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Suriya's 10 BEST Films

Suriya's 10 BEST Films

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

As we celebrate the actor's much deserved award, Divya Nair presents 10 landmark films in Suriya's career, ranked in order of performance.

Moved out of Russia, Chess Olympiad to be held in Chennai

Moved out of Russia, Chess Olympiad to be held in Chennai

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

The announcement was made by Tamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin on his Twitter page

This artiste wants you to beat plastic pollution

This artiste wants you to beat plastic pollution

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

Raja Kumari wants youngsters to stop plastic waste from entering the oceans.

I could not give my best due to rain: Mariayappan

I could not give my best due to rain: Mariayappan

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

Mariayappan Thangavelu on Tuesday rued that rain foiled his bid for a second consecutive gold medal at the Paralympics, saying the wet sock did not let him give his best in the T42 event in Tokyo.

Japan speculates over identity of final Olympic torchbearer

Japan speculates over identity of final Olympic torchbearer

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

Olympic organisers say they will not reveal the final torchbearer's identity until the torch arrives in the stadium on live television, watched by billions of spectators.

Govt finalising new IT rules for social media

Govt finalising new IT rules for social media

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

The proposed new norms include deployment of technology-based automated tools or appropriate mechanisms for proactively identifying and removing or disabling public access to unlawful information or content, minister of state for electronics and IT Sanjay Dhotre said in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha on Thursday.

Amputee who conquered Everest denied entry at Ujjain temple for not following dress code

Amputee who conquered Everest denied entry at Ujjain temple for not following dress code

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

Sinha had alleged on Monday that her disability was mocked at when she visited the temple recently

COVID-19 effect: Age limit to opt for postal voting reduced

COVID-19 effect: Age limit to opt for postal voting reduced

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

After the coronavirus outbreak in India, Bihar will be the first state to have assembly polls. And voters of Bihar will be the first to benefit from the amended rules.

Hearing-impaired youth lathi-charged in Pune

Hearing-impaired youth lathi-charged in Pune

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

The youth were demanding right to quality education, provision of trained interpreters for deaf students and preventing fraudulent distribution of disability certificates to able-bodied individuals among others.

2.7 cr Facebook content pieces actioned in India in Sep: Meta

2.7 cr Facebook content pieces actioned in India in Sep: Meta

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

As per the report released on Monday, the over 26.9 million content pieces actioned by Facebook during September included content related to spam (20.3 million), violent and graphic content (3.4 million), adult nudity and sexual activity (2.4 million), and hate speech (182,200).

PM Modi to para athletes: You are role models

PM Modi to para athletes: You are role models

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually interacted with 10 athletes, including 2016 Rio edition gold winners Devendra Jhajharia and Mariyappan Thangavelu, and urged them to compete without pressure at the upcoming Tokyo Paralympics.

COVID-19 Vaccine: Vial, syringe makers ramp up

COVID-19 Vaccine: Vial, syringe makers ramp up

Rediff.com2 Jan 2021

'The government should put the whole road map together for the vaccine and decide how industry can support...' 'They should allow the private sector to vaccinate.'

'People of this country are not hardcore communal at all'

'People of this country are not hardcore communal at all'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

'We are losing the battle of secularism, but we have not lost.'

Antibodies that can neutralise Omicron, other variants identified

Antibodies that can neutralise Omicron, other variants identified

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Scientists have identified antibodies that neutralise Omicron and other variants of coronavirus by targeting areas that remain essentially unchanged as the virus mutates.

Para-athlete accuses for cruelty, Railways clarify

Para-athlete accuses for cruelty, Railways clarify

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

International para-athlete turned social worker Suvarna Raj on Sunday alleged that she was allotted an upper berth on a Nagpur-Delhi train even though she is physically handicapped.

Govt notifies abortion rules till 24 weeks of pregnancy in some cases

Govt notifies abortion rules till 24 weeks of pregnancy in some cases

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

The government has notified new rules under which the upper limit for termination of a pregnancy has been increased from 20 to 24 weeks for certain categories of women.

In pix: The inspiring journey of Miss Teen USA 2019

In pix: The inspiring journey of Miss Teen USA 2019

Rediff.com4 May 2019

At 18, Kaleigh Garris' talent and humility will make you fall in love with her.

Basavaraj Bommai takes charge as CM of Karnataka

Basavaraj Bommai takes charge as CM of Karnataka

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

Basavaraj Bommai on Wednesday took charge as the new Chief Minister of Karnataka, ending months of speculation about the change of guard in the state.

Lee first deaf player to win an ATP main draw match; Murray loses

Lee first deaf player to win an ATP main draw match; Murray loses

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Diagnosed as deaf at the age of two, Lee Duck-hee cannot hear calls from the line judges or the umpire and relies on signals and gestures for the information.

Goa records 79% voting, highest in CM's constituency

Goa records 79% voting, highest in CM's constituency

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

They said this was preliminary voter turnout and the final figure may cross 80 per cent as electoral fate of 301 candidates were locked in EVMs which will be opened on March 10 for counting.

