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BArch admissions 2018: How to get into IITs, NITs, SPAs, CFTIs

BArch admissions 2018: How to get into IITs, NITs, SPAs, CFTIs

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

Decoding the JEE Main Paper 2.

PIX: Mamta Mohandas's SUPERSTAR life in pictures

PIX: Mamta Mohandas's SUPERSTAR life in pictures

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

Happy birthday, Mamta!

Olympic medallist Vijay Kumar fails to make rapid fire team for Asiad

Olympic medallist Vijay Kumar fails to make rapid fire team for Asiad

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

Olympic medallist Vijay Kumar has missed out on a berth in his pet event - rapid fire pistol - for the upcoming Asian Games, but is still part of the 43-member squad, which will be spearheaded by shooting ace Abhinav Bindra.

SC paves way for reopening of dance bars in Maharashtra

SC paves way for reopening of dance bars in Maharashtra

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

The court allowed tips to performers but disallowed showering of currency on them.

6 questions to ask your partner before getting married

6 questions to ask your partner before getting married

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

It's best to know if both of you share the same aspirations, ambitions and will be sharing a similar life.

My govt will complete term: Fadnavis on BJP-Sena bickering

My govt will complete term: Fadnavis on BJP-Sena bickering

Rediff.com31 Oct 2015

Amid bitterness in ties with ally Shiv Sena, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has fired a fresh salvo questioning the opposition to his decision to provide security to Pakistani singer Ghulam Ali when Sena Chief's family had hosted cricketer Javed Miandad from that country.

Shiv Sena mocks government's steep railway fare hike

Shiv Sena mocks government's steep railway fare hike

Rediff.com23 Jun 2014

After political rivals, the Narendra Modi government has come under fire from Shiv Sena over the rail fare hike with its oldest ally terming the move as akin to the common man being run over by train.

'Ae Dil... row': Fadnavis under fire for 'brokering deal'

'Ae Dil... row': Fadnavis under fire for 'brokering deal'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2016

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Phadnavis on Sunday faced flak for "brokering the deal" with Maharashtra Navnirman Sena instead of enforcing law and order, amid the row around the release of Karan Johar's "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil".

MNS calls off ADHM protest, seeks Rs 5 crore for army welfare fund

MNS calls off ADHM protest, seeks Rs 5 crore for army welfare fund

Rediff.com22 Oct 2016

Raj Thackeray-led MNS said that they will not oppose film's release.

'We must understand the plural character of Indian society'

'We must understand the plural character of Indian society'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

Indian Council of Historical Research Member-Secretary Gopinath Ravindran was heckled last week after he sought to differ from views expressed by David Frawley, an American who stressed on extensive Vedic studies in India at a lecture series in New Delhi.

Thor actor Chris Hemsworth visits India

Thor actor Chris Hemsworth visits India

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Baby wrongly declared dead by Max Hospital passes away

Baby wrongly declared dead by Max Hospital passes away

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

A panel formed by the Delhi government to look into the case on Tuesday found Max Hospital guilty of not following prescribed medical norms in dealing with newborn infants.

A big win for the Media. And the Republic

A big win for the Media. And the Republic

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

The Bombay high court order quashing the gag order on reporting the court proceedings in the Sohrabuddin encounter case is a victory for every journalist and Indian, says Neeta Kolhatkar.

At RSS event, Pranab says hatred, intolerance dilute national identity

At RSS event, Pranab says hatred, intolerance dilute national identity

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

"In India, we derive our strength from tolerance, and respect our pluralism. We celebrate our diversity," he said.

Fadnavis govt in Maharashtra to seek trust vote today

Fadnavis govt in Maharashtra to seek trust vote today

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

The 13-day-old Bharatiya Janata Party government in Maharashtra headed by Devendra Fadnavis will seek a vote of confidence on Wednesday which it is expected to win with the help of Nationalist Congress Party despite its continuing stand-off with Shiv Sena.

Congress, NCP slam Fadnavis for 'brokering' ADHM truce

Congress, NCP slam Fadnavis for 'brokering' ADHM truce

Rediff.com22 Oct 2016

Under pressure from political and other outfits, Bollywood film producers have announced that they will not engage with Pakistani artistes, clearing decks for the smooth release of Karan Johar's 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' as the MNS withdrew its threat to stall the screening.

VOTE: Who's the hottest October cover girl?

VOTE: Who's the hottest October cover girl?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2016

Kangana, Priyanka or Vaani Kapoor -- who takes the top slot?

'What is peer to peer lending?'

'What is peer to peer lending?'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

In an online chat with readers January 24, Rajeev Mahajan of Antworks answered queries on personal loans and peer to peer lending.

'She ignores me and refuses to marry'

'She ignores me and refuses to marry'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

In a weekly chat with readers, Lovu Guru shares relationship advice and offers solutions.

India at Asian Games: Shooters bag silver; squash players set to swell medal haul

India at Asian Games: Shooters bag silver; squash players set to swell medal haul

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

Indian men ended their campaign in the pistol events on a winning note by shooting down a silver medal in the 25m centre fire event even as the women's team exited from the 50m three-position competition without success at the Asian Games in Incheon on Friday.

