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PVL: Delhi Toofans blank holders Calicut Heroes

PVL: Delhi Toofans blank holders Calicut Heroes

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

Delhi Toofans registered a commanding 3-0 win over defending champions Calicut Heroes in the Prime Volleyball League (PVL) in Hyderabad on Sunday.

Black Hawks down Heroes in PVL Season 4 opener

Black Hawks down Heroes in PVL Season 4 opener

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

Hyderabad Black Hawks overcame a tough challenge from defending champions Calicut Heroes to win the opening match of the Prime Volleyball League Season Four with a score-line of 15-12, 18-16, 18-16, in Hyderabad, on Thursday.

6 killed as structure of dargah near Humayun's Tomb collapses

6 killed as structure of dargah near Humayun's Tomb collapses

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

A wall collapse at a dargah near Humayun's Tomb in Delhi's Nizamuddin area resulted in five fatalities and several injuries. Rescue operations were conducted by multiple agencies.

On Ambedkar's birth anniversary, Telangana implements SC categorisation

On Ambedkar's birth anniversary, Telangana implements SC categorisation

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

The Telangana government has become the first state in India to implement Scheduled Castes (SC) categorisation, dividing the 59 SC communities into three groups with varying reservation quotas. The decision was made after a commission headed by retired High Court judge Justice Shameem Akther recommended the categorisation. The implementation of SC categorisation in Telangana coincides with the birth anniversary of BR Ambedkar, architect of the Indian Constitution.

Maldives' prosecutor general attacked amid political crisis

Maldives' prosecutor general attacked amid political crisis

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Muizzu, considered to be close to China, defeated India-friendly incumbent Ibrahim Mohamed Solih in the presidential runoff held in September last year.

Child among 8 charred to death as SUV catches fire after hitting truck

Child among 8 charred to death as SUV catches fire after hitting truck

Rediff.com10 Dec 2023

Eight people, including a child, were charred to death in their SUV after it was hit by an oncoming truck and caught fire in Bareilly district of Uttar Pradesh, police said on Sunday.

10 Tamil Romantic Films On OTT

10 Tamil Romantic Films On OTT

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

In the mood for romance but don't know which movies to watch? Tamil cinema has a lot to offer on OTT, and Arjun Menon lists his favourites.

Tamil's Dysfunctional Families You Must Watch On OTT

Tamil's Dysfunctional Families You Must Watch On OTT

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Catch J Baby in theatres, and if you want to watch more touching Tamil stories on the dysfunctional family, Arjun Menon lists where you can find them on OTT.

Nitish keeps home, Tejashwi gets health; JD-U ministers get depts back

Nitish keeps home, Tejashwi gets health; JD-U ministers get depts back

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Portfolios were on Tuesday allocated in the new Bihar cabinet headed by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar who, predictably, retained the all-important home department which helps him keep direct control on the state police.

Yoga and Muay Thai workshops in Mumbai

Yoga and Muay Thai workshops in Mumbai

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

Yogacharya Shameem Akthar and Muay Thai expert Biki Bora are conducting yoga and Muay Thai classes in Mumbai.

Are YOU Ready For Fawad Khan Again?

Are YOU Ready For Fawad Khan Again?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

'People want to know the life led by those living in Pakistan.'

Health quiz: Are earbuds good for you?

Health quiz: Are earbuds good for you?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Some of the simple things you are doing every day may not necessarily be good for your health.

Yoga immune boosters in the time of Covid-19

Yoga immune boosters in the time of Covid-19

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

Shameem Akthar digs into her sadhana kit for an immunity-boosting sequence.

Yoga workshop in Mumbai

Yoga workshop in Mumbai

Rediff.com27 Oct 2008

Shameem Akthar, yoga acharya, will hold Shameem's Chandra Namaskar yoga workshop in Mumbai.

Putham Pudhu Kaalai Vidiyaadha Review

Putham Pudhu Kaalai Vidiyaadha Review

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

For all of us who have been through the different challenges of the pandemic, each of the stories will evoke your senses in its own way, notes Divya Nair.

Interactive workshop on pranayama/yoga breathing t

Interactive workshop on pranayama/yoga breathing t

Rediff.com16 Feb 2007

Yoga expert Shameem Akthar is organising a two-hour interactive workshop on pranayama/yoga breathing techniques.

