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Nissan Leaf: An affordable and impressive electric car

Nissan Leaf: An affordable and impressive electric car

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

The car is a conventional hatchback with state-of-the-art aerodynamics.

AMAZING Super Bowl PIX: Families take centre-stage after Eagles stun Patriots

AMAZING Super Bowl PIX: Families take centre-stage after Eagles stun Patriots

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

For the Eagles, who previously lost title games in 1981 and 2005, the win capped a remarkable late-season charge that most observers considered unthinkable when starting quarterback Carson Wentz suffered a season-ending injury in December.

India's first man in space won't be lonely anymore

India's first man in space won't be lonely anymore

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

Thirty-four years after he traveled to space, Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma tells Rediff.com's Archana Masih that he looks forward to Gaganyan, India's first manned space mission in 2022.

5 exercises to get sexy, toned legs

5 exercises to get sexy, toned legs

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Walk, dance or take the stairs.

Living on the river in Arunachal

Living on the river in Arunachal

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

The Siang is a dramatic river that flows through a beautiful land. Rafting on it is a rare pleasure the state offers tourists, says Ajai Shukla.

Housing.com: How one of India's biggest start-ups tripped

Housing.com: How one of India's biggest start-ups tripped

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

It quickly went from being a darling of investors to a liability

10 places to visit in 2015!

10 places to visit in 2015!

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

Travel bloggers Amrita Das and Rutavi Mehta list out their recommendations.

Girl ad power: The new Ms India

Girl ad power: The new Ms India

Rediff.com9 May 2017

A confident, assertive single woman is finding her way into popular advertising narratives.

The talented Indian

The talented Indian

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

Priyanka Chopra, Irrfan Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui make a global statement on the power of Indian cinema, says Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Weeks after Naved another Pak terrorist caught in Kashmir

Weeks after Naved another Pak terrorist caught in Kashmir

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

The arrested terrorist was identified as Sajjad Ahmed, 22, from Muzaffargarh in south-west Pakistan, the army said.

Photos from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year shortlist

Photos from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year shortlist

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

You don't have to be a nature-lover to appreciate these captivating shots taken from around the world. The Natural History Museum has released its shortlist for its celebrated People's Choice Award -- a title that lauds the very best of wildlife immortalised by the lens. This remarkable gallery of finalists was selected from almost 50,000 submissions from 92 countries. From birds bursting with colour to giraffes to fish we're not used to seeing -- here are some of the pictures.

Meet the 27-yr-old who visited every nation in the world in 567 days

Meet the 27-yr-old who visited every nation in the world in 567 days

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

Meet Cassie de Pecol, a 27-year-old traveller from Connecticut, United States, who visited 196 countries in 18-and-a-half months, making her the fastest person to visit every country in the world.

Delhi's hidden lakes off the tourist trails

Delhi's hidden lakes off the tourist trails

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

Want to know about the hidden lakes in the urban sprawl of the National Capital Region? The author, Geetanjali Krishna goes on a trail in their search.

7 common English mistakes Indians make

7 common English mistakes Indians make

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

English can be a very tricky language. Here's a list of very common mistakes we make. Scroll and learn! :-)

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

These images from across the globe tell that it is a crazy world out there!

That boy with a yellow plate

That boy with a yellow plate

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

Himanshu Sehgal is traveling across India, armed with a plate and a camera.

Sorry! No discounts at Birla's online fashion store, here's his gameplan

Sorry! No discounts at Birla's online fashion store, here's his gameplan

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

It took the Aditya Birla group four years to make up its mind on entering the the burgeoning e-commerce market in the country.

Two youngsters and their passion for cow dung

Two youngsters and their passion for cow dung

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

'There are 25 million farmers in India with at least 2 to 3 cows each.' 'If all them use biogas to cook, millions of LPG units and firewood can be saved.'

10 wonderful ideas for a romantic 'first' date

10 wonderful ideas for a romantic 'first' date

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

Whether the relationship lasts beyond one date or not, memories from these 10 unique dates will stay with you.

Best of Alan Rickman: Much more than a villain

Best of Alan Rickman: Much more than a villain

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Saluting Alan Rickman.

Latest updates on the Amarnath Yatra terror attack

Latest updates on the Amarnath Yatra terror attack

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

Terrorists on Monday night killed seven Amarnath pilgrims, including six women, and injured 19 others as they struck at a bus in Kashmir's Anantnag district, in the worst attack on the annual pilgrimage since the year 2001. Five of those killed were from Gujarat and two from Maharashtra. Here are the latest updates:

Peeking into the soul of the Northeast

Peeking into the soul of the Northeast

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

What is it about the charm of the Northeast and its mountains that it takes prisoners?

