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Is Ducati Panigale V4 the undisputed king of superbikes?

Is Ducati Panigale V4 the undisputed king of superbikes?

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

The new Panigale V4 S' sheer performance, dynamic ability and the ease with which it is delivered leaves one in no doubt about the absolute punch that this motorcycle packs.

PIX: Messi seals La Liga for Barca; Ronaldo hits 600

PIX: Messi seals La Liga for Barca; Ronaldo hits 600

Rediff.com28 Apr 2019

Lionel Messi fittingly sealed Barcelona's 26th La Liga title on Saturday by coming off the bench to score the goal in a 1-0 win over Levante in front of a jubilant Nou Camp crowd, who celebrated a remarkable eighth league crown in 11 years.

20 amazing snaps, believe it or not, shot using an iPhone

20 amazing snaps, believe it or not, shot using an iPhone

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Here are some of the best iPhone photos taken this year.

Here is the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2016 shortlist

Here is the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2016 shortlist

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

A curious fox cub, an inquisitive orca all play starring roles in images from the finalists of Wildlife Photographer of the Year's fifty-second competition.

Winter Olympics: Czech shredder Ledecka stuns Alpine world with gold

Winter Olympics: Czech shredder Ledecka stuns Alpine world with gold

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

The 22-year-old was ranked 43rd in the World Cup standings in Super-G and was thought to have a better chance of gold in the snowboarding events she will also contest in Pyeongchang, an unprecedented doubling up.

Red Bull's Vettel set for Ferrari move next season

Red Bull's Vettel set for Ferrari move next season

Rediff.com4 Oct 2014

Four times world champion Sebastian Vettel is leaving Red Bull at the end of the season and is set to join Ferrari, the Formula One team said on Saturday.

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea saunter past Spurs; City down Sunderland

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea saunter past Spurs; City down Sunderland

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

Veteran Drogba showed that he still has a lot of steam in him as he scored in Chelsea's win over Spurs, while Aguero continued to top the goal-scorers' list this season, finding the net for City. Images from the EPL matches played across England on Wednesday.

These 10 stunning images will make you go WILD

These 10 stunning images will make you go WILD

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

Wrestling komodo dragons, ethereal egrets and thirsty squirrels are amongst some of the incredible images captured for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.

Have you ever been to Dharamkot?

Have you ever been to Dharamkot?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

Want a detox from the city crowds? Visit Dharamkot and watch the glorious sunset!

49 dead in Northeast deluge so far, Assam worst hit

49 dead in Northeast deluge so far, Assam worst hit

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

Several places in Arunachal Pradesh, including capital Itanagar, were cut off by floods and landslides.

Rumble in the Jungle shook the world

Rumble in the Jungle shook the world

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

The Rumble in the Jungle was the greatest boxing spectacle of the 20th century, notes Dhruv Munjal.

Fiasco in Hanoi

Fiasco in Hanoi

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

'Despite much hype of optimism, everyone went home empty-handed without a clear picture where they are heading in the future,' notes Dr Rajaram Panda.

Waking up to a different kind of twitter

Waking up to a different kind of twitter

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

A weekend in the beautiful sleepy town of Mukteshwar is just what you need to bust your stress, says Suchismita Banerjee.

Travel calendar: Places to visit in March

Travel calendar: Places to visit in March

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

From Mathura to Udaipur, we tell you the places to head to this month.

Pujara, Rahane hit fifties before NZ fight back on Day 1

Pujara, Rahane hit fifties before NZ fight back on Day 1

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

New Zealand's bowlers kept chipping away at the wickets to reduce India to 239 for seven on Day 1 of the second Test at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, on Friday. The 24-year-old from Christchurch, who replaced Ish Sodhi, dismissed Shikhar Dhawan (1) and Murali Vijay (9) in the first 50 minutes in his brilliant first spell of 6-2-14-2 as the Kiwis seamers utilised the grassy condition to full effect after Kohli opted to bat.

EPL: De Bruyne may not start against Chelsea, says Guardiola

EPL: De Bruyne may not start against Chelsea, says Guardiola

Rediff.com9 Feb 2019

Knee injuries have sidelined him for large parts of this season, however, and the Belgium international has started only four Premier League games.

Leicester storm back to beat Villa and go second

Leicester storm back to beat Villa and go second

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

Leicester City staged a thrilling comeback from two goals down to beat Aston Villa 3-2 and go second in the Premier League table on Sunday, scoring three times in 17 minutes.

Korea's past and future showcased at glitzy Asian Games opening

Korea's past and future showcased at glitzy Asian Games opening

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Pop sensation Psy brought the house down 'Gangnam Style' as Incheon laid out the red carpet for over 13,000 competitors from 45 countries with an exhilarating opening ceremony to launch the 17th Asian Games at the main stadium on Friday.

