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The Prison Which Is A National Pilgrimage

The Prison Which Is A National Pilgrimage

Rediff.com29 May 2023

The long queue outside Cellular Jail is a testimony to its place in India's national consciousness. The Andamans is also where the only British viceroy was assassinated and where Bose unfurled the Tricolour for the first time in 1943.

Battista, the STUNNING e-hypercar from Pininfarina

Battista, the STUNNING e-hypercar from Pininfarina

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

The Battista hyper GT delivers a unique dynamic experience that can be tailored to suit every journey and the pure-electric model will accelerate from 0-100 km/h in less than two seconds - faster than a current Formula 1 car.

UP minister 'disappears' from courtroom after conviction, probe on

UP minister 'disappears' from courtroom after conviction, probe on

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

A 'preliminary enquiry' has been launched into the 'disappearance' of Uttar Pradesh minister Rakesh Sachan from a courtroom in Kanpur 'without furnishing bail bonds' after being convicted in an Arms Act case, a senior police official said Sunday.

RBI's views might have delayed crypto bill: Deputy Governor Michael Patra

RBI's views might have delayed crypto bill: Deputy Governor Michael Patra

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

Reserve Bank Deputy Governor Michael Patra on Wednesday said the central bank's views about cryptocurrencies might have delayed the government's proposed legislation on crypto assets. Emphasising that the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) will be introduced in FY23 as announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Budget speech, Patra said India will proceed very gradually on the subject as there are concerns on privacy, its impact on monetary policy formulation and energy intensity. The government had plans to introduce a bill on cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin during the Winter Session of Parliament in November-December 2021 but did not introduce it.

Subhash K Jha's Best Malayalam Films

Subhash K Jha's Best Malayalam Films

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Year after year, Malayalam cinema throws stunning surprises at us. 2022 was no exception.

Khan Market, CP traders struggle to survive despite 'unlock'

Khan Market, CP traders struggle to survive despite 'unlock'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Deserted streets, limited customers, no revenue generation, huge rentals and restricted operations have forced many outlets to put their shutters down permanently while many others are struggling to survive by retrenching staff and tightening their purse strings on several other expenses.

A tour of the amazing Vintage car show

A tour of the amazing Vintage car show

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

Every year 200 of the most prized collector cars and motorcycles in the world drive to Monterey, California for the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.

Borewell accidents still taking place despite SC guidelines

Borewell accidents still taking place despite SC guidelines

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

The guidelines issued by the top court on February 11, 2010 included setting up barbed wire fencing around the well during construction, using a steel plate covers fixed with bolts over the well assembly and filling up of borewells from the bottom to the ground level among others.

Can You Watch 384 Films In A Year?

Can You Watch 384 Films In A Year?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2021.

Priyanka Chopra's banner announces 6 films in Cannes

Priyanka Chopra's banner announces 6 films in Cannes

Rediff.com25 May 2017

Priyanka Chopra is busy promoting Baywatch.
Her mommy has been busy as well, announcing 6 films at Cannes.

Must see: Breathtaking photos of India

Must see: Breathtaking photos of India

Rediff.com18 Nov 2018

Rediff readers share their travel photos.

Serena's frilly dress, Dimitrov's quirky tracksuit

Serena's frilly dress, Dimitrov's quirky tracksuit

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Serena Williams creates ripples with her latest outfit.

Get ready for these fancy gadgets in 2007

Get ready for these fancy gadgets in 2007

Rediff.com8 Jan 2007

This year is expected to break fresh ground in technology with a fancy range of gadgets. So get ready to get wired into the new year.

Saso triumphs in playoff to win US Women's Open golf

Saso triumphs in playoff to win US Women's Open golf

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Yuka Saso battled back from a horrid start to best Japan's Nasa Hataoka in the third hole of a sudden death playoff to win the 76th US Women's Open golf championship at the Olympic Club in San Francisco on Sunday.

1924 Rolls: 1st car from India to win this US award

1924 Rolls: 1st car from India to win this US award

Rediff.com21 Aug 2012

Arvind Singh Mewar of Udaipur, the scion of the House of Mewar has become the first Indian ever to win a trophy at the recently-concluded five-day 62nd annual Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance event in California.

Meet India's Latest Billionaire

Meet India's Latest Billionaire

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

'It has taken us 15 years to get to where we are. It obviously doesn't happen overnight.'

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite Indian films of 2021.

Koozhangal At The Oscars: 'Years of effort paying off'

Koozhangal At The Oscars: 'Years of effort paying off'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

'We didn't expect the film to be recognised at this level; we focused on making an honest and simple film.' 'We didn't have any expectations even like being appreciated at festivals.'

Top 5 portable speakers under Rs 10,000

Top 5 portable speakers under Rs 10,000

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

They are must-have party accessories.

