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Review: Kullanari Koottam's a feel-good love story

Review: Kullanari Koottam's a feel-good love story

Rediff.com28 Mar 2011

Kullanari Koottam, starring Vishnu might lack logic but it does a reasonably good job at romance.

Inspiring! How Twitter helped this chemo survivor

Inspiring! How Twitter helped this chemo survivor

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

Taleah Brooks just asked Twitter to help her find an affordable stylist for her graduation.

FAQ: Is it safe to take antibody cocktail for Covid-19?

FAQ: Is it safe to take antibody cocktail for Covid-19?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

According to medical practitioners, the treatment is especially useful in controlling disease among those who have not received the vaccine or got only one shot and also the high-risk contacts of a patient.

'They took everything they could find'

'They took everything they could find'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

'Anything that couldn't be stolen they destroyed.' Saloni Dhumne and Atreya Raghavan speak to members of the Indian community in Durban -- the largest congregation of Indians outside India -- who were targeted in last month's horrific riots.

Designing a flag for an upcoming revolution

Designing a flag for an upcoming revolution

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

Ajit Balakrishnan envisions a flag to capture the spirit of the impending conflicts of the Information Age.

In India, death to global business

In India, death to global business

Rediff.com15 May 2008

How a violent - and spreading - Maoist insurgency threatens the country's runaway growth

Tamil Nadu honour killing survivor attempts suicide

Tamil Nadu honour killing survivor attempts suicide

Rediff.com12 May 2016

The widow of a slain Dalit youth, who was hacked to death in March this year in a case of honour killing, allegedly attempted suicide on Thursday and has been hospitalised, police said.

'What are we fighting for in Nandigram?'

'What are we fighting for in Nandigram?'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2007

The Bhangabera bridge on the border between Nandigram and Khejuri is where the first spark of violence erupted early January, leading to the divide between the Bhumi Uchhed Pratirodh Committee and the Communist Party of India-Marxist.

Hubbali is an anticlimax

Hubbali is an anticlimax

Rediff.com10 Nov 2006

Why India has forgotten Dr BC Roy

Why India has forgotten Dr BC Roy

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

'But India needs to remember Dr Roy, the multifaceted genius who excelled as a physician and was most loved as a leader,' notes Dr Sudhir Bisht.

Six Congmen hacked to death in AP

Six Congmen hacked to death in AP

Rediff.com21 Jun 2003

Armed with swords and sickles, about 20 people, allegedly owing allegience to the ruling Telugu Desam Party, went to Peddavaram early on Saturday morning and attacked the Congress workers after dragging them out of their homes, police said.

PHOTOS: Hema Malini begins campaign from a farm

PHOTOS: Hema Malini begins campaign from a farm

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

Draped in a saree matching the colour of her background, the actor was seen lending a hand to women working in a wheat field, carrying bundles of freshly harvested crop.

West Bengal: Is the Left on its deathbed?

West Bengal: Is the Left on its deathbed?

Rediff.com9 May 2021

The combined Left parties drew a blank in the polls to the assembly which they had run with an overwhelming majority for 34 long years, with their vote share dwindling to a mere 5.47 per cent in 2021.

Meet the Model of the Year

Meet the Model of the Year

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

She's black! She's British! She's brash.

AP: Red sandalwood worth Rs 2 cr seized, 63 from Tamil Nadu held

AP: Red sandalwood worth Rs 2 cr seized, 63 from Tamil Nadu held

Rediff.com12 Apr 2015

As many as 63 woodcutters from neighbouring Tamil Nadu were on Sunday arrested in Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh and 40 logs of red sanders wood worth Rs 2 crore were seized from their possession, police said.

20 'smugglers' shot dead in Andhra forests, Tamil Nadu seeks probe

20 'smugglers' shot dead in Andhra forests, Tamil Nadu seeks probe

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Twenty people were gunned down in Andhra Pradesh's Chittoor district in a police operation said to be against red sanders smugglers that came under severe attack from the government and political parties in neighbouring Tamil Nadu, which claimed 12 victims were labourers from their state.

And then they carved his eyes out!

And then they carved his eyes out!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2003

Pak synonym for terrorism; sacrifice of CRPF jawans won't go in vain: PM

Pak synonym for terrorism; sacrifice of CRPF jawans won't go in vain: PM

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

"All of us can feel the pain of families of the Pulwama martyrs. We understand your anger," Modi said.

Man lynched for 'sacrificing' child

Man lynched for 'sacrificing' child

Rediff.com18 Feb 2003

Swine flu: How to protect yourself and be safe

Swine flu: How to protect yourself and be safe

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

If you are pregnant or obese you are at higher risk of swine flu.

