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The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com7 May 2019

Eight images that prove we live in a wonderfully weird world!

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.

Rhodes, incumbents appear for Indian support staff interviews

Rhodes, incumbents appear for Indian support staff interviews

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

After a total of 18 interviews for the batting and bowling coaches were conducted on Monday, the MSK Prasad-led senior selection committee resumed the process on Tuesday.

The best of the week gone by

The best of the week gone by

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

From Black Lives Matter protests in the United States to deadly floods in Japan, here's all the top stories in images from the past week.

PIX: Travelling the world with Amy Jackson

PIX: Travelling the world with Amy Jackson

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Living out of a suitcase has probably never been as much fun!

Couple get married as volcano erupts behind them

Couple get married as volcano erupts behind them

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

Chino and Kat Vaflor were tying the knot at a venue 10 miles from the Taal Volcano when wedding photographer Randolf Evan captured dramatic shots of the couple with the ash plume seemingly overhead.

A Hungarian invention that helped the British in WWII

A Hungarian invention that helped the British in WWII

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

Tracing the early life of the humble ballpoint pen to its present.

Taj Mahal gets a makeover before Trumps visit Agra

Taj Mahal gets a makeover before Trumps visit Agra

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

From Dwight D Eisenhower to Bill Clinton, many American presidents have made sure they're photographed against the backdrop of the Taj. And, now the monument is ready to impress Trump for that family frame. Well, almost ready, reports Shreya Jai.

'The whole of Costa Rica is going to the streets'

'The whole of Costa Rica is going to the streets'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

From the beaches to the capital, Costa Ricans poured into the streets to celebrate the national team's historic World Cup victory over Greece that put the team in the quarter finals for the first time.

When Ganjawala was on hyper-speed!

When Ganjawala was on hyper-speed!

Rediff.com19 May 2005

Pennetta overpowers injured Radwanska to clinch Indian Wells title

Pennetta overpowers injured Radwanska to clinch Indian Wells title

Rediff.com17 Mar 2014

Italy's Flavia Pennetta captured the biggest title of her career on Sunday when she beat Poland's ailing Agnieszka Radwanska in the final of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells.

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in...

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in...

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

The 10 images that prove we live in a bizarre world.

PHOTOS: Champions Real Madrid celebrate King's Cup win in style!

PHOTOS: Champions Real Madrid celebrate King's Cup win in style!

Rediff.com17 Apr 2014

Real Madrid took to the streets as they celebrated their King's Cup, or what is Spanish is called the Copa Del Ray, victory over Barcelona on Wednesday.

Highway diaries: Riding along NH8

Highway diaries: Riding along NH8

Rediff.com1 Feb 2014

The National Highway number eight is a biker's dream come true says Ananjan Chaudhuri who rode with his friends from Mumbai to Dudhani in Silvassa. Here's his travelogue!

Around the world with Mandira Bedi

Around the world with Mandira Bedi

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

The world is Mandy's oyster!

Crude bomb explodes outside Pranab's hotel in Dhaka

Crude bomb explodes outside Pranab's hotel in Dhaka

Rediff.com4 Mar 2013

A homemade crude bomb of low intensity was hurled today outside the Sonargaon Pan-Pacific hotel in Dhaka where President Pranab Mukherjee is staying. No one was injured in the blast which took place around 2 pm., said Apoorva Hassan, the officer in-charge of Tejgaon police station.

Photos! Tabu's tribute to Rajasthan

Photos! Tabu's tribute to Rajasthan

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

She looked resplendent as a Rajasthani royal bride.

Why objections to the Vande Mataram are not valid

Why objections to the Vande Mataram are not valid

Rediff.com14 May 2013

In a pluralistic society like India it is imperative that religious fervour be tempered to suit the common good, say Vivek Gumaste.

Step inside Bollywood's BEAUTIFUL HOMES

Step inside Bollywood's BEAUTIFUL HOMES

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

Sukanya Verma takes us inside 10 of her all-time favourite movie homes.

50 pieces of silver: The Gospel according to Tarantino

50 pieces of silver: The Gospel according to Tarantino

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

As Hollywood director Quentin Tarantino turns 50, Raja Sen comes up with a light-hearted write-up on what would happen if the director decided to make the Bible no less.

PIX: Aditi Rao Hydari, Radhika Apte walk for Manish Malhotra

PIX: Aditi Rao Hydari, Radhika Apte walk for Manish Malhotra

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

The actors were the showstoppers for designer latest collection.

