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Tourists delighted after Taj reopens after 2 months

Tourists delighted after Taj reopens after 2 months

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

Tourists at the Taj Mahal were asked to follow Covid protocols and were thermal screened and sanitised before entering the premises.

Why Federer broke down in tears in Bogota

Why Federer broke down in tears in Bogota

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Roger Federer admits he suffered a "bit of a breakdown" during last month's tour of Mexico and South America after rioting in Colombian capital Bogota forced him to cancel his exhibition match against German's Alexander Zverev.

Art in a pandemic: Openings delayed, museums embrace technology

Art in a pandemic: Openings delayed, museums embrace technology

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

India's state-owned institutes have literally been forced to embrace technologies to go digital - however reluctantly. Till the museum reopen, the magic mantra has been "online", "cyber", "virtual" - a transition that has been less smooth for most art institutions than one might have hoped. The first of a four-part series, Kishore Singh turns the gaze to some of India's leading art institutions to see how they are keeping the show going.

How Ravi Shastri Impacted Indian Cricket

How Ravi Shastri Impacted Indian Cricket

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

The back to back Test series wins in Australia must rank as Ravi Shastri's greatest achievement as India's coach.

'Almost every song seems inspired today'

'Almost every song seems inspired today'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

'I cannot be confined to just one or two kinds of music.'

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.

In Archer's absence, Morris ready to lead RR pace attack

In Archer's absence, Morris ready to lead RR pace attack

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

Chris Morris says leading the Rajasthan Royals' pace attack in the absence of injured Jofra Archer in the upcoming IPL will be an added responsibility

Raducanu storms into 3rd rd; Nadal tastes defeat on injury return

Raducanu storms into 3rd rd; Nadal tastes defeat on injury return

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

Raducanu stormed into the third round of the Cincinnati Open

League Cup: Manchester City sink Sunderland to win final

League Cup: Manchester City sink Sunderland to win final

Rediff.com2 Mar 2014

Two moments of magic in the space of two second-half minutes helped Manchester City to a 3-1 victory over Sunderland in the English League Cup final at Wembley on Sunday.

Sports Shorts: Casey wins Valspar as Woods finishes one stroke behind

Sports Shorts: Casey wins Valspar as Woods finishes one stroke behind

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

Woods, who finished one stroke behind Casey, lamented a "couple of putts here and there" that could have led to his 80th PGA Tour victory.

PICS: India scent victory after Bumrah strikes late

PICS: India scent victory after Bumrah strikes late

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

IMAGES from Day 4 of the opening Test between South Africa and India, in Centurion, on Wednesday.

Save The Last Dance For Me

Save The Last Dance For Me

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

As the nation and film fraternity mourns the loss of a legend, Namrata Thakker takes a look at Saroj Khan's beautiful life through her Instagram feed.

Bengali musical icon Sandhya Mukherjee passes away

Bengali musical icon Sandhya Mukherjee passes away

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

Legendary Bengali semi-classical singer Sandhya Mukherjee, who had worked with leading music directors such as S D Burman, Naushad and Salil Chaudhury died on Tuesday evening following a massive cardiac arrest, leaving behind millions of mourning fans of all ages across borders.

Would you pay to see Sachin, 46, bat today?

Would you pay to see Sachin, 46, bat today?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

'Can Tendulkar recreate the magic of his youth?', asks advertising guru Sandeep Goyal.

Easy Moroccan recipes: Veg Couscous, Lamb Tagine, more

Easy Moroccan recipes: Veg Couscous, Lamb Tagine, more

Rediff.com27 Oct 2010

Though Moroccan food is rich with meat dishes, there are plenty of options for vegetarians.

Sex and the City: The Morocco connection

Sex and the City: The Morocco connection

Rediff.com21 Oct 2010

Romantic landscapes. Enchanting souks. Affable people. Bollywood. In a special series, Arthur J Pais takes a magical, mystery tour of Morocco.

Of wizards, witches and new Harry Potter books!

Of wizards, witches and new Harry Potter books!

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

This is not a drill. We repeat: This is not a drill! Two more Harry Potter books are on their way. And fans have clearly not lost any passion for the franchise.

'Every Moroccan will know at least 100 words in Hindi'

'Every Moroccan will know at least 100 words in Hindi'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2010

Romantic landscapes. Enchanting souks. Affable people. Bollywood. In a special series, Arthur J Pais takes a magical, mystery tour of Morocco.

Federer and Nadal to attempt world record in Cape Town

Federer and Nadal to attempt world record in Cape Town

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will attempt to set a world record for attendance at a tennis match, with the help of some celebrity guests, when they play an exhibition game in Cape Town in February.

'A sword is of no use in the hands of a coward'

'A sword is of no use in the hands of a coward'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

In The Coward And The Sword, Prince Kadis of Kofu is scared of everything... of stepping out of his castle, of meeting people, of falling sick, of training in warfare and almost everything else imaginable.

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Ace Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has become the first Indian to receive a nomination in the prestigious Laureus World Sports Awards to be held, in Monaco, on February 18.

What Rahman has in store for the world

What Rahman has in store for the world

Rediff.com20 Apr 2010

Rahman's Jai Ho: the Journey Home tour will take him to America, Canada and Europe.

