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High voter turnout in Assam, West Bengal polls

High voter turnout in Assam, West Bengal polls

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

High voter turnout was recorded in the assembly polls in Assam and West Bengal where an estimated 82.02 per cent and 79.51 per cent of the voters cast their ballots till 5 pm.

How Shah Rukh beat Letterman at his game

How Shah Rukh beat Letterman at his game

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

Shah Rukh Khan had David Letterman in his grip, giving him no quarter whatsoever, declares Sreehari Nair.

All you need to know about Dengue and Chikungunya

All you need to know about Dengue and Chikungunya

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Here's what you should know about the diseases and how to combat them.

Waking up to a different kind of twitter

Waking up to a different kind of twitter

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

A weekend in the beautiful sleepy town of Mukteshwar is just what you need to bust your stress, says Suchismita Banerjee.

The foursome who were tasked with Gujarat's welcome for Xi

The foursome who were tasked with Gujarat's welcome for Xi

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

Four Gujarat ministers were handpicked by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to organise the reception for Chinese President Xi Jinping, right from the welcome at the airport to the menu for the dinner at the Sabarmati riverfront, reports Sheela Bhatt.

These Indo-Pak games have gone on for a long time

These Indo-Pak games have gone on for a long time

Rediff.com15 May 2017

'There are retaliatory incursions, ambushes, captures and killings by Indian forces along the 700 km border; alleged spies are caught on both sides, then mutually traded as pawns; envoys are summoned in both capitals to be routinely given dressing downs.' 'And there is always a handy courier pigeon, like Sajjan Jindal, sent over to test the troubled waters,' says Sunil Sethi.

Skymet vs IMD: Who will get the monsoon forecast right?

Skymet vs IMD: Who will get the monsoon forecast right?

Rediff.com22 May 2015

The official India Meteorological Department (IMD) and the private Skymet Weather Services have made widely divergent monsoon forecasts.

Nissan Kicks is indeed a convincing Hyundai Creta competitor

Nissan Kicks is indeed a convincing Hyundai Creta competitor

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

The Nissan Kicks does tick all the right boxes as a convincing Hyundai Creta competitor.

Will ice creams win, or frozen desserts?

Will ice creams win, or frozen desserts?

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

Two giant brands get into a slugfest over the goodness of ice creams and frozen desserts, reports Sohini Das.

Samsung launches affordable 4G smartphone in India

Samsung launches affordable 4G smartphone in India

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Samsung also unveiled its slimmest Galaxy handset.

5 must-see places in January 2015

5 must-see places in January 2015

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

It still isn't too late to plan your first trip of the year! Anita Rao-Kashi draws up this list.

'We are more interested in the monsoon than anyone else in the world'

'We are more interested in the monsoon than anyone else in the world'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

'It affects our economy, it is very important in many ways.' 'So we have to be the foremost experts in the world on the monsoon.' 'But the best minds in India have not devoted their time to the study of monsoon and they have followed the fashions of the West.'

Could Partition have been less bloody?

Could Partition have been less bloody?

Rediff.com15 Aug 2017

The British administration ignored the mounting evidence of violence between Hindus and Muslims... Military historian Barney White-Spunner traces the countdown to the tragedy in his book, Partition.

Floods continue to heap misery on Bihar, UP

Floods continue to heap misery on Bihar, UP

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

The flood situation eased in Assam and northern districts of West Bengal with water receding and no fresh deaths being reported in both the states.

World must remember Indian heroism in WWI

World must remember Indian heroism in WWI

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

'The Indian Army served with honour and distinction in France and Flanders, East Africa, Gallipoli, Aden, Egypt, Mesopotamia, Palestine, Transcaspia, Persia and even China.' 'The sacrifice of India's soldiers was consigned to the dustbin of history in the post-colonial world.'

Prone to allergies? What you must know

Prone to allergies? What you must know

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

From food to skin, allergies in India are rapidly on the rise, says Nikita Puri.

20 killed as heavy rains hit MP, Rajasthan

20 killed as heavy rains hit MP, Rajasthan

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

Twenty people were killed on Saturday in rain-related incidents in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan even as rivers continued to be in spate in Bihar.

Economic Survey: National Solar Mission scaled up 5-fold to 100,000 MW

Economic Survey: National Solar Mission scaled up 5-fold to 100,000 MW

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

2015 is going to witness new agreements on climate change.

Christmas recipes: How to make a Yule Log and more

Christmas recipes: How to make a Yule Log and more

Rediff.com25 Dec 2018

It's time to impress your guests with some Christmas delicacies.

Why do girls have all the fun?

Why do girls have all the fun?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

'Maybe what the lady in Sex and the City said was right-- that maybe our girlfriends are indeed our soulmates and guys are just people to have fun with.'

FIFA mess: 'People are tired of Qatar allegations'

FIFA mess: 'People are tired of Qatar allegations'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

The public are growing tired of hearing about allegations of wrongdoing against Qatar's winning 2022 World Cup bid, according to organisers, with the Gulf state more interested in improving worker's rights than publishing Michael Garcia's report.

Follow this couple... and be blown away

Follow this couple... and be blown away

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

The Follow Me Away project -- where each photo shows Victoria exploring terrains hitherto unknown in a beautiful dress -- today has over 31,000 followers on Instagram.

Is MG Hector an ideal family SUV? Find out

Is MG Hector an ideal family SUV? Find out

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

The MG Hector has grabbed a lot of attention and interest, especially for its segment-above technologies.

Beijing now within India's range with Agni-V

Beijing now within India's range with Agni-V

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

Missile's range to cover China, West Asia, South East Asia and large parts of Africa

Why a trip to Landour and Dhanaulti is a must!

Why a trip to Landour and Dhanaulti is a must!

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

While Mussoorie is the nerve point with all the hustle bustle of the tourist activities, Landour lies quietly reminiscent of a 19th century British suburb.

'I would prefer to die serving the country than be sidelined'

'I would prefer to die serving the country than be sidelined'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

'So what if the enemies take us as prisoners of war? So what of they kill us? I would feel proud that I could sacrifice my life for the country,' say these proud lady officers of the Indian Navy.

Paytm employee tests positive, India's coronavirus count rises to 29

Paytm employee tests positive, India's coronavirus count rises to 29

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

All international passengers will henceforth be screened at airports, Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said at a press conference. Earlier, travellers from only 12 countries were screened at airports for the disease that has claimed over 3,000 lives and infected more than 90,000 worldwide.

Sheena Bora trial: And Peter sat next to Indrani...

Sheena Bora trial: And Peter sat next to Indrani...

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

Much to his surprise, Peter finds Sanjeev indicating he should sit in the middle, next to Indrani. This spot is normally occupied by Sanjeev, Indrani's former husband, who has probably found himself a willy-nilly barrier between the warring couple. The Mukerjeas, clearly, had matters to discuss.

A delicacy for kings... sold by the roadside

A delicacy for kings... sold by the roadside

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

What makes Daulat ki Chaat so freaking good? Geetanjali Krishna finds out!

This Ganpati is edible, so nothing goes waste

This Ganpati is edible, so nothing goes waste

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

Rintu Rathod's chocolate Ganpati may not meet with everyone's approval. But that does not deter her.

Indians in UAE await 'once in a lifetime' Modi moment

Indians in UAE await 'once in a lifetime' Modi moment

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

The Indian community in the United Arab Emirates is eagerly waiting to hear and cheer Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a Madison Square-like event in Dubai on Monday that is expected to draw over 50,000 people.

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