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Exclusive: How North Korea perceives its WC team

Exclusive: How North Korea perceives its WC team

Rediff.com29 Jun 2010

John Duerden, football correspondent of the Pyongyang-based Korean Herald, who is covering the World Cup in South Africa, writes an exclusive for rediff.com on the fortunes and future of the North Korean team.

Technical writing workshops

Technical writing workshops

Rediff.com20 May 2009

If you are a good communicator, and have a healthy interest in science and technology, this could be a freelance option, or even a career path for you.

'I've lost my job and the future scares me'

'I've lost my job and the future scares me'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

What do you do when you've lost your job during the lockdown and are unable to get another one? Get expert advice from HR Guru Mayank Rautela.

'It is a revolution in progress in Iran'

'It is a revolution in progress in Iran'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2009

A video posted on YouTube on Tuesday appears to show riot police flooding the streets of Teheran in an attempt to disrupt large-scale protests in the wake of Iran's disputed presidential election, FOX News reports.

Baggy Green is what Aus players crave for: Siddle

Baggy Green is what Aus players crave for: Siddle

Rediff.com17 Sep 2009

Amid new fears that Twenty20 cricket may entice players to turn freelancers at the cost of their Test careers, paceman Peter Siddle asserts that for the Australian youngsters 'Baggy Green' still remains a priority.

This Bollywood is struggling to survive!

This Bollywood is struggling to survive!

Rediff.com29 May 2020

The daily wage earners who oil the wheels of the movies business are struggling to cope with the fallout of the lockdown.

The room in the sky: Excerpt from Arzee the Dwarf

The room in the sky: Excerpt from Arzee the Dwarf

Rediff.com3 Jul 2009

We bring you an excerpt from Arzee the Dwarf by Mumbai-based blogger and book critic Chandrahas Choudhury.

Injuries could cut short career, fears Flintoff

Injuries could cut short career, fears Flintoff

Rediff.com4 Oct 2009

England's injury-plagued all-rounder Andrew Flintoff fears his career would be over if his body breaks down one more time.

Mumbai, Bengaluru see spurt in office leasing

Mumbai, Bengaluru see spurt in office leasing

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

In 2017, absorption in co-working/serviced offices was 2.83 million sq ft, about 186 per cent higher than that of 1.52 million sq ft in 2016.

Will you quit your job to hit the road?

Will you quit your job to hit the road?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

Why are more and more young people quitting their day jobs to travel? Abhishek Mande Bhot finds out.

Delhi poll diary: At your service, Aam Aadmi Party

Delhi poll diary: At your service, Aam Aadmi Party

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

The Aam Aadmi Party office in Delhi has been seeing a steady flow of volunteers offering their services to the party free of cost.

GDP shrinks, pandemic 'act of god' saves Modi govt

GDP shrinks, pandemic 'act of god' saves Modi govt

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Even in this darkest hour of a crumbling economy and raging disease, there is hardly a murmur of protest against the government, observes Sumit Bhattacharya.

2nd ODI: India fret on bowling combination in must-win match

2nd ODI: India fret on bowling combination in must-win match

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Will India get their bowling combination right after the debacle in Chennai when they take on a buoyant West Indies in the second ODI

Will imposing cap on player participation in T20 leagues work?

Will imposing cap on player participation in T20 leagues work?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

Rahul Johri has been included in the six-member working group, set up by the ICC, to consider the sanctioning of players' release for the franchise-based Twenty20 leagues across the world.

Gig workers set to come under labour laws

Gig workers set to come under labour laws

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

According to draft Code on Social Security, 2019, gig and platform workers will be entitled to life and disability cover, health and maternity benefits, among others.

AIB's Tanmay Bhat 'steps away', Gursimran Khamba sent on leave

AIB's Tanmay Bhat 'steps away', Gursimran Khamba sent on leave

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

Both stand-up comedians have apologised for their behaviour.

Your breasts can create energy to power an iPod

Your breasts can create energy to power an iPod

Rediff.com17 Jul 2008

San Francisco-based freelance writer Adrienne So approached scientists on a whim to determine whether specially-created bras could harness and channel the energy of breast movement. Here's what she found.

Cartoonist held for caricature on TN CM released on bail

Cartoonist held for caricature on TN CM released on bail

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

Bala, 36, was arrested in Chennai on Sunday on a complaint by District Collector Sandeep Nanduri, who was also caricatured in the cartoon, along with the city police chief.

