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Bloody Ishq Review: We've Seen It All Before

Bloody Ishq Review: We've Seen It All Before

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Bloody Ishq comes off looking even more shoddy and ill-conceived when there is so much superior content to entertain the horror buff, observes Deepa Gahlot.

The magic of the Gili Islands

The magic of the Gili Islands

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

Much of what Gili offers are experiences not strongly defined by geographical coordinates. It's found in the warmth of the locals who love their land, who welcome strangers and find ways to make them feel at home, reveals Nikita Puri.

Rain lashes parts of Bengal as cyclone 'Dana' nears

Rain lashes parts of Bengal as cyclone 'Dana' nears

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

The cyclonic storm is likely to make landfall between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra Port in Odisha early Friday with wind speeds of up to 120 kilometres per hour (kmph), it said.

South Korean island paints the town purple to attract visitors

South Korean island paints the town purple to attract visitors

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

A South Korean farming community has reinvented itself by transforming into an attraction perfect for the Instagram era. Banwol Island, off the west coast of southern South Korea, has become known as "the purple island" after painting the roofs of some 400 buildings a lovely shade of lilac.

COP29: India, developing world face EU resistance to climate finance

COP29: India, developing world face EU resistance to climate finance

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Talks on global climate finance virtually ground to a halt last week at COP29, the annual United Nations (UN) Climate Change event in Baku, Azerbaijan, as the developed world, led by the European Union (EU), and developing countries including India, Brazil, South Africa, and a clutch of island nations and African countries faced a wide chasm between their expectations. This has raised doubts about whether an agreement can be reached this week or whether talks will spill over to COP30, to be held next year in Benem, Brazil.

ISL: Mumbai City's unbeaten streak continues

ISL: Mumbai City's unbeaten streak continues

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

Mumbai City FC grabbed their maiden victory of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season with a closely-fought 2-1 win against FC Goa in Margao on Saturday.

Swaminarayan temple in US vandalised; India reacts sharply

Swaminarayan temple in US vandalised; India reacts sharply

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

According to footage shared online, expletives have been sprayed on the road and the signage outside the temple. The temple is expected to hold a prayer meeting later in the afternoon following the incident.

Cyclone Dana: 1 Million Evacuated

Cyclone Dana: 1 Million Evacuated

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

Glimpses of the preparations in Odisha and West Bengal for Cyclone Dana which is expected to make landfall between October 24 and 25.

Mumbai City, Chennaiyin in thrilling draw in 1,000th ISL match

Mumbai City, Chennaiyin in thrilling draw in 1,000th ISL match

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

Mumbai City FC rode on left-back Nathan Rodrigues' strike to hold Chennaiyin FC 1-1 in a thrilling draw in the 1000th match of the Indian Super League.

'India Will Come To Pakistan For Champions Trophy'

'India Will Come To Pakistan For Champions Trophy'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

The BCCI has not yet confirmed India's participation in the Champions Trophy, which is slated to be held in Pakistan in February-March.

T20 WC: India wary of Chamari's influence on SL

T20 WC: India wary of Chamari's influence on SL

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

India need victory big enough to boost its net run-rate (NRR) when they face Sri Lanka on Wednesday.

FDI inflows jump 47.8% to $16.17 bn in Q1

FDI inflows jump 47.8% to $16.17 bn in Q1

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Foreign direct investment in India jumped 47.8 per cent to $16.17 billion in April-June this fiscal on healthy inflows in services, computer, telecom and pharma sectors, according to government data. FDI inflows were at $10.94 billion in April-June 2023-24. The data showed that overseas inflows in May rose to $5.85 billion and in June to $5.41 billion from $2.67 billion and $3.16 billion, respectively, in the year-ago period.

ISL: NorthEast Utd edge Odisha in five-goal thriller

ISL: NorthEast Utd edge Odisha in five-goal thriller

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

A brilliant brace from Alaaeddine Ajaraie and a goal by Guillermo Fernandez off the bench saw NorthEast United FC prevail over Odisha FC 3-2 in a thrilling Indian Super League match in Guwahati on Sunday.

Modi lands in Philadelphia, to meet Biden ahead of Quad talks

Modi lands in Philadelphia, to meet Biden ahead of Quad talks

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

The annual Quad summit at President Joe Biden's hometown Wilmington is expected to roll out a series of new initiatives to boost cooperation in the Indo-Pacific and explore ways to find peaceful solutions to the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza.

Team India's fate in Govt's hands

Team India's fate in Govt's hands

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

It's up to the government to decide whether our team should go to any country or our team should not go to any country, BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla on India's travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy in 2025.

Why Is Maharashtra An Underperformer?

Why Is Maharashtra An Underperformer?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

'Why has Maharashtra slipped up over the past couple of decades?' 'Not only is this question critical for residents of the state, but given that it accounts for 14% of India's GDP, a faster-growing Maharashtra implies a faster-growing India as well, point out Shishir Gupta and Rishita Sachdeva.

Red alert as Mumbai battered with 10 cm rain in 5 hours, schools shut

Red alert as Mumbai battered with 10 cm rain in 5 hours, schools shut

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

The India meteorological department (IMD) on Wednesday evening issued a red alert for Mumbai and its neighbouring districts, predicting "extremely heavy rainfall".

'Winning a World Cup is my dream': Sri Lanka's Shanaka

'Winning a World Cup is my dream': Sri Lanka's Shanaka

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Sri Lanka are building a robust all-round Twenty20 side with a rich blend of youngsters and experienced players as they dream of winning the 2026 World Cup on home soil, former white-ball captain Dasun Shanaka has said.

