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Find the fountain of youth; get a million dollars

Find the fountain of youth; get a million dollars

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

A Silicon Valley entrepreneur has launched a $1 million (Rs 6.2 crore) prize challenging scientists to discover the 'elixir of life' and push human lifespan past its apparent maximum of about 120 years.

NOTA can't be permitted in RS polls, says SC

NOTA can't be permitted in RS polls, says SC

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

The apex court had questioned the poll panel's notification and said that NOTA was meant to be exercised by individual voters in direct polls.

Sports Shorts: Ankita crashes out of US Open Qualifying event

Sports Shorts: Ankita crashes out of US Open Qualifying event

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

#RahulStumped? Not really, says Bengaluru student in viral Facebook post

#RahulStumped? Not really, says Bengaluru student in viral Facebook post

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

The open letter by the student of the college has gone viral said the reactions to the 'measly leaked clip" have left Mount Carmel students "bewildered and almost apologetic to Gandhi".

10 lies about WEIGHT LOSS busted

10 lies about WEIGHT LOSS busted

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Weight loss might not necessarily mean that you have lost the excess fat as well, says Jitendra Chouksey.

Have you been to a spa party?

Have you been to a spa party?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

'It's cool in a decadent, Rome-is-burning kind of way,' says Kishore Singh.

The Reluctant Sentimentalist

The Reluctant Sentimentalist

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

'Deep down, it betrays a transactional view of politics. That, to get, the voter must give,' argues Krishna Prasad.

How the Web lost its innocence

How the Web lost its innocence

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

Ajit Balakrishnan on how the Web could return to its original egalitarian goals.

Why you should not stop drinking milk

Why you should not stop drinking milk

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

Stopped drinking milk? Kavita Devgan gives you 8 reasons to start again.

BHAG and how not to manage the economy

BHAG and how not to manage the economy

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

GST, a much needed reform that widens the tax net, promises to strangle many legitimate businesses while they wait for the tax administration and systems to catch up, says Rahul Jacob.

Sheena Bora Trial: The strange matter of the dusty shoes

Sheena Bora Trial: The strange matter of the dusty shoes

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

One always ponders over why the witnesses should not have poor memory when answering cross examination questions or recounting events that occurred six years ago. Too many witnesses seemed to have drunk some Harry Potter-esque Philosopher's Stone magic elixir that has Botoxed their fading memory to make it as good as new again.

Congress hopes 'sanjeevani' revives party on April 19

Congress hopes 'sanjeevani' revives party on April 19

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Congress leaders claim the land Bill stir is an opportunity to shake off despair and serve as return vehicle for Rahul Gandhi.

India Inc walks the talk on water conservation

India Inc walks the talk on water conservation

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

The country's largest consumer goods company Hindustan Unilever says it has been able to reduce its water use by regular metering, monitoring and controlling of utilities consumption at all its manufacturing sites

A noodle-bowl of issues: How India deals with controversies

A noodle-bowl of issues: How India deals with controversies

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

In India the routine cruelty is at a more basic level - the state of our abattoirs, and the animal trauma caused there.

My experience with Ayurveda

My experience with Ayurveda

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

'The benefits may not be visible immediately, but the general feeling of wellness, rejuvenation and relaxation is palpable.' 'A former President had the habit of undergoing Ayurveda treatment every year in Kerala and he remarked once that he felt ten years younger every time he took the treatment.'

Why the triple talaq issue is a win for the BJP

Why the triple talaq issue is a win for the BJP

Rediff.com3 Jun 2017

'The BJP, or the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, are celebrating their biggest ideological and philosophical victory in some time,' says Shekhar Gupta.

Demographic dividend or impending catastrophe?

Demographic dividend or impending catastrophe?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

No country has grown without educating its people. India's shameful lag in primary and secondary education has persisted for several decades, and the crisis in higher education is now threatening a social and political calamity, says Ashoka Mody.

'Do you think we are fighting for the wrong reason?'

'Do you think we are fighting for the wrong reason?'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

Kashmir was indeed in need of a messiah that summer; 70 per cent of its population aged below 31 were up in arms against the Indian State. Every nook and corner of the land brought forth stories of youngsters with crushed bodies and an unfaltering spirit.

Why do we need to worry about e-commerce start-ups

Why do we need to worry about e-commerce start-ups

Rediff.com2 May 2016

There is ample fuel in the computer revolution to do many useful things.

Review: Mission Impossible 5 is a slick, stylish blast

Review: Mission Impossible 5 is a slick, stylish blast

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation might not be as iconic, but it is genuinely compelling, says Raja Sen.

'India first' is only religion, Constitution only holy book, PM Modi says in Parl

'India first' is only religion, Constitution only holy book, PM Modi says in Parl

Rediff.com28 Nov 2015

Prime Minister Modi ruled out any review of the Constitution and reached out to the Opposition by saying that the ruling side does not believe in forcing decisions.

Sheena Bora Murder trial: The mystery of the driver's phone calls

Sheena Bora Murder trial: The mystery of the driver's phone calls

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

It is becoming more and more apparent that Shyamvar Rai is like an onion. And a pretty pungent one at that. As layer after layer of his life gets peeled off, in full view of the court, new layers of his character are exposed.

FULL TEXT of Sushma's address at UNGA

FULL TEXT of Sushma's address at UNGA

Rediff.com24 Sep 2017

'We are completely engaged in fighting poverty; alas, our neighbour Pakistan seems only engaged in fighting us.'

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