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Mr Minister: When can Mirabai Chanu train?

Mr Minister: When can Mirabai Chanu train?

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Mirabai Chanu talks about training in lockdown and her plans to return to her old fitness regime.

Prakash Raj's Oggarane is a huge success at the Box Office

Prakash Raj's Oggarane is a huge success at the Box Office

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

The collection of the Tamil and Telugu versions of the film are weaker than the Kannada version.

New to online dating? Watch out for these signs

New to online dating? Watch out for these signs

Rediff.com9 May 2019

Seema Punwani tells you how to separate the sleaze bags from the good men on dating apps.

CES 2019: Stunning new gadgets for your home

CES 2019: Stunning new gadgets for your home

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

The Consumer Electronics Show, currently on in Las Vegas, is showcasing exciting new products, enhanced with Artificial Intelligence and machine learning.

Wonder whether Modi government 'deserves' Rajan: Congress

Wonder whether Modi government 'deserves' Rajan: Congress

Rediff.com28 May 2016

P Chidambaram on Saturday wondered whether the Modi government "deserves" Raghuram Rajan

#BlueWhaleChallenge: Parents, it's time to wake up

#BlueWhaleChallenge: Parents, it's time to wake up

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

As the Blue Whale Challenge claims its first victim in Tamil Nadu, psychiatrist Dr Anjali Chhabria tells you what you can do to stop it from claiming lives.

Home ministry to establish SMART police stations in every state

Home ministry to establish SMART police stations in every state

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

Taking cue from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's pitch for SMART policing, the Home ministry has decided to establish one such model police station in each state and has asked the state governments to submit their proposal by January 31, 2015.

How Sweden bungled coronavirus response

How Sweden bungled coronavirus response

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

'The Swedish government would consider who will live, who will not die, in rationing coronavirus healthcare!' 'This means the 'biological age' would supersede the patient's chronological age as a potential guideline,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar

Gunjan Saxena got it all wrong

Gunjan Saxena got it all wrong

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

'You have not understood the heart of the Indian Air Force,' notes IAF Veteran Nitin Welde.

Rahul says he is ready for PM's post; BJP likens him to Mungerilal

Rahul says he is ready for PM's post; BJP likens him to Mungerilal

Rediff.com8 May 2018

The Congress president also said that he was 'pretty confident' that Narendra Modi would not be the next prime minister.

9 social media mistakes job seekers must AVOID

9 social media mistakes job seekers must AVOID

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

This is the best social media advice you can ever get!

'PM has no clear roadmap for $5 trillion economy'

'PM has no clear roadmap for $5 trillion economy'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

Despite all of the PM's many strengths, it is increasingly clear that he does not necessarily have a coherent and clear worldview on matters of macro policy.

Why Mira Nair's Films Speak To Me

Why Mira Nair's Films Speak To Me

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

Mira's films are alive, rocking and so true to the reality I know. They are gifts that I keep revisiting, and I cannot wait for what more she will share with us, notes Aseem Chhabra.

Is the upgraded Google Daydream View VR better?

Is the upgraded Google Daydream View VR better?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2018

Only a handful of VR headset makers deliver consistently.

Why Madhuri DUMPED Sanjay Dutt

Why Madhuri DUMPED Sanjay Dutt

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Sanjay Dutt's relationship with Madhuri Dixit, the break up and heartache that followed.

Curfew continues for third day in Jammu

Curfew continues for third day in Jammu

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

Internal security columns of the army, which were deployed in the curfew-bound areas, were seen staging flag marches, while dozens of persons were taken into preventive custody to maintain law and order.

'Centre takes decisions without consulting states'

'Centre takes decisions without consulting states'

Rediff.com17 May 2020

'The spirit of cooperation between the Centre and states has been diluted in many ways.' 'The level of consultation which used to be there earlier has reduced significantly.'

Afghanistan's Mujeeb will use tricks learnt from Ashwin to hurt India

Afghanistan's Mujeeb will use tricks learnt from Ashwin to hurt India

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Afghanistan mystery spinner Mujeeb Zadran says tricks of the trade learnt from Ravichandran Ashwin in this season's Indian Premier League will come in handy during his team's inaugural Test against India, starting in Bengaluru from Thursday.

PIX: From 'Namaste' to 'sun shines differently here': How Bieber won Mumbai's heart

PIX: From 'Namaste' to 'sun shines differently here': How Bieber won Mumbai's heart

Rediff.com11 May 2017

Around 8 pm, the singer took to the stage amid a stunning display of fireworks, and the crowds went into a frenzy.

1971 War: When my dad trained the Mukti Bahini

1971 War: When my dad trained the Mukti Bahini

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Dad had sneaked into East Pakistan (present day Bangladesh) well before the war had started for reconnaissance of the terrain on the other side. He had disguised himself as a driver of a truck laden with goods and traveled into East Pakistan to be received by the underground fighters of the Mukti Bahini.

