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What's Driving Surge in Breast Cancer?

What's Driving Surge in Breast Cancer?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Late-stage diagnosis is a major issue, with over 75 per cent of cases being detected at advanced stages (50 per cent at Stage 3 and 25 per cent at Stage 4). This significantly reduces survival rates.

IPL: Injured Mayank Yadav to miss Delhi Capitals tie?

IPL: Injured Mayank Yadav to miss Delhi Capitals tie?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

Mayank, who made his IPL debut against Punjab Kings this season, had taken six wickets from two matches before limping out in the third game.

Bus carrying TMC workers for Delhi stir overturns in J'khand, several hurt

Bus carrying TMC workers for Delhi stir overturns in J'khand, several hurt

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

The bus careened and went down to a field behind the highway, leaving a few passengers slightly injured. Its occupants were brought back to Purulia town in West Bengal for medical treatment, a party leader said.

India in 'very good position' to listen to Russia, Ukraine: German envoy

India in 'very good position' to listen to Russia, Ukraine: German envoy

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

Though he does not know what New Delhi is intending to do, Berlin would "welcome any engagement", he added.

TMC leaders end 24-hr dharna at Delhi police station

TMC leaders end 24-hr dharna at Delhi police station

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

Raising slogans against the Bharatiya Janata Party, Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders ended their 24-hour protest at the Mandir Marg police station in New Delhi on Tuesday evening, a day after they were detained while staging a dharna outside the Election Commission's office.

Arya hits 6 sixes in an over; Badoni breaks world record

Arya hits 6 sixes in an over; Badoni breaks world record

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

Delhi's young batter Priyansh Arya smashed his way into the record books by smashing six sixes in an over during the Delhi Premier League match on Saturday.

Rahul turned down caste census resolution under Mamata's pressure: Lalan

Rahul turned down caste census resolution under Mamata's pressure: Lalan

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

Singh was JD-U president when the party was part of the INDIA bloc and used to accompany Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to the coalition's meetings.

Uzbekistan: Land Of Arabian Nights

Uzbekistan: Land Of Arabian Nights

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Uzbekistan lives comfortably in several centuries but is also a forward-looking nation, Deepa Gahlot discovers on a visit to this Central Asian country.

Delhi man rapes woman for a week, used to pour 'hot dal' on her

Delhi man rapes woman for a week, used to pour 'hot dal' on her

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

The woman had around 20 injury marks on her body when she was hospitalised. She was recently discharged, they added.

Is Ayush Badoni the new king of sixes?

Is Ayush Badoni the new king of sixes?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

Ayush Badoni, who hit a record 19 sixes, believes his ability to time the ball is the reason behind a record-smashing 55-ball 165 runs effort in the Delhi Premier League match against North Delhi Strikers.

India saw simultaneous elections 4 times: A timeline

India saw simultaneous elections 4 times: A timeline

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

In 2019, an all-party meeting was held in Delhi and it was attended by 19 political parties to discuss critical reforms in governance. One of the subjects of the discussions was simultaneous elections

Mamata is trying to...: Nirbhaya's mother on Kolkata rape-murder

Mamata is trying to...: Nirbhaya's mother on Kolkata rape-murder

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

Instead of using her power to act against the culprits, the chief minister is trying to divert people's attention by holding protests, Asha Devi told PTI.

Consensus eludes GoM on GST rate rationalisation, over 100 items discussed

Consensus eludes GoM on GST rate rationalisation, over 100 items discussed

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

The Group of Ministers (GoM) on goods and services tax (GST) rate rationalisation, which convened in Goa on Wednesday, reviewed the GST rates for over 100 items, including textiles, handloom goods, agricultural products, fertilisers, and educational materials. However, no consensus was reached on any of the items, with further discussions scheduled for next month in Delhi.

