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Can you watch 309 films in a year?

Can you watch 309 films in a year?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

On planes, on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hotstar, Zee5, Hulu, MUBI, Kanopy, film festivals... Aseem Chhabra tell us how he watched 309 films in 365 days.

India's deep discounts on Russian crude will stay

India's deep discounts on Russian crude will stay

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

Even as the Group of Seven (G7) price cap on Russian crude oil enters into force as of December 5, India has been assured it will continue to receive the existing deep discounts on Russian oil, for the time being, informed officials. "We have been assured by our Russian partners of uninterrupted crude supplies at the existing rates for the time being. "There were a lot of reports of changes in (India's) buying patterns after the global price cap took hold.

Indians' funds in Swiss banks soars by 50% to over Rs 30,000 cr

Indians' funds in Swiss banks soars by 50% to over Rs 30,000 cr

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

Funds parked by Indian individuals and firms in Swiss banks, including through India-based branches and other financial institutions, jumped to a 14-year-high of 3.83 billion Swiss francs (over Rs 30,500 crore) in 2021 on a sharp surge in holdings via securities and similar instruments while customer deposits rose as well, annual data from Switzerland's central bank showed on Thursday.

G20 summit: Delhi civic body makes big plans to fight dengue

G20 summit: Delhi civic body makes big plans to fight dengue

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Municipal authorities have envisioned a comprehensive and pro-active plan to combat dengue this year with focussed fumigation at monument sites and markets in Delhi, which will host the G20 summit in September.

Modi to visit Germany, UAE from June 26-28

Modi to visit Germany, UAE from June 26-28

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

Modi is attending the G7 summit following an invitation by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

PIX: Big guns fire, take command in World Cup qualifying

PIX: Big guns fire, take command in World Cup qualifying

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

A summary of Sunday's action in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers across Europe.

How will you live, work, eat post-coronavirus world

How will you live, work, eat post-coronavirus world

Rediff.com19 May 2020

The deadly coronavirus has forced us to adopt new ways of life.

Europe's football teams back in action after 10-month gap

Europe's football teams back in action after 10-month gap

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Europe's national teams will emerge from a 10-month hiatus as the second edition of the UEFA Nations League kicks off this week, still under the shadow the COVID-19 pandemic which brought football to a standstill earlier this year.

PHOTOS: On way to India, Rafales re-fuelled mid-air

PHOTOS: On way to India, Rafales re-fuelled mid-air

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

"Few shots from 30,000 feet! Mid air refuelling of #RafaleJets on their way to #India," the Indian Embassy in France tweeted

Champions Spain out of Davis Cup after loss to Russia

Champions Spain out of Davis Cup after loss to Russia

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Sweden and Novak Djokovic's Serbia took the two best runners-up spots and a place in the last eight by virtue of their better match win-loss records among the second placed sides throughout the group stages.

Henry to work for Belgium at Euros

Henry to work for Belgium at Euros

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Benzema, who has scored 30 goals in all competitions for Real Madrid this season, has not played for France since 2015 after a blackmailing scandal over which he faces a trial in October.

AMAZING, AWESOME Photographs!

AMAZING, AWESOME Photographs!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

The World Photography Organisation has announced its category winners and shortlist in the Open competition of the Sony World Photography Awards 2023.

Champions League PIX: City top group; Barca, Dortmund in last 16

Champions League PIX: City top group; Barca, Dortmund in last 16

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

IMAGES from the Champions League matches played on Tuesday.

82 cases of new strain of COVID-19 in India: Govt

82 cases of new strain of COVID-19 in India: Govt

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

All the people who have tested positive for the new variant of the virus were kept in single-room isolation at designated healthcare facilities by the respective state governments, the ministry had earlier said.

Holder Ostapenko in action on opening day of French Open

Holder Ostapenko in action on opening day of French Open

Rediff.com26 May 2018

Also in action on the first day at Roland Garros is men's second seed Alexander Zverev who meets Ricardas Berankis of Lithuania on Court Suzanne-Lenglen.

Covid scare: PM reviews situation, warns against laxity, urges mask use

Covid scare: PM reviews situation, warns against laxity, urges mask use

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Amid a spurt in COVID-19 cases in some parts of the world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday cautioned against complacency and directed officials to strengthen the ongoing surveillance measures, especially at international airports.

Rafales to be formally inducted into IAF on Thursday

Rafales to be formally inducted into IAF on Thursday

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

The first batch of five Rafale jets arrived in India on July 29, nearly four years after India signed an inter-governmental agreement with France to procure 36 of the aircraft at a cost of Rs 59,000 crore.

Germany, France press Greece to make fast, credible proposals

Germany, France press Greece to make fast, credible proposals

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

The crisis remains acute with the country's banks already closed.

Mumbai's teenage racer selected for 'Girls on Track' project

Mumbai's teenage racer selected for 'Girls on Track' project

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

Aashi Hanspal has been selected along with 19 others in the age group of 12-16 out of 70 entries from five continents.

Beware! Crocodiles On The Road

Beware! Crocodiles On The Road

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

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'Hum aapke saath mein hai'

'Hum aapke saath mein hai'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

'I want to show that we are also part of this society and want to participate just as much, whether it is for security or whatever community work there.'

