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When I was in quarantine

When I was in quarantine

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

'It all became clear when I was asked to lodge myself on the couch in the lounge,' says Kishore Singh.

When Marin's mom waited for Sindhu's mother

When Marin's mom waited for Sindhu's mother

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

Being hounded by eager selfie seekers is something that top level sportspersons are used to but Saina Nehwal's father and PV Sindhu's mother had a surprise 'fan' waiting for them outside the World Badminton Championship venue.

Modi unveils Vivekananda statue in JNU, says nation above ideology

Modi unveils Vivekananda statue in JNU, says nation above ideology

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

Giving priority to one's ideology over national interest has harmed the democratic system of the country a lot, Modi said in his address to students after unveiling the statue through video conferencing.

Bank rate-rigging was pretty big business

Bank rate-rigging was pretty big business

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

When traders got caught fiddling Libor, their employers blamed a few bad apples.

'It's time to stop the fantasy about Mumbai remaining a safe city'

'It's time to stop the fantasy about Mumbai remaining a safe city'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

Over 200 journalists, photographers and journalism students came together at Hutatma Chowk in south Mumbai to protest the gang-rape.

Umpiring a 'strange occupation', says Kyrgios

Umpiring a 'strange occupation', says Kyrgios

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

Nick Kyrgios has had more than his fair share of run-ins with umpires over his career

How 6 young women rekindled HOPE in Uttarakhand

How 6 young women rekindled HOPE in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

Six young women dynamos of the Art of Living Foundation risked their own lives to bring about an awe-inspiring transformation in the scattered lives of several ill-fated women reeling in shock and grief ever since tragedy struck.

Proposed UPA legislation to punish bribe giver and taker

Proposed UPA legislation to punish bribe giver and taker

Rediff.com18 Apr 2013

While giving more teeth to the existing anti-corruption law, the government has also ensured that innocent officers are not unnecessarily hounded, reports Sunita Moga

Farooq Abdullah questioned by ED for 5 hours in JKCA graft case

Farooq Abdullah questioned by ED for 5 hours in JKCA graft case

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

He was earlier questioned in the case for over six hours on Monday. His son and former chief minister Omar Abdullah expressed his displeasure and tweeted the party statement on his father's questioning with the comment: 'This on a day when my father turns 84!'

Arnab Goswami accuses 'Sonia's goons' of attacking him

Arnab Goswami accuses 'Sonia's goons' of attacking him

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

In a video posted after the alleged attack, Goswami said he was told by his security guards that the attackers were allegedly Youth Congress workers. However, there was no confirmation of the same by either police or the youth outfit.

Chit fund agent dies, director commits suicide

Chit fund agent dies, director commits suicide

Rediff.com7 May 2013

The body count, mostly from suicides after the chit fund bubble burst, went up to 11 on Tuesday with the death of an agent and an alleged suicide by a chit fund firm director.

Review: A film worth watching Once Again

Review: A film worth watching Once Again

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

One needs patience to watch Once Again, feels A Ganesh Nadar.

Here's how you can get out of loan defaults

Here's how you can get out of loan defaults

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

A likely loan default is not the end of the world. Here are your options.

Robert Vadra skips ED date due to health issues

Robert Vadra skips ED date due to health issues

Rediff.com31 May 2019

The agency is expected to give him a fresh date for next week.

An open letter to Arnab Goswami

An open letter to Arnab Goswami

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Having made your point and got bail, it might be useful to reflect and reinvent your brand of journalism that am sure would still be unique, advises Sanjeev Nayyar.

FA Cup: Holders Arsenal knocked out; City survive

FA Cup: Holders Arsenal knocked out; City survive

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

Arsenal's defence of the trophy ended with something of a whimper as Mikel Arteta's side struggled with repeatedly sloppy defending.

'BJP in Bengal is nothing but TMC 2.0'

'BJP in Bengal is nothing but TMC 2.0'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

'Tell me, one BJP policy that Mamata has opposed and is fighting tooth and nail?' Be it Article 370, instant triple talaq, be it CAA/NRC/NPR, be it notebandi, FDI, she has aligned with the BJP.'

What is Adar Poonawalla up to?

What is Adar Poonawalla up to?

Rediff.com4 May 2021

What the UK is getting out of the Serum Institute is what India is losing. And the responsibility of the Indian State ought to have been to dictate where Serum Institute's vaccine doses should go, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

In PIX: Indian GP moves on from the dog days of 2011

In PIX: Indian GP moves on from the dog days of 2011

Rediff.com27 Oct 2012

The dog days are over and the dust has also settled for the Indian Formula One Grand Prix on its second appearance on the Formula One calendar.

'Battle between Mamata and Suvendu is poetic justice'

'Battle between Mamata and Suvendu is poetic justice'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Laxman Chandra Seth, believed by the vast population of the area to have been the villain of the historic anti-farmland acquisition movement in 2007, said the two built their political careers by misleading the innocent people of Nandigram. Now their lies are back to haunt them.

