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Why Modi is talking about this teenager

Why Modi is talking about this teenager

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

This 14-year-old schoolboy's invention can save lives.

'My life has become busier in the lockdown'

'My life has become busier in the lockdown'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

'I will not take anything for granted now.'

Was Raj Babbar worried about working with Padmini Kolhapure again?

Was Raj Babbar worried about working with Padmini Kolhapure again?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

'Working with Poonam Dhillon and Padmini Kolhapure again has been a dil bekaraar moment.'

Stalin Needs to Think Fast, Act Faster

Stalin Needs to Think Fast, Act Faster

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

Good intentions and elaborate roadmaps apart, there is an urgent need for the Tamil Nadu chief minister to come up with branded schemes like MGR's meal scheme, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Desi from Mumbai takes on American political Goliath

Desi from Mumbai takes on American political Goliath

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

'It is never easy to run a campaign as a woman, particularly a minority woman, especially when you are bucking the establishment.' 'My entire campaign is an act of resistance.'

BJP in Kerala promises to protect Sabarimala traditions

BJP in Kerala promises to protect Sabarimala traditions

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

The Bharatiya Janata Party lined up several promises, including a legislation to protect traditions of the Ayyappa temple at Sabarimala and a law against "love jihad", while assuring employment for at least one person from each family and free laptops to high school students, in its manifesto for the assembly polls unveiled in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday.

'I Will Remove Corruption From Goa'

'I Will Remove Corruption From Goa'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

'If you weed out corruption, you will bring glory to Goa.'

5,000 cops, 800 CCTVs: Tight vigil for Modi-Xi meet

5,000 cops, 800 CCTVs: Tight vigil for Modi-Xi meet

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

Ahead of the India-China summit, Mahabalipuram, the ancient coastal town near Chennai, has been virtually turned into a fortress with unprecedented security arrangements while the beautification and other preparations touched a feverish pitch on Wednesday.

Don't want a Class 8 school boys debate with Modi: Chidambaram

Don't want a Class 8 school boys debate with Modi: Chidambaram

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

Dismissing the criticism of his interim budget by Narendra Modi, Finance Minister P Chidambaram said, "I don't want to take the level of this debate to a Class 8 school boys' debate."

10 tips to be an AWESOME co-worker

10 tips to be an AWESOME co-worker

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

One of the most important aspects of a shared space is maintaining a quiet and peaceful environment, says Prashant Garg.

All eyes on Rahane as India take on NZ in Kanpur Test

All eyes on Rahane as India take on NZ in Kanpur Test

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Two more failures in two home games could effectively mean end of the road for Ajinkya Rahane, who is leading India in the first Test in Kanpur, starting on Thursday.

'The human spirit prevails EVERY SINGLE TIME!'

'The human spirit prevails EVERY SINGLE TIME!'

Rediff.com4 May 2021

'We each have our challenges, some tougher than the others...but, get through this...WE WILL...TOGETHER!!!'

Delhi's air quality improves further

Delhi's air quality improves further

Rediff.com4 Nov 2018

The overall Air Quality Index was recorded at 231 on Sunday which falls in 'poor' category.

My Business: Gone with the Covid

My Business: Gone with the Covid

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

'Covid or no Covid, I knew I had made the right decision (calls from my bank to extend the much touted loans offered by Ms Sitharaman, notwithstanding),' says Keya Sarkar.

'Muslims have retreated into themselves'

'Muslims have retreated into themselves'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

'It's like the BJP is mocking people: Do what you want, we'll still win.'

Can Kejriwal beat Modi in Delhi?

Can Kejriwal beat Modi in Delhi?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

'Mr Kejriwal has played it cool in distancing himself from Delhi's hotspots, adroitly pandering to the BJP's Hindu vote.' 'He neither visited the scene of JNU violence nor has he dropped by at Shaheen Bagh,' notes Sunil Sethi.

''I am cooking and washing dishes constantly'

''I am cooking and washing dishes constantly'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

'With three children and all the cooking, cleaning and home care, I am left with no time for anything else.'

Modi Has Enormous Curiosity About The World

Modi Has Enormous Curiosity About The World

Rediff.com24 May 2022

'From the very start, PM Modi was insistent that visiting foreign leaders should be exposed to an India beyond its capital.' 'Through these experiences, he felt that the full Indian narrative would be much better understood across the world,' explains External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. A riveting excerpt from Bluekraft Digital Foundation's Modi@20: Dreams Meet Delivery.

PHOTOS: In these classrooms 132 children were killed

PHOTOS: In these classrooms 132 children were killed

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

The first devastating images emerged on Wednesday of the blood-soaked classrooms where 132 innocent children and nine teachers were massacred by the Taliban. Horrifying pictures revealed the carnage wrought by seven extremist gunmen who sprayed children with bullets as they sat receiving first aid tuition and exploded suicide bombs in a room of 60 pupils.

