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Aspiring pilots move court against Air India

Aspiring pilots move court against Air India

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

Air India did not respond to email queries.

29 dead: A government-made disaster

29 dead: A government-made disaster

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

The injured -- 130 -- cannot go back to work nor do they have homes to return to. Many of them refuse to leave the hospital while some of their relatives sleep in the hospital corridors. Apart from their physical injuries, the trauma of seeing their family members swept away haunts them as does the loss of all their possessions. But the BJP-Sena government remains indifferent to this human crisis.

Review: Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle is FUN!

Review: Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle is FUN!

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

The new Jumanji can easily be enjoyed by those unfamiliar with the original, feels Sukanya Verma.

6 workplace rights every woman must know

6 workplace rights every woman must know

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

Take charge and use these laws wisely.

If COVID-19 is airborne, this is what you MUST do!

If COVID-19 is airborne, this is what you MUST do!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

'If it is airborne -- and we don't know till what distance it can be airborne -- then the mask becomes a definite.' 'Just social distance is not enough.' 'You need a mask in addition to social distance.'

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.

NDTV violated rules, UPA had also issued such orders: Centre

NDTV violated rules, UPA had also issued such orders: Centre

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

The Inter-Ministerial Committee, which looked into the matter has in their comments, mentioned clearly that the threat to national security cannot be justified on any grounds whatsoever, sources said.

Bihar's great ghar wapsi: Is the state prepared?

Bihar's great ghar wapsi: Is the state prepared?

Rediff.com9 May 2020

Official figures say 1.8 lakh workers have returned home to Bihar. Unofficially, however, that figure is said to have crossed 3 lakhs. Can Bihar cope?

Govt mulls priority sector lending certificates for banks

Govt mulls priority sector lending certificates for banks

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

Government proposes to introduce Priority Sector Lending Certificates (PSLCs) to banks.

Centre to link driving licence with Aadhaar: SC told

Centre to link driving licence with Aadhaar: SC told

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

This assumes significance as a five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra is currently hearing a clutch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Aadhaar scheme and the enabling 2016 law.

Modi's village adoption plan has potential to transform rural India

Modi's village adoption plan has potential to transform rural India

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

Each 'adarsh village' should have piped drinking water, connectivity to the main road, electricity supply to all households, library, telecom and broadband connectivity including CCTVs in public areas. Emphasis will also be on e-governance, says Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com.

Meet the first CEO of all-women bank

Meet the first CEO of all-women bank

Rediff.com15 Jul 2013

Ananthasubramanian, 55, started her career in 1982 at Bank of Baroda as a specialist officer in the planning stream.

SC, EC must take cognisance of Khurshid's remarks: BJP

SC, EC must take cognisance of Khurshid's remarks: BJP

Rediff.com14 Mar 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday termed as "very dangerous" External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid's comments questioning the role of the Supreme Court and Election Commission and said the two institutions must take suo motu cognisance of it.

Lockdown: How WE pay for Centre-states trust deficit

Lockdown: How WE pay for Centre-states trust deficit

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

'A hundred days later, it is a moot point whether the lockdown has been partially or totally effective, or, as sceptics indicate, plain ineffective.' 'Did it actually deflect infections and the loss of lives, or was it merely a hasty decision rammed down the populace's throats that choked the economy and caused the searing tragedy of dispossessed migrant workers?' ask Radha Roy Biswas and Manoj Mohanka.

227 new COVID-19 cases, sharpest jump in single day

227 new COVID-19 cases, sharpest jump in single day

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

The government said there was no immediate plan to extend the 21-day lockdown period, which entered its sixth day on Monday, while the Indian Army dismissed as "fake" social media posts about a possible emergency declaration next month.

Do you want to study in New Zealand?

Do you want to study in New Zealand?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

From college intake to visa guidelines, here's everything you'll need to know before signing up for a course in New Zealand.

Which country is best for your child to study abroad?

Which country is best for your child to study abroad?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

Have you been asking yourself this question? Then these 8 tips are meant for you.

How to Be a Likeable Bigot

How to Be a Likeable Bigot

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Here are various roles that a bigot can play, disproving that s/he is one-note and uni-dimensional, and is in fact a versatile, multitasking person.

It's time to revamp our education system

It's time to revamp our education system

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

The last thing the country needs in a globalising and technologically advancing international business environment is a poorly educated workforce.

A young man's crusade to light up a remote Odisha village

A young man's crusade to light up a remote Odisha village

Rediff.com15 May 2015

Against all odds, the young and determined Varun Sharma has taken up the responsibility to bring electricity, education and empowerment to a remote tribal village in Odisha, says Manu A B.

Indian priest faces deportation for molesting girl in US

Indian priest faces deportation for molesting girl in US

Rediff.com5 Apr 2014

An Indian-origin priest has been sentenced to 25 years of supervised probation and faces deportation for sexually molesting a 12-year-old girl in the United States state of Minnesota, local media has reported.

