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CAB fallout: Ranji game suspended; ISL match postponed

CAB fallout: Ranji game suspended; ISL match postponed

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

The effects of anti-CAB protests in the North East have spilled over to the sports field with Assam and Tripura's Ranji matches suspended, while also forcing the Indian Super League match between NorthEast United FC and Chennaiyin FC in Guwahati to be postponed.

'Love is a powerful, life-saving, drug'

'Love is a powerful, life-saving, drug'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

'My father is a postman. My mother is a homemaker. No one in my family had studied medicine.' 'I wanted to be the first doctor in my family so I could listen to people like me and help them feel better about themselves,' says Archana Vijayan, an MBBS student with a disability, who was initially denied admission into medical school, even after passing the NEET twice.

Court rap for IMA chief for 'propagating Christianity'

Court rap for IMA chief for 'propagating Christianity'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

'Mazhab nahi sikhata apas mein bair rakhna,' a Delhi court said while directing Indian Medical Association president J A Jayalal not to use the organisation's platform to propagate any religion, and cautioned him that loose comments cannot be expected from a person chairing the responsible post.

Gen Bipin Rawat, wife, 11 others killed as IAF chopper crashes in TN

Gen Bipin Rawat, wife, 11 others killed as IAF chopper crashes in TN

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat and 11 others were killed when an Indian Air Force helicopter carrying them crashed on Wednesday near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu in apparently foggy conditions, killing 13 people on board, the IAF and other officials said.

Top 8: Awesome innovations by Indian teens

Top 8: Awesome innovations by Indian teens

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

These teens have interesting solutions to every day problems.

When the country's doctors went on strike

When the country's doctors went on strike

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Resident Doctors' Association of the AIIMS in Delhi, which earlier decided not to join the strike, announced withdrawal of all non-essential services from noon after a junior doctor at its trauma centre was assaulted in the early hours of Monday.

Tribal woman files case against Adityanath over post from fake Facebook account

Tribal woman files case against Adityanath over post from fake Facebook account

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

The woman also filed the case against Assam MP for allegedly sharing the post in his social media page.

ED grills Rahul Gandhi for 11 hours on 2nd day, calls him again on Wednesday

ED grills Rahul Gandhi for 11 hours on 2nd day, calls him again on Wednesday

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was questioned for over eight hours by the Enforcement Directorate for the second consecutive day in the National Herald money-laundering probe and was again summoned on Wednesday, even as the opposition party continued its protests and sparred with the BJP, accusing it of conspiring to defame the Gandhi family through the ''false'' case.

Want to Earn Rs 50 lakh a year?

Want to Earn Rs 50 lakh a year?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

With over 1.7 million vacant cloud computing jobs, the future is bright for candidates with the right skills and experience, says Bhavesh Goswami, founder and CEO, CloudThat Technologies.

Does the IOA want to finish Mumbai hockey?

Does the IOA want to finish Mumbai hockey?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

'Indian hockey will lose out on one of its most important nurseries of good hockey talent.'

5 years of Reliance Jio: Disruption to Data Revolution

5 years of Reliance Jio: Disruption to Data Revolution

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

'There is no doubt at all that Jio's disruption of the mobile broadband market was a turning point for India's digital economy.'

The Indians who broke the Internet in 2018

The Indians who broke the Internet in 2018

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

From the winking girl to the dancing amputee, these people won over the Internet and our collective hearts.

'The Congress is back -- sort of'

'The Congress is back -- sort of'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Rahul Gandhi has taken the fight to the Modi government, feels Milan Vaishnav. Aziz Haniffa/Rediff.com reports from Washington, DC.

Peaceful anti-CAA protest at Wankhede

Peaceful anti-CAA protest at Wankhede

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

The Wankhede stadium in Mumbai was the stage to protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act and National Register of Citizens on Tuesday. Fans at the venue used the first One Day International between India and Australia to voice their concern over amended citizenship law in the country.

Why Are These Children Being Bullied?

Why Are These Children Being Bullied?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

The best thing we can pray for is that the courts give a quick judgment in favour of Fundamental Rights so that the government can worry about other things than what it will not let young women wear, hopes Aakar Patel.

What you MUST know before taking an education loan

What you MUST know before taking an education loan

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

Cases of students defaulting on loan payments prompted Indian Bankers Association to review the educational loan scheme. We explore what this means for students.

The Un-Curry approach to Indian food

The Un-Curry approach to Indian food

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

'I wanted them to explore beyond samosas, tandoori chicken, naan and tikka masala, which were all delicious, but only represented a tiny portion of India's rich culinary diversity.' In Shared Tables, Kaumudi Marathe shares family stories and recipes from Pune to Los Angeles.

India reports another low in daily Covid cases in months at 38,310

India reports another low in daily Covid cases in months at 38,310

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

India's COVID-19 tally had crossed the 20-lakh mark on August 7, 30 lakh on August 23 and 40 lakh on September 5. It went past 50 lakh on September 16, 60 lakh on September 28, 70 lakh on October 11 and crossed 80 lakh on October 29.

