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'Vaccine Must Go To Older People First'

'Vaccine Must Go To Older People First'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

'At the current time, we should be vaccinating all those who are potentially going to get more severe illness, before we start vaccinating very young individuals.'

'Kriti is not an airhead'

'Kriti is not an airhead'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

'Kriti Sanon is an educated, well-read, articulate actress.'

'There's no actor with a 100% track record'

'There's no actor with a 100% track record'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

'I was getting paid great money.' 'I was a part of some wonderful films, which I loved making, but I was becoming very complacent with my approach to my work.' 'And I did not want that.'

From Shy Kid To Rhodes Scholar: Ritika Mukherji's Journey

From Shy Kid To Rhodes Scholar: Ritika Mukherji's Journey

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

It's not every day that an undergraduate from India wins a scholarship to study at one of the prestigious universities in the world.

'I do plan to sing again very soon'

'I do plan to sing again very soon'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

'There is so much division in the country. People are getting more and more into 'Main Hindu hoon woh Mussalmaan hai'.' 'This climate of suspicion and hostility must stop,' The Legend, 92 today, tells Subhash K Jha in an exclusive interview.

Warne reveals little-known secrets for taking Kohli's wicket

Warne reveals little-known secrets for taking Kohli's wicket

Rediff.com10 Mar 2019

Warne plotted Kohli's dismissal if he were to actually bowl to him.

The Brave New World of Dating Apps

The Brave New World of Dating Apps

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

'Find a great date, or great dates for the rest of your lives, or maybe a great friendship.'

'Big Bird' Garner backs Windies to go all the way

'Big Bird' Garner backs Windies to go all the way

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Former West Indies fast bowler Joel Garner said the current side stand a decent chance of winning the Cricket World Cup - 40 years since he helped them last lift the trophy with a record five-wicket haul in the final.

We control the final Test if we win this one: Archer

We control the final Test if we win this one: Archer

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

The series, tied at 1-1, has added significance with both teams in the hunt for a spot in the World Test Championship final.

'Nehru profoundly misunderstood how important religion was in the lives of the people'

'Nehru profoundly misunderstood how important religion was in the lives of the people'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

'Nehru's inability to take religion seriously as a category led to serious errors of judgement in his dealings with the Muslim League, and later, also with the Hindu right.'

COVID-19: Too early to say Olympics won't be held next year

COVID-19: Too early to say Olympics won't be held next year

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

Brian McCloskey, an expert on global health security and outbreak prevention said: 'Clearly, having a vaccine would be extremely helpful, not just for the Olympics, but for all of us. But even without a vaccine I think there are other mitigation measures we will look at to make sure we can run the Games safely.'

Pak military elements had links to Taliban, Qaeda: Obama

Pak military elements had links to Taliban, Qaeda: Obama

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

Barack Obama has said that he had ruled out involving Pakistan in the raid on Osama bin Laden's hideout because it was an "open secret" that certain elements inside Pakistan's military, and especially its intelligence services, maintained links to the Taliban and perhaps even al-Qaeda, sometimes using them as strategic assets against Afghanistan and India.

Aus Open PIX: Murray wins thriller; Kvitova bows out

Aus Open PIX: Murray wins thriller; Kvitova bows out

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Images from Day 2 of the 2022 Australian Open in Melbourne on Tuesday.

EPL: Big game weekend as City face Liverpool in crunch tie

EPL: Big game weekend as City face Liverpool in crunch tie

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

Ronaldo back for Man Utd but injured Shaw faces weeks out

Good day for Grand Slam champs Djokovic, Murray, Nadal

Good day for Grand Slam champs Djokovic, Murray, Nadal

Rediff.com15 Aug 2013

The winners of the season's first three grand slams Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray and Rafa Nadal put on a masterclass at the Western and Southern Open on Wednesday, strolling into the third round with straight sets wins.

India to provide many more Covid vaccines: PM in WEF address

India to provide many more Covid vaccines: PM in WEF address

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

India will soon make available many more COVID-19 vaccines to other countries after two Made-In-India jabs have already been introduced to the world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday while emphasising the country's global responsibility in fighting the pandemic.

'You don't choose Konkona, she chooses you'

'You don't choose Konkona, she chooses you'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

'Ajay Devgn is perfect to slip into Idris Elba's shoes.' 'Taapsee can play any role under the sun.'

Kerala Catholic body backs Bishop over 'narcotic jihad' remark

Kerala Catholic body backs Bishop over 'narcotic jihad' remark

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

The KCBC, in a statement, said that even the United Nations reports have made it clear that money earned from drug trafficking is being used for terrorist activities.

