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3 dead, 6 injured as under-construction flyover in Surat collapses

3 dead, 6 injured as under-construction flyover in Surat collapses

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

Three labourers were killed on Tuesday and six others injured when a portion of an under-construction flyover collapsed in Parle point area of the city, a senior official said.

The story that brought a tear to a General's eye

The story that brought a tear to a General's eye

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

On World Disability Day, in the presence of 150 differently abled soldiers, Lieutenant General P M Hariz, the Southern Army Commander, honoured the late Rediff.com columnist Flying Officer M P Anil Kumar.

From darkness, to spread light

From darkness, to spread light

Rediff.com22 Jun 2004

Tendulkar-autographed stump fetches 15,000 rand

Tendulkar-autographed stump fetches 15,000 rand

Rediff.com25 Jun 2003

The auction was in aid of the Association for Persons with Physical Disabilities of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban.

Kejriwal warns of strict action against lockdown violators

Kejriwal warns of strict action against lockdown violators

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

He also announced that 50 per cent of the DTC buses will be operational from Tuesday to ensure that those involved in essential services do not face problems. He said that there were 30 cases in Delhi till date, out of which 23 were reported from people who came from the affected countries and seven were infected through the local transmission.

India bars all international flights, insists on work from home

India bars all international flights, insists on work from home

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

The central government said the railways and civil aviation ministry must suspend all concessional travel on trains and flights, except for students, patients and disabled people.

#WheelchairWarrior: This 26 yr old's courage will amaze you

#WheelchairWarrior: This 26 yr old's courage will amaze you

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

Specially abled Sai Kaustuv Dasgupta talks about how he wants to make his life a message to all the 'wheelchair warriors'.

The strange case of Professor Saibaba

The strange case of Professor Saibaba

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

Fed up with the treatment at the Nagpur central jail, his advocate has decided he will no longer deliver anything for Professor Saibaba, leaving it to the jail authorities to fulfill their legal responsibility to look after the professor.

The blind CEO who built a 50 crore company

The blind CEO who built a 50 crore company

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

Visually impaired Srikanth Bolla is the CEO of Hyderabad-based Bollant Industries, an organisation that employs uneducated disabled employees to manufacture eco-friendly, disposable consumer packaging solutions.

Buying travel insurance? 5 checkpoints for you

Buying travel insurance? 5 checkpoints for you

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

Naval Goel explains the key points that will help you buy the most appropriate travel insurance plan and leave your worries behind when you travel with family and friends.

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.

Twitter employee deactivates Trump's account

Twitter employee deactivates Trump's account

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

Twitter initially said the account had been "inadvertently deactivated due to human error", but later indicated it was done intentionally by a departing worker.

No consensus on debate without voting, Parliament logjam continues

No consensus on debate without voting, Parliament logjam continues

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

The speaker said she was ready to start the debate right away if the House agreed. The debate has been listed in Monday's list of business under Rule 193.

Asian Para Games: Clean sweep of medals for India in men's high jump

Asian Para Games: Clean sweep of medals for India in men's high jump

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

Sharad Kumar smashes continental record for gold in men's high jump

'I have not entertained negativity in my life'

'I have not entertained negativity in my life'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

'Chhapaak is definitely the most challenging film of my career.' 'I have gone through many emotionally challenging experiences, but none affected me the way it did when I played an acid attack survivor.'

'We can only pray for justice as we have nothing left'

'We can only pray for justice as we have nothing left'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Satish, Girish, and Rajiv Roshan were allegedly murdered by Mohammed Shahabuddin's henchmen. Their parents are thankful that Supreme Court lawyer Prashant Bhushan will challenge the former RJD MP's bail order.

'Praying for all affected in the Chennai floods'

'Praying for all affected in the Chennai floods'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

A look at the top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Group life insurance: How beneficial is it?

Group life insurance: How beneficial is it?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2017

Are all the benefits of group life insurance for real? Naval Goel finds out

Want car insurance? Please read this

Want car insurance? Please read this

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

Educate yourself about your car insurance policy's terms and conditions before buying or renewing it, suggests Animesh Das, head of product strategy, ACKO General Insurance.

Most elderly people in India subject to abuse

Most elderly people in India subject to abuse

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

About 9 per cent of those surveyed said they had been physically harassed or assaulted, while 13 per cent said they were denied basic needs, another 13 per cent quoted mental torture and 20 per cent elders surveyed cited restrictions on their social life. Misbehaviour and ill-treatment were cited by 37 per cent while 8 per cent cited other forms of harassment.

The Avaz of an autistic child

The Avaz of an autistic child

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

On April 2, World Autism Day, Ajit Narayanan explains how Avaz has transformed the lives of many autistic children across the world.

