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Want to get fit? These 7 apps will help

Want to get fit? These 7 apps will help

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

They take our fitness goals out of the constraints of time and space and find us everywhere we go, says Veer Arjun Singh.

How to have an EXCITING travel adventure!

How to have an EXCITING travel adventure!

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

The new-age traveler is no longer into ticking a checklist of must-see spots on his holiday. He is ready to pay a premium to experience culture, crafts and culinary delights of the local populace

The greatest threat to our democracy post 1975

The greatest threat to our democracy post 1975

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

'Refusing to implement the CAA-NRC, as some states have done via resolutions in state assemblies, is a violation of the Constitution; an attempt to alter the fundamental structure of our democracy and a recipe for anarchy,' argues Vivek Gumaste.

Govt releases guidelines for lockdown 2.0

Govt releases guidelines for lockdown 2.0

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Fresh guidelines were issued by the government on Wednesday for enforcing the second phase of the coronavirus lockdown, with the Union home ministry barring all kinds of public transport and prohibiting opening of public places during this period.

Indian soldiers use this start-up's smart bandage, but others need it too

Indian soldiers use this start-up's smart bandage, but others need it too

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

Beside the defence forces in India, the start-up has shipped around 350,000 units to 12 countries -- the United Kingdom, France, Poland, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kenya, South Africa, Romania, Indonesia, Qatar and Oman.

How boringly good our team has become!

How boringly good our team has become!

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

What has changed to make our team so much more lethal, asks Aakar Patel.

Speak in one voice in times of external threat

Speak in one voice in times of external threat

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

'It is nobody's contention that uncomfortable questions regarding national security should not be raised. But that is a topic for another day and another time when the immediate threat has faded,' argues Vivek Gumaste.

Can you watch 425 films in a year?

Can you watch 425 films in a year?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2020.

British Parliament crash: Man held on suspicion of terror offences

British Parliament crash: Man held on suspicion of terror offences

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

Two people at the scene were treated for injuries after the vehicle crashed into the large steel barriers erected around the Houses of Parliament complex.

High technology to come in as defence offsets

High technology to come in as defence offsets

Rediff.com5 Jun 2007

The Ministry of Defence has added another important change to the series of internal decisions on the Defence Offset Policy: foreign vendors can offer transfer of technology as a way to fulfil its offsets liabilities in a deal.

Verifying SIMs through Aadhaar to be made easy

Verifying SIMs through Aadhaar to be made easy

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

The government has initiated a series of measures, including allowing re-verification at subscribers' doorstep and One Time Password (OTP) based authentication of existing users, to make the entire exercise easier for telecom subscribers.

BJP hails PM's address, Cong says it 'lacked vision'

BJP hails PM's address, Cong says it 'lacked vision'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

BJP president and Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the prime minister shared his vision and commitment for the development of the people of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh region and and urged them 'to be a part of this historic journey'.

Why these earphones may be just what you are looking for

Why these earphones may be just what you are looking for

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

The easy-to-wear Jabra Elite Bluetooth earphones offer superior sound quality, active noise cancellation and a trio of microphones, say Dhruv Munjal and Veer Arjun Singh.

Huawei Nova 3/3i: Flagship features, affordable price

Huawei Nova 3/3i: Flagship features, affordable price

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

Ashish Narsale explores their advantages and disadvantages.

BJP created 55,000 WhatsApp groups to take on Mamata

BJP created 55,000 WhatsApp groups to take on Mamata

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

The saffron party's IT cell had realised the power of WhatsApp early in the day and wielded it to devastating effect in the Bengal elections.

Mediocrity comes face to face with reality: Rahul hits back at PM

Mediocrity comes face to face with reality: Rahul hits back at PM

Rediff.com13 Nov 2016

Gandhi had earlier tweeted about a smiling Modi during the latter's visit to Japan recently.

Jeenees: Changing the way we Indians gift

Jeenees: Changing the way we Indians gift

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

'In India, we have a strange affinity towards recycling gifts.' But Jeenees is changing that.

Dummies' guide to using MS Word

Dummies' guide to using MS Word

Rediff.com12 Jan 2007

To help you maximise your work output, we launch a new series that demystifies MS Office. We start with the most popular product of the Office suite -- MS Word.

#TravelTuesday: In the footsteps of the 'Indian trader' who found Petra

#TravelTuesday: In the footsteps of the 'Indian trader' who found Petra

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

The ancient Jordanian city and its immense faades were lost for almost 1,000 years!

No jail for Tamil journalist arrested for 'damaging' references to Guv

No jail for Tamil journalist arrested for 'damaging' references to Guv

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

R Gopal, the editor of Tamil magazine 'Nakkheeran', who had written articles on a sex scandal involving a woman college teacher, was picked up by police from the airport before he could board a flight to Pune, officials said.

