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What I learned from acid attack survivors: Shah Rukh Khan's passionate Davos speech

What I learned from acid attack survivors: Shah Rukh Khan's passionate Davos speech

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

The superstar received the World Economic Forum's prestigious Crystal Award in Davos.

Lil Sam needs your prayers

Lil Sam needs your prayers

Rediff.com15 May 2019

We asked you to share pics and stories of your furry companions. Sukumar Seal wrote to us sharing his pet dog Sam's story.

An Extraordinary Indian passes into the ages

An Extraordinary Indian passes into the ages

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Jyoti Punwani pays tribute to Syed Feroze Ashraf, the eternal do-gooder who changed the lives of many children.

'Parenting is the toughest role of my life'

'Parenting is the toughest role of my life'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

'How do we define what is correct for our children? Morality has transformed beyond recognition from the time we were growing up,' Irrfan tells Subhash K Jha.

Who will get the COVID-19 vaccine first?

Who will get the COVID-19 vaccine first?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

'You will not have a vaccine for everyone initially.'

Cabinet approves changes in child labour law

Cabinet approves changes in child labour law

Rediff.com13 May 2015

The changes in the labour law also provide for stricter punishment for employers for violation.

Rocket Boys Review

Rocket Boys Review

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Jim Sarb and Ishwak Singh are a force to reckon with and deliver a soaring tribute to the two pillars of India's science world in Rocket Boys, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Give cash rather than credit: Rahul Gandhi to Centre

Give cash rather than credit: Rahul Gandhi to Centre

Rediff.com16 May 2020

The Congress leader said a 'storm' was brewing on the economic front that will cause damage and hurt many.

'Farmers are not enjoying any freedom'

'Farmers are not enjoying any freedom'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

'We will be hoisting the tiranga, but this kind of celebration is uncalled for when the farmers in this country are dying by suicides, their families are ravaged by poverty and farmers are not enjoying any freedom.'

Meet the women who live as mermaids!

Meet the women who live as mermaids!

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

The mythical creature of the sea are now quite real. Women are turning to mermaiding for an emotional lift and for fitness! Reuters photographer Pilar Olivares plunges into the lifestyle.

Covid Vaccine IP: How Big Pharma lobbied against India

Covid Vaccine IP: How Big Pharma lobbied against India

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

Communications between the USTR and the world's most powerful pharmaceutical and trade lobbying groups reveal that many raised concerns about India's push to exempt Covid vaccines from intellectual property.

Will work with Malala for peace, says Nobel winner Satyarthi

Will work with Malala for peace, says Nobel winner Satyarthi

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Elated over winning the Nobel Peace prize, renowned child rights activist Kailash Satyarthi on Friday dedicated the coveted award to people of India and vowed to work with renewed vigour against exploitation of children and to ensure their welfare.

Bill to ban commercial surrogacy introduced in LS

Bill to ban commercial surrogacy introduced in LS

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

Once approved by Parliament, there will be a complete ban on commercial surrogacy, but altruistic surrogacy will be permitted for needy infertile couples under strict regulations.

What Juhi Chawla likes about the lockdown

What Juhi Chawla likes about the lockdown

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

'What I'm really worried about is that the day this lockdown ends, we will all rush to work and we'll kill the lovely environment we are seeing now.'

Ranbir to move in with his parents

Ranbir to move in with his parents

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

The alleged rift between Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif has brought him closer to his parents.

'No girl should go through such torture'

'No girl should go through such torture'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

She was kidnapped by child traffickers when she was 14. Today, this 17 year old wants to become a lawyer so that she can help the survivors of such henious acts.

Modi must give Indians the capacity to reach 2021

Modi must give Indians the capacity to reach 2021

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

'All parties and the government acknowledge that there we are in trouble and there is more trouble ahead,' observes Aakar Patel.

'I have an issue with my father. Pls help'

'I have an issue with my father. Pls help'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Kartarpur pilgrims can carry max Rs 11K, one bag

Kartarpur pilgrims can carry max Rs 11K, one bag

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

According to the "do's and don'ts" issued by the ministry of home affairs, children below 13 years and elderly persons of about 75 years and above will have to travel in groups. Eco-friendly material, preferably cloth bags, should be used during the pilgrimage and the surroundings should be kept clean.

How this Mumbai boy is changing lives!

How this Mumbai boy is changing lives!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

With a small team of like-willed youngsters, Himanshu Goenka is creating opportunities for underprivileged children to dream big.

Elect govt that upholds democracy: Manmohan

Elect govt that upholds democracy: Manmohan

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

The ex-PM urged the people to elect a government that upholds the Constitution of India and the principles of democracy and brings about inclusive growth for all.

