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The miracle of the hand

The miracle of the hand

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

The hospital that draws patients from all over India giving them hope by saving limbs and wants you to know that skin donation gives life to burn victims.

Last minute tax tips...

Last minute tax tips...

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

Evaluate recurring investment products and do the numbers before making any investments.

'Historic' SpaceX reaches International Space Station

'Historic' SpaceX reaches International Space Station

Rediff.com31 May 2020

The spacecraft is the first to take the American astronauts to orbit from American soil in nearly a decade.

Gold monetisation not viable for investors in the yellow metal

Gold monetisation not viable for investors in the yellow metal

Rediff.com21 Jun 2015

Conversion into jewellery during redemption would entail 15-20% wastage and making charges, rendering the scheme inefficient

100 Smart Cities to go green, be environment friendly

100 Smart Cities to go green, be environment friendly

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

'I am glad to announce that these cities are now going to become green smart cities.'

I was told my papa died in a war called Kargil

I was told my papa died in a war called Kargil

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

'The death certificate which I once read even states the date, 6 August, but I know that already.' 'Every year, we observe paath at the local gurdwara for which we need to take leave from school. The leave form always says 'attending father's death anniversary'. 'I always dread this day -- the long walk from my desk to the teacher's table with my diary in hand and in it a handwritten note dripped with sadness despite its curt language.' 'What generally follows is pity on my teacher's face, a deep sigh of sympathy and a sad pat on the back.' A moving excerpt from Gurmehar Kaur's memoir Small Acts Of Freedom.

Returning migrants: Boon or bane for states?

Returning migrants: Boon or bane for states?

Rediff.com29 May 2020

For states like West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh, where migration is high, the return of workers could be as much an opportunity as a liability. All states have launched portals to register migrant workers; additional fields like nature of employment and remuneration in the past 2-3 years are being added to help in skill mapping.

Tendulkar, Tharoor slam move to host India-WI ODI in Kochi

Tendulkar, Tharoor slam move to host India-WI ODI in Kochi

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

Opposition mounts over KCA's plans to host one dayer at Kochi

Brand Modi rules!

Brand Modi rules!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

The public feels there is a mismatch between what the prime minister says and what happens on the ground, but Narendra Modi continues to enjoy public support.

Smart tips to deal with legacy investments

Smart tips to deal with legacy investments

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

Keep at least one family member in the know of all your investments

COVID-19: 'There will be some spikes'

COVID-19: 'There will be some spikes'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

'It is absolutely important for us to continue to message to people that they must wear masks, keep physical distancing, as much as is practically possible, at work or at home.'

Didn't say anything against secularism: Meghalaya HC judge

Didn't say anything against secularism: Meghalaya HC judge

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

Justice Sen said he does not belong to any political party and does not dream of getting a political berth after retirement. He said he had written the judgment based on truth, history and ground reality "to save the citizens of India, irrespective of caste, creed, religion or language".

House passes anti-Pak measure, ignores White House objection

House passes anti-Pak measure, ignores White House objection

Rediff.com20 May 2016

As a result, as per the House version of the Bill, the Obama administration must certify that Pakistan has met before releasing $450 million in aid.

This Kiribati weightlifter adopts unique style to spread a message at Rio Games

This Kiribati weightlifter adopts unique style to spread a message at Rio Games

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Pacific islander dances to raise climate change awareness

What Major Gogoi did was Chanakya Niti

What Major Gogoi did was Chanakya Niti

Rediff.com24 May 2017

Major Gogoi thought like Chanakya when he tied a Kashmiri man on an army jeep to keep the stone pelters at bay, argues Rajeev Sharma.

The Hindu girl who challenged Haryana govt to marry a Muslim

The Hindu girl who challenged Haryana govt to marry a Muslim

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

'They told me that the marriage registrar would send a letter to my parents informing them about my marriage.'

Superman or not, Raghuram Rajan has indeed made a difference

Superman or not, Raghuram Rajan has indeed made a difference

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

He endorsed transparency and financial stability in addition to issues related to inclusive growth and development, write Puran Singh and Nupur Pavan Bang.

Tax on provident fund withdrawal, a big blow for the salaried

Tax on provident fund withdrawal, a big blow for the salaried

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

It is best to invest long-term surplus in stocks or equity mutual funds.

Aditya Puri's dream for HDFC Bank: Indian Alibaba

Aditya Puri's dream for HDFC Bank: Indian Alibaba

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

Tamal Bandyopadhyay details HDFC Bank's digital journey.

