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70 pc votes cast in Uttarakhand; tension mounts for BJP

70 pc votes cast in Uttarakhand; tension mounts for BJP

Rediff.com30 Jan 2012

Bright sunshine and a let up in the cold conditions resulted in the highest ever turnout of voters in the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand on Monday.

Aus Open PICS: Nadal, Zverev, Osaka, Barty cruise

Aus Open PICS: Nadal, Zverev, Osaka, Barty cruise

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

Images from Day 3 of the 2022 Australian Open in Melbourne on Wednesday.

The 10 BEST SONGS of 2020

The 10 BEST SONGS of 2020

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Sukanya Verma lists her favourite songs of the year.

Game of Thrones in Bihar

Game of Thrones in Bihar

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Anyone can make tall promises and it is very easy to accept these promises if they guarantee even an iota of betterment for you, for your existence. Even if these new promises and assurances are accepted with a pinch of salt and discount the actual execution to 50%, even then the Bihari voter will be content, observes Asmita Bihari.

Dhawan gets candid about Delhi pollution

Dhawan gets candid about Delhi pollution

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

A Delhiite himself, Shikhar Dhawan was on Tuesday candid in his admission that the city's air quality is poor, but insisted that it cannot come in the way of going about their job of playing as professional cricketers.

Sight to behold: A million tulips are in full bloom in Srinagar

Sight to behold: A million tulips are in full bloom in Srinagar

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Asia's largest tulip garden is in full bloom with rows of tulips of all hues adding fairy tale-like splendour to the cascading slopes of the Zabarwan foothills. Mukhtar Ahmad reports

269 km in 75 minutes: Teen's heart flown from Surat to Mumbai to save man's life

269 km in 75 minutes: Teen's heart flown from Surat to Mumbai to save man's life

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

The heart, that set out its journey from Surat reached the operation theatre in Fortis Hospital in a matter of 1.15 hours covering a distance of 269 kilometre.

How to live life queen size: Lessons from Sonali Bendre

How to live life queen size: Lessons from Sonali Bendre

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

Sonali is sharing peeks of her life along with a few more important life lessons.

India can offer its services to RESOLVE US-Iran row

India can offer its services to RESOLVE US-Iran row

Rediff.com15 May 2012

New Delhi, as the only agent that enjoys trust in all the key capitals, must offer itself as a back-channel interlocutor, says Ajai Shukla

SFIO given time till Dec to complete Saradha scam probe

SFIO given time till Dec to complete Saradha scam probe

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

A special task force of the SFIO recently submitted an interim report to the Corporate Affairs Ministry in this regard.

Tiger Woods paired with Reed in Ryder Cup opener

Tiger Woods paired with Reed in Ryder Cup opener

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

The pairings were announced at Thursday's opening ceremony in bright, late afternoon sunshine at the course just outside Paris as France proudly hosts the event for the first time.

Aus Open PIX: Osaka, Raducanu ousted; Nadal, Zverev cruise

Aus Open PIX: Osaka, Raducanu ousted; Nadal, Zverev cruise

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

IMAGES from Australian Open matches played at Melbourne Park on Friday

Review: Sui Dhaaga is a winner

Review: Sui Dhaaga is a winner

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

No overblown drama, no weepy speech, Sui Dhaaga's sunshine spirit and throwaway nok jhonk pervades the uncertainty and exploitation, feels Sukanya Verma.

Beleaguered Aussies keen to finish with a win

Beleaguered Aussies keen to finish with a win

Rediff.com21 Oct 2010

The Australians are hoping to win the third and final ODI of the series and end their tour of India on a winning note.

Jammu-Srinagar highway re-opens

Jammu-Srinagar highway re-opens

Rediff.com9 Feb 2008

The Indian Air Force flew special sorties between Jammu and Srinagar on Saturday to carry stranded passengers and tourists at nominal bus fare rates.

Sanjay Dutt's 10 UNDERRATED Performances

Sanjay Dutt's 10 UNDERRATED Performances

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

As the 'Deadly Dutt' turns senior citizen, Sukanya Verma looks back at 10 of his most underrated performances.

10 tips to increase your sperm count

10 tips to increase your sperm count

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Having sex every other day may be optimum, says Dr Raghuveer Karne. Prolonged abstinence can increase the number of dead sperm.

Australian Open run was no 'fluke', says Collins

Australian Open run was no 'fluke', says Collins

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Florida-born Collins battled hard in the first set on a stifling day at Rod Laver Arena but ended up steamrolled 7-6(2), 6-0 by eighth seed Kvitova.

Aus Open: Djokovic survives; Serena, Osaka advance

Aus Open: Djokovic survives; Serena, Osaka advance

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

IMAGES from the Australian Open matches played on Friday.

SFIO probe report on Saradha, others soon: Minister

SFIO probe report on Saradha, others soon: Minister

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

A preliminary report on the investigations is likely to be submitted soon by SFIO, but the final report may take little longer, Corporate Affairs Minister Sachin Pilot said.

