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At 80, she's the coolest DJ in the world!

At 80, she's the coolest DJ in the world!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

At 80, this Polish woman is still the life of the party -- quite literally! Meet 80-year-old "DJ Wika" who stands behind the decks, mixing party music in a huge Warsaw club.

'Authorities Want Every Prisoner To Die Neglected'

'Authorities Want Every Prisoner To Die Neglected'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

'That is how our machinery operates and sees every prisoner.'

Meenakshi Sundareshwar review

Meenakshi Sundareshwar review

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

Meenakshi Sundareshwar is a Basu Chatterjee slice-of-life packaged in a glossy ad film whose source of heart are its two genuinely likeable leads, feels Sukanya Verma.

SEE: The Skateboard Sensation!

SEE: The Skateboard Sensation!

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

Meet street skateboarder Jay Singh, 18, proud winner of the Skater of the Year Award.

Akhil Gogoi first in Assam to win election from jail

Akhil Gogoi first in Assam to win election from jail

Rediff.com3 May 2021

The founder of the newly floated Raijor Dal -- arrested in December 2019 over sedition charges - bagged 57,219 votes as an Independent, garnering support from 46.06 per cent of the electorate.

Want to retire early? Here's how you can

Want to retire early? Here's how you can

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

The sooner you create a plan and put it into action, the better the chance of your early retirement dream becoming a reality, says Naval Goel

Why majority Indians are short and underweight

Why majority Indians are short and underweight

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

'The reason why people are underweight and short is because they have not got quality food during their growing years.'

Why Thyrocare sold out to PharmEasy

Why Thyrocare sold out to PharmEasy

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

'I have done enough work for many years.' 'This is a decision that many people at my age need to review.' 'I may become an exit example for people to study.'

'No need to give special attention to COVID-19 anymore'

'No need to give special attention to COVID-19 anymore'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

'All actions for COVID-19 should be the same as for other routine health conditions.' 'There is no need to report the matter in the media all the time; not on front page please.'

Covaxin 50% effective against symptomatic Covid: Lancet

Covaxin 50% effective against symptomatic Covid: Lancet

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Results of an interim study recently published in The Lancet showed that two doses of Covaxin, also known as BBV152, had 77.8 per cent efficacy against symptomatic disease and present no serious safety concerns.

'No girl should go through such torture'

'No girl should go through such torture'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

She was kidnapped by child traffickers when she was 14. Today, this 17 year old wants to become a lawyer so that she can help the survivors of such henious acts.

Inspiring! The 2020 Padma Shri Awardees

Inspiring! The 2020 Padma Shri Awardees

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

Why the 2020 Padma Shri Awards are an honour truly worth celebrating.

How Shivaji Taught Aurangzeb Tolerance

How Shivaji Taught Aurangzeb Tolerance

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

'Aurangzeb, who had destroyed the Hindu temples of Mathura and Kashi and many others in the north, was a very different ruler when he came to Maharashtra.' 'He did not touch a single temple in Maharashtra.' 'It was possibly the greatest triumph of Shivaji's statesmanship,' notes Colonel Anil A Athale (retd), the well known military historian.

Full Text: President Murmu's address to nation on Independence Day eve

Full Text: President Murmu's address to nation on Independence Day eve

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

Here's the full text of the maiden address to the nation by President Droupadi Murmu on the eve of Independence Day 2022.

ASK DR JAIN: How do I get rid of acne scars?

ASK DR JAIN: How do I get rid of acne scars?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

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

I gave up junk food and lost 16 kg in 5 months

I gave up junk food and lost 16 kg in 5 months

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

Pranav Bodani, 29, from Pune shares his story.

'Virginity has been stigmatised by our society'

'Virginity has been stigmatised by our society'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

'If you are a virgin after a certain age, people will bully, mock and pity you.'

Gang-rape: Juvenile's principal appears before board

Gang-rape: Juvenile's principal appears before board

Rediff.com7 Jan 2013

The school principal of the juvenile accused in the December 16 gangrape-cum-murder case on Monday appeared before the Juvenile Justice Board in response to its summons to help determine his exact age.

As Sebi rule kicks in, India Inc old brigade marches out

As Sebi rule kicks in, India Inc old brigade marches out

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

Starting April 1, a non-executive director of 75 years or more can be appointed or re-appointed only by way of a special resolution, which requires 75 per cent 'for' votes.

Anti-vax advocate, Djokovic draws mixed response

Anti-vax advocate, Djokovic draws mixed response

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

Australia's Nick Kyrgios said he supported vaccination "but how we are handling Novak's situation is bad, really bad". The Australian Open begins on January 17, but the multi-millionaire Djokovic is constrained from training as he sits in a hotel where one Iranian detainee said he had found maggots and mould in the bread.

