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A toast to Athens and democracy

A toast to Athens and democracy

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

Geetanjali Krishna approached her trip to Greece -- the cradle of democracy where the notions of equality, free speech and civic liberty first took shape -- as much as pilgrimage as a holiday.

Swedish footballer red-carded for farting during match

Swedish footballer red-carded for farting during match

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

A Swedish footballer has hit out after being sent off for breaking wind during a match.

10 amazing road trips you can take from Delhi

10 amazing road trips you can take from Delhi

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Get a slice of history or spend some time with nature.

Forget stone-pelters, there's a new kind of terror in Kashmir

Forget stone-pelters, there's a new kind of terror in Kashmir

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

Using phones and computers to spread rumours, jihadis are waging a new, unconventional war.

FMCG makers head abroad to minimise margin blues

FMCG makers head abroad to minimise margin blues

Rediff.com3 Oct 2007

Hindustan Unilever already has operations across the world. It is therefore consistently improving its product mix to introduce premium variants in its product portfolio. In the April-June quarter, the company launched premium products.

Richa Chadha is now Shakeela... and she's Not A Porn Star

Richa Chadha is now Shakeela... and she's Not A Porn Star

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

Richa Chadha will play southern sensation Shakeela in her next.

11 dead in Himachal rains

11 dead in Himachal rains

Rediff.com12 Aug 2007

Zee TV reporter Shobhana Singh, who was on way to Chandratal pond in Lahual and Spiti for news coverage, died while the cameraman and the driver were injured near Chattru late on Saturday evening following a landslip.

Arbaaz: We have learnt a lot and will be careful

Arbaaz: We have learnt a lot and will be careful

Rediff.com9 May 2008

The promotions of Woodstock Villa by White Feather Films are on its peak. In a recent event Sikandar Kher, Arbaaz Khan, Neha Uberoi, Hansal Mehta were present to promote the film.

Euro qualifiers: Zlatan strikes again as Sweden head for playoffs

Euro qualifiers: Zlatan strikes again as Sweden head for playoffs

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored his eighth goal in eight Euro 2016 qualifiers as Sweden beat Moldova 2-0 in Stockholm.

Europe on sale -- now, buy that

Europe on sale -- now, buy that

Rediff.com13 Sep 2008

Charmant property is available in old Europe for less than the price of a dream farmhouse.

China's engines of growth

China's engines of growth

Rediff.com29 May 2007

The headlines in the South China Morning Post, among other regional newspapers this morning, are focused on the failure of the US-China trade talks.

Extraordinary winners of Sony World Photography Awards 2020

Extraordinary winners of Sony World Photography Awards 2020

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

From incredible landscapes to touching portraits to memorable wildlife photography, the winners of the Sony World Photography Awards showcase it all! Scroll down and prepared to be wowed...

How to afford business class

How to afford business class

Rediff.com29 May 2008

As prices go up and airlines go under, can you still afford to travel well? Here are three tips and six 'secret' routes by Peter Greenberg.

Are MLAs dying because MP assembly is jinxed?

Are MLAs dying because MP assembly is jinxed?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Some BJP and Congress leaders believe the assembly building is filled with 'negative energy'.

Finding Radha on Women's Day

Finding Radha on Women's Day

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

'She exists alongside Sita, the archetype of the ideal woman,' notes Arundhuti Dasgupta.

AP: Maoists kill Ranji cricketer

AP: Maoists kill Ranji cricketer

Rediff.com16 May 2008

The Maoists killed Rajendra Sahu suspecting him to be a police informer. Sahu hailed from Orissa and played for Andhra Pradesh in 2006-07, police said in Jeypore on Friday. The 28-year-old Ranji player was married just 10 days back. He had gone to a nearby pond with his friend on Thursday night, when about four miscreants shot him dead.

The beauty that lies below the water!

The beauty that lies below the water!

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

The underwater world has never looked so magical, mysterious and mesmerising. These photographs are some of the stunning medal winners in the Underwater Photographer of the Year 2021 contest.

Didn't expect Arjuna this year: Hima Das

Didn't expect Arjuna this year: Hima Das

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

The 18-year-old from Assam was among 20 sportspersons recommended for the Arjuna Award, which is subject to approval by Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore.

Top places to travel in 2019

Top places to travel in 2019

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

Make sure that these places feature in your 2019 travel bucket list.

25 WOW Frames of Dil Chahta Hai

25 WOW Frames of Dil Chahta Hai

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Dil Chahta Hai revolutionised the language of Hindi films. Sukanya Verma shows us how.

