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President Mukherjee's daughter harassed online; shames 'pervert'

President Mukherjee's daughter harassed online; shames 'pervert'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

The Congress leader said she would lodge a complaint with the cyber cell of Delhi Police.

Banks to peg base rate at 6.5-8%

Banks to peg base rate at 6.5-8%

Rediff.com29 Jun 2010

Private sector HDFC Bank, on Tuesday said that it would announce its base rate on Wednesday and that it did not expect any impact on its profitability or growth because of the change in the lending regime.

Why Sonam Kapoor isn't nervous about Luv Storys

Why Sonam Kapoor isn't nervous about Luv Storys

Rediff.com28 Jun 2010

Here's why.

Revealed: Why fear is the key

Revealed: Why fear is the key

Rediff.com9 Jul 2009

Neuroscientists have located the neurons responsible for fear conditioning in the mammalian brain, a development that will facilitate better understanding and treatment for human phobias and anxiety disorders.

PIX: Going back to the theatre

PIX: Going back to the theatre

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

As we prepare to return to the land of silver screens and samosa, Sukanya Verma looks at notable theatre moments in Hindi films.

A star each for Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin

A star each for Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

The iconic singers will be posthumously honoured with places on the Las Vegas Walk Of Stars.

Always hungry? Blame your brain

Always hungry? Blame your brain

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

The brain's hunger centre has a way of communicating signals that cause you to overeat.

Rio Olympic village workers living in squalor

Rio Olympic village workers living in squalor

Rediff.com16 Aug 2015

A company working on the Olympic village that will receive athletes in Rio de Janeiro next year has housed some of its own workers in conditions that public prosecutors compared to slavery.

Sandra Bullock adopts baby boy, files for divorce

Sandra Bullock adopts baby boy, files for divorce

Rediff.com29 Apr 2010

The couple began the adoption process four years back but managed to keep his arrival secret.

Govt buildings to comply with green rating norms

Govt buildings to comply with green rating norms

Rediff.com4 Jan 2010

The aim of a green building design is to minimise the demand of non-renewable sources and maximise its utilisation.

ICMR aims to launch COVID-19 vaccine by Aug 15

ICMR aims to launch COVID-19 vaccine by Aug 15

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

The vaccine candidate, ZyCoV-D, showed a "strong immune response" in animal studies, and the antibodies produced were able to completely neutralise the wild type virus, Zydus said. The 12 institutes have been asked by the ICMR to fast track clinical trials of the vaccine as it is being considered as one of the top priority projects which are being monitored at the topmost level of the government.

RBI can take mid-course policy action: Subbarao

RBI can take mid-course policy action: Subbarao

Rediff.com20 Apr 2010

The Reserve Bank on Tuesday did not rule out taking more action before the next policy review to tackle rising inflation.

'Hike in repo may not push up interest rates'

'Hike in repo may not push up interest rates'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2010

The apex bank in its monetary policy for 2010-11 hiked the repo and the reverse repo to 5.25 per cent and 3.75 per cent, respectively, and the CRR to 6 per cent.

Where India worships: Reader pics

Where India worships: Reader pics

Rediff.com10 Mar 2010

We invited readers to share their travel pics. Here we feature photos readers sent of the temples they visited.

Here's what to expect from Aamir's 3 Idiots

Here's what to expect from Aamir's 3 Idiots

Rediff.com31 Oct 2009

Looking at the first look of Raj Kumar Hirani's 3 Idiots starring Aamir Khan, Sharman Joshi and R Madhavan.

Chinese astro: 2010, the Year of the Tiger

Chinese astro: 2010, the Year of the Tiger

Rediff.com12 Feb 2010

Chinese New Year falls on February 14 this year -- the year if the Tiger. So what does the coming year hold in store? Check out your Chinese astrological forecast!

The world's top 10 banks

The world's top 10 banks

Rediff.com15 Jun 2009

There was a time when experts, analysts, rating agencies found it very easy to describe the best banks.

In SCO address, Modi tears into Pak over terrorism

In SCO address, Modi tears into Pak over terrorism

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

The PM said that countries sponsoring, aiding and funding terrorism must be held accountable.

UP cops crackdown on Dalits trying to give 150 kg soap to Adityanath

UP cops crackdown on Dalits trying to give 150 kg soap to Adityanath

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

The activists of Dr Ambedkar Vichar Samiti and Nav Srijan Samiti from Ahmedabad were taken into custody on Sunday night and sent back home, officials said.

Watch out, reality TV bites... Warne gets stung by anaconda

Watch out, reality TV bites... Warne gets stung by anaconda

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

Retired Australia spin bowling great Shane Warne has suffered a snakebite after dipping his head into a box full of the reptiles for a reality show.

RBI move will encourage banks to cut rates: Finmin

RBI move will encourage banks to cut rates: Finmin

Rediff.com5 Mar 2009

"We welcome the decision. This will provide adequate impetus to banks to lower their interest rates. Private banks will sooner or later will follow suit," Economic Affairs Secretary Ashok Chawla told reporters in New Delhi on Thursday. On Wednesday, the RBI cut short-term lending and borrowing rates -- Repo and Reverse Repo -- by 50 basis points each, while keeping the other key tool -- Cash Reserve Ratio -- intact.