NATA Exam 2018: All you need to know

NATA Exam 2018: All you need to know

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

Your complete guide to preparing for the National Aptitude Test in Architecture.

Modi launches gold schemes, coin with Ashok Chakra

Modi launches gold schemes, coin with Ashok Chakra

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

India has 20,000 tonnes of idle gold; gold is an important aspect of women empowerment: PM.

DeMo aftermath: Cash crunch hobbles White Label ATMs

DeMo aftermath: Cash crunch hobbles White Label ATMs

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

The cash crunch following demonetisation and transaction fees that do not cover costs are among the reasons why the sector is struggling.

Of passionate riders and a motorcycling career

Of passionate riders and a motorcycling career

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Veer Arjun Singh finds out what a bunch of passionate bikers can teach us about the adrenaline-fuelled hobby

Independence Day: Resurgence review: Done to death vision!

Independence Day: Resurgence review: Done to death vision!

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

One sees a lot more of the aliens in this edition though not necessarily in a good way, wites Sukanya Verma.

Votes not priority; serving even animals who never vote: PM

Votes not priority; serving even animals who never vote: PM

Rediff.com23 Sep 2017

Praising villagers where he went to lay the foundation of a toilet for naming it as Izzatghar, Modi said, "I liked this word so much".

No place for 'middlemen' in my govt, every paisa reaches poor: Modi

No place for 'middlemen' in my govt, every paisa reaches poor: Modi

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

Modi said bribery was not possible as the money was transferred directly into accounts of the beneficiaries.

'For three days, we were starving'

'For three days, we were starving'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

'We had doctors from Syria who could not go home as the situation in their country is even worse. We are fortunate we have a safe home to come back to while they don't have that luxury.'

India 'keeper Subrata Paul opts for 'B' sample after failing dope test

India 'keeper Subrata Paul opts for 'B' sample after failing dope test

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

National Anti-Doping Agency chief Navin Agarwal confirmed the former India captain was tested by NADA officials in March but declined to elaborate further.

No change in labour laws without unions' consent: Modi

No change in labour laws without unions' consent: Modi

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

The government has set up a high-level committee.

Parliament passes Aadhaar amendment bill

Parliament passes Aadhaar amendment bill

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

The Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2019 was passed in Rajya Sabha by a voice vote, although many parties including the Trinamool Congress and Dravida Munnetra Kazagham opposed it citing various reasons, including apprehensions data theft.

Nobel Peace Prize: For less than noble reasons

Nobel Peace Prize: For less than noble reasons

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

For a start this award has a history of having less to do with actual contributions and more to do with some part of a larger agenda. Some pretty dubious people have received this. Many more were patently undeserving, says Mohan Guruswamy.

Government to build 13 new expressways

Government to build 13 new expressways

Rediff.com26 May 2017

'Our target is to award Rs 25 lakh crore worth of projects that would result in creating 25 million jobs'

'India has never lacked for ideas'

'India has never lacked for ideas'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

'Soft power is the power really to win friends and influence people with the strength of your ideas.' 'India's greatest soft power is being India itself. A nation of varied beliefs, states, creeds, castes, languages and yet embodying that spirit of unity in diversity.'

Remittances after a PIO takes up employment in India

Remittances after a PIO takes up employment in India

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

Getting US citizenship will in no way affect your right of being able to own or hold the agricultural land in India.

Budget 2018: What young India needs from Modi Sarkar

Budget 2018: What young India needs from Modi Sarkar

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

Education, jobs, health and more: Experts share their wishlist.

Buying and selling a property? Here are a few useful tips

Buying and selling a property? Here are a few useful tips

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Right steps you can considerably reduce the tax outgo.

Taxes during and after RNOR status

Taxes during and after RNOR status

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

RNOR status is a sub-set of the Resident Status.

Garm Hawa, a movie classic like none other

Garm Hawa, a movie classic like none other

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

What you need to know about M S Sathyu's classic Garm Hawa.

Want to be an IAS officer?

Want to be an IAS officer?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

All you need to know about preparing for the Civil Services examination

14 killed in roof-top pub fire in Mumbai

14 killed in roof-top pub fire in Mumbai

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

The fire broke out shortly after midnight on the third floor of the four-storeyed building on Senapati Bapat Marg, a commercial hub of the city, a civic official said.