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Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2019: Stunning shots of animals

Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2019: Stunning shots of animals

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

Humans rarely get to glimpse the animal kingdom up-close. But, the Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest, which is developed and produced by the Natural History Museum in London, offers a peek into the lives of species around the world. The competition has just revealed the shortlist of 25 photos for the LUMIX People's Choice Award. Voting is open until February 4, 2020, and the overall winner will be announced in February.

Why Sunny Leone is enjoying the best phase of her life

Why Sunny Leone is enjoying the best phase of her life

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

'We missed 21 months of Nisha's life. We don't want to miss another second.'

Homemaker to Muscle Mom!

Homemaker to Muscle Mom!

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

Mamatha, a 'simple, hard working village girl', battled stereotypes, shaped her body and confidence to become one of India's top bodybuilders.

Bengaluru FC fail to qualify for AFC Champions League

Bengaluru FC fail to qualify for AFC Champions League

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Bengaluru FC now have the possibility of facing another Indian side in Mohun Bagan at the group stage of the AFC Cup.

Avoid these 7 foods at work

Avoid these 7 foods at work

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Having desserts along with lunch could also be the reason for your lack of productivity.

Davenport hails Serena's 'powerful message' for sporty mums

Davenport hails Serena's 'powerful message' for sporty mums

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

Lindsay Davenport hailed Serena Williams for delivering a 'powerful message' that shows it is possible to 'pursue personal goals even when you're a mum'.

'They built 20 toilets. Not one is fit to be used now'

'They built 20 toilets. Not one is fit to be used now'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

'Since we don't have toilets, we go in the fields. It is worse for the women. Men and women have demarcated different area for themselves. But it is most difficult for us during the monsoon.'

Life lessons from the amazing Ruskin Bond

Life lessons from the amazing Ruskin Bond

Rediff.com19 May 2018

On his 84th birthday, the much loved author shares his latest thoughts.

How the British schemed to give Kashmir to Pakistan

How the British schemed to give Kashmir to Pakistan

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

'Once accession to Pakistan appeared unlikely, the British instituted Operations Gulmarg and Datta Khel respectively to foil possible accession to India.'

Delhi moves to get BSES license revoked if power stopped

Delhi moves to get BSES license revoked if power stopped

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

Hardening its stand on the issue, the Delhi government has recommended power regulator Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission to revoke the license of Reliance Infra-backed power distribution companies if they fail to pay dues to NTPC and resort to long outages in large parts of the city citing fund crunch.

Sex after kids: How to have a quickie

Sex after kids: How to have a quickie

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

Don't stick to the same old boring position time and time again. Change it up a little to keep the fire alive.

CWG: Fame and shame On Day 9 as needle pricks India amidst medal rush

CWG: Fame and shame On Day 9 as needle pricks India amidst medal rush

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

There was ecstasy and agony in equal measure for the Indian contingent on Friday.

Sai's Take: Gandhi was, is, will always be alive

Sai's Take: Gandhi was, is, will always be alive

Rediff.com17 May 2019

'When the story of Elections 2019 is told by an independent writer, the BJP's role in lowering electoral standards will be etched in indelible ink,' says Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Meet the mute sentinels of Kashmir

Meet the mute sentinels of Kashmir

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

Not only army personnel but Indian Army's canine 'soldiers' perform their duties in counter-insurgency operations.

Gandhi, Bombay, Jalandhar in Pak's election

Gandhi, Bombay, Jalandhar in Pak's election

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

The Pakistani election on July 25 has a strong Indian flavour and connection, says Vivek Shukla.

Bundesliga: Gladbach shock Bayern

Bundesliga: Gladbach shock Bayern

Rediff.com6 Dec 2015

In-form Borussia Moenchengladbach struck three times in 14 minutes in the second half to floor champions Bayern Munich 3-1 on Saturday and inflict their first Bundesliga defeat of the season.

The journalist who exposed Aadhaar

The journalist who exposed Aadhaar

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

'Your phone number, your birth of date, your parent's name, your address, your photographs, I have everything with me.'

AFC Champions League: Pune FC go down to 0-3 Hanoi T&T FC

AFC Champions League: Pune FC go down to 0-3 Hanoi T&T FC

Rediff.com29 Jan 2014

Pune FC's dream of making it into the AFC Champions League group-stage came to an end after a 0-3 defeat to Vietnamese-side Hanoi T&T FC at the Shree Shivchhatrapati Sports Complex at Balewadi (Pune) on Wednesday.

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com3 May 2017

Here's your weekly digest of the craziest stories from around the world.

Soccer Pix: Atletico put Barca celebrations on ice

Soccer Pix: Atletico put Barca celebrations on ice

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

Atletico Madrid delayed Barcelona's La Liga title celebrations by beating Valencia 3-2 at home in an entertaining game on Wednesday at a sparsely attended Wanda Metropolitano stadium.

Is it a man? Black magic? A ghost? Braid chopping mystery deepens

Is it a man? Black magic? A ghost? Braid chopping mystery deepens

Rediff.com5 Aug 2017

The mystery over incidents of chopping of braids in Delhi and other states continued as more such cases were reported.

