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From Bihar to Gujarat: First-timers flock to Ayodhya after SC verdict

From Bihar to Gujarat: First-timers flock to Ayodhya after SC verdict

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Since the historic judgment of the apex court that paved the way for the construction of a Ram temple by a trust at the disputed site in Ayodhya, and ruled that an alternative five-acre plot must be found for a mosque in the Hindu holy town, a large number of devotees have been flocking to Ayodhya, several among them making their maiden visit to the city.

How to SURVIVE the Third Wave

How to SURVIVE the Third Wave

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

'Since most of us are going through a difficult time during the pandemic, the foremost step to take care of our relationships is to practice understanding and compassion.'

Debris of Myanmar military plane with 116 on board found

Debris of Myanmar military plane with 116 on board found

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

The plane went missing between the southern city of Myeik and Yangon.

FIR against Rajkot Cong MP for 'violating code of conduct'

FIR against Rajkot Cong MP for 'violating code of conduct'

Rediff.com5 May 2014

An FIR has been lodged against Rajkot Congress Member of Parliament Kunvarji Bavaliya for allegedly violating the model code of conduct during the April 30 polling in Gujarat, police said on Sunday.

As Work From Home Deepens...

As Work From Home Deepens...

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

... Are far-reaching social changes coming with it, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

The secret behind Xiaomi's success in India

The secret behind Xiaomi's success in India

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

The Chinese smartphone maker's focus on offline retail has helped it overtake Samsung in top 50 cities in India.

Catwalk hotties sizzle Bangalore Fashion Week

Catwalk hotties sizzle Bangalore Fashion Week

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

Tinsel towns stars Dino Morea, Arunoday Singh, Mink Singh added spark to the recently concluded Bangalore Fashion week. Check out the video!

20 yrs of Kargil war: IAF turns base into war theatre

20 yrs of Kargil war: IAF turns base into war theatre

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

The IAF has planned several activities at the air base to commemorate the 20 years of the war and the symbolic recreation of the Tiger Hill attack was one of them.

Lockdown Effect: New TV channels strike gold!

Lockdown Effect: New TV channels strike gold!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

Dangal's and Shemaroo's entry shows there is ad-supported gold at the bottom of the Indian consumer pyramid if you can keep the costs low.

Like the Rockstar trailer? Vote now!

Like the Rockstar trailer? Vote now!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2011

What do you think of the trailer? Tell us!

Like the Rockstar trailer? Vote now!

Like the Rockstar trailer? Vote now!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2011

What do you think of the trailer? Tell us!

The truly odd, odd world we live in!

The truly odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

Ten images that prove it's a wonderfully bizarre world.

Online disrupts India's wholesale business

Online disrupts India's wholesale business

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

Online play is a priority now -- so far unthinkable in a business that's all about a meaningful interface with kirana stores.

Football Extras: Arsenal to face United in FA Cup fourth round

Football Extras: Arsenal to face United in FA Cup fourth round

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Online sale of durables nearly doubles this season

Online sale of durables nearly doubles this season

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

With consumers staying indoors and e-commerce firms extending their reach to a larger number of pin codes, these giants have snatched a larger share from the offline traders this season.

The school building is shut, but the school is in session.

The school building is shut, but the school is in session.

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

Online teaching may not be popular with many, but it is here to stay, for sure. The sooner we accept this, the better, notes Abhijit Masih.

Clean Ganga project has a long way to go

Clean Ganga project has a long way to go

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

'There will always be hiccups given that the Namami Gange programme is spread over different sectors and involves several agencies.'

This HOTTIE makes Geeky look Stylish!

This HOTTIE makes Geeky look Stylish!

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

Three off-ramp beauties give us style tips.

Is Angela Jonsson Ranbir's new girlfriend?

Is Angela Jonsson Ranbir's new girlfriend?

Rediff.com3 May 2011

The actor has been spotted hanging out with the Kingfisher calendar model quite often.

What Kia hopes to achieve by adding India to name

What Kia hopes to achieve by adding India to name

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

'It says, we are not just an overseas player -- we are Kia India and here for good'

'Married, but involved with another girl'

'Married, but involved with another girl'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

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

MCC on ball tampering: Change in attitude and culture needed

MCC on ball tampering: Change in attitude and culture needed

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

A major shift in 'attitude and culture' is needed in cricket in the wake of the Australian ball-tampering saga that has engulfed the sport, according to the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC).

