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How to look hot in the freezing cold

How to look hot in the freezing cold

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

Top winter looks straight off the runway, to keep you warm and stylish.

The fully filmi Indians of the Swiss Alps

The fully filmi Indians of the Swiss Alps

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

In the snow clad Jungfraujoch, Geetanjali Krishna walks straight into a scene from a Bollywood film -- a buxom beauty in a green chiffon sari.

Chasing Winter: 5 Game of Thrones locations you must visit!

Chasing Winter: 5 Game of Thrones locations you must visit!

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

The pilgrimage of a true GoT fan.

When Ireland sent the West Indies crashing for 25!

When Ireland sent the West Indies crashing for 25!

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

'Local legend has it the West Indians were plied with copious amounts of Ireland's favourite Guinness whisky the night before the match in 1969, though no one is willing to go on record about it!' says Gulu Ezekiel.

Why the Huawei Mate series will tempt you

Why the Huawei Mate series will tempt you

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

Huawei latest Mate series looks all set to take on Apple and Samsung, says Ashish Narsale.

In photos: Going home with Usain Bolt

In photos: Going home with Usain Bolt

Rediff.com12 Aug 2017

As the sprinter runs his last race, we veer off the trodden tourist trail in Jamaica and revisit his hometown, Trelawny Parish.

Affordable Jewellery Gifts For Your Girlfriend or Wife

Affordable Jewellery Gifts For Your Girlfriend or Wife

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

Looking for some affordable jewellery gifts for your wives or your girl friend? Take a look at some of the best option available here.

Why India is a prime destination for PE investors

Why India is a prime destination for PE investors

Rediff.com10 May 2018

The first quarter of 2018 saw infrastructure and real estate drive investment worth close to $8 billion across 180 deals

Women who spell class

Women who spell class

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

They don't have to speak out real loud or wear revealing outfits to make their presence felt. These women, across generations, know just how to make their presence felt and we doff our hats! (You should to!)

Is buying a house online cheaper?

Is buying a house online cheaper?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

Usually, online and offline discounts are similar. If discounts are too high, check builder's credentials.

The wonders of sailing down the Portuguese coastline

The wonders of sailing down the Portuguese coastline

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

Geetanjali Krishna discovers beautiful landscapes, caves and secret beaches in an exhilarating voyage off the Algarve coast.

Mount Kailash: The magic mountain

Mount Kailash: The magic mountain

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

The towering face of Kailash reminded us that we were but insignificant participants in a pilgrimage ritual that has played out over millennia for people of four major religions -- Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Bon, notes Sonia Trikha Shukla.

Koda case: Rs 144 cr properties attached by special court

Koda case: Rs 144 cr properties attached by special court

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

Property worth Rs 144 crore, which includes 25 flats and a shopping mall, has been attached in connection with the disproportionate assets case against the alleged associates of former Jharkhand Chief Minister Madhu Koda.

Kate makes a Rs 5,000 dress look like a million pounds!

Kate makes a Rs 5,000 dress look like a million pounds!

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

Kate Middleton didn't disappoint on Day Three of her visit to India with these three gorgeous dresses.

Sink or die, pay back investors: SC to Supertech

Sink or die, pay back investors: SC to Supertech

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

The apex court directed Supertech to pay 10 per cent per month of the invested amount from January 5, 2015 to 17 home buyers, who are before the court, within four weeks

PIX: Bollywood's MOST fashionable appearances of 2014

PIX: Bollywood's MOST fashionable appearances of 2014

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Here's looking at the most stylish appearance by Bollywod brigade this year!

Narmada, the Giver of Pleasure

Narmada, the Giver of Pleasure

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

Of India's sacred rivers, she is the holiest. It is believed that even the Ganga comes in the form of a cow for a purifying bath in the Narmada, says Geetanjali Krishna.

Have you ever been to Dharamkot?

Have you ever been to Dharamkot?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

Want a detox from the city crowds? Visit Dharamkot and watch the glorious sunset!

Review: Mortdecai is Johnny Depp's worst film

Review: Mortdecai is Johnny Depp's worst film

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

It is difficult to understand why Johnny Depp agreed to make Mortdecai, says Paloma Sharma.

