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The Fake News Epidemic

The Fake News Epidemic

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

'So potent is the menace of false news that scientists have now devised a psychological vaccine to target it,' says Veena Sandhu.

India was his Gurukul and its people, his shishyas

India was his Gurukul and its people, his shishyas

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

'He was one of us. He was a perfect Indian. He breathed India, he wore India's core values. His faith was India. We will miss you sir.'

Former president A P J Abdul Kalam passes away

Former president A P J Abdul Kalam passes away

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

Former president A P J Abdul Kalam was admitted to a hospital in Shillong following a sudden illness on Monday.

The Romeos of Hazratgunj: An elegy

The Romeos of Hazratgunj: An elegy

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

In Yogi Adityanath's Uttar Pradesh wayward Romeos would all be in the lock-up, says Sunil Sethi.

ISIS militants warn families against contacting nurses

ISIS militants warn families against contacting nurses

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

Anxious families of the nurses under captivity are scared to phone their daughters after being threatened. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Shell companies feel the heat as govt banks on AI to nab them

Shell companies feel the heat as govt banks on AI to nab them

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

P P Chaudhary the newly-appointed minister of state for corporate affairs, is monitoring and coordinating actions against shell companies.

Varun Gandhi dismisses 'honey trapping' allegations

Varun Gandhi dismisses 'honey trapping' allegations

Rediff.com22 Oct 2016

Gandhi was in the eye of a storm for allegedly leaking defence secrets to controversial arms dealer Abhishek Verma.

Where the health of Ayushman Bharat is in a shambles

Where the health of Ayushman Bharat is in a shambles

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

From coming up with the correct list of beneficiaries to finding enough people to work as Ayushman Mitras to generating awareness about the scheme - many things need to fall in place before it can be successfully launched in a few days.

'Till yesterday, you were glowing in your exalted place like a queen'

'Till yesterday, you were glowing in your exalted place like a queen'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2018

'The very fact that she survived her migration to Bollywood, where many young lives have been sacrificed or abandoned to the streets, bears testimony to her grit, determination and good fortune,' says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

BJP bids to win 2019 polls on PM's 'pro-poor' image

BJP bids to win 2019 polls on PM's 'pro-poor' image

Rediff.com15 May 2017

According to BJP strategists, PMJAY and the PM Ujjwala Yojana will form the nucleus of the Modi government's re-election campaign.

'I don't think my GF loves me any more'

'I don't think my GF loves me any more'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

We all have to play with the cards we were dealt with, quitting is not an option, says Love Guru.

Paramjeet Singh Pamma: The ANGRIEST man in India

Paramjeet Singh Pamma: The ANGRIEST man in India

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

A serial protester, Pamma has been dubbed as India's "most outraged man, says Veena Sandhu

Maggi ban hits flour millers badly

Maggi ban hits flour millers badly

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Around two dozen flour mills with its maida supply dedicated to Nestle have stopped production.

HC stays proceedings against Sonia's aide in DA case

HC stays proceedings against Sonia's aide in DA case

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

Congress president Sonia Gandhi's close aide Vincent George on Monday got some relief from the Delhi high court which stayed trial court proceedings against him in a 12-year-old disproportionate assets case.

Slow to start, banks wrestle with insolvency regime

Slow to start, banks wrestle with insolvency regime

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

Insolvency professionals feel the bankruptcy code will deter defaulters, but NPAs will not cease unless banks are sensitised on credit appraisal and experts are hired by banks to inspect what is happening with their loans.

Bihar: Bahubalis and their wives galore in LS polls

Bihar: Bahubalis and their wives galore in LS polls

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

The Bhartiya Janata Party along with the Lok Janshakti Party are all set to fight a pitched political battle against the ruling Janata Dal-United and also the Congress and Rashtriya Janata Dal combine in Bihar. But there's one thing in common between the five major parties of the state -- all of them have fielded bahubalis, criminal-turned-politicians and their wives in the upcoming Lok Sabha election.

Check out winning candidates from each phase of polls

Check out winning candidates from each phase of polls

Rediff.com28 May 2019

As the dust finally settles on the outcome of the Lok Sabha elections 2019 and Bharatiya Janata Party along with its NDA allies emerges as the clear winner, here is a list of who won in each of the 7 phases of elections.

'His interests were books, verse and politics'

'His interests were books, verse and politics'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

Far away from the glare of publicity lives Atal Bihari Vajpayee's family -- three sisters, nephews, nieces and their children. A large family proud of its bond with India's leader.

