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AP: Pregnant woman carried on pole to hospital, delivers midway

AP: Pregnant woman carried on pole to hospital, delivers midway

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

A youth shot the video of the trek of the pregnant woman on his mobile phone and posted it on social media, saying he wanted to highlight the misery suffered by people of the tribal villages.

PMO sets up 10 panels to deal with post lockdown situation

PMO sets up 10 panels to deal with post lockdown situation

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

The panel is expected to suggest various relief measures to put economy back on track as soon as possible, the sources said.

Ahead of K'taka polls, Siddaramaiah rolls out sops in budget

Ahead of K'taka polls, Siddaramaiah rolls out sops in budget

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

Siddaramaiah announces free LGP gas, universal health scheme in budget

Her world was swept away

Her world was swept away

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

Tragedy invaded Poonam Doiphode's life when a water pipeline burst in Mumbai.

Feeling lonely at home? Bollywood gives you company!

Feeling lonely at home? Bollywood gives you company!

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

Bollywood is known to make everything look dazzling and dramatic -- suffering, seclusion, hopelessness.

The Ujda Chaman review

The Ujda Chaman review

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

Fighting prejudice with prejudice, Ujda Chaman is too shallow to dwell compellingly into the frailties of the human mind, feels Sukanya Verma.

Longing for love and a square meal, Chennai's horses find both

Longing for love and a square meal, Chennai's horses find both

Rediff.com10 May 2020

The horses on Chennai's Marina beach were slowly starving to death because of the lockdown until Shiranee Pereira decided to take a hand.

'I was stunned by Mamata's response'

'I was stunned by Mamata's response'

Rediff.com8 May 2020

'Does it mean that till the COVID-19 fight is over, the governor should be non-functional, in sleep mode, and fiddling in the Raj Bhavan while the state is burning?'

PHOTOS: Clarke's double century puts Australia in charge

PHOTOS: Clarke's double century puts Australia in charge

Rediff.com4 Jan 2012

Images from day two of the second Test between India and Australia in Sydney, on Wednesday.

FA Cup: Derby defy VAR decision to knock out Southampton on penalties

FA Cup: Derby defy VAR decision to knock out Southampton on penalties

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Championship side Derby County hit back from two goals down to beat Premier League Southampton on penalties in an FA Cup third-round replay marred by another VAR controversy on Wednesday.

PHOTOS: French Open (Day V)

PHOTOS: French Open (Day V)

Rediff.com31 May 2012

Petra Kvitova, Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga battled their way into the third round of the French Open on Thursday.

How to invest better in volatile times

How to invest better in volatile times

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

Chat with renowned financial planner Gaurav Mashruwala to get tips on how manage your finances wisely.

Vihari steers India B to Deodhar final; Rahane disappoints

Vihari steers India B to Deodhar final; Rahane disappoints

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

Ajinkya Rahane's struggles in limited-overs' cricket continued as India B comfortably beat India C by 30 runs to enter the Deodhar Trophy final, in New Delhi, on Wednesday.

Clasico: Barcelona party at Bernabeu

Clasico: Barcelona party at Bernabeu

Rediff.com23 Dec 2017

Clasico: Barcelona party at Bernabeu

Mehbooba hopeful of taking separatists on board

Mehbooba hopeful of taking separatists on board

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

"There is no alternative to dialogue, and somebody has to engage with somebody to find a way out and it stands true for J&K as well," she said.

Indian football: ATK Mohun Bagan crush rivals SC East Bengal

Indian football: ATK Mohun Bagan crush rivals SC East Bengal

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

Roy Krishna powered ATK Mohun Bagan to a 3-1 win over SC East Bengal

Basu Chatterjee was the Master of Hope

Basu Chatterjee was the Master of Hope

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

'I always felt that Basu Chatterjee was a kind, gentle, man who truly believed that in directing films like Chhoti Si Baat, he was impacting our lives,' remembers Aseem Chhabra. 'He seemed to be on a mission to make us believe that the world could be a better place.'

Work has begun in urban India, but, differently

Work has begun in urban India, but, differently

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

'Usually, urban wage rates are 50 per cent higher than rural wage rates. But, this could be narrowing very rapidly now,' points out Mahesh Vyas, CEO, Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy.

'We have to go back to Libya'

'We have to go back to Libya'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2011

Scenes of human misery and horror in strife-torn Libya have come to light as a band of migrant plumbers from this coastal district of Orissa returned to their village to recount their harrowing ordeal. Kendrapara, known for its human resources, has seen its skilled population, including plumbers, migrating to the Middle-East over the years to eke out a better living.

Poll debacle: Time for a change of guard at the Centre?

Poll debacle: Time for a change of guard at the Centre?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2012

Though Congress leaders tried to put a fig leaf to their misery with arguments of increased vote share and seats, specially in UP, the way the electorate voted in different states has demoralised party cadres and put a question mark over its leaders to motivate voters and inspire its supporters, feels Saroj Nagi.

SC pulls up Maha govt for claiming everything fine on migrant's issue

SC pulls up Maha govt for claiming everything fine on migrant's issue

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Noting there have been instances of "excess" by police and paramilitary personnel against the migrant workers, the court also asked authorities to consider "withdrawal" of criminal cases against some of them for violating social distancing norms.