Perera's masterclass steers Sri Lanka to unlikely Test win

Perera's masterclass steers Sri Lanka to unlikely Test win

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

The swashbuckling middle-order batsman scored 153, adding a record 78 for the final wicket with number 11 Vishwa Fernando, to guide his team to an epic one-wicket victory in the first Test against South Africa.

Verbal volleys before Ashes make me chuckle: Cook

Verbal volleys before Ashes make me chuckle: Cook

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

'All the talking stops very quickly and the series becomes a normal series after the first two hours'

Aranyak Review

Aranyak Review

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

Of the six out of eight episodes shared by Netflix, I finished all in one effortless go, says Sukanya Verma who applauds this well-made thriller.

Oscar Top 10: Where there's a Will...

Oscar Top 10: Where there's a Will...

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

For all the glitz and glamour, politically and socially aware emphasis on representation and support for Ukraine, the 94th Annual Academy Awards was largely a bore.

8 AMAZING lessons to learn from Team India

8 AMAZING lessons to learn from Team India

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

Cricket writer Bharat Sundaresan shares the key takeaways from Team India's historic win that you can apply in every day life.

10 OTT Shows to Watch This Week

10 OTT Shows to Watch This Week

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Radhika Apte's espionage skills, a quartet of romances in Visakhapatnam and a whole lot of other adventures and thrills, there's tons of action to catch on OTT this week.

Why did Laxmikant-Pyarelal split?

Why did Laxmikant-Pyarelal split?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

'Laxmi was insistent that our homes should never have name-plates, because the name Laxmikant-Pyarelal should never be separated!'

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Djokovic, Jabeur advance; Kerber out

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Djokovic, Jabeur advance; Kerber out

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

IMAGES from Day 5 of the Wimbledon Championships at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on Friday.

Ferrari on discover India drive

Ferrari on discover India drive

Rediff.com21 Apr 2008

Ferrari, the Italian automobile giant, had launched its Magic India Discovery Drive in association with the Tata Group, in Mumbai on 25 February, 2008. The car featured in this tour is the 612 Scaglietti, Ferrari's flagship GT model. The car will cover 13220 kms, touching 57 cities in India for over 74 days. The tour will end on May 8, 2008. Apart from the Tata Group, this tour is sponsored by Fiat Automobile, Shell, Alcoa, Pirelli, Saima Avandero and OMR.

ATP Cup: Murray faces 'Baby Fed' instead of Federer

ATP Cup: Murray faces 'Baby Fed' instead of Federer

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Former world number one Andy Murray is in line to play Grigor Dimitrov in the opening round of the inaugural ATP Cup, with Bulgaria qualifying among the final six teams in the nation-based tournament.

From crowds to ghost towns: Before and after coronavirus

From crowds to ghost towns: Before and after coronavirus

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

The world is slowly going into lockdown trying to stop the spread of the dangerous coronavirus disease, leading to cities and famous attractions turning eerily deserted. Many streets, train stations, mass transit systems and restaurants are now eerily empty. You can scarcely avoid seeing images of the emptiness -- the cleared streets and squares of St Petersburg, the missing throngs outside the temples of Kyoto, the abandoned restaurants in most Chinatowns, some of which have had to close. This astonishing moment when the world hit pause on normal life will never be forgotten by those who lived through it. Take a look.

Mountbatten's Indian valuables auctioned for Rs 56 crore

Mountbatten's Indian valuables auctioned for Rs 56 crore

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

A diamond bracelet and jewelled decorative elephants from Jaipur are some of the Indian heirlooms that made up a collection of 350 personal items belonging to Patricia Mountbatten, Lord Louis Mountbatten's eldest daughter, which fetched over £5.6 million (Rs 56 crore) at an auction in London.

PIX: This is where the MOVIES are made

PIX: This is where the MOVIES are made

Rediff.com29 Apr 2013

Checkout the studious in Mumbai where most of the Bollywood films are shot.

'India's pride and world's envy is struggling a bit now'

'India's pride and world's envy is struggling a bit now'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Not quite impressed with Mahendra Singh Dhoni's batting in the ongoing ODI series against Australia, former India captain Sunil Gavaskar said the wicketkeeper-batsman is "struggling but shouldn't be singled out" for criticism just yet.

Pujara has faith in India's 'remarkable' bowlers

Pujara has faith in India's 'remarkable' bowlers

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

Cheteshwar Pujara is confident that history will repeat itself in Australia this time.

An end worthy of Harry Potter

An end worthy of Harry Potter

Rediff.com23 Jul 2007

You never finish a great read. It stays with you long after the last page is turned.

Stokes savours epic match-winning ton that had it all

Stokes savours epic match-winning ton that had it all

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

What set Stokes' innings apart was not just how he handled the responsibility as England's only hope of salvaging the series, but just how he built his innings over two days.

Bhupathi-Bopanna enter Paris semis, clinch WTF berth

Bhupathi-Bopanna enter Paris semis, clinch WTF berth

Rediff.com3 Nov 2012

The Indian pair of Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna booked the final berth at the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals in London after advancing to the semifinals of the BNP Paribas Masters in Paris.