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Barca's night of miracle will prompt lots of love making: Pique

Barca's night of miracle will prompt lots of love making: Pique

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

Barcelona's amazing 6-1 victory over Paris St Germain on Wednesday that sent them through to the Champions League quarter-finals will forever stay in the memories of supporters, coach Luis Enrique said.

Can India Deal with Halahal In Amrit Kaal?

Can India Deal with Halahal In Amrit Kaal?

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

We have our own problems for sure and they are not trivial, but for now, our economy is in not too bad a shape, our politics is as personality-driven and authoritarian as that of most countries in the world. We must make the best of what we have and not be excessively unhappy looking at the grass on the other side of the septic tank which may not be greener after all!, observes Shreekant Sambrani.

India much better placed in fight against COVID-19: Modi

India much better placed in fight against COVID-19: Modi

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

He further warned that the time was not apt to "let our guard down".

The best positions to have sex

The best positions to have sex

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

Don't let parenthood come in the way of your relationship.

Muslim babies likely to outnumber others by 2035, says report

Muslim babies likely to outnumber others by 2035, says report

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

The Pew Research Centre study also said that the number of babies born to Muslim women is expected to overtake those born to Christians world-wide within two decades, making Islam the world's largest religion by 2075.

Unpaused: Naya Safar Review

Unpaused: Naya Safar Review

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

Unpaused: Naya Safar holds on to a light-at-the-end-of-a-tunnel thought and looks at the pandemic-afflicted people from all walks of life through the prism of optimism in five poignant stories, notes Sukanya Verma.

Faceless IT assessment, citizen's charter from today: PM

Faceless IT assessment, citizen's charter from today: PM

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

"The emphasis is on making every rule, law, policy people-centric, and public-friendly. This is the use of the new governance model and the country is getting its results," Prime Minister Modi said while speaking at the launch of a platform for 'Transparent Taxation -- Honoring the Honest'.

Full Text: President's address to nation on the eve of Republic Day

Full Text: President's address to nation on the eve of Republic Day

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of address to the nation by President Ram Nath Kovind on the eve of the Republic Day 2022.

Bill to remove country cap on Green Card introduced in US Congress

Bill to remove country cap on Green Card introduced in US Congress

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

A bipartisan legislation has been introduced in the US House of Representatives to eliminate the per country cap on employment-based Green Card, a move which is likely to benefit Indian IT professionals languishing over decades of waiting for the Permanent Resident Card. The legislation was introduced by Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren and Congressman John Curtis. The Equal Access to green cards for Legal Employment (EAGLE) Act, 2021 needs to be passed by the Senate before it can be sent to the White House for the president to sign it into a law. A Green Card, known officially as a Permanent Resident Card, is a document issued to immigrants to the US as evidence that the bearer has been granted the privilege of residing permanently.

Dil Bekaraar review

Dil Bekaraar review

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

Dil Bekaraar is watchable, but not quick-witted enough to binge watch, feels Sukanya Verma.

'Manmohan Desai was such great fun'

'Manmohan Desai was such great fun'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

'He was a man of immense conviction.' 'Whenever I'd question him, he would say, "Leave aside your logic-wogic. Just do what I tell you".' '"Just trust me. It will work".'

The Ticking Time Bomb

The Ticking Time Bomb

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

Nearly 31 million Indians are unemployed and looking for jobs. While economic growth has been humming along, the pace of job creation has been poor. A revealing excerpt from Dev Kar's India: Still A Shackled Giant.

Do you have enough insurance?

Do you have enough insurance?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

The first and most important check you must run is to see if you have adequate life cover.

Mimi review

Mimi review

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

Kriti makes you smile and cry through her unexpected journey, notes Sukanya Verma.

Cong's special committee to meet amid war of words between leaders

Cong's special committee to meet amid war of words between leaders

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

According to information received from sources, there will be a meeting at 5 pm through video conferencing but its agenda is not clear.

Fans blame streaker after Williamson misses ton

Fans blame streaker after Williamson misses ton

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

The play stopped for a brief moment at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui, when a streaker came running to the pitch.

'Modi can be defeated'

'Modi can be defeated'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

'This kind of poisonous and anti-national activities happening in the country and the economic failure of the Modi government may boomerang in the form of a Congress revival.'

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

'Wherever in the world there is political instability, those countries are beset with severe crises today. But India is in a much better position than the rest of the world due to the decisions taken by my government in the national interest,' President Droupadi Murmu said in her address to both Houses of Parliament.

Modi won't be proud of this worrying statistic

Modi won't be proud of this worrying statistic

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

Gujarat has done a little worse than the national average when it comes to achieving decline in the Total Fertility Rate and Maternal Mortality Rate, according to the Union health ministry.

