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10 BEST Hindi Songs of 2019

10 BEST Hindi Songs of 2019

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Sukanya Verma lists 10 of her favourite songs of the year, in no particular order.

Lockdown provokes bad memories for trafficking survivors

Lockdown provokes bad memories for trafficking survivors

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

Confined to their rooms and small houses, they are reminded of the time when they were subjected to physical and sexual torture.

Are you house proud?

Are you house proud?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2004

The Get Ahead Housecleaning Quiz.

'We are now the eye of the storm'

'We are now the eye of the storm'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

'Between the quiet hallways and the empty streets, there is a misleadingly peaceful atmosphere outside, that does not reflect the stress and tragedy happening every day between hospital walls.'

Khobragade reassigned to UN mission, but will US approve her new visa?

Khobragade reassigned to UN mission, but will US approve her new visa?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

'Dr Khobragade is now a Counsellor without any specific work responsibility at the PMI. There is not going to be any work for her at the mission at least for now. This is an interim measure to help her so she can get diplomatic immunity and get over this situation.'

Sleep! World's oldest person reveals secret to long life

Sleep! World's oldest person reveals secret to long life

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Susannah Mushatt Jones, 116, from Brooklyn took the title from Jeralean Talley.

Coronavirus: SC, Delhi HC restrict hearings to urgent cases only

Coronavirus: SC, Delhi HC restrict hearings to urgent cases only

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

The apex court, which has been mulling over the issue in its meetings held at the residence of Chief Justice of India S A Bobde on Thursday and Friday, took note of the government's March 5 advisory cautioning against mass gatherings in view of the fact that the World Health Organisation has declared COVID-19 a 'global pandemic'.

Alice doesn't live in indie cinema anymore

Alice doesn't live in indie cinema anymore

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

With Hindi Medium and Angrezi Medium, the "English-medium" actor of independent movies shows she can easily fit into mainstream Hindi movies too.

'When I reached office, I called my husband and cried'

'When I reached office, I called my husband and cried'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

'Frankly, no one is prepared for Begin Again or whatever this is called.'

The harassment faced in hotels -- and it's not just sexual

The harassment faced in hotels -- and it's not just sexual

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

When they're not busy trying to protect their female staff from sexual harassment by over-friendly customers, hotels have to cope with harassment of a different kind -- thievery.

The Life Force Called Shaukat Kaifi

The Life Force Called Shaukat Kaifi

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

'My mom is a riot! I thank her with all my heart.'

Why Wistron vandalism is bad for India

Why Wistron vandalism is bad for India

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

'The workers's dance of wilful destruction has the potential to kill all investments planned in India by any foreign entity,' argues Dr Sudhir Bisht.

Indian-American woman sues Weinstein for sexual harassment

Indian-American woman sues Weinstein for sexual harassment

Rediff.com27 Jan 2018

Weinstein subjected Rehal to 'unwelcome touching', the lawsuit alleges.

'I operated upon 300 soldiers, and lost one'

'I operated upon 300 soldiers, and lost one'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

'Unless you capture territory and plant your flag, the war is never won.'

Flight ops to resume from Monday across India, except AP and Bengal

Flight ops to resume from Monday across India, except AP and Bengal

Rediff.com24 May 2020

Many states like Maharashtra, West Bengal and Tamil Nadu were opposed to opening up of their airports in view of rising cases of the coronavirus infection.

VOTE: Sexiest India covergirl this January!

VOTE: Sexiest India covergirl this January!

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

Deepika, Aditi or Taapsee -- who gets your vote?

BOO Yashwant Sinha for insensitive comment about gays

BOO Yashwant Sinha for insensitive comment about gays

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

Given the upsurge of emotions over the unfairness of Section 377, Mr Sinha has displayed insensitivity towards the LGBT community. For this, he deserves a Boo!

Behind BJP loss: Failure to keep job promise, fix farm distress

Behind BJP loss: Failure to keep job promise, fix farm distress

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

'You look with hope at a politician who comes along and promises to change all that: 10 million new jobs every year, no need to touch someone's feet to get an introduction to an employer. And fix the corrupt guys who have made the system what it is.' 'But five years later, the reality has changed little or not at all,' says T N Ninan.

Modi-I has actually left the economy in good shape

Modi-I has actually left the economy in good shape

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

The Modi government has handled inflation far better than any government in the past two decades. Both the stock market and currency indices have begun to show confidence in the economy, despite the mounting global headwinds of trade.

'Swachh Rail will lead to a Swachh Bharat'

'Swachh Rail will lead to a Swachh Bharat'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

The minister outlined proposals on cleanliness.

My son wants to move out. Yippeee!

My son wants to move out. Yippeee!

Rediff.com17 May 2017

'Having failed for years to get him to move out of the house to set up an independent establishment of his own, it came as a surprise when he asked if it was all right if he moved out for a year "to live a bachelor's life".'

