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The MANY, MANY FACES of Lata Mangeshkar

The MANY, MANY FACES of Lata Mangeshkar

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

Glimpses of The Legend from our archives.

ISL: Mumbai stretch winless run in draw with ATKMB

ISL: Mumbai stretch winless run in draw with ATKMB

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

The result means ATKMB could not break into the top-four, remaining fifth with 20 points from 12 games.

A 58-year-old film that speak to Indians of 2015

A 58-year-old film that speak to Indians of 2015

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

'India was 10 years old when Guru Dutt made Pyaasa, but even at that young age, its poets -- including the film's lyricist Sahir Ludhianvi -- appeared disappointed with the direction the country was taking.'

'India Is Ready For The World!'

'India Is Ready For The World!'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

'Never in the history of Indian cinema did we have a distribution system for 240 countries, but we have it now.' 'And if we still keep catering to the B and C-tiers of our country, and not the whole world, then we are really being losers.' 'The visionaries of the industry must pull up their socks and say that now we will create for the world.'

Birmingham Buzz: Of 'Gay Village', bhindi masala and more...

Birmingham Buzz: Of 'Gay Village', bhindi masala and more...

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

Bhindi Masala, quintessential 'Ghar Ka Khaana'

Indians defer travel plans as Sri Lanka imposes curfew

Indians defer travel plans as Sri Lanka imposes curfew

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

For Indians, Sri Lanka is one of the favourite venues for destination weddings. But last month, when a family from Delhi chartered a Vistara Airbus A320 to Colombo, it packed much more than the standard paraphernalia of clothes, gifts and jewellery. The family ferried meals from Delhi for all the guests and to cover their entire stay in Colombo due to the food and fuel shortages in the island nation.

Trump-Kim summit to be held at Singapore's Capella Hotel

Trump-Kim summit to be held at Singapore's Capella Hotel

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

The red-shingled, colonial-style Capella is a five-star hotel on the Sentosa island, which boasts several resorts, hotels, two golf courses and a theme park.

Raging Asani likely to weaken into cyclonic storm on nearing coast

Raging Asani likely to weaken into cyclonic storm on nearing coast

Rediff.com9 May 2022

The cyclone expected to weaken gradually over the next two days.

Mumbai beat FC Goa in penalties to reach ISL final

Mumbai beat FC Goa in penalties to reach ISL final

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

Mumbai City FC beat FC Goa 6-5 penalties to reach the ISL final

Bengaluru FC win maiden Durand Cup title

Bengaluru FC win maiden Durand Cup title

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

BFC beat Mumbai City FC 2-1 in final

SPOTTED! Xi Jinping Out Of China At Last!

SPOTTED! Xi Jinping Out Of China At Last!

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

After the outbreak of the pandemic in the country he has ruled with an iron hand in recent years, Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist party of China, has mostly stayed put in Beijing.

Soon, new naval base named after Sardar Patel near Porbandar

Soon, new naval base named after Sardar Patel near Porbandar

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

In view of increased threat along maritime border with Pakistan, Navy will commission a new base near Porbandar in Gujarat to strengthen surveillance and security apparatus in the region.

Can G7 Decoupling From China Boost India?

Can G7 Decoupling From China Boost India?

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Indian policymakers are almost alone, alongside the United States, in seeking a hard and multi-sectoral global decoupling from China in the expectation that it will boost their economies, observes Mihir S Sharma.

Gotabaya Rajapaksa: A 'war hero' detested by his admirers

Gotabaya Rajapaksa: A 'war hero' detested by his admirers

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

Though dubbed as the "war hero", the role of Rajapaksa in ending the conflict with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam with the death of its supremo Velupillai Prabhakaran in 2009 is quite divisive as he stands accused of violating human rights, a charge he vehemently denies.

Mahashivratri Celebrations In India

Mahashivratri Celebrations In India

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Glimpses of Lord Shiva being worshipped on Mahashivratri.

Djokovic housed with asylum seekers in Australian hotel

Djokovic housed with asylum seekers in Australian hotel

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

The arrival of Novak Djokovic led to incongruous scenes outside the hotel, with members of the Serbian expatriate community draped in the national flag and playing traditional music joining refugee activists in protests.

The Best Wildlife Photographs, 2022!

The Best Wildlife Photographs, 2022!

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

The winners of the Natural History Museum's prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition were announced at an awards ceremony in London. American photographer Karine Aigner was announced as this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year.

Violent stir near Prez house an act of terrorism, says Lankan govt

Violent stir near Prez house an act of terrorism, says Lankan govt

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

A statement issued by the presidential media division on Friday said an extremist group was behind the unrest near President Rajapaksa's residence in Mirihana.

'I knew my film would not have a hero or villain'

'I knew my film would not have a hero or villain'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

'Rakesh's life is hard, but he knows how to find joy.' 'He doesn't think his life's value comes from money. He sees no shame in his poverty.'

Six Tokyo Olympic torch staffers diagnosed with COVID-19

Six Tokyo Olympic torch staffers diagnosed with COVID-19

Rediff.com2 May 2021

The six people, who included a man in his 20s and another man in his 30s, helped on the relay in the southern prefecture of Kagoshima on April 27.