Obama, Modi to boost bilateral business ties

Obama, Modi to boost bilateral business ties

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

Trade and economic issues, including visa, totalisation pact and impediments hampering investments, are likely to figure at Monday's US-India CEO Forum meeting, which will be jointly addressed by visiting US President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Govt asks Apple to manufacture, export more from India

Govt asks Apple to manufacture, export more from India

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

Apple and Samsung are international players and should work as a team with domestic companies to transform India into a global powerhouse: IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad.

Why Pujara is learning the tricks of sledging

Why Pujara is learning the tricks of sledging

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

Cheteshwar Pujara has never been known for sledging opposition batsmen but he is not averse to the idea if it helps the bowler.

Rajnath Singh calls on Li; discusses Sino-Indian security coop

Rajnath Singh calls on Li; discusses Sino-Indian security coop

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

He is due to call on Premier Li Keqiang later on Thursday and hold talks with China's Public Security Minister Guo Shengkun, who is also the State Councillor in the CPC, a rank above the minister.

'Indian Navy will protect India's trade and economic interests'

'Indian Navy will protect India's trade and economic interests'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

'The Chinese navy is large and expanding both in numbers and capability by the day.' 'India too must take measures to safeguard its own interests, now and in the future.'

Husband had accidentally touched actor, claims wife of Zaira's 'molester'

Husband had accidentally touched actor, claims wife of Zaira's 'molester'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

Sachdev's wife Divya said that before deboarding, her husband had "apologised" to the teenager to which she said it was "okay".

REWIND: 10 moments from the day gone by

REWIND: 10 moments from the day gone by

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

A look back at some moments from Thursday

India focuses on BIMSTEC rather than SAARC: Jaishankar

India focuses on BIMSTEC rather than SAARC: Jaishankar

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

He underlined that Lok Sabha election results in India show that the Modi government kept alive and strengthened the 'expectation of change' in the country.

GoAir readies ambitious plans to boost growth

GoAir readies ambitious plans to boost growth

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

The Wadia group-owned airline is building a new management team and putting in place strategies for efficient operations. Leading the change is Cornelis Vrieswijk, the airline's new chief executive officer.

Dealing with Coronavirus with patience and humour

Dealing with Coronavirus with patience and humour

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

Endearing moments of family time, impromptu singing sessions, ping-pong games on dinner tables and a constant stream of online humour provide a much-needed salve of hope and sanity in this time of distress.

India, Germany to intensify cooperation in combating terror: PM

India, Germany to intensify cooperation in combating terror: PM

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

The prime minister said that India has invited Germany to take advantage of opportunities in defence production in the defence corridors in Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.

Will Wei's visit avert another Doklam?

Will Wei's visit avert another Doklam?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

'China's military is expected to deploy full throttle its new equipment including J-20 stealth fighters, drones, medium range missile systems, surveillance and others to continue to put psychological pressure on India,' warns Srikanth Kondapalli, Professor in Chinese Studies, JNU.

iPhone X: The most advanced phone money can buy

iPhone X: The most advanced phone money can buy

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

Shifting to it involves a steep learning curve, but it's worth it.

India changes 'blindness' definition, opts for WHO criteria

India changes 'blindness' definition, opts for WHO criteria

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

According to the new definition, a person who is unable to count fingers from a distance of three metres would be considered "blind" as against the earlier stipulation of six metres, which was adopted in 1976.

'Rainfall is one of the hardest things to predict'

'Rainfall is one of the hardest things to predict'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

'Temperature and wind can be predicted more easily than rainfall.' 'Rainfall, as common experience suggests, is very spotty.' 'The last bit of physics required that tells us whether it is going to rain or not is very hard.' Professor Roddam Narasimha, the eminent scientist, explains the monsoon, climate change and global warming, in a fascinating conversation with Shivanand Kanavi.

Bharat Ki Baat: What a Surreal Event!

Bharat Ki Baat: What a Surreal Event!

Rediff.com5 May 2018

'From the evidently pre-selected questions to the promotional slides on a screen redolent of the official audio-visual department, the choreography was palpably intended to present the prime minister in as good a light as possible in a 'safe' environment insulated from uncomfortable questions,' says Amulya Ganguli.

Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9 Plus: Is this the best camera till date?

Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9 Plus: Is this the best camera till date?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

All that is hot and all that is not about Samsung's latest phones.

Early GST rollout to help create more jobs, boost output: IMF

Early GST rollout to help create more jobs, boost output: IMF

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

Early GST rollout to help create more jobs, boost output, says IMF.

Agora presents the very best of photojournalism

Agora presents the very best of photojournalism

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

From climate change protests to democratic uprisings against biased and violent authorities, it is clear that 2019 was a pivotal year for citizens all over the world. Free-to-use mobile app Agora launched its first #Photojournalism photo competition to give photographers a way to shed light on specific issues. The competition gathered more than 12,321 submissions from amateur and professional photographers all over the world. 'Young guns,' a striking picture of a group of Filipino children playing with dumpsite toy guns collected the most votes in the app, awarding its author @renebernal with a $1,000 cash prize. Take a look at the winners' striking work.

'Most psychologists are not queer-friendly'

'Most psychologists are not queer-friendly'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

A workshop on the LGBTQ+ community throws light on challenges they face. Meghna Chadha reports.