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Have you met Alison Teal, the female Indiana Jones?

Have you met Alison Teal, the female Indiana Jones?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

She travels the world in a pink bikini and a shares a powerful message of a clean and green Earth.

'People want change, they are fed up with corruption and inflation'

'People want change, they are fed up with corruption and inflation'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2014

Hema Malini spoke with Upasna Pandey about her preparedness and exuded confidence to win the election with "the grace of Lord Krishna and love of people of Mathura."

Nargis Fakhri: I wanted to become a teacher

Nargis Fakhri: I wanted to become a teacher

Rediff.com11 Apr 2015

Nargis Fakhri, in a revealing interview.

'We do matter to the prime minister of India'

'We do matter to the prime minister of India'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2014

Students in Mumbai react to Narendra Modi's initiative of speaking to them on Teacher's Day.

Have you met Alison Teal, the female Indiana Jones?

Have you met Alison Teal, the female Indiana Jones?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

She travels the world in a pink bikini and a shares a powerful message of a clean and green Earth.

Soccer Extras: China state TV cancels Arsenal-City game after Ozil hits out

Soccer Extras: China state TV cancels Arsenal-City game after Ozil hits out

Rediff.com15 Dec 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

SC pulls up ASI for failing to take steps to protect Taj Mahal

SC pulls up ASI for failing to take steps to protect Taj Mahal

Rediff.com9 May 2018

The apex court also expressed concern over the historic monument being infected by insects and asked the authorities, including ASI, what steps they have taken to prevent this.

'Apple should buy Tesla and appoint Elon Musk as CEO'

'Apple should buy Tesla and appoint Elon Musk as CEO'

Rediff.com11 May 2016

'In the next 14 years, 100% of US energy will be clean and solar.'

Brands eye big business from cleanliness drive

Brands eye big business from cleanliness drive

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

The government's new initiative appears to be timely for health and hygiene players, battling low awareness and the lack of use of branded products.

Diary: Bye-bye-bye

Diary: Bye-bye-bye

Rediff.com13 May 2003

Life Lessons from a super achiever!

Life Lessons from a super achiever!

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

Teju Ravilochan thinks being unreasonable has so much potential that he named his company the Unreasonable Institute.

India's coronavirus count 166; Kashmir reports first case

India's coronavirus count 166; Kashmir reports first case

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

The cases reported on Wednesday include a couple and their two-year-old daughter in Rajasthan who had recently returned from Italy. The patients belong to Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu and had returned from Italy on March 8.

Terror threats restrict Pak-India Dosti bus service to Wagah border

Terror threats restrict Pak-India Dosti bus service to Wagah border

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

For the first time since the Pak-India Dosti bus service was launched between New Delhi and Lahore, Pakistan has restricted its entry in Lahore and Nankana Sahib cities, citing increased "terror threats".

How I slayed my demons and won an Olympic medal

How I slayed my demons and won an Olympic medal

Rediff.com26 May 2020

'Sport is cruel, as is life, which is why winning becomes sweet.'

Too expensive to buy? Rent instead

Too expensive to buy? Rent instead

Rediff.com6 Sep 2015

There is an emerging trend of renting out designer outfits for a fraction of their market price.

Increase in flunked dope tests worries Sports Minister

Increase in flunked dope tests worries Sports Minister

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

More than 250 sportspersons have flunked dope tests conducted by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) in the last two years with powerlifters and weightlifters topping the drug offenders' list.

Victoria Beckham's big regret: 'Messing with' breast implants

Victoria Beckham's big regret: 'Messing with' breast implants

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

This is the kind of advice every mom will give her daughter!

Why Gandhi can never be erased from history

Why Gandhi can never be erased from history

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

Because no other leader cared for Indians as selflessly as he did -- and it all started from a remote corner at the edge of this vast country, 100 years ago.

Remembering Mrinal-da

Remembering Mrinal-da

Rediff.com22 May 2015

Mrinal Datta Chaudhuri, MDC to his students, was beyond compare -- the stuff of tales and legends at the Delhi School of Economics. He was also a good intuitive economist.

Why Kejriwal should pass on the mantle to Sisodia

Why Kejriwal should pass on the mantle to Sisodia

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

Manish Sisodia's elevation as Delhi CM would set Arvind Kejriwal free to take up a significant role in national politics, or he could return to activism, says Sudhir Bisht.

COVID-19 can reset wrongs done to invisible millions

COVID-19 can reset wrongs done to invisible millions

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

'The Modi government must create conditions to integrate millions into the rural economy as many migrants are certainly not going to return to live an undignified life,' notes Ramesh Menon.

Pak's Bacha Khan varsity briefly reopens; closes indefinitely

Pak's Bacha Khan varsity briefly reopens; closes indefinitely

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

Amid tight security and special prayers, Bacha Khan University in northwestern Pakistan on Monday briefly reopened before closing down indefinitely, days after it was attacked by the Taliban, killing 21 people, mostly students.

