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Acid attack on law student in Srinagar

Acid attack on law student in Srinagar

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

A law student was injured in an acid attack by unidentified car-borne youths outside her college in Nowshehra area of the city, police said on Thursday.

Second successful test-flight of Lakshya-II

Second successful test-flight of Lakshya-II

Rediff.com27 Jan 2012

Two days after a successful trial, the advanced version of pilotless target aircraft Lakshya-II was again successfully flight-tested at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) near Balasore in Odisha on friday.

As lockdown eases, demand for milk rises

As lockdown eases, demand for milk rises

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

With the gradual opening up of shops, hotels, restaurants and catering services with limited number of participants, milk consumption has improved by 5-10 per cent from the lowest level.

Mirror mirror on the wall...

Mirror mirror on the wall...

Rediff.com22 Mar 2015

The lovely Tamannah Bhatia closed the show for designer Payal Singhal. Snapshots from the collection.

11-year-old Indian roller skater sets new world record

11-year-old Indian roller skater sets new world record

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

An 11-year-old Indian boy set a new world record by flattening himself enough to skim under poles just 6.75 inches from the ground.

Lotus the team to beat, says Button

Lotus the team to beat, says Button

Rediff.com25 May 2012

McLaren's Jenson Button set the pace in a rain-hit practice for the Monaco Grand Prix but kept a wary eye on rivals Lotus.

For milk cooperatives, it's a problem of plenty

For milk cooperatives, it's a problem of plenty

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

The demand for milk and milk products slumped during the Covid-19 lockdown mainly from hotels, restaurants, sweetmeat shops which were shut to control the spread of the disease.

8 Qs to ask before signing up for a course abroad

8 Qs to ask before signing up for a course abroad

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Do a thorough research on the course and the university, and see what extra it offers apart from a regular degree, says Rohit Sethi.

Mother Dairy follows Amul, hikes milk prices by up to Rs 2 a litre

Mother Dairy follows Amul, hikes milk prices by up to Rs 2 a litre

Rediff.com24 May 2019

The milk procurement prices have been continuously on the rise for the last 3-4 months due to increase in feed and fodder cost by 15-20 per cent and labour cost etc.

Kiwi Raval answers doubters with maiden Test ton

Kiwi Raval answers doubters with maiden Test ton

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

The hosts were 451-4 at stumps on the second day at Seddon Park with captain Kane Williamson on 93 and nightwatchman Neil Wagner one not out, having built an imposing 217-run first innings lead.

La Liga Pics: Barca outclass Villarreal; Espanyol set for drop

La Liga Pics: Barca outclass Villarreal; Espanyol set for drop

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

Images from La Liga matches played on Monday.

Migrants hope CMs help them after travel order

Migrants hope CMs help them after travel order

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

The ministry of home affairs on Wednesday issued a fresh set of guidelines to let migrant workers, students, tourists and pilgrims stranded in different parts of the country to get back home.

1971 War: Meet War Hero 'Keen Kumar'

1971 War: Meet War Hero 'Keen Kumar'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

'We airlifted army personnel wearing lungis to generally unused landing grounds.' 'We were told to keep quiet about what we did or saw.'

Siruthai has a boatload of masala numbers

Siruthai has a boatload of masala numbers

Rediff.com3 Jan 2011

Siruthai's music is not terrible, but not original either.

How to get the perfect beach bod this monsoon

How to get the perfect beach bod this monsoon

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

Good nutrition, plenty of water and an active lifestyle works wonders for your body.

ICC official relives last year's Easter bombings in Sri Lanka

ICC official relives last year's Easter bombings in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

On this day last year, ICC Anti-Corruption council officer Steve Richardson chose to eat breakfast in the executive lounge on the ninth floor of Cinnamon Grand instead of heading down to restaurant, a decision that saved him from the Easter Bombings. Richardson, who was in the country along with his colleagues to investigate corruption charges against Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), was staying on the ninth floor of the hotel in Colombo, one of the six locations where bombs went off in a series of blasts, killing and injuring hundreds of people across the country.

Why BrahMos is crucial in a war with China

Why BrahMos is crucial in a war with China

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

In any conflict with China, the unmanned BrahMos could be advantageously used in the opening stages for pinpoint strikes on heavily defended targets -- such as air bases, headquarters, key roads and railways or logistics dumps -- which are too dangerous for manned fighter aircraft to attack.

Moto GP: Rossi wins last-lap thriller at Assen

Moto GP: Rossi wins last-lap thriller at Assen

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

Yamaha's Valentino Rossi won MotoGP's Dutch TT race from pole position on Saturday after a thrilling duel with world champion Marc Marquez in which the pair clashed at the final corner.

J-K bizman could've spread COVID-19 at Tablighi event

J-K bizman could've spread COVID-19 at Tablighi event

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

The businessman, who travelled to Delhi to attend a Tablighi Jamaat congregation, died on March 26 in a Srinagar hospital, 19 days after he set off for the national capital. He could have infected scores of people during his travels and about 300 people have been put under quarantine because of him, officials said.

