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Why Jessica Lall wants to be Los Angeles's next mayor

Why Jessica Lall wants to be Los Angeles's next mayor

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

'We need to see more Indian Americans and people of colour hold elected office and serve in executive roles.'

All above 18 years to get COVID-19 vaccine from May 1

All above 18 years to get COVID-19 vaccine from May 1

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

Based on this price, state governments, private hospitals, industrial establishments, etc would be able to procure vaccine doses from the manufacturers.

The key to success in India? Here's advice from Pietersen

The key to success in India? Here's advice from Pietersen

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

Former England skipper Kevin Pietersen has advised Australia to either learn to play spin quickly or skip the tour to India for the upcoming four-match Test series later this month.

There is no auspicious day for investing

There is no auspicious day for investing

Rediff.com20 Nov 2012

While some investors follow fundamental research and price charts to invest in stocks, there some who rely on planetary movements to invest. Here are some heuristics investors resort to and ways to avoid it.

This instructor makes yoga look SO EASY!

This instructor makes yoga look SO EASY!

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

Janice Liou's jaw-dropping yoga poses will inspire you too.

How India bounced back in second T20I

How India bounced back in second T20I

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

Captain Rohit Sharma led from the front, scoring 50 off 29 balls to ensure a seven-wicket win for India, their first in a T20 International on New Zealand soil.

Govt advises people to wear homemade masks in public

Govt advises people to wear homemade masks in public

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

The government said the use of such masks will help in protecting the community at large

'It is an election to save the soul of Tamil Nadu'

'It is an election to save the soul of Tamil Nadu'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

'The last four years was not Dravidian rule, it was BJP rule by proxy.'

'I am under no pressure in India as Pakistan coach'

'I am under no pressure in India as Pakistan coach'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2012

Guiding a Pakistani side to play against India on their home soil may be a pressure job but Dav Whatmore says he is comfortable doing his duties in the upcoming bilateral series since he has already worked with sub-continent players in the past.

Dear Pooja: My dog won't leave me alone

Dear Pooja: My dog won't leave me alone

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

Canine lover and dog trainer Pooja Sathe Gawande answers your queries.

What I learned from my virtual internship with Samsung

What I learned from my virtual internship with Samsung

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

'Despite being limited to my house, I was able to interact with a diverse set of people, to try and understand consumer behaviour.'

PHOTOS: North Korea readies for rare Congress

PHOTOS: North Korea readies for rare Congress

Rediff.com6 May 2016

These pictures offer a glimpse in the life of ordinary North Koreans as they prepare for the event.

ASK DR JAIN: How can I prevent hair loss?

ASK DR JAIN: How can I prevent hair loss?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

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

SC stays 1-man committee on stubble burning after Centre assures law

SC stays 1-man committee on stubble burning after Centre assures law

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

A bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde passed the order while considering the Centre's stand that it is coming out with a comprehensive legislation to deal with air pollution, including the aspect of stubble burning.

Can't find a job? Here's why you MUST skill up

Can't find a job? Here's why you MUST skill up

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

Upskilling would not only improve chances of employability but would also increase the scope of jobs based on skills they have acquired over a period of time, says Akhand Swaroop Pandit, co-founder and CEO, The Catalyst Group.

This IIT student cracked the perfect GRE score

This IIT student cracked the perfect GRE score

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

Taher Poonawala, 20, a student of IIT-Madras from Mumbai reveals his study secrets.

PIX: Legends Padukone, Frost on court with chess great Vishy!

PIX: Legends Padukone, Frost on court with chess great Vishy!

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

It was a rare sight to witness badminton legends Prakash Padukone and Morten Frost get back on the court to relive their glory days with India's chess wizard Viswanathan Anand for company.

Start-up or MNC: Where should you intern?

Start-up or MNC: Where should you intern?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

Interning with a big brand allows you to interact with experienced professionals from different departments of the company.

How to prepare for GRE in 10 weeks

How to prepare for GRE in 10 weeks

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Ditch your tuitions and expensive books; there is a way you can crack the GRE without burning a hole in your pocket.

The 1st woman to lead an all-male marching contingent on R-Day

The 1st woman to lead an all-male marching contingent on R-Day

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

'It's not about me - but about my jawans, my country,' says Lieutenant Bhavana Kasturi.