Goa dreams: Why HNIs are moving into beach paradise

Goa dreams: Why HNIs are moving into beach paradise

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

With organic kitchen gardens, Goa's luxury holiday homes are raising the bar The ease of reaching the destination, the mix of party culture and quietude are some of the reasons why individuals are increasingly investing in Goa

Chelsea pull clear as Man City held by Everton

Chelsea pull clear as Man City held by Everton

Rediff.com11 Jan 2015

Chelsea beat Newcastle United 2-0 for a 10th successive Premier League home win at their Stamford Bridge stronghold on Saturday to reassert themselves as Premier League leaders while champions Manchester City drew at Everton.

2019: The year in photos

2019: The year in photos

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

We sorted through countless photographs taken around the world to come up with the top photos of 2019. Together these images tell the story of the year -- capturing moments of hope and heartbreak, triumph and tragedy.

Why this US admiral's speech in Delhi upset China

Why this US admiral's speech in Delhi upset China

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

US admiral's suggestion for a revival of a strategic maritime quadrilateral with Japan, Australia and India leaves China livid, says Rajeev Sharma.

He is trying to turn Air India around

He is trying to turn Air India around

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

'It is not as bad an airline as it is made out to be: We serve wonderful food, the leg space is more, our cabin crew is warm and friendly.' 'The customer needs to be apprised of these things.'

Ladakh: I can't even get mad here!

Ladakh: I can't even get mad here!

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

An adventure in the mountains.

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Murray sets up semi-final showdown with Federer

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Murray sets up semi-final showdown with Federer

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Andy Murray stayed on course for a second Wimbledon title while setting setting up a semi-final showdown with Roger Federer.

EPL: Blind rescues a point for lacklustre United

EPL: Blind rescues a point for lacklustre United

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Daley Blind's late second half strike helped a lacklustre Manchester United salvage a 2-2 draw against West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns in the Premier League on Monday.

Football Extras: Rooney scores stunning goal for DC United

Football Extras: Rooney scores stunning goal for DC United

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

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

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

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

How to defend an air base from terrorists

How to defend an air base from terrorists

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

'The sky is the limit for what all could be done at an air base to neutralise terrorists. Good proactive local leadership and delegated operational effort would be key to ensuring that a handful of terrorists cannot hold a whole air base, and by extension, the whole nation to ransom,' says Group Captain P I Muralidharan (retd).

Looking for Harry Potter in his birthplace

Looking for Harry Potter in his birthplace

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

A Harry Potter walking tour in Edinburgh takes Veenu Sandhu to places that may have inspired the characters.

Ocean's 8 is good, glossy fun

Ocean's 8 is good, glossy fun

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

'In this chicks-rule-the-roost universe, the men are non-existent, untrustworthy or plain incompetent and it's the women who are providing for each other's fantasies.' Sreehari Nair applauds Ocean's 8.

Mrinal Sen: 'I wish I could start from scratch'

Mrinal Sen: 'I wish I could start from scratch'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2018

'How do you expect me to tone down my anger when the most prominent culture in India today is the culture of corruption, in every sphere of life?'

'Like any great leader, Modi demands performance'

'Like any great leader, Modi demands performance'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

'We are making a transition from governance to campaign mode.' 'The speed of execution is picking up,' says Union Minister Jayant Sinha.

Vir Das to grads: How to be stupid yet win at life

Vir Das to grads: How to be stupid yet win at life

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

Vir Das' commencement address to graduates of Knox College is the best advice you'll read today.

REWIND: The best PHOTOS from the week gone by

REWIND: The best PHOTOS from the week gone by

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

Fourteen photos from events that defined the world in the week gone by.

EPL PHOTOS: Leaders Leicester drop points even after 22 shots on goal!

EPL PHOTOS: Leaders Leicester drop points even after 22 shots on goal!

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

Photos and summary of the English Premier League matches played on Tuesday, including the story of Chelsea's resurgent win

Raksha Mantriji, you should read this!

Raksha Mantriji, you should read this!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

An ill-informed public narrative centres on expensive weapons platforms instead of the little things that would improve capability.

50 killed, over 700 injured in China's deadly port explosions

50 killed, over 700 injured in China's deadly port explosions

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

Powerful explosions tore through a warehouse storing hazardous chemicals in north China's major port city, killing at least 50 people and injuring over 700 others as the twin blasts sent fireballs, cars and containers raining down on panic-stricken residents.

Read the most heartfelt tribute to Phillip Hughes...

Read the most heartfelt tribute to Phillip Hughes...

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Late Australian batsman Phillip Hughes's closest friend has posted what might be the most touching tribute for the deceased cricketer.

When Moshe and Netanyahu visited Moshe's old home

When Moshe and Netanyahu visited Moshe's old home

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

'The Indian and Israeli rabbis were singing a small departure song for brave little Moshe, who had spent many, likely, heartbreaking but bittersweet hours at this home of his babyhood, looking at the drawings his mother had made for him, that were still up in his room.'