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Outplayed in Australia, Kiwis look to bounce back against India

Outplayed in Australia, Kiwis look to bounce back against India

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

'It's important we learn from this and when we get back together as a red ball team, we face India and we can hopefully play our brand of cricket'.

Hardselling Krishna among pravasis

Hardselling Krishna among pravasis

Rediff.com9 Jan 2004

Islamic State video shows beheading of 21 Egyptian Christians

Islamic State video shows beheading of 21 Egyptian Christians

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

The Islamic State released a five-minute video on Sunday purportedly showing the beheading of 21 Egyptian Christians that they captured in Libya.

Stunning panoramic photographs you can't miss

Stunning panoramic photographs you can't miss

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

The Epson International Pano Awards is an extraordinarily spectacular showcase for the world's best photographic panoramas. With entries from over 70 countries, this year's winning images serve up a sublime array of striking shots affirming the vivid immersive capacity of panoramic photography. The overall Open competition winner this year was Bulgarian photographer Veselin Atanasov, with one specifically highlighted image featuring a gorgeous sunrise in Tuscany, Italy. Take a look for stunning shots from the 2018 Pano Awards.

Karunanidhi saw the 2G episode -- from the leak of the CAG report to the weak defence put forth by Congress leaders -- as politically motivated

Karunanidhi saw the 2G episode -- from the leak of the CAG report to the weak defence put forth by Congress leaders -- as politically motivated

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

Karunanidhi was convinced that using the 2G cases against the DMK and reopening the fodder case against Lalu Prasad Yadav were products of the Congress leadership's short-sightedness. A revealing excerpt from A S Panneerselvan's Karunanidhi: A Life.

Lakhs of devotees attend Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath at Puri

Lakhs of devotees attend Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath at Puri

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and other dignitaries greeted the people on Lord Jagannath's annual car festival.

How Bollywood's Best Costumes Were Made

How Bollywood's Best Costumes Were Made

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

We pay homage to Bhanu Athaiya by celebrating her best creations.

Modi has his hands full, still time for him to deliver results?

Modi has his hands full, still time for him to deliver results?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

Modi sarkar will have to undertake reforms to prove its mettle.

Russia spends $2.4 million daily in Syria

Russia spends $2.4 million daily in Syria

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

'Surely, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad will not be able to pay or compensate the Russians for deployment and use of Russian men and equipment,' says Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd).

WTC: Kiwi quick Ferguson out for Aus Test series

WTC: Kiwi quick Ferguson out for Aus Test series

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Ferguson, who will need five to six weeks to recover, is returning to New Zealand and a replacement for him will be named on Tuesday, coach Gary Stead told reporters on Monday.

Pakistan's exit from FATF list puts India on the spot

Pakistan's exit from FATF list puts India on the spot

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

If the FATF lets Pakistan off the hook, which is to be expected, it would signify a big boost to Pakistan's standing in the fight against terrorism. Delhi, on the other hand, loses the propaganda advantage, states Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Why TN turned its back on Modi

Why TN turned its back on Modi

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Thursday's protests across Tamil Nadu was less pro-Cauvery and more anti-Modi in character and content -- including in it various development projects in the state that are perceived as 'environmentally unfriendly' and hence 'anti-Tamil', says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Landscape Photographer of the Year: Stunning photos across UK

Landscape Photographer of the Year: Stunning photos across UK

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

These incredible photos show some of the spectacular scenes captured by photographers as part of the annual Landscape Photographer of the Year competition. Photographers from across the United Kingdom submitted images from wildlife to stormy waves, as well as cityscapes and 'winter wonderland' style scenes. The overall winner of the 2020 competition, whose photo stands in pride of place on the first page of the book, was Chris Frost, whose early-morning shot of Woolland Woods in Dorset shows a blanket of mist rolling over a bank of white wild garlic.

New Zealand captain McCullum to retire from internationals

New Zealand captain McCullum to retire from internationals

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

Brendon McCullum, who led New Zealand through an exhilarating two years of success, will retire from international cricket in February after the two-Test series against Australia, the 34-year-old batsman said on Tuesday.

The One and Only Mary Kom

The One and Only Mary Kom

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

'I am actually quicker now than before,' Boxing legend Mary Kom tells Pavan Lall.

It's raining poll promises in TN but here's the catch

It's raining poll promises in TN but here's the catch

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Back of the envelope calculations put government expense on each of the new schemes promised by the DMK and the AIADMK at tens of thousands of crores. But then, neither party has said how they are going to also address the mounting debt burden either, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Oscars 2018: Nicole Kidman, Salma Hayek on the red carpet

Oscars 2018: Nicole Kidman, Salma Hayek on the red carpet

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

Looking at the glamorous Oscar red carpet!

The Wonderful Films of Basu Chatterjee

The Wonderful Films of Basu Chatterjee

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

'Basuda welcomed viewers into a world that was instantly familiar and comfortable,' observes Sukanya Verma.

Jaitley promotes India as an investment hotspot

Jaitley promotes India as an investment hotspot

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley who is in Davos to showcase India as an investment destination at the World Economic Forum (WEF), on Wednesday promised India has a "lot in the pipeline" for global investors even as he plans to take up with Switzerland the issue of black money stashed in banks there.

In-form India aim to continue winning run

In-form India aim to continue winning run

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

India are yet to finalise their middle-order ahead of the World Cup but are unlikely to tinker much with the playing eleven for Friday's second ODI in Mount Maunganui.

