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'Never Imagined Meeting Hardened Criminals'

'Never Imagined Meeting Hardened Criminals'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

'We have been fighting to treat political prisoners differently.' 'Except for Hyderabad and Kolkata, the concept of keeping political prisoners separate doesn't exist in India.'

Greg Chappell's advice for Rohit, Kohli

Greg Chappell's advice for Rohit, Kohli

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

Chappell said the upcoming five-match Test series in Australia "will be as much a battle of wits and endurance as it will be of skill, with each player needing to summon the drive and adaptability of their younger selves."

Kohli's Brain Fade: How India Lost The Plot

Kohli's Brain Fade: How India Lost The Plot

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Those three wickets for six runs, in a manic final 15 minutes of the day's play, undid all the good work that had gone before, asserts Prem Panicker.

Belief drives Afghanistan's ICC World Cup campaign

Belief drives Afghanistan's ICC World Cup campaign

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Shahidi is well aware that Afghanistan can't go deep in the tournament relying solely on the spinners. The batters must step up.

Marco Review: Gore Fest

Marco Review: Gore Fest

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

The action entertainer Marco is a well shot, gnarly bloodfest that packs some lackluster thrills, notes Arjun Menon.

Demolition drive in Delhi's Mehrauli ahead of G20 meet sparks protests

Demolition drive in Delhi's Mehrauli ahead of G20 meet sparks protests

Rediff.com11 Feb 2023

The action was taken under a demolition drive, which will be carried out till March 9, officials said. It comes a month ahead of a G20 meeting planned to be hosted at the archaeological park in south Delhi.

How Government Is Making Use Of AI

How Government Is Making Use Of AI

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

The National Informatics Centre uses AI to automate document analysis and detect fraud in government departments.

Sitharaman urges banks to make loans affordable

Sitharaman urges banks to make loans affordable

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said people are finding current interest rates "very stressful" and urged banks to make them affordable. Speaking at an event organised by State Bank of India, the finance minister said that at present, India requires industry to ramp up and invest in new facilities, and added that lowering lending rates can help achieve the "Viksit Bharat" aspiration.

Small Town India Falls In Love With MFs

Small Town India Falls In Love With MFs

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

More than 50 per cent of SIP accounts come from semi-urban and rural areas.

Can India Conjure Gabba Magic Again?

Can India Conjure Gabba Magic Again?

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

At this point it is still anyone's game, with a draw also an option, says Prem Panicker in his analysis of Day 4.

Pak origin man convicted of murdering Indian restaurateur in UK

Pak origin man convicted of murdering Indian restaurateur in UK

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Khalid was on Wednesday found guilty of murdering Pattabhiraman following a trial at Reading Crown Court that lasted 28 days.

The Menace Of Road Rage

The Menace Of Road Rage

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

I am happy I didn't knock anyone down, driving recklessly or trying to show off. However, in one instance of road rage (the consequence of arguing with a driver who disrespected my right to cross the road peacefully) I did find a man in a SUV taking his anger out on me by driving his vehicle over my feet, recalls Shyam G Menon.

Covid vaccination drive needs to be taken door to door: PM

Covid vaccination drive needs to be taken door to door: PM

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Modi made the remarks at a meeting, held via video conferencing, with district magistrates of over 40 districts having low vaccination coverage.

How To Avoid Motor Insurance Claim Rejection

How To Avoid Motor Insurance Claim Rejection

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

Do not get repair work started without informing the insurer as the latter like to carry out end-to-end verification of damages and documents before approving a claim.

Monetary Policy's Strong Message To NBFCs

Monetary Policy's Strong Message To NBFCs

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

The RBI is fully aware that the high-cost loans and high indebtedness of the borrowers could pose financial stability risks, if not addressed by these NBFCs. Governor Shaktikanta Das has issued a stern warning, saying the RBI is closely monitoring these areas and will not hesitate to take appropriate action, if necessary, if the culprits don't opt for self-correction. Watch out for some action, soon, notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

How To Work With A Colleague You Dislike

How To Work With A Colleague You Dislike

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

When addressing issues, it's crucial to focus on specific behaviours rather than personal characteristics to maintain objectivity and reduce personal offence, suggests Sonica Aron, founder, Marching Sheep.

Perth Test: 6 Match Ups To Look Out For

Perth Test: 6 Match Ups To Look Out For

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

Any of these match ups could influence the outcome of the Perth Test.

Expanding Ayushman Bharat On Cards

Expanding Ayushman Bharat On Cards

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

The move to expand the health insurance scheme's coverage comes at a time when several hospitals have complained of delays in reimbursement related to the procedures performed under the scheme.

His house razed, rat miner rejects DDA's guest house offer

His house razed, rat miner rejects DDA's guest house offer

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Not long ago, the rat-hole miner was feted for his role in rescuing with his team 41 workers trapped in Uttarkashi's Silkyara tunnel in November last year.

India's cancer cases likely to jump to 15.7 lakh by 2025

India's cancer cases likely to jump to 15.7 lakh by 2025

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

The preventive aspect of cancer is strengthened under comprehensive primary healthcare through the Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centre scheme by the promotion of wellness activities and targeted communication at the community level.

'Baloch Believe Pakistan Will Break Up'

'Baloch Believe Pakistan Will Break Up'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

'The struggle of insurgents and pro-independence political activists is fuelled by a deep conviction that not only is a free Balochistan possible, but they also believe that Pakistan will inevitably break apart, leading to Balochistan's independence.'

