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Have You Read This Story About Hope?

Have You Read This Story About Hope?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

'The Elephant Whisperers is a hopeful story of respect and cooperation with nature in an era rife with conflict and threat to our beautiful planet.'

Tickets for first four days of pink ball Test sold out: Ganguly

Tickets for first four days of pink ball Test sold out: Ganguly

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

India play their first Day/Night Test against Bangladesh in Kolkata from November 22 and both the teams have reached the eastern megapolis.

'Award Raju Srivastav Bharat Ratna'

'Award Raju Srivastav Bharat Ratna'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

'Today's generation can learn from him how not to hurt anyone's sentiments at a time when many stand-up comedians deliberately set out to do so.'

SC stays HC order on AIADMK leadership row, gives nod for July 11 meet

SC stays HC order on AIADMK leadership row, gives nod for July 11 meet

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

The top court also clarified that the general council of the AIADMK which is to take place on July 11, 2022, may proceed in the accordance with the law.

Sivakasi, home of fireworks, is losing its spark

Sivakasi, home of fireworks, is losing its spark

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

Enter the fireworks city of Sivakasi in Tamil Nadu and you can smell a familiar mix of sulphur, potassium nitrate, aluminium and carbon - familiar because if you've ever burst crackers, say on Diwali or Onam, chances are they were made here. Almost every household used to contribute to India's festive joy by contributing almost 90 per cent of the fireworks made in the country. Before the pandemic, around 300,000 people worked in the industry directly and another 500,000 indirectly. Located 540 kilometres from Chennai, Sivakasi is famous for its fireworks and crackers, along with printing and matches, but is almost a ghost town these days.

PIX: Championship surpasses itself with wacky Wednesday

PIX: Championship surpasses itself with wacky Wednesday

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Footage showed the Leeds players in an open-top double-decker bus, surrounded by a swarming mass of chanting fans enveloped in smoke from flares and fireworks.

Leicester in FA Cup final; United sink Burnley

Leicester in FA Cup final; United sink Burnley

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

Leicester City reached the FA Cup final for the first time in more than 50 years

The Films that IMPRESSED Shoojit Sircar

The Films that IMPRESSED Shoojit Sircar

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

Shoojit Sircar picks two Oscar-winning, slice-of-life films which say a lot with the minimum of fuss.

Bandish Bandits actor Amit Mistry dies of cardiac arrest

Bandish Bandits actor Amit Mistry dies of cardiac arrest

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

'We were working on a scene just last month. He left so early. This is not fair God. It's a difficult time. Farewell Amit.'

'Film-makers have forgotten the real India'

'Film-makers have forgotten the real India'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

'The real India lives in the villages where everyone is trying to improve the other.'

Katrina Enjoys the Istanbul Sun

Katrina Enjoys the Istanbul Sun

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

Priyanka goes golfing... Kareena spends a day with her 'world'...

5 Puneeth Movies You Must Watch

5 Puneeth Movies You Must Watch

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

Puneeth fan M D Riti lists five films that she consider to be amongst his best.

Italy erupts in celebration after Euro 2020 triumph

Italy erupts in celebration after Euro 2020 triumph

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Fireworks and music broke out across the country after the 3-2 shootout win

Three talking points from the EPL

Three talking points from the EPL

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

Liverpool's first loss of the season means they cannot finish the campaign unbeaten to match Arsenal's 'Invincibles' of 2003-04.

The largest LGBTQ celebration in the world!

The largest LGBTQ celebration in the world!

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

Thousands of people took to the New York City streets for the largest LGBTQ celebration in the world. It's the first time WorldPride is being held in the United States. The march coincides with the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots, considered the catalyst for the modern gay rights movement.

COVID-19 could force muted celebrations for likely champs Real Madrid

COVID-19 could force muted celebrations for likely champs Real Madrid

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

The local government, meanwhile, is deploying more than 200 national police officers to prevent crowds assembling, with mayor Jose Luis Martinez-Almeida also asking people to stay away.

'Difficult to maintain our current level, but not impossible'

'Difficult to maintain our current level, but not impossible'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

Salah hailed the impact of club captain Jordan Henderson and said he would pick the midfielder as the best player in the league this season.

Iceland Changes You Forever

Iceland Changes You Forever

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

The story of Iceland is the story of life, notes Payal Singh Mohanka after a recent journey to that fascinating land.

Modi inducts India-built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant into Navy

Modi inducts India-built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant into Navy

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi commissioned India's first indigenously designed and built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant in Kochi on Friday, that put India into a select league of countries with domestic capability to build such large war ships.

Longing for love and a square meal, Chennai's horses find both

Longing for love and a square meal, Chennai's horses find both

Rediff.com10 May 2020

The horses on Chennai's Marina beach were slowly starving to death because of the lockdown until Shiranee Pereira decided to take a hand.

