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The teacher from Dombautiya

The teacher from Dombautiya

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

Tudu's free tuition classes are sought after. She has 45 students who come to her every day to study. Geetanjali Krishna meets the young teacher in one of India's poorest villages, winner of the Plan India Youth Champion Award.

'I don't like leaving Tiger behind'

'I don't like leaving Tiger behind'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

'My children -- Saif, Saba and Soha -- have been located in Mumbai for a while now.' 'In our case, it's the house more than me that keeps the family close.' 'All three of my children love Pataudi; they come to Delhi and head straight there.'

'As a brown girl, I saw...': US prez hopeful Nikki Haley

'As a brown girl, I saw...': US prez hopeful Nikki Haley

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

In her speech to officially launch her 2024 US presidential bid, Haley leaned on her experience at the UN, her background as the child of Indian immigrants.

India experienced major human rights issues in 2022: US report

India experienced major human rights issues in 2022: US report

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

Released by secretary of state Antony Blinken, the annual human rights reports of the state department is a mandatory requirement of the US Congress giving details of human rights status in countries across the world.

18 Films That Made Us Cry

18 Films That Made Us Cry

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

Entertainment may be its raison d'etre but the tears brought about by cinema are no less significant.

How the Bose family discovered Netaji had a child

How the Bose family discovered Netaji had a child

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

'Our daughter's name is ANITA-BRIGITTE. She should actually bear the name of AMITA, but the German authorities would have certainly objected to such an unusual name so we chose the name Anita which is almost sounding like Amita.' 'Brigitte was chosen by me because its short form in German is Gita.' Netaji's family had no idea that he had married and had a child till his brother Sarat Chandra Bose received a letter from Emilie Schenkl. A fascinating glimpse from Madhuri Bose's book, The Bose Brothers and Indian Independence, An Insider's Account.

NPR beneficial for welfare schemes, strengthening security: MHA

NPR beneficial for welfare schemes, strengthening security: MHA

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

The NPR data can be used for transparent and efficient delivery of social benefits by linking it with various beneficiary oriented government schemes, they said.

All in vain for my insensitive spouse

All in vain for my insensitive spouse

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

'Today is about how spouses shit all over your childhood plans for an ideal marriage, or, in the very least, a marriage that wouldn't be anything like your parents'.'

Where Will You Invest This Year?

Where Will You Invest This Year?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

Avoid discontinuing your SIPs. Persist for at least 7-10 years.

Shahbad Dairy murder: Cops recreate sequence of events

Shahbad Dairy murder: Cops recreate sequence of events

Rediff.com31 May 2023

The Delhi Police on Wednesday recreated the scene of crime at the same bylane in northwest Delhi's Shahbad Dairy where 20-year-old Sahil killed a minor girl, officials said.

How these girls in Jharkhand inspired Aussie cricketers

How these girls in Jharkhand inspired Aussie cricketers

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

Australian cricketers visited Yuwa, an NGO based in the city, that provides a platform through team sport for young women to gain confidence to make a change in their world.

'Blessed to experience Bappa's magic'

'Blessed to experience Bappa's magic'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.

'MF Guru: Do I need more MF diversification?'

'MF Guru: Do I need more MF diversification?'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

Ulhas Joshi, Head -- Sales, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Farzi Review: Showy Shahid!

Farzi Review: Showy Shahid!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

The hour-long episodes lurch from adrenaline-pumping to yawn-inducing, observes Deepa Gahlot.

ASK ANU: 'I love her. She calls me bro'

ASK ANU: 'I love her. She calls me bro'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Tina Turner: The Legend In Pictures

Tina Turner: The Legend In Pictures

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Known as the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll for her blistering performances and powerfully gritty vocals, Tina Turner died on May 24 after a long illness. She was 83.

Karan Johar Makes 'Most Violent Film' In India

Karan Johar Makes 'Most Violent Film' In India

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

'The only violence I have had in any film of mine is a slap.' 'When Nikhil narrated the film to me, I was blown away.' 'I was literally screaming out of my chair.'

Bhagavad Gita only helps us cope with uncertainty

Bhagavad Gita only helps us cope with uncertainty

Rediff.com12 May 2022

'If you have read the Gita, Krishna never gives a guarantee, though that is what we, as humans, crave -- which is why we buy into the cults of occult godmen who assure us that we will surely get money, meaning, and power.' A fascinating excerpt from Dr Devdutt Pattanaik's The Stories We Tell: Mythology To Make Sense Of Modern Lives.

Blonde Review: Marilyn Monroe Deserves Better

Blonde Review: Marilyn Monroe Deserves Better

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Marilyn Monroe is always seen as a cautionary tale of how the pressures of celebrity could destroy a fragile mind, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Gulmohar Review: Home Is Where The Heart Is

Gulmohar Review: Home Is Where The Heart Is

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Delhi, daddy issues, drivers, domestic help, politics, patriarchy, sexuality, sexism, choices, compromises, community, religion, real estate, motherhood, marriage -- Gulmohar offers a loaded, layered understanding of familial relationships and its indirect impact on the people at the periphery, notes Sukanya Verma.

