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Anti-Telangana stir paralyses Seemandhra

Anti-Telangana stir paralyses Seemandhra

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

A day-long bandh called by United Andhra supporters, including Telugu Desam Party and YSR Congress, against draft Telangana Bill hit essential services in coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema districts on Friday, inconveniencing several citizens.

Paltan review: This war drama is a bore

Paltan review: This war drama is a bore

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

'J P Dutta's clownish treatment of history and hard-earned triumph demeans the efforts and sacrifices of real-life martyrs and bravehearts with its pompous ideas of valour, clunky writing and a cadre of lacklustre actors,' says Sukanya Verma.

9 ways to clean up India's polluted cities

9 ways to clean up India's polluted cities

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Measures that will make Indian cities more organised and liveable need to be implemented to tackle the menace of pollution.

Clashes in Kashmir despite curfew, 40 injured

Clashes in Kashmir despite curfew, 40 injured

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

Normal life remained crippled due to curfew and the shutdown call by separatists groups.

Year's worst air quality leaves Delhi gasping

Year's worst air quality leaves Delhi gasping

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

The national capital woke up on Tuesday morning to 'severe' air quality under a blanket of thick haze, as pollution levels breached the permissible standards by multiple times.

Are BJP-Kumaraswamy on the same page in Channapatna?

Are BJP-Kumaraswamy on the same page in Channapatna?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

The Congress is looking at Channapatna to take revenge on the JD-S which, it believes, has an underhand deal with the BJP to stop it from getting a majority.

Four injured in fresh clashes in Kashmir, restrictions still in force

Four injured in fresh clashes in Kashmir, restrictions still in force

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

Restrictions on the assembly of people will remain in force to maintain law and order.

8 killed in New York terror attack, suspect in custody

8 killed in New York terror attack, suspect in custody

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

The suspect, a 29-year-old man identified as Saifullo Saipov, of Uzbek descent, was shot in the stomach before being arrested.

Rahul lauds Sheila for 'unprecedented development' in Delhi

Rahul lauds Sheila for 'unprecedented development' in Delhi

Rediff.com17 Nov 2013

Rahul Gandhi on Sunday asked voters in the city to give a fourth term to Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, saying the national capital has seen unprecedented development under her rule and she has changed its face.

You must watch these AMAZING movies!

You must watch these AMAZING movies!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

Aseem Chhabra picks 10 fascinating films he watched in Macao -- a blend of Asian, independent, Hollywood projects and even a 66-years-old classic Japanese film that still stands the test of time.

Odisha girl wins top award at Google Science Fair

Odisha girl wins top award at Google Science Fair

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Her project aims to clean waste water by flowing through different layers of corn cobs which is a cost-effective and simple technique of cleaning water.

Uber needs to ensure passengers safety, says Yahoo chief

Uber needs to ensure passengers safety, says Yahoo chief

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Uber is present in over 250 cities in 50 countries.

Curfew extended to more areas in Kashmir, body of youth found

Curfew extended to more areas in Kashmir, body of youth found

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Body of Reyaz Ahmad, with a big perforation in the abdomen, was found outside Shri Maharaja Hari Singh Hospital.

Count of coronavirus patients in India rises to 114

Count of coronavirus patients in India rises to 114

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

The tally of 114 includes two fatalities and 17 foreigners as well as 13 people who were discharged after they recovered from the infection.

Jagan seeks Left support in his fight against Telangana

Jagan seeks Left support in his fight against Telangana

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

Extending support to YSR Congress for a unified Andhra Pradesh, Communist Party of India-Marxist on Tuesday said immediate priority was to restore normalcy as the state was heading towards anarchy due to Centre's "unilateral" decision.

Strike against division bill hits normal life in Seemandhra

Strike against division bill hits normal life in Seemandhra

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

Normal life was crippled in Coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema regions today as united Andhra Pradesh supporters, including TDP, YSR Congress, observed a bandh against the Union Cabinet's approval of the draft Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation bill.

'700 children in India die of diarrhoea or pneumonia every day'

'700 children in India die of diarrhoea or pneumonia every day'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

'This is a tragedy that must be stopped.'

Why Modi must meet Santosh Kaveri

Why Modi must meet Santosh Kaveri

Rediff.com10 May 2019

Santosh Kaveri, a young inventor from Karnataka, is a sterling example of the 'Made In India' initiative. Find out why his dreams of being an innovator-enterpreneur shattered.

4 Indian cities among the world's cheapest

4 Indian cities among the world's cheapest

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

Singapore retained its title as the world's most expensive city for the fourth consecutive year, while Hong Kong remained second, closely followed by Zurich at the 3rd place.

