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How chess became prodigy Praggnanandhaa's calling

How chess became prodigy Praggnanandhaa's calling

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

'The win will change a lot of things in Praggu... the confidence in his potential will be one of them. The win has ensured a lot of visibility which will give him a lot of opportunities.'

How this star woman batter is spending lockdown hours

How this star woman batter is spending lockdown hours

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

From watching movies to enjoying long sleep hours, India openers Smriti Mandhana reveals that the Indian women's team also keep in touch through online Ludo games.

A simple story can change your life. Here's how

A simple story can change your life. Here's how

Rediff.com19 May 2020

Complicated times can be helped by simple measures.

Step-by-step guide to filing tax returns online

Step-by-step guide to filing tax returns online

Rediff.com19 May 2008

Here's a step-by-step guide to file your income tax returns online in three easy steps.

3 smart tips to build your online presence

3 smart tips to build your online presence

Rediff.com13 Dec 2014

The right combination of social media profiles and activity can help you gain a clear advantage over other potential candidates and reach out to prospective employers.

How I Fought Cancer, Got Back In Shape

How I Fought Cancer, Got Back In Shape

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

Aarti Sondhi from Dubai tells us how she fought cancer and got back in shape during the pandemic.

'I hope people in other parts of the world watch my show'

'I hope people in other parts of the world watch my show'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

'While assisting on Made In Heaven, Ritesh Sidhwani asked me if I had anything I wanted to make.' 'Luckily, I had this script. I was working on the script of Eternally Confused And Eager For Love for four years.' 'Excel pitched the show to Netflix, and that was it!

How Covid Gave Investors A Booster Dose

How Covid Gave Investors A Booster Dose

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

COVID-19 forced people to work from home turned into the fuel for new demat accounts, observes Debashis Basu.

Strolling down the street

Strolling down the street

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

... and I learn more about economic trends than from books, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

Amid LAC row, China remembers Indian doctor Kotnis

Amid LAC row, China remembers Indian doctor Kotnis

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

Dr. Kotnis, who hailed from Solapur in Maharashtra, came to China in 1938 as part of a five-member team of doctors sent by the Indian National Congress to help the Chinese during the World War II.

The Maha village where children speak Japanese

The Maha village where children speak Japanese

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

Gadiwat village, located 25 km from Aurangabad city, may not have access to good roads and other necessary infrastructure, but Internet connectivity has proven to be a boon for children studying at the local Zilla Parishad school.

Ukraine impact: Indian students in Belarus head home

Ukraine impact: Indian students in Belarus head home

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

With the war in Ukraine entering its 12th day on Monday and tensions between Kyiv and Moscow showing no signs of easing, the students said there is panic in Belarus and their families in India too are concerned about their wellbeing.

5 simple habits to lead a stress-free life

5 simple habits to lead a stress-free life

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Manoj Jain tells you how to fight stress and find peace in your daily lives.

Term insurance plan premiums may go up by 20% in Dec-Jan

Term insurance plan premiums may go up by 20% in Dec-Jan

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Life insurers, on the prodding of global reinsurers, are set to hike premiums on term plans because rising mortality after the second wave of the pandemic has led to an increase in the number of settlements. Some will do so next month while others may wait till January. Global reinsurer Munich Re had nudged its insurance partners on the hike in September and insurers have been engaged in negotiations with the reinsurer on the amount of the increase. Term plan prices in India were among the lowest in the world for a long period but in the past couple of years, they have been increased a few times.

'Indian kids are the most cyber-bullied'

'Indian kids are the most cyber-bullied'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

At 13, Anoushka Jolly has received funding for her app Kavach through which students like her can report incidents of bullying and harassment anonymously

WELLNESS GURU: 10 Good Things I Can Feed My Family

WELLNESS GURU: 10 Good Things I Can Feed My Family

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Wellness expert Roopashree Sharma answers your health queries.

The 10 creepiest professions in the world

The 10 creepiest professions in the world

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

Find out why clowns are feared so much.

Bollywood's TOP 10 Horror Comedies

Bollywood's TOP 10 Horror Comedies

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

Joginder Tueja looks at horror comedies gone by and how they have fared at the box office.

'My son taught me boxing'!

'My son taught me boxing'!

Rediff.com20 May 2020

Vinita, 39, a resident of Gurugram, shares her learnings from the lockdown.

Still single? 11 useful dating tips for you

Still single? 11 useful dating tips for you

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

If your ultimate goal is to get married and you are going on a first and second date with someone dreamy, don't blurt out the marriage countdown, says Solene Paillet. You will scare this perfect match away!

'Making people laugh is toughest thing to do'

'Making people laugh is toughest thing to do'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

'I love to make people laugh, and a lot of times people just laugh at the way that I am, more than the jokes I crack.'