After Bengal, Odisha emerges as another ponzi hotbed

After Bengal, Odisha emerges as another ponzi hotbed

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

A large number of companies, either based out of this eastern state or having a significant presence there, are being probed for running illicit 'collective investment schemes', while penal action has already been initiated by Sebi against over 20 other entities from the region.

It's snowing in Himachal

It's snowing in Himachal

Rediff.com16 Feb 2007

Snow and rain lashed Himachal Pradesh on Friday, resulting in a sharp fall in temperature.

How to tackle coronavirus, the Indian way

How to tackle coronavirus, the Indian way

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

'Whether we like it or not, coronavirus is knocking on the door. We only have two weeks, a month if we are lucky, to prepare for its spread.' 'The US wasted this opportunity and is facing spreading virus and economic meltdown,' notes Sonalde Desai.

PIX: Ice, Ice baby! 2018 Winter Olympics is here and it's the coldest one yet!

PIX: Ice, Ice baby! 2018 Winter Olympics is here and it's the coldest one yet!

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

And while the mercury hits its lowest, South Korea's Jang Hye-Ji launched the Games on Thursday by sliding the first mixed doubles curling stone in Olympic history down the ice, before about 2,500 spectators at Gangneung Curling Centre, AFP reported.

Yediyurappa does what Fadnavis couldn't

Yediyurappa does what Fadnavis couldn't

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

'It must have stung Devendra Fadnavis to see Modi asking MPs at the BJP parliamentary party meeting to give Yediyurappa a standing ovation for his victory in the by-elections that has resulted in pulling the BJP government in Karnataka off the ventilator,' notes Aditi Phadnis.

Soccer Extras: Benfica continue winning streak in ICC

Soccer Extras: Benfica continue winning streak in ICC

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

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

3 factors robbing the cream off dairy farmers' lives

3 factors robbing the cream off dairy farmers' lives

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

Cheap milk prices, rising fodder cost and the difficulties in buying new cattle and selling old ones on account of cow vigilantism have cast a triple shadow on this sunshine sector in Indian agriculture, reports Sanjeeb Mukherjee.

Ever heard of Syndicate Dating?

Ever heard of Syndicate Dating?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2004

Syndicate Dating involves a group of single, 20 to 30 something men and women meeting, relaxing, mingling, having fun and getting to know each other.

A million biotech jobs coming

A million biotech jobs coming

Rediff.com12 Jul 2004

30,000 sanitation workers cleaning up 1 lakh tons of garbage on Chennai's streets

30,000 sanitation workers cleaning up 1 lakh tons of garbage on Chennai's streets

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

With water receding from most areas in Chennai and its suburbs, sanitation and conservancy workers face the mammoth task of removing one lakh tons of stinking garbage littering the streets as bright sunshine further eased the situation.

UEFA decides to replace Lille pitch after poor weather

UEFA decides to replace Lille pitch after poor weather

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

UEFA said it would replace the pitch at the Stade Pierre Mauroy in Lille after Wednesday's final group E match between Italy and Ireland.

Pyeongchang on track to be coldest Olympics in decades

Pyeongchang on track to be coldest Olympics in decades

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

Brutally cold conditions in Pyeongchang are warping skis and forcing some athletes to toss them out after training runs, an Alpine skiing course worker told Reuters on Wednesday.

How to protect your eyes from early damage

How to protect your eyes from early damage

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Good lighting, proper distance while reading and good posture are very important to avoid eyestrain.

US set world record; Scott helps Britain to gold

US set world record; Scott helps Britain to gold

Rediff.com28 Jul 2019

The United States set a world record of three minutes and 50.40 seconds in the women's 4x100m medley relay final at the world championships on Sunday.

Brazil hope to kick sand in US face

Brazil hope to kick sand in US face

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Home favourites Talita Antunes and Larissa Franca will be out to prove American Kerri Walsh Jennings's dream of a fourth successive Olympic gold is built on sand when beach volleyball returns to its spiritual home at the iconic Copacabana beach.

PIX: Ostapenko stuns Pliskova; Easy for Djokovic, Tsitsipas

PIX: Ostapenko stuns Pliskova; Easy for Djokovic, Tsitsipas

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Images from Day 5 of the French Open, at Roland Garros, in Paris.

Aus Open PICS: Nadal, Barty power ahead; Azarenka stunned

Aus Open PICS: Nadal, Barty power ahead; Azarenka stunned

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Images from the action on Day 2 at the Australian Open.

5 Indian Americans to spearhead Republican outreach to community

5 Indian Americans to spearhead Republican outreach to community

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

Five longtime Republicans -- K V Kumar, Puneet Ahluwalia, Suhail Khan, Ajay Kuntamukkala and Harry Walia -- have been named to the GOP's Asian Pacific American Advisory Council.

10 Things We LOVE About Alia Bhatt

10 Things We LOVE About Alia Bhatt

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

Happy birthday, Alia!

10 BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

10 BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

These and many more stunning photographs are encapsulated in this weekly, striking photo feature put together by Rediiff.com.