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'Indian history is north India-centric'

'Indian history is north India-centric'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

'There was a revolt. They were fighting for their rights.' 'They lost their rights after colonial forest policies came into place.' 'These freedom fighters were trying to reassert those rights.'

Luxury car sales at pre-Covid levels but delays persist: Mercedes

Luxury car sales at pre-Covid levels but delays persist: Mercedes

Rediff.com18 Sep 2021

The company said that while the first quarter numbers were at the pre-pandemic levels, it saw a growth of 34 per cent in sales compared to the April to June period of 2020.

The Films that IMPRESSED Shoojit Sircar

The Films that IMPRESSED Shoojit Sircar

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

Shoojit Sircar picks two Oscar-winning, slice-of-life films which say a lot with the minimum of fuss.

Thalaivii review

Thalaivii review

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

Thalaivii proves Kangana is the Queen of Bollywood, asserts Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Rahul woos Tamil Nadu with push-ups, Aikido

Rahul woos Tamil Nadu with push-ups, Aikido

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

While interacting with students of St Joseph's Matriculation Higher Secondary School in Mulagumoodubn, Tamil Nadu, Rahul Gandhi not only shook a leg with the students but also did push-ups and performed some Aikido martial arts. Rahul even went on to do a one-hand push-up leading to a loud cheer out from the students.

Paine joins India huddle, Langer calls him class act after racism mars Sydney Test

Paine joins India huddle, Langer calls him class act after racism mars Sydney Test

Rediff.com10 Jan 2021

Play was halted for a few minutes after India pacer Mohammed Siraj complained of racial abuse from a section of the crowd

Having positive outlook has served me well: Buttler

Having positive outlook has served me well: Buttler

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

Crawley looks like a class player: Ganguly

How Tendulkar made a young fan's day!

How Tendulkar made a young fan's day!

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

Sachin Tendulkar made a young fan's day by praising her painting of him.

'I never imagined Didi Atya would go away'

'I never imagined Didi Atya would go away'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

'I kept thinking the bedroom door would open any minute and Didi Atya would step out...'

Byju's brings two-teacher feature to online tutoring

Byju's brings two-teacher feature to online tutoring

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Edtech major Byju's on Thursday introduced a new 'two-teacher' feature for its after-school online tutoring programme - Byju's Classes, a move aimed at delivering better learning experiences and outcomes. The two-teacher advantage offering - which will be available as a separate offering at about Rs 2,500 per month - will see students being taught by one expert teacher who uses strong visuals and storytelling to explain topics in-depth to ensure conceptual clarity. The second teacher will solve instant doubts, paying individual attention and making the sessions interactive and engaging.

4 Indian drug firms recall products in US market

4 Indian drug firms recall products in US market

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

Indian drug firms like Marksans Pharma, Aurobindo Pharma, Zydus and Jubilant are recalling products in the US market, as per the latest enforcement report by the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA). While Marksans Pharma is recalling diabetes drug, Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) is recalling drug which is used to reduce stomach acid. Similarly, Aurobindo Pharma (USA) is recalling pain relieving drug, while Jubilant Cadista is recalling a medication used to treat schizophrenia.

Anderson is in the best shape of his life: England coach

Anderson is in the best shape of his life: England coach

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

'It is hard (to leave Anderson out), he is a class act, you'll have to wait and see... But I'm not reluctant to change the winning team,' Chris Silverwood said on Wednesday.

US court dismisses class action suit against Infosys, top brass

US court dismisses class action suit against Infosys, top brass

Rediff.com22 May 2020

Infosys on Friday said a class action lawsuit filed against the company and some of its employees in the US district court has been dismissed. The move comes after whistleblower complaints alleging certain unethical practices by the top management emerged in October last year.

COVID-19: India records 12,923 fresh cases, 108 more fatalities

COVID-19: India records 12,923 fresh cases, 108 more fatalities

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease has surged to 1,05,73,372, which translates to a national COVID-19 recovery rate of 97.26 per cent, while the case fatality rate stands at 1.43 per cent.

COVID-19: New cases fall below 10,000 for second time in Feb

COVID-19: New cases fall below 10,000 for second time in Feb

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

A total of 9,110 new infections were reported in a span of 24 hours, while the death toll increased to 1,55,158 with 78 daily new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed.

Sporting fraternity condoles demise of Dilip Kumar

Sporting fraternity condoles demise of Dilip Kumar

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Sporting stars joined the country in mourning the demise of iconic actor Dilip Kumar

Bhavinaben scripts history, storms into Paralympics TT final

Bhavinaben scripts history, storms into Paralympics TT final

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

The 34-year-old Patel, who had surprised even the Indian camp in this Paralympics with her sensational show, stunned China's Miao Zhang 7-11, 11-7, 11-4, 9-11, 11-8 in the semi-final showdown which lasted 34 minutes.

WTC final: 'If India play four seamers, Shardul is my pick'

WTC final: 'If India play four seamers, Shardul is my pick'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

India should look at Shardul Thakur over Mohammad Siraj as the fourth fast bowling option in the side for the ICC World Test Championship final against New Zealand in case of overcast conditions in Southamptom, said former selector Sarandeep Singh.

4 Questions On Crypto Regulation

4 Questions On Crypto Regulation

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

It is not the job of regulators to ensure that users make profits. It is not the job of regulators to prevent people from making losses. It is not the job of regulators to prevent people from doing stupid things, argues Ajay Shah.

PM holds surprise interactive session with Class 12 students

PM holds surprise interactive session with Class 12 students

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

Joining the online interaction organised by the education ministry, Modi asked them how they are feeling following the cancellation of the board exams in view of the COVID-19 pandemic and what are they planning to do now.