Chess Olympiad: Anand beats Ragger as Indian men crush Austria 3.5-0.5

Chess Olympiad: Anand beats Ragger as Indian men crush Austria 3.5-0.5

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

Back to the Olympiad after a gap of 12 years, Anand was precise in calculation and brilliant in judgement giving away nothing to Ragger who was all at sea defending a difficult position out of the opening on Tuesday evening.

A meal made in heaven

A meal made in heaven

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

Great chefs are alchemists. They put ingredients and flavours together in ways that are sometimes unfathomable, says Rahul Jacob.

Yummy-licious sweet potato recipes!

Yummy-licious sweet potato recipes!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

What are you cooking this Christmas? Tell us and share your joy! Send us your best Christmas recipes!

What good are submarines without torpedoes

What good are submarines without torpedoes

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

How will the navy's six Scorpenes fight, when their primary weapon -- the Black Shark torpedo -- is blocked by a ministry of defence ban on the company chosen to supply these? This gloomy scenario provides a heaven-sent opportunity to revisit the navy's torpedo purchase plan, handled without strategic vision and economic foresight.

Sanjay Nirupam claims he is under 'house arrest', police deny

Sanjay Nirupam claims he is under 'house arrest', police deny

Rediff.com24 Dec 2016

Mumbai Congress chief Sanjay Nirupam, who was supposed to lead a 'silent' morcha of his party workers at the Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumbai, the venue of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's public meeting, on Saturday claimed that he has been placed under "house arrest" by police.

Stunning Images from the Underwater Photographer of the Year contest

Stunning Images from the Underwater Photographer of the Year contest

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

The Underwater Photographer of the Year competition has announced the winners of this year's contest, with France's Gabriel Barathieu being named Underwater Photographer of the Year for an image of a hunting octopus. UPY was kind enough to share some of this year's honorees with us below.

MH370: Malaysia Airlines to provide financial aid to families

MH370: Malaysia Airlines to provide financial aid to families

Rediff.com20 Apr 2014

The grieving families of the 239 passengers and crew of Flight MH370 will receive financial assistance from Malaysia Airlines to ease their burdens, a top official said today, 44 days after the plane vanished mysteriously from radar screens.

After the immersion, operation clean-up begins with devotion

After the immersion, operation clean-up begins with devotion

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Not everything the devotees consigned to the sea on Monday at the end of the 11-day Ganpati festival is retained, a lot of it is in fact comes washing up in the tide. Paloma Sharma/Rediff.com speaks to the volunteers involved in the clean-up.

Defiance and shock as Dortmund and Monaco face off after attack

Defiance and shock as Dortmund and Monaco face off after attack

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

Borussia Dortmund fans put on a show of defiance on Wednesday as they poured into their home stadium for their match against AS Monaco, postponed after an attack on the team bus a day earlier.

Tropical Cyclone Jack halts aerial search for MH370

Tropical Cyclone Jack halts aerial search for MH370

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

Air search operations to hunt for the crashed MH370 were suspended on Tuesday due to a tropical cyclone heading south over the Indian Ocean, as a robotic mini-submarine neared completion of its underwater search with no sign of wreckage.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice winner revealed

Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice winner revealed

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

A heart-warming image of a gentle moment between a gorilla and a rescuer who saved her from being slaughtered is the winner of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice Award beating nearly 50,000 images to win the much respected prize. Canadian photographer Jo-Anne McArthur's shot, called 'Pikin and Appolinaire' emerged as the favourite. Jo-Anne's image was chosen from a shortlist of 24, selected by the Natural History Museum from almost 50,000 entries submitted for the 2017 competition. Below are the winners and finalists.

Malaysia corrects final words from MH370, search continues

Malaysia corrects final words from MH370, search continues

Rediff.com1 Apr 2014

Multinational search teams were racing against time to locate the black box of the crashed airliner, as Malaysia revised the account of the critical final communication received from the jet.

Five traditional yet healthy recipes by chef Pankaj Bhadouria

Five traditional yet healthy recipes by chef Pankaj Bhadouria

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

The celebrity chef shares recipes for five unusual Indian desserts.

Govt suspends highway toll till Nov 11 midnight

Govt suspends highway toll till Nov 11 midnight

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

To deal with the chaos at toll plazas arising out of the government's junking Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes, the government has suspended fee collection on all booths at National Highways till the midnight of November 11.

Karunanidhi laid to rest at Marina, lakhs bid adieu

Karunanidhi laid to rest at Marina, lakhs bid adieu

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

After an unsavoury courtroom battle, his party won to secure for him the final resting place at the Chennai landmark

Meet the #KissIt couple... Travelling 40 countries in 1 year

Meet the #KissIt couple... Travelling 40 countries in 1 year

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

It is quite common for couples to take a break from their daily routine and travel to break the cycle of monotony. However, Shyam Singh and Anna Gapych upped their game by taking selfies around the world in different locales and sealing the happy moments with a kiss. The Indo-Ukrainian couple aim of checking off 40 countries on their bucket list within just a year! Take a look at their journey so far.

Be prepared for China's Electronic Warfare

Be prepared for China's Electronic Warfare

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

'In India, China's capacities to conduct new types of warfare is critically underestimated,' says Claude Arpi.

How plus-size model Ashley Graham stays fit!

How plus-size model Ashley Graham stays fit!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2017

Get your weekly dose on the goings-on in the fashion and entertainment industry.

RSS bids goodbye to khaki shorts, starts sale of its new uniform

RSS bids goodbye to khaki shorts, starts sale of its new uniform

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

On the occasion of Vijaya Dashami, which will fall on October 11, the RSS workers will wear the new pants along with RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat.

Natural History Museum's Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Natural History Museum's Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

The overall winners will be announced on October 15 at an awards ceremony in the Natural History Museum's iconic Hintze Hall.