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How to Stay SAFE in the Monsoon

How to Stay SAFE in the Monsoon

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

Always boil water or at least filter it before drinking to avoid all possible water borne diseases.

As major ports get autonomy, minister says no privatisation

As major ports get autonomy, minister says no privatisation

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

The Major Ports Authority Bill, 2020 was passed through ballot votes in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday with 84 votes in its favour and 44 against it. The Lok Sabha had passed the bill on September 23 last year.

Left-Trinamool MLAs come to blows in WB assembly

Left-Trinamool MLAs come to blows in WB assembly

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

The West Bengal assembly on Tuesday plunged into bedlam with ruling Trinamool Congress and Left members coming to blows and the speaker suspending three Left MLAs, while three injured members were taken to hospital.

UP's Muslim parties don't talk of social justice

UP's Muslim parties don't talk of social justice

Rediff.com7 Feb 2012

The urge of democratisation among the Muslim communities remains unaddressed by these emerging Muslim outfits. Do they wish to pursue the emotive identity politics of religious exclusivism which may degenerate into the politics of religious reaction, asks Mohammad Sajjad.

China's treat for Dr Singh: Curry-flavoured prawns, grilled grouper, more

China's treat for Dr Singh: Curry-flavoured prawns, grilled grouper, more

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang hosted a lunch for his visiting Indian counterpart Dr Manmohan Singh immediately after crucial talks between the leaders at the Great Hall of People in Beijing on Wednesday.

How BJP rose in Goa with Christian help

How BJP rose in Goa with Christian help

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

It is a record that the saffron party has created, where the majority of its legislators belonged to the minority community.

States seek ban on new engineering college as students dwindle

States seek ban on new engineering college as students dwindle

Rediff.com28 Nov 2011

With more colleges and less students, engineering colleges from three Indian states have requested the statutory body, AICTE to stop granting permissions for newer colleges.

Drool! 10 delicious food pix to tease your taste buds

Drool! 10 delicious food pix to tease your taste buds

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

Stop what you're doing and look at these food pix!

The TOP 10 Flops from 10 Years Ago

The TOP 10 Flops from 10 Years Ago

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

Joginder Tuteja goes back a decade, and looks at the big movies that flopped from 10 years ago.

Govt mulling framing guidelines for media schools

Govt mulling framing guidelines for media schools

Rediff.com10 Mar 2012

Taking serious note of mushrooming media schools in the country, government is mulling framing guidelines to protect the interest of students who have to eke out exorbitant fees for these unrecognised courses.

6 non-IT jobs you can consider

6 non-IT jobs you can consider

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

The one common thread that we see across these jobs is that they are all highly human-centric, points out Ramesh Kumar.

Giving women in farming and fisheries their due

Giving women in farming and fisheries their due

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

Women's share of work in these industries is over 50 per cent, yet they are paid much less than their male counterparts.

Oppn, farmers hit out at PM over 'Andolan-jivi' remark

Oppn, farmers hit out at PM over 'Andolan-jivi' remark

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

"Farmers would like to remind the PM that it is 'andolans' that have liberated India from colonial rulers and that is why we are proud to be 'Andolan-jivi'."

Can TN's Water Woes Ever End?

Can TN's Water Woes Ever End?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

For the current woes of the state to end, in city after city, town after town, village after village, unauthorised constructions have to be removed, no questions asked, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Rediff.com: Independence Day 2011 Special

Rediff.com: Independence Day 2011 Special

Rediff.com8 Aug 2011

Renowned Chef Hemant Oberoi on the astonishing transformation of the Indian palate.

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.

Bihar poll: Jolt to Grand Alliance as RLSP forms new front

Bihar poll: Jolt to Grand Alliance as RLSP forms new front

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

While the assembly elections are being seen as largely a contest between the NDA and the Grand Alliance, the state has been witness to mushrooming of "morchas" (fronts) which may queer the pitch for the lead players in a tight contest.

Hairy tales: Beckham sports a bald patch!

Hairy tales: Beckham sports a bald patch!

Rediff.com23 Aug 2011

David Beckham has experimented with his hair on a number of occasions, but with his the latest look -- a bald patch -- his fans are bound to get the creeps!

How a song taught kids to wash their hands!

How a song taught kids to wash their hands!

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

'With running water our two hands play, In and out the colourful soap dances away! It bubbles and froths between our fingers Under our nails it cleans and lingers Then all the soap we wash away!'

Centre, states team up with RBI, Big Tech to fight Chinese lending apps

Centre, states team up with RBI, Big Tech to fight Chinese lending apps

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

A user just needs to download any app floated by such fraudsters and apply for instant loans. These apps are mainly concentrated on Google Play considering the reach and popularity of Android systems.

