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Country needs to be prepared for 3rd Covid surge: SC to Centre

Country needs to be prepared for 3rd Covid surge: SC to Centre

Rediff.com6 May 2021

The Supreme Court on Thursday said the country needs to be prepared for the third wave of COVID-19 which experts say could be more harmful, especially for children, and emphasised upon the need to create buffer stock of oxygen.

UNSEEN PICTURES from Abhishek-Aishwarya's wedding

UNSEEN PICTURES from Abhishek-Aishwarya's wedding

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

It's been 12 years since Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai got married but we got treated to never-seen-before pictures of their grand wedding recently.

Rape survivor's father moves SC against bail plea of Asaram

Rape survivor's father moves SC against bail plea of Asaram

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

Apprehending threat to the life of family members, father of the child rape-victim has moved the Supreme Court on Thursday opposing the bail plea of self-styled godman Asaram Bapu.

Sebi ban on Kishore Biyani won't impact deal with Reliance: Future Retail

Sebi ban on Kishore Biyani won't impact deal with Reliance: Future Retail

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Future Retail Ltd has said that SEBI's one-year ban on its chairman Kishore Biyani and some other promoters from the securities market will have "no impact" on the Rs 24,713 crore-deal with Reliance. Further, Kishore Biyani, some other promoters and Future Corporate Resources Pvt Ltd (FCRPL) plan to appeal against the order passed by Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Wednesday. "The order will have no impact on the ongoing Scheme of Arrangement of the company. We understand that the relevant parties propose to challenge this order in exercise of their statutory right to appeal," Future Retail Ltd (FRL) said in a late-night regulatory filing on Wednesday.

Want to train your brain muscles? Try these exercises

Want to train your brain muscles? Try these exercises

Rediff.com24 Mar 2019

Indulge in physiological and psychological exercises that challenge your brain and help it function optimally.

ASK ANU: I've been sleeping with my best friend'

ASK ANU: I've been sleeping with my best friend'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

Mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

'One vote' made surgical, air strikes possible: Modi

'One vote' made surgical, air strikes possible: Modi

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

Modi also stepped up attack on Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, saying it was the mindset of the 'sultanate' of the 'Naamdar' to abuse the deprived and treat them as slaves.

What If India Was Invaded Like Ukraine?

What If India Was Invaded Like Ukraine?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

'What would we feel if we found the world behaving the way it has?' 'Forced to fight our own prolonged battle; nobody from outside really demanding that the war end or actively working to make it end, and above all, a completely toothless United Nations reduced to pleading for a halt to the violence,' notes Shyam G Menon, exactly a month after Vladimir Putin ordered the invasion of Ukraine.

Aryan is young boy with no antecedents: Rohatgi in HC

Aryan is young boy with no antecedents: Rohatgi in HC

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

"There is no evidence of consumption, no recovery of drugs and absolutely no evidence to show his participation in this so-called conspiracy and abetment as alleged by the NCB," Rohatgi said while arguing for Aryan Khan's bail.

Salman Khan's safety advice to bikers

Salman Khan's safety advice to bikers

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

'Don't drink and drive. I don't understand why people have to zoom on bikes. These beautiful bikes are to be admired. Ride slowly and let everyone admire you with it. You zoom away and people can't even see who's riding, let alone the bike. I don't think this impresses women anymore,' said Salman to those who indulge in speeding and racing on bikes.

Recipes: Kesar Phirni. Elaichi Kulfi

Recipes: Kesar Phirni. Elaichi Kulfi

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

Add a sweet note to your Independence Day celebrations with these milky desserts.

The Dust Of Development

The Dust Of Development

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

So, what's the problem if our present is screwed up when the future promises to be profitable? It's an Indian habit, notes Shyam G Menon.

15 Ways to Take Care of Yourself at Home

15 Ways to Take Care of Yourself at Home

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

Sukanya Verma looks at the self-care tips they have to offer for a fit body and sane mind.

This HOT model's love for food is irresistible

This HOT model's love for food is irresistible

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

Sony Kaur can feast on burgers, rice and noodles without worrying about the calories.

Time for Congress to get down from high horse

Time for Congress to get down from high horse

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

What we have in the Congress is a useful glue to hold a non-cultural, unified Opposition together. That is the sacrifice the Congress must be willing to live with if showing the BJP the door is what the collective Opposition wants, observes Shyam G Menon.

Draft e-commerce policy is 'nationalistic'

Draft e-commerce policy is 'nationalistic'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

Many industry executives have said the draft e-commerce policy is being perceived as nationalistic but not overly protectionist and it is providing preference to Indian players against foreign companies. This might have an impact on investment by large players such as Walmart and Amazon in the country, said the executives. They said e-commerce was a very small portion of the retail industry and at a nascent stage and did not require heavy hammer regulations. Though the policy talks about being equally applicable to foreign and domestic players, it mentions that foreign direct investment (FDI) takes precedence over the e-commerce policy in any area of overlap.

'Shamita-Raqesh's showmance is FAKE'

'Shamita-Raqesh's showmance is FAKE'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

'If you are able to speak a few lines in English, you consider yourself classy.' 'If I speak in Hindi, I am worthless in your eyes.'

