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The good and bad news about India's nuclear programme

The good and bad news about India's nuclear programme

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

While nuclear engineers cheer KNPP's first full operation, on nine other sites which house atomic reactors, scientists spend sleepless nights.

Fatherhood breathes new life into Murray's career

Fatherhood breathes new life into Murray's career

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Rather than being distracted by the sleepless nights or the regular nappy changing duties that have fallen his way, the arrival of baby daughter Sophia in February has breathed new life into Andy Murray's career.

HC slams Bengal govt, asks to decide on Shah's yatra by Dec 14

HC slams Bengal govt, asks to decide on Shah's yatra by Dec 14

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

A division bench of justices Biswanath Somadder and A Mukherjee said the government's silence on the permission is 'astonishing and astounding'.

Elections reaffirm TN as a Dravidian fort

Elections reaffirm TN as a Dravidian fort

Rediff.com25 May 2019

With DMK's M K Stalin coming into his own, and the rival AIADMK too leaving no space for third parties, Tamil Nadu will remain a Dravidian stronghold for a long time, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

The actor who stole the show in Sacred Games

The actor who stole the show in Sacred Games

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

'Katekar kya hai? Wardi ke neeche ek insaan hai.' 'System me pissa hua aadmi hai.'

Congress finally finds its feet on social media

Congress finally finds its feet on social media

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

The party is finding increasing acceptability in the 18-35 years age group with Rahul Gandhi adding a million followers in the past 2 months and Facebook and Twitter also seeing similar spikes.

Shaandaar is fun, fun, fun!

Shaandaar is fun, fun, fun!

Rediff.com22 Oct 2015

Where cheer is indispensable and cynicism is undesirable -- the world is viewed through rose-coloured glasses in Vikas Bahl's Shaandaar, feels Sukanya Verma

Yeddyurappa formally rejoins BJP

Yeddyurappa formally rejoins BJP

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

In a low key homecoming, former Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa on Thursday formally rejoined the Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday, more than a year after he deserted the party and floated his own outfit.

Flashback: How dominant Murray, Kerber owned the year

Flashback: How dominant Murray, Kerber owned the year

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

Audacious coups by Andy Murray and Angelique Kerber have transformed the tennis landscape and they will begin 2017 eyeing the kind of domination that few would have thought possible at the start of a seismic year.

This is how Yogi spent first week in office

This is how Yogi spent first week in office

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

A week in the office and the Uttar Pradesh chief minister was at it in full throttle.

How the 'pundits' got everything wrong

How the 'pundits' got everything wrong

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

Whatever Mr Modi's other shortcomings be, his consistent efforts to motivate have created an aura of positivity, hopefully stable. He has also shown that he is not averse to taking decisions with possibly negative implications for him, says Shreekant Sambrani.

Is your smartphone robbing your sleep?

Is your smartphone robbing your sleep?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

When the human body is exposed to too much artificial light at night, the body's biological clock gets confused and this natural sleep pattern starts disrupting.

'Salman sir was like a God for all of us in Bigg Boss 8'

'Salman sir was like a God for all of us in Bigg Boss 8'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

"I get mesmerised by Salman. I've never seen a host who sends food for the contestants every Saturday. We have limited food to eat in the Bigg Boss house."

Modi slams Centre for failing to fulfil promises to youths

Modi slams Centre for failing to fulfil promises to youths

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Monday slammed the United Progressive Alliance government for not fulfilling its promises made to the youths.

Why SIPs win over lumpsum investing

Why SIPs win over lumpsum investing

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

So unless you are convinced of getting your market timing absolutely bang on everytime, opting for SIPs is more realistic from a logistical and psychological standpoint, says Larissa Fernand

#JobSearch: 'I believed securing a job would be a cakewalk'

#JobSearch: 'I believed securing a job would be a cakewalk'

Rediff.com22 May 2015

'I would mostly survive on sugarcane juice and vada pav during the day.' 'Sometimes my friend and I would cheat on our budget only to regret it later. Regret because we were now supposedly marine engineers who should ideally be sailing and earning in dollars instead of calling our parents for money.'

Salman Khan's victim leads his life with a new identity. As Salman

Salman Khan's victim leads his life with a new identity. As Salman

Rediff.com7 May 2015

'He ruined my life but he did not help me with a single paisa. I wonder what kind of charity he does when he does not pay the very people who are the victims of his bad deeds. All he did was to pay the compensation the court ordered him to pay me,' Abdullah Rauf Sheikh tells Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com.

No obstacle insurmountable for Dipa Karmakar's coach

No obstacle insurmountable for Dipa Karmakar's coach

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

When Bisweshwar Nandi caught his first glimpse of the Olympic rings after touching down in Rio with his gymnastics protege Dipa Karmakar, he felt an instant surge of adrenaline.

365 days. 319 films

365 days. 319 films

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

How many of the 319 films Aseem Chhabra watched in 2018 have you seen?

'I never wanted to get a job'

'I never wanted to get a job'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Meet 20-yr-old Aditya Vikram, a self-learned app developer who chose starting a business over a formal education.

