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US 'political virus' pushing bilateral ties to brink of 'new Cold War': China

US 'political virus' pushing bilateral ties to brink of 'new Cold War': China

Rediff.com24 May 2020

Chian it was open to international efforts to identify the source of the deadly virus.

The Bauwa who is paying back

The Bauwa who is paying back

Rediff.com1 Nov 2010

In a norm reversal, Nitish's village gets transformed, his house remains as it was.

PIX: Rediscovered! Eighth wonder of the world

PIX: Rediscovered! Eighth wonder of the world

Rediff.com8 Feb 2011

Until the late 19th century, the Pink and White Terraces along Lake Rotomahana on the North Island, attracted tourists from around the world, interested in seeing beautiful natural formations created by a large geothermal system.

Kejriwal dares govt to arrest him on donation controversy

Kejriwal dares govt to arrest him on donation controversy

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Striking a defiant note against Bharatiya Janata Party's mounting attack on Aam Aadmi Party on the donation issue, Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday dared the government to "arrest" him over the allegations and said his party was ready to face investigation by any central agency including Central Bureau of Investigation.

Darkest day of my life: Mithali reacts to Powar's charges

Darkest day of my life: Mithali reacts to Powar's charges

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

Mithali reacted to Powar's report by posting a brief statement on her official Twitter page on Thursday.

First Look: Joker

First Look: Joker

Rediff.com30 Mar 2011

Here is a sneak peek to Akshay-Sonakshi starrer Joker.

The Dhoni no one really knew...

The Dhoni no one really knew...

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, despite being a cricket star like no other, was never entirely a cricket story. He was, still is and will always remain a social story.

China mudslide toll climbs to 702

China mudslide toll climbs to 702

Rediff.com10 Aug 2010

The mud-rock flow has levelled an area of about five km long, 300 meters wide and 5 meters deep in the county seat with more than two million cubic meters of mud and rocks, severely damaging power, telecommunication and water supply facilities, China's official news agency Xinhua reported.

These images of the world are so breathtaking they don't look real

These images of the world are so breathtaking they don't look real

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

Epic volcanoes, breathtaking beaches and otherworldly canyons... Feast your eyes on fine photography! Agora, a free photography app, recently held its #Landscape2020 contest. The competition, which ran from June 19 until July 3, encouraged photographers to share images they've taken of stunning scenery around the world. Octavi Royo, Agora's CEO & co-founder, said: 'Nature surrounds us and protects us. The #Landscape2020 photos will pass through your eyes to impact directly into your heart.' Scroll through to see the amazing shots.

Landslide kills 11 in Mumbai

Landslide kills 11 in Mumbai

Rediff.com4 Sep 2009

A landslide in Mumbai killed 12 and injured about 10 people, after heavy rains sent rocks \nand mud from a hill crashing into a slum late on Thursday.

Death toll in China landslide rises to 1,117

Death toll in China landslide rises to 1,117

Rediff.com11 Aug 2010

The death toll from the worst landslides in decades in a Tibetan-majority region in China's northwest rose sharply on Wednesday to 1,117 while 627 people were still missing, as rescuers scrambled hard to sift through thick layers of mud and rocks to find possible survivors.

Touching story of Rai Singh, top Indian innovator

Touching story of Rai Singh, top Indian innovator

Rediff.com17 Sep 2010

You can light up your house, use the water pumps, run saw mills, flour mills using Rai Singh's bio-mass gassifier.

'There would be so many Ram Nath Kovinds in the country today'

'There would be so many Ram Nath Kovinds in the country today'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

'...getting drenched in the rains, doing farm work, labour and sweating it out so that they can get their evening meals.' 'I want to tell them that this Ram Nath Kovind of Paraunkh village is going to Rashtrapati Bhavan as their representative.'

72 dead as Super Cyclone Amphan devastates West Bengal

72 dead as Super Cyclone Amphan devastates West Bengal

Rediff.com22 May 2020

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Thursday that at least 72 people have died due to Cyclone Amphan and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the affected districts and provide help to 'rebuild those areas from scratch'

BJP candidates keep out Modi, swear by Amma in TN

BJP candidates keep out Modi, swear by Amma in TN

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

It does not stop here, though. According to field information, state ministers, AIADMK candidates and campaigners are asking BJP cadres accompanying them not to carry party flags at common rallies and also avoid their saffron shawl on those occasions. BJP cadres are also asked to stay out of the common campaign when it enters a minority-dominated areas, especially of Muslims, and re-join later, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Why MGNREGA is a flop

Why MGNREGA is a flop

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

A nexus between the panchayat president and the block development officer has led to the failure of Mahatma Gandhi Rural Employment Guarantee Act scheme in many villages, says A Ganesh Nadar/Rediff.com

Staying home: The new travel option

Staying home: The new travel option

Rediff.com8 Jun 2010

Skip impersonal hotels and enjoy your next India holiday from the comfort of a home, says Puja Banta

'Dhoni is best thing to happen to Indian cricket'

'Dhoni is best thing to happen to Indian cricket'

Rediff.com14 May 2010

Check out what readers have to say on the BCCI retaining M S Dhoni as captain of the Indian cricket team.

Quirk of luck, a Nepal butler has it all in US

Quirk of luck, a Nepal butler has it all in US

Rediff.com13 May 2010

This is what you call LUCK. In a fortunate-dramatic turn of events, a Nepal-born servant has inherited the multi-crore apartment of a reclusive star in the United States. The actress, Ruth Ford, bequeathed the Rs 38-crore flat and everything in it not to her siblings, but she left the lot to her trusty butler, reports The Independent in a fascinating article.

