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Delhi gangrape: Accused rushed to hospital

Delhi gangrape: Accused rushed to hospital

Rediff.com25 Mar 2013

Proceedings in the Delhi gangrape case was on Monday adjourned for an hour when one of the accused could not be brought to the fast-track court after he was admitted to Safdarjung Hospital for chest pain.

Why Modi govt is going all out for Stalin visit

Why Modi govt is going all out for Stalin visit

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

The Modi government wants to have a smooth relationship with the DMK government.

It's love versus a bike this weekend

It's love versus a bike this weekend

Rediff.com17 Jun 2010

Two movies await Kannada movie goers this weekend -- Krishnan Love Story and Yogish's bike film, Punda.

Hotel Leela founder Capt Nair steps down

Hotel Leela founder Capt Nair steps down

Rediff.com7 Feb 2013

The grand old man of Indian hospitality industry, Captain C P Krishnan Nair on Thursday stepped down as the Chairman of Hotel Leelaventure, the company he founded in 1981.

Periyar statue found smeared with saffron colour

Periyar statue found smeared with saffron colour

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

The workers, who cleaned the statue, demanded the arrest of the culprits and warned that they would intensify their agitation if such incidents recurred, police said.

How veganism is spawning a robust plant-based industry

How veganism is spawning a robust plant-based industry

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

In India, as elsewhere, veganism has spawned an industry of plant-based products such as tofu, tempeh, peanut curd, cashew cheese, almond butter, flax eggs, sauerkraut, seitan, mock meats, apple honey, vegan chocolates, nutritional yeast and plant-based milks. There are vegan cafs and restaurants such as About Vegan (Jaipur), Bodhi Greens (Dharamsala), Carrots (Bengaluru), Earthlings (Mumbai) and Elysian Delights (Gurugram), vegan cooking classes, vegan tours, vegan conferences and vegan e-tailers such as vegandukan.com and veganmall.in. "Plant-based milks such as soy milk, almond milk and oat milk have made promising inroads with Indian consumers. "Estimated at $21 million vs the animal-derived dairy industry at $140 billion, plant-based dairy in India is projected to grow at a CAGR of 20.7 per cent to reach $63.9 million by 2024," write Dhruvi Narsaria and Rajyalakshmi in their 2020 report, "Insights on plant-based milk category in India", published by the Good Food Institute India and Ipsos India.

India's COVID-19 tally crosses 68-lakh mark

India's COVID-19 tally crosses 68-lakh mark

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

The total recoveries have surged to 58,27,704 while there are 9,02,425 active cases of coronavirus infection in the country.

SC lawyer appointed special prosecutor in gangrape case

SC lawyer appointed special prosecutor in gangrape case

Rediff.com29 Dec 2012

The Supreme Court lawyer Dayan Krishnan has been appointed as the special public prosecutor by the city police to conduct trial in the December 16 gangrape of a paramedical student who succumbed to injuries during the wee hours on Saturday at a Singapore hospital.

Space tech start-up Agnikul raises $11 mn funding

Space tech start-up Agnikul raises $11 mn funding

Rediff.com20 May 2021

Billionaire and Mahindra Group chairman Anand Mahindra along with top Silicon Valley investors Naval Ravikant and Balaji Srinivasan are backing space tech start-up Agnikul as part of a new funding round. Chennai-based Agnikul said, on Thursday, that it has raised $11 million in Series A funding round led by Mayfield India. It is the largest funding round for a private Indian space technology company in the country. Existing investors pi Ventures, Speciale Invest and Artha Venture Fund also invested in this round.

Daddy tips: Spend quality time with your kids

Daddy tips: Spend quality time with your kids

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

Hari Krishnan Nair from Chennai shares his parenting experience.

Two months after Mandsaur rape, 2 accused awarded death sentence

Two months after Mandsaur rape, 2 accused awarded death sentence

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

The girl had suffered severe injuries on her neck, face, head and private parts in the incident and is undergoing treatment in Indore.

Have you changed your ATM PIN recently?

Have you changed your ATM PIN recently?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

About 70 per cent of ATMs in India are running on outdated operating systems, which makes it easier for fraudsters to crack them

Why can't Chennai go under lockdown, HC asks TN govt

Why can't Chennai go under lockdown, HC asks TN govt

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

The Madras high court judges made it clear that they raised the question about lockdown as citizens of the state and the city in the interest of the public and were not initiating any public interest litigation (PIL) proceedings suo motu (on its own).

TN govt battles claims of under-counting Covid-19 deaths

TN govt battles claims of under-counting Covid-19 deaths

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

The Tamil Nadu government has been transparent in reporting COVID-19 deaths and no one can hide the information, Chief Minister K Palaniswami said on Thursday, rejecting claims of under-reporting of fatalities. He also asserted there was no community transmission of coronavirus in the state, which has reported 1,500 plus fresh cases for four successive days till Wednesday with the tally crossing the 36,000 mark.

India's Nagal wins junior boys doubles Wimbledon title

India's Nagal wins junior boys doubles Wimbledon title

Rediff.com12 Jul 2015

Sumit Nagal entered the history books as only sixth Indian to win a Grand Slam junior title after winning the boys doubles trophy at the Wimbledon Championships with partner Nam Hoang Ly on Sunday.

'India is engaged in unlimited exploitation of its limited natural resources'

'India is engaged in unlimited exploitation of its limited natural resources'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2012

In this interview with Shobha Warrier, G Krishnan talks about the implications of the verdict on the Western Ghats and other environmental issues.

Meet team Narendra Modi 2.0

Meet team Narendra Modi 2.0

Rediff.com30 May 2019

The new Council of Ministers comprises of 25 Cabinet ministers, nine Ministers of State (Independent Charge) and 24 Ministers of State (MoSes).