Family, friends say goodbye to Warne at private funeral

Family, friends say goodbye to Warne at private funeral

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

Family, sportspeople and entertainers bid farewell to Australian cricketing legend Shane Warne at a private funeral held at his hometown in Melbourne on Sunday.

Protesters claim to have found 17.85 mn rupees in Rajapaksa's house

Protesters claim to have found 17.85 mn rupees in Rajapaksa's house

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

A video is being shared on social media showing the protesters counting the currency notes that were unearthed. The recovered money was said to be handed over to the security units, the Daily Mirror newspaper reported.

Iceland Changes You Forever

Iceland Changes You Forever

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

The story of Iceland is the story of life, notes Payal Singh Mohanka after a recent journey to that fascinating land.

Barca help refugee children dream for better future

Barca help refugee children dream for better future

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

Organisers say the soccer training sessions for children hosted at two refugee camps on the Greek island promote dialogue, respect and tolerance among the young participants, helping to easing stress and nurture friendships.

FIFA World Cup: Check Out Team Jerseys!

FIFA World Cup: Check Out Team Jerseys!

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

The authentic breathable kits for Argentina, Germany, Japan, Mexico and Spain contain 50% Parley Ocean Plastic.

IMD predicts heavy rainfall in country next week

IMD predicts heavy rainfall in country next week

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

Very light rains and thundershowers occurred at isolated places in Uttar Pradesh though, and a fresh warning of heavy showers was issued in Himachal Pradesh as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely in several parts of the country, including the northern region, over the next six-seven days.

Shane Warne's body arrives in Australia

Shane Warne's body arrives in Australia

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

The charter plane carrying the body of Shane Warne landed in his home city of Melbourne on Thursday evening after an eight-hour flight from Thailand, where the Australian cricketing great died last week at the age of 52.

Rishi Sunak makes it clear: 'Golden era' with China is over

Rishi Sunak makes it clear: 'Golden era' with China is over

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has made a clear break with the past on UK-China relations as he declared that the "so-called golden era" of bilateral ties is over in the face of the "systemic challenge" posed by the Chinese regime to British values and interests.

832 killed in Indonesia quake, tsunami; toll could rise to 'thousands'

832 killed in Indonesia quake, tsunami; toll could rise to 'thousands'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2018

As many as 3,50,000 people have been rendered homeless in the region.

Why The World LOVES BOJI

Why The World LOVES BOJI

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

Boji, an Istanbul street dog, sometimes travels up to 30 km a day -- hopping between the metro, the ferries, the buses and the trams.

China's Xi instructs troops to focus on 'preparing for war'

China's Xi instructs troops to focus on 'preparing for war'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

This military visit came amid heightened tensions between China and United States, with issues pertaining to disagreements over Taiwan and the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19: Akshay Kumar hospitalised

COVID-19: Akshay Kumar hospitalised

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

As many 45 crew members working on the film Ram Setu have tested positive for COVID-19.

India strives for relationship with China, but...: Jaishankar

India strives for relationship with China, but...: Jaishankar

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

China claims nearly all of the disputed South China Sea, though Taiwan, the Philippines, Brunei, Malaysia and Vietnam all claim parts of it. Beijing has built artificial islands and military installations in the South China Sea. Beijing is also involved in a maritime dispute with Japan over the East China Sea.

Never break COVID-19 protocols of other countries: Rijiju to athletes

Never break COVID-19 protocols of other countries: Rijiju to athletes

Rediff.com11 May 2021

Rijiju posted the comment while wishing Olympic-bound shooters a successful trip to Croatia

Sri Lankan PM's house set afire; 2 shot, several hurt in protests

Sri Lankan PM's house set afire; 2 shot, several hurt in protests

Rediff.com9 May 2022

Sri Lanka Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa's residence in the city of Kurunegala in the north-western province was set on fire on Monday, hours after the leader tendered his resignation.

In first meet with Xi, Biden brings up China's policies in Taiwan, Tibet, Hong Kong

In first meet with Xi, Biden brings up China's policies in Taiwan, Tibet, Hong Kong

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Monday held their first in-person meeting in Bali, with both leaders underscoring the need to manage their differences and prevent a conflict, amid Beijing's coercive military posturing against Taiwan and in the strategic Indo-Pacific region.

Future bleak for Mumbai TransHarbour Link

Future bleak for Mumbai TransHarbour Link

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

On July 31, one of the five shortlisted companies, IRB Infrastructure, had said it would not bid for MTHL.

Lankan forces raid protesters' camp; 9 held, several injured

Lankan forces raid protesters' camp; 9 held, several injured

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

Sri Lankan security forces raided the main anti-government protest camp at the President's Secretariat in Colombo early on Friday, arresting nine people and injuring several others, as the protesters continued to occupy the sensitive area despite the resignation of Gotabaya Rajapaksa as president.

Blame game begins between MSETCL, Tata Power over Mumbai power outage

Blame game begins between MSETCL, Tata Power over Mumbai power outage

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

Mahatransco (Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Limited - MSETCL) Chairman and Managing Director Dinesh Waghmare said Tata Power's plants took time to start generating electricity following the grid collapse on Monday morning, resulting in the specially created 'islanding' system not working.

A Journey to Dominique Dada's Sunderbans

A Journey to Dominique Dada's Sunderbans

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

India is a passion with him. He is immersed in India. But he cannot help worrying about India too.