G7 leaders mock photo of bare-chested Putin on horseback

G7 leaders mock photo of bare-chested Putin on horseback

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

The leaders of the Group of Seven on Sunday (local time) mocked Russian President Vladimir Putin over his shirtless, bare-chested horse-riding picture.

US Open PIX: Kyrgios stuns No. 1 Medvedev to reach quarters

US Open PIX: Kyrgios stuns No. 1 Medvedev to reach quarters

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

A summary of Sunday's action at the US Open.

Coronavirus leaves top tourist sites eerily deserted

Coronavirus leaves top tourist sites eerily deserted

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

More than 86,000 people worldwide have been infected with the novel coronavirus and the global death toll is nearing 3,000. To try to prevent the spread of the virus, local governments have been closing tourist attractions that normally draw large crowds. World-famous destinations such as the Great Wall of China and the Venetian canals resemble ghost towns. As new coronavirus cases are confirmed daily, more closures and cancellations are expected. For the most up-to-date information on the status of an attraction or event, check the institution's or event's main web page.

Italian giant Buffon stands test of time as Euro beckons

Italian giant Buffon stands test of time as Euro beckons

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

There is no stopping master goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon in his ambition to add more major titles to his collection of the 2006 World Cup and seven Serie A championships.

De Minaur-Sinner showdown at Next Gen ATP Finals

De Minaur-Sinner showdown at Next Gen ATP Finals

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

Australian top seed Alex de Minaur moved into his second consecutive final at the Next Gen ATP Finals with a 4-2, 4-1, 0-4, 4-2 victory over Frances Tiafoe in Milan on Friday.

Euros: 6 Game Changing Moments

Euros: 6 Game Changing Moments

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

Each Round of 16 game was entertaining. Laxmi Negi/Rediff.com picks the games to remember.

Euro 2020: Ukraine's Yarmolenko joins bottle bad boys

Euro 2020: Ukraine's Yarmolenko joins bottle bad boys

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

Andriy Yarmolenko became the latest player at the European Championship to mess about with sponsors' drinks bottles

Pirlo says no hard feelings over Euro omission

Pirlo says no hard feelings over Euro omission

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Andrea Pirlo says he has no hard feelings towards Italy coach Antonio Conte after the veteran playmaker was overlooked for next month's European Championship in France.

Russia defaults on LNG supplies to India

Russia defaults on LNG supplies to India

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Russia has defaulted on the supply of at least 5 cargoes or shiploads of LNG to India after its retaliatory sanctions hit one of the companies that supply gas to India, sources said. India's largest gas firm GAIL has a long-term deal to import 2.85 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) per annum from a Singapore-based unit of Russian gas producer Gazprom. The company has since June defaulted on the supply of 5 cargoes of LNG under that contract citing difficulty in sourcing gas due to sanctions, two sources briefed on the matter said.

Russia offers oil at even cheaper rates to India

Russia offers oil at even cheaper rates to India

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

"In principle, the ask in return is that India should not support the G7 (Group of Seven) proposal. "A decision on this issue will be taken later following talks with all the partners," an official with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.These "substantial discounts" will be steeper than those offered by Iraq in the past two months, officials said.

Soccer: Benzema deserves to win Ballon d'Or, says Messi

Soccer: Benzema deserves to win Ballon d'Or, says Messi

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Di Maria to retire from international soccer after World Cup

Just Where Are These Stars Holidaying?

Just Where Are These Stars Holidaying?

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

Movie stars holiday in exotic locations and share lovely pictures on social media.

Own Goal! Europe's Protests Over Qatar's Human Rights

Own Goal! Europe's Protests Over Qatar's Human Rights

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

The rumblings of discontent from Righteous Europe over Qatar's admittedly appalling human rights record can only be viewed as deeply disingenuous and phoney, argues Kanika Datta.

'Russia not bothered by West's oil price cap'

'Russia not bothered by West's oil price cap'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Russia on Thursday said it was not bothered at a possible price cap on its crude oil proposed by the West, saying Moscow will negotiate directly with its partners like India and China as the price should be decided between the producers and consumers, and "not someone who just decided to punish someone." Members of the G7 have agreed to impose a price cap on Russian oil in a bid to hit Moscow's ability to finance the war in Ukraine. Countries want to reach an agreement ahead of December 5, when Europe's embargo on Russian crude travelling by sea takes effect.

Messi still made to wait for PSG debut

Messi still made to wait for PSG debut

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

PSG's big buy has been left out squad for the Ligue 1 match against Brest.

Tokyo Games: SUPER Pix!

Tokyo Games: SUPER Pix!

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

Action from the 2020 Olympics.

India ahead of US, UK in slowing down COVID-19 spread

India ahead of US, UK in slowing down COVID-19 spread

Rediff.com19 May 2020

India's COVID-19 cases climbed from 100 to one lakh in 64 days, which is more than twice the number of days when compared to the United States and Spain.

What to expect at Australian Open on Day 2

What to expect at Australian Open on Day 2

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Organisers are confident a rain-hit opening day will not hold up the tournament.

At G7, India pledges to protect free speech

At G7, India pledges to protect free speech

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

Leaders of the powerful G7 grouping and its five partner countries, including India, have said that they are committed to open public debate and the free flow of information online and offline while guarding the freedom, independence and diversity of civil society actors.