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How to tackle coronavirus, the Indian way

How to tackle coronavirus, the Indian way

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

'Whether we like it or not, coronavirus is knocking on the door. We only have two weeks, a month if we are lucky, to prepare for its spread.' 'The US wasted this opportunity and is facing spreading virus and economic meltdown,' notes Sonalde Desai.

4 things to know before investing in ULIPs

4 things to know before investing in ULIPs

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Investing in a Unit Linked Insurance Plan increases your life cover and also helps you save tax, says Vivek Jain.

Lockdown lessons: How to be atmanirbhar with nishtha

Lockdown lessons: How to be atmanirbhar with nishtha

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

One India is doing great against the coronavirus, lauding the gains of the lockdown and thanking the government, and the other lacks commitment, says Sumit Bhattacharya.

10 mindblowing places to visit before the year ends

10 mindblowing places to visit before the year ends

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

You'll be surprised, but India is one of them!

The rise and fall of Bikram Chaudhury, now on Netflix

The rise and fall of Bikram Chaudhury, now on Netflix

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

A Netflix documentary reveals the sordid story behind the dazzling success and dizzying fall of the founder of Bikram Yoga.

Boney, Jahnvi, Khushi accept Sridevi's National Award

Boney, Jahnvi, Khushi accept Sridevi's National Award

Rediff.com4 May 2018

The action comes alive in New Delhi.

How to draft the perfect CV: Tips for freshers

How to draft the perfect CV: Tips for freshers

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Include only what is relevant to your application, says Abhishek Kumar, Assistant Professor, School of Management & Labour Studies, Tata Institute of Social Sciences.

'Had Modi been sacked in 2002, he would not have become PM'

'Had Modi been sacked in 2002, he would not have become PM'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

'Certainly if Advani had agreed to Vajpayee in sacking Modi, then we would never have been talking of Modi today.'

'We're the only profitable retail chain'

'We're the only profitable retail chain'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2008

Dismissing rumours about his selling out the company, R Subramanian, managing director, Subhiksha Trading Services, says Subhiksha is here to stay. In an interview with Business Standard, Subramanian attempts to clear some of the confusions.

HIIT workouts: 7 facts your trainer didn't tell you

HIIT workouts: 7 facts your trainer didn't tell you

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

People who have joint problems, heart condition or are taking any medications for blood pressure should approach HIIT with caution, says health coach Amogh Gadewar.

Austerity! Nilekani may shift out of 5-star hotel

Austerity! Nilekani may shift out of 5-star hotel

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

Nandan Nilekani, chairman of the Unique Identification Authority of India, is the latest to join a host of politicians taking to austerity and is likely to shift to the modest Karnataka Bhavan here from a 5-star hotel.

Aman eyes Mumbai/Delhi for urban hotel

Aman eyes Mumbai/Delhi for urban hotel

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

'We have never compromised on the location of properties and that won't change.'

Lakme Fashion Week: Now that makes winter tempting :)

Lakme Fashion Week: Now that makes winter tempting :)

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

Indigene and Sayantan Sarkar's Lakme Fashion Week collections promise to keep us warm in style.

It's possible! Romance on a shoe-string budget

It's possible! Romance on a shoe-string budget

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

Here's how you can make your date feel special.

Dreams in their eyes: Models in the making at LFW auditions

Dreams in their eyes: Models in the making at LFW auditions

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

They have gathered up courage, dabbed on some make-up and are all set to impress the jury at the Lakme fashion Week auditions happening in Mumbai.

12 IMPORTANT LESSONS from 2019

12 IMPORTANT LESSONS from 2019

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Every year in Bollywood brings its share of good and bad. 2019 did too. Sukanya Verma lists what we learned.

Govt asks states to set up relief camps for, give food to migrants

Govt asks states to set up relief camps for, give food to migrants

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

With lakhs of these workers stranded on highways and inter-state bus terminus, the government stepped in and asked states and union territories to immediately set up relief camps for migrant workers and others who are returning to their home states or trying to do so during the nationwide lockdown period.

COVID-19 and Masked Mankind

COVID-19 and Masked Mankind

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

COVID-19 has accomplished what the UN failed to do in the last 75 years by making mankind rally around a mask of unity, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Capturing storms from the best seat in the sky

Capturing storms from the best seat in the sky

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

One perk of being a pilot, apart from travelling the world, is a front-row seat to the Earth's natural wonders -- from jaw-dropping sunrises to silver slivers of lightning against ink coloured-clouds. One among them is Ecuador-based Santiago Borja who is known as "The Storm Pilot" because of the images he's taken. Borja, who lives in Quito, Ecuador, was kind enough to grant us permission to show some off his work.

Does your bank balance define your success?

Does your bank balance define your success?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

If you love what you do, wealth, power and fame will automatically follow.

