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How a food delivery guy became an Internet HERO

How a food delivery guy became an Internet HERO

Rediff.com22 May 2019

Zomato executive Pathikrit Saha delivers cancelled food orders to underprivileged and needy kids in and around Kolkata, putting a smile on their faces.

After win, a 'humble' Modi talks of inclusivity, a new India

After win, a 'humble' Modi talks of inclusivity, a new India

Rediff.com12 Mar 2017

Modi said he saw the election results, particularly in Uttar Pradesh, as the "foundation of the new India".

Virat Kohli has done the right thing

Virat Kohli has done the right thing

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

Is Kohli not a great captain in spite of so many wins? My answer is, yes, declares Dr Sudhir Bisht.

Dance pioneer Astad Deboo passes away

Dance pioneer Astad Deboo passes away

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

Astad Deboo created a modern dance vocabulary that was uniquely Indian.

Pics: Miss World beauty queens are talking about periods in India

Pics: Miss World beauty queens are talking about periods in India

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

Miss World winners are touring India to talk about periods.

The model who has become fairy godmother to Indian artists

The model who has become fairy godmother to Indian artists

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

Avantika Bhuyan on how Feroze Gujral is making her mark on the world of art.

IPL PIX: Super Kings sink Royal Challengers to go top

IPL PIX: Super Kings sink Royal Challengers to go top

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

Images from the Indian Premier League match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings, in Sharjah, on Friday.

Security Breach: What Can Keep Modi Safe

Security Breach: What Can Keep Modi Safe

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

In this event, it is the IAF that showed true professionalism, telling the boss they weren't going to fly in that weather. You can see what professionalism and moral courage it takes to say no to your prime minister. Only things like that can keep him safe, observes Shekhar Gupta.

London Fashion Week: 12 things that reminded us of India

London Fashion Week: 12 things that reminded us of India

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

The London Fashion Week saw an Indian celebration of sorts, on and off the ramp.

#TravelTalk: Why you'll never forget Amazing Vienna!

#TravelTalk: Why you'll never forget Amazing Vienna!

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

The Austrian capital is famous not only for its grand architecture, music and art, but also for its open spaces and excellent public transport, points out Uttaran Das Gupta.

Don't politicise events which concern India's prestige: Sri Sri

Don't politicise events which concern India's prestige: Sri Sri

Rediff.com13 Mar 2016

He claimed that his foundation has already received invitation from Australia, Mexico and other nations for holding the next edition of the event.

Amarinder relents on question of Sidhu's elevation as PCC chief

Amarinder relents on question of Sidhu's elevation as PCC chief

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

Any decision taken by Congress president Sonia Gandhi will be acceptable to all, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh said on Saturday as talk of Navjot Singh Sidhu being appointed chief of the party's state unit despite his oft-stated reservations gathered force.

'I play the 1st man to have a vision for a united India'

'I play the 1st man to have a vision for a united India'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

'We should not forget the sacrifice these men made.'

'I was a lambi race ka ghoda, but...'

'I was a lambi race ka ghoda, but...'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

'Salman sir hears everyone out.' 'I felt Karan sir hears girls out more then the men.'

'You will always be the king amongst kings'

'You will always be the king amongst kings'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

'I was all of 4 years old when I saw my first stampede. #dilipkumar walked into a wedding reception.. there was hysteria.. women thronged to see him, the bridal couples stage broke!! Such was the magic!'

Ignite your minds! Kalam to India's youth

Ignite your minds! Kalam to India's youth

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

India's beloved President -- there has been no other who has influenced the nation as much -- never stepped back from inspiring people to be the very best that they could be.

A 1971 War Hero You Must Know

A 1971 War Hero You Must Know

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

'I realised what a great leader he was by the way he took decisions to undertake the most-risky of missions.'

Remembering Sunder Navalkar

Remembering Sunder Navalkar

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

Sunder Navalkar devoted her whole life to the cause of workers' rights, remembers Sanober Keashwaar.

Henry keeps date with Kolkata

Henry keeps date with Kolkata

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

Mecca of Indian Football, Kolkata had a date with French football superstar Thierry Henry as he enthralled the crowd here at Rabindra Sarovar stadium by lighting the lamp at Atletico de Kolkata's home game against Mumbai City FC on Tuesday.

When Keshub Mahindra silenced T N Seshan

When Keshub Mahindra silenced T N Seshan

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

T N Seshan believed that toughness at every level is needed to keep the flock under him strictly duty bound, recalls Dr K S Parthasarathy, former secretary, Atomic Energy Regulatory Board.

'They are not victims, they are victors'

'They are not victims, they are victors'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

Ten acid attack survivors came together to raise awareness and funds against a social crime in Mumbai.