Mumbai Meri Jaan: 10 pix that'll make you smile

Mumbai Meri Jaan: 10 pix that'll make you smile

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

Have you taken a picture of Mumbai that you absolutely love? Share it with us right here.

RIL plans to raise refining capacity

RIL plans to raise refining capacity

Rediff.com15 Oct 2012

RIL operates 33 million tonne domestic-tariff area or DTA refinery that sells most of its products to domestic market, and 29 million tonne only-for-exports or SEZ unit.

Burj Khalifa glows with tri-colour for India's R-Day

Burj Khalifa glows with tri-colour for India's R-Day

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

The LED shows were held thrice and will be repeated on Thursday along with complimenting Dubai Fountain shows.

25-yr-old from Andhra among 3 killed in US bank shooting

25-yr-old from Andhra among 3 killed in US bank shooting

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

Pruthviraj Kandepi, who hailed from Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh, was killed in the shootout.

EURO 2012: A soccer fan's walking guide to Kiev

EURO 2012: A soccer fan's walking guide to Kiev

Rediff.com4 Jun 2012

A large digital clock, inexorably counting down to the kick-off of the month-long Euro 2012 soccer feast, looks out onto a broad Kiev boulevard where metal barriers are going up to corral Europe's football faithful.

Yousuf has passed fitness test: sources

Yousuf has passed fitness test: sources

Rediff.com25 Apr 2012

Former Pakistan captain and senior batsman Mohammad Yousuf cleared the first hurdle in his bid to revive his international cricket career as he passed a fitness test held at the National Cricket Academy.

Terror in Brussels: World monuments light up in Belgian flag colours

Terror in Brussels: World monuments light up in Belgian flag colours

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

The Eiffel Tower was illuminated Tuesday night in the colours of the Belgian flag in a sign of solidarity with its neighbour following deadly terror attacks.

Your Diwali pics: Diyas, idols and fireworks

Your Diwali pics: Diyas, idols and fireworks

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

Readers tell us how they celebrated the festival of lights this year.

BJP to hold nationwide stir demanding Rahul's apology

BJP to hold nationwide stir demanding Rahul's apology

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

Nadda asked party workers to go to people and 'expose' the Congress's 'slander campaign' against the government.

Watch: A striking trailer for Vikramaditya Motwane's Lootera

Watch: A striking trailer for Vikramaditya Motwane's Lootera

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

Tell us, what do you think of Lootera trailer?

PCB confirms Whatmore's appointment

PCB confirms Whatmore's appointment

Rediff.com4 Mar 2012

The Pakistan Cricket Board confirmed the appointment of Australia's Dav Whatmore as their new head coach of the national team for the next two years.

Lessons of Paris's Louvre need to come to India!

Lessons of Paris's Louvre need to come to India!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

Adding oomph to an ageing brand?. When the first wrinkles appear, the search for the fountain of youth must begin!

Jaw-dropping photos of the month: July

Jaw-dropping photos of the month: July

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

Here are some of the best photos from around the world in the month gone by.

Celebrating the life of Britain's Queen Victoria

Celebrating the life of Britain's Queen Victoria

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Buckingham Palace, one of the world's most iconic buildings and a focal point for British national life, is celebrating the 200th anniversary of Queen Victoria's birth with a special exhibition dedicated to Queen Elizabeth's great-great-grandmother. Ahead of its public opening, the Queen was given a special preview. Take a look inside the Queen Victoria Palace Exhibition as it opens at Buckingham Palace in London, England.

Here come the grandparents and aunt Pippa: Royal baby gets first visitors

Here come the grandparents and aunt Pippa: Royal baby gets first visitors

Rediff.com3 May 2015

Close family members on Sunday visited Kensington Palace to see Prince William and wife Kate Middleton's new baby daughter.

Jason Swift named Bangladesh fielding coach

Jason Swift named Bangladesh fielding coach

Rediff.com11 Jul 2011

Australian Jason Swift has been appointed fielding coach of the Bangladesh cricket team, the Bangladesh Cricket Board said late on Sunday. The 40-year-old, who has spent the past six years as a coach and performance analyst with English county club Lancashire, has agreed a two-year term with Bangladesh.

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

Here's your weekly digest of the most weird, true and funny news from the across the world.

Review: Pirates is just not savvy

Review: Pirates is just not savvy

Rediff.com20 May 2011

The film disappoints because of its complete lack of ambition.

Unusual summer pics: A descended rainbow!

Unusual summer pics: A descended rainbow!

Rediff.com14 Apr 2011

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