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Uphaar timeline: 18 years, Rs 60 cr fine, 5 months jail for 59 deaths

Uphaar timeline: 18 years, Rs 60 cr fine, 5 months jail for 59 deaths

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

A chronology of the events in the 1997 Uphaar fire tragedy case.

'Look up, darling! A new dawn awaits us'

'Look up, darling! A new dawn awaits us'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2014

The White Crow by Neera Maini is an inspiring work of fiction and makes for an interesting read across all ages. We bring you an excerpt from the book.

I don't read the media, especially in England: Pietersen

I don't read the media, especially in England: Pietersen

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

Sacked England batsman Kevin Pietersen regrets his fall-out with former skipper Andrew Strauss and still harbours the dream of becoming the first English player to score 10,000 Test runs.

UPSC row: Why the Civil Services Aptitude Test should stay

UPSC row: Why the Civil Services Aptitude Test should stay

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

Anil Kumar Mishra who has cleared the Civil Services prelims in 2010, 2011 and 2012 and has been educated in a Hindi medium school of Bihar in a rural area tells us why the opposition towards the exam holds no water.

Four signs that scream: Change your motorcycle tyres

Four signs that scream: Change your motorcycle tyres

Rediff.com4 Oct 2014

It's important for any rider -- beginner or seasoned to keep in mind the importance of having healthy tyres. After all it's your tyres that give you experience on the road and any tell-tale signs of wear and tear shouldn't be ignored.

Pregnancy Quiz: Science vs Superstition

Pregnancy Quiz: Science vs Superstition

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

Take this quiz to see how prepared you are to filter the buzz around your bump and whether you can differentiate between fact and old wives' tale, science and superstition.

6 crucial things to remember while on a trek or a picnic

6 crucial things to remember while on a trek or a picnic

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

Experienced trekker and cyclist, Reuben NV lists out six crucial things you must remember if you are heading out for a trek or picnic this monsoon.

The only plus-size model to feature on world's highest-paid list

The only plus-size model to feature on world's highest-paid list

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

Ashley Graham, who began her modelling career almost a decade ago, made her debut on the list.

How Milind Soman made it easier for women to run

How Milind Soman made it easier for women to run

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

Exclusive video: The supermodel & marathoner on the Indian sensibilities of his athleisure line.

US lawmaker compares protest in House to Rajya Sabha uproar

US lawmaker compares protest in House to Rajya Sabha uproar

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

Congressman Mark Meadows posted two photos -- one of the Democratic party sit-in and the other of AIADMK protest by lawmakers inside the Rajya Sabha in March - saying they look 'disturbingly similar'.

10 relationship red flags you should not ignore

10 relationship red flags you should not ignore

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

Avatar star Zoe Saldana recently advised her fans against settling with a person they aren't happy with. But how do you know s/he is not the one? Here are some pointers.

'I'm off Facebook till I become an IAS officer'

'I'm off Facebook till I become an IAS officer'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

Readers tell us what inspired them to quit Facebook and how they are coping with the addiction.

PHOTOS: FC Barcelona pay last respects to former coach Tito Vilanova

PHOTOS: FC Barcelona pay last respects to former coach Tito Vilanova

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

Players and officials of Spanish football club FC Barcelona played their last respects to former coach Tito Vilanova during a memorial service at Barcelona Cathedral on Monday.

Meet the Nach Baliye 8 contestants

Meet the Nach Baliye 8 contestants

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

How excited are you to see them groove?

Work-life balance: 'A woman is designed to multitask'

Work-life balance: 'A woman is designed to multitask'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

Komal Goenka shares her experience and tells us how she strikes a balance between work and family.

Surviving a sour relationship: 'Keep yourself busy'

Surviving a sour relationship: 'Keep yourself busy'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

Reader Dinesh shares advice on how to survive a relationship gone wrong.

Lt Gen Jacob, 1971 Indo-Pak war hero, passes away

Lt Gen Jacob, 1971 Indo-Pak war hero, passes away

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

Lt Gen J F R Jacob (retd), who negotiated the surrender of Pakistani troops in Dhaka following the 1971 war, passed away on Wednesday morning after prolonged illness. He was 92.

Sports Shorts: Chitra Magimairaj wins World women's senior snooker

Sports Shorts: Chitra Magimairaj wins World women's senior snooker

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

Chitra Magimairaj made light of an early exit from the World Snooker Championships to pocket the Senior snooker title onn her first appearance in the event, in Leeds, on Tuesday.

Convinced with PM's logic for major reforms? Vote

Convinced with PM's logic for major reforms? Vote

Rediff.com22 Sep 2012

Do you agress with the justifications put forth by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for the hard-hitting economic policies of his government?

