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Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.

I am not finished yet, says sprint queen Dutee

I am not finished yet, says sprint queen Dutee

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

Ace sprinter Dutee Chand said the gold was an answer to her critics, who had written her off after her admission of same-sex relationship.

China doesn't need Pakistan in a war with India

China doesn't need Pakistan in a war with India

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'If a 'two-front war' develops, Iron Brother may only turn out to be a drag on the PLA, since Pakistan is in no position to wage a war with India,' argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

World Athletics puts the brakes on Nike's shoes

World Athletics puts the brakes on Nike's shoes

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

The sport's governing body (WA) said that with immediate effect and for elite competition only, road shoes must have soles no thicker than 40mm and not contain more than one rigid, embedded plate.

Horton hailed for podium protest at Swimming Worlds

Horton hailed for podium protest at Swimming Worlds

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

'I don't think anyone at FINA is going to stand up for the athletes so the athletes have to stand up for themselves'

How a mother's brain responds to her infant

How a mother's brain responds to her infant

Rediff.com29 Feb 2008

In the study, Dr Madoka Noriuchi of Graduate School of Tokyo Metropolitan University, senior author on the paper, and colleagues used functional magnetic resonance imaging, a tool that allows studying the function of brain circuits in people, to examine patterns of maternal brain activation.

Scholarship to Japan for technical training

Scholarship to Japan for technical training

Rediff.com5 Nov 2007

In association with Hitachi Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, The Hindu invites applications for Scholarship for technical training in Japan.

Elephants know maths. Read this to believe!

Elephants know maths. Read this to believe!

Rediff.com22 Aug 2008

Naoko Irie, a researcher of the University of Tokyo in Japan, has revealed that an Asian elephant named Ashya could recognise which of the two buckets was carrying more apples during an experiment.

This robot can dance to your tune

This robot can dance to your tune

Rediff.com9 Aug 2007

Japanese researchers at the University of Tokyo have created a dancing robot that copies moves from a human teacher at one go itself, without the need for time consuming rehearsals.

Kim is alive, but is he well enough to rule North Korea?

Kim is alive, but is he well enough to rule North Korea?

Rediff.com4 May 2020

'What if Kim is alive as the latest reappearance suggests, but unable to rule?' 'Will his sister be installed as the leader to continue with the Kims's hereditary dynasty that began with the present ruler's grandfather?' asks Dr Rajaram Panda.

ACs send temperatures soaring in big cities

ACs send temperatures soaring in big cities

Rediff.com15 Feb 2007

The researchers say that an AC not only moves heat from the inside to the outdoors but adds new heat to the environment also, as it is a machine that consumes power.

Sports Ministry wants to make doping a criminal offence

Sports Ministry wants to make doping a criminal offence

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

Sports Minister Vijay Goel on Friday said the government has strengthened its resolve to make doping a criminal offence in order to instill fear in the minds of sportsperson who indulge in such practices.

How a 'Blade Jumper' turned to science to earn Rio Games place...

How a 'Blade Jumper' turned to science to earn Rio Games place...

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

Paralympic champion Markus Rehm said he hoped new scientific studies would prove he gains no advantage through his prosthesis and clear him to compete at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics in August.

No Arjuna for past Khel Ratnas Sakshi, Mirabai

No Arjuna for past Khel Ratnas Sakshi, Mirabai

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

This was due to the fact that they had already won the Khel Ratna, the country's highest sporting honour.

10 cities most threatened by natural disasters; Kolkata ranks 7

10 cities most threatened by natural disasters; Kolkata ranks 7

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

About 17.9 million people's life is at risk.

Dutee hopes to reach finals in World C'ships

Dutee hopes to reach finals in World C'ships

Rediff.com22 Sep 2019

'I could not reach the semifinals last time but I am hoping to reach the finals this time'

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

From drinks with worms to a snake stuck in a woman's ear, here's the weirdest, funniest stories from the world around.

Hima named in World C'ships team as relay runner

Hima named in World C'ships team as relay runner

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

World Athletics Championships to be held in Doha from September 27.

Super 30 founder Anand Kumar to speak at MIT and Harvard

Super 30 founder Anand Kumar to speak at MIT and Harvard

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Indian mathematician and founder of Super 30, Anand Kumar, has been invited by the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Harvard University to speak on his globally acclaimed effort to mentor students from the underprivileged sections for admission to the prestigious IITs.

