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PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

These images prove we live in a wonderfully weird world.

Best PHOTOS from the week gone by

Best PHOTOS from the week gone by

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

Here are 10 images recapping the top events from the previous week.

'Pop': Britain's Princess Charlotte utters her first word

'Pop': Britain's Princess Charlotte utters her first word

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

17-month-old Princess Charlotte uttered her first word in public and also performed her first walkabout.

Winning T20 WC will be big for us: Harmanpreet

Winning T20 WC will be big for us: Harmanpreet

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur conceded on Monday that the void left by legends like Mithali Raj and Jhulan Goswami is not easy to fill, but asserted that her young side has grown substantially to be a top contender for this month's women's T20 World Cup.

Unusual animal friendships that will melt your heart

Unusual animal friendships that will melt your heart

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

A few days back a news report mentioning that a cat in Crimea had adopted four orphaned baby squirrels turned viral and made netizens across the world go 'awww'. Following that we take a look at the surprising bonds between predator and prey -- animals forming the unlikeliest of friendships.

Tarun Gogoi cremated with full state honours, thousands attend funeral

Tarun Gogoi cremated with full state honours, thousands attend funeral

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Amid the chanting of hymns, preceded by a gun salute and band played by the Assam Police, the state's longest serving chief minister's mortal remains were consigned to flames by his son Gaurav Gogoi.

Buy these photos and you might help save the wildlife

Buy these photos and you might help save the wildlife

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

Love wildlife and want to help in saving them? Here's a chance to do so from the comfort of your house. Presenting Prints for Nature -- a fine art photographic print sale offering collectors the chance to own work from some of the most impactful names in the photography industry and contribute to conservation. The initiative was created by National Geographic photographer Ami Vitale and includes eighty-five fine art and nature photographers who have generously donated prints for this cause. All of the net proceeds will go directly to support Conservation International's core initiatives. It will support those on the front lines protecting our wild lands and our most vulnerable species, at a time of critical need. The sale ends December 10, 2020. Please visit https://www.printsfornature.com/ to learn more.

'No indication Omicron is more infectious or lethal'

'No indication Omicron is more infectious or lethal'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

'Mortality or hospitalisation has not increased in South Africa because of the new variant.' 'There is nothing to show so far that it is more infectious.' 'I am of the opinion that at the moment, there is no reason to panic.'

World's last male northern white rhino dies

World's last male northern white rhino dies

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

The 45-year-old rhino named Sudan had been in poor health in recent days and was being treated for age-related issues and multiple infections.

Mumbai escapes unhurt as Nisarga batters nearby areas

Mumbai escapes unhurt as Nisarga batters nearby areas

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

A 58-year-old man died after a power transformer fell on him in Raigad district. 2 people died and 3 were injured in two separate cyclone-related incidents in Pune.

Crocodile threat ends in Khadakwasla Dam

Crocodile threat ends in Khadakwasla Dam

Rediff.com29 Feb 2012

The reptile was captured on Tuesday after a 10-hour long operation undertaken by forest and zoo officials, who were joined by cadets of the National Defence Academy.

Review: Life Of Pi is a visual treat

Review: Life Of Pi is a visual treat

Rediff.com23 Nov 2012

The film works well but could do with a shorter running time.

Political parties fielding outsiders is against democracy: SP

Political parties fielding outsiders is against democracy: SP

Rediff.com1 Apr 2014

Samajwadi Party, which has decided not to enter the fray in Amethi and Rae Bareli, on Tuesday disapproved the Bharatiya Janata Party fielding "outsiders" from the Nehru-Gandhi pocket borough, saying such a practice was against democracy.

#SummerPics: You can share yours too!

#SummerPics: You can share yours too!

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

We invited you, our dear readers, to share your unsual summer pictures with us and here is our first set of responses. You can continue contributing! Post them on ZaraBol and we will carry the best images, right here on Rediff.com!

Amazing PHOTOS: Polar bears chilling out

Amazing PHOTOS: Polar bears chilling out

Rediff.com10 Nov 2011

Sometimes there's nothing more refreshing than a nice cooling swim.

Patna airport safety: Over 3000 trees to be felled

Patna airport safety: Over 3000 trees to be felled

Rediff.com16 Feb 2012

Bihar's capital city, Patna will lose its green cover to ensure smooth air traffic operations.

Over 1,000 bird deaths reported; Centre issues advisories

Over 1,000 bird deaths reported; Centre issues advisories

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Fresh bird deaths were reported on Tuesday, including over 900 from Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan, amid cases of avian influenza in 10 states and union territories, with the Centre saying it has issued advisories on testing and maintaining sufficient stock of PPE kits for culling operations.

IMAGES: The best butts in the world!

IMAGES: The best butts in the world!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2012

Kim Kardashian has the best bum in the world, according to the results of a new poll conducted by ZOO Magazine. See which other celebs made the booty list!