Fighting COVID-19: A teacher's 10 tips for parents

Fighting COVID-19: A teacher's 10 tips for parents

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

Roshani Sonawane tells us how parents can use the time to teach the right values and build important skills in children.

11 BEAUTIFUL STORIES From Around The World

11 BEAUTIFUL STORIES From Around The World

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite films from the recent Toronto International Film Festival.

Bezwada Wilson, an Indian hero

Bezwada Wilson, an Indian hero

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

Between January 1, 2017 and September 18, 2018, one manual scavenger died every five days. He is no caped superhero, but Bezwada Wilson continues to fight the good fight for manual scavengers, says Manavi Kapur.

Kamala Harris promises jobs, affordable care act

Kamala Harris promises jobs, affordable care act

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

Hitting hard on the three and half years of the Trump administration during her first appearance after being picked as the vice presidential nominee of the Democratic party on Tuesday, Harris, 55, presented a long list of missteps taken by the current United States government.

Meet Afroz Shah, who helped bring turtles back to Mumbai's beaches

Meet Afroz Shah, who helped bring turtles back to Mumbai's beaches

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

The vulnerable Olive Ridleys returned to Mumbai's shoreline after 20 years!

Delhi residents 'feeling suffocated' as air quality worsens

Delhi residents 'feeling suffocated' as air quality worsens

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

On Thursday, the overall AQI in Delhi was 312 around 8:30 in the morning.

Take action or you'll be seen as a villain: Teen climate activist tells Modi

Take action or you'll be seen as a villain: Teen climate activist tells Modi

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

16-year-old Greta Thunberg had earlier said world leaders were behaving like children about climate change.

Politics was slowing India's growth: Raghuram Rajan

Politics was slowing India's growth: Raghuram Rajan

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Rajan said the government focussed more on fulfilling its political and social agenda rather than paying attention to the economic growth.

Norovirus threat ahead of CWG. What is it?

Norovirus threat ahead of CWG. What is it?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

Norovirus is known as the 'winter vomiting bug'.

Japan wants to modernise its toilets for Tokyo Olympics

Japan wants to modernise its toilets for Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

Japan's next restroom revolution? Phasing out squat toilets for Tokyo 2020

Panaji rape: Headmistress directed teacher to wash victim

Panaji rape: Headmistress directed teacher to wash victim

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

The headmistress of the Panaji school, who has been booked for destruction of evidence in the rape of a seven-year-old girl on the school premises, had directed the teacher to clean up the victim post the offence, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar told the state Legislative Assembly on Thursday.

Budget ignores women and children

Budget ignores women and children

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Women and children have been given short shrift with these crucial sectors facing substantive budgetary cuts, discovers Rashme Sehgal.

Stalin Prepares For Battle Of 2024

Stalin Prepares For Battle Of 2024

Rediff.com6 May 2022

The going is not going to be easy for the DMK and its allies in Elections 2024. Despite the seats sweepstake in the 2021 assembly polls, the vote-share difference of 5.6% (DMK's 45.38% versus AIADMK-BJP's 39.72%) is not insurmountable on a bad day, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Republic Day 2020: 5 style rules to steal

Republic Day 2020: 5 style rules to steal

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

Need inspiration to style your Republic Day look? Read on!

Ryan murder: Gurugram Police defends investigation

Ryan murder: Gurugram Police defends investigation

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

The CBI has given a clean chit to the arrested bus conductor in connection with the case.

Dalit ragging case: 3 arrested, 2 sent to 14-day judicial custody

Dalit ragging case: 3 arrested, 2 sent to 14-day judicial custody

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

The victim, a student of Al Qamar College of Nursing School in Gulbarga, is presently in a critical state.

10 Tips to Manage Stress

10 Tips to Manage Stress

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

Our true nature is tranquillity; that is how we are; we need to shed away what we are not and whatever is causing stress, advises spiritual coach Modmonk Anshul.

The Soul Catcher

The Soul Catcher

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Yamini has superpowers that help her intercept souls headed to heaven or the afterworld or for reincarnation and spirits them away, on another course, to those in need.

The Children of Dharavi

The Children of Dharavi

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

Most of the kids come to school after they finish working in day-long 9 to 6 shifts at the plastic recycling units. Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com captures the many moods of children in Mumbai's largest slum.

Gandhi Jayanti: Modi to declare India open defecation-free

Gandhi Jayanti: Modi to declare India open defecation-free

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

Several events will be organised in Ahmedabad and other parts of Gujarat on Wednesday as part of the sesquicentennial year of Gandhi's birth anniversary.

Pak army retaliates to Peshawar attack, kills 57 militants

Pak army retaliates to Peshawar attack, kills 57 militants

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

Pakistan army retaliated to the deadly Taliban attack at Peshawar school by killing 5 militants in massive airstrikes in the Khyber tribal region where the suicide bombers were reportedly trained.