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Jaipur Lit Fest: Why BookMark is drawing huge attention

Jaipur Lit Fest: Why BookMark is drawing huge attention

Rediff.com11 Jan 2014

To be held alongside the Japur Literature Festival, the three-day BookMark conference will look at different aspects of the publishing industry -- from self-publishing to e-books, digital content to distribution.

POWER selfies: Top politicos show you how it's done

POWER selfies: Top politicos show you how it's done

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Rediff.com has compiled a few photographs to show you the kind of selfies our world leaders have taken a fancy to. Different strokes for different folks, eh?

India-US bilateral trade can reach $1 trillion by 2030

India-US bilateral trade can reach $1 trillion by 2030

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

Prime Minister Modi will meet President Obama at the White House on September 29 and 30, US officials said.

What books do Jeff Bezos, Tim Cook read?

What books do Jeff Bezos, Tim Cook read?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

The world's top CEOs highly recommend these books. Have you read them yet?

Sports Shorts: Ivanisevic headlines Hall of Fame nominations

Sports Shorts: Ivanisevic headlines Hall of Fame nominations

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

Ten in Texas for Hamilton as Mercedes equal record

Ten in Texas for Hamilton as Mercedes equal record

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Lewis Hamilton took a big step towards a second Formula One World championship on Sunday with his 10th win of the season in a US Grand Prix that saw Mercedes equal the record for one-two finishes. The Briton stretched his lead over team mate Nico Rosberg to 24 points with two races and 75 points remaining, a gap that guarantees the title chase will go down to the final round in Abu Dhabi whatever happens in Brazil.

The A to Z of 2020

The A to Z of 2020

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

We present our alphabet of 2020, pulling in everything you'll remember about this year we'd rather forget.

'Tiger populations have boomed'

'Tiger populations have boomed'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

'Animal populations are increasing. Human populations are increasing. So there is no way the man-animal conflict going to go away.'

What are Priyanka's plans after her wedding?

What are Priyanka's plans after her wedding?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

Will Priyanka start a family? Or does she have some career aces up her sleeve? Longtime Rediff.com contributor Aseem Chhabra, author of

What the world expects from Biden

What the world expects from Biden

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

It would be a huge achievement if the new administration manages a successful transition to some sense of domestic and international normalcy in these frantic times marked by the pandemic and rise of illiberal regimes across the world, observes Shreekant Sambrani.

Trump expands lead, Sanders upsets Clinton in Michigan

Trump expands lead, Sanders upsets Clinton in Michigan

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

Clinton's defeat in Michigan is an indication of the challenges she might face in the rest of her presidential campaign.

On Netflix: The show no photography buff should miss

On Netflix: The show no photography buff should miss

Rediff.com12 May 2017

Tales By Light is devoted to the kind of nature photography that appears on the pages of Nat Geo, but it exposes viewers to fascinating vistas that have only partly to do with photography, says Vikram Johri.

Will Lewis Hamilton make it perfect 10 in Texas?

Will Lewis Hamilton make it perfect 10 in Texas?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Lewis Hamilton will be aiming for a big win in Texas this weekend, even if the Formula One starting grid is the smallest he has ever known it with the absence of backmarker teams Marussia and Caterham.

How a techie became a popular wedding photographer

How a techie became a popular wedding photographer

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

Manvi Gandotra's journey will inspire you all.

Indian Wells PHOTOS: Djokovic out; Yuki stuns Pouille as Federer, Halep advance

Indian Wells PHOTOS: Djokovic out; Yuki stuns Pouille as Federer, Halep advance

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

IMAGES from the matches played at the PNB Paribas Open at Indian Wells on Sunday

Modi promises to make India the easiest place to do business

Modi promises to make India the easiest place to do business

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

PM promised a tax regime that is predictable and competitive

Hanging out at the movies

Hanging out at the movies

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

How do you even define a movie that primarily exists as an invitation to its audience -- an invitation to come and merely laze around with a set of interesting characters, asks Sreehari Nair.

How to invest in silver

How to invest in silver

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Despite the low prices, commodities are risky investments

Djokovic and Serena restore calm on Tranquil Thursday at Wimbledon

Djokovic and Serena restore calm on Tranquil Thursday at Wimbledon

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

An air of calm descended at Wimbledon on 'Tranquil Thursday' as Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams avoided the trail of destruction that had decimated the field at the All England Club on day three of the grasscourt major.

