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Suspended T'gana BJP MLA gets bail hours after arrest over Prophet slur

Suspended T'gana BJP MLA gets bail hours after arrest over Prophet slur

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

Singh, known for his hardline religious rhetoric, was suspended by the party following protests in Hyderabad against his comments leading to his arrest by the Telangana Police.

Shocking! Pigs roam freely at COVID-19 hospital in K'taka

Shocking! Pigs roam freely at COVID-19 hospital in K'taka

Rediff.com19 Jul 2020

The video purportedly shows pigs roaming freely in the corridors of the hospital, undeterred by people walking nearby.

Extraordinary Indian: The Teacher Of The Street

Extraordinary Indian: The Teacher Of The Street

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

Undeterred by the pandemic, Deep Narayan Nayak, a school teacher in a village in Bengal, changes countless lives for the better. Payal Singh Mohanka reports on this Extraordinary Indian.

'Warne knew how to get the best out of his players'

'Warne knew how to get the best out of his players'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

'He was keen to win the IPL with the team he had, he had no desire to have big names in his team.' 'He just wanted good players, who he knew he could mould into match-winners.'

Why It's Best Not To Talk To Pakistan Now

Why It's Best Not To Talk To Pakistan Now

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

The only thing that might justify a response is the desperate state of Pakistan's economy and how its people are suffering. But it's better to be heartless for now, argues Shekhar Gupta.

Why the Alturas G4 is critical for Mahindra

Why the Alturas G4 is critical for Mahindra

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

Pawan Goenka, tells Shally Seth Mohile the Alturas, by far the most-expensive model wearing an Indian badge.

Congress gets slammed over 'chaiwala' meme on PM Modi

Congress gets slammed over 'chaiwala' meme on PM Modi

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

The meme contained photographs of Modi, United States President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Theresa May engaged in a conversation.

A few of us got out to loose shots: Vijay

A few of us got out to loose shots: Vijay

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

Opener Murali Vijay on Thursday admitted that Indian batsmen were guilty of playing loose shots to let go the advantage in the first Test against New Zealand in Kanpur but asserted that the hosts have put up a good total to make a game out of it. India were in a strong position at 154 for 1 at one stage before a middle-order collapse saw them reduce to 291 for 9 at stumps on the opening day. Vijay top-scored for the hosts with a 65 but himself played a poor shot, a cut off a not-so-short ball off leg-break bowler Ish Sodhi and was caught behind.

Kohli clarifies about misinterpreted tweet on Dhoni

Kohli clarifies about misinterpreted tweet on Dhoni

Rediff.com14 Sep 2019

'Mere zehen mein kuch naahi thaa yaar (I had nothing in my mind). I was sitting at home and I normally put out a photograph and it became a news item'

Civilians in the Army: Good idea or not?

Civilians in the Army: Good idea or not?

Rediff.com15 May 2020

We have a generation of youth in our country with fire in their bellies and the 'tamanna' to emulate the Indian soldier. Such is the image that has been created by our soldiers over time. The proposal for civilians into the Military fray for a short stint must be considered favourably keeping the national interests foremost, says Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

Layoff tales: From 20 lakh a year to Rs 15k per month

Layoff tales: From 20 lakh a year to Rs 15k per month

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Rediff reader Stephen J, 50 from Chennai reveals how his life changed after he was fired from his job.

10 things no one will tell you about starting up

10 things no one will tell you about starting up

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

Rohit Gawli, who co-founded The Lokal Kitchen in the lockdown, shares some interesting career lessons.

JD-S holds key to Congress's 2nd term in Karnataka

JD-S holds key to Congress's 2nd term in Karnataka

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

The Congress must learn its lessons from the Gujarat elections and ensure that the anti-BJP votes don't get splintered by aligning with the JD-S, says Shafeeq Rahman.

Did Climate Change Matter In Gujarat Elections?

Did Climate Change Matter In Gujarat Elections?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Better living conditions must be an integral part of all political campaigns. But this will only happen if the public pressures the political class to understand the irreversibility of climate change and make the environment a crucial part of their manifestos.

How Rahul let Assam slip from Congress' hand

How Rahul let Assam slip from Congress' hand

Rediff.com20 May 2016

The BJP, on the other hand, learnt from past mistakes to clinch power.

Sonakshi looks straight out of a fairy tale

Sonakshi looks straight out of a fairy tale

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

Her look in the latest Hello! mag cover is what dreams are made of.

'Conspirators' masked anti-CAA stir with 'secular facade': Delhi cops

'Conspirators' masked anti-CAA stir with 'secular facade': Delhi cops

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

The chargesheet in which 15 persons have been named as being part of a 'premeditated conspiracy' in the north east Delhi riots, said the tone and nature of the communication of the members of Jamia Co-ordination Committee (JCC) changed from the evening of February 24 and they started talking about relief, rehabilitation and care of the victims while 'simultaneously unleashing concerted disinformation campaign blaming the state, police and the ruling political party for the loss of lives and property caused by their terrorist and unlawful act'.

Sport only recognises on-field performances: Tendulkar

Sport only recognises on-field performances: Tendulkar

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

India's batting legend Sachin Tendulkar firmly believes that sport only recognises performance on the field and not the background of an athlete.

