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A decade since the detection of God Particle: Why it matters

A decade since the detection of God Particle: Why it matters

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

The Higgs filled a gap with its explanation for mass. Knowing the exact characteristics of the Higgs allows scientists to make better guesses of the structure of the universe in the first 10 microseconds after the Big Bang, says Devangshu Datta.

Amid Omicron surge, new Covid variant 'IUH' found in France

Amid Omicron surge, new Covid variant 'IUH' found in France

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

The B.1.640.2 variant has been reported by researchers at institute IHU Mediterranee Infection in at least 12 cases, and has been linked to travel to African country Cameroon.

Bangladeshi man arrested for threatening cricketer

Bangladeshi man arrested for threatening cricketer

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

A joint team of the elite anti-crime Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and police arrested 28-year-old Mohsin Talukdar from southeastern Sunamganj district after 24 hours of a massive manhunt.

'Marathi manoos will show you what you are'

'Marathi manoos will show you what you are'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Prasanna D Zore/Rediff.com reports from Shivaji Park and the MMRDA ground to sense the mood of Shiv Sena workers -- from the Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde camps.

IPL PIX: Parag, Kuldeep Sen star in RR's win over RCB

IPL PIX: Parag, Kuldeep Sen star in RR's win over RCB

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

IMAGES from the IPL 2022 game between Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rajasthan Royals in Pune on Tuesday.

Call to treat widows with dignity grows after Maharashtra village shows way

Call to treat widows with dignity grows after Maharashtra village shows way

Rediff.com20 May 2022

Days after Herwad village in Maharashtra's Kolhapur district passed a resolution to ban the customs associated with widowhood to maintain women's "right to live with dignity", those spearheading the campaign are now following up with the state government, demanding that a law be framed to end the "regressive" traditions.

Finally, Rushdie gets the nod for video chat at Lit Fest

Finally, Rushdie gets the nod for video chat at Lit Fest

Rediff.com24 Jan 2012

Ending the suspense, Jaipur Literature Festival organisers on Tuesday said that the video session with controversial author Salman Rushdie will take place as planned after Rajasthan government gave the go ahead.

Ho! Ho! Ho! Sunny Leone brings early X'mas cheer

Ho! Ho! Ho! Sunny Leone brings early X'mas cheer

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

These celebs are all set to spread some festive joy.

Hundreds bid tearful farewell to Group Captain Varun Singh

Hundreds bid tearful farewell to Group Captain Varun Singh

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

Singh's wife and daughter, his father Colonel K P Singh (retd), mother Uma besides, other close relatives were also present there and bid a teary-eyed farewell to him.

Anil Dharker: Editor, bon vivant, mentor to many

Anil Dharker: Editor, bon vivant, mentor to many

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

'Everywhere Anil Dharker went, he assembled teams of talented people, gave them opportunities, then got out of the way and allowed them to flourish.' Meenakshi Shedde remembers a very special editor.

Jayalalithaa's Death: Will Sasikala Be Prosecuted?

Jayalalithaa's Death: Will Sasikala Be Prosecuted?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

Jayalalithaa was the third chief minister in Tamil Nadu to die in office, after her mentor M G Ramachandran (1987) and before that his mentor C N Annadurai (1969). The state government should have evolved protocols for the medical care of the incumbent, and institutional memory should have guided the government and officials in the matter, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Ashwin's return the biggest positive, says captain Kohli

Ashwin's return the biggest positive, says captain Kohli

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

Veteran Indian spinner Ashwin scalped the wickets of Gulbadin Naib and Najibullah Zadran and gave away just 14 runs in his entire spell, as India's thrashed Afghanistan by 66 runs in a Group 2 match of the Super 12 stage in the T20 World Cup, at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, on Wednesday..

Rorschach, Mammootty and the Unfeeling Indian Hero

Rorschach, Mammootty and the Unfeeling Indian Hero

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

After a lifetime of showing us what it means to 'act at the top of one's bent and never hit a false note', Mammootty had the good sense, in the third act of his career, to pare down his style, become less mannered, draw directly from life. And getting a performer like that to play characters who seem 'completely dead inside', is, in my view, a betrayal of his legacy, his still-burning ambition, and his still-sharp feelers, observes Sreehari Nair.

Rapid spread of Omicron, social mixing may spurt cases in coming weeks: WHO

Rapid spread of Omicron, social mixing may spurt cases in coming weeks: WHO

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

In its weekly report on the pandemic, the World Health Organisation said on Tuesday that the incidence of COVID-19 has increased globally, initially driven predominantly by transmission of the Delta variant, particularly in the European region.

IPL PHOTOS: Royals down Punjab; close in on play-offs

IPL PHOTOS: Royals down Punjab; close in on play-offs

Rediff.com7 May 2022

Young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal struck a career-best 68 as Rajasthan Royals inched closer to the play-offs after outclassing Punjab Kings by six wickets, in the IPL 2022 match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday.

'When do dreams come true?'

'When do dreams come true?'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

'If you sit collar turned up and tell yourself, you are great, you will never evolve as an actor.'

PIX: Ranbir, Alia at the Kumbh Mela

PIX: Ranbir, Alia at the Kumbh Mela

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor and Director Ayan Mukherji launched the logo of their film Brahmastra on Mahashivratri at the Kumbh Mela on Monday, March 4, 2019.

What Happens At India's Biggest Fashion Show

What Happens At India's Biggest Fashion Show

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

An inside look at the FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week.

Day 2 at the Lit Fest: Fever, honour and the loo!

