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3 girls make paintings to raise funds for COVID-19 battle

3 girls make paintings to raise funds for COVID-19 battle

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Soumya Dalimya (17), a Class 12 student, Presha Bhattad (15), a student of Class 10, and Ditya Thapar, who is in Class 8, utilised the lockdown time to make 44 paintings. They have so far raised Rs 84,000 through the sale of their art works.

More housewives died by suicide in 2020 than farmers

More housewives died by suicide in 2020 than farmers

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

Rediff.com's Syed Firdaus Ashraf does a comparative analysis of suicide numbers released by the NCRB. Data: Hemantkumar Shivsaran/Rediff.com.

JEE Main: How I scored 100 percentile

JEE Main: How I scored 100 percentile

Rediff.com5 May 2021

Instead of trying too hard to ace all three -- math, physics, chemistry -- choose any two subjects and excel in them, advises Bratin Mondal who secured 100 percentile in the March 2021 IIT-Joint Entrance Exam Mains.

The Shelter Home in the Nilgiris

The Shelter Home in the Nilgiris

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

'The people who stay with us were not born orphans; they have been abandoned.'

How To Crack GATE 2022

How To Crack GATE 2022

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

Aspirants need to have a smart strategy, meticulous planning, and the right techniques to crack the prestigious exam.

Here are the best photos from the World Press Photo Awards

Here are the best photos from the World Press Photo Awards

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

The winners of the 60th annual World Press Photo Contest have been announced. The winning shot was taken by Turkish Associated Press photographer called Burhan Ozbilici, with an image he has simply titled An Assassination in Turkey. Showing Mevlut Mert Altintas shouting after shooting Andrei Karlov, the Russian ambassador to Turkey, at an art gallery in Ankara, Turkey, on December 19 2016.

7 Asanas To Prepare You For Yoga Day

7 Asanas To Prepare You For Yoga Day

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

Divya Rolla lists asanas to begin your yoga journey.

Revealed! Why people edit their selfies

Revealed! Why people edit their selfies

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

Women edit photos to look thinner and enhance their appearance.

'Racist' remark against Assam girl on TV show sparks row

'Racist' remark against Assam girl on TV show sparks row

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said racism should be condemned "unequivocally" after a contestant from Guwahati on a dance reality show was subjected to racist rhetoric.

2021: What worked with work, or didn't

2021: What worked with work, or didn't

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

'During the course of these two years, as new people have joined, we have no mental picture to associate with them and hence, have little connection with them.'

Atrangi Re Review

Atrangi Re Review

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

Sara Ali Khan is definitely a chip of the old block and Bollywood. The abandon in her dance, the candour in her histrionics, a combination of the ada and attributes of Rekha and Madhuri Dixit all rolled in one, she is like an old soul in a contemporary body, applauds Sukanya Verma.

8 tips to crack JEE Mains

8 tips to crack JEE Mains

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

It's important to keep the momentum going leading up to the exam. Be consistent in your approach so you can reach your goals, says JEE educator Om Sharma.

India's battle with anorexia and bulimia

India's battle with anorexia and bulimia

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

It's more common than majority of Indians realise.

Switch To ORGANIC LEARNING Now!

Switch To ORGANIC LEARNING Now!

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

Reading books will make you curious, build your imagination and nourish your brain into an organic super power.

Are you a nomophobic?

Are you a nomophobic?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2015

Nomophobia is the fear of being out of mobile phone contact.

In photos: Making of the next A R Rahman

In photos: Making of the next A R Rahman

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

On Oscar and Grammy-winning composer A R Rahman's 50th birthday we take you inside his dream music school -- the K M Music Conservatory.

Stressed out? Try these easy stress-busting tips

Stressed out? Try these easy stress-busting tips

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

We spoke to Dr Suman Bijlani (director at GyneGuide, a organisation that addresses health-related issues), who shared some useful tips on how to identify your stressors and how to deal with them.

Special evacuation flights for Indians in US to begin this week

Special evacuation flights for Indians in US to begin this week

Rediff.com5 May 2020

While no exact dates have been announced yet, the flights could take off from San Francisco, New York, Chicago and Washington DC, the officials said.

Obama dines in Kansas with those who wrote to him

Obama dines in Kansas with those who wrote to him

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

Four Kansas residents who wrote letters to Barack Obama about their struggle and success in US's heartland were in for a surprise when they were taken out for a dinner by the President.

India Must Be Proud Of Akumjung Pongen

India Must Be Proud Of Akumjung Pongen

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

Akumjung Pongen, the first Rhodes scholar from Nagaland, shares his inspiring journey.

