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Minus One: Next Chapter Review: Love Tales

Minus One: Next Chapter Review: Love Tales

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

Ria and Varun seem to live in a bubble where they have hardly any friends and are never seen doing normal young people things like just hanging out with the gang. There is a hell of a lot of snogging, but hardly any real conversation, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Recipe: Pumpkin Walnut Muffins

Recipe: Pumpkin Walnut Muffins

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Moist, fluffy, delicious muffins made with heathy, wholesome ingredients.

What's Raja Chari Doing In Space?

What's Raja Chari Doing In Space?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

On Wednesday, November 10, night, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida.

Texas School Killings: Grief And Tears

Texas School Killings: Grief And Tears

Rediff.com25 May 2022

In one of the worst school shootings in American history, an 18-year-old killer murdered 19 children, aged between 7 and 10 years, and two adults at an elementary school in Texas.

Why Prompt Engineers Are In Demand

Why Prompt Engineers Are In Demand

Rediff.com15 May 2023

The job of a prompt engineer does not necessarily require candidates to be trained in "hardcore" computer engineering skills. 'This is one of those rare jobs that opens the sector to the layman.'

Indian American C R Rao awarded statistics 'Nobel' for work 75 years ago

Indian American C R Rao awarded statistics 'Nobel' for work 75 years ago

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Calyampudi Radhakrishna Rao, a prominent Indian-American mathematician and statistician, will receive the 2023 International Prize in Statistics, the equivalent to the Nobel Prize in the field, for his monumental work 75 years ago that revolutionised statistical thinking.

World Cup meets could see spike in COVID in Brazil

World Cup meets could see spike in COVID in Brazil

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

On World Cup game days, many Brazilians get time off work to pack into bars and restaurants or gather for home barbecues to watch the games, rooting for a national team seeking its sixth world champion title in Qatar.

Fearing father's layoff, Indian schoolgirl goes missing in US

Fearing father's layoff, Indian schoolgirl goes missing in US

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

Tanvi Marupally from Conway, Arkansas was last seen in her neighbourhood on January 17 when she left for school on the bus, the Conway police department said.

Preparation For Biparjoy Paid Dividends

Preparation For Biparjoy Paid Dividends

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

No lives were lost after cyclone Biparjoy made landfall. Preparations for Biparjoy were not only extensive, they were also telecast far and wide. Ahead of the cyclone's landfall, Shyam G Menon observes there was considerable publicity on how much the government was geared up to face the storm and its aftermath.

NFL legend Tom Brady and Gisele announce divorce

NFL legend Tom Brady and Gisele announce divorce

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

Tom Brady, Gisele Bundchen finalise divorce to end 13-year marriage

'India can continue to be fastest growing economy this decade'

'India can continue to be fastest growing economy this decade'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

'With a solid investment programme and sustainable development strategy, India can exceed 7 per cent growth per year, or a doubling of high-quality national income within a decade.'

After Salman Rushdie Was Attacked

After Salman Rushdie Was Attacked

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

The Iranian regime issued a fatwa against the legendary novelist for his novel The Satanic Verses in February 1989.

India: Vishwaguru Or In Amritkaal?

India: Vishwaguru Or In Amritkaal?

Rediff.com2 May 2023

Happily, it does not require the world to hold a mirror up for us. We can look at ourselves and understand easily if we choose to be honest about where we find ourselves three quarters of a century after Independence, asserts Aakar Patel.

Riddhima Stuns London Fashion Week

Riddhima Stuns London Fashion Week

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

The jewellery designer opened the show for Helen Anthony.

SpiceJet bomb hoax: Man wanted friends to stay longer with lovers

SpiceJet bomb hoax: Man wanted friends to stay longer with lovers

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

The accused made the call so that his childhood friends could spend more time with their girlfriends, who were going to Pune, at the Delhi airport, the police said.

ED officials left Delhi home after nod from 'above', alleges Tejashwi

ED officials left Delhi home after nod from 'above', alleges Tejashwi

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

"Thenga mila hai", scoffed Yadav using the Hindi slang to repudiate the ED's claim of huge recovery in the raids conducted in connection with the land for jobs scam

US journalist died of aneurysm at World Cup

US journalist died of aneurysm at World Cup

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Wahl, 48, a former Sports Illustrated writer who had moved to the Substack online publishing platform, was tweeting about the Netherlands-Argentina match on Friday when he collapsed.

Nepal elects Ram Chandra Poudel as new prez amid mounting political crisis

Nepal elects Ram Chandra Poudel as new prez amid mounting political crisis

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

With the support from eight political parties, 78-year-old Poudel's victory was certain. His rival Subas Chandra Nebmang had support of former prime minister KP Sharma-led CPN-UML.

FIFA WC: Argentina are knocked down but not out

FIFA WC: Argentina are knocked down but not out

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Lautaro said Argentina dominated the match against the Saudis and did not deserve to lose, having three goals ruled out for close offside calls by VAR.

Here's why Shastri sympathises with Shikhar Dhawan

Here's why Shastri sympathises with Shikhar Dhawan

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

'He's vastly experienced. He doesn't get the accolades that he deserves'

Behind the sweep: What worked for Congress in Karnataka

Behind the sweep: What worked for Congress in Karnataka

Rediff.com14 May 2023

The Congress, by and large, focused on local issues in this election and its campaign also was run by state leaders initially.

