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The burn victims who run a cafe

The burn victims who run a cafe

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

They needed a helping hand. And when they got it, these women worked wonders.

Bridge on Mumbai-Goa highway washed away, 2 dead, 22 missing

Bridge on Mumbai-Goa highway washed away, 2 dead, 22 missing

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

The Coast Guard has deployed a Chetak Helicopter to carry out search operation for missing vehicles.

Navy, NDRF divers could not go down the Meghalaya mine on Day 21

Navy, NDRF divers could not go down the Meghalaya mine on Day 21

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

A high-powered submersible pump from Coal India Ltd will be put into operation on Thursday.

'Important to prepare well for IPL auction'

'Important to prepare well for IPL auction'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

'You should do a detailed study on what exactly you want for the team looking at the season ahead.' 'If you are not clear with your plans, you will get carried away at the auction table,' says Pravin Amre, former talent scout chief at the Delhi Capitals.

Marathwada to the UN: How a farmer became an entrepreneur

Marathwada to the UN: How a farmer became an entrepreneur

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

Godavari Dange, a school dropout who was widowed at the age of 19 is now changing the lives of farmers in her village and beyond.

2019 is India's Deng Xiaoping moment

2019 is India's Deng Xiaoping moment

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

'The return of India to its own civilisational values can never endanger freedoms as pluralism is the bedrock of our culture,' assert Lieutenant General Ashok Joshi (retd) and Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Hyderabadi cousins on their way to join terror outfit held at Nagpur airport

Hyderabadi cousins on their way to join terror outfit held at Nagpur airport

Rediff.com26 Dec 2015

Three Hyderabad-based cousins, who allegedly planned to join "jihadi terror groups", were on Saturday picked up from Nagpur international airport while on their way to Srinagar, months after they were put under watch for being influenced by online Islamic State propaganda.

That inept 'Saint Antony'

That inept 'Saint Antony'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

'It was almost as though there was widespread relief that the defence bureaucracy, and the minister, could find someone willing to shoulder the blame for everything that had gone wrong with the services under Antony's charge -- the poor preparedness of the forces, slow acquisitions caused by indecision, cancellation of contracts and whimsical blacklisting of defence contractors over the tiniest suspicion that they may have paid speed money or kickbacks.'

Happy landings, Empee!

Happy landings, Empee!

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

On Air Force Day, a salute to a fighter pilot, who was an example in life and in death. Air Commodore Nitin Sathe pays tribute to an extraordinary officer and a gentleman.

Traffic Review: Bumpy ride to half-hearted glory

Traffic Review: Bumpy ride to half-hearted glory

Rediff.com6 May 2016

Traffic is muddled and lacklustre in its set-up, feels Sukanya Verma.

Love her, hate her, but you can't ignore her!

Love her, hate her, but you can't ignore her!

Rediff.com6 May 2016

How a trainee copywriter turned nto the most popular girl on the Internet.

Expectant mothers, beware AYUSH advice!

Expectant mothers, beware AYUSH advice!

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

'If we follow the advice of the AYUSH ministry 100 per cent, then the next generation will be stunted.'

'We want to bring trauma care based on the US model to Gujarat'

'We want to bring trauma care based on the US model to Gujarat'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

The idea is to provide prompt and proper emergency care to all, especially for our middle and lower classes for whom availing emergency care is difficult and sometimes just impossible, says Dr Navin Shah, former president, American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin

Inspiring! This Marathoner wants you to break free

Inspiring! This Marathoner wants you to break free

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

Partially paralysed but with unbreakable will power and determination, Nihad Panju has beaten the odds to become a fitness freak and is all set to run his 4th Mumbai Marathon on Sunday.

India's 'Osama' who masterminded 2008 Gujarat blasts arrested

India's 'Osama' who masterminded 2008 Gujarat blasts arrested

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

He was arrested after a 'brief exchange of fire'.

'The bullet train can be Modi's legacy'

'The bullet train can be Modi's legacy'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

'The politician in him saw to it that the foundation stone was laid in Ahmedabad in the run-up to the assembly election in Gujarat in 2017.' 'But the statesman in him also wants it to be his legacy.'

Nitin Gadkari, Modi's Big Plans minister

Nitin Gadkari, Modi's Big Plans minister

Rediff.com15 Jan 2017

'If your paper writes something you don't agree with, will you criticise it?' Nitin Gadkari asks Aditi Phadnis when quizzed about demonetisation.

E-rickshaws legal but aren't regulated

E-rickshaws legal but aren't regulated

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari puts them out of the ambit of Motor Vehicles Act; experts say some regulation, licensing and driver training will be necessary

31 amazing innovations from young Indians

31 amazing innovations from young Indians

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

The National Innovation Foundation India (NIF), Ahmedabad shared the ideas that shined at the IGNITE 2015.

It's a double whammy for liquor industry

It's a double whammy for liquor industry

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

The rush for prohibition and the Supreme Court's decision to ban liquor sales within 500 metres from highways have hurt companies.

Rahul's fit, rejuvenated, look is such a winner!

Rahul's fit, rejuvenated, look is such a winner!

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

'His poise and body language were 'cool. He brought a whiff of fresh air to our television screens, a welcome break from not-so-fit loud politicians and male anchors,' says Neeta Kolhatkar.

With promise of new toll policy, Maha govt pacifies Raj Thackeray

With promise of new toll policy, Maha govt pacifies Raj Thackeray

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

Apparently resorting to a pacifier after the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena agitation on toll collection, the state government on Thursday assured party chief Raj Thackeray that it would draft a new policy on the issue before the model code of conduct for the Lok Sabha elections comes into force.

