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The COVID-19 deniers

The COVID-19 deniers

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Social stigma associated with Covid-19 has led to people denying that they, or their family members, have it - and this will make the task of containing the pandemic much harder, notes Geetanjali Krishna.

Trump vows to nominate woman judge for US SC

Trump vows to nominate woman judge for US SC

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

Ginsburg, a history-making jurist, feminist icon and a champion of women's rights and social justice, died of cancer on Friday. She was 87.

Bigg Boss 13: Rashami turns joker!

Bigg Boss 13: Rashami turns joker!

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

The BB Post Office task resumes on Bigg Boss 13, and the fights get more intense.

Why it is hard to call a bubble in tech stocks

Why it is hard to call a bubble in tech stocks

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

It is not clear as to whether we are in a bubble in technology stocks. What is clear, however, is that there is no reason why this potential bubble will pop anytime soon, notes Akash Prakash.

COVID-19 is raging across the country

COVID-19 is raging across the country

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

'Governments have neither any idea of the source of the infection, nor a grip on the disease.' 'Headline management will not work, not in this case,' observes Sunita Narain.

Will govt succeed in collecting Rs 9 trillion in tax arrears?

Will govt succeed in collecting Rs 9 trillion in tax arrears?

Rediff.com4 May 2020

The Vivaad se Vishwas Tak scheme will be one area where some much-needed revenue can be collected by the government. The scheme can be more successful if some specific steps are taken, says investment advisor Harsh Roongta. This results in a very high tax demand. Investment advisor Harsh Roongta takes you through the maze of appeals and counter appeals.

Drones steal the show at Aero India 2019

Drones steal the show at Aero India 2019

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

These unmanned aerial vehicles can fly at high speeds, detect intruders, do aerobatic maneuvers like loops, rolls, spins, and hammerheads effortlessly and communicate with each other intelligently.

When Dr Abdullah met Mehbooba's family...

When Dr Abdullah met Mehbooba's family...

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

'Dr Abdullah is the oldest and tallest leader in our current political landscape and it was very kind of him to come and see us.'

Humpy wins Cairns Cup title; rises to 2nd in rankings

Humpy wins Cairns Cup title; rises to 2nd in rankings

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

World rapid champion Koneru Humpy claimed her second title in the last two months by emerging triumphant at the Cairns Cup chess tournament following a draw against compatriot Dronavalli Harika in the ninth and final round, in St Louis, United States. Humpy, who was crowned World champion in December, finished the tournament with six points. The icing on the cake was that Humpy will gain five ELO rating points (the basis for international rankings) and move to second place in the world rankings.

How about a Hammurabi Code for financial offences?

How about a Hammurabi Code for financial offences?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

Scams happen with high regularity because the price of getting caught is insignificant. Aggrieved investors run from the police to already clogged courts to find redress for issues for which financial regulators have been specifically set up. For over 3,750 years we have known what to do, but we don't do it, observes Debashis Basu.

FIFPro to back politically vocal players at Tokyo Games

FIFPro to back politically vocal players at Tokyo Games

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

The IOC said earlier this month that athletes were banned from making any political statements or protests at Olympic events or medal ceremonies "to avoid turning the Games into a political tool".

I really don't know the reasons for banning me: Azharuddin

I really don't know the reasons for banning me: Azharuddin

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

Mohammad Azharuddin's rehabilitation from life ban is more than complete in many ways but the former India captain says he "doesn't really know the reasons" for banning him in the first place. In December 2000, Azharuddin was handed a life ban by the BCCI for his involvement in match-fixing. However, after a long drawn out legal battle, Azharuddin saw the Andhra Pradesh High Court revoking the ban and terming it "illegal" in 2012.

'There is very serious rural distress and it is a major worry'

'There is very serious rural distress and it is a major worry'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

'MGNREGA is definitely like a lifeline and is the employer of the last resort'

Will the farmers get justice?

Will the farmers get justice?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

The government has the upper hand in the ongoing negotiations, and it is unclear if a real debate will happen, observes Tulika Narayan.

London can host 2020 Games if moved over coronavirus

London can host 2020 Games if moved over coronavirus

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

With the Tokyo Games due to begin on July 24, organisers have set up a task force to coordinate with public health authorities over the epidemic.

Rajasthan political crisis reignites debate over Speakers' power

Rajasthan political crisis reignites debate over Speakers' power

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

The apex court, in a plethora of verdicts, has given varying judicial opinions on Speakers' powers ranging from refusing to intervene in the matter to assuming the role of the Speaker itself and going to the extent of disqualifying lawmakers under the 10th Schedule of the Constitution.

Manchester United: What A Mess!

Manchester United: What A Mess!

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

'Pure, unadulterated football joy has been in short supply for United fans for a long time now,' complains Dhruv Munjal.

Rajasthan Crisis: Explained: Anti-Defection Law

Rajasthan Crisis: Explained: Anti-Defection Law

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

A major drawback of the Anti-Defection Law is the lack of precise definition of defection itself, points out Rup Narayan Das.

