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Heavy water leakage at Kakrapar atomic plant, 1 unit shut

Heavy water leakage at Kakrapar atomic plant, 1 unit shut

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

According to officials, the leakage of heavy water that is used in cooling off the nuclear reactor core was detected around 9 am and it was fixed in some time and the temporary emergency was lifted shortly afterwards.

Indian garment companies help Bangla tiger roar

Indian garment companies help Bangla tiger roar

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

More than Indian exporters, it is Indian business families based in Sri Lanka and Hong Kong which have exploited the Bangladesh advantage

In a first, RSS chief's Dusshera speech telecast live on Doordarshan

In a first, RSS chief's Dusshera speech telecast live on Doordarshan

Rediff.com3 Oct 2014

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Friday came out in fulsome praise of the Modi government for initiatives on national security, economy and international relations in a short period of six months.

Are you aware of your workplace rights?

Are you aware of your workplace rights?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Did you know that employers have to pay equal remuneration to its male and female employees who are carrying out the same or similar work?

Sydney hostage crisis continues, 5 flee cafe

Sydney hostage crisis continues, 5 flee cafe

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Several people, including an Indian techie, were taken hostage by an armed man at a popular caf in Sydney and forced to display an Islamic flag, triggering a security alert in Australia and leading to evacuation of key buildings, including the Indian Consulate.

Why do fire extinguishers attract 28% GST?!

Why do fire extinguishers attract 28% GST?!

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

'In a nation where safety standards are the lowest in the world, why make compliance expensive?' asks Aakar Patel.

The rapper who is taking on Unilever

The rapper who is taking on Unilever

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Sofia Ashraf's video 'Kodaikanal Won't,' slamming Hindustan Unilever for alleged 'mercury poisoning,' has gone viral with over 25,000 online petitioners demanding that the multinational clean up the mess as well as compensate those who worked at its thermometer factory in Kodaikanal.

What India's 2nd most powerful man says about UP

What India's 2nd most powerful man says about UP

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

BJP President Amit Shah -- arguably the second most powerful politician in the nation -- granted a rare television interview to the Network 18 group of news channels. Rediff.com's Rajesh Alva checks out what the BJP boss said in this word cloud assessment of the interview.

Assam: Woman's murder yet to be solved; protests continue

Assam: Woman's murder yet to be solved; protests continue

Rediff.com29 Nov 2013

The continuing protests over the alleged rape and murder of a young woman at Boginadi area in North Lakhimpur district on Friday spilled into Guwahati city demanding immediate arrests of the culprits.

'RBI has reduced cash supply to banks'

'RBI has reduced cash supply to banks'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

'The RBI is not releasing Rs 2,000 notes for the last 10 days; probably they have stopped printing it.'

It is not worth dying for a better pay cheque

It is not worth dying for a better pay cheque

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

'The harmful side effects of what we call 'management toxicity' are affecting more and more Indians,' note Jeffrey Pfeffer and M Muneer.

Surgical strike heroes honoured with Kirti, Shaurya Chakras

Surgical strike heroes honoured with Kirti, Shaurya Chakras

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

The President has approved award of 398 gallantry and other defence decorations to armed forces personnel and others on the eve of the 68th Republic Day Celebrations.

Transport strike: Commuters suffer as buses, taxis stay off roads

Transport strike: Commuters suffer as buses, taxis stay off roads

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

The 24-hour transport strike began on Thursday, affecting normal life in several parts of the country including in Kerala and Karnataka, even as the Centre asked private operators and employees of state transport authorities to call off their strike.

Donald Trump: A dangerous mind

Donald Trump: A dangerous mind

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

'India and Indian Americans cannot rely on wishful thinking about the checks and balances in the US system to magically take care of the many dangerous things that Trump could do,' says Chicago-based writer Ram Kelkar.

13 killed, 200 injured as NE Delhi continues to burn over CAA

13 killed, 200 injured as NE Delhi continues to burn over CAA

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

A Delhi Police head constable, Ratan Lal, was among the nine killed in the violence that erupted on Monday over the amended citizenship law.

Aadhaar, a robust, lifetime, reusable, nationally on-line verifiable ID: UIDAI to SC

Aadhaar, a robust, lifetime, reusable, nationally on-line verifiable ID: UIDAI to SC

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

The Aadhaar issuing authority, Unique Identification Authority Of India, has no data on those who have been denied benefits for want of the 12-digit biometric identification number, the Supreme Court was informed on Thursday.

COVID-19: How Mumbai cops maintain order amid chaos

COVID-19: How Mumbai cops maintain order amid chaos

Rediff.com25 May 2020

'Given the nature of our jobs, getting infected is a constant fear we all face.' 'The most we do is follow all the rules strictly and pray that we don't get infected.'

Modi government anti-students, anti-poor, claims Rahul

Modi government anti-students, anti-poor, claims Rahul

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

Rahul Gandhi slammed the Modi government, accusing it of being against farmers, labourers, students and the poor.

Why small cars will get cheaper

Why small cars will get cheaper

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai would make the largest gain.