Day after SC verdict, Ayodhya buzzes with activity

Day after SC verdict, Ayodhya buzzes with activity

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

'This Sunday holds special significance for us, as we woke up to a new and transformed Sunday, with a feeling of relief that the lingering issue of Ayodhya dispute has been resolved once and for all'

Tendulkar shortlisted for 'Laureus Sporting Moment'

Tendulkar shortlisted for 'Laureus Sporting Moment'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

Carried on the shoulders of his teammates, Sachin Tendulkar made a lap of honour, shedding tears of joy, after India won the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup in his home city, Mumbai.

PICS: Liverpool celebrate long-awaited EPL title sans fans

PICS: Liverpool celebrate long-awaited EPL title sans fans

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

first English title for 30 years had been sealed almost a month ago with seven games remaining, following a three-month stoppage because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

'Why is the hijab being singled out?'

'Why is the hijab being singled out?'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

'I am not in favour of the hijab myself.' 'I personally think it wrong to make women shut themselves out of the world, where there is so much to see.' 'But I can't dictate to others about what they should wear.'

10 AMAZING books I loved reading

10 AMAZING books I loved reading

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Pilot and author Alkesh Nair shares his fascinating reading list.

Wolves held at home by Foxes after VAR rules out goal

Wolves held at home by Foxes after VAR rules out goal

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

Wolverhampton Wanderers had a goal controversially ruled out by VAR as they were held to a 0-0 draw at home to Leicester City, who finished with 10 men, in the Premier League on Friday.

Always had faith in people: Modi in Mann ki Baat

Always had faith in people: Modi in Mann ki Baat

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

In the first edition of his popular monthly radio address after Bharatiya Janata Party's mega victory in the Lok Sabha election, PM Modi said he was undergoing a bout of emptiness as he was not able to address the nation through Mann Ki Baat.

Premier League champs Liverpool end 30-year wait

Premier League champs Liverpool end 30-year wait

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

Inspirational manager Juergen Klopp has rekindled the Anfield flame though and delivered the club's 19th top-flight title, one behind arch-rivals United's record of 20, after finishing runners-up to City in a thrilling race last season.

Soccer: Real Madrid's Marcelo, midfielder Isco confirm exits

Soccer: Real Madrid's Marcelo, midfielder Isco confirm exits

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Constantine interviewed by Chennaiyin FC

PHOTOS: Ayodhya glitters with diyas on the eve of bhoomi pujan

PHOTOS: Ayodhya glitters with diyas on the eve of bhoomi pujan

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

As the evening progressed, Ram bhajans echoed at virtually each and every street of the temple town and earthen lamps lined the streets from Naya Ghat and Ram ki Paidhi to Hanumangarhi, giving children a perfect selfie background.

'Join the BJP and clean yourself with Bharatiya Janata Laundry Machine'

'Join the BJP and clean yourself with Bharatiya Janata Laundry Machine'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

'Badle ki bhavna (revengeful politics) was never seen in Maharashtra and Indian politics, but now we are witnessing all that today.'

Cricket's Shahrukh wasn't nervous during IPL auction

Cricket's Shahrukh wasn't nervous during IPL auction

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

Now that M Shahrukh Khan has landed a lucrative IPL contract, the Tamil Nadu all-rounder said he would not be bogged down by the price tag.

'Tokyo Olympics may be amongst the greatest Games ever'

'Tokyo Olympics may be amongst the greatest Games ever'

Rediff.com9 May 2020

Senior international Olympics official John Coates said on Saturday the delayed Tokyo Olympics could end up being the greatest Games ever, coming next year as the world emerges from COVID-19 crisis. Coates, Australia's Olympic chief and head of the International Olympic Committee's inspectorate for the Games, cited the examples of positive Summer Games that followed the two world wars of the 20th century. The Tokyo Games were postponed for a year to 2021 in the aftermath of the new coronavirus outbreak.

PICS: England, Italy in drab draw; Wales hold Belgium

PICS: England, Italy in drab draw; Wales hold Belgium

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

A round-up of Saturday's action in the Nations League.

When WFH Isn't An Option

When WFH Isn't An Option

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

'Working from home is a privilege for many, while showing up every day to serve others is a measure of devoted service to fellow humans required of many jobs in service to each other that create a civil society,' a CEO responds to Sree Sreenivasan's Work Remotely Forever Pledge.

#MonsoonPics: A rainy day in Mumbai

#MonsoonPics: A rainy day in Mumbai

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

You can share your monsoon pics too!

The Batman Review

The Batman Review

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Twists and turns, shocking revelations, explosions, chase sequences and a lot of moodiness make The Batman a riveting movie going experience, notes Aseem Chhabra.

'More to friendship than just girlfriend-boyfriend'

'More to friendship than just girlfriend-boyfriend'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

'If you are mature and haven't done terrible things to each other, love doesn't have to go away.'

Invite: Share your cute, funny monsoon pics

Invite: Share your cute, funny monsoon pics

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Send us your most interesting monsoon pictures and videos.

Hero to Zero: United's Cavani faces FA wrath

Hero to Zero: United's Cavani faces FA wrath

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

Cavani is now embroiled in a controversy over a questionable social media post.