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'Getting food is a major concern than coronavirus'

'Getting food is a major concern than coronavirus'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

'All the hotels and restaurants from where I used to eat have been shut. I used to beg but now there is no one to give me alms too'

ASK ANU: 'My husband doesn't love me'

ASK ANU: 'My husband doesn't love me'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

Mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take charge of your life.

'Concerned over how quickly COVID-19 cases are rising in India'

'Concerned over how quickly COVID-19 cases are rising in India'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

Harvard Global Health Institute Director Dr Ashish Jha noted that the number of cases in India may be higher than what the data suggests because while testing has been improving, it has not been rolled out in a way that will capture all low-symptomatic patients.

'Bharat Bandh' draws mixed response; violence in Bengal

'Bharat Bandh' draws mixed response; violence in Bengal

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

10 central trade unions have called a nationwide shutdown against 'anti-worker policies' of the central government. Apart from being successful in Bengal, Kerala and NE states, the bandh has also got support from Cong leader Rahul Gandhi and Shiv Sena in Maharashtra.

Indian-American doctor indicted on 3 counts of murder

Indian-American doctor indicted on 3 counts of murder

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Dr Narendra Nagareddy from Atlanta was arrested in January. He is being held in a county jail without bound.

'Once this is over, we will value hugging people more'

'Once this is over, we will value hugging people more'

Rediff.com26 May 2020

'The feeling that you can go out for a coffee, that feeling of freedom would be nice.'

Paytm employee tests positive, India's coronavirus count rises to 29

Paytm employee tests positive, India's coronavirus count rises to 29

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

All international passengers will henceforth be screened at airports, Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said at a press conference. Earlier, travellers from only 12 countries were screened at airports for the disease that has claimed over 3,000 lives and infected more than 90,000 worldwide.

I need to create 2 or 3 Switzerlands in India: Modi

I need to create 2 or 3 Switzerlands in India: Modi

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

Modi urged the Swiss business leaders to explore the investment opportunities in India.

7-hr stand-off as Jamia protesters' march to Parliament stopped

7-hr stand-off as Jamia protesters' march to Parliament stopped

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

Despite repeated appeals from the police and the varsity authorities, the protesters refused to end their agitation. Police said the protesters did not have permission to march towards Parliament.

#MumbaiMeriJaan: 12 sketches that reveal the city's soul

#MumbaiMeriJaan: 12 sketches that reveal the city's soul

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

A young Mumbai artist brings the city alive.

What happens when the Congress 'High Command' is no longer in command?

What happens when the Congress 'High Command' is no longer in command?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

'One senior Congress leader told me: "As long as Rahul is seen arriving there is no harm done, but when he opens his mouth, oh God...",' reveals T V R Shenoy.

Timeline of terror: From Paris to Brussels

Timeline of terror: From Paris to Brussels

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

European security officials have been bracing for a major attack for weeks, and warned that the Islamic State group was actively preparing to strike.

Outlining India, Gentleman style

Outlining India, Gentleman style

Rediff.com19 Apr 2005

More than a decade after its publication, renowned British stamp artist David Gentlemen's sketch-and-word portrayal of India is here.

'Mamata is mentally and physically finished'

'Mamata is mentally and physically finished'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

'Our honourable CM is so shameless that she will say the state is among the safest for women.'

They quit jobs at Google, Apple to build the Uber for ambulances

They quit jobs at Google, Apple to build the Uber for ambulances

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

Ambee, an Ambulance-hailing app, is set for commercial rollout. Sharath Chowdary profiles the Uber-backed firm that aims to bring online 50% of ambulances across 60 Indian cities over 5 years.

Year's worst air quality leaves Delhi gasping

Year's worst air quality leaves Delhi gasping

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

The national capital woke up on Tuesday morning to 'severe' air quality under a blanket of thick haze, as pollution levels breached the permissible standards by multiple times.

First Look: Is Mumbai safe?

First Look: Is Mumbai safe?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2005

With incidents like the Gateway murder and the rape of a minor inside a police chowki in Marine Drive, is Mumbai still the safest city?

India celebrates its 71st R-Day with colourful parades

India celebrates its 71st R-Day with colourful parades

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

A magnificent display of India's cultural diversity through colourful parades across the length and breadth of the country marked the 71st Republic Day celebrations on Sunday which passed off peacefully, barring in Upper Assam, which was rocked by four explosions within a span of 10 minutes.

India sees highest single-day spike in Covid deaths, toll 17,400

India sees highest single-day spike in Covid deaths, toll 17,400

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

The number of active cases stands at 2,20,114 ,while 3,47,978 people have recovered, and one patient has migrated, according to the updated data at 8 am.

Odds favour Kejriwal, but air not even yet

Odds favour Kejriwal, but air not even yet

Rediff.com2 Jan 2016

Delhi's chief minister claims success, but his ambitious odd even scheme's real test could be on Monday.

