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Row erupts over cancelling booking for Bhagwat's event

Row erupts over cancelling booking for Bhagwat's event

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

The development set off a slugfest, with the RSS' official twitter handle alleging that it was done to "appease jihadi elements

PIX: Trudeau attends emotional vigil for Canada bus crash victims

PIX: Trudeau attends emotional vigil for Canada bus crash victims

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joined religious and community leaders at an emotional vigil on Sunday night to honor the 15 members of a junior ice hockey team killed in a bus crash that shocked the hockey-loving nation.

10 places that serve the yummiest salads in Mumbai

10 places that serve the yummiest salads in Mumbai

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Mini Ribeiro tells us where to go salad hopping.

The curious case of SME stocks

The curious case of SME stocks

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

Sebi is examining if speculators and persons acting in concert are behind the huge movements in these stocks

India suffering worst water crisis in history, says NITI report

India suffering worst water crisis in history, says NITI report

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

Forty per cent of population will have no access to drinking water by 2030 and 21 cities, including New Delhi, Bengaluru and Hyderabad, will run out of groundwater by 2020.

'That regulators lost a court battle does not mean Nestl is a victim'

'That regulators lost a court battle does not mean Nestl is a victim'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

She maintains the food company ignored her advice on various issues.

Why govt has failed to check the spread of coronavirus in India

Why govt has failed to check the spread of coronavirus in India

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

An overarching law governing public healthcare is a glaring gap in India's fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. In India it is left to individuals to quarantine themselves voluntarily. Moreover, the 123-year old The Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897, governs healthcare emergencies in India.

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

These photos prove we live in a truly bizarre world.

The Weekend Agriculturist

The Weekend Agriculturist

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Tired of weekend parties, discotheques and pubs? Have aimless visits to the mall and the latest movies lost their charm? Are you looking for something more meaningful? Something fun and challenging as well? Then this weekend, join Harish Srinivasan and his friends for a weekend at a farm near Chennai.

The activist who took on Subway and won

The activist who took on Subway and won

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

Vani Hari discusses her battle for healthier food in America with P Rajendran

COVID-19 tally in India crosses 2,500 mark; 76 dead

COVID-19 tally in India crosses 2,500 mark; 76 dead

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

A home ministry official said while 9,000 Tablighi Jamaat members and their primary contacts have been quarantined till now across the country due to "massive efforts" to check the outbreak, the Centre has written to all states and union territories that "the lockdown measures should be implemented in letter and spirit".

India to push for cut in farm sops by rich nations at WTO

India to push for cut in farm sops by rich nations at WTO

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

India believes rich nations should be away from farm subsidies.

Lockdown provokes bad memories for trafficking survivors

Lockdown provokes bad memories for trafficking survivors

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

Confined to their rooms and small houses, they are reminded of the time when they were subjected to physical and sexual torture.

Gunjan Saxena got it all wrong

Gunjan Saxena got it all wrong

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

'You have not understood the heart of the Indian Air Force,' notes IAF Veteran Nitin Welde.

'COVID-19 is a man made pandemic'

'COVID-19 is a man made pandemic'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

'Wild animals lived in their natural environment.' 'So, viruses could not be communicated.' 'Then came mass production and mass quartering of animals -- whether it be poultry, pigs and cattle -- which gave rise to bird flu, SARS and the mad cow disease.' 'Vast amounts of animal produce are also being flown from one part of the world to another, which has helped to spread the virus.' 'All these changes have led to a new and deadly mutation of the virus that has immobliised human beings.'

The adman who headed Dera chief Gurmeet's business

The adman who headed Dera chief Gurmeet's business

Rediff.com8 Oct 2017

Though Dentsu Aegis says C P Arora left the business in July 2016, his Twitter handle and LinkedIn profile continue to refer to him as Group CFO of Denstu India.

How IIT Kharagpur researchers are leading a 'green revolution'

How IIT Kharagpur researchers are leading a 'green revolution'

Rediff.com27 May 2015

The farmers of Khentia are now working in tandem with the IIT team.

After cyclone Hudhud, Vizag faces epidemic fear

After cyclone Hudhud, Vizag faces epidemic fear

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

The woes of people living in Vizag are far from over. After struggling from the devastation and even as supply of essential services are restored in the cyclone-hit area, another threat looms large - that of an epidemic.

