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Top 8: Awesome innovations by Indian teens

Top 8: Awesome innovations by Indian teens

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

These teens have interesting solutions to every day problems.

From free Wi-Fi to Ram Mandir: BJP releases UP poll manifesto

From free Wi-Fi to Ram Mandir: BJP releases UP poll manifesto

Rediff.com28 Jan 2017

Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah on Saturday released the party's manifesto for Uttar Pradesh assembly elections promising to make efforts to ensure construction of Ram temple under constitutional provisions if voted to power.

EPF issue: What led to so many U-turns?

EPF issue: What led to so many U-turns?

Rediff.com4 May 2016

EPF is the major vehicle for the long-term savings of organised private sector employees.

2019: The year in photos

2019: The year in photos

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

We sorted through countless photographs taken around the world to come up with the top photos of 2019. Together these images tell the story of the year -- capturing moments of hope and heartbreak, triumph and tragedy.

Living on the river in Arunachal

Living on the river in Arunachal

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

The Siang is a dramatic river that flows through a beautiful land. Rafting on it is a rare pleasure the state offers tourists, says Ajai Shukla.

2 mn Muslims, including 1.3 lakh Indians, begin Haj on Thursday

2 mn Muslims, including 1.3 lakh Indians, begin Haj on Thursday

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

Over 2 million Muslims, including 136,000 Indians, will begin Haj when they assemble in the valley of Mina as Saudi authorities said preparations have been completed for the world's largest annual gathering after the city underwent a multi-billion overhaul.

What's so obscene about Kabir Singh?

What's so obscene about Kabir Singh?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

'By ruffling dignified feathers, and by polarising its audience, Kabir Singh has put movies and art back into our public discourse,' says Sreehari Nair.

Pollution: Millions die young every year!

Pollution: Millions die young every year!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

India is, indeed, particularly vulnerable to this menace.

Australia draw third Test with India at MCG, win series

Australia draw third Test with India at MCG, win series

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Ravichandran Ashwin frustrated Australia's push for victory on day five of the third Test in Melbourne.

'Saudis invested in Pak nukes, could acquire them at will'

'Saudis invested in Pak nukes, could acquire them at will'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

Saudi Arabia has invested in Pakistani nuclear weapons projects and believes it could acquire atomic bombs "at will", the BBC reported on Thursday.

'Broader market offers better returns than Sensex'

'Broader market offers better returns than Sensex'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

'The domestic scenario is much better than earlier, demonstrated in the March quarter earnings.'

'Congress will definitely knock out BJP'

'Congress will definitely knock out BJP'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

'When you meet Rahul Gandhi, you will know he is definitely the right guy to lead this country.'

Trump to visit Saudi Arabia, the Vatican and Israel

Trump to visit Saudi Arabia, the Vatican and Israel

Rediff.com5 May 2017

Trump said his visit to Saudi Arabia will include a gathering of leaders from 'across the Muslim world' to unite against extremism.

Rescue ops in full swing in flood-hit Kodagu; Prez, PM speak to CM

Rescue ops in full swing in flood-hit Kodagu; Prez, PM speak to CM

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

Modi assured to extend all required assistance to the state to face the situation, the Chief Minister's office said.

Qatar 2022 World Cup may not need cooling systems

Qatar 2022 World Cup may not need cooling systems

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

A winter World Cup in Qatar may not require cooling systems to lower temperatures in the stadiums as proposed in the bid for a summer tournament, said an executive from the Gulf state's 2022 organising committee.

'Post assembly polls, investors anticipate never-before reforms'

'Post assembly polls, investors anticipate never-before reforms'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

Jigar Shah, chief executive officer, Maybank Kim Eng Securities is not certain that the DMart listing would trigger a re-rating of the Indian retailing sector.

US plans 280 mn aid to Pak to encourage counter-terrorism effort

US plans 280 mn aid to Pak to encourage counter-terrorism effort

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

Arguing that Pakistan will remain a key player in counter terrorism post-2014, the United States has proposed $280 million in military assistance to the country, although it wants to cut civilian aid in an effort to acknowledge India's concerns about misuse of the funds.

What caused the rain havoc in Kerala

What caused the rain havoc in Kerala

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

'A lot of unauthorised encroachments have taken place in our forest area.' 'The landslides are partly because of such encroachments.' 'The other factor is deforestation.' 'Protection of forest resources is not on the agenda of any government.' 'The damage caused by the rain in Kerala is a man-made factor.'

Navy chief on submarine survivors: Fear the worst, hope for the best

Navy chief on submarine survivors: Fear the worst, hope for the best

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

An Indian Navy submarine caught fire after an explosion and sank in Mumbai late on Tuesday night, with 18 personnel on board, including three officers, feared dead.

Don't bother about rules in anti-Naxal op: CRPF DG to men

Don't bother about rules in anti-Naxal op: CRPF DG to men

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

The Central Reserve Police Force top boss on Thursday said he has asked his troops deployed in anti-Naxal operations to even go to the extent of "violating" the Standard Operating Procedures if such a diversion in rules is required for operational efficiency and safety of the men.