Too cute! How this young woman is fighting body issues

Too cute! How this young woman is fighting body issues

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

'Be you. Be goofy and silly and don't be ashamed of it,' says Akshara Ashok who uses comics to talk about body positivity.

'Kulbhushan's parents are worried but very brave'

'Kulbhushan's parents are worried but very brave'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Kulbhushan Jadhav's friends, who have known him since childhood, recall a man tough on the outside but full of compassion inside.

'We have not lost a single patient to COVID-19'

'We have not lost a single patient to COVID-19'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

'Even though we have around 156 patients, we don't have anyone who requires ventilatory support or the ICU facility.'

What You NEED To WIN In LIFE

What You NEED To WIN In LIFE

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

'We go through 18 years of school and college, but we lack many necessary skills.' 'The biggest lessons we need, to live life, are somehow not taught, and they are only learned on the job.' 'My intention, through my content, my books, and my start-ups, is to make college kids become life ready.'

It's true! Gymming with a buddy lowers stress by 26%

It's true! Gymming with a buddy lowers stress by 26%

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

Gym addicts, it's time you stopped working out solo!

Tarak Sinha, one of India's most respected cricket coaches, dead

Tarak Sinha, one of India's most respected cricket coaches, dead

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

Tarak Sinha, the Indian coach with most number of international and first-class cricketers as his disciples, died on Saturday morning after a prolonged illness.

'Saibaba Hovers Between Life And Death'

'Saibaba Hovers Between Life And Death'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

His spine, his heart, his pancreas -- one by one, all his organs have weakened, given the lack of medical treatment in jail, where he is kept in the notorious Anda cell. Continuous pain, frequent fainting spells, urinary problems, have all become part of his life.

Oil from cannabis seed is the new elixir

Oil from cannabis seed is the new elixir

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

CBD oil, found in marijuana, is gaining popularity for its pain-relieving properties. It's now legally available in India

Intolerance, anger reign supreme in India: Rahul

Intolerance, anger reign supreme in India: Rahul

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

Gandhi, who is in the United Arab Emirates on the second day of his maiden visit to the country, said India did not force one idea on the people and can absorb multiple ideas.

SEE: Rajasthan Royals introduce virtual coaching, set up digital cricket academy app

SEE: Rajasthan Royals introduce virtual coaching, set up digital cricket academy app

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

In future versions, the app will not only expand its cricket coaching features, but will also focus on other aspects of the sport including mental and physical health, merchandising, and education.

Leaders Need Strong Sense Of Who They Are

Leaders Need Strong Sense Of Who They Are

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

'I have always believed that life doesn't get easier or more forgiving; we only get stronger and more resilient.'

'Love is a powerful, life-saving, drug'

'Love is a powerful, life-saving, drug'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

'My father is a postman. My mother is a homemaker. No one in my family had studied medicine.' 'I wanted to be the first doctor in my family so I could listen to people like me and help them feel better about themselves,' says Archana Vijayan, an MBBS student with a disability, who was initially denied admission into medical school, even after passing the NEET twice.

FAT to FIT: How I lost 30 kg in less than a year

FAT to FIT: How I lost 30 kg in less than a year

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Alan Baptist reveals how he went from 95 kg to 65 kg.

10 career skills that will matter in the new normal

10 career skills that will matter in the new normal

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

Individuals who can understand data and go for data driven decisions making using their critical mind will be highly valued.

Covid patients struggle to shake off hospital images

Covid patients struggle to shake off hospital images

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Many of those who have been to Covid hell and back are unable to shake off the memories of their days in hospitals, leading to worries about post-traumatic stress disorder and other anxiety related problems, including insomnia.

Why Isha Singh Wanted To Join The IPS

Why Isha Singh Wanted To Join The IPS

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

'Many enter the civil services with the desire to do good work but get beaten by the system, step back or become part of it.' 'Ten fantastic officers out of 100 can completely change the game.'

Studying abroad? Don't forget to buy adequate travel cover

Studying abroad? Don't forget to buy adequate travel cover

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

Buying in India is usually cheaper unless you have a pre-existing disease

The Two Faces of India's Democracy

The Two Faces of India's Democracy

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

How should one billion Indians, for whom deprivation has become an inescapable way of life, join us in celebrating 75 years of Independence? And where do we go from here? asks Kalyan Singhal.

Beware of the TikTok app

Beware of the TikTok app

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

When it comes to embracing newer technology, youngsters are usually much faster than adults. It's this quick rate of adoption that also makes them susceptible to danger.

Be warned: Is your child a gadget addict?

Be warned: Is your child a gadget addict?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

Does s/he turn violent when the gadget is taken away?