When celebs got Modi-fied

When celebs got Modi-fied

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has a huge fan following with a legion of supporters. However, in the recent past, B-Town celebrities have jumped on to the Modi bandwagon, with many of them being very vocal about their support for the PM.

How sportspersons can battle depression...

How sportspersons can battle depression...

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

Veteran basketball player James Donaldson has advised sportspersons dealing with mental health issues to stay away from cell phones and social media.

'Wherever Mukesh puts up a plant, I put up a school'

'Wherever Mukesh puts up a plant, I put up a school'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

'I sat down and asked them what they would want in their new school. One student said a football field, another one asked for computers. One little girl came and sat next to me and said, "A separate toilet for the girls." I think these small things make a huge difference in the future of education in India,' Nita Ambani tells Aseem Chhabra/Rediff.com

'A BIG SALUTE to our cricketing soldiers'

'A BIG SALUTE to our cricketing soldiers'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

We asked you, dear readers to send in your congratulatory messages for the Indian team on their success Down Under. Here are your wishes for the team...

ASK ANU: 'Boyfriend alleges I'm cheating on him'

ASK ANU: 'Boyfriend alleges I'm cheating on him'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

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

Amy Jackson sizzles in a bikini

Amy Jackson sizzles in a bikini

Rediff.com31 May 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Why is Virat so animated? Please ask him, says Pollard

Why is Virat so animated? Please ask him, says Pollard

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

People need to ask Virat Kohli as to why he is so animated on the field.

This Indian girl stuck in Pakistan needs a 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan'

This Indian girl stuck in Pakistan needs a 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2015

23-year-old Geeta, who can neither speak nor hear, is stuck in Pakistan for 13 years

'My father, a bhel seller, believed his son could become a CA'

'My father, a bhel seller, believed his son could become a CA'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Mahesh Londhe, son of a Pune bhel vendor cleared CA in first attempt. Londhe, who was sponsored by Thermax CEO MS Unnikrishnan, now wants to take up a corporate job in a manufacturing firm

An actress remembers her father, the Ashok Chakra hero

An actress remembers her father, the Ashok Chakra hero

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

'The awareness of how big my father's sacrifice came to me when we went for the Republic Day parade and my mother received the Ashok Chakra,' Rukmini Vasanth, whose father Colonel Vasanth Venugopal was killed in action fighting terrorists, tells Rediff.com's Archana Masih.

The 26 year old who leads Ignite India

The 26 year old who leads Ignite India

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

'Our Indian culture system is very family oriented.' 'We value and respect the decisions of our parents to a great extent.' 'That can be a pro or con.' 'It's up to the parents to gauge how much motivation, pressure or space a child needs.' 'Every child is different.' 'We are all unique and that is what I intend to drive home to parents.'

'30% of cast work on Statue of Unity completed'

'30% of cast work on Statue of Unity completed'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2017

Nearly 30 per cent work on casting of the monumental bronze statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, billed as the world's tallest sculptural work, has been completed, says noted artist Ram Sutar.

Helicopter Eela Review: Kajol disappoints, Riddhi shines

Helicopter Eela Review: Kajol disappoints, Riddhi shines

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

Helicopter Eela could have been a good film but falls short, says Savera R Someshwar.

Sudha Murty: We are not an equal society

Sudha Murty: We are not an equal society

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

Sudha Murty has various roles -- philanthropist, author, teacher, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt -- and she revels in each one of them, discovers Savera R Someshwar.

'No other institution has resisted attempted subversion like the judiciary has'

'No other institution has resisted attempted subversion like the judiciary has'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

'Given the current fear that the government is going to appoint judges who were in line with its ideology, there should be full disclosure in Parliament about the details of every judge appointee,' Indira Jaising -- the first woman to be appointed additional solicitor general of India -- tells Geetanjali Krishna.

Will Roshmitha Harimurthy win Miss Universe this year?

Will Roshmitha Harimurthy win Miss Universe this year?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

This 22-year-old from Bengaluru hopes to bring home the Miss Universe crown after 16 years! Do you think she will succeed?

Ranil Wickremesinghe reinstated as Sri Lanka PM

Ranil Wickremesinghe reinstated as Sri Lanka PM

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

India welcomed resolution of the political crisis in Sri Lanka and exuded confidence that relations between the two countries will continue to move on in an upward trajectory.

The art of learning

The art of learning

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Drawing and painting can be employed to develop students into critical thinkers, problem solvers and communicators.

Radical Islam can 'upset' international system, says Netanyahu

Radical Islam can 'upset' international system, says Netanyahu

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

"The weak don't survive, the strong survive. You make peace, alliances with the strong. You are able to maintain peace by being strong," he said.