Did this Bengal madrassa train terrorists?

Did this Bengal madrassa train terrorists?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

The Simulia madrassa, on the outskirts of Bardhaman town in West Bengal, allegedly had links with Gulshana Bibi and Amina Bibi, the women arrested after the October 2 blast in the town. The NIA alleges the madrassa trained poor Muslim women in jihad. The madrassa had an unwritten convention: The women trained there would be married only to men who were on the same 'mission.'

These PHOTOS will inspire your next trip

These PHOTOS will inspire your next trip

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

Winners of the 2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year.

Bihar: Two 'robbers' beaten to death

Bihar: Two 'robbers' beaten to death

Rediff.com22 Sep 2007

One of them jumped into a pond to save himself, but the angry mob pulled him out and beat him to death with sticks and iron rods.

Hima Das, the Dhing Express

Hima Das, the Dhing Express

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Hima Das represents the generation of Naya Bharat athletes who are conscious of their responsibilities towards their society, state and country.

Costlier green crackers may just dampen Delhi's Diwali spirits

Costlier green crackers may just dampen Delhi's Diwali spirits

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

Delhi, which has gained infamy as one of the world's most polluted cities, has for some years now witnessed a sustained campaign from various quarters seeking a ban on firecrackers. While the Centre launched the newly approved, eco-friendly firecrackers earlier this month as a "safer and cheaper" alternative, the mood in the market is tepid, says Ritwik Sharma.

'If I had to be trashy, I'd be the best trash'

'If I had to be trashy, I'd be the best trash'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

'I always gave my best, even to what people considered to be trashy content.'

Indian IT campuses turn into fun zones

Indian IT campuses turn into fun zones

Rediff.com17 Feb 2007

IT campuses have taken the drudgery out of the work environment, finds Priyanka Joshi, as she peeps into facilities across Bangalore, Gurgaon and Mumbai

Sporadic violence during third phase WB panchayat polls

Sporadic violence during third phase WB panchayat polls

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Sporadic violence marked the third phase of panchayat elections in West Bengal on Friday covering three districts of Howrah, North 24-Parganas and South 24-Parganas where an average 25 per cent polling was recorded in the first four hours of voting.

Amid drought, swimming pool built at DFO's residence in Chhattisgarh

Amid drought, swimming pool built at DFO's residence in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com25 May 2016

The forest department has issued a show cause notice to the DFO Rajesh Kumar Chandel seeking his reply within a week.

National Geographic's Photographer of the Year Pix

National Geographic's Photographer of the Year Pix

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

The competition for the 'Oscars' in the photography world is heating up in the National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year contest. Entries have been a mixture of breathtaking beauty, magical wildlife moments captured from around the world and amazing aerial views offering us a different perspective of our world. The Grand Prize Winner will receive $7,500, publication in National Geographic Magazine, and a feature on National Geographic's Instagram account. Here's our third feature showcasing the best images of Mother Nature.

GramIT: Taking BPO services to villages

GramIT: Taking BPO services to villages

Rediff.com22 Jan 2007

GramIT brings tech-services jobs to rural areas-and transforms villagers' lives.

UP refuses Central govt's water train to parched Bundelkhand

UP refuses Central govt's water train to parched Bundelkhand

Rediff.com5 May 2016

The UP government turned down the Centre's offer to send a water-train to the state's drought-hit Bundelkhand region.

Budhia to learn swimming

Budhia to learn swimming

Rediff.com19 May 2006

Feminine, elegant, expensive

Feminine, elegant, expensive

Rediff.com25 Apr 2005

Terror strikes Jama Masjid

Terror strikes Jama Masjid

Rediff.com14 Apr 2006

Undeterred by the explosions, the devout went back to the mosque about one-and-half hours later to offer prayer.

Two blasts rock Delhi's Jama Masjid

Two blasts rock Delhi's Jama Masjid

Rediff.com14 Apr 2006

Ever stayed on a coffee plantation?

Ever stayed on a coffee plantation?

Rediff.com18 Sep 2006

Fifa facing legal threat from G14

Fifa facing legal threat from G14

Rediff.com4 Dec 2003

The G14 group of leading clubs is preparing to mount a legal challenge to Fifa's authority to run football.

Off the ramp beauties at fashion week

Off the ramp beauties at fashion week

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

Not just models on the ramp, but fashionistas off the ramp were dressed to impress too!