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Must-read! An inspiring tale about acid attack survivors

Must-read! An inspiring tale about acid attack survivors

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

In her book, Make Love Not Scars, anti-acid attack champ Ria Sharma shares stories of the unbreakable spirit of acid attack survivors.

'This is Anurag Kashyap 2.0'

'This is Anurag Kashyap 2.0'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

'There are 15 songs in Manmarziyaan.' 'For the first time in the history of Anurag Kashyap, there are two dancing numbers.' 'Luckily, people are not taking this as a serious Anurag Kashyap cliched film.'

Downpour continues in Mumbai; roads flooded, trains delayed

Downpour continues in Mumbai; roads flooded, trains delayed

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

Mumbai's dabbawalas have also suspended their services on Tuesday.

Why a second term for Modi seems IFFY

Why a second term for Modi seems IFFY

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

'Poor home work, and a subsequent loss of nerve.' 'This sums up the Modi government's current travails, the stall in key sectors, fading momentum, irritability,' points out Shekhar Gupta.

Why Taapsee is feeling the PRESSURE

Why Taapsee is feeling the PRESSURE

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

'I have a goal that one day, before audiences walk into a theatre, they will think that it's a Taapsee Pannu film and so, it will be worth their time and money.'

Why Sheila Dikshit was 'saddened' by CWG probe

Why Sheila Dikshit was 'saddened' by CWG probe

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

'An event that should have made India proud was being perceived entirely as a money-making enterprise, resting on malpractices and without any benefits whatsoever for the Capital and its people.'

When we don't do well there is a lot of criticism, laments Dhoni

When we don't do well there is a lot of criticism, laments Dhoni

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

Indian batting failed for the second time in three days, against England at The Gabba, but captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni did not seem to be too bothered about it.

Floods, landslide devastate Bengal, Manipur, Odisha

Floods, landslide devastate Bengal, Manipur, Odisha

Rediff.com2 Aug 2015

It is a complete mayhem in West Bengal, Manipur and Odisha with more than 60 dead

Tiger cites fatigue after spectacular late collapse

Tiger cites fatigue after spectacular late collapse

Rediff.com21 Sep 2013

Tiger Woods blamed late season fatigue for his dramatic collapse over the closing stretch at the Tour Championship on Friday after he had surged into contention with five birdies in his first 13 holes.

AIFF extend coach Koevermans's contract

AIFF extend coach Koevermans's contract

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

Indian football team coach Wim Koevermans's contract will be extended till the end of next year's Asian Games in October, the AIFF's technical committee, headed by former captain Bhaichung Bhutia, decided in New Delhi on Monday.

How NOT to ask for a raise

How NOT to ask for a raise

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

Do not compare your salary with your co-workers.

How to get party ready

How to get party ready

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

Whether you're partying with friends, family or colleagues, you have every right to look awesome.

Cyclone Ockhi: Heavy rains lash Tamil Nadu, Kerala, toll mounts to 12

Cyclone Ockhi: Heavy rains lash Tamil Nadu, Kerala, toll mounts to 12

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

Chief Minister K Palaniswami announced a solatium of Rs 4 lakh to the kin of each of the victims

India must prepare for the daybreak of peace in Afghanistan

India must prepare for the daybreak of peace in Afghanistan

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

'The danger today is that out of sheer fatigue and exasperation, the US might cut loose and exit from Afghanistan leaving it to the region to cope with the debris, which it is ill-equipped to handle,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Tamil Nadu limps to normalcy as toll hits 87

Tamil Nadu limps to normalcy as toll hits 87

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

Chief Minister Jayalalithaa announces Rs 4 lakh compensation for the kin of dead.

India rout Indonesia to reach Uber Cup semi-finals

India rout Indonesia to reach Uber Cup semi-finals

Rediff.com23 May 2014

Indian women's badminton team scripted history as they reached the semi-finals of the Uber Cup tournament for the first time with a dominating 3-0 victory over Indonesia in the quarter-finals at the Siri Fort Sports complex.

'If Modi comes to power, India will be divided into 20 parts'

'If Modi comes to power, India will be divided into 20 parts'

Rediff.com6 May 2014

Narendra Modi's agenda is to build a Ram mandir, Hashim Ansari, the oldest litigant in the Ram Janambhoomi-Babri Masjid title suit, tells Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com

Heavy rains disrupt normal life in AP; 17 killed so far

Heavy rains disrupt normal life in AP; 17 killed so far

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

Heavy rains triggered by northeast monsoon and a low pressure area over Bay of Bengal lashed several parts of Andhra Pradesh for the fourth consecutive day on Friday, prompting authorities to evacuate thousands of people from low-lying areas.

Augusta Masters: Spieth claims wire-to-wire victory

Augusta Masters: Spieth claims wire-to-wire victory

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Is second youngest Masters winner after Tiger Woods

'Bigg Boss wasn't easy'

'Bigg Boss wasn't easy'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

'I am here to stay!' Priya Malik tells Rajul Hegde.

