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NADA to minimise dope testing due to coronavirus threat

NADA to minimise dope testing due to coronavirus threat

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

NADA takes help from government doctors to conduct dope tests but all medical officers are busy in the wake of rising in coronavirus cases.

There Is No One Indian Cuisine

There Is No One Indian Cuisine

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

Each region in India has its own culinary narrative that speaks through its distinct dishes. Each cuisine packs within itself, textures, layers, ideas and historical nuggets so that all of Indian food cannot be pigeonholed together to say that there is one Indian cuisine. A fascinating extract from Sonal Ved's Whose Samosa Is It Anyway?.

Kabul blasts may turn out to be a political windfall for the Taliban

Kabul blasts may turn out to be a political windfall for the Taliban

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

Afghanistan will remain a frontline state for Washington for a foreseeable future in terms of the potential threats to US national security from terrorist groups, asserts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar, who played a stellar role in beginning India's dealings in Afghanistan in 1994.

Will Govt BAN Cryptos?

Will Govt BAN Cryptos?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

As lobbying and counter-lobbying intensify, right now, it looks like a T20 match, discovers Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

'Yoga can make you feel wonderful'

'Yoga can make you feel wonderful'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

How Aashka Goradia stays fit with yoga.

From Rs 3 cr to 20 cr: RustOrange's success story

From Rs 3 cr to 20 cr: RustOrange's success story

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

RustOrange co-founders Samik Sarkar, Shashank Agnihotri and Kuvalaya Singh share their story and learnings.

Dr Seema Rao, India's first woman commando trainer

Dr Seema Rao, India's first woman commando trainer

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

Dr Seema Rao has trained over 20,000 Indian soldiers. And has never been paid for it. Here's her super-inspirational story.

Why mutual fund houses fear losing talent

Why mutual fund houses fear losing talent

Rediff.com7 May 2021

Top officials said asking employees other than the fund management team to mandatorily invest a fifth of their salary goes against the principle of natural justice.

Employment: Glad tidings from January

Employment: Glad tidings from January

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

January 2021 more than recovered the loss of employment of the past three months, notes Mahesh Vyas.

Which Covid victims does Modi mourn for?

Which Covid victims does Modi mourn for?

Rediff.com2 May 2021

Modi did not consider these deaths important enough to express regrets. Will these lives continue to count for nothing? asks Jyoti Punwani.

Suit challenges Aug 15, 1947 status quo for places of worship

Suit challenges Aug 15, 1947 status quo for places of worship

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

A Hindu body has moved the Supreme Court challenging a provision in the 1991 law that provides for maintaining the "religious character" of holy structures as it existed on August 15, 1947, in a bid to open the litigation route to reclaim disputed religious sites other than the Ram Janambhoomi in Ayodhya. The petition, which has challenged Section 4 of the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991, assumes significance in the case of Kashi and Mathura, where two disputed mosques stand.

Another major landslide at Mumbai-Pune Expressway

Another major landslide at Mumbai-Pune Expressway

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

The landslide has been reported near the Adoshi tunnel located near Lonavla

How to DEFEAT the Naxals!

How to DEFEAT the Naxals!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

'Defence, development and democracy is the formula to defeat Naxalism.'

Indo-Pak ties need Imran's reverse swing

Indo-Pak ties need Imran's reverse swing

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

Former India wicketkeeper-batsman Farokh Engineer has urged Pakistan's captain-turned-Prime Minister Imran Khan to use his political clout and restore bilateral Test cricket between the arch-rivals.

Why Narendra Modi is wrong on taxation reforms

Why Narendra Modi is wrong on taxation reforms

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

The post-1991 economic boom was accompanied by a reduction in indirect taxes and rise in the share of direct taxes, and vice versa in the current slowing

How the Ajay Devgn-Kajol love story played out

How the Ajay Devgn-Kajol love story played out

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

A day before she plays reel wife to her husband Ajay Devgn in Tanhaji: The Unsung Hero, Kajol shared interesting insights into their love story. In a post for the social media blog Humans of Bombay, the actress wrote straight from her heart and we present it here.

A win-win for traders, brokerages and exchanges

A win-win for traders, brokerages and exchanges

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

With equity and commodity exchanges allowed to enter each other's areas from October, brokerages are pump-priming their businesses to allow their clients seamless trading in commodities and equities.

ASK DR JAIN: 'My dry feet and hands make me look old'

ASK DR JAIN: 'My dry feet and hands make me look old'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

Tackle your hair and skin problems with expert help from Dr Dinesh Jain.

EPFO to launch online PF transfer for trusts this month

EPFO to launch online PF transfer for trusts this month

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

At present this facility is available to workers of (un-exempted) firms which do not have their PF trusts and manage their employees' accounts with their respective regional fund commissioners of the EPFO. It was launched in October last year.

Concrete barriers at Delhi-Ghaziabad border as more join farmers' protest

Concrete barriers at Delhi-Ghaziabad border as more join farmers' protest

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

Security was stepped up after farmers threatened to block more highways connecting the national capital.