War within IOA: IOC, FIH reject Mittal's charge of irregularity against Batra

War within IOA: IOC, FIH reject Mittal's charge of irregularity against Batra

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

The International Olympic Committee (IOC), on Friday, cleared Narinder Batra of indulging in any wrongdoing during his election as the IOA president, rejecting the complaint of irregularity filed by the Indian body's vice-President Sudhanshu Mittal.

Jaya, The Tallest Bachchan

Jaya, The Tallest Bachchan

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

Jaya is a woman of steel in the truest sense of the word. Despite being the first lady of filmdom, she's as real and rooted to the ground as anyone can get, notes Subhash K Jha on the actor-politician's 74th birthday.

Many injured in violent clash between Jamia students, cops

Many injured in violent clash between Jamia students, cops

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

The protesting students clashed with cops after were they stopped at the varsity gate and prevented from carrying out their march.

Taliban Govt: ISI Has The Last Laugh

Taliban Govt: ISI Has The Last Laugh

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

ISI chief Faiz Hameed coerced the Taliban to announce an interim government guaranteed to preserve Pakistan's control over the levers of power in Kabul, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Protesting farmers thrash Punjab BJP MLA, tear clothes

Protesting farmers thrash Punjab BJP MLA, tear clothes

Rediff.com27 Mar 2021

A Bharatiya Janata Party MLA in Punjab was allegedly thrashed and his clothes torn by a group of farmers at Malout in Muktsar district on Saturday, police said.

I am glad I gave it back to Hilfenhaus: Kohli

I am glad I gave it back to Hilfenhaus: Kohli

Rediff.com26 Jan 2012

Centurion Virat Kohli lashed out at the Australian players for "constantly" indulging in sledging and the local fans Down Under for not treating the Indian cricketers with respect.

Go low-cal this Diwali

Go low-cal this Diwali

Rediff.com28 Oct 2005

Akhil Gogoi walks free as court clears him of all charges

Akhil Gogoi walks free as court clears him of all charges

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Akhil Gogoi, member of the legislative assembly from Sivasagar in Assam, is likely to be released from jail on Thursday as a special NIA court cleared him and his three associates of all charges under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act for their alleged role in the violent anti-Citizenship Amendment Act stir in Assam in December 2019.

'RJD is making a big mistake'

'RJD is making a big mistake'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

'The Congress has indeed become overly dependent on the RJD.' 'A few Congress leaders have successfully convinced the national leadership about the benefits of maintaining ties with the RJD.'

Kejriwal warns hospitals over 'black-marketing' of beds

Kejriwal warns hospitals over 'black-marketing' of beds

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

He, however, added that most of the private hospitals in Delhi were good and only a couple of them were indulging in such malpractice.

India orders 95 biryanis per minute: Swiggy

India orders 95 biryanis per minute: Swiggy

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

So Swiggy offered 35,056 varieties of biryani to its users, says Peerzada Abrar.

It's raining birthday parties

It's raining birthday parties

Rediff.com9 Jun 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

Pregnant Safoora Zargar gets bail in Delhi violence case

Pregnant Safoora Zargar gets bail in Delhi violence case

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Justice Rajiv Shakdher released Zargar on bail on furnishing a personal bond of Rs 10,000 and surety of like amount.

#MeToo: No guerilla warfare through anonymity, says HC

#MeToo: No guerilla warfare through anonymity, says HC

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

Justice Rajiv Sahai Endlaw made these observations while hearing submissions on behalf of Instagram handle Herdsceneand - which sought to maintain anonymity in a suit filed against it by artist Subodh Gupta seeking removal of the allegedly defamatory content made against him on social media.

HC stays bail given to Bengal ministers in Narada case

HC stays bail given to Bengal ministers in Narada case

Rediff.com18 May 2021

The division bench said it deemed it appropriate to stay the special court's order and direct that the "accused person shall be treated to be in judicial custody till further orders".

Modi explains why Mamata 'has lost Bengal polls'

Modi explains why Mamata 'has lost Bengal polls'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday slammed Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for seeking en bloc voting by Muslims for the Trinamool Congress and said had his party made a similar appeal to Hindus, it would have been criticised and censured.

Pro-Khalistan group Sikhs for Justice banned

Pro-Khalistan group Sikhs for Justice banned

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

The fringe organisation, run by a few radical Sikhs of foreign nationality in the US, Canada, the United Kingdom openly espouses the cause of Khalistan and in that process challenges the sovereignty and territorial integrity of India.

Winter bellies versus summer abs

Winter bellies versus summer abs

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

'Eavesdropping over conversations, I can state with some authority that the transition from a winter body to a summer one is proving traumatic for most, the winter wardrobe chastened by the summer one.'

Don't worry, will soon get back: COVID +ve Karnataka CM

Don't worry, will soon get back: COVID +ve Karnataka CM

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

The Manipal Hospital where the 77-year-old leader is admitted said he was "doing well" and "clinically stable."

When Colin Powell Apologised To Yashwant Sinha

When Colin Powell Apologised To Yashwant Sinha

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

'I made it known through diplomatic channels that I was unhappy.' 'So, he called me and tried to explain, but I said this is something that doesn't happen between friends.'

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.

Seems Centre wants people to die: Delhi HC on oxygen, Remdesivir shortage

Seems Centre wants people to die: Delhi HC on oxygen, Remdesivir shortage

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

The Delhi high court on Wednesday said it appeared that the Centre wanted people to die as according to the new protocol on use of Remdesivir for Covid-19 treatment, the drug was to be given only to those on oxygen support.