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10 Tips To Have A Baby After 35

10 Tips To Have A Baby After 35

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

If you are considering pregnancy, it is advisable to meet with a healthcare provider to discuss your overall health, any pre-existing conditions, and any steps you can take to optimise your health before conceiving, advises Dr Kiran Coelho.

Thackeray group asks SC to overturn Koshyari's floor test order

Thackeray group asks SC to overturn Koshyari's floor test order

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its verdict on a batch of cross-petitions of Uddhav Thackeray and CM Eknath Shinde factions pertaining to the Maharashtra political crisis.

Who Will Win 2023 North East Polls?

Who Will Win 2023 North East Polls?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

Uncertain political times in Meghalaya, Nagaland, Tripura.

AI flight diverted as pilot flags low cabin pressure; DGCA grounds crew

AI flight diverted as pilot flags low cabin pressure; DGCA grounds crew

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

This is the third instance in the last three days when the aviation regulator grounded a plane after an incident.

Congress-TMC in heated war of words over lone MLA joining Mamata

Congress-TMC in heated war of words over lone MLA joining Mamata

Rediff.com30 May 2023

This is a complete betrayal of the mandate of the people of the Sagardighi Assembly constituency, Ramesh said on Twitter.

BJP, Cong or JD-S? Stage set for counting of votes in Karnataka

BJP, Cong or JD-S? Stage set for counting of votes in Karnataka

Rediff.com12 May 2023

The electoral fortunes of top leaders-- Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai of the BJP, Congress heavyweights Siddaramaiah and D K Shivakumar and JD-S' H D Kumaraswamy, among many others will be known on Saturday.

Maha speaker to decide disqualification pleas against CM, MLAs: SC

Maha speaker to decide disqualification pleas against CM, MLAs: SC

Rediff.com11 May 2023

It said in a parliamentary democracy, the speaker is an officer of the assembly and performs the function of presiding over the House proceedings and representing the House for all intents and purposes.

K'taka exit polls give edge to Cong; but BJP not too far

K'taka exit polls give edge to Cong; but BJP not too far

Rediff.com10 May 2023

The state is mainly witnessing a three-cornered contest between the ruling BJP, the Congress and former prime minister H D Deve Gowda's Janata Dal (Secular).

Goa polls: Cong candidates pledge not to ditch party, sign affidavit

Goa polls: Cong candidates pledge not to ditch party, sign affidavit

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Hit hard by defections in the last five years, the Congress in Goa on Friday made its candidates sign affidavits and take an oath of loyalty to the party in the presence of its senior leader Rahul Gandhi.

Unconstitutional govt in Maharashtra, Uddhav tells SC; bench to hear plea on Jan13

Unconstitutional govt in Maharashtra, Uddhav tells SC; bench to hear plea on Jan13

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

The Uddhav Thackeray-led faction of the Shiv Sena on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that a "completely unconstitutional government is being run" in Maharashtra.

Mamata's nephew Abhishek questioned by CBI for more than 6 hours over school jobs scam

Mamata's nephew Abhishek questioned by CBI for more than 6 hours over school jobs scam

Rediff.com20 May 2023

Before appearing before the CBI this morning, Abhishek Banerjee wrote a letter to the CBI informing them he is moving the Supreme Court challenging the High Court order which allows investigative agencies CBI and ED to question him.

'Mera baap sant tha, main nahin hoon'

'Mera baap sant tha, main nahin hoon'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

'She showed courage at every turn in her political career.'

2 days after skipping Governor's swearing-in, Suvendu meets Mamata

2 days after skipping Governor's swearing-in, Suvendu meets Mamata

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

In a first since last year's state elections, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday held a 'courtesy meeting' with Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari at her chamber in the state assembly, raising eyebrows in political circles.

Not Filed Your ITR Yet?! Read This Now!

Not Filed Your ITR Yet?! Read This Now!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Missing the deadline for filing Income Tax returns can lead to consequences.

Ajit Pawar Will Be CM After August 11

Ajit Pawar Will Be CM After August 11

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Maharashtra Speaker Rahul Narvekar will likely disqualify the 16 Shiv Sena MLAs, including Eknath Shinde, who will then be asked to resign as chief minister. 'Once this is done, Ajit dada will be sworn in chief minister.'

'Mogambo khush hua': Uddhav's dig at Shah over EC order

'Mogambo khush hua': Uddhav's dig at Shah over EC order

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

'My father groomed these people and Shiv Sainiks supported them. But now they want to become owners and our institutions are such that they have made a thief the owner of the house. What is happening in the country'

Made a thief owner of the house: Uddhav on EC decision

Made a thief owner of the house: Uddhav on EC decision

Rediff.com19 Feb 2023

"You want my father's face, but not his son. I was ready to come along. If you ditch me when I wanted to implement a promise given to my father, what should I do?" he asked while targeting the BJP.

34 rebel Shiv Sena MLAs reinstate Shinde as leader of legislative party

34 rebel Shiv Sena MLAs reinstate Shinde as leader of legislative party

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

Shiv Sena rebel Eknath Shinde, camping in Guwahati, has claimed that he has the support of 34 MLAs of his party and passed a resolution on Wednesday evening reinstating himself as the leader of the Shiv Sena legislative party, a day after he was removed from the post by the Sena leadership.

Voting begins in Karnataka as BJP, Cong, JD-S vie for full majority

Voting begins in Karnataka as BJP, Cong, JD-S vie for full majority

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Polling is being held for 224 seats in what is being seen mainly as a three-cornered contest between the ruling BJP, the Congress and former prime minister H D Deve Gowda's Janata Dal-Secular.