Bark! Bark! Yip! Yip!

Bark! Bark! Yip! Yip!

Rediff.com2 May 2016

That's what happens when it's Dog's Day Out, discovers Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com

After the storm, grief and disbelief echo through Agra's villages

After the storm, grief and disbelief echo through Agra's villages

Rediff.com4 May 2018

Villagers speak in utter disbelief of the havoc wreaked by the storm, which claimed the live of over 100 people.

FIFA U-17 WC: Spain stop battling Mali to enter final

FIFA U-17 WC: Spain stop battling Mali to enter final

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

European champions Spain staved off a battling Mali to emerge 3-1 winners in a rip-roaring, action-packed semi-final contest to enter the summit clash of the FIFA U-17 World Cup at the D Y Patil Stadium, in Mumbai, on Wednesday.

A year in India equals a decade of experience outside, says Akito Tachibana

A year in India equals a decade of experience outside, says Akito Tachibana

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

Akito Tachibana, who took charge as managing director at Toyota's India operations from April 2016, talks to Ajay Modi on Delhi diesel car ban and DeMo.

Azarenka relishing future 'battle of mums' with Serena

Azarenka relishing future 'battle of mums' with Serena

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

Victoria Azarenka cannot wait to renew her rivalry with close friend Serena Williams in what could shape up to become a future battle of the tennis mums.

Are you terrified of falling asleep?

Are you terrified of falling asleep?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

You could be suffering from sleep paralysis, says Dr Lancelot Mark Pinto.

Why Bollywood is giving Sunny Leone full marks!

Why Bollywood is giving Sunny Leone full marks!

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Saina, Srikanth enter semis at World Super Series Finals

Saina, Srikanth enter semis at World Super Series Finals

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

Badminton ace Saina Nehwal topped her group to march into the women's singles semi-finals while Kidambi Srikanth reached the last four stage despite losing his last men's singles round robin match at the BWF World Super Series Finals in Dubai on Friday.

Rahul Gandhi caught sleeping in Parliament YET again!

Rahul Gandhi caught sleeping in Parliament YET again!

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

While other parliamentarians were locked into heated debates over the Gujarat Dalits' protests, Rahul could be seen taking a power nap.

Vajpayee, warts and all

Vajpayee, warts and all

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

'The sorry image of a wailing leader visiting relief camps for riot victims was completely incoherent with what he did next, blaming the minority community for the disturbance.' Utkarsh Mishra pens a tribute from the heart.

India salvage pride with 3-2 win over Germany in Thomas Cup

India salvage pride with 3-2 win over Germany in Thomas Cup

Rediff.com21 May 2014

The Indian men's team salvaged some pride with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Germany in their inconsequential Group C tie to end its campaign at the Thomas Cup badminton tournament on a positive note at the Siri Fort Sports Complex.

'Those hands weren't rough. In fact, they were creepily soft'

'Those hands weren't rough. In fact, they were creepily soft'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

An excerpt from Paro Anand's book The Other: Stories with a Difference.

Arch-rivals Pakistan edge India in hockey thriller

Arch-rivals Pakistan edge India in hockey thriller

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

India wasted chances galore in their 1-2 defeat against arch-rivals and defending champions Pakistan in a keenly-contested Pool B match of the men's hockey competition at the 17th Asian Games in Incheon on Thursday.

Indian Super League: Chennaiyin ease past Mumbai City FC

Indian Super League: Chennaiyin ease past Mumbai City FC

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

Laxmi Negi/Rediff.com lists the five talking points from the Indian Super League match between Mumbai City FC and Chennaiyin FC at the DY Patil stadium

Despite warnings Uri camp was not well guarded

Despite warnings Uri camp was not well guarded

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

The Uri brigade was given pinpoint intelligence warnings about an impending attack. Yet, the Uri camp was taken by surprise.

Saina crashes out of World Championship, brings home bronze

Saina crashes out of World Championship, brings home bronze

Rediff.com26 Aug 2017

Saina, who had won a silver medal two years ago at Jakarta, gave everything in a battle of attrition but Okuhara's never-say-die attitude helped her to outmanoeuvre the Indian in an energy-sapping sem-ifinal clash at the Emirates Arena.

La Liga: Late double from Ronaldo seals flattering Real win

La Liga: Late double from Ronaldo seals flattering Real win

Rediff.com7 Jan 2014

A late double from Cristiano Ronaldo put some gloss on a stuttering performance from Real Madrid as they beat Celta Vigo 3-0 to cut the gap at the top of La Liga to five points.

PHOTOS: Inspirational Messi rescues Barca; Bayern lose

PHOTOS: Inspirational Messi rescues Barca; Bayern lose

Rediff.com3 Feb 2019

Lionel Messi dragged Barcelona back from two goals down by scoring twice to snatch a 2-2 draw at home to Valencia in a thrilling encounter.

The village that hasn't forgotten Tukaram Omble

The village that hasn't forgotten Tukaram Omble

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

Mayura Janwalkar travels to Kedambe, a tiny village in Maharashtra's Satara district, now better known as 26/11 hero Tukaram Omble's home. An excerpt from 26/11 Stories Of Strength by The Indian Express.