Shakib Al Hasan stroked the highest individual score for Bangladesh and combined with Mushfiqur Rahim in a record partnership on the second day of the first Test against New Zealand at the Basin Reserve on Friday.
Coming from a family that has a 140-year history of growing coffee, Siddhartha, 59, initially dabbled in stock trading and wanted to work as an investment banker in Mumbai after completing his Master's in Economics from Mangalore University.
Her great grandfather began sugar co-operatives in Maharashtra. Her grandfather was an eight time MP. Her uncle is currently leader of the Opposition in the Maharashtra assembly. Her cousin joined the BJP on Tuesday, March 12. Nila Vikhe Patil, who could one day become prime minister of Sweden, unravels her India connections in an e-mail interaction with Rediff.com's Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.
Did you know that George Clooney's pet pig Max lived for 18 years?
There is also an interesting name OLX gave the idle stuff lying in our homes: brown money. Over lunch, OLX CEO Amarjit Singh Batra tells Uttran Das Gupta how the company is weaning Indians away from their "irrational emotional attachment to things."
Here's this week's collection of wacky and funny stories from around the world.
The real challenge, says Subir Roy, is to go for something affordable whose quality is just right.
These exist in a unique world of by-invitation-only properties -- those that are never advertised and which money alone cannot buy. One cannot simply walk in for a tour of these apartments. A buyer must first meet the developer's targeted social criteria to get invited for a walkthrough of the property.
'Most important were the breathing exercises -- whatever way you like.' 'Pranayam or just deep breathing...' 'Breathing is very, very, very, very, very, very important.'
Reader Tanu Pathak shares this recipe of an unusual yet very sumptuous starter or snacks for Diwali.
Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.
Images from Day 2 of the first Test between India and New Zealand in Kanpur, on Friday.
'I have a voice and must use it to do as much as I can.'
Thirty-four years after he traveled to space, Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma tells Rediff.com's Archana Masih that he looks forward to Gaganyan, India's first manned space mission in 2022.
Your periods don't need to be the worst time of the month.
An increasing number of overweight and under-exercised children are staring at serious heart problems if parents don't step in
Rediff reader Charu shares these quick and easy snacks recipes to enjoy this Diwali!
Bombay House turns evangelist for new Tata products.
Hema Malini goes back in time, and recalls some beautiful moments from her life.
'It's like your own private Boeing 747 which you can fly yourself. This concept brings the aeroplane closer to passengers and opens the cockpit to everyone.'
Not many have seen the Kerala in which coconut trees are sparse but waterfalls, lush valleys, and deep forests are abundant.
Apart from meeting members of the Royal Family, US President Trump is expected to discuss climate change and Chinese technology firm Huawei during his talks with outgoing British Prime Minister Theresa May on Tuesday.
Hemant Kadam tells us how he sacrificed his love for unhealthy junk food and changed his lifestyle to be fitter and lighter.
Images from the opening day of the first Test match between India and New Zealand in Kanpur, on Thursday.
Sukanya Verma gives ten points on why you should watch Housefull 3.
A delicious recipe that will make you feel close to Goa.
Did you know Justin Bieber will take a chopper to the DY Patil Stadium, where his concert will be held on May 10?
The American, who moved from US Navy to the corporate world, is considered best suited for this role because of her understanding of both production and distribution. Arnab Dutta & Viveat Susan Pinto report.
A weekend in the beautiful sleepy town of Mukteshwar is just what you need to bust your stress, says Suchismita Banerjee.
Fashion graduate Natasha Ramachandran tells us how she became a model and why the industry is not meant for everyone.
The Siang is a dramatic river that flows through a beautiful land. Rafting on it is a rare pleasure the state offers tourists, says Ajai Shukla.
India's largest cow hospital provides care for 1,600 cows, bulls, oxen, that are sick, diseased, injured or deformed. With wards for cows with breast cancer, cows that have lost their legs in road accidents, cows that have been operated upon to remove plastic from their bellies, the hospice is a tourist attraction.
Leading chefs from across the country share their journeys to find exotic ingredients and techniques.
A defiant Ajinkya Rahane hit a superb 103 to pull India out of trouble after a mid-innings collapse on a lively track at Lord's, as the visitors ended the first day's play on a respectable 290 for nine on Day 1 of the second Test in London.
Green vegetables contain a high amount of soluble and insoluble fiber to balance your good and bad gut bacteria.
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Rediff reader Priyanka Mukherjee sent us this easy-to-make Malpua recipe.
India's batting woes in South Africa continued as the visitors folded up for 187 on Day 1.
Did you know that coconut water can treat sun tan?
Glimpses of the Dashavatar, a popular art form from Maharashtra's Sindhudurg district.
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