PHOTOS: It's an odd, crazy world out there

PHOTOS: It's an odd, crazy world out there

Rediff.com17 Jun 2011

We bring for you a collection of some of the odd, crazy moments from around the world in recent weeks

The crown Jewel of Changi Airport

The crown Jewel of Changi Airport

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

Singapore's Changi Airport has long been touted as the "best airport in the world." That status becomes even more cemented on April 17, when it will officially open a dazzling pre-security attraction known as Jewel. Here's a sneak peak at the airport's crowned Jewel.

Unusual summer pics: Elephant bath!

Unusual summer pics: Elephant bath!

Rediff.com6 Jun 2011

We invited readers to send in their interesting summer snapshots. Here are some more responses -- and you can share yours too!

REWIND: Best moments from the week gone by

REWIND: Best moments from the week gone by

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

Hurricane Florence reaches the Carolinas, America pays tribute to 9/11 victims, Russia's Putin meets China's Xi Jinping and much more...

2G: Swan, Zebra, Tiger... and Reliance ADAG's trick

2G: Swan, Zebra, Tiger... and Reliance ADAG's trick

Rediff.com5 Apr 2011

A CBI chargesheet bares the extent to which companies associated with Reliance ADAG allegedly indulged in financial subterfuge through a complex maze of transactions.

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

These images prove we live in a wonderfully weird world.

REWIND: Top photos of the week from India

REWIND: Top photos of the week from India

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

All that happened in India in the past week, in photos.

Virat Kohli bats for Number 44

Virat Kohli bats for Number 44

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

Virat Kohli calls for relocation of Jaipur elephant

Will Bengal's 'conspiracy land' witness change?

Will Bengal's 'conspiracy land' witness change?

Rediff.com5 May 2011

Rediff.com's Sanchari Bhattacharya visits Jhargram and Jungle Mahal, one of the most volatile areas of poll-bound West Bengal, and tries to figure out whether the 'winds of change' would blow away 'the red bastions'.

Will Bengal's 'conspiracy land' witness change?

Will Bengal's 'conspiracy land' witness change?

Rediff.com5 May 2011

Rediff.com's Sanchari Bhattacharya visits Jhargram and Jungle Mahal, one of the most volatile areas of poll-bound West Bengal, and tries to figure out whether the 'winds of change' would blow away 'the red bastions.'

Huge quantity of 'explosive materials' recovered in Guwahati

Huge quantity of 'explosive materials' recovered in Guwahati

Rediff.com16 May 2019

A forensic team has also reached the spot and is carrying out investigation.

From Tokyo to Paris, the heat is really on!

From Tokyo to Paris, the heat is really on!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

Images from across Europe and parts of Asia show hot and bothered people dunking their feet in buckets of ice and wading into the sea as sweltering temperatures put some areas on red alert.

Is Canadian PM the COOLEST world leader ever?

Is Canadian PM the COOLEST world leader ever?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

Since then, the 43-year-old has been busy showing the world why he's the best Justin out of Canada since Bieber. A former teacher, boxing enthusiast and politician, Trudeau is Canada's second-youngest prime minister ever.

Images that will make you go WOW!

Images that will make you go WOW!

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last week, in 14 images

Unusual summer pics: The lazing leopard!

Unusual summer pics: The lazing leopard!

Rediff.com31 May 2011

We invited readers to send in their interesting summer snapshots. Here are some more responses -- and you can share yours too!

Fun is alive. Take that COVID-19!

Fun is alive. Take that COVID-19!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

The good times are back, in a measured way, in fun spots across the globe.

Akhilesh-Modi 'roar' at each other over Gir lions

Akhilesh-Modi 'roar' at each other over Gir lions

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav's quest for lions from the Gir forest in Gujarat to develop a lion safari in the once dacoit-infested Chambal ravines in Etawah has provoked an interesting wordy duel between him and his Gujarat counterpart Narendra Modi.

Meet the creatures that created Wikipedia

Meet the creatures that created Wikipedia

Rediff.com23 Sep 2010

7 editors that make up the phenomenon that is Wikipedia.

Spain, Germany in transfer tussle for oracle octopus

Spain, Germany in transfer tussle for oracle octopus

Rediff.com16 Jul 2010

Madrid zoo made a transfer bid for Paul the oracle octopus on Thursday, telling his aquarium in Germany it would outbid all others and give him a warm welcome in gratitude for predicting Spain's soccer World Cup win.

Summer pics: Ice creams, coconuts and more

Summer pics: Ice creams, coconuts and more

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Readers share their unusual summer pics. You can share yours too!

DON'T MISS: Top images from the week gone by

DON'T MISS: Top images from the week gone by

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

We bring you a collection of some of the best photographs taken last week by ace Reuters photogs.

Unusual summer pics: A lazy leopard!

Unusual summer pics: A lazy leopard!

Rediff.com17 May 2010

We invited readers to send in their interesting summer snapshots. Here are a few more responses -- and you can share yours too!