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Ishant Sharma's man bun: Yay or Nay? Tell Us!

Ishant Sharma's man bun: Yay or Nay? Tell Us!

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

India fast bowler Ishant Sharma was seen sporting the man bun in Mohali, a hairstyle popularised by soccer stars Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Gareth Bale.

'My way of taking revenge is different'

'My way of taking revenge is different'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

'If banning Pakistani artists suits your peace of mind, do it.' 'I am more concerned about our soldiers who have lost their lives, and their families.' 'So my question is to those people, who are banning artists: What have they done for our soldiers and their families?'

20,000 km, 70 days: All aboard the Delhi to London bus

20,000 km, 70 days: All aboard the Delhi to London bus

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

The new service will travel through 18 countries and each bus will accommodate 20 passengers.

They are proud of their daughters! Are we?

They are proud of their daughters! Are we?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

Though the India Women's Cricket team could not mark victory in the ICC Women's World Cup final, their families back at their home were seen celebrating their daughters' brilliant performances.

India's Persian Gulf diplomacy is on a roll

India's Persian Gulf diplomacy is on a roll

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

If things work out, it will be a great leap forward in the Indian-Iranian economic ties in the new phase of Iran's reintegration with the world market following the lifting of sanctions, says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

What does the Taj Mahal mean to you? Tell us

What does the Taj Mahal mean to you? Tell us

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

Dear readers, share your pics of Taj Mahal in Agra and tells us what the monument means to you.

For whom the 'Bell' tolled

For whom the 'Bell' tolled

Rediff.com1 Aug 2011

If there is an England -India match at Trent Bridge, there has to be some controversy or the other.

For whom the 'Bell' tolled

For whom the 'Bell' tolled

Rediff.com31 Jul 2011

If there is an England -India match at Trent Bridge, there has to be some controversy or the other.

World's highest railway bridges

World's highest railway bridges

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

These railway bridges are truly engineering marvels.

Sri Lanka one win away from India in Asia Cup titles

Sri Lanka one win away from India in Asia Cup titles

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

India have won the Asia Cup six times, Sri Lanka five, and Pakistan have won it just twice. As the 14th edition of Asia's own trophy gets underway on Saturday, Rajneesh Gupta presents the numbers on the 13 editions so far.

'Cheese is a slow food. You need patience. It's not that it's going to happen overnight'

'Cheese is a slow food. You need patience. It's not that it's going to happen overnight'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

When the Indian brunost bravely ventured into the international cheese arena in Spain, along with 4,000 others from 45 countries, before 230 judges, its sterling desi pedigree spoke for itself, winning a silver in the brown cheese category and giving India a berth on the global cheese map.

99-yr-old war veteran in UK raises 13 mn with garden walk

99-yr-old war veteran in UK raises 13 mn with garden walk

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Captain Tom Moore had resolved to complete 100, 25m laps before he turned 100 at the end of April. The 99-year-old, who has captured the imagination of the public with his heroics, finished the last few steps of his 2,530-yard walk at his home in the village of Marston Moretaine in Bedfordshire with a beaming smile.

Why can't we create a Big Bang Theory?

Why can't we create a Big Bang Theory?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

'Where are the funny writers on Indian television and OTT platforms?' 'Where are the sitcoms?' asks Vanita Kohli Khandekar.

Why Rahane's form is not a concern...

Why Rahane's form is not a concern...

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

Ajinkya Rahane's wretched form will not be a big concern for the South Africa-bound Indian team, feels former captain Sourav Ganguly.

Top 7: Stunning images from around the world

Top 7: Stunning images from around the world

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

Rediff reader and photographer Hari Prasad Sridhar sent us these photographs from his travels

The Postmaster's Cut

The Postmaster's Cut

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

'One evening, my mother announced during dinner that we would open a Cumulative Time Deposit account in the post office. 'My father froze. 'The handful of curd rice that he had just put into his mouth remained there for a few extra seconds.' Colonel K Thammayya Udupa (retd) recalls an important decision that changed his family's life forever.

PM Modi congratulates Saina on Australia Super Series win

PM Modi congratulates Saina on Australia Super Series win

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated ace shuttler Saina Nehwal for winning the Australian Open Super Series event in Sydney, on Sunday.

Avengers Assemble!

Avengers Assemble!

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Are you ready for Avengers: Endgame?

Agra sports new look to welcome Trump

Agra sports new look to welcome Trump

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

The city administration is all geared up for the big day and preparations are in full swing to present the 'best face of Agra'.

Konkan Railway completes 20 years!

Konkan Railway completes 20 years!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2010

One of India's biggest engineering marvels, the Konkan Railway completes 20 years today.

Kamal Haasan: His scripts both awe and inspire me

Kamal Haasan: His scripts both awe and inspire me

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Celebs pay tribute to Girish Karnad.

