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Three cheers for Khan Market!

Three cheers for Khan Market!

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

'Khan Market is useful if not central to our existence,' says Kishore Singh.

Watch! Glimpses from DeepVeer's Bengaluru reception

Watch! Glimpses from DeepVeer's Bengaluru reception

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

Bengaluru's celebs wish the newly-weds.

25 POETIC FRAMES of Parinda

25 POETIC FRAMES of Parinda

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Every single one of Parinda's magnificent frames is a masterclass in slick. Sukanya Verma tells us why.

Leicester manager Ranieri delivers on pizza promise

Leicester manager Ranieri delivers on pizza promise

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri will deliver on his vow to buy pizza for the squad after they kept their first clean sheet of the season in beating Crystal Palace 1-0 at the weekend.

Germany's late World Cup oracle octopus replaced by Paul II

Germany's late World Cup oracle octopus replaced by Paul II

Rediff.com4 Nov 2010

Paul, Germany's late World Cup oracle octopus, was replaced by Paul II on Wednesday -- though his owners are still unsure whether the new cephalopod has also been blessed with the gift of prophecy.

Muted Raksha Bandhan celebrations amid COVID pandemic

Muted Raksha Bandhan celebrations amid COVID pandemic

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

Raksha Bandhan festivities were little subdued this year owing to the coronavirus pandemic, with siblings having to rely on technology to wish each other.

An interview with Mahmood Farooqui

An interview with Mahmood Farooqui

Rediff.com14 Sep 2010

'The British conquered India by Indian money...' Mahmood Farooqui, historian and co-director of Peepli [Live]! in a fascinating interview.

Mourinho undone by 'the one that got away'

Mourinho undone by 'the one that got away'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2016

On the face of it, Jose Mourinho shouldered the blame for the wounding defeat in his first Manchester derby at Old Trafford on Saturday.

The past was another country

The past was another country

Rediff.com10 Feb 2018

'Where children are told soothing bedtime tales, our daily fare were stories of the bloodshed my family had witnessed, scenes, my father said, of the sewers turning red and the overpowering stench of corpses,' remembers Sunil Sethi.

Is it risky to have a baby after 35?

Is it risky to have a baby after 35?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

There is a greater risk of miscarriage and stillbirth in women who are older than 35 years, warns Dr Archana Dhawan Bajaj.

Police cracks Nizam's Museum theft case, arrests 2 history-sheeters

Police cracks Nizam's Museum theft case, arrests 2 history-sheeters

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

A gold tiffin box inlaid with diamonds, a cup studded with rubies, diamonds and emeralds, a saucer and a spoon, belonging to the 7th Nizam Nawab Mir Osman Ali Khan Bahadur, were recovered from the accused.

A cashless wedding: Is it possible?

A cashless wedding: Is it possible?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

E-wedding planners allow you to book everything online, including venues, make-up artists, bands, florists.

Spending a night at Belur Math was like homecoming: PM

Spending a night at Belur Math was like homecoming: PM

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

The prime minister also contended that he was grateful to the authorities of the monastic order for granting him an opportunity to spend a night at the math. He insisted that the ambiance at Belur Math reminded him of his duty towards people.

Boris Johnson is not the real villain of Brexit

Boris Johnson is not the real villain of Brexit

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

'It is never a good idea to let the broad population determine policy that is the domain of experts and specialists,' notes Aakar Patel.

5 Indian forts that are perfect for your dream wedding

5 Indian forts that are perfect for your dream wedding

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

These forts are what fairy tales are made of.

This Rs 10.2 cr company started with a 12K camera

This Rs 10.2 cr company started with a 12K camera

Rediff.com24 Sep 2010

Meet Sandeep Maheshwari who runs ImagesBazaar that has over 800,000 Indian pictures making the largest stock of Indian images in the world.

What do you want for Christmas?

What do you want for Christmas?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

Photographers across continents have asked youngsters to depict what they wanted as gifts this festive season and here's what they said.

Trump leaves for maiden India visit, calls Modi a 'friend'

Trump leaves for maiden India visit, calls Modi a 'friend'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

Trump is accompanied by First Lady Melania, daughter Ivanka, son-in-law Jared Kushner and the top brass of his administration.

Sania-Shoaib's lavish sangeet ceremony

Sania-Shoaib's lavish sangeet ceremony

Rediff.com14 Apr 2010

The sangeet ceremony of the newly-wed Indian tennis star Sania Mirza, who tied the knot with Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik earlier in the week, was on Wednesday held at a city hotel in Hyderabad. Both Sania and Shoaib, who got married on Monday, attended the ceremony.

Egypt's ex-President Hosni Mubarak released from prison

Egypt's ex-President Hosni Mubarak released from prison

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

Deposed Egyptian dictator Hosni Mubarak was released from prison today, over two years after he was jailed on charges of corruption and killing protesters, but will remain under house arrest at a military hospital pending trials.

