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Dark inks lend recession a bright hue

Dark inks lend recession a bright hue

Rediff.com6 Apr 2009

He won't do unicorns, but for snakes and skulls, tattoo artist Paul Booth charges $400 an hour.

Republic Day celebrations end on a high note

Republic Day celebrations end on a high note

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

Marking the culmination of the 67th Republic Day celebrations, the military on Friday held the beating retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk in Delhi with patriotic fervour.

Chennai techie helped NASA find Vikram lander on moon

Chennai techie helped NASA find Vikram lander on moon

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

On October 3, Subramanian, a Chennai-based mechanical engineer, had tagged the Twitter handles of NASA, LRO and ISRO in a tweet, asking, "Is this Vikram lander? (1 km from the landing spot) Lander might have been buried in Lunar sand?"

Head to Delhi's Gandhi museum to listen to Bapu's heartbeat

Head to Delhi's Gandhi museum to listen to Bapu's heartbeat

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

'We have gathered the ECG details from different stages of Gandhiji's life and recreated his heartbeat on the digital medium. This will be a very interesting feature for the public,' says museum director A Annamalai.

Chennai techie spent hours on NASA pix to spot Vikram

Chennai techie spent hours on NASA pix to spot Vikram

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

Subramanian, 33, who was on Tuesday the toast of the astronomy world, managed what ISRO and NASA couldn't through his close examination of before and after images of the scheduled landing.

2020's BEST Non-Hindi Films

2020's BEST Non-Hindi Films

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Aseem Chhabra lists the best non-Hindi language films he watched in 2020, with the hope that they will have a wider reach in the new year.

Telangana govt to hold Formation Day celebrations from June 2

Telangana govt to hold Formation Day celebrations from June 2

Rediff.com31 May 2015

Telangana government is all set for the week-long celebrations to observe Formation Day on June 2, marking one year of formation of the new state.

What Chidambaram said in his defence

What Chidambaram said in his defence

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

The former Union home minister expressed the hope that the investigative agencies will respect the law.

After SC snub, Chidambaram makes dramatic appearance

After SC snub, Chidambaram makes dramatic appearance

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

Rejecting reports of his evading the law, he told reporters that the charges against him and his son were 'nothing further from truth'.

Night race brings new challenges for F1

Night race brings new challenges for F1

Rediff.com22 Sep 2008

Singapore's debut on the Formula One calendar, with the city streets hosting the sport's first night grand prix, has forced teams to reappraise how they go about their business.

Rajdhani, Shatabdi to don designer look

Rajdhani, Shatabdi to don designer look

Rediff.com8 Apr 2008

India's premium trains -- Rajdhani Express and Shatabdi Express -- are all set to sport a designer look with the Railways assuring plush comforts to woo back its high-end clientele from the low-budget airlines. Passengers will be offered new upholstery, better interiors, squeaky clean bedrolls, well-maintained toilets, improved ventilation and better illumination. The Railways would also use polyurethane paint to enhance the quality of rakes & reduce the cost of re-painting.

Sikhs remember Guru Ramdass

Sikhs remember Guru Ramdass

Rediff.com10 Oct 2007

Sikhs remember Guru Ramdass

World Cup Extra Time: Exploring Stalin's bunker

World Cup Extra Time: Exploring Stalin's bunker

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

Hundreds of visiting supporters have been queuing up to visit Josef Stalin's bunker - chambers dug out underneath the southwestern city to protect the Soviet leader from a Nazi German assault that never came.

UN lights up for Diwali for the 1st time

UN lights up for Diwali for the 1st time

Rediff.com30 Oct 2016

The facade of the UN headquarters was lit in bright hues and the words 'Happy Diwali', along with the image of a traditional 'diya', projected onto the building.

Bugatti Chiron: 10 amazing facts you didn't know about this supercar

Bugatti Chiron: 10 amazing facts you didn't know about this supercar

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

Chiron erupts a massive power of 1479 bhp together with an ear-splitting torque of 1180 lb-ft.

'Nawazuddin is willing to exploit and disrespect a woman'

'Nawazuddin is willing to exploit and disrespect a woman'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

Niharika Singh lashes out at Nawazuddin Siddiqui.

'Kartarpur model' may help resolve future conflicts: Manmohan

'Kartarpur model' may help resolve future conflicts: Manmohan

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

"Peace and harmony is the only way forward to ensure a prosperous future," Dr Singh said.

Here's why you can't miss the R-Day parade

Here's why you can't miss the R-Day parade

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Glimpses of the colourful parade we will see on Rajpath in New Delhi on Thursday.

Bolton on rise after rout of Sunderland

Bolton on rise after rout of Sunderland

Rediff.com30 Nov 2008

Bolton Wanderers illuminated a dull day in the Premier League on Saturday with a 4-1 victory at Sunderland that lifted them to seventh in the standings.

