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The White Lotus 3: Hell Is Other People

The White Lotus 3: Hell Is Other People

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

It is said money doesn't buy happiness, and the show proves it -- there is romance, heartbreak, affairs and murder. A place that should be heavenly quickly turns into a hell of misery, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Mob pelts stones at Bhopal tragedy waste incineration unit

Mob pelts stones at Bhopal tragedy waste incineration unit

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

The incident comes a day after the town was rocked by protests against the disposal plan amid a bandh call given by the Pithampur Bachao Samiti.

The Top 10 Most TOXIC Superheroes

The Top 10 Most TOXIC Superheroes

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

These superheroes can be quite dangerous for online surfers!

Govt to screen toys for toxic substances

Govt to screen toys for toxic substances

Rediff.com17 Jun 2010

Under the guidance of the India Council of Medical Research, three organisations -- National Institute of Occupational Health, Ahmedabad, National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad and the All India Institute of Medical Sciences -- will detect level of toxicity in toys that can be injurious to health.

Johnson slams 'toxic' culture under Michael Clarke

Johnson slams 'toxic' culture under Michael Clarke

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

Retired pace spearhead Mitchell Johnson has slammed the Australian team culture under former captain Michael Clarke and coach Mickey Arthur as fractured and "toxic", saying the dynamics changed when Ricky Ponting retired. In his newly-released autobiography 'Resilient', Johnson suggested things were so bad that some teammates did not want to play, with cracks emerging after veteran Ponting called it quits in late 2012. "The dynamics definitely changed. It became more groups in the team. It wasn't a team. There was different little factions going on and it was very toxic," Johnson told Fox Sports News late Thursday.

Preity Zinta's Top 10 Films

Preity Zinta's Top 10 Films

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

As much Preity would like to be relieved of everyone's ebullient expectations of her, truth is few have fizzed up the silver screen like she has.

Indians Work More Than Chinese!

Indians Work More Than Chinese!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

The average Indian works 46.7 hours per week, surpassing even China's 46.1 hours. In some sectors, the numbers are even more staggering.

Will Fans Make Pushpa 2: The Rule A Success?

Will Fans Make Pushpa 2: The Rule A Success?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

'Fan armies are not just followers; they are a force of nature.'

Photo: Toxic ash engulfs south Delhi's Okhla neighbourhood

Photo: Toxic ash engulfs south Delhi's Okhla neighbourhood

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

Residents of south Delhi's Okhla area were delighted to see what they thought was the season's first snowfall. But they were enraged after realising that it was toxic ash from a large waste-to-energy plant operated by Jindal Ecopolis in the neighbourhood.

50% of Delhi govt staffers to work from home amid rising air pollution

50% of Delhi govt staffers to work from home amid rising air pollution

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

The Delhi government has ordered half of its staff to work from home, urging private organizations to follow suit as the national capital faces an alarmingly high level of air pollution. The move comes as Delhi recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 426 in the "severe" category, with residents reporting health issues. Essential services will continue to operate at full capacity. The government has also advised companies to provide shuttle bus services for employees and suggested that private entities consider shifting office hours to reduce traffic congestion.

Is Your Boss Micromanaging You?

Is Your Boss Micromanaging You?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Micromanagers feel the need to be involved in every decision, hence they will avoid delegating tasks and spend a lot of time focusing on minor details rather than the bigger picture, says Sonica Aron, founder of the HR consultancy firm, Marching Sheep.

It's raining freebies in Delhi, but voters' issues ignored

It's raining freebies in Delhi, but voters' issues ignored

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

With such announcements grabbing the voters' attention, critical issues like pollution, especially the smog that chokes Delhi every winter, remain largely unaddressed. Many residents have raised concerns over the lack of concrete action plans to combat air pollution, which continues to pose a severe health risk to Delhiites.

Don't mix...: EC on Kejriwal's 'Yamuna poisoning' remark

Don't mix...: EC on Kejriwal's 'Yamuna poisoning' remark

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

The EC asked him to provide factual evidence with specific and pointed response to type, quantity, nature and manner of poisoning of Yamuna.

Let Us Salute Narayana Murthy

Let Us Salute Narayana Murthy

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

No great achievement or discovery or invention has been achieved without hard work. While the inspiration may have been an insight, it needs work to flesh the insight which requires hard work, asserts Mudit Jain.

'Toxic' culture fuelled Aussie swimming flop

'Toxic' culture fuelled Aussie swimming flop

Rediff.com19 Feb 2013

Slack management allowed a "culturally toxic" environment to develop in Australia's swimming team at the London Olympics with abuse of alcohol and prescription drugs as well as flouting of curfews and bullying going unchecked, a review said on Tuesday.

EC asks Kejriwal to prove Yamuna 'poisoning' claim amid slugfest

EC asks Kejriwal to prove Yamuna 'poisoning' claim amid slugfest

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

A heated political battle erupted Tuesday over Arvind Kejriwal's claim of the Haryana government 'poisoning' the Yamuna water, with the Bharatiya Janata Party saying he cannot be forgiven for his 'dangerous statement', while the Aam Aadmi Party chief asserted he won't let the people of Delhi die due to the dirty, poisonous water.

'Some May Consider Working 90 Hours Heaven'

'Some May Consider Working 90 Hours Heaven'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

'If people want to work 90 hours, we should let them work.' 'If people want to work 30 hours, you should let them work 30 hours.' 'But they should not expect the same level of success and attention.'