Goodbye Bappa, Says India

Goodbye Bappa, Says India

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

Across the nation, Lord Ganeshas large and small make their way to the sea, to lakes, ponds or man-made water bodies where the Visarjan ceremony takes place.

What Chhetri said after breaking ISL goal record

What Chhetri said after breaking ISL goal record

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

'Whatever goals I have scored are because of the team I have played with'

Modi embarks on 3-day visit to US

Modi embarks on 3-day visit to US

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

The Quad has emerged as a key grouping to work for peace, progress, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday as he left for the United States on a three-day visit.

Do You Also Feel Lonely In A Crowd?

Do You Also Feel Lonely In A Crowd?

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

One has to accept the reality, that to exist in society one can't live, like an island, observes Aarti David.

Janhvi, Girl In A Pearl Sari

Janhvi, Girl In A Pearl Sari

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

Pooja prances in Dubai... Aahana's advice...Neha and Aisha in Thailand...

UN revises list, Modi not to address UNGA session

UN revises list, Modi not to address UNGA session

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not address the annual debate at the United Nations General Assembly session later this month, according to a revised provisional list of speakers issued by the UN.

Women's T20 WC: 'India needs to be careful against Australia'

Women's T20 WC: 'India needs to be careful against Australia'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

The Indian women's team is placed in a tough group alongside Australia, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and New Zealand at the T20 World Cup.

2036 Olympics in India? PM Modi's major announcement

2036 Olympics in India? PM Modi's major announcement

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Addressing the Indian diaspora at Nassau Coliseum in New York, PM Modi said that people will witness the Summer Olympics taking place in India as well. Last year, PM Modi said that India will make efforts to host these big sporting events.

Cyclone Dana: Lakhs evacuated; flights, trains suspended

Cyclone Dana: Lakhs evacuated; flights, trains suspended

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

As Cyclone Dana barrels toward the coasts of Odisha, threatening to impact nearly half of the state's population, the government is racing against time to execute a massive evacuation plan aimed at relocating about 10 lakh people in several coastal districts to safety. In West Bengal, the cyclone is set to bring heavy rainfall in several southern West Bengal districts, including Kolkata, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said.

Two Indian Beaches You Never Heard Of

Two Indian Beaches You Never Heard Of

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Kalapathar beach, Havelock island. Anjarle beach, Maharashtra.

'One of us': A R Rahman dedicates song to 'Kamala ji'

'One of us': A R Rahman dedicates song to 'Kamala ji'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris' White House bid gets a boost from legendary Indian music composer A R Rahman, who has come out in support of her 'vision for an equitable world', and recording some of his popular songs like 'Jai Ho' to inspire Indian American voters.

Rs 2.19 lakh crore given to MHA; majority for CAPFs

Rs 2.19 lakh crore given to MHA; majority for CAPFs

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

The Union Budget 2024-25 on Tuesday allocated Rs 2,19,643 crore to the Ministry of Home Affairs with the majority of it -- Rs 1,43,275 crore -- being given to central police forces like Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Border Security Force (BSF), and Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) which are responsible for internal security, border guarding, and security of vital installations.

Pant's Break Turning Point Of T20 WC Final

Pant's Break Turning Point Of T20 WC Final

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Rohit Sharma believes the major turning point of the T20 World Cup final was Rishabh Pant taking a break to get taping done on his knee.

Two killed, 92 hurt as super Typhoon Yagi wreaks havoc in China

Two killed, 92 hurt as super Typhoon Yagi wreaks havoc in China

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

Yagi, the 11th typhoon of this year, made two landfalls in China on Friday, first striking Hainan and later Guangdong province.

India's spin duo is a nightmare: Rachin warns

India's spin duo is a nightmare: Rachin warns

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Ashwin and Jadeja together have grabbed over 800 Test wickets, and are among the most experienced bowling pairs in world cricket at present.

Britain's King Charles visits Bengaluru for Ayurvedic treatment

Britain's King Charles visits Bengaluru for Ayurvedic treatment

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Britain's King Charles is on a personal visit to Bengaluru where he is staying at a sprawling integrative medical facility near Whitefield, sources said on Wednesday.

India Shining Under Modi In International Arena

India Shining Under Modi In International Arena

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

PM Modi went to New York this time not to engage in polemics, but to find solutions to global problems. He made some progress on several matters, even on reform of the UN Security Council, when the US made a major concession for the first time that six permanent members without veto, including India, could be considered

Modi meets Palestinian President in New York, discusses Gaza

Modi meets Palestinian President in New York, discusses Gaza

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Prime Minister Modi held separate talks with world leaders including his Nepalese counterpart K P Sharma Oli, and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, discussing various facets of bilateral ties and reaffirmed India's support for the Palestinian people.

India 'abuser' of import tariffs; Modi 'fantastic man': Trump

India 'abuser' of import tariffs; Modi 'fantastic man': Trump

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

Trump made the announcement while campaigning in Michigan, but did not provide any further details of their meeting.

What Happens If Donald J Trump Wins?

What Happens If Donald J Trump Wins?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Showing total disregard for the US constitution, Trump has said that this could be the last election to be held in the country. A Trump presidency could lead to mass deportation of undocumented migrants and harsh family separation, warns Aseem Chhabra.

ISL PIX: FC Goa steal point against spirited Mohammedan SC

ISL PIX: FC Goa steal point against spirited Mohammedan SC

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

Images from Indian Super League matches played on Saturday.

24K cops, drones to be deployed in Mumbai for Ganesh immersion

24K cops, drones to be deployed in Mumbai for Ganesh immersion

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

In view of the possible traffic snarls, as faithful throng roads in large numbers to witness the immersion processions, the city police will create a 'green corridor' for seamless movement of vehicles and connectivity between eastern and western suburbs, he said.