'Economic package is like an onion'

'Economic package is like an onion'

Rediff.com22 May 2020

'You peel one layer, then another layer, then another, but in the end, you will see that there is no onion inside.' 'This package has been packaged well, but there is nothing much inside the package!'

Bush twins offer advice to Obama sisters on life after White House

Bush twins offer advice to Obama sisters on life after White House

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

"Explore your passions. Learn who you are. Make mistakes -- you are allowed to," said Bush sisters in their letter to Obama girls.

I will miss you, my brother...

I will miss you, my brother...

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

'Rajan epitomised the best of his generation -- veneration for knowledge, for old fashioned morality of honesty and modesty.' Economist Devaki Jain, Padma Bhushan, salutes her brother who passed into the ages last week.

What you could do with Aarogya Setu app

What you could do with Aarogya Setu app

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

'Install the app for yourself and your family.' 'Make sure that everybody you come in contact with on a daily basis -- your drivers, your maids, your colleagues at work -- make sure they too are using the app.' 'Also encourage people who carry some influence, like office managers, to convince their employees to do the same.' 'This only helps in improving your safety levels.'

Odisha rolls out first-ever mobile app for investment

Odisha rolls out first-ever mobile app for investment

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

The 'Invest Odisha' mobile app is currently available on the Android platform.

National Anthem in cinemas: Centre urges SC to modify order, forms panel

National Anthem in cinemas: Centre urges SC to modify order, forms panel

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

The committee has to consider a wide range of issues relating to the national anthem, and have extensive discussions with various ministries.

COVID-19: What India can learn from Sangli's success

COVID-19: What India can learn from Sangli's success

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

'Have discreet, separate corona and non-corona hospitals for treating these two categories of patients.' 'Concentrate on your non-corona patients as well.' 'Because then your diabetics, your hypertensives, the ones on dialysis, the asthmatics, who, if and when they get corona, are the ones who are going to require more intensive care and are going to be more at risk of death.'

Coronavirus: Are you anxious, worried? Read this!

Coronavirus: Are you anxious, worried? Read this!

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

'Restrict the amount of time you spend on social media.' 'We have people who are glued to it from morning to night, which is certainly not what we recommend.' 'And do not take the stuff that you read on WhatsApp as sacrosanct.' 'A lot of it is absolutely nonsense.'

A heart-wrenching tale of forgotten athletes

A heart-wrenching tale of forgotten athletes

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

What lies ahead for Korea's forgotten athletes? Take a look.

'NDTV India' to be taken off air for a day for its Pathankot coverage

'NDTV India' to be taken off air for a day for its Pathankot coverage

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

The ministry may now ask the channel NDTV India to be taken off air for a day on November 9, according to sources, in what would be the first order against a broadcaster over its coverage of terrorist attacks.

NEET data of 2.5 lakh students compromised: Who's responsible?

NEET data of 2.5 lakh students compromised: Who's responsible?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

A company claims to run ads on Facebook where students are encouraged to provide their details to get help from career counsellors.

Why #MeToo needs all our support

Why #MeToo needs all our support

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

'#MeToo is not to be dismissed as a 'shoot and scoot' but seen as the uncovering of dark truths about seemingly sophisticated and powerful personalities, or at least as one providing catharsis to a survivor,' notes Utkarsh Mishra.

Bengaluru: ATM victim paralysed on right side, attacker still on the loose

Bengaluru: ATM victim paralysed on right side, attacker still on the loose

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

The police are yet nab the man who brutally attacked a lady 12 hours ago in an unguarded ATM kiosk in Bengaluru. The assault was captured on CCTV camera.

After Nepal quake, Delhi chalks out disaster management plan

After Nepal quake, Delhi chalks out disaster management plan

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday held a review meeting to discuss the preparedness of the national capital

All you need to know about 'Blade Runner' Pistorius

All you need to know about 'Blade Runner' Pistorius

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

A timeline of the life and trial of 'Blade Runner' Oscar Pistorius.

When vastu shastra comes to IIT

When vastu shastra comes to IIT

Rediff.com5 May 2017

The decision to introduce vastu shastra as a part of the architecture curriculum at IIT-Kharagpur has polarised architects in the country. Nikita Puri reports.

South African sports row reopens old wounds over race

South African sports row reopens old wounds over race

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

Any hopes that the issue of race in South Africa's sport was fading were damaged this week when the government banned its national cricket, rugby, athletics and netball federations from bidding for international tournaments due to a failure to increase their number of black players.

Why so many Indian food product exports get rejected

Why so many Indian food product exports get rejected

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

India consistently ranked among the top three countries whose products were rejected for import by the regulator.

Time to change meaningless Income Tax exemptions

Time to change meaningless Income Tax exemptions

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

Many exemptions make little sense, such as a monthly exemption of Rs 100 for college education and Rs 300 for hostel fees.