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UP will enact population control law 'at right time' with fanfare: CM

UP will enact population control law 'at right time' with fanfare: CM

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

The state government will bring a law for population control 'at the right time,' Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Tuesday.

A day at a village primary health centre

A day at a village primary health centre

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

More rural women are having babies in government hospitals. Facilities have improved, but Bihar has is a long way to go in public health.

SHOCKING! 6-yr-old Hathras girl raped by relative, dies

SHOCKING! 6-yr-old Hathras girl raped by relative, dies

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

The girl was shifted to Delhi's Safdarjung hospital after her condition deteriorated and she died on Monday.

Hockey icon Balbir Singh Sr cremated with state honours

Hockey icon Balbir Singh Sr cremated with state honours

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Hockey icon Balbir Singh Senior, who died at 96 after battling multiple health issues, was on Monday cremated in Chandigarh with full state honours, with Punjab Sports Minister Rana Gurmeet Singh Sodhi declaring that the Mohali stadium will be named after the legendary player. The mortal remains of the three-time Olympic gold medallist was consigned to flames at an electric crematorium here, with his maternal grandson Kabir performing the last rites in the presence of Sikh priests.

'I was not brought up to raise my hand on a woman'

'I was not brought up to raise my hand on a woman'

Rediff.com30 May 2022

'I was scared and sceptical because I was not brought up to raise my hand on a woman.' 'So I didn't think I would look convincing in a hand-to-hand combat with a woman.'

Buzz: 'New Zealand hosting IPL is speculation'

Buzz: 'New Zealand hosting IPL is speculation'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Domestic cricket will only happen when travelling is safe: Ganguly

Try these tips to get maximum benefits from your insurance policy

Try these tips to get maximum benefits from your insurance policy

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

Its not so tough to improve insurance coverage at nominal cost.

Meet Afghanistan's first female breakdancer

Meet Afghanistan's first female breakdancer

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

Talash says she has received death threats, but she's still dancing.

India ranks 94 in Hunger Index; below Pak, Bangladesh

India ranks 94 in Hunger Index; below Pak, Bangladesh

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

While Bangladesh ranked 75, Myanmar and Pakistan are in the 78th and 88th position. Last year, India's rank was 102 out of 117 countries.

Opposition attacks UP govt over proposed population bill

Opposition attacks UP govt over proposed population bill

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

The 40-page policy document mentions that "attempts would be made to ensure there is a population balance among various communities in the state. Extensive campaigns would be run in communities, groups, and geographical areas where fertility rates were higher."

When Delhi cops wish happy birthday

When Delhi cops wish happy birthday

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

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LeT terrorists involved in Amarnath Yatra attack killed in Kashmir

LeT terrorists involved in Amarnath Yatra attack killed in Kashmir

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

The encounter broke on Monday when the terrorists opened fire on an army convoy, on its way to Srinagar, at Qazigund on Jammu-Srinagar national highway. One soldier was killed in the attack while another sustained injuries.

UP girl, studying in US, dies in bid to escape eve-teasing

UP girl, studying in US, dies in bid to escape eve-teasing

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

The daughter of a tea-shop owner, Sudiksha Bhati died on Monday morning near Aurangabad when she was riding pillion on a motorcycle with her younger brother, a minor, they said. The two were en route to their maternal uncle's home in Bulandshahr's Khanpur area from their house at Deri Scanar village in Gautam Buddh Nagar's Dadri tehsil, the officials said.

'I was imprisoned in the phansi yard'

'I was imprisoned in the phansi yard'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

'I was told to go to the next room and strip -- that's when it really hits you for the first time... that you are a criminal and you are being treated like one.' 'It comes as a shock when, instead of your name, you hear, "Yeh naya Maowadi aaya hai (A new Maoist has arrived)".'

The Brownie Queen of Mumbai

The Brownie Queen of Mumbai

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Discover a hidden gem in Mumbai where you'll find the city's best brownies.

Will Mamata indulge Sushmita like Rahul did?

Will Mamata indulge Sushmita like Rahul did?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

In the Congress, Sushmita Dev enjoyed the indulgence of the Gandhi family. She has been true to them and has been graceful in her gratitude to the party that gave her unparalleled political opportunities.

Parents test postive, Delhi cop rescues their baby

Parents test postive, Delhi cop rescues their baby

Rediff.com15 May 2021

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Shocking tale of child labour in national capital

Shocking tale of child labour in national capital

Rediff.com20 Apr 2011

Sahim Salim goes out investigating the shocking death of 10-year-old Moin Khan, the latest victim of child labour in the country.

India lax in obstetric care: Human Rights Watch

India lax in obstetric care: Human Rights Watch

Rediff.com4 Nov 2009

India is falling behind other countries in meeting international commitments to improve obstetric care because it does not adequately monitor deaths and injuries in the critical period following childbirth, Human Rights Watch has said.

The Doctor Who Brought Hope To Thousands Of Women

The Doctor Who Brought Hope To Thousands Of Women

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

Dr Mahendra N Parikh changed the field of medicine in India, opening its scope to include thousands of women by bringing their health issues at the forefront.

