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Planning a world tour? Read this!

Planning a world tour? Read this!

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

These trips can be as short as a month to 45 days.

Algeria win Africa Cup of Nations with freak early goal

Algeria win Africa Cup of Nations with freak early goal

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

Algeria won the Africa Cup of Nations for the second time on Friday when a freak second-minute goal by Baghdad Bounedjah gave them a 1-0 win over gallant Senegal in the final.

'Samantha is a blessing to me'

'Samantha is a blessing to me'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

'When I used to shoot my friends or cousins, I used to tell myself: I want to make them look a better version of themselves.' 'That's how I started: "I don't care who you are or who you think you are. When you are in front of my camera, I'll make you look better than what you think you are".'

CAT: 'Mock tests are not the answer'

CAT: 'Mock tests are not the answer'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2008

Nagendra S, a student at IIM Lucknow (Batch 2008-10), shares his experiences.

Summer styles inspired from Katrina, Sonam, Deepika

Summer styles inspired from Katrina, Sonam, Deepika

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

Always be in style!

Shillong: Four militants killed in police encounte

Shillong: Four militants killed in police encounte

Rediff.com30 Oct 2007

Five militants were killed in an encounter with the police at Cleave Colony in the heart of Shillong on Tuesday.

Set your financial goals for 2019

Set your financial goals for 2019

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

Chances of staying true to your goals tend to be high when you don't lose sight of what you set out to achieve, advises Arun Thukral, MD & CEO, Axis Securities.

The best of Get Ahead!

The best of Get Ahead!

Rediff.com17 Sep 2004

A look at the top Get Ahead stories this week.

Study US: Ready for immigration?

Study US: Ready for immigration?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2007

Dr Arun Vakil, US visa specialist, discusses the proper way to conduct yourself with US immigration services, cope with jet lag, and more.

How I lost 20 kg in 3 months to became an ultra runner

How I lost 20 kg in 3 months to became an ultra runner

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

Rediff reader Shajan Samuel tells us how he lost weight.

How I lost 20 kg in 3 months to became an ultra runner

How I lost 20 kg in 3 months to became an ultra runner

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

Rediff reader Shajan Samuel tells us how he lost weight.

'Hostel life taught me the art of compromise'

'Hostel life taught me the art of compromise'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

Nisha Tandon, 49, Dubai tells us how hostel life prepared her to deal with challenges and enjoy life.

Not competing with Hardik, says Vijay Shankar

Not competing with Hardik, says Vijay Shankar

Rediff.com21 May 2019

Both Hardik and Shankar are known to hit big sixes, the former using a bit more brute power with his impeccable timing.

Football Extras: Real Madrid top La Liga after derby draw at Atletico

Football Extras: Real Madrid top La Liga after derby draw at Atletico

Rediff.com29 Sep 2019

A round-up of Saturday's football action in La Liga, Bundesliga and Ligue 1.

DON'T MISS! Incredible images of Kanyakumari

DON'T MISS! Incredible images of Kanyakumari

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

Photographer HariPrasad captures the quaint village through his lens.

Arctic to the Andes: A 15,000-km bicycle ride

Arctic to the Andes: A 15,000-km bicycle ride

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Riding solo from the Arctic to the Andes exposed him to a variety of people and cultures while allowing him to connect with himself, Dhruv Bogra tells Amrita Singh.

Wayanad: Your ticket to paradise

Wayanad: Your ticket to paradise

Rediff.com29 May 2007

Wayanad, on the southern tip of the Western Ghats, is as enchanting as it is rejuvenating.

#FoodPorn: Aliaa, Esha Deol, Kiran Rao love this woman's recipes

#FoodPorn: Aliaa, Esha Deol, Kiran Rao love this woman's recipes

Rediff.com25 May 2018

Introducing Shilarna Vaze aka Chef Chinu.

Sri Lanka: Army sinks LTTE ship, 24 Tigers killed

Sri Lanka: Army sinks LTTE ship, 24 Tigers killed

Rediff.com7 Oct 2007

Over 24 Tigers rebels are believed to have been killed on Sunday when the Sri Lankan Navy attacked and destroyed a ship carrying arms for the LTTE. "There were 24 to 25 people aboard the ship and we believe all of them have been killed," Defence Spokesman Udaya Nanayakkara said. The Lankan naval task group comprising Off Shore Patrol vessels SLNS Sayura, SLNS Sagara, Fast Attack Vessel SLNS Suranimila and Rendezvous vessel 521 were engaged in the elite operation.

Fight the FAT battle! Here's how

Fight the FAT battle! Here's how

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

Yoga acharya Shameem Akthar takes at a look at what you can do to avoid the pitfall of obesity.

