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Have you ever faced sexual harassment in public?

Have you ever faced sexual harassment in public?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2008

We invite Get Ahead readers to comment on the shameful treatment of women at the hands of eve-teasers and perverts in public.

Ayodhya verdict does not herald Hindu rashtra

Ayodhya verdict does not herald Hindu rashtra

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

The Ayodhya verdict heralds not the beginning of theocracy or Hindu rashtra (that never existed in 5,000 years), but marks the end of a divisive phase of our history.

Paes criticises Sania's decision

Paes criticises Sania's decision

Rediff.com5 Feb 2008

The Indian Davis Cup captain slammed Sania Mirza's decision to pull out of Indian events to avoid controversies.

Indians exploited? UK chains order probe

Indians exploited? UK chains order probe

Rediff.com3 Sep 2007

UK's major high street clothing retailers Primark and Mothercare have launched a probe following media reports of alleged exploitation of Indian workers who make clothes for them.

'Parinda is a Kashmiri villager's impression of Mumbai'

'Parinda is a Kashmiri villager's impression of Mumbai'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

Vidhu Vinod Chopra on Parinda.

2 more Sahara deals run into trouble

2 more Sahara deals run into trouble

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Sahara cousel Kapil Sibal said he was preparing an application.

Haryana govt twists norms to favour DLF in Gurgaon land auction

Haryana govt twists norms to favour DLF in Gurgaon land auction

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

DLF has long been embroiled in a controversy over a deal that brought windfall profits to Robert Vadra, son-in-law of United Progressive Alliance Chairperson Sonia Gandhi.

Why Sindhu, Saina are training at separate academies

Why Sindhu, Saina are training at separate academies

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

Saina Nehwal and P V Sindhu are training at separate academies of national coach Pullela Gopichand ever since their epic Commonwealth Games summit clash

Uneasy calm in Tuticorin

Uneasy calm in Tuticorin

Rediff.com26 May 2018

'I expect normalcy to return in one or two days,' says Tuticorin's new Collector Sandeep Nandur.

Compliance norms for next round of airport privatisation relaxed

Compliance norms for next round of airport privatisation relaxed

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

The airports chosen for operation, management and development through a public-private partnership model are those in Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Mangaluru, Thiruvananthapuram, and Guwahati.

Rahane happy with his batting despite lack of runs

Rahane happy with his batting despite lack of runs

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

He might not be scoring big runs in the ongoing 10th edition of the Indian Premier League, but Rising Pune Supergiant opener Ajinkya Rahane is a contented man as long as his contributions are bringing out positive results for his side.

Classy Williamson stands out amid IPL binge-hitting

Classy Williamson stands out amid IPL binge-hitting

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

The New Zealand captain's 51-ball 89 against Delhi Daredevils proved that he may not rival the power-hitting prowess of someone like Chris Gayle but is technically adequately equipped for the short format.

Captain Kohli not weighed down by expectations

Captain Kohli not weighed down by expectations

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

'When I walk out to bat, come down the stairs, people will say we need a hundred and all those kind of things will happen. For me, that's just a part of the process now'

Realty barons' net worth shows spike despite slowdown

Realty barons' net worth shows spike despite slowdown

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

The total wealth of top 100 real estate barons accounted for Rs 2.37 trillion ($32.7 billion) in 2018, up 27 per cent against 2017's cumulative wealth of Rs 1.87 trillion ($28.6 billion).

18 killed in bomb explosion near Colombo

18 killed in bomb explosion near Colombo

Rediff.com29 Nov 2007

A man handed over a parcel to the bag counter of the store before entering, and a few minutes later, walked out without collecting it from the counter, sources said quoting shop assistants.

'Arjun Tendulkar can be a match-winning bowler'

'Arjun Tendulkar can be a match-winning bowler'

Rediff.com13 May 2020

'I believe Bumrah, Ishant, Shami, Umesh, all four can play in the playing XI.'

We are still in the match: Gambhir

We are still in the match: Gambhir

Rediff.com8 Aug 2008

India were bundled out for a paltry 249 in their first innings, but opener Gautam Gambhir believes the team still had a chance to make a match out of the third and deciding Test against Sri Lanka. The left-handed batsman from Delhi top-scored for India with 72 runs but the middle-order cut a sorry figure yet again.