China 'open' for talks with Dalai Lama to discuss his future

China 'open' for talks with Dalai Lama to discuss his future

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

Reports from Tokyo said the Dalai Lama while speaking at an online press conference hosted by the Tokyo Foreign Correspondents Club on Wednesday said, 'I prefer to remain here in India, peacefully', praising the country as a centre of religious harmony.

Modi has 'aww' moment with baby in Parliament

Modi has 'aww' moment with baby in Parliament

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

The images with the 'very special friend' collected thousands of likes within moments.

Hearing Loss in Your 20s? 12 Possible Reasons

Hearing Loss in Your 20s? 12 Possible Reasons

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Injury due to self-cleaning of ears with Q-tips or sharp objects like pencils, pins, forceps also contribute to hearing loss, warns Dr Aditi Sinha.

Sabyasachi Gorai's Walnut Chocolate Pie

Sabyasachi Gorai's Walnut Chocolate Pie

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

Celebrate Easter with these wonderful recipes.

Govt aims to transform India through access, inclusion, empowerment: PM

Govt aims to transform India through access, inclusion, empowerment: PM

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

Asserting that the self reliant India programme will help revive the global economy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday told global business community that his government aims to transform the country through access, inclusion and empowerment while also ensuring complete data security. Addressing the World Economic Forum's online Davos Agenda Summit, where he also interacted with global business leaders, Modi also said India offers a predictable and friendly environment from tax regime to FDI norms. He said Aatmanirbhar Bharat movement is committed to global good and global supply chain while the country's digital profile has been completely transformed.

Kyrgios rants at Thiem for defending Adria players

Kyrgios rants at Thiem for defending Adria players

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

Thiem, who also played in the charity event but did not contract the virus, told Austrian media that Kyrgios had "made a lot of mistakes" and should not criticise others.

'I don't want to live, but I have no option'

'I don't want to live, but I have no option'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

'How will they give me permission to die when there are many others in conditions worse than mine?'

The WEIRDEST Requests From Airline Passengers

The WEIRDEST Requests From Airline Passengers

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Airline flight attendants reveal the craziest requests they have received from passengers!

How this 18 YO sent 300 Indians home

How this 18 YO sent 300 Indians home

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

'So far, we have sent 12 buses of workers home.'

'Baba Ka Dhaba' owner accuses YouTuber of misappropriation of funds

'Baba Ka Dhaba' owner accuses YouTuber of misappropriation of funds

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

Prasad, 80, had shot to fame after a video of him tearfully recounting the desperation of the months since the lockdown was shared widely across social media platforms recently.

Meet Meet Shah, India's CA Topper

Meet Meet Shah, India's CA Topper

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

'Consistency is the key to cracking any goal.' 'If you can't put in 10 hours a day, make it 6 hours or 8 hours, but stick to it.' 'Don't lose momentum.'

PFI involved in 'disturbing' India's secular fabric: Officials

PFI involved in 'disturbing' India's secular fabric: Officials

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

The PFI is alleged to have been continuously involved in anti-government propaganda and spreading the narrative that Muslims were being persecuted in India.

Quitting social media like Modi? Do this instead

Quitting social media like Modi? Do this instead

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

If you are planning to follow the Pradhan Sevak, we have 10 tips for you.

'Some countries don't welcome Indians'

'Some countries don't welcome Indians'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

'I have to treat patients and there they don't like Indians.' 'The patients don't like me, they are not going to come to me, then what is the point of studying there?'

Why this techie built CovidTweet

Why this techie built CovidTweet

Rediff.com27 May 2021

After losing his driver to Covid, Ahmedabad engineer Shivam Dhruva felt the need to build an app that will provide latest medical updates at the click of a button, free of cost.

WELLNESS GURU: Can Yoga Keep Us Cool?

WELLNESS GURU: Can Yoga Keep Us Cool?

Rediff.com24 May 2022

Wellness expert Roopashree Sharma answers your health queries.

'Amitji has no competitors'

'Amitji has no competitors'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

'In the last seven years or so, many reigning heroes have stopped working with him because no matter how popular a star they are, irrespective of whether they are playing the lead, it eventually becomes an Amitabh Bachchan film!'

'Delhi is a dream posting for a Pakistani diplomat'

'Delhi is a dream posting for a Pakistani diplomat'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

'Kashmir is the main issue between the two countries.' 'We have not been able to resolve it bilaterally.' 'As the two major countries in South Asia, we have to go back to the drawing board and start engaging.'

Co-founder Gaurav Gupta quits Zomato weeks after blockbuster IPO

Co-founder Gaurav Gupta quits Zomato weeks after blockbuster IPO

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

Gupta's exit comes days after Zomato decided to stop its grocery delivery service from September 17, mainly due to gaps in order fulfilment, leading to poor customer experience.