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Want To Become A Millionaire? Sell Tomatoes

Want To Become A Millionaire? Sell Tomatoes

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

In May, farmer Ishwar Gaykar dumped his tomato crop due to low prices. Now, his fresh tomato crop has made him a millionaire.

Catherine Tresa Calls Herself Catwoman

Catherine Tresa Calls Herself Catwoman

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Why you should always choose floral dresses.

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.

7 Charming Monsoon Excursions

7 Charming Monsoon Excursions

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Getaways near Mumbai, Nasik and Pune for memorable weekend day trips in the rains!

Early birds post 84% rise in Q3 net profit

Early birds post 84% rise in Q3 net profit

Rediff.com16 Jan 2007

Sales of 80 companies climb 43%, operating profit margins up at 28%.

The Most FANTASTIC Pix You Will See!

The Most FANTASTIC Pix You Will See!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

The World Photography Organisation has revealed the winners for the Sony World Photography Awards 2024.

India would not have been partitioned if...: NSA Doval

India would not have been partitioned if...: NSA Doval

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

Jinnah said I can accept only one leader and that is Subhas Bose, Doval said.

IPL: Is it a bird, is it a plane...

IPL: Is it a bird, is it a plane...

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

IPL 2020 has been an exhibition of superb fielding and here are glimpses of some of those efforts...

Oppenheimer: Film-Making At Its Exhilarating Best

Oppenheimer: Film-Making At Its Exhilarating Best

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

The narrative is faithful to the source, American Prometheus, but what makes it absolutely spell-binding is Christopher Nolan's technique, notes Shreekant Sambrani.

RECAP 2023: Here's What We Learnt

RECAP 2023: Here's What We Learnt

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Sukanya Verma recaps everything we learned this year in showbiz.

Lok Sabha proceedings begin in new Parliament building

Lok Sabha proceedings begin in new Parliament building

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

Lok Sabha proceedings on Tuesday began in the new Parliament building, located adjacent to the old one, starting a new chapter in the parliamentary history of India.

Name Games Countries Play

Name Games Countries Play

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

As India seems to be picking 'Bharat' at least in official communication, here are some interesting name changes.

Beggar accepts alms on PhonePe, Paytm

Beggar accepts alms on PhonePe, Paytm

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

The Top Videos of the Week!

'Togetherness Is The Message From Ayodhya'

'Togetherness Is The Message From Ayodhya'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

'Sri Ayodhyaji will emerge as the greatest centre of cultural togetherness, universal harmony, vasudeva kutumbakam, compassion, and love for every single living being on this Earth.'

Fun, Flirty, Cool Nushrratt

Fun, Flirty, Cool Nushrratt

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

She took fun to the next level wearing sequins, the hottest trend of summer, on her face.

Early birds of December quarter fail to cheer

Early birds of December quarter fail to cheer

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

Combined net profit up 7.4% over a year ago, versus 11.2% in Q2.

Explore India's 10 Lesser Known Beaches

Explore India's 10 Lesser Known Beaches

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

With clean blue waters and golden-white sands, these super beaches have a magic that is hard to keep away from.

Savarkar flew home every night on bulbuls, says K'taka textbook, kicks up row

Savarkar flew home every night on bulbuls, says K'taka textbook, kicks up row

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

The lesson, Kalavannu Geddavaru is a travelogue written by author KT Gatti, narrating his experience about a visit to the Andaman cellular jail, where the Hindutva leader was imprisoned.

When Kareena, Saif Threw A Party For Taimur

When Kareena, Saif Threw A Party For Taimur

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan threw an early birthday party for their son, Taimur, who turns six on December 20.

Inspiring! Newspaper Vendor To Teacher

Inspiring! Newspaper Vendor To Teacher

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

Bidyasagar Behera used to sell newspapers for a living. But that did not stop him from pursuing his education.

Asiad: Gold for men's trap team; Kynan bags individual bronze

Asiad: Gold for men's trap team; Kynan bags individual bronze

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

Meanwhile, the Indian women's team totalled 337 to take home the silver medal behind China's Qingnian Li, Cuicui Wu and Xinqiu Zhang, who combined to shoot a world and games record score of 357 to finish on top of the podium.

It is 40 Plus Degrees Outside...

It is 40 Plus Degrees Outside...

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

Heatwave conditions continued unabated as temperatures hovered in the range of 40 to 44 degrees Celsius over most parts of the country on Tuesday, April 18, with Hamirpur and Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh sizzling at 44.2 degrees Celsius.

Akhilesh Wants A Selfie With A Crane!

Akhilesh Wants A Selfie With A Crane!

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

What some of our leaders were up to on the weekend.

Bulldozer Rescues Elephant!

Bulldozer Rescues Elephant!

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

Every week, we bring you fascinating videos, chosen by you, through your likes.

B Raman on India being a bird in the bush for the US

B Raman on India being a bird in the bush for the US

Rediff.com15 Oct 2010

Ahead of US President Barack Obama's visit to India in November, B Raman talks about how the US will ultimately need both China and India to maintain its economic prosperity. Yet, for now, China, not India, is a bird in hand.

7 Cliches Of Movie Criticism & Reporting

7 Cliches Of Movie Criticism & Reporting

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

This isn't a hatchet job, and my excuse for the exercise is my feeling that when you invert some of the clichés mentioned here, you might just arrive at the portals of genuine movie-making energy, says Sreehari Nair.

What Swami Vivekananda Thought Of Gau Rakshaks

What Swami Vivekananda Thought Of Gau Rakshaks

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

The gau rakshak stated that the famine-stricken people were suffering because of their past karma and nothing could be done for them. The reply apparently infuriated Vivekananda, who told the gau rakshak bluntly that he had no sympathy to spare for societies which would not lift a finger to help human beings but wasted piles of food on birds and beasts. A fascinating excerpt from Govind Krishnan V's book, Vivekananda The Philosopher of Freedom.

Stunning Girls! Konkona, Mandira bedazzle at fashion week

Stunning Girls! Konkona, Mandira bedazzle at fashion week

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Lakme Fashion Week X FDCI in Mumbai saw some stunners!

Fund managers expect the market to tread sideways in the next few months

Fund managers expect the market to tread sideways in the next few months

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Mutual funds' average cash holdings in equity schemes topped 6 per cent in February as fund managers went slow on deployment of new inflows on expectations of better buying opportunities amid uncertainties in the market.

Kite flying a cultural activity, can't be banned: Delhi HC

Kite flying a cultural activity, can't be banned: Delhi HC

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

A bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad noted that the NGT has already imposed a complete ban on Chinese synthetic manjha and even the Delhi police has been issuing notifications in this regard

Mairaj-Ganemat win mixed skeet gold at Shotgun World Cup

Mairaj-Ganemat win mixed skeet gold at Shotgun World Cup

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

Veteran shooter Mairaj Ahmad Khan and young