Govt to raise grain stock reserve

Govt to raise grain stock reserve

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

Cabinet note being readied, on basis of study, to ensure against foodgrain shortage; might require buffer of up to 50% more.

Ayurveda with an allopathic twist

Ayurveda with an allopathic twist

Rediff.com2 Dec 2017

Kapiva's plans to introduce allopathy-like doses of ayurvedic remedies for the millennial consumer finds traction.

New device can sniff out smuggled money

New device can sniff out smuggled money

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

riminals smuggle an estimated $30 billion in US currency into Mexico each year from the US, researchers said.

Psst...Priyanka Chopra's fitness secret is out

Psst...Priyanka Chopra's fitness secret is out

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

An excerpt from Fitness Secrets of the Stars.

How to refuel your body after a workout

How to refuel your body after a workout

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

Eating poorly may make you feel exhausted after a workout.

Commerce minister sees hope for trade facilitation in WTO talks

Commerce minister sees hope for trade facilitation in WTO talks

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

Commerce minister makes strong case for food subsidy to poor.

Aditi Mammen Gupta: The heiress who chose to be an entrepreneur

Aditi Mammen Gupta: The heiress who chose to be an entrepreneur

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

Aditi Mammen Gupta, who hails from the family that started Malayala Manorama, MRF Tyres & Funskool, tells us about her start-up.

Odd PHOTOS from a mad, mad world!

Odd PHOTOS from a mad, mad world!

Rediff.com20 May 2015

These images from across the globe tell us how crazy the world out there is!

'Can't book profits in stock markets. Need help'

'Can't book profits in stock markets. Need help'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Mid-day meal tragedy: Nitish lashes out at BJP, RJD

Mid-day meal tragedy: Nitish lashes out at BJP, RJD

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

A week after the midday meal tragedy in a Chhapra school, which killed 23 children, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, speaking for the first time after the horrific event, claimed there was a conspiracy behind the tragedy.

'I was only interested in eating, not cooking'

'I was only interested in eating, not cooking'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

VJ turned chef and author Maria Goretti talks about how she got interested in food.

The Quorum: Are you invited?

The Quorum: Are you invited?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

Veer Arjun Singh visits Quorum, an upscale club in an equally upscale setting in Gurugram, and comes away impressed.

A peek into CavinKare's new growth strategy

A peek into CavinKare's new growth strategy

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

By splitting its business into separate verticals with dedicated portfolio heads, CavinKare looks to improve distribution and facilitate more launches in the future

Sugar glut, a bitter pill for Paswan

Sugar glut, a bitter pill for Paswan

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Three million tonnes of buffer stock, where the government bears the interest and insurance cost, was announced by the Centre only for a year and that period is ending in June.

Why Sleep is Important for Fat Loss

Why Sleep is Important for Fat Loss

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

You may eat great food, exercise enough and yet not lose fat because you are sleep-deprived. Most of the magic takes place when you sleep well.

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session.

Arun Jaitley always stands for the long term

Arun Jaitley always stands for the long term

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

'Power sits lightly on Arun Jaitley's shoulders. Just because earth-shaking election results have brought his party in power, he has not gone recklessly ambitious. "Too soon, too fast" is not what he likes,' says Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com about Budget 2014.

These are India's 10 COVID-19 hotspots

These are India's 10 COVID-19 hotspots

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

There are two hotspots each in Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Kerala and Maharashtra and one each in Gujarat and Rajasthan

Survey calls for big changes in agriculture, bats for GM crops

Survey calls for big changes in agriculture, bats for GM crops

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

'There is a great scope for enhancing the use of organic fertilisers'.

Smart India Hackathon 2017: How we created the world's biggest hackathon!

Smart India Hackathon 2017: How we created the world's biggest hackathon!

Rediff.com5 May 2017

598 problems. 7,531 possible solutions. 10,000 students. Vivek Kulkarni takes us through the making of the 36-hour event.

Data reveals true story about Modi govt's pet initiatives

Data reveals true story about Modi govt's pet initiatives

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

While the government has claimed significant increase in funds for farm credit, PMKSY and PKVY, facts show a different story.

Three charged after death of sprinter Tyson Gay's daughter

Three charged after death of sprinter Tyson Gay's daughter

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Authorities in Kentucky have charged three men, including a father and son, in connection with the shooting death of Olympic sprinter Tyson Gay's 15-year-old daughter outside a restaurant over the weekend, police said.