Review: Madhuri's Bucket List isn't as endearing as her

Review: Madhuri's Bucket List isn't as endearing as her

Rediff.com25 May 2018

'As a woman torn between familial duties and somebody evolving into a person trying to live life on her own terms, Madhuri is ecstatic to watch,' notes Prasanna D Zore.

Why education does not interest Delhi's child workers

Why education does not interest Delhi's child workers

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

As many as 82 per cent of child workers in the national capital said that given an opportunity, they would not like to attend school

How this corporate trainer lost 18 kg in 6 months

How this corporate trainer lost 18 kg in 6 months

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

Rediff reader Larry Rub, 40 from Dubai tells us how he adopted simple habits, changed his lifestyle and lost weight.

Trouble in Love Land? Love Guru's Here!

Trouble in Love Land? Love Guru's Here!

Rediff.com21 May 2021

Let Love Guru help.

Keep The Anti-Muslim Pot Boiling All 365 Days

Keep The Anti-Muslim Pot Boiling All 365 Days

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

Hindu festivals are now becoming occasions when anti-Muslim hatred is expressed freely through slogans and songs that are full of abuse against Muslims or calls to either kill them or humiliate them, observes Apoorvanand.

Time to make tax-saving investments

Time to make tax-saving investments

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

Tax planning should not be left for March. If you do so, you could face a severe cash crunch in that month, warns Sanjay Kumar Singh.

'Many BJP MLAs will quit the party'

'Many BJP MLAs will quit the party'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

'Removing Biplab Deb and replacing him with Manik Saha is a fruitless exercise that the BJP national leadership has indulged in.' 'It is foolish to think that people will forget what these two have done to the state and its people in the last four years.'

Retirement planning: What if you lived till 100?

Retirement planning: What if you lived till 100?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2017

The first step is to estimate the retirement corpus you would need and to compute the approximate amount you can set aside every month, says V Viswanand, Senior Director and Chief Operations Officer, Max Life Insurance

6 benefits of using E-payment cards

6 benefits of using E-payment cards

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

While we are slowly moving towards a future where using hard cash will be obsolete, it is indeed a wise idea to start using E-payment cards for pocket money. We need to keep up with the times while we follow our children into the future.

Delhi govt, schools yet to decide on RTE

Delhi govt, schools yet to decide on RTE

Rediff.com27 Apr 2010

Both the governments and school authorities in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh are in a fix over the implementation of the Right to Education Act--that came into effect from April 1 --for children in the age group of six to 14.

Meet Majizhiya Bhanu, India's first hijabi bodybuilder

Meet Majizhiya Bhanu, India's first hijabi bodybuilder

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

The hijab is never an obstacle, says the 23-yr-old achiever from Kerala.

Worried about LTCG tax on your MF investments?

Worried about LTCG tax on your MF investments?

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

Can India Deal with Halahal In Amrit Kaal?

Can India Deal with Halahal In Amrit Kaal?

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

We have our own problems for sure and they are not trivial, but for now, our economy is in not too bad a shape, our politics is as personality-driven and authoritarian as that of most countries in the world. We must make the best of what we have and not be excessively unhappy looking at the grass on the other side of the septic tank which may not be greener after all!, observes Shreekant Sambrani.

Varsities should be place of debate, not violence: President Mukherjee

Varsities should be place of debate, not violence: President Mukherjee

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

The president also said that there should be no room in the country for the "intolerant Indian" as this nation has been a bastion of free though, speech and expression since ancient times.

Deciphering Bhagwat's Muslim Remarks

Deciphering Bhagwat's Muslim Remarks

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

The fact that the responses from the community to Mohan Bhagwat's remarks have ranged from guarded optimism to outright disbelief tells its own story, points out Kanika Dutta.

There are 4,450 edtech companies in India!

There are 4,450 edtech companies in India!

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

The mind block against online education is crumbling and the demand may be led not just by parents but also teachers.

'They threatened to sacrifice me alive'

'They threatened to sacrifice me alive'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Jamida K is the first Indian Muslim woman to lead the Friday prayer.

No one in BJP worthy of becoming Delhi CM: Kejriwal

No one in BJP worthy of becoming Delhi CM: Kejriwal

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

The AAP chief said the BJP had tried to polarise the assembly polls and that they hadn't cleared the Shaheen Bagh road because of the elections.

Parliament adjourns after stormy session

Parliament adjourns after stormy session

Rediff.com7 Aug 2009

Speaker Meira Kumar said in her valedictory address that the Lok Sabha lost over 23 hours and 34 minutes due to interruptions and forced adjournments, but it sat late for 30 hours and 52 minutes to transact important financial and other business.