The Good, Bad and Ugly of Indian sports in 2020

The Good, Bad and Ugly of Indian sports in 2020

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

A look at the few bright spots, the many worries, and moments that made for a distinctly indelible 2020.

Migrant workers struggle to survive as pandemic rages

Migrant workers struggle to survive as pandemic rages

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

It took a lockdown for us in India to even recognise that the plight of migrants needs to be addressed. They were faceless and unrecognised. They were unappreciated and even hounded. They were poorly paid and exploited, notes Ramesh Menon.

African Nations Cup: Mali beat Ghana to finish third

African Nations Cup: Mali beat Ghana to finish third

Rediff.com12 Feb 2012

Mali finished third at the African Nations Cup after two goals from Cheick Tidiane Diabate delivered a 2-0 win over 10-man Ghana on Saturday.

Chat@4.00: Tips for managing your finances

Chat@4.00: Tips for managing your finances

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

Chat with renowned financial planner Gaurav Mashruwala to get tips on how manage your finances wisely.

Top 25 Bollywood Scenes That Made Us Cry

Top 25 Bollywood Scenes That Made Us Cry

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

Here's looking at the most heartbreaking moments in Hindi films.

Hold your horses: Malaika has something to say!

Hold your horses: Malaika has something to say!

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

The stunning celeb called for an end to horse-drawn carriage rides.

PHOTOS: Super Over agony continues for NZ as India clinch win

PHOTOS: Super Over agony continues for NZ as India clinch win

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

Virat Kohli inflicted more Super Overs misery on New Zealand as he helped India to a second successive victory in sudden death to win the fourth Twenty20 international in Wellington on Friday. Images from the fourth T20 International between New Zealand and India in Wellington on Friday.

PICS: India vs England, 4th Test, Day 1

PICS: India vs England, 4th Test, Day 1

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

Images from Day 1 of the fourth and final Test between India and England, at the Narendra Modi stadium, in Motera, Ahmedabad, on Thursday.

India link in 18-point US plan to hold China accountable

India link in 18-point US plan to hold China accountable

Rediff.com15 May 2020

A top United States senator has unveiled an 18-point plan, including enhancing military ties with India, to hold the Chinese government accountable for its "lies, deception, and cover-ups" that ultimately led to the global COVID-19 pandemic.

Even death couldn't exonerate this 9/11 martyr

Even death couldn't exonerate this 9/11 martyr

Rediff.com15 Sep 2011

Misery and insult have accompanied the family of Salman Hamdani, who died while trying to rescue survivors during the 9/11 strikes. His mother Talat has spent the last 10 years fighting discrimination and misbelieves over 'Islamophobia' in the US. This should not happen anywhere, especially not in my son Salman's America, she tells India Abroad's Arthur J Pais.

Manmohan rubs it in: Modi Sarkar mismanaged economy

Manmohan rubs it in: Modi Sarkar mismanaged economy

Rediff.com1 Sep 2019

'I urge the government to put aside vendetta politics, and reach out to all sane voices and thinking minds, to steer our economy out of this man-made crisis'

Orissa floods a result of mismanagement: BJP

Orissa floods a result of mismanagement: BJP

Rediff.com13 Sep 2011

Holding Orissa Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik responsible for the devastating flood in Orissa, Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday said almost half of the state was submerged by the Mahanadi river system due to "mismanagement of water" at Hirakud reservoir, bringing miseries to lakhs of people.

The main task before the next Modi government

The main task before the next Modi government

Rediff.com27 May 2019

Modi campaigned on the issue of national security, which cannot be ensured without a strong economy.

India's poor stats testimony to Down Under disaster

India's poor stats testimony to Down Under disaster

Rediff.com23 Feb 2012

It's a clear call for India's bowlers and batsmen to raise their stocks. There ought to be bigger knocks, bigger stands and more firepower in the bowling arsenal.

'Modiji, please don't try our patience'

'Modiji, please don't try our patience'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

'If we are terrorists and Pakistanis and Khalistanis, why did your home minister talk to our core committee leaders?'

Kamal Nath resigns as AICC general secy, wants to be relieved of Punjab role

Kamal Nath resigns as AICC general secy, wants to be relieved of Punjab role

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

He wrote a letter to Congress President Sonia Gandhi who immediately accepted his resignation and relieved him of his charge as party General Secretary.

10 reasons why we wish we were in Paris right now!

10 reasons why we wish we were in Paris right now!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

The City of Love has become a scenic winter wonderland after seven inches of snow fell in Paris. Iconic landmarks such as the Notre Dame and the Eiffel Tower are blanketed in snow, making the city look even lovelier than it was (if that's even possible). Here's a glimpse of Paris right now.

Preventing suicide: How to help a loved one

Preventing suicide: How to help a loved one

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

Observe, ask them directly, support them through it says psychologist Juhi Parmar.

Hope PM, Sonia make Telangana a reality by New Year: Advani

Hope PM, Sonia make Telangana a reality by New Year: Advani

Rediff.com19 Oct 2011

Playing up the Telangana issue, Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani on Wednesday accused the United Progressive Alliance government of going back on its promise and dragging the region into misery and asked it to shun its "indecisiveness" to make the statehood dream a reality by New Year