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Gang rapes in Mumbai: 10 a year, 59 since 2009

Gang rapes in Mumbai: 10 a year, 59 since 2009

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

An RTI query has revealed shocking data on gang rapes in the city considered safe for women!

'The people in the North East are very fashion-forward'

'The people in the North East are very fashion-forward'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2015

In the fourth part of this series on North East Indian fashion designers and their struggles to attain success and visibility, Atsu Sekhose says he defines his success mantra as "repeat customers + good sales."

A Hindu is a Hindu, tradition can't justify ban on women's entry in Sabarimala: SC

A Hindu is a Hindu, tradition can't justify ban on women's entry in Sabarimala: SC

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

Denying women the right to enter and pray in the historic Sabarimala temple in Kerala cannot be justified on the basis of traditions which violated constitutional principle, says the SC.

Breathtaking images from Sony World Photography Awards

Breathtaking images from Sony World Photography Awards

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

Behold the breathtaking winning and shortlisted images from one of the world's most prestigious photography contests. The amazing shots are from the open competition of the Sony World Photography Awards 2020, which received 193,000 entries from photographers in over 200 territories. Scroll down and feast your eyes on our pick of the shortlisted and category-winning entries.

Why Kerala has succeeded and Maharashtra is struggling

Why Kerala has succeeded and Maharashtra is struggling

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

'Around April 1-2, both states had similar number of cases, around 300.' 'The number of deaths in Kerala were 2 and in Maharashtra around 10. But the two graphs have diverged after that.'

Despite India's objection, Pak's climate change project gets approval at GCF

Despite India's objection, Pak's climate change project gets approval at GCF

Rediff.com15 Oct 2016

India tried to block the project at the fund's board meeting in South Korea, but later agreed to approve it with new condition, reports Nitin Sethi.

The other empire Azim Premji built as Wipro boss

The other empire Azim Premji built as Wipro boss

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

Founded in 2006, PremjiInvest's assets under management are worth over $2 billion across India

Highlights of 'People' in National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest

Highlights of 'People' in National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest

Rediff.com10 May 2018

We've already presented some of the stunning early entries to the 2018 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest in the Nature category and now, here are incredible portraits and action shots of people from around the world that have been submitted in the People category. As mentioned earlier, the grand-prize winner will be awarded $10,000 (Rs 6.67 lakh), will have their photo posted on the @NatGeoTravel Instagram account, as well as the bragging rights. Take a look and be amazed!

Bhansali's Padmavati set in Kolhapur set on fire

Bhansali's Padmavati set in Kolhapur set on fire

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

Reports state that around 150 unidentified men set fire to the director's sets in Kolhapur.

Army wants Mountain Strike Corps against China; but where's the money?

Army wants Mountain Strike Corps against China; but where's the money?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

'The necessity of a Mountain Strike Corps is well understood. The problem is in implementing the intention.'

Oil prices bounce on China stock rebound, strong economic data

Oil prices bounce on China stock rebound, strong economic data

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

oil market remained under pressure and big gains are unlikely.

Rajan keeps policy rate unchanged on fears of food inflation

Rajan keeps policy rate unchanged on fears of food inflation

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

The Reserve Bank of India kept interest rates on hold at 7.50 per cent.

Sitharaman compliments Army for 'professional' handling of Doklam

Sitharaman compliments Army for 'professional' handling of Doklam

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

Sitharaman said keeping morale of forces at the highest level was among the priorities of the government.

Big blow: India revokes GSK cancer drug patent

Big blow: India revokes GSK cancer drug patent

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

India's Supreme Court in April rejected a patent for Novartis AG's cancer drug Glivec, saying it was an amended version of a known molecule called imatinib, setting the precedent for more such cases in the country.

5 Things Every Mother Tells Her Daughter Who is Getting Married

5 Things Every Mother Tells Her Daughter Who is Getting Married

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Here are the 5 things every mother tells her daughter who is tying the knot

NBA: East rally to win record-setting All-Star game

NBA: East rally to win record-setting All-Star game

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

Kyrie Irving and Carmelo Anthony set aside the unrest with their respective teams and put on a dazzling show that vaulted the Eastern Conference to a 163-155 comeback win over the West in the highest scoring NBA All Star game ever on Sunday.

Maya Sarihan wins 'Miss India America' title

Maya Sarihan wins 'Miss India America' title

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

Physiology student Maya Charuni Sarihan from Scottsdale, Arizona, was crowned the 22nd Miss India America 2014 in Los Angeles.

Fadnavis seeks Rs 10,000 crore from Centre to tackle Maha drought

Fadnavis seeks Rs 10,000 crore from Centre to tackle Maha drought

Rediff.com7 May 2016

Fadnavis said they also discussed the short- and long-term measures to tackle drought situation.

Eco corridor will result in China controlling much of Pakistan

Eco corridor will result in China controlling much of Pakistan

Rediff.com16 May 2017

The master plan reveals a far more expansive project involving Chinese penetration into Pakistan's agriculture, industry, telecommunications, surveillance and intelligence networks and even leisure and popular culture.

