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Don't call too many meetings, no using filthy language, Bihar govt tells babus

Don't call too many meetings, no using filthy language, Bihar govt tells babus

Rediff.com19 May 2023

The Bihar government has advised heads of departments, district magistrates and other senior officials not to call too many meetings as it was affecting the work culture in the state. A recent circular issued by the general administration department said that meetings should not be called on verbal orders and subordinates should be respected.

Two accidents, a wheelchair and a National award

Two accidents, a wheelchair and a National award

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

How Shivani Gupta bounced back from a major accident is sure to inspire you.

The Stars Who Steered India To WTC Final

The Stars Who Steered India To WTC Final

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

The key performers who guided India to their second successive WTC final.

Cyrus Mistry cremated in Mumbai, Ratan Tata's stepmother attends funeral

Cyrus Mistry cremated in Mumbai, Ratan Tata's stepmother attends funeral

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Members of the Parsi community, business leaders and politicians were among those who attended the cremation.

Rishabh Pant to attend Delhi Capitals' first home game

Rishabh Pant to attend Delhi Capitals' first home game

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

He might also sit in the dug-out if the franchise can secure requisite permission from the BCCI's Anti-Corruption and Security Unit

As wealth inequality grows, is it time for an Indian inheritance tax?

As wealth inequality grows, is it time for an Indian inheritance tax?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

Billionaire Bill Gates, in a 2019 interview, supported bringing back a regulation in the US to require the super-rich to pay a 55 per cent tax when they inherit their family fortune. Proponents of an inheritance or estate tax say it reduces inequality and creates a meritocratic society by chipping away at the enormous advantages the children of the wealthiest families enjoy by an accident of birth. Many large economies levy such a tax on their richest citizens; India does not.

Salute India's Greatest Sailor!

Salute India's Greatest Sailor!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

Retired from the Indian Navy, his passage in the Golden Globe Race wasn't easy. Although he kept himself in the basket of race leaders, the position revealed little of what he was actually enduring. Shyam Menon captures the drama of Abhilash Tomy's incredible solo voyage across the world.

'Warner will have a point to prove in IPL'

'Warner will have a point to prove in IPL'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

David Warner is set to lead the Delhi Capitals in the upcoming IPL season and assistant coach Shane Watson said the opener will have a point to prove in the tournament.

Why 'Bazball' won't be India's go-to Test approach...

Why 'Bazball' won't be India's go-to Test approach...

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Ishan Kishan favours playing Test cricket according to the situation of the match, adding that "Bazball" should not become the template

'Which country is now standing tall in BRICS? It's India'

'Which country is now standing tall in BRICS? It's India'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

'India has the potential to do a lot more to take advantage of the time today where we stand to gain, geopolitically and in terms of market attractiveness.'

Shah Rukh Khan: The Ultimate Woman's Man

Shah Rukh Khan: The Ultimate Woman's Man

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

From what we've caught in a glimpse of its adrenalin-pumping promos, Jawan pays rich ode to SRK's inbuilt feminist. An army of females swarming its multi-heroines star cast screams iron fist in velvet glove in all its mainstream glory.

Why Article 370 Failed To Protect Kashmiri Pandits

Why Article 370 Failed To Protect Kashmiri Pandits

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

'The relationship between Kashmiri Pandits and Article 370 is vexed.' 'Sentiment in Jammu towards Article 370 was largely unfavourable and Jammu resented being lumped with Kashmir and placed on a different footing from the rest of India.'

How to avoid accidents while riding your bike!

How to avoid accidents while riding your bike!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

Careful braking can go a long way in avoiding mishaps while you are on the road!

Wasn't laughing at Jaahnavi's death: Seattle cop

Wasn't laughing at Jaahnavi's death: Seattle cop

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Kandula, 23, was struck by a police vehicle driven by Officer Kevin Dave when she was crossing a street in Seattle on January 23.

19 Brilliant Movies You Need To Watch

19 Brilliant Movies You Need To Watch

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Sukanya Verma gives us a lowdown on all those wonderful movies she saw and movies you need to see as and when they arrive to a screen or streaming space near you.

Hamilton causes online stir after posting skiing pics post- Schumi accident

Hamilton causes online stir after posting skiing pics post- Schumi accident

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

British F1 driver Lewis Hamilton has caused an online stir after posting photos of him skiing with his brother just days after Michael Schumacher's shocking accident in the Alps.

Bringing Army And Dead Soldiers' Families Together

Bringing Army And Dead Soldiers' Families Together

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

'The families of those who die during operations are looked after very well by the army, but those who die in non-combat situations do not receive the same attention.'

OK To Carry Your Phone To The Toilet?

OK To Carry Your Phone To The Toilet?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

One should use the mobile with needed discipline, advises Dr Karthiyayini Mahadevan.

'Substantial improvement in Rishabh Pant's condition'

'Substantial improvement in Rishabh Pant's condition'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Pant's mother Saroj Pant and his sister Sakshi, who arrived from London on Saturday morning, are with him at the hospital, they said.

'It's bloody difficult in India... not an easy place to play'

'It's bloody difficult in India... not an easy place to play'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

Glenn Maxwell feels Australia were 'outstanding' in the first two Tests against India barring the one self-destructing session the second match in Delhi on the third day.

Why India's gig workforce is still outside purview of basic benefits

Why India's gig workforce is still outside purview of basic benefits

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

If you have seen Zwigato, Param Kumar's story will sound familiar. Laid off from his job as a repairman at a Gurugram-based water purifier provider, he now delivers groceries and food for a mobile-based delivery app, in Delhi. Kumar, who started making deliveries last August, told Business Standard that he is working longer hours than his older salaried job as an RO repairman, and has no paid leaves or health insurance. Kumar is part of India's estimated 7.7 million-strong force of gig workers.

