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9 cool ways to update your summer style

9 cool ways to update your summer style

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Keep up with your cool, chic fashion statement. Here are some tips!

2015 Rewind: What an eventful year for Indian hockey!

2015 Rewind: What an eventful year for Indian hockey!

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

On-field achievements often jostled for space with off-field drama as Indian hockey endured a rollercoaster year during which the players scripted historical feats but coach Paul van Ass' acrimonious ouster and Gurbaj Singh's suspension created its share of storm.

India's defence suffered during Antony's stewardship: Modi

India's defence suffered during Antony's stewardship: Modi

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

Launching a fresh attack on Defence Minister A K Antony, Narendra Modi on Tuesday charged that the country's defence had suffered seriously during his stewardship and said he owed an explanation to the people for this.

Tadoba holds its own among star tiger reserves

Tadoba holds its own among star tiger reserves

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

'In Tadoba many of them have names -- Sonam, Shivaji, Maya and Tara.' 'Their territories are precisely demarcated on the map, and it is to the waterhole that we all troupe, to stay put till the lord or her ladyship deign to put in an appearance.' Subir Roy on a visit to the the Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve.

Asin, Rekha, Shilpa... actress and businessmen

Asin, Rekha, Shilpa... actress and businessmen

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

Asin joins a long list of actresses, who married rich businessmen!

12 odd PHOTOS from a mad, mad world

12 odd PHOTOS from a mad, mad world

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

Here's your weekly digest of photographs that prove that it's a mad, mad, mad, mad world out there!

In Kerala, Congress retains key seat in by-poll

In Kerala, Congress retains key seat in by-poll

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

In a boost to the United Democratic Front ahead of assembly polls in Kerala next year, the Congress candidate K S Sabarinadhan on Tuesday won the Aruvikkara assembly by-poll by a margin of 10,128 votes defeating his nearest rival M Vijayakumar of the Opposition Left Democratic Front.

Swanky railway stations in India? A forgotten promise

Swanky railway stations in India? A forgotten promise

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

If we can adhere to those standards, most passengers will be happy.

Aadesh Shrivastava: The Man Who Composed Chartbusters

Aadesh Shrivastava: The Man Who Composed Chartbusters

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

Saluting the late music composers most memorable film songs.

50 shades of green in Munnar

50 shades of green in Munnar

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

The way to enjoy Munnar in the monsoons is to make peace with the rains, says Geetanjali Krishna.

Jodhpur RIFF 2014: Tune in to the desert

Jodhpur RIFF 2014: Tune in to the desert

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Every year, Mehrangarh Fort comes alive with folk music from across the world. The author soaks in the lilting melodies of Jodhpur RIFF.

Why Modi retains his personal support

Why Modi retains his personal support

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

'Modi is given a longer leash by his fans than any other leader of our time.' 'Will he be able to continue putting himself above the fray if other scandals continue to emerge in his term? No, the erosion will inevitably come, given the awful state of this country. But for now, he has managed to shine through a period that would have tarnished any other leader but him.'

Review: The Hobbit 3 is the most unspectacular film of the series

Review: The Hobbit 3 is the most unspectacular film of the series

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies will perhaps be best enjoyed by those who have not yet read JRR Tolkien's prequel to the Lord of the Rings series, says Paloma Sharma.

70th anniversary of the Hiroshima-Nagasaki bomb; the Doomsday Clock ticks on

70th anniversary of the Hiroshima-Nagasaki bomb; the Doomsday Clock ticks on

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

To this day, the shadows of the victims lay imprinted on the walls of these cities. Here are some interesting facts about Hiroshima and Nagasaki and how that tragedy changed the world.

Waking up to a different kind of twitter

Waking up to a different kind of twitter

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

A weekend in the beautiful sleepy town of Mukteshwar is just what you need to bust your stress, says Suchismita Banerjee.

Par Ek Din: Flight of the Bumblebees

Par Ek Din: Flight of the Bumblebees

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

'The bumblebees in Par Ek Din may not be flying yet, but even as they dangle in mid-air, their stings hurt.' 'Effortlessly graceful, this is a work of passion that conveys what being passionate about something truly feels like,' says Sreehari Nair.

Mission 44 plus: BJP fields more Muslim candidates in J&K

Mission 44 plus: BJP fields more Muslim candidates in J&K

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party, which has been trying to shrug off the 'communal' tag, has fielded nearly 40 per cent Muslim candidates in Jammu and Kashmir assembly polls under its ambitious 'Mission 44 plus' to wrest power in the state.

Urvashi Rautela: 'Sex education is essential for kids'

Urvashi Rautela: 'Sex education is essential for kids'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2016

Here's our weekly round-up that brings you the latest news on models, designers and celebs from the world of glamour and entertainment.

2 inches taller and 8.6 milliseconds younger in 340 days

2 inches taller and 8.6 milliseconds younger in 340 days

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

We take a look at the amazing things that Scott Kelly experienced as he hovered 400 kilometres above the earth zipping around it at 17 thousand miles per hour for nearly an year.