'India-US relationship could get worse'

'India-US relationship could get worse'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

'If we cannot conclude a trade deal, both sides are likely to take trade actions that will further impair our government-to-government ties.'

These forgotten forts in Mumbai are worth your time

These forgotten forts in Mumbai are worth your time

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

How many of these have you already visited?

'Aadhaar verdict a slap on the BJP's face'

'Aadhaar verdict a slap on the BJP's face'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

Political reactions poured in shortly after the Supreme Court declared the Centre's flagship Aadhaar scheme constitutionally valid.

US, China may fight a war over South China Sea: Top Trump aide

US, China may fight a war over South China Sea: Top Trump aide

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

Steve Bannon, a far-right figure, who has been given unprecedented power in the White House, said on his radio show in March 2016.

Tendulkar wants to light up villages in his next innings

Tendulkar wants to light up villages in his next innings

Rediff.com28 Dec 2014

He recently adopted the Puttamraju Kandrika village in Andhra Pradesh

RLV-TD, India's first 'space shuttle', successfully launched

RLV-TD, India's first 'space shuttle', successfully launched

Rediff.com23 May 2016

India on Monday successfully launched the first technology demonstrator of indigenously made Reusable Launch Vehicle, capable of launching satellites into orbit around earth and then re-enter the atmosphere, from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.

Fat to Fit: How I lost 20 kg in 10 months

Fat to Fit: How I lost 20 kg in 10 months

Rediff.com28 May 2018

Krishna Kumar shares his weightloss journey with us.

Army clarifies: JCOs are gazetted officers; cancels earlier note

Army clarifies: JCOs are gazetted officers; cancels earlier note

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

Official sources said the Army committed a 'major mistake' in 2011 on the status of the JCOs.

'Lara, Jayasuriya can vouch for security of cricketers in Pak'

'Lara, Jayasuriya can vouch for security of cricketers in Pak'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

PCB lashes out at FICA for terming Pakistan unsafe

ICC plans trial of new DRS in third Ashes Test to remove host broadcaster's 'control'

ICC plans trial of new DRS in third Ashes Test to remove host broadcaster's 'control'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has taken the first step towards controlling the controversial Decision Review System (DRS) in the third Ashes Test at Old Trafford with trial of an alternative system to reduce the third umpire's reliance on the host broadcaster.

'PM opened door for Ambani to steal': Rahul renews Rafale attack

'PM opened door for Ambani to steal': Rahul renews Rafale attack

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

'No sovereign guarantee, no bank guarantee, no escrow account, yet a huge amount was paid as advance'

Delhi SHOCKER: Man caught on CCTV stabbing puppy

Delhi SHOCKER: Man caught on CCTV stabbing puppy

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

The video shows a man, now dubbed as 'serial dog killer' dressed in shorts and a jacket luring the dogs with food and then stabbing them repeatedly with a knife at the Metro station.

Did you know Kabir Bedi's mother was a monk?

Did you know Kabir Bedi's mother was a monk?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

She lived for two-thirds of her life in India, adopted its national cause and customs, and took an Indian passport. She served a prison sentence in Lahore as part of Gandhi's protests against an Imperial power which happened to be her motherland. Freda Bedi delighted in confounding accepted definitions of identity.

Chinese troops return from Ladakh after flag meeting

Chinese troops return from Ladakh after flag meeting

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

Twenty Chinese soldiers, who had last week entered Indian territory near the Line of Actual Control and pitched their tents in the Chepzi area in Ladakh, have returned after a flag meeting between the two sides, sources said on Monday.

4 JeM suspects held three days ago released

4 JeM suspects held three days ago released

Rediff.com7 May 2016

13 persons were picked up by the Special Cell after a late night operation on Tuesday. Of them, three -- Sajid, Sameer Ahmed, and Shakir Ansari -- have been arrested, four let off and six are still being questioned by the investigators.

China to oppose India's NSG membership at Bern meeting

China to oppose India's NSG membership at Bern meeting

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

Foreign ministry spokesman said no change in China's position in case of non-NPT countries.

I don't like to coach when I am not playing: Tendulkar

I don't like to coach when I am not playing: Tendulkar

Rediff.com28 Dec 2014

Looking for 'satisfaction' after retirement, India's cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar says he plans to light up lives in villages where electricity remains a distant dream even to this day.

Yoga fever reaches Capitol Hill in US

Yoga fever reaches Capitol Hill in US

Rediff.com3 May 2015

Yoga has conquered the last bastion in the US -- the Congress

World Cup: Bookies go hi-tech

World Cup: Bookies go hi-tech

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

The police have almost no way of tracking the $200 billion plus money flowing online during this World Cup.

India reeling under cash crunch, but this mint can't print Rs 2,000 notes

India reeling under cash crunch, but this mint can't print Rs 2,000 notes

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

In the third of a four-part series, Business Standard reporter travels to Nashik to assess how the currency press there is responding to demonetisation.