'We were a show of force to the enemy'

'We were a show of force to the enemy'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

'Not a single bullet was fired, but we were warning the enemy not to continue with their antics!' IAF Veteran Air Commodore Nitin Sathe finds out how the Light Combat Helicopter, which will be inducted into the IAF on October 3, was designed, developed and flown.

'Before RD died, he called me and said, I desperately need work'

'Before RD died, he called me and said, "I desperately need work"'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

'Pancham was way ahead of his times. Picture chale na chale, RD's music was damn good.'

'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.'

Opposition attacks UP govt over proposed population bill

Opposition attacks UP govt over proposed population bill

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

The 40-page policy document mentions that "attempts would be made to ensure there is a population balance among various communities in the state. Extensive campaigns would be run in communities, groups, and geographical areas where fertility rates were higher."

Remembering Mahatma Gandhi: 5 must-visit memorials

Remembering Mahatma Gandhi: 5 must-visit memorials

Rediff.com1 Oct 2012

As the nation celebrates the 143rd birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on October 2, TripAdvisor has come out with a list of the five most highly rated attractions closely associated with the Father of the Nation.

India, no country for young girls

India, no country for young girls

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

India had the highest number of unregistered children under age five between 2000 and 2012 and the second-highest number of child marriages, according to a UN report which said the country still needs to improve immunisation coverage and stop gender-based sex selection.

25 Years Of Bollywood-Style PYAAR-FYAAR!

25 Years Of Bollywood-Style PYAAR-FYAAR!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

1997: Sukanya Verma offers a recap of its memorable imagery.

Select Team: Should India pick Pant for 1st Test?

Select Team: Should India pick Pant for 1st Test?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the first Test against Australia?

Name and shame errant docs: Maneka on excessive C-sections

Name and shame errant docs: Maneka on excessive C-sections

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

Gandhi wants Health Minister J P Nadda to make it mandatory for hospitals to display their rate of Caesarean, also known as C-section, deliveries in response to a Change.org petition against hospitals and doctors profiteering by pushing women towards surgical deliveries instead of natural vaginal birth.

What lies ahead for the big cat in the wild, wild world?

What lies ahead for the big cat in the wild, wild world?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

On International Tiger Day, India is still a long way from making sure that the future of our national animal is safe.

'Covid variants arise because of our stupidity'

'Covid variants arise because of our stupidity'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

'The virus is constantly, constantly making mistakes when it replicates.' 'When the virus has accumulated enough mistakes, then it becomes now a variant and it behaves differently.'

PM launches 'Amma' two-wheeler scheme, bats for women empowerment

PM launches 'Amma' two-wheeler scheme, bats for women empowerment

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

He also launched 70-lakh tree sapling planting drive to commemorate the 70th birth anniversary celebrations of late Jayalalithaa.

'Mission UP' in mind, Akhilesh embarks on cycle yatra

'Mission UP' in mind, Akhilesh embarks on cycle yatra

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

Before pedalling down the streets of the state capital, Yadav told mediapersons at the party headquarters that the BJP government has "failed" in Covid management.

Why a TV in the bedroom is a BAD idea!

Why a TV in the bedroom is a BAD idea!

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

Too much time in front of the bedroom TV hinders proper growth in children.

India will beat China to become world's largest employer

India will beat China to become world's largest employer

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

A report published in British journal The Lancet reckons India's working population will surpass China's in the mid-2020s.

Indian economy: 10 new facts

Indian economy: 10 new facts

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

India can be rated as among the best performing economies in the world

World's fastest-growing economy lags most South Asian neighbours

World's fastest-growing economy lags most South Asian neighbours

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

India's per capita GDP of $5,238 in 2013 was 65 per cent lower than Iran, 54 per cent lower than Maldives, 44 per cent lower than Sri Lanka and 27 per cent lower than Bhutan, according to the Human Development Report 2015

Social indicators: Here's where India lags Bangladesh, Nepal

Social indicators: Here's where India lags Bangladesh, Nepal

Rediff.com5 Dec 2011

India is the fastest growing economy after China, and is the fourth largest economy in purchasing power parity terms in the world, but lags neighbouring least developed countries like Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal in terms of various social indicators.

COVID Second Wave: How may have died?

COVID Second Wave: How may have died?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

Only the government has the capacity to collate all death data across all facilities and count corpses dumped in rivers. And the government is patently not interested in finding out, observes Devangshu Datta.

Yogi unveils policy to 'stabilise rising population'

Yogi unveils policy to 'stabilise rising population'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

The Uttar Pradesh Population Policy 2021-2030, unveiled on the occasion of World Population Day, also aims at bringing down the gross fertility rate among women to 2.1 by 2026 and to 1.9 by 2030.

Why alcohol is dangerous for pregnant women

Why alcohol is dangerous for pregnant women

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

Consuming alcohol during pregnancy can majorly impact your baby's overall development. Children with foetal alcohol syndrome may have problems with their vision, hearing, memory, attention span, warns Dr Anagha Karkhanis.