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The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

These images from across the globe tell that it is a crazy world out there.

The odd, crazy world we live in!

The odd, crazy world we live in!

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

These 12 photographs show what a mad, mad world we live in!

Battle of the SUVs: Fiat Avventura takes on Ford EcoSport

Battle of the SUVs: Fiat Avventura takes on Ford EcoSport

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

The Italian stallion emerges as more desirable drive.

Sheena Bora Trial: Was the Mukerjeas' car cleaned that day?

Sheena Bora Trial: Was the Mukerjeas' car cleaned that day?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

Though on the face of it appeared Pasbola was asking a series of odd questions that would be difficult for anyone to answer, there was, it gradually emerged, it seemed, a method to the questioning. Somehow, somewhere instinctively, Pasbola knew there was something not right with Riyaz's account.

In tough times, Vijay Mallya's luxury jet awaits a buyer

In tough times, Vijay Mallya's luxury jet awaits a buyer

Rediff.com15 May 2016

The 25-seater aircraft is interspersed with plush sofas, a cushioned bed, bars, showers and a bathrobe

'A Communist's mother does not live on charity'

'A Communist's mother does not live on charity'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

'Our only child. A Communist.' 'There was an encounter by the police inside this room, five years ago. He was shot in one arm, but managed to escape.' 'Missing since then. May Jesus keep him alive.' A revealing excerpt from Asim Mukhopadhyay's Half Man: A Novel On The Naxal Movement.

Skymet predicts above normal monsoon in 2016

Skymet predicts above normal monsoon in 2016

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

Skymet is the first major Indian weather forecasting agency to have issued a monsoon forecast for 2016.

Killer heat wave in Pakistan leaves 141 dead

Killer heat wave in Pakistan leaves 141 dead

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Sindh CM Syed Qaim Ali Shah said that emergency had been declared in all the government hospitals of Karachi.

'With the 2+2, there will be a big engagement with the US'

'With the 2+2, there will be a big engagement with the US'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

'I am hopeful that you will see more focused attention on this relationship,' former US assistant secretary of state Nisha Desai Biswal tells Alokananda Chakraborty.

Shiva temple swept away, prayers at Kedarnath begin Sept 11

Shiva temple swept away, prayers at Kedarnath begin Sept 11

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

Swollen waters of the Bhagirathi following incessant overnight rains washed away a famous Shiva temple in Uttarkashi on Friday even as the state government set September 11 as the date for resumption of regular prayers at Kedarnath temple,which were suspended after the June calamity.

I-T raids on offices of Jaya TV, associates over suspected tax evasion

I-T raids on offices of Jaya TV, associates over suspected tax evasion

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

The searches at the Tamil television channel were conducted over alleged tax evasion.

Metro Man wants to change how we shop

Metro Man wants to change how we shop

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

'The best way to make an impact in this market is by focusing on three things: Unmet customer need, unarticulated customer need, and emerging customer need,' Metro's Arvind Mediratta tells Sangeeta Tanwar and Alokananda Chakraborty.

Mission impossible? Incredible rescue effort to save kids from Thai cave

Mission impossible? Incredible rescue effort to save kids from Thai cave

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

In northern Thailand, hundreds of international rescue workers have been spending their last waking hours for the past 11 days trying to get a group of 12 boys, ages 11 to 16, and their 25-year-old soccer coach who have been trapped in a cave after flooding caused by relentless monsoon rains. On July 2, rescue teams discovered all of the boys and their coach alive and in relatively good health, sheltering deep inside the cave complex. Outside, family and friends, who had gathered, welcomed the news. While the boys have been found, extracting them from the cave still remains a difficult task -- much of the return trip is underwater and even though pumps are lowering the water level, the rainfall is not letting up. Here's what's happening and what officials are planning to get them out.

26/11 mastermind Lakhvi to remain in jail for another month

26/11 mastermind Lakhvi to remain in jail for another month

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

Pakistan on Saturday detained Zaki-ur Rehman Lakhvi, the 2008 Mumbai attack mastermind, for 30 more days under a public security order before he could be released from jail following a court directive to set him free which evoked a strong protest from India.

Twitter War: Trump vs badass scientists

Twitter War: Trump vs badass scientists

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Defiant employees from multiple US government agencies are fighting the Trump administration's gag orders on climate change and penchant for "alt facts" with rogue Twitter accounts.

Can COVID-19 live in your fridge?

Can COVID-19 live in your fridge?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

'The majority of transmission will be via people who are within two metres of one another.' 'The closer you are, the more likely that you'll be infected.'

Hyundai Elantra is set to re-create a magic

Hyundai Elantra is set to re-create a magic

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

The Hyundai Elantra is a well-known name in India, thanks to the striking design language used both the times it was introduced in the country, i.e. in the year 2000 and later in 2012. Now Hyundai has decided to launch the sixth generation car in India to re-capture the D-segment sedan throne. Indian automotive website MotorBeam.com got its hands on the car and decided to run the classy sedan through its paces.

Here's a brief guide to calculate your tax liability

Here's a brief guide to calculate your tax liability

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Calculate the tax already paid via TDS, and accordingly arrive at your tax liability for the year.

Celebrating 100 magnificent years of houseboats in Kashmir

Celebrating 100 magnificent years of houseboats in Kashmir

Rediff.com10 May 2016

On May 7 this year, they celebrated their 100-year milestone. Mukhtar Ahmad reports

Scorching summer may hit water supply and fodder

Scorching summer may hit water supply and fodder

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

In the first of a two-part series, Business Standard examines the impact of the upcoming summer on agriculture and drinking water supply.

