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Can India win an Olympic Medal in Climbing?

Can India win an Olympic Medal in Climbing?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

While sport climbing made its debut in the Olympics only this year, it has had a popular home in India for many years now.

Recipes: Idlis for World Idli Day

Recipes: Idlis for World Idli Day

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

The secret to a good homemade idli is all about getting the basics right.

Guard against retail asset bubble: RBI to banks

Guard against retail asset bubble: RBI to banks

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

The central bank says that PSU banks need to generate more internal capital and that the government should cut stake.

In Rameswaram, mood maybe sombre, hope lives on

In Rameswaram, mood maybe sombre, hope lives on

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

The city has lost its favourite son, A P J Abdul Kalam. But his his legacy will live on forever.

Dr Devi wants to be New York's Public Advocate

Dr Devi wants to be New York's Public Advocate

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

A traumatic medical emergency drove physician Dr Devi, of General Hospital soap fame, to run for public office in New York.

SNEAK PEAK: Inside Starbucks' largest coffee shop

SNEAK PEAK: Inside Starbucks' largest coffee shop

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

The world's largest coffee chain is opening the largest Starbucks in the world in the Windy City of Chicago on November 15. Starbucks Reserve Roastery Chicago, the company's sixth and final Reserve Roastery, housed inside Crate & Barrel's former flagship location on Michigan Avenue is 35,000 square feet large and five floors high. And we have got to say that it's a paradise for coffee lovers!

Tension in our second innings helped us: Kohli

Tension in our second innings helped us: Kohli

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

An altercation between England's players and tail-enders Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah spurred India during the 60 available overs on the final day of the second Test, according to captain Virat Kohli. The visitors eventually got the job done in 51.5 overs as their pacers producing a high quality show to dismiss England for 120.

Healthcare workers protest move to end need for mandatory quarantine

Healthcare workers protest move to end need for mandatory quarantine

Rediff.com23 May 2020

Several hospitals in the last few days have asked their healthcare workers staying in hotels during the quarantine period to vacate rooms immediately failing which the charges paid for their overstay would be deducted from their salaries. As per the Union health ministry guidelines issued on May 15, healthcare workers serving in COVID-19 areas do not need to undergo quarantine unless there has been violation in the use of PPE or any other form of high-risk exposure or they have symptoms suggestive of coronavirus infection.

India could get 4th Covid vaccine as Zydus Cadila set to seek nod for ZyCoV-D

India could get 4th Covid vaccine as Zydus Cadila set to seek nod for ZyCoV-D

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

This could also be India's first vaccine for children aged 12 years and above as the company has conducted trials on the age group. The decision, however, lies with the regulator, reports Sohini Das

Recipes: Roasted Vegetables with Walnuts and Herbs. Devilled Eggs

Recipes: Roasted Vegetables with Walnuts and Herbs. Devilled Eggs

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

Interesting snacky sides for a lazy weekend brunch.

'The trick is to look forward with excitement, then you're alive all the time'

'The trick is to look forward with excitement, then you're alive all the time'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Varsha Bhosle salutes that effervescent icon of Indian cinema, Dev Anand.

Recipe:Blueberry Oreo Baked Chocolate

Recipe:Blueberry Oreo Baked Chocolate

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

Ditch the classic cheesecake for something more oozy and delicious.

India can deliver COVID-19 vaccine swiftly and efficiently

India can deliver COVID-19 vaccine swiftly and efficiently

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

'Rolling out the vaccine is not a major challenge in India.'

Why Iss Raat Ki Subah Nahin is relevant even today

Why Iss Raat Ki Subah Nahin is relevant even today

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Sudhir Mishra's Iss Raat Ki Subah Nahin is relevant even today.

Cyclone 'Jawad' to make landfall around Puri on Dec 5

Cyclone 'Jawad' to make landfall around Puri on Dec 5

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

'There's also a possibility of the cyclonic system changing its course, thus avoiding a landfall in Odisha'

PHOTOS: Shah visits India's largest COVID-19 facility

PHOTOS: Shah visits India's largest COVID-19 facility

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

LNJP is an exclusive hospital with 2,000 beds dedicated to combating coronavirus.

Inside America's first Cannabis Cafe

Inside America's first Cannabis Cafe

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

The first cannabis cafe in the United States opened on Tuesday in Los Angeles. Called Lowell Farms: A Cannabis Cafe, it is the first farm-to-table restaurant that highlights cuisine and cannabis. Here's a glimpse inside the cannabis cafe.

Why Mumbai is perfect choice to host Mushtaq Ali T20 tourney

Why Mumbai is perfect choice to host Mushtaq Ali T20 tourney

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

Mumbai Cricket Association Apex Council member and noted curator Nadim Memon has urged the BCCI to organise the Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy in Mumbai saying the city has enough grounds to host the national T20 tournament.