Top 5 wearable gadgets to watch out for in 2015

Top 5 wearable gadgets to watch out for in 2015

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

These are some of the most anticipated wearable gadgets of 2015

Olympic medals and their evolution

Olympic medals and their evolution

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

During the ancient Olympic Games, athletes who emerged victorious were awarded 'Kotinos' or olive wreaths

Players worried that the mud will stick at US Open

Players worried that the mud will stick at US Open

Rediff.com13 Jun 2013

Heavy rain at this week's US Open has raised the question of whether mud balls could affect the outcome of the championship.

Mamata, Kejriwal to attend Modi's swearing-in ceremony

Mamata, Kejriwal to attend Modi's swearing-in ceremony

Rediff.com28 May 2019

Mamata said she would be attending it as "constitutional courtesy".

Ahead of verdict, processions, social media posts banned in Ayodhya

Ahead of verdict, processions, social media posts banned in Ayodhya

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

In a series of restrictions, district magistrate Anuj Kumar Jha on Saturday ordered against the use of social media to "insult" deities or to install idols and hold processions related to Ram Janmabhoomi.

How to step out in style

How to step out in style

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

Designer Mona Shroff tells you how to jazz up your vacation outfits.

Priyanka looks WOW at TIFF

Priyanka looks WOW at TIFF

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

Priyanka Chopra takes herself, and her films, places!

PIX: Woods, Manning beat Mickelson and Brady in charity match

PIX: Woods, Manning beat Mickelson and Brady in charity match

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Tiger Woods and Peyton Manning held off a late challenge to beat Phil Mickelson and Tom Brady 1Up in a charity golf match in Florida on Sunday that raised $20 million for COVID-19 relief efforts.

#FitnessFunda: Why the right shoes are important

#FitnessFunda: Why the right shoes are important

Rediff.com29 May 2018

The right pair of shoes can get you going with your fitness regime in no time, says Abhik Sen.

Gourmet meals on wheels, 5-stars' latest success mantra

Gourmet meals on wheels, 5-stars' latest success mantra

Rediff.com4 Jul 2021

Since home-delivered meals from five-stars are cheaper by 15 to 20 per cent as compared to eating at the destination outside, food delivery has emerged as an important part of every restaurant's service portfolio.

Tiger Woods sets sights on Olympic gold in Tokyo

Tiger Woods sets sights on Olympic gold in Tokyo

Rediff.com15 May 2019

That is about the only big thing worth winning that Tiger Woods does not have, and something he would like to take care of at next year's Tokyo Games.

Upset Bangla fans attack Shakib's house

Upset Bangla fans attack Shakib's house

Rediff.com6 Mar 2011

Bangladesh fans have attacked captain Shakib Al Hasan's house, breaking a window following the team's resounding loss to the West Indies on Friday.

Priyanka's first Marathi production starts!

Priyanka's first Marathi production starts!

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

The latest updates from Bollywood.

Lorgat's statements are ridiculous: GIbson

Lorgat's statements are ridiculous: GIbson

Rediff.com6 Mar 2011

The West Indies team management on Sunday condemned the stone-pelting on their team bus by angry Bangladeshi fans and said ICC chief executive Haroon Lorgat's description of the incident as minor was "ridiculous".

Love a spine-chilling ghost story?

Love a spine-chilling ghost story?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

Don't read this when you're alone at home!

Ambani chopper sabotage: Key witness found dead

Ambani chopper sabotage: Key witness found dead

Rediff.com28 Apr 2009

Bharat Borge, the mechanic whose timely discovery that there were pebbles and mud in the gear box of Anil Ambani's helicopter, was found dead beside railway tracks in suburban Andheri in Mumbai under mysterious circumstances on Tuesday.

Chopper sabotage case: Borge's death not a suicide

Chopper sabotage case: Borge's death not a suicide

Rediff.com18 May 2009

Twenty days after his death, a senior police officer said on May 18 that there was no evidence to suggest that the Air Works technician, Bharat Borge, who first spotted pebbles in the helicopter of industrialist Anil Ambani, had committed suicide.

Ambani chopper case: Borge's death an accident

Ambani chopper case: Borge's death an accident

Rediff.com1 Jun 2009

Investigations into the death of Air Works technician Bharat Borge, who found pebbles in Anil Ambani's chopper, is likely to be closed soon in the absence of any evidence to suggest that he committed suicide. Two persons, both Air Works employees, were arrested for planting the pebbles.

Apple Watch: Will it hurt its competitors?

Apple Watch: Will it hurt its competitors?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

The base model is estimated to be priced at Rs 30,000.

Don't say Ranbir didn't warn you

Don't say Ranbir didn't warn you

Rediff.com15 Aug 2008

Review of Bachna Ae Haseeno

Couples pulls out of Nissan Open

Couples pulls out of Nissan Open

Rediff.com14 Feb 2007

Twice winner Fred Couples withdrew from the Nissan Open on Tuesday because of an unspecified injury, PGA Tour officials said.