Will fight to improve working conditions: Rahul to EY staffer's parents

Will fight to improve working conditions: Rahul to EY staffer's parents

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

The Leader of Opposition assured the parents of raising the issue in Parliament.

Pak blames India for worsening smog in Lahore

Pak blames India for worsening smog in Lahore

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Toxic grey smog has sickened tens of thousands of people, mainly children and elderly people, since last month when the air quality started worsening in Lahore, the city bordering India.

This model lost her leg to Toxic Shock Syndrome. What is it?

This model lost her leg to Toxic Shock Syndrome. What is it?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

Lauren Wesser who had her leg amputed due to a a rare tampon infection now educates girls about Toxic Shock Syndrome.

Union Carbide waste disposal: Protesters set themselves afire

Union Carbide waste disposal: Protesters set themselves afire

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

Two men were hospitalised after they set themselves afire on Friday amid a bandh call in Madhya Pradesh's Pithampur against the planned disposal of 337 tonnes of Union Carbide waste in the industrial town, an official said.

100 kids hospitalised for using toxic colours

100 kids hospitalised for using toxic colours

Rediff.com12 Mar 2009

More than 100 children in Thane were hospitalised after they fell ill while playing with colours containing toxic chemicals during Holi celebrations on Wednesday, the police and doctors said.

The Silent Crisis of Student Suicides

The Silent Crisis of Student Suicides

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

What is pushing students to take this extreme step?

Bhopal tragedy: Toxic waste continues to contaminate water

Bhopal tragedy: Toxic waste continues to contaminate water

Rediff.com20 Jul 2011

Indifferent parent, dithering states and a lethargic Centre have allowed Union Carbide's deadly waste to poison the soil and groundwater in Bhopal.

What Was Saif Doing In A Royal Carriage?

What Was Saif Doing In A Royal Carriage?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

'I am lucky. To be born in that Pataudi house.'

New framework to deal with banks' toxic assets soon

New framework to deal with banks' toxic assets soon

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

While they have restructured loans, there is still question mark over the success of such a work-out

WARNING! Delhi's toxic ozone levels are shooting up

WARNING! Delhi's toxic ozone levels are shooting up

Rediff.com28 May 2015

With increasing temperature, the toxic ozone levels, which cause a number of health problems especially for asthmatics, have breached the permissible limits in the city, the MET department said on Thursday.

Sebi's 2024 review: Push for reforms continued despite controversies

Sebi's 2024 review: Push for reforms continued despite controversies

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

In 2024, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) implemented significant reforms, focusing on cooling down the derivatives segment, enhancing transparency and accountability in small and midsised enterprise (SME) listings, and deepening the fund management ecosystem.

How Binge-Watching Reels Can Affect Your Mental Health

How Binge-Watching Reels Can Affect Your Mental Health

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Passive consumption of social media content, like mindlessly scrolling through feeds without engaging with them, has been linked to increased envy and decreased life satisfaction, cautions Dr Maithili Tambe.

When public debt turns not only risky but toxic

When public debt turns not only risky but toxic

Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

There are both similarities and differences between euro-zone public debt today and mortgage-backed securities in 2007.

39 years on, horrors of Bhopal gas tragedy continue to haunt survivors

39 years on, horrors of Bhopal gas tragedy continue to haunt survivors

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

At least 3,787 people were killed and more than five lakh were affected physically after a toxic gas leaked from the pesticide factory on the intervening night of December 2 and 3, 1984.

Bhopal gas leak: SC orders disposal of toxic waste

Bhopal gas leak: SC orders disposal of toxic waste

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

The Supreme Court on Thursday set a six-month deadline for removal and disposal of toxic waste of the the Union Carbide factory in Bhopal and asked the Centre and Madhya Pradesh government to do the job within the stipulated time frame.

Delhiites breathe easy for 2nd day as AQI improves; curbs relaxed

Delhiites breathe easy for 2nd day as AQI improves; curbs relaxed

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Delhi's air quality improved for the second consecutive day on Thursday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded in the "moderate" category at 165. This marks a significant improvement from the "poor" category recorded on Tuesday. Several restrictions imposed under Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) were lifted, but some restrictions under Stage 2 remain in place. The Decision Support System (DSS) has not been updated since Friday, with technical difficulties hindering the update of data for the last six days.

Don't waste your time in Pakistan: Harbhajan to Kirsten

Don't waste your time in Pakistan: Harbhajan to Kirsten

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Harbhajan Singh suggested Gary Kirsten not to waste his time in Pakistan

Bangalore neighbourhood's toxic air threatens India's future

Bangalore neighbourhood's toxic air threatens India's future

Rediff.com22 May 2015

Once called India's garden city, this upper middle-class residential area in Bangalore has India's most toxic air, says Devanik Saha, IndiaSpend.com.

Daily online hate damages players' mental health: Gosens

Daily online hate damages players' mental health: Gosens

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Professional footballers are having to deal with a daily barrage of online hate that threatens their mental health, Germany international Robin Gosens said on Thursday.

MTV: Britney's video too Toxic!

MTV: Britney's video too Toxic!

Rediff.com11 Feb 2004

Marco Review: Gore Fest

Marco Review: Gore Fest

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

The action entertainer Marco is a well shot, gnarly bloodfest that packs some lackluster thrills, notes Arjun Menon.

'We Sometimes Underestimate Our Parents'

'We Sometimes Underestimate Our Parents'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

'But when we actually express ourselves, sometimes our parents can surprise us, because they just love their children.' 'Sometimes it's just that simple. That is what I wanted to show in this film.'