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As govt eyes forest land, Mumbai's tribals faced with move to dingy flats

As govt eyes forest land, Mumbai's tribals faced with move to dingy flats

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

With the Maharashtra government doling out pieces of the lush green Aarey forest to various utilities, the tribals living in it for generations are feeling increasingly insecure. Hepzi Anthony reports.

Pele's Story Is A Story Of Hope

Pele's Story Is A Story Of Hope

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

More than the story of any other footballer or athlete, Pele's life helped democratise his sport; made it the stuff of a widely shared dream. Shyam G Menon salutes the memory of the greatest footballer ever.

PMC Bank chairman's HDIL link runs really deep

PMC Bank chairman's HDIL link runs really deep

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

While Waryam Singh was a non-executive director at HDIL, he is listed as one of the promoters of the company and had relations, including shareholding, with several other entities controlled by the Wadhawans, the HDIL founders.

5 Tips To Improve Bone Health

5 Tips To Improve Bone Health

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Changing some of your lifestyle habits may result in the most rewarding results not only for your bone health, but also your overall health.

Trust of crores of people my shield against Oppn abuse, says Modi in LS

Trust of crores of people my shield against Oppn abuse, says Modi in LS

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

Raising slogans, members of the BRS, Left parties and some members of the Congress walked out of Lok Sabha in protest as the prime minister was speaking.

'Adani affair overshadowed Budget's stability, prudence'

'Adani affair overshadowed Budget's stability, prudence'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

'That is the one headline the world is reading about India this week, and it is a potentially damaging story...' 'I don't think a panic mentality has set in, but this story is one that investors and market watchers are absolutely seized with.'

Who will clean the Indian education system?

Who will clean the Indian education system?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

'Education is disconnected from social reality and does not even attempt to solve the real problems of our country,' observe Peehu Pardeshi and Sandeep Pandey.

PM Modi's special message to Gayle, Rhodes on Republic Day

PM Modi's special message to Gayle, Rhodes on Republic Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

As India celebrates its 73rd Republic Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written to celebrated cricketers Jonty Rhodes and Chris Gayle, acknowledging their 'profound connection' with the country.

Not everyone in BJP's circle of friends is happy over action against leaders

Not everyone in BJP's circle of friends is happy over action against leaders

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

The Bharatiya Janata Party's action against its two members for their controversial comments against Prophet Mohammed cap a series of statements from its top brass and also Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat that sought to distance their organisations from shrill and combative religious rhetoric, even as it has brought to fore the conflict within their wide sphere of support.

Bilkis Bano moves SC against release of her rapists, says conscience of society shaken

Bilkis Bano moves SC against release of her rapists, says conscience of society shaken

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Bilkis Bano on Wednesday challenged the remission of sentence and release of convicts in the 2002 rape and murder case filing a plea before the Supreme Court.

Focus on hospitals as India braces for Covid third wave

Focus on hospitals as India braces for Covid third wave

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

The health system is trying to ensure that it isn't caught by surprise -- the way it was last time. So, hectic preparations are on.

Jamia clashes spark protests across campuses

Jamia clashes spark protests across campuses

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Jamia turned into a battlefield on Sunday as police entered the campus and also used force, following protest against the Act.

'Are you from the land of yoga?'

'Are you from the land of yoga?'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

'If I were to say, I had the best vegetarian food in my life in Vietnam, nobody would believe me.' 'When I proclaimed this to my friends, they didn't believe me. I had to show them the pictures and make them drool!!'

Can't live under Taliban: Afghan students in India

Can't live under Taliban: Afghan students in India

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

The Taliban have been known for using violence to force the people to accept their agenda and views, he added.

When protesters 'Occupied' Gateway of India

When protesters 'Occupied' Gateway of India

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

With tambourines and guitars in their hands and songs of revolution on their lips, people protested against the attack on Jawaharlal Nehru University students throughout the night in front of the Gateway of India and the Taj Mahal Palace hotel in south Mumbai. People, including students and women, in large numbers had gathered in front of the Gateway of India in South Mumbai's Colaba on Sunday midnight.

IIT Mumbai alum gifts $1 million to Cornell

IIT Mumbai alum gifts $1 million to Cornell

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

Raj Gupta, former chairman and CEO of pharmaecuticals giant, Rohm & Haas, endowed $1 million fellowship to his alma mater, Cornell University in the name of his parents.

HR GURU: Working Long Hours Important For Success?

HR GURU: Working Long Hours Important For Success?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

HR Guru Mayank Rautela offers practical advice.

'I didn't pay $62,000 to sit in front of a computer'

'I didn't pay $62,000 to sit in front of a computer'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

'I have taken a loan of Rs 35 lakhs.' 'Even if my university allows me to stay, I feel cheated.' 'Thousands of Indian students in the US will be forced to return to India if their college/university courses go fully online.

The BEST Indian city for students is...

The BEST Indian city for students is...