Lal Salaam, Comrade Buddhadeb

Lal Salaam, Comrade Buddhadeb

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

He was reviled by critics in his party as a neo-liberal in disguise but till the end, he retained his belief in secularism and the humanity of Communism.

5 dead as rain brings Bengaluru to its knees

5 dead as rain brings Bengaluru to its knees

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

At least five people were killed in separate rain-related incidents on Tuesday in Bengaluru, which has been reeling under incessant rains for the past three days causing widespread flooding in several residential areas and turning roads into virtual rivers.

Hurting religious feelings: Delhi LG rejects plea for Mayawati's prosecution

Hurting religious feelings: Delhi LG rejects plea for Mayawati's prosecution

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

The petitioner alleged this hurt his religious sentiments as the BSP supremo compared herself to Lord Rama.

Delhi: 8 injured as houses collapse in heavy rains

Delhi: 8 injured as houses collapse in heavy rains

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Delhiites woke up to thunderstorm and rains on Monday morning that brought a much-needed respite from the sweltering heat.

Dhoni to join T10 League? Rumours swirl...

Dhoni to join T10 League? Rumours swirl...

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

Shaji Ul Mulk, T Ten Global Sports Founder and Chairman, believes the prospect of seeing India icon Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the T10 format could be a possibility.

10 RSS men hurt in attack on 'Sharad Purnima' event in Jaipur

10 RSS men hurt in attack on 'Sharad Purnima' event in Jaipur

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

The police said the incident happened on Thursday when a jagran programme was underway at the temple in Jaipur's Karni Vihar, and local residents objected to the noise and crowd in their neighbourhood at late hours.

'Carrefour looking to export from India in next 5 years'

'Carrefour looking to export from India in next 5 years'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

'All competitors are sourcing within the country, so we'll be at the same level of competition.'

India may require some tough negotiations with Trump: Experts

India may require some tough negotiations with Trump: Experts

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

The India-United States relationship is set to expand under the Donald Trump administration, but there could be some unease on issues like imports, tariffs and immigration, strategic affairs experts said after the Republican leader won the fiercely contested presidential election.

Woman chopped to death, body parts recovered from fridge in Bengaluru flat

Woman chopped to death, body parts recovered from fridge in Bengaluru flat

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

Senior police officers reached the spot and barricaded the road leading to the building where the body was found in a single bedroom house, where the victim was staying alone.

Saffron sweep in Maharashtra; Fadnavis poised to return as CM

Saffron sweep in Maharashtra; Fadnavis poised to return as CM

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party-led Mahayuti alliance on Saturday retained power in Maharashtra, pocketing a whopping 230 of the 288 assembly seats, as the Congress-led Maha Vikas Aghadi's dream of wresting power fizzled, with the opposition combine managing to garner just 50 seats.

G20 Summit: Russia, West claim vindication of each other's Ukraine stand

G20 Summit: Russia, West claim vindication of each other's Ukraine stand

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

At a media briefing, French President Emmanuel Macron said the G20 leaders' declaration "confirms" Russia's isolation for its attack on Ukraine and that the bloc is committed to "just and lasting" peace in the war-torn country.

We can't take Modi-Trump personal ties for granted because...: Ex-envoys

We can't take Modi-Trump personal ties for granted because...: Ex-envoys

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

As Donald Trump registered a historic comeback in the US presidential election, many former Indian diplomats on Wednesday concurred that the India-US ties will "continue to grow" from strength to strength, even as some of them cautioned that Trump is "highly unpredictable" and New Delhi will have to "wait and watch" to see what position he adopts going forward.

TMC volunteers leave Kolkata for Delhi in 25 buses

TMC volunteers leave Kolkata for Delhi in 25 buses

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

Around 25 buses carrying Trinamool Congress volunteers set out from Kolkata on Saturday for the planned protest programme in Delhi on October 3 against the alleged withholding of funds by the Centre, party leaders said.

