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Love books? Top ten places to travel to!

Love books? Top ten places to travel to!

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

From Tolkien's Middle Earth to Shantaram's Mumbai -- these are places you've read about in books. Now visit them!

As Election Nears, Patna Gets Metro Boost

As Election Nears, Patna Gets Metro Boost

Rediff.com29 May 2025

The metro, it seems, is politics-proof -- even if it comes at a high cost.

Gensol promoters used firm like personal piggy bank: Sebi

Gensol promoters used firm like personal piggy bank: Sebi

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

Gensol Engineering's promoters treated the listed company as a proprietary firm, diverting corporate funds to buy a high-end apartment in The Camellias, DLF Gurgaon, splurging on a luxury golf set, paying off credit cards, and transferring money to close relatives, Sebi revealed in its interim order.

'Acting Is In My Karma'

'Acting Is In My Karma'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

'The industry has never accepted me.' 'When I was shooting Aashiqui, I would hear comments like, "Yeh toh bahut lambi hai. Heroine nahin dikhti hai".' 'Aashiqui became such a big hit, and you know how the industry is.' 'You have success, then you have everything.'

'Kashmir had turned peaceful, therefore this attack took place'

'Kashmir had turned peaceful, therefore this attack took place'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

'We in Kashmir will ensure that this kind of incident does not happen again.'

Traveling On A Vande Bharat Train

Traveling On A Vande Bharat Train

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

This is not a train for the regular commuter, evident from the number of large sized bags in the overhead bin, observes IAF Veteran Air Commodore Nitin Sathe.

What Folks Are Gifting This Valentine's Day

What Folks Are Gifting This Valentine's Day

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

Skincare gift combos, de-tan kits, makeup face palettes, healthy chocolate combos, scent hampers, books and bookmarks, silver bands, rings, gold pendants...

The Scotsman Who Loves India

The Scotsman Who Loves India

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

'You have to separate the concept of India as a nation State which is very young and the Upanishadic wisdom which is timeless.'

Want To Take Your Parents For A Holiday?

Want To Take Your Parents For A Holiday?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

From specialised senior-friendly tours to redesigned hotel amenities, hotels are becoming increasingly attuned to the unique requirements of elderly travellers.

Shami is a criminal: Barelvi cleric

Shami is a criminal: Barelvi cleric

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

'It is the responsibility of all Muslims to follow the rules of Shariat. Fasting is obligatory in Islam. If a person does not keep a fast intentionally, he is considered a sinner according to Islamic law.'

The Importance Of Being The Dalai Lama

The Importance Of Being The Dalai Lama

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

One can only sincerely wish the Dalai Lama a very long life at the service of world peace. His presence is much required today on the planet, notes Claude Arpi, who has known His Holiness for more than half a century.

5 Must Watch Titles From This Supergirl of Bollywood!

5 Must Watch Titles From This Supergirl of Bollywood!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

Sukanya Verma captures everything Reema Kagti has created so far and where you can watch it.

'Don't Harass Good Citizens In The Name Of Bulldozer Justice'

'Don't Harass Good Citizens In The Name Of Bulldozer Justice'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

'I represented India across the world, but here, in my own country, I was treated in this bad manner.' 'Everyone in Prayagraj respects me a lot and it is in this same city that I became homeless.'

Modi Look-Alike Graces India NZ Final

Modi Look-Alike Graces India NZ Final

Rediff.com9 Mar 2025

A few, acting like his followers, cheered him into the stadium while calling out, "Modi, Modi, welcome Modi."

'Round Trip To Prayagraj Costs Rs 70,000'

'Round Trip To Prayagraj Costs Rs 70,000'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

'The cost of flying to Prayagraj has gone up six times due to the Kumbh Mela.'

Bayern battle past 10-man Augsburg, but Musiala goes off injured

Bayern battle past 10-man Augsburg, but Musiala goes off injured

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

Bayern Munich came back from a goal down to beat 10-man Augsburg 3-1 away on Friday and move nine points clear at the top of the Bundesliga, but Jamal Musiala went off injured and looks unlikely to be fit for next week's Champions League quarter-final.

ACT: Pakistan hockey team gets NOC, to travel to India

ACT: Pakistan hockey team gets NOC, to travel to India

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

The Pakistan hockey team has got the green signal to travel to India for the upcoming Asian Champions Trophy slated to be held in Chennai from August 3.

Salute India's Most Decorated Soldier

Salute India's Most Decorated Soldier

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

Naib Subedar Chunni Lal is the only soldier awarded the Ashok Chakra, Vir Chakra and Sena Medal.

Less than 20% plan to travel during festive season

Less than 20% plan to travel during festive season

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

The much-awaited festive season is unlikely to bring any cheers to the travel industry, including the airline sector, as less than 20 per cent of people polled plan to travel during October-November amid the pandemic, a survey said.

Opposition decries 'Hindification' of laws

Opposition decries 'Hindification' of laws

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Opposition members in Rajya Sabha on Thursday accused the government of imposing Hindi by bringing new bills with titles only in that language, a charge the treasury bench contested while alleging they were stuck with a colonial mindset.

'My Boys Have Never Given Me Any Trouble'

'My Boys Have Never Given Me Any Trouble'

Rediff.com9 May 2025

'Both Shahid and Ishaan are over-thinkers and I'm constantly telling them to lighten up, chill.'

