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Did IIT-Roorkee make yoga compulsory?

Did IIT-Roorkee make yoga compulsory?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Though all students were asked to participate in the camp, it was not binding on them, said the institute.

Honda CB Hornet 160R: First Ride Impressions

Honda CB Hornet 160R: First Ride Impressions

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

Narendra Sharma takes the Honda CB Hornet 160R for a spin on Goa's roads.

The brain behind the Creo Mark1 smartphone

The brain behind the Creo Mark1 smartphone

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Bengaluru-based Creo offers an operating system that promises unique features and frequent updates.

Whoa! The idli did not originate in South India at all?

Whoa! The idli did not originate in South India at all?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

Some food historians believe idli was derived from some steamed rice preparations from Indonesia.

SC reserves Ayodhya order after high drama in court

SC reserves Ayodhya order after high drama in court

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Senior advocate Rajeev Dhavan, representing the Muslim parties in the case, tore up a pictorial map.

New-look Budget may skip levy on cars, consumer durables...

New-look Budget may skip levy on cars, consumer durables...

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

Budget planners for now have been told to prepare with the assumption that GST will apply from April 1.

PM hails 'warmest, closest' ties with Singapore in address to diaspora

PM hails 'warmest, closest' ties with Singapore in address to diaspora

Rediff.com31 May 2018

He said that India will work with Singapore to bring the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership to early conclusion. He also said the India-Singapore Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement has been reviewed and the two sides will work to further upgrade it.

Review: Bhaag Johnny is no fun at all

Review: Bhaag Johnny is no fun at all

Rediff.com25 Sep 2015

Bhaag Johnny is a mangled mess of a film, says Nishi Tiwari.

Why big-name tennis players are missing from US Open?

Why big-name tennis players are missing from US Open?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

Relentless schedule taking toll on big-name tennis players.

Jamshedpur's new man of steel

Jamshedpur's new man of steel

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

'He was sought after because he delivered.' Ishita Ayan Dutt profiles Tata Steel's new boss.

Who's the boss? Delhi's dilemma over the years

Who's the boss? Delhi's dilemma over the years

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

At the core of the issue is the national capital's unique status of a Union Territory that is administered by both the Centre and the government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi.

Kotak Mahindra launches social bank account Jifi

Kotak Mahindra launches social bank account Jifi

Rediff.com27 Mar 2014

Jifi is a zero-interest current account with no minimum balance conditions, and can be opened with an initial payment of Rs 5,000.

Photos from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year shortlist

Photos from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year shortlist

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

You don't have to be a nature-lover to appreciate these captivating shots taken from around the world. The Natural History Museum has released its shortlist for its celebrated People's Choice Award -- a title that lauds the very best of wildlife immortalised by the lens. This remarkable gallery of finalists was selected from almost 50,000 submissions from 92 countries. From birds bursting with colour to giraffes to fish we're not used to seeing -- here are some of the pictures.

'The danger of war has not passed'

'The danger of war has not passed'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

'It is a tense border and there are numerous elements that keep these tensions alive.' 'India is willing to militarily respond if provoked.'

Ishita Khanna is transforming lives in Spiti, the eco-friendly way

Ishita Khanna is transforming lives in Spiti, the eco-friendly way

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Ishita is helping the local community in Spiti lead better lives and build a sustainable environment.

'The world of music dims without Kishori Amonkar's light'

'The world of music dims without Kishori Amonkar's light'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

'She was a modern-day Tansen among the female classical vocalists of the country.' Musicians and film folk pay rich tribute to Kishori Amonkar.

How DK became a match winner

How DK became a match winner

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

'People didn't associate Dinesh with hitting sixes. He had the ability to hit fours and the odd six, but hitting sixes (regularly) is one aspect of the game we have really worked hard on.'

Football Extras: Mueller, Boateng, Hummels no longer in Loew's Germany plans

Football Extras: Mueller, Boateng, Hummels no longer in Loew's Germany plans

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

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

From baseball to WWE: Rinku Singh's inspiring story

From baseball to WWE: Rinku Singh's inspiring story

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

'I want people to know that it doesn't matter where you come from, if you have guts, no one can stop you.' Rinku Singh on why he made the switch from javelin to baseball and finally to WWE.

'Spectacle is a big part of why Trump is coming to India'

'Spectacle is a big part of why Trump is coming to India'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

'If there were no Ahmedabad programme -- no flashy town hall event in a huge cricket stadium with thousands cheering him on -- then Trump may well have decided not to go to India.'

'Passion, persistence, patience: Key to being a successful entrepreneur'

'Passion, persistence, patience: Key to being a successful entrepreneur'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

'If there was ever a time to start up, it is the NOW and HERE!'

