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Pesky calls/SMSes? Here's what the aam aadmi says

Pesky calls/SMSes? Here's what the aam aadmi says

Rediff.com11 Aug 2010

Many MPs have complained that unsolicited calls have become a regular feature on their phones and sought a ban on these telemarketing calls.

Why not have an eight team World Cup?

Why not have an eight team World Cup?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2011

The ICC's decision to trim the number of contestants at the World Cup to ten says M P Anil Kumar is like a line commentators often spew forth: Brilliant shot, but straight to the fielder.

WFH scams: 5 tips to stay SAFE

WFH scams: 5 tips to stay SAFE

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Do not click on any pop-ups, links in messages or notification balloons if you are off the corporate VPN, warns Niranjankumar Laxman Upadhye.

'Family refuses to accept her over a minor health issue'

'Family refuses to accept her over a minor health issue'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2010

Is your love life under pressure? Are you troubled by your relationship? Get Ahead's Love Guru hosted a chat with readers on December 23 to help them deal with love problems. For those of you who missed it, here's the transcript.

8 top cyber security threats for 2010

8 top cyber security threats for 2010

Rediff.com8 Dec 2009

The number of malicious sites is rising day by day and it looks like it is only gong to rise further. Take a look at the list of security predictions and trends anticipated for 2010.

Looking at Prithviraj's Thanthonni

Looking at Prithviraj's Thanthonni

Rediff.com17 Mar 2010

Check out the actor's latest Malayalam movie releasing this weekend.

Harbhajan's 'all-rounder' riddle shocks Black Caps

Harbhajan's 'all-rounder' riddle shocks Black Caps

Rediff.com18 Nov 2010

New Zealand's cricketers may have previously regarded Harbhajan Singh as little more than nuisance value with the bat, but the latter has now emerged as a genuine all round threat with two back to back Test hundreds as the tourists look to do the unthinkable -- win a test series in India for the first time.

How to prevent Indian cities from falling apart!

How to prevent Indian cities from falling apart!

Rediff.com21 Oct 2010

Transparent land markets, municipal finance and leadership are the real challenge.

US woman to sue Indian priest for sexual harassment

US woman to sue Indian priest for sexual harassment

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

Jeyapaul who served as a priest in Crookston township of Minnesota in 2004 and 2005 was arrested in India in 2012 and extradited to the US on charges of sexually abusing two girls in a congregation.

Captains sore about sightscreen strolling

Captains sore about sightscreen strolling

Rediff.com3 Nov 2009

Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Ricky Ponting voiced their displeasure about spectators moving behind the sightscreen between overs during the fourth ODI in Mohali on Monday.

'Modi's remarks in B'desh aimed at fanning hatred against Pak'

'Modi's remarks in B'desh aimed at fanning hatred against Pak'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

He said his country will take all steps to 'expose' India's role in the break up of East Pakistan in 1971 and to 'destabilise' it through terrorism.

Goa village bans kissing in public

Goa village bans kissing in public

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Salvador do Mundo village panchayat passed a resolution recently banning kissing in public along with consumption of liquor and playing loud music openly.

Sedition case against celebs who wrote to PM on lynchings

Sedition case against celebs who wrote to PM on lynchings

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

The letter was written by 49 eminent personalities, including filmmakers Mani Ratnam, Anurag Kashyap, Shyam Benegal, actor Soumitra Chatterjee as well as vocalist Shubha Mudgal in July this year.

AP: Case against Chiranjeevi

AP: Case against Chiranjeevi

Rediff.com14 Feb 2009

A case has been registered against the Praja Rajyam party founder and actor Chiranjeevi for conducting road shows beyond 2200 hours at Narasaraopet town here, police said.

When Sreesanth met Puneet  Raj Kumar

When Sreesanth met Puneet Raj Kumar

Rediff.com25 Nov 2008

The cricketer met the Kannada star at the audio release of the Kannada movie Jolly Days.

'ISI is rarely questioned in Pakistan'

'ISI is rarely questioned in Pakistan'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

'But India, increasingly, is not that far behind, which is a story I never expected to tell.'

Street vendors left out of Unlock 1.0's purview

Street vendors left out of Unlock 1.0's purview

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

'In states where all shops are allowed to function and pedestrians are allowed to move around, there is no reason to presume that vendors are not allowed to operate. But ambiguity surrounding the operation of street vendors de jure has led the police to harass them de facto,' say Bhuvana Anand, Jayana Bedi and Prashant Narang.

RCEP can be particularly beneficial for India, says report

RCEP can be particularly beneficial for India, says report

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

The report by the High Level Advisory Group said India stands to benefit even more when the US and China are locked in a global trade war.