10 Tips to make Your Meals Healthy

10 Tips to make Your Meals Healthy

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

A plain dal-chawal can be turned into a wholesome set meal bowl of veggies, seeds, lentils, rice and herbs when tweaked, suggests Radhika Iyer. Talati.

'The warmth of your smile will forever linger my friend'

'The warmth of your smile will forever linger my friend'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

Bollywood folks reveal fascinating stories about Irrfan and some shared unseen pictures.

MI's Malinga to miss first six IPL matches

MI's Malinga to miss first six IPL matches

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

The fast bowler has made himself unavailable for the team's first six matches as he will be participating in Sri Lanka's Super Provincial One-Day domestic tournament

1971 War: US feared India will destroy Pakistan

1971 War: US feared India will destroy Pakistan

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

A day after Dhaka was liberated on December 16, 1971, then US President Richard Nixon was told by his strategic advisor Henry Kissinger that he had 'saved West Pakistan,' according to confidential papers since declassified by the US department of state.

'Women in our cinema are frozen in time'

'Women in our cinema are frozen in time'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

'This is the kind of dream role that actresses beyond a certain age don't get in our country.'

How the Aussies mastered Pujara's downfall

How the Aussies mastered Pujara's downfall

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

Pujara has been criticised for his ultra-defensive approach in the series so far and instead of propping up his team's response to Australia's first innings total

Afif, Kumagai named Asian footballers of the year

Afif, Kumagai named Asian footballers of the year

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

Qatar's Akram Afif has been named Asian Player of the Year at the Asian Football Confederation's annual awards in Hong Kong on Monday, with Saki Kumagai from Japan claiming the women's prize.

9 out of 10 chance India will tour Australia: CA chief

9 out of 10 chance India will tour Australia: CA chief

Rediff.com22 May 2020

'But I wouldn't, hand on heart suggest we'll have full crowds from the start. We'll just have to see how that goes'

Why Stokes will do 'whatever' to win Root's 'special' Test

Why Stokes will do 'whatever' to win Root's 'special' Test

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

England vice-captain Ben Stokes says a winning start to the four-Test series against would be a perfect gift for Joe Root in his 100th Test.

Paralympians Are Barely On India Inc's Radar

Paralympians Are Barely On India Inc's Radar

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

'Instead of making this a four-year phenomenon, when you look at us and get thrilled, do it more regularly.'

Why is next US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy worried?

Why is next US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy worried?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

Dr Vivek H Murthy, the next surgeon general of the United States, wonders whether social media is worsening one of the biggest problems in the world today -- loneliness.

Krishnamurthy ready for India's date with destiny

Krishnamurthy ready for India's date with destiny

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

Veda Krishnamurthy says destiny is pointing to an India victory at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2020. Conditions have suited Harmanpreet Kaur's side, harnessing the momentum of a milestone opening-night victory over Australia to seal a maiden appearance in the final.

WHO experts visit Wuhan wet market

WHO experts visit Wuhan wet market

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

The wet market was where a variety of live animals were traded until it was shut down following fears that the coronavirus had jumped to humans either from bats or pangolins.

'They are people, they are flawed, they are human'

'They are people, they are flawed, they are human'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

'They (the characters) are not bad people; they are good people, who make bad choices.' 'The idea was to show that when people are put in a situation, which side of the moral spectrum do they fall on?'

'I've been damaged so much'

'I've been damaged so much'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

'I don't know why I haven't broken down.'

Women footballers up for goals, but lack support off-field

Women footballers up for goals, but lack support off-field

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

The view is that the attention on the national team is fleeting, incidental and dependent on the results they produce.

How Blood Donors India Saves Lives!

How Blood Donors India Saves Lives!

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

'Our network somehow saves 3,000 lives every year, but there's so much more to do, as every death due to shortage of blood is easily avoidable.'

5 INSPIRING lessons from Kamala Harris

5 INSPIRING lessons from Kamala Harris

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

Musings on love, life and everything in between.

'I did films only to earn money'

'I did films only to earn money'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

'It's only in the last seven years, I have taken acting seriously.'

Look at India, the air is filthy: Trump at presidential debate

Look at India, the air is filthy: Trump at presidential debate

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Trump has repeatedly blamed countries like India and China for not doing enough on climate change, labelling them as regions with air that is impossible to breathe.

Aus Open: Easy win for Nadal; Kenin crashes out

Aus Open: Easy win for Nadal; Kenin crashes out

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Images from Day 4 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Thursday.

'Entrepreneurship can be a draining process'

'Entrepreneurship can be a draining process'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

'If you enjoy learning and if you can risk the failures, entrepreneurship can be a rewarding, enriching experience.'