How Mumbai, Delhi fought Covid

How Mumbai, Delhi fought Covid

Rediff.com19 May 2021

How did Mumbai tightly control the case-spread deaths while Delhi so obviously did not? And what do the answers imply regarding preparedness for the third wave, asks Omkar Goswami.

Captured in Pakistan

Captured in Pakistan

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

'My relationship with the Pataudi family was to help me to survive in 1971.'

'The fiscal stimulus is zero'

'The fiscal stimulus is zero'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

'If the government spends Rs 10 lakh crore this year then you would be looking at a GDP growth of minus 5 per cent.' 'If you do not do this, you will be looking at GDP growth between minus nine and minus 10 per cent.'

Pogba, Martial, Shaw ruled out as injury crisis hits Man United

Pogba, Martial, Shaw ruled out as injury crisis hits Man United

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

Manchester United are facing an injury crisis

India look to dominate England after success in Australia

India look to dominate England after success in Australia

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

India will welcome back regular skipper Virat Kohli, who missed the last three Tests in Australia to attend the birth of his daughter.

Did National coach Roy ask Manika to throw match?

Did National coach Roy ask Manika to throw match?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

India's table tennis star Manika Batra alleged that national coach Soumyadeep Roy asked her to throw a match during the Olympic qualifiers in March and that was the main reason she refused his help during the Tokyo Games.

Why Indians Study Medicine In Ukraine

Why Indians Study Medicine In Ukraine

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

'With over 50 per cent of medical seats reserved for those who have the ability to pay a fee ranging from Rs 50 lakh to Rs 1.5 crore for a five-year MBBS course and quotas in accordance with affirmative policies in government colleges, the band of seats available for the not-so-rich and non-OBCs is very narrow.'

WFH scams: 5 tips to stay SAFE

WFH scams: 5 tips to stay SAFE

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Do not click on any pop-ups, links in messages or notification balloons if you are off the corporate VPN, warns Niranjankumar Laxman Upadhye.

NEET to be held on Sunday amid strict COVID-19 precautions

NEET to be held on Sunday amid strict COVID-19 precautions

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

In order to maintain social distancing, the NTA has increased the number of exam centres from originally-planned 2,546 to 3,843, while the number of candidates per room has been reduced from earlier 24 to 12.

#GadgetWatch: Amazon Echo's new avatars are louder and smarter

#GadgetWatch: Amazon Echo's new avatars are louder and smarter

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

Amazon has launched its next generation of echo devices with new features and design.

After JEE-Main, NTA gears up to hold NEET next week

After JEE-Main, NTA gears up to hold NEET next week

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

In order to maintain social distancing, the NTA has increased the number of centres from 2,546 to 3,843 for the NEET while the number of candidates per room has been reduced from earlier 24 to 12.

The batsman who is Satya Nadella's hero

The batsman who is Satya Nadella's hero

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

'On the ground, Jai would never swipe or slog or do anything ugly with a cricket bat.' A Joseph Antony salutes the memory of M L Jaisimha, one of the most stylish batsmen to play cricket for India.

CES 2022: Awesome Gadgets

CES 2022: Awesome Gadgets

Rediff.com23 Jan 2022

Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com brings you amazing gadgets and mobile devices from CES 2022.

Does Modi have an Economic Road Map?

Does Modi have an Economic Road Map?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

Pragmatism and flexibility is a virtue. An untethered and short-term approach to policymaking is a flaw, argues Mihir S Sharma.

Lockdown provokes bad memories for trafficking survivors

Lockdown provokes bad memories for trafficking survivors

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

Confined to their rooms and small houses, they are reminded of the time when they were subjected to physical and sexual torture.

Go Intern, Go!

Go Intern, Go!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

Ajit Balakrishnan on an idea that could change India.

'Heart attack to Sidharth?'

'Heart attack to Sidharth?'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

'At times, Bigg Boss would bar him from participating in some heavy tasks owing to his poor health.'

Recipes: Strawberry Desserts

Recipes: Strawberry Desserts

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

You won't be able to resist these delicious strawberry desserts by food blogger Taruna Bakshi.

US sets new record with over 3,000 COVID deaths in 1 day

US sets new record with over 3,000 COVID deaths in 1 day

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

The previous single-day record was on May 7 at 2,769 deaths.

CRPF prohibits use of smartphones in 'high sensitivity areas'

CRPF prohibits use of smartphones in 'high sensitivity areas'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

The CRPF has categorised phones into two categories -- smartphones and mobile phones. The basic difference given for these two is recording facilities via camera and use of the internet.

Why Bravo did not bowl final over against Delhi Capitals

Why Bravo did not bowl final over against Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com18 Oct 2020

Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni said he had to hand the ball to Ravindra Jadeja to bowl the match-deciding final over against Delhi Capitals as Dwayne Bravo, his preferred option, was not available due to fitness issues.

Karnataka to have total lockdown on Sundays starting July 5

Karnataka to have total lockdown on Sundays starting July 5

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

It was also decided that there will be night curfew from 8 pm to 5 am, which will come into effect from Monday, according to an official statement.