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The best of Get Ahead this week

The best of Get Ahead this week

Rediff.com6 Oct 2006

Tips on bartending, ideas on how to pick a mutual fund, and great makeup tips. All this week.

Indian Army officer guns for Paris cycling glory

Indian Army officer guns for Paris cycling glory

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

The 56-year-old officer became the first serving general of the Indian Army to complete the event last month.

Look out for Major Sheena on Republic Day

Look out for Major Sheena on Republic Day

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

'I chose the army over glamour,' says Major Sheena, who feels no other profession elicits the kind of respect like the army does.

Ration supplies to reach all places in Srinagar in 36 hours: Omar

Ration supplies to reach all places in Srinagar in 36 hours: Omar

Rediff.com13 Sep 2014

Ration supplies will reach all places of Srinagar within 36 hours, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said today while noting that his government was addressing a multitude of challenges to ensure quick relief to all hit by the unprecedented flood.

The Rs 5 crore Ganpati

The Rs 5 crore Ganpati

Rediff.com30 Aug 2006

First look on Mumbai's costliest Ganpati

Youth Olympic champ Jeremy looking to bulk up for Tokyo Games

Youth Olympic champ Jeremy looking to bulk up for Tokyo Games

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

Newly crowned youth Olympic champion Jeremy Lalrinnunga wanted to follow the footsteps of his boxer father but no sooner did the teenager see the unadulterated use of strength in weightlifting he had his heart set on the sport.

Who benefitted most from Pulwama attack, asks Rahul

Who benefitted most from Pulwama attack, asks Rahul

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

Gandhi asked who in the Bharatiya Janata Party government had been held accountable for the security lapses that allowed the attack.

Ronaldo slims down

Ronaldo slims down

Rediff.com24 Aug 2007

Ronaldo's weight problems in recent years were caused by hypothyroidism, but pills and a new training regime have made the Brazil striker much fitter, his club AC Milan have said.

'I will come back with an Olympic medal'

'I will come back with an Olympic medal'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

'I was determined to return with a medal from the World Championships.'

UP: 2 kg of RDX seized in Unnao

UP: 2 kg of RDX seized in Unnao

Rediff.com27 Jul 2007

Two kg of RDX and two detonators were recovered on Friday from Unnao, about 50 km from Lucknow, by Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force on the basis of information provided by a Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami militant.

Here's what made Kohli a fitness freak

Here's what made Kohli a fitness freak

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

The stories on how Virat Kohli attained supreme fitness are well documented but not many know of his candid chat with former India coach Duncan Fletcher before he went on to become one of the fittest cricketers in the world.

'I lost 16 kilos without exercise!'

'I lost 16 kilos without exercise!'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2007

GA reader Rohit Daga shares how disciplined eating habits can help you lose weight.

Meet the perfect touring bike!

Meet the perfect touring bike!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

Honda's attempt at offering a no nonsense touring machine, coupled with slight off-roading capability, has paid off.

'We helped the army tighten the noose around Dacca'

'We helped the army tighten the noose around Dacca'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

'Air Superiority that we held from the Second Day of Operation 'Cactus Lily' helped our Armed Forces to speed up operation 'Jackpot' to seize East Pakistan and force Gen Niazi and the Pakistani Army to lay down their arms on 16 December.'

8 weeks to a slimmer, fitter you

8 weeks to a slimmer, fitter you

Rediff.com16 Jun 2006

Make way for the Queen!

Make way for the Queen!

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

Kangana Ranaut looked stunning in a wine coloured gown as she walked the ramp for designer Manav Gangwani at the Amazon India Couture Week.

Fat to Fit: How I lost 28 kilos in two years

Fat to Fit: How I lost 28 kilos in two years

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

Jay Talsania, 22, shares his weightloss journey.

India is proud of Mirabai Chanu: PM Modi

India is proud of Mirabai Chanu: PM Modi

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Thursday, hailed Saikhom Mirabai Chanu's gold-medal winning effort at the Weightlifting World Championship in Anaheim, USA.

10 beautiful moments from Pat Farmer's Spirit of India Run

10 beautiful moments from Pat Farmer's Spirit of India Run

Rediff.com8 Apr 2016

He ran past beautiful villages, stunning deserts, verdant fields... running 4,400 km in 64 days on the Spirit of India run.

Narcotics worth Rs 100 cr seized in Delhi

Narcotics worth Rs 100 cr seized in Delhi

Rediff.com20 Aug 2006

Drug trafficking has been on the rise in the capital and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence and Narcotics Control Bureau have seized over 120 kg high quality heroin in the last two months itself.

Acer tablet PC @ Rs 94,999

Acer tablet PC @ Rs 94,999

Rediff.com21 Dec 2005

The world's No.4 personal computer vendor Acer on Wednesday launched its new series of tablet PCs, featuring biometric fingerprinting security and embedded security subsystem.