Revenge trumps SEX on YouTube!

Revenge trumps SEX on YouTube!

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

Taylor Swift's new revenge song shattered YouTube records and beat the Despacito remix, which was about sex.

Top 14 signs you are a Mumbaikar

Top 14 signs you are a Mumbaikar

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

Mumbaikar and proud of it? This one's for you folks! :-)

World's biggest show of democracy begins

World's biggest show of democracy begins

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

The high-stakes battle in the virtual Presidential-style contest between BJP prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi and Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi with a few other regional satraps also in the fray in the Lok Sabha elections began on Monday in six constituencies in two states in the first of the nine-phased polls.

Rahul ramps up Rafale attack; Sitharaman rubbishes media report

Rahul ramps up Rafale attack; Sitharaman rubbishes media report

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

She said then defence minister Manohar Parrikar had replied to the letter asking the official to remain 'calm' as everything was 'alright'.

WT20 snapshots: Parnell to appear in Mumbai court; Gayle delays big-hitting

WT20 snapshots: Parnell to appear in Mumbai court; Gayle delays big-hitting

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

The good news for rival bowlers is Chris Gayle has abandoned his onslaught-from-the outset approach... The bad news is, the West Indies opener has decided to delay his big hitting so he can explode in the later stages.

Belly button challenge sweeps the internet

Belly button challenge sweeps the internet

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

This must be the most bizarre challenge that is currently trending over on social media and making people go crazy.

5 failed football managers of 2014

5 failed football managers of 2014

Rediff.com28 May 2014

In the first of a two-part series we focused on coaches who made an impact in the just-concluded football season. The concluding part is all about those who belied expectations and failed to deliver.

PM launches India Post Payments Bank to offer doorstep banking

PM launches India Post Payments Bank to offer doorstep banking

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

It will carry out most banking operations like accepting deposits but can't advance loans or issue credit cards.

'It's our team when we won and Graeme's team when we're losing'

'It's our team when we won and Graeme's team when we're losing'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

Former captains and fellow players were unanimous in their accolades for international cricket's longest-serving skipper, Graeme Smith who announced his retirement earlier this week.

A humble request from your heart to you

A humble request from your heart to you

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

Please listen to your heart

IN PICS: SEXIEST ads by celebs

IN PICS: SEXIEST ads by celebs

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

Celebs aren't afraid to get a little sexy when it comes to ad campaigns.

Producer Sajid Nadiawala turns 50

Producer Sajid Nadiawala turns 50

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

The hit producer celebrated his birthday on the sets of his film Baaghi: Rebel in Love.

First look: Srinivasan seeks divine help in Chennai

First look: Srinivasan seeks divine help in Chennai

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

Even as a storm raged in the Supreme Court over him heading the Board of Control for Cricket in India, N Srinivasan was miles away from it all, offering prayers in a temple in Chennai, on Friday.

Gavaskar is interim BCCI chief; IPL 7 to go on as scheduled

Gavaskar is interim BCCI chief; IPL 7 to go on as scheduled

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

The Supreme Court, on Friday, suspended N Srinivasan from the Board of Control for Cricket in India and all its activities, and ordered former India captain Sunil Gavaskar to take over as interim president.

'Quiting Facebook is like quitting smoking'

'Quiting Facebook is like quitting smoking'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

Readers tell us what inspired them to quit Facebook and how they are coping with the addiction.

PIX: Abhishek-Aishwarya mingle with Ranbir Kapoor

PIX: Abhishek-Aishwarya mingle with Ranbir Kapoor

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

Check out the arrivals.

On court's directive, Shetty appointed observer for one-off Test

On court's directive, Shetty appointed observer for one-off Test

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

On the directive of the Hyderabad High Court, the BCCI, on Tuesday, appointed Ratnakar Shetty as observer for the one-off Test match between India and Bangladesh, scheduled to be held in Hyderabad from Thursday.

Live coverage of Amish Tripathi's book launch!

Live coverage of Amish Tripathi's book launch!

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Join us at 7pm today!

Another holy book found desecrated in Punjab's Moga district

Another holy book found desecrated in Punjab's Moga district

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

A fresh incident of alleged sacrilege was on Wednesday reported in the Moga district of Punjab, which was recently rocked by a series of protests over such cases.

Life lessons from the real Gully Boy

Life lessons from the real Gully Boy

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

DIVINE's journey reveals four important lessons.

Bips, Sonam, Deepika: Bikini girls' fave pose?

Bips, Sonam, Deepika: Bikini girls' fave pose?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

A trend to watch out for?