Who is Anand Ahuja, the man Sonam will marry?

Who is Anand Ahuja, the man Sonam will marry?

Rediff.com2 May 2018

The fashion entrepreneur owns two apparel brands Bhane and Veg Non Veg.

SC order fall-out: BCCI acting secretary, treasurer set for cooling off period

SC order fall-out: BCCI acting secretary, treasurer set for cooling off period

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

Both Amitabh and Aniruddh have served a combined tenure of more than six years in their respective state associations and the BCCI, making them liable for a cooling off period of three years as per today's SC order.

Maqbool is the SEXIEST Indian Film Ever

Maqbool is the SEXIEST Indian Film Ever

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

In Maqbool, Vishal Bhardwaj did a Godfather; in that he took something that was pulpy and fast and gripping, and made out of it something timeless and grand, feels Sreehari Nair.

Will it be India vs Pakistan for ICC chairman's post?

Will it be India vs Pakistan for ICC chairman's post?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

The International Cricket Council will be hoping to end the impasse surrounding the future of this year's T20 World Cup in Australia and sort the nomination process for its next chairman when the board members meet virtually on Wednesday.

Review: Inkaar trivialises sexual harassment

Review: Inkaar trivialises sexual harassment

Rediff.com18 Jan 2013

On several occasions, the film bears resemblance to a Bhandarkar creation, when churning out crudeness in particular.

Making way for Indian professionals in France

Making way for Indian professionals in France

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

Indian talent may soon be allowed to work in France without a degree from a French institute.

Nifty may fall below 8,000, say experts

Nifty may fall below 8,000, say experts

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

According to experts, the Nifty has continued to form lower top-lower bottom formations, a trend seen in the last five weeks, and witnessed sharp selling towards 9,700 zones.

Beware No Sex Marriages!

Beware No Sex Marriages!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

'I've lost count of the number of times I've said no to sex, because I am tired, and how it has led to air punches, banging of doors, muffled expletives by the other half.' 'With time, we've learned to talk it out and have an arrangement that I'd like to believe works for both of us,' notes Radha Yadav, our newest columnist.

Online PF transfer for workers under private trusts from July

Online PF transfer for workers under private trusts from July

Rediff.com18 Apr 2014

The organised sector workers covered under private PF trusts, which manage their employees' retirement fund themselves, will be able to transfer their PF accounts online from July this year.

Plea in SC against 'unholy' Sena-Cong-NCP alliance in Maha

Plea in SC against 'unholy' Sena-Cong-NCP alliance in Maha

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

The petition claimed that the voters had given a clear mandate to the Bharatiya Janata Party-Sena alliance, and it cannot change now.

How Amazon Prime Video is pushing the envelope

How Amazon Prime Video is pushing the envelope

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

From convincing film-makers to do shows for online, to having a slate with some of the best films and shows, Amazon Prime Video has come a long way since it came to India four years ago.

10 smart tips to invest your money

10 smart tips to invest your money

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Resist the temptation to react to every move of the market and remain disciplined with your investments till you reach your financial goal.

Help for people trapped in wrong gender

Help for people trapped in wrong gender

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

'We have to ascertain whether they are prepared to live the life they chose after surgery.'

TN CM harnesses power of social media, rushes help to people in need

TN CM harnesses power of social media, rushes help to people in need

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

Harnessing the power of social media, Palaniswami seems to have struck a personal chord with citizens-cum-netizens, not only interacting with them but ensuring redressal of their grievances.

How the BJP is making inroads into two Telugu states

How the BJP is making inroads into two Telugu states

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

In Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, the BJP is looking to fill the Opposition slot and not aspire to occupy pole position.

Dear Prime Minister Modi

Dear Prime Minister Modi

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

'What is proposed is that we tax payers pay Rs 1,000 per month to selected JanDhan accounts of poor families.' 'I am sure there are at least 10 crore Indians for whom Rs 1,000 is no big deal.'

Online PF transfer for workers under private trusts soon

Online PF transfer for workers under private trusts soon

Rediff.com25 Dec 2013

Employees covered under private PF trusts, which manage retirement fund of their workers themselves, will be able to transfer their PF accounts online from next month.

Agartala-Dhaka Maitree bus service to resume on October 1

Agartala-Dhaka Maitree bus service to resume on October 1

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

The bus service has remained suspended after the torching of a Maitree bus by a mob at Narsingdi in Bangladesh on September 21. Syed Tashfin Chowdhury reports from Dhaka

PIX: When Bollywood actresses got BOLD down south

PIX: When Bollywood actresses got BOLD down south

Rediff.com2 Apr 2012

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Anna says he will not vote for Kejriwal's party

Anna says he will not vote for Kejriwal's party

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

Blaming Arvind Kejriwal's fascination for power for split in anti-graft movement, Anna Hazare today said he will not vote for the Aam Aadmi Party charging that it is going the same way as others by taking the path of 'money through power' and vice versa.