Sydney hostage crisis continues, 5 flee cafe

Sydney hostage crisis continues, 5 flee cafe

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Several people, including an Indian techie, were taken hostage by an armed man at a popular caf in Sydney and forced to display an Islamic flag, triggering a security alert in Australia and leading to evacuation of key buildings, including the Indian Consulate.

Don't accept Rs 60 crore: Uphaar victims' kin to Kejriwal government

Don't accept Rs 60 crore: Uphaar victims' kin to Kejriwal government

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

During the 30-minute-long meeting, the delegation also urged the chief minister to make stringent law for punishment in man-made disasters.

Trump keeps messing with Mexico; to tax Mexican import to fund wall

Trump keeps messing with Mexico; to tax Mexican import to fund wall

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto's decision to cancel his planned trip to the United States next week was mutually agreed upon, US President Donald Trump has said stating that such a meeting would be "fruitless unless Mexico is going to treat America fairly".

4 capital goods stocks that look attractive

4 capital goods stocks that look attractive

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

While the Budget might have been a sentiment booster for the sector, firms with market dominance emerge as favourites.

The SCARY list of radiation sources in your home!

The SCARY list of radiation sources in your home!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

There are so many, discovers Pallavi Aman Singh.

At every step 1.25 billion people of India will stand by Myanmar: PM

At every step 1.25 billion people of India will stand by Myanmar: PM

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

As Myanmar sets out on a new path after decades of military rule, India on Monday promised whole-hearted support to it in "every step" of its journey as the two countries resolved to deepen ties and actively cooperate to combat terrorism and insurgent activities in the region.

Lessons from Uttarakhand: When 'development' is destruction

Lessons from Uttarakhand: When 'development' is destruction

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

To avert another Uttarakhand-type catastrophe, we must change course. We should stop pandering to the Indian elite's insatiable appetite for electricity, which is driving reckless dam construction, says Praful Bidwai

'Foreign investors worried about loss of momentum'

'Foreign investors worried about loss of momentum'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

'The challenge in India will be reviving consumption/investment.' 'If the negative surprise in earnings is very sharp or lasts longer than March, it can trigger a sharp sell-off.'

6 growth mantras for FMCG start-ups

6 growth mantras for FMCG start-ups

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

If an entire business is constructed on the platform of one brand ambassador, there is inherent risk of life-after.

Why Dalai Lama's Tawang visit rattles China

Why Dalai Lama's Tawang visit rattles China

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

Beijing is clearly rattled by the Dalai Lama's visit. Unlike the 2009 visit, which was a four-day religious tour, the current visit is a high-decibel, 10-day affair, without the fig leaf of a "religious event", reports Ajai Shukla.

War with Pak is not an option: Sushma

War with Pak is not an option: Sushma

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

The external affairs minister said India will continue to take all necessary steps to safeguard the nation's security and safety of all citizens.

INS Viraat: End of an era

INS Viraat: End of an era

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

The Indian Navy's flagship carrier, the INS Viraat will be decommissioned on March 6 after serving the nation for 30 glorious years.

Survey calls for big changes in agriculture, bats for GM crops

Survey calls for big changes in agriculture, bats for GM crops

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

'There is a great scope for enhancing the use of organic fertilisers'.

GAIL pipeline fire toll goes up to 19, three still critical

GAIL pipeline fire toll goes up to 19, three still critical

Rediff.com29 Jun 2014

With two more persons succumbing to their burn injuries on Sunday, the toll in Friday's deadly fire-blast, apparently caused by leakage from a GAIL gas pipeline in Nagaram, Andhra Pradesh, rose to 19 even as the condition of at least three others remains critical, police said.

London inferno: Death toll at 17, 'miracle' if anymore survivors

London inferno: Death toll at 17, 'miracle' if anymore survivors

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

London Fire Brigade fire fighters worked through the night to try and account for whole families that are still missing in the huge fire at the Grenfell Tower on the Lancaster West Estate in Latimer Road.

TOP 20 Indian Movies of the Decade

TOP 20 Indian Movies of the Decade

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Sreehari Nair presents his Top 20 movies of the decade.

Bihar's worst flood in 41 years claims 14 lives, 5 lakh hit

Bihar's worst flood in 41 years claims 14 lives, 5 lakh hit

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

Floods have ravaged 12 of the 37 districts in the state -- the worst-affected being Patna, Vaishali, Bhojpur, Khagaria and Samastipur districts.

PM Modi to visit his Parliamentary constituency Varanasi on Friday

PM Modi to visit his Parliamentary constituency Varanasi on Friday

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake a day-long tour of his Lok Sabha constituency on Friday.

Modi, Jaitley must fix the economy jat pat!

Modi, Jaitley must fix the economy jat pat!

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

'The hour is very late, and the choice between triumph and tragedy knocks at our door,' says Ajay Shah.

Sheena Bora Case: How will Peter eat fruit?

Sheena Bora Case: How will Peter eat fruit?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

He was getting fruits, but no implement to cut them with. He told the judge, sadly: "I have tried and it is very difficult, your honour." His statement quickly brought up the imagery of Peter trying to cut a pineapple with his teeth or a papaya with a pen or a toothbrush.