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Remembering Veenu Paliwal, the biker who inspired a generation

Remembering Veenu Paliwal, the biker who inspired a generation

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

The woman who broke stereotypes breathed her last on April 11 this year.

Why Anushka deserves to be on the Forbes list

Why Anushka deserves to be on the Forbes list

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

Congratulations, Anushka!

How ICC plans to tackle corruption and doping in cricket

How ICC plans to tackle corruption and doping in cricket

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

It ensures participants are equipped with the information required to ensure the game remains clean and their careers do not suffer due to lack of knowledge.

Can Dushyant Chautala claim Devi Lal's legacy?

Can Dushyant Chautala claim Devi Lal's legacy?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

In the years to come, Dushyant may need to compete for the leadership of the Jat community with Hooda's son Deepender, and other Jat leaders, reports Archis Mohan.

'Mayank's mindset key to his success'

'Mayank's mindset key to his success'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

'Once you know your car well, then you know to drive the car in the race.'

Qatar reach Asian Cup final despite sandal-throwing UAE fans

Qatar reach Asian Cup final despite sandal-throwing UAE fans

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

Boualem Khoukhi's early strike and an eighth goal of the tournament from striker Almoez Ali gave Qatar a 2-0 halftime lead with Hassan Al-Haydos and Hamid Ismail completing the rout in the last 10 minutes.

MNS taunts Big B again

MNS taunts Big B again

Rediff.com10 Apr 2008

A poster mocking actor Amitabh Bachchan on being part of the No-Honking Drive initiative of the Mumbai Traffic Police was put up in Mumbai on Wednesday. The poster -- Marathi -- bears the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena logo, Juhu residents said.

Meet Chelsea's main man ahead of Barca showdown

Meet Chelsea's main man ahead of Barca showdown

Rediff.com11 Mar 2018

Having spent much of his time at Chelsea operating in Eden Hazard's shadow, Willian has emerged as a leading light in the team ahead of their Champions League showdown with Barcelona.

Why Modi wants to sell government assets

Why Modi wants to sell government assets

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

'Fiscal purists would quarrel with the idea of selling assets to pay for current expenditure -- such as the payout to farmers and the health insurance programme -- for the obvious reason that the process cannot go on forever.' 'At some point, the list of assets available for sale will run out,' notes T N Ninan.consultations -- something already aired in connection with the lease of airports to the Adani group, says T N Ninan.

Cricket Buzz: Guyana back to winning ways in CPL

Cricket Buzz: Guyana back to winning ways in CPL

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

Hetmyer smacked three sixes and eight fours in his entertaining knock, helping his side chase down a modest target of 128.

Wearing seat belt could have saved Munde: Health Minister Harsh Vardhan

Wearing seat belt could have saved Munde: Health Minister Harsh Vardhan

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

Wearing a seat belt could have saved Rural Development Minister Gopinath Munde, who died in a road accident, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Wednesday and announced a major campaign to spread awareness on observing safety measures while driving.

Govt readies sweeping reforms for PSBs

Govt readies sweeping reforms for PSBs

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

The governance reforms, as an official put it, would bring in measures to track the performance of the executive-rank employees of the banks, intensively.

Coronavirus: How China could have saved the world

Coronavirus: How China could have saved the world

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

'There is little doubt that China today stands in the dock, charged with misdemeanour with regard to the health and well-being of its own citizens and of the people of the world,' notes Amulya Ganguli.

President to host PM's LPG panchayat on Tuesday

President to host PM's LPG panchayat on Tuesday

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

Over 100 beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana from 20 states will share with the LPG panchayat their experiences of how clean cooking fuel has changed their lives, in the presence of President Ram Nath Kovind.

6 months in lockdown, Kashmiris stare at uncertain future

6 months in lockdown, Kashmiris stare at uncertain future

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Many political detainees have been released but former chief ministers Farooq Abdullah, Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, who were whisked into custody in the early hours of August 5, 2019, are still in preventive detention.

PICS: Pant, Shaw star as Delhi eliminate Hyderabad

PICS: Pant, Shaw star as Delhi eliminate Hyderabad

Rediff.com9 May 2019

Images from Wednesday's IPL Eliminator between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals, in Visakhapatnam.

The Magic of Katha

The Magic of Katha

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

'If we're able to make a child laugh or feel happy to come to school, more than half the battle is won,' Katha Founder Geeta Dharmarajan tells Geetanjali Krishna.

'Mamata is mentally and physically finished'

'Mamata is mentally and physically finished'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

'Our honourable CM is so shameless that she will say the state is among the safest for women.'

Veganism will be the norm in the not-so-distant future

Veganism will be the norm in the not-so-distant future

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

'Like public smoking, like the decriminalisation of homosexuality, like the acceptance of medical marijuana, veganism awaits its generational change,' says Aakar Patel.

