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'Heart disease is not a death sentence'

'Heart disease is not a death sentence'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

'Today, everybody is on the computer, everybody on the mobile.' 'There is very less physical activity.' 'The treatment most effective in reducing heart disease is exercise.' 'It is very, very, important.'

K V Thomas: Politically engineering food for all

K V Thomas: Politically engineering food for all

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

When KV Thomas took over as minister of state for food and consumer affairs (independent charge) on January 19, 2011, he was tasked with taking forward one single, important objective: expedite the implementation of the National Food Security Bill.

In HCU, Rahul compares Rohith's death to Mahatma Gandhi's killing

In HCU, Rahul compares Rohith's death to Mahatma Gandhi's killing

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

Rohith, like Mahatma Gandhi, was not allowed to speak the truth by the forces who killed him, said Congress vice president.

Mushtaq Ali T20: Tare shines as Mumbai thrash Services

Mushtaq Ali T20: Tare shines as Mumbai thrash Services

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

A summary of the day's matches in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament.

'The new mantra is, reskill or perish'

'The new mantra is, reskill or perish'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

'30 to 40% of the industry needs to be reskilled as existing jobs will go to automation.' 'Reskilling is required as some existing jobs will not be required in the future.'

Tamil Nadu all set to build India's first defence corridor

Tamil Nadu all set to build India's first defence corridor

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

In less than two months since the announcement in March, the state has mobilised an armada of small and medium enterprises keen on making components for large equipment manufacturers.

Physics meets philosophy in the Sheena Bora murder trial

Physics meets philosophy in the Sheena Bora murder trial

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

If Pasbola seemed like he was testing Rai on his high school physics, Rai on the other hand, had relocated himself to a classroom of philosophy, offering beautifully inexact answers, arrived at after deep thinking.

Governments must listen to voices from the past

Governments must listen to voices from the past

Rediff.com23 May 2017

'In economic matters governments should not take sides based on religion and caste,' says T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

Kashmir unrest: 10 days, 39 dead, 3,400 injured and counting

Kashmir unrest: 10 days, 39 dead, 3,400 injured and counting

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

Curfew continued to cripple the Valley for the tenth day.

Who gives Rahul ideas?

Who gives Rahul ideas?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2019

Heard about the All India Professionals Congress?

'Imran is a puppet of the Pakistani military'

'Imran is a puppet of the Pakistani military'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

'The only quality required in this tenure is to be the military's yes man and that he has the capacity to do so.'

Take a selfie! Send a girl child to school

Take a selfie! Send a girl child to school

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

The craze of clicking a selfie is now being used as a harbinger of social change. In a unique attempt to create awareness about education of girl child among the younger generation, a global human rights group has taken up the challenge of sending girls to school by urging people to take their selfies.

The sailor who made history for India

The sailor who made history for India

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

'At the Asian Games I had a dream, to stand on the podium and have the tri-colour hoisted.' 'I missed one thing in Jakarta -- the national anthem being played.' 'I hope to make it happen at the Olympics by winning gold.'

Economic Survey: 10.6% rise in female literacy rate

Economic Survey: 10.6% rise in female literacy rate

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

Beti Bachao Beti Padhao is for protection and education of girl child

They are taking JEE coaching beyond big cities

They are taking JEE coaching beyond big cities

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

Talented students in small towns often don't get into national-level colleges simply because they don't get proper training to write entrance exams. Ignus is working to change that.

IM terrorist who escaped during Batla House encounter arrested

IM terrorist who escaped during Batla House encounter arrested

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

He was a member of Azamgarh (Sanjarmur) module of the IM and was based in Nepal where he was teaching at a school.

Cauvery row: Stalin, Kanimozhi, Vaiko detained as TN shuts down

Cauvery row: Stalin, Kanimozhi, Vaiko detained as TN shuts down

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

Thousands of police personnel have been deployed across the state to maintain law and order.

The woman who kicked up a storm

The woman who kicked up a storm

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Their next plan is to launch a campaign to ensure only women priests change the clothes of goddess idols.

Why north Indians are fleeing Gujarat

Why north Indians are fleeing Gujarat

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

'Mobs are entering north Indian homes and threatening families to leave Gujarat or face consequences.'

What we need: A toxin-free work culture

What we need: A toxin-free work culture

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

'What's the point in lamenting widespread toxic work culture, and the capitalist system that gives rise to it if there is no alternative?' 'Actually, there is,' says Ashish Sharma.

'Do you think we are fighting for the wrong reason?'

'Do you think we are fighting for the wrong reason?'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

Kashmir was indeed in need of a messiah that summer; 70 per cent of its population aged below 31 were up in arms against the Indian State. Every nook and corner of the land brought forth stories of youngsters with crushed bodies and an unfaltering spirit.

