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PIX: Bollywood runs the Mumbai Marathon

PIX: Bollywood runs the Mumbai Marathon

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

Several Bollywood celebrities took part in the 12th Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon on January 18.

This beauty queen is in love with India

This beauty queen is in love with India

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

Meet Daniela Nieto, the newly minted Miss Multinational, who simply loves and adores India.

'Charges are 100 per cent false'

'Charges are 100 per cent false'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

'These charges of the prosecution will fall to the ground and I am 100 per cent sure of that.'

Govt set to bring Ordinances on two anti-corruption bills

Govt set to bring Ordinances on two anti-corruption bills

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

Pushed by Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi, the government looks set to shortly bring ordinances on two anti-corruption bills along with three other legislations which could not be passed during the just-concluded Parliament session.

More bad news for your PCs and phones from Intel!

More bad news for your PCs and phones from Intel!

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

Here's what you can do to keep your gadget safe.

India votes against UNGA resolution on death penalty

India votes against UNGA resolution on death penalty

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

India has voted against a UN General Assembly draft resolution calling for moratorium on the use of death penalty, saying it fails to recognise each nation's "sovereign right" to determine its legal system and punish criminals according to its laws.

UK lagging behind in using face masks: Nobel scientist

UK lagging behind in using face masks: Nobel scientist

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

'It used to be quite normal to have quite a few drinks and drive home, and it also used to be normal to drive without seatbelts. Today both of those would be considered antisocial, and not wearing face coverings in public should be regarded in the same way'

SPOTTED! Prince Harry's girlfriend at Invictus Games

SPOTTED! Prince Harry's girlfriend at Invictus Games

Rediff.com24 Sep 2017

Prince Harry launched the third Invictus Games, in Toronto, for disabled or wounded soldiers and veterans as he made his first public appearance with his actress girlfriend Meghan Markle.

This cricketer has won 2 World Cups for India

This cricketer has won 2 World Cups for India

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

'Disability is god's gift.' 'Had I not been blind, I don't think I would have got the chance to represent my country.'

Twitter 'actioned' 133 URLs between May 26-Jun 25

Twitter 'actioned' 133 URLs between May 26-Jun 25

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

Twitter received 94 grievances and 'actioned' 133 URLs between May 26 and June 25, the microblogging platform said in its maiden monthly compliance report as mandated by the IT rules.

Army chief to protest defence ministry treatment of ex-servicemen

Army chief to protest defence ministry treatment of ex-servicemen

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

On the eve of Army Day, Army Chief General Bikram Singh says he will raise this issue with the Rajya Raksha Mantri, Jitendra Singh, who oversees the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare, reports Ajai Shukla.

'Every village in Tamil Nadu has BJP members'

'Every village in Tamil Nadu has BJP members'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

'DMK is taking a wrong image of BJP to the people.'

Inclusion Rider: The reason why the world wants to know about Kalpana Kotagal

Inclusion Rider: The reason why the world wants to know about Kalpana Kotagal

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

Here's how she is linked to the most talked about Oscars speech of the year.

12-yr-old critical after sexual assault, 1 man arrested

12-yr-old critical after sexual assault, 1 man arrested

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

The child, whose parents work as labourers in a factory, was beaten and brutalised with a sharp object. She is critical and on oxygen support, said a senior doctor at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences where she is admitted.

The Family Man 2 review

The Family Man 2 review

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Manoj Bajpayee simply lives, and loves, the role -- of a man who life is fast passing by, and who continues to live the lie of a simple government servant, observes Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

The invisible men and women of Aadhaar

The invisible men and women of Aadhaar

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

It was supposed to be a panacea against corruption, leakage and a magic wand for financial inclusion. But everywhere you look are people who enrolled, only to fall through the cracks again.

What the new OTT/social/digital media policy says

What the new OTT/social/digital media policy says

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

The salient features of the new OTT/social media policy announced by the Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad and Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar on February 25, 2021.

CBSE special topper: Find love in what you do

CBSE special topper: Find love in what you do

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

Anushka Panda, who has spinal muscular atrophy tells us how she scored 97.8 per cent and topped CBSE class 10 examination.

PM warns of 'surgical strikes' against black money

PM warns of 'surgical strikes' against black money

Rediff.com22 Oct 2016

"If we do surgical strikes (in this area), you can imagine what all will come out," the prime minister said.

Muslim boy forced to falsely confess ISIS allegiance, claims lawsuit

Muslim boy forced to falsely confess ISIS allegiance, claims lawsuit

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Uppal was forced to write a confession saying he was "part of ISIS, knew how to make bombs, and that he was going to blow up the school fence," the suit alleges.

