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Why desis supported Trumpism

Why desis supported Trumpism

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

In this moment there has to be honest acknowledgement of how so many in our community willingly voted for another four years of Trump, based on the morally flimsiest of reasons, points out Suleman Din.

LeT schemed to attack Delhi on December 4

LeT schemed to attack Delhi on December 4

Rediff.com14 Dec 2013

Shaadi ki taariq mukarar ho gayi hai (the date of the wedding has been fixed) said the coded message between Javed Baluchi a handler in Pakistan and Shahid Imam from Mewat.

Harry Potter explained, by Indian sisters

Harry Potter explained, by Indian sisters

Rediff.com29 Mar 2006

Indian-American siblings publish their first book, a Harry Potter guide.

No telecast of DLF Cup in Mumbai

No telecast of DLF Cup in Mumbai

Rediff.com14 Sep 2006

Sports fans in Maharashtra will be deprived of watching any action in the ongoing DLF Cup tri-series.

Does menopause affect your sex life?

Does menopause affect your sex life?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

A recent study decodes the link between declining sexual activity and menopause.

World Cup: A test of Kohli's tactical acumen

World Cup: A test of Kohli's tactical acumen

Rediff.com18 May 2019

A World Cup victory will put Kohli in a league of his own and even those sceptical about his tactical nous, will have no other option but to grudgingly doff their hats at his heady achievements.

FULL TEXT: President's address on the eve of 72nd Republic Day

FULL TEXT: President's address on the eve of 72nd Republic Day

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's address to the nation on the eve of 72nd Republic Day.

Genetic map of rice plant completed

Genetic map of rice plant completed

Rediff.com11 Aug 2005

My Daddy Strongest! Bollywood celebrates Father's Day

My Daddy Strongest! Bollywood celebrates Father's Day

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

Bollywood's daddies show off their real superstars... and they look supercute!

Meet Kavitha Kuruganti, the farmers' champion

Meet Kavitha Kuruganti, the farmers' champion

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Kavitha Kuruganti has been fighting for decades to ensure farmers are respected and get their due from the Indian nation. In order to ensure they don't struggle for a living, she works to ensure sustainable farm livelihoods and farmers' rights.

New lamps for old, but the genie's missing

New lamps for old, but the genie's missing

Rediff.com21 May 2017

Times without count we have bought more complex procedures in the name of simplification, says Shreekant Sambrani.

Bigg Boss 11: 'Hina should show more maturity'

Bigg Boss 11: 'Hina should show more maturity'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

'Hina Khan is bossy.' 'Sapna is playing a smart game.' 'Hiten has maintained his class and dignity.'

'There's an attempt to break the Congress'

'There's an attempt to break the Congress'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

'There is a group who want to internally damage the Congress and they may be hand in glove with the BJP.'

The bold, crazy story of Tesla CEO Elon Musk's salary!

The bold, crazy story of Tesla CEO Elon Musk's salary!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

The entrepreneur, who draws a minimum wage, won't be paid if he doesn't meet ambitious goals. But...

Many cancers hereditary, says study

Many cancers hereditary, says study

Rediff.com28 Dec 2004

ven distant relatives of cancer victims have a higher than average chance of suffering the disease themselves. \n

Could the next rebound be the mother of all bull runs?

Could the next rebound be the mother of all bull runs?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

'The business of investing is essentially about competent doubt management: If the market knocks off 3,000 points, the doubt will be whether it will ever rebound (making it one man's doubt against another man's conviction),' says Mudar Pathreya.

I trusted in my abilities: IIT-JEE topper Aman Bansal

I trusted in my abilities: IIT-JEE topper Aman Bansal

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Jaipur's first IIT-JEE topper Aman Bansal shares his success mantra.

Why India loves Rahul Dravid

Why India loves Rahul Dravid

Rediff.com12 Jan 2018

Fondly called The Wall, India's former captain has a lot to be inspired from.

