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Nature Like Never Before

Nature Like Never Before

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Extraordinary award-winning photographs from more than 20,000 images from all over the world.

Air Pollution: How to Stay Safe

Air Pollution: How to Stay Safe

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Don't ignore symptoms like coughing, wheezing or shortness of breath, warns Dr Sandeep Tilve.

Those supporting BBC docu on Modi setting dangerous precedent, says Antony's son

Those supporting BBC docu on Modi setting dangerous precedent, says Antony's son

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday received support from unexpected quarters over the BBC documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with senior Congress leader and former Kerala Chief Minister A K Antony's son Anil saying that placing the views of the British broadcaster over Indian institutions would "undermine" the country's sovereignty.

Ex-student drags Viswa Bharati V-C to police for 'harassing' Amartya Sen

Ex-student drags Viswa Bharati V-C to police for 'harassing' Amartya Sen

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

A former student of Visva Bharati has filed a complaint with the police against Vice Chancellor Bidyut Chakraborty and two other officials, accusing them of causing "mental harassment" to Nobel laureate Amartya Sen over land eviction.

Heavy rains lash Mumbai, IMD predicts more

Heavy rains lash Mumbai, IMD predicts more

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

The BMC declared a holiday for all government and private schools and colleges in Mumbai on Thursday after the IMD issued a 'red' alert for the metropolis.

US drone deal pending, price reports being spread with ulterior motives: Govt

US drone deal pending, price reports being spread with ulterior motives: Govt

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

It said the acceptance of necessity accorded to the procurement by the Defence Acquisition Council noted the estimated cost of $3,072 million as provided by the US government, adding the price will be negotiated once policy approval from Washington is received.

Amid ban, JNUSU poster announces BBC's Modi documentary screening on Tuesday

Amid ban, JNUSU poster announces BBC's Modi documentary screening on Tuesday

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

The Jawaharlal Nehru University administration, in an advisory on Monday, said the union has not taken its permission for the event and it should be cancelled as it could "disturb peace and harmony".

Will INDIA's Boycott Change 'Media'?

Will INDIA's Boycott Change 'Media'?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

One hopes, though one is not optimistic, that this action to some extent corrects the lunacy which has infected our national media and has damaged our nation, notes Aakar Patel.

Sustainable fashion gets thrown a life jacket after PM wears upcycled sadri

Sustainable fashion gets thrown a life jacket after PM wears upcycled sadri

Rediff.com19 May 2023

Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi has been at the forefront of climate action and saving the environment campaigns - whether plogging at a beach in Mahabalipuram in 2019 or wearing a sky-blue 'sadri' jacket to Parliament made of material recycled from plastic bottles. Made by Karur-based sustainable fashion brand EcoLine Clothing (EcoLine), a brand of Shree Renga Polymers, front runner in polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottle recycling and sustainable textiles in India run by IITians, the company recycles PET bottles and upcycles them into value-added products, such as garments. Three months on, the phone lines of Senthil Sankar, managing partner at Shree Renga Polymers and EcoLine, have been ringing non-stop since the jacket made out of recycled plastic at Karur, Tamil Nadu's textile capital, was worn by the PM to Parliament on February 8.

Telangana trashes Congress compromise formula

Telangana trashes Congress compromise formula

Rediff.com14 Jun 2011

Congress suggestion of a Gorkhaland model of autonomy, has only further angered Telangana activists, who are unwilling to settle for anything short of a separate state.

Election 2014: The trash talk brigade

Election 2014: The trash talk brigade

Rediff.com2 May 2014

Party leaders from across the spectrum have been using the harshest of words to run down their opponents.

Election 2014: The trash talk brigade

Election 2014: The trash talk brigade

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

Party leaders from across the spectrum have been using the harshest of words to run down their opponents.

In tit-for-tat move, India asks Canadian diplomat to 'leave in 5 days'

In tit-for-tat move, India asks Canadian diplomat to 'leave in 5 days'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

The Canadian high commissioner to India was summoned to the ministry of external affairs and informed about the decision to expel the senior Canadian diplomat.

Activist Navlakha withdraws SC plea for transfer to Delhi

Activist Navlakha withdraws SC plea for transfer to Delhi

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Social activist Gautam Navlakha, accused of having links to Maoists and Pakistan's spy agency ISI, on Friday withdrew from the Supreme Court his application seeking to be shifted to Delhi from Mumbai under house arrest.

Jolt for Uddhav as MLC Manisha Kayande joins Shinde's 'original' Shiv Sena

Jolt for Uddhav as MLC Manisha Kayande joins Shinde's 'original' Shiv Sena

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Kayande claimed she waited for a year to see if the Thackeray-led faction would introspect over why party workers were leaving Shiv Sena-UBT.

TN governor re-allocates Balaji's portfolios, wants him dropped

TN governor re-allocates Balaji's portfolios, wants him dropped

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi on Friday re-allocated the portfolios held by arrested state Minister V Senthil Balaji, on the recommendations of Chief Minister M K Stalin but "has not agreed" to the minister continuing in the cabinet, the Raj Bhavan said.

'Support free press': US on India banning BBC documentary on Modi

'Support free press': US on India banning BBC documentary on Modi

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

'We support the importance of a free press around the world. We continue to highlight the importance of democratic principles, such as freedom of expression, freedom of religion or belief'

Will BBC series affect sovereignty?: Tharoor to Antony

Will BBC series affect sovereignty?: Tharoor to Antony

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Tharoor said people of the country have the freedom to watch or not watch the BBC documentary on the 2002 riots and asked who can say the British broadcaster has no right to do a story on the topic.