How Sushmita Sen fought back illness

How Sushmita Sen fought back illness

Rediff.com19 May 2020

'The dark circles under my eyes can't even begin to explain the dark times I endured for four long years.'

Hope 'our 56 inch strongman' has a plan on Doklam: Rahul

Hope 'our 56 inch strongman' has a plan on Doklam: Rahul

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

Gandhi's comments came after China on Monday asserted that Doklam belongs to it.

Here's why Tendulkar is batting for sports in school curriculum

Here's why Tendulkar is batting for sports in school curriculum

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

Sense of responsibility and cooperating with teammates were some of the life lessons that Tendulkar recalled learning from his days as an active sportsperson.

'The Chinese can't be trusted'

'The Chinese can't be trusted'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

'The Chinese can't be trusted hence the need to verify and re-verify.'

What the Super Over finishes have taught Kohli...

What the Super Over finishes have taught Kohli...

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

"There's something new I've learnt in the last couple of games: when the opposition is playing well, you stay calm till the end and try to come back," Kohli said

Requiem for the Pajero: An SUV like none other!

Requiem for the Pajero: An SUV like none other!

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

With Mitsubishi pulling the plug on it the days of the Pajero maybe over, but nobody who ever owned one will forget it. Some even learnt life-long lessons from it, says Pavan Lall.

How Basanti Devi Saved The Kosi River

How Basanti Devi Saved The Kosi River

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

'I am happy that Kosi Ma is alive and now she is looking after us.' 'I am proud of what I did.'

Bihar's political temperature rises as Chirag meets Tejashwi

Bihar's political temperature rises as Chirag meets Tejashwi

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

While politicians and pundits speculate a strong possibility of their coming together, the two young leaders, however, told prying journalists their meeting was a result of "family relations" that went back to ties shared by their fathers.

How I got my first job: 'By being honest'

How I got my first job: 'By being honest'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2012

Juhi Seth Kapoor, a senior public relations executive from Mumbai recounts the nervousness and excitement of appearing for her first job interview and cracking it.

How I got my first job: By being honest

How I got my first job: By being honest

Rediff.com17 Jan 2012

Juhi Seth Kapoor a senior public relations executive from Mumbai remembers the nervousness and excitement of appearing for her first job interview and cracking it too.

'We are sitting on a time bomb'

'We are sitting on a time bomb'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

'An earthquake of a slightly higher magnitude in the Western Himalayan region is going to be catastrophic -- not just because of the fragility of the region but because of how densely we have occupied it.'

Buoyed by panchayat poll results, SP pushes to win UP back

Buoyed by panchayat poll results, SP pushes to win UP back

Rediff.com28 May 2021

'We have learnt lessons from Mamata Banerjee who overcame the BJP's canard by reciting Chandi Path and playing up her Brahmin origins in her campaign. We need to adopt strategies like asking Muslims to lie low and distributing tickets prudently so that we are not accused of favouring one community.' Radhika Ramaseshan reports.

'The Royals took the game away in the first six overs'

'The Royals took the game away in the first six overs'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2021

Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni says 250 would have been closer to par given the way Rajasthan Royals' batter were going, in Saturday's IPL match in Abu Dhabi.

'We Are All Unique, So Let's Celebrate It'

'We Are All Unique, So Let's Celebrate It'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

'Some of us are overweight, some underweight, some too tall, some too short, some too fair, some too dark, but that's no reason to get bogged down by society's rules about what fits.'

5 incredible life lessons you can learn from sports

5 incredible life lessons you can learn from sports

Rediff.com16 Nov 2014

From developing the right partnerships to employing strategies that help you to turn the game in your favour, the world of sports is full of lessons for your life and career.

'I am the most raided person in India'

'I am the most raided person in India'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

'If there is anyone who is a victim of vendetta politics, it is me.'

Cummins hoping to outwit Pujara in the summer series

Cummins hoping to outwit Pujara in the summer series

Rediff.com23 May 2020

Cummins hopes the conditions this time would be in Australia's favour, saying they would need to get the likes of Pujara out of his comfort zone to stop India.

Sulking Kamat slams Maha govt over Mumbai blasts

Sulking Kamat slams Maha govt over Mumbai blasts

Rediff.com17 Jul 2011

Days after the Mumbai terror attack, sulking Congress leader Gurudas Kamat alleged the Maharashtra government had not learnt a lesson and ignored precautions that needed to be taken.

'For Me, Love Is...'

'For Me, Love Is...'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

'In this day and age when love is just a swipe away, Shiddat talks about love in its purest, most honest form.'

'It's humbling that people notice you'

'It's humbling that people notice you'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

'I am glad I am on a national platform. This is the next step in life. It's amazing for a Southern actress to be in Bollywood!' Meet Regina Cassandra.

What 2020 taught me about LIFE

What 2020 taught me about LIFE

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Four enterprising women leaders tell us how they survived 2020 and the lessons they learned from it.

Can you bend and stretch like this yogini?

Can you bend and stretch like this yogini?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

With her picture-perfect poses, Namita Chandra Piparaiya has all the inspiration for you to take up yoga as a routine.