Jayalalithaa announces special aid package

Jayalalithaa announces special aid package

Rediff.com28 Nov 2005

A separate relief package for affected farmers would be announced expeditiously.\n

CPI(M) slams Planning Commission's estimates on poverty

CPI(M) slams Planning Commission's estimates on poverty

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

The CPI(M) on Thursday slammed the Planning Commission estimates on poverty levels in the country, saying these made "a mockery of life and death struggles" of the people, amidst continuous rise in prices and "massive" slashing of subsidies for the poor.

Chanu lifts 58 kg gold

Chanu lifts 58 kg gold

Rediff.com18 Mar 2006

The 19-year-old gave India its second gold medal in weightlifting by winning the 58 kg category.

Selfie with mom: 'She was kind and selfless'

Selfie with mom: 'She was kind and selfless'

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Rediff readers tell us what their mothers mean to them.

How drones are helping fight against COVID-19

How drones are helping fight against COVID-19

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Drones are being used for carrying out a host of tasks like surveillance to ensure that people are maintaining social distancing, spreading awareness about COVID-19 in densely populated areas, spraying disinfectants and checking people's temperature

India's ration story: Mounting stocks but hungry mouths

India's ration story: Mounting stocks but hungry mouths

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

A study by eminent economists, by Jean Drze, Reetika Khera and Meghana Mungikar released few days back shows that more than 100 million people are excluded from the PDS because the central government insists on using 2011 population figures to calculate state-wise coverage under the National Food Security Act.

Al Qaeda communication set recovered in J&K

Al Qaeda communication set recovered in J&K

Rediff.com29 Apr 2005

The recovery, first of its kind in Jammu and Kashmir, was made by a police party at Chicka Kheit under Kandi police station.

AI to introduce new seating segment 'premium economy'

AI to introduce new seating segment 'premium economy'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

Air India is planning to introduce a new seating segment 'premium economy' on its domestic all-economy flights from the middle of this month at the cost of almost the lowest business class fare on a route.

'I heard rice is very expensive...'

'I heard rice is very expensive...'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2006

Akbar, a student headed for the US, worries rice is very expensive there. This is what our student expert panel, based in the US, has to say.

2016 Ducati Monster 1200 R: From 0 to 100 in 3.2 seconds

2016 Ducati Monster 1200 R: From 0 to 100 in 3.2 seconds

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

The Monster 1200 R is the most aggressive and powerful naked bike to come from Ducati and is capable of reaching speeds beyond 250 km/hr, says Indian automobile website MotorBeam.

The apple of Paltrow's eye!

The apple of Paltrow's eye!

Rediff.com18 May 2004

NCB team to monitor probe into drug bust

NCB team to monitor probe into drug bust

Rediff.com24 May 2003

Customs officials had busted an international drug racket at the flat of a former CBI senior officer, U N Biswas.

A-I, Virgin, BA in fare war

A-I, Virgin, BA in fare war

Rediff.com26 Sep 2003

Closely competing with Air-India and British Airways in passing the benefits to passengers on flights to the West, Virgin Atlantic said it would add more value to its services on the Delhi-London sector, especially on its premium economy class.

PHOTOS: Last 2 of Maradu high rises demolished

PHOTOS: Last 2 of Maradu high rises demolished

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

Explosives, weighing totally nearly 750 kgs, were used in a controlled manner to bring down the lakeside structures in Maradu, eight months after the apex court ordered their demolition for violation of the Coastal Regulation Zone norms.

How IAF choppers helped General Sagat liberate Bangladesh

How IAF choppers helped General Sagat liberate Bangladesh

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

The retreating Pakistani troops were heading towards Dacca and they had to be stopped at all costs. The Eastern Army Commander, in his orders to General Sagat Singh, had reiterated that he did not want the troops of 4 Corps to cross the Meghna river. But General Sagat had other plans to threaten Dacca and ensure that the pressure would make the Pakistani commanders capitulate. This is where the IAF helicopters came in.

Sheetal Mallar's good, bad and ugly

Sheetal Mallar's good, bad and ugly

Rediff.com22 Jul 2003

Double gold lift by China

Double gold lift by China

Rediff.com26 Oct 2003

India's lifters did well to pick two bronze medals in the weightlifting competition at the Afro Asian Games.

Married to girl who accused him of rape, Indian paddler Ghosh picking up pieces

Married to girl who accused him of rape, Indian paddler Ghosh picking up pieces

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

Soumyajit Ghosh has married his accuser after his career nose-dived owing to the crisis.

Plea in SC seeks protection of human rights of security forces

Plea in SC seeks protection of human rights of security forces

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

The petitioners said they are 'greatly disturbed by the incidents of unruly and disruptive mobs' pelting stones at soldiers and Army convoys in Jammu and Kashmir.