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'I don't think sex is all that important'

'I don't think sex is all that important'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

'It's the relationship that is important.'

Tour de France: Froome in top gear in crash-marred third stage

Tour de France: Froome in top gear in crash-marred third stage

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Chris Froome seized early control of the Tour de France, the 2013 champion snatching the yellow jersey after a crash-marred third stage won by Spain's Joaquim Rodriguez on Monday.

Tour de France: Alaphilippe whizzes to second stage win as Thomas retains yellow jersey

Tour de France: Alaphilippe whizzes to second stage win as Thomas retains yellow jersey

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

Spain's Gorka Izagirre took second place and Yates finished third, 15 seconds behind.

Tour de France: Sagan wins third stage, Thomas retains overall lead

Tour de France: Sagan wins third stage, Thomas retains overall lead

Rediff.com21 Jul 2018

The overall standings remained unchanged at the top with Thomas leading defending champion Froome by one minute 39 seconds and Dutchman Tom Dumoulin by 1:50.

Hot pics: Celebs caught off-duty!

Hot pics: Celebs caught off-duty!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Here's looking at some of the best travel pics on Instagram right now!

One man's quest to help the world learn

One man's quest to help the world learn

Rediff.com8 Jan 2009

Eight hundred million people are illiterate. John Wood aims to change that.

Pilgrimage continues at Naina Devi shrine

Pilgrimage continues at Naina Devi shrine

Rediff.com4 Aug 2008

The stampede at the Naina Devi temple, killing 146 pilgrims, failed to deter devotees on Monday from undertaking their pilgrimage at the hill-top shrine even as the Himachal Pradesh government took steps to prevent such a tragedy. The temple officials said the devotees went ahead with the one km-long trek to the temple for their Shravan Navratra pilgrimage, but their numbers were somewhat reduced apparently because of the stampede and also the possibility of heavy rain.

Glass ceiling? What's that, ask these gritty women

Glass ceiling? What's that, ask these gritty women

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

These inspiring stories of women shattering the glass ceiling will make you believe in a brighter, gender positive future for India.

Why you must head to Assam this June

Why you must head to Assam this June

Rediff.com31 May 2017

Go firefly spotting, enjoy a beach vacation or pay a visit to the menstruating goddess in Assam this month.

Police on high alert, 1,500 cops, commando team deployed at Sabarimala

Police on high alert, 1,500 cops, commando team deployed at Sabarimala

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

Prohibitory order under section 144 CrPc banning assembly of four or more people will come into force at Pamba, Nilackal, Elavungal, and Sannidhanam from midnight Saturday till November 6 midnight.

How Waluscha spent the lockdown with Salman

How Waluscha spent the lockdown with Salman

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

'What happens at a time like this is that you always look up to someone for inspiration and strength.'

Rain, hailstorms and snowfall lash north India

Rain, hailstorms and snowfall lash north India

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

As many as 38 flights, including 23 domestic and nine international, were diverted from the Delhi airport to nearby cities between 6-8.45 pm.

Astarloza tames mountains to win stage

Astarloza tames mountains to win stage

Rediff.com22 Jul 2009

Spain's Mikel Astarloza used his climbing and downhill skills to win the mountainous 16th stage of the Tour de France on Tuesday as the leading contenders unsuccessfully tested each other out. Spaniard Alberto Contador retained his leader's yellow jersey one minute 37 seconds ahead of team mate Lance Armstrong with Briton Bradley Wiggins third, 1:46 behind.

Must-visit international destinations for those who love the rains

Must-visit international destinations for those who love the rains

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

Pack your bags. Umbrellas and raincoats optional.

Smoking increases your coronavirus risk

Smoking increases your coronavirus risk

Rediff.com30 May 2020

'Smokers are a highly susceptible population during this pandemic.' 'Health benefits from quitting smoking can start as early as within an hour.'

10 reasons to make your travel bucket list NOW!

10 reasons to make your travel bucket list NOW!

Rediff.com19 Dec 2015

How else will you get to see these stunning places? We bring you latest in our ongoing series of #India-Photos. So, where do you want to go?

Accenture gets tips from Minority Report

Accenture gets tips from Minority Report

Rediff.com20 Mar 2007

Accenture is taking a leaf out of science fiction movies such as Minority Report and Star Trek. With this aim in mind, engineers in its Bangalore development centre are busy converting these concepts into cutting-edge technology.

First Look: Priyanka's red hair

First Look: Priyanka's red hair

Rediff.com18 Apr 2008

Director Harry Baweja launches his son Harman Baweja in LoveStory 2050--a futuristic sci-fi movie. Harman will be paired opposite Priyanka Chopra who will bear a red hair. The actors will be seen in a whole new different look designed by Thea.

