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India Inc takes mental health to heart

India Inc takes mental health to heart

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

Work-related stress can impact one's mental health. Which is why Saurabh Tiwari says he's fortunate that his company understands this and is doing whatever it can to help mitigate that stress. "My company provides opportunities according to my interest, and if anyone is feeling stressed or has additional workload, they can talk with their supervisor to resolve it," says the 31-year-old who's working from home for a Bengaluru-based IT firm. Not everyone's as lucky.

Harsh Vardhan storms out of Delhi LG's swearing-in over seating row

Harsh Vardhan storms out of Delhi LG's swearing-in over seating row

Rediff.com26 May 2022

Vardhan was seen leaving the venue, saying, "I will write to Vinai Kumar Saxena ji that this is the arrangement," in a video that went viral on social media.

Court directs Tihar to provide Satyendar Jain food for fast

Court directs Tihar to provide Satyendar Jain food for fast

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

A Delhi court on Wednesday directed Tihar jail authorities to provide food to jailed AAP minister Satyendar Kumar Jain during his religious fast in accordance with the relevant rules.

The Indian women who conquered the world!

The Indian women who conquered the world!

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

In a journey of Marco Polo-esque proportions, Meenakshi Arvind and Mookambika Rathinam drove through 24 countries and two continents over 72 days. Meenakshi and Mookambika tell Rediff.com's Archana Masih about their incredible, unforgettable, journey and the desperation for Gandhi in a dark corner of the world.

'A creative mind never ages'

'A creative mind never ages'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

Balkrishna V Doshi, who won the Pritzker Award in 2018 -- which is equivalent to the Nobel Prize in architecture -- passed into the ages this week. Sohini Das recalls an encounter with the the legendary architect, who was posthumously awarded the Padma Vibhushan in this year's Republic Day honours list.

Asian Cycling: India continue fine run, bag 8 medals

Asian Cycling: India continue fine run, bag 8 medals

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

The Indian athletes, so far, have won 18 medals

Rajpath renamed as Kartavya Path, Kejriwal skips NDMC meeting

Rajpath renamed as Kartavya Path, Kejriwal skips NDMC meeting

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

The New Delhi Municipal Council on Wednesday approved a proposal to rename Rajpath as 'Kartavya Path'.

Pix: Have you been to Sarnath?

Pix: Have you been to Sarnath?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

Rediff readers shared these photographs of India from their travels.

The Women in Rajkummar's Life

The Women in Rajkummar's Life

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

Joginder Tuteja takes a look at the films, and the ladies he will be romancing in them.

Pyaar Fundas, Bollywood Style

Pyaar Fundas, Bollywood Style

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

From aadmi to andas, Bollywood songs dispense gyaan for every occasion. But nothing beats its obsession with pyaar.

Scindia, Sonowal among ministerial probables who met Modi

Scindia, Sonowal among ministerial probables who met Modi

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Those meeting Modi included BJP's Narayan Rane, Jyotiraditya Scindia, Ajay Bhatt, Bhupender Yadav, Shobha Karandlaje, Pritam Munde and Meenakshi Lekhi, Lok Janshakti Party's Pashupati Paras and Apna Dal's Anupriya Patel, sources said.

COMING UP in June, At A Theatre Near You

COMING UP in June, At A Theatre Near You

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

All eyes are on the June theatre releases.

Janhvi, Ananya, Alia DAZZLE at KJo Bash

Janhvi, Ananya, Alia DAZZLE at KJo Bash

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

Karan Johar's parties are just as larger-than-life as his movies.

Delhi services bill: Tharoor says coercive federalism exists; Lekhi hits back

Delhi services bill: Tharoor says coercive federalism exists; Lekhi hits back

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Tharoor argued that the proposed bill represents a "grave chapter in the history of the Indian republic, seeking to ratify an ordinance that in many ways is an assault on our democratic heritage and the spirit of federalism."

Sanya Malhotra is Diwali-ready

Sanya Malhotra is Diwali-ready

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

Rediff.com Contributing Photographer Pradeep Bandekar encountered these stars on Monday.

Sara Wins Her First OTT Award!

Sara Wins Her First OTT Award!

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

OTT's glamorous stars walked the purple carpet for the first edition of the OTTplay awards in Mumbai.

The BEST ACTRESSES of 2021

The BEST ACTRESSES of 2021

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

Here are Sukanya Verma's favourite female performances of 2021.

Modi 2.0 Ministry Rejig: Who's In, Who's Out

Modi 2.0 Ministry Rejig: Who's In, Who's Out

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Several Union ministers, including Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan, Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank and Labour Minister Santosh Gangwar resigned.

'My tears have all dried up'

'My tears have all dried up'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

'Now, I laugh at every adversity.'

SC to list pleas challenging Karnataka HC order on hijab; wait for 2 days, says CJI

SC to list pleas challenging Karnataka HC order on hijab; wait for 2 days, says CJI

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to consider listing pleas challenging the Karnataka high court verdict which had dismissed petitions seeking permission to wear hijab inside the classroom.