Over 41 lakh from 15-18 yrs age group get Covid vaccine on 1st day

Over 41 lakh from 15-18 yrs age group get Covid vaccine on 1st day

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

Modi said India has taken an important step forward in protecting its youth population against the disease.

'I missed the sound of the school bell'

'I missed the sound of the school bell'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

Shut for nearly a year due to the pandemic, schools reopened in Bihar on March 1. Rediff.com's Archana Masih spoke to 10-11 year olds about their year away from school and what it feels like to be back.

Top medical body favours phased school reopening

Top medical body favours phased school reopening

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

Evidence indicates that restoration of functioning of the education system as it was in pre-Covid times, as early as possible appears prudent in the current Indian context, they said.

Shaili Singh credits her success to her mother

Shaili Singh credits her success to her mother

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

Shaili Singh's progress as an athlete has a lot to do with her coach Robert Bobby George but it was her "strong and determined" mother, who helped her daughter take first big leap when she sent her to Bengaluru for training, much against the 'advice' of well-wishers.

Dravid-helmed NCA introduces 'corporate class' for new coaches

Dravid-helmed NCA introduces 'corporate class' for new coaches

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

While the coaching module has been tweaked to make it more appealing for modern coaches, what came as a pleasant surprise was the introduction of a "corporate problem-solving class", where the incumbents were asked to find methods of trouble shooting while dealing with multiple off-the-field stakeholders.

Class 5 girl writes to CJI, lauds SC for saving lives in Covid fight

Class 5 girl writes to CJI, lauds SC for saving lives in Covid fight

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

Amid debate whether the Centre's decision to provide free COVID-19 vaccine to all above 18 years was triggered by the Supreme Court's recent remarks on the jab policy, a class Vth student of Kerala, Lidwina Joseph, has written to Chief Justice N V Ramana lauding the top court for its effective intervention and saving lives in the fight against pandemic.

Infosys faces another lawsuit in US

Infosys faces another lawsuit in US

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

US-based Schall Law Firm has said it will file a class action lawsuit against Infosys Ltd to recover losses suffered by investors in the wake of allegations of "unethical practices" at the Indian IT major. In October, Infosys had informed the stock exchanges of having received anonymous whistleblower complaints alleging certain unethical practices by the top management.

'The more you alienate Muslims, the more it will have problems for India's internal security'

'The more you alienate Muslims, the more it will have problems for India's internal security'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

'Look at the aggressive way in which a campaign against Friday namaz is going on in North Indian cities.' 'Even the Union home minister is part of this vicious campaign.'

Can't give 'judicial diktat' to send children to schools: SC

Can't give 'judicial diktat' to send children to schools: SC

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

The Supreme Court on Monday observed it cannot give a 'judicial diktat' for sending children to schools disregarding the possibility of a fresh spike in COVID cases as it refused to entertain a Class 12 student's plea seeking resumption of physical classes across the country.

HDFC Bank denies charges by US law firm

HDFC Bank denies charges by US law firm

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

The law firm had specifically named the bank's chief executive and managing director of over 25 years, Aditya Puri, his designated successor Sashidhar Jagdishan and company secretary Santosh Haldankar as defendants.

'Can't even think of returning to Afghanistan'

'Can't even think of returning to Afghanistan'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

'It's hell right now'

India reports another low in daily Covid cases in months at 38,310

India reports another low in daily Covid cases in months at 38,310

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

India's COVID-19 tally had crossed the 20-lakh mark on August 7, 30 lakh on August 23 and 40 lakh on September 5. It went past 50 lakh on September 16, 60 lakh on September 28, 70 lakh on October 11 and crossed 80 lakh on October 29.

'If Rahul is dropped from ODI team...'

'If Rahul is dropped from ODI team...'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

'If he loses his place in the ODI side, I don't know where it puts him, in terms of the India team in all 3 formats.'

Frenchman Pogba calls out UK tabloid over 'fake news'

Frenchman Pogba calls out UK tabloid over 'fake news'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

The Manchester United medio denies quitting national team over French premier, Emmanuel Macron's comments.

Extraordinary Indian: The Teacher Of The Street

Extraordinary Indian: The Teacher Of The Street

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

Undeterred by the pandemic, Deep Narayan Nayak, a school teacher in a village in Bengal, changes countless lives for the better. Payal Singh Mohanka reports on this Extraordinary Indian.

HC refuses to stay order asking IMA chief not to 'propagate religion'

HC refuses to stay order asking IMA chief not to 'propagate religion'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

The Delhi high court on Monday refused to stay an order of a trial court directing Indian Medical Association (IMA) president J A Jayalal not to use the organisation's platform to propagate any religion and cautioning him that loose comments cannot be expected from a person chairing the responsible post.

Paralympics: Lekhara fails to qualify for final; swimmer Jadhav disqualified

Paralympics: Lekhara fails to qualify for final; swimmer Jadhav disqualified

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Shooter Avani Lekhara crashed out in the qualification round of the mixed 10m Air Rifle Prone SH1 event at the Tokyo Games on Wednesday.

'Shamita-Raqesh's showmance is FAKE'

'Shamita-Raqesh's showmance is FAKE'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

'If you are able to speak a few lines in English, you consider yourself classy.' 'If I speak in Hindi, I am worthless in your eyes.'

What Happens to COVID Orphans?

What Happens to COVID Orphans?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

Who looks after them?

''I'm producing Comedy Central's first Diwali movie'

''I'm producing Comedy Central's first Diwali movie'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

'Hot Mess Holiday airs on December 11 -- it's a really fun story.'