Devyani case: 'India must tell US the other side of the story'

Devyani case: 'India must tell US the other side of the story'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

The Indian agencies are trying to get in touch with the family of Sangeet Richard, the nanny who filed a complaint against Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade, who was arrested and later released last week in connection with an allegedly 'fradulent' visa application for her housekeeper and babysitter .

Rio theft: Computer, shirts stolen from Australia's Olympic village

Rio theft: Computer, shirts stolen from Australia's Olympic village

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

Team shirts and a laptop computer belonging to a cycling official have been stolen from the Australian building in the athletes' village at the Rio Olympics, team chief Kitty Chiller said on Sunday.

A project that brought hope and despair to Ratnagiri

A project that brought hope and despair to Ratnagiri

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

Ratnagiri Gas & Power did some local development under its corporate social responsibility programme.

Did Parasite deserve all those Oscars?

Did Parasite deserve all those Oscars?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

Parasite's razor-sharp characterisations ensure that the picture is thoroughly entertaining though it falls short of greatness, declares Sreehari Nair.

Devyani Khobragade back at work, but badly shaken

Devyani Khobragade back at work, but badly shaken

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

Whatever action is required as a result of the arrest is being taken at the level of the Indian government, diplomatic sources at the Indian consulate in New York tell Rediff.com's Suman Guha Mozumder.

A textile tycoon who also spins dreams

A textile tycoon who also spins dreams

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

Despite presiding over scores of factories in what is today India's largest garment exporter with 105,000 employees, Ahuja is a modest man with much to be immodest about. He tells Rahul Jacob that the government needs a free trade agreement with Europe fast to ensure a level-playing field with Bangladesh and Vietnam.

She shouldn't have fought back: Delhi bus rapist rants without remorse

She shouldn't have fought back: Delhi bus rapist rants without remorse

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

An unrepentant Mukesh Singh says that the rape and beatings were to teach the girl and her friend a lesson that they should not have been out late at night.

Changing the government culture of shabbiness

Changing the government culture of shabbiness

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has ordered a clean-up of all central government offices. Mahesh Vijapurkar laments the pervading culture of shabbiness in government offices around the country.

Why are Tibetans leaving India?

Why are Tibetans leaving India?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

Tibetan refugees in India face a bleak future, says Greg C Bruno.

'Sangeeta Richard resolute in her commitment to be a cooperating witness'

'Sangeeta Richard resolute in her commitment to be a cooperating witness'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2013

'The outcome of this trial will not directly impact Ms Richard, but we are hopeful that justice will be served,' says a spokesperson for Safe Horizon, the organisation taking care of Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade's former domestic help.

India summons US envoy, expresses shock over diplomat's arrest

India summons US envoy, expresses shock over diplomat's arrest

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

Deploring the arrest of Deputy Consul General in New York, Foreign Secretary Sujatha Singh on Friday summoned United States Ambassador Nancy Powell to convey India's "shock" over "absolutely unacceptable" treatment meted out to the senior Indian diplomat.

Diplomat in visa row owns flat in scam-tainted Adarsh Society

Diplomat in visa row owns flat in scam-tainted Adarsh Society

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

This is not the first time IFS officer Devyani Khobragade has found herself under the scanner, says Neeta Kolhatkar.

Review: Khamoshiyan deserves all the silence it can get!

Review: Khamoshiyan deserves all the silence it can get!

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

Khamoshiyan is totally consumed by its cheesy scares-sex-scares-sex pattern, says Sukanya Verma.

Mumbai, Bengaluru see spurt in office leasing

Mumbai, Bengaluru see spurt in office leasing

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

In 2017, absorption in co-working/serviced offices was 2.83 million sq ft, about 186 per cent higher than that of 1.52 million sq ft in 2016.

If there are 70,000 cases in May...Mumbai is ready

If there are 70,000 cases in May...Mumbai is ready

Rediff.com2 May 2020

'Our preparation is based on ICMR projections, whatever preparations we have to make.' 'If they project around 70,000 is the maximum number of hospital cases by mid-May or May 30, we are preparing accordingly -- how many people will need hospitalisation.'

Restaurateurs reach tipping point over ministry's service charge advisory

Restaurateurs reach tipping point over ministry's service charge advisory

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

'The service charge is given to the employees as a part of their salary. Now, employees have been calling to negotiate their salaries to balance the loss that they will face personally. In which case, we won't be able to retain some of them.'

All is not right for the economy of India

All is not right for the economy of India

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Excerpts from a speech on the Supplementary Demands for Grants, December 15.

Mumbai building collapse: A survivor speaks

Mumbai building collapse: A survivor speaks

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

Shankar Bhoir, a security guard at Mumbai's ill-fated Altaf Manzil building recollects his horror.