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87% women will quit, if sexually harassed at work

87% women will quit, if sexually harassed at work

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

The findings were revealed as part of a survey to

Angry Pollard slams Manjrekar for on-air comments

Angry Pollard slams Manjrekar for on-air comments

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

Mumbai Indians batsman Kieron Pollard has slammed Sanjay Manjrekar for his on-air comments about his batting during the Indian Premier League match against Kolkata Knight Riders in Mumbai on Sunday.

How Modi plans to eradicate poverty, push growth

How Modi plans to eradicate poverty, push growth

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

The Gujarat chief minister tells business leaders he will focus on poverty removal, jobs while pushing growth.

FATWA FACTORY: No Mars trip, suicide or Yoga!

FATWA FACTORY: No Mars trip, suicide or Yoga!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

Let's take a look at some controversial fatwas.

15 BEAUTIFUL stories, told on screen

15 BEAUTIFUL stories, told on screen

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Aseem Chhabra introduces us to the best of Berlinale.

Government has misled us, say families of 39 Indians missing in Iraq

Government has misled us, say families of 39 Indians missing in Iraq

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

The families said their hopes of getting any clue about the men who went missing in Iraq's Mosul city were almost shattered after listening to the statement of External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj in Parliament on Wednesday.

Behind-the-scenes: Miss Universe contestants live it up!

Behind-the-scenes: Miss Universe contestants live it up!

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

This is what happens backstage at beauty pageants.

Akal Takht rejects Dera chief's fresh apology

Akal Takht rejects Dera chief's fresh apology

Rediff.com27 Jun 2007

Emerging from a meeting of Akal Takht in Amritsar, jathedar Joginder Singh Vedanti told reporters that "the fresh note received from Dera head neither accepts his sin nor promises not to repeat such act again."

Whoa! Rihanna leaves nothing to imagination

Whoa! Rihanna leaves nothing to imagination

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

The pop singer showed up in this sheer dress by Adam Selman at the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) fashion awards. But did she just cross the thin line between edgy and crass?

Invoking 'act of God', Centre gives states 2 options on meeting GST shortfall

Invoking 'act of God', Centre gives states 2 options on meeting GST shortfall

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

The Centre on Thursday placed before the GST Council two options for borrowing by states to meet the shortfall in GST revenues, pegged at Rs 2.35 lakh crore in the current fiscal.

Sahara employees repose faith in company

Sahara employees repose faith in company

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

It was business as usual at Sahara Sahar, the sprawling estate in the posh Gomti Nagar area, where Roy's residence and the Group's corporate communication wing are located.

Why Muslims still see BJP with suspicion

Why Muslims still see BJP with suspicion

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

Muslims say the Bharatiya Janata Party has been half-hearted in its outreach to the community. Archis Mohan reports

Was Kangana's National Award calculated?

Was Kangana's National Award calculated?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

'Of all artists who openly support the current political dispensation, she is far and away the finest,' argues Sreehari Nair. 'With the exception of perhaps Tabu, no Indian actress has done more to extend the range of the feminine mystique in Hindi cinema.'

Hathras victim was 'killed by a ruthless govt': Sonia

Hathras victim was 'killed by a ruthless govt': Sonia

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

From the Congress party, I demand justice for the Hathras victim. India is a country for all and everyone has the right to live with dignity, Sonia said.

Tamil Nadu and the forgotten clamour for prohibition last election

Tamil Nadu and the forgotten clamour for prohibition last election

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

If purists are surprised as to why and how people are not demanding prohibition or not talking about past promises, both in the election manifestos five years back and even those made to the courts, the answer lies in how the state has been evolving and changing these past few years, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Lockdown or lawless tyranny?

Lockdown or lawless tyranny?

Rediff.com10 May 2020

We may be witnessing a slow erosion of the democratic republic and the emergence of the police State, warns Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Coronivirus: How some Indian firms are cashing in on 'fear economy'

Coronivirus: How some Indian firms are cashing in on 'fear economy'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

Any concerned citizen ought to start practicing hygiene by washing their hands properly and be aware of the brands that are certified.

FATWA FACTORY: Now photography is un-Islamic

FATWA FACTORY: Now photography is un-Islamic

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

After blood donation, firecrackers and even starlet Veena Malik, India's very own fatwa factory, Darul Uloom in Deoband has issued a new decree that terms "photography as unlawful and a sin".

Sohrabuddin case: 'Probe call records of Guj CM office'

Sohrabuddin case: 'Probe call records of Guj CM office'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2013

Rubabuddin Shaikh, brother of slain gangster Sohrabuddin Shaikh, has demanded that the Central Bureau of Investigation investigate phone call records of the office of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi and senior Indian Police Service officers in connection with the Tulsiram Prajapati fake encounter case.

Mervyn hails India's Asia Cup hockey showing

Mervyn hails India's Asia Cup hockey showing

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

Former hockey ace Mervyn Fernandis slammed the umpiring in Sunday's Asia Cup hockey final, which India lost to South Korea, while hailing the team's showing in the tournament in Ipoh, Malaysia.

Deepika, Kylie or Nicki: Who's the worst dressed at Met Gala

Deepika, Kylie or Nicki: Who's the worst dressed at Met Gala

Rediff.com8 May 2018

Take the poll and tell us who failed to live up to the theme.