Day 2 at the Lit Fest: Fever, honour and the loo!

Rediff.com23 Jan 2011

Writer-Director Suparn Verma and Rediff.com correspondent Abhishek Mande are attending the Jaipur Literary Festival, the leading literary event in the Asia Pacific. After their enthralling experiences on Day 1, Suparn didn't have a good Day 2; although Abhishek cuckooed all through the day. This is what he has to say:

Mount Etna erupts in spectacular manner

Mount Etna erupts in spectacular manner

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

Mount Etna, Europe's most active volcano, has awed even seasoned volcanologists in recent days with spectacular spurts of lava lighting up the Sicilian sky each night. For over a week, Etna has been belching lava, ash and volcanic rocks on a regular basis.

U-19 WC: England edge Afghanistan to clinch place in final

U-19 WC: England edge Afghanistan to clinch place in final

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

England kept their nerve to become the first team to reach the ICC Under-19 World Cup final after edging a thriller with Afghanistan by 15 runs at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium at North Sound in Antigua on Tuesday.

Who's the BEST DRESSED STAR this Diwali?

Who's the BEST DRESSED STAR this Diwali?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

It's Diwali, and film folk look gorgeous in festive wear.

Army men martyred in Kashmir cremated in hometowns

Army men martyred in Kashmir cremated in hometowns

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and South Western Army chief Lt Gen Alok Kler paid tributes to Col Sharma at Jaipur Military Station's 61, Cavalry Ground.

'I never thought I'd write chick lit for my first book'

'I never thought I'd write chick lit for my first book'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2012

With 12 years of experience in the field, Nistula Hebbar thought it would be interesting to bring the world of political journalism to Indian readers by way of a novel. In this interview with Nishi Tiwari, the young first-time author discusses her book Kiss & Tell, her career as a journalist and how the profession is actually far from what it is perceived to be.

Milkha Singh cremated with full state honours

Milkha Singh cremated with full state honours

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

His son and ace golfer Jeev Milkha Singh lit the funeral pyre.

India can't afford a Punjab in unrest

India can't afford a Punjab in unrest

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

The Sikhs, especially in Punjab, are already angry and frustrated, cautions Shekhar Gupta.

Lumbini as backdrop for Modi-Deuba meet, India-Nepal sign 6 MoUs

Lumbini as backdrop for Modi-Deuba meet, India-Nepal sign 6 MoUs

Rediff.com16 May 2022

Modi and Deuba discussed ways to strengthen ongoing cooperation and develop new areas in the multifaceted bilateral partnership.

PIX: Naomi Osaka lights flame as Tokyo's 'Games of hope' open

PIX: Naomi Osaka lights flame as Tokyo's 'Games of hope' open

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

Normally a star-studded display teeming with celebrities, the Tokyo Olympics ceremony was low-key, with fewer than 1,000 people in attendance, strict social distancing rules and signs calling on spectators to "be quiet around the venue."

SEE: Burj Khalifa lights up for KKR vs MI clash

SEE: Burj Khalifa lights up for KKR vs MI clash

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

The world's tallest building showcased a breathtaking LED display and honoured KKR

Why change CM if Gujarat was on path of progress? asks Shiv Sena

Why change CM if Gujarat was on path of progress? asks Shiv Sena

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

'The same thing takes place in the Congress and we have to call it democracy'

Want To Visit Aircraft Theme Restaurant?

Want To Visit Aircraft Theme Restaurant?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

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Beach babe! Bella soaks up the summer sun

Beach babe! Bella soaks up the summer sun

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

The Victoria's Secret model is a summer dream in her sexy surfer style.

World Press Photo 2022 Winners!

World Press Photo 2022 Winners!

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

Discover some of the winners of 2022 World Press Photo Contest.

My Beloved Aunt, Lata Mangeshkar

My Beloved Aunt, Lata Mangeshkar

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

'While we conversed in Marathi, she would always make it a point to ask me in English, "Are you okay? Have you eaten?"' 'I sorely miss that care and concern.'

Japan's Osaka bundled out of Tokyo Olympics

Japan's Osaka bundled out of Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

'I think it's (pressure) maybe because I haven't played in an Olympics before and for the first one to be here was a bit much.'

Ayodhya: Korean First Lady attends Diwali fete at Queen Heo Memorial

Ayodhya: Korean First Lady attends Diwali fete at Queen Heo Memorial

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

A large number of Koreans trace their ancestry to this legendary princess, who is known as Queen Heo Hwang-ok.

Farmers' protest: Highway turns into mega kitchen at evening

Farmers' protest: Highway turns into mega kitchen at evening

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

The generosity of the agitating farmers was at display as they served the food to protesters, passersby and anyone else asking for it. They were also carrying milk in large containers which was promptly boiled and consumed with food.

Palestine recalls envoy from UAE over deal with Israel

Palestine recalls envoy from UAE over deal with Israel

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

The Palestinians have slammed the deal, calling it a 'betrayal' of the Palestinian cause and have demanded its retraction, spokesperson of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said.

Underdogs to winners: Australia break T20 World Cup duck

Underdogs to winners: Australia break T20 World Cup duck

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

It was a stunning turnaround for an Australia team which had lost five T20 series on the trot heading into the World Cup.

Student molested on JNU campus; police given 48-hr ultimatum to nab accused

Student molested on JNU campus; police given 48-hr ultimatum to nab accused

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

A PhD student of Jawaharlal Nehru University was allegedly molested while walking on the campus around midnight on Monday, sparking a protest by students and bringing into the spotlight again the issue of security in the vast complex.