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The Demons of Fake News

The Demons of Fake News

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

Fake news, much like the golden deer in the Ramayana, is leading the world into chaos, says Arundhuti Dasgupta.

'If Dawood is brought back, he will expose politicians'

'If Dawood is brought back, he will expose politicians'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

'Dawood and Tiger Memon will neither come on their own nor we will ever bring them back,' says Suresh Walishetty, who investigated the March 1993 attacks.'

Review: Altered Carbon is superb!

Review: Altered Carbon is superb!

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

Devangshu Datta enjoyed the Netflix series thoroughly!

Dhoni lauds bowlers after T20 series win over Aus

Dhoni lauds bowlers after T20 series win over Aus

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

Mahendra Singh Dhoni lavished praise on his bowlers after India beat Australia by 27 runs in the second Twenty20 International at the MCG on Friday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

Don't grieve for me, I was born to fly

Don't grieve for me, I was born to fly

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

Wing Commander Sahil Gandhi was among the best fighter pilots of the Indian Air Force. He perished when the Hawk aircraft he was flying had a mid air collision in Bengaluru on February 19. Those who had flown with him tell Archana Masih/Rediff.com about the skilled flyer who had a fan following among young pilots.

Sunanda's son quizzed, cops may call Tharoor again

Sunanda's son quizzed, cops may call Tharoor again

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Shiv Menon was asked how the relationship was between Tharoor and Sunanda

What next for Uddhav Thackeray?

What next for Uddhav Thackeray?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

'While it seems that the sole option left for the Shiv Sena chief is to sit in the Opposition and wait and watch, there are two other choices before him to show his party rank and file if he is a quitter or a fighter.'

World Suicide Day: Let them know you are there

World Suicide Day: Let them know you are there

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

Compassion and concern from family and friends can help prevent the suicide of a loved one.

How Shah Rukh beat Letterman at his game

How Shah Rukh beat Letterman at his game

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

Shah Rukh Khan had David Letterman in his grip, giving him no quarter whatsoever, declares Sreehari Nair.

The heart interview you must read

The heart interview you must read

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

Advice for a healthy heart from one of India's top heart surgeons.

What young India can learn from Atal Bihari Vajpayee

What young India can learn from Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

Atalji witnessed many lows in his life. With these, says Syed Firdaus Ashraf, come lessons that can help you in your life.

In Mann ki Baat, PM Modi remembers Kargil heroes, forgets OROP

In Mann ki Baat, PM Modi remembers Kargil heroes, forgets OROP

Rediff.com26 Jul 2015

The PM hailed the armed forces in context of Kargil Vijay Divas and paid tributes to the fallen heroes.

'Modi should send dal-chawal to the poor'

'Modi should send dal-chawal to the poor'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Sheela Bhatt visits a large urban basti a mere 20-minute drive from the prime minister's home to discover a story of grim struggle in the time of lockdown.

Remember these AMAZING MOMENTS from 25 years ago?

Remember these AMAZING MOMENTS from 25 years ago?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

Sukanya Verma celebrates 25 years of Bollywood images.

Be careful how you cook, what you eat at home!

Be careful how you cook, what you eat at home!

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

'You have the home-cooked food. But on top of that you are having the sugary drinks, the junk food, the mithais and whatever else....' 'People should not be frying in this sunflower oil, corn oil or eating any foods fried in this stuff.' 'They should cook in butter or ghee or olive oil. That is much healthier.'

'Most coronaviruses become weak in high temperature and high humidity'

'Most coronaviruses become weak in high temperature and high humidity'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

'That way, it will be helpful for India because by April, temperatures will be in the late 30s and early 40s.' 'So, if we are able to sustain these 21 days, and go to that temperature zone, it will be a way of nature protecting us.'

Covid-19: How the testing infrastructure is struggling

Covid-19: How the testing infrastructure is struggling

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

'India is too large a place to have just 10 labs performing these Covid-19 tests.'

'Mumma, why is it that boys stand and pee?'

'Mumma, why is it that boys stand and pee?'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

What does one do when their children ask that 'dreadful' question?

IAF chief says ceasefire violations by Pakistan quite serious

IAF chief says ceasefire violations by Pakistan quite serious

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

The ceasefire violations and firing from across the Line of Control are "quite serious" and the government wants a "quick resolution" of the problem there, IAF Chief Arup Raha said.

Mental health disorders: India's invisible epidemic

Mental health disorders: India's invisible epidemic

Rediff.com16 Dec 2017

And the way to a cure begins with conversation.

It's not about beef!

It's not about beef!