Buy a car, get puja done for free

Buy a car, get puja done for free

Rediff.com25 Jan 2008

Delhi car dealers have come up with the idea of offering free puja to their customers, as an added service to ensure customer satisfaction.

'COVID-19: 'We are in this for years'

'COVID-19: 'We are in this for years'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

'Vigilance is the enemy of the virus.' 'We need to be alert all the time, about this, until we fully understand it.' 'And that's going to take years, actually.'

How to make the people use toilets

How to make the people use toilets

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

Lack of sanitation is leading to avoidable deaths of infants, and underweight and stunted children.

F1: Battling Bottas looks for a step up Down Under

F1: Battling Bottas looks for a step up Down Under

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

Valtteri Bottas knows he needs to step up his game from last season if he is to have any chance of keeping his place at Mercedes.

How to be the boss everyone loves

How to be the boss everyone loves

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

How to be a good leader

Schools in Delhi may be shut down from January 1-15

Schools in Delhi may be shut down from January 1-15

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

He said that children are most affected due to rising pollution and government will make a policy of odd-even formula with their involvement.

Here's how you can become a great leader

Here's how you can become a great leader

Rediff.com6 May 2016

The clearer you are about your vision and your mission, the more authentic you're going to be be in your delivery values and beliefs.

New Porsche Cayenne unveiled at Rs 49 lakh

New Porsche Cayenne unveiled at Rs 49 lakh

Rediff.com11 Apr 2007

Bullish on the ever expanding luxury car market in India, German sports car major Porsche is looking at a three-fold increase in sales within the next three years.

Tsunami Memories: How we rebuilt the IAF's CarNic airbase

Tsunami Memories: How we rebuilt the IAF's CarNic airbase

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

'Wanting to see the bright side of things, we always told ourselves, 'It could have been worse!', when the situation got tough.' Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd), who helped rebuild the IAF's Car Nicobar air base after the 2004 tsunami, recalls the devastation on United Nations World Tsunami Awareness Day.

Come on, Bono, Rattle and Hum for the women of India!

Come on, Bono, Rattle and Hum for the women of India!

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

'Bono, every time you clap your hands, a woman somewhere in the land of Ahimsa, is being abused.' 'Physically, emotionally or financially; at home, in the street or at work...' 'Maybe just for a little bit, you could tweak your humanitarian mode and turn womanitarian while in the land of Gandhi,' asks Priya Mirchandani on the eve of U2's Indian debut.

How to travel solo and SAFE!

How to travel solo and SAFE!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

Be oblivious of your surroundings. Don't oblige unknown men with pictures. Carry a swiss knife, says Deepak Ananth.

'Attempt to change status quo at LAC is unacceptable'

'Attempt to change status quo at LAC is unacceptable'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

As the pandemic unfolded, the India-China relationship has come under severe stress. To restore normalcy, agreements between the two countries must be respected scrupulously in their entirety. Where the Line of Actual Control is concerned, any attempt to unilaterally change the status quo is unacceptable, declares External Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.

Yamuna on their minds

Yamuna on their minds

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Through its programmes, Swechha tries to ensure Delhiites don't forget their dying river.

Jan-Dhan not perfect, but its progress is laudable

Jan-Dhan not perfect, but its progress is laudable

Rediff.com5 May 2016

The government scheme has a long way to go before its ultimate goals of universal financial inclusion and financial literacy are achieved.

In pix: The stories behind the colourful floats of Goa carnival

In pix: The stories behind the colourful floats of Goa carnival

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

Reuben NV shared these pictures of floats from Panjim.

Want to insure your car against tree falls, flood damage?

Want to insure your car against tree falls, flood damage?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

Buy comprehensive motor insurance policy to guard against natural calamities.

The stunning Mercedes Maybach is launched in 2 variants

The stunning Mercedes Maybach is launched in 2 variants

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

The new flagship Maybach S 650 replaces the S 600 in India

Learning is the name of the game

Learning is the name of the game

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Gamification has the potential to trigger immediate positive responses to learning that an organisation wishes to impart.

Coming soon: Aadhar-enabled transactions via phone

Coming soon: Aadhar-enabled transactions via phone

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

Through this mobile application, the handset will be used for authenticating biometrics of customers making Aadhaar enabled payment.

Insurance for auto, taxi drivers

Insurance for auto, taxi drivers

Rediff.com14 Mar 2006

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will kick off a massive energy conservation drive on Saturday with the launch of an insurance scheme for auto and taxi drivers using environment friendly CNG as fuel in Mumbai.

'Take precautions, but don't panic'

'Take precautions, but don't panic'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

'Social isolation itself can create panic among people. So, stay connected.'