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'Use your privilege to make someone's life better'

'Use your privilege to make someone's life better'

Rediff.com28 May 2020

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, artist Debjyoti Saha's animation video on the migrant crises struck a chord with many who shared it all over the Internet.

In Delhi, Trudeaus hit a six!

In Delhi, Trudeaus hit a six!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

Agra, Ahmedabad, Mumbai and now Delhi. The Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who is on a week-long visit to India, has made his way to the country's capital and it was another day of sightseeing and fun.

Developing tastes

Developing tastes

Rediff.com28 Jan 2008

British food producers increased prices by 7.4 per cent last year -- the biggest annual increase since the country's National Statistics office began tracking them 15 years ago -- due to big jumps in the cost of producing bread, butter, eggs, milk and meat. In Russia, prices went up so sharply -- milk rose by some 30 per cent and bread went up 22 per cent - that the government froze prices towards the end of the year.

Winning Padma Vibhushan is dream realised

Winning Padma Vibhushan is dream realised

Rediff.com26 Jan 2008

Sachin Tendulkar may have won countless awards but the master batsman on Saturday said all those trophies pale in comparison to India's second highest civilian honour, the Padma Vibhushan.

Review: Ennu Ninte Moideen is impressive

Review: Ennu Ninte Moideen is impressive

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Ennu Ninte Moideen is a worthwhile effort.

Pics: Queen Elizabeth II makes London Fashion Week debut visit!

Pics: Queen Elizabeth II makes London Fashion Week debut visit!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

The 91-year-old British monarch sat in the front row with fashion royalty.

'Majority appeasement' not the answer of Cong woes: Tharoor

'Majority appeasement' not the answer of Cong woes: Tharoor

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

He also alleged that for the Bharatiya Janata Party dispensation and its allies being a Hindu is no different from the team identity loyalty of the 'British football hooligan'.

Brokerage stocks go through the roof

Brokerage stocks go through the roof

Rediff.com24 Dec 2007

While the benchmark Sensex recorded 38 per cent gains during 2007, shares of most brokerage houses more than doubled (Geojit Financial increased by 130.68 per cent, while Almondz Global Securities rose 113 per cent) this year.

This is the future of computing!

This is the future of computing!

Rediff.com31 Jan 2007

Working all but alone from his hardware-strewn office, Jeff Han is about to change the face of computing. Not even the big boys are likely to catch him.

Workaholic colleagues: A boon or a bane?

Workaholic colleagues: A boon or a bane?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2007

Are workaholics a pleasure to work with, or a pain in the you-know-what? Share your opinion!

Prodigal JCT held by Churchill

Prodigal JCT held by Churchill

Rediff.com17 Jan 2007

The former champions from Punjab were held goalless at home.

Water: Hottest commodity to invest in

Water: Hottest commodity to invest in

Rediff.com21 Nov 2007

Within 50 years over half the global population will be living with water shortages. In fact, water shortages currently affect 80 countries and will affect 4 billion people by 2050.

Indians safe in tense Gaza

Indians safe in tense Gaza

Rediff.com15 Jun 2007

The Representative of India in the Palestinian National Authority, Zikrur Rahman, said that the mission has been constantly in touch with all the Indian nationals living in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.

Family owned biz? Learn from Malvinder

Family owned biz? Learn from Malvinder

Rediff.com14 Jun 2008

If the operating principle is that all members of a family must be given an equal role in the business and that they will not make way for better managers who are not members of the family (in other words, the feudal principle), it is hard to see such a company prospering for long in a competitive market.

Hantuchova upsets Kuznetsova to reach Zurich final

Hantuchova upsets Kuznetsova to reach Zurich final

Rediff.com22 Oct 2006

She upset third-seeded Kuznetsova 6-4, 6-2 on Saturday.

Kireedam: Not good as the orginal

Kireedam: Not good as the orginal

Rediff.com23 Jul 2007

Kireedam, directed by debutant Vijay with Ajith in the lead is a disappointment for all those who have seen the original.

The shock of denied parenthood

The shock of denied parenthood

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

'The inability to have children with the person you love is a foundational shock of being gay,' says Vikram Johri. 'Karan Johar's becoming a parent through surrogacy focuses attention on exactly the demographic that India's divisive Surrogacy Regulation Bill targets.'

Brokeback in, Paheli not

Brokeback in, Paheli not

Rediff.com31 Jan 2006

Why we need Gandhi and Mandela today

Why we need Gandhi and Mandela today

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

Religion is but one trait where intolerance manifests itself. We come across 'chosen' races, communities, political ideologies, economic systems, all lending themselves to discriminatory arrangements, which trample the rights of those considered beyond the pale of whatever is the favoured calling.