'Slaves didn't build Egypt's pyramids'

'Slaves didn't build Egypt's pyramids'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2010

Egyptian archaeologists claim to have discovered a new set of tombs which proves that the men who built the great pyramids, more than 4,000 years ago, were not slaves -- but paid labourers.

Kickboxing: Wai Khru poses to build stamina

Kickboxing: Wai Khru poses to build stamina

Rediff.com31 Dec 2009

Muay Thai instructor Biki Bora shows you five graceful moves from the traditional warrior dance that helps build stamina.

Ambani chopper sabotage: Key witness found dead

Ambani chopper sabotage: Key witness found dead

Rediff.com28 Apr 2009

Bharat Borge, the mechanic whose timely discovery that there were pebbles and mud in the gear box of Anil Ambani's helicopter, was found dead beside railway tracks in suburban Andheri in Mumbai under mysterious circumstances on Tuesday.

Dalmiya seeks time to prove innocence in IPL mess

Dalmiya seeks time to prove innocence in IPL mess

Rediff.com23 Apr 2010

Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) president Jagmohan Dalmiya on Thursday hit back at allegations of dubious source of money received by CAB for hosting seven matches of Kolkata Knight Riders saying 'when you get monthly salary from your employers do you question where they got the money from?'

Bowlers tampering with ball in IPL: Akram

Bowlers tampering with ball in IPL: Akram

Rediff.com16 Apr 2010

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram dropped a bombshell on Friday when he claimed that bowlers in the third edition of the IPL are tampering with the ball by rubbing red soil on it. The bowling coach of Kolkata Knight Riders criticised the field umpires for not taking notice of the ball being tampered with once the floodlights are on and batsmen looking to accelerate.

'It seems there was a war': Cyclone Amphan overwhelms Bengal

'It seems there was a war': Cyclone Amphan overwhelms Bengal

Rediff.com21 May 2020

Amphan was the fiercest Cyclone to hit West Bengal in the last 100 years. A large part of the state was without power as electricity poles have been blown away. Mobile and internet services were also down as the cyclone has damaged hundreds of communication towers.

15 killed in landslide; over 50 missing as rains pound Kerala

15 killed in landslide; over 50 missing as rains pound Kerala

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

The incident is said to have occurred in the wee hours when a huge mound of earth fell on the 'row houses' and two children and five women were among the deceased, most of whom were plantation workers from neighbouring Tamil Nadu.

Car wars: Hyundai takes potshots at Maruti

Car wars: Hyundai takes potshots at Maruti

Rediff.com6 Jun 2009

Korean auto company Hyundai has used the findings and comments made by European auto magazines and auto experts to show Maruti's newly launched hatch-back Ritz in poor light. Hyundai, in a web advertisement for its successful hatch-back i10, has made direct comparisons between the model and Maruti Ritz, using strong negative comments given by automotive experts.

New V-grade Honda City @ Rs 8.37 lakh

New V-grade Honda City @ Rs 8.37 lakh

Rediff.com15 Sep 2009

The latest variant, called the V-grade Honda City, comes with new features such as five spoke alloy wheels, new front fog lamps, chrome door handles, sporty exhaust finisher and front and rear mud guards. It will be available both in manual and automatic transmissions.

Sonnalli Seygall's 5 health tips

Sonnalli Seygall's 5 health tips

Rediff.com4 May 2020

'I have hot water with haldi. It's great for immunity.'

Why BJP welcomed Jyotiraditya Scindia

Why BJP welcomed Jyotiraditya Scindia

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

'The only reason why it has taken him in is to rile the Congress and also to show, yet again, how fleet-footed the saffron camp is when it comes to raiding the pastures of its rivals,' notes Amulya Ganguli.

Why wasn't Sivarasan caught alive?

Why wasn't Sivarasan caught alive?

Rediff.com27 May 2021

'These are people who are anxious to die.' 'We have not seen such type of committed people anywhere.'

In advertising, to err is human

In advertising, to err is human

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

'The advertising business, methinks, needs to tone down a bit. Take control of itself, and its emotions,' advises adguru Sandeep Goyal.

Rajasthan phone tapping row: BJP demands CBI probe

Rajasthan phone tapping row: BJP demands CBI probe

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra hit back at the Congress a day after it cited some audio clips to accuse some saffron party leaders, including Union minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, of conspiring to topple the Ashok Gehlot government in the state.

FREEZE! Animals on the Prowl

FREEZE! Animals on the Prowl

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

Take a look at some of the jaw-dropping images.

Mamata to revive Singur agitation

Mamata to revive Singur agitation

Rediff.com15 Sep 2008

Tata's Nano project sinks back into crisis. While Trinamool chief Mamata Banerjee hinted at reviving her agitation at Singur, the Left Front came down heavily on her demand that ancillary units be shifted across the highway opposite to the project site.

Kalam memorial to be launched today

Kalam memorial to be launched today

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar visits the site for former President Kalam's memorial.

PHOTOS: Summer's here and it's only going to get worse

PHOTOS: Summer's here and it's only going to get worse

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

The weather department has ruled out any respite from the sweltering heat in the coming days and local government officials have asked people not to venture out in the scorching sun.

Australia struggling without banned Warner, Smith: Paine

Australia struggling without banned Warner, Smith: Paine

Rediff.com30 Dec 2018

Australia captain believes the result could have been different had Steve Smith and David Warner been available for the home side in Melbourne.

Maruti launches special edition Wagon R Krest

Maruti launches special edition Wagon R Krest

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

Auto maker is giving extra accessories in the existing model.