Mulayam surrounded by evil powers, says Ramgopal

Mulayam surrounded by evil powers, says Ramgopal

Rediff.com23 Oct 2016

In the letter, Ramgopal wrote: "Not sad that I have been expelled from the party but I am hurt because of the allegations that have been levelled against me. It is not a crime to meet leaders from any other political party in a democracy. Whether I am in SP or not I will continue to extend my support to Akhilesh Yadav till he becomes CM. Mulayam Singh Yadav is not just my elder brother but also my 'guru' in politics, currently is surrounded by evil powers."

Al Ummah bombed Chennai to remind they are around: Cops

Al Ummah bombed Chennai to remind they are around: Cops

Rediff.com15 May 2014

The investigators hunting for leads in the Chennai blasts case say they are certain that a member of the banned outfit Al-Ummah executed the attack.

Ooty church signs landmark deal with US abuse victim

Ooty church signs landmark deal with US abuse victim

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Diocese agrees to revoke molester priest's return to the priesthood and keep him away from children.

Total Dhamaal Review: Anil-Madhuri deserved a better film!

Total Dhamaal Review: Anil-Madhuri deserved a better film!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

Total Dhamaal would be unwatchable without Madhuri's spunk and bossy swag playing off Anil Kapoor's bellyaching, bugged half's protests, says Sukanya Verma.

Another scribe held for 'defamatory content' on UP CM

Another scribe held for 'defamatory content' on UP CM

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Nation Live editor Anshul Kaushik was arrested on Monday and remanded in 14-day judicial custody.

Delhi: HC orders closure of banquet halls

Delhi: HC orders closure of banquet halls

Rediff.com17 Feb 2006

The court clarified that Thursday's Supreme Court order on dismantling commercial structures in residential areas would apply to banquet halls as well.

'Putin won't risk improving relations with Pakistan at India's expense'

'Putin won't risk improving relations with Pakistan at India's expense'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2018

'But Russia is well aware of Pakistan's nuisance power on its border.'

Does your child throw tantrums in public?

Does your child throw tantrums in public?

Rediff.com29 May 2007

Do you scold your child in front of others for throwing a tantrum in public? Child psychologist Rupal Patel says you may actually be encouraging such behaviour.

ASK ANU: 'I feel suffocated. I want to be happy'

ASK ANU: 'I feel suffocated. I want to be happy'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

In her weekly column, mental health guru Anu Krishna offers advice on how to take charge of your life.

Bigg Boss 10: Swami Om gets aggressive

Bigg Boss 10: Swami Om gets aggressive

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

Even a peaceful, fun task like clicking a selfie couldn't happen smoothly thanks to the one and only annoying person of the house.

'Shoot the traitors' chants raised on Delhi Metro

'Shoot the traitors' chants raised on Delhi Metro

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

The five-six men, wearing saffron T-shirts and kurta, started the sloganeering when the train was about to halt at the metro station, according to a PTI reporter who was at the spot.

FC Goa enter Super Cup final

FC Goa enter Super Cup final

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

FC Goa turned in a flawless display to beat I-League champions Chennai City FC 3-0 in the first semi-final of the Hero Super Cup, at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneshwar, on Tsday. The result sends the Gaurs through to the final of the knockout tournament, where they will face the winner of Wednesday's match between Atletico de Kolkata and Chennaiyin FC.

Pune: Students clash with residents

Pune: Students clash with residents

Rediff.com22 Aug 2005

Students clash with residents in Pune

Statisticians stumped by new rules

Statisticians stumped by new rules

Rediff.com7 Jul 2005

Mumbai: 'Confused' cricketer drives car onto station platform

Mumbai: 'Confused' cricketer drives car onto station platform

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

Cricketer Harmeet Singh, who represented India in the ICC Under-19 world cup in 2012, claimed that he got confused with the direction and ended up entering the station.

Bihar told to boost tourism

Bihar told to boost tourism

Rediff.com19 Feb 2004

Tourism Minister Jagmohan on Thursday asked the Bihar government to improve infrastructure facilities at important Buddhist sites to attract pilgrim tourists to the state.

BPO: Howlers by typists put lives at risk

BPO: Howlers by typists put lives at risk

Rediff.com19 Aug 2004

Outsourcing of medical notes to Indian call centres to save money and speed up work at the National Health Service in Britain is leading to cases of confusion, a London daily claimed on Thursday.

'Dr Death' praises cops who nabbed him

'Dr Death' praises cops who nabbed him

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

'Doctor' Santosh Pol, arrested for murdering at least six persons between 2003 and 2016, sent a hand-written note addressed to Superintendent of Police Sandip Patil.

Asia: Spam factory of the world!

Asia: Spam factory of the world!

Rediff.com26 Oct 2005

Ecclestone loses his wheels

Ecclestone loses his wheels

Rediff.com28 Mar 2005

The Formula One supremo's new silver Mercedes had been jacked up by thieves and left on two wheels.

How ABVP went from being teacher's pet to campus 'bully'

How ABVP went from being teacher's pet to campus 'bully'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

The student front of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh has blotted its CV by allegedly instigating and engaging in violence on marquee campuses like JNU and Hyderabad Central University