Controversial US Open promises of improvement

Controversial US Open promises of improvement

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

Issues of sexism, officiating double standards and adverse playing conditions have dominated the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Open, raising uncomfortable questions and prompting authorities to promise a review of existing policies.

For Rahul, this election was win some, lose lots

For Rahul, this election was win some, lose lots

Rediff.com23 May 2019

The party and its president, it seemed, were also unable to articulate their views effectively enough

What makes mid-cap funds tick

What makes mid-cap funds tick

Rediff.com29 Jan 2007

Though many such funds may not make the grade, it would be foolhardy to ignore them

Anyone for high-definition TVs?

Anyone for high-definition TVs?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2006

Modi left his wife for political gains: Mayawati

Modi left his wife for political gains: Mayawati

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Mayawati also alleged that women in the BJP are scared of their husbands meeting the PM fearing they might 'abandon their wives like him' and that Modi deserves the abusive language used against him by the opposition.

Parliament officials will not respond to notices

Parliament officials will not respond to notices

Rediff.com10 Jan 2006

The secretary-generals of both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha have decided not to respond to notices issued by Delhi high court on the plea of eight members of Parliament who have challenged their expulsion from Parl in the cash-for-query scam.

What is behind the rivalry between River Plate and Boca Juniors?

What is behind the rivalry between River Plate and Boca Juniors?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

Argentine clubs River Plate and Boca Juniors will contest the second leg of the Copa Libertadores final, South America's equivalent of the Champions League, in Madrid on Sunday.

Has anyone seen Mumbai as Sudhir Patwardhan has?

Has anyone seen Mumbai as Sudhir Patwardhan has?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

It is impossible for Mumbaikars not to glimpse themselves or someone they know in Sudhir Patwardhan's paintings.

PIX: Aishwarya, Anushka, Priyanka go glam in desi styles!

PIX: Aishwarya, Anushka, Priyanka go glam in desi styles!

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

Shaadi season in Bollywood? These divas pull out all stops for their fashionable appearances!

ReadersReviews: Article 15: '5 stars'

ReadersReviews: Article 15: '5 stars'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

A special word for Ayushmann: Hey Mogambo, your acting rocks!

Final is 'humongous' for Halep and Wozniacki

Final is 'humongous' for Halep and Wozniacki

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

Simona Halep and Caroline Wozniacki face a 'humongous' match that could define their careers when they face off in Saturday's Australian Open final, says former champion Mats Wilander.

Saina bows out of Hong Kong Super Series

Saina bows out of Hong Kong Super Series

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

India's campaign in the women's singles of the $350,000 Hong Kong Super Series came to an end after ace shuttler Saina Nehwal was stunned by Tai Tzu Ying of Chinese Taipei in the quarter-finals.

Man City stun Arsenal

Man City stun Arsenal

Rediff.com27 Aug 2006

Arsenal went down 1-0 at Manchester City and are still looking for their first win after two matches.

Sonia has a double in Parliament

Sonia has a double in Parliament

Rediff.com5 Dec 2005

Breathtaking sights captured in National Geographic travel photo contest

Breathtaking sights captured in National Geographic travel photo contest

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

National Geographic's new travel photography competition is entering its third week and is attracting stunning pictures from across the globe. Some of the jaw-dropping pictures show the famous "Firefall" of Yosemite National Park to a sunset at the Taj Mahal. The annual competition is accepting entries until May 3 at 12pm and asks for pictures in three categories: nature, cities and people.

'The Art of Leaving': Gavaskar got it right, Kapil Dev didn't but what about Dhoni?

'The Art of Leaving': Gavaskar got it right, Kapil Dev didn't but what about Dhoni?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

The continued suspense over Mahendra Singh Dhoni's future has revived the debate on whether the biggest icons in Indian cricket know when the time is right to bow out of the scene gracefully.

100 fossilised dinosaur eggs unearthed in China

100 fossilised dinosaur eggs unearthed in China

Rediff.com11 Apr 2005

The eggs were discovered by workers during the construction of the expressway that runs through Jinyin Mountain in Yunxi County of the province.

How safe are mobile phones?

How safe are mobile phones?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2005

Sevai Upma, a delicious alternative to Maggi!

Sevai Upma, a delicious alternative to Maggi!

Rediff.com28 May 2015

Delight your kids with this easy-to-make Sevai Upma recipe by Archana Gaikwad. Share your recipes!

How Alexis-Serena are giving everyone couple goals

How Alexis-Serena are giving everyone couple goals

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

The power couple is ruling the internet with their mutual love for each other.