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Thoovanathumbikal: The masterpiece that got away from its maker

Thoovanathumbikal: The masterpiece that got away from its maker

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Padmarajan's Thoovanathumbikal has become a part of Malayali mythology, just as its maker himself now possesses mythological status.

Mental health disorders: India's invisible epidemic

Mental health disorders: India's invisible epidemic

Rediff.com16 Dec 2017

And the way to a cure begins with conversation.

Yoga for modern lifestyles

Yoga for modern lifestyles

Rediff.com20 Jun 2015

From a fitness instructor to a top international fashion model and a danseuse -- a range of people have penned books to make yoga relevant to modern lifestyles and help to cope with everything from trauma to weight loss.

Rajan's 'resignation' letter to RBI staff

Rajan's 'resignation' letter to RBI staff

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

"I am an academic and I have always made it clear that my ultimate home is in the realm of ideas," Rajan said in a letter to staff.

Meet Bollywood's Showmen!

Meet Bollywood's Showmen!

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

Looking at Bollywood's GRAND scheme of things.

Preparing for unexpected scenarios is key in IPL: Karanveer

Preparing for unexpected scenarios is key in IPL: Karanveer

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

Kings XI Punjab leg-spinner Karanveer Singh says preparing for 'out of the blue' situations helped the team.

'Begin a gradual lifting of the lockdown'

'Begin a gradual lifting of the lockdown'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

'...Where there is clearly no evidence of community transmission, letting life return to normal in those districts while continuing to rigorously control the spread of the infection.'

What George Harrison learnt from Ravi Shankar

What George Harrison learnt from Ravi Shankar

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

Pandit Ravi Shankar was George Harrison's link into the Vedic world.

Euro Preview: Can Germany snap out of Italy nightmare?

Euro Preview: Can Germany snap out of Italy nightmare?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

Title contenders Germany will come face to face with their ultimate tournament nightmare when they take on Italy in their Euro 2016 quarter-final in Bordeaux on Saturday.

Wanted: An independent RBI chief to champion Indian reforms

Wanted: An independent RBI chief to champion Indian reforms

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

The RBI is not statutorily independent from the government but has long enjoyed wide latitude

Running with the bulls in Pamplona

Running with the bulls in Pamplona

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

It's that time of the year again when people gather in Pamplona, Spain to participate in the 427-year-old festival of San Fermn from July 7 to July 14 and has the encierro, or bull run, at its heart.

New CBI director sets agency up for a corporate style image makeover

New CBI director sets agency up for a corporate style image makeover

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

On January 1, Anil Sinha, the new Director of the Central Investigation Bureau, gave a 40-minute "inspirational" speech to all his officials, setting the direction for the next two years of his tenure.

'I feel most loved when my dad slaps me'

'I feel most loved when my dad slaps me'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Bollywood remembers their daddies on Father's Day.

The forgotten heroes of Indian democracy

The forgotten heroes of Indian democracy

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

'A robust electoral democracy provides the institutional basis for the generation and regeneration of political hope.'

Mourinho hits back at De Boer over Rashford comments

Mourinho hits back at De Boer over Rashford comments

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

De Boer, who lasted only 77 days as Crystal Palace manager after losing his first four league games in charge with no goals scored, said in an interview on BT Sport that it was "a pity" Mourinho was Rashford's manager because he was not getting enough chances.

PM Modi's letter to India on first year in office

PM Modi's letter to India on first year in office

Rediff.com26 May 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi writes a letter to the nation on Tuesday listing his government's achievement as he completes on here in office.

Dare to climb a frozen waterfall?

Dare to climb a frozen waterfall?

Rediff.com10 May 2017

Ice climbing, especially in Spiti, has now become the holy grail of mountaineering in India.

Too busy to exercise? The excuse killer is here!

Too busy to exercise? The excuse killer is here!

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Apple Watch Series 3 is a promising health and fitness companion.

Don't blame the government for Ram Rahim Singh

Don't blame the government for Ram Rahim Singh

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

'Insulting the law, instigating violence, living ostentatiously and preaching godliness?' 'This vulgar hypocrisy needs peoples' rejection and a revolt.' 'If people can't speak out, then it will be a hypocrisy that they expect the government to act and speak for them,' says Tarun Vijay.

Modi may get me killed, says Kejriwal

Modi may get me killed, says Kejriwal

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

Kejriwal sought to remind AAP volunteers, MLAs and Delhi government ministers that things will get worse in the coming days and exhorted them to 'leave' if they are not strong enough.