Ex-ISIS bride Shamima Begum can't return to Britain, loses citizenship appeal

Ex-ISIS bride Shamima Begum can't return to Britain, loses citizenship appeal

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

The British government has claimed Begum could seek a Bangladeshi passport given her heritage but her family has argued that she is British and has never held Bangladeshi citizenship.

What To Do With Investments In FY24

What To Do With Investments In FY24

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

Avoid discontinuing your SIPs. Persist for at least 7-10 years.

NEVER FIGHT In Front Of Your Children!

NEVER FIGHT In Front Of Your Children!

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

It is a mistake to believe that children are unaware when parental battles happen behind closed doors.

India and the single PM

India and the single PM

Rediff.com17 May 2014

Single political leaders, Narendra Modi boasted recently at an election rally, can end corruption. He claimed that only those free of filial ties could end decades of corrupt rule, says Rahul Bedi.

UK faith review warns of aggressive Khalistan extremism

UK faith review warns of aggressive Khalistan extremism

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

In a section entitled 'Sikh Extremism' the review goes into detail of how members of the British Sikh community expressed their growing concern over a small but extremely vocal group "hijacking" the Sikh faith to push a subversive pro-Khalistan narrative.

Assam: ULFA opposes award to Sharmila Tagore

Assam: ULFA opposes award to Sharmila Tagore

Rediff.com14 May 2013

The outlawed United Liberation Front of Assam (independent), has fired a broadside at Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi for Assam government's decision to present coveted Srimanta Sankardeva Award to yesteryear's celebrated actress of Hindi cinema, Sharmila Tagore.

ASK ANU: 'Cousin persuaded my BF to get physical'

ASK ANU: 'Cousin persuaded my BF to get physical'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Rabri assaulted, threw me out of home at midnight, charges daughter-in-law

Rabri assaulted, threw me out of home at midnight, charges daughter-in-law

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Mahila Thana station house officer Arti Kumari Jaiswal arrived at the spot and told reporters, "The girl seems to be in a state of shock and hence we are taking her along to the police station and wait for the time till she is able to record her statement coherently. An FIR will be lodged based on her testimony and investigations and further action will follow."

'Confused. Which MFs can get us Rs 1.5 cr in 18 yrs?'

'Confused. Which MFs can get us Rs 1.5 cr in 18 yrs?'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

Nikunj Saraf, Vice President Choice Wealth, answers your queries.

SC stays HC order releasing rapist on parole to have a baby

SC stays HC order releasing rapist on parole to have a baby

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

The appeal against the high court order came up for hearing before a bench of justices A S Bopanna and P S Narasimha, which stayed it.

To condemn every man as rapist is not advisable: Irani on marital rape issue

To condemn every man as rapist is not advisable: Irani on marital rape issue

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

The government's endeavour, she said, is to protect women in this country in collaboration with state governments.

'I wish I could approach the happiest moment of my life with more positivity'

'I wish I could approach the happiest moment of my life with more positivity'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

'COVID has become highly contagious.' 'Being in front of the camera, you can't shoot with a mask on.' 'It's scary.' 'While I am shooting, the air-conditioning is circulating the same air.' 'All this is weighs on my mind, more so when I'll be coming home to a baby.'

It can't be legal only because it's centuries old: SC on Jallikattu

It can't be legal only because it's centuries old: SC on Jallikattu

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

The apex court fixed August 30 for final hearing of the matter to decide on the Constitutional validity of Jallikattu.

10 Lovely Stories From Across The World

10 Lovely Stories From Across The World

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Aseem Chhabra highlights 10 films that moved him, films that may show up in theatres near you.

STUNNING! Nicki Minaj rocks baby bump

STUNNING! Nicki Minaj rocks baby bump

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

The rapper is expecting her first child.

ASK ANU: 'My wife was in a relationship. I'm devastated'

ASK ANU: 'My wife was in a relationship. I'm devastated'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

Mental health and life coach Anu Krishna offers advice on how to take control of your life.

Bro Daddy Review

Bro Daddy Review

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

The comedy is stale, but there are bits that make you laugh, notes Divya Nair.

Mutual funds for your child

Mutual funds for your child

Rediff.com28 Jul 2007

Parents must note some peculiar feature of child funds.

25 DAZZLING FRAMES In Karan Johar Movies

25 DAZZLING FRAMES In Karan Johar Movies

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

On his 50th birthday on May 25, Sukanya Verma celebrates the man and his movies.

Inside Alia-Ranbir's Wedding Party

Inside Alia-Ranbir's Wedding Party

Rediff.com17 Apr 2022

Pastel was the colour scheme at Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor's Thursday wedding, and black the colour theme of the party the couple hosted on Saturday at their home in Pali Hill.