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COVID-19: It hasn't gone viral in India

COVID-19: It hasn't gone viral in India

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

'Our drains are not filled with bodies, our hospitals not run out of beds.' 'That good news, or absence of expected bad news, is the truth that so many in the international community, and also within India, seem unable to handle,' notes Shekhar Gupta.

Why we must salute Kerala's fishermen!

Why we must salute Kerala's fishermen!

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

'The entire rescue operation was very dangerous, and something we have not experienced before.' 'It was different from what we experience on the seas.'

Revealed! What it's like to be your own boss

Revealed! What it's like to be your own boss

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

A lot of work you do will be boring. You work from the moment you wake up to the point you hit the bed.

Review: Moto Z Play

Review: Moto Z Play

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

Himanshu Juneja is impressed with the Moto Z Play's 'wow' factor.

'Indian, Chinese soldiers were thrown into the lake'

'Indian, Chinese soldiers were thrown into the lake'

Rediff.com28 May 2020

'It is pure luck that we did not have any body bags, otherwise things could have been nasty.'

OnePlus 5T: What's better than OnePlus 5, what's not

OnePlus 5T: What's better than OnePlus 5, what's not

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

It's a true budget flagship smartphone.

World needs to unite on fighting terror: Modi at UNGA

World needs to unite on fighting terror: Modi at UNGA

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

The prime minister lamented on the lack of unanimity amongst the member states on the issue of terrorism, saying it dents those very principles, that are the basis for the creation of the United Nations.

Want to have a 'freaky' good time?

Want to have a 'freaky' good time?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

What are you doing this Halloween? Here's our list of the top 6 spookiest parties for a 'freaky' good time.

China's foreign minister's mysterious visit to Tibet

China's foreign minister's mysterious visit to Tibet

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

Was Wang Yi'S visit intended to remind India of 1962, asks Claude Arpi?

The mega rich Indian girl you have never heard of

The mega rich Indian girl you have never heard of

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

Shrishti Mishra was 'presented' to London society at Queen Charlotte's Ball. And yes, it's still 2017.

More tributes in Hughes's honour during first Test

More tributes in Hughes's honour during first Test

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Late Phillip Hughes named 13th man in Australian squad.

How Kavin Bharti Mittal starts his day

How Kavin Bharti Mittal starts his day

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Exercise. Check e-mails. Wake up to a cup of tea.

UK orders review into post-Brexit hate crime rise

UK orders review into post-Brexit hate crime rise

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Britain has ordered a scoping review into the police handling of hate crimes after a sharp rise.

What exactly do quarterly earnings tell us?

What exactly do quarterly earnings tell us?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Want to invest in stocks? Read this...

ATP Tour Finals: Djokovic tames Isner as Ronaldo watches

ATP Tour Finals: Djokovic tames Isner as Ronaldo watches

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

In the earlier match, Zverev beat Cilic -- the Croat's 9th loss in 10-round robin matches in the Finals

'Australia conducted clean bid for 2022 World Cup'

'Australia conducted clean bid for 2022 World Cup'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

On Friday, Federation Football Australia FFA chief Frank Lowy rejected criticism of Australia's failed bid for the 2022 World Cup, saying the country ran a "clean campaign".

Arctic to the Andes: A 15,000-km bicycle ride

Arctic to the Andes: A 15,000-km bicycle ride

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Riding solo from the Arctic to the Andes exposed him to a variety of people and cultures while allowing him to connect with himself, Dhruv Bogra tells Amrita Singh.

Meet the GHOSTS of Bollywood

Meet the GHOSTS of Bollywood

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

Who said ghosts can't be friendly?

Honor V10: AI that rivals iPhone X at a fraction of the cost!

Honor V10: AI that rivals iPhone X at a fraction of the cost!

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

This budget-friendly smartphone can also compete with Google Pixel 2!

How Blood Donors India Saves Lives!

How Blood Donors India Saves Lives!

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

'Our network somehow saves 3,000 lives every year, but there's so much more to do, as every death due to shortage of blood is easily avoidable.'

Google's new Play Store policy making app developers nervous

Google's new Play Store policy making app developers nervous

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

Google is going ahead with a policy revision mandating 30% charge on in-app purchases across all apps on Play Store. This has left developers' community worried about tighter squeeze on their earnings, says Yuvraj Malik.

