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'I hope your son gets coronavirus': Footballer reveals abuse

'I hope your son gets coronavirus': Footballer reveals abuse

Rediff.com28 May 2020

Troy Deeney has declined to take part in the resumption of training, after the stoppage due to the coronavirus pandemic, citing his son's breathing difficulties.

'The Russians Are Like Demons'

'The Russians Are Like Demons'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

'Another friend told me that the Russians had come to their homes, killed their neighbours and raped his neighbour's wife, and they killed even children in Bucha.'

Commodities: A preview of 2008

Commodities: A preview of 2008

Rediff.com3 Jan 2008

2008 is the year of the rat. The Chinese Zodiac says the year of the rat will be volatile for commodities and equities. However 2008 is the year of the Earth Rat, which is prosperous for the earth and metal industries.

Lijo Jose Pellissery's Women And Mine

Lijo Jose Pellissery's Women And Mine

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

Pellissery's women continue to express the beauty in our common humanity. And often, these women go so far into expressing our hopes, desires, absurdities and follies that they end up acting at variance with the ethical prescriptions of our age. And this, I believe, is precisely why they remain "invisible" to a whole bunch of viewers, says Sreehari Nair.

Crucial fertiliser shortage may pinch farmers

Crucial fertiliser shortage may pinch farmers

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

Enthused by rising potato prices after a prolonged slump, Pradeep Sharma was planning to sow the crop on his 15-acre farm near Agra slightly earlier than usual. The delayed departure of the southwest monsoon also prompted his decision, since the good soil moisture would have saved at least one initial irrigation. But the acute shortage of diammonium phosphate (DAP), a crucial nutrient ahead of the sowing season for potatoes, nipped those hopes in the bud. DAP is the second-most used fertiliser in the country after urea.

In Pics: The making of India's next supermodel

In Pics: The making of India's next supermodel

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

Ever wondered what it is like to actually audition for India's biggest model talent hunt?

Ratan Tata, most active angel investor with 14 start-ups

Ratan Tata, most active angel investor with 14 start-ups

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

Ratan Tata invested about $299,000 during the first six months of 2016.

How Alexis-Serena are giving everyone couple goals

How Alexis-Serena are giving everyone couple goals

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

The power couple is ruling the internet with their mutual love for each other.

Pix: It's the Chinese Year of the Dog

Pix: It's the Chinese Year of the Dog

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

February 16 marked the start of the Chinese Year of the Dog.

Anushka, Rani, Kareena: BEST films of Bollywood's top actresses

Anushka, Rani, Kareena: BEST films of Bollywood's top actresses

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

Here's looking at the finest films of these ladies.

CBI summons wife, sister-in-law of Mamata's nephew in coal pilferage case

CBI summons wife, sister-in-law of Mamata's nephew in coal pilferage case

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

The central probe agency had on Friday carried out a fresh round of searches in connection with the case, they said.

5 success lessons from her latest film

5 success lessons from her latest film

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

Follow these cues and chase your dreams.

People's laxity major reason for Covid surge: Vardhan

People's laxity major reason for Covid surge: Vardhan

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Tuesday said one of the major reasons for the surge in cases was people becoming lax towards following COVID-appropriate behaviour and urged them take up mass awareness campaigns to re-instill the importance of such measures among the masses.

Indian shares post biggest single-day gain in nearly a month

Indian shares post biggest single-day gain in nearly a month

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

BSE Oil & Gas, Realty, Auto, Power, Bankex and IT surged between 1-2%.

India will be in position to vaccinate all adults by year end: Centre

India will be in position to vaccinate all adults by year end: Centre

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Harsh Vardhan said that 51 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses will be made available by July and 216 crore more between August and December.

PIX: Madonna mingles with Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney

PIX: Madonna mingles with Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

A look at the guests at the premiere.

Lesser-known firms set to make a mark in oil and gas sector

Lesser-known firms set to make a mark in oil and gas sector

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

India may soon see a new set of oil barons with lesser-known companies venturing into crude oil and natural gas production. These new kids on the block have come up through a mix of entrepreneurial grit and backing from oil industry veterans. Nippon Power, South Asia Consultancy, PFH (Poddar Family Holdings) Resources and Chennai-based Adbhoot Estates could be the first ones to start production from blocks awarded during the first round of Discovered Small Field (DSF-1) auctions. Adbhoot is in a 50:50 joint venture with the Bombay Stock Exchange-listed Hindustan Oil Exploration Company that has some five oil producing assets and over 10 blocks across the country.

The Hottest Sporting Buzz is here!

The Hottest Sporting Buzz is here!

Rediff.com14 Apr 2014

Rediff.com brings you the buzz around celebrity sportspersons and their glamorous lives!

Meet the Indian techies who sold their firm to Apple

Meet the Indian techies who sold their firm to Apple

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

In one clean sweep, the deal catapulted the co-founders of the US-based company into the league of successful Indian-American tech entrepreneurs, making yet another pair of new faces of India's software talent.

