Intimate getaways offered in the form of homestays by hotels are proving to be the flavour of this extraordinary and difficult time. Not far from cities, they offer a pleasant respite from homebound lives, says Pavan Lall.
Rediff reader Vinesh Poswal shares his incredible weightloss journey.
Six intrepid mobike riders undertake a journey from Kashmir to Kanyakumari in support of the armed forces.
What worked for Hyundai in India when so many other auto manufacturers have had to eat humble pie? Pavan Lall finds out.
Chef Aditi Handa, who is deeply invested in baking, makes the most delicious sourdough.
From Rihanna to Michael Bloomberg, get inspired from the best.
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'Kids like something when it is interesting, focused, and offers scope for self-exploration.' 'We teach them how to learn, not force them,' Byju Raveendran tells Bibhu Ranjan Mishra.
'Today's kids are so tech savvy, which is good and fun, but they should also take time to service their body, move your muscles...'
Mahima Seth, 25 who works as a financial consultant tells us how she lost 23 kg in 10 months.
For 80 years, news and views aired on BBC Hindi reached audiences in the remotest parts of the country. For millions of its followers, the signature line -'yeh BBC hai (this is BBC)' -- has been like a morning alarm, and the bulletins a vital link between India and the world. That link, which began when there was no mobile phone or internet, is about to break as the radio service will fall silent after January 31. And for many living in smaller towns and in rural areas, life won't be the same again, writes Nivedita Mookerji.
The cola major expands its portfolio of healthy foods under brands Tropicana and Quaker Oats, looks to bring down its sugar addiction by Apurva Venkat.
Different circuits have been designed, depending on the tourists' preference, connecting the Rann Utsav at Kutch with the ports at Mundra and Kandla.
South Africa's most successful Test captain Graeme Smith is not sure if Virat Kohli can be a long-term leader for India and feels the star batsman's leadership skills are not challenged enough by the team management.
Aishwarya Sushmita, who hails from Darbhanga, Bihar, talks about her journey, what she likes about modeling.
The power couple is ruling the internet with their mutual love for each other.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed that he wears the same colour to avoid wasting time.
'If you lose weight you can expand your range of work,' Shah Rukh told him.
'There's a cycle of fear where everyone fears each other. We are keeping a distance from everyone,' says Ashish Yadav, an associate professor at Wuhan Textile University. The professor along with his wife Neha Yadav, a resident of Etah in Uttar Pradesh have been stranded since January 22 at their home inside Wuhan University, the epicentre of the coronavirus, which has now killed more than 2,000 people in China alone. The couple had earlier appealed to the government to rescue them and wait eagerly for that Air India plane to come and evacuate them from the living nightmare. Speaking to Syed Firdaus Ashraf over the phone, hear their story in their own words.
Italian model Mariana Falasachi gets candid.
Designer Namrata Lodha has been winning hearts with her sustainable hats.
Veena Balakrishnan and Vighnesh Vancheeshwar tell us how they planned it.
'If you batted an eyelid and drifted the vehicle a little, you'd certainly hit the unsteady rocks and meet your end. Or so it seemed.' 'By the way, did I tell you that we were cruising at approximately 12,000 feet and above?'
An entrepreneur's life is a long grinding journey full of turmoil.
Iqbal wanted to land the smuggled goods by helicopter on the Andaman Islands. DK asked, 'Iqbal, a helicopter will bring the consignment to the island, drop it there and then return. Won't radars detect it?' 'No.' 'How?' 'Radars can't detect aircraft that fly at a low altitude. Our helicopter, after entering India's air space, will dive and fly at four feet above the sea level.' 'For that, I have a German pilot in mind. He was an ace aviator in the last world war.' An enthralling excerpt from Aabid Surti's Sufi: The Invisible Man Of The Underground.
'Frankly, no one is prepared for Begin Again or whatever this is called.'
Gandhi has been attacking the BJP government for allegedly inking the deal at a much higher price than the one the previous United Progressive Alliance regime had negotiated to benefit 'one businessman'.
KPS Menon (Jr) had a quiet humility and playfulness, and was not motivated by money or power, recalls Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.
Here's your weekly digest of the craziest stories from around the world.
India wants to host a day-night Test against Australia early next year, according to a report, as the world's richest cricket board continues its backing of the concept which seems to be taking root in the subcontinent.
Arshad Warsi on working in Golmaal Again, gearing up for the third part in Munnabhai series and more...
Keya Sarkar outlines some of the challenges faced by a low-income father determined to educate his daughter.
"I am running for HOPE -- Humanity, Oneness, Peace and Equality," says Sufiya Sufee.
Never be afraid to take decisions because you fear making mistakes. Mistakes are good, says Anu Prasad.
You'll end up being more satisfied, eat your food without guilt and be healthier.
The current focus on data to measure marketing success could herald the end of an era -- or the beginning of a hype cycle, says Ajit Balakrishnan.
Turn off mobile/web alerts. Prioritise tasks. Do not multi-task.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has started holding interactive sessions with his party MPs at which he wants them to open up. R Rajagopalan/Rediff.com reports on an unusual political exercise.
Foods rich in folate, vitamin B 12, vitamin C, D, K and iron are known to increase the platelet counts.
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