How to wear a sari to fashion week!

How to wear a sari to fashion week!

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

What's trending? What's not? 5 fashionable people describe their style at the Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2016.

BJP pins hopes on Modi's X factor to win Karnataka

BJP pins hopes on Modi's X factor to win Karnataka

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

Modi could tap into the urban discontent and present a larger picture to first time voters and mid-career professionals.

Living on the river in Arunachal

Living on the river in Arunachal

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

The Siang is a dramatic river that flows through a beautiful land. Rafting on it is a rare pleasure the state offers tourists, says Ajai Shukla.

Eyewitness: 'People disappeared without a trace after the explosion'

Eyewitness: 'People disappeared without a trace after the explosion'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

'I lost several of my friends, a lot of people I know are severely injured and in hospital. It will take time for all of us to recover.' 'You can't blame any single political party for using their influence to get the fireworks okayed. It is an election year and everybody wants to please the people.'

Ahead of bypolls and results, AIADMK displays unusual nerves

Ahead of bypolls and results, AIADMK displays unusual nerves

Rediff.com3 May 2019

The ruling party's decision to serve 'disqualification' notice to three party MLAs when polling for four more assembly by-elections are due for May 19 may have been taken to keep the flock together post-results, rather than seek to lose more than already, but it has sent out alarming signals in a state ruled till recently by an Iron Lady, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Nokia's second coming in India

Nokia's second coming in India

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

With 8.5 per cent market share in the quarter ended September 2017, Nokia makes it to the top four bestselling feature phones in India.

After Amazon caution, Biyani calls for clarity on retail laws

After Amazon caution, Biyani calls for clarity on retail laws

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Future, which recently tied up with Amazon in India to sell its fashion and food products exclusively on the American giant's marketplace platform, is looking at a gross merchandise value of about Rs 6,000 crore (Rs 60 billion) in the next three years from the venture.

Separate biometric ID for people not in Assam NRC: Centre tells SC

Separate biometric ID for people not in Assam NRC: Centre tells SC

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

After the publication of the final list of NRC, those people whose name will figure in it will be given usual Aadhaar number as applicable to legal residents in the country.

Day 6: What's hot at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

Day 6: What's hot at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

North Korean pair given warm welcome on Pyeongchang debut

The blind spot on India's biggest banking whodunit

The blind spot on India's biggest banking whodunit

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

The PNB fiasco falls into a family line that involves non-fund limits - read contingent liabilities which are off-books. Harshad Mehta did it with bankers' receipts in 1992. Ketan Parekh exploited the ignorance of bankers who did not know the difference between a cheque and a pay-order. And the RBI blinked when it failed to insist the SWIFT platform be linked to the core banking solution. Raghu Mohan & Abhijit Lele trace the banking mess that was just waiting to happen.

Guess who turned 80!

Guess who turned 80!

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

Celebrating the timeless magic of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs on its 80th anniversary.

How Aadhaar promotes a digital caste system

How Aadhaar promotes a digital caste system

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

The linking of biometric UID/Aadhaar number to all public services makes "We, the People of India" worse than slaves, says Gopal Krishna.

Samsung launches first Tizen smartphone for Rs 5,700

Samsung launches first Tizen smartphone for Rs 5,700

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Samsung Z1 is power-packed with amazing features.

The legend who inspired 3 Idiots

The legend who inspired 3 Idiots

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Magsaysay Award winner Sonam Wangchuk speaks to Claude Arpi about his journey, his fights, his hopes and how he became an inspiration for the Bollywood blockbuster.

60th Birthday Special: The Best of Dimple Kapadia

60th Birthday Special: The Best of Dimple Kapadia

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Dimple turns 60!

Road to 70: Five brands that grew with India and on Indians

Road to 70: Five brands that grew with India and on Indians

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Pond's, Parle-G, Cadbury, Asian Paints and Amul have captured the changing face of India through the seven decades

Review: Go, watch A Death in the Gunj

Review: Go, watch A Death in the Gunj

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

A Death in the Gunj is not a happy film at all times, but it is very entertaining says Aseem Chhabra.

World No. 1 Sania wants to inspire girls across subcontinent

World No. 1 Sania wants to inspire girls across subcontinent

Rediff.com7 May 2015

Outside Bollywood films, Sania Mirza might be the only Indian success welcomed as warmly in neighbouring Pakistan and the 28-year-old expects her doubles feats to inspire girls on both sides of the border to pick up a tennis racquet.

Why you should not stop drinking milk

Why you should not stop drinking milk

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

Stopped drinking milk? Kavita Devgan gives you 8 reasons to start again.