China builds computer for the blind

China builds computer for the blind

Rediff.com3 Mar 2004

Two Chinese companies have manufactured a computer that allows the blind and those with eye diseases to access the cyberspace easily with a Chinese-braille keyboard, a mouse and

What's an iPod? The lowdown

What's an iPod? The lowdown

Rediff.com26 Oct 2005

At Davos, China's Xi warns against trade wars

At Davos, China's Xi warns against trade wars

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

Globalisation is a "double-edged" sword" but cannot be blamed for the world's problems, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday while pushing for greater role for emerging economies in governance of global institutions.

'Dhoni has never shown his palm to an astrologer'

'Dhoni has never shown his palm to an astrologer'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

'He believes in his destiny and says "naseeb accha hai, chalne do".'

'I'm afraid of facing people. Pls help'

'I'm afraid of facing people. Pls help'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

In an offline chat, mind/life coach, NLP trainer and Mental Health Guru Anu Krishna encourages Rediff.com readers to talk about their problems and offers solutions.

Son of retired Major General arrested in Goa for 'terror' links

Son of retired Major General arrested in Goa for 'terror' links

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

The son of a retired army officer was arrested by Goa police after he was found loitering suspiciously at the Vasco railway station gathering information about bomb blasts.

India must grow at 8 or 9%. 7.75% ain't enough

India must grow at 8 or 9%. 7.75% ain't enough

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

'A sustainable growth rate of 8 per cent is evidently some distance away,' says T N Ninan.

God help our economy

God help our economy

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

Given Indian corporates's high indebtedness, new credit will be used for servicing loans rather than building factories. This is setting us up for more companies on life support and more zombie banks, warns Rahul Jacob.

No Chinese parts in crashed US made C-130J: IAF

No Chinese parts in crashed US made C-130J: IAF

Rediff.com31 Mar 2014

The Indian Air Force on Monday ruled out that its C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft could have crashed due to suspected counterfeit Chinese parts and said it had already sent some of the equipment from the fleet to the US for physical verification by its manufacturer Lockheed Martin.

Hawking's Indian student: 'I knew him from a time he could speak'

Hawking's Indian student: 'I knew him from a time he could speak'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

"He was my teacher, and I knew him from a time when he could speak. Personally it's a huge loss. Hawking is special because he is larger than life," Raychaudhury said.

Elitism, populism, meritocracy...

Elitism, populism, meritocracy...

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

Ajit Balakrishnan decodes the angst-ridden discourse of the day.

BJP campaign about Modi, not achievements

BJP campaign about Modi, not achievements

Rediff.com7 May 2019

'When you look at the content of Modi's speeches, the word 'Modi' is what he pronounces the most by far, which is not a healthy sign.'

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

20 years ago this week, India and Australia played one of the greatest Test matches in cricket history. Sreehari Nair relives the sound and the fury of that unforgettable game at the Eden Gardens.

Stressed? Is it eustress or distress?

Stressed? Is it eustress or distress?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

Komal Manshani decodes stress and highlights tips to manage it.

Show maturity while handling crime against women, kids: SC judge tells media

Show maturity while handling crime against women, kids: SC judge tells media

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

Supreme Court judge Justice Kurian Joseph on Saturday urged media to show maturity while handling issues related to atrocities against women and children in the country.

Kohli on what went wrong in England in 2014 and changes since then...

Kohli on what went wrong in England in 2014 and changes since then...

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

India captain Virat Kohli feels that chinks in his technique apart from utter desperation to succeed in England led to a disastrous tour of 2014 post which, he not only worked on his mindset but also on his batting.

Deepika Padukone: Ranbir and I share a special equation

Deepika Padukone: Ranbir and I share a special equation

Rediff.com13 May 2015

The actress will be next seen in Imtiaz Ali's Tamasha opposite Ranbir.

Spy system 'Netra' to keep an eye on suspicious activity on Internet

Spy system 'Netra' to keep an eye on suspicious activity on Internet

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

An internet spy system -- Netra -- will help Indian security agencies decode messages sent by terror outfits like the Indian Mujahideen and Tehrik-e-Taliban on social media.

The Fault in Mamata Banerjee's Stars

The Fault in Mamata Banerjee's Stars

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

'Mamata's fascination with stars is so deep-rooted that she uses her clout as chief minister to get close to them.'