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Paper leak: Coaching owner, others grilled; CBSE was tipped-off before exam

Paper leak: Coaching owner, others grilled; CBSE was tipped-off before exam

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

The CBSE will declare the date of re-examination probably on Monday or Tuesday.

Sweeping success: Meet the PhD student who's a garbage collector

Sweeping success: Meet the PhD student who's a garbage collector

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

36-year-old Sunil Yadav, who works as a garbage collector for the civic body in Mumbai is an inspiration. He chronicles the arduous journey he took to secure his MPhil degree and why he refuses to give up his job despite his education.

Andhra minister's son arrested for misbehaving with woman

Andhra minister's son arrested for misbehaving with woman

Rediff.com6 Mar 2016

The son of Andhra Pradesh Social Welfare Minister Ravela Kishore Babu, and his driver have been arrested for allegedly misbehaving with a 20-year-old teacher.

Woman brutally attacked in Bengaluru ATM

Woman brutally attacked in Bengaluru ATM

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

In a gruesome incident, a 38-year-old woman bank official was attacked with a lethal weapon by a man in an ATM kiosk in the heart of the city, leaving her in a pool of blood with severe head injuries on Tuesday.

Budget allocation for maternity programme increased two fold

Budget allocation for maternity programme increased two fold

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

The Child Protection Services programme under the Integrated Child Development Services was increased to Rs 1,500 crore from Rs 925 crore.

Can you hear the sound of the Earth turning?

Can you hear the sound of the Earth turning?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

Glimpses from the magnificent Kochi Biennale.

'Kanak Mani Dixit being punished for his anti-establishment writing'

'Kanak Mani Dixit being punished for his anti-establishment writing'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Aseem Chhabra on his friend, the firebrand Nepali journalist Kanak Mani Dixit, who was arrested last week. Aseem, who has known Dixit for 35 years, believes the charges are trumped up.

Sexual harassment case: Ex-lab assistant succumbs to injuries

Sexual harassment case: Ex-lab assistant succumbs to injuries

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

A former laboratory assistant of a Delhi University college, who had set herself on fire seven days ago after alleging sexual harassment by a college principal, succumbed to her injuries on Monday.

Tennis roundup: Federer takes a step closer to 10th Halle crown

Tennis roundup: Federer takes a step closer to 10th Halle crown

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

The Swiss great is looking to win a 102nd tour-level trophy and move closer to Jimmy Connors' record of 109.

Hey Mr Owaisi, these are Muslims too!

Hey Mr Owaisi, these are Muslims too!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

One teenager died in police firing last May. Another teenager is paralysed waist down. Both families have been ignored by the political establishment, including the AIMIM.

'I am not apologetic about the stuff I have done'

'I am not apologetic about the stuff I have done'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

'My friends were so embarrassed (about rumours of trouble in her marriage). I think some of them were having a party and they were scared to call Raj (Kundra) and me. I kept quiet but suddenly I saw it snowballing. So I called up my PR and said, what's happening, you have to stop this!' Shilpa Shetty gets candid.

How Sangh plans to 'decolonise' education

How Sangh plans to 'decolonise' education

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

The RSS realises that with a majority BJP government at the Centre and in several states, now was the best time to undermine and perhaps outdo the Congress-Left 'stranglehold' over campuses and young minds.

Kerala floods: 9-yr-old donates money saved for bicycle

Kerala floods: 9-yr-old donates money saved for bicycle

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

The girl lending the helping hand won her hearts and accolades, with Hero Cyles taking special note.

Review: Mirzya is all budget, no heart

Review: Mirzya is all budget, no heart

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

Neither the intense-because-we-say-it-is romance running through Mirzya or the soft-focus-myth is actually interesting, feels Raja Sen.

Christmas recipes: Beveca and Chicken Roast

Christmas recipes: Beveca and Chicken Roast

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Hazel Daniel tells us how Anglo Indians celebrate Christmas.

Review: Ayaal Njanalla is a one time watch

Review: Ayaal Njanalla is a one time watch

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

The film has its funny moments.

Toilet vs Temple debate reveals India's Dirty Picture

Toilet vs Temple debate reveals India's Dirty Picture

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

For more than half of all Indian households, the very personal act of defecation is an open affair, says Joel Rai

How Samsung is battling a brand crisis

How Samsung is battling a brand crisis

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

Finding a solution is critical to prevent a crisis from blowing up.

10 start-up ideas for Indian MBAs

10 start-up ideas for Indian MBAs

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

Think organic food, affordable homes, artificial intelligence, suggests Prof Manmeet Barve.

Bon appetit! 9-yr-old Shreya wows Obamas with 'garam masala' burger

Bon appetit! 9-yr-old Shreya wows Obamas with 'garam masala' burger

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

Shreya was the only Indian-American to have been invited by the US First Lady.

