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Are you following these chefs on Instagram?

Are you following these chefs on Instagram?

Rediff.com19 May 2017

They'll spice up your Instagram feeds with their lip-smacking food pics.

Sheena Bora Trial: And Sheena's passports turn up...

Sheena Bora Trial: And Sheena's passports turn up...

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

Her elfin face could be seen and once more after many days the victim of this murder had a face and a presence.

Why no Pakistan athletes have qualified for the Rio Olympics...

Why no Pakistan athletes have qualified for the Rio Olympics...

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

The seven participants due to represent Pakistan at next month's Games have all been given wildcard entries.

Why the US of A is on everybody's minds

Why the US of A is on everybody's minds

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

The parallels between Modi's direct and indirect methods and his fan base, and those of Trump, are blinding.

Gangrape case: 'Witness afraid to depose, tortured by police'

Gangrape case: 'Witness afraid to depose, tortured by police'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

One of the accused in December 16 gang-rape and murder trial today claimed before a special court in New Delhi that the witness did not turn up on his behalf as he is "afraid" and was "tortured" by Delhi Police officials.

Why Test cricket needs to thank Virat Kohli

Why Test cricket needs to thank Virat Kohli

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

'Test cricket is so fortunate that today's cricket's biggest brand -- Virat Kohli -- loves Test cricket and puts his heart and soul into it,' says Sanjay Manjrekar.

How Anny Divya became India's youngest woman to captain a Boeing 777

How Anny Divya became India's youngest woman to captain a Boeing 777

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

While working with Air India, she has also earned a degree in BSc Aviation, done a course in classical key-board, learnt various forms of modern dance and become a lawyer. Anjuli Bhargava profiles the super-achiever.

The Best Films of Manorama

The Best Films of Manorama

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

Eight reasons why we've loved Manorama Aachi.

Pound tumbles to 30-year low as Brexit result agonisingly close

Pound tumbles to 30-year low as Brexit result agonisingly close

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Sterling was last at $1.4450, having carved out a massive range of $1.4000 to $1.5022.

Babri Masjid demolition: 'I was there'

Babri Masjid demolition: 'I was there'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

A generation has passed and the demolition appears to be a story of an era gone by, says Sharat Pradhan, who shares his experience as a witness in court in the Babri Masjid demolition case. On the 25th anniversary of the Babri Masjid demolition, we republish this 2011 special.

'Kaala' symbolisms can become a political burden for Rajini

'Kaala' symbolisms can become a political burden for Rajini

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

If Team Rajini expected Kaala to carry the superstar's political message off-screen, it may have proved counter-productive. If the not-so-infrequent presence of Muslim residents of Dharavi, including that of Kaala's ex-love Zarina, in many scenes is expected to convey a political message, it is a no-brainer, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Dear PM, exam festivals won't solve students' problem

Dear PM, exam festivals won't solve students' problem

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Students would enjoy the two weeks of festival time and then brace themselves for the examinations.

Exam festivals aren't the answer

Exam festivals aren't the answer

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

If the prime minister wants the tension of examinations to ease up, he may have to look at some more serious reform of India's education system than holding festivals

This CA quit his job to teach slum kids

This CA quit his job to teach slum kids

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

Mumbai-based CA Prince Tiwari is educating and empowering the underprivileged since 2011. This is his heart-warming story.

The past is not a foreign country

The past is not a foreign country

Rediff.com5 Mar 2016

'Despite a quarter century since India began the uphill battle of moving away from its peculiar hybrid of imperial-feudal-socialism, it remains distressingly -- and sometimes reassuringly -- the country I left in 1986,' says Rahul Jacob.

Sacked IPS Sanjiv Bhatt didn't come with 'clean hands': SC

Sacked IPS Sanjiv Bhatt didn't come with 'clean hands': SC

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

Sacked Gujarat cadre IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt was rebuked for his conduct of contacting opposition Congress party, NGOs and their activists to influence the Supreme Court which on Tuesday said he has not come up with "clean hands" to question the lodging of criminal cases against him.

Sports Shorts: Saina sails into Korea Open quarters

Sports Shorts: Saina sails into Korea Open quarters

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday.

Will the Lion win? Or will the Congress's foxes survive?

Will the Lion win? Or will the Congress's foxes survive?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

'The present-day Congress party does not lack leaders who want a Rahul-led Congress to taste electoral success, but wish he fails in his efforts to cleanse the party.'

How to get more bang for buck from social sector spending

How to get more bang for buck from social sector spending

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

With India lagging behind on several human development indices including healthcare and education, the Union government's decision to up the spending on these sectors is a step in the right direction. However, much more needs to be done in the way of increasing accountability and arresting corruption if headway is to be made on these fronts, says Devanik Saha.

Is Sasikala the next Amma?

Is Sasikala the next Amma?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

In the post Jayalalithaa Tamil Nadu, Sasikala is the person to be watched in the coming days, weeks and months, writes R Ramasubramanian.

