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Meet Popeye the Foodie Dog

Meet Popeye the Foodie Dog

Rediff.com16 May 2019

Meet the cutest food connoisseur Los Angeles has ever seen! Popeye the Foodie dog was once a stray, but thanks to the tender love and care of his rescuers, he's living his very best life. Have a look!

IT Topper To Miss Teen Universe India

IT Topper To Miss Teen Universe India

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

'From a teenager who struggled with low self-esteem to representing India at Miss Teen Universe, I've really worked hard to become someone I'm proud of.'

Meet these Superstar Sisters!

Meet these Superstar Sisters!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

'When people who ignored us, when relatives who have not spoken to us for a long time, congratulated us, it was a proud moment for my mother.'

How footballer Ganguly became 'an accidental cricketer'

How footballer Ganguly became 'an accidental cricketer'

Rediff.com30 May 2020

The world was in a "sheer shock" in the past few months due to the coronavirus pandemic but BCCI president Sourav Ganguly is confident that life will be back to normal once the vaccine for the virus is developed. Ganguly believes once the vaccine is out, the virus will be like any other health issues like flu or jaundice but with a cure.

Coronavirus: 'Our world is coming to a complete standstill'

Coronavirus: 'Our world is coming to a complete standstill'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

'The only good thing that has come out of our current situation is that it has brought communities closer.' NRIs describe the impact coronavirus is having on their lives.

When Modi called Ponmariappan

When Modi called Ponmariappan

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Ponmariappan, who has been running a free library at his hair-cutting salon in Tamil Nadu, was featured on Mann Ki Baat on October 25.

'I also wanted to get love'

'I also wanted to get love'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

'A relationship is not on my mind now, but I am not saying no to anything because when you say no, things happen.'

'Married, but involved with another girl'

'Married, but involved with another girl'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Coronavirus: Shoaib Akhtar proposes Indo-Pak series to raise funds

Coronavirus: Shoaib Akhtar proposes Indo-Pak series to raise funds

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar proposed a made-for-television three-match ODI series against arch-rivals India to raise funds for the fight against the coronavirus pandemic in both the countries. In these extraordinary times, Akhtar believes both countries should help each other.

Pak militants behead man in full public view

Pak militants behead man in full public view

Rediff.com15 Nov 2014

Taliban militants have publicly beheaded a man for allegedly spying for the security forces in Pakistan's northwestern tribal region.

'We will not move until the last person is taken out'

'We will not move until the last person is taken out'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

'People in general have a kind of contemptuous attitude to those from Malappuram. But we have shown the entire world what dedicated and selfless work is.'

Jobless, homeless: Migrant labourers in time of COVID-19

Jobless, homeless: Migrant labourers in time of COVID-19

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

Hundreds of migrant workers from Delhi, Haryana and even Punjab reached Anand Vihar, Ghazipur and Ghaziabad's Lal Kuan area after taking arduous treks of many kilometers on foot to take buses to their respective native places

Time to Lockout the Lockdown

Time to Lockout the Lockdown

Rediff.com1 May 2020

'We need to have the courage to take a rational look at known facts and act accordingly,' advises Mohan Guruswamy.

A year on, kin of victims remain oblivious about Delhi riots probe

A year on, kin of victims remain oblivious about Delhi riots probe

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

According to the police, overall, 1,818 people have been arrested so far in 400 cases in connection with the riots. They said 342 charge sheets have been filed by Delhi Police by the end of 2020, out of which the trial court has taken cognizance 250 cases.

Is the world sniggering about our cow obsession?

Is the world sniggering about our cow obsession?

Rediff.com9 May 2017

'Guys, you're going to say, Who cares what the world thinks? We're the best, it is our destiny to lead the world; look, everyone's doing yoga, everything the world has was originally ours.' 'But let's get real -- you care deeply what the world thinks,' says Mitali Saran.

A day in the life of a COVID-19 Warrior

A day in the life of a COVID-19 Warrior

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

'My wife, who expresses her fears and anxieties every night when I return home after doing my duty at a COVID-19 containment zone, promptly wakes me up the next morning so that I can report for duty on time.'

'Bahut bahaduri se lade aapke sahab'

'Bahut bahaduri se lade aapke sahab'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

'He destroyed many of our tanks, and finally, it was just the two of us left facing each other with our tanks just 200 m apart.' A tale of valour excerpted from Rachna Bisht Rawat's 1971: Charge Of The Gorkhas And Other Stories.

Putham Pudhu Kaalai review

Putham Pudhu Kaalai review

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

Putham Pudhu Kaalai is refreshing like the unsuspecting morning dew that teases your senses when you step on the grass barefoot, discovers Divya Nair.

