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AIIMS getting over 100 conjunctivitis cases per day

AIIMS getting over 100 conjunctivitis cases per day

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

One of the private eye care hospitals in Delhi has reported 1,032 cases of conjunctivitis in Delhi-NCR and 1,521 cases pan India.

When Shalini Pandey Went To The Seaside

When Shalini Pandey Went To The Seaside

Rediff.com29 May 2023

She always sparkles on the beach.

Look To Lekha Prajapati For Fun Monsoon Dressing

Look To Lekha Prajapati For Fun Monsoon Dressing

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

The actress is her own favourite person, and we see every reason why!

FIDE's decision on transgender women sparks debate

FIDE's decision on transgender women sparks debate

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

FIDE acknowledged that this issue concerning transgender players presents an evolving challenge within the realm of chess and affirmed that further policy adjustments may be warranted in the future, contingent upon research findings.

Swimming champ Phelps to be US team flag bearer at Rio Games

Swimming champ Phelps to be US team flag bearer at Rio Games

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time with 18 gold medals among his career haul of 22, will carry the US flag in Friday's opening ceremony of the Rio Olympics.

Forget Maldives, Visit India's Finest Beach

Forget Maldives, Visit India's Finest Beach

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Havelock should be your destination for 2024. It is love at every sight!

Is Technology Important In Banking?

Is Technology Important In Banking?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

'Just the amount of work which is there just to become more and more successful in banking. For this to happen you need to have leaders who understand technology.'

What to AVOID during Navratri

What to AVOID during Navratri

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Choose home-cooked snacks prepared with minimal oil and sugar for sweetness. Avoid snacks prepared in ghee, butter or saturated oils, says Dr Harshal Ekatpure.

Swimming Worlds: Anderson clinches gold for U.S. in open water 5km

Swimming Worlds: Anderson clinches gold for U.S. in open water 5km

Rediff.com20 Jul 2013

American Haley Anderson claimed the first gold medal of the world swimming championships when she pipped Brazil's Poliana Okimoto to the line to win the women's open water 5km event on Saturday.

Whoa! Katrina Looks So Good In Shirts

Whoa! Katrina Looks So Good In Shirts

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Does anyone have more fun getting dressed in a shirt than the Tiger 3 star?

Teen sensation Palak's journey: Shooting for fun to winning at Asian Games

Teen sensation Palak's journey: Shooting for fun to winning at Asian Games

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Initially, Palak Gulia would shoot only to break the ennui while studying. But then, pastime gave way to habit and habit to an obsession to excel at the sport, leading to medals at Asian Games.

How Amazon Works With Indian Railways

How Amazon Works With Indian Railways

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

'Building a whole product with the railways was challenging; we had to figure out how to load and unload a train when it stops for only about five minutes at a station.' 'We also helped them understand the revenues this would generate for them.'

IPC Worlds: Paralympian Kalyna swims to gold; India's Gayakwad content at 7th

IPC Worlds: Paralympian Kalyna swims to gold; India's Gayakwad content at 7th

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

Paralympic swimmer and World Record holder, Ukranian Andriy Kalyna won the gold medal after clocking a speed of 1:07.05 minutes at the IPC World Swimming Championships in Montreal, Canada.

Hours after SC verdict, Kejriwal warns officers who...

Hours after SC verdict, Kejriwal warns officers who...

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said the speed of work in the national capital will increase manifold following the Supreme Court verdict on administration of services as his hands were earlier tied and also announced that the officers who 'obstructed' the work of the people will soon 'face the music'.

Yeh Hai India: Mere Paas Maa Hai

Yeh Hai India: Mere Paas Maa Hai

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Yash Chopra, who directed that Hindi film classic, would have been 90 today, and what better way to mark the movie mogul's birth anniversary than these images which capture the eloquence of writers Salim-Javed's memorable dialogue that Shashi Kapoor hurls at his errant brother Amitabh Bachchan?

Natasa Makes A Splash!

Natasa Makes A Splash!

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

At Gujarat games, Natasa Stankovic is an animated presence, whooping in delight when her husband Hardik's team is up and cringing when the turn of play is not going GT's way.

What had been the use of love?

What had been the use of love?

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

It had meant nothing but moments of intimacy, sweet but transient moments. An intriguing excerpt from Manju Kapur's new novel The Gallery.

At 39.4 deg C, Mumbai records highest temp in country in March

At 39.4 deg C, Mumbai records highest temp in country in March

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

This is for the second time this month that Mumbai has recorded the highest maximum temperature in the country.

Five Life Lessons From Ghoomer

Five Life Lessons From Ghoomer

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Cricket is more than a game in Ghoomer; it becomes a metaphor for Life, asserts Mayur Sanap.

