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How The Boy From Khandra Became A Man In Tokyo

How The Boy From Khandra Became A Man In Tokyo

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

Neeraj ran in fast, did the crossover. The javelin flew out of his hands and he did not look towards the sector. He just knew he had bettered the first attempt. The moment the javelin left his hand, he knew he had done it.

Earth like you have never seen before

Earth like you have never seen before

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

It is composed of a series of shots taken October 12 by the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, as it passed about 83 miles above the lunar crater Compton on the far side of the moon, NASA said.

Memories And More This Diwali!

Memories And More This Diwali!

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Zelda Pande recounts the specialness with which Diwali was celebrated in her home in Ranchi.

20 incredible moments from India Couture Week 2016

20 incredible moments from India Couture Week 2016

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

A look at how ace couturiers celebrated fashion at the India Couture Week 2016.

How to get your CIBIL score soar high this Makar Sankranti

How to get your CIBIL score soar high this Makar Sankranti

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

2016 has just begun and the first festival of the year is already here. Makar Sankranti it is! On this occasion let's think about how to get our kites and CIBIL scores to soar high

10 Ways to Handle Your Child's Tantrums

10 Ways to Handle Your Child's Tantrums

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Be mindful of your tone while you try to calm down your child and refrain from yelling, shouting, or hitting, advises Asha Vaghasia, founder, We Positive Parenting.

French Open: Easy wins for Kuznetsova, Venus

French Open: Easy wins for Kuznetsova, Venus

Rediff.com24 May 2010

Svetlana Kuznetsova recovered from a terrible start to kick off her French Open title defence with a 6-3, 6-1 win over Romanian Sorana Cirstea on Sunday.

Amazing winners of 2019 National Geographic Travel Photo Contest

Amazing winners of 2019 National Geographic Travel Photo Contest

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

A snowy fishing village in Greenland, a vulture soaring through the sky in Spain, and a trio of actors gearing up for an opera performance in China all make up the award winners in the 2019 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year awards. Chosen from thousands of entries, the winning snap is called Winter in Greenland and was taken by Weimin Chu. It depicts the fishing village of Upernavik in northwestern Greenland. Chu will receive $7,500 (Rs 5.21 lakh) and a post on National Geographic Travel's Instagram account, @natgeotravel. Here we present the winners in each of the three categories.

Top 20 Scenes From Yash Chopra's Movies

Top 20 Scenes From Yash Chopra's Movies

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

On his 90th birth anniversary, Sukanya Verma lists 20 of her favourite scenes that reiterate his extraordinary grasp on the language of cinema and connect with the viewer.

Germans in party mood after win over England

Germans in party mood after win over England

Rediff.com28 Jun 2010

Jubilant German soccer fans honked car horns and let off fireworks Sunday after Germany beat old rivals England 4-1 in a thrilling World Cup match that might finally silence the ghosts of a bitter defeat in 1966.

Meteorite strikes county match

Meteorite strikes county match

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

The sparse crowd watching a regular county match was treated to an out of the world experience, quite literally, when a 4.5 billion years old meteorite came hurtling towards the ground. According to a report in The Daily Telegraph, the rock, was a few inches long and up to 4.5 billion years old.

Misty-eyed and wonderstruck in Munnar

Misty-eyed and wonderstruck in Munnar

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

The views are stunning, the skies are blue, the forests are lush and, wonder of wonders, thanks to the discipline of the tea estate, even man isn't vile, discover Renu Bahal Wadhwa and T C A Srinivasa Raghavan after a trip to Kerala's breathtakingly beautiful hill retreat.

Unusual summer pics: The soaring gull

Unusual summer pics: The soaring gull

Rediff.com8 Jun 2010

We invited readers to send in their interesting summer snapshots. Here are a few more responses -- and you can share yours too!

Ice-cool Morikawa wins blazing hot British Open

Ice-cool Morikawa wins blazing hot British Open

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

Morikawa barely missed a fairway all day as he made four birdies and dropped no shots, showing incredible composure

PIX: Grand Masti actress Bruna Abdullah's fun Brazil holiday

PIX: Grand Masti actress Bruna Abdullah's fun Brazil holiday

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

Let's take a look at the beaches of Florianopolis, Brazil, with Grand Masti actress Bruna Abdullah.

10 awe-inspiring pics of India

10 awe-inspiring pics of India

Rediff.com20 Nov 2016

Readers share their travel pics. You can share yours too!

37 new COVID-19 cases in China, Beijing implements wartime measures

37 new COVID-19 cases in China, Beijing implements wartime measures

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

The National Health Commission (NHC) said that 32 new confirmed COVID-19 cases were reported in the country on Thursday of which 28 were domestically-transmitted and four were imported. Of the domestically-transmitted cases, 25 were reported in Beijing, two in Hebei province and one in Liaoning province, it said in its daily report.

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.

India on the cusp of making history

India on the cusp of making history

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

India will embark on a bid to end 70 long years of fruitless attempts to win a Test series in Australia from a similar position of strength, 2-1 up with one to play after a crushing victory in Melbourne.

madikeri

madikeri

Rediff.com4 Jun 2009

Ayyappa Bani shares the adventures of her vacation in Madikeri.

madikeri

madikeri

Rediff.com4 Jun 2009

Ayyappa Bani shares the adventures of her vacation in Madikeri.

