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How to protect your eyes from early damage

How to protect your eyes from early damage

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Good lighting, proper distance while reading and good posture are very important to avoid eyestrain.

The desi model who won Italian hearts in a sari

The desi model who won Italian hearts in a sari

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

Dipti Sharma made an appearance in a sari in the most-talked about fashion event, the Dolce and Gabbana show.

Tigers in high mountains, tanks in snow

Tigers in high mountains, tanks in snow

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Like millions of people across the world, the year 2020 had dealt me irreplaceable losses and the lowest of blows. Like I have always done at such junctures, I had sought the refuge of the mountains. I wanted to end the year on a high, to show the finger to life, says Sumit Bhattacharya after a memorable journey to North Sikkim.

When the king decides to cook

When the king decides to cook

Rediff.com10 Sep 2005

How Ayushmann, Richa, Radhika spent their weekend!

How Ayushmann, Richa, Radhika spent their weekend!

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

Here's how Bollywood stars spent the weekend in various parts of Mumbai.

When Narasimha Rao joked about firing Manmohan

When Narasimha Rao joked about firing Manmohan

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

The Emergency came as a surprise to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh who saw an atmosphere of fear in the country during which there were many "arbitrary arrests and detentions", says a new book on him by his daughter.

Olympic-bound Shiva signs off with silver at Asian Qualifiers

Olympic-bound Shiva signs off with silver at Asian Qualifiers

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

An Olympic quota place pocketed, Indian boxer Shiva Thapa (56kg) ended his campaign with a silver medal after losing in the final of the Asian/Oceania Qualifying Tournament Qian'an, China on Friday. The 22-year-old Assamese, who is a World Championship bronze-medallist, went down 0-3 to Thailand's Chatchai Butdee in the summit clash. Butdee is the reigning Asian champion. Shiva had booked his ticket to Rio de Janeiro by making the finals yesterday after beating Kazakhstan's Kairat Yeraliyev. Meanwhile, it was a heartbreak once again for L Devendro Singh (49kg), who missed a second opportunity to qualify for the Olympics. The Commonwealth silver-medallist, who lost in the semifinals a day prior, went down in the box-off for the Olympic slot on Friday.

The problem with the industry that employs 18 million Indians

The problem with the industry that employs 18 million Indians

Rediff.com15 Apr 2018

Designer Ritu Kumar draws attention to the urgent needs of the handloom industry.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Serena, Thiem through to Round 3

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Serena, Thiem through to Round 3

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Images from Day 3 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Wednesday.

Stocks you must buy, hold or exit in the New Year

Stocks you must buy, hold or exit in the New Year

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

Ajit Mishra, Vice President, Research, Religare Broking, answers readers's queries on stocks they own or want to buy.

Struggling Aussie batting an encouraging sign for Indian bowlers?

Struggling Aussie batting an encouraging sign for Indian bowlers?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2015

Mahendra Singh Dhoni's in-form bowling unit could take a lot of encouragement out of the struggling Australian batting.

Assam: BJP/RSS and 'illegal immigrants'

Assam: BJP/RSS and 'illegal immigrants'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

'The BJP and RSS were working on the ground to define who is an illegal immigrant.'

Decoding the Golden Globes 2013 nominations

Decoding the Golden Globes 2013 nominations

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

It is a spread so full, rich and varied it'd satisfy most cinematic gluttons.

Hockey: India's men seal quarter-final spot despite Dutch loss

Hockey: India's men seal quarter-final spot despite Dutch loss

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

India wasted as many as five penalty corners seconds from the final hooter to go down 1-2 against Netherlands but still sealed a quarter-final spot at Rio Olympics hockey competition in Rio de Janeiro, on Thursday.

What the world expects from Biden

What the world expects from Biden

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

It would be a huge achievement if the new administration manages a successful transition to some sense of domestic and international normalcy in these frantic times marked by the pandemic and rise of illiberal regimes across the world, observes Shreekant Sambrani.

LS polls in Vellore cancelled over huge cash haul

LS polls in Vellore cancelled over huge cash haul

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

Polling in Vellore was scheduled on April 18.

'No govt promise will work at this moment in Assam'

'No govt promise will work at this moment in Assam'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

'The BJP is taking a risk in Assam, but it may face a tough time in coming times,' says Sangeeta Barooah Pisharoty.

Porn is vital to freedom: Rushdie

Porn is vital to freedom: Rushdie

Rediff.com9 Aug 2004

A free and civilised society should be judged by its willingness to accept it, he says.

Why Mayawati is wary of 'Ravan'

Why Mayawati is wary of 'Ravan'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

Mayawati has accused 'Ravan' of being a BJP agent who is dividing the scheduled castes.

Rupee gains for second day; bond inflows aid

Rupee gains for second day; bond inflows aid

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

The rupee has also been bolstered by inflows into equities and debt this month, despite concerns about the withdrawal of the U.S. Federal Reserve's monetary stimulus and China's economy.