Gujarat diamond trader splurges Rs 5 crore for 151 weddings

Gujarat diamond trader splurges Rs 5 crore for 151 weddings

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

Mahesh Savani, the diamond trader has been paying for the weddings of fatherless women in the city of Surat for several years.

'Kohli is hungry for improvement'

'Kohli is hungry for improvement'

Rediff.com10 May 2018

Virat Kohli's insatiable hunger for improvement is a certain characteristic of a great player, says Gary Kirsten, who had coached the Indian captain during his successful three-year stint with the national team.

Netherlands ease past Denmark

Netherlands ease past Denmark

Rediff.com14 Jun 2010

Strong contenders the Netherlands launched their FIFA World Cup campaign with a scrappy 2-0 victory over a fighting Denmark in their Group E opener on Monday.

Vieira left out of France World Cup squad

Vieira left out of France World Cup squad

Rediff.com12 May 2010

Experienced midfielder Patrick Vieira was left out of France's World Cup squad on Tuesday.

Sheena Bora Trial: Indrani didn't want Rahul around

Sheena Bora Trial: Indrani didn't want Rahul around

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

The night before Sheena was allegedly killed, 'Indrani Madam instructed me to not send anyone up to her flat.' 'She told me to especially not allow Rahul Mukerjea.'

EPL PIX: Liverpool, Tottenham drop points, Rooney record

EPL PIX: Liverpool, Tottenham drop points, Rooney record

Rediff.com22 Jan 2017

Brief reports of English Premier League matches on Saturday:

Hamilton to Bottas: It's each man for himself...

Hamilton to Bottas: It's each man for himself...

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

Lewis Hamilton has no plans to gift any wins to Mercedes team mate Valtteri Bottas despite having a fifth Formula One championship sewn up.

Why he wants to track humankind's journey around the world

Why he wants to track humankind's journey around the world

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Paul Salopek is on an intercontinental journey of 24,000 miles, tracing humankind's movement out of Africa right down to South America.

Another Pune institute receives 'explosive' parcel and threat letter

Another Pune institute receives 'explosive' parcel and threat letter

Rediff.com10 May 2016

The Department of Communication and Journalism located in Ranade Institute building in Deccan area here, got the packet, with content similar to what was found in the FTII parcel on Saturday.

Villa punish poor Chelsea defending with 2-1 win

Villa punish poor Chelsea defending with 2-1 win

Rediff.com17 Oct 2009

Chelsea's defensive frailties were exposed again on Saturday when they gifted Aston Villa two goals from corners in a 2-1 away defeat, their second loss in three league games after they had won their first six.

On this day: David Beckham was born

On this day: David Beckham was born

Rediff.com2 May 2020

David Beckham, one of the so-called "Class of 92", went on to win six Premier League titles under Alex Ferguson at United alongside youth-team buddies Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt, and Gary and Phil Neville. Beckham also won two FA Cups and, memorably, the Champions League in 1999. He topped up his trophy collection with a La Liga winners' medal for Real Madrid and added two MLS Cups during a north American adventure with LA Galaxy.

Euro football round-up: Juve thump Genoa; Monaco edge Lyon

Euro football round-up: Juve thump Genoa; Monaco edge Lyon

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

A summary of results from matches played in the Italian Serie A and Ligue 1

Mentalhood review

Mentalhood review

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Mentalhood is far from an ideal comeback but it's nice to be reminded of Karisma Kapoor's radiant and lively screen presence again, says Sukanya Verma.

KRN's life was a saga of surprises

KRN's life was a saga of surprises

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

'KRN's journey from a humble cottage in Uzhavoor to Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi was no less spectacular than that of Abraham Lincoln from the log cabin to the White House'.

Pather Panchali, the film that made history

Pather Panchali, the film that made history

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

August 26, 1955. 65 years ago, Pather Panchali was released. Aseem Chhabra salutes the Masterpiece.

The UP rickshaw puller who earned the ride of a lifetime

The UP rickshaw puller who earned the ride of a lifetime

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

A rickshaw puller in Uttar Pradesh got a lucky ride on Thursday when he took Paytm chief executive officer Vijay Shekhar Sharma to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav's residence.

India revels in Diwali spirit

India revels in Diwali spirit

Rediff.com27 Oct 2019

Decorated lights decked up buildings and earthen lamps dotted houses as people across the country celebrated Diwali.

How banks of River Sabarmati have turned fertile for offices, houses

How banks of River Sabarmati have turned fertile for offices, houses

Rediff.com18 May 2017

Resettlement of 12,000 families living on banks of Sabarmati Riverfront cost Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation about Rs 1,200 crore

Can resurgent Liverpool maintain top-spot on EPL table?

Can resurgent Liverpool maintain top-spot on EPL table?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

While, Reds' manager Juergen Klopp is realistic about his team being league leaders, you, dear reader, can convey your opinion by casting your vote in the poll below

'Durga resides in every woman'

'Durga resides in every woman'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

'I truly believe that Durga resides in us, women,' says Rani Mukerji. 'If a woman believes that and she chanalises that energy, she will be able to ward off a lot of things.'