Cartoonist held in Tamil Nadu for caricature on CM

Cartoonist held in Tamil Nadu for caricature on CM

Rediff.com5 Nov 2017

Bala was arrested on the basis of a complaint filed by Tiruneveli District Collector Sandeep Nanduri, who was also caricatured in the cartoon along with the city police chief, police said.

Snoozing at your desk? Time for a job change!

Snoozing at your desk? Time for a job change!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2008

Are you bored to death of what you're doing career-wise? Maybe it's time for a change -- Shailja Mehta outlines how.

6 EXCITING online courses for millennials

6 EXCITING online courses for millennials

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

From writing to UI design and digital marketing, these courses will help you identify your skills, polish them and guide to take the next big leap.

In advertising, to err is human

In advertising, to err is human

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

'The advertising business, methinks, needs to tone down a bit. Take control of itself, and its emotions,' advises adguru Sandeep Goyal.

Fake press cards for Rs 500!

Fake press cards for Rs 500!

Rediff.com10 Oct 2007

Posters had been put up outside colleges stating that on procurement of enrolment forms for Rs 500, press cards for freelance journalists for a 'yet to be published' magazine 'India TV News'.

Sri Lanka: Tamil magazine editor shot dead

Sri Lanka: Tamil magazine editor shot dead

Rediff.com20 Apr 2007

Subash Chandraboas, 32, editor of the Tamil monthly Nilam, was gunned down late Monday at his residence in Vavuniya, 260 kilometres north of Colombo, the rights group said.

Hate your job? Here's what to do

Hate your job? Here's what to do

Rediff.com13 Sep 2006

Pokkiri: Watch only for Vijay, Asin

Pokkiri: Watch only for Vijay, Asin

Rediff.com15 Jan 2007

Director Prabhudeva disappoints.

Shalini's in Spielberg's race

Shalini's in Spielberg's race

Rediff.com6 Jun 2007

Shalini Kantayya, 30, is a director making waves in a competition that could get her a $1 million directing deal with DreamWorks.

New cheating mantra: Homework on the Net

New cheating mantra: Homework on the Net

Rediff.com13 Jun 2006

Students put their homework out to tender on the Internet, and suppliers bid to complete it for a few dollars a time.\n

Hey beautiful!

Hey beautiful!

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

Photographer Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com and his sharp eyes bring you some of the most stylish people who were not on the runway on Day 3 of Lakme Fashion Week.

Smriti Irani's fake degree row: Court summons documents from EC

Smriti Irani's fake degree row: Court summons documents from EC

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

The court had on November 20 last year allowed the complainant's plea seeking direction to the officials of EC and DU to bring the records of Irani's qualifications.

Your first job? How to excel

Your first job? How to excel

Rediff.com20 Jan 2006

Network online, boost your career

Network online, boost your career

Rediff.com21 Jul 2006

How hot is your laptop?

How hot is your laptop?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2006

Mention the model, price, pros, cons etc. Here's your space to discuss the best and worst laptops in the market today.

Journalist convicted of espionage released

Journalist convicted of espionage released

Rediff.com5 Jun 2006

Ruchi had been convicted but has been released for lack of evidence.

Canada: 'Slang' lands Indian woman in trouble

Canada: 'Slang' lands Indian woman in trouble

Rediff.com27 Feb 2008

It all started when Vir, after delivering a gulab jamun mix to one of Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty's staff members, sent an e-mail directly to the Premier, asking if he has received the mix she sent with her 'love and affection'. In the e-mail sent on September 30, 2007, Vir told McGuinty, "If she (Premier's staff member Monica Masciantoniohe) didn't give it to you, I'll kill her'.

This student is a part-time singer

This student is a part-time singer

Rediff.com26 Oct 2006

Thantri case: Police team questions photographer

Thantri case: Police team questions photographer

Rediff.com28 Sep 2006

The special team would decide on arresting the accused only after completing the questioning.

The perfect Japanese meal

The perfect Japanese meal

Rediff.com2 Dec 2005

Don't try it! Couple slammed for photo from train

Don't try it! Couple slammed for photo from train

Rediff.com8 May 2019

Instagram couple Jean and Camille, from Brussels, better known as "@backpackdiariez", travel the world taking photographs. Their most recent one is that of themselves hanging out of a moving train in Sri Lanka to get a photo they captioned as "one of our wildest kisses".