News for 'Practical Guide'

Mental health disorders: India's invisible epidemic

Mental health disorders: India's invisible epidemic

Rediff.com16 Dec 2017

And the way to a cure begins with conversation.

Truly, an extraordinary fellow

Truly, an extraordinary fellow

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

'Overlying his idealism was a hatred of war and of all things military. He gave no deep thought to politico-military matters and this prevented him from making sound security decisions.'

50 years on, stunning unseen pictures of the Beatles in India!

50 years on, stunning unseen pictures of the Beatles in India!

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

The band's trip to Rishikesh delayed their split till 1970! This & other unheard stories...

MOST INFLUENTIAL people on the Internet

MOST INFLUENTIAL people on the Internet

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Where they go, millions follow.

Do you want to be a voice artist?

Do you want to be a voice artist?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

The career is both diverse and complex.

Australia hoping bad boys come good in Melbourne

Australia hoping bad boys come good in Melbourne

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

Nick Kyrgios and Bernard Tomic gave Australia an unwanted reputation as a breeding ground for tennis brats during a tempestuous 2015 and the pair will be firmly under the spotlight in front of home crowds at Melbourne Park. With former world number one Lleyton Hewitt set to retire and the last of his two grand slam titles at the 2002 Wimbledon championships a distant memory, Australia has long yearned for a new force in men's tennis to challenge at the majors. Tomic, 23, and Kyrgios, 20, have both been tagged as the future of the sport in the country but the excitement generated by their undeniable talent gave way to dismay last season as the pair hogged the headlines for all the wrong reasons.

Myths vs Facts: 15 questions every Indian mum wants to ask

Myths vs Facts: 15 questions every Indian mum wants to ask

Rediff.com15 May 2017

Can a foetus hear the tinkle of bangles? Will drinking milk help produce more milk?

Does India's food regulator remind us of the 'inspector raj'?

Does India's food regulator remind us of the 'inspector raj'?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

Regulator's nod assumed more importance after the Maggi issue.

There once was a pink Ambassador...

There once was a pink Ambassador...

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

Most Indians have an Ambassador story. Avishek Rakshit chronicles what made this car such an indispensable part of India's cultural psyche.

China elevates Xi as 'core leader', on par with Mao, Deng

China elevates Xi as 'core leader', on par with Mao, Deng

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

President Xi Jinping was on Thursday elevated as the "core leader" of China's ruling Communist Party, conferring on him a status similar to that of party founder 'Chairman' Mao Zedong that dilutes the three-decade-old collective leadership principle to avoid personality cult.

Locking horns with the fearless Indian Bison

Locking horns with the fearless Indian Bison

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Shubir Rishi/Rediff.com narrates the morning safari that he took on day two at the Pench National Park. He was on a road trip to the Pench-Kanha-Tadoba national parks.

Study abroad: What to expect in a visa interview

Study abroad: What to expect in a visa interview

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

The officer can ask a few unrelated questions to know your real interests and objectives.

Reputation, frugality and more tips from successful entrepreneurs

Reputation, frugality and more tips from successful entrepreneurs

Rediff.com31 May 2017

Overcoming challenges is what entrepreneurship is all about.

Prez @ Sabarmati: Real dirt lies in the mind; swachch abhiyaan must begin there

Prez @ Sabarmati: Real dirt lies in the mind; swachch abhiyaan must begin there

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

The real dirt of India lies not on the streets but in "our minds and in our unwillingness to let go of views that divide society into them and us", President Pranab Mukherjee said on Tuesday emphasising on cleansing minds of divisive thoughts.

12 ways to be happy at work

12 ways to be happy at work

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

Stretch. Make some calls. Or simply organise your desk.

'90,000 crore will be spent this election'

'90,000 crore will be spent this election'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

'When corporates have a stake in the government through contributions to political parties, democracy, which is supposed to work for the common man, doesn't.'

'I'm only showing the mirror to BJP'

'I'm only showing the mirror to BJP'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Shatrughan Sinha says he was ignored even after he offered to campaign in Bihar.

The man who helped shape India

The man who helped shape India

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

Mahendra Raj is a towering figure of 20th century Indian architecture.

'It was very hard to build an R&D set-up in India'

'It was very hard to build an R&D set-up in India'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

Sohini Das chats with MD of Zydus Cadila Healthcare Pankaj R Patel & his son Sharvil Patel.

'Is mobile banking as safe as net banking?'

'Is mobile banking as safe as net banking?'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

In an online chat with readers on April 27, Sameer Ratolikar, Chief Information Security Officer, HDFC Bank, answered readers' queries on how to secure their online banking transaction.