Antrix-Devas deal: Ex-ISRO chief Madhavan Nair booked by CBI

Antrix-Devas deal: Ex-ISRO chief Madhavan Nair booked by CBI

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Besides Nair, others named in the charge sheet include the then K R Sridhar Murthy, Ramachandra Vishwanathan and M G Chandrasekhar.

Going back in time with Master Raju

Going back in time with Master Raju

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

'I got to know things early in life.' On Childrens' Day, one of Hindi film industry's most memorable child -- Raju Shrestha - lets us into his life with a twinkle in his eye.

Coming up: 2017's 1st big royal wedding

Coming up: 2017's 1st big royal wedding

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

A modern day prince and princess are getting married in Bengaluru this weekend.

Bihar is being polarised on Nitish's watch

Bihar is being polarised on Nitish's watch

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

Nitish Kumar has failed to curb communal forces and hoodlums across communities. And that is ominous for Bihar's present and future, warns Mohammad Sajjad.

Discovering the city on a bike

Discovering the city on a bike

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

Three enthusiasts, who now run cycling ventures in Bengaluru, write about biking trails in and around the city

The rise of India's most non-political President

The rise of India's most non-political President

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

APJ Abdul Kalam was passionate about everything he did. He was perfect, says Aditi Phadnis

8 quick and healthy salad recipes

8 quick and healthy salad recipes

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

Easy to make, these can be ready in minutes.

SHOCKING: In Odisha, only 3 of 500 hospitals are fire ready

SHOCKING: In Odisha, only 3 of 500 hospitals are fire ready

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

Recent statistics show that the situation is no different across the country with several hospitals lacking the infrastructure to manage a breakout of a blaze.

How a start-up is saving the lives of cancer patients

How a start-up is saving the lives of cancer patients

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Mitra Biotech's personalised cancer therapy could be a game changer in the field of cancer medicine.

The rest of Andhra has gone on strike

The rest of Andhra has gone on strike

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

Government employees in 13 districts of coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema launched an indefinite strike on Tuesday protesting the proposed bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh.

India's new foreign secretary: A firebrand and go-getter

India's new foreign secretary: A firebrand and go-getter

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

Sujatha Singh stands for the right values and quite simply, she's a "good person" who understands complex economic issues thoroughly, say her friends.

Fear stalks babus at Raisina Hill after Sujatha Singh sacked

Fear stalks babus at Raisina Hill after Sujatha Singh sacked

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

Sujatha Singh is the third senior official to have been dismissed by NDA.

Modi @3: The view from the foreign office

Modi @3: The view from the foreign office

Rediff.com25 May 2017

Diplomats agree that amid stormy relations with China and Pakistan, Modi has posted impressive foreign policy successes, notes Aditi Phadnis.

Ganpati Bappa Morya: Bringing the Lord home

Ganpati Bappa Morya: Bringing the Lord home

Rediff.com29 Aug 2014

The streets of Mumbai spilled with enthusiastic devotes as they welcomed Lord Ganesha into their homes.

'How can I pursue masters in the US?'

'How can I pursue masters in the US?'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

In an online chat with readers, overseas consultant NNS Chandra offers career advice.

Pulping the Modi script on Muslims

Pulping the Modi script on Muslims

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

The BJP's panicky return to basic-instinct majoritarianism in Bihar has pushed Muslims back into the 'secular' basement, says Shekhar Gupta.

BJP's Harsh Vardhan has FIR against him for 'insulting woman's modesty'

BJP's Harsh Vardhan has FIR against him for 'insulting woman's modesty'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

As per the election affidavit of Dr Harsh Vardhan of the Bharatiya Janata Party, which is listed on the Election Commission of India website, a first information report (number 519/2013, in Madhu Vihar police station) has been filed against him under Sections 34, 323, 509 and 506 of the Indian Penal Code.

'Being a festival director is a crown of thorns'

'Being a festival director is a crown of thorns'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

There's no steam in the intolerance debate anymore but the opposing sides still refuse to let it go, says Sampath.

A young girl's quest to inspire and educate young minds

A young girl's quest to inspire and educate young minds

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Apoorva Giri tells us how she's making a difference through her workshops.

Hindujas are wealthiest Asians in UK

Hindujas are wealthiest Asians in UK

Rediff.com12 Apr 2014

Hinduja brothers have been ranked as Britain's richest Asians in 2014 with a total worth of 13.5 billion pounds, an increase of one billion pounds over the previous year.

The incredible women of Bharat

The incredible women of Bharat

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Sanjeev Nayyar travels across India from Barmer to Arunachal to Mahabalipuram, and comes back humbled and impressed with the women he interacted with through his journey.

The activist who took on Subway and won

The activist who took on Subway and won

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

Vani Hari discusses her battle for healthier food in America with P Rajendran