COVID-19: Indian-Americans raise funds for relief work

COVID-19: Indian-Americans raise funds for relief work

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

SEWA International, a leading Indian-American non-profit organisation, has so far raised more than $250,000 for its COVID-19 relief efforts. It is using the money to buy personal protective equipment's, in particular facial masks and surgical masks, to donate free to the local law enforcement officials and hospitals in some of the hot spot areas like New York, who have run out of these essential items.

'Lockdown is the only option we have'

'Lockdown is the only option we have'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

'For every epidemic, it takes a peak and then it comes down.' 'Usually, infections peak in 14 days, and you give another week's time after the peak.' 'That is why the lockdown is for 21 days.'

Rise and fall of the Dosa King

Rise and fall of the Dosa King

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

His blind faith in astrology took him down a tragic path that has now come to define his life.

The Indian Tigress is ready to fight!

The Indian Tigress is ready to fight!

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

'I want to win the MMA World championship.'

Why English-speaking, foreign-returned women begging on H'bad roads

Why English-speaking, foreign-returned women begging on H'bad roads

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

The woman said she was a Green Card holder and had worked in the US

Cong dubs govt's stimulus package as 'jumla package'

Cong dubs govt's stimulus package as 'jumla package'

Rediff.com14 May 2020

He said the migrants and poor people had great expectations after the prime minister's address to the nation, but sadly...

The most moving feature you'll read today

The most moving feature you'll read today

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

In these dark, divisive times, Ajitha's humanity gives us cause for hope.

Governments should not become trigger-happy about lockdowns

Governments should not become trigger-happy about lockdowns

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

Sure we understand that isolating affected communities is part of the pandemic protocol, but we don't wish our life and freedom to be tossed aside at the slightest excuse, states Shyam G Menon.

Why this class 12 student is carrying Covid bodies

Why this class 12 student is carrying Covid bodies

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

'This is a dangerous job, as I am at a higher risk of contracting the infection, but I need the job'

DU girl abducted, killed by boyfriend

DU girl abducted, killed by boyfriend

Rediff.com7 Feb 2016

The man's family was against their marriage, claim the girl's kin.

Father's advice: How to be successful in life

Father's advice: How to be successful in life

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

Rediff readers share the best lessons they learned from their fathers.

The coronavirus flight: How Indians helped Indians

The coronavirus flight: How Indians helped Indians

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

Bureaucratic insensitivity gave way to compassion with the state administration, police and passersby joining forces to help the stream of Indians fleeing Delhi.

'He called me by his daughter's name'

'He called me by his daughter's name'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

'I try to say to myself, 'Don't cry in front of people'. But sometimes I can't help it.'

Omicron: What Mask Should I Wear?

Omicron: What Mask Should I Wear?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

'Every time you put on a mask and take the mask off and adjust the fit, you are putting additional fatigue on the materials.'

COVID-19: 'The young are dying'

COVID-19: 'The young are dying'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

'When this COVID-19 restarted, the first thing I observed was that the patients are all below 50 years.'

Under Stalin agriculture, environment get a new name; non-resident Tamils a new ministry

Under Stalin agriculture, environment get a new name; non-resident Tamils a new ministry

Rediff.com8 May 2021

Governor Banwarilal Purohit administered the oath of office and secrecy to 68-year old Stalin, for whom this would be the first stint as CM

Why NYAY cannot be expected to deliver justice

Why NYAY cannot be expected to deliver justice

Rediff.com18 May 2019

The centre pays only an insulting Rs 200 per pensioner each month at a tight-fisted 0.04 per cent of GDP, among the lowest in the world. Instead, as illustrated by Jean Drze, one option is for NYAY to provide individual rather than household entitlements to all pensioners of at least Rs 1200 per month.

'Rahul Bhai would take on Modi or anybody, if he felt something was not in the favour of the nation'

'Rahul Bhai would take on Modi or anybody, if he felt something was not in the favour of the nation'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

'Rahul Bhai was well known for speaking the truth.' 'He did not accept anything he considered wrong.'

Bhanu Sahni: 'Ukraine is my second homeland'

Bhanu Sahni: 'Ukraine is my second homeland'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

'We feel betrayed by the West.'

My Dada Sunil Gavaskar

My Dada Sunil Gavaskar

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

To watch Dada standing on the steps of the airplane ladder with a glittering trophy in hand was exhilarating, recalls Hemant Kenkre.

SC raps govt over handling of farmers' stir; says it may stay 3 laws

SC raps govt over handling of farmers' stir; says it may stay 3 laws

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

After some tough talk that the Centre has been given a 'long rope' and 'failed' to break the deadlock and not been 'effective' in handling the stir, the court said it will pronounce orders on Tuesday on various issues related to the farm laws and the farmers' ongoing stir at Delhi borders.

How civic body curbed COVID-19 spread in Dharavi

How civic body curbed COVID-19 spread in Dharavi

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

Kiran Dighavkar, assistant commissioner of the G North ward of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said the civic body had to change its traditional approach of waiting for patients, contact tracing, isolation and home quarantine to begin proactive screening instead.