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Is India really a democracy?

Is India really a democracy?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Indians supposedly have the right to freedom, and the right to equality, which cuts across gender, religion, sexual orientation, etc, observes Devangshu Datta.

When the incredible woman in today's Google Doodle told us her story

When the incredible woman in today's Google Doodle told us her story

Rediff.com9 Dec 2017

India's first female photojournalist gave this interview to Rediff.com a year before she died.

Smart thermometer by desi's company helps US fight Covid

Smart thermometer by desi's company helps US fight Covid

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

As the pandemic enveloped various parts of the US, Kinsa's app alerted its team and wherever possible, the company made the data public. Between March 1 and November 1, 2020, the company captured close to 15 million fever readings and 1.7 million symptom inputs on its app. Several researchers and The New York Times downloaded the company's data, which showed that it was in general three weeks ahead of the surge.

MTNL, BSNL, 10 more PSUs under selloff body lens

MTNL, BSNL, 10 more PSUs under selloff body lens

Rediff.com10 Dec 2002

Preliminary work on submitting proposals for offloading government equity in 12 PSUs, including BSNL and MTNL, has begun.

#GadgetWatch: Is Samsung Galaxy A7's triple camera its only USP?

#GadgetWatch: Is Samsung Galaxy A7's triple camera its only USP?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

Ashish Narsale weighs in on Samsung's latest phone.

Ooops! Raveena Tandon's secret is out

Ooops! Raveena Tandon's secret is out

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

The undisputed queen of the '90s, Raveena Tandon gets candid in a Verve interview.

Tiger diaries: Meet Maaya from Tadoba

Tiger diaries: Meet Maaya from Tadoba

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

Rediff reader Harish Jain tells us how he spotted a tiger at Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, Maharashtra.

Farewell Tito's! The End of an Era

Farewell Tito's! The End of an Era

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Vikram Achanta on the passing of Goa's iconic lanadmark, a 'mecca of entertainment, not just in Goa, but in India, and one of the coolest destinations for locals and tourists alike'.

'You can't crunch 2 years of learning into 2 or 3 months'

'You can't crunch 2 years of learning into 2 or 3 months'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

'There are large cohorts of students who cannot recognise the alphabet or numbers.' 'We are suggesting schools 'start early and end late'.'

Soccer: Barca play first game without Messi; Zizou's son sees red

Soccer: Barca play first game without Messi; Zizou's son sees red

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

Images from football matches played across Europe.

'Happy Father's Day, Baapu'

'Happy Father's Day, Baapu'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Bollywood stars posted adorable pictures of their daddies on Father's Day.

Gorgeous! Miss Universe Australia is Indian!

Gorgeous! Miss Universe Australia is Indian!

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

'I'm the daughter of both one of the oldest civilisations in the world (India) and one of the most multicultural societies in the world (Australia).'

Climate Change: India Must Walk The Talk

Climate Change: India Must Walk The Talk

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

India lost around 38.5 thousand hectares of tropical forest in the last decade. Nearly 14 per cent of the country's tree cover! It is one thing for Modi to announce that India will reach a net-zero level of emissions in 2070. But if it is serious, it needs to start today, points out Ramesh Menon.

Soon! Mobiles as thin as credit cards

Soon! Mobiles as thin as credit cards

Rediff.com20 Sep 2012

The new lens is flat, distortion-free and so small that more than 1,500 would fit across the width of a human hair -- capable in the future of replacing lenses in applications ranging from cell phones to cameras to fiber-optic communication systems.

16 NBA players in 'self-isolation' after testing positive for COVID-19

16 NBA players in 'self-isolation' after testing positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

Sixteen NBA players tested positive for COVID-19, the league said on Friday, a little over a month before the 2020 season is set to resume in Florida on the same day the state reported a record of almost 9,000 new coronavirus cases in 24 hours.

Will you buy Redmi's gold smartphone for Rs 4.8 lakh?

Will you buy Redmi's gold smartphone for Rs 4.8 lakh?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Yes you heard it right, will you buy this Xiaomi's signature edition of its flagship Redmi K20 Pro just launched.

LIVE EXHIBITION of Ladakh photos! Click here!

LIVE EXHIBITION of Ladakh photos! Click here!

Rediff.com19 Jun 2012

Varun Gupta of Travelling Lens will share with us pictures from and memories of his various trips to Ladakh on Rediff ZaraBol from 2pm onwards today!

ISL: Angulo's strike lifts FC Goa to victory against Odisha

ISL: Angulo's strike lifts FC Goa to victory against Odisha

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

Igor Angulo's sixth goal of the season propelled FC Goa to their second win on the trot, as they got the better of Odisha FC 1-0, on Saturday.

Kendall Jenner set our hearts racing with her sexy cover

Kendall Jenner set our hearts racing with her sexy cover

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

Vogue Turkey celebrated its 100th issue with Kendall Jenner and Mert Alas.

What are the future plans of Tata Steel?

What are the future plans of Tata Steel?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

Tata Steel delivered one of its best financial performances ever in the third quarter of the current financial year, and surpassed its deleveraging target of $1 billion. In an interview, Koushik Chatterjee, executive director and chief financial officer, Tata Steel, tells Ishita Ayan Dutt that the company will continue to focus on deleveraging but profitable and value-added growth will be equally important.