Cabinet gives nod to raise abortion limit to 24 weeks

Cabinet gives nod to raise abortion limit to 24 weeks

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

While addressing the media after the Cabinet meeting, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said the upper limit for permitting abortions has been extended from the present 20 weeks to 24 weeks. He also said that this will ensure safe termination of pregnancies and also give women reproductive rights over their bodies.

Sports Shorts: India bag two more golds in Military Games

Sports Shorts: India bag two more golds in Military Games

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

Facebook actions 31.7mn content pieces for violating rules

Facebook actions 31.7mn content pieces for violating rules

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

"Actioned" content refers to the number of pieces of content (such as posts, photos, videos or comments) where action has been taken for violation of standards. Taking action could include removing a piece of content from Facebook or Instagram or covering photos or videos that may be disturbing to some audiences with a warning.

Commendable! Eng cricketer completes fielding despite losing prosthetic limb

Commendable! Eng cricketer completes fielding despite losing prosthetic limb

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

It often happens in the game of cricket that when a cricketer is sent to the deep, he/she complains about the same citing lack of interaction with play and the long chases around the boundary as the reason.

OMG! Models in wheelchairs on the ramp

OMG! Models in wheelchairs on the ramp

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

In a first of its kind fashion show, models with prosthetic limbs and wheelchairs walked the runway at the London Fashion Week.

Aiming for double digits medals at Tokyo Paralympics

Aiming for double digits medals at Tokyo Paralympics

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Deepa Malik believes the country's medal count will be in double digits at the Tokyo Games next year.

Abducted J-K soldier's family awaits DNA results as army recovers body

Abducted J-K soldier's family awaits DNA results as army recovers body

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

After a year, a father's hope of finding the body of his son, Shakir Wagey, who worked with the Territorial Army and was killed by terrorists, was rekindled on Wednesday when the Army recovered a decomposed body near a mobile tower in this district of South Kashmir.

SEE: The inspirational video which warmed Tendulkar's heart

SEE: The inspirational video which warmed Tendulkar's heart

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

The video of Madda Ram Kawas, a differently-abled class seventh student who hails from a village in remote Naxal-affected Dantewad, playing cricket with his friends caught the attention of Indian cricketing great Sachin Tendulkar.

Why You Need To Invest

Why You Need To Invest

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

Saving for your future, older self is one of the main reasons why you should invest. Since one day you will either be unwilling or unable to work, investing allows you to have a pool of resources you can draw upon in old age.

Let children read what they want

Let children read what they want

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

It is critical to think seriously about how to provide opportunities for children to not only learn but also imagine, dream, ponder and create, notes Chintan Girish Modi.

WhatsApp banned 2mn Indian accounts during May 15-Jun 15

WhatsApp banned 2mn Indian accounts during May 15-Jun 15

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

The new IT rules require large digital platforms -- with over five million users -- to publish compliance reports every month, mentioning the details of complaints received and action taken.

Protests over Rafale deal, construction of Ram Mandir wash out Parliament

Protests over Rafale deal, construction of Ram Mandir wash out Parliament

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

Issues including the Rafale deal, construction of Ram Temple and Cauvery river water caused disruptions in the House.

Apple patents tech for deactivating cameras at live concerts

Apple patents tech for deactivating cameras at live concerts

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

The system uses infrared signals to send messages to your phone to tell it to shut down video recording.

Bhavinaben scripts history, storms into Paralympics TT final

Bhavinaben scripts history, storms into Paralympics TT final

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

The 34-year-old Patel, who had surprised even the Indian camp in this Paralympics with her sensational show, stunned China's Miao Zhang 7-11, 11-7, 11-4, 9-11, 11-8 in the semi-final showdown which lasted 34 minutes.

Playing cupid to the differently-abled

Playing cupid to the differently-abled

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

Kalyani Khona is helping the disabled find love.

Kashmiri 'World' champs keep families waiting

Kashmiri 'World' champs keep families waiting

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

The Hussain family from Sopore and Iqbal household in Kashmir's Anantnag are eagerly waiting for their cell phones to buzz. It's been 11 days since 20-year-old Amir Hussain Rather and 25-year-old Wasim Iqbal last spoke with their folks back home.

Pope writes to Paralympic champ after accident

Pope writes to Paralympic champ after accident

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Says he has given 'lesson of humanity'.

Discus thrower Vinod's classification in F52 category raises hopes of medal

Discus thrower Vinod's classification in F52 category raises hopes of medal

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

5 athletes, 6 officials from Indian contingent to take part in Paralympics opening.

Facebook, Google agree to publish transparency reports

Facebook, Google agree to publish transparency reports

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

While Facebook said on Tuesday it will publish an interim report on July 2 as mandated by the IT rules, Google will publish its transparency report as required under the new IT Rules in India.

Google got 27,700 user complaints in April, removed 59,000 content pieces

Google got 27,700 user complaints in April, removed 59,000 content pieces

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

Google received over 27,700 complaints in April this year from individual users in India over alleged violation of local laws or personal rights, which resulted in the removal of 59,350 pieces of content, the company said in its maiden monthly transparency report.