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Meet delivery 'boy' Sreekumari S

Meet delivery 'boy' Sreekumari S

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

She is one of the first women to ride into the male-dominated world of e-commerce delivery agents -- or 'delivery associates' as they are called at Amazon.

'Why does India need to be woken up?'

'Why does India need to be woken up?'

Rediff.com22 May 2023

'Today, in India, if we do good to others, people feel s/he has some motive.' 'Politics has corrupted our minds.'

The Night Manager Review: Thrilling, And Yet...

The Night Manager Review: Thrilling, And Yet...

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

The Night Manager has no surprises, feels Deepa Gahlot.

DC's Dilemma: Drop Shaw to turn fortunes around?

DC's Dilemma: Drop Shaw to turn fortunes around?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

With DC having lost all five games so far this season, a rejig of the top order against KKR at the Ferozeshah Kotla in a bid to revive their fortunes could be on the cards.

Sikh removes turban to help bleeding child in New Zealand

Sikh removes turban to help bleeding child in New Zealand

Rediff.com16 May 2015

A 22-year-old Sikh man broke religious protocol by removing his turban to help a profusely bleeding child following a road accident in New Zealand, garnering praise for his humanitarian effort, a media report said.

'We could make mincemeat of the Pakistanis'

'We could make mincemeat of the Pakistanis'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

'My adrenalin kicked in and the happiness returned! It was time to go in for the kill again.' IAF Veterans Group Captain Dilip Kumar Dass tells Air Commodore Nitin Sathe about how the IAF decimated tanks in the famous Battle of Longewala.

University ranking sweepstakes

University ranking sweepstakes

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

Should we really pay attention to them, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Two more Hollywood films for Priyanka Chopra!

Two more Hollywood films for Priyanka Chopra!

Rediff.com31 May 2017

The Baywatch star is in negotiations to join A Kid Like Jake and Isn't It Romantic.

Junior soccer team, trapped in Thai caves, found safe after 9 days

Junior soccer team, trapped in Thai caves, found safe after 9 days

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

On June 23, the boys and their 25-year-old coach had entered the Tham Luang network of caves on a team outing. However, they were stranded following a heavy and continuous downpour that flooded the cave.

No, Friends is Not The Best Sitcom Ever!

No, Friends is Not The Best Sitcom Ever!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

'The pride of the devoted Seinfeld fan is that he happens to love a show that doesn't take his love for granted, so that even on repeat viewings he is never really sure what directions an episode might take,' observes Sreehari Nair.

Who will be India's next Naval Chief?

Who will be India's next Naval Chief?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

Admiral D K Joshi was to have served as naval chief till July 2015. Had he completed his full tenure, then Vice Admiral Satish Soni, currently Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Navy's smallest command, the Southern Naval Command, would have taken over as the next naval chief.

Make way for Indi toons

Make way for Indi toons

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

Cartoon characters created and developed in local animation studios are enchanting Indian kids like never before, says Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Balochistan: Sufi shrine blast toll rises; Islamic State says we did it

Balochistan: Sufi shrine blast toll rises; Islamic State says we did it

Rediff.com13 Nov 2016

The death toll is feared to rise with women and children casualties in the deadly blast.

What happens in a Mumbai high-flyers club...

What happens in a Mumbai high-flyers club...

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

Ranjita Ganesan visits The Indus Club, which is not just another old boys' club.

'If Kashmir Files is branded anti-Islam, it's politics'

'If Kashmir Files is branded anti-Islam, it's politics'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

'What matters to me is that the film is reaching out and touching hearts.' 'An 85-year old man and his 75-year wife, who had never stepped into a cinema, went to see The Kashmir Files.' 'That is my real achievement.'

How Blood Donors India Saves Lives!

How Blood Donors India Saves Lives!

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

'Our network somehow saves 3,000 lives every year, but there's so much more to do, as every death due to shortage of blood is easily avoidable.'

How a small-town boy became Deloitte's top boss

How a small-town boy became Deloitte's top boss

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

Renjen had to go through 15 rounds of interviews before he got the job.

Meet Tusshar Kapoor's son Laksshya!

Meet Tusshar Kapoor's son Laksshya!

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

Tusshar became a proud father to a baby boy through In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and surrogacy.

Teen's gang rape catches attention after aunt receives video on Whatsapp

Teen's gang rape catches attention after aunt receives video on Whatsapp

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

A teenage girl was allegedly gang raped by her friend and three other boys, with the crime coming to light after her aunt came across the video of the incident that they had circulated on WhatsApp.

Beware! Your teen could be in danger

Beware! Your teen could be in danger

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

If your child has access to the Internet, they could find themselves in trouble.

Twin blasts in crowded Guwahati shopping area injures 4

Twin blasts in crowded Guwahati shopping area injures 4

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

Four persons, including a six-year-old girl, were injured in two explosions that rocked he city's commercial hub Fancy Bazaar on Saturday.

