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Nomadland, The Disciple, Godzilla vs Kong... OTT Treats!

Nomadland, The Disciple, Godzilla vs Kong... OTT Treats!

Rediff.com4 May 2021

Oscar winners, festival favourites, massy entertainers, all-time classics, Sukanya Verma offers plenty to pick from on OTT this week.

PIX: Tennis stars hang out with wild friends at Aus Open

PIX: Tennis stars hang out with wild friends at Aus Open

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

Sloane Stephens, Kim Clijsters, Hyeon Chung among others were made acquainted with snakes and crocs of a varied variety, and kissed and cuddled Koala bears on Wednesday.

10 mindblowing places to visit before the year ends

10 mindblowing places to visit before the year ends

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

You'll be surprised, but India is one of them!

This path-breaking vaccine may win a Nobel, and it's for not Covid

This path-breaking vaccine may win a Nobel, and it's for not Covid

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

The new malaria vaccine (RTS.S/ AS01, tentatively brand-named Mosquirix) is the very first one to offer immunity against a parasite -- specifically the plasmodium falciparum parasite, which is the deadliest of the five parasites that cause malaria.

10 wildlife photos that'll amaze you

10 wildlife photos that'll amaze you

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

One of India's foremost wildlife photographers Rathika Ramasamy shares her most favourite photographs that'll make you go 'wow'.

Ten Things You Didn't Know About Spider-Man - III

Ten Things You Didn't Know About Spider-Man - III

Rediff.com27 Jun 2012

Here's bringing batch three of Spider-Man trivia!

'The stunts in CID prepared me for Khatron Ke Khiladi'

'The stunts in CID prepared me for Khatron Ke Khiladi'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

'I knew that I wouldn't last till the end but I wanted to try as many stunts as long as I was there on the show.' Dayanand Shetty shares his Khatron Ke Khiladi experience.

'We wanted to top Borat in The Babymakers'

'We wanted to top Borat in The Babymakers'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

Actor-director Jay Chandrasekhar and his business partner Kevin Heffernan talk about their latest film The Babymakers.

Irrfan: My role in Spider-Man is not lengthy, but it's pivotal

Irrfan: My role in Spider-Man is not lengthy, but it's pivotal

Rediff.com25 Jun 2012

Irrfan Khan discusses The Amazing Spider-Man, and also says how he would like to change the world if he had super powers.

Irrfan: My role in Spider-Man is not lengthy, but it's pivotal

Irrfan: My role in Spider-Man is not lengthy, but it's pivotal

Rediff.com25 Jun 2012

Irrfan Khan discusses The Amazing Spider-Man, and also says how he would like to change the world if he had super powers.

Pix: Flying dinosaur fossils found in Madhya Pradesh

Pix: Flying dinosaur fossils found in Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com8 Jun 2010

Nemicolopterus Crypticus, or six-feet tall 'flying dinosaurs', ruled the skies 22 crore years ago. Sixty five crore years after they were wiped off the face of the earth, a team of scientists has found the fossilised remains of these winged lizards in Patai village in Madhya Pradesh's Raisen district, near Narmada river.

Anil Dharker: Editor, bon vivant, mentor to many

Anil Dharker: Editor, bon vivant, mentor to many

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

'Everywhere Anil Dharker went, he assembled teams of talented people, gave them opportunities, then got out of the way and allowed them to flourish.' Meenakshi Shedde remembers a very special editor.

Australian coal mine 'sound' despite latest green challenge: Adani

Australian coal mine 'sound' despite latest green challenge: Adani

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Progress on the mine was blocked in August after a claim Adani failed to take into account the welfare of the yakka skink lizard and ornamental snake.

Bong Joon Ho: Master of Unsubtle Symbolism

Bong Joon Ho: Master of Unsubtle Symbolism

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

Only Bong Joon Ho -- whose film Parasite won the Oscars for Best Film, Best Director, Best International Feature -- knows how to work with a heavy hand and still get respectable results, says Ranjita Ganesan.

NRI author in British poetry prize shortlist

NRI author in British poetry prize shortlist

Rediff.com1 Aug 2008

Popular Non Resident India poetess Sujata Bhatt and five others were short-listed on Friday for Britain's most valuable poetry prize. The 52-year-old Ahmedabad born writer has been chosen for the 10,000-pound Forward Prize for her collection Pure Lizard.

The Big Ben moves to Delhi

The Big Ben moves to Delhi

Rediff.com20 Nov 2007

A replica of the Big Ben joined the skyline of Delhi on the occasion of the visit of London's mayor.

Do you want water or minerals?

Do you want water or minerals?

Rediff.com1 May 2007

Water or mines? The answer should be obvious, but thanks to the pots of gold that lie hidden in them, mines are robbing the countryside of its natural wealth.

Dabangg 3 Review

Dabangg 3 Review

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Dabangg 3 is the kind of indulgent rubbish that dispels the fundamentals of filmmaking to highlight its hero's virtue and vigour at any cost, sighs Sukanya Verma.

Now, 50 kids fall ill after mid-day meal in Bihar's Madhubani

Now, 50 kids fall ill after mid-day meal in Bihar's Madhubani

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

As 22 students died after eating mid-day meal in Bihar's Chhapra, about 50 children of another government school were taken ill on Wednesday after they were served food under the scheme in Madhubani district of the state.

Wild Karnataka, India's first natural history film

Wild Karnataka, India's first natural history film

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

After four years in the making, a band of 20 film-makers were left with 400 hours of footage for what is now India's first blue chip natural history film.

