... there's going to be other opportunities that are going to be really hard for players to say no to, different franchises around the world. I think realistically we've got to manage players a bit differently to what we have in the past.'

Manipur: BJP's Formidable Internal Security Challenge

Manipur: BJP's Formidable Internal Security Challenge

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

There are three things you never do in a small North East state: Undermine local leaders, divide and rule, push homogenisation, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

When will nation have 'China pe charcha', Kharge asks Modi

When will nation have 'China pe charcha', Kharge asks Modi

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

His attack on the government came days after Indian Army personnel clashed with Chinese soldiers in the Tawang sector in Arunachal Pradesh.

Sachin@50: 50 Interesting Facts

Sachin@50: 50 Interesting Facts

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

As Sachin turns 50, Rediff brings you 50 fascinating facts about the God of Cricket.