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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.

More Stars Than In Heaven At This Party!

More Stars Than In Heaven At This Party!

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

Gosh! the number of Bollywood folk who attended Producer Jayantilal Gada's birthday party, which also celebrated his back-to-back releases, Gangubai Kathiawadi, RRR, Attack Part I.

Coming soon! India's Biggest Defence Export

Coming soon! India's Biggest Defence Export

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

HAL is poised to sell the Philippines at least seven Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopters and eight Dornier 228 aircraft for Rs 30 billion, reports Ajai Shukla.

Scientists developing chewing gum that could reduce Covid spread

Scientists developing chewing gum that could reduce Covid spread

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

The researchers noted that people who are fully vaccinated can still become infected with SARS-CoV-2 and can carry a viral load similar to those who are unvaccinated.

ADB approves $125 mn loan for Uttarakhand projects

ADB approves $125 mn loan for Uttarakhand projects

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Monday said it has approved a loan of $125 million (around Rs 938 crore) for water supply and sanitation projects in Uttarakhand. The funds will be utilised to improve access to quality water supply and sanitation services in the Himalayan state, ADB said in a release. Under this project, 136 kilometres of water pipe system will be constructed to replace defective water networks in South Dehradun. This will ensure reliable and continuous water supply, benefitting an estimated 40,000 people, including 4,000 urban poor and vulnerable groups.

India to get $ 1.5 bn loan from ADB to buy Covid vax

India to get $ 1.5 bn loan from ADB to buy Covid vax

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

The Asian Development Bank has approved a US$ 1.5 billion (around Rs 11,185 crore) loan to India for COVID-19 vaccine procurement.

Boxer Manny Pacquiao to run for Philippine president in 2022

Boxer Manny Pacquiao to run for Philippine president in 2022

Rediff.com19 Sep 2021

Boxing star Manny Pacquiao said on Sunday he will run for president of the Philippines next year, after railing against corruption in government and what he calls President Rodrigo Duterte's cozy relationship with China.

Cinderella. Money Heist. Scarlett. Hopkins

Cinderella. Money Heist. Scarlett. Hopkins

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

Blockbusters, Oscar winners, fairy tales, indies and cute doggies, Sukanya Verma assures it's all there on OTT this week.

ADB lowers growth forecast for this fiscal to 10%

ADB lowers growth forecast for this fiscal to 10%

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

The Asian Development Bank has downgraded India's economic growth forecast for the current financial year to 10 per cent on Tuesday, from 11 per cent projected in April, on account of the adverse impact of the coronavirus pandemic. India's GDP growth recovered to 1.6 per cent in the last quarter of fiscal year ended March 2021, narrowing contraction in the whole fiscal year from 8 per cent estimated in April to a revised 7.3 per cent, the multilateral funding agency said in the Asian Development Outlook (ADO) Supplement. "Then a second wave of the pandemic induced many state governments to impose strict containment measures.

'A stain on govt's reputation which will last forever'

'A stain on govt's reputation which will last forever'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

'Stan's death is the culmination of a series of acts of abominable cruelty on the part of the Indian State.'

Stan Swamy: A life dedicated to Adivasis

Stan Swamy: A life dedicated to Adivasis

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

He took up the causes of tribals marginalised after their lands has been taken over for dams, mines and townships, often without their consent.

Muhammad Ali's grandson Nico Ali Walsh signs pro boxing deal

Muhammad Ali's grandson Nico Ali Walsh signs pro boxing deal

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

Nico Ali Walsh, the grandson of former heavyweight champion and boxing legend Muhammad Ali, has signed a deal with Bob Arum's Top Rank Boxing and will have his first professional fight on August 14.

Should Tokyo be the guinea pig for Olympics experiment?

Should Tokyo be the guinea pig for Olympics experiment?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

In this pandemic, why can't we have multiple locations for various disciplines, all of it then merged into a virtual convergence called the Olympics instead of one massive event in one city, asks Shyam G Menon.