Sports Shorts: 3 Indians to officiate hockey events at 2018 CWG

Sports Shorts: 3 Indians to officiate hockey events at 2018 CWG

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday

Why SC's J-K order is so significant

Why SC's J-K order is so significant

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

'The Supreme Court has laid out some very important principles.' 'Let us see if the government will try to circumvent it and subvert the very essence of these principles or if it will comply with the order in the right spirit.'

Don't look at him with pity; look up to him for his grit

Don't look at him with pity; look up to him for his grit

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

Dhruv Shirpurkar's parents never let go of their faith in God while standing with him in his battle against a rare disorder that left him 85 per cent disabled and bound to a wheelchair.

All about the govt's social security schemes

All about the govt's social security schemes

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

The applicant must have an operational savings bank account.

'I am living like an animal taking its last breaths'

'I am living like an animal taking its last breaths'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

In Nagpur Central Jail's 'Anda Cell' languishes a 90% disabled, ailing, professor, sentenced to life imprisonment for Maoist links.

Why we must salute HRLN

Why we must salute HRLN

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

The Human Rights Law Network -- a group of committed lawyers, paralegals and social activists -- is making justice accessible to people who can't defend themselves.

COVID-19: How The RAT Can Help

COVID-19: How The RAT Can Help

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

'Serial testing is much more valuable than a single test which reflects just a point in time.'

Insurance planning lessons for 2010

Insurance planning lessons for 2010

Rediff.com22 Dec 2009

Some ground rules you should bear in mind for the new year.

Poll gimmick: 'Metro Man' on AAP's plan of free rides for Women

Poll gimmick: 'Metro Man' on AAP's plan of free rides for Women

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Sreedharan, who is also the principal adviser to the DMRC, said "no metro" in the world has extended free travel facility to women exclusively.

'Being Karan Johar is both an advantage and a disadvantage'

'Being Karan Johar is both an advantage and a disadvantage'

Rediff.com25 May 2021

'That very brand name comes in the way of people expecting something different from me.'

All you need to know about 'Blade Runner' Pistorius

All you need to know about 'Blade Runner' Pistorius

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

A timeline of the life and trial of 'Blade Runner' Oscar Pistorius.

South Africa to appeal Pistorius six-year murder sentence: Radio 702

South Africa to appeal Pistorius six-year murder sentence: Radio 702

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

The South African government will appeal Oscar Pistorius's six-year murder sentence, Talk Radio 702 said on Thursday.

Mumbai rains: 203 flights cancelled, main runway shut

Mumbai rains: 203 flights cancelled, main runway shut

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

Besides, another 350-odd flights -- both arriving and departing -- were delayed between 28-51 minutes (till 7 pm), as per the live flight tracking website Flightradar24.

Scrabulous pulled off Facebook in US and Canada

Scrabulous pulled off Facebook in US and Canada

Rediff.com30 Jul 2008

A popular online wordgame, Srabulous, created by two Kolkata-based brothers has been yanked off the social networking website, Facebook, from its US and Canadian versions,a week after a lawsuit was filed against the siblings by an American toymaker that owns the rights to Scrabble.

25 SPECTACULAR frames of Lagaan

25 SPECTACULAR frames of Lagaan

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

Lagaan's dream run on screen and off it is a much needed reminder of winning against all odds in these pandemic ravaged times, notes Sukanya Verma.

Licence norms for contract workers relaxed in MP

Licence norms for contract workers relaxed in MP

Rediff.com11 May 2020

11 categories of industries will be exempt from the Madhya Pradesh Industrial Relations (MPIR) Act of 1961. This includes textile, leather, cement, iron and steel, electrical goods, sugar, electricity, public motor transport, engineering including manufacture of motor vehicles, among others.

NHRC asks UP to pay Rs 5 lakh to victim

NHRC asks UP to pay Rs 5 lakh to victim

Rediff.com23 Dec 2002

Usha Kiran Vajpayee’s leg had to be amputated after she was shot, while trying to get away from inebriated police sepoys manhandling her.

Root and Edwards named England cricketers of the year

Root and Edwards named England cricketers of the year

Rediff.com19 May 2015

Joe Root was named on Monday as England's cricketer of the year for 2014-15, the England and Wales Cricket Board said.

Govt drafts new IT rules to curb social media misuse; experts flag privacy concerns

Govt drafts new IT rules to curb social media misuse; experts flag privacy concerns

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

Experts warned that amendments, which would allow traceability of "unlawful content", invade personal privacy and free speech.

Indian American heads top US science funding body

Indian American heads top US science funding body

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Unanimously confirmed by the Senate last week, Panchanathan, 58, from the Arizona State University, replaces White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) Director Dr Kelvin Droegemeier who served as Acting Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF).