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#Ashpiration! She's still got it

#Ashpiration! She's still got it

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

Former beauty queen Aishwarya Rai who made a comeback after five years walked the ramp as if she owned it.

J&K bus tragedy: 25 bodies fished out, searches on for rest

J&K bus tragedy: 25 bodies fished out, searches on for rest

Rediff.com6 Sep 2014

Ravaging floods claimed 17 more lives in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday raising the toll to 37 even as evacuation of people to safer areas continued.

Over 100 dead, 2600 villages submerged as floods ravage Kashmir

Over 100 dead, 2600 villages submerged as floods ravage Kashmir

Rediff.com6 Sep 2014

More than 100 people have died in rain-hit Jammu and Kashmir, which is witnessing its worst flood in 50 years.

These were the Best Dressed People of 2016

These were the Best Dressed People of 2016

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

Presenting this year's most stylish looks ever.

In photos: Going home with Usain Bolt

In photos: Going home with Usain Bolt

Rediff.com12 Aug 2017

As the sprinter runs his last race, we veer off the trodden tourist trail in Jamaica and revisit his hometown, Trelawny Parish.

Carlos Brathwaite a new star in the making?

Carlos Brathwaite a new star in the making?

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

A thick gloom that has pervaded the West Indies lifted briefly on Monday as paceman Carlos Brathwaite struck a defiant half-century on debut and celebrated wildly upon taking his first wicket during the second Test against Australia.

Flood situation grim in Assam, over 7.35 lakh affected

Flood situation grim in Assam, over 7.35 lakh affected

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

The flood situation remained critical in Assam, affecting 7.35 lakh people in 18 districts where one lakh hectares of cropland have been inundated by the surging waters of the swollen Bahmaputra and its tributaries.

When my mother danced for Chou Enlai and the Dalai Lama

When my mother danced for Chou Enlai and the Dalai Lama

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

No one on that glittery occasion could possibly have imagined that the Chinese were conspiring to invade India, nor could anyone have predicted that the seemingly benign Dalai Lama was plotting to flee Tibet and seek asylum in India. A fascinating excerpt from Sukanya Rahman's must-read Dancing In The Family: The Extraordinary Story Of The First Family Of Indian Classical Dance.

Chennai floods: Army out for relief as torrents pound at city

Chennai floods: Army out for relief as torrents pound at city

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Torrential rains pounded several parts of Chennai triggering a deluge completely disrupting normal life as army was deployed tonight in two suburban areas to undertake rescue on a war footing.

Now that's love! 10-year-old braves floods to retrieve school bag from home

Now that's love! 10-year-old braves floods to retrieve school bag from home

Rediff.com20 Sep 2014

Days after he was airlifted along with his family to safety, 10-year-old Taukeer Ahmed was on Saturday on a rescue boat returning to his marooned house in Raj Bagh locality to retrieve his most loved possession -- his school bag.

200 heavily armed militants wait across LoC to attack India

200 heavily armed militants wait across LoC to attack India

Rediff.com20 Sep 2014

Around 200 heavily armed militants were waiting across the Line of Control to infiltrate into the Indian side even as the security forces foiled several attempts by the ultras to sneak into KashmirValley following the recent floods.

Disaster response force floats 'boat hospitals' in J&K

Disaster response force floats 'boat hospitals' in J&K

Rediff.com13 Sep 2014

After undertaking rescue operation in the flood-ravaged Jammu and Kashmir, the National Disaster Response Force is now focusing on relief operations and had deployed 'boat hospitals' in water logged areas to provide health care facilities to the stranded people.

Over 40 missing as bus washed away in flash floods in J&K

Over 40 missing as bus washed away in flash floods in J&K

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

Over 40 people are missing after a bus carrying a marriage party, including the bride and groom, was washed away in flash floods in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district on Thursday.

Flood fury grips Uttar Pradesh as death toll rises to 90

Flood fury grips Uttar Pradesh as death toll rises to 90

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

Around 1,500 villages across Uttar Pradesh are trying to struggle to stay afloat after flood fury hit them hard due to the release of overflowing water from dams in Nepal last Sunday.

Pele returns to rousing welcome in Kolkata

Pele returns to rousing welcome in Kolkata

Rediff.com11 Oct 2015

Frenzied scenes were witnessed at the airport this morning when Pele landed in the Kolkata after 38 years as the 74-year-old Brazilian turned emotional and stood on the floor of his SUV to wave at the crowd, who kept chanting his name.

Kashmir floods: Where is the Hurriyat now?

Kashmir floods: Where is the Hurriyat now?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

One wonders where the inestimable Syed Ali Shah Geelani and his gang of separatist leaders have disappeared.

Forget FIFA scandal, fans say before Champions League final

Forget FIFA scandal, fans say before Champions League final

Rediff.com6 Jun 2015

The thousands of Barcelona and Juventus fans streaming into Berlin's Olympic Stadium for the Champions League final later on Saturday were confident the showpiece would knock the FIFA scandal off the front pages and out of people's minds.

Flood situation worsens in J-K, 138 dead, 12,000 rescued

Flood situation worsens in J-K, 138 dead, 12,000 rescued

Rediff.com7 Sep 2014

Flood fury on Sunday maintained its grip over Jammu and Kashmir, leaving 138 dead and many marooned as the swirling waters inundated the army cantonment, Civil Secretariat and the high court in Srinagar and snapped road and communication links.