'If I had to be trashy, I'd be the best trash'

'If I had to be trashy, I'd be the best trash'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

'I always gave my best, even to what people considered to be trashy content.'

Indrani threatened me after killing Sheena: says Rai

Indrani threatened me after killing Sheena: says Rai

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

Rai said he failed to dispose of the gun on two occasions as he developed cold feet. He said he was arrested when he tried to get rid of the gun for third time.

'We will see a decline trend in Mumbai in 2 weeks'

'We will see a decline trend in Mumbai in 2 weeks'

Rediff.com7 May 2020

'Corona will go on for more than six months now in Mumbai city.' 'It cannot vanish within just two or three months.' 'This infection may remain there in communities, somewhere or the other, like swine flu.'

In India, Walmart plans to open 50 stores by 2020

In India, Walmart plans to open 50 stores by 2020

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

The firm is likely to spend $600 million in total for the new stores. The average size of its stores is about 55,000 sq ft.

'This government has tamed everyone'

'This government has tamed everyone'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

'They (the government) want to tame everything.' 'The entire systems they are trying to change.'

Govt readies policy changes in solar bids

Govt readies policy changes in solar bids

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

The highest cap for the capacity would be 2 GW and can be set up in tranches at whatever location the project developer deems fit.

Still no transparency in Maharashtra's plastic ban

Still no transparency in Maharashtra's plastic ban

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

Retailers, especially food and grocery chains, are clearly unhappy, saying the ban is impractical

BJP joins Pema Khandu's government in Arunachal Pradesh

BJP joins Pema Khandu's government in Arunachal Pradesh

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

Arunachal Pradesh is now the 14th state having a coalition government. PPA government is a constituent partner of the North East Democratic Alliance.

'Ranbir will emerge stronger after his suicidal career decisions'

'Ranbir will emerge stronger after his suicidal career decisions'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

The actor's star father reacts to his son's recent spate of flops.

NTC plans sale of 40 acres mill land

NTC plans sale of 40 acres mill land

Rediff.com29 May 2007

The National Textile Corporation (NTC) has decided to sell around 40 acres of mill land in Mumbai, Bangalore, Ahmedabad and Udaipur.

Realtors reducing land banks

Realtors reducing land banks

Rediff.com8 May 2014

Shift to new business model to help companies cut capital cost, increase margins.

WADA to target athletes entourage

WADA to target athletes entourage

Rediff.com29 Nov 2006

WADA will target the entourage of athletes, who encourage them to take banned substances

5 money risks you must protect NOW

5 money risks you must protect NOW

Rediff.com27 Nov 2006

Protect yourself from these risks right away. The cost will not add-up to more than what you annually spend on weekend dinners/movies but then if uninsured, the loss can be financially devastating.

Here's why Umesh feels SG Test balls are not ideal

Here's why Umesh feels SG Test balls are not ideal

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

Speedster Umesh Yadav, on Friday, joined the growing list of Indian players who feel 'SG Test' ball was not ideal, saying the bowlers are unable to run through lower-order when it gets old.

Who invented paper?

Who invented paper?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2007

How much do you know about the origin of paper?

Record-breaking Williamson says Crowe still the greatest

Record-breaking Williamson says Crowe still the greatest

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

Kane Williamson believes the late Martin Crowe remains the greatest batsmen New Zealand has ever produced despite surpassing the former captain as his country's highest Test century maker on Friday.

Amulya Patnaik named new Delhi Police commissioner

Amulya Patnaik named new Delhi Police commissioner

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

Patnaik, a 1985 batch IPS officer from the Union Territories cadre, replaces Alok Verma, who has been named as the new Central Bureau of Investigation director.

Trailer review: Sanju proves Ranbir's acting chops

Trailer review: Sanju proves Ranbir's acting chops

Rediff.com30 May 2018

'I wonder what Zaibunissa Kazi would feel if she saw the trailer for Sanju.' 'An effort that proves movies are made about celebrities who get away after committing a crime while poor souls like Zaibunissa rot all their lives in prison only for knowing a star like Sanjay Dutt,' says Syed Firdaus Ashraf.