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The top 5 challenges facing India's youth

The top 5 challenges facing India's youth

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

Motivational speaker and former Indian Coast Guard officer Kulpreet Yadav explains why India's youngsters don't have it easy.

'Everyone who lives here are Hindus'

'Everyone who lives here are Hindus'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

'The idea of Hindu Rashtra is one of the most inclusive concepts.'

'Everyday is a cheat day for me'

'Everyday is a cheat day for me'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

Whoever thought that models starve themselves needs to think again!

Human trials of Covaxin set to begin at AIIMS, Odisha institute

Human trials of Covaxin set to begin at AIIMS, Odisha institute

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

AIIMS-Delhi is among the 12 sites selected by the Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) for conducting Phase I and II randomised, double-blind and placebo-controlled clinical trials of Covaxin.

Semenya's reign to be ended by new IAAF gender rule

Semenya's reign to be ended by new IAAF gender rule

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

South African Caster Semenya's long and controversial reign as the queen of middle distance running looks set to be ended this year not by a track rival but by a new hyperandrogenism rule that will stop her from running 800 and 1500 metres races.

Nehru's vision for India was unique

Nehru's vision for India was unique

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

'No other leader in our history, or that of our neighbours, has been able to produce anything of the quality that Nehru did,' says Aakar Patel.

Sports Shorts: Dipa qualifies for final round of Artistic Gymnastics World Cup

Sports Shorts: Dipa qualifies for final round of Artistic Gymnastics World Cup

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

Assault on Kerala actress: Accused seek anticipatory bail

Assault on Kerala actress: Accused seek anticipatory bail

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

The anticipatory bail pleas are likely to come up for hearing on Tuesday.

Lalita shines before Sania-Bopanna stumble in tennis

Lalita shines before Sania-Bopanna stumble in tennis

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

India were left to rue a missed opportunity in tennis with Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna's losing in the semi-finals of the mixed doubles after Lalita Babar became the first woman in three decades to enter the final of a track event, on Day 8 of the 2016 Olympic Games, in Rio de Janeiro, on Saturday.

Secret Superstar removes the veil from Bollywood

Secret Superstar removes the veil from Bollywood

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

'The Muslim identity of the family appears incidental to the subject of the film...' 'The self-sacrificing, suffering mother film could have belonged to any religion.' 'The abusive father, who prefers his son to his daughter, could have followed any religion.' 'That the Muslim household is remarkably free from religious symbolism is also the strength of the film,' feels Mohammad Asim Siddiqui.

Mary moves back to 48kg light flyweight division

Mary moves back to 48kg light flyweight division

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

The fire back in her belly after overcoming the Rio Olympic heartbreak, celebrated Indian woman boxer M C Mary Kom has decided to go back to the light flyweight 48kg division amid speculation that it is among the two categories that the International Boxing Association (AIBA) is pushing for inclusion in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

'We refuse to be bullied into silence'

'We refuse to be bullied into silence'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

MUST READ: The speech Nayantara Sahgal was not allowed to give.

Sports Shorts: Semenya to run in Doha as storm rages over new IAAF rules

Sports Shorts: Semenya to run in Doha as storm rages over new IAAF rules

Rediff.com2 May 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

How I fought abuse and bullying with music

How I fought abuse and bullying with music

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Abhijith Gopinath aka A.B.I was mocked through school and college. He found solace in hip-hop and chose love over hate.

How coronavirus will change world sport

How coronavirus will change world sport

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

Will the fans rush back to the stadium once sport resumes? Will training abroad be as hassle-free as it used to be? What about contact sports where social distancing can't really be practised? Some of India's biggest sportspersons -- current and former -- gave their views on future of sports once the action resumes.

I dared to dream and worked hard: Deepa Malik

I dared to dream and worked hard: Deepa Malik

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

The first Indian woman to clinch a Paralympic medal, a thrilled Deepa Malik says her F-53 shot put silver is a result of being daring enough to dream. Deepa's best throw of 4.61m from her six attempts was enough to clinch the silver medal. "I dared to dream and I have determination to work hard and the passion and perseverance to follow that dream. Women often lose that and I have ensured that my family is not neglected, my children are doing well too," Deepa said.

Why Jaishankar refused to meet Pramila Jayapal

Why Jaishankar refused to meet Pramila Jayapal

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Jaishankar said that the resolution on Kashmir introduced by Jayapal in the House is not a fair characterisation of the situation in J-K. And also said that he has no interest in meeting the Congresswoman.

The first gender neutral model to walk for LFW

The first gender neutral model to walk for LFW

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Petr Nitka's advice for Indians: 'It's time we destroyed prejudices and stereotypes'

The lady behind Good Earth's success

The lady behind Good Earth's success

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

'Good Earth was more a passion than a business for a long time,' Anita Lal tells Anjuli Bhargava. 'Today, I can assure you I know more about retail than most, but I learnt it all the hard way.'

Can Dalits, Muslim unite? Questions from Ambedkar's time

Can Dalits, Muslim unite? Questions from Ambedkar's time

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

In the light of the efforts being made to forge electoral unity between scheduled castes and Muslims, Mohammad Sajjad examines what the architect of our Constitution, B R Ambedkar, had to say about the Muslim community.