EPL PIX: Liverpool back on top; Everton thrash United

EPL PIX: Liverpool back on top; Everton thrash United

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

Liverpool regained their place at the top of the English Premier League with a 2-0 win at Cardiff City on Sunday that restored their two-point lead over Manchester City

New loans may become hard to get

New loans may become hard to get

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

Due to the prevailing uncertainty, the risk of loans going bad has certainly increased. This may result in lenders following risk-based pricing more diligently, notes Naveen Kukreja, CEO, Paisabazaar.com

10 large caps for good returns in 2021

10 large caps for good returns in 2021

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Investment in market leaders with a safety-first approach could yield reasonable returns across sectors.

6 ULFA militants nabbed in Meghalaya

6 ULFA militants nabbed in Meghalaya

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

Six ULFA anti-talk insurgents were apprehended with arms and ammunition by a joint Army and Meghalaya police team in Meghalaya along Assam border, a defence officer said in Guwahati on Wednesday.

Shark takes a bite out of model during photo shoot

Shark takes a bite out of model during photo shoot

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

An Instagram model from California, United States says she's lucky to be alive after she was attacked by a shark during a photo shoot. Model and nursing student Katarina Zarutskie (@katarinazarutskie) was swimming in Staniel Cay in the Bahamas when she was bit on the wrist by a shark -- and her lucky escape was all captured on camera.

Time for Aung San Suu Kyi to step aside?

Time for Aung San Suu Kyi to step aside?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Some believe she should no longer be the face of the struggle to free Myanmar from the new military dictatorship, observes Prakash Bhandari.

Meet the 27-yr-old who visited every nation in the world in 567 days

Meet the 27-yr-old who visited every nation in the world in 567 days

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

Meet Cassie de Pecol, a 27-year-old traveller from Connecticut, United States, who visited 196 countries in 18-and-a-half months, making her the fastest person to visit every country in the world.

Investing? Things to remember

Investing? Things to remember

Rediff.com26 Nov 2007

Investment decisions without a blueprint can cause financial trouble. Here are a few questions that you should ask yourself.

PHOTOS: Uruguay down Salah-less Egypt with late Gimenez header

PHOTOS: Uruguay down Salah-less Egypt with late Gimenez header

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

Uruguay's Jose Gimenez scored with a thunderous 89th minute header to deal Egypt a 1-0 defeat in their World Cup opener on Friday, just as the North Africans appeared to have escaped with a point despite missing key striker Mohamed Salah.

How to salvage your foreign holiday

How to salvage your foreign holiday

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Most tour operators offer accommodation to suit different budgets.

Is it expensive to study in Germany?

Is it expensive to study in Germany?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

If you have pursued your bachelor's degree from elsewhere, studying a master's programme in public universities in Germany is easier as 80% of the universities are free, says Sushil Sukhwani.

How India can produce more job creators

How India can produce more job creators

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

Entrepreneurship is all about identifying a need or a gap and being able to visualise a solution to service the same in a sustainable and commercially viable manner, says Achin Bhattacharyya.

Meet Kavitha Kuruganti, the farmers' champion

Meet Kavitha Kuruganti, the farmers' champion

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Kavitha Kuruganti has been fighting for decades to ensure farmers are respected and get their due from the Indian nation. In order to ensure they don't struggle for a living, she works to ensure sustainable farm livelihoods and farmers' rights.

Yuvraj, Negi present as World T20 trophy makes its way to Delhi

Yuvraj, Negi present as World T20 trophy makes its way to Delhi

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Yuvraj Singh was the cynosure of all eyes when the ICC World T20 Trophy reached the capital as part of the tournament's host city tour.

Europe on a shoestring budget

Europe on a shoestring budget

Rediff.com24 Aug 2006

'Cricket is like God for Shardul'

'Cricket is like God for Shardul'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

'He knows that cricket has given him an identity without which nobody will care about who Shardul Thakur is.'

A new milestone in protection of consumer rights

A new milestone in protection of consumer rights

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

Overbooking by an airline cannot be done ignoring the sense of duty or liability towards passengers with confirmed tickets, the national commission ruled.

Serie A leaders Inter Milan stunned by Sassuolo

Serie A leaders Inter Milan stunned by Sassuolo

Rediff.com10 Jan 2016

Domenico Berardi converted a penalty in the fifth minute of injury time on Sunday to give Sassuolo a shock 1-0 win away to Serie A leaders Inter Milan, who dominated the match but were repeatedly foiled by the visitors' goalkeeper Andrea Consigli. Berardi sent Inter goalkeeper Samir Handanovic the wrong way to complete an extraordinary win for Sassuolo, who were beaten 7-0 in the same fixture last season, as Inter coach Roberto Mancini watched in disbelief.

It's time to check in to India!

It's time to check in to India!

Rediff.com2 May 2017

India needs 1.4 million hotel beds a night but has only 2.4 lakh, points out Rahul Pandit, MD and CEO of Ginger Hotels.

Soccer PIX: Real drop points at Getafe; Juve lose

Soccer PIX: Real drop points at Getafe; Juve lose

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

The draw interrupted a run of four straight league wins for Zinedine Zidane's side and left them second on 67 points after 31 games, three behind leaders Atletico who thrashed Eibar 5-0 earlier in the day.