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Bengaluru is the best student city in India, London tops global list. The other top Indian cities include Mumbai (85th rank), Delhi (113) and Chennai (115), respectively.

The Last Day When Vikram Gokhale Worked

The Last Day When Vikram Gokhale Worked

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

'No matter how old or ill you may be, your thirst to excel as an actor remains intact.'

Uttam's Take: Two kinds of Freedom of Speech

Uttam's Take: Two kinds of Freedom of Speech

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on these contrasting images of Freedom of Speech that exists in our great land.

Mix-and-match vaccines highly effective against Covid: Study

Mix-and-match vaccines highly effective against Covid: Study

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

'Our study shows a greater risk reduction for people who received an mRNA vaccine after having received a first dose of a vector-based, as compared to people having received the vector-based vaccine for both doses,' Nordstrom said.

Want To Get Fit? Avoid These 10 Mistakes

Want To Get Fit? Avoid These 10 Mistakes

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

When you are putting your body through so much, you need to listen to it when it's trying to tell you something, alerts Dr Manan Vora, an orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine expert.

Rohit vs KL Rahul as Punjab eye return to winning ways

Rohit vs KL Rahul as Punjab eye return to winning ways

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

Punjab Kings' batting unit hasn't hit the straps, save for Rahul and Mayank Agarwal and the bowling has been pedestrian.

HC asks hospital not to discharge Hany Babu till June 1

HC asks hospital not to discharge Hany Babu till June 1

Rediff.com27 May 2021

The Bombay high court on Thursday asked the Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai not to discharge Delhi University associate professor Hany Babu, an accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, till June 1 and sought a medical report on his condition and treatment given to him.

Obtained 'suitable orders' from Centre: Guj on release of Bilkis convicts

Obtained 'suitable orders' from Centre: Guj on release of Bilkis convicts

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

Petitioners against remission in Bilkis Bano case are 'interloper', 'busybody', The Gujarat government told the Supreme Court.

First nasal spray for treating Covid patients launched in India

First nasal spray for treating Covid patients launched in India

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

The company claims that when the Nitric Oxide Nasal is sprayed over nasal mucosa it acts as a physical and chemical barrier against the virus.

Last body recovered from Nepal plane crash site

Last body recovered from Nepal plane crash site

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Now it is confirmed that all 22 people, including four Indian nationals and three crew members, have been killed in the tragedy.

HR GURU: 'My company has put me on PIP'

HR GURU: 'My company has put me on PIP'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

HR Guru Mayank Rautela offers practical advice.

Would Messi Have Won World Cup Without Di Maria?

Would Messi Have Won World Cup Without Di Maria?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Eight years is a long time in the life of an athlete. But just like Messi, Di Maria has preserved and persisted towards his childhood dream, points out Deepti Patwardhan.

HELP Satish Achieve His Dream

HELP Satish Achieve His Dream

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

The one thing holding back the plucky youngster who has never hesitated to plunge into unknown territory, is funds

'Unemployment is unprecedented'

'Unemployment is unprecedented'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

'In May 2020-2021, nearly 10 crores (100 million) lost jobs. 'Covid is not the reason for the present crisis. It aggravated the crisis.'

Woodpecker Air that brew intoxicants: CEA takes dig at Mallya

Woodpecker Air that brew intoxicants: CEA takes dig at Mallya

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

Kingfisher Airlines, promoted by Vijay Mallya whose other group entities included United Breweries, owe close to Rs 7,000 crore to 17 banks.

Study abroad tips: How to apply for scholarship

Study abroad tips: How to apply for scholarship

Rediff.com17 Oct 2015

International education consultant NNS Chandra offers advice on how to pick the right international course and college.

ASK HR GURU: Is it okay to moonlight?

ASK HR GURU: Is it okay to moonlight?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

HR Guru Mayank Rautela offers practical advice.

It's Raining Billions For Gujarat!

It's Raining Billions For Gujarat!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

Hemant Shivsaran lists the number of projects the Modi government has announced since August to woo Gujarat voters.

Bilkis case convict challenges plea in SC against remission by Guj govt

Bilkis case convict challenges plea in SC against remission by Guj govt

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

In his counter-affidavit, Radhey Shyam, who was recently released by the Gujarat government on remission, said that none of the petitioners are related to the case and are either political activists or "third party stranger".

India promises 'no favour, no fear' business regime

India promises 'no favour, no fear' business regime

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

Promising to make doing business more attractive, Union Minister Piyush Goyal has assured investors that they can work in India without fear or favour.

Once south Indians were beaten up in Mumbai; now the city has a Tamil MLA!

Once south Indians were beaten up in Mumbai; now the city has a Tamil MLA!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

'I didn't get the ticket because I am a Tamil and this is a Tamil area. I work for all people and that is why the majority voted for me.'

Elgar case: No bail for DU professor Hany Babu

Elgar case: No bail for DU professor Hany Babu

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

The Bombay high court on Monday rejected the bail plea filed by Delhi University's associate professor Hany Babu, who is an accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case.