Soccer Transfers: Monaco sign Sevilla striker Ben Yedder

Soccer Transfers: Monaco sign Sevilla striker Ben Yedder

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Financial details of the deal were not disclosed but local media reported that Monaco paid Sevilla about 40 million euros ($44.71 million) to activate 29-year-old France international Ben Yedder's release clause.

No country for old men

No country for old men

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

'Attempts to buy myself a pair of jeans proved unfruitful because there didn't appear to be a pair that wasn't ripped by design'. 'All the fashion seemed to be for the sickeningly young,' reports Kishore Singh after a recent trip to the mall.

Kohli's India brace for tough English Test

Kohli's India brace for tough English Test

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

India's captain Virat Kohli will have to think overtime about the balance of his squad, with a long tail, often bushy with runs, and just two openers -- one untested (Rohit Sharma) but very capable and another supremely talented (KL Rahul) but highly reluctant starter.

Monsoon: How To Protect Yourself From UTI

Monsoon: How To Protect Yourself From UTI

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

If you have a fever and symptoms of a UTI, or if your symptoms persist despite treatment, you should see a doctor.

Banks should not feel threatened by fintech companies

Banks should not feel threatened by fintech companies

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

'There will be partnerships between banks and fintech firms, but there will also be areas where they will be direct competitors.'

The Issue With Looop Lapeta

The Issue With Looop Lapeta

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

The simplicity of the model that was the original, which allowed it to glide with grace, has been foregone, observes Rohit Sathish Nair.

You could have dementia if...

You could have dementia if...

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

Researchers found those who had orthostatic hypotension at the beginning of the study had a 54 per cent higher risk of developing dementia

Deepika's journey: From a 12-year-old to India's Olympic medal prospect

Deepika's journey: From a 12-year-old to India's Olympic medal prospect

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

Deepika Kumari is a story of grits, guts and gumption.

Renowned writer Ved Mehta, who took India to Americans, passes away at 86

Renowned writer Ved Mehta, who took India to Americans, passes away at 86

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

Born in pre-partition Lahore to a well-off Punjabi family in 1934, Mehta lost his eyesight when he was three years old to meningitis. He, however, did not let his impairment get in the way of a flourishing career or stop him from showcasing his literary prowess to the world.

At 80, this bodybuilder's life is an inspiration to all

At 80, this bodybuilder's life is an inspiration to all

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

How a former school secretary ditched her sedentary lifestyle and adopted fitness is a story you can't miss reading.

Walking 20 minutes may help fight sleep apnea

Walking 20 minutes may help fight sleep apnea

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

Adding 20 minutes to a daily walk and increasing vigorous daily activity by eight minutes would be enough to achieve a lower sleep apnea risk, a study has revealed.

'Current situation in Afghanistan is scary for women'

'Current situation in Afghanistan is scary for women'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

'India should play the role of a good neighbour, a mediator. and they should stand beside the people of Afghanistan. As a woman, as a human being, I will advise the Indian government to play the role of a peacemaker'

PIX: Man City, Chelsea win big; PSG held after own goal

PIX: Man City, Chelsea win big; PSG held after own goal

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

A round-up of Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

How India consumes tobacco

How India consumes tobacco

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

Rediff Labs team analysed the data on tobacco use in India.

What is India's Destiny?

What is India's Destiny?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

The events of the last few years shows that pessimism about where we have arrived and where we are headed is justified, asserts Aakar Patel.

'My religion, my country is here. Where will we go?'

'My religion, my country is here. Where will we go?'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

'I really wish I knew how to arouse love in the hearts of people, how to make them understand that religion comes later, first we are all humans.'

PIX: Why these Indian artistes deserve applause

PIX: Why these Indian artistes deserve applause

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

The grit and determination of these specially-abled artistes will fill you with positivity.

Sebi eases listing norms for start-ups

Sebi eases listing norms for start-ups

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

Seeking to boost listing of start-ups, markets watchdog Sebi on Thursday decided a slew of relaxations to norms, including reducing holding period for pre-issue capital and allowing discretionary allotment to eligible investors. The changes have been approved to the framework for listing on the Innovators Growth Platform, Sebi said in a statement after the board meeting. Other proposals approved include easing delisting requirements and relaxation in guidelines for migrating to main board.

'Dilliwallah is all heart and some jugaad'

'Dilliwallah is all heart and some jugaad'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

Simran Dhir talks about Delhi, Indian parents and the inspiration behind her debut novel Best Intentions.

'I'm proud to say that I've worked my a** off'

'I'm proud to say that I've worked my a** off'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Fitness model and entrepreneur Krishna Shroff shares her inspiring career journey.