Swachh Bharat: A big opportunity for start-ups

Swachh Bharat: A big opportunity for start-ups

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

The government's Swachh Bharat programme presents entrepreneurs with a chance to curb open defecation and make money in the process.

Intense cold grips north India; Leh freezes at minus 12.6 deg C

Intense cold grips north India; Leh freezes at minus 12.6 deg C

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

Intense cold conditions prevailed in parts of north India on Sunday as the mercury plummeted to minus 12.6 degrees Celsius in Leh, while the Kashmir valley braced for possible snowfall over two days from Monday

Trump's wake up call for India

Trump's wake up call for India

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

'From the Indian perspective, Trump's invitation to Imran Khan to visit the White House is a bitter pill to swallow,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Shivaji's slaying of Afzal Khan: Who struck first?

Shivaji's slaying of Afzal Khan: Who struck first?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

An illuminating excerpt from T C A Raghavan's History Men: Jadunath Sarkar, G S Sardesai, Raghubir Sinh And Their Quest For India's Past.

Bindra on how India can emerge as a sporting nation

Bindra on how India can emerge as a sporting nation

Rediff.com30 Apr 2017

The Indian shooters fired a blank at the Rio 2016 Olympics with Abhinav Bindra missing the medal by a whisker but the 2008 Beijing Olympic champion said he has high hopes for Tokyo.

Coming soon, a web portal for cancer care

Coming soon, a web portal for cancer care

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

At the Indian Cancer Congress held in New Delhi on November 20-24, health-care professionals from the United States launched the Open Educational Resources in Cancer for Doctors and Nurses in India, a Web portal maintained by the California State University.

India at New York Fashion Week

India at New York Fashion Week

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Since we cannot get enough of desis in the Big Apple :-)

Moothon review

Moothon review

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

All through Moothon, you can sense Mohandas trying hard to empathise with her characters; I just wish she was interested in them, declares Sreehari Nair.

'All options' available in case of another terror attack: Govt sources

'All options' available in case of another terror attack: Govt sources

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

Since Balakot strike, India is trying to build maximum pressure on Pakistan on the issue of terrorism, sources said.

Now, you have the right to say no to service charge at restaurants

Now, you have the right to say no to service charge at restaurants

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

The guidelines, which have made service charge "totally voluntary and not mandatory", will be sent to states for necessary action

Worried about your etiquette? Read this!

Worried about your etiquette? Read this!

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

Etiquette classes today cater to a wide audience of job seekers, front-desk execs, business heirs, romantics, students and even those with low self-esteem

India loses its edge over China's navy

India loses its edge over China's navy

Rediff.com2 Apr 2017

With the expected launch of The People's Liberation Army (Navy)'s second aircraft carrier on April 23, China will match India in carrier numbers.

Main accused in Kasganj violence held; UP submits report to MHA

Main accused in Kasganj violence held; UP submits report to MHA

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

At least 118 people have been arrested in connection with the violence.

Monsoon revival might not make up for rainfall deficit

Monsoon revival might not make up for rainfall deficit

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

Drought fears will subside if the momentum generated is maintained in August.

Re-inventing Khadi, the independent label way

Re-inventing Khadi, the independent label way

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Khadi is the perfect fabric for the country.

REWIND: BEST images in the last 24 hours

REWIND: BEST images in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Here's a collection of some of the best photos from around the world shot in the last 24 hours

Farm sector growth rate may triple on good monsoon

Farm sector growth rate may triple on good monsoon

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

The agriculture sector is likely to grow in the range of 5.2-5.7 per cent in 2013-14, nearly three times more than the last year as good monsoon has raised the prospects of bumper harvest, a CACP discussion paper said.

Dust storm hits Delhi, several states on high alert

Dust storm hits Delhi, several states on high alert

Rediff.com8 May 2018

The meteorological department has issued a warning of heavy rain and thunderstorm in several parts of the country.

There isn't going to be a war in the Himalayas

There isn't going to be a war in the Himalayas

Rediff.com7 May 2018

'That is important for Modi politically when he launches a do-or-die campaign seeking a renewed mandate in the 2019 poll,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Rupee plunges 163 paise to 67.63 vs USD on oil fears

Rupee plunges 163 paise to 67.63 vs USD on oil fears

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

A strengthening dollar overseas also kept the rupee under pressure amid demand from importers. Goldman Sachs followed JP Morgan, HSBC and Nomura in cutting India's economic growth forecast and also said it expects the rupee to touch 72 against the dollar in the next six months.

9 Jewellery Pieces Which Look Expensive But They Are Not

9 Jewellery Pieces Which Look Expensive But They Are Not

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

The wedding season is here. Want to flaunt a new piece of jewellery every time you attend an event? Here are the 9 jewellery pieces which look expensive but they are not -