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'Living in the shadow of death': Residents of border hamlets fear for lives

'Living in the shadow of death': Residents of border hamlets fear for lives

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

Blood splattered compounds, smashed window panes and demolished roofs are all that are left of houses in border hamlets which have been battered in Pakistani firing and shelling in the last three days.

Assam flood situation worsens, toll reaches 31

Assam flood situation worsens, toll reaches 31

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

1 person died in Dibrugarh and Tinsukia district each taking the toll in current phase of floods to 31.

A woman India should be proud of

A woman India should be proud of

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

'We say we are proud to be Indian. Can we be proud of such an India where its people are hungry and on the streets?'

Superb snaps from Siena International Photo Awards

Superb snaps from Siena International Photo Awards

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

Gazing upon the prize-winning images of the Siena International Photo Awards 2019 is something of a roller coaster experience. The overall winner is a compelling picture of a boy trying to retrieve his ball behind an armed guard in Liberia, taken by British photographer Jonathan Banks. He was up against some extremely talented competition, as our selection shows.

Bihar's worst flood in 41 years claims 14 lives, 5 lakh hit

Bihar's worst flood in 41 years claims 14 lives, 5 lakh hit

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

Floods have ravaged 12 of the 37 districts in the state -- the worst-affected being Patna, Vaishali, Bhojpur, Khagaria and Samastipur districts.

Woof! 'Robodog' Brutus learns to walk on artificial limbs

Woof! 'Robodog' Brutus learns to walk on artificial limbs

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

A two-year-old canine quadruple amputee is amazingly back on his feet, becoming only the second dog ever known to have four prosthetic limbs.

Hey, that's Steve Jobs!

Hey, that's Steve Jobs!

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

In Danny Boyle's biopic, reports Aseem Chhabra from the Telluride Film Festival, 'we are left with Jobs -- the man, a genius as well as (what Steve Wozniak calls him in the film), an asshole!'

Review: The Legend of Tarzan is no adventure ride

Review: The Legend of Tarzan is no adventure ride

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

The Legend Of Tarzan has too many subplots, and most of them are boring, warns Namrata Thakker.

DON'T MISS: Top images from the week gone by

DON'T MISS: Top images from the week gone by

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

We bring you a collection of some of the best photographs taken last week by ace Reuters photogs.

PIX: Dimpy and ex Rahul Mahajan meet in Bigg Boss!

PIX: Dimpy and ex Rahul Mahajan meet in Bigg Boss!

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

Check out this peculiar star party.

These 10 PHOTOS will take you on an incredible journey

These 10 PHOTOS will take you on an incredible journey

Rediff.com9 May 2016

Bored at work? Tired of the same old life you live? The next 10 images you see will snap you of your boredom and transport you to a world like no other!

Floods ravage Bihar, Assam, Bengal; train services hit

Floods ravage Bihar, Assam, Bengal; train services hit

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

Heavy rains in the last three days triggered flash floods in parts of Bihar, where 41 people have died so far, and inundated large areas in Assam and North Bengal, paralysing normal life and snapping rail link to the Northeast from the rest of the country.

CES 2019 transports you to the future

CES 2019 transports you to the future

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com offers a quick checklist of the best of CES's Auto World. The future is here, you will witness self driven cars to flying cars controlled by AI. We bring you the highlight of the CES auto world.

Review: Shaandaar wastes good actors on bad bubblegum

Review: Shaandaar wastes good actors on bad bubblegum

Rediff.com22 Oct 2015

There is such a thing as too much sugar, says Raja Sen

Flood situation grim in UP and Bihar

Flood situation grim in UP and Bihar

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

With reports of eight fresh deaths on Thursday, the total toll in Bihar flood increased to 135, with Bhojpur district accounting for 12 deaths in the second round of floods due to the swollen Ganga.

This win is for every child, says 'father-daughter' duo of Satyarthi, Malala

This win is for every child, says 'father-daughter' duo of Satyarthi, Malala

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

Child rights activists India's Kailash Satyarthi and Pakistan's Malala Yousafzai on Tuesday said the Nobel peace prize gives them tremendous opportunity in their fight and struggle for children's rights.

Victoria No 57

Victoria No 57

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

Kamlesh R Prajapati, a Victoria horse carriage driver, is anguished about losing his livelihood.

Hudhud strikes! 4 killed in coastal Andhra and Odisha

Hudhud strikes! 4 killed in coastal Andhra and Odisha

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

Cyclone Hudhud pounded the coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha with heavy rain and winds of almost 200 kmph on Sunday killing four people and left a trail of destruction with Vishakapatnam where the very severe storm made landfall the worst hit.

