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The essential guide to Shashi Tharoor's English

The essential guide to Shashi Tharoor's English

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

'Pruient', 'esurient', 'parturient' and everything in between.

Want to be a creative writer? This workshop is for you!

Want to be a creative writer? This workshop is for you!

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

Novelist Renu Balakrishnan will conduct a workshop for budding writers in Mumbai.

'Growth projections have to be taken with a pinch of salt'

'Growth projections have to be taken with a pinch of salt'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

'The question is, how soon we can expect to re-attain the pre-lockdown levels of output and income.'

Australia PM Abbott defends Smith's tactics at MCG Test

Australia PM Abbott defends Smith's tactics at MCG Test

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

Australian PM Tony Abbott came in defence of young Australian captain Steven Smith's decision to declare in the third Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Tuesday.

Coronavirus may push 400m Indians into poverty: UN report

Coronavirus may push 400m Indians into poverty: UN report

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

"Workers and businesses are facing catastrophe, in both developed and developing economies. We have to move fast, decisively, and together. The right, urgent, measures, could make the difference between survival and collapse," ILO Director-General Guy Ryder said on Tuesday. Worldwide, two billion people work in the informal sector (mostly in emerging and developing economies) and are particularly at risk, the report said, adding that the COVID-19 crisis is already affecting tens of millions of informal workers. "In India, Nigeria and Brazil, the number of workers in the informal economy affected by the lockdown and other containment measures is substantial," ILO said.

Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman dies of colon cancer

Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman dies of colon cancer

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

In a statement posted on his official Twitter handle, the actor's family said he was diagnosed with the disease in 2016.

India faces growing problem of more skilled workers than jobs

India faces growing problem of more skilled workers than jobs

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

In 10 years, we will have two college-trained aspirants for every job.

Planning to study abroad? Tackle the rupee fall first

Planning to study abroad? Tackle the rupee fall first

Rediff.com1 Jul 2013

Students going abroad could look at options like paying tuition fee in one go, as that can get discounts.

Spotted: Sourav Ganguly in London

Spotted: Sourav Ganguly in London

Rediff.com10 Oct 2009

Reader Anuj Agarwal spotted former India captain Sourav Ganguly in Oxford Street, London.

Child taken away from Indian parents in UK

Child taken away from Indian parents in UK

Rediff.com8 Apr 2013

An Indian couple from Oxford is fighting to regain custody of its five-year-old son after he was taken away by social services over allegations of abuse. "They simply don't understand the difference between Indian and British culture. Their style of upbringing is totally different from our culture," claimed the child's father Rajat Puri, who has been suspected by the authorities of "improper behaviour" towards his son Achintya.

Priyanka backs non-Gandhi Cong chief, party says old remark

Priyanka backs non-Gandhi Cong chief, party says old remark

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

Priyanka said the presence of Gandhis in the party would impede the functioning of a non-family president only if her family wanted things to be that way.

Why were plus-size models protesting outside London fashion week?

Why were plus-size models protesting outside London fashion week?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

They held posters with the words 'Fashion Rules Rewritten'.

10 things you need to stop posting on Facebook right now!

10 things you need to stop posting on Facebook right now!

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

If you don't, you are making yourself more vulnerable to hackers, stalkers and thieves.

This drink can help diabetics

This drink can help diabetics

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

Drinking a ketone supplement can lower blood sugar levels.

'A proper vaccine will take at least 2-3 years'

'A proper vaccine will take at least 2-3 years'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

'No matter how much you fast track, you cannot say, here is a highly efficient vaccine even by the middle of next year or the end of next year'

India made significant progress in lowering poverty

India made significant progress in lowering poverty

Rediff.com18 Mar 2013

It has been slower compared to smaller neighbouring countries.

Economist Rajiv Kumar named as new VC of NITI Aayog

Economist Rajiv Kumar named as new VC of NITI Aayog

Rediff.com6 Aug 2017

The government also appointed Dr Vinod Paul, a pediatrician at the AIIMS, as a member of the NITI Aayog

Time for Aung San Suu Kyi to step aside?

Time for Aung San Suu Kyi to step aside?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Some believe she should no longer be the face of the struggle to free Myanmar from the new military dictatorship, observes Prakash Bhandari.

Shyam Benegal: The Girish Karnad I Knew

Shyam Benegal: The Girish Karnad I Knew

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

'He had a continuing interest in life, people, and the society in which he lived,' remembers Shyam Benegal, who collaborated with the polyglot playwright and actor through the 1970s and remained his friend for more than five decades.

Trump or Biden? America votes to elect 46th President

Trump or Biden? America votes to elect 46th President

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

Amidst a resurgent COVID-19 pandemic, nearly 100 million people have already cast their ballots in early voting, putting the country on course for its highest turnout in a century. Some 239 million people are eligible to vote this year.

Selective relaxation in non-containment areas from April 20

Selective relaxation in non-containment areas from April 20

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

The joint secretary also said a high-level task force to work on frontiers of science related to vaccines and drug testing was formed on Sunday.