Why Sonu Sood isn't getting sleep

Why Sonu Sood isn't getting sleep

Rediff.com11 May 2021

'I get panic calls from Manila, Singapore, the US, Canada...'

Data privacy: Tension between big technology firms and govt boils over

Data privacy: Tension between big technology firms and govt boils over

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

There is a perception getting built inside the government that big technology companies -- a common term used for firms like Facebook, Google, Twitter, Amazon and the like - are becoming very powerful and present multiple threats to entire nations and their citizens today. The digital ecosystem is replete with CSAM (child sexual abuse material), fake news, drug trade, radicalisation, trolling among other social vices. Given the network effect that these platforms have, it is important to ensure that these platforms are not misused.

50 years on... 'Fight of Century' still packs a punch

50 years on... 'Fight of Century' still packs a punch

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Any shortlist of contenders for the greatest of all-time events must include the first fight between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier.

India to sell BrahMos missiles, defence equipment to Philippines

India to sell BrahMos missiles, defence equipment to Philippines

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

India on Tuesday signed a key pact with the Philippines for the sale of 'defence material and equipment', which are likely to include BrahMos cruise missiles.

Shraddha attends cousin Priyaank's wedding

Shraddha attends cousin Priyaank's wedding

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Soon after Varun Dhawan's low-key wedding in Alibaug, Bollywood yet another star kid wedding. This time, in Mumbai.

China Connection and India-US Ties

China Connection and India-US Ties

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

'India should not be taken by surprise if the Biden administration seeks China's cooperation at some point,' alerts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Christmas pics to brighten up your day

Christmas pics to brighten up your day

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Christmas pics from around the world.

How Abe enabled the India-Japan nuclear deal

How Abe enabled the India-Japan nuclear deal

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

Prime Ministers Modi and Abe enjoyed a close and empathetic relationship and this certainly gave a sustained momentum to the India-Japan strategic partnership. It is necessary for India to reach out and engage with his successor as early as possible, advises former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

Oh, the joyriding you can do!

Oh, the joyriding you can do!

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

Two wheels and an open road. Biking during Coronavirus Days.

Remembering President Kalam

Remembering President Kalam

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

Dr Kalam continues to live in the imagination of the people of this nation and remains a role model for the youth and missile and space scientists who are diligently following his vision to achieve new laurels for India, notes S M Khan, who served as President Kalam's press secretary.

Gopichand recommends Prannoy for Arjuna Award

Gopichand recommends Prannoy for Arjuna Award

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

It has emerged now that Prannoy's name was recommended by Gopichand on June 3 in his capacity as a Khel Ratna Award recipient.

Srikanth recommended for Khel Ratna after apology

Srikanth recommended for Khel Ratna after apology

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

The Badminton Association of India (BAI) on Friday recommended Kidambi Srikanth for the Khel Ratna award after the top Indian shuttler apologised for pulling out of a tournament midway and show-caused his teammate H S Prannoy for slamming the federation after not being nominated for the Arjuna honour.

PM's private secy Rajeev Topno moves to World Bank

PM's private secy Rajeev Topno moves to World Bank

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

Besides him, Brajendra Navnit who served in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has been appointed as Ambassador and Permanent Representative of India to the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Geneva, Switzerland. Topno is a 1996 batch Indian Administrative Service officer of Gujarat cadre.

Badminton Olympic qualification process to start next year

Badminton Olympic qualification process to start next year

Rediff.com27 May 2020

Facing criticism for packing 22 tournaments in five months in its revised calendar, the Badminton World Federation on Wednesday said the disrupted Olympic qualification process will restart only next year with players having the benefit of holding on to the ranking points they have already secured.

SEE: When Sushmita won Miss Universe in 1994

SEE: When Sushmita won Miss Universe in 1994

Rediff.com22 May 2020

Sushmita Sen remembers winning Miss Universe in 1994 and her exciting journey over the years.