How Jeff Bezos, the world's richest man, lives

How Jeff Bezos, the world's richest man, lives

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

When he is not running Amazon, he buys museums to live in, donates mountains, and works on space travel.

Sports Shorts: Facebook to livestream UEFA Champions League

Sports Shorts: Facebook to livestream UEFA Champions League

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday

Coutinho shows why he is priceless to Liverpool

Coutinho shows why he is priceless to Liverpool

Rediff.com24 Sep 2017

If anyone was still wondering why Liverpool spurned Barcelona's bids for Brazilian playmaker Philippe Coutinho, his part in Saturday's 3-2 win over Leicester City provided the answer.

Zoe Saldana shares first pix of twin sons

Zoe Saldana shares first pix of twin sons

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Here's what's happening in Hollywood!

10 things to know before signing up for an adventure

10 things to know before signing up for an adventure

Rediff.com19 May 2019

It is important to know what you are getting into.

An actress remembers her father, the Ashok Chakra hero

An actress remembers her father, the Ashok Chakra hero

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

'The awareness of how big my father's sacrifice came to me when we went for the Republic Day parade and my mother received the Ashok Chakra,' Rukmini Vasanth, whose father Colonel Vasanth Venugopal was killed in action fighting terrorists, tells Rediff.com's Archana Masih.

Heyy Babyy music is peppy

Heyy Babyy music is peppy

Rediff.com24 Jul 2007

Shankar, Ehsaan and Loy's music for Heyy Babyy is quite good.

The most expensive Web addresses

The most expensive Web addresses

Rediff.com4 Jul 2007

Multimillion-dollar price tags are springing up. And not just for Porn.com.

Wish Virat on his birthday!

Wish Virat on his birthday!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

The cricket superstar turns 29 on Sunday, November 5.

Priyanka, Hollywood mourn terror attack: 'I love you New York'

Priyanka, Hollywood mourn terror attack: 'I love you New York'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

'This happened five blocks from my home. As I drive back home from work, dreary sirens remind me that this is the state of the world,' Priyanka Chopra tweets.

2020's BEST Non-Hindi Films

2020's BEST Non-Hindi Films

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Aseem Chhabra lists the best non-Hindi language films he watched in 2020, with the hope that they will have a wider reach in the new year.

Indian climber dies on Mt. Dhaulagiri in Nepal

Indian climber dies on Mt. Dhaulagiri in Nepal

Rediff.com20 May 2016

A 43-year-old seasoned Indian mountaineer died in the Himalayas after he fell ill while descending Mount Dhaulagiri in Nepal.

Didn't ask for anything, says Rahul after offering prayers at Kedarnath

Didn't ask for anything, says Rahul after offering prayers at Kedarnath

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Rahul Gandhi reached the revered ancient Kedarnath shrine in the lower Himalayas on Friday morning

12 adventures you must try in 2016

12 adventures you must try in 2016

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

How many of these will you include in your travel list for 2016?

Want to beat the Mumbai heat? Go to Lonavala

Want to beat the Mumbai heat? Go to Lonavala

Rediff.com25 Apr 2007

December, January will be the best season to visit Manali, says Amal Purandare, Arzoo.com honcho.

Amarnath yatra to commence on June 11

Amarnath yatra to commence on June 11

Rediff.com13 May 2006

The Governor also stressed on coordinated efforts between agencies and the shrine board for an incident-free 'yatra' like in the past three years.

Why travel insurance is a MUST

Why travel insurance is a MUST

Rediff.com21 Mar 2007

Mediclaim is the perfect way to enjoy your vacation without any financial stress.

Rain toll in North reaches 37; floods in Haryana, Punjab

Rain toll in North reaches 37; floods in Haryana, Punjab

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

The water level rose above the danger mark in Haridwar and Delhi and the level at Bhakra dam was a foot above the permissible mark.

Of short skirts and double standards

Of short skirts and double standards

Rediff.com18 Aug 2006

Soon, own a motorbike @ Rs 13,000

Soon, own a motorbike @ Rs 13,000

Rediff.com21 Nov 2006

With international brands jazzing up their pedal pushers with technology for India, bicycles cease to be a poor man's transport.

German tourist still missing

German tourist still missing

Rediff.com3 Nov 2005

The German may even have died.

I'm here to support Bhupathi: Paes

I'm here to support Bhupathi: Paes

Rediff.com25 Sep 2006

Leander Paes said he is playing the Mumbai Open out of "respect" to tournament promoter and his former partner Mahesh Bhupathi.