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In photos: Going home with Usain Bolt

In photos: Going home with Usain Bolt

Rediff.com12 Aug 2017

As the sprinter runs his last race, we veer off the trodden tourist trail in Jamaica and revisit his hometown, Trelawny Parish.

Forget FIFA scandal, fans say before Champions League final

Forget FIFA scandal, fans say before Champions League final

Rediff.com6 Jun 2015

The thousands of Barcelona and Juventus fans streaming into Berlin's Olympic Stadium for the Champions League final later on Saturday were confident the showpiece would knock the FIFA scandal off the front pages and out of people's minds.

5 Anarkali Suits That Matches Your Body Type Perfectly

5 Anarkali Suits That Matches Your Body Type Perfectly

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

If you want to wear something unusual and breathtakingly beautiful, check the regal collection of Anarkali Salwar suits and analyze the design that matches your body shape perfectly.

Pele returns to rousing welcome in Kolkata

Pele returns to rousing welcome in Kolkata

Rediff.com11 Oct 2015

Frenzied scenes were witnessed at the airport this morning when Pele landed in the Kolkata after 38 years as the 74-year-old Brazilian turned emotional and stood on the floor of his SUV to wave at the crowd, who kept chanting his name.

The SEXIEST, SAUCIEST, MOST DARING of Cannes

The SEXIEST, SAUCIEST, MOST DARING of Cannes

Rediff.com26 May 2015

The 68th Cannes film festival may have concluded but the BEST of it is just coming your way!

Mother knows best: The view from a Jayalalithaa rally

Mother knows best: The view from a Jayalalithaa rally

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

A recent Salem event was perhaps the first time many in the crowd were seeing Jayalalithaa in person in the past five years. A brief stint in jail had made her more reclusive. But none of that seemed to matter.

'The soul of fashion is missing in Mumbai'

'The soul of fashion is missing in Mumbai'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

Anuja Gupta is not all about style but substance too and here's why she is not happy with the fashion scene in the city...

Raging Ganga, Yamuna flood UP; Varanasi, Allahabad worst hit

Raging Ganga, Yamuna flood UP; Varanasi, Allahabad worst hit

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

The water level of major rivers, including the Ganga and the Yamuna, in Uttar Pradesh has crossed the danger mark at several places.

12 Bhagalpuri Art Silk Sarees We Totally Love

12 Bhagalpuri Art Silk Sarees We Totally Love

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

12 Bhagalpuri Art Silk Sarees We Totally Love

Monsoon woes: Antiquated drainage can't handle new pressures

Monsoon woes: Antiquated drainage can't handle new pressures

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

The frequency of very heavy downpours seems to have increased.

Flood woes compounded by fresh rains in Odisha

Flood woes compounded by fresh rains in Odisha

Rediff.com9 Aug 2014

Fresh rains triggered by a low pressure compounded the miseries of flood victims in Odisha.

Flood situation grim in Odisha as toll mounts to 34

Flood situation grim in Odisha as toll mounts to 34

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

Flood waters engulfed vast areas of the delta region of Mahanadi river system in Odisha even as the death toll due to heavy rains and floods in the state climbed to 34.

Sena's U-turn after attacking Modi over U'khand visit

Sena's U-turn after attacking Modi over U'khand visit

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

Facing flak from the Congress for his "Rambo" act in flood-hit Uttarakhand, Narendra Modi on Tuesday came in for criticism by ally Shiv Sena which said his rescue efforts for Gujaratis was detrimental to his interests when he is being cheered as likely prime ministerial candidate.

When my mother danced for Chou Enlai and the Dalai Lama

When my mother danced for Chou Enlai and the Dalai Lama

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

No one on that glittery occasion could possibly have imagined that the Chinese were conspiring to invade India, nor could anyone have predicted that the seemingly benign Dalai Lama was plotting to flee Tibet and seek asylum in India. A fascinating excerpt from Sukanya Rahman's must-read Dancing In The Family: The Extraordinary Story Of The First Family Of Indian Classical Dance.

Sheena Bora Trial: Heat and Forgery

Sheena Bora Trial: Heat and Forgery

Rediff.com30 May 2018

Then came the electrifying climax of Tuesday's hearing. Pasbola showed Sharma copies of cheques that had been deposited at the bank with Indrani's signature on them. He accused Sharma of forging Indrani's signature and collecting the money for herself. In the back Indrani stood up in the accused box and very pointedly nodded her head up and down and mouthed, "She did!".

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Leicester's EPL title credentials on show against champions Chelsea.

I-League: Mohun Bagan hammer United SC 4-0

I-League: Mohun Bagan hammer United SC 4-0

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

Summary of I-League football matches played across India on Friday.

Pregnant woman among thousands rescued from flooded Chennai

Pregnant woman among thousands rescued from flooded Chennai

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Rescue and relief operations continued in full swing in Chennai with over a hundred people taken to safety by teams of Army, IAF and NDRF, including a seven-month pregnant woman who was airlifted on Thursday from one of the worst-affected areas in the flooded city.

Army, IAF troops called in to rescue rain-affected people in Chennai

Army, IAF troops called in to rescue rain-affected people in Chennai

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

The army and air force have been deployed for rescuing stranded citizens after torrential rains have left residents marooned.