'There is a lot of wisdom in our past'

'There is a lot of wisdom in our past'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Who would have thought that tales of gods would sell in millions? But Amish, with his unique narrative vision, has captured the heart of the Indian reader

What we learnt about Michelle Obama from her memoir

What we learnt about Michelle Obama from her memoir

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

From her thoughts on a black woman becoming First Lady to marital struggles with her husband Barack, Michelle Obama hasn't held back in her memoir, which is being praised as honest and telling, Becoming.

IndiGo will score a double century soon

IndiGo will score a double century soon

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Based on the Skytrax ranking for 2018, IndiGo is number two among the best low-cost carriers in Asia, behind rival AirAsia.

Mental health disorders: India's invisible epidemic

Mental health disorders: India's invisible epidemic

Rediff.com16 Dec 2017

And the way to a cure begins with conversation.

India crash out of hockey World Cup after losing to Netherlands

India crash out of hockey World Cup after losing to Netherlands

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

A well-oiled Indian unit had raised the hopes of making the semi-finals for the first time since 1975 but the Dutch side broke a million hearts by coming from behind to knock out the hosts 2-1 in the last-eight clash.

Rewind 2019: Guns of Glory, Panghal's punch and 'that run out'

Rewind 2019: Guns of Glory, Panghal's punch and 'that run out'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

2019 became a 'Year to Remember' in Indian sports for trailblazing performances in Olympic disciplines

Infosys stock crashes, m-cap falls by Rs 10,416 cr

Infosys stock crashes, m-cap falls by Rs 10,416 cr

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

The stock was the worst performer among the blue-chips on both Sensex and Nifty.

Sneha and Bharat want to change how 200 mn kids learn

Sneha and Bharat want to change how 200 mn kids learn

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

Bangalore-based couple Sneha Sundaram and Bharath Bevinahally tell us how Kutuki, an early learning app, will change the way 200 mn kids in Indian will access education.

Akshay-Twinkle's fantastic France holiday

Akshay-Twinkle's fantastic France holiday

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

This time, let's visit France with Twinkle Khanna and Akshay Kumar.

Why Is Grey Color Favorite Among Tech Entrepreneurs

Why Is Grey Color Favorite Among Tech Entrepreneurs

Rediff.com15 Nov 2014

Why Is Grey Favourite among Tech Entrepreneurs? And How Tech Entrepreneurs Outfit Themselves. To know more read here.

Sudha Murty: We are not an equal society

Sudha Murty: We are not an equal society

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

Sudha Murty has various roles -- philanthropist, author, teacher, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt -- and she revels in each one of them, discovers Savera R Someshwar.

Modi is prepared to stake his personal reputation when national interests so dictate

Modi is prepared to stake his personal reputation when national interests so dictate

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

'The book has immense value because it reveals the inner workings of the think-tank which appears to provide facts and insights to Modi, though he himself takes the final decisions and articulates them in his characteristic rhetorical style,' says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

#SummerTravel: 5 places in India that will inspire you

#SummerTravel: 5 places in India that will inspire you

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

Looking for travel inspiration as you plan your summer vacation? Here's help.

Sheena Bora Case: Indrani argues her case!

Sheena Bora Case: Indrani argues her case!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

Dressed in pink, her hands flying about in eloquent gestures, excitement on her face, Indrani made quite a picture. There was pin-drop silence as she made strong points about why nothing in the hearings had uncovered anything against her. She spoke about there being "Not a shred of evidence... No scientific evidence because it didn't happen!"

In Pics: Akshay Kumar's best style moments

In Pics: Akshay Kumar's best style moments

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

The actor still makes us go WOW!

7 lesser known facts about the new Maruti Dzire

7 lesser known facts about the new Maruti Dzire

Rediff.com29 Jul 2017

To continue its dominance in the compact sedan segment, which consists hard-nuts like Tata Tigor, Hyundai Xcent and VW Ameo, the numero uno carmaker has fielded third generation Dzire.

National tensions simmer ahead of Belgium-France semis

National tensions simmer ahead of Belgium-France semis

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

There's always been a degree of friendly tension between the two, with France regarding Belgium, and its French-speaking Wallonia region, as something of a poor cousin, while the Belgians often dismiss France as patronising and faux-superior.

Has anyone seen Mumbai as Sudhir Patwardhan has?

Has anyone seen Mumbai as Sudhir Patwardhan has?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

It is impossible for Mumbaikars not to glimpse themselves or someone they know in Sudhir Patwardhan's paintings.

Infosys charms MFs in Oct-Dec

Infosys charms MFs in Oct-Dec

Rediff.com30 Jan 2003

Infosys has reclaimed the top spot from ITC on the funds' popularity chart, according to an analysis by Crisil.