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At 13, she has achieved the unthinkable!

At 13, she has achieved the unthinkable!

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

This is Isabella Rose Taylor. She is 13. And she's just showed at New York Fashion Week.

Video: Taekwondo: The benefits and a live demonstration

Video: Taekwondo: The benefits and a live demonstration

Rediff.com2 Sep 2009

Mahendra Mohan, Taekwondo master and head instructor at the MJ Academy of Martial Arts, Mumbai, says the benefits of practicing Taekwondo are three-fold: physical, mental and spiritual. Don't miss this live demonstration.

'Kareena is boringly beautiful'

'Kareena is boringly beautiful'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2010

Photographer Sameer Belvalkar who has shot Jodhaa Akbar, My Name is Khan and We are Family, takes us through some of his great stills.

When not playing cricket, they played music

When not playing cricket, they played music

Rediff.com19 Aug 2010

Many sportsmen are also good musicians. In cricket, though, the examples are few and far between. Rediff.com takes a look some.

India @ Asiad: Schoolboy, lawyer, veteran swell medal haul

India @ Asiad: Schoolboy, lawyer, veteran swell medal haul

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

A summary of Indian athletes' showing at the Asian Games on Tuesday.

Ratan Tata may be suffering from delusion: Amit Mitra

Ratan Tata may be suffering from delusion: Amit Mitra

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

Mitra said that Tata group firm TCS was creating additional 20,000 jobs.

Privacy in the Dock

Privacy in the Dock

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

'No government will forego the usage of data of this order and nor will any private concern.' 'Unless, of course, there are strong safeguards to privacy.' 'Which is why that nine-member Supreme Court bench could make or mar everybody's future,' says Devangshu Datta.

The 21 year old who designs IAF's patches of honour

The 21 year old who designs IAF's patches of honour

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Saurav Chordia's morale patches celebrate bravery and glorify events that are significant for different IAF units or squadrons.

Want to be your own boss? Think BIG. Do BIG.

Want to be your own boss? Think BIG. Do BIG.

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

Give more than 100 per cent to your job, advises author Bikram Dasgupta.

Leaders are readers. Are YOU?

Leaders are readers. Are YOU?

Rediff.com15 Jan 2010

It's the habit of a man who is CEO of India's largest MNC, today.

Fouaad Mirza confident of Olympic qualification despite setback

Fouaad Mirza confident of Olympic qualification despite setback

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

An injury to his preferred horse has jeopardised Fouaad Mirza's qualification chances for the Tokyo Games but the double Asian Games silver medallist is confident of making the cut for the Olympics in the equestrian event.

Bollywood's secret passions, revealed!

Bollywood's secret passions, revealed!

Rediff.com25 Mar 2010

Here are some little known facts about our well known celebs.

Bernie Ecclestone touching 80, and at full throttle

Bernie Ecclestone touching 80, and at full throttle

Rediff.com19 Oct 2010

He is at the helm of Formula One for more than 32 years. And with each passing year he seems to get younger. While managing a top notch product is challenging, for a certain Bernie Ecclestone, it comes naturally.

Simple steps to retire young and wealthy

Simple steps to retire young and wealthy

Rediff.com19 Oct 2010

The mindset of today's young professionals is changing radically. They would like to have a semi-retired life in their late forties or early fifties by taking up a hobby instead of a regular job. Here's then how to retire sooner and richer.

Of passionate riders and a motorcycling career

Of passionate riders and a motorcycling career

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Veer Arjun Singh finds out what a bunch of passionate bikers can teach us about the adrenaline-fuelled hobby

'Entrepreneurship can be a draining process'

'Entrepreneurship can be a draining process'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

'If you enjoy learning and if you can risk the failures, entrepreneurship can be a rewarding, enriching experience.'

How to draft the perfect CV: Tips for freshers

How to draft the perfect CV: Tips for freshers

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Include only what is relevant to your application, says Abhishek Kumar, Assistant Professor, School of Management & Labour Studies, Tata Institute of Social Sciences.

Abhinav Bindra to retire after Asian Games?

Abhinav Bindra to retire after Asian Games?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Decorated Indian shooter Abhinav Bindra created a flutter on Monday by saying Tuesday will be his last day in professional shooting.

Why are the TikTokers struggling?

Why are the TikTokers struggling?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Two months after TikTok ban: Influencers busy rebuilding their fan base as homegrown apps enjoy 'gold rush'.

'Violin is my passion'

'Violin is my passion'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2008

Blogging could even land you a job

Blogging could even land you a job

Rediff.com11 Dec 2008

Blogs can add to the blogger's income indirectly by getting them professional work. Most bloggers, provided they prove competent, are sought out by companies for consultancy, research and insight programmes.

