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TV presenter Morgan takes a jibe at United on Twitter

TV presenter Morgan takes a jibe at United on Twitter

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

British TV personality Piers Morgan has trolled Dutch footballer Robin van Persie, whose switch from Arsenal to Manchester United has been a sore point for many, on Twitter after Manchester United beat Crystal Palace on Saturday.

Landscape Photographer of the Year: Stunning photos across UK

Landscape Photographer of the Year: Stunning photos across UK

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

These incredible photos show some of the spectacular scenes captured by photographers as part of the annual Landscape Photographer of the Year competition. Photographers from across the United Kingdom submitted images from wildlife to stormy waves, as well as cityscapes and 'winter wonderland' style scenes. The overall winner of the 2020 competition, whose photo stands in pride of place on the first page of the book, was Chris Frost, whose early-morning shot of Woolland Woods in Dorset shows a blanket of mist rolling over a bank of white wild garlic.

It sure looks a lot like Christmas!

It sure looks a lot like Christmas!

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

From lights to colourful markets, the world is all lit up to celebrate the holiday cheer! Here are images from around the world.

PIX: Bani's AMAZING Hong Kong holiday

PIX: Bani's AMAZING Hong Kong holiday

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

Stars go on the loveliest holidays -- exotic locations with a lot of adventure thrown in. We bring you their travels in a special series.

The wonderfully weird world we live in!

The wonderfully weird world we live in!

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

Ten images that prove we live in a odd, odd world!

Soccer Extras: Fans to sue after Ronaldo sits out Juventus friendly

Soccer Extras: Fans to sue after Ronaldo sits out Juventus friendly

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

Legendary actor Christopher Lee no more

Legendary actor Christopher Lee no more

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

He was 93.

Metro mishap: Sreedharan blames design consultant

Metro mishap: Sreedharan blames design consultant

Rediff.com28 Jul 2009

Putting the blame on 'deficiency in design and material' for the July 12 mishap which claimed six lives, Delhi Metro on Tuesday claimed that a design consultant firm which inspected the site 'misled' them and the contractor about the condition of the pier which collapsed. The DMRC is also serving a show-cause notice to contractor Gammon India, which was carrying out the work at Zamrudpur accident site, to explain why it should not be blacklisted for two years.

Terror threat to Mumbai's Radio Club

Terror threat to Mumbai's Radio Club

Rediff.com10 Dec 2009

Police have received specific intelligence inputs about a terror attack on one of the oldest clubs near Hotel Taj here following which security has been beefed up, police said on Thursday.

'India is respectful of its history'

'India is respectful of its history'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2009

'Macaulay would be less dismissive of India if his Sanskrit dictionary had not fallen off the boat.' A fascinating interview with historian Piers Brendon, author of the provocative The Decline and Fall of the British Empire, 1781-1997.

Constable Ambadas Pawar fought the terrorists

Constable Ambadas Pawar fought the terrorists

Rediff.com23 Dec 2008

Constable Ambadas Pawar, who was believed to have died during the indiscriminate firing at Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus on November 26 terror strikes, had actually fought and succumbed to injuries in an exchange of fire with the terrorists.

Protests flare up in US against COVID-19 lockdown

Protests flare up in US against COVID-19 lockdown

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

In these times, the sight of a public gathering of hundreds of people mostly without face masks is alarming. But that is exactly what is happening across the United States, as groups of Americans are taking to the streets in protest of lockdown orders aimed at limiting the spread of Covid-19. Those taking to the streets say that the stringent measures restricting movement and businesses are unnecessarily hurting citizens.

Head for the beach in these Covid times!

Head for the beach in these Covid times!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

The sea 'n' sand is calling. Hit the beach no matter what!

England fan sails from Bulgaria to Russia for World Cup match

England fan sails from Bulgaria to Russia for World Cup match

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

It took Graham Kentsley, originally from St Albans in Hertfordshire, just over five weeks to make the around 2,000 kilometre (1,243 miles) journey, which he timed so that he would arrive in good time for England's first World Cup match against Tunisia in the southern Russia city of Volgograd.

Cracks noticed on metro pillars connecting Noida

Cracks noticed on metro pillars connecting Noida

Rediff.com27 Jul 2009

Cracks have been noticed on two piers with cantilevers on the newly constructed Yamuna Bank- Noida Metro line during an inspection of all Metro structures, a move taken up after the July 12 mishap which claimed six lives.

Review tax sops to SEZs: OECD

Review tax sops to SEZs: OECD

Rediff.com4 Jul 2007

Supporting the Finance Ministry's view that tax exemptions to the developers and units in SEZs are a drain on economy, the Organisation of Economic Cooperation and Development has asked the government to review tax exemptions in these areas.

What's that 'strange thing' in Alaska river?

What's that 'strange thing' in Alaska river?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

A video captured in Fairbanks, Alaska, showing a strange "thing" swimming in the Chena River, has set the Internet on fire.

What you didn't know about Indian trains

What you didn't know about Indian trains

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

'Trains, at one point in time, were not just a mode of transport. They told a story,' says Bibek Debroy.

Drone Awards 2020: The world seen from above

Drone Awards 2020: The world seen from above

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

The winning entries in this year's Drone Photo Awards deliver an outstanding assortment of aerial images, from the overall winning shot, catching a school of salmon forming the shape of a heart, to a special category focusing on the profound ways COVID-19 has transformed our cities. Here we showcase a selection of the shots that will be on display in the Siena Photo Awards in Italy from October 24 to November 29.