He enriched the world with his magical voice

He enriched the world with his magical voice

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

His songs were the anchor, the substratum, if you will, upon which life unfolded day after day, decade after decade -- across villages, towns, cities, and regions. Siva Sankar pays tribute to S P Balasubrahmanyam, the legendary singer who passed into the ages on Friday.

Muslim women are fighting for the Idea of India

Muslim women are fighting for the Idea of India

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

'For the women of a community whose seclusion has been a byword of their lifestyle to take to the streets as a means of protest is an unprecedented event,' notes Amulya Ganguli.

Mandatory to link Aadhar with PAN from July 1

Mandatory to link Aadhar with PAN from July 1

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

There are over 25 crore PAN card holders in the country while Aadhaar has been issued to 111 crore people.

Remember these AMAZING MOMENTS from 25 years ago?

Remember these AMAZING MOMENTS from 25 years ago?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

Sukanya Verma celebrates 25 years of Bollywood images.

'Nepal thinks China can give them something'

'Nepal thinks China can give them something'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

'This allows opportunities for (Chinese) entry into the domestic politics of Nepal, something that is also encouraged by Nepali politicians's willingness to play the China card (vis-a-vis India).'

'We won't have Onam this year'

'We won't have Onam this year'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

Flood in the rice bowl: Keralites who lost everything stare at uncertainty.

Cricket Buzz: Warner to reconsider future

Cricket Buzz: Warner to reconsider future

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

In Australia, Warner said cricketers do not have many options apart from training in their home states as of now.

SEE: First batch of Rafale jets flies out of France for India

SEE: First batch of Rafale jets flies out of France for India

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

The aircraft flew out from the airbase in the French port city of Bordeaux and will cover a distance of nearly 7,000 km with air-to-air refuelling and a single stop in the United Arab Emirates before arriving at Ambala airbase on Wednesday, officials said.

Is Nayattu anti-Dalit? Is Karnan pro-Dalit?

Is Nayattu anti-Dalit? Is Karnan pro-Dalit?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

'If questioning and dethroning hierarchies is your primary motive, why not put an end to the practice of announcing your shining star, your box office draw, in big flaming letters and mentioning everyone else's name in small font at the bottom of the screen?' asks Sreehari Nair.

INCREDIBLE! How I lost 21 kg in 1.5 years

INCREDIBLE! How I lost 21 kg in 1.5 years

Rediff.com21 May 2020

Garima Bharucha, 39, from Mumbai shares her inspiring fitness journey and the lessons she learned along the way.

Summer trips? Try boutique hotels

Summer trips? Try boutique hotels

Rediff.com2 Jun 2008

Have you ever travelled on business and yearned for a quiet, memorable place to stay in, away from hordes of other business travellers? Or if on a vacation, have you longed for a unique experience? If you have, small, independently-owned boutique hotels are the answer. And these days it is not too difficult to find such properties, thanks to entrepreneurs like Mamta Sharma.

How its political promise is helping the Pheran stage a comeback

How its political promise is helping the Pheran stage a comeback

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

What used to be confined to homes as a winter garment has become a political and cultural symbol, with most leaders and many citizens donning the long cloak at offices and their places of work, observes Athar Parvaiz.

Why Goddess Adi Shakti became Durga

Why Goddess Adi Shakti became Durga

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

Seeing Durgamasura ready for a war, the goddess appeared in her warrior form. Let's celebrate the beginning of Navratri with this lovely excerpt from Nava Durga.

Glimpses! The magic of Nazareth

Glimpses! The magic of Nazareth

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

The Old City of Nazareth in Israel is an ancient hub that is being rightfully revived, says Jael Silliman.

How sledging provoked Yuvi to hit 6 sixes in an over

How sledging provoked Yuvi to hit 6 sixes in an over

Rediff.com10 May 2020

Rajneesh Gupta picks instances of sledging which backfired spectacularly.

Should you workout during pregnancy?

Should you workout during pregnancy?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

Always warm up before and allow your body to cool down, after exercising, says Zumba instructor and ambassador Sucheta Pal.

PM launches 'Narendra Modi Mobile App'

PM launches 'Narendra Modi Mobile App'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

The app will provide instant updates and an opportunity to receive messages and e-mails directly from him.

Irrfan Khan: A powerhouse, an ustaad, a yaar

Irrfan Khan: A powerhouse, an ustaad, a yaar

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

'Irrfan transcended celluloid and gave us a taste of his humility and humanity,' observes Sukanya Verma.

15 BEAUTIFUL stories, told on screen

15 BEAUTIFUL stories, told on screen

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Aseem Chhabra introduces us to the best of Berlinale.

How many seats will BJP win? 272+ or below 170?

How many seats will BJP win? 272+ or below 170?

Rediff.com20 May 2019

Mihir S Sharma gives us a rundown of what could happen, depending on the number.