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Must-visit international destinations for those who love the rains

Must-visit international destinations for those who love the rains

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

Pack your bags. Umbrellas and raincoats optional.

Pay up, make peace: Promoters make one-time settlements with banks on loans

Pay up, make peace: Promoters make one-time settlements with banks on loans

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

Lenders say settlements will cross over 100 accounts in the March quarter.

A Salute to the Soldier at the LAC

A Salute to the Soldier at the LAC

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Indian Army officers, serving and retired, will tell you that the one thing that makes the Indian soldier singularly unique is his josh and jazba.

Sharapova can't wait to duel with 'vulnerable' Serena on Centre Court

Sharapova can't wait to duel with 'vulnerable' Serena on Centre Court

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Maria Sharapova and world No 1 Serena Williams haven't played each other at the Wimbledon Championships since their Round of 16 clash in 2010.

How to have an EXCITING travel adventure!

How to have an EXCITING travel adventure!

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

The new-age traveler is no longer into ticking a checklist of must-see spots on his holiday. He is ready to pay a premium to experience culture, crafts and culinary delights of the local populace

PIX: Djokovic battles past Khachanov in first real test

PIX: Djokovic battles past Khachanov in first real test

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Images from Day 9 of the 2020 French Open at Roland Garros, in Paris, on Monday.

'You cannot trust the Chinese!'

'You cannot trust the Chinese!'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

'We should have seen these signals and reacted earlier.' 'We miss out on a certain strategic advantage by arriving late on the scene.'

PHOTOS: The world's craziest toilets

PHOTOS: The world's craziest toilets

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

On November 19, the World celebrated World Toilet Day in attempt to spread awareness about the importance on toilets and urinals. According to figures, despite the human right to water and sanitation, of the world's seven billion people, 2.5 billion people do not have access to toilets. Looking at the funnier side of things, here's 12 of the kookiest urinals from across the world.

Davos in photos: Inside the playground of the world's most powerful

Davos in photos: Inside the playground of the world's most powerful

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

Going beyond the annual WEF Summit...

These 10 stunning images will make you go WILD

These 10 stunning images will make you go WILD

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

Wrestling komodo dragons, ethereal egrets and thirsty squirrels are amongst some of the incredible images captured for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.

PIX: Pogba sent off as PSG outclass United; Roma win

PIX: Pogba sent off as PSG outclass United; Roma win

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

Second half goals from Presnel Kimpembe and Kylian Mbappe gave the impressive French side a clear advantage ahead of the return in Paris on March 6.

Xi's mega projects: Should India worry?

Xi's mega projects: Should India worry?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

After the Ladakh fiasco where Xi Jinping did not expect the Indian Army to resist his land-grabbing tactics, he has to save face before his colleagues in the Communist party.' To bring the threat of a mega-dam to the northern Indian border is a clever move, observes Claude Arpi.

Himachal's hills come alive with labourers from Nepal

Himachal's hills come alive with labourers from Nepal

Rediff.com23 May 2020

Nepali labourers are not only the backbone of the state's apple economy but also part of the highly grounded manpower in the orchards, setting an example for other states struggling with the migrant labour question, reports Ashwani Sharma.

Pics: Traditional Christmas celebrations across the world

Pics: Traditional Christmas celebrations across the world

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

Head to these places to enjoy a traditional Christmas celebration.

Top 5 most romantic drives in India

Top 5 most romantic drives in India

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

What better way to rekindle your passion than a road trip right? Anita Rao Kashi suggests these five routes:

Why do girls have all the fun?

Why do girls have all the fun?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

'Maybe what the lady in Sex and the City said was right-- that maybe our girlfriends are indeed our soulmates and guys are just people to have fun with.'

These Indians chase stars and blackholes

These Indians chase stars and blackholes

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

The astrophotography community in India is a fast-growing one.

Davos: From medical tourism, skiing to economic talk fest

Davos: From medical tourism, skiing to economic talk fest

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

In a sea-change at the highest town of Europe, black business suits and orange-and-blue army dress have now become a common sight in Davos, as the world of business takes over this Alpine resort for the next five days beginning today, from the usual skiing enthusiasts.

Ashok Chakra for soldier who died battling 4 terrorists in Kashmir

Ashok Chakra for soldier who died battling 4 terrorists in Kashmir

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

The 36-year-old havildar displayed raw courage, unflinching grit during his encounter with the terrorists in which he was fatally injured.

'We will lick the Chinese!'