Following Supreme Court ruling Mumbai's dance bars are all set to rock again

Following Supreme Court ruling Mumbai's dance bars are all set to rock again

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

With the Supreme Court quashing the ban on dance bars in Maharashtra, bar-owners and dancers look forward to business starting once again, reports Neeta Kolhatkar. However, some issues need to be sorted out

PICS: The children of Maharashtra's drought

PICS: The children of Maharashtra's drought

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Undaunted by Sachin Kengar and Yogita Desai's deaths, scores of small children in Maharashtra brave the scorching, unbearable, heat to draw water from unguarded wells.

Maha AG resigns amid remarks over separate Marathwada

Maha AG resigns amid remarks over separate Marathwada

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

"Shreehari Aney has submitted his resignation to the governor. Whether to accept it or not, is his (governor's) prerogative," an official from the governor's office said.

Top 8: Awesome innovations by Indian teens

Top 8: Awesome innovations by Indian teens

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

These teens have interesting solutions to every day problems.

India's building a new naval base near Visakhapatnam

India's building a new naval base near Visakhapatnam

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

The Bay of Bengal base will house nuclear submarines and aircraft carrier

Study abroad: 'Does age affect admission prospects?'

Study abroad: 'Does age affect admission prospects?'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

Overseas consultant NNS Chandra offers advice on how to pick the right international education.

'They want to give second class treatment to women'

'They want to give second class treatment to women'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

'As I was getting out of my car at Haji Ali some activists charged towards me with lathis and knives.'

'We are more interested in the monsoon than anyone else in the world'

'We are more interested in the monsoon than anyone else in the world'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

'It affects our economy, it is very important in many ways.' 'So we have to be the foremost experts in the world on the monsoon.' 'But the best minds in India have not devoted their time to the study of monsoon and they have followed the fashions of the West.'

Maharashtra dance bars to reopen as SC suspends ban

Maharashtra dance bars to reopen as SC suspends ban

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

Maharashtra's dance bars may soon spring back to life with the Supreme Court on Thursday staying the operation of a state law banning it on the condition that performances will not be obscene even as the government said it will press for continuance of the ban.

'That's Tendlya. Kaay ahe to!'

'That's Tendlya. Kaay ahe to!'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

'When he cover drives, who the hell cares about where the ball pitched? I only know that he seems to move so lazily and has all the time in the world to make incredibly elegant and powerful strokes. He has something that other don't...'

As the Master announces his retirement from the game after his 200th Test, we republish another Master -- Varsha Bhosle -- on Sachin Tendulkar.

RSS: 'Pranab has demolished Congress propaganda'

RSS: 'Pranab has demolished Congress propaganda'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

'For the last 10 years the Congress made the RSS an idea of intolerance, anti-minority, especially anti-Muslim, and an idea of fascism.' 'That has been demolished now by Pranab Mukherjee.'

FULL TEXT: Pranab's address at RSS headquarters

FULL TEXT: Pranab's address at RSS headquarters

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

The soul of India resides in pluralism and tolerance. This plurality of our society has come through assimilation of ideas over centuries. Secularism and inclusion are a matter of faith for us. It is our composite culture which makes us into one nation.

Didn't watch Sunny Deol's 1990 Ghayal? Read this!

Didn't watch Sunny Deol's 1990 Ghayal? Read this!

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

As Sunny Deol returns as Ajay Mehra in Ghayal Once Again, tomorrow, we remember his dialoguebaazi in Ghayal.

'That's Tendlya. Kaay ahe to!'

'That's Tendlya. Kaay ahe to!'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2013

'When he cover drives, who the hell cares about where the ball pitched? I only know that he seems to move so lazily and has all the time in the world to make incredibly elegant and powerful strokes. He has something that other don't...'

As the Master announces his retirement from the game after his 200th Test, we republish another Master -- Varsha Bhosle -- on Sachin Tendulkar.

Don't miss retirement goals for children's higher education

Don't miss retirement goals for children's higher education

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

Parens must start preparing to save fortheir children's higher education at an early stage.

'We will lose millions of girls', Maneka Gandhi!

'We will lose millions of girls', Maneka Gandhi!

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

'The minister is not concerned about our daughters' well-being.' 'Just when the sex ratio for girls is showing an improvement across every district, the minister wants the onus to be on the women knowing very well that decision making in India is in the hands of the male.'

What's the ideal score to crack IBPS Bank PO?

What's the ideal score to crack IBPS Bank PO?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

In an online chat with readers, Amit Jaiswal, head of academics, MockBank.com answered queries on how to prepare for the IBPS Bank PO entrance examination.

Why the RSS is not untouchable

Why the RSS is not untouchable

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

The real danger in India is not majoritarianism but minorityism, a bane we have already experienced. Majoritarianism in the India context means plurality and tolerance. No one needs to fear, says Vivek Gumaste

Time veggies joined the Indian non-veg mainstream!

Time veggies joined the Indian non-veg mainstream!

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

'In a country like India, it is clear that respecting religions -- in politics or in the kitchen -- is disastrous,' says Amberish K Diwanji.

The A to Z of Amitabh Bachchan

The A to Z of Amitabh Bachchan

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

An A-Z of Bachchanalia, the letters expanding into unforgettable bits of his filmography.