Kashmir unrest: Youth succumbs to injuries, death toll rises to 44

Kashmir unrest: Youth succumbs to injuries, death toll rises to 44

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

The death toll in the unrest in Kashmir rose to 44.

Surface-to-air missile: India's 1st tri-service weapon

Surface-to-air missile: India's 1st tri-service weapon

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

DRDO to develop an army version of the medium range surface-to-air missile.

Amul milk to cost more from Tuesday

Amul milk to cost more from Tuesday

Rediff.com20 May 2019

The new price will come into effect on all six brands being sold in major markets of Delhi-NCR, Gujarat, West Bengal, Kolkata, Uttaranchal, Maharasthra and few other states.

ASK KOMAL: How do I stop snacking at night?

ASK KOMAL: How do I stop snacking at night?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

'Excess calories at dinner will get converted to fat and will result in weight gain,' warns Komal Jethmalani.

How to prevent misuse of debit cards

How to prevent misuse of debit cards

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

As the POS machines are not easily accessible to customers, cashiers are asking customers to tell them the PIN so that they can enter it.

Dairy farmers' stir: Milk may be introduced in mid-day meal

Dairy farmers' stir: Milk may be introduced in mid-day meal

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

By official estimates, the country has a surplus of 300,000 tonnes of milk powder, which has led to dairies and other bulk buyers cutting liquid milk purchase thus affecting its price.

Staff training: IT firms spending millions

Staff training: IT firms spending millions

Rediff.com25 Sep 2009

Indian IT majors may have tightened their belts in various areas to contain costs as a fallout of the global economic slowdown. But most of them see continuing value when it comes to employee training, even though it skims crores (tens of millions) of rupees off their top-lines.

Consumer goods: How lockdown 4.0 was different

Consumer goods: How lockdown 4.0 was different

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

From fast food and athleisure to ACs, the demand for several non-discretionary items has spiked since May 17, when Lockdown 4.0 was extended till May 31.

Hamilton fights back after costly crash

Hamilton fights back after costly crash

Rediff.com23 Jul 2010

Formula One championship leader Lewis Hamilton suffered a costly crash in practice for the German Grand Prix Friday while rivals Ferrari and Red Bull showed off their speed.

5 simple ways to avoid credit card fraud

5 simple ways to avoid credit card fraud

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

So how does one protect themselves from misuse of their credit cards? Here are a few helpful suggestions.

Poll: Which Indian beauty looks best in a gown?

Poll: Which Indian beauty looks best in a gown?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2010

Evening gowns have been building into the hottest red carpet trend this past year and our glamorous Indian divas have replaced their saris at social dos with ankle-skimming ensembles. Who wears the style best?

Chandhok upbeat after Monaco GP scare

Chandhok upbeat after Monaco GP scare

Rediff.com17 May 2010

Karun Chandhok hailed Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix as one of his best races yet, despite running over a rival's steering wheel and then crashing out with a car skimming his helmet.

Protester hit by CRPF vehicle dies, shutdown in Srinagar

Protester hit by CRPF vehicle dies, shutdown in Srinagar

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

Kaiser Bhat, 21, a resident of the Fatehkadal area of Srinagar, was injured when the security forces vehicle allegedly hit him and another youth during the protests in the Nowhatta area of the city on Friday.

To protest low price farmers to distribute milk free of cost

To protest low price farmers to distribute milk free of cost

Rediff.com30 May 2018

With increasing animal prices, labour and transportation charges, production cost has gone up significantly.

EPL: Brighton stun City; Chelsea beat Leicester

EPL: Brighton stun City; Chelsea beat Leicester

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Brighton & Hove Albion scored three times in the second half to fight back from two goals down and beat Manchester City

VAR row at Copa America as Uruguay come back to hold Japan

VAR row at Copa America as Uruguay come back to hold Japan

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

But despite some early close attempts from Uruguay, Japan began to impose themselves on the game and Koji Miyoshi gave them the lead in the 25th minute with a confident finish following a counterattack.

Why muesli is good for weight loss during summer

Why muesli is good for weight loss during summer

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

These foods will keep your energy levels high and drive away your hunger pangs.

Expert team to assess swine flu situation in Kashmir

Expert team to assess swine flu situation in Kashmir

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

The centre has rushed a team of medical experts to take stock of the situation thrown up by the spread of H1N1 influenza situation in Kashmir

Want to study in Australia? Do your homework first!

Want to study in Australia? Do your homework first!

Rediff.com23 May 2019

Listen carefully to what others say and stay open to opportunities of grasping the new learning atmosphere.

Bolt clocks world 150 metres best

Bolt clocks world 150 metres best

Rediff.com18 May 2009

Triple Olympic champion Usain Bolt ran the fastest ever 150m on Sunday in a street race held in a chilly and windy Manchester City Centre. He came home in 14.35 seconds, beating the previous best recorded by Italian Pietro Mennea of 14.8 in 1983. Britain's Marlon Devonish was second in 15.07 seconds.

The difficulty of being Khan

The difficulty of being Khan

Rediff.com24 Aug 2009

Some of the Internet and blog war may be out-of-hand and over-the-top but a good deal is highly educative and entertaining.