'We will lick the Chinese!'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

'The Chinese -- up to the highest leadership -- will avoid a conflict because they know they will be badly licked.' 'The reputation they have painstakingly built over the last two-three decades of being a global power will be destroyed.'

SEE: India to Nepal: Awesome Road Trip!

SEE: India to Nepal: Awesome Road Trip!

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

Rediff.com's Rajesh Karkera made an 11-day road voyage across some of South Asia's most deserted, challenging, terrain, always under the gaze of the sacred, dazzling Himalaya.

6 awesome camping sites in India

6 awesome camping sites in India

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Why check into a hotel when you can pitch a tent and get close to nature.

No quarter given in world's highest polo match

No quarter given in world's highest polo match

Rediff.com25 Jul 2003

Locals believe polo was born in their land and it remains an obsession today.

Federer flushed with success

Federer flushed with success

Rediff.com8 Jul 2003

Less than 24 hours after Federer won a men's singles Grand Slam title, the enormity of his achievement was slowly sinking in.

A village mourns, and celebrates valour

A village mourns, and celebrates valour

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

A Ganesh Nadar/Rediff.com meets the family of CRPF jawan G Subramanian, who was among the 41 martyred in Pulwama.

Congrats on an amazing career: AB to Amla

Congrats on an amazing career: AB to Amla

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

AB de Villiers lauded the player on an amazing career, saying that Amla was one of the best players in the world.

Tokyo bound! Japan from the eyes of a first-timer

Tokyo bound! Japan from the eyes of a first-timer

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

There's never a bad time to visit Japan.

My life, my style: Sussanne Khan

My life, my style: Sussanne Khan

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

Sussane Khan fields rapid-fire questions!

Misty-eyed and wonderstruck in Munnar

Misty-eyed and wonderstruck in Munnar

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

The views are stunning, the skies are blue, the forests are lush and, wonder of wonders, thanks to the discipline of the tea estate, even man isn't vile, discover Renu Bahal Wadhwa and T C A Srinivasa Raghavan after a trip to Kerala's breathtakingly beautiful hill retreat.

'If you stop water to Pakistan, you will flood J&K'

'If you stop water to Pakistan, you will flood J&K'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

'In the last 55 years India and Pakistan have gone to wars, but nobody spoke about scrapping the Indus Waters Treaty.'

Here's driving Into Tibet!

Here's driving Into Tibet!

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

'The road from Zhangmu via Nyalam to Tingri is everything a Himalayan drive should be. With tall peaks as the backdrop, switchbacks yielding to roads that stretched into eternity, passing by some of the most scenic views on the planet.'

How this general taught Pakistan a lesson

How this general taught Pakistan a lesson

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

'In one instance of the Pakistani army's violation of the Ceasefire, I ordered a far tougher response designed to deter the enemy.' 'I warned that 'unexpected damage' to their forces will be inflicted if they continued with such ceasefire violations.' A fascinating excerpt from Lieutenant General K Himalay Singh's Making of a General: A Himalayan Echo.

PHOTOS: Kate, Prince William hit the mark during Bhutan visit

PHOTOS: Kate, Prince William hit the mark during Bhutan visit

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Prince William and Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton, have arrived in Bhutan for the start of a two day visit to the remote mountain kingdom. The couple touched down at Paro International Airport on Thursday morning.

Russian PM guarantees security at Sochi Olympics

Russian PM guarantees security at Sochi Olympics

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

The Russian government and security services will overcome security threats and can guarantee safety at the 2014 Winter Olympics in the Black Sea resort of Sochi, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said.

Here is how Formula One drivers enjoy their 'summer break'

Here is how Formula One drivers enjoy their 'summer break'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

While Formula One rivals head to the sea or mountains at the start of the August break, Max Verstappen has some driving lessons on the horizon.

Steve Smith, David Warner step down amid ball-tampering probe

Steve Smith, David Warner step down amid ball-tampering probe

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

Cricket Australia (CA) said on Sunday they will conduct an investigation into a ball-tampering scandal during the third Test against South Africa that has prompted calls for captain Steve Smith to step down.

China's foreign minister's mysterious visit to Tibet

China's foreign minister's mysterious visit to Tibet

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

Was Wang Yi'S visit intended to remind India of 1962, asks Claude Arpi?

SBI launches Rs 7,350 cr stressed fund with US firm Brookfield

SBI launches Rs 7,350 cr stressed fund with US firm Brookfield

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

SBI has been reeling under a mountain of bad loans for the past few years as the key sectors in the economy are faltering.

11 road trips you must take with your family

11 road trips you must take with your family

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

These trips will fill you with wanderlust.