The debate: Weary CEO vs business-like opponent

The debate: Weary CEO vs business-like opponent

Rediff.com4 Oct 2012

Obama this morning was worse, a lot worse, than his poorest performance until now. On his own, Romney was better than before. Even if that was not a lot, the juxtaposition of the two opened up a wide gulf, says Shreekant Sambrani

Vadra grilled by ED for 3 hrs in money-laundering case

Vadra grilled by ED for 3 hrs in money-laundering case

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

They added that Vadra was expected to join the probe again on Friday.

Modi rakes up Ayodhya to hit out at rivals at Bihar rally

Modi rakes up Ayodhya to hit out at rivals at Bihar rally

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Invoking the imagery of Goddess Sita and her father Janaka, the king of Mithila of which this north Bihar town became the capital later on, Modi said those who used to taunt the BJP over the delay in construction of Ram temple were now forced to applause.

When Rahul surprised diners at Patna eatery

When Rahul surprised diners at Patna eatery

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

Several people clicked snapshots of the leader having his meal from a distance that the SPG -- which looks after Gandhi's security -- permitted.

What brands must do to weather troll-storm

What brands must do to weather troll-storm

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

From consulting firms to tech and detergent companies, brands are busy swatting away online crusaders. In the fraught times we live in, it is not just religion that stokes the fires of controversy. In such instances, it may be best to take the trolls head on.

Shiv Sena has become Sonia Sena: Kangana

Shiv Sena has become Sonia Sena: Kangana

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

She wrote this in reply to an article about the proceedings of Bombay high court during the hearing of the stay order plea by the actor's lawyer against the demolition drive of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation at her property.

Decoding Twilight hottie Robert Pattinson

Decoding Twilight hottie Robert Pattinson

Rediff.com24 Nov 2011

The gorgeous looking vampire from The Twilight series is a heartthrob for millions.

Kerala hails Pinarayi, sends Modi a message

Kerala hails Pinarayi, sends Modi a message

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

The humiliating rebuff given to the power brokers in Delhi in Kerala's local body election carries a big message: Malayalis thoroughly disapprove of the Modi government's shenanigans to misuse central agencies to destabilise a genuinely popular state government, notes M K Bhadrakumar.

Robert Vadra appears before ED for 11th time

Robert Vadra appears before ED for 11th time

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Vadra was dropped by his wife and Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi outside the agency's office

UP: Whistleblower goes underground after receiving death threats

UP: Whistleblower goes underground after receiving death threats

Rediff.com15 Sep 2011

A whistle-blower, who dared to make a complaint to the Uttar Pradesh Lokayukta against a minister, is now being hounded by the latter. Literally terrorised by the minister's sustained intimidation, the whistle-blower is now on the run.

US Open PIX: Djokovic fights back to enter semis; Sakkari, Raducanu advance

US Open PIX: Djokovic fights back to enter semis; Sakkari, Raducanu advance

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

Images from Day 10 of the 2021 US Open in New York on Thursday.

Karthi conquers Andhra

Karthi conquers Andhra

Rediff.com12 Aug 2011

The actor is on a roll after giving three consecutive hit films in Telugu

What Modi can learn from Singapore's Lee

What Modi can learn from Singapore's Lee

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

'Lee Kuan Yew told me he used to look to India, especially the writings of Nehru and Sardar Panikkar, for guidance on governance.' 'It's ironic that India should have so much to learn of the spirit of democracy from his son,' notes Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

'Every day you wake up to see who was arrested last night'

'Every day you wake up to see who was arrested last night'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

'If you talk about any kind of equality, you are under attack.'

Dogs maul another child to death in UP's Sitapur, toll rises to 14

Dogs maul another child to death in UP's Sitapur, toll rises to 14

Rediff.com18 May 2018

With Sonam's death, eight children have killed by the stray dogs this month alone.

Argentina, Dutch qualify for 2022 FIFA World Cup

Argentina, Dutch qualify for 2022 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Mbappe and Benzema inspire France to 2-0 win against Finland

Adityanath's outfit offers 'guns' to 'harassed' Hindus of Bishada

Adityanath's outfit offers 'guns' to 'harassed' Hindus of Bishada

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

Several members of the group, 'Hindu Yuva Vahini', tried entering the village but were stopped by the police in view of the prohibitory orders.

Is Yes Bank out of the woods?

Is Yes Bank out of the woods?

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

'Infusion of fresh capital, handsome growth in deposits and focus on recovery should bring Yes Bank back on the growth path in the next financial year,' observes Tamal Bandyopodhyay.

President rescues Haryana whistleblower officer

President rescues Haryana whistleblower officer

Rediff.com21 Jan 2011

In an unprecedented move for the first time, President Pratibha Patil came to the aid of a whistleblower officer of the Haryana government, ordering it to drop a chargesheet filed against him.

'Media today more about TRPs, less about news'

'Media today more about TRPs, less about news'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2011

Television reporting is more about TRPs and less about news reporting. It drives on the assumption that a lynch mob is in all our living rooms and we want corrupt politicians to emerge out of the screen so that we deal with them and mete out the punishment, said Shekar Gupta, editor-in-chief of the Indian Express Group, speaking at the Lalit Doshi Memorial Award 2010-11 in Mumbai on Thursday.