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Is cellphone tower radiation damaging your health?

Is cellphone tower radiation damaging your health?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Here's all you need to know about radiation from mobile towers and phones.

Will engage with Pak for peace, forces free to answer back: PM

Will engage with Pak for peace, forces free to answer back: PM

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asserted that India's efforts for engagement with Pakistan is on with peace as supreme objective but the forces have "full freedom to answer back" in whatever manner they have to.

How India will solve the world's problems

How India will solve the world's problems

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

'The problems the rest of the world is struggling with -- the future of work, expectations from government and business in a world without jobs -- will be solved in India, by young Indians, before anyone else,' says Mihir S Sharma.

Hockey: How India outclassed arch-rivals Pakistan in final

Hockey: How India outclassed arch-rivals Pakistan in final

Rediff.com30 Oct 2016

Favourites India prevailed 3-2 over arch-rivals Pakistan to reclaim the Asian Champions Trophy hockey, presenting a perfect Diwali gift to the nation in Kuantan, Malaysia on Sunday. Goals from Rupinder Pal Singh (18th minute), Yousuf Affan (23rd) and Nikkin Thimmaiah (51st) helped India surmount the challenge from Pakistan, who rallied from two goals behind through strikes by Muhammad Aleem Bilal (26th) and Ali Shaan (38th) in the title clash of the fourth edition of tournament. This was the first time the teams were meeting in the final of a continental tournament since India dethroned Pakistan as the Asian Games champions in Incheon, South Korea in 2014.

How Mallya plans to settle Kingfisher dues

How Mallya plans to settle Kingfisher dues

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

In 2012, Diageo signed a deal to buy stake in USL.

China spoils India's party, says NSG entry not on Seoul meeting's agenda

China spoils India's party, says NSG entry not on Seoul meeting's agenda

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

China on Monday said differences remain among members of the Nuclear Suppliers Group over the inclusion of new countries and the issue was not even on the agenda of the grouping's meeting in Seoul this week, a day after External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj asserted that Beijing was not opposing India's entry

More West Asian hubs join Indian sky war

More West Asian hubs join Indian sky war

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

Qatar, Dubai and Sharjah want 80,000 additional seats per week as part of bilateral negotiations with India.

India-Zimbabwe MVPI: Bumrah, Rahul reign in one-sided series

India-Zimbabwe MVPI: Bumrah, Rahul reign in one-sided series

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

It was India's players all the way, with Jasprit Bumrah emerging the most valuable, ahead of K L Rahul. Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index after the just-concluded three-ODI series between India and Zimbabwe.

It's time to check in to India!

It's time to check in to India!

Rediff.com2 May 2017

India needs 1.4 million hotel beds a night but has only 2.4 lakh, points out Rahul Pandit, MD and CEO of Ginger Hotels.

India's new surrogacy norms worry Australian couples

India's new surrogacy norms worry Australian couples

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

The programme called 'Babies in Limbo' aired on ABC News on Monday said, Australians would require medical visas and Indian government is precise about issuing them to heterosexual couples who have been married for at least two years.

Junior Asia Cup hockey: India register second win

Junior Asia Cup hockey: India register second win

Rediff.com15 Nov 2015

India went through some anxious dying moments before eking out a close 5-4 win over hosts Malaysia and registered their second consecutive win of the eighth junior men's Asia Cup hockey tournament, in Kuantan, on Sunday.

Why Modi gave THAT book to Ban Ki-moon

Why Modi gave THAT book to Ban Ki-moon

Rediff.com27 Sep 2015

The book 'India and the UN: 70 years' presented by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon illustrates the perspective that India has brought into the United Nations.

'The politics of secularism is dead'

'The politics of secularism is dead'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

'Secularism is associated either with corruption, malgovernance or minority votes.' 'That allows the BJP to construct its own majority vote.' 'It will remain a feature of electoral contests, but it is not the only reason for the BJP's success.'

'India is secular because it is Hindu'

'India is secular because it is Hindu'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

'We have Hindu values, Hindu customs, Hindu philosophy, Hindu way of looking at all religions as acceptable.' 'These are all great assets of India.'

Industrialists and companies featured on postage stamps

Industrialists and companies featured on postage stamps

Rediff.com18 Jan 2013

Here are some of the prominent businesspersons and organisations India Post has featured on their stamps.

Healthcare seeks FDI-friendly policies, R&D sops

Healthcare seeks FDI-friendly policies, R&D sops

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

Expectations of Healthcare sector from Union Budget 2013-14.

'People want everything on the menu on their plate'

'People want everything on the menu on their plate'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

'The government is not insisting that customers must eat a certain quantity only.' 'Customers can ask for extra portions.' 'It is dictatorial, but we welcome it because it is one step towards ending food waste.'

Even Pakistan sells petrol cheaper than India, shocked?

Even Pakistan sells petrol cheaper than India, shocked?

Rediff.com13 May 2015

Petrol costs more in India than Pakistan.

'Since my engagement, questions are being raised about my focus'

'Since my engagement, questions are being raised about my focus'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Dropped from India's women's hockey squad for the Olympics, skipper Ritu Rani reveals her side of the story to Rediff.com's Aruneel Sadadekar.