Amid talk of resignation, Kiran Reddy transfers key aides

Amid talk of resignation, Kiran Reddy transfers key aides

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on Monday relieved two of his secretaries of their duties in the Chief Minister's Office as part of a reshuffle of nearly a dozen Indian Administrative Service officers in the state.

Self-immolation bid in Darjeeling, WB govt warns protesters

Self-immolation bid in Darjeeling, WB govt warns protesters

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

A Gorkha Janmukti Morcha supporter attempted self-immolation in Darjeeling as the indefinite bandh by the GJM for a separate Gorkhaland entered the sixth day on Thursday, even as the West Bengal government said it would follow court orders strictly to maintain normalcy.

How you can avoid #MeToo at work

How you can avoid #MeToo at work

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

If you are upset with your colleague's work, please resolve all issues within the precincts of your workplace. Never outside of your workplace.

Situation in Kashmir gradually improves as shutdown enters 89th day

Situation in Kashmir gradually improves as shutdown enters 89th day

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

Normal movement of people and vehicular traffic was observed in parts of Srinagar on Tuesday, the officials said.

'Hunger is a real problem'

'Hunger is a real problem'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

'It can lead to mass malnutrition.'

Harsh truths about child labour in India

Harsh truths about child labour in India

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

If gender disparities are eroded with more women being better-educated, that pool also becomes smaller.

Paris attacks see hate crimes skyrocket in UK

Paris attacks see hate crimes skyrocket in UK

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

A report to the British government's working group on anti-Muslim hatred shows a spike in Islamophobic hate crime of more than 300 per cent, to 115, in the week following the killings on November 13 in France, The Independent reported.

Bollywood's BEST Songs of 2017

Bollywood's BEST Songs of 2017

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

Sukanya Verma lists her top 15 songs of the year.

Meet the likely leaders of AAP's Cabinet 2.0

Meet the likely leaders of AAP's Cabinet 2.0

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Here's a look at some of the key contenders to be part of the Delhi Cabinet

The truth about Swachh Bharat

The truth about Swachh Bharat

Rediff.com5 May 2017

Building toilets, however essential, must not be confused with sanitation and the crying need for a revamp of India's sewage systems.

Surat set to get global diamond exchange in 3 years

Surat set to get global diamond exchange in 3 years

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

Contract finally given for Rs 2,400-cr project, with GIFT City-like features

Kashmir curfew ends, but separatists' shutdown continues

Kashmir curfew ends, but separatists' shutdown continues

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Curfew was on Monday lifted from the entire Valley except three police station areas 51 days after it was clamped to maintain law and order.

2019: The year in photos

2019: The year in photos

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

We sorted through countless photographs taken around the world to come up with the top photos of 2019. Together these images tell the story of the year -- capturing moments of hope and heartbreak, triumph and tragedy.

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.

IAF displays strength at dress rehearsal for 83rd Air Force Day

IAF displays strength at dress rehearsal for 83rd Air Force Day

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

The Indian Air Force put its might on display at the full dress rehearsal on Tuesday, ahead of the 83rd Air Force Day on October 8, at the Hindon air base in Ghaziabad.

55 deaths in a month, Kashmir continues to rage

55 deaths in a month, Kashmir continues to rage

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

With Lone's death, the number of people killed in the unrest in the Valley, which entered the second month on Monday, reached 55, including two police personnel.

Working women, Modi and tomato prices

Working women, Modi and tomato prices

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

Modi seems to have forgotten the solution to rising tomato prices he had in mind in 2014.

Where have the dhabas gone?

Where have the dhabas gone?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

True Indian scenes most often lie on less travelled routes, along roads that have fallen off the map, after modern highways have come up. On the fourth leg of their 2,148 km journey, Rediff.com's Archana Masih and photographer Rajesh Karkera discover one such forgotten place in the Thar Desert.

Can brands be taught to disrupt?

Can brands be taught to disrupt?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

The start up culture has redefined the way even old companies view themselves.

'Atalji loves to laugh his heart out'

'Atalji loves to laugh his heart out'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

'He has sacrificed a lot. Always done something for others. But never asked for anything in return.'

The unquestioning Indian reverence for Sanskriti

The unquestioning Indian reverence for Sanskriti

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

'What does our conservatism seek to conserve?' 'Of course its values, which are akin to religion and accepted unquestioningly.' 'Such things as respect for elders, studying 'hard', career choices being determined or influenced by parents, the idea of arranged marriage, the marking of ritual and ceremony,' explains Aakar Patel.