News for '-creature'

Cows die from an overdose of love

Cows die from an overdose of love

Rediff.com9 Feb 2019

In the run-up to the 2019 election, netas of all hues are reiterating their devotion for all things bovine, says Geetanjali Krishna.

How Tata Chem is giving sharks a future

How Tata Chem is giving sharks a future

Rediff.com23 Oct 2007

Takes to the sea to save whale sharks off the Gujarat coast from being hunted to extinction.

The Shahabuddin Effect

The Shahabuddin Effect

Rediff.com1 May 2021

Nitish Kumar had a week's time to prove his majority, but Laloo Yadav made full use of Siwan don Mohammad Shahabuddin. A revealing excerpt from Rajesh Singh's Baahubalis Of Indian Politics: From Bullet To Ballot.

Why must so many elephants die on the railway tracks?

Why must so many elephants die on the railway tracks?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

'The prime minister can think of bullet trains and speed, but cannot think of special measures to save these magnificent creatures.'

Chidambaram favours downsizing Planning Commission

Chidambaram favours downsizing Planning Commission

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

Chidambaram, who is also senior spokesperson of Congress, said at the AICC briefing.

When thousands took to Buddha's path

When thousands took to Buddha's path

Rediff.com28 May 2007

The new converts come from far-flung areas of Maharashtra like Nashik and Solapur. They have been ostracised and have faced the brunt of the caste-equations.

Shark takes a bite out of model during photo shoot

Shark takes a bite out of model during photo shoot

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

An Instagram model from California, United States says she's lucky to be alive after she was attacked by a shark during a photo shoot. Model and nursing student Katarina Zarutskie (@katarinazarutskie) was swimming in Staniel Cay in the Bahamas when she was bit on the wrist by a shark -- and her lucky escape was all captured on camera.

The Smurf 2 now has an Indian connection

The Smurf 2 now has an Indian connection

Rediff.com31 Jul 2013

The film will feature a song by Tamil singer Adhi.

An Amar Chitra Katha called KC

An Amar Chitra Katha called KC

Rediff.com9 Sep 2005

Love Aaj Kal Review

Love Aaj Kal Review

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

'A poorly conceived reboot that's overlong, overdramatic and overdone, Love Aaj Kal simply cannot differentiate between pyaar and parody,' says Sukanya Verma.

Jurassic World 2 Review: Predictable, yet petrifying!

Jurassic World 2 Review: Predictable, yet petrifying!

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom is every bit a horror film split into predictable hostility and periodic close calls,' says Sukanya Verma.

King Kong may be a monster hit!

King Kong may be a monster hit!

Rediff.com14 Dec 2005

Best scenes of 2016

Best scenes of 2016

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

The showbiz moments from last year.

Veganism will be the norm in the not-so-distant future

Veganism will be the norm in the not-so-distant future

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

'Like public smoking, like the decriminalisation of homosexuality, like the acceptance of medical marijuana, veganism awaits its generational change,' says Aakar Patel.

Jet, set and gone

Jet, set and gone

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

The Jet Airways of old is no more and the industry mourns its demise. Anjuli Bhargava reports.

Formula One can wait, says Danica

Formula One can wait, says Danica

Rediff.com19 Apr 2006

Shyamalan reveals his secret

Shyamalan reveals his secret

Rediff.com16 Jul 2004

Why did Kerala governor fast against dowry?

Why did Kerala governor fast against dowry?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

'What we see today is bargaining.' 'The man's family sets a price for him and then they start bargaining.' 'He is sold to the family that offers the highest price.' 'In this market, a woman is just a commodity to be sold because if she remained at home, it is a humiliation for the family.'

Visit to Chabad House was must, says Israel president

Visit to Chabad House was must, says Israel president

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

Rivlin, who attended a prayer meet at the House, said, "I could not have returned to Israel without stopping over and paying my respects to the martyrs of this establishment and other victims who were killed during the 26/11 attacks.

175 beached whales, dolphins die

175 beached whales, dolphins die

Rediff.com30 Nov 2004

Explanations for the mass deaths range from changing weather patterns, the availability of mackerel close to the coast to 'sound bombing' by oil companies scouring the deep seas.

Review: <I>Pacific Rim</i> is big-scale awesomeness!

Review: Pacific Rim is big-scale awesomeness!

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

Pacific Rim is possibly the best and the grandest belated gift a man can offer his childhood, writes Sukanya Verma.

2 ways to reduce your knowledge gap

2 ways to reduce your knowledge gap

Rediff.com18 Nov 2005

Spider-Man 2: A must-watch!

Spider-Man 2: A must-watch!

Rediff.com27 Jul 2004

Potter and the half-baked plot

Potter and the half-baked plot

Rediff.com19 Jul 2005

Why Parents struggle to TALK to Teens

Why Parents struggle to TALK to Teens

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

You struggle because, first you 'try' and second, you, 'talk', says mind coach, NLP trainer and Zen Lifestyle Expert Anu Krishna.

Study finds GM ingredients in packaged foods in India

Study finds GM ingredients in packaged foods in India

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

The study also found that most GM foods did not disclose the fact on the label. "A few also made false claims of being GM-free," the study by CSE said.

MUST SEE: Beachgoers helped rescue stranded shark

MUST SEE: Beachgoers helped rescue stranded shark

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Bystanders kept their distance but worked to pour water over the gills of the massive predator.

Why the cosmos fascinates us

Why the cosmos fascinates us

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

The fascination for the skies and what lies beyond has fathered an expansive stockpile of astronomical myths and legends and in India, also an elaborate astrological system, notes Arundhuti Dasgupta.

Mary Kom and Saina condemn growing rape cases in India

Mary Kom and Saina condemn growing rape cases in India

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

M C Mary Kom, who is also a sitting Rajya Sabha MP, said the alarming increase in the number of rapes in the country has left her feeling "hurt and helpless" while star shuttler Saina Nehwal condemned the 'ghastly crimes'.

When Bollywood sees RED!

When Bollywood sees RED!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

Is this Bollywood's favourite colour?

Cooking up a storm

Cooking up a storm

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

It'll be a relief when the rightful chefs are back to claim the kitchen so the household can be restored to its old ways, says Kishore Singh.

Hellboy scares Scooby Doo away!

Hellboy scares Scooby Doo away!

Rediff.com6 Apr 2004

Shark Tale still on top!

Shark Tale still on top!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2004

UCC or Hindu Civil Code?

UCC or Hindu Civil Code?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2003

Looking for a job? Be a 'Pokemon Catcher'!

Looking for a job? Be a 'Pokemon Catcher'!

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

Bengaluru-based Babajob, an online livelihood marketplace has advertised for a new job category 'The Pokemon Catcher'.

Charlie's Angels sequel: A wild ride

Charlie's Angels sequel: A wild ride

Rediff.com27 Jun 2003

Eve is older than Adam!

Eve is older than Adam!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2004

While human-like creatures like the Neanderthals existed 'hundreds of thousands of years' ago, Spencer Wells believes that men -- as opposed to women -- only evolved as a species just 60,000 years ago.

Garfield doesn't purr good!

Garfield doesn't purr good!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2004

The bottom feeder on the road

The bottom feeder on the road

Rediff.com8 Jun 2004