Karisma, Kareena take center stage at Children's Film Festival

Karisma, Kareena take center stage at Children's Film Festival

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Kareena Kapoor Khan flies to Hyderabad to support niece Samaira at the 19th International Children's Film Festival of India (ICFFI).

'We have overloaded the unstable Himalayas'

'We have overloaded the unstable Himalayas'

Rediff.com26 May 2023

'And Joshimath has already shown the dangers ahead.' 'We have to acknowledge that our mountains are still young babies.' 'You don't put an extra load on the back of a growing child!'

After The Russians Strike...

After The Russians Strike...

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

Early Sunday morning, March 13, 2022, a series of Russian missiles struck the International Center for Peacekeeping and Security, killing at least 35 and wounding scores, according to Ukrainian officials.

How Cognizant plans to become an employer of choice

How Cognizant plans to become an employer of choice

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

'Winning a deal is one aspect, making sure that we are able to execute it profitably is also important' says Rajesh Nambiar.

'Xi's Main Challenge Is Taking Over Taiwan'

'Xi's Main Challenge Is Taking Over Taiwan'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

'Even though as Xi will seemingly continue to stay in power beyond his third term, competitions for the post-Xi leadership would be inevitably unfolded beneath the surface of water, and that will be a big headache for Xi the dictator.'

Missing Texas boy feared dead, US seeks extradition of parents from India

Missing Texas boy feared dead, US seeks extradition of parents from India

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez, who has special needs, was last seen in November shortly after his twin sisters were born in October last year.

UP polls: EC declares holiday in all districts going to election in Phase 1

UP polls: EC declares holiday in all districts going to election in Phase 1

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

Tiwari said that all the preparations have been made for the first phase of the polls and all the polling parties have left for their respective polling centers.

SpaceX sends first all-civilian crew to 3-day earth-orbiting trip

SpaceX sends first all-civilian crew to 3-day earth-orbiting trip

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

American aerospace manufacturer SpaceX on Thursday launched the Falcon 9 carrier rocket that placed the Crew Dragon spaceship into orbit.

'Shivakumar is yet to grow as mass leader'

'Shivakumar is yet to grow as mass leader'

Rediff.com16 May 2023

'The BJP's defining character is Hindutva. The party's political strategy is based on a combination of Hindutva+Development.'

Ashok Leyland's telematics is a next gen solution

Ashok Leyland's telematics is a next gen solution

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

According to reports, by last year, the company has helped its customers save 15 per cent on costs -- around 5-6 per cent on fuel and 15 per cent on fleet utilisation through digital measures.

'Beginning of the end': Opposition rejoices in BJP defeat in Karnataka

'Beginning of the end': Opposition rejoices in BJP defeat in Karnataka

Rediff.com14 May 2023

Opposition leaders on Saturday lauded the Congress for its victory in Karnataka and thanked the people of the state, saying that this win has showed that 'Modi is not invincible'.

Sonam Stuns At Dior Night of Sequins

Sonam Stuns At Dior Night of Sequins

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

Glimpses from the Christian Dior Womenswear Fall 2023 show which took place at the Gateway of India, Mumbai.

India's Value For The US Goes Beyond Its Capacity To Wage War

India's Value For The US Goes Beyond Its Capacity To Wage War

Rediff.com9 May 2023

The Indian position on the Russia-Ukraine war and the unconditional treaty between China and Russia appear to have caused some ripples in India-US relations and led to a reappraisal of India's usefulness to the US in the eventuality of a conflict with China, notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

'How would America respond if China invades India?'

'How would America respond if China invades India?'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

'India will want a lot of help from the US, but it's not going to want US troops.'

Parties scramble for last-minute votes in K'taka as campaigning ends on Monday

Parties scramble for last-minute votes in K'taka as campaigning ends on Monday

Rediff.com7 May 2023

The top guns of all the major political parties were on a campaign blitz across the state in the past few days, even as the ruling BJP has been striving to break the 38-year-old pattern of alternating governments and retain its southern citadel.

Prez candidate row: Jolt to Prachanda as ex-PM Oli's party withdraws support

Prez candidate row: Jolt to Prachanda as ex-PM Oli's party withdraws support

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

The exit of CPN-UML may not immediately affect the Prachanda-led government, which is supported by the Nepali Congress which has 89 lawmakers in the House.

Why The World Must Worry About Zaporizhzhia

Why The World Must Worry About Zaporizhzhia

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

The military conflict around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine -- Europe's largest nuclear plant -- has raised fears of an accident worse than the Chernobyl accident in 1986.

US journalist dies while covering Argentina vs Netherlands World Cup match

US journalist dies while covering Argentina vs Netherlands World Cup match

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

Well-known US soccer journalist Grant Wahl died on Friday after suffering "acute distress" while covering a match at the World Cup in Qatar, his agent said.

Covaxin booster can neutralise Omicron, Delta variants: Bharat Biotech

Covaxin booster can neutralise Omicron, Delta variants: Bharat Biotech

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

Bharat Biotech on Wednesday said a study has demonstrated that a booster dose of Covaxin has a neutralising effect on the Omicron and Delta variants of COVID-19.