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LS passes 22 legislations in 17 sittings lasting 44 hrs, RS met for 50 hrs

LS passes 22 legislations in 17 sittings lasting 44 hrs, RS met for 50 hrs

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha did not see a debate on the Manipur violence, but Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah spoke on it during their addresses on the no-confidence motion.

PHOTOS: Stunning life under the ocean wave

PHOTOS: Stunning life under the ocean wave

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

There's some amazing stuff beneath the water. For proof, look no further than the annual Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition.

The curious case of the smoking elephant

The curious case of the smoking elephant

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

The mystery of the viral video has been solved.

Roma, The Favourite lead 2019's Oscar nominations!

Roma, The Favourite lead 2019's Oscar nominations!

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

Which films are *you* rooting for?

Quiz: What's Goblin Mode?

Quiz: What's Goblin Mode?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

Do you know what the Oxford Word Of The Year means?

India ready to back any effort for better environment, global wellness: Modi

India ready to back any effort for better environment, global wellness: Modi

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Giving the slogan of "one earth, many efforts", he said India is ready to lend its support to actions to make environment better and improve global wellness.

The Best Wildlife Photographs, 2022!

The Best Wildlife Photographs, 2022!

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

The winners of the Natural History Museum's prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition were announced at an awards ceremony in London. American photographer Karine Aigner was announced as this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year.

'Tiger populations have boomed'

'Tiger populations have boomed'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

'Animal populations are increasing. Human populations are increasing. So there is no way the man-animal conflict going to go away.'

Oscars 2019: Rami Malek wins Best Actor

Oscars 2019: Rami Malek wins Best Actor

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

The complete set of winners on Oscar night!

These Scientists Shaped India

These Scientists Shaped India

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

I suggest we build a Vigyan Mandir (Temple of Science) with the ambience of a place of worship, so that it becomes a destination for pilgrims. We should embed on its walls bronze plaques describing each scientist mentioned here along with about a dozen of our ancient mathematicians, recommends Professor Kalyan Singhal, historian of science and technology.

Cheetah deaths: Worst still to come, says S African expert

Cheetah deaths: Worst still to come, says S African expert

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Vincent van der Merwe cautioned that the reintroduction project is going to see even higher mortalities in the next few months when cheetahs try to establish territories and come face to face with leopards and tigers in the Kuno National Park.

Zoos across India on 'highest' alert after tiger in US gets COVID-19

Zoos across India on 'highest' alert after tiger in US gets COVID-19

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

The female tiger, named Nadia, is believed to be the first known case of an animal infected with COVID-19 in the US. It is suspected that she contracted the virus from a caretaker who was asymptomatic at that time.

Virat Kohli bats for Number 44

Virat Kohli bats for Number 44

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

Virat Kohli calls for relocation of Jaipur elephant

Face to face with lions!

Face to face with lions!

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

French photographer Laurent Baheux has come out with a new book, titled 'Lions', dedicated to the "King of the Animals". He has journeyed across Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana to capture the wild lion living freely in its natural habitat for the last 20 years. With kind permission from his publisher teNeues, here are some of the breathtaking images from the book.

Kalki's daughter turns 2

Kalki's daughter turns 2

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

Salman finds 'jannat'... Rasika is tempted... Kartik plays with Katori...

Wildlife Photographer of the Year winners revealed

Wildlife Photographer of the Year winners revealed

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

Have a look at these photos taken from the incredible world we live in. These are the winners of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition 2020.

Nitish displeased over Giriraj's 'beating official's remark

Nitish displeased over Giriraj's 'beating official's remark

Rediff.com7 Mar 2021

"You should go and ask Giriraj whether the use of such language is nyaysangat (proper)," said Kumar, a stickler for propriety in public behaviour, with a broad smile barely concealing his detestation.

The Woman Who Chases Birds

The Woman Who Chases Birds

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Rathika Ramaswamy's love affair with wildlife photography began in 2003, when she took pictures of birds at the Bharatpur bird sanctuary. That love affair -- captured in her lens -- bloomed! And how!

How cancer treatment affects your brain

How cancer treatment affects your brain

Rediff.com29 Dec 2018

Letrozole, a drug taken during the treatment of breast cancer may have some side effects.

Scrooging, Benching...Worst Dating Trends

Scrooging, Benching...Worst Dating Trends

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Breadcrumbing is when you send flirty hints with no intentions of moving forwards in a relationship.