26/11: Why ISI continues to shield Sajid Mir

26/11: Why ISI continues to shield Sajid Mir

Rediff.com29 Nov 2013

Terror operative Abu Jundal's trial on December 9 is likely to open a new war of words, for his claims on another LeT operative Sajid Mir, who, Jundal has claimed that was a 'khaas aadmi' of the ISI. Vicky Nanjappa reports

How to prepare for GRE in 10 weeks

How to prepare for GRE in 10 weeks

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Ditch your tuitions and expensive books; there is a way you can crack the GRE without burning a hole in your pocket.

Malala, Obama girls on Time's most influential teens list

Malala, Obama girls on Time's most influential teens list

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

Nobel Peace prize winner Malala Yousafzai, Obama's daughters and Joshua Wong, the face of the Hong Kong protests against China have been named by Time magazine among its list of the 25 most influential teenagers of 2014.

5 reasons why Jan Gana Mana is NOT pro-British

5 reasons why Jan Gana Mana is NOT pro-British

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

The recent controversy regarding the national anthem, provoked by Rajasthan's Governor Kalyan Singh, has got many revisiting the lyrics of Rabindranath Tagore's most famous composition.

'Congress are better Hindus than BJP'

'Congress are better Hindus than BJP'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

'...because we are truer to the spirit of the Hindu faith.' 'There is absolutely no question that the Hinduism of the mob lynchers, the people who have killed others because of what they are eating or how they are worshipping or the faith they belong to or what they're doing professionally, those are, to my mind, not Hindus at all.'

'Team India looked good as a bowling unit in the World Cup'

'Team India looked good as a bowling unit in the World Cup'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

Australian legend Glenn McGrath has said the Indian fast bowlers did a good job in the recent World Cup after a dismal show in the preceding tri-series.

How to make the most of your trip abroad

How to make the most of your trip abroad

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

Don't just spend your time abroad studying -- travel, engage, make friends and learn the language.

Here's a brief guide to calculate your tax liability

Here's a brief guide to calculate your tax liability

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Calculate the tax already paid via TDS, and accordingly arrive at your tax liability for the year.

Review: Total Siyapaa? Total Faux pas is more like it!

Review: Total Siyapaa? Total Faux pas is more like it!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

Total Siyappa is so insipid, it implores your mind to wander off every few minutes.

Dec 16 verdict: How SC rejected every argument of defence

Dec 16 verdict: How SC rejected every argument of defence

Rediff.com5 May 2017

SC said to establish a clear link between the convicts and the incident, the police has adduced scientific evidence like DNA, fingerprint and bite mark analysis.

Pillai knew of changes in Ishrat affidavit: Probe panel

Pillai knew of changes in Ishrat affidavit: Probe panel

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

The panel's claim assumes significance as it was Pillai, few months ago, who alleged that Chidambaram as home minister 'bypassed him' and had rewritten the affidavit.

It's time to shut the IAS down

It's time to shut the IAS down

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

If Prime Minister Narendra Modi fails to live up to the expectations that he has raised, it will be entirely his fault. He should have started by ending the IAS

'Are we waiting for something like Nirbhaya to happen again?'

'Are we waiting for something like Nirbhaya to happen again?'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

Ten days after it came to light that a four-and-a-half-year-old boy inserted his finger and a sharpened pencil in the private parts of his classmate in a Delhi school, the girl's mother says the biggest hurdle in getting justice for her daughter is to battle the disbelief that she faces since the accused is so young.

'India does not hide from its reality'

'India does not hide from its reality'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

A former US military lieutenant travels to India to fight a battle of another kind. Archana Masih/Rediff.com met Robin Chaurasiya and the girls whose lives she is changing -- one day at a time.

A start-up by IITians that caters to all your professional needs

A start-up by IITians that caters to all your professional needs

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

UrbanClap's business model is still a work in progress.

'Life is about enjoying the moment'

'Life is about enjoying the moment'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

How do you translate a first love into a profession? How do you become a writer once you set your heart on it? Susmita Bhattacharya, who once worked as a graphic designer in Mumbai, now teaches the basics of English to newcomers to Britain and is also a creative writing tutor. Her first novel The Normal State of Mind was published earlier this year after a grim battle with cancer.

'The Suitcase' appears in the Sheena murder trial

'The Suitcase' appears in the Sheena murder trial

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

'Indrani gave a mirthless laugh on spying The Suitcase, from the accused enclosure and, in sign language, gestured the impossibility of anyone fitting in such a small bag.'

'Forces in Delhi are manipulating a bloodless coup'

'Forces in Delhi are manipulating a bloodless coup'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

'One thing is clear from what happened last night; both sides are being manipulated by the same party with a lot of wrong inputs.' 'I see a hand in Delhi doing the puppet act on both sides.'

An epic journey: The day the Dalai Lama came to India

An epic journey: The day the Dalai Lama came to India

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

Claude Arpi gives a fascinating firsthand account of the Dalai Lama's arrival in Tawang in March 1959 and explains why he will once again receive a grand welcome, whether Beijing likes it or not.

This Salman Khan is changing the way kids learn

This Salman Khan is changing the way kids learn

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

Salman Khan of Khan Academy explains how he is pioneering the cause of free online education.