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AstroSpeak: Is the Chinese Year of Rooster good for you?

AstroSpeak: Is the Chinese Year of Rooster good for you?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

Find out what 2017 has in store for you.

The protector of women from breast cancer

The protector of women from breast cancer

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

'Having dedicated my life towards improving breast healthcare in my motherland. I shall continue to work with rock-solid determination following this "chosen" path.'

What will the Meeting of the Century achieve?

What will the Meeting of the Century achieve?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

'The coming two months could unfold unpredictable results or unpredictable consequences or both at the same time,' says Rajaram Panda.

Bengal polls: This is what the aam aadmi wants

Bengal polls: This is what the aam aadmi wants

Rediff.com25 Mar 2011

As far as West Bengal is concerned, aam aadmi is seething with discontent as loads of improvements in various sectors are what they need.

India's Submarine Dilemma

India's Submarine Dilemma

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

Hydrography (underwater geography) prevents the Indian Navy for opting for an all-conventional, or all-nuclear submarine fleet.

Ban, Swedish FM escape rocket attack in Kabul

Ban, Swedish FM escape rocket attack in Kabul

Rediff.com20 Jul 2010

Intense rocket barrage prevented a plane carrying United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon and Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt from landing at the Kabul airport on Tuesday and the aircraft was forced to be diverted to Bagram air base.

Now, you can really eat breakfast at Tiffany's!

Now, you can really eat breakfast at Tiffany's!

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

For everyone who loved the movie Breakfast at Tiffany's, here's some wonderful news!

Exclusive: How North Korea perceives its WC team

Exclusive: How North Korea perceives its WC team

Rediff.com29 Jun 2010

John Duerden, football correspondent of the Pyongyang-based Korean Herald, who is covering the World Cup in South Africa, writes an exclusive for rediff.com on the fortunes and future of the North Korean team.

Young IIT-ian's Adam PC could beat Apple iPad

Young IIT-ian's Adam PC could beat Apple iPad

Rediff.com30 Apr 2010

This 24-year-old IIT graduate is the brain behind what has been called the 'iPad killer'.

Robert Pattinson: The vampire we'd love to sink our fangs into

Robert Pattinson: The vampire we'd love to sink our fangs into

Rediff.com9 Dec 2009

Here's why girls go gaga over this handsome hunk, who plays Stephanie Meyer's beloved character in the Twilight series.

'Ban's Myanmar visit a complete failure'

'Ban's Myanmar visit a complete failure'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

Accusing the United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki Moon of "failing" to release the Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi and political prisoners in Myanmar, a rights group has dubbed his recent trip a "complete failure."

Karnataka:  Saffron gateway to the South

Karnataka: Saffron gateway to the South

Rediff.com24 Dec 2008

The Bharatiya Janaat Party's 'lotus' bloomed for the first time in south India in 2008 but the saffron party had little time to celebrate as Karnataka was rocked by serial bomb blasts in capital Bangalore and attacks on churches that drew flak in the country and abroad.

Will protect Tamil civilians, SL prez tells UN

Will protect Tamil civilians, SL prez tells UN

Rediff.com6 Feb 2009

Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa has promised the United Nations that his forces would protect Tamil civilians as it pushes ahead with its offensive to defeat the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam. Rajapaksa gave this assurance over telephone to UN Secretary General Ban ki Moon, as his forces overran the last base of the sea Tigers near Mulaittivu, cutting off all their escape routes.

'Death rate is very, very, very, very high'

'Death rate is very, very, very, very high'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

'If the government published the actual number, people will start crying on the road.'

'We helped the army tighten the noose around Dacca'

'We helped the army tighten the noose around Dacca'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

'Air Superiority that we held from the Second Day of Operation 'Cactus Lily' helped our Armed Forces to speed up operation 'Jackpot' to seize East Pakistan and force Gen Niazi and the Pakistani Army to lay down their arms on 16 December.'

Yoga workshop in Mumbai

Yoga workshop in Mumbai

Rediff.com27 Oct 2008

Shameem Akthar, yoga acharya, will hold Shameem's Chandra Namaskar yoga workshop in Mumbai.

'UN should ensure that Pakistan ends terrorism'

'UN should ensure that Pakistan ends terrorism'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2009

India on Friday said that the United Nations should ensure that Pakistan fulfills its commitment to end the terrorism emanating from its soil.External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee said he had apprised UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday about the details of the Mumbai attacks, which were carried out by elements based in Pakistan. "I requested the UN Secretary General to look into those aspects and ensure that Pak fully implements its own commitments," he said.

