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India's wheelchair cricketers look towards BCCI president Ganguly

India's wheelchair cricketers look towards BCCI president Ganguly

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

If BCCI helps them then the blind, deaf and wheelchair cricketers will all get benefited.

Centre, states team up with RBI, Big Tech to fight Chinese lending apps

Centre, states team up with RBI, Big Tech to fight Chinese lending apps

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

A user just needs to download any app floated by such fraudsters and apply for instant loans. These apps are mainly concentrated on Google Play considering the reach and popularity of Android systems.

Add some delicious romance to your Valentine's Day

Add some delicious romance to your Valentine's Day

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

This Valentine's Day woo your partner the old-fashioned way.

Can TN's Water Woes Ever End?

Can TN's Water Woes Ever End?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

For the current woes of the state to end, in city after city, town after town, village after village, unauthorised constructions have to be removed, no questions asked, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

The famous five taking on shady Chinese lending apps

The famous five taking on shady Chinese lending apps

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

A bunch of CEOs in their mid-30s and early 40s are trying to rectify the scenario where shady lending applications trap hapless borrowers with astronomically high interest rates and even bodily harm if the money was repaid. Anup Roy reports.

Foreign banks warm up to small towns

Foreign banks warm up to small towns

Rediff.com3 Feb 2010

Small-town India is warming up to foreign banks, finally.

Miandad urges BCCI, PCB to resume India-Pakistan cricketing ties

Miandad urges BCCI, PCB to resume India-Pakistan cricketing ties

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

Former Pakistan Test captain Javed Miandad advised the Board of Control for Cricket in India and the Pakistan Cricket Board to work together for the resumption of bilateral series between the two neighbouring countries.

RBI cracks down on MLM firms, ponzi schemes

RBI cracks down on MLM firms, ponzi schemes

Rediff.com17 Sep 2009

Coming down heavily on shady operations of fraudulent multi-level marketing companies, Reserve Bank of India has alerted banks to be careful while opening accounts of the marketing/trading agencies.

Hunger, hopelessness driving migrant workers back to cities

Hunger, hopelessness driving migrant workers back to cities

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

The employers, many of whom had virtually abandoned the migrant labourers, are sending them train and even flight tickets to fetch them back as factories whir back to life, construction activities pick up and the sowing season sets in.

Diet: Focus on small changes to start with

Diet: Focus on small changes to start with

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

Following an active lifestyle rather than a sedentary one is essential to eliminate risk of diseases.

What's on Shilpa Shetty's plate?

What's on Shilpa Shetty's plate?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

Shilpa Shetty has an enviable figure and amazing food habits as well!

ASK DR JAIN: How can I reduce grey hair?

ASK DR JAIN: How can I reduce grey hair?

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Tackle your hair and skin problems with expert help from Dr Dinesh Jain.

A break from chicken

A break from chicken

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

My son and his wife are now spending a holiday in pursuit of chicken, says Kishore Singh.

'A real horror show': Massive explosion rocks Beirut

'A real horror show': Massive explosion rocks Beirut

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Lebanese Prime Minister Hassan Diab in a televised address to the county warned that those who were responsible for the devastating catastrophe will be held accountable and not go unpunished.

Virat Kohli's 'love' for Test cricket could be saviour for the format

Virat Kohli's 'love' for Test cricket could be saviour for the format

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

Test cricket could receive a fillip if Kohli can break India's jinx in Australia by winning the four-Test series

Why distributors prefer selling insurance products over MFs

Why distributors prefer selling insurance products over MFs

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Experts say the trend is worrying as it could take a toll on the pace of equity flows and also hinder the penetration drive of the Rs 24-trillion MF industry.

Healthy food secrets from Chef Kelvin Cheung's kitchen

Healthy food secrets from Chef Kelvin Cheung's kitchen

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

Want to eat healthy, but don't know how to do it right? Trailblazing chef Kelvin Cheung will teach you a thing or two about healthy eating.

Migrants reach home after 'ride' of a lifetime

Migrants reach home after 'ride' of a lifetime

Rediff.com28 May 2020

Recounting the experiences of the morning, one which they will remember all their lives, Naveen said people at the Delhi airport were looking at them when they entered carrying jute bags and wearing slippers.

The most controversial shows on TV

The most controversial shows on TV

Rediff.com6 Oct 2009

Here's a look at the shows that made headlines.

Mobile towers threatening honey bees in Kerala

Mobile towers threatening honey bees in Kerala

Rediff.com31 Aug 2009

A plunge in beehive population has been reported from different parts of Kerala and if measures are not taken to check mushrooming of mobile powers, bees could be wiped out from Kerala within a decade, environmentalist and Reader in Zoology, Dr Sainudeen Pattazhy says in his study.