Winners of the Underwater Photographer of the Year are a visual feast

Winners of the Underwater Photographer of the Year are a visual feast

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

Sharks, mating frogs, seals playing with photographers... these are the amazing photos which offer an enchanting breadth of what's beyond the shoreline. Underwater Photographer of the Year has just announced the winners of its 2019 photo contest and photographer Richard Barnden, from the UK, was named Underwater Photographer of the Year 2019. Prizes and commendations were handed out in categories including Wide Angle, Macro, Wrecks, Behaviour, Portrait, Black and White, Compact, Up and Coming, and in British waters, Wide Angle, Living Together, Compact, and Macro Shots.

Samsung unveils Galaxy S6 to rival iPhone6

Samsung unveils Galaxy S6 to rival iPhone6

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

The smartphones have 5.1-inch Quad HD Super AMOLED screen.

12 reasons we'll miss Michelle Obama, the fashion icon

12 reasons we'll miss Michelle Obama, the fashion icon

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

A risk-taker, she'll always be remembered for her unforgettable style and daring fashion choices as a First Lady.

Resale real estate market brings relief to brokers

Resale real estate market brings relief to brokers

Rediff.com3 Jan 2015

New real estate portals like PropTiger and Commonfloor are also focusing on the secondary market in a big way.

Planning a weekend getaway?

Planning a weekend getaway?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2015

Here's why you should opt for a homestay.

The law is an ass

The law is an ass

Rediff.com14 Dec 2013

Section 377 is a colonial relic of a law that makes it criminal to have "carnal intercourse against the order of nature," says Mitali Saran

Nature is under siege from Uttarakhand's forest fires

Nature is under siege from Uttarakhand's forest fires

Rediff.com3 May 2016

'When I read that the blaze has engulfed the beautiful oak and pine forests around Kumaon's Lake District, my heart bled,' says Geetanjali Krishna.

Supertech verdict a worry for builders

Supertech verdict a worry for builders

Rediff.com14 Apr 2014

Many likely to be in trouble if restive consumers also petition the courts.

9 cool ways to update your summer style

9 cool ways to update your summer style

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Keep up with your cool, chic fashion statement. Here are some tips!

India to get world's first gem bourse

India to get world's first gem bourse

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

The first of its kind, a gem bourse to cater to the needs of the gemstone industry of the Pink City where all the business could be transacted under one roof, would soon become a reality.

The unexplored foreign destinations that want Indian travellers

The unexplored foreign destinations that want Indian travellers

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

Just an hour or so from the ones we commonly throng to, they promise a lot more for a lot less.

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.

Kohli-less India hope to continue T20 momentum against depleted Sri Lanka

Kohli-less India hope to continue T20 momentum against depleted Sri Lanka

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

Boosted by their 3-0 clean sweep of Australia Down Under, a confident India would seek to continue their winning momentum when they take on a depleted and new-look Sri Lanka in the first of three T20 Internationals, in Pune, on Tuesday.

Bollywood's most glam star at Cannes? VOTE!

Bollywood's most glam star at Cannes? VOTE!

Rediff.com7 May 2015

These desi hotties could stop traffic!

A good pair of walking shoes and Galle is yours!

A good pair of walking shoes and Galle is yours!

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Down in the Indian Ocean, cricket turned out to be the great unifier and Archana Masih, only an intermittent fan, became its ambassador of sorts.

The 10 best places to have chai

The 10 best places to have chai

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

In the mood for chai?

Samsung goes premium with Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge

Samsung goes premium with Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

The first day of March 2015 turned into super Sunday of sorts, as Samsung finally unveiled the much expected Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge mobile phones.

Why did Indrani send her driver to Lonavla?

Why did Indrani send her driver to Lonavla?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

As the weeks go by in this trial, it has emerged that Shyamvar Rai is that rare species of driver whose knowledge of distances, directions and routes surprisingly would not even fill the back of a postage stamp.

Review: Khoobsurat is a distinctly Disney treat

Review: Khoobsurat is a distinctly Disney treat

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Khoobsurat offers up the expected -- only it does so with a smirk, says Raja Sen.

What's so magical about this tiny island in Kerala?

What's so magical about this tiny island in Kerala?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

To be at Kakkathuruthu when the sun sets, according to National Geographic, is a surreal experience. Ambassador T P Sreenivasan tells us how the tiny island gradually charmed him.