Ryder Cup: McGinley hails great show as Europe surge 10-6 clear

Ryder Cup: McGinley hails great show as Europe surge 10-6 clear

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

Captain Fantastic Paul McGinley hailed "a great team performance" after Europe crushed the US in the Ryder Cup foursomes for the second day running to gallop into a commanding 10-6 lead on Saturday.

12 Years A Slave, American Hustle lead Golden Globe 2013 nominations

12 Years A Slave, American Hustle lead Golden Globe 2013 nominations

Rediff.com14 Dec 2013

A look at the hopefuls this year!

Hamilton a champion driver but not yet an F1 'great'

Hamilton a champion driver but not yet an F1 'great'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

Lewis Hamilton can win his third Formula One world championship on Sunday but the Mercedes driver will have to wait a while longer before he can be truly hailed as one of the greats, according to Jackie Stewart.

VOTE for the BEST Bollywood lawyer!

VOTE for the BEST Bollywood lawyer!

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

Before Akshay Kumar takes centrestage in the courtroom this Friday, here's looking at filmi lawyers before him.

How Nishikori took Japan from tragedy to tennis elite

How Nishikori took Japan from tragedy to tennis elite

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

For over three-quarters of a century men's tennis in Japan has played out like a kabuki tragedy, filled with decades of barren results, embarrassments and even a suicide.

Aus Open PIX: Nadal, Federer, Kerber cruise; Masha downs Wozniacki

Aus Open PIX: Nadal, Federer, Kerber cruise; Masha downs Wozniacki

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

Images from Day 5 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Friday.

India's inflated GDP numbers contradict the real story

India's inflated GDP numbers contradict the real story

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

India has undermined its own credibility.

Trump, Clinton share spoils with rivals on 'Super Saturday'

Trump, Clinton share spoils with rivals on 'Super Saturday'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2016

Republican Ted Cruz posted two crucial wins over front-runner Donald Trump who also triumphed in two states in Sunday's multi-state vote while in the Democratic camp Bernie Sanders clawed his way back into the presidential contest with two victories over Hillary Clinton.

Guess who turned 80!

Guess who turned 80!

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

Celebrating the timeless magic of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs on its 80th anniversary.

World Bank hails Aadhaar, India saves $1 billion per annum

World Bank hails Aadhaar, India saves $1 billion per annum

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

India is on track to register its entire 1.25 billion population using its Aadhaar digital ID.

Going beyond Bollywood

Going beyond Bollywood

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

The South Asian International Film Festival celebrates 10 years of showcasing independent cinema.

Why Modi deserves the flak he is getting

Why Modi deserves the flak he is getting

Rediff.com6 May 2015

From lack of big reforms to regressive tax policies, the Modi govt has surrendered its initial momentum, says Shishir Asthana.

Gun control and e-mails: Highlights from US Democratic debate

Gun control and e-mails: Highlights from US Democratic debate

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

Rediff.com tries to recap the debate and presents the highlights from the event.

'The Indian consumer demands so much service'

'The Indian consumer demands so much service'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

'The toughest challenge is not to satisfy the luxury customer.' 'The toughest challenge is to satisfy the budget customer.'

Applauding Superman on screen...

Applauding Superman on screen...

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

...And Jennifer Aniston off it, in Sukanya Verma's super filmi week!

OnePlus One: A killer phone from China for Rs 20,000

OnePlus One: A killer phone from China for Rs 20,000

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

The plain, simple, minimal user interface that the CyanogenMod custom Android ROM brings to the One is delightful.

Race to White House: Trump, Sanders come out on top in New Hampshire

Race to White House: Trump, Sanders come out on top in New Hampshire

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Bernie Sanders cruised to early victories in the New Hampshire primary.

10 qualities that make a great entrepreneur

10 qualities that make a great entrepreneur

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

What are the personality characteristics and behaviours that lead to venture creation and success?

Happy 75th birthday, Francis Ford Coppola

Happy 75th birthday, Francis Ford Coppola

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

Raja Sen wishes Francis Ford Coppola, the legendary filmmaker who transformed The Godfather into an immortal screen classic, a happy 75th birthday.

Why 2017 will be critical for the advertising industry

Why 2017 will be critical for the advertising industry

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

Viveat Susan Pinto & Niraj Bhatt in conversation with Nirvik Singh, chairman and CEO, Grey Group.

What we learnt about Michelle Obama from her memoir

What we learnt about Michelle Obama from her memoir

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

From her thoughts on a black woman becoming First Lady to marital struggles with her husband Barack, Michelle Obama hasn't held back in her memoir, which is being praised as honest and telling, Becoming.