Bloodsuckers can cure your ills!

Bloodsuckers can cure your ills!

Rediff.com9 Nov 2004

'Leech therapy is a recognised minimal invasive Para surgical procedure and is a part of Ayurvedic surgery in India.'

2016 Sony World Photography Awards: 16 breathtaking shots

2016 Sony World Photography Awards: 16 breathtaking shots

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

With barely weeks left to enter the 2016 Sony World Photography Awards, the world's biggest photography competition, photographers from around the world, including India, have been submitting some of the most stunning images -- many capturing breathtaking shots of mother nature at her finest.

Designer goodies for SAG hosts

Designer goodies for SAG hosts

Rediff.com24 Feb 2004

'I am a rebel'

'I am a rebel'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

After successful stints in Jamai Raja and Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai, Nia Sharma faces fresh challenges in Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi.

These images show birds at their very best!

These images show birds at their very best!

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

A treat for bird lovers! The National Audubon Society announced the winners of the 2020 Audubon Photography Awards. Known the for highlighting some of the most spectacular bird photography in the world, this year's contest winners did not disappoint. This year's winners were selected from over 6,000 submissions that came in from photographers across all 50 United States, Washington DC, and seven Canadian Provinces. The goal of the awards is to highlight images that "evoke the ingenuity, resilience, and beauty of birds small and large, terrestrial and aquatic." We'll let you decide if they succeeded.

Bihar: Two children die after consuming mid day meal

Bihar: Two children die after consuming mid day meal

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

At least two children of a government primary school in Bihar's Saran district died on Tuesday after consuming the mid-day meal. Also, Over 80 children have taken ill fell, an official said.

Asia's Top 10 destinations for 2018

Asia's Top 10 destinations for 2018

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

Lonely Planet unveiled its list of Asia's Top 10 destinations for 2018.

Tanhaji and the distortions of history

Tanhaji and the distortions of history

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

'Indian apathy towards our historical heritage is indeed amazing,' says military historian Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

FREEZE! Animals on the Prowl

FREEZE! Animals on the Prowl

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

Take a look at some of the jaw-dropping images.

Wildlife photographer of the year -- people's choice

Wildlife photographer of the year -- people's choice

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

A coconut octopus, a burning forest, a rare rhino's last moments and a pair of sleeping squirrels all feature in the shortlist for the Natural History Museum's Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2020 People's Choice Award. This year's competition attracted more than 50,000 entries from professionals and amateurs across the world. Voting for the The People's Choice Award is open until 2 pm February 2.

350 children fall sick in Bangalore after mid-day meal

350 children fall sick in Bangalore after mid-day meal

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Around 350 children of a government-run Urdu primary school were hospitalised on Friday as they took ill after having mid-day meal at K G Halli.

Beautiful images from the Smithsonian's photo contest

Beautiful images from the Smithsonian's photo contest

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

From the ruins of a Syrian city to shamans, these are just some of the 60 breathtaking images selected as finalists in Smithsonian Magazine's 16th Annual Photo Contest. The magazine received a whopping 48,000 submissions from photographers in 155 countries between March 27 to November 30 2018. The annual contest has gifted us breathtaking pictures from six different categories: Travel, Altered Images, Mobile, Natural World, People, and The American Experience. March 27 is the day when Smithsonian will announce the winner of the Grand Prize. Till then, enjoy some of the amazing work done by the photographers.

Incredible winners of BigPicture Natural World Photography Competition

Incredible winners of BigPicture Natural World Photography Competition

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Winners from the Big Picture photography competition

Saving the crocodiles

Saving the crocodiles

Rediff.com2 Sep 2017

Saltwater crocodiles are the world's largest reptiles, and these had already disappeared from the coasts of Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh by the 1970s. In all of Bhitarkanika, there were only 96 of them left. The census this January noted their count at 1,682.

What is the hygiene score of Anganwadis in your state?

What is the hygiene score of Anganwadis in your state?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

The map below shows the classification of this score into Mostly Dirty, Somewhat Clean and Mostly Clean.

Sydney lights up for annual festival

Sydney lights up for annual festival

Rediff.com31 May 2016

Sydney's skyline has exploded with light and colour as Vivid Sydney -- a three-week "festival of light, music and ideas" -- brings public art installations, lighting sculptures to the Australian capital this year from May 27 to June 18.

Stree Review: A Trick Movie

Stree Review: A Trick Movie

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

'Not only are the concerns expressed in Stree (patriarchy, consent, prejudice against women) mere excuses to touch our 'sentimental hotspots', the movie itself is a few tricks cobbled together,' says Sreehari Nair.

Stunning contenders for Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards

Stunning contenders for Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

A red fox in a derelict schoolroom, a Bengal Tiger in the forests of Bhutan and walruses are just a few of animals featured in the photos shortlisted for this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year. While we wait for the results to be announced, here are some of the contenders in the contest.

Adani faces further delays over Australian coal mine permit

Adani faces further delays over Australian coal mine permit

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

Adani, which estimates its project will generate more than A$22 billion ($15.6 billion) in taxes and royalties, has yet to line up funding but is sticking to a late 2017 start date.

Superb snaps from Siena International Photo Awards

Superb snaps from Siena International Photo Awards

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

Gazing upon the prize-winning images of the Siena International Photo Awards 2019 is something of a roller coaster experience. The overall winner is a compelling picture of a boy trying to retrieve his ball behind an armed guard in Liberia, taken by British photographer Jonathan Banks. He was up against some extremely talented competition, as our selection shows.