What if migrant labour want 'ghar wapasi'?

What if migrant labour want 'ghar wapasi'?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

'In difficult times as now, the call of the village is all that these migrants can hear,' observes Vijaya Pushkarna.

Love Jihad must be declared ultra vires in 2021

Love Jihad must be declared ultra vires in 2021

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

The most strident criticism of UP's anti-conversion ordinance has come from the judiciary with several retired Supreme Court and high court judges having described it as being violative of Article 14 (Right to Equality), 15 (Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion), 21 (Right to Life) and 25 (Freedom of conscience) of the Constitution, points out Rashme Sehgal.

13 killed, 200 injured as NE Delhi continues to burn over CAA

13 killed, 200 injured as NE Delhi continues to burn over CAA

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

A Delhi Police head constable, Ratan Lal, was among the nine killed in the violence that erupted on Monday over the amended citizenship law.

Protests turn violent in Delhi; cars torched

Protests turn violent in Delhi; cars torched

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

The national capital on Friday witnessed a wave of fresh protests with a car being set on fire during one of the several demonstrations by people in their thousands who took to the streets shouting anti-government slogans over the contentious citizenship law. The epicentre of the protest was the locality around the Jama Masjid where large number of people held a massive protest after the Friday prayers at the mosque defying prohibitory orders and police clampdown.

'Why are even our sewing needles made in China?'

'Why are even our sewing needles made in China?'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

'We are not able to manufacture even low-end products as cheaply as China.' 'We are not buying Chinese goods today out of any love for China.'

Ho Ho Ho! Santas, Santas everywhere

Ho Ho Ho! Santas, Santas everywhere

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

Here's what some crazy Santas have been up to around the world

Maharashtra CM's decision not to share dais with PM Modi unfortunate: BJP

Maharashtra CM's decision not to share dais with PM Modi unfortunate: BJP

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday termed as "unfortunate" Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan's decision to boycott Prime Minister Narendra Modi's programme in Nagpur and said Congress should introspect why people are "unhappy" with the state leadership.

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.

2 days after Cyclone Vardah, Chennai picks up the pieces

2 days after Cyclone Vardah, Chennai picks up the pieces

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

While flight operations have already resumed, inter-intra state train services also were partially operating since Tuesday night, they said.

US struggles to recover after storm dumps 40 inches of snow

US struggles to recover after storm dumps 40 inches of snow

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

States across America are beginning the process of digging their way out of record-breaking snowfall on Monday after Winter Storm Jonas battered the nation's East Coast, wreaking havoc on millions and turning major cities into ghost towns.

Kangana Ranaut's Top 10 Films

Kangana Ranaut's Top 10 Films

Rediff.com21 May 2015

We look at the movies that made Kangana Ranaut a star.

Ban on trucks, construction lifted in Delhi as air quality improves

Ban on trucks, construction lifted in Delhi as air quality improves

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

Other Graded Response Action Plan measures like ban on diesel generators, hot mix plants, stone crushers and brick kilns, however, continue to remain in place.

Modi@2: The outstanding moments

Modi@2: The outstanding moments

Rediff.com26 May 2016

From twisting ears to poking into strange claymen from China, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has proven time and again that he is an awkward-moment magnet. The camera loves him, and he responds in kind, always.

The odd, crazy world we live in!

The odd, crazy world we live in!

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

Moments that show it's an odd, odd world we live in.

Rio confident a year before Olympics but questions remain

Rio confident a year before Olympics but questions remain

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Brazil's economy is heading for recession, the President is threatened with impeachment and a huge corruption scandal has engulfed the nation but Rio de Janeiro is riding a wave of confidence in its preparations to host the Olympics next year.

Anti-CAA stir: Alert across states; entry to Mangaluru restricted

Anti-CAA stir: Alert across states; entry to Mangaluru restricted

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Prohibitory orders were imposed in Delhi and parts of Karnataka. Police kept tight vigil in Kerala. In Gujarat, 50 people were arrested for Thursday's violence.

PHOTOS: The incredibly weird world we live in!

PHOTOS: The incredibly weird world we live in!

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

These 8 images that show we live in an odd world

India now One Nation with One Constitution: PM on I-Day

India now One Nation with One Constitution: PM on I-Day

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

"Our government does not delay decisions. We neither nurse problems nor keep them pending," Modi said.

Billboard on cars? Ad co to pay your EMIs!

Billboard on cars? Ad co to pay your EMIs!

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

Pune-based Dreamers Media and Advertising, an out-of-home (OOH) advertising company, is offering to share EMIs of car owners in return for using their vehicles as moving billboards.

SN Subrahmanyan: Meet L&T's new boss

SN Subrahmanyan: Meet L&T's new boss

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

SN Subrahmanyan is known to be a fitness enthusiast and loves taking long walks.