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Wednesday, not Monday, is worst day of the week

Wednesday, not Monday, is worst day of the week

Rediff.com24 Aug 2009

Monday was always assumed to be the day we are most miserable, but as it turns out, Wednesday is the worst day of the week.

Confessions of a surrendered Naxal: 'Why I joined, why I renounced'

Confessions of a surrendered Naxal: 'Why I joined, why I renounced'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2018

The surrendered Naxal said such arguments and counter-arguments led to internal dispute. "I felt suffocated and a sense of remorse started setting in."

2 IOC tanks still on fire, locals bear the brunt

2 IOC tanks still on fire, locals bear the brunt

Rediff.com2 Nov 2009

Over 50 locals residing in the vicinity of the fuel depot at Sitapura, 20 km from Jaipur, have reported to various hospitals complaining of itching, eye burning, suffocation and skin allergies due to the fire which broke out on Thursday. Chief Fire Officer Ishwarlal Jat said the blaze in the two remaining petrol tanks has reduced considerably but it will probably take one more day for it to completely die down.

Mystery deepens in Nagpur girl's death

Mystery deepens in Nagpur girl's death

Rediff.com21 May 2009

Blood stains have been found on the inner wear of Yogita Ashok Thakre, who was found dead under mysterious circumstances in a car owned by Maharashtra BJP president Nitin Gadkari, police said today.

Liverpool need home tonic to bolster title push

Liverpool need home tonic to bolster title push

Rediff.com11 Dec 2008

Hull City, who visit Anfield on Saturday, have displayed superb away form in their first season in the top flight, and offer no guarantee of three points to Rafael Benitez's side.

It's AIRPOCALYPSE! Smog chokes China

It's AIRPOCALYPSE! Smog chokes China

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

Things have come to a grinding halt as thick smog has suffocated China. Hundreds of flights have been cancelled, with schools in the region closed and motorways gridlocked as people try to escape the poor conditions.

Inspirational! How theatre changed their lives

Inspirational! How theatre changed their lives

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

Issue-based theatre has the capability of playing a transformative role in society -- first through the artists and their families and then, their audience.

'They only had bouncers, not safety officers'

'They only had bouncers, not safety officers'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

'All restaurants and pubs must treat the issue seriously and appoint safety officers. This chalta hai attitude cannot work.'

The trinity of heat, age and Millman brings FedEx to a halt

The trinity of heat, age and Millman brings FedEx to a halt

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

More shocking than his departure was the manner of the 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (7), 7-6,(3) loss to the Australian, with Federer simply wilting in the suffocating humidity and exiting a Grand Slam before the quarter-finals for just the fifth time since 2004.

2 MLAs, over 50 councillors of TMC join BJP

2 MLAs, over 50 councillors of TMC join BJP

Rediff.com28 May 2019

The TMC likened its MLAs who have joined the BJP to "rats abandoning a ship sensing danger".

What Shahid Siddiqui told us 2 days ago!

What Shahid Siddiqui told us 2 days ago!

Rediff.com19 Jul 2008

Shahid Siddiqui, who defected from the Samajwadi Party, sang a different tune two days ago when he defended the nuclear deal in an exclusive interview with rediff.com

Metal detector in front of RS chairman's Parliament office

Metal detector in front of RS chairman's Parliament office

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

A metal detector was on Monday installed in front of Rajya Sabha Chairman Hamid Ansari's office in Parliament after he wondered why he is exempt from usual checks that all others are subjected to.

'I slow danced with Michael on You are not alone'

'I slow danced with Michael on You are not alone'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

Piya Thakkar looks back at the night in 1996 when she saw Michael Jackson in concert.

'I take COVID-19 patients to hospitals'

'I take COVID-19 patients to hospitals'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

'My biggest fear is if I get infected will I get admission in a good hospital and how much money will the hospital charge for my treatment.'

SC asks states why they not be made liable to compensate people for bad air quality

SC asks states why they not be made liable to compensate people for bad air quality

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

The Supreme Court on Monday asked all the states to explain within six weeks as to why they should not be made liable to pay compensation to persons affected by bad air quality saying it is their bounden duty to provide basic civic amenities, clean air and drinking water to citizens.

Are you terrified of falling asleep?

Are you terrified of falling asleep?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

You could be suffering from sleep paralysis, says Dr Lancelot Mark Pinto.

Federer, Nadal romp into final

Federer, Nadal romp into final

Rediff.com5 Jul 2008

Rafael Nadal set up a third successive Wimbledon final against champion Roger Federer after brushing aside German Rainer Schuettler. The Swiss accounted for Marat Safin in the other semi-final.

1 killed, 4 hurt in Bangalore building collapse

1 killed, 4 hurt in Bangalore building collapse

Rediff.com26 Jul 2007

A portion of a two-storied building near Koramangala in Bangalore crashed late on Wednesday night.

A day in the life of a Dharavi COVID-19 Warrior

A day in the life of a Dharavi COVID-19 Warrior

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Manjula Chimbalkar, a health coordinator from Mumbai's COVID-19 hotspot Dharavi, speaks about her concerns and fears

Why not Mamata or Mayawati?: Deve Gowda on Oppn's PM face

Why not Mamata or Mayawati?: Deve Gowda on Oppn's PM face

Rediff.com5 Aug 2018

Gowda said that the Congress will play a crucial role in forging opposition unity in the bid by the alliance to dislodge the BJP from power.