'We can't even take a U-turn'

'We can't even take a U-turn'

Rediff.com4 May 2020

The prayer, Sarvejana Sukhinobhavantu, or let the whole universe of living beings be well, helps. So do profound and relevant Ancient Wise Words and aphorisms: Vasudaiva Kutumbakam, or the whole world is one big family, interconnected, interdependent. And a sense of humour, jokes, pranks, writing, conversations. And, last but definitely not least, the rippling waves of inner realisation on the background mind-track -- about the insignificance of ego, the importance of humility, the wasted opportunities in life, the wrong moves, the strokes of luck, the past 'sins', the what-ifs.

Premium carmakers caught in a bind over high taxes

Premium carmakers caught in a bind over high taxes

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Automakers are caught in a chicken-and-egg situation: Prices have to come down if volumes are to increase, and volumes won't increase unless prices come down, notes Pavan Lall.

Deano's was a joke gone wrong: Border

Deano's was a joke gone wrong: Border

Rediff.com11 Aug 2006

Former Australia captain Allan Border says Dean Jones's comment on Hashim Amla does not portray his true character.

Places where gamblers spend most

Places where gamblers spend most

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

They spend ten times more money in Macau than in Las Vegas

Recipes: Homemade vegan peanut butter fudge and Nutella brownies

Recipes: Homemade vegan peanut butter fudge and Nutella brownies

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

Simple recipes to end your week on a sinful note.

MP govt crisis averted? Another 'missing' MLA returns

MP govt crisis averted? Another 'missing' MLA returns

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

Earlier this week, the Congress claimed that the BJP had "abducted" some MLAs of the ruling party as well as its allies BSP and the SP to bring down the Madhya Pradesh government.

This man deserved his 1,000-year punishment

This man deserved his 1,000-year punishment

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

Ariel Castro's scraggly beard, innocuous spectacles and subtle demeanour could mislead most around him with conviction. But that conviction belies the horrible sins that he committed over a decade.

Congress is like termites, wipe them out: Modi to Himachal voters

Congress is like termites, wipe them out: Modi to Himachal voters

Rediff.com4 Nov 2017

The prime minister said the Congress has run away from the battlefield conceding defeat in the 68-member assembly.

Davis Cup round-up: India, S Korea split opening singles

Davis Cup round-up: India, S Korea split opening singles

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

Somdev Devvarman had to dig deep into his reservoir of experience to tame a fighting Hyeon Chung, but Sanam Singh lost the second singles to Yong-Kyu Lim, leaving India and South Korea locked at 1-1 at the end of Day 1, in the second round Asia/Oceania Group I tie, in Busan, on Friday.

World Championships: Saina, Srikanth cruise into Round 2

World Championships: Saina, Srikanth cruise into Round 2

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

The World No 6 will next face Spain's Pablo Abian on Wednesday.

PHOTOS: Welcoming 2019 in style

PHOTOS: Welcoming 2019 in style

Rediff.com1 Jan 2019

Happy New Year! Stunning fireworks displays welcomed the New Year across the world. Take a look.

PHOTOS: Sachin fanfare at the Wankhede

PHOTOS: Sachin fanfare at the Wankhede

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

Rediff.com presents the cricket-crazy fans at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai.

Who is Kohli's real life 'super hero'

Who is Kohli's real life 'super hero'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

India captain Virat Kohli on Saturday said his career path became simple due to decisions taken by his father, whom he termed as his 'super hero' in real life.

Rajiv Gandhi's statue vandalised in Ludhiana, SAD member held

Rajiv Gandhi's statue vandalised in Ludhiana, SAD member held

Rediff.com25 Dec 2018

The miscreants sprayed red and black paint on the statue at the Salem Tabri area in Ludhiana, police said, adding that they carried out the act in full public glare and blamed Rajiv Gandhi for the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

'Manna Dey deserved a lot more than he got'

'Manna Dey deserved a lot more than he got'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

Several Bollywood stars remember the late singer.

A 360-degree look at contemporary China

A 360-degree look at contemporary China

Rediff.com29 Mar 2013

There are very few authoritative and knowledgeable Indian writers who have a deep insight into Chinese strategic thinking and the internal dynamics within China. That is why China Unveiled: Insights into Chinese Strategic Thinking by Jayadeva Ranade, a former additional secretary in India's Cabinet Secretariat, makes for compelling reading, says Nitin Gokhale

What Rahul must be careful about

What Rahul must be careful about

Rediff.com30 Dec 2018

'The 2019 battle is a battle for the kind of India that we want to live in.' The Congress's long history is pockmarked with sins great and small, but Mr Gandhi has the advantage of representing a new generation with a relatively clean slate, and a chance to redefine contemporary perception,' says Mitali Saran.

Diego Maradona: The genius who saw heaven and hell

Diego Maradona: The genius who saw heaven and hell

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

World soccer great Diego Armando Maradona, who died on Wednesday less than a month after his 60th birthday, was worshipped like a god for his genius with the ball, but his demons almost destroyed him.

BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe redefines luxury

BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe redefines luxury

Rediff.com15 May 2013

BMW's new 6 Series Gran Coupe is not just seductive and haute - its ride quality is better than siblings'.