The Valley Boy Who Changed Indian Fashion

The Valley Boy Who Changed Indian Fashion

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

As he took the bow at the end of the Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI show, many in the crowd cheered for him with an inkling that the magic and the beauty they just witnessed on the ramp was perhaps for the last time. But no one in the fashion fraternity thought that Bal would pass away so soon.

Is Gambhir The Coach Team India Needs?

Is Gambhir The Coach Team India Needs?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Like the billionaire investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, Gautam Gambhir, the tenacious former opener-turned-coach, also seems to be governed by instincts while picking unheralded players and turning them into match-winners, points out Vishal Menon.

What led to basement flooding which killed 3 students

What led to basement flooding which killed 3 students

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

According to the officials, the three-storey coaching institute, surrounded by residential and commercial establishments, had permission to use the basement as a store room, but it was being used as library in violation of the rules.

Matt Short eager to lead Australia

Matt Short eager to lead Australia

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Matt Short will have a role in Australia's leadership group during the Twenty20 series against Pakistan and has put his hand up to stand in as captain

MI May Retain Rohit Ahead Of IPL Auction

MI May Retain Rohit Ahead Of IPL Auction

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

The BCCI's retention and auction rules ensure that franchises will have to make careful decisions to balance retaining star power with building depth across their squads.

Trinamool leaders detained for hours during dharna in Delhi

Trinamool leaders detained for hours during dharna in Delhi

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

Trinamool Congress general secretary Abhishek Banerjee and several other party leaders were detained on Tuesday night as they held a dharna at the Union Rural Development Ministry office in New Delhi demanding a meeting with the minister and released around three hours later.

Chided by BJP MP, Delhi Jal Board official bathes in Yamuna

Chided by BJP MP, Delhi Jal Board official bathes in Yamuna

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

A senior Delhi Jal Board (DJB) official on Sunday bathed in water taken from a stretch of the Yamuna where the utility sprayed a chemical to dissipate foam in the river.

Kavach trial: Train stops on its own before red signal

Kavach trial: Train stops on its own before red signal

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Vaishnaw travelled in the engine of a Kavach-fitted train, which, while speeding at 130 kmph, stopped 50 metres before red signal on its own without any manual interference with the braking function by the loco pilot.

India to award leases to top up strategic oil reserves amid Gulf tensions

India to award leases to top up strategic oil reserves amid Gulf tensions

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

State-owned Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Ltd (ISPRL), which operates India's strategic crude oil storage, will make awards by December to lease around 1 million tons of crude oil storage space (7.3 million barrels) at two of the country's three existing Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPRs), around a fifth of the total SPR capacity. This will enable the refilling of crude caverns even as escalating hostilities in the Gulf threaten disruptions in crude supplies, two industry sources said.

Accused who chopped woman into 50 pieces identified

Accused who chopped woman into 50 pieces identified

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

In the case that has brought back memories of the infamous Shraddha Walkar killing, Mahalakshmi's body was found on Saturday in the refrigerator in her flat at Vyalikaval in Bengaluru.

What You Can Now Expect Every Election

What You Can Now Expect Every Election

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

A freebie once granted can hardly be discontinued. All that can happen is to substitute it with a bigger freebie, notes A K Bhattacharya.

We demand safer, just society for women, write eminent persons

We demand safer, just society for women, write eminent persons

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

In a joint statement, they noted that while the incident highlights the prevailing "apathy, misgovernance and lack of accountability" in Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal, the state government's "apparent inclination" to shield perpetrators rather than protect victims is a "grave miscarriage of justice".

Suspected mpox case in Kerala, sample sent for testing

Suspected mpox case in Kerala, sample sent for testing

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

A suspected case of mpox infection has been reported from Malappuram district of Kerala after a man who recently returned from Dubai showed symptoms of the disease.

Villages To Safeguard India's Borders

Villages To Safeguard India's Borders

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

In underlining the role of border villages as custodians of India's frontiers, New Delhi is following China's example in Tibet.