2023 At The Movies: A Double Take

2023 At The Movies: A Double Take

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

It was a year of so many contradictions and contrasts that it became dangerous to talk about movies, people lost their heads discussing Friday releases, psychiatrists began dabbling in film criticism, and film critics turned into psychiatrists, says Sreehari Nair.

B-I-Z-A-R-R-E Fashion Moments!

B-I-Z-A-R-R-E Fashion Moments!

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

All that was not sane and sober at Milan Fashion Week.

Despite ban, TMC MPs share link to BBC documentary on Modi

Despite ban, TMC MPs share link to BBC documentary on Modi

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

The government had on Friday directed social media platforms Twitter and YouTube to block links to the documentary titled India: The Modi Question.

TISS students watch BBC documentary amid protest by BJP youth wing

TISS students watch BBC documentary amid protest by BJP youth wing

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

The students had earlier planned to arrange a mass screening of the documentary India: The Modi Question, but they watched it on Saturday on laptops and mobile phones at a decided time and venue despite a warning by the institute, while tight police security was deployed outside the campus, he said.

No foreign entity has right to comment on India: Govt on US religious rights report

No foreign entity has right to comment on India: Govt on US religious rights report

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

No foreign entity or government has any locus standi to comment on the fundamental rights of Indian citizens, the government said on Thursday, rejecting a report by the US state department on the alleged curtailment of religious freedom in India.

Pakistan trashes US 'intrusive' wishlist

Pakistan trashes US 'intrusive' wishlist

Rediff.com8 Mar 2008

The demands included exemption from all taxes, inspection-free import and export of goods and materials, free movement of vehicles and vessels including aircraft without landing or parking fees, exemption from tax payments for selected US contractors, free of cost use of US telecommunication systems and a waiver of all claims for any loss or destruction caused by the American personnel.

Nitish in Delhi, Tejashwi goes on surprise midnight checks of govt hospitals

Nitish in Delhi, Tejashwi goes on surprise midnight checks of govt hospitals

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Doctors at government hospitals in the Bihar capital were left in a daze when they realised that a young man knocking at their doors past midnight was none other than Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Prasad Yadav.

'Air Pollution Leads To Type 2 Diabetes'

'Air Pollution Leads To Type 2 Diabetes'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

'Pollution acts as an endocrine disruptor.' 'When it acts as an endocrine disruptor it has an effect on the endocrine system of the human body and the effect on the pancreas is an important one.' 'The way you get type two diabetes is due to two defects.' 'One is the pancreas doesn't produce enough insulin.' 'The other physiological defect is insulin resistance.'

Miss Universe: Who Did Divita Rai Lose To?

Miss Universe: Who Did Divita Rai Lose To?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

At 28, R'Bonney Nola Gabriel is the oldest contestant from the USA to win the title, an age limit she says she would like to change.

Swaraj trashes report of Tharoor drafting statement on Jadhav

Swaraj trashes report of Tharoor drafting statement on Jadhav

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

"There is no dearth of talent in my ministry. I have the assistance of very able secretaries," she said in a curt tweet.

NGOs trash MNCs' patent argument

NGOs trash MNCs' patent argument

Rediff.com9 Aug 2007

This has prompted public health groups to call the concerns of Swiss drug major Novartis that inadequacies in Indian patent law will have negative consequences for patients and public health in India as 'bogus'.

Police thwarts BBC docu screening move at DU, Ambedkar varsity; 24 detained

Police thwarts BBC docu screening move at DU, Ambedkar varsity; 24 detained

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

A senior police officer said adequate security arrangements have been made on the campus to maintain peace and tranquillity in the area.

Hindu outfit asks Gurugram civic body to not issue new licence for meat shops

Hindu outfit asks Gurugram civic body to not issue new licence for meat shops

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

The Hindu Sangharsh Samiti submitted a memorandum addressed to Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar demanding that the civic authorities should abandon the process to issue any such licence.

What's Special About Rohit's Shoes?

What's Special About Rohit's Shoes?

Rediff.com3 May 2022

His specially designed shoes showed a turtle swimming in the pristine blue waters of the ocean, with the message 'End Plastic Waste' written on it.

Review: Raja Sen trashes No Problem

Review: Raja Sen trashes No Problem

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

No Problem is devoid of taste, flavour and jokes.

Pix: Radhika soaks in the summer sun

Pix: Radhika soaks in the summer sun

Rediff.com20 May 2020

These postcards from London will spice up your mid-week blues!

Why Rajan trashes bankers' call for CRR cut

Why Rajan trashes bankers' call for CRR cut

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Head of state-run Indian Bank T M Bhasin had called for a CRR cut.

BJP, CPI-M trash Railway Budget

BJP, CPI-M trash Railway Budget

Rediff.com11 Mar 2010

The opposition parties, the BJP and CPI-M on Thursday dubbed the Railway Budget "imaginary" and "document of dreams" as there was no allocation for completion of various railway proposals in it.

Ariyippu Review: Must See Drama

Ariyippu Review: Must See Drama

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

Ariyippu is not a movie where you ask for a happy ending and you are served it on a platter. As situations change, the central characters conceal and display their vulnerability as any other real-life couple, observes Divya Nair.

They sell trash to save lives

They sell trash to save lives

Rediff.com24 Dec 2009

Two youngsters in Gujarat are using their resources to fund dialysis for kidney patients.

Modi documentary vs Kashmir Files: Screening war at Hy'bad varsity

Modi documentary vs Kashmir Files: Screening war at Hy'bad varsity

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

The Union government had last week directed social media platforms such as Twitter and YouTube to block links to the documentary India: The Modi Question.

Devendra Fadnavis may divorce me, Amruta told bookie

Devendra Fadnavis may divorce me, Amruta told bookie

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Amruta Fadnavis told the bookie that she will go through the cases and then talk to Devendra Fadnavis, who also holds the home portfolio.