Chacha Chaudhary declared Namami Gange mascot

Chacha Chaudhary declared Namami Gange mascot

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

Indian comic book character Chacha Chaudhary has been declared as the mascot of the government's Namami Gange Programme with an aim of bringing behavioural change among children towards the Ganga and other rivers.

Why The World LOVES BOJI

Why The World LOVES BOJI

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

Boji, an Istanbul street dog, sometimes travels up to 30 km a day -- hopping between the metro, the ferries, the buses and the trams.

No data to show Delta plus impacts vaccine efficacy: Paul

No data to show Delta plus impacts vaccine efficacy: Paul

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

It will be unfair to put a date for any COVID wave as the behaviour of coronavirus is unpredictable and a disciplined and effective pandemic response can help the country get away from any significant outbreak, COVID Task Force chief V K Paul said.

Is beating cats worse than racism?

Is beating cats worse than racism?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

West Ham United's Michail Antonio has come to the defence of teammate Kurt Zouma, who has been targeted by fans for abusing his cats.

10 Year Old Indian Wins Top Photo Contest

10 Year Old Indian Wins Top Photo Contest

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

The Natural History Museum's annual competition and exhibition, Wildlife Photographer of the Year has been the longest-running and most prestigious nature and wildlife photography competition that has been recognising the world's best nature photography every year since 1965.

KGF: Chapter 2 Review

KGF: Chapter 2 Review

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

Testosterone not rationale is the driving force behind KGF franchise, observes Sukanya Verma.

Sena Should Explore New Ground

Sena Should Explore New Ground

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

If it doesn't do that, what Uddhav Thackeray postpones addressing today will be there on the table to confront, for whoever anchors the Sena in the years ahead, observes Shyam G Menon.

Cagliari escape sanctions over Lukaku abuse

Cagliari escape sanctions over Lukaku abuse

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

The tribunal said in a statement on Tuesday that "in terms of dimension and real perception", the chants could not be considered discriminatory under the league's disciplinary code.

Help your child grow during the lockdown

Help your child grow during the lockdown

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

Let the kids just idle out their time. Their minds are always working. Let that mind develop naturally, says Dr Himani Kulkarni.

US Open PIX: Khachanov topples Kyrgios; Gauff ousted

US Open PIX: Khachanov topples Kyrgios; Gauff ousted

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

A summary of Tuesday's action at the US Open.

Covid vax tweak can help against new variants: Guleria

Covid vax tweak can help against new variants: Guleria

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

The COVID-19 vaccines can be "tweaked" to provide protection against new variants of the virus, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi, Director Dr Randeep Guleria said.

Meet The Wildlife Photographer of the Year Winners

Meet The Wildlife Photographer of the Year Winners

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

The results for the People's Choice Award for the Wildlife Photographer Of The Year are in.

3rd Covid wave inevitable, must prepare for more: Govt scientific advisor

3rd Covid wave inevitable, must prepare for more: Govt scientific advisor

Rediff.com6 May 2021

As the SARS-CoV2 evolves and mutates further, it is necessary to be prepared for new waves, Principal Scientific Adviser K VijayRaghavan cautioned on Wednesday, even as he said ferocity of the second wave of coronavirus in the country was not predicted.

Kerala: Youth Congress workers booked for 'slaughtering calf' during Beef Fest

Kerala: Youth Congress workers booked for 'slaughtering calf' during Beef Fest

Rediff.com28 May 2017

The 18-month-old animal was butchered in an open vehicle as Youth Congress workers raised slogans against the Centre's decision to ban sale of cattle for slaughter.

What's sex got to do with your bank balance?

What's sex got to do with your bank balance?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

Wealth may drive your relationship preferences says study.

Sony Photo Awards: 12 STUNNING shots!

Sony Photo Awards: 12 STUNNING shots!

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

The 2015 edition of the Sony World Photography Awards, the world's biggest photography competition, has announced the shortlists.

So, what's with the yen?

So, what's with the yen?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2013

The yen is its own animal, with unique behaviour patterns, reflecting the uniquely magical nature of Japan.

Sony World Photography Awards 2022 Winners

Sony World Photography Awards 2022 Winners

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

The World Photography Organisation has announced the overall winners of the prestigious Sony World Photography Awards 2022.

Astounding Images from Sony World Photography Awards 2022

Astounding Images from Sony World Photography Awards 2022

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

Over 340,000 images from 211 territories were submitted to the Sony World Photography Awards 2022 and over 156,000 were entered into the Professional competition - the highest number of entries in the history of the Awards.

'Omicron produces less severe illness'

'Omicron produces less severe illness'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

'What prevents infection are masks, physical distancing and good ventilation.'