REWIND: The best PHOTOS from the week gone by

REWIND: The best PHOTOS from the week gone by

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

Fourteen photos from events that defined the world in the week gone by.

Bollywood's SISTER LOVE

Bollywood's SISTER LOVE

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

Warm or warring, back home too Bollywood has depicted many, MANY faces of sisterly love.

What to expect from NASA's historic Pluto flyby?

What to expect from NASA's historic Pluto flyby?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

Ahead of this momentous event, learn why the spacecraft won't be stopping at the dwarf planet and much more.

Duchess Meghan Markle gives birth to baby boy

Duchess Meghan Markle gives birth to baby boy

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, was present at the birth of his boy, who weighs 3.2 kg.

Buy a flat and get another flat, BMW, Merc free

Buy a flat and get another flat, BMW, Merc free

Rediff.com27 Oct 2008

Within months of charging the moon, Indian real estate firms are now offering buy-back of properties, free cars and even free apartments to tide over the current slump which has seen sales halve from the beginning of the year.

Frederic Aspiras, the man who transformed Lady Gaga

Frederic Aspiras, the man who transformed Lady Gaga

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

The pop sensation heavily relies on her hair stylist's choices. Their friendship dates back to 2009.

Protect women from violence: UNSG

Protect women from violence: UNSG

Rediff.com24 Oct 2007

The council's appeal came in a presidential statement at the end of a day-long discussion on crimes against women.

The year of the rat

The year of the rat

Rediff.com7 Feb 2008

February 7 is Chinese New Year in 2008!

REWIND: Top photos of the week that was

REWIND: Top photos of the week that was

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

Forgot what happened in the week gone by? Here's a quick recap of what took place in 10 images.

Gung Hay Fat Choy

Gung Hay Fat Choy

Rediff.com18 Feb 2007

February 18 is Chinese New Year and the year 2007 is the Year of the Pig.

Mamata declares candidates for all 42 seats in Bengal, 41% are women

Mamata declares candidates for all 42 seats in Bengal, 41% are women

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

The list, which is a mix of seasoned political players and greenhorns, has 17 women candidates, five more than the last elections, constituting roughly 41 per cent of the candidates.

Violence mars polling in Bengal, FIR against Supriyo

Violence mars polling in Bengal, FIR against Supriyo

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

The EC has deployed 580 companies of central forces to man over 98 per cent of the polling booths in these constituencies to ensure free and fair polling.

It's a rainy day for Ash

It's a rainy day for Ash

Rediff.com19 Feb 2004

Aishwarya Rai's will appear in Rituparno Ghosh's first Hindi film, Raincoat.

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

This week's collection of unbelievably unusual images from across the world.

Terrorism: How Pulwama changed India's response

Terrorism: How Pulwama changed India's response

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

'This is for the first time that a strong, solid evidence-based investigation has happened.' 'It can meet international standards and put the onus on the Pakistanis.'

Trump to have trilateral meeting with Modi, Abe in Argentina

Trump to have trilateral meeting with Modi, Abe in Argentina

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

Modi will also meet Chinese President Xi on the sidelines of the summit. It would be their fourth meeting in last seven months.

Would ancient India have supported Section 377?

Would ancient India have supported Section 377?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

Devdutt Pattanaik, who has simplified the ancient Indian scriptures for millions of readers, highlights what our scriptures have to say about homosexuals and transgenders.

Soon private players will be able to build satellites, rockets

Soon private players will be able to build satellites, rockets

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

However, some of the provisions in the draft Bill needs scrutiny, as these could scare away international investors

Pakistan writes to UNSC complaining about India's plan to build wall along LoC

Pakistan writes to UNSC complaining about India's plan to build wall along LoC

Rediff.com26 Sep 2015

Introducing a new irritant into the bilateral ties, Pakistan has complained to UN Security Council alleging that India was building a wall along the International Border in violation of the world body's resolutions.

Pics: Athiya catwalks for Bibhu Mohapatra's jewellery line

Pics: Athiya catwalks for Bibhu Mohapatra's jewellery line

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

The New York based designer unveiled his jewellery line with Forevermark at a fashion show in Mumbai. Take a look!

ISRO launches indigenously made communication satellite GSAT-6A

ISRO launches indigenously made communication satellite GSAT-6A

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

The satellite would provide a thrust to mobile communication through multi-beam coverage facility, the ISRO said.

Saluting General Raina's Vision and Courage

Saluting General Raina's Vision and Courage

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

General T N Raina was an iconic Indian military leader whose contributions to the nation should be more widely known, notes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).