Mumbai: Rains continue to batter city, people advised to stay indoors

Mumbai: Rains continue to batter city, people advised to stay indoors

Rediff.com20 Jun 2015

The Maharashtra government has directed all schools and colleges in the city and neighbouring Thane district to remain closed on Saturday.

Celebrating Heroes: Meet the IAF's first para rower

Celebrating Heroes: Meet the IAF's first para rower

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

'I am grateful to God that I am alive and he has made me differently-abled for a greater cause,' says Wing Commander Shantanu.

These guys make science fun for rural India

These guys make science fun for rural India

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

Ramji Raghavan is using this principle to help village children from government schools enjoy science and maths. Indulekha Aravind reports

PIX: Lagat, Alemu reign in Mumbai Marathon; Nitendra, Sudha best Indians

PIX: Lagat, Alemu reign in Mumbai Marathon; Nitendra, Sudha best Indians

Rediff.com20 Jan 2019

Cosmas Lagat of Kenya and Worknesh Alemu of Ethiopia surprised pre-race favourites to win the men's and women's crowns respectively in the US $405,000 Tata Mumbai Marathon, in Mumbai, on Sunday.

Paytm employee tests positive, India's coronavirus count rises to 29

Paytm employee tests positive, India's coronavirus count rises to 29

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

All international passengers will henceforth be screened at airports, Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said at a press conference. Earlier, travellers from only 12 countries were screened at airports for the disease that has claimed over 3,000 lives and infected more than 90,000 worldwide.

Vote: How will you celebrate Diwali this year?

Vote: How will you celebrate Diwali this year?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

This Diwali, make it special.

Former Prez Kalam reveals his biggest regret in life

Former Prez Kalam reveals his biggest regret in life

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

For former President A P J Abdul Kalam, the greatest regret in life was not being able to provide facilities like 24-hour electricity to his parents during their lifetime.

India's first 'books village'

India's first 'books village'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2017

Bhilar, a strawberry farming hub in Maharashtra, has been transformed into India's first 'books village'.

'Dignity for labour' has to be entrenched in the minds of Indians: Modi

'Dignity for labour' has to be entrenched in the minds of Indians: Modi

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

He said the country has all the capabilities it needs, it just needs opportunities now.

Marti may heed Murthy call to return to Infosys

Marti may heed Murthy call to return to Infosys

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

He may make a comeback as co-chairman at India's second largest software exporter.

Things to look forward to in 2015

Things to look forward to in 2015

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

'Tis the season for hope and for forecasts. So here we look at the things we want and hope will be granted in 2015.

Shah Faesal launches JKPM to 'bridge gap between Kashmir and Delhi'

Shah Faesal launches JKPM to 'bridge gap between Kashmir and Delhi'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

JNU student leader and activist Shehla Rashid announced her joining of Faesal's party on the occasion.

I was told my papa died in a war called Kargil

I was told my papa died in a war called Kargil

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

'The death certificate which I once read even states the date, 6 August, but I know that already.' 'Every year, we observe paath at the local gurdwara for which we need to take leave from school. The leave form always says 'attending father's death anniversary'. 'I always dread this day -- the long walk from my desk to the teacher's table with my diary in hand and in it a handwritten note dripped with sadness despite its curt language.' 'What generally follows is pity on my teacher's face, a deep sigh of sympathy and a sad pat on the back.' A moving excerpt from Gurmehar Kaur's memoir Small Acts Of Freedom.

Delhi CM Kejriwal's 'class' on odd-even scheme

Delhi CM Kejriwal's 'class' on odd-even scheme

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

Hundreds of school children on Wednesday took pledge in the presence of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to fight pollution and convince their parents, relatives and friends to adhere to the odd-even scheme to be rolled out in two days.

Delhi should follow Los Angeles and Beijing to fight air pollution

Delhi should follow Los Angeles and Beijing to fight air pollution

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

Here's what the national capital needs to do to ensure the residents stop breathing toxic fumes.

Born to a sex worker, her story will inspire you

Born to a sex worker, her story will inspire you

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

'For a long time I didn't know what my mother did -- she kept me in the dark to protect me.' 'But whatever she did, she did it for me.' 'It's been three years since my mother passed away.' 'If she was still alive, I'd respect her choice and stand by her.'

Millennium Development Goals: India's achievement is a mixed bag

Millennium Development Goals: India's achievement is a mixed bag

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

India is also set to achieve the goal of reducing hunger by half and reduce maternal mortality by three quarters.

'Sab bhagwan ke haath mein hai'

'Sab bhagwan ke haath mein hai'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

'Our Lockdown Life has a sort of schizophrenic, Dr-Jekyll-and-Mr-Hyde personality about it,' says Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.