Planning To Go For Bundled Products?

Planning To Go For Bundled Products?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

Bundled products often come with restrictions. The customer also gets locked into two products at the same time. This reduces flexibility.

Culture minister calls Dadri killing an accident. Agree?

Culture minister calls Dadri killing an accident. Agree?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Union Minister Mahesh Sharma on Thursday said the brutal killing of 50-year-old Mohammad Akhlaq in Dadri by a mob for 'suspected' storing and consuming beef "should be considered an accident and no communal colour should be added to it."

Rishabh Pant's brain, spinal cord scan results 'normal'

Rishabh Pant's brain, spinal cord scan results 'normal'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Rishabh Pant suffered multiple injuries when his car collided with a road divider on the Delhi-Dehradun highway on Friday.

'A future war with China may start at a higher tempo'

'A future war with China may start at a higher tempo'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

'...and then get scaled down somewhat.' 'It will be difficult for any side to occupy meaningful territories, maybe just a bit here and there, and the destruction may vary on either side.'

At least 7 soldiers killed as vehicle falls into river in Ladakh

At least 7 soldiers killed as vehicle falls into river in Ladakh

Rediff.com27 May 2022

Seven Army soldiers were killed and 19 others injured in the Tuktuk sector of Ladakh on Friday when the vehicle they were travelling skidded off the road and fell into the Shyok river, Army officials said.

'I see a deep connection between the sea and the human soul'

'I see a deep connection between the sea and the human soul'

Rediff.com18 May 2023

After being caught in the perfect storm and conquering near death at sea four years ago, Abhilash Tomy has made seafaring history by coming second in the world's most difficult ocean race. As he sailed to the finish line to welcoming cheers, holding the Indian flag, his remarkable story tells us the amazing things human beings can do.

How FAME scheme changes impact electric vehicle fortunes in India

How FAME scheme changes impact electric vehicle fortunes in India

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

New Delhi's timing couldn't have been worse, both for India's fledgling electric vehicle (EV) sector and prospective electric bike buyers. It was hard to miss the perfect storm brewing for India's EV industry since early 2022. On one hand, you had several accidents involving battery fires that unnerved consumers; on the other, uncertainty had crept in over subsidies.

'I worked on my butt for months'

'I worked on my butt for months'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

'I am one of three actors in the country to have an Emmy nomination, and that is the thing to take away from here.' 'Not what happened to my career.'

When Bollywood Travelled To Pakistan

When Bollywood Travelled To Pakistan

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

India and Pakistan's tumultuous relationship is fodder for drama in many Bollywood movies. Be it Partition, war, jingoism or aman ki asha, there is a movie for every theme and timeline.

Kishan should replace Pant for Australia Tests: Azharuddin

Kishan should replace Pant for Australia Tests: Azharuddin

Rediff.com15 Jan 2023

Former India skipper Mohammad Azharuddin believes Ishan Kishan would be a strong contender to replace the injured Rishabh Pant as the wicketkeeper for next month's four-match Test series against Australia.

6 workers killed in fire in chemical factory in AP

6 workers killed in fire in chemical factory in AP

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

More than 50 workers were at work in the night shift when the mishap occurred in unit-4.

What Went Wrong For Cyrus Mistry At Tatas

What Went Wrong For Cyrus Mistry At Tatas

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

If Cyrus's protestations of having no knowledge of his imminent dismissal are to be taken at face value, he was extraordinarily naive and insulated from the ground reality. There were enough straws in the wind to suggest that his relations with Ratan were fast deteriorating to a point of no return.

Raging winter storm has so far killed 50 people in US

Raging winter storm has so far killed 50 people in US

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

The extreme circumstances in western New York were caused by numbing cold, howling winds, and heavy 'lake-effect' snow, which was picked up by freezing air flowing over warmer lake waters.

Doctors told me that I would not be able to run fast: Venkatesh Iyer

Doctors told me that I would not be able to run fast: Venkatesh Iyer

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

Kolkata Knight Riders batter Venkatesh Iyer dedicated his maiden century to assistant coach Abhishek Nayar.

Stars Who Will Miss IPL 2023

Stars Who Will Miss IPL 2023

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Stars like Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer will miss the season due to injuries.

Kanjhawala accused knew woman was trapped under car

Kanjhawala accused knew woman was trapped under car

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

The accused told about their dilemma during their interrogation with the Delhi Police, however, the police say that there is a contradiction in their statements, so every angle is being investigated closely.

TN chariot tragedy: It was all over in a matter of minutes, says witness

TN chariot tragedy: It was all over in a matter of minutes, says witness

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

Villagers say that the wooden temple chariot, with parts being iron based fitment, was decorated with colourful lights especially on the top, and it came into contact with the overhead electricity line.

Hamilton removes nose stud ahead of British GP practice

Hamilton removes nose stud ahead of British GP practice

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

The 37-year-old was engaged in a standoff with the FIA in May, after drivers were reminded that wearing jewellery in the cockpit was not allowed for safety reasons, but was given an exemption until Silverstone.

As demand for EV batteries picks up, makers eye lithium reserves

As demand for EV batteries picks up, makers eye lithium reserves

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

The EV industry is at an inflection point and batteries will play a critical role ahead -- batteries and related components typically constitute 35-45 per cent of an EV's costs.