Kolkata most polluted city in India

Kolkata most polluted city in India

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

It has recorded the highest levels among eight countries.

Sports Shorts: CWG champ Bhaker to pursue pol science

Sports Shorts: CWG champ Bhaker to pursue pol science

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Sports Shorts: Nike panned after basketball star's shoe splits

Sports Shorts: Nike panned after basketball star's shoe splits

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

Japan may pip China in high-speed rail race

Japan may pip China in high-speed rail race

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Despite being cheaper, the Chinese technology is not the preferred option.

Sports Shorts: Dutee finishes fifth in 200m final

Sports Shorts: Dutee finishes fifth in 200m final

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

The BEST MOMENTS of Aahana Kumra's Life

The BEST MOMENTS of Aahana Kumra's Life

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

"From a very early age, I imagined myself playing powerful characters," she says, and she proves it with her filmography.

Time for Aung San Suu Kyi to step aside?

Time for Aung San Suu Kyi to step aside?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Some believe she should no longer be the face of the struggle to free Myanmar from the new military dictatorship, observes Prakash Bhandari.

In Japan, PM Modi is drumming up quite a buzz

In Japan, PM Modi is drumming up quite a buzz

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is truly stealing the show in Japan. Apart from signing deals and improving ties with Japan, his visit to the country is creating quite a few memorable moments - from selfies, to playing the flute, to even playing the drums. Rediff.com presents a few of these fun moments.

Jaitley tries to soothe frayed nerves of global automakers

Jaitley tries to soothe frayed nerves of global automakers

Rediff.com30 May 2016

Ban on large diesel vehicles a transient phase, says Jaitley

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

These images from across the globe tell that it is a crazy world out there.

'Anju can jump more than 7 metres'

'Anju can jump more than 7 metres'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2004

World long jump record holder Mike Powell predicts a bright future for the Indian ace.

Why the rise of China's military worries the world

Why the rise of China's military worries the world

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

There is growing alarm at the inexorable rise of China, both of its military prowess and its aggressive bullying of other countries plus its subjugation of whole portions of its own population.

How chance meeting with Gopichand shaped Manasi's gold

How chance meeting with Gopichand shaped Manasi's gold

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

A 'chance meeting' with Pullela Gopichand near an auditorium lift was enough for Manasi Joshi to convince the national coach of her burning desire to become a world champion.

China loses race to win India's first bullet train project

China loses race to win India's first bullet train project

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

China is keen to get Indian bullet train deals as it would provide a major opening for it to win projects abroad.

The beauties who made India proud in 2016

The beauties who made India proud in 2016

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

The gorgeous beauty queens who put India on the world map.

World C'ships: Fraser-Pryce blazes to history; Taylor claims fourth triple jump gold

World C'ships: Fraser-Pryce blazes to history; Taylor claims fourth triple jump gold

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

Jamaica's Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce powered her way to 100 metres gold on Sunday to become the first person to win four gold medals over the distance at the athletics world championships.

'We can't even take a U-turn'

'We can't even take a U-turn'

Rediff.com4 May 2020

The prayer, Sarvejana Sukhinobhavantu, or let the whole universe of living beings be well, helps. So do profound and relevant Ancient Wise Words and aphorisms: Vasudaiva Kutumbakam, or the whole world is one big family, interconnected, interdependent. And a sense of humour, jokes, pranks, writing, conversations. And, last but definitely not least, the rippling waves of inner realisation on the background mind-track -- about the insignificance of ego, the importance of humility, the wasted opportunities in life, the wrong moves, the strokes of luck, the past 'sins', the what-ifs.

Death toll rises to 723 in China coronavirus

Death toll rises to 723 in China coronavirus

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

Eighty-six deaths were reported in mainland China with 3,399 fresh cases from 31 provincial-level regions, the country's National Health Commission said on Saturday.

Modi's friend Abe may easily win Japan's election

Modi's friend Abe may easily win Japan's election

Rediff.com21 Oct 2017

'What lies at the core of Abe's stance is Japan's crisis management ability amid the increasingly tense North Korean situation,' says Rajaram Panda.

COVID-19: Shastri, Chhetri, Root urge people to follow WHO advice

COVID-19: Shastri, Chhetri, Root urge people to follow WHO advice

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Stand together and overcome these challenging times: Chhetri