Juhi Chawla's 5G suit 'defective', 'filed for publicity': Delhi HC

Juhi Chawla's 5G suit 'defective', 'filed for publicity': Delhi HC

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

The Delhi high court on Wednesday questioned actress-environmentalist Juhi Chawla for directly filing a suit against the setting up of 5G wireless networks in the country without giving any representation to the government on her concerns related to the technology.

Navy divers detect another body in Meghalaya coal mine

Navy divers detect another body in Meghalaya coal mine

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

The body has been detected inside the 370-foot-deep coal mine in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district,

'Are you happy inside?'

'Are you happy inside?'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

'Talk to yourself.' 'Talk to your nearest ones.' 'The ones who love you are always free for you.'

Behind the scenes: How hackers take control of your life

Behind the scenes: How hackers take control of your life

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

They can spy on you through the webcam, and use it to annoy, bully and blackmail you.

Behind the scenes: How hackers take control of your life

Behind the scenes: How hackers take control of your life

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

They can spy on you through the webcam, and use it to annoy, bully and blackmail you.

Behind the scenes: How hackers take control of your life

Behind the scenes: How hackers take control of your life

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

They can spy on you through the webcam, and use it to annoy, bully and blackmail you.

Farooque Sheikh, an actor for all seasons

Farooque Sheikh, an actor for all seasons

Rediff.com31 Dec 2013

'Despite his recent resurgence (Listen... Amaya and Lahore for which he won a National Award as Best Supporting Actor), Farooque stayed away from the rat race,' says Dinesh Raheja. 'And to think that in Sai Paranjpye's Katha, he ironically reprised the famous ambitious hare of the Hare and Tortoise story.'

Why is this cover making the Internet uncomfortable?

Why is this cover making the Internet uncomfortable?

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Pharrell Williams teamed up for the first time for a mag cover.

9 unique ways to experience Rajasthan

9 unique ways to experience Rajasthan

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

You'll see that there's more to the state than just its forts and havelis!

How the West's central banks' turbulence will AFFECT India

How the West's central banks' turbulence will AFFECT India

Rediff.com28 May 2013

Winding down quantitative easing will be messy for the West and a big problem for India.

Why Man United is vary of Leicester's Vardy

Why Man United is vary of Leicester's Vardy

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

Manchester United defender Chris Smalling is wary of the threat posed by Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy but is looking forward to the challenge of keeping the speed merchant in check on Saturday.

The protector of women from breast cancer

The protector of women from breast cancer

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

'Having dedicated my life towards improving breast healthcare in my motherland. I shall continue to work with rock-solid determination following this "chosen" path.'

RBI hikes repo rate, loans to cost more

RBI hikes repo rate, loans to cost more

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

RBI kas hiked short-term lending (repo) rate by 0.25 per cent to 7.5 per cent.

Actress Brittany Murphy might have been poisoned

Actress Brittany Murphy might have been poisoned

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

Here's what your favourite Hollywood celebrities have been up to.

10 fascinating books you must read in 2020

10 fascinating books you must read in 2020

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

From sports to history, Rediff reader Sabyasachi Dutta shares a selection of books for you to add to your reading list in 2020.

Human clinical trials for COVID-19 vaccine initiated in India: ICMR

Human clinical trials for COVID-19 vaccine initiated in India: ICMR

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

Since India is one of the largest vaccine producers in the world, it is the country's 'moral responsibility' to fast-track vaccine development process to break the chain of coronavirus transmission, ICMR Director General Dr Balram Bhargava said referring to the two vaccine candidates developed indigenously.

Govt clarifies over ICMR's Aug 15 deadline for Covid vaccine

Govt clarifies over ICMR's Aug 15 deadline for Covid vaccine

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

'Please don't read something which is not there in DG, ICMR's letter. The intent of the letter is only to expedite duly approved clinical trials without compromising on security and safety concerns'

Speaker delays meeting with Seemandhra MPs over resignations

Speaker delays meeting with Seemandhra MPs over resignations

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

The issue of resignation by Congress MPs from Seemandhra continues to hang fire. Their meeting with Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar, which was scheduled for Tuesday, has been delayed further.

COVID-19 surge: Centre asks 12 states to increase testing

COVID-19 surge: Centre asks 12 states to increase testing

Rediff.com27 Mar 2021

The Centre on Saturday strongly advised 12 states and Union Territories reporting a surge in coronavirus cases to significantly increase testing and ensure people follow COVID-appropriate behaviour, noting that one infected person could spread infection to an average of 406 individuals in a 30-day window without restrictions.

Jagame Thandhiram is an Important Failure

Jagame Thandhiram is an Important Failure

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Jagame Thandhiram is a failure alright, but it is certainly an interesting one, given that both the ideas that it was borne out (twin seeds, if you may) were sure-shot movie ideas on their own, observes Rohit Sathish Nair.

Mammohan all set to get elected to RS from Assam for 5th term

Mammohan all set to get elected to RS from Assam for 5th term

Rediff.com12 May 2013

There is rat race among Congress party leaders in Assam to secure nomination to contest in one of the two Rajya Sabha seats election to which will be held on May 30.