PM congratulates newly sworn-in ministers; says 'will build strong, prosperous India'

PM congratulates newly sworn-in ministers; says 'will build strong, prosperous India'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

"I congratulate all the colleagues who have taken an oath today and wish them the very best for their ministerial tenure. We will continue working to fulfill the aspirations of the people and build a strong and prosperous India," the PM posted on Twitter.

Watch: Isn't Saina simply adorable on the ramp?

Watch: Isn't Saina simply adorable on the ramp?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2019

The badminton champ was one of the showstoppers at Lakme Fashion Week.

Haridwar, Delhi hate speeches: 76 lawyers urge CJI take cognisance

Haridwar, Delhi hate speeches: 76 lawyers urge CJI take cognisance

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Seventy-six lawyers have written to Chief Justice N V Ramana, requesting him to take suo motu cognisance of hate speeches allegedly made at separate events organised in Delhi and Haridwar.

Govt, BJP come out guns blazing over Bilawal's attack on Modi

Govt, BJP come out guns blazing over Bilawal's attack on Modi

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

India on Friday launched a no-holds-barred attack on Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari for his 'uncivilised' outburst against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said the comments were a 'new low' even for that country.

'Manmohan Desai was such great fun'

'Manmohan Desai was such great fun'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

'He was a man of immense conviction.' 'Whenever I'd question him, he would say, "Leave aside your logic-wogic. Just do what I tell you".' '"Just trust me. It will work".'

TN officer accuses minister of bribe-taking

TN officer accuses minister of bribe-taking

Rediff.com12 May 2017

Dharmapuri district Child Welfare Officer J Raja Meenakshi has filed a complaint with the Chennai city police alleging that the minister demanded Rs 20 lakh to transfer her to Chennai.

From Kingsway to Kartavya Path, the journey of majestic Rajpath

From Kingsway to Kartavya Path, the journey of majestic Rajpath

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

From witnessing the dawn of Independence to playing host to annual Republic Day celebrations for over seven decades, the historic Rajpath in India's power capital has seen the colonial rule and basked in the glory of a free, democratic nation.

SC concludes hearing on 10 pc quota for EWS, reserves verdict

SC concludes hearing on 10 pc quota for EWS, reserves verdict

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved its verdict on a batch of pleas challenging the validity of the 103rd Constitution amendment providing 10 per cent reservation to economically weaker sections (EWS) persons in admissions and government jobs.

Guess Who Ranveer Dedicated His Award To?

Guess Who Ranveer Dedicated His Award To?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

The Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival awards were held in Mumbai on Sunday, and film folk were honoured for their recent work.

Relief, rescue operations intensified in Joshimath; Modi calls Dhami

Relief, rescue operations intensified in Joshimath; Modi calls Dhami

Rediff.com8 Jan 2023

Officials said 13 more families living in houses with huge cracks were moved by the administration to safe locations on Sunday.

BJP likely to elect new Uttarakhand CM on Monday

BJP likely to elect new Uttarakhand CM on Monday

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

The swearing-in ceremony may take place on Tuesday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP president J P Nadda and chief ministers of several BJP-ruled states likely to attend the event, he said.

PHOTOS: When the gods marry on earth

PHOTOS: When the gods marry on earth

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

Celebrating the celestial wedding of Lord Shiva with Meenakshi.

80 flights deployed to evacuate Indians from Ukraine

80 flights deployed to evacuate Indians from Ukraine

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

These flights belong to the fleet of Air India, Air India Express, IndiGo, Spice Jet, Vistara, Go Air, and also planes from Air Force.

SC reserves verdict on power to dissolve marriages

SC reserves verdict on power to dissolve marriages

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

Social changes take a "little time" and sometimes it is easier to bring a law but difficult to persuade society to change with it, the Supreme Court observed on Thursday while deliberating upon the issue relating to the dissolution of marriages.

Amazon refuses to appear before JPC on data protection

Amazon refuses to appear before JPC on data protection

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

E-commerce giant Amazon has refused to appear before the Joint Committee of Parliament on the Data Protection Bill on October 28 and this amounts to breach of privilege, panel chairperson and BJP MP Meenakshi Lekhi said on Friday.

BJP, AIADMK will continue alliance for TN polls: Nadda

BJP, AIADMK will continue alliance for TN polls: Nadda

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

The BJP top leader's Tamil pitch assumes significance Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had some days back alleged that the saffron party had no respect for Tamil language and culture.

Over 1,200 gifts of Modi go under hammer, NCC card among most sought after

Over 1,200 gifts of Modi go under hammer, NCC card among most sought after

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

The auction is being conducted through web portal pmmementos.gov.in and it has one section that lists items under the head 'Most Participated Auction'.

'An India exists outside BJP's narrative'

'An India exists outside BJP's narrative'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

'This is India. We have allowed ourselves to be dictated by the narrative that the BJP has set for itself.'

Maara review

Maara review

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Madhavan doesn't try to be Charlie, and makes Maara stand out like a fresh film, feels Divya Nair.

'We don't have a Gandhi to free us'

'We don't have a Gandhi to free us'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

When Meenakshi Arvind and Mookambika Rathinam took an epic car journey from Coimbatore to London, they encountered a world that was more good than bad. In the cry for freedom in a dark corner of the globe, they discovered that The Mahatma remained India's greatest icon.