Latest from the world of tennis: Swiss teen Bencic claims Rogers Cup

Latest from the world of tennis: Swiss teen Bencic claims Rogers Cup

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Swiss teenager Belinda Bencic capped a brilliant run to the Rogers Cup title on Sunday.

The tragedy of India's education system

The tragedy of India's education system

Rediff.com16 May 2016

At no stage is a student encouraged to develop further curiosity in a subject and those who do stumble upon their passion or interest do so more by chance than design.

EPL PHOTOS: Palace lord over Liverpool; Spurs hold Arsenal in derby

EPL PHOTOS: Palace lord over Liverpool; Spurs hold Arsenal in derby

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

After seven consecutive league defeats, and one point from the last 30 on offer, had plunged Villa into crisis and cost Tim Sherwood his job, the former European champions produced a gritty display to frustrate City.

Can India fight China and Pakistan simultaneously?

Can India fight China and Pakistan simultaneously?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

'Given the present force levels, India cannot fight and win.' 'India can't hope to terminate the conflict on India's terms and impose the nation's will upon the adversaries,' says Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

RIP Gauri. We will not let you down

RIP Gauri. We will not let you down

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

'That is what Gauri was, in her essence -- the principle of free, open, forthright words, made flesh.' 'And that is what was gunned down -- her words, and with them our freedom to fashion our own opinions, to frame our own thoughts, to articulate them without fear of reprisal.'

South Korea beat Iraq 2-0 to reach Asian Cup final

South Korea beat Iraq 2-0 to reach Asian Cup final

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

South Korea moved a step closer to burying their 55-year Asian Cup hoodoo when they grabbed a goal in each half to beat Iraq 2-0 on Monday and set up a final against Australia or United Arab Emirates.

Why is the rupee under pressure?

Why is the rupee under pressure?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2013

The rupee has been falling for five straight weeks, taking its losses this quarter to 6.6 per cent, making it the worst performing currencies in Asia during this period.

UP's free-housing mess a national warning

UP's free-housing mess a national warning

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

With nearly a million identified slums, UP urgently requires housing for the poor

This duo have 1,800 children they call their own

This duo have 1,800 children they call their own

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

The efforts of two women have given hundreds of street and slum children of Dehradun the hope to dream of a promising future.

How Naveen Patnaik became a clever politician

How Naveen Patnaik became a clever politician

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

'In being dismissive of Naveen, his colleagues showed incredible naivety.' 'On the few occasions that he put his foot down, the overconfident party leaders, who believed they were using him and not the other way around, failed to read the signs of what was to come.'

Toilet vs Temple debate reveals India's Dirty Picture

Toilet vs Temple debate reveals India's Dirty Picture

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

For more than half of all Indian households, the very personal act of defecation is an open affair, says Joel Rai

What caused the rain havoc in Kerala

What caused the rain havoc in Kerala

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

'A lot of unauthorised encroachments have taken place in our forest area.' 'The landslides are partly because of such encroachments.' 'The other factor is deforestation.' 'Protection of forest resources is not on the agenda of any government.' 'The damage caused by the rain in Kerala is a man-made factor.'

OnePlus 2: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

OnePlus 2: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

OnePlus has come up with a winner at an affordable price but this one's definitely not a flagship killer, says Rajesh Mascarenhas.

The kindness of a stranger-mom

The kindness of a stranger-mom

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

Neha Saigal recalls her uncharacteristic behaviour on her first transatlantic flight.

Will Uber win India? Or Ola?

Will Uber win India? Or Ola?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

Tariff cap offers Ola relief in battle with Uber. Though it might hurt their earnings, Ola believes the Karnataka High Court's judgement levels the playing field with Uber.

Is the LG G4 better than iPhone 6?

Is the LG G4 better than iPhone 6?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

The G4's features surely surpass the specifications of iPhone 6 at times but Shruti Puri wonders if it will be able to deliver a better experience...

Rupee hits near two-week high

Rupee hits near two-week high

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

After hitting a record low of 68.85 to the dollar last week, a Reuters poll suggests the rupee will stabilise at 66 to the dollar by the end of September, while technical charts also point to a period of relative calm.

EPL: Adam double helps Stoke heap more pain on United

EPL: Adam double helps Stoke heap more pain on United

Rediff.com2 Feb 2014

Charlie Adam scored twice as Stoke City beat Manchester United 2-1 on Saturday to show the flailing Premier League champions it will take more than one big-money signing to improve their fortunes.

'Getting runs against Australia always helps you gain confidence'

'Getting runs against Australia always helps you gain confidence'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

His four Test hundreds out of five career tons have come while playing against the Australians and Indian opener Murali Vijay today attributed his special liking for the Aussies to the inspiration he got from the great knocks of legendary cricketers like Sachin Tendulkar.

10 useful tips for Pokemon Go players

10 useful tips for Pokemon Go players

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Watch out for the dangers you might get into when you immerse yourself into the latest viral game that blends virtual reality with the real world