One man can't have all the answers, Rahul attacks Modi in Bengaluru

One man can't have all the answers, Rahul attacks Modi in Bengaluru

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

On the eve of Winter session of Parliament, Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said that the Congress "strongly" believed that the government should reach out to the Opposition on certain issues.

After two nights of horror, border residents migrate

After two nights of horror, border residents migrate

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

Most of the houses in this village have been abandoned as the residents have migrated to safer places to save themselves from the ceasefire violation from the Pakistani side.

Will Mohanlal's Villain be another Mersal?

Will Mohanlal's Villain be another Mersal?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

'Keeping quiet is not an option for me. It should not be an option for anyone. If you have a voice, you must use it.' Tamil actor Vishal speaks out.

Development for all, appeasement for none: Yogi Adityanath in Gorakhpur

Development for all, appeasement for none: Yogi Adityanath in Gorakhpur

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

"There will be no discrimination in name of caste, religion and sex. There will be overall development," Adityanath said in his address at the Maharana Pratap Inter College in Gorakhpur, his parliamentary constituency.

The Lok Sabha speech that everyone must see!

The Lok Sabha speech that everyone must see!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

A spirited turn at the mic by Mahua Moitra, first-time MP from Trinamool Congress, in which she listed the "signs of early fascism", has been hailed as the "speech of the year" on social media.

How to bag a summer internship

How to bag a summer internship

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

Be prepared. Know where to look.

Fourth attack in 72 hours: 6 killed, 8 injured in Naxal-triggered blast

Fourth attack in 72 hours: 6 killed, 8 injured in Naxal-triggered blast

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Six security personnel were killed and eight injured in back-to-back attacks by Naxals in insurgency-hit districts of Chhattisgarh, which has seen a string of strikes by the red ultras in the past three days.

Kids bear brunt of Pak hostility: 10-yr-old killed, 2-yr-old battles injuries

Kids bear brunt of Pak hostility: 10-yr-old killed, 2-yr-old battles injuries

Rediff.com23 May 2018

The state has witnessed a spurt in Pakistani shelling and firing along the IB and the Line of Control. Over 700 such incidents were reported this year, which have left more than 44 people, including 18 security personnel, dead and scores injured.

'Tendulkar is the Amitabh Bachchan of cricket'

'Tendulkar is the Amitabh Bachchan of cricket'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

I became his fan when I played with him years ago. I was in college and a member of Goregaon Sports Club, Mumbai. We had gone to ShivajiPark for a match with another club, but our match was postponed.

ISI provided huge funds for Headley's 26/11 op: Ujjwal Nikam

ISI provided huge funds for Headley's 26/11 op: Ujjwal Nikam

Rediff.com24 Mar 2016

Mumbai terror attack operative David Coleman Headley, who had been vehemently denying that he had not been paid by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence, finally made a sensational revelation before a court today that the ISI had massively funded his entire operation.

Cauvery row cripples Karnataka, Tamil Nadu; 1 killed in firing in Bengaluru

Cauvery row cripples Karnataka, Tamil Nadu; 1 killed in firing in Bengaluru

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

Suspected pro-Tamil protesters attacked and damaged a hotel run by a native of Karnataka in Chennai.

Buying your first bike? Read this first

Buying your first bike? Read this first

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

These bikes are a good mixture of style, mileage, performance and affordability, says Rajesh Alva.

Monsoon, Masala, MAST MAST: Celebrating Mohra

Monsoon, Masala, MAST MAST: Celebrating Mohra

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

On its 25th anniversary, Sukanya Verma lists 10 things she still loves about Mohra.

The friends *you* wish you had

The friends *you* wish you had

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

We celebrate Bollywood's lesser-known friends on Friendship Day.

Review: <I>Nasha</i> gives you a nice hangover

Review: Nasha gives you a nice hangover

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

The film scores on many counts.

Review: Premam is a winner all the way

Review: Premam is a winner all the way

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

With Premam, director Alphonse Putheran proves that he has the knack of presenting themes that have blockbuster written all over, writes Paresh C Palicha.

Women take back Bengaluru

Women take back Bengaluru

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

They are shaken by the mass molestation in the city on New Year's Eve. But they are not waiting to be rescued. Nikita Puri reports.

'What is the procedure to apply for TOEFL?'

'What is the procedure to apply for TOEFL?'

Rediff.com26 May 2015

In an online chat, overseas education consultant NNS Chandra shared career advice with readers.

Review: Hindi Medium is a fascinatingly frustrating film

Review: Hindi Medium is a fascinatingly frustrating film

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Hindi Medium works because it manages to stretch itself beyond its scrubby elements, easy half-baked jokes, lessons about consumerism and our love for English, into a simple story about a boy who would do anything to see his girl smile, feels Sreehari Nair.