World Cup Diary: Gnats swarm players during Tunisia v England game

World Cup Diary: Gnats swarm players during Tunisia v England game

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

England and Tunisia players swatted away swarms of gnats that flew into their eyes and mouths during their opening World Cup game in Russia's riverside city of Volgograd on Monday.

Cannes 2016: The best dressed models

Cannes 2016: The best dressed models

Rediff.com17 May 2016

A look at models who wowed the Cannes red carpet.

Assam flood rescue ops continue, toll rises to 30

Assam flood rescue ops continue, toll rises to 30

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

The death toll in Assam in the current flood rose to 30 on Wednesday with 14 bodies recovered from worst-affected Goalpara and Kamrup (rural) districts even as relief and rescue work continued round-the-clock.

Massive dewatering operations in Srinagar, 2.26 lakh people rescued

Massive dewatering operations in Srinagar, 2.26 lakh people rescued

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

Over 2.26 lakh people have been rescued in Jammu and Kashmir so far as the rescue and relief operations in the flood-ravaged state entered 14th day on Monday.

Ration supplies to reach all places in Srinagar in 36 hours: Omar

Ration supplies to reach all places in Srinagar in 36 hours: Omar

Rediff.com13 Sep 2014

Ration supplies will reach all places of Srinagar within 36 hours, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said today while noting that his government was addressing a multitude of challenges to ensure quick relief to all hit by the unprecedented flood.

Review: The Martian is a surprisingly small, simple film

Review: The Martian is a surprisingly small, simple film

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

The Martian proves to be a light, pleasant watch, says Raja Sen.

9 Saree Materials Every Woman Should Own

9 Saree Materials Every Woman Should Own

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

For people who love wearing sarees or who have to wear them at least for family functions, selecting the right saree material that suits the occasion, season or your body type is always a mystery. Here are some saree materials that we suggest every woman should own.

Review: Ok Jaanu is just *okay*

Review: Ok Jaanu is just *okay*

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

Shraddha Kapoor and Aditya Roy Kapoor don't burn the screen with passion but there's a pleasant sense to their togetherness, feels Sukanya Verma.

Pictures: When Tibet moved to Bodh Gaya

Pictures: When Tibet moved to Bodh Gaya

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

'We are happy China has failed to disrupt the Kalachakra Puja by its repressive measures in Tibet; many Tibetans have come to attend the Puja.'

Do we have your attention?

Do we have your attention?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

Snapshots from the most expensive Victoria's Secret Runway Show!

Adam Levine, Channing Tatum, Bradley Cooper: Sexiest man alive? VOTE!

Adam Levine, Channing Tatum, Bradley Cooper: Sexiest man alive? VOTE!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

People mag has announced its verdict. Your turn now!

The good, not-so-good and the bad about Marazzo

The good, not-so-good and the bad about Marazzo

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

Rajesh Alva/Rediff.com reveals the good, bad and ugly of the latest MPV from the Mahindra stable.

How to get party ready

How to get party ready

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

Whether you're partying with friends, family or colleagues, you have every right to look awesome.

VOTE: Who's the hottest October cover girl?

VOTE: Who's the hottest October cover girl?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2016

Kangana, Priyanka or Vaani Kapoor -- who takes the top slot?

PM insensitive towards flood-hit people of Gujarat: Congress

PM insensitive towards flood-hit people of Gujarat: Congress

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

Azad said the government uses north-east 'only for political purposes' and not to provide succour to flood-affected people.

Rainfall intensity decreases in Kerala; 6 lakh in relief camps

Rainfall intensity decreases in Kerala; 6 lakh in relief camps

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

The maximum death toll has been reported from Idukki district, where 43 people have lost their lives so far, as per official estimates. 28 deaths were reported in Malappuram and 27 in Thrissur.

Review: Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham disappoints

Review: Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham disappoints

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

Tamil film Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham is a pathetic first attempt, according to S Saraswathi.

Japan floods: 10,000 flee as island nation hit by 'unprecedented' rains

Japan floods: 10,000 flee as island nation hit by 'unprecedented' rains

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

Unprecedented rainfall in Japan unleashed heavy floods on Friday that ripped through parts of the island nation on Thursday, forcing more than 1 lakh people from their homes.

WC updates: Japan's Honda, Hasebe retire from international football after exit

WC updates: Japan's Honda, Hasebe retire from international football after exit

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

Keisuke Honda announced his retirement from international football following Japan's elimination from the World Cup at the hands of Belgium on Monday night.

Federation Cup: Mohun Bagan held by Pune FC in group stage

Federation Cup: Mohun Bagan held by Pune FC in group stage

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

Mohun Bagan's chances of making it to the semi-finals hit a roadblock when they were held to a 1-1 draw by gritty Pune FC in their second group league encounter of the Federation Cup football tournament, in Vasco, Goa on Tuesday.

The man who led Chennai's rescue effort

The man who led Chennai's rescue effort

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

'Coordination between our 50 teams, each with a strength of 45 men, played a key role in rescuing flood-affected people in Chennai. In all, we succeeded in rescuing over 20,000 people.'