Lessons from the Farmer's Protest

Lessons from the Farmer's Protest

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

'This confrontation could have been avoided by a less arrogant administration that initially listened, used whatever negotiating skills they had and tried to be more credible,' observes Ramesh Menon.

An Indian-American legend says goodbye

An Indian-American legend says goodbye

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Ambassador T P Sreenivasan bids adieu to an unusual human being who passed away into ages on Saturday.

Bedi hails Lodha recommendations, says attempts will be made to find loopholes

Bedi hails Lodha recommendations, says attempts will be made to find loopholes

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

"Justice Lodha & his team must be complimented for exhaustive document on Indn Cricket. Now how it's implemented remains to be seen," Bedi tweeted. "Indian brain can't b taken lightly-it's known to find loopholes not plug 'em! Let's wait for BCCI's reply! For now many rats will hide understandably," he added.

Review: Up is awe-inspiring

Review: Up is awe-inspiring

Rediff.com18 Sep 2009

Rarely are the heights of emotion so effortlessly scaled in live action cinema as they are in this animated film.

Lashkar behind Srinagar blast, says police

Lashkar behind Srinagar blast, says police

Rediff.com13 Sep 2009

A day after the car bomb blast that killed at least three people and injured ten others near the Central Jail in Srinagar, the top brass of the police on Sunday said that the Lashkar-e-Tayiba had masterminded the attack.

Heath Legder's music video released

Heath Legder's music video released

Rediff.com5 Aug 2009

A music video conceived and directed by Heath Ledger has debuted 18 months after the Oscar-winning actor's shocking death at the age of 28.

Compassion In The Time of Coronavirus

Compassion In The Time of Coronavirus

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

'Tragically, compassion is in short supply in our ancient capital city, as the horrific violence in recent weeks testified,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

India win Napier ODI after solid batting

India win Napier ODI after solid batting

Rediff.com3 Mar 2009

India beat New Zealand by 53 runs in the rain-interrupted first one-day international at Napier on Tuesday. The tourists amassed 273-4 from 38 overs after their innings was halted for two-and-a-half hours because of rain. New Zealand were set a revised target of 216 to win off 28 overs after their reply was also interrupted by heavy showers but could only score 162 for 9, losing by 53 runs under the Duckworth-Lewis method.

Why China could have a difficult 2009

Why China could have a difficult 2009

Rediff.com20 Feb 2009

Despite the phenomenal rise of the People's Republic, all is not rosy in the Middle Kingdom and the Ox Year may be one of the most difficult of the People's Republic's 60 years of existence. The economic crisis has also brought its tale of desperation, not only in China, but also in Tibet. China watchers agree that it could be a time bomb.

Guj may get miser with incentives

Guj may get miser with incentives

Rediff.com24 Sep 2008

The new industrial policy, which may come into effect from October this year, may not offer large incentives. The Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi is learnt to have told officials at the last review meeting that the new industrial policy will not offer large incentives.

When two IITians went radical

When two IITians went radical

Rediff.com2 Jun 2009

Bored of their routine jobs two IITians start a unique concept that can radically change the publishing industry in India.

How to deal with lazy coworkers

How to deal with lazy coworkers

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

Choose conversing over confronting.

COVID-19 in India: Nobody is really in control

COVID-19 in India: Nobody is really in control

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

When BJP leaders, including Mr Modi's number two, Amit Shah, use the pandemic to launch an assault on state governments run by opposition parties, or to topple them, they are exploiting a grave crisis in cynical political self-interest, notes Shekhar Gupta.

India's GDP to slow down to 8%: Moody's

India's GDP to slow down to 8%: Moody's

Rediff.com17 Jan 2008

Although fundamentals remain strong and its prospects upbeat after an impressive pace in 2007, the growth in India's domestically-driven economy would moderate in 2008 as domestic demand eases and exports cool, according to Moody's Economy.com, a subsidiary of the global credit rating agency.

The best animated character?

The best animated character?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2008

Tell us!

Protest is dead! Long live democracy!

Protest is dead! Long live democracy!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

It is a waste of time to speak up in today's India, believes Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Owaisi gets 'threat' from IS on Twitter

Owaisi gets 'threat' from IS on Twitter

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

The Hyderabad MP trashed it saying he would not be cowed down by it.

Want to live longer? Restrain calorie intake

Want to live longer? Restrain calorie intake

Rediff.com25 Oct 2007

A new study has shown that cutting down on calories at a young age may help you touch 70.

Mizoram faces famine due to rodent infestation

Mizoram faces famine due to rodent infestation

Rediff.com14 Sep 2007

Mautam or famine caused by gregarious bamboo flowering is affecting Mizoram and at least 6,683 hectares of jhum land has been ravaged by rats in seven districts.