Voting in Maharashtra, Haryana elections on Monday

Voting in Maharashtra, Haryana elections on Monday

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

In Maharashtra, where the 'Mahayuti' alliance of BJP, Shiv Sena and smaller parties is against the 'Maha-agadhi' led by the Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party whereas the ruling BJP is locked in a contest with the opposition Congress and the fledgling Jannayak Janata Party for the 90 assembly seats in Haryana.

'My dream is to fly the 747 one day'

'My dream is to fly the 747 one day'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

Captain Indu Nair, joined a private airline after her tenure as a pilot in the Indian Air Force ended five years ago. Among the first batches of women pilots in the IAF, she flew during the Kargil conflict. As a commercial airline pilot, one of her best experiences, she says, is when she takes off with an all woman crew - in the cockpit and the cabin.

Awww! 10 times Rohit Sharma gave us relationship goals

Awww! 10 times Rohit Sharma gave us relationship goals

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

His adorable photos with wife Ritika on Instagram have reached a new level cuteness!

Resurgent Venus refuses to retire

Resurgent Venus refuses to retire

Rediff.com4 Mar 2017

Venus Williams sees no end in sight on the tennis court, even envisioning another Olympics alongside her sister Serena.

When Jaya asked me to meet her

When Jaya asked me to meet her

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

'She leaned forward and asked what I'd want -- and I said, "your blessings".' 'She smiled and replied, "You already have that, but tell me how I can help you".' Commonwealth gold medalist and Arjuna Awardee Roopa Unnikrishnan recalls how Jayalalithaa took her breath away.

Myntra kicks Jabong upstairs!

Myntra kicks Jabong upstairs!

Rediff.com29 May 2017

Customer insight drives the online fashion retailer to launch 'mood' stores, rethink the way it sells its wares.

HIGHLIGHTS: President Mukherjee's address to Parliament

HIGHLIGHTS: President Mukherjee's address to Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

President Pranab Mukherjee addressed a joint session of Parliament ahead of the budget session which began on Tuesday. Here are the highlights of President Pranab Mukherjee's speech:

Mary Kom silences Nikhat in high-voltage trial for Olympic qualifiers

Mary Kom silences Nikhat in high-voltage trial for Olympic qualifiers

Rediff.com28 Dec 2019

In a bout which had very few clear punches, Mary Kom prevailed 9-1 to make the squad

Dear daughters-in-law, is your life easy?

Dear daughters-in-law, is your life easy?

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

Our country recorded 24,771 dowry deaths in the last four years, as per the National Crime Records Bureau data.

This is opening the door to mob rule

This is opening the door to mob rule

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

'Once such conduct becomes legitimate through political and popular sanction, then the ordinary citizen will have no defences left,' warns Shyam Saran.

Address terror groups outside Afghanistan, India tells UNSC

Address terror groups outside Afghanistan, India tells UNSC

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

Peace and reconciliation cannot go forward in an atmosphere of terror, India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Syed Akbaruddin said in the United Nations on Tuesday.

PM to perform asanas in Dehradun as country prepares for Yoga Day

PM to perform asanas in Dehradun as country prepares for Yoga Day

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

Ahead of the Yoga day, the prime minister posted a video on his Twitter handle giving a message that yoga is a 'passport' to health assurance.

Modi mantra: Lean cabinet, not so lean PMO

Modi mantra: Lean cabinet, not so lean PMO

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

The Prime Minister's Office has clarified that the total sanctioned strength of the PMO has been around 525 in the period 2011-14. As against this, the actual strength of the PMO in the years 2011, 2012 and 2013 was in the range of 407 to 411. The number has now declined to 385.

'Look at numbers objectively before damaging Maharashtra's reputation'

'Look at numbers objectively before damaging Maharashtra's reputation'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

'Maharashtra has 34,000 active cases, of which 24,000 are asymptomatic, and hence need no medicines but are under quarantine.' '9,500 cases are showing mild to severe symptoms.' 'While 1,200 are seriously ill, only 200 of them are on ventilator support.' 'Let those claiming that the situation in the state has gone out of control, look at these numbers objectively before damaging the state's reputation for political gains.'

Big changes happened in country in 100 days: Modi

Big changes happened in country in 100 days: Modi

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

The PM asserted that 'we know how to take challenges head-on'.

Life lessons from the real Gully Boy

Life lessons from the real Gully Boy

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

DIVINE's journey reveals four important lessons.

Srini to remain ICC chairman till BCCI's Sept AGM: Thakur

Srini to remain ICC chairman till BCCI's Sept AGM: Thakur

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Anurag Thakur says former president Narayanswami Srinivasan will continue as ICC chairman till September after which the Board will chalk out a way forward at its Annual General Meeting.

Djokovic pulls out of IPTL 2, Wawrinka drafted in

Djokovic pulls out of IPTL 2, Wawrinka drafted in

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

World number one Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the Indian Premier Tennis League (IPTL), commencing from Wednesday, citing fatigue, and he has been replaced by Andy Murray and Stan Wawrinka in his team- OUE Singapore Slammers.

'Jauhar was a way of winning the war'

'Jauhar was a way of winning the war'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

'When I see the final moments of Padmaavat, it reminds me of how strong and powerful and intelligent women are.' 'I feel so powerful and alive as a woman.'

This road trip is not for everyone

This road trip is not for everyone

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

Rajesh Karkera details how an exciting off road competition tested his motoring skills and perseverance.