6 common mistakes to avoid while filing income tax returns

6 common mistakes to avoid while filing income tax returns

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

With the online tax filing and automation of the tax process the number of mistakes made by taxpayers during filing of taxes have been reduced, but considering the importance of the information, a mistake or an error will be an invitation to trouble.

10 civilians killed, 89 injured in firing by Pak along IB during last year

10 civilians killed, 89 injured in firing by Pak along IB during last year

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Ten civilians lost their lives while 89 others were injured in firing and shelling by Pakistan along the International Border in Jammu region between January 2014 and February this year.

COVID-19: 'Good behaviour will reduce deaths'

COVID-19: 'Good behaviour will reduce deaths'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

'We cannot be naughty and expect the government to do good!' 'We have to behave ourselves and then we can expect the government to support us.' 'If we are able to protect ourselves well, then we should not be having deaths.' 'Unfortunately, people have gotten into this super scary event participation (mode) -- birthday parties, large gatherings.' 'Among the people who have attended those, 80 to 90 per cent of them have come down with COVID-19.'

Bihar polls in 3 phases from Oct 28; counting on Nov 10: EC

Bihar polls in 3 phases from Oct 28; counting on Nov 10: EC

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

The term of the 243-member Bihar legislative assembly comes to an end on November 29.

Jimmy Fallon shares new photo of baby daughter

Jimmy Fallon shares new photo of baby daughter

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

Get a lowdown on what's happening in Hollywood.

Sitharaman's Rs 1.7 lakh cr package focuses on poor, women

Sitharaman's Rs 1.7 lakh cr package focuses on poor, women

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharama on Thursday stated the government is planning to provide a relief package of Rs 1.7 lakh crore to the underprivileged, poor and migrant workers affected by the lockdown amid the coronavirus outbreak. The scheme has been named the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Scheme.

Godhra train carnage: HC spares the noose for 11 convicts

Godhra train carnage: HC spares the noose for 11 convicts

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

Fifty-nine 'karsevaks' were killed in the Godhra train burning incident of February 27, 2002, triggering the worst communal riots in the history of Gujarat.

All you need to know about National Population Register

All you need to know about National Population Register

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

Here is all you need to know about the National Population Register and worries over its links with NRC.

Understanding the history of Indian spin bowling

Understanding the history of Indian spin bowling

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

Anindya Dutta relies on facts and figures rather than back stories to trace the history of Indian spin bowling, says Partha Basu.

How yoga helps physical and mental health

How yoga helps physical and mental health

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

'Yoga is magic!' 'Other than keeping me physically fit, it helps me be calm and emotionally balanced. It gives me a lot of energy that keeps me productive throughout the day.'

90% handicapped professor sentenced to life in prison

90% handicapped professor sentenced to life in prison

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

'In the history of Maharashtra this is the first case in which all the persons chargesheeted were all convicted under all the sections they were charged with, and sentenced to life.'

Beware! Password, SMS stealing virus hits Android phones

Beware! Password, SMS stealing virus hits Android phones

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

The deadly virus has been identified as 'AndroidSmssend' and it can acquire as many as four aliases to hoodwink the user and perpetrate its destructive activities on a personal Android enabled phone.

Centre dilutes provisions in Communal Violence Bill

Centre dilutes provisions in Communal Violence Bill

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

Trying to allay apprehensions of then Bharatiya Janata Party and some state governments, the Centre has decided to drop several provisions in the controversial communal violence bill to ensure that it is neutral to all communities and also reduce the role of the central government in case of riots.

'Blade Runner' Pistorius guilty of Steenkamp murder

'Blade Runner' Pistorius guilty of Steenkamp murder

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

South Africa's Oscar Pistorius has been convicted of murder by South Africa's Supreme Court, overturning the manslaughter conviction against the multiple Paralympic champion.

EC announces poll dates for MP, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Mizoram, Telangana; counting on Dec 11

EC announces poll dates for MP, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Mizoram, Telangana; counting on Dec 11

Rediff.com6 Oct 2018

The Election Commission on Saturday announced the dates for the Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana and Mizoram assembly polls.

Buzz: Pakistan begin World Test Championship campaign in England

Buzz: Pakistan begin World Test Championship campaign in England

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

Pakistan women cricket team's head coach New Zealander Mark Coles has resigned on Thursday, months before the ICC World T20 in Australia.

Must Read! Is Instagram turning into a shamer's paradise?

Must Read! Is Instagram turning into a shamer's paradise?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

Are people using the photo-sharing app to lash out all their anger and hatred in the form of lewd and filth-loaded comments?

Indian women outlive men, shows study

Indian women outlive men, shows study

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

Life expectancy at birth improved from 59.7 years in 1990 to 70.3 years in 2016 for women.

Why you need pillow talk for better sex

Why you need pillow talk for better sex

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

Don't just have sex, make love.