72 dead as Super Cyclone Amphan devastates West Bengal

72 dead as Super Cyclone Amphan devastates West Bengal

Rediff.com22 May 2020

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Thursday that at least 72 people have died due to Cyclone Amphan and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the affected districts and provide help to 'rebuild those areas from scratch'

MUST READ: The Narendra Modi Interview

MUST READ: The Narendra Modi Interview

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on range of issues -- from Rafale deal to Ram temple and triple talaq.

COVID-19: From 25 to 0; How the Sangli battle was won

COVID-19: From 25 to 0; How the Sangli battle was won

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

'If you look at the deaths that are occurring across the state or country, I think out of these 25 not even one required ICU care. That's what we are proud of.'

But when was Mumbai safe?

But when was Mumbai safe?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

We have failed to acknowledge the volatile events that have changed Mumbai.

Does Indian tea have hazardous pesticides?

Does Indian tea have hazardous pesticides?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

The industry began to upgrade its practices even before the NGO alleged Indian tea contained harmful pesticides.

'Congress will definitely knock out BJP'

'Congress will definitely knock out BJP'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

'When you meet Rahul Gandhi, you will know he is definitely the right guy to lead this country.'

Want to turn 'brain drain' into 'brain gain': PM at NRIs' meet

Want to turn 'brain drain' into 'brain gain': PM at NRIs' meet

Rediff.com8 Jan 2017

"For my government, engagement with the India community abroad has been a key priority," he said.

Why Goa's lifeguards are on satyagraha

Why Goa's lifeguards are on satyagraha

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

The Goa government on Wednesday said it was monitoring the situation on the beaches in the wake of strike by lifeguards which entered its second day, even as 361 lifeguards were arrested after they took out a protest march defying prohibitory orders.

In Pictures: The last stand of Aleppo

In Pictures: The last stand of Aleppo

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

With a massive final push, which began mid-November, Syrian forces loyal to Bashar al-Assad took over the last remaining rebel strongholds in the historic city of Aleppo on the night of December 12. They only won a ruined city and ruined lives.

Nipah virus attack: Avoid mangoes, raw date palm

Nipah virus attack: Avoid mangoes, raw date palm

Rediff.com23 May 2018

Do not consume fresh fruits, date palm and other poorly washed fruits/half consumed fruits, says Dr Dr Usha Manjunath.

Why 'Swastha Bharat' needs the e-health push

Why 'Swastha Bharat' needs the e-health push

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw points out how the adoption of information and communication technologies can provide India with a very effective health care tool.

Rs 201 per day? Rs 277? How much welfare do Indians need?

Rs 201 per day? Rs 277? How much welfare do Indians need?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

Universal basic income or social security? Economist Nitin Desai feels we need a blueprint for universal health care and pensions to help the vulnerable section.

26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed to walk free from house arrest

26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed to walk free from house arrest

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

The board rejected the government's plea to extend his detention for another 3 months.

Cyclone Vardah slams into TN; 4 dead, Chennai airport shut

Cyclone Vardah slams into TN; 4 dead, Chennai airport shut

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

State government announced ex gratia for kin of those who lost lives.

Does the Indian IT industry need trade unions?

Does the Indian IT industry need trade unions?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Being leaders in compensation and benefits, collective bargaining for wages is a non-issue in the industry.

Meet Trump's Cabinet and Inner Circle

Meet Trump's Cabinet and Inner Circle

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

Incoming US President Donald Trump has assembled a core team that is -- not surprisingly -- overwhelmingly white and male.

Kolkata flyover collapse: 3 officials held on murder charges, 24 dead

Kolkata flyover collapse: 3 officials held on murder charges, 24 dead

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

A day after an under-construction flyover collapsed in the city leaving at least 24 dead, the police on Friday night arrested three top officials of a Hyderabad based company which was building the flyover and slapped murder charges on them.

Akshaya Patra takes tech help to better feed 1,761,734 children a day

Akshaya Patra takes tech help to better feed 1,761,734 children a day

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

Its newly-built Jigani kitchen in Bengaluru is piloting the use of technologies such as data analytics, blockchain and Internet of Things to speed up the huge volume of its operations while ensuring strict quality control, reports Samreen Ahmad.

'Where was Nitish Kumar for 4 days when Patna was flooded?'

'Where was Nitish Kumar for 4 days when Patna was flooded?'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

'Nitish Kumar's government has proved during these floods that it is a helpless government.'

Please don't say they are dead, says Sushma on Indians in Iraq

Please don't say they are dead, says Sushma on Indians in Iraq

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

A day after media reports stated that 39 Indians in Iraq had been killed by terrorists belonging to the Islamic State, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj in Rajya Sabha said that there was no evidence to corroborate the same.

Over 100 dead, 2600 villages submerged as floods ravage Kashmir

Over 100 dead, 2600 villages submerged as floods ravage Kashmir

Rediff.com6 Sep 2014

More than 100 people have died in rain-hit Jammu and Kashmir, which is witnessing its worst flood in 50 years.