If Fantastic Four was made in Bollywood

If Fantastic Four was made in Bollywood

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

Just the thought of having desi stars as Fantastic, Sue Storm and the rest of their mates is making our head spin with anticipation!

Review: Samsung Galaxy Watch LTE

Review: Samsung Galaxy Watch LTE

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

This smartwatch is to Android what the Apple Watch is to the iPhone, says Khalid Anzar.

Why is Akshay on fire?

Why is Akshay on fire?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

Akhshay Kumar to make his digital debut.

When will Modi's priorities shift to the economy?

When will Modi's priorities shift to the economy?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

'It is almost certainly wrong in assuming that the Modi government will use its strong mandate to undertake some serious reform measures.' 'For it is fairly clear that the government's priorities lie elsewhere, in the powerful home minister's domain,' notes T N Ninan.

Why Sania Mirza was denied entry to Taj Mahal

Why Sania Mirza was denied entry to Taj Mahal

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

Tennis star Sania Mirza was disappointed as she arrived late and could not see the man-made marvel, Taj Mahal in Agra city.

Review: Dangal is India's best sports film

Review: Dangal is India's best sports film

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

If sporting films were pitted against one another, Dangal would be champion, says Raja Sen.

Youth Olympics: Indian women's hockey team thrash Vanuatu 16-0

Youth Olympics: Indian women's hockey team thrash Vanuatu 16-0

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

Forward Mumtaz Khan (8th, 11th, 12th, 15th) scored four times and Chetna scored thrice (6th, 14th, 17th) to help India achieve the dominating win on Monday night.

Shukla praises players for incredible run chase

Shukla praises players for incredible run chase

Rediff.com16 Oct 2013

BCCI vice-president Rajiv Shukla praised Indian batsmen for pulling off the second highest ever successful run chase in ODI history against Australia and said the win in the second ODI has made the seven-match series exciting.

Will nuclear power benefit the masses?

Will nuclear power benefit the masses?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2008

'We are being told that to cushion our energy needs from the volatile oil market, we need nuclear power. That's hogwash: Our power sector is not dependent on oil.'

Ahead of Bihar polls, PM inaugurates 3 petro projects

Ahead of Bihar polls, PM inaugurates 3 petro projects

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

Launching a veiled attack on Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad, who he did not mention by name, Modi said Bihar has come out of an era when rail, road and internet connectivity were made light of and people used to say of what use roads are for those who walk on their feet.

China's $20 bn investment to transform India?

China's $20 bn investment to transform India?

Rediff.com3 Oct 2014

The prejudices the Chinese carry with them mean they are not natural global managers.

Howrah Bridge, a photographer's delight for 75 years

Howrah Bridge, a photographer's delight for 75 years

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

The engineering marvel defines the Kolkata skyscape.

Beauty treatment for Taj: Mud facial in the offing

Beauty treatment for Taj: Mud facial in the offing

Rediff.com5 Jan 2011

The Taj Mahal will look more bright and beautiful in days to come as the Archaeological Survey of India is planning to give it a cleansing mud facial.

How DHFL diverted Rs 12,700 crore to shadowy firms

How DHFL diverted Rs 12,700 crore to shadowy firms

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

The ED, which is probing the DHFL promoters' role in financing funds to gangster Iqbal Memon (alias Iqbal Mirchi), said Kapil Wadhawan, former chairman and managing director of the debt-laden company, played a very crucial role in these "nefarious transactions" by way of money laundering.

When the British arrested Annie Besant, who, with Tilak, demanded Home Rule

When the British arrested Annie Besant, who, with Tilak, demanded Home Rule

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

100 years ago, Dr Annie Besant was interned by the British in a bungalow in Ooty.

Pic: Obama floored by 'spectacular' Humayun's Tomb

Pic: Obama floored by 'spectacular' Humayun's Tomb

Rediff.com7 Nov 2010

United States President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle on Sunday had a glimpse of India's rich cultural and historic heritage as they visited the 450-year-old Mughal marvel Humayun's Tomb in Delhi. Obama became the first American President to visit Humayun's Tomb, the resting place of Mughal emperor Humayun, which is an artistic precursor to the 17th century monument Taj Mahal. "Wonderful. Let's take a look," Obama said as he entered the main building.

FIFA U-17 World Cup: What the tournament means for India

FIFA U-17 World Cup: What the tournament means for India

Rediff.com1 Oct 2017

It would be unfair to expect India to bedazzle crowds with eye-catching football. This team is built around stability, writes Dhruv Munjal

Meet Spider-Man's new girlfriend

Meet Spider-Man's new girlfriend

Rediff.com6 Oct 2010

Emma Stone is all set to play Gwen Stacy opposite Andrew Garfield's Peter Parker in the new Spider-Man movie.

Aamir Khan and the man cub

Aamir Khan and the man cub

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

Urvi Malvania reports on Disney India's year of ups and downs and the films that saved the studio.