What connects Nehru, Modi, Kanhaiya Kumar?

What connects Nehru, Modi, Kanhaiya Kumar?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Ramdhari Singh Dinkar's poems speak to every Indian, uniting them across political, social, religious and caste divides. They elevate; they inspire; they stir the soul and goose-bump the flesh.

Top 10 books for entrepreneurs

Top 10 books for entrepreneurs

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

From how to hire the right people for the job to effective ways to upscale your business, these books can guide you to make your start-up dream

Will Pakistan survive?

Will Pakistan survive?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

'Pakistan is paying the price for ignoring secularism. In seeking to be ever more Muslim to define its nationhood, it has become a terrorist haven.'

Obama nominates Indian American woman for key post

Obama nominates Indian American woman for key post

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

United States President Barack Obama has nominated Nisha Desai Biswal as the new assistant secretary of state for south and central Asian affairs.

Friend, sister, supporter... and wonderful human being

Friend, sister, supporter... and wonderful human being

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Shahnaz Anklesaria Aiyar was a formidable journalist. More importantly, she was an incredible human being, says Sanjoy Hazarika.

Why this Kashmiri Pandit is hugging everyone

Why this Kashmiri Pandit is hugging everyone

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Sandeep Mawa is a Kashmiri Pandit married to a Kashmiri Muslim, intent upon spreading the message of love and Kashmiriyat through his campaign. He wants to hug Assaduddin Owaisi, Arvind Kejriwal, Rahul Gandhi, Narendra Modi and do a pau lago to Sonia and Priyanka Gandhi.

Nervy Rafter could 'choke' in doubles return with Hewitt

Nervy Rafter could 'choke' in doubles return with Hewitt

Rediff.com12 Jan 2014

Australia's Davis Cup captain Pat Rafter has enjoyed smiting foes in the senior's tour since his retirement, but fears he may have bitten off more than he can chew by agreeing to partner Lleyton Hewitt in the Australian Open doubles.

Taking a stand on yoga

Taking a stand on yoga

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Two fitness experts weigh in on what works for them in the ancient Indian practice and what doesn't

Maggi controversy: Is it right to hold the endorser responsible?

Maggi controversy: Is it right to hold the endorser responsible?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Views differ on the subject of celebrity endorsement.

6 hill stations in South India that you must visit

6 hill stations in South India that you must visit

Rediff.com24 May 2015

Tea and coffee estates, the smell of eucalyptus in the crisp mountain air, cool nights huddled in shawls, sylvan lake rides and mountain treks... Peace and tranquility is at hand!

Bang Bang Review: Make it STOP!

Bang Bang Review: Make it STOP!

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

A worse official remake of an already bad original, Bang Bang is more noise and less sound, rants Paloma Sharma.

Hindu anger led BJP's coastal Karnataka win

Hindu anger led BJP's coastal Karnataka win

Rediff.com25 May 2018

'Hindu voters in coastal Karnataka lean more towards Hindutva than Hinduism which explains why the Siddaramaiah government's perception as anti-Hindu worked wonders for the BJP in coastal Karnataka.'

A heart-wrenching tale of forgotten athletes

A heart-wrenching tale of forgotten athletes

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

What lies ahead for Korea's forgotten athletes? Take a look.

Where are you heading this summer?

Where are you heading this summer?

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

Ritika Bhatia lists some of the best camping spots and adventure trails for a perfect mix of offbeat vacation and precious solitude this summer.

Lessons Asian cities need to learn from China's urbanisation

Lessons Asian cities need to learn from China's urbanisation

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

With a population of more than 60 million, the delta region accounts for nearly 30 per cent of China's exports.

Why payment banks are not a good option

Why payment banks are not a good option

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Payment banks may not be viable option to attain financial inclusion.

#JabWeMet: 'Our friendship blossomed into love'

#JabWeMet: 'Our friendship blossomed into love'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

Do you have an interesting love story that you want to share? Write to us!

Top monsoon destinations in India

Top monsoon destinations in India

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

Time to pack your bags and pamper the wanderlust in you.

Review: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is brilliant

Review: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is brilliant

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

According to Sukanya Verma, The Hobbit series continues to exhilarate and astound with The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.

Hot spells r-e-b-l-o-g-g-e-d: Top 20 most popular models!

Hot spells r-e-b-l-o-g-g-e-d: Top 20 most popular models!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

As 2014 draws to a close, microblogging and social networking platform Tumblr has released its list of the most reblogged models on its website.

How the North Indian Launda saved Hindi movies

How the North Indian Launda saved Hindi movies

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

'Pink a movie that's assembled especially for that section of prejudice-free Indians who are all on this side of the screen.' 'Look...there's virtuosity staring at you, 24 Frames per Second.' 'Soak it in; more power to the revolution, more wax to the candlelight vigils,' says Sreehari Nair.