The Air Chief Moolgavkar I knew

The Air Chief Moolgavkar I knew

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

'He was an embodiment of old school courtesy and grace. It was embarrassing when he would insist on receiving and seeing off guests at the gate of his house! A trait he shared with another of great soldiers of India, Sam Manekshaw!' remembers Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

11 ways to build the habit of saving money

11 ways to build the habit of saving money

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Virender Kapoor tells you just how to get started.

Modi launches Jan Dhan scheme, 1.5 cr bank accounts opened

Modi launches Jan Dhan scheme, 1.5 cr bank accounts opened

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched his government's mega scheme ' Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana', declaring that it was aimed at eradicating financial untouchability by providing bank accounts to the poor.

The Spell of Sylvia Dyer

The Spell of Sylvia Dyer

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

Sylvia Dyer's life began nearly 90 years ago in a forgotten, untamed land. She spent her childhood on a plantation on the Bihar-Nepal border in pre-Independent India, lived through the '65 war as the wife of a decorated army officer and saw an era grow and fade in front of her eyes.

Ironman, Milind Soman!

Ironman, Milind Soman!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

To celebrate his 50th birthday, India's 'hottest old man', Milind Soman, swam 3.8-km, rode 180.2-km on a cycle and ran 42.2-km in just 15 hours and 19 minutes in Zurich to complete the Ironman challenge.

'I will marry Shraddha off after three years'

'I will marry Shraddha off after three years'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

'My stay in Mumbai was taken care of by Vinod Khanna, food by Daisy Irani, work was provided by Feroz Khan, and Sunil Dutt paid me without my doing any work. My wife is 12 years younger than me. She was a child artiste. I got the title Shakti Kapoor: Cradle snatcher. But she was too good so I decided to marry her. I will marry Shraddha off after three years. I don't want her to be an older heroine or marry at 40. I want her to marry at the peak of her career. But I will not force her.' Straight talk from Shakti Kapoor.

She's a biker. A single mom. And she does not believe in stereotypes

She's a biker. A single mom. And she does not believe in stereotypes

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

'Belonging to a Muslim family, I obviously had my own set of issues to deal with but I don't remember my father saying 'no' to anything.'

Sheena Bora Trial: Sanjeev's lawyer has Mekhail in a tangle

Sheena Bora Trial: Sanjeev's lawyer has Mekhail in a tangle

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

And then came the chief moment of Friday. If the courtroom had a soundtrack, Beethoven's 9th would be playing, providing a triumphant, dramatic prologue to the production of this last clip. A woman reporter was asking Mekhail about Sanjeev Khanna. He says clearly, without mincing words, emphatically: 'Never seen him. First time I am hearing his name.'

Inside Nepal: Escaping the avalanche to feed puri-bhaji to survivors

Inside Nepal: Escaping the avalanche to feed puri-bhaji to survivors

Rediff.com5 May 2015

Three mountaineers escape the avalanche at Everest Base Camp, come back to Nepal and decide to get involved in the earthquake relief work, serving puris and vegetables to the affected families, reports Anusha Subramanian for Rediff.com.

They don't make the likes of M V Kamath anymore

They don't make the likes of M V Kamath anymore

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

'If you are a professional journalist, don't ever think that your work is going to bring in revolution or that you are going to change the world. That job is best left to the revolutionaries,' M V Kamath, the legendary journalist who passed away on October 9, told Nitin Gokhale.

Terror hits Gurdaspur: 3 civilians, 4 cops killed in 12-hour long encounter

Terror hits Gurdaspur: 3 civilians, 4 cops killed in 12-hour long encounter

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

Seven people, including two police officers and a terrorist, were killed as the Punjab Police's elite Special Weapons and Tactics team and the Indian Army were carrying out a massive operation in the Gurdaspur district to flush out terrorists who went on a rampage attacking a bus and a police station complex.

This popular bag company was born in a garage

This popular bag company was born in a garage

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Starting from a team of part-time workers to an employee base that exceeds over 3,000, Wildcraft has come a long way

Tips to shift your house smartly and save money

Tips to shift your house smartly and save money

Rediff.com2 May 2016

One way to bring down the cost is selling off old furniture.

B K S Iyengar: The tapasvi's amazing yoga

B K S Iyengar: The tapasvi's amazing yoga

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

'His personal turmoils on the yoga journey, instead of deterring him, propelled him on with even greater passion towards yoga and make what he has offered to the world rather special. In fact, not many teachers have done what he has done to yoga practice -- emboldened it, brought it out of its timid closet where it was and (is often even today) confined.'

Siachen: Toughest call of duty for the Indian soldier

Siachen: Toughest call of duty for the Indian soldier

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

'At an altitude of 5,000 metres, the levels of oxygen in the blood of a healthy soldier would be similar to that of a patient with a severe lung disorder at sea level.' 'While such patients are admitted to ICUs, confined to bed and treated with continuous oxygen therapy, the soldier at 5,000 metres with similar levels of oxygen in his blood performs intense physical activity and fights the enemy!' BharatShakti.in founder Nitin Gokhale reveals the ordeals that await soldiers when they are posted to the Siachen glacier.

Drones boom: The next big opportunity after e-commerce

Drones boom: The next big opportunity after e-commerce

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

Drones are being sold by e-retailers like Flipkart and Snapdeal for less than Rs 40,000 apiece.

5 pieces of riding gear for your safety

5 pieces of riding gear for your safety

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

A complete riding gear may as well save you from dying or from serious injuries. And if you say that riding gear is too hot to wear, remember -- it is always better to have sweat on yourself than blood.

2 lakh to 3300 crore: The BYJU's Classes success story

2 lakh to 3300 crore: The BYJU's Classes success story

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

'I always say I am a teacher by choice and an entrepreneur by chance.'