Nila Vikhe Patil, Swedish politics' Indian star

Nila Vikhe Patil, Swedish politics' Indian star

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

Her great grandfather began sugar co-operatives in Maharashtra. Her grandfather was an eight time MP. Her uncle is currently leader of the Opposition in the Maharashtra assembly. Her cousin joined the BJP on Tuesday, March 12. Nila Vikhe Patil, who could one day become prime minister of Sweden, unravels her India connections in an e-mail interaction with Rediff.com's Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

Noted economist BPR Vithal passes away

Noted economist BPR Vithal passes away

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

Vithal, a 1950-batch IAS officer, died early on Friday morning due to old age ailments, his son Sanjay Baru, media advisor to former prime minister Manmohan Singh, told PTI.

Coronavirus: 'As a healthcare worker I feel the continuous gratitude of people'

Coronavirus: 'As a healthcare worker I feel the continuous gratitude of people'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

'This outbreak has really brought out the best in many people.'

The Girl Who Flew Across The World

The Girl Who Flew Across The World

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

'I've always wanted to be a pilot; setting records is the icing on the cake.'

'What's the minimum age to apply for a US visa?'

'What's the minimum age to apply for a US visa?'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

US Consulate General Mumbai's Consular Chief Deanna Abdeen addressed reader queries on how to apply for a US visa.

Joe Biden is no stranger to India

Joe Biden is no stranger to India

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

The beauty of the relationship between the two countries is that they agree to disagree and perhaps that is the strongest bond between the two governments and their relationships, notes Rup Narayan Das.

Bhavinaben scripts history, storms into Paralympics TT final

Bhavinaben scripts history, storms into Paralympics TT final

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

The 34-year-old Patel, who had surprised even the Indian camp in this Paralympics with her sensational show, stunned China's Miao Zhang 7-11, 11-7, 11-4, 9-11, 11-8 in the semi-final showdown which lasted 34 minutes.

Indian execs paying a high price for life in the fast lane

Indian execs paying a high price for life in the fast lane

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

Experts say one in every four mental health problems is due to depression and anxiety at the workplace.

Indians swap ice with rice in new bucket challenge

Indians swap ice with rice in new bucket challenge

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

With the ALS ice-bucket challenge going viral on social networking websites, Indian netizens have come up with their own version, posting videos as they donate rice to those in need.

Indian Mujahideen modules: Darbhanga out, Kolkata in

Indian Mujahideen modules: Darbhanga out, Kolkata in

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Darbhanga was for long the operations command centre for Indian Mujahideen. But now, details have emerged about how Kolkata has been a preferred destination for the terror outfit.

Doctor G: Lazy, Dishonest, Film

Doctor G: Lazy, Dishonest, Film

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

Doctor G is outwardly all for women, but evidently has no interest in them, observes Sreehari Nair.

DDLJ set for Broadway Debut

DDLJ set for Broadway Debut

Rediff.com23 Oct 2021

After 26 years, Aditya Chopra is set to direct DDLJ again and it will mark his debut as a director on Broadway.

Nagori, key conspirator in Ahmedabad blasts, remorseless after death penalty

Nagori, key conspirator in Ahmedabad blasts, remorseless after death penalty

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Safdar Nagori, one of the 38 convicts sentenced to death in the 2008 Ahmedabad serial bomb blasts case by a Gujarat court on Friday, appeared remorseless after the sentencing for a terror act that killed 56 people, and was heard saying the Constitution does not mean anything to him.

2 Indian brothers indicted in US for supporting Al Qaeda

2 Indian brothers indicted in US for supporting Al Qaeda

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Two Indian brothers are among four men who have been indicted by a US federal court on charges of providing material support to slain Al Qaeda leader Anwar al-Awlaki, prosecutors said.

Please save yourself: PM as coronavirus lockdown begins

Please save yourself: PM as coronavirus lockdown begins

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

'Many people are still not taking the lockdown seriously. . I request state governments to ensure rules and laws are followed'

Bloomsbury withdraws book on Delhi riots after backlash

Bloomsbury withdraws book on Delhi riots after backlash

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

The publishing house faced massive backlash online on Friday after an advertisement of the book launch on Saturday with Bharatiya Janata Party leader Kapil Mishra as a guest of honour did the rounds on social media.

'A fight for justice that has been dragging on for too long'

'A fight for justice that has been dragging on for too long'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

'Now, it feels like the darkness has descended again.'

Indian American Niraj Antani set to become Ohio state Rep

Indian American Niraj Antani set to become Ohio state Rep

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

If elected, Niraj Antani, 23, will be the second Indian American -- after Jay Goyal, who served 3 terms from 2006 from the 73rd District -- in the Ohio House. George Joseph reports

2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts: 38 IM members awarded death sentence

2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts: 38 IM members awarded death sentence

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

A special court in Ahmedabad on Friday awarded death sentence to 38 convicts in the 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts case, which had claimed 56 lives and left over 200 injured.

Budget 2020: Farm experts pitch for scrapping GST on agri-inputs

Budget 2020: Farm experts pitch for scrapping GST on agri-inputs

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Bharat Krishak Samaj demanded that the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana should be replaced with a new crop insurance and compensation scheme.

Want to get into the IIT? 10 FACTS to know

Want to get into the IIT? 10 FACTS to know

Rediff.com27 May 2020

Did you know that 17% seats are reserved for girl students in every branch of engineering?

Infy's former-US recruiter says firm favoured hiring Indians

Infy's former-US recruiter says firm favoured hiring Indians

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

Infosys has been in the eye of the storm on alleged violation of H-1B and business visa norms on several occasions in the US