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Bharat bandh: Farmers block highways, roads in Punjab, Haryana

Bharat bandh: Farmers block highways, roads in Punjab, Haryana

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Farmers gathered at several national highways, key roads and some railway tracks in Punjab and Haryana on Friday morning as part of their nationwide protest against the Centre's new agri laws.

Valieva positive test was mix-up with grandfather's heart drug: IOC

Valieva positive test was mix-up with grandfather's heart drug: IOC

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

Denis Oswald, the International Olympic Committee's permanent chair of the disciplinary commission, said Valieva claimed there was a mix-up at a Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) hearing into whether she should be allowed to continue competing.

Chandrayaan-3 to be launched in first half of 2021

Chandrayaan-3 to be launched in first half of 2021

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

Chandrayaan-II hard-landed on lunar surface last year. The Indian Space Research Organisation had then resolved to launch the project again. It had said the project is likely to be launched by the end of the year.

10 Healthy Tips for Women

10 Healthy Tips for Women

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

After the age of 35, women need to take extra care of their mental and physical health.

SC transfers PILs against 'Agnipath' to Delhi HC

SC transfers PILs against 'Agnipath' to Delhi HC

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

During the hearing, one of the petitioners said his plea has a pan-India effect to which a three-judge bench asserted that pan-India does not mean the apex court will have to hear everything, adding it would be appropriate to have a considered view of the Delhi high court.

Finally, BCCI CEO Johri to undergo gender sensitisation classes

Finally, BCCI CEO Johri to undergo gender sensitisation classes

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

Committee of Administrators (COA) chief Vinod Rai made it clear that Rahul Johri has no issues in attending the classes.

3 dead as heavy rains lash Mumbai; traffic affected

3 dead as heavy rains lash Mumbai; traffic affected

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

Waterlogging was reported from areas like Dadar, Wadala, Worli, Kurla, Chembur, Bandra, Andheri, Kandivili, Vikhroli, Kanjurmarg and Bhandup, among others.

WELLNESS GURU: Are e-cigarettes dangerous?

WELLNESS GURU: Are e-cigarettes dangerous?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

'E-cigarette devices expose users to toxic metals like lead, arsenic, chromium and nickel,' warns Wellness Guru Roopashree Sharma.

Dravid named Head of Cricket at NCA

Dravid named Head of Cricket at NCA

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

Dravid was to take over as NCA head from July 1 but his job at the India Cements caused the delay.

Woman wrestler shot dead in Haryana, name causes confusion

Woman wrestler shot dead in Haryana, name causes confusion

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

Hundreds of fellow-grapplers, coaches and officials, who have assembled for the nationals, were stunned when news trickled in that Nisha Dahiya had been shot to death outside an academy in Sonipat.

How CDS Can Help India Win Future Wars

How CDS Can Help India Win Future Wars

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

The CDS has the option to focus on key areas of capability development to fight new generation wars or get bogged down in trying to bring cosmetic changes to humour the political leadership, asserts Brigadier Narender Kumar (retd).

Heavy rains lash Mumbai; rail, road, air traffic hit

Heavy rains lash Mumbai; rail, road, air traffic hit

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

Disaster management authorities have warned about very heavy rainfall over the next 24 hours.

Farm labourer cycles 370 km to join protests at Singhu

Farm labourer cycles 370 km to join protests at Singhu

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

Standing by his cycle, the 36-year-old from Punjab Moga's district said he could have taken a bus or a train to Delhi, but that could mean his family would have to go hungry.

Should you really avoid street food in the monsoon?

Should you really avoid street food in the monsoon?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

A quick checklist for you for this season.

Apple contractor Wistron says its Karnataka operations to resume soon

Apple contractor Wistron says its Karnataka operations to resume soon

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

Shut since December following violence owing to labour unrest at its Karnataka facility, Wistron, Taiwanese contract manufacturer for Apple Inc, said on Tuesday its operations in Bengaluru will start soon, as the state government asserted it was ready to extend all cooperation. "We are looking forward to restarting our operations and welcoming back team members," David Shen, CEO Wistron Smart Devices, said in a statement. He said since the violent incident at their Narasapura facility in Kolar district in December last year, the company has been working hard on improving across the board to raise standards and fix the issues.

Calls mount for IOC to postpone Olympics

Calls mount for IOC to postpone Olympics

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

The US track and field federation joined another leading US Olympic sport, USA Swimming, in seeking a delay to the Games. Neither US Olympic officials nor the IOC were immediately available for comment on USATF's request.

INS Vikrant : 12 years late, 13 times the cost

INS Vikrant : 12 years late, 13 times the cost

Rediff.com21 Aug 2021

The MiG29K and MiG29KUB, the aircraft carrier's primary fighters, spent more time in the hangar than in the air, with fleet serviceability remaining below 50 per cent, reports Ajai Shukla.

Day 5: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 5: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

Norway's Birk Ruud claimed the first men's freeski Big Air Olympic gold

PHOTOS: Metro services resume in several cities with curbs

PHOTOS: Metro services resume in several cities with curbs

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

With the Centre issuing guidelines for their resumption under Unlock 4, the rapid transit networks started operations in a graded manner in Delhi-NCR, Lucknow, Kochi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Ahmedabad, but were still closed in Mumbai, Nagpur, Kolkata and Jaipur.