5 Reasons Why Aamir signed Thugs of Hindostan

5 Reasons Why Aamir signed Thugs of Hindostan

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

So *this* is why Aamir Khan signed Thugs Of Hindostan?

How IAF choppers helped General Sagat liberate Bangladesh

How IAF choppers helped General Sagat liberate Bangladesh

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

The retreating Pakistani troops were heading towards Dacca and they had to be stopped at all costs. The Eastern Army Commander, in his orders to General Sagat Singh, had reiterated that he did not want the troops of 4 Corps to cross the Meghna river. But General Sagat had other plans to threaten Dacca and ensure that the pressure would make the Pakistani commanders capitulate. This is where the IAF helicopters came in.

Europa League: Arsenal win, Milan survive scare to reach last 32

Europa League: Arsenal win, Milan survive scare to reach last 32

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

Thirteen teams have now qualified for the last 32 including Bayer Leverkusen, FC Zurich and Lazio who had already secured places in the next stage of the competition.

Curbs lifted in most parts of Kashmir, normal life remained affected

Curbs lifted in most parts of Kashmir, normal life remained affected

Rediff.com21 Sep 2019

Security deployment remained in vulnerable areas and mobile and internet services were yet to be restored in most parts of the Valley 48 days after the Centre abrogated Article 370 provisions of the Constitution.

Fresh restrictions imposed in Kashmir for Friday prayers

Fresh restrictions imposed in Kashmir for Friday prayers

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

Restrictions under Section 144 CrPc have been imposed in few areas of the valley to maintain law and order, the officials said.

How we can DEFEAT COVID-19

How we can DEFEAT COVID-19

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

'If our body is able to mount a very successful immune response, we can negate the virus.'

'Can heal US in dark times': Obama endorses Joe Biden

'Can heal US in dark times': Obama endorses Joe Biden

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Biden, 77, will be formally nominated by the Democratic party during the National Convention in Wisconsin in August.

Bong Joon Ho: Master of Unsubtle Symbolism

Bong Joon Ho: Master of Unsubtle Symbolism

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

Only Bong Joon Ho -- whose film Parasite won the Oscars for Best Film, Best Director, Best International Feature -- knows how to work with a heavy hand and still get respectable results, says Ranjita Ganesan.

'Kozhikode is only the first'

'Kozhikode is only the first'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

'We are going to have plane crashes left, right and centre.'

'You can keep locking down endlessly, but what will you do at the end of it?'

'You can keep locking down endlessly, but what will you do at the end of it?'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

'We haven't flattened the infection curve, we may have merely smoothened it temporarily.'

Champions League, Europa League return and in full swing this week

Champions League, Europa League return and in full swing this week

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

While Spurs play Inter Milan at home in Champions League on Wednesday, on Thursday, Arsenal face a long trip to Ukraine to play Vorskla Poltava in the Europa League, needing a victory to consolidate first place in the group.

Gavaskar, Pietersen want Pant in if Dhawan ruled out; Gambhir calls for Rayudu

Gavaskar, Pietersen want Pant in if Dhawan ruled out; Gambhir calls for Rayudu

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

The view on having Pant on board, if Dhawan is ousted, was echoed by former England batsman Kevin Pietersen.

What Bangladesh must do to face Indian pace attack...

What Bangladesh must do to face Indian pace attack...

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Mominul spoke about how temperament has become a big factor.

What's wrong with Modi's Central Vista project

What's wrong with Modi's Central Vista project

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

'If you are doing something to our national democratic space which involves serious amounts of land, the public should have been consulted.'

What football might look like when it resumes after coronavirus

What football might look like when it resumes after coronavirus

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has said that football will be "totally different" when it re-starts after the coronavirus. He has talked of smaller, but more meaningful, competitions, more balance and football being "more attentive to true values."

Education turns core poll issue in TN, can break AIADMK-BJP ties

Education turns core poll issue in TN, can break AIADMK-BJP ties

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

Higher education policy may be at the core of the Tamil Nadu assembly polls next May, with a potential to break the ties between the ruling AIADMK in the state and the BJP counterpart at the national level, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

'LET ME GO HOME!'

'LET ME GO HOME!'

Rediff.com17 May 2020

Do we care about India's Nowhere People, asks Sunil Sethi.

'This regime wants to make India a dictatorship'

'This regime wants to make India a dictatorship'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

'By manipulating India's electoral laws, the aim of the Modi government is to weaken democracy to such an extent that it ultimately crumbles.'

Vandalism reported in Kashmir, normal life affected for 46th day

Vandalism reported in Kashmir, normal life affected for 46th day

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

Private cars have come under stone-pelting at many places as the miscreants want to enforce shutdown.

Pakistan have found out India's weak spot

Pakistan have found out India's weak spot

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

Pakistan need to cash in on India's middle-order vulnerability, says Akram

How India Inc is making the most of PM-CARES

How India Inc is making the most of PM-CARES

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

'If the government was serious about co-opting the corporate sector meaningfully in the fight against COVID-19, it could have specified activities beyond cheque-writing,' notes Kanika Datta.

Soccer Extras: Xhaka says he reached boiling point after abuse

Soccer Extras: Xhaka says he reached boiling point after abuse

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

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