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Dubai's new international airport opens for passengers

Dubai's new international airport opens for passengers

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

Dubai officially launched passenger services at its new Al Maktoum International airport on Sunday after a delay of nearly four years, with three airlines agreeing to operate from the facility for now.

Working from home? 5 USEFUL tips

Working from home? 5 USEFUL tips

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

Stay focused on eating healthy, staying physically active, and practice regular meditation.

ISRO launches Cartosat-3, 13 US nano-satellites

ISRO launches Cartosat-3, 13 US nano-satellites

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

Cartosat-3 satellite is a third-generation agile advanced satellite having high-resolution imaging capability.

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

These images prove we live in a wonderfully weird world.

Maha politics: Independents, smaller parties hold key

Maha politics: Independents, smaller parties hold key

Rediff.com24 Nov 2019

All eyes are now on 13 Independents and 16 MLAs from smaller parties.

IN PHOTOS: The magnificent Nobel awards ceremonies

IN PHOTOS: The magnificent Nobel awards ceremonies

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

Sweden held its lavish annual Nobel awards ceremony on Tuesday attended by laureates and royals, but their ranks were depleted when many VIPs flocked to the memorial for anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela in South Africa.

Devotees trek to Sabarimala, pray at Lord Ayyappa temple

Devotees trek to Sabarimala, pray at Lord Ayyappa temple

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

It is the first annual pilgrimage season at the hill temple after the coronavirus outbreak and authorities have decided to restrict the number of devotees to 1,000 per day and to 2,000 on weekends.

Resort politics returns in Karnataka with a bang

Resort politics returns in Karnataka with a bang

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

The JD-S has chosen the serene surroundings of Nandi Hill on the city outskirts while its partner Congress opted for a star hotel, sources in the parties said. The MLAs of the BJP are staying in the cozy comforts of a resort near Yelahanka and an ultra luxury hotel.

HDK releases audio clip on 'toppling' bid; Cong to act against MLAs

HDK releases audio clip on 'toppling' bid; Cong to act against MLAs

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

"Without the knowledge of the prime minister, is it possible to do this," Kumaraswamy asked, saying Modi should come clean on the issue.

25 FIERY frames of Mirch Masala

25 FIERY frames of Mirch Masala

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

Sukanya Verma tells us just what makes Mirch Masala a must watch.

White-water adventure anyone? Kerala beckons you to Thusharagiri

White-water adventure anyone? Kerala beckons you to Thusharagiri

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

The world is coming over. Haven't you decided as yet?

Even before release from jail, Sasikala factor rocks TN politics

Even before release from jail, Sasikala factor rocks TN politics

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

The big question is: Will her release be a threat to Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami? The answer is, while it may give him moments of nervousness, he will not be replaced, say political experts. T E Narasimhan reports.

PHOTOS: Rio Carnival, the wildest party on earth

PHOTOS: Rio Carnival, the wildest party on earth

Rediff.com4 Mar 2014

Rio de Janeiro shows why it is regarded as the Carnival Capital of the World.

'Sachin Pilot is part of a bigger plot'

'Sachin Pilot is part of a bigger plot'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

'He is not acting solo.' 'The plot may have people within the Congress and outside.'

These funny animals are just what we need right now!

These funny animals are just what we need right now!

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

The world feels like complete panda-monium right now. But thanks to the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, we can all take a brief break from the news cycle and focus on otter things -- like pictures of animals being complete goofballs. The animals were pictured by photographers competing in the sixth annual Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, which saw thousands of pictures entered, taken around the world. As well as providing a smile, the competition works alongside the Born Free Foundation to highlight a more serious matter -- the importance of conserving our planet's beautiful wildlife. We share a selection of the best finalists' photos...

PICS: The top 6 travel destinations to ring in 2012

PICS: The top 6 travel destinations to ring in 2012

Rediff.com8 Nov 2011

The new year is fast approaching. And while everyone seem to be flocking to Goa, we've picked six other amazing places you can go to instead to ring in 2012.

#Ramzan2018: Share your food pics and we'll publish it

#Ramzan2018: Share your food pics and we'll publish it

Rediff.com29 May 2018

The holy month of Ramzan is here and so are the delicious treats and gastronomic experiences!

Mirwaiz: 'I personally don't see a revival of militancy in Kashmir'

Mirwaiz: 'I personally don't see a revival of militancy in Kashmir'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2013

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq discusses the difference between peace and normalcy and his vision for Kashmir, in an interview with Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

'Young people engage in drug peddling to live the kind of lifestyles influencers live'

'Young people engage in drug peddling to live the kind of lifestyles influencers live'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

'Lifestyle, peer pressure, lure of extra pocket money and many other factors are responsible why youth are taking drugs.'

Why all coronavirus cases in India are from Kerala

Why all coronavirus cases in India are from Kerala

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

Wuhan has been a popular destination for Keralites and others as an educational hub with quality and affordable medical courses attracting overseas scholars.

Should on-court coaching be allowed at Grand Slams?

Should on-court coaching be allowed at Grand Slams?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

Some players and pundits have criticised the rule as being hard to police, spottily enforced and highly subjective, and called for the ban on coaching from the players' box to be lifted.

Bird flu: States on alert; Kerala culls chickens, ducks

Bird flu: States on alert; Kerala culls chickens, ducks

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Culling of chickens and ducks began on Tuesday in parts of Kerala to contain the H5N8 strain of bird flu, while Jammu and Kashmir sounded an alert and started collecting samples from migratory species after Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh reported cases of the avian influenza.

Maharashtra: Who lost, who won

Maharashtra: Who lost, who won

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

'The Maharashtrian Congressmen's decision to break away from their reluctant leaders in Delhi to side with the Shiv Sena is seemingly the first sign that the 'high command' is not as powerful as is believed,' says Amulya Ganguli.