'Today It Is Absolute Dictatorship'

'Today It Is Absolute Dictatorship'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

'If you persist in opposing the government, they set the ED or the NIA on you. And the courts have not given us much hope.'

Tip Gear: Some advice for Jeremy Clarkson and the boys

Tip Gear: Some advice for Jeremy Clarkson and the boys

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Now that Jeremy has decided to try his hand at something new, we asked Top Gear's Top Fan Anywhere, Raja Sen, to give Mr C some advice.

No official conspiracy charge pressed by NCB: Aryan's lawyers at bail hearing

No official conspiracy charge pressed by NCB: Aryan's lawyers at bail hearing

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

The NCB spoke about Aryan Khan, Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan's son, and others of being accused of a conspiracy, but it never pressed that charge officially following their arrest in a drugs case, their lawyer told the Bombay High Court during bail hearing on Wednesday.

Patience the key for Australia on Day 5, says Smith

Patience the key for Australia on Day 5, says Smith

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

Australian batsman Steve Smith reckons that with the Gabba track starting to play a few tricks, an engrossing final day is in store in the fourth and deciding Test against India.

Kobe Bryant, daughter 'Mambacita' died pursuing basketball dream

Kobe Bryant, daughter 'Mambacita' died pursuing basketball dream

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Kobe Bryant called his daughter Gianna "Mambacita" after his own court nickname, "Black Mamba," confident she would follow in his footsteps and become a professional basketball player. On Sunday, the 41-year-old five-time NBA champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist died with his 13-year-old daughter and seven others in a helicopter crash northwest of Los Angeles as they pursued that dream.

Why Gavaskar can't praise Rahane's captaincy

Why Gavaskar can't praise Rahane's captaincy

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

Gavaskar was impressed with Rahane's field placements

How tech enabled the Thai cave rescue

How tech enabled the Thai cave rescue

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

Drones, high capacity auto prime pumps, autonomous vehicles, robots, all played a role in the seemingly impossible rescue, reports Pranjal Sharma.

How one man is changing young lives in India

How one man is changing young lives in India

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

An initiative to fund the education of bright Indian youngsters undertaken by two Indian-Americans has now acquired a momentum of its own, discovers Anjuli Bhargava.

'We never imagined such a thing would befall us'

'We never imagined such a thing would befall us'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

Such was the terror created by the ATS, that all their relatives stayed away.

9 dead as Cyclone Titli hits Andhra Pradesh, Odisha

9 dead as Cyclone Titli hits Andhra Pradesh, Odisha

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

The South Central Railway as well as the East Coast Railway cancelled several trains while some were terminated midway, officials said, adding a few express trains were also diverted.

5 more people from Kerala test positive for coronavirus

5 more people from Kerala test positive for coronavirus

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

All the five have been isolated in Pathnamathitta general hospital and are under observation. Their tests were confirmed on Saturday night.

Why this Actor became a Sportscaster

Why this Actor became a Sportscaster

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

'I have been lucky to be able to show my talent more as a sports anchor, and I could do this for life!'

Junior soccer team found alive in Thai cave after nine days

Junior soccer team found alive in Thai cave after nine days

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

The boys, aged between 11 and 16, went missing with the 25-year-old after soccer practice on June 23 after they set out to explore the Tham Luang cave complex in a forest park near by the border with Myanmar.

After a slow start, Vistara revs up for growth

After a slow start, Vistara revs up for growth

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

Vistara was launched on January 9.

Gerson Da Cunha: The Forever Man

Gerson Da Cunha: The Forever Man

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

'Gerson existed at the intersection of principle and conscience. 'One of our conversations turned to his return to India from Brazil. 'He spoke about the choices he made and the things he felt he had failed at. 'What emerged was how he always steadfastly stuck to his beliefs and was true to them and himself. 'The need to -- in Spike Lee's words -- Do The Right Thing.' Director Dev Benegal remembers Gerson da Cunha, 'friend, guide, light'.

Assam girl student in shorts made to wrap curtain around legs in exam

Assam girl student in shorts made to wrap curtain around legs in exam

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

A 19-year-old girl appearing for an examination in Assam was made to wrap a curtain around her legs by an invigilator who chafed at her wearing shorts, provoking outrage and allegations of gender bias, and prompting university authorities to order an inquiry. The girl's family has, however, decided against taking the matter further in the interest of her mental well-being and academic future.

Meet Syria's young soldiers of misfortune

Meet Syria's young soldiers of misfortune

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

With their childhood reduced to rubble in the ongoing strife, these kids are easy recruits for rebels and ISIS alike.

Shrina Kurani Is Running For Congress

Shrina Kurani Is Running For Congress

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

Indian-American engineer-entrepreneur Shrina Kurani challenges a 30-year Republican veteran in a US Congressional race in a district that is predominantly white.