How Surveen Chawla Stays In Shape

How Surveen Chawla Stays In Shape

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

She doesn't 'work out and swell', but we know her secret.

When I Met India's First Miss World

When I Met India's First Miss World

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Miss World 2024 will be crowned in India soon. Long before Aishwarya Rai and Priyanka Chopra, Yukta Mukhey and Diana Hayden, a beautiful woman from Bombay was crowned Miss World. In 1966. Reita Faria was India's first Miss World. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/ Rediff.com met the 80 year old in Dublin recently, still as elegant, still as attractive as she was all those years ago.

Want To Have A Good Laugh? See This!

Want To Have A Good Laugh? See This!

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Meet the winners of The Comedy Wildlife Awards 2023.

Step Inside Jim Sarbh's Home

Step Inside Jim Sarbh's Home

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

The beautiful coastline houses Jim Sarbh's charming heritage bungalow, surrounded by rich greenary.

Rashmika Gives You A Kiss!

Rashmika Gives You A Kiss!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

Shalini gives herself some self love... Chitrangda goes down memory lane...Harshvardhan's date diary...

2023's Must Watch Movies From Around The World

2023's Must Watch Movies From Around The World

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

2023 was a good year for international cinema with many strong films premiering at the Berlin, Cannes, Venice and Toronto film festivals.

Where's This Man Going?

Where's This Man Going?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

We live in an Odd, Odd, World!

Shine & glitz to welcome all as China opens Asian Games in post-Covid era

Shine & glitz to welcome all as China opens Asian Games in post-Covid era

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

After a year's delay due to COVID-19, the 19th Asian Games officially opens in Hangzhou on Saturday with hosts China eager to lift a country mired in economic gloom.

Cricketer Warrier 'extremely happy' to bask in wife Aarathy's Asian Games glory

Cricketer Warrier 'extremely happy' to bask in wife Aarathy's Asian Games glory

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

Sandeep Warrier has seen better half Aarathy Kasturi Raj's struggles over the years and as her biggest strength and pillar of support, couldn't be more proud seeing the acclaimed roller skating ace win her first Asian Games medal.

Properties In Dubai Cheaper Than Suburban Mumbai

Properties In Dubai Cheaper Than Suburban Mumbai

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Properties located between Santa Cruz and Andheri in north west Mumbai are currently available at Rs 50,000 to Rs 100,000 per square feet, while in Dubai luxurious, fully furnished, properties are available at Rs 34,000 to Rs 60,000 per square feet of carpet area in the best locations.

Black swimmers still under-represented in the pool

Black swimmers still under-represented in the pool

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

When it comes to diversity, swimming has a way to go.

'Can a Vijender or a Sushil now compete in swimming or gymnastics?'

'Can a Vijender or a Sushil now compete in swimming or gymnastics?'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

Infuriated over Khel Ratna snub Paralympian Deepa Malik gets Haryana CM backing 'And I am not lobbying for it. Lobbying is when you try to influence people before the committee sits and decide. When I found my name is not there, I wrote to the ministry, it's an appeal. I have got the backing of my state CM. Haryana is a sports conscious state. He (CM) also felt that I have been overlooked'

Where Children Play With Snakes!

Where Children Play With Snakes!

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

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Comfy, Natural Aasttha

Comfy, Natural Aasttha

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Get ready for some gasps...

Morbi tragedy: Injured youth saves 60 lives, but his friend died

Morbi tragedy: Injured youth saves 60 lives, but his friend died

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

Naim Sheikh, who knew how to swim managed to save, with the help of his friends, about 50-60 people, even though, he himself was also injured in the incident.

'What haven't the Gorkhas done for the Indian Army?'

'What haven't the Gorkhas done for the Indian Army?'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

'Gorkhas are terrific soldiers. They are known the world over for their fighting qualities.'

Models Cause A Swimsuit Sensation

Models Cause A Swimsuit Sensation

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

Ultra-femme looks for the beach or a cocktail party.

Trial Period Review: Terribly Outdated

Trial Period Review: Terribly Outdated

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

If Trial Period was not such a slight piece of film-making, it would have some problematic messaging, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Shobhaa De: Our Mother's Diwali

Shobhaa De: Our Mother's Diwali

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Shobhaa De recalls the splendid glowing Diwalis of her childhood.

When Amitabh Made Saiyami Cry

When Amitabh Made Saiyami Cry

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

It's not everyday that one gets a bouquet of flowers and a handwritten note from India's biggest superstar, Amitabh Bachchan, and Saiyami Kher is suitably thrilled.

A Dip to Beat the Heat

A Dip to Beat the Heat

Rediff.com17 May 2022

India is experiencing its worst heat wave in 122 years.