Air India flight brings home 239 Indians from UK

Air India flight brings home 239 Indians from UK

Rediff.com10 May 2020

In addition to this, two more repatriation flights -- one each from Singapore and Manila ( Philippines) -- are expected to arrive in Mumbai on Sunday.

Govt working on plan to bring back thousands of stranded seamen

Govt working on plan to bring back thousands of stranded seamen

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

The government will chart out a plan for the evacuation of seafarers stuck on international waters amid the Covid-19 pandemic, Union Minister Mansukh L Mandaviya has said. Thousands of Indian seafarers are currently stuck aboard cruise ships and cargo vessels in far off waters, and maritime bodies have been demanding from the government strategies for bringing them home fearing that delays might result in disruption in supply chain.

What cities look like during the coronavirus quarantine

What cities look like during the coronavirus quarantine

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Closures, travel restrictions, and self-isolation measures due to the coronavirus have cleared public squares, roads, and travel destinations across the globe. Photographers have been capturing the eerie stillness of these public spaces, recently emptied of the crowds they were built for.

Remember these sporting moments?

Remember these sporting moments?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

As we sit at home and miss live action, the wondrous phenomenon of sport has delivered so many past glories that we will probably never run out of things to see, recalls Dhruv Munjal.

These images will make you forget your COVID-19 worries

These images will make you forget your COVID-19 worries

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

As you are stuck at home owing to the coronavirus outbreak, here are eight images that will bring a smile on your face -- even if it's just for a while!

How Indian students travelled during COVID-19

How Indian students travelled during COVID-19

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

Indian students, who are living and studying away from home, tell us how they are dealing with the COVID-19 crisis and what they discovered on their journey back home.

Global GDP may lose $77-347 bn due to coronavirus: ADB

Global GDP may lose $77-347 bn due to coronavirus: ADB

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

The magnitude of the economic losses will depend on how the outbreak evolves, which remains highly uncertain.

Sheena Bora case: Why did her lawyers give Indrani a drubbing?

Sheena Bora case: Why did her lawyers give Indrani a drubbing?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Indrani dressed in a short purple kurta and leggings, with a bandhini green-purple chunni, sindhoor glowing in her mang, was receiving a drubbing from her lawyers for the facts she had revealed before the court on Tuesday while arguing the rejoinder to her bail application. She was insisting: "But he asked me for a motive!"

Asia Team C'ships: Lakshya stuns Jonatan but India lose in semis

Asia Team C'ships: Lakshya stuns Jonatan but India lose in semis

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

Lakshya Sen's stunning win over Asian Games champion Jonatan Christie went in vain as the Indian men's badminton team went down fighting 2-3 to two-time defending champions Indonesia in the semi-finals to settle for a bronze at the Asia Team Championships in Manila on Saturday.

Sports Shorts: Indian men edge out Thailand to enter semis of Asia Team Championships

Sports Shorts: Indian men edge out Thailand to enter semis of Asia Team Championships

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday.

Coronavirus: China to miss Asian event; India to send men's team

Coronavirus: China to miss Asian event; India to send men's team

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

China and Hong Kong have had to withdraw from this week's Badminton Asia Team Championships in Manila due to the coronavirus outbreak. India will, however, send its men's team after they agreed to travel to Manila.

Agora presents the very best of photojournalism

Agora presents the very best of photojournalism

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

From climate change protests to democratic uprisings against biased and violent authorities, it is clear that 2019 was a pivotal year for citizens all over the world. Free-to-use mobile app Agora launched its first #Photojournalism photo competition to give photographers a way to shed light on specific issues. The competition gathered more than 12,321 submissions from amateur and professional photographers all over the world. 'Young guns,' a striking picture of a group of Filipino children playing with dumpsite toy guns collected the most votes in the app, awarding its author @renebernal with a $1,000 cash prize. Take a look at the winners' striking work.

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