TN ordinance to allow Jallikattu awaits Centre nod

TN ordinance to allow Jallikattu awaits Centre nod

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam announced on Friday morning that the state government will amend a central act on Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to allow the conduct of Jallikattu in the state with the Centre's backing, and urged protestors across the state to withdraw their agitation following the likelihood of the bull-taming sport to be held in a "day or two."

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Here's your weekly digest of the most weird, true and funny news from the across the globe.

What was our fault, ask Pakistan firing victims

What was our fault, ask Pakistan firing victims

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

Blood stained beds, torn off roof-tops and windows punctured by bullets and splinters of mortar bombs are a mute testimony to the Pakistani shelling in the border hamlet where smell of cordite and gunpowder hangs in the air.

How the aviation sector can benefit from a reformed SpiceJet

How the aviation sector can benefit from a reformed SpiceJet

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Competition promotes innovation in the business model, creating sustainable value.

DON'T MISS: Top images from the week gone by

DON'T MISS: Top images from the week gone by

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

We bring you a collection of some of the best photographs taken this week by Reuters photographers.

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

We bring you a fresh collection of offbeat, quirky stories from around the world.

Bigg Boss 10: Karan Mehra gets emotional, and more drama!

Bigg Boss 10: Karan Mehra gets emotional, and more drama!

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

'Aapka parda mein faash karke jaunga.' The Bigg Boss war has begun!

Taming Phailin: India's best show in disaster management

Taming Phailin: India's best show in disaster management

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

With better preparedness and efficient planning and execution, toll restricted to a low level. Lesson from 1999 cyclone helped.

Review: Arima Nambi is engaging

Review: Arima Nambi is engaging

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

A skilfully written plot, deft direction and excellent camera work make director Anand Shankar's Arima Nambi a highly engaging, action-packed thriller.

#MumbaiRains: 'Stay safe,' says Bollywood

#MumbaiRains: 'Stay safe,' says Bollywood

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

'Mumbai stands tall yet again.' Bollywood raves about the city's resilience.

Friction over India's beef trade heats up after attacks

Friction over India's beef trade heats up after attacks

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

Hindu nationalists in India have stepped up attacks on the country's beef industry, seizing trucks with cattle bound for abattoirs.

REWIND: Stunning PHOTOS of the week that was

REWIND: Stunning PHOTOS of the week that was

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

We bring you a collection of some of the best photographs taken in the week gone by.

Review: Doctor Strange is another league of visual magnificence

Review: Doctor Strange is another league of visual magnificence

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

Just when it looked as though CGI overkill has ruined the fun of spectacle, here comes a film that charms with its kaleidoscopic vision and meticulous combats, says Sukanya Verma, who can't wait for more!

Just who was Fearless Nadia?

Just who was Fearless Nadia?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

One of Fearless Nadia's most famous scenes had her fighting the bad guys on top of a speeding train! She was often showed working out in a gym, which apparently contributed to a fitness craze at the time as well. Getting to know Fearless Nadia.

EPL PHOTOS: Silva gives Manchester City win, United held

EPL PHOTOS: Silva gives Manchester City win, United held

Rediff.com20 Dec 2014

David Silva came to the rescue of Manchester City with two goals in a 3-0 victory over Crystal Palace.

Monastries, Rancho school and a tragic loss

Monastries, Rancho school and a tragic loss

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

'There is a point near the hill where you kill the engine and park your vehicle in neutral.' 'The vehicle automatically slides a few inches, which the locals believe is due to the magnetic power of the hill.'

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

This week's collection of stories that prove we live in a truly mad, mad world.

Gurmehar is our daughter, protect her rights

Gurmehar is our daughter, protect her rights

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

Even if I completely disagree with what Gulmehar says, I must, as a father, as an Indian, protect her rights and her dignity. Otherwise I am not entitled to be called an Indian, says Tarun Vijay.

Andhra rain fury: 42 dead, over 84,000 evacuated

Andhra rain fury: 42 dead, over 84,000 evacuated

Rediff.com27 Oct 2013

Incessant rains lashing Andhra Pradesh for the last five days have claimed 42 lives so far in various rain-related incidents like wall collapse and inundated crops in about eight lakh hectares, official sources said on Sunday.

Top moments that defined IPL 2019

Top moments that defined IPL 2019

Rediff.com15 May 2019

From Captain Cool losing his, well, cool to Rabada's super over, and Malinga's unbelievable bowling for the cup, IPL 2019 was not short of magical moments. Here are a few.

Do you have financially smart friends?

Do you have financially smart friends?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

Friendships bring joy. And if you have friends who are smart about managing their money, then it shall bring you riches too.

The BEST role you like Dhoni in. Vote!

The BEST role you like Dhoni in. Vote!

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

When not playing cricket, Dhoni wears many hats apart from being a batsman, wicketkeeper and sometimes a bowler.