Can Shivaji's capital Raigad regain its old glory?

Can Shivaji's capital Raigad regain its old glory?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

Maharashtra has a rich wealth of forts, more than any other state in the country. 'If nothing is done, some of the small forts may simply disappear in the next 50 years.'

Kedarnath turns into ghost town

Kedarnath turns into ghost town

Rediff.com23 Jun 2013

Rain water gushed into the town from the summit behind the famous shrine carrying rocks and boulders, destroying everything on its path.

KKR players undergo intense training in SA in preparation for CLT20

KKR players undergo intense training in SA in preparation for CLT20

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

In their quest to be battle-ready for the upcoming Champions League Twenty20, Kolkata Knight Riders sent four of their players -- Yusuf Pathan, Piyush Chawla, Manvinder Bisla and Kuldeep Yadav -- to Bloemfontein, South Africa for 15 days of training camp that included cycling, running and mountaineering.

What makes Kailash Parvat, Ram Setu, Kedarnath so holy?

What makes Kailash Parvat, Ram Setu, Kedarnath so holy?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Scientists believe the unique geological locations where they are situated makes them worthy of veneration.

The finalists of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year have been unveiled

The finalists of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year have been unveiled

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Finalists in the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition have been revealed and the stunning images have to be seen to be believed.

The Engineer who designed Deepika, Ranveer, Shahid's looks

The Engineer who designed Deepika, Ranveer, Shahid's looks

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

Preetisheel Singh lets us into some star secrets.

In Jaipur for a day? Here's what to do!

In Jaipur for a day? Here's what to do!

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Apart from its sight-seeing grandeurs, the city boasts a unique shopping and gastronomical experience.

Interesting things Amazon chief said about India

Interesting things Amazon chief said about India

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

As for his interest in space, Amazon founded Blue Origin, a privately funded aerospace company.

The Aamir Khan Interview

The Aamir Khan Interview

Rediff.com28 May 2018

Aamir Khan speaks about his unusual trek in Indian cinema, why he didn't agree to play Sunil Dutt in Sanju, and more...

The 10 WORST Films of 2017

The 10 WORST Films of 2017

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

Sreehari Nair wasn't impressed with Rangoon at all. But find out which film tops his list!

Indian start-ups get ready to conquer the world

Indian start-ups get ready to conquer the world

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

'Some of these companies are India focused, some are overseas focused and some companies are focused on both.' Ritu Jha/Rediff.com reports from California.

The master builders of broken Nepal

The master builders of broken Nepal

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

Helping Hands, a group of young volunteers, hopes to rebuild a "stronger, prettier and a prouder Nepal" after the Himalayan nation was rattled by the April 25 earthquake. Anusha Subramanian reports from Kathmandu.

Sadhana: What movies! What songs!

Sadhana: What movies! What songs!

Rediff.com25 Dec 2015

'As the burkha-clad beauty Husna in Mere Mehboob, she inspired Shakeel Badayuni to compose Mere Mehboob Tujhe Meri Mohabbat Ki Kasam/Phir Mujhe Un Nargisi Aankhon Ka Sahara De De. Hasrat Jaipuri showered epithets like Nargis-e-Mastaana and Phoolon Ki Rani, Baharon Ki Malika on her in Arzoo.'

Sassy woman or machine? Tech giants divided over digital assistants

Sassy woman or machine? Tech giants divided over digital assistants

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Digital assistants are a gateway to powerful artificial intelligence tools

Drought Tales: Humanity triumphs in parched times

Drought Tales: Humanity triumphs in parched times

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Drought or no drought... life goes in the water-starved Beed district in Maharashtra's Marathwada region

Ironman, Milind Soman!

Ironman, Milind Soman!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

To celebrate his 50th birthday, India's 'hottest old man', Milind Soman, swam 3.8-km, rode 180.2-km on a cycle and ran 42.2-km in just 15 hours and 19 minutes in Zurich to complete the Ironman challenge.

'I see ambition in this Indian team and it fills me up with hope'

'I see ambition in this Indian team and it fills me up with hope'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Former India captain Ravi Shastri has been the team's Director since last year and guided the team during the just-concluded World Cup. This is an exclusive column for PTI