62% engineers want to work in a large company

62% engineers want to work in a large company

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

According to a latest study, maximum engineers opt for a job with a large company while a small but appreciable set of engineers opt for jobs with a start-up.

'There are people in TMC who are termites'

'There are people in TMC who are termites'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

'The TMC forgets that if people don't stand by you, your party will never win.'

'Maoist threat impede electoral process'

'Maoist threat impede electoral process'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2009

Role of black money in elections, threat to voters from Maoists, mushroom growth of political parties and casual approach of urban voters impede the electoral process in the country, Election Commissioner S Y Quraishi has said.

Meghalaya turns into hub for illegal small arms

Meghalaya turns into hub for illegal small arms

Rediff.com10 Sep 2008

Though the Meghalaya police have carried out many operations in recent times to bust such illegal arms manufacturing units, it has failed to stem the menace. The police have destroyed many such small arms factories in various parts of Cherrapunjee and Mawsynram in East Khasi Hills district of the hill state in recent past. But the factories again come up once the police lower their guard.

While in retail, better look for detail

While in retail, better look for detail

Rediff.com11 Jul 2008

Billing errors are common in supermarkets, says Sonia Kohli, a shopper. She was charged Rs 86 for a toothpaste under a 'super saver' offer on which the maximum retail price printed was just Rs 50. In a similar case, the billed price was Rs 80 when the actual price of the product was Rs 73.

Flush out 'mini Pakistans' in India, says Sena

Flush out 'mini Pakistans' in India, says Sena

Rediff.com3 Dec 2008

Criticising the Centre's attitude after terror strikes across the country, the Shiv Sena on Wednesday said the government should first flush out 'mini Pakistans' mushrooming in India and then think of teaching the neighbour country a lesson.In a strongly worded editorial published in Shiv Sena mouthpiece Saamna, the party pointed out that the 'mini Pakistans' cropping up across India should be cleaned out on a priority basis in an attempt to prevent further terror attacks.

Recipes for a very merry Christmas!

Recipes for a very merry Christmas!

Rediff.com21 Dec 2007

Chef Areez Patel provides us with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian recipes to enjoy this Christmas. Cheers!

'NEP is anti-India'

'NEP is anti-India'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

'The NEP is a threat, not a hope.'

Why snakes and spiders scare you

Why snakes and spiders scare you

Rediff.com24 Mar 2008

Researchers have found that contrary to assumptions that humans possess an evolutionary predisposition to fear the creepy creatures, it is the exposure to negative information about snakes and spiders, which causes phobias.

Will nuclear power benefit the masses?

Will nuclear power benefit the masses?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2008

'We are being told that to cushion our energy needs from the volatile oil market, we need nuclear power. That's hogwash: Our power sector is not dependent on oil.'

IT sector confident to meet growth targets

IT sector confident to meet growth targets

Rediff.com1 Jul 2008

The IT sector in Bangalore is confident that they will be able to meet their growth targets during the current fiscal in spite of the compounding problems mushrooming across the globe.

Sino-Indian trade: It's helping only China

Sino-Indian trade: It's helping only China

Rediff.com28 Jan 2008

While we are prepared to help the Chinese catch up with us in IT, they are not prepared to help us catch up with them in the engineering sector. They consider us rivals.

Cafe Coffee Day to expand across India

Cafe Coffee Day to expand across India

Rediff.com3 Aug 2007

Forget Starbucks coming into India. Witness the expansion of Caf Coffee Day, which is set to mushroom across the country.

Vocational courses at NIOS-Delhi

Vocational courses at NIOS-Delhi

Rediff.com19 Jun 2006

National Institute of Open Schooling, an autonomous organisation of MHRD, Government of India, invites applications for admission to its various Vocational Education Courses.

Do you know what this is?

Do you know what this is?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Does Mumbai's Masala Library live up to its reputation? Harnoor Channi Tiwary finds out!

Practical solutions for school drop-outs!

Practical solutions for school drop-outs!

Rediff.com18 May 2005

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University will offer seven certificate courses spanning six months, through the Distance Education Mode, from July.

How well do you know your television?

How well do you know your television?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2008

Take this quiz and find out!

From comfort to food: 4 amazing hotels

From comfort to food: 4 amazing hotels

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Nayantara Patel lists four hotels to visit for the fabulous food they serve.

'Covid took away everything, now roof being taken away'

'Covid took away everything, now roof being taken away'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

'Why do politicians ask for votes if they cannot rehabilitate us? Where do we go -- to the footpath?'

From Pitampura to Melbourne: Chef Goila debuts on MasterChef Australia

From Pitampura to Melbourne: Chef Goila debuts on MasterChef Australia

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

The chef prepared his famous butter chicken on the popular cooking game show.