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Postcards from Earth: The planet's most breathtaking locales

Postcards from Earth: The planet's most breathtaking locales

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

'The poetry of the earth is never dead,' John Keats once wrote. But when Keats wrote these lines, man had no way of reaching up to the hem of the sky and gaze down upon earth.

Hidayat captures world championship

Hidayat captures world championship

Rediff.com22 Aug 2005

Taufik Hidayat of Indonesia became the first player to hold the Olympic and World titles at the same time.

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.

HUL's legacy brands foster more trust

HUL's legacy brands foster more trust

Rediff.com14 Jun 2013

Relatively new brands of HUL, such as Closeup, play second fiddle to other legacy brands such as Colgate from Colgate-Palmolive and Vicco.

Curfew imposed in Godhra following communal clash

Curfew imposed in Godhra following communal clash

Rediff.com5 Sep 2003

The clashes occurred during Ganesh festival procession.

Decision on Laxmi Pandit in a week

Decision on Laxmi Pandit in a week

Rediff.com30 Mar 2004

'The concern is about the dignity and future of Laxmi Pandit and we cannot decide in haste,' A P Parigi, managing director, Times Infotainment Media Limited, said.

Is Laxmi Pandit married?

Is Laxmi Pandit married?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2004

An explosive pile of scrap

An explosive pile of scrap

Rediff.com26 Oct 2004

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Here's a recap of the events from the past 24 hours.

PIX: Bipasha-Karan's beautiful Bali holiday

PIX: Bipasha-Karan's beautiful Bali holiday

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

The couple have a wonderful second honeymoon!

Govt to rope in corporates, NGO's for 'Clean India' drive

Govt to rope in corporates, NGO's for 'Clean India' drive

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given a call for 'Swachh Bharat' (Clean India) as a mass movement to realize Mahatma Gandhi's dream of a clean India by 2019

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.

10 years of iPhone, 10 years of madness!

10 years of iPhone, 10 years of madness!

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

What will you do for the latest iPhone?

EPL PHOTOS: Vardy steals the show, Man City grind out win

EPL PHOTOS: Vardy steals the show, Man City grind out win

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

Jamie Vardy sent a screaming reminder that leaders Leicester City are in the Premier league title race for the long haul with a sensational strike in a 2-0 win over Liverpool on Tuesday.

PIX: Shenaz Treasury's Kerala holiday

PIX: Shenaz Treasury's Kerala holiday

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

Let us travel to Kerala with the Ishq Vishk girl.

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.

Why you must try off-roading at Sakleshpur

Why you must try off-roading at Sakleshpur

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

78 vehicles. A scenic trail along winding tea estates and forests. And plenty of challenges along the way.

Palm-sized fish chokes boy to death

Palm-sized fish chokes boy to death

Rediff.com12 Jul 2005

When the boy started choking, his mother tried to pull the 7x4 cm fish out of his mouth but it was very firmly lodged and could not be removed, she later said.

Skeleton found in Raja Bhaiya's house

Skeleton found in Raja Bhaiya's house

Rediff.com29 Jan 2003

It is that of one Santosh Misra, the police said.

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.

'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.'

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.

PHOTOS: Band, baaja and bath @ Kumbh

PHOTOS: Band, baaja and bath @ Kumbh

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

The last auspicious day of the ongoing Kumbh Mela was full of action

Patna-Delhi express derails

Patna-Delhi express derails

Rediff.com1 Jun 2003

One person succcumbed to his injuries at the Buxar Sadar Hospital, while the condition of one of 25 injured admitted to\n\nthe hospital was stated to be serious, a hospital source said.

Bidding adieu to Bappa!

Bidding adieu to Bappa!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

After 11 days, Mumbai is bidding adieu to its favourite deity -- Ganpati Bappa. Here's a look at the celebrations.

5 important lessons from Hima Das's INCREDIBLE win

5 important lessons from Hima Das's INCREDIBLE win

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

Hima Das's journey from the rice fields of Assam is to a world champion today is inspirational.

Nalanda lynching: Police station in-charge suspended in Bihar

Nalanda lynching: Police station in-charge suspended in Bihar

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

A day after the director of a private residential school in Bihar's Nalanda district was lynched by villagers in presence of the local police the state government has suspended the police officer in-charge of Nalanda police station on Monday.

Kerala declared drought-hit: Govt to approach Centre for aid

Kerala declared drought-hit: Govt to approach Centre for aid

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

Kerala Revenue Minister E Chandrasekharan made the announcement in the assembly while replying to a notice seeking adjournment motion moved by Congress-led UDF opposition on the serious situation prevailing in the state due to the sharp decrease in rainfall.

What BJP's Uttar Pradesh win means for Indian politics

What BJP's Uttar Pradesh win means for Indian politics

Rediff.com11 Mar 2017

Political Pundit R Rajagopalan lists his big takeaways from the election results.

Mumbai: Model raped at police station, 8 including 3 cops arrested

Mumbai: Model raped at police station, 8 including 3 cops arrested

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

The accused were arrested on Thursday after the victim complained to Mumbai police Commissioner Rakesh Maria.

Jagan Reddy walks out of jail amid rousing reception

Jagan Reddy walks out of jail amid rousing reception

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

Amid loud slogans of "Jai Jagan", YSR Congress party leader Jaganmohan Reddy walked out of the Chanchalguda central jail in Hyderabad on Tuesday after the Central Bureau of Investigation court issued formal orders for his release on bail.

When Bollywood LIT UP the screen!

When Bollywood LIT UP the screen!

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

Sukanya Verma celebrates chandeliers on celluloid and their most memorable moments in Hindi films.

Taking first vacation in 18 yrs: PM on 'Man vs Wild'

Taking first vacation in 18 yrs: PM on 'Man vs Wild'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

Recalling his childhood years, Modi said though there was poverty, his family was always connected with nature.

UP CM seeks Rs 11,000 crore from PM to meet drought situation

UP CM seeks Rs 11,000 crore from PM to meet drought situation

Rediff.com7 May 2016

Yadav asked the centre to send tankers in large numbers to the parched Bundelkhand region for supply of water from dams and canals there.

Chennai witnessing one of the worst droughts in over 70 years

Chennai witnessing one of the worst droughts in over 70 years

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Lush agricultural lands have turned parch as groundwater levels deplete to new lows, and wells and water reservoirs go dry. While the administration points to deficient rainfall as a reason, experts and activists say the drought is mostly man-made.

How to give the economy some animal spirit

How to give the economy some animal spirit

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Fix India's real estate sector. Fix India's public sector banks, advises Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Plan to make Maharashtra drought-free by 2019 fails miserably

Plan to make Maharashtra drought-free by 2019 fails miserably

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Despite Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis' ambitious plan, 40 per cent of the state is reeling from drought and its water tanker economy is booming. As of February 2019, the state government declared drought in 151 of the 358 talukas.

'Lalu's absence a challenge while fighting polls'

'Lalu's absence a challenge while fighting polls'

Rediff.com22 May 2019

Tej Pratap, the RJD chief's elder son said that "the numbers could swing as voters' mood is also not quite clear at the moment".