Yoga games workshop

Yoga games workshop

Rediff.com8 Nov 2006

Yoga expert Shameem Akthar is organising a two-hour interactive workshop using the ancient kreeda yoga technique of yogic games.

Quiz: Health benefits of everyday herbs

Quiz: Health benefits of everyday herbs

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

Shameem Akthar, yogacharya trained with the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre, takes you through five questions that explain how and why certain herbs have become effective household remedies.

Zzzzz! 5 remedies to sleep better

Zzzzz! 5 remedies to sleep better

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

Shameem Akthar, yogacharya trained with the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre, lists five quick-fix alternative therapies to help you deal with insomnia.

Are you guilty of these pre-workout mistakes?

Are you guilty of these pre-workout mistakes?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

There is a lot of enthusiasm for 'working out' and 'building tone', but there is an equal lack of awareness of the mistakes that can sabotage one's efforts, says yogacharya Shameem Akthar.

Healing with Tibetan singing bowls

Healing with Tibetan singing bowls

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

Tibetan singing bowl meditation technique of healing and destressing session by Shameem Akhtar trained with internationally renowned Shree Krishna Shahi, Kathmandu.

Are these happy things stressing you out?

Are these happy things stressing you out?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

If you thought holidays, weddings and parties de-stress you, think again!

Healing outdoors: How nature helps you calm down

Healing outdoors: How nature helps you calm down

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

Yogacharya Shameem Akthar suggests five nature cures that have been tested by time and choice.

Beat the heat with yoga. 5 mudras to cool down

Beat the heat with yoga. 5 mudras to cool down

Rediff.com23 May 2014

Yogacharya Shameem Akthar shows you five mudras that will keep you cool this summer.

How your body clock affects your health

How your body clock affects your health

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

Reset your daily life pattern and lead a more controlled and fulfilling life.

Pet therapy: How animals help us heal

Pet therapy: How animals help us heal

Rediff.com9 May 2014

Caring for the animal and being able to communicate otherwise intangible feelings such as trust, love, and faith through the animal, seems to facilitate healing in a powerful way.

Kitchen clinic: Home remedies for everyday ailments

Kitchen clinic: Home remedies for everyday ailments

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

Shameem Akhtar, yogacharya trained with the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre, sheds light on the benefits of five easily available kitchen ingredients.

Get killer legs with yoga! Here's how!

Get killer legs with yoga! Here's how!

Rediff.com17 Apr 2014

Here are five basic leg raises to tone your legs.

How to get good sleep in 2013

How to get good sleep in 2013

Rediff.com6 Jan 2013

Shameem Akthar, yogacharya, trained with the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center, Kerala on how you can beat insomnia.

14 commandments for a healthy lifestyle

14 commandments for a healthy lifestyle

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

These resolutions will make a lasting difference to your life.

Want to lose weight? Try yoga!

Want to lose weight? Try yoga!

Rediff.com24 Mar 2014

You can maximise fat loss through yoga says Shameem Akthar. Here's how!

Muscle pain? Five really easy yoga poses will cure it!

Muscle pain? Five really easy yoga poses will cure it!

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

Get rid of that niggling pain with yoga. Shameem Akthar takes you through some simple asanas.

10 things you need to let go of to be happy

10 things you need to let go of to be happy

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

How can you be Happy? Shameem Akhtar's 10 easy ways to discover that elusive thing called Happiness.

Top 10 benefits of meditation

Top 10 benefits of meditation

Rediff.com29 May 2013

Meditation can be more helpful to you than you know. Read on for its benefits.

Is a raw food diet good for your health?

Is a raw food diet good for your health?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

Or is it just a fad?

Review: Poovarasam Peepee has right balance of fun, suspense and emotions

Review: Poovarasam Peepee has right balance of fun, suspense and emotions

Rediff.com30 May 2014

Director Halitha Shameem, deserve credit for weaving an excellent suspense thriller like Poovarasam Peepee.

Why skipping breakfast is BAD for your heart

Why skipping breakfast is BAD for your heart

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

A breakfast can save more than your day... it could save your life, says Shameem Akhtar.

How yoga can help you fight hairfall

How yoga can help you fight hairfall

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

Shameem Akthar, yogacharya trained with the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center, Kerala, reveals the poses that can keep your mane healthy.

Happy belly: 4 ways to a healthy tummy

Happy belly: 4 ways to a healthy tummy

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

Shameem Akthar looks at unconventional ways to heal the digestive tract.