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Ask ANU: 'My wife has started behaving strangely'

Ask ANU: 'My wife has started behaving strangely'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Dalit leader Charanjit Singh Channi is new Punjab CM

Dalit leader Charanjit Singh Channi is new Punjab CM

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

The Congress picked Charanjit Singh Channi as the next chief minister of Punjab, making him the first Dailt to hold the post in the state, a day after Amarinder Singh resigned following a bitter power tussle in the party.

NBA roundup: Heat start with a bang, blow out Bucks

NBA roundup: Heat start with a bang, blow out Bucks

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

Boston Celtics' Kanter sparks backlash in China after comments on Tibet, Xi.

'First say sorry to 6 crore Gujaratis, Mr Modi'

'First say sorry to 6 crore Gujaratis, Mr Modi'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2011

In reply to Modi's letter to citizens on Tuesday, leader of the Opposition in the assembly and Congress leader Shaktisinh Gohil has written an open letter to Modi.

'We try to find the extraordinary in the ordinary'

'We try to find the extraordinary in the ordinary'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

'We like to look at a screenplay as a spiral staircase.' 'You never know what awaits at the next turning.'

Subramaniam withdraws candidature for SC judge post

Subramaniam withdraws candidature for SC judge post

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

Senior advocate Gopal Subramaniam on Wednesday asked the Chief Justice of India to withdraw the recommendation about his candidature as the judge of the Supreme Court.

Barca have advantage but Pique still wary of United

Barca have advantage but Pique still wary of United

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

An early own goal by Luke Shaw, who deflected in a header from Luis Suarez, decided a tight first leg and gave Barca their first victory at Old Trafford in five attempts in European competition.

'Damage to Election Commission will take 20 years to undo'

'Damage to Election Commission will take 20 years to undo'

Rediff.com28 May 2021

'No Indian political party functions in a democratic way.'

Not opposing 'Ram Lalla' plea for land title: Nirmohi Akahara

Not opposing 'Ram Lalla' plea for land title: Nirmohi Akahara

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

'Akahara' apprised a 5-judge Constitution bench, headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi, of its stand following a direction whether it opposes the plea of the deity in view of the fact that its right as 'shebait' (devotee) over the property can only stand if the lawsuit of 'Ram Lalla Virajman' is allowed.

No phone services, yet Kashmiris receive fat bills

No phone services, yet Kashmiris receive fat bills

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

The telecom companies have billed the subscribers for the period of communication blockade which began on August 5 when the Centre abrogated provisions of Article 370 and split Jammu and Kashmir into two union territories.

Delhi power cuts: Kejriwal seeks PM's intervention

Delhi power cuts: Kejriwal seeks PM's intervention

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal has sought the intervention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in solving the power crisis in the national capital.

Salman Khan mocks Internet trolls

Salman Khan mocks Internet trolls

Rediff.com29 May 2018

'When guys with one, two, three, four followers troll, it isn't trolling.'

ASK ANU: 'Husband confused if he's gay'

ASK ANU: 'Husband confused if he's gay'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

#Sandesh2Soldiers: SRK pens a moving poem

#Sandesh2Soldiers: SRK pens a moving poem

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

The 50-year-old actor shared a clip on social media as a part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's #Sandesh2Soldiers initiative, after other big stars like Aamir Khan, Akshay Kumar and Salman Khan posted their messages for the soldiers on Twitter.

'Manmohan asked me if he should resign after ordinance row'

'Manmohan asked me if he should resign after ordinance row'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

'The Congress saw Rahul as the natural leader of the party and wanted him to take a larger role'

English bloopers: 'Reply fastly!'

English bloopers: 'Reply fastly!'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2007

More reader-driven English bloopers that focus on the internet's negative effect on written English.

Tanhaji and the distortions of history

Tanhaji and the distortions of history

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

'Indian apathy towards our historical heritage is indeed amazing,' says military historian Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

How the Internet was born, 25 years ago

How the Internet was born, 25 years ago

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

November 12 marks 25 years of the beginning of the World Wide Web. Shivanand Kanavi gives us the story of how it all began.

Bullied online? 5 things to do NEXT

Bullied online? 5 things to do NEXT

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

Never retaliate and write a nasty post in response as it will only make the situation worse, advises Ravi Mittal, founder of the dating app QuackQuack.

Pak Parliament passes landmark Hindu marriage bill

Pak Parliament passes landmark Hindu marriage bill

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

Pakistan's Hindus were set to get an exclusive personal law to regulate marriages after the National Assembly unanimously adopted the Hindu Marriage Bill, 2017, on Thursday.