Maruti recalls 1.81 lakh cars; its largest till date

Maruti recalls 1.81 lakh cars; its largest till date

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

The country's largest car maker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Friday said it is recalling 1,81,754 units of petrol trims of various models, including Ciaz, Vitara Brezza and XL6, to replace faulty motor generator unit. This is the company's largest vehicle recall till date. As a responsible corporate, keeping in mind customer safety, the company has announced to proactively undertake a recall of some petrol variants of Ciaz, Ertiga, Vitara Brezza, S-Cross and XL6, MSI said in a regulatory filing.

Congress Can't Afford To Lose Karnataka Poll

Congress Can't Afford To Lose Karnataka Poll

Rediff.com8 May 2023

The new chief minister, if from the Congress, will have little or no time for political administration, to ensure that he does not lose the voter's goodwill even before the Lok Sabha polls. He can count only on one thing. That the BJP may not want to upset him too early lest an early failure should become an added problem for the party in all the polls to follow, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Goa assembly's records from 1963 to 2000 destroyed: CM

Goa assembly's records from 1963 to 2000 destroyed: CM

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

"I wanted to preserve them. But they were destroyed. I am sorry, this should not happen. Now since 2000, we are preserving the records and their digitisation is being done," Sawant said addressing a gathering on Monday.

Can mining baron's new party make a dent in K'taka poll?

Can mining baron's new party make a dent in K'taka poll?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Janardhana Reddy said he has not launched it with the objective of becoming CM right away in 2023.

Betrayal defamed Maha, Sena: Uddhav in Shinde stronghold

Betrayal defamed Maha, Sena: Uddhav in Shinde stronghold

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

Thackeray's visit is being seen as an attempt to rebuild the Shiv Sena-UBT in Thane.

Shiv Sena elects Shinde as party chief at maiden national executive meet

Shiv Sena elects Shinde as party chief at maiden national executive meet

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

State industries minister Uday Samant and party leader Ramdas Kadam gave information about the resolutions passed in the meeting.

Imran Khan hints at early polls on surviving no-trust vote

Imran Khan hints at early polls on surviving no-trust vote

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

Hence, "it will be better for Pakistan if we hold elections again," he was quoted as saying by the Dawn newspaper.

Imran Khan faces no-trust motion today

Imran Khan faces no-trust motion today

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

A 15-point agenda of Friday's session issued by the Secretariat on Thursday night also includes the no-confidence motion.

HC deletes remarks against Juhi Chawla, reduces fine to Rs 2 lakh

HC deletes remarks against Juhi Chawla, reduces fine to Rs 2 lakh

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

The Delhi high court on Thursday expunged remarks made by its judge against actress Juhi Chawla that she had filed the lawsuit challenging the setting up of 5G wireless networks in the country on account of health hazards, for gaining publicity.

K'taka actor-turned politician Sumalatha may join BJP, announcement on Friday

K'taka actor-turned politician Sumalatha may join BJP, announcement on Friday

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

According to reports Sumalatha, an independent MP, is likely to announce her decision to join the BJP in a press meet at Mandya on Friday.

'Collegium, with some aberrations removed, is a very good idea'

'Collegium, with some aberrations removed, is a very good idea'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

'There is one negative thing which has happened very quietly. The position of the election commissioner has been downgraded.'

How BJP rose in Goa with Christian help

How BJP rose in Goa with Christian help

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

It is a record that the saffron party has created, where the majority of its legislators belonged to the minority community.

How 3 trains collided in Odisha: Railways hints at...

How 3 trains collided in Odisha: Railways hints at...

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

They described the functioning of the interlocking system which prima facie seemed to have been part of the problem which led to the accident, in which at least 275 people were killed.

Rahul's Expulsion And The Casualties

Rahul's Expulsion And The Casualties

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

One fallout of Rahul Gandhi's disqualification will be reflected in the Opposition's role in Parliament and related institutions.

AIADMK Minus BJP Poses Threat To DMK

AIADMK Minus BJP Poses Threat To DMK

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

From the voter-level, traditionally anti-BJP, anti-Hindutva minorities and other secular voters would have an option, especially in the face of the mounting anti-incumbency against the ruling party -- as it happened in the 2001 assembly polls, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Sharad Pawar asserts his authority, says he will create new leadership

Sharad Pawar asserts his authority, says he will create new leadership

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar on Sunday said he would build new leadership in the party and asserted he gets more energy to work when such situations come up.

5 of its Goa MLAs 'missing', Congress sacks Michael Lobo as LoP

5 of its Goa MLAs 'missing', Congress sacks Michael Lobo as LoP

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

The Congress on Sunday removed Michael Lobo from the post of Leader of Opposition in Goa legislative assembly, accusing him and former chief minister Digambar Kamat of "conspiring" against the party and "hobnobbing with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party to ensure a split".

Cops book 3 for 'bid to lure TRS MLAs', BJP rebuts

Cops book 3 for 'bid to lure TRS MLAs', BJP rebuts

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Cyberabad Police Commissioner Stephen Raveendra told reporters that the TRS legislators provided information to them that the trio were trying to entice them with several offers.

If India Becomes Bharat...

If India Becomes Bharat...

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

By changing the nation's name from India to Bharat, would this landmass overnight lose the emotional and cultural linkage that had been built over generations, centuries and millennia, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Is This Why BJP Has Revived The NDA?

Is This Why BJP Has Revived The NDA?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

AIADMK insiders see the very idea of an NDA conclave as a measure of the BJP's current electoral assessment, stemming from relative weakness in 2024 compared to 2014 and 2019. In their reckoning, the BJP now needs allies more than the other way round, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Will resign if proven I called Shah to...: Mamata

Will resign if proven I called Shah to...: Mamata

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Banerjee, who was speaking to reporters at West Bengal's state secretariat, said that her party's name will remain the All India Trinamool Congress.