Say NO to financial stress

Say NO to financial stress

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

Life hacks to get your financial situation under control

RIP, the bindaas Mumbai girl!

RIP, the bindaas Mumbai girl!

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

I'm fearless in Mumbai, am I? Gauri Ghadi wonders

Review: Mira Nair's Queen Of Katwe is a ray of inspiration

Review: Mira Nair's Queen Of Katwe is a ray of inspiration

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

Queen Of Katwe feels almost like Mira Nair is making a Bollywood film in Africa, notes Raja Sen.

My days as a prisoner of war in Pakistan

My days as a prisoner of war in Pakistan

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

During a war, there are just four possibilities a soldier faces. One: Victorious and safe. Two: Wounded. Three: Killed in action. Four: Prisoner of War. It was my fate to face the fourth, says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd) on the year spent as a prisoner of war in Pakistan during the 1971 War.

Dear moms, are you taking care of your health?

Dear moms, are you taking care of your health?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Here are seven health problems that moms must take note of.

A super filmi week with Anushka, Kangana and Jeetendra!

A super filmi week with Anushka, Kangana and Jeetendra!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

A lesson for Jeetendra from Raaj Kumar, Shashi Kapoor delivering gas and Susan Sarandon-Jessica Lange's caustic retelling of the infamous Bette Davis-Joan Crawford feud, Sukanya Verma's super-filmi week turned out to quite a blast from the past.

Success stories of India's 'little' giants

Success stories of India's 'little' giants

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

Armed with deep customer knowledge, low operational overheads, new funding opportunities and help from online marketplaces, the local brand is turning David to every Goliath that steps into its neighbourhood, says T E Narasimhan.

'Why are you threatened by my film?'

'Why are you threatened by my film?'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

'People want to blacken my face for showing "leaders in a bad light".' 'People want to show loyalty to the party.' 'There's no end to it.' 'How many people should I show the film to?' 'Where do we draw the line?'

How South Africa plan to stop Rohit's rampaging run

How South Africa plan to stop Rohit's rampaging run

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

The Proteas are working overtime to devise a strategy to get the better of the right-hander and they believe the best way to dismiss Rohit is to get him early before he gets his eye in.

Getting ready for the Baahubali juggernaut!

Getting ready for the Baahubali juggernaut!

Rediff.com2 May 2017

Prepping for the Baahubali juggernaut, remembering a toddler Vinod Khanna and making Deepika Padukone dance to Jennifer Lopez's tunes, Sukanya Verma's super filmi week was pretty eventful.

'There is no pressure to start a family'

'There is no pressure to start a family'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

Vidya Balan tells us her kahaani.

Russia spends $2.4 million daily in Syria

Russia spends $2.4 million daily in Syria

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

'Surely, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad will not be able to pay or compensate the Russians for deployment and use of Russian men and equipment,' says Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd).

Don't rush to F1, warns champion Hamilton's dad

Don't rush to F1, warns champion Hamilton's dad

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Every young racer wants to be the next Lewis Hamilton but most are in too much of a hurry to give themselves the best chance of success.

Move over Duster, Hyundai Creta will soon scorch Indian roads

Move over Duster, Hyundai Creta will soon scorch Indian roads

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

The Hyundai Creta is practical, spacious, comfortable and feature loaded, making it an ideal package that most buyers look out for in the SUV segment, finds out Indian motoring website MotorBeam.

'I wish my parents would praise me but they don't'

'I wish my parents would praise me but they don't'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

'Every time I step out, I receive a lot of love. People come to me, they want to talk to me, click pictures...' Bollywood's Secret Superstar Zaira Wasim gets ready for showbiz.

Modi-Trump meet: Who will say what?

Modi-Trump meet: Who will say what?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

'Even in this age of self-willed and authoritarian leaders and spontaneous gestures, a script is still written,' notes Ambassador B S Prakash, imagining the 'talking points' are for the India-US summit on June 26.

Modi@4: Rahul issues 'report card' as Oppn slams PM

Modi@4: Rahul issues 'report card' as Oppn slams PM

Rediff.com26 May 2018

The Congress chief gave 'F' to the Modi government for agriculture, foreign policy and job creation, and 'A+' to the prime minister for slogan creation and self promotion.

France's brush with ISIS has lessons for India

France's brush with ISIS has lessons for India

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

Intolerance toward the minority communities or attempts to humiliate them or the refusal to go the extra league to build an inclusive society -- these are all evident today in our society, says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

India's longest bridge to connect Assam and Arunachal

India's longest bridge to connect Assam and Arunachal

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

Scheduled to be completed in 2016, the 4.94 km rail-cum-road bridge, India's longest bridge, will come up across the mighty Brahmaputra at Bogibeel in Assam. It is not only expected to be a lifeline for the Northeast, but will also strengthen the country's security.

Block the stalker

Block the stalker

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Cyberstalking is a real threat as social media increasingly becomes an extension of one's life. But there are things you can do to protect yourself from it