Have you had your blood tested yet?

Have you had your blood tested yet?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

Blood tests are a significant diagnostic method for disease detection, says Prashant Shetty.

Bangalore ATM attack survivor discharged from hospital

Bangalore ATM attack survivor discharged from hospital

Rediff.com21 Dec 2013

The woman bank official, who was brutally attacked at an unguarded ATM kiosk in Bangalore, was discharged from the hospital on Saturday after undergoing treatment for more than a month.

ATM attack: Man who bought victim's phone from attacker held

ATM attack: Man who bought victim's phone from attacker held

Rediff.com21 Nov 2013

A man who purchased the mobile from the person who attacked a woman at an ATM in Bangalore on Tuesday has been picked up by the police for questioning.

Rs 3 lakh recompense each to kin of those killed in Andhra Pradesh

Rs 3 lakh recompense each to kin of those killed in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday announced a solatium of Rs three lakh each to the next of kin of those gunned down in red sander smuggling in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh.

ICMR asks states not to use rapid test kits for 2 days

ICMR asks states not to use rapid test kits for 2 days

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

"We have received complaint from a state yesterday and so far discussed with three states. Too much variations have been reported in results of rapid test kits and RT-PCR kits. We advise states not to use them for the next two days," ICMR's Dr Raman R Gangakhedkar said.

Seshachalam killing: SIT says no evidence of 'encounter'

Seshachalam killing: SIT says no evidence of 'encounter'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

'This was expected. Did you really expect a SIT formed by the Andhra government to find their cops guilty? It was a farce from the beginning.'

Mamangam Review

Mamangam Review

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

Poor writing sinks this period film which is watchable for Mammooty's gravity defying stunts, says Divya Nair.

Police encounters are common in India

Police encounters are common in India

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

Some police encounters that stunned India.

PETA slams Centre's decision to allow Jallikattu

PETA slams Centre's decision to allow Jallikattu

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Slamming the Centre's decision to allow the bull taming sport Jallikattu, PETA India said that lifting protection against cruelty is a "black mark" on the nation.

Is Nayattu anti-Dalit? Is Karnan pro-Dalit?

Is Nayattu anti-Dalit? Is Karnan pro-Dalit?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

'If questioning and dethroning hierarchies is your primary motive, why not put an end to the practice of announcing your shining star, your box office draw, in big flaming letters and mentioning everyone else's name in small font at the bottom of the screen?' asks Sreehari Nair.

In a first, woman gives birth with ovary tissue frozen before puberty

In a first, woman gives birth with ovary tissue frozen before puberty

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

Doctors removed her right ovary just before she turned 14 and froze tissue fragments.

Mirchpur Dalits killing case: HC convicts 33, 12 gets life term

Mirchpur Dalits killing case: HC convicts 33, 12 gets life term

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

A 60-year-old Dalit man and his physically challenged daughter were burnt alive by members of the Jat community in Mirchpur village in Haryana's Hisar district in April 2010.

PETA requests SC to 'strike down' notification allowing Jallikattu

PETA requests SC to 'strike down' notification allowing Jallikattu

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

PETA said that the court had also ruled that cruelty is inherent in these events, as bulls are not anatomically suited for such activities and making them participate is subjecting them to unnecessary pain and suffering, so such events were outlawed.

How desi brothers built a $1.8 bn drug co

How desi brothers built a $1.8 bn drug co

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

Amneal Pharmaceuticals is set to pip Sun Pharma as the fifth largest generics maker in the US, reports Sohini Das.

Gym Rats, please read this!

Gym Rats, please read this!

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

Taking up heavy exercise without being conditioned for it may expose one to risks like rhabdo.

Will Gulaab Gang release tomorrow? Delhi HC to hear producers's plea

Will Gulaab Gang release tomorrow? Delhi HC to hear producers's plea

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

A day after the Delhi high court stayed the release of Gulaab Gang, the film's producers have moved to a larger bench against the order.

After busy day in Kyoto, Modi arrives in Tokyo for summit talks

After busy day in Kyoto, Modi arrives in Tokyo for summit talks

Rediff.com31 Aug 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi flew to Tokyo on Sunday for crucial summit talks with his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe after an overnight stay in Kyoto where he visited two ancient Buddhist temples with the latter accompanying him in a significant gesture.

Jigar, Khakee, Singham: Ajay Devgn's Top 10 ACTION packed moments!

Jigar, Khakee, Singham: Ajay Devgn's Top 10 ACTION packed moments!

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

More than two decades on as an onscreen devil, this action star refuses to slow down!