India's wheelchair cricketers look towards BCCI president Ganguly

India's wheelchair cricketers look towards BCCI president Ganguly

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

If BCCI helps them then the blind, deaf and wheelchair cricketers will all get benefited.

5 irresistible egg recipes you must try

5 irresistible egg recipes you must try

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

Easy to try, tempting to eat!

Pakistan: Punjabi Taliban rears its ugly head

Pakistan: Punjabi Taliban rears its ugly head

Rediff.com9 Mar 2011

Chief Minster Punjab Shahbaz Sharif is continuously denying the influence of militants in his province but it is fact that Punjab is home to a mix of sectarian and other form of militants.

The famous five taking on shady Chinese lending apps

The famous five taking on shady Chinese lending apps

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

A bunch of CEOs in their mid-30s and early 40s are trying to rectify the scenario where shady lending applications trap hapless borrowers with astronomically high interest rates and even bodily harm if the money was repaid. Anup Roy reports.

Citibank fraud: What HDFC chief has to say

Citibank fraud: What HDFC chief has to say

Rediff.com13 Jan 2011

HDFC Ltd chairman Deepak Parekh on Thursday blamed the Rs 400-crore (Rs 4-billion) Citibank fraud to absence of specific guidelines for wealth management and expected regulators to come out with norms in this regard.

Yuvraj, Pietersen exchange online banter

Yuvraj, Pietersen exchange online banter

Rediff.com5 Aug 2011

Fierce on-field rivals, India's Yuvraj Singh and England batsman Kevin Pietersen have taken their battle to the virtual world with the duo engaging in an online banter in a social networking site.

'I was only interested in eating, not cooking'

'I was only interested in eating, not cooking'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

VJ turned chef and author Maria Goretti talks about how she got interested in food.

ASK DR JAIN: How can I reduce grey hair?

ASK DR JAIN: How can I reduce grey hair?

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Tackle your hair and skin problems with expert help from Dr Dinesh Jain.

Video: Fashion industry booming in Meghalaya

Video: Fashion industry booming in Meghalaya

Rediff.com7 Apr 2010

With frequent fashion events and more fashion houses opening in the North East, the industry has begun to flourish in Meghalaya.

Hunger, hopelessness driving migrant workers back to cities

Hunger, hopelessness driving migrant workers back to cities

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

The employers, many of whom had virtually abandoned the migrant labourers, are sending them train and even flight tickets to fetch them back as factories whir back to life, construction activities pick up and the sowing season sets in.

What many B-Schools do to fill up seats

What many B-Schools do to fill up seats

Rediff.com13 Jan 2011

The mushrooming of B-Schools has left many struggling to fill their seats. And the means they adopt are varied. Careers360 identifies top marketing strategies...

LeT planned to attack Hyderabad's HITEC city

LeT planned to attack Hyderabad's HITEC city

Rediff.com4 May 2010

A massive crackdown on sleeper cells of Lashker-e-Tayiba was being carried out nationwide and along the friendly neighbouring countries and three such modules were busted so far, which included the terror group's nefarious design to target Hyderabad's HITEC city.

Roadside religious sites are encroachments: Raj HC

Roadside religious sites are encroachments: Raj HC

Rediff.com10 Nov 2010

Taking a serious note of the mushrooming illegal roadside religious places, the Rajasthan High Court has directed the state government to come out with a plan within a month for the removal of 58,000 such structures in the state.

Diet: Focus on small changes to start with

Diet: Focus on small changes to start with

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

Following an active lifestyle rather than a sedentary one is essential to eliminate risk of diseases.

'A real horror show': Massive explosion rocks Beirut

'A real horror show': Massive explosion rocks Beirut

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Lebanese Prime Minister Hassan Diab in a televised address to the county warned that those who were responsible for the devastating catastrophe will be held accountable and not go unpunished.

Miandad urges BCCI, PCB to resume India-Pakistan cricketing ties

Miandad urges BCCI, PCB to resume India-Pakistan cricketing ties

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

Former Pakistan Test captain Javed Miandad advised the Board of Control for Cricket in India and the Pakistan Cricket Board to work together for the resumption of bilateral series between the two neighbouring countries.

Add some delicious romance to your Valentine's Day

Add some delicious romance to your Valentine's Day

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

This Valentine's Day woo your partner the old-fashioned way.

'There are people in TMC who are termites'

'There are people in TMC who are termites'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

'The TMC forgets that if people don't stand by you, your party will never win.'

Why distributors prefer selling insurance products over MFs

Why distributors prefer selling insurance products over MFs

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Experts say the trend is worrying as it could take a toll on the pace of equity flows and also hinder the penetration drive of the Rs 24-trillion MF industry.

A break from chicken

A break from chicken

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

My son and his wife are now spending a holiday in pursuit of chicken, says Kishore Singh.