'I want to play a real hero on screen'

'I want to play a real hero on screen'

Rediff.com25 May 2012

Ajay Rao talks about his experience of working on Breaking News

Activist's car stoned after she launched campaign against rapists

Activist's car stoned after she launched campaign against rapists

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

Window screens of anti-trafficking activists car found damaged after she posts video of rapists.

'Merger with Tech Mahindra likely next year'

'Merger with Tech Mahindra likely next year'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2011

After announcing the second quarter results, Chairman Vineet Nayyar, Chief Executive C P Gurnani and Chief Financial Officer Vasant Krishnan share their views.

22 Indian rowers fail dope test; federation backs them

22 Indian rowers fail dope test; federation backs them

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

RFI general secretary MV Sriram said that food supplements consumed by junior India campers would be investigated.

Focus on hospitals as India braces for Covid third wave

Focus on hospitals as India braces for Covid third wave

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

The health system is trying to ensure that it isn't caught by surprise -- the way it was last time. So, hectic preparations are on.

India's Covid tally tops 48 lakh with 92,071 new cases

India's Covid tally tops 48 lakh with 92,071 new cases

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

The country in the last 24 hours reported 1,136 deaths due to the pathogen taking the overall toll to 79,722.

Stan Swamy death: Oppn leaders and activists call for fixing accountability

Stan Swamy death: Oppn leaders and activists call for fixing accountability

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Opposition leaders and activists hit out at the Centre after the death of Jesuit priest and activist Stan Swamy on Monday, saying it should be held accountable for the "ruthless" and "inhuman treatment" meted out to the 84-year-old who was suffering from multiple ailments and awaiting bail on medical grounds.

After LVB, Dhanlaxmi Bank shareholders oust CEO Sunil Gurbaxani

After LVB, Dhanlaxmi Bank shareholders oust CEO Sunil Gurbaxani

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

While Dhanlaxmi Bank faces governance issues similar to those in Lakshmi Vilas Bank, the financial profile of the Kerala-based bank is better.

He feeds the hungry, now wants to house the homeless. But...

He feeds the hungry, now wants to house the homeless. But...

Rediff.com20 Jan 2012

For nine years, Narayanan Krishnan has served millions of meals to the mentally ill in Madurai. And he now dreams of providing a shelter to them. However, due to lack of funds the project has hit a roadblock. Ganesh Nadar reports

Selfie with mom: 'No one can replace her'

Selfie with mom: 'No one can replace her'

Rediff.com11 May 2019

Kalpathy Sivaramakrishnan Venkatram tells us the impact his late mother had on his life.

PIX: Neil Nitin Mukesh gets engaged

PIX: Neil Nitin Mukesh gets engaged

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

Take a look at the pictures.

Advice to self: 'Don't be too materialistic'

Advice to self: 'Don't be too materialistic'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

Rediff reader Hari Krishnan Nair, 43 from Chennai shares his message.

Report on uniform GST rate by month end

Report on uniform GST rate by month end

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

GST reform has been hanging fire since 2006-07.

Premji university study calls for Rs 15,000 cash support to poor via PDS

Premji university study calls for Rs 15,000 cash support to poor via PDS

Rediff.com22 May 2021

This will cost the government Rs 3.1 trillion, about 10 per cent of its annual expenditure, and higher than any other spending item in its Budget.

Double mutant found in 61% samples tested in Maharashtra

Double mutant found in 61% samples tested in Maharashtra

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

However, experts in the fields of genome sequencing and cell science have observed that such a small sample size cannot be considered as an indication of the spread of the mutated virus.

US to honor Prajwala founder

US to honor Prajwala founder

Rediff.com2 Feb 2011

Founder and president of Prajwala Sunitha Krishnan has been named a recipient of John Jay Justice award

No panic now so no free food-grains for migrants: Govt

No panic now so no free food-grains for migrants: Govt

Rediff.com10 May 2021

The government on Monday ruled out the possibility of free food-grains distribution to migrants saying there is no panic situation and no complete national lockdown unlike last year.

Tyagaraja Aradhana: Pilgrimage for Carnatic music lovers

Tyagaraja Aradhana: Pilgrimage for Carnatic music lovers

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Thiruvaiyuru, where composer-saint Tyagaraja lived, is an annual pilgrimage for Carnatic musicians, eminent and unknown, young and old.

Shinde, RPN reject allegation of pressurising terror accused

Shinde, RPN reject allegation of pressurising terror accused

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde and his deputy Minister of State for Home RPN Singh on Wednesday rejected the allegation levelled by 2007 Ajmer blast accused Bhavesh Patel that they had pressured him to implicate top Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh functionaries in the case, saying they do not know him.

Review: Aambala is an average potboiler

Review: Aambala is an average potboiler

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Sundar C's Aambala is a typical masala entertainer with plenty of romance, over-the-top action, humour and great music.

SCARY! Double-digit unemployment returns

SCARY! Double-digit unemployment returns

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

May 2021 will end with double-digit unemployment rate, falling employment rate and substantial loss of employment, points out Mahesh Vyas.

SC refuses pressure cooker poll symbol to Dinakaran for now

SC refuses pressure cooker poll symbol to Dinakaran for now

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

The SC said if the high court does not dispose of the pending case regarding allocation of symbol within four weeks then the EC may proceed as per the March 9, 2018 order.

Chess Olympiad: Indian men lose to Armenia; women held by Italy

Chess Olympiad: Indian men lose to Armenia; women held by Italy

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

India men's team's medal chances took a hit as Grandmaster Krishnan Sasikiran lost a crucial match which resulted in Indian men's team shock defeat at the hands of eighth seeded Armenia in the ninth round of the 43rd Chess Olympiad in Batumi.