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Extraordinary Indian: Daniel Ponraj

Extraordinary Indian: Daniel Ponraj

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

Migrant workers. Poor students. School dropouts. Impoverished women. Daniel Ponraj and his Shubh Sandesh Foundation are helping them all.

Meet the Indian soldier who guards the Chinese border

Meet the Indian soldier who guards the Chinese border

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

'It is a miracle how a soldier handles the lack of oxygen, stands his post and also confronts the Chinese at 14,000 feet where survival itself is a challenge.'

'The virus is circulating. It is almost certainly everywhere'

'The virus is circulating. It is almost certainly everywhere'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

'You can only see it when you look for it. Seek and you shall find.'

Man posts selfies after being shot

Man posts selfies after being shot

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

A 20-year-old US student who was shot in the shoulder during the deadly Arizona rampage this week took it in his stride and posted online a series of bloody selfies rather than calling for medical help.

ASK ANU: 'He blamed me for losing her'

ASK ANU: 'He blamed me for losing her'

Rediff.com16 May 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

'Peace of mind toh nahin hai ji'

'Peace of mind toh nahin hai ji'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

'It makes no sense at all to leave because I have my whole family with me.' 'My wife and children are citizens here.'

The soldier who returned from the 'dead' after 7 years

The soldier who returned from the 'dead' after 7 years

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

Dharamveer Yadav was declared dead by the armed forces in 2012. He returned home this June much to the shock of his family.

Hope floats for Bianchi family as F1 returns to Monaco

Hope floats for Bianchi family as F1 returns to Monaco

Rediff.com22 May 2015

Jules Bianchi, who went into a coma after suffering brain injuries in a horrific crash in Japan last October, recorded his first points for Marussia at the Monaco GP last season.

Is Fahadh Faasil India's Finest Actor?

Is Fahadh Faasil India's Finest Actor?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

As Fahadh Faasil turns 39 on August 8, Subhash K Jha looks back at his favourite films featuring the brilliant actor.

Jab We Met: 'She was simple, innocent'

Jab We Met: 'She was simple, innocent'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

Dr VijayKumar tells us how two people from different cities ended up as partners for life.

Father 'less optimistic' about Bianchi recovering

Father 'less optimistic' about Bianchi recovering

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

The father of French Formula One driver Jules Bianchi says he is "less optimistic" that his son will recover from the severe head injuries he suffered in a Japanese Grand Prix crash last October.

Wimbledon: Massaged Murray bites back to reach last 16

Wimbledon: Massaged Murray bites back to reach last 16

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

Andy Murray reprised his familiar role of being the last British singles player heading into Wimbledon's second week.

Sharif's open-heart surgery in UK 'successful'

Sharif's open-heart surgery in UK 'successful'

Rediff.com31 May 2016

The 66-year-old leader was recovering after the operation at Princess Grace Hospital in London and was expected to be conscious in a few hours.

Please note: Life after vaccine won't be normal

Please note: Life after vaccine won't be normal

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

'Essentially there are three things the government should be doing: Identify who you are going to get your vaccine from, figure out how you are going to pay for it, and figure out how you're going to deliver it and to whom.'

This govt has a tendency to put the burden of suffering on people

This govt has a tendency to put the burden of suffering on people

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

'You cannot implement such a huge exercise, which is bound to cause misery to millions, without studying every aspect of its consequences, economic and social,' notes Sherna Gandhy.

CRPF's 'Cheetah' shot 9 times in Kashmir encounter leaves hospital

CRPF's 'Cheetah' shot 9 times in Kashmir encounter leaves hospital

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

Central Reserve Police Force commander Chetan Cheetah, who was shot nine times during an encounter with terrorists in Kashmir, has made a "miraculous" recovery and will be discharged from the AIIMS on Wednesday.

F1 driver Jules Bianchi dies nine months after crash

F1 driver Jules Bianchi dies nine months after crash

Rediff.com18 Jul 2015

French Formula One driver Jules Bianchi has died of critical head injuries.

Healthy for Anant Ambani to have lost so much weight so soon?

Healthy for Anant Ambani to have lost so much weight so soon?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

It is said he worked towards losing weight in natural and safe ways.

Belgian footballer Mertens dies after collapsing on pitch

Belgian footballer Mertens dies after collapsing on pitch

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Belgium under-21 international Gregory Mertens died on Thursday, three days after collapsing with heart failure during a match, a spokesman for his club, Lokeren, said.

REVEALED: Government plans for post May 3 India

REVEALED: Government plans for post May 3 India

Rediff.com1 May 2020

Nothing is going to dramatically open up on May 3. There will be too many ifs and buts and terms and conditions and guidelines in leading one's life in various zones, reveals Sheela Bhatt.

Is Modi ready for Trump's exit?