Sore ankle, 'personal views' behind Starc's Champions Trophy pull-out

Sore ankle, 'personal views' behind Starc's Champions Trophy pull-out

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

Australia pace spearhead Mitchell Starc said a sore ankle and his "personal views" were behind his decision to pull out of the Champions Trophy.

'I Am Dying For My Country'

'I Am Dying For My Country'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

It took Udham Singh 21 years to avenge the massacre of Jallianwala Bagh. And 34 years for his remains to return to India after execution in a British prison.

Singapore: Favoured travel destination for Indians

Singapore: Favoured travel destination for Indians

Rediff.com1 Feb 2008

The report ranks cities based on the number of hotel room nights booked online on Travelocity India

How Trump's Ego Threatens US Educational Universe

How Trump's Ego Threatens US Educational Universe

Rediff.com28 May 2025

Donald Trump is catering to the basest fears and prejudice of unenlightened Americans -- yes, there are those too, in sizeable enough numbers to elect one of their own as president. That would most certainly not Make America Great Again, asserts Shreekant Sambrani.

Wheelchair delayed, 82-year-old AI passenger falls; airline reacts

Wheelchair delayed, 82-year-old AI passenger falls; airline reacts

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

Air India has denied claims that a wheelchair was not provided to an 82-year-old woman at Delhi airport, leading to her fall. The airline says the passenger was not denied assistance and was given immediate first aid after the incident. The granddaughter of the passenger had alleged that the airline provided poor treatment and that her grandmother was not allocated a wheelchair for almost an hour. Air India, however, stated that a wheelchair could not be provided within 15 minutes due to high demand. The incident occurred on March 4, and the passenger later boarded the flight to Bengaluru.

The Many, MANY Jobs Of Akshay Kumar

The Many, MANY Jobs Of Akshay Kumar

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

Before he plays a lawyer in Kesari 2 next, Sukanya Verma looks at the professions Akshay has acted on screen before.

Guess Who This Actress Is...

Guess Who This Actress Is...

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Varun-Natasha's anniversary... Soha goes to Japan... meet the lady who has Bobby's heart...

Corona virus outbreak: Auto expo, travel sector impacted

Corona virus outbreak: Auto expo, travel sector impacted

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

India on Sunday announced temporary suspension of e-visa facility for Chinese travellers and foreigners residing in the neighbouring country and issued a fresh advisory saying anyone with travel history to China since January 15 can be quarantined.

Indians Want Offbeat Travel Choices

Indians Want Offbeat Travel Choices

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

On the itinerary: Luxury camping, tribal homestays, heritage cities.

Go First crisis will push up airfares, warn travel agents

Go First crisis will push up airfares, warn travel agents

Rediff.com3 May 2023

No-frills carrier Go First filing for insolvency proceedings and cancelling flights is bad for the airline industry as the move will reduce capacity and could push airfares in certain routes, travel agents' grouping TAAI said on Wednesday.

India's BPO Industry Gets AI Makeover

India's BPO Industry Gets AI Makeover

Rediff.com29 May 2025

Call centres, once the engine room of India's BPO exports, are evolving too. Depending on the complexity, 30 to 50 per cent of voice and chat volumes are now handled by conversational AI.

'Holy Dip Left Us Praying For Many More Such Moments'

'Holy Dip Left Us Praying For Many More Such Moments'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

'We were struck by the sheer energy even before we stepped into the holy water,' says T N Sekhar.

ixigo IPO to put spotlight on Easy Trip, Yatra; Are they worth your money?

ixigo IPO to put spotlight on Easy Trip, Yatra; Are they worth your money?

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Shares of Le Travenues, which operates online travel booking platform ixigo, soared 78 per cent on their market debut (June 18) and surged 80.4 per cent in the three days over their issue price. Ixigo has joined competitors EaseMyTrip and Yatra on the bourses. Analysts believe the blockbuster response to ixigo may lead to greater scrutiny of the financial performance of other online travel aggregators (OTAs) like Easy Trip Planners, and Yatra Online.

Cong leader with COVID-19 booked for hiding travel history

Cong leader with COVID-19 booked for hiding travel history

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

Even during repeated medical and police enquiry, he withheld this fact and did not disclose it to the authorities.

E-commerce spend driving use of credit cards in non-metros, says Visa

E-commerce spend driving use of credit cards in non-metros, says Visa

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

With rising disposable incomes in cities beyond metros, the penetration of credit cards - and consequently, credit card spending - is growing at a much faster pace than in traditional metro cities, primarily driven by e-commerce spending.

Bhutan: The Last Shangri-La

Bhutan: The Last Shangri-La

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

The visitor returns not just with the jewel-like beauty of the country imprinted on the mind, the body rejuvenated by hot stone massages, but also with the captivating stories and myths that are built into every important structure -- whether a tourist magnet or an off-the-beaten track spot.

10 AMAZING books I loved reading

10 AMAZING books I loved reading

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Pilot and author Alkesh Nair shares his fascinating reading list.

Pregnant woman thrown out of moving train in TN for resisting rape; 1 held

Pregnant woman thrown out of moving train in TN for resisting rape; 1 held

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

The 36-year-old victim sustained fractures on her hand and leg.

Europa PIX: Manchester Utd's roaring comeback stuns Lyon

Europa PIX: Manchester Utd's roaring comeback stuns Lyon

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

A summary of Thursday's Europa League quarter-finals second-leg.