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Nirmalaji and the Rising Onion

Nirmalaji and the Rising Onion

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's remarks on the rising prices of onions in the Lok Sabha.

Paris 2024 Olympic marathon to trace path of French Revolution

Paris 2024 Olympic marathon to trace path of French Revolution

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

For the first time, since women began running the Olympic marathon in 1984, women will conclude the athletics programme, with their marathon coming a day after the men's event.

Marie Antoinette pearl reaps record $36 million

Marie Antoinette pearl reaps record $36 million

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

Going once, going twice, sold! Jewellery that belonged to Marie Antoinette, wife of King Louis XVI and arguably France's most famous queen were auctioned by Sotheby's on Wednesday as part of their "Royal jewels from the Bourbon Parma Family" event. Take a look at the gorgeous jewellery that was up for sale.

5 types of annoying cousins every Indian has

5 types of annoying cousins every Indian has

Rediff.com12 Mar 2016

'I love my cousin'-- Do you? Perhaps, you don't mean it!

Are you a selfie addict? 10 landmarks you CAN'T visit

Are you a selfie addict? 10 landmarks you CAN'T visit

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

A guide to where you can't use the selfie stick.