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

'Beef-eating is the new media frenzy that is being orchestrated to wrongly implicate the BJP government and is reminiscent of the false anti-Christian acts highlighted by the media when the BJP first came to power in 1996,' says Vivek Gumaste.

'Nobody believes Nehru was beyond mistakes'

'Nobody believes Nehru was beyond mistakes'

Rediff.com21 May 2018

'Much of the Socialism that we attribute to him actually came during Indira Gandhi's time,' says M J Akbar who believes that Nehru's convictions helped shape modern India.

Gauri Lankesh: The fighter who did not wait for deliverance

Gauri Lankesh: The fighter who did not wait for deliverance

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

'Gauri was a woman of great integrity and few people know how modestly she lived, generously sharing the little she had.' 'Her only asset was the home her mother built.' 'But she had even bigger riches -- her capacious heart,' remembers former husband and close friend, Chidanand Rajghatta.

10 reasons why you should be watching John Oliver

10 reasons why you should be watching John Oliver

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

His epic public takedown of actor Dustin Hoffman is just the beginning.

Sinha to Modi: 'You need to take bold steps in Kashmir!'

Sinha to Modi: 'You need to take bold steps in Kashmir!'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

'As of now, it seems like they want to tread the Vajpayee line, but the central government has to create trust.' 'It has to be vibrant and unambiguous.'

Is Sasikala the next Amma?

Is Sasikala the next Amma?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

In the post Jayalalithaa Tamil Nadu, Sasikala is the person to be watched in the coming days, weeks and months, writes R Ramasubramanian.

What farmers fear the most

What farmers fear the most

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

'The UPA was the gang that couldn't shoot straight. The NDA is the gang that can't stop shooting. They (the Modi government) are shooting at anybody, everybody, all directions, shooting themselves in the foot.'

India's coronavirus count 166; Kashmir reports first case

India's coronavirus count 166; Kashmir reports first case

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

The cases reported on Wednesday include a couple and their two-year-old daughter in Rajasthan who had recently returned from Italy. The patients belong to Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu and had returned from Italy on March 8.

AMAZING movies coming up!

AMAZING movies coming up!

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

The jewels to watch out for at MAMI.

How Kohli is rewriting the rules of captaincy

How Kohli is rewriting the rules of captaincy

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

'He is that daredevil taking the bike round and round in the 'Well of Death', and we -- those following and witnessing Indian cricket -- are all just along for the ride,' says Chetan Narula.

Dipa Karmakar and the watershed year for Indian gymnastics

Dipa Karmakar and the watershed year for Indian gymnastics

Rediff.com23 Dec 2016

She embodied the Olympic spirit despite missing out on a coveted podium finish and while she was at it, Dipa Karmakar gave Indian gymnastics some unprecedented moments of glory in what can be called a watershed year for the sport.

Pak jets kill 60 militants in North Waziristan

Pak jets kill 60 militants in North Waziristan

Rediff.com21 May 2014

At least 60 militants were killed on Wednesday in precision bombing by air force jets on Taliban targets in Pakistan's restive tribal region on the Afghan border, military officials said.

Why are India's tycoons selling out?

Why are India's tycoons selling out?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Ballooning debt forces more and more Indian promoters to sell out to global majors and PE players.

5 major insurance mistakes you must avoid

5 major insurance mistakes you must avoid

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

It is important to know the right details about your insurance policies while avoiding these mistakes, says Harjot Singh Narula.

'India is likely to succeed in this war'

'India is likely to succeed in this war'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

'At the same time, if we are a little careless, we will run into trouble. No doubt about that.'

'Growth will happen only with higher govt spending'

'Growth will happen only with higher govt spending'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

'Slowing down of the economy was mainly due to the demonetisation shock...' 'If you cut off the oxygen supply to a patient in the ICU and the patient dies, the patient does not come alive again when you restore the oxygen supply.'

Kashmir poses no threat to India's security

Kashmir poses no threat to India's security

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

The valley is under the iron grip of the armed forces and Pakistan does not have the military power or political support to change the status quo, observes Colonel Anil A Athale (retd), after a recent visit to Kashmir.

Simple habits that will add more years to your heart

Simple habits that will add more years to your heart

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

Never reheat fats and oils. Add less salt while cooking.

The 12-year-old who wants to save the oceans

The 12-year-old who wants to save the oceans

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

Haaziq Kazi, disturbed by the damage we have done to marine life, has designed a solution to save the oceans.

'India's looks like a very balanced squad ahead of the World T20'

'India's looks like a very balanced squad ahead of the World T20'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

India's limited overs captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has asserted that his team is shaping up well for the upcoming big-ticket ICC World Twenty20.