PIX: 'Homebody' Osaka making the most of isolation

PIX: 'Homebody' Osaka making the most of isolation

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

Following a whirlwind few years, Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka can be forgiven for taking time to reset and relax as the sporting world goes on an indefinite pause due to the coronavirus crisis. Osaka, a two-time Grand Slam winner who also became the first Japanese player to reach world number one, had been preparing for another action-packed summer including her Olympics debut on home soil at Tokyo 2020.

'It is very difficult when you don't have work'

'It is very difficult when you don't have work'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

"You have an MBA from IIM-Ahmedabad. You worked in a bank in New York. What made you give up all that and pursue acting?" 'A little bit of courage and a lot of stupidity.'

Super heroes transform into Lego sculptures in Paris

Super heroes transform into Lego sculptures in Paris

Rediff.com2 May 2018

Move aside Avengers: Infinity War, DC Comics superheroes are here! Batman, The Joker, Wonder Woman and more of DC Comics super heroes have been sculpted into Lego art work for an upcoming exhibit in Paris. 'The Art of the Brick: DC Super Heroes' runs from April 26 to August 19, 2018 at Paris' Parc de la Villette.

Stunning images from the Wild

Stunning images from the Wild

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

Wildlife photography, which requires a lot of patience, can be a tedious affair. But for Dr Ajit Huilgol, a reputed surgeon from Bangalore, it is a passion and a hobby.

Never a dull moment for drama queen Serena

Never a dull moment for drama queen Serena

Rediff.com31 May 2009

"I'm drama, and I don't want to be drama," Williams said after reaching the fourth round with a ill-tempered 4-6 6-3 6-4 win over Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez.

Vellathooval is a let-down

Vellathooval is a let-down

Rediff.com25 May 2009

Vellathooval is disappointing considering there are veterans like director I V Sasi and writer John Paul associated with it.

Fear of the unknown: Locked-down athletes face mental health challenge

Fear of the unknown: Locked-down athletes face mental health challenge

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

When Olympic swimming champion Kyle Chalmers completed what he knew would be his final training session before the coronavirus shutdown, his overwhelming feelings were of sadness and the fear of what was to come. Many athletes are putting a brave face on the lockdown, converting garages and bedrooms into home gymnasiums and posting cheerful videos of themselves on social media keeping fit by "bench-pressing" their children.

Lockdowns & Layoffs: We, the People of La La Land

Lockdowns & Layoffs: We, the People of La La Land

Rediff.com28 May 2020

'India has been cleaved into two by a government that has shown amazing consistency in cleaving.' 'One India is gasping for life, and the other is doing yoga and clapping from balconies and WhatsApp groups,' observes Debashish Chatterjee.

What Mukund Toys has to offer

What Mukund Toys has to offer

Rediff.com10 Dec 2007

For this mechanical engineer working with UDHE - an engineering, procurement and construction company - the fascination with the miniature trains is almost encyclopaedic and he's certainly not new to the hobby.

How you can add value to your career

How you can add value to your career

Rediff.com26 May 2015

Your current job holds the mirror to your future.

Forgive me for hardship caused to you: PM on lockdown

Forgive me for hardship caused to you: PM on lockdown

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

The PM said looking at what the world is going through, this (lockdown) was the "only way left."

Is your loved one at risk of Alzheimer's?

Is your loved one at risk of Alzheimer's?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

It is necessary to take your memory loss seriously, warns Dr Madhuri Behari.

Woman power: Gaming no longer a boys' bastion

Woman power: Gaming no longer a boys' bastion

Rediff.com10 Aug 2009

To attract Indian women, companies are coming up with games specially designed for them.

The L&T CEO who never wanted to retire

The L&T CEO who never wanted to retire

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

As A M Naik stepped down as L&T CEO, there are some things he still needs to take care of. And given his love for his company that's not the last we are going to hear of him yet.

Tarun Gogoi: Cong stalwart who led Assam from the front

Tarun Gogoi: Cong stalwart who led Assam from the front

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

The 84-year old veteran Congressman, who died from post-COVID complications on Monday, was a Nehru-Gandhi family loyalist.

This lawyer is all set to take aim on his Asian Games debut

This lawyer is all set to take aim on his Asian Games debut

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

Optimistically preparing to shoot at the Games, air pistol exponent Verma, 29, is a late bloomer.

Gloom descends as sister bids adieu to army captain who died in J-K

Gloom descends as sister bids adieu to army captain who died in J-K

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

As she walked near the tricolour-wrapped coffin, tears welled up in her eyes. She then, carefully touched the surface of the wooden coffin, and then laid her head on it, and cried, "Bhai (brother)", multiple times.

Arsenal fan killed Liverpool supporter in Kenya after 5-1 mauling

Arsenal fan killed Liverpool supporter in Kenya after 5-1 mauling

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

An Arsenal fan in Kenya stabbed a Liverpool supporter to death on Saturday while they were watching on television the English Premier League match as the Merseyside club beat the Londoners 5-1, said a local police chief.