Life lessons from WOMEN who INSPIRE

Life lessons from WOMEN who INSPIRE

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

The women who inspired them...

Managing Internet tech change wisely

Managing Internet tech change wisely

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Ajit Balakrishnan on learning from past technology revolutions.

Gender justice: HC knocks on the doors of Sabarimala

Gender justice: HC knocks on the doors of Sabarimala

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

Asserting that it would decide on the right of women to enter the historic Sabarimala shrine on the basis of constitutional principles.

Theni forest fire toll mounts to 11; forest officer suspended

Theni forest fire toll mounts to 11; forest officer suspended

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

The 'Chennai Trekking Club' has blamed the local farmers for the fire that engulfed the area.

FIFA to intensify efforts to counter racism

FIFA to intensify efforts to counter racism

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

FIFA has admitted that it would be using the next World Cup to display FIFA's zero-tolerance policy against any form of discrimination, in view of receiving widespread criticism of its lackluster efforts in Brazil during the World Cup held earlier this year.

Sun Pharma's Dilip Shanghvi takes 99% pay cut

Sun Pharma's Dilip Shanghvi takes 99% pay cut

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

As on July 31, the valuation of his shareholding in the company stood at Rs 9,830 crore.

'App-y New Year'

'App-y New Year'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2012

You might love them or hate them, but you just can't ignore them.

Should Women Fight Wars?

Should Women Fight Wars?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

Should we be exposing our women volunteers to the barbarity of actual combat?

How IT services firms plan to protect clients from cyber threat

How IT services firms plan to protect clients from cyber threat

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

In the last couple of months, top Indian IT services providers, including TCS, Infosys, Wipro and HCL Tech have announced setting up cyber threat management centres in the US and Europe.

It's been a 'difficult', but fruitful journey for captain Shaw

It's been a 'difficult', but fruitful journey for captain Shaw

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

Shaw comes from Virar, a small town in Palghar district near Mumbai, and the youngster walked down memory lane, retracing his journey from his home town to New Zealand.

ASK DR JAIN: I want feet like the film stars!

ASK DR JAIN: I want feet like the film stars!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

Have skin concerns? Send in your questions to Dr Dinesh Jain.

Study Abroad tips: The best undergrad courses in the US

Study Abroad tips: The best undergrad courses in the US

Rediff.com21 May 2016

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra shares advice on how to pick the right international education.

Miller ready to take up responsibility for new look SA

Miller ready to take up responsibility for new look SA

Rediff.com14 Sep 2019

Miller is happy with the way De Kock is progressing as a leader and wants to lend all the support that he needs at the start of his new journey.

'Kohli reads the situation well and backs his skills'

'Kohli reads the situation well and backs his skills'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

Pakistan batsman Shoaib Malik has praised India vice-captain Virat Kohli for his quality of batsmanship.

Revenues of IT companies may take a big hit in FY21

Revenues of IT companies may take a big hit in FY21

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

Though a weak dollar will lend some support to revenues and margins in FY21, the demand environment will outweigh any gain.

Class of '83 review

Class of '83 review

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

Class of '83 is no Ardh Satya and Bobby Deol is no Om Puri, notes Sukanya Verma.

National-level shooter claims coach spiked drink, raped her

National-level shooter claims coach spiked drink, raped her

Rediff.com4 Dec 2016

An FIR was registered against the shooter on the basis of the complaint filed at the Chanakyapuri police station on Saturday.

Bangla tigers seek resurgence against Lankan lions

Bangla tigers seek resurgence against Lankan lions

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Bangladesh made a perfect start to their World Cup campaign, posting their highest one-day international score of 330-6 during the 21-run win over South Africa.

The Strange Bedfellows of Triple Talaq

The Strange Bedfellows of Triple Talaq

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

'As long as true Hinduism survives in India, we need not let the Hindutva fear factor keep us from accepting a change in Muslim personal law with a ban on triple talaq,' says Najid Hussain.

Kolkata fire: TMC and BJP begin blame game

Kolkata fire: TMC and BJP begin blame game

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

A devastating fire at a multi-storeyed building in Kolkata that claimed nine lives turned into the epicentre of a political slugfest on Tuesday, with the Trinamool Congress government and the Bharatiya Janata Party pointing accusatory fingers at the Railways and the state administration respectively, even as the bereaved families grieved at the loss of their near ones.