Stunning panoramic photographs you can't miss

Stunning panoramic photographs you can't miss

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

The Epson International Pano Awards is an extraordinarily spectacular showcase for the world's best photographic panoramas. With entries from over 70 countries, this year's winning images serve up a sublime array of striking shots affirming the vivid immersive capacity of panoramic photography. The overall Open competition winner this year was Bulgarian photographer Veselin Atanasov, with one specifically highlighted image featuring a gorgeous sunrise in Tuscany, Italy. Take a look for stunning shots from the 2018 Pano Awards.

Decoding the Kamala Harris Phenomenon

Decoding the Kamala Harris Phenomenon

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

Kamala succeeded as she identified herself with the larger minority groups rather than narrow ethnicity, prodded by her mother who did not want to return to India, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan, who has done multiple stints in India's embassy in Washington, DC.

iPhone 7 Plus is more than just a phone

iPhone 7 Plus is more than just a phone

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

A faster processor and dual-lens camera make it a winner, says Abhik Sen.

Online Music Classes Hit the Right Note

Online Music Classes Hit the Right Note

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

Students made online music education possible during COVID-19, say teachers, and they will determine its future.

WSH PHOTOS: Aiyappa does the 'trick' for Karnataka Lions

WSH PHOTOS: Aiyappa does the 'trick' for Karnataka Lions

Rediff.com7 Mar 2012

Lion-hearted Len Aiyappa scored a hat-trick to help Karnataka Lions floor fighting Chandigarh Comets 3-2 on day seven of the World Series Hockey in Bangalore, on Tuesday.

'There's nothing to be ashamed about periods'

'There's nothing to be ashamed about periods'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Deane De Menezes hopes to reduce the awkwardness and stigma around menstruation.

Why are equity MFs continuously selling?

Why are equity MFs continuously selling?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

'Money that came into mutual funds near the previous peaks -- the second half of 2017 and 2018 -- has in most cases experienced unflattering returns.' 'A large proportion of redemptions could be such inflows exiting when the market recovered sharply from July 2020 onwards.'

Stunning finalists in the 'best photo of eyes' contest

Stunning finalists in the 'best photo of eyes' contest

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

These incredible photos show off just how expressive the eyes can be. Photographers from around the globe were challenged to capture images which featured eyes as part of the Agora Images contest called the World's Best Photos of #Eyes2019. There were more than 23,660 submissions, and the photos featured below have all made the top 50 -- which is an incredible achievement. A winner will be selected on December 12 who will win the prize of $1,000 (Rs 71,772).

PSG win French League Cup

PSG win French League Cup

Rediff.com30 Mar 2008

A controversial penalty three minutes into added time gave Paris St Germain a 2-1 win over fellow Ligue 1 strugglers Racing Lens in the French League Cup final at the Stade de France on Saturday.

The BEST International Films of 2021

The BEST International Films of 2021

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite films, most of them shown at international film festivals held virtually (Berlinale and Rotterdam), hybrid (Toronto) or physical (Cannes and Venice).

Reader photos: Sparrows in my backyard

Reader photos: Sparrows in my backyard

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

Readers share their photographs of sparrows. You can share yours too!

Travel pics: What a trip to India feels like!

Travel pics: What a trip to India feels like!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2017

Readers share their travel photos. You can share yours too!

10 photos that will inspire you to travel to Delhi

10 photos that will inspire you to travel to Delhi

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

We've been asking you to share your most interesting #India-Photos and travel stories.

Euro 2016: Schaer header seals Swiss win over 10-man Albania

Euro 2016: Schaer header seals Swiss win over 10-man Albania

Rediff.com11 Jun 2016

An early goal by defender Fabian Schaer earned Switzerland a 1-0 victory over debutants Albania whose captain was sent off before halftime in the Euro 2016 Group A match on Saturday. Switzerland, bidding to reach the knockout stages for the first time, scored in the fifth minute and were given a further boost by a second yellow card for Albania skipper Lorik Cana.

Should you buy the Asus Zenfone 4 Selfie Pro?

Should you buy the Asus Zenfone 4 Selfie Pro?

Rediff.com20 Oct 2017

Priced at Rs 23,999, the Zenfone 4 Selfie Pro is on the costlier side, but a good bet if you are always on the go and like to capture a lot of photographs, saya Khalid Anzar.

'As finance minister, it is very difficult to do as much as one should'

'As finance minister, it is very difficult to do as much as one should'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

'Since the NDA took office in 2014, and aggressively since 2019, the Union government seems hell bent on centralising all power and resources, only to fail spectacularly.'

Mourinho's woes continue as Manchester United lose again

Mourinho's woes continue as Manchester United lose again

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

Manchester United's woes deepened as stunning goals by Moussa Sow and Jeremain Lens gave Fenerbahce a 2-1 Europa League win on Thursday that left Jose Mourinho's side facing a battle to reach the knockout stages.

India Sitting on COVID Time Bomb

India Sitting on COVID Time Bomb

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

Whether the third wave will ravage us depends on the pace of vaccinations, careful and calibrated opening up of establishments, and a strategy to contain the spread in specific states or pockets.

These pix will make you fall in love with Spiti again!

These pix will make you fall in love with Spiti again!

Rediff.com3 Dec 2017

Readers share their travel pics. You can share yours too!

Meet the billionaire who bought Warner Music

Meet the billionaire who bought Warner Music

Rediff.com11 May 2011

The conglomerate controlled by Len Blavatnik, the Russian-born billionaire, has been declared the winner of an auction for Warner Music Group.