Cyrus Mistry's mantra for success

Cyrus Mistry's mantra for success

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

He wants his companies to have speed and agility to adapt to turbulent times

Doval discusses border dispute with Chinese counterpart

Doval discusses border dispute with Chinese counterpart

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

On the border dispute, officials on both sides say the protracted boundary talks made progress, while both sides made attempts to avert tensions along the 3,488-kilometre-long Line of Actual Control, which remains undefined.

Kohli and Co. keen to avenge embarrassing loss at Galle

Kohli and Co. keen to avenge embarrassing loss at Galle

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

India return to place from where journey to glory began.

How Swapna Barman became the toast of Asia

How Swapna Barman became the toast of Asia

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

'To be good at the heptathlon takes at least seven years; to compete internationally and win medals takes 10 years.' 'Swapna became Asia's best heptathlete in just five years!' 'Nobody would have believed it. but she did it.'

Will military action teach Pakistan a lesson?

Will military action teach Pakistan a lesson?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

'For India, the phase of pure restraint has passed.' 'Restraint has failed to reform Pakistan or rein in terrorism,' says Vivek Gumaste.

FULL TEXT: Pranab's address at RSS headquarters

FULL TEXT: Pranab's address at RSS headquarters

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

The soul of India resides in pluralism and tolerance. This plurality of our society has come through assimilation of ideas over centuries. Secularism and inclusion are a matter of faith for us. It is our composite culture which makes us into one nation.

Get set for the mother of all cricketing battles!

Get set for the mother of all cricketing battles!

Rediff.com17 Sep 2017

Virat Kohli's Indian team will be aiming for another comprehensive show against a depleted Australia when the two sides square-off in the opening encounter of the five-match series, in Chennai, on Saturday.

PM, Xi display bonhomie at BRICS Summit

PM, Xi display bonhomie at BRICS Summit

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

Modi is also scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with Xi on Tuesday.

Wanted: Greater private sector investment in agriculture

Wanted: Greater private sector investment in agriculture

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

From linking innovation with supply of inputs to providing contract farming, the private sector can help agriculture move to the next stage of development.

Walmart plans tieups with Indian online retailers

Walmart plans tieups with Indian online retailers

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

US retail major is in talks with Flipkart, Snapdeal, ShopClues and Grofers for partnership.

Wimbledon: 'Workaholic' Murray ready to dodge 'golden arm' Raonic's missiles

Wimbledon: 'Workaholic' Murray ready to dodge 'golden arm' Raonic's missiles

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

Since Andy Murray's memory is as razor sharp as his service returns, he will not have forgotten the parting shot he received from Milos Raonic when they last played.

Memories from Mrinalda

Memories from Mrinalda

Rediff.com30 Dec 2018

In this excerpt from a conversation with Samik Bandopadhyay, Mrinalda discusses three legendary actors he has worked with.

From floods to runs: Dream hundred for J&K opener Khajuria

From floods to runs: Dream hundred for J&K opener Khajuria

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Young Jammu and Kashmir opener Shubham Khajuria hits maiden hundred to put the team from the flood-ravaged Valley in control of their opening Ranji Trophy match against 40-time Mumbai. Harish Kotian reports.

'It's a marvel that Leander is still playing so well'

'It's a marvel that Leander is still playing so well'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

'Even at 42, Leander's ball skills, his reflexes at the net, the hand-eye coordination... nothing has diminished. In fact, he is as good as he's ever been.'

Why you need pillow talk for better sex

Why you need pillow talk for better sex

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

Don't just have sex, make love.

Parliament witnesses chaotic scenes as opposition takes on government

Parliament witnesses chaotic scenes as opposition takes on government

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

The opposition battled it out with the Centre over farmer issues, the suspension of 6 MPs and the privileges of MPs.

Savouring Ramzan delights

Savouring Ramzan delights

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Ramzan food walk reveals Old Delhi's culinary tradition!

How Trump will 'deal' with the world :)

How Trump will 'deal' with the world :)

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

'Europe can be discussed on a golf course...' 'North Korea? What do I care what the man with the bad haircut does?'

How this start-up saves lives

How this start-up saves lives

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

The company has been developing donor-derived stem cell platforms.

Modi@1: BJP's 7 popular defensive tactics

Modi@1: BJP's 7 popular defensive tactics

Rediff.com25 May 2015

A simple guide to the strange defensiveness of the government and its supporters, and how and why the arguments they're making are wrong.