Quick winter beauty hacks

Quick winter beauty hacks

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Now you can protect your skin from the winter dryness at home.

Brilliant Safin shines in the dark

Brilliant Safin shines in the dark

Rediff.com28 Jun 2008

Marat Safin lifted the evening gloom at Wimbledon as he beat Italy's Andreas Seppi 7-6, 3-6, 7-6, 6-4 and reach the last 16.

Rating agencies don't treat China, India alike, cribs CEA

Rating agencies don't treat China, India alike, cribs CEA

Rediff.com11 May 2017

the ratings agencies have been inconsistent in their treatment of China and India. Given this record -- what we call Poor Standards -- my question is: why do we take these rating analysts seriously at all?," Chief Economic Adviser Arvind Subramanian said on Thursday.

'Taimur loves the Ramayan'

'Taimur loves the Ramayan'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

'He is not interested in cricket or football.' 'He is interested in singing, dancing and painting.' 'Right now, he thinks he's Lord Rama.'

Holy Cow! A man is falling off the building

Holy Cow! A man is falling off the building

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

Lumiere, the United Kingdom's largest light festival, was held in London for the first time this year. The event showcases different light installations, videos and interactive sculptures from artists all over the world.

Surat's grand welcome for PM Modi

Surat's grand welcome for PM Modi

Rediff.com16 Apr 2017

Huge television screens, flags, flashy lights and a 10,000-bike cavalcade. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's homecoming was nothing short of being spectacular.

Tokyo Olympics preparations on track

Tokyo Olympics preparations on track

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

Tokyo has mostly delivered on that hope, despite some early teething problems.

Post floods, Kerala gears up to celebrate Onam

Post floods, Kerala gears up to celebrate Onam

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

As Kerala gets into the festive mood, police are maintaining tight vigil with the army receiving information that there may be a terror attack in southern parts of the country.

These photos will make you want to say 'I Do'

These photos will make you want to say 'I Do'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

Wedding photographers have the distinct honour of chronicling one of the most important events in a couple's life together. In 2017, the International Wedding Photographer of the Year Awards began recognising this challenging and rewarding work. Now in its third year, the 2019 winning entries were just recently announced, and they continue to showcase the best in artistic wedding photography from around the world.

PIX: India observes Janta curfew, PM says long battle ahead

PIX: India observes Janta curfew, PM says long battle ahead

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

The prime minister thanked the people but said it was the start of a long battle, as he urged them to follow social distancing to stop the chain of transmission of Coronavirus which has infected 360 people and claimed seven lives in India.

What our leaders need to learn from the epics

What our leaders need to learn from the epics

Rediff.com18 May 2019

'Gods are deceitful too and villains can be upright upholders of the law.' 'Perhaps political leaders of all shades would benefit from these lessons instead of declaring themselves upholders of a dharma that means different things to different people,' points out Arundhuti Dasgupta.

Small cap stocks? Better returns

Small cap stocks? Better returns

Rediff.com6 Nov 2007

Though fraught with risks, small business can easily fetch better returns than the established companies.

STUNNING Sports photos of the weekend!

STUNNING Sports photos of the weekend!

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

There is never a dull moment in the sporting world and this weekend was no different.

Check out the all-new C-class

Check out the all-new C-class

Rediff.com17 Mar 2007

The all-new C-Class shows off its sporty colours in stormy Spain. We were there to do the driving.

LG launches Bello for Rs 18,500

LG launches Bello for Rs 18,500

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

The handset features a 5-inch IPS display with 2,540 mAh battery combined with 1.3 GHz quad core processor.

Volvo XC90 Excellence PHEV launched at Rs 1.25 crore

Volvo XC90 Excellence PHEV launched at Rs 1.25 crore

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

It is powered by the T8 Petrol-Electric Hybrid system

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

20 years ago this week, India and Australia played one of the greatest Test matches in cricket history. Sreehari Nair relives the sound and the fury of that unforgettable game at the Eden Gardens.

Should you buy Nokia 8 Sirocco for Rs 49,999?

Should you buy Nokia 8 Sirocco for Rs 49,999?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

Looking inside the unconventional flagship smartphone.

The senate prayer explained

The senate prayer explained

Rediff.com13 Jul 2007

The purpose of the opening prayer is to seek God on behalf of, and for the Senators. It must be given exclusively and entirely in the English language. Recommended time for the prayer: 1 to 1 minutes.

He 'played dead' among bodies to escape Orlando nightclub killer

He 'played dead' among bodies to escape Orlando nightclub killer

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

Even as the community and the country struggle to come to terms with this attack, stories of survival emerge.

J-K celebrates Janamashtami with gusto

J-K celebrates Janamashtami with gusto

Rediff.com27 Aug 2005

Jammu and Kashmir is celebrating Janamashtami with great fervour.