A REBEL Called Preity Zinta

A REBEL Called Preity Zinta

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

'I am not the kind of person who will stand up and complain. I have no complaints against anyone. If I've been away from the entertainment industry, it's because I am not into selling myself.'

60,000 Maggi kits sold out in 5 minutes on Snapdeal!

60,000 Maggi kits sold out in 5 minutes on Snapdeal!

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

60,000 Maggi kits sold out in 5 minutes on Snapdeal!

Actor Vivekh dies following cardiac arrest, cremated with police honours

Actor Vivekh dies following cardiac arrest, cremated with police honours

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

In his condolence message, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "The untimely demise of noted actor Vivekh has left many saddened. His comic timing and intelligent dialogues entertained people." "Both in his films and his life, his concern for the environment and society shone through. Condolences to his family, friends and admirers. Om Shanti," the prime minister tweeted.

#MustSee: 12 things from NYFW that rocked the Internet

#MustSee: 12 things from NYFW that rocked the Internet

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

A look at some interesting moments from the 10-day fashion gala in New York.

iPhone sales plunge, drags other smartphones down too

iPhone sales plunge, drags other smartphones down too

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

Sale of iPhones hits the bottom; firms to postpone new launches; shipment might fall short of 2016 target.

Why Sonu Walia QUIT FILMS

Why Sonu Walia QUIT FILMS

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

'Everywhere, people would ask me why I had left films. They wanted to see more of me.' 'Their words were music to my ears.'

Air India: Will JRD Tata's Legend Return?

Air India: Will JRD Tata's Legend Return?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

J R D Tata and Air India... Mrigank Warrier explores one of India's eternal love stories.

Miss India Grand scores 97.25 per cent

Miss India Grand scores 97.25 per cent

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

Pankhuri Gidwani took a year's break to focus on the pageant, but scored brilliantly in her CBSE Class 12 exams this year.

COVID-19 toll rises to 111, number of cases to 4,281

COVID-19 toll rises to 111, number of cases to 4,281

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

The highest number of confirmed cases are from Maharashtra (748), followed by Tamil Nadu at 571 and Delhi with 523 cases. Cases in Telangana have gone up to 321, in Kerala to 314, in Uttar Pradesh to 305, while the number of cases has gone up to 274 in Rajasthan.

Xi's mega projects: Should India worry?

Xi's mega projects: Should India worry?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

After the Ladakh fiasco where Xi Jinping did not expect the Indian Army to resist his land-grabbing tactics, he has to save face before his colleagues in the Communist party.' To bring the threat of a mega-dam to the northern Indian border is a clever move, observes Claude Arpi.

Things that you did not know about Walmart, Amazon

Things that you did not know about Walmart, Amazon

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

If Walmart is spinning success stories of Indian manufacturers in global markets, Amazon is taking 'Make in India' to the world, bolstered by its 'Global Selling Programme'

She is teaching school kids to code, use AI

She is teaching school kids to code, use AI

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Suriya Prabha trains students from government schools in rural Tamil Nadu to code and use Artificial Intelligence to solve problems.

Car explodes near CRPF convoy in Jammu

Car explodes near CRPF convoy in Jammu

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

A CRPF vehicle suffered slight damages in the rear side.

Kirana stores and the power of big data

Kirana stores and the power of big data

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Big retailers are openly talking of plans to harness the power of big data, even reporting those in annual reports as part of a long-term strategy.

Cricket Australia appoints ethics expert for culture review

Cricket Australia appoints ethics expert for culture review

Rediff.com1 May 2018

Cricket Australia has appointed an ethics guru to review the sport's culture in the wake of the cheating scandal that has rocked "the gentleman's game".

Bangladesh players go on strike before India tour, BCCI to 'wait and watch'

Bangladesh players go on strike before India tour, BCCI to 'wait and watch'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

Indian Cricket Board feel that President-elect Sourav Ganguly's cordial relations with both players and officials in Bangladesh cricket might help in salvaging the situation.

Pandemic pushes up demand for CT scanners; firms gear up to meet surge

Pandemic pushes up demand for CT scanners; firms gear up to meet surge

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

Siemens Healthineers, one of the largest manufacturers of made-in-India CT scanners, has sold 80-100 such machines in the last 45 days. The medical technology firm typically sells 250 machines in a year.

Zomato's FY19 revenues jump, so do the expenses

Zomato's FY19 revenues jump, so do the expenses

Rediff.com7 Apr 2019

Company's revenue rises 3-fold to touch $206 million while total cost jumps over 6 times to $500 million