'Cricket helped me recover from family tragedies'

'Cricket helped me recover from family tragedies'

Rediff.com17 May 2022

'My father's dreams for me were connected to cricket.'
'I knew if I did well in cricket, his soul would rest in peace.'

India's kids stunted, undernourished, wasted: UN

India's kids stunted, undernourished, wasted: UN

Rediff.com12 Nov 2009

India has the largest number of stunted children below the age of five in the world, according to the latest United Nations Children's Fund report. Approximately 200 million children, under the age of five, suffer from stunted growth in the developing world. The report 'Tracking Progress on Child and Maternal Nutrition' found that stunting is primarily caused due to childhood under-nutrition, which contributes to more than a third of all deaths in children under five.

Poverty declining, hunger rising: UN report

Poverty declining, hunger rising: UN report

Rediff.com11 Sep 2008

The report says the first goal of halving the number of people whose income is less than $ 1 a day by 2015 is within reach. But it adds: Higher food prices may push 100 million people deeper into poverty. Most of this increase, it says, will happen in South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. Even though poverty figures have improved, people lacking access to food are more in number, it says.

Rana Kapoor: Banker gone Rogue

Rana Kapoor: Banker gone Rogue

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

'The book captures Rana Kapoor's hunger for real estate leading to bungalows in Delhi, Mumbai, London and other cities; the multiple companies -- over 100 -- to fund his family's various ventures; the attempt to game the system by showing lower non-performing assets,' notes Joydeep Ghosh.

When Ragini got cold feet and goosebumps

When Ragini got cold feet and goosebumps

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

'My director has put the ugliest face of a crime on screen.'

Indian women outlive men, shows study

Indian women outlive men, shows study

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

Life expectancy at birth improved from 59.7 years in 1990 to 70.3 years in 2016 for women.

Assam: 2 killed, 17 injured in ULFA blast

Assam: 2 killed, 17 injured in ULFA blast

Rediff.com14 May 2007

Senior superintendent of police, Guwahati city, informed that a bomb planted by suspected United Liberation Front of Asom militants rocked Anthgaon area in the heart Guwahati at around 12.30 pm on Monday.

Budget 2019: Social services sector gets major boost

Budget 2019: Social services sector gets major boost

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

The Centre's programmes of maternity benefit and Child Protection Services also got a major boost in the Budget.

4 Sikhs among 8 killed in FedEx facility mass shooting in US

4 Sikhs among 8 killed in FedEx facility mass shooting in US

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

About 90 per cent of the workers at this delivery service facility are said to be Indian-Americans, mostly from the Sikh community.

India, no country for young girls

India, no country for young girls

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

India had the highest number of unregistered children under age five between 2000 and 2012 and the second-highest number of child marriages, according to a UN report which said the country still needs to improve immunisation coverage and stop gender-based sex selection.

An Indian Dalai Lama

An Indian Dalai Lama

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

Tawang is very much a part of India, and if the present Dalai Lama decides one day to take rebirth in Tawang, the Indian government will openly welcome him and support him, notes Claude Arpi.

Jailed ex-Pak PM Nawaz Sharif's wife passes away in London

Jailed ex-Pak PM Nawaz Sharif's wife passes away in London

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

The 68-year-old former first lady was diagnosed with lymphoma (throat) cancer in August 2017.

The truth behind health ministry's tall claims

The truth behind health ministry's tall claims

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

Modi government's health ministry is good at making new claims but there is no visible sign of any new programme being initiated, finds out Manoj K.

2nd Indian student rescued from Texas lake dies

2nd Indian student rescued from Texas lake dies

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

Singh and Bhatia were swimming in the lake when a sudden current of water pushed them deeper.

How to get more bang for buck from social sector spending

How to get more bang for buck from social sector spending

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

With India lagging behind on several human development indices including healthcare and education, the Union government's decision to up the spending on these sectors is a step in the right direction. However, much more needs to be done in the way of increasing accountability and arresting corruption if headway is to be made on these fronts, says Devanik Saha.

Delhi honour killing: Cops probe role of relatives

Delhi honour killing: Cops probe role of relatives

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

The police is investigating the role of other relatives of a 21-year-old girl who was allegedly murdered here by her parents as they were against her marriage with a youth from a different caste.

Mahabharata: The story of Ashwathama

Mahabharata: The story of Ashwathama

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

Amongst the many characters in the Mahabharata, the impetuous Ashwathama comes across as a warrior lacking maturity and forethought.

Toxic air killed over 1 lakh children in India in 2016: WHO

Toxic air killed over 1 lakh children in India in 2016: WHO

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

The green body's report said three of the world's largest nitrogen oxide air pollution emission hotspots that contribute to formation of PM2.5 and ozone are in India with one in the Delhi-NCR.

Covid warriors can't march on empty stomach: Docs protesting for salaries

Covid warriors can't march on empty stomach: Docs protesting for salaries

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

Resident doctors of three North Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC)-run hospitals are currently holding an agitating seeking release of their salaries due for the last three months.

In a first, Census 2021 to collect data on OBCs

In a first, Census 2021 to collect data on OBCs

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

The NSSO had enumerated 79,306 households in rural areas and 45,374 in urban regions.