Yogi: Sentimental drivel

Yogi: Sentimental drivel

Rediff.com15 Jan 2007

Don't waste your money on this.

Russia: Gas attack in St Petersberg

Russia: Gas attack in St Petersberg

Rediff.com26 Dec 2005

The victims of the attack were suffering from coughing, suffocation and rapid heartbeats. Several of them are being treated at the scene of the attack, the report addded.

Congress MP joins BJP in Madhya Pradesh

Congress MP joins BJP in Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com14 Nov 2013

In a setback to the Congress party which is Opposition in Madhya Pradesh, its Lok Sabha member from Hoshangabad seat, Rao Uday Pratap Singh, on Thursday resigned from the party and joined the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party along with some of his supporters

'Abbu, save me': Victims' frantic last-minute calls

'Abbu, save me': Victims' frantic last-minute calls

Rediff.com8 Dec 2019

The Hussains, hailing from Madhubani district of Bihar, had planned to go shopping on Sunday, but fate willed otherwise.

Team India looking to 'develop multi specialist fielders'

Team India looking to 'develop multi specialist fielders'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

Umesh Yadav took a blinder of a catch to dismiss Corey Anderson in the first One-Day International against New Zealand in Dharamsala and fielding coach R Sridhar feels that the Vidarbha fast bowler has "created new benchmark" for the speedsters.

India can no longer be ignored: <i>Time</i>

India can no longer be ignored: Time

Rediff.com13 Jun 2006

Describing India as a country that can no longer be ignored, prestigious American news magazine, Time has said the country's rise is for real but it needs to be careful about traps like the latest stock market slide.

Entertainment: Is sky the limit?

Entertainment: Is sky the limit?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2006

Bihar's 1st Muslim woman minister resigns from JD-U, cabinet

Bihar's 1st Muslim woman minister resigns from JD-U, cabinet

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

Bihar's first Muslim woman minister Perween Amanullah on Tuesday resigned from the chief minister Nitish Kumar cabinet and the party Janata Dal-United, citing dissatisfaction from the present system. She was working as the state's social welfare minister

US Open PIX: Serena, Del Potro in semis; Stephens knocked out

US Open PIX: Serena, Del Potro in semis; Stephens knocked out

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

IMAGES from Day 9 of the US Open matches played on Tuesday

Fire at Mumbai highrise: 10-yr-old uses school lessons to save lives

Fire at Mumbai highrise: 10-yr-old uses school lessons to save lives

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

"I asked everyone to keep the purifiers on their mouth. This stopped them from suffocating due to smoke and they were able to breath well, preventing inhalation of carbon dioxide," she said.

Walsh matter will be resolved; we want him to continue: SAI

Walsh matter will be resolved; we want him to continue: SAI

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

Under pressure from all quarters after Indian men's hockey team chief coach Terry Walsh's sudden resignation because of a "pay dispute", the Sports Authority of India sprang into action with its DG Jiji Thomson assuring that the matter will "resolved" between the aggrieved parties.

Pakistani social media celebrity Qandeel Baloch killed

Pakistani social media celebrity Qandeel Baloch killed

Rediff.com16 Jul 2016

Pakistan's social media celebrity Qandeel Baloch was killed allegedly by her brother in Multan in Punjab province, becoming the latest victim of "honour killings" that plague the country.

Not for money, says AAP lawmaker after joining BJP

Not for money, says AAP lawmaker after joining BJP

Rediff.com3 May 2019

Bajpai said he quit the AAP as he felt "suffocated" over the "misbehaviour and insult" meted out by the party and claimed that several other legislators of the ruling party in the national capital felt the same way.

Caught drink-driving Mumbai woman locks herself inside car

Caught drink-driving Mumbai woman locks herself inside car

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

The police eventually had to break the window of the car to get the woman out.

Thai PM apologises for deaths

Thai PM apologises for deaths

Rediff.com27 Oct 2004

5 charred to death in Bengaluru bar fire

5 charred to death in Bengaluru bar fire

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

Resto-bar owner V R Dayashankar who went absconding after the incident was later arrested.

Dhoni, Jharkhand cricket team rescued from hotel fire in Delhi

Dhoni, Jharkhand cricket team rescued from hotel fire in Delhi

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

The Jharkhand cricket team, including their captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, on Friday escaped unhurt after a fire broke out at a five star hotel in Dwarka, New Delhi leading to postponement of the Vijay Hazare Trophy semi-final against Bengal.

Gas leak from Vizag chemical plant kills 11, affects 1,000

Gas leak from Vizag chemical plant kills 11, affects 1,000

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy announced an ex gratia payment of Rs 1 crore each to the kin of those killed in the incident.

Did SAD googly bowl out Navjot Sidhu?

Did SAD googly bowl out Navjot Sidhu?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

Did Amritsar MP Navjot Singh Sidhu pay the price for locking horns with National Democratic Alliance partner Shiromani Akali Dal?

Lockdown 3.0: The perfect time to upskill!

Lockdown 3.0: The perfect time to upskill!

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Online learning platforms have become go-to places for those suffocated by the current curbs on movement.