Why Aasif Mandvi learnt to 'patank'

Why Aasif Mandvi learnt to 'patank'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

It was an art, says Mandvi, that all Indian-American actors had to cultivate.

Living through 13 years of war in Afghanistan

Living through 13 years of war in Afghanistan

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

On Sunday, after 13 years of war, over 500 deaths and over 20 billion, United Kingdom withdrew from Afghanistan. In a touching ceremony, the Union Jack flag was lowered at Camp Bastion, which has been the center of UK operations in Afghanistan since 2006. British Prime Minister David Cameron vowed that Britain will 'never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice' and Labour leader Ed Miliband said the handover was a "time to remember those who have served Britain so courageously in Afghanistan over the last decade".

10 bizarre V-Day traditions from around the world

10 bizarre V-Day traditions from around the world

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

Some of these will make you chuckle.

A giant leap: From advertising to storytelling

A giant leap: From advertising to storytelling

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

People don't like advertising messing up their computer or iPhone screens.

Wenger confident of upturn in Arsenal results

Wenger confident of upturn in Arsenal results

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Arsene Wenger is confident Arsenal can rekindle the art of winning after a series of frustrating Premier League draws but their quest may be hindered by a "worrying" injury crisis.

Protests sparked by George Floyd death rage on sixth day

Protests sparked by George Floyd death rage on sixth day

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Floyd died in Minneapolis on Monday after a white police officer pinned him to the ground. Video footage showed the officer kneeling on Floyd's neck as he gasped for breath. His death has triggered nationwide protests.

India at CWG: Lifters add two more gold, lackluster hockey team draws opening match

India at CWG: Lifters add two more gold, lackluster hockey team draws opening match

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

A summary of Indian athletes' showing at the Commonwealth Games on Day 3.

Review: Gionee A1 Plus fails to impress

Review: Gionee A1 Plus fails to impress

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

Large-screen device focused on imaging, battery and multimedia fails to match peers in price segment, says Khalid Anzar.

10 exercises to build killer abs

10 exercises to build killer abs

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Here are 10 abs exercises -- simple to killer -- that will keep your daily core workouts interesting!

Root records 1000 Test runs for second successive year

Root records 1000 Test runs for second successive year

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

Riding on Joe Root's ton and Moeen Ali's half century (99 batting), England made most of the favourable conditions to finish Day 1 on 311/4. Here are the statistical highlights from Day 1 of the 1st Test in Rajkot on Wednesday.

Fifa staff will not be used for Blatter's defense

Fifa staff will not be used for Blatter's defense

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

FIFA President Sepp Blatter has agreed with the organization's lawyers that he will not use official FIFA platforms or personnel to issue statements in his defense in response to an investigation by Swiss prosecutors, two sources close to the matter said.

Rakhi Special: The best gifts you can buy under Rs 20,000

Rakhi Special: The best gifts you can buy under Rs 20,000

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

Your sibling will thank you for these, says Ashish Narsale.

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

20 years ago this week, India and Australia played one of the greatest Test matches in cricket history. Sreehari Nair relives the sound and the fury of that unforgettable game at the Eden Gardens.

Om Puri: A career in 30 pictures

Om Puri: A career in 30 pictures

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

Here's looking at Om Puri's career graph, through these pictures from his films.

Did Thugs of Hindostan deserve the flak?

Did Thugs of Hindostan deserve the flak?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

'Thugs is smarter than a lot of 'nationalistic' movies,' notes Rohit Sathish Nair.

Portraits, gun salutes as Britain's Queen Elizabeth turns 90

Portraits, gun salutes as Britain's Queen Elizabeth turns 90

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron led the tributes by referring to the Queen as a "rock of strength.

'Jacko, your reward will be in heaven'

'Jacko, your reward will be in heaven'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

Tarun Vijay, MP, salutes the General whom he adored as a great friend.

4 ways to avoid falling into a debt trap this Diwali

4 ways to avoid falling into a debt trap this Diwali

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

These tips will keep you away from dark nights after Diwali

Learn this ONE trick to become a good team leader, manager or CEO

Learn this ONE trick to become a good team leader, manager or CEO

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

An expert reveals the secret.