Indian doctor arrested in US for recording naked children

Indian doctor arrested in US for recording naked children

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

A 40-year-old Indian doctor was held in a US jail on a USD 2 million bond after being charged with multiple sex crimes for allegedly recording hundreds of nude images and videos of children and women over several years, according to media reports.

Poonam Pandey fake death: A dangerous gamble with public trust

Poonam Pandey fake death: A dangerous gamble with public trust

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

While the cause itself is undoubtedly worthy of attention, the method employed raises concerns about the dangers of misinformation and the responsibility of news outlets in our information age.

UCL PIX: Liverpool maintain perfection; Real back to winning ways

UCL PIX: Liverpool maintain perfection; Real back to winning ways

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

IMAGES from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Tuesday.

Porsche crash: Restaurants sealed for serving liquor to minor

Porsche crash: Restaurants sealed for serving liquor to minor

Rediff.com22 May 2024

The car, a Porsche, allegedly driven by the 17-year-old, who the police claim was drunk at the time, fatally knocked down two motorbike-borne software engineers at Kalyani Nagar in Pune city in the early hours of Sunday.

'Election With EVM Is Not Fair Unless...'

'Election With EVM Is Not Fair Unless...'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

'We accept EVMs cannot be hacked because it is not connected, but can they be manipulated?' 'Are you allowing us to check if EVMs can be manipulated?'

'Won't move': Rat miner after spending 2nd night on footpath

'Won't move': Rat miner after spending 2nd night on footpath

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

"My family and I continue to spend the night in the open. Some locals are providing us with food and water, etc.," Hassan said on Friday, a day after he refused an offer by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to move him and his family to an EWS flat in Narela.

Valuations reflecting multiple positives for airlines major IndiGo

Valuations reflecting multiple positives for airlines major IndiGo

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

IndiGo has delivered impressive operating performance in the past six quarters as it navigated cost and capacity challenges. It has managed to mitigate the impact of faulty engine-related groundings. The airline has also managed costs related to grounding, expensive secondary leasing, increasing airport charges, and pilot compensation inflation and delivered stronger yields and spreads.

'Israel Will Engineer A Broader War'

'Israel Will Engineer A Broader War'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

'Israel is counting on the United States to enter the fray on their behalf and perform destructive strikes against these targets that are beyond Israel's conventional capabilities.' 'They may well get their way if they start a war, because the United States is still committed to Israel's security, and it won't matter whether it is Trump or Harris in the White House.'

Do We Need Atmashakti At Work?

Do We Need Atmashakti At Work?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

'Alongside economic growth and the Asian century, stress has become an Asian caravan.' 'But stress doesn't arrive in one's country as invitation to taste exhaustion. It comes dressed as a challenge.' 'Its evangelists ask: Are you man enough to shoulder stress?' points out Shyam G Menon.

'Yeh Patthar Nahin Todegi'

'Yeh Patthar Nahin Todegi'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

There was a memorable meeting with a 'tall, elegant, beautiful girl', who had recently finished her 12th in the strongly tribal Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh. 'I was shocked. In this whole sea of villages, I knew for sure there was no other 12th pass girl. I said I want to meet your father.' 'She brought her father, a daily-wage labourer. I asked him: "How come you decided to educate your girl till the 12th standard? You break stones for a living and you don't have a lot of money".' 'He just said one line and in that one line he said everything.'

Homeless after eviction, rat-hole miner's daughter misses Class 10 exam too

Homeless after eviction, rat-hole miner's daughter misses Class 10 exam too

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Aliza, a Class-10 student of the National Institute of Open Schooling, could not appear in her home science exam due to the chaos prevailing after the demolition of the house, her family members claimed.

'We are trying and creating solutions for SME segment'

'We are trying and creating solutions for SME segment'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

'The pricing model will be different. The product will be different.'

'Pakistan Intelligence Have Killed Hundreds Of Baloch'

'Pakistan Intelligence Have Killed Hundreds Of Baloch'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

'If the government sincerely addressed the issue of missing persons, it would alleviate 80% of the grievances in Balochistan.' 'No matter how many development projects Islamabad announces for the region, the people will remain upset as long as their loved ones are missing.'

Claims Can't Be Rejected For Missing Docs

Claims Can't Be Rejected For Missing Docs

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

In its master circular on general insurance products, which takes immediate effect, Irdai specified, 'The customer may be required to submit only those documents directly related to claim settlement.'

'Shah Rukh's Words Found Me When I Needed Them Most'

'Shah Rukh's Words Found Me When I Needed Them Most'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

'SRK couldn't have been nicer, empathetic, more sharing and interactive. It really was a wonderful moment.'

F1 PIX: Verstappen's winning run ends!

F1 PIX: Verstappen's winning run ends!

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

The Dutchman's run of nine successive wins was snapped as he broke down on lap four with a brake problem.

MBA aspirants, test your Business Awareness

MBA aspirants, test your Business Awareness

Rediff.com26 Nov 2008

Business awareness forms a major part of many B-school entrance tests. To help test takers prepare, we publish a series of quizzes.

'Yoga Needs To Be A Lifestyle'

'Yoga Needs To Be A Lifestyle'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Film folk celebrate International Yoga Day with pictures of them doing, well, yoga!

'We are seeing growth in retail health insurance'

'We are seeing growth in retail health insurance'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

'Pandemic has triggered interest and awareness among the people about the need for healthcare.'