CBDT to probe CCD founder's death

CBDT to probe CCD founder's death

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

CBDT has sought explanation from B R Balakrishnan, former director-general of I-T (investigation wing) and former principal chief commissioner of I-T for Karnataka and Goa, who had ordered attachment of CCD's shares when he was in charge of the Bengaluru region. He retired last month.

'We love each other but we're not happy'

'We love each other but we're not happy'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Pakistan has pulled the trigger on itself

Pakistan has pulled the trigger on itself

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

Pakistan has taken too much of a chance with Pulwama - with the wrong government in India, and at the wrong time.

Students should be taught about other leaders too: BJP on Nehru textbook row

Students should be taught about other leaders too: BJP on Nehru textbook row

Rediff.com9 May 2016

As per reports, the new Social Science textbook for Class VIII in schools of Rajasthan has erased Nehru from the pages of history.

The Other Superstar Named Amitabh

The Other Superstar Named Amitabh

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

'I am an accidental lyricist,' confesses the superstar who has written Haanikaarak Bapu, Emotional Atyachar, Abhi Mujh Mein Kahin, the songs for Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani and Ae Dil Hai Mushkil and many, many, more chartbusters.

Life with India

Life with India

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

As India's turns 70, a 70 year old -- one of India's finest poets -- decodes his relationship with her.

RBI to crack whip on recovery agents, calls for restricting messaging apps

RBI to crack whip on recovery agents, calls for restricting messaging apps

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

Digital lending apps extend small amounts at exorbitant rates. Payment delays invite messages to customer or close family members, often with sensitive information such as Aadhaar and PAN Card scans.

'You will always be the king amongst kings'

'You will always be the king amongst kings'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

'I was all of 4 years old when I saw my first stampede. #dilipkumar walked into a wedding reception.. there was hysteria.. women thronged to see him, the bridal couples stage broke!! Such was the magic!'

India Caucus slams F-16s for Pak

India Caucus slams F-16s for Pak

Rediff.com13 Dec 2004

'Since neither al Qaeda nor the remnants of the Taliban have submarines, armoured fighting vehicles or airplanes, we are gravely concerned that the systems being provided to Pakistan are intended to be used against Indian capabilities.'

LOVE GURU: 'We belong to different religions'

LOVE GURU: 'We belong to different religions'

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Relationship problems? Let Love Guru help.

ASK ANU: 'Boyfriend alleges I'm cheating on him'

ASK ANU: 'Boyfriend alleges I'm cheating on him'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Paris cop killer Abballa, long 'thirsty for blood'

Paris cop killer Abballa, long 'thirsty for blood'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

Abballa was convicted in September 2013 for belonging to a jihadist cell that recruited fighters to send to Pakistan.

Modi writes to Sharif on charting a new course in relations

Modi writes to Sharif on charting a new course in relations

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written to his Pakistan counterpart Nawaz Sharif, saying he looked forward to charting a "new course" in the bilateral relations in an atmosphere "free from confrontation and violence".

India on-board, 'historic' climate deal sealed in Paris

India on-board, 'historic' climate deal sealed in Paris

Rediff.com13 Dec 2015

A landmark climate change deal was clinched on Saturday with the approval of India, China and the US, after days of tough negotiations in Paris.

2018: When technology took a quantum leap

2018: When technology took a quantum leap

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

Irrespective of what the future may have in store, the year 2018 has ushered humanity towards an era of next generation technology, demonstrating that there is no looking back in scientific innovations.

'Everyone who lives here are Hindus'

'Everyone who lives here are Hindus'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

'The idea of Hindu Rashtra is one of the most inclusive concepts.'

Why Kerala's Hanuman Sena must travel to Jakarta

Why Kerala's Hanuman Sena must travel to Jakarta

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

Our Hindutva fanatics are actually making Hindu society more like Islamists are changing Muslim societies, says Shivam Vij.

Trump picks Amy Coney Barrett to replace Ginsberg in US Supreme Court

Trump picks Amy Coney Barrett to replace Ginsberg in US Supreme Court

Rediff.com27 Sep 2020

Biden has urged the Senate not to act on the vacancy until the American people select their next president and the next Congress.

Amendment to Article 370 no more than a systems upgrade

Amendment to Article 370 no more than a systems upgrade

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

'Whether it is a good upgrade or not is something the judges will decide on the technicalities of the process, not substance. 'But they can't do much because of the constitutional fiction they themselves propounded with their "basic structure" formulation. 'That has not been violated because Article 370 was constitutionally temporary,' says T C A Srinivasa Raghavan.

Wigan chairman Whelan threatens to quit over racism row

Wigan chairman Whelan threatens to quit over racism row

Rediff.com23 Nov 2014

Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan says he will resign if the English FA find him guilty of racism over comments he made defending the appointment of controversial manager Malky Mackay.