Is Modi ready for Trump's exit?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

'If Trump is out, Modi is going to find himself in a hotspot, having to reset his relations with the new US President with whom he will have to co-exist for well-nigh his full term,' notes B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

Is COVID-19 airborne?

Is COVID-19 airborne?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

'Whatever modelling we have, people are saying end of July or beginning of August we will see a peak of COVID-19 in Maharashtra.' 'After which the decline will begin.'

FULL TEXT: President's address to nation on I Day eve

FULL TEXT: President's address to nation on I Day eve

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

President Ram Nath Kovind addressed the nation on the eve of India's 75th Independence Day. Here's the text of what he said:

'The migrants need help now more than before'

'The migrants need help now more than before'

Rediff.com21 May 2020

'Many are coming hungry and thirsty.' 'Some told us they were stopped from filling water at roadside village handpumps because villagers told them 'tum Carona ho'.'

'I couldn't conceive after 5 yrs of marriage'

'I couldn't conceive after 5 yrs of marriage'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Rediff reader Uma Parameswaran from Nagpur tells us how she fought endometriosis.

Cancer facts: Why surgery may not always be the cure

Cancer facts: Why surgery may not always be the cure

Rediff.com31 May 2018

Oncologist Dr P Jagannath debunks the myths about cancer treatment in India.

Australia batsman Hughes continues to fight for life

Australia batsman Hughes continues to fight for life

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

Australia cricketer Phillip Hughes remains in an induced coma after undergoing emergency surgery on Tuesday when he was struck in the head by a bouncer, a devastating blow that experts likened to the trauma experienced by car crash victims.

Could the Thai rescue have happened in India?

Could the Thai rescue have happened in India?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

'The Thai junta, who immediately took control of the operations in a military manner, took the decision to involve the best world professionals for the rescue.' 'This made a huge difference.' 'It is highly probable that in India, the authorities would have said, "We have the expertise, we don't need foreign aid",' says Claude Arpi.

Do we have the right to end our lives with dignity?

Do we have the right to end our lives with dignity?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

'Every adult has the right to ignore the tenets of any and every faith, so long as it does not harm somebody else,' says Devangshu Datta.

Wimbledon injury pull-outs raise questions about motives

Wimbledon injury pull-outs raise questions about motives

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Federer said the rate of dropouts would fall if the slams switched to best-of-three-sets rather than best-of-five as it would mean matches were more like "a sprint to the finish line" rather than being "a marathon" but the people he really felt sorry for on Tuesday were the fans.

A lockdown for ventilators and hospital beds

A lockdown for ventilators and hospital beds

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

'Why not simply make some more ventilators and find some more beds? How much would it cost?' asks Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Tears and tragic tales emanate from hospitals after temple blaze

Tears and tragic tales emanate from hospitals after temple blaze

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

Relatives of the victims said they were yet to come to terms with the shock inflicted on them by the unexpected tragedy.

Astad is gone, but is more alive than ever

Astad is gone, but is more alive than ever

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

'Astad had the courage to plough a lonely furrow. He made a life of his own, on his own, and created a path-breaking dance style.' 'Only a few in the performing arts could do what he did.' 'A classical dancer can fall back on tradition, but Astad created something absolutely new.'

Sports Shorts: Kasatkina stuns Aus Open champ Wozniacki

Sports Shorts: Kasatkina stuns Aus Open champ Wozniacki

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Friday.

24 dead as century-old building collapses in Mumbai

24 dead as century-old building collapses in Mumbai

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

This is the second major building collapse in the city in just over a month.

Want to go gluten-free? Some tips for you

Want to go gluten-free? Some tips for you

Rediff.com15 May 2018

Follow a balanced diet with a mixture of whole grains, suggests Jeeva Anna George.

WTF NEWS: It's Weird, True and Funny!

WTF NEWS: It's Weird, True and Funny!

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Here's this week of truly crazy and mad stories that will make you laugh.

Sheena Bora Trial: 'I suspected murder'

Sheena Bora Trial: 'I suspected murder'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

Many pictures showed The Skeleton Named Sheena. For the purpose of the photographs, the skeleton had been re-assembled and looked straight at the camera.

The people who made headlines

The people who made headlines

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

As 2018 draws to a close and the white noise of 24-hour news cycles and Twitter storms fade into the background, it is already clear that history will remember only a handful of those people, each of whom has taught us something about ourselves and the rapidly changing world in which we live.

Kejriwal returns to Delhi 'fresh and fit' after naturopathy

Kejriwal returns to Delhi 'fresh and fit' after naturopathy

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal flew back to Delhi on Monday night after 12 days of naturopathy treatment in Bengaluru for chronic cough and diabetes, raring to resume work in the government and in Aam Aadmi Party which is grappling with growing internal rift.