Mother knows best: The view from a Jayalalithaa rally

Mother knows best: The view from a Jayalalithaa rally

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

A recent Salem event was perhaps the first time many in the crowd were seeing Jayalalithaa in person in the past five years. A brief stint in jail had made her more reclusive. But none of that seemed to matter.

Flash floods affects Indravati hydro power station

Flash floods affects Indravati hydro power station

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

Heavy rainfall in the upper end of Hati river has affected hydro power generation at Indravati power station.

The SEXIEST, SAUCIEST, MOST DARING of Cannes

The SEXIEST, SAUCIEST, MOST DARING of Cannes

Rediff.com26 May 2015

The 68th Cannes film festival may have concluded but the BEST of it is just coming your way!

5 Anarkali Suits That Matches Your Body Type Perfectly

5 Anarkali Suits That Matches Your Body Type Perfectly

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

If you want to wear something unusual and breathtakingly beautiful, check the regal collection of Anarkali Salwar suits and analyze the design that matches your body shape perfectly.

'The soul of fashion is missing in Mumbai'

'The soul of fashion is missing in Mumbai'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

Anuja Gupta is not all about style but substance too and here's why she is not happy with the fashion scene in the city...

Sheena Bora Trial: Heat and Forgery

Sheena Bora Trial: Heat and Forgery

Rediff.com30 May 2018

Then came the electrifying climax of Tuesday's hearing. Pasbola showed Sharma copies of cheques that had been deposited at the bank with Indrani's signature on them. He accused Sharma of forging Indrani's signature and collecting the money for herself. In the back Indrani stood up in the accused box and very pointedly nodded her head up and down and mouthed, "She did!".

Raging Ganga, Yamuna flood UP; Varanasi, Allahabad worst hit

Raging Ganga, Yamuna flood UP; Varanasi, Allahabad worst hit

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

The water level of major rivers, including the Ganga and the Yamuna, in Uttar Pradesh has crossed the danger mark at several places.

World Cup Diary: Gnats swarm players during Tunisia v England game

World Cup Diary: Gnats swarm players during Tunisia v England game

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

England and Tunisia players swatted away swarms of gnats that flew into their eyes and mouths during their opening World Cup game in Russia's riverside city of Volgograd on Monday.

12 Bhagalpuri Art Silk Sarees We Totally Love

12 Bhagalpuri Art Silk Sarees We Totally Love

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

12 Bhagalpuri Art Silk Sarees We Totally Love

Monsoon woes: Antiquated drainage can't handle new pressures

Monsoon woes: Antiquated drainage can't handle new pressures

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

The frequency of very heavy downpours seems to have increased.

Flood woes compounded by fresh rains in Odisha

Flood woes compounded by fresh rains in Odisha

Rediff.com9 Aug 2014

Fresh rains triggered by a low pressure compounded the miseries of flood victims in Odisha.

Flood situation grim in Odisha as toll mounts to 34

Flood situation grim in Odisha as toll mounts to 34

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

Flood waters engulfed vast areas of the delta region of Mahanadi river system in Odisha even as the death toll due to heavy rains and floods in the state climbed to 34.

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Leicester's EPL title credentials on show against champions Chelsea.

Cannes 2016: The best dressed models

Cannes 2016: The best dressed models

Rediff.com17 May 2016

A look at models who wowed the Cannes red carpet.

Sena's U-turn after attacking Modi over U'khand visit

Sena's U-turn after attacking Modi over U'khand visit

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

Facing flak from the Congress for his "Rambo" act in flood-hit Uttarakhand, Narendra Modi on Tuesday came in for criticism by ally Shiv Sena which said his rescue efforts for Gujaratis was detrimental to his interests when he is being cheered as likely prime ministerial candidate.

Pregnant woman among thousands rescued from flooded Chennai

Pregnant woman among thousands rescued from flooded Chennai

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Rescue and relief operations continued in full swing in Chennai with over a hundred people taken to safety by teams of Army, IAF and NDRF, including a seven-month pregnant woman who was airlifted on Thursday from one of the worst-affected areas in the flooded city.

Army, IAF troops called in to rescue rain-affected people in Chennai

Army, IAF troops called in to rescue rain-affected people in Chennai

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

The army and air force have been deployed for rescuing stranded citizens after torrential rains have left residents marooned.

The good, not-so-good and the bad about Marazzo

The good, not-so-good and the bad about Marazzo

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

Rajesh Alva/Rediff.com reveals the good, bad and ugly of the latest MPV from the Mahindra stable.

I-League: Mohun Bagan hammer United SC 4-0

I-League: Mohun Bagan hammer United SC 4-0

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

Summary of I-League football matches played across India on Friday.

Review: Ok Jaanu is just *okay*

Review: Ok Jaanu is just *okay*

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

Shraddha Kapoor and Aditya Roy Kapoor don't burn the screen with passion but there's a pleasant sense to their togetherness, feels Sukanya Verma.

Pictures: When Tibet moved to Bodh Gaya

Pictures: When Tibet moved to Bodh Gaya

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

'We are happy China has failed to disrupt the Kalachakra Puja by its repressive measures in Tibet; many Tibetans have come to attend the Puja.'

Review: The Martian is a surprisingly small, simple film

Review: The Martian is a surprisingly small, simple film

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

The Martian proves to be a light, pleasant watch, says Raja Sen.