Indian Army ignores Chinese propaganda

Indian Army ignores Chinese propaganda

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Today, the Ladakhis and Tibetans have been joined by the Sikhs, the Madrassis, the Garhwalis, the Rajputs, who are well trained psychologically and otherwise, to defend the nation, observes Claude Arpi.

How GoAir plans to prevent flight disruptions

How GoAir plans to prevent flight disruptions

Rediff.com4 Jan 2020

The airline is strengthening its flight operations department to make this happen.

EXPLAINED: Why Kerala is seeing a rise in Covid cases

EXPLAINED: Why Kerala is seeing a rise in Covid cases

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

Bad management, an exhausted government vigilance mechanism, delay in roping in private players, relaxing norms, and over-dependence on antigen tests may be the reason behind the surge, reports Shine Jacob.

India vs SL ODI series to start from July 18: BCCI

India vs SL ODI series to start from July 18: BCCI

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

India's limited-overs tour of Sri Lanka has been delayed by five days after two COVID-19 infections were detected in the home team contingent, BCCI said on Saturday.

The protector of women from breast cancer

The protector of women from breast cancer

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

'Having dedicated my life towards improving breast healthcare in my motherland. I shall continue to work with rock-solid determination following this "chosen" path.'

CISF chief Subodh Kumar Jaiswal appointed CBI director

CISF chief Subodh Kumar Jaiswal appointed CBI director

Rediff.com25 May 2021

Jaiswal is a 1985-batch Indian Police Service officer of Maharashtra cadre. He has also served as Maharashtra's director general of police in the past.

For 1st time, India has more women than men

For 1st time, India has more women than men

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

As per the fifth round of the NFHS, there are 1,020 women for every 1,000 men.

Indian boxers eye strong show at Asian Championships

Indian boxers eye strong show at Asian Championships

Rediff.com23 May 2021

India had delivered its best ever Asian Championship performance in the 2019 edition in Thailand, claiming 13 medals, including two gold, four silver and seven bronze.

The 7 Year Old With Down Syndrome Trekking To Everest

The 7 Year Old With Down Syndrome Trekking To Everest

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

'The Mount Everest Base Camp is at a height of 5,364 metres and no child with Down Syndrome has trekked till there at such a young age; Avnish is only seven years old.'

Kangana Ranaut's Top 10 FLOPS

Kangana Ranaut's Top 10 FLOPS

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

While we may not even have heard of some of her flops (Miley Na Miley Hum, Waada Raha... I Promise, Rajjo), Joginder Tuteja looks at Kangana's biggest flops.

Govt to unveil extensive economic data related to health on Monday

Govt to unveil extensive economic data related to health on Monday

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

On the heels of the National Family Health Survey-5 (NFHS-5), which revealed new demographic trajectories including the replacement level of fertility, the government will, on Monday, unveil extensive economic data related to health and the broader economy. New data will relate to per capita spending on health and proportions of the GDP to health spending. Health ministry sources said the NFHS-5 marked some areas for celebration but also some markers that should cause concern.

Are Armed Forces READY for Gender Neutrality?

Are Armed Forces READY for Gender Neutrality?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Women as officers in combat and other support roles are a reality. We better accept this and prepare ourselves to employ women in deserved roles across the organisation, says Air Marshal P V Athawale, PVSM, AVSM, VSM (retd).

2021: Bollywood's BUSIEST ACTRESSES

2021: Bollywood's BUSIEST ACTRESSES

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

With so many films shifted to the new year, it's going to be a busy year for Bollywood's actors.

How the Tokyo Games might look in 2021

How the Tokyo Games might look in 2021

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

With neither partner seemingly willing to consider scrapping the event as the coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc globally, we consider the options available, and possible scenarios:

Omicron may be dominant strain globally in 2022, claim Singapore experts

Omicron may be dominant strain globally in 2022, claim Singapore experts

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

The new and highly transmissible Omicron variant of the deadly coronavirus has increased immune escape compared with the Delta variant and appears likely to become the dominant SARS-CoV-2 strain globally in 2022, according to Singapore-based experts.

Nashik boy sets cycling record

Nashik boy sets cycling record

Rediff.com21 Nov 2020

Cycles from Kashmir to Kanyakumari in eight days.

Delhi Metro service hit as overhead wire snaps

Delhi Metro service hit as overhead wire snaps

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Delhi Metro commuters had a harrowing time on Wednesday as an overhead wire snapped at Yamuna Bank station during the evening peak hours.

SHOCKING! 1 in 2 youth subject to depression, anxiety

SHOCKING! 1 in 2 youth subject to depression, anxiety

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Half of the world's youth population are subject to anxiety or depression-causing circumstances, discovers ILO survey.

Regional airlines hit air pocket

Regional airlines hit air pocket

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

Because of lack of pilots, airlines have been forced to cancel their flights and rework their schedules, constraining cash flows and delaying vendor payments.

'Gotabaya Rajapaksa may not resign'

'Gotabaya Rajapaksa may not resign'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

'There is fear that the president and prime minister are dragging their feet and won't resign.'