Sangakkara to bid adieu to cricket during home series

Sangakkara to bid adieu to cricket during home series

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Sri Lankan batting great Kumar Sangakkara will end his international career at the P Sara Oval in August.

Dhoni fourth fastest to complete 8,000 ODI runs

Dhoni fourth fastest to complete 8,000 ODI runs

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

India's captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni became the fourth fastest batsman to complete 8,000 runs in one-day cricket during the fifth and final ODI against New Zealand in Wellington on Friday.

Hockey World League: Indian eves beat Italy, keep Olympic dreams alive

Hockey World League: Indian eves beat Italy, keep Olympic dreams alive

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

India kept their Olympic qualification dreams alive by beating lower-ranked Italy in the shoot-out in a classification match of the women's Hockey World League semi-finals at the KHC Dragons Stadium in Antwerp.

Nerves and high rhythm caught India off-guard: Van Ass

Nerves and high rhythm caught India off-guard: Van Ass

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

India hockey coach Paul van Ass said inability to handle fast-paced attack resulted in his side's capitulation against World champions Australia in the FIH World League semi-finals in Antwerp.

India auto industry body calls for unified emissions rules

India auto industry body calls for unified emissions rules

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

The government said in a statement earlier this year that by April 1, 2017 cars sold in all Indian cities will need to meet the Bharat Stage IV norms.

Why 'Swastha Bharat' needs the e-health push

Why 'Swastha Bharat' needs the e-health push

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw points out how the adoption of information and communication technologies can provide India with a very effective health care tool.

Road ahead isn't that bumpy thanks to Chidambaram

Road ahead isn't that bumpy thanks to Chidambaram

Rediff.com23 Jan 2013

It is not just a mere coincidence that the change in the government's response happened when Chidambaram took charge.

V-Day wish: Make India a wonderful nation

V-Day wish: Make India a wonderful nation

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

Readers post their Valentine's Day wish for India. Here's how they have expressed their love.

'China, India should shun the battle over GDP'

'China, India should shun the battle over GDP'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

China, India should not get involved in a battle over GDP.

France has the Blues

France has the Blues

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

'Who would have thought that Brexit would take place or Donald Trump would become US president or Kim Jong-un's madness could bring the prospect of nuclear war over Asia?' 'It is the time of the unexpected; the French elections should perhaps be seen in this perspective,' says Claude Arpi.

India to get 14,000 new citizens as it implements India-B'desh land swap

India to get 14,000 new citizens as it implements India-B'desh land swap

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

Ending more than four decades of wait, India and Bangladesh will start the exchange of 162 adversely-held enclaves from Friday, marking the start of implementation of their landmark Land Boundary Agreement.

Too early for India to replace China as global engine: BNP

Too early for India to replace China as global engine: BNP

Rediff.com1 Nov 2015

India's service sector proportionately much larger than China's, while its investment and industrial-production shares are much lower

'Team India must bowl out Australia for a score of 420 or 410'

'Team India must bowl out Australia for a score of 420 or 410'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

Sunil Gavaskar believes that the first hour of the second day is crucial for both teams.

I will be surprised if India beats Australia, says Buchanan

I will be surprised if India beats Australia, says Buchanan

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Former Australian coach John Buchanan has backed Michael Clarke's side to beat India.

Asian Champions hockey: India edge past Korea to set up Pakistan final

Asian Champions hockey: India edge past Korea to set up Pakistan final

Rediff.com29 Oct 2016

Goalkeeper PR Sreejesh starred in front of the goal to help India beat South Korea via the penalty shootout to enter the final of the fourth Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament, in Kuantan, Malaysia on Saturday.

India ranks low on inclusive growth, development: WEF

India ranks low on inclusive growth, development: WEF

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

India has been ranked very low, mostly in the bottom half, globally on most of the parameters for inclusive growth and development even as it fares much better internationally when it come to business and political ethics.

Investors expect too much from India: Kamal Nath

Investors expect too much from India: Kamal Nath

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

Nath, who is leading the Indian delegation at the annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, also said that even the US or Europe would not have seen as many reforms that happened in India.

India lives in my heart: Vishal Sikka

India lives in my heart: Vishal Sikka

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka, who shuttles between San Francisco and Bangalore to balance his family and work life, believes that India lives in his heart.

'India has adequate forex to manage challenges'

'India has adequate forex to manage challenges'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

India's forex reserves recently declined by $704 million to $354.517 billion.

Schedule: Pakistan's tour of India 2012-13

Schedule: Pakistan's tour of India 2012-13

Rediff.com30 Nov 2012

India and Pakistan will play two Twenty20 Internationals and three One-Day Internationals, starting with the first T20 match on December 25 in Bangalore.

PM Modi reaches South Korea on final leg of 3-nation tour

PM Modi reaches South Korea on final leg of 3-nation tour

Rediff.com18 May 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Seoul on Monday on the last leg of his three-nation visit during which he will hold talks with the South Korean leadership aiming to give a fillip to economic and trade cooperation.