Bollywood's BALLOON MOMENTS

Bollywood's BALLOON MOMENTS

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Sukanya Verma looks at some memorable balloon moments of Bollywood.

Bolt, Gay, Powell stay on course

Bolt, Gay, Powell stay on course

Rediff.com16 Aug 2008

The three fastest men ever cruised through their opening 100 metres heats under clear blue skies at the start of the Olympic athletics programme on Friday.

PICS: Argentina bids farewell to flawed hero Maradona

PICS: Argentina bids farewell to flawed hero Maradona

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

On Wednesday, tens of thousands of Argentines took to the streets to mourn him, leaving flowers and messages at his childhood home and former soccer club Boca Juniors.

Shilpa Shetty's FUN Maldives holiday

Shilpa Shetty's FUN Maldives holiday

Rediff.com24 May 2018

Let's see what the Maldives looks like with Shilpa Shetty and her family.

Music review: Ananda Thandavam

Music review: Ananda Thandavam

Rediff.com5 Nov 2008

Taken together and barring a few moments, the album of Ananda Thandavam doesn't really rise to inspiring heights. There's a lot of romance and Vairamuthu's words add some dashing energy, though the tunes are familiar. It's not bad but not very good either.

Bollywood celebrates Earth Day!

Bollywood celebrates Earth Day!

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

Bollywood stars post pictures with lovely messages on Earth Day.

Bolt, Gay, Powell ease through in athletics

Bolt, Gay, Powell ease through in athletics

Rediff.com15 Aug 2008

World record holder Usain Bolt barely broke sweat despite the sweltering temperatures to cruise through the Olympic 100 metres heats along with compatriot Asafa Powell and world champion Tyson Gay on Friday.

The Indian Ocean's hottest hideaways

The Indian Ocean's hottest hideaways

Rediff.com30 Jan 2009

With more than 40,000 miles of coastline fronting its azure waves the Indian Ocean has become a vast playground of private islands, uninhabited coasts, and jetsetting sun-seekers basking in the balmy breeze.

Is Beijing's air safe for athletes?

Is Beijing's air safe for athletes?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2008

Beijing has vowed the Olympic Games will take place under blue skies, not the murky "sauna" haze that has shrouded the city recently, but even on apparently clear days pollution levels may not be safe for athletes. Officials lavished 120 billion yuan ($17.6 billion) on cleaning up the capital with factories dozens of miles away closed down, construction halted, and over half the city's 3.3 million cars cleared from the roads.

EPL PIX: Salah spoils Gerrard's Anfield return, Chelsea win at Leeds

EPL PIX: Salah spoils Gerrard's Anfield return, Chelsea win at Leeds

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

However, one goal proved enough for City who picked up their sixth successive league win to move four points clear of Liverpool, who host Aston Villa later on Saturday, at the top of the standings.

Bollywood celebrates Maa!

Bollywood celebrates Maa!

Rediff.com10 May 2021

'There is nothing your mama can't fix!'

Madrid Open: Bencic upsets world No 1 Osaka; Djokovic in semis

Madrid Open: Bencic upsets world No 1 Osaka; Djokovic in semis

Rediff.com10 May 2019

World number one Naomi Osaka lost in three sets to unseeded Swiss Belinda Bencic in the Madrid Open quarter-finals on Thursday as Simona Halep, Sloane Stephens and Kiki Bertens completed the final four line-up.

Merc GLE 400d: An SUV with cool moves

Merc GLE 400d: An SUV with cool moves

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

While this hip-hop edition is unlikely to drive Merc's market share, the SUV exemplifies what the German automaker is best known for: Innovative engineering and, in this particular case, putting a smile on the face, discovers Pavan Lall.

Photos: Floating in a giant salt lake in the Middle-East

Photos: Floating in a giant salt lake in the Middle-East

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

With its shores being devoured by sinkholes, the Dead Sea would soon disappear right before your eyes.

Gagan Narang flops again

Gagan Narang flops again

Rediff.com15 Aug 2008

Gagan Narang continued to draw a blank at the Beijing Olympics and -- along with Sanjeev Rajput -- failed to qualify for the final of the shooting competition's 50m Rifle prone event on Friday.

5 Summer Special Chanderi Dress Materials Under Rs 999 You Can't Miss

5 Summer Special Chanderi Dress Materials Under Rs 999 You Can't Miss

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Here we have listed five unique products of Chanderi cotton dress materials which women can carry off with great panache as a quintessential Indian traditional wear which look heavy but are light on your pocket.

'83 Review

'83 Review

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

Kabir Khan's '83 is an ode to a game changing chapter of Indian cricket history, pitch-perfect partnerships between openers and tail enders, knowing your mate's strengths as well as your own, seizing that one moment that defines the rest of your life, applauds Sukanya Verma.

10 top shark infested beaches

10 top shark infested beaches

Rediff.com19 May 2007

Don't go swimming in these open waters if you don't want to become bait food for some of the ocean's deadliest inhabitants.

'There was a lot of pain, a lot of struggle'

'There was a lot of pain, a lot of struggle'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2007

More than the gamut of emotions running through Namita Devidayal as she awaits the launch of her first book, there is the unseen presence of her guru, Dhondutai, 'the inheritor of the Jaipur gharana' and the inspiration behind The Music Room.