Photos! 8 stunning mosques from across the world

Photos! 8 stunning mosques from across the world

Rediff.com31 May 2018

Presenting Part 1 of our series.

QE2 sold as $100m floating Dubai hotel

QE2 sold as $100m floating Dubai hotel

Rediff.com18 Jun 2007

The Dubai World Company has bought the 70,000-tonne ship for $100 million through its investment subsidiary, Istithmar PJSC, from Cunard Line. Dubai World Company is also the owner of shipping major P&O.

Children's Hope raises $250,000

Children's Hope raises $250,000

Rediff.com9 Nov 2006

PIX: Ronaldo denied last-gasp winner by VAR; Real held

PIX: Ronaldo denied last-gasp winner by VAR; Real held

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

Juventus substitute Cristiano Ronaldo was denied a stoppage-time winner by VAR as Udinese came from two goals down to snatch a 2-2 draw in their thrilling Serie A season opener on Sunday.

'Blood moon' dazzles skywatchers around the world

'Blood moon' dazzles skywatchers around the world

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

The longest total lunar eclipse of the 21st century occured on Friday, July 27, and was visible from much of the world. Prime viewing locations for the four-hour long event included Cairo, Egypt; Santorini, Greece; and Harare, Zimbabwe. Here are some of the best views of the spectacular show in the sky.

Football Extras: Ronaldo misses penalty but Juve ease to win

Football Extras: Ronaldo misses penalty but Juve ease to win

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

Barcelona have been linked to a host of forwards during the winter transfer window as they seek experienced backup options for Luis Suarez.

2 Indians on board quarantined ship test positive for coronavirus

2 Indians on board quarantined ship test positive for coronavirus

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

The cruise ship Diamond Princess with 3,711 people on board arrived at the Japanese coast early last week and was quarantined after a passenger who de-boarded last month in Hong Kong was found to be the carrier of the novel virus on the ship.

PHOTOS: When the Rio Olympics inspired art

PHOTOS: When the Rio Olympics inspired art

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

JR through his art is paying a playful tribute to the Olympians who have trained day and night to achieve success and are nothing short of superheroes!

Modi arrives in Indonesia on the first leg of his three-nation tour

Modi arrives in Indonesia on the first leg of his three-nation tour

Rediff.com29 May 2018

'This visit will further the convergence of our political, economic and strategic interests,' Modi tweeted.

Amazing PHOTOS of the month: June

Amazing PHOTOS of the month: June

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last month, in 10 images

Sec 144 outside ED office in view of Pawar's proposed visit

Sec 144 outside ED office in view of Pawar's proposed visit

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

NCP workers had staged protests in Mumbai earlier when the ED named Sharad Pawar in the case.

Milan and Juve held by strugglers

Milan and Juve held by strugglers

Rediff.com10 Apr 2005

These are the best wedding photos of 2020

These are the best wedding photos of 2020

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

Lots of weddings were put on hold this year, but some still took place and photographers were on hand to capture the magical memories. Some couples even had their special days documented in an award-winning style. The winners of the International Wedding Photographer of the Year have been revealed and the snaps will warm your heart.

'He was my everything': Kobe mourned at emotional tribute

'He was my everything': Kobe mourned at emotional tribute

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and former Bryant teammate Shaquille O'Neal were among the Basketball Hall of Famers who attended the memorial

'America the Beautiful': Melania unveils last Christmas decorations in White House

'America the Beautiful': Melania unveils last Christmas decorations in White House

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

All of the halls, from the East Room to the Red Room, were decked by over 125 volunteers.

15-day police custody for Dawood's brother

15-day police custody for Dawood's brother

Rediff.com20 Feb 2003

Another court remanded one of the primary accused in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case, Ejaz Pathan, to CBI custody till February 27.

Spectacular Shortlist for Best Astronomy Photos of the Year

Spectacular Shortlist for Best Astronomy Photos of the Year

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

The spectacular Milky Way over the picturesque Bavarian mountain, Herzogstand, the remarkable Horsehead Nebula and the Flame Nebula, a vast cloud of gas and dust where new stars are being born; the Royal Observatory's Insight Investment Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2019 has once more received thousands of outstanding images. The competition, which is run by the Royal Observatory Greenwich, sponsored by Insight Investment and in association with BBC Sky at Night Magazine, is now in its eleventh year and has broken the record number of entries once more, receiving over 4,600 entries from enthusiastic amateurs and professional photographers, taken from 90 countries across the globe. The winners will be announced on September 12, and an exhibition of the winning images from the past years of the contest will be on show at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich from September 13.

Victoria Beckham goes bold on mag cover

Victoria Beckham goes bold on mag cover

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

The eye-popping cover has her posing in just a bodysuit!

ICC to announce 2015 World Cup fixtures

ICC to announce 2015 World Cup fixtures

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

The International Cricket Council will announce the fixtures of the 2015 World Cup on Tuesday.

Over 1,000 deaths and 65,000 COVID-19 cases in US

Over 1,000 deaths and 65,000 COVID-19 cases in US

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

In addition to declaring a national emergency, US President Trump has approved major disaster declarations for New York, California, Washington, Iowa, Louisiana, North Carolina, Texas and Florida.