Delhi church gutted in fire, foul play suspected

Delhi church gutted in fire, foul play suspected

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

A substantial part of a catholic church in northeast Delhi's Tahirpur area was gutted when a fire broke out at its premises on Monday morning with the Christian community suspecting foul play in the incident.

Love my homeland, will be back: Musharraf leaves Pakistan after ban lifted

Love my homeland, will be back: Musharraf leaves Pakistan after ban lifted

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

Musharraf boarded an Emirates flight bound for Dubai that departed from Karachi airport at 4.25 am.

Want to flourish in business? Try these Vastu tips

Want to flourish in business? Try these Vastu tips

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Office building should face north, north-east or north-west direction as it brings good luck and positive energy.

Thai protesters shutdown Bangkok to force PM's resignation

Thai protesters shutdown Bangkok to force PM's resignation

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

Thousands of anti-government protesters on Monday sealed off parts of Thailand's congested capital Bangkok as part of an intensified campaign to force embattled Premier Yingluck Shinawatra to step down.

Skymet forecasts 'above normal' rainfall

Skymet forecasts 'above normal' rainfall

Rediff.com25 May 2016

Skymet is credited with correctly predicting the 2009 drought.

Over 2,000 dead as heat wave refuses to relent

Over 2,000 dead as heat wave refuses to relent

Rediff.com29 May 2015

The nationwide death toll on Friday rose to 2005 as the intense heat wave continued to sweep many parts of the country, with Palamau in Jharkhand recording the highest temperature of 47 degrees Celsius.

Move over Toyota Fortuner, Ford Endeavour 2.2 is here!

Move over Toyota Fortuner, Ford Endeavour 2.2 is here!

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

The 2016 Ford Endeavour 2.2 is a beast of a vehicle which though is a bit down on power as compared to its 3.2-litre version but it is a monster in itself nonetheless

Sheena Bora trial: Peter has aged so many years

Sheena Bora trial: Peter has aged so many years

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

The close-onto four years (since November 2015) Peter has spent in Arthur Road jail, central Mumbai, in judicial custody, have taken their toll, lending him a bit of a melancholy stoop, a laborious gait and a tired face, turning him prematurely into a much older man than his nearly 64 years. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/Rediff.com reports from the Sheena Bora murder trial.

Toyota Fortuner Diesel is more expensive than ever before and it isn't really unique

Toyota Fortuner Diesel is more expensive than ever before and it isn't really unique

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

While, on the surface, it seems revolutionarily new, Toyota has essentially plugged in gaps in the Fortuner's package. Tushar Kamath/CarDekho.com drives a Toyota Fortuner 2.8 4x4 AT to find all about it.

Jaishankar's visit shows India's support for Sheikh Hasina

Jaishankar's visit shows India's support for Sheikh Hasina

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Bangladesh's decision to execute Jamaat-e-Islami chief Motiur Rahman Nizami for war crimes committed in 1971 has provoked anger across the Muslim world. Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar arrived in Dhaka hours after the execution, an important expression of India's support to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, explains Rajeev Sharma.

Delhi church blaze sparks protest outside police HQ; govt appoints SIT

Delhi church blaze sparks protest outside police HQ; govt appoints SIT

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

Scores of members of the Christian community and social activists staged a protest outside the Delhi Police headquarters in New Delhi on Tuesday morning over alleged the police inaction in the case of the fire which on Monday gutted a church in northeast Delhi's Tahirpur area.

5 most fuel efficient hatchbacks in India

5 most fuel efficient hatchbacks in India

Rediff.com1 Oct 2017

Besides the car's price, fuel efficiency is of utmost importance for buyers as it's a long time recurring expense.

Gatiman Express: India's fastest train hits the track

Gatiman Express: India's fastest train hits the track

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

The launch of this train heralds a new era of high speed rail travel in India.

How Tata Zest is taking on Honda Amaze

How Tata Zest is taking on Honda Amaze

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

According to industry data, for two months, sale of the Zest (7,359 units) were higher than that of Amaze (6,792 units).

Automatic Nano GenX: Rich features, better performance

Automatic Nano GenX: Rich features, better performance

Rediff.com4 May 2015

This is the safest Nano Tata has ever put into production.

Rains will batter TN for 7 days more: IMD

Rains will batter TN for 7 days more: IMD

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Rains will continue to batter Tamil Nadu for the next seven days and the next 48 hours are "very crucial", the IMD has said.

After Kerala rain fury, focus shifts to cleaning houses, public places

After Kerala rain fury, focus shifts to cleaning houses, public places

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

More than 3,000 squads under health and local self-government departments have started the process of cleaning houses and public places, official sources said.

Baleno is an amazing hatchback; at Rs 4.99 lakh, it's a sure winner

Baleno is an amazing hatchback; at Rs 4.99 lakh, it's a sure winner

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

The Baleno excels in most departments, leaving little scope for improvement in some.

Drought? Not to panic, technology can help improve yield

Drought? Not to panic, technology can help improve yield

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

Technology and prudent practices can ensure that crop output does not suffer in years of drought.

Attack on American University in Kabul leaves 12 dead

Attack on American University in Kabul leaves 12 dead

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Afghan forces ended the assault after 10 hours of gunfire.