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It's An Odd Odd World Out There!

It's An Odd Odd World Out There!

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

Don't believe us? Check these pix!

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.

Bloody end to Manila bus hijack, 9 killed

Bloody end to Manila bus hijack, 9 killed

Rediff.com23 Aug 2010

Law enforcers stormed a tourist bus that had been hijacked by a disguntled former police officer -- identified as Rolando Mendoza.

Asian badminton: Opening win for Saina, Sen ousted

Asian badminton: Opening win for Saina, Sen ousted

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

The fifth seed Indian lost 21-12, 10-21, 19-21 in his opening round men's singles tie that lasted 56 minutes.

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.

The Girl Who Changes Gandhi

The Girl Who Changes Gandhi

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

'The challenge for me was to make it believable that I was a girl from that era.'

Dogfight In The Skies For International Routes

Dogfight In The Skies For International Routes

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

West Asian carriers are up against Air India and IndiGo in the battle for seats on lucrative international routes.

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.

Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag enter BAC quarters; Saina out

Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag enter BAC quarters; Saina out

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

PV Sindhu advanced to the quarterfinals of Badminton Asia Championships

'Godse was not a supari killer'

'Godse was not a supari killer'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

'If Godse's last wish was to let everyone know his views, what's wrong in that?'

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.

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.

Sindhu edges past Bing Jiao to set up Yamaguchi semis

Sindhu edges past Bing Jiao to set up Yamaguchi semis

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Sindhu assured herself of a medal in the Double Olympic medallist P V Sindhu eked out a thrilling win over China's He Bing Jiao to enter the singles semi-finals of the Badminton Asia Championships in Manila on Friday.

Typhoon Hagupit ravages Philippines

Typhoon Hagupit ravages Philippines

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

Thousands of people were evacuated and 27 people were reported killed after the typhoon Hagupit hit Philippines' south-east on the weekend. The typhoon caused landslides, pummelled houses and stirred up gusts of 170 kph across the country's central islands.

Manipur: A Distant Outpost Full Of Promise

Manipur: A Distant Outpost Full Of Promise

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

A lesson we have not learnt from China is the urgent need to knit the vast country together to keep it from falling apart at the seams. While there is considerable dent in poverty, sadly, the North East remains as distant today as it always was, points out Shreekant Sambrani.

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.

Punjab cops bust 2 Canada-based ISI-backed terror modules, seize arms

Punjab cops bust 2 Canada-based ISI-backed terror modules, seize arms

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

In the first case, the arrested accused has been identified as Yograj Singh alias Yog, a resident of Rajoke village in Tarn Taran district.

'A Star Does Not Make Or Break A Film'

'A Star Does Not Make Or Break A Film'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

'Was Salman Khan the only reason for the success of a film?'

Christmas pics to brighten up your day

Christmas pics to brighten up your day

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Christmas pics from around the world.

On day of Modi visit, Chinese-built Lumbini international airport thrown open

On day of Modi visit, Chinese-built Lumbini international airport thrown open

Rediff.com16 May 2022

Nepal's Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba on Monday inaugurated the country's second international airport built by China that will help connect Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha and a major tourist and pilgrimage destination, to Buddhist circuits in South Asia as well as to the rest of the world.

Asian C'ships: Sindhu calls out 'unfair' point penalty

Asian C'ships: Sindhu calls out 'unfair' point penalty

Rediff.com1 May 2022

The 26-year-old from Hyderabad lost her momentum after that incident, losing 21-13, 19-21, 16-21 to eventually sign off with a bronze medal, her second in the continental individual championship.

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.

The world through the eyes of Damir Sagolj

The world through the eyes of Damir Sagolj

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

A look at Reuters Photojournalist of the Year Damir Sagolj's photographs.

Committed to security of allies, partners, says US amid Chinese aggression

Committed to security of allies, partners, says US amid Chinese aggression

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

Japan also reported that five of those missiles landed in its exclusive economic zone, understandably causing grave concern.

ASK ANU: Are You Living With A TOXIC Person?

ASK ANU: Are You Living With A TOXIC Person?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

If you feel that being around the person is physically and mentally draining, then it's a red flag that you should not ignore, warns mental health expert Anu Krishna.

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.

ASK ANU: How To Leave A Toxic Relationship

ASK ANU: How To Leave A Toxic Relationship

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

Toxic people are all around us. And they can cause us emotional and mental damage. Mental health coach Anu Krishna explains how to deal with toxic, abusive, people and relationships.

Lessons for badly-planned, congested Asian cities

Lessons for badly-planned, congested Asian cities

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

Most of the ill-planned Asian cities need a more creative plan aimed at weaning people away from using personal cars for commuting.

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.

PIX: Salman, Jacqueline, Bobby, Daisy party

PIX: Salman, Jacqueline, Bobby, Daisy party

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

The Race 3 crew celebrate Ramesh Taurani's birthday.

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.

ASK ANU: My Ex Is Blackmailing Me

ASK ANU: My Ex Is Blackmailing Me

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

rediffGURU Anu Krishna , who is a mind/life coach and NLP trainer, wants you to talk about your problems. She will address your concerns and offer expert advice on how you can take control of your life.

IPTL: Find out why Maria Sharapova feels like pressing 'snooze'

IPTL: Find out why Maria Sharapova feels like pressing 'snooze'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Russian tennis ace Maria Sharapova was reportedly tormented on Saturday with the inaugural International Premier Tennis League tournament's shot-clock, saying that she feels like pressing the snooze all the time.

10 Signs Your Mental Health Is At Risk

10 Signs Your Mental Health Is At Risk

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

Not being able to control outcomes and manage our own expectations leads to stress and anxiety which further leads to sadness and disappointment and worse case, depression.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Beijing warns Philippines over disputed S China sea island

Beijing warns Philippines over disputed S China sea island

Rediff.com8 May 2012

China on Tuesday warned the Philippines not to "misjudge" its resolve over a disputed island in the South China Sea, saying it is "fully prepared" to respond to any move by Manila to escalate the situation.