'Impatience has become a permanent factor in elections'

'Impatience has become a permanent factor in elections'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

'It is good for the country, but it is not good for a politician... What we call impatience is actually desperation to needing something NOW.' 'Our politics is restricted by one factor; that our Parliament is full of villages. 40% of the country now lives in cities but only 25% of Parliament is coming from the cities.'

This CEO used to wash dishes as a young boy!

This CEO used to wash dishes as a young boy!

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

Cairn India CEO has a tough task at hand.

Is Modi able to appease the climate gods?

Is Modi able to appease the climate gods?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

The choking of natural drainage brings monsoonal Mumbai to its knees year after year.

Medical experts want Rio Olympics delayed or moved due to Zika

Medical experts want Rio Olympics delayed or moved due to Zika

Rediff.com28 May 2016

More than 100 medical experts, academia and scientists on Friday have called for the Rio Olympic Games to be postponed or moved because of fears that the event could speed up the spread of the Zika virus around the world. Their assessment counters the view of some leading experts of infectious disease who say that as long as the necessary precautions are taken there is no reason to cancel the Games. On Thursday, Dr. Tom Frieden, director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, declared there was no public health reason to cancel or delay this summer's Games. In a public letter posted online, the group of 150 leading public health experts, many of them bioethicists, said the risk of infection from the Zika virus is too high. The letter was sent to Dr. Margaret Chan, director-general of the World Health Organization, and urged that the Games, due to be held in Rio de Janeiro in August, be moved to another location or delayed.

Code for India: A venture designed to help Indians

Code for India: A venture designed to help Indians

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

An Indian American Silicon Valley entrepreneur has launched a unique initiative designed to get techies to volunteer their time to develop software and applications that will benefit people in India and other developing countries.

20 years of DDLJ!

20 years of DDLJ!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Gandhi was very casteist and racist: Indian-American author

Gandhi was very casteist and racist: Indian-American author

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

Sujatha Gidla's scathing observations about Mahatma Gandhi and other highlights from Jaipur Literature Festival 2018.

Being paralysed doesn't stop Eric Paul from setting records

Being paralysed doesn't stop Eric Paul from setting records

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

He has driven into the Limca Book of Records twice. Tamanna Naseer finds out more about the battles Eric Paul fights despite being paraplegic.

India asks Africa to pitch for UNSC reforms; announces $10 billion loan

India asks Africa to pitch for UNSC reforms; announces $10 billion loan

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a strong pitch for deeper ties in key areas of counter-terrorism, climate change and UN reforms.

The couple who want to adopt Narendra Modi

The couple who want to adopt Narendra Modi

Rediff.com11 Mar 2017

'He is putting India first, setting examples for others. This is how a prime minister should be.'

2014 best year of job creation in US since 1990s: Obama

2014 best year of job creation in US since 1990s: Obama

Rediff.com6 Dec 2014

In November alone businesses created 314,000 new jobs, Obama said.

Woman attacked with machete at ATM battles for life; no arrests yet

Woman attacked with machete at ATM battles for life; no arrests yet

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

A woman attacked with a machete in broad daylight at an ATM in Bangalore is battling for life.

Giving a second chance to delinquents

Giving a second chance to delinquents

Rediff.com7 Sep 2014

Riya Shah, a New York teenager, who had been to Baroda to volunteer with an NGO that works for upliftment of orphans and delinquents, shares her learnings with Chaya Babu.

Soccer Extras: Former England defender Cole hangs up boots

Soccer Extras: Former England defender Cole hangs up boots

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

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

AAP's party manifesto promises Jan Lokpal in 15 days

AAP's party manifesto promises Jan Lokpal in 15 days

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

Aam Aadmi Party on Wednesday came out with its manifesto for the December 4 Delhi polls, promising to enact Jan Lokpal Bill in 15 days if voted to power.

She wants to change the way Indians dress

She wants to change the way Indians dress

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

'Stop wearing clothes which might be trendy, but doesn't go well with your body type.'

The Dalit priest who made history

The Dalit priest who made history

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

'When I applied for the job of santhi, I applied as a person who was eligible.' 'When I joined the temple at the age of 21, it was because I got the 4th rank in the list.' 'Now, everybody is talking only about my caste. I am above all that; it doesn't matter to me and to the people with whom I am associated with.'

'My parents convinced me to move to Bombay'

'My parents convinced me to move to Bombay'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

How a girl from a small town in Assam is making big strides in modelling.

'The Sri Lankan navy battered our boats'

'The Sri Lankan navy battered our boats'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

'The food the Sri Lankans gave us was horrible. It used to stink. We used to throw most of it away... In the night my legs used to be in someone's face and his legs used to be in my lap. There was no space... There was no toilet... Both our bathing water and drinking water were salty. We had to beg the guards for clean drinking water.' Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar speaks to Indian fishermen just released from Sri Lankan custody.

Watch out for Sobhita, folks!

Watch out for Sobhita, folks!

Rediff.com8 May 2019

'I didn't want to be the bottom-most in the food chain of a commercial film.' 'I'd rather do something experimental and learn and hope that this translates into somebody noticing me.'