Transfer updates! Ozil, Fellaini in big-money moves as window shuts

Transfer updates! Ozil, Fellaini in big-money moves as window shuts

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

Arsenal paid Real Madrid a club record fee for Germany playmaker Mesut Ozil and Manchester United bought Belgium forward Marouane Fellaini from Everton in a crazy last hour before the transfer window closed on Monday.

Nepali Sherpa climbs Mount Everest for record 24th time

Nepali Sherpa climbs Mount Everest for record 24th time

Rediff.com21 May 2019

Kami has already climbed most peaks above 8,000 metres, including K2, Cho-oyu, Lhoste and Annapurna among others.

505 new COVID-19 cases in 1 day; toll now at 83

505 new COVID-19 cases in 1 day; toll now at 83

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

According to the health ministry data, Delhi has reported the highest number of confirmed cases at 503.

More car makers jump on the discount bandwagon

More car makers jump on the discount bandwagon

Rediff.com21 Mar 2013

Analysts say models that recorded healthy demand earlier are now luring customers with discounts and consumer benefit schemes.

Pilot's back and Gehlot's headache continues

Pilot's back and Gehlot's headache continues

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

The coming weeks will be a tightrope walk for Gehlot who has 100 loyalists MLAs waiting to be rewarded on one side and the dissidents who wanted to be rehabilitated on the other, observes Prakash Bhandari.

'For us, only saving lives matters'

'For us, only saving lives matters'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

'We fought back with and whatever little we were given -- little time, infrastructure, oxygen, medicines and people; and with whatever we had -- determination, common sense, experience and prayers!' 'Some of us lost our lives doing so.' Dr Sanjeeth Peter tells us in the final part of a fascinating diary of a Covid Warrior.

When Dilip Kumar met Vajpayee...

When Dilip Kumar met Vajpayee...

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

It is to Vajpayee's credit that he told Dilip Kumar to ignore Thackeray and to follow his own conscience. But the episode -- as indeed, the manner in which Dilip Kumar has been made to pay for being a Muslim throughout his life -- shames us all as Indians, says Vir Sanghvi.

From lava spewing to pink blossoms: Nat Geo kicks off travel photo contest

From lava spewing to pink blossoms: Nat Geo kicks off travel photo contest

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Travel photographers take note! The competition is already fierce in the 2018 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest, now underway. National Geographic editors have pulled together some of their favourite entries so far from all three categories - Nature, People and Cities. Once the competition closes, a panel of judges, selected by National Geographic Travel, will choose a winner in each of the categories and also name an overall winner. A public vote will also see a people's choice winner named. The photographer scooping the top prize will win $10,000 and have their winning image posted on the Nat Geo Travel Instagram account. The contest is now open and entries can be submitted until May 31, 2018.

PICS: Absence of roads affecting relief supplies in U'khand

PICS: Absence of roads affecting relief supplies in U'khand

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

Each time the sound of a flying chopper, carrying relief material, is heard in the ravaged land of Uttarakhand, people waiting in flocks rush towards it in hope of some succour but they return empty handed as the stuff is airdropped at places rendered inaccessible by breached roads.

Sensex ends at record high; Nifty scales 10K peak

Sensex ends at record high; Nifty scales 10K peak

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

Reliance Industries rose by 1.16 per cent while ITC and ICICI Bank zoomed up to 2 per cent, lifting the indices to all time high levels.

From crowds to ghost towns: Before and after coronavirus

From crowds to ghost towns: Before and after coronavirus

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

The world is slowly going into lockdown trying to stop the spread of the dangerous coronavirus disease, leading to cities and famous attractions turning eerily deserted. Many streets, train stations, mass transit systems and restaurants are now eerily empty. You can scarcely avoid seeing images of the emptiness -- the cleared streets and squares of St Petersburg, the missing throngs outside the temples of Kyoto, the abandoned restaurants in most Chinatowns, some of which have had to close. This astonishing moment when the world hit pause on normal life will never be forgotten by those who lived through it. Take a look.

PHOTOS: Ayodhya lit-up with 5 lakh diyas on Diwali eve

PHOTOS: Ayodhya lit-up with 5 lakh diyas on Diwali eve

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Governor Anandiben Patel participated in the celebrations.

Coronavirus: Flipkart offers work from home to staff

Coronavirus: Flipkart offers work from home to staff

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

The company has also issued a ban on all non-essential domestic and international business travel, and is encouraging employees who may have returned from international travel to work from home for 14 days.

'Cash is king': Hamilton slams F1 for holding Australia GP despite virus

'Cash is king': Hamilton slams F1 for holding Australia GP despite virus

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

Lewis Hamilton broke ranks with other drivers who said they were comfortable with assurances received from the governing FIA, even as other sports cancel events and competitions around the globe.

Will unbeaten India deny Australia record 5th WT20 crown?

Will unbeaten India deny Australia record 5th WT20 crown?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

Australia goes into the ICC women's T20 World Cup summit clash as favourites, but with India having stunned them on the opening night in Sydney, we could be in for the most electric final yet.

Asia's largest tulip garden in full bloom

Asia's largest tulip garden in full bloom

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

A treat for eyes and the soul -- that is the tulip festival in Srinagar! Tourists have been flocking the famous tulip garden in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar ever since it opened for visitors last Sunday.

IN PICTURES: The world's most stylish royals!

IN PICTURES: The world's most stylish royals!

Rediff.com30 Apr 2013

As the Netherlands welcomes new king Willem-Alexander and his lovely queen Maxima to the throne today, we take a look at other equally glamorous royals from across the globe.