When should you take Covishield/Covaxin?

When should you take Covishield/Covaxin?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

'You can still acquire the COVID-19 virus even if you are vaccinated.' 'But if you develop the disease, (after being vaccinated) the likelihood is that it will be mild.' 'It just makes sense to continue to take precautions, because you may be around a lot of unvaccinated people.'

'Temple may have to pledge treasure to RBI'

'Temple may have to pledge treasure to RBI'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

'As a person who has seen the treasure, I am worried about its safety.'

US races against time as COVID-19 toll crosses 10K

US races against time as COVID-19 toll crosses 10K

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

Over 3,66,000 Americans have tested positive for the deadly coronavirus.

'It's shameful that India isn't eliminating hunger'

'It's shameful that India isn't eliminating hunger'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

In an e-mailed interview with Business Standard, Mark Lynas says his opposition to GM was divorced from science.

Brar attack: 8 more arrested; UK calls assault 'appalling'

Brar attack: 8 more arrested; UK calls assault 'appalling'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

Stepping up its investigation into the "appalling" attack on Lt Gen (Retd) K S Brar in London, the Scotland Yard on Friday arrested eight more people, taking to 15 the number of those held after the assault on the 'Operation Blue Star' hero.

Four arrested in the stabbing of Lt Gen Brar in London

Four arrested in the stabbing of Lt Gen Brar in London

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

Four persons, including a woman, have been arrested in London in connection with the stabbing of retired Lt Gen K S Brar, who had led 'Operation Blue Star' 28 years ago to flush out pro-Khalistani militants from the Golden Temple.

Want to be a Rhodes Scholar? Apply now!

Want to be a Rhodes Scholar? Apply now!

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

Apply for the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship and stand a chance to study at the Oxford University in London or participate in a theatre workshop in Mumbai. Read on for details.

British PM flunks 'citizenship test' on Letterman's show

British PM flunks 'citizenship test' on Letterman's show

Rediff.com27 Sep 2012

It is a test that all Indian and other non-EU citizens have to pass before becoming British citizens, but Prime Minister David Cameron on Wednesday night had a tough time answering some key questions on a widely watched American chat show.

When Bollywood dressed for college!

When Bollywood dressed for college!

Rediff.com10 May 2019

Coolest and craziest campus fashion over the years!

Son of Cecil the lion killed by trophy hunter

Son of Cecil the lion killed by trophy hunter

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

Xanda, a six-year-old male, was killed just outside Hwange National Park in north west Zimbabwe -- near the spot where Cecil died two years ago.

At 80, Murdoch is still ace dealmaker

At 80, Murdoch is still ace dealmaker

Rediff.com11 Mar 2011

If all goes according to Rupert's plans, he will remain chairman and CEO of News for some time to come.

If looks could kill!

If looks could kill!

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

Riteish Deshmukh closed the show for Raghavendra Rathore on Day Two of Lakme Fashion Week.

PIX: Werner 'tricks' Leipzig to victory; Schalke crisis deepens

PIX: Werner 'tricks' Leipzig to victory; Schalke crisis deepens

Rediff.com25 May 2020

RB Leipzig's Timo Werner scored a hat-trick as they demolished hosts Mainz 5-0 on Sunday to reclaim third place in the Bundesliga with an emphatic victory after three straight draws. Schalke 04 slumped to a shock 3-0 home defeat by relegation-threatened Augsburg on Sunday, their fourth defeat in five games dropping them to eighth place in the Bundesliga.

Study in UK: Top 10 universities for job prospects

Study in UK: Top 10 universities for job prospects

Rediff.com7 May 2015

The UK University League Tables and Rankings 2016 ranks the best institutes for graduate prospects.

Govt releases 5 survey reports but holds back study it junked

Govt releases 5 survey reports but holds back study it junked

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

The government's decision to release the reports comes two days after over 200 scholars from across the globe issued a statement demanding release of all withheld reports produced by the NSO, including the household consumer expenditure survey that was junked.

India rolls out world's largest vaccination drive against COVID-19

India rolls out world's largest vaccination drive against COVID-19

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

The first COVID-19 vaccine shots in India were given on Saturday to nearly two lakh frontline healthcare and sanitary workers as Prime Minister Narendra Modi rolled out the world's largest inoculation drive against the pandemic that has caused 1,52,093 deaths and upended millions of lives in the country.

Football focus: Rudiger's racism investigation closed

Football focus: Rudiger's racism investigation closed

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Bannister carries Olympic torch at site of famous mile

Bannister carries Olympic torch at site of famous mile

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

Roger Bannister returned to the Iffley Road Stadium where he ran the first sub four-minute mile in 1954 on Tuesday to begin the 53rd leg of the London Olympic torch relay.

How social networks help us mourn our dead

How social networks help us mourn our dead

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

The masses of digital data that you generate throughout your life -- your pictures, posts, tweets, blogs -- can remain intact in the folds of the Internet, points out Shuma Raha.