Raman Raghav 2.0: Bad cop, bad criminal

Raman Raghav 2.0: Bad cop, bad criminal

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

Raman Raghav 2.0 is unlikely to be remembered as one of Anurag Kashyap's finest movies.

Cricket Buzz: Women cricketers to get Lord's recognition

Cricket Buzz: Women cricketers to get Lord's recognition

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

'This is a landmark moment for Lord's, with women's cricket now documented in the dressing rooms for the first time.'

'Nation building can't be done by people on sabbatical'

'Nation building can't be done by people on sabbatical'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

'We do not want people who are air dropped and who fly out once the job is done.' 'Ever since liberalisation started, we keep on hearing that it's going to be jobless growth.' 'This speaks of the failure of the foreign returned policy makers.' 'When questions are raised, answers should be given and not a resignation.'

Pakistan may use F-16 jets against India, say US lawmakers

Pakistan may use F-16 jets against India, say US lawmakers

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

They have also urged the Obama administration to review its decision in this regard.

Soccer Extras: 'VAR has been a success despite criticism'

Soccer Extras: 'VAR has been a success despite criticism'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

How Delhi turned its fortunes around

How Delhi turned its fortunes around

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

'We knew these youngsters could turn out to be match-winners and we waited patiently for the last three years because success doesn't come overnight, it takes time.'

The Strange Bedfellows of Triple Talaq

The Strange Bedfellows of Triple Talaq

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

'As long as true Hinduism survives in India, we need not let the Hindutva fear factor keep us from accepting a change in Muslim personal law with a ban on triple talaq,' says Najid Hussain.

The trouble with agricultural start-ups

The trouble with agricultural start-ups

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

Agri-enterprises are finding it hard to expand due to lack of commercial guidance.

'Don't sell Air India, BPCL at a loss'

'Don't sell Air India, BPCL at a loss'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

'National assets, created over the years through tax-payers's money, should not be handed over to business houses at throwaway prices.'

Bengaluru loves Bitcoin!

Bengaluru loves Bitcoin!

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

In the Silicon Valley of India, one can use the cryptocurrency to pay for food, buy bus tickets, order stuff online, and even get a haircut.

'I don't love my wife or kid. Please help'

'I don't love my wife or kid. Please help'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Mind/life coach, NLP trainer and Mental Health Guru Anu Krishna encourages you to talk about your problems and offers solutions.

The legacy of Arvind Subramanian

The legacy of Arvind Subramanian

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

The outgoing Chief Economic Advisor will always be remembered for his remarkable passion, his large imprint on policymaking and the high level of public debate he fostered

Why do parents chase this man?

Why do parents chase this man?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

The man sought after by parents when they want to admit their children to Ivy League colleges tells Anjuli Bhargava how a hobby became a source of livelihood.

A toast to Athens and democracy

A toast to Athens and democracy

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

Geetanjali Krishna approached her trip to Greece -- the cradle of democracy where the notions of equality, free speech and civic liberty first took shape -- as much as pilgrimage as a holiday.

How Mohammed Rafi regained his confidence

How Mohammed Rafi regained his confidence

Rediff.com24 Dec 2017

The incomparable Mohammed Rafi would have turned 93 today, December 24. Raju Bharatan salutes the legend.

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session.

Wimbledon: Djokovic continues ruthless march; Federer wins

Wimbledon: Djokovic continues ruthless march; Federer wins

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Novak Djokovic brushed past France's Adrian Mannarino 6-4 6-3 7-6(5) on Wednesday to book his place in the third round of Wimbledon. The defending champion, aiming for his third consecutive title, played well within himself and was rarely troubled during the second-round match. Mannarino, ranked 55, put up spirited resistance in the third set to force a tiebreak but was ultimately swept off Centre Court by the Serbian's laser-guided ground-strokes.

How to prepare for GRE in 10 weeks

How to prepare for GRE in 10 weeks

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Ditch your tuitions and expensive books; there is a way you can crack the GRE without burning a hole in your pocket.

6 awesome camping sites in India

6 awesome camping sites in India

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Why check into a hotel when you can pitch a tent and get close to nature.

This 10 year old is the youngest Indian TEDx speaker

This 10 year old is the youngest Indian TEDx speaker

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

Ishita Katyal, the youngest TEDx licensee ever from Asia impressed the world with her ideas at the TED Youth conference held in New York, November 14.