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12 Sleep Myths Harming Your Health

12 Sleep Myths Harming Your Health

Rediff.com16 May 2025

So the next time you're tempted to 'power through' on four hours of sleep or binge-watch one more episode, remember: Quality sleep is self-care -- and it's science-backed.

States yet to get GST compensation of Rs 17,176 crore

States yet to get GST compensation of Rs 17,176 crore

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

The government on Tuesday informed Rajya Sabha that GST compensation of Rs 17,176 crore is pending to states as on June 2022. Replying to supplementaries during the Question Hour, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said the Centre is giving GST compensation to states for five years. He said even during Covid times when no GST was collected, the Government of India had given compensation to states after taking loans of Rs 1.1 lakh crore and 1.59 lakh crore during 2020-21 and 2021-22.

Three convicted in Schumacher blackmail plot

Three convicted in Schumacher blackmail plot

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

Schumacher's family maintain strict privacy about his condition, with access limited to those closest to him.

The Kannada Film That Trumps Adolescence

The Kannada Film That Trumps Adolescence

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

The unspoken subject of Mithya is violence, and the big zinger here is our recognition that the movie is showing us the makings of a juvenile delinquent -- perhaps the finest since Truffaut unleashed his Antoine Doinel, applauds Sreehari Nair.

How EPS, Stalin Keep Allies In Check

How EPS, Stalin Keep Allies In Check

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

EPS' acceptance of Amit Shah's proposal for an electoral alliance with the BJP is being interpreted to mean how the AIADMK has signed up the NDA national leader as a junior partner. Not many have appreciated EPS for this strategic move that has now forced the BJP to play second fiddle to the AIADMK. This has meant that the BJP has buried its ambitions of capturing power in Tamil Nadu now, and is willing to wait until after the 2029 Lok Sabha polls, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Failed as CM, no 'cheap politics' on Pahalgam attack: Omar

Failed as CM, no 'cheap politics' on Pahalgam attack: Omar

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

The Jammu and Kashmir assembly unanimously passed a resolution on Monday expressing shock and anguish over the terrorist attack in Pahalgam and resolved to fight resolutely to defeat the nefarious designs to disturb communal harmony and hinder progress.

Amritsar hooch toll rises to 21; 10 held, 2 cops suspended

Amritsar hooch toll rises to 21; 10 held, 2 cops suspended

Rediff.com14 May 2025

Police said they have made five arrests in the incident. Those arrested have been identified as Prabhjit Singh, the main accused, Kulbir Singh, Sahib Singh, Gurjant Singh and Ninder Kaur, they said.

Situation in Nagpur completely peaceful, no tension anywhere: Fadnavis

Situation in Nagpur completely peaceful, no tension anywhere: Fadnavis

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

Curfew has been lifted in Nagpur after six days of violence that rocked the city. The situation is now peaceful, according to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The violence, which began on March 17, was sparked by rumors that a "chadar" with holy inscriptions was burned during protests by the VHP and Bajrang Dal demanding the removal of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb. The police have arrested more than 100 people in connection with the violence.

Ram Gopal Varma Sentenced To Jail

Ram Gopal Varma Sentenced To Jail

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

A Mumbai court sentenced filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma to three months imprisonment in a cheque bounce case and issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against him.

Maruti Suzuki Q4 net profit dips 1% on higher expenses

Maruti Suzuki Q4 net profit dips 1% on higher expenses

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

Auto major Maruti Suzuki India on Friday said its consolidated net profit declined by 1 per cent year-on-year to Rs 3,911 crore in the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2025, on account of higher expenses. The country's largest carmaker reported a net profit of Rs 3,952 crore in the January-March quarter of FY24.

RG Kar doc's rapist-murderer escapes death sentence, gets life term

RG Kar doc's rapist-murderer escapes death sentence, gets life term

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

The court also directed the state to pay a compensation of Rs 17 lakh to the family of the deceased doctor.

Italian marines case: Fisherman's mother seeks compensation

Italian marines case: Fisherman's mother seeks compensation

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

The high court directed the central government counsel to file a statement in response to the plea and listed the matter for hearing after two weeks.

Does Andre Russell Deserve To Be In KKR Side?

Does Andre Russell Deserve To Be In KKR Side?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

'If one can be brutally honest, he is part of this set-up more because of his reputation.'

Manipur panel submits 3 reports to SC, flags loss of ID proof, compensation

Manipur panel submits 3 reports to SC, flags loss of ID proof, compensation

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

The Supreme Court-appointed Justice Gita Mittal committee, set up to oversee relief and rehabilitation of the victims of ethnic violence in Manipur, on Monday submitted three reports highlighting the need for reconstruction of identity documents, upgradation of compensation and appointment of domain experts to facilitate its functioning.

Spain seek retrial in World Cup kiss case

Spain seek retrial in World Cup kiss case

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Prosecutor Marta Durantez requested the trial be repeated, arguing that evidence and many of her questions were not admitted.

14 killed in massive fire at Kolkata hotel, safety lapses exposed

14 killed in massive fire at Kolkata hotel, safety lapses exposed

Rediff.com1 May 2025

A massive fire that tore through a budget hotel in the congested Mechuapatti area of Burrabazar in central Kolkata on Tuesday night claimed at least 14 lives and left 13 injured, triggering a political blame game and calls for accountability.

HC orders panel to rehabilitate Murshidabad riot victims

HC orders panel to rehabilitate Murshidabad riot victims

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

The Calcutta High Court has ordered the formation of a three-member committee to identify and rehabilitate people displaced by violence during protests over the Waqf (Amendment) Act in Murshidabad district. The court also extended the deployment of Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) in the area. The committee will consist of officials from the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), West Bengal Human Rights Commission (WBHRC), and the State Legal Services Authority (SLSA). It will be responsible for identifying displaced persons, assessing damage to properties, collecting FIR data, facilitating FIR filing, and overseeing the well-being of displaced individuals. The state government has been instructed to provide necessary infrastructure to the committee and report on its progress by May 15. The court also directed the state to formulate a rehabilitation scheme for displaced persons, including the construction of damaged houses and shops, compensation for lost livelihoods, and protection for families of those who died in the violence.

'I Am Tired Of Seeing Dead Bodies'

'I Am Tired Of Seeing Dead Bodies'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

'Many of them are mutilated beyond recognition. Every day an encounter takes place.' 'Bastar has been burnt to ash.'

5 UP men get life term, additional 40 yrs in jail for raping minor in Kerala

5 UP men get life term, additional 40 yrs in jail for raping minor in Kerala

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

A court in Kerala has sentenced five men from Uttar Pradesh to life imprisonment and an additional 40 years in prison for the sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl from Kerala five years ago. The accused, who were migrant workers residing near the victim's home, were involved in the crime that occurred in 2020. They enticed the girl with the promise of a SIM card and then subjected her to sexual assault at various locations. The court also directed the convicts to pay compensation to the victim.

Covid death compensation: States asked to appoint nodal officers

Covid death compensation: States asked to appoint nodal officers

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

A bench of Justices MR Shah and BV Nagarathna said the nodal officer to ensure all eligible claimants apply for ex-gratia compensation.

T20 not only about hitting sixes: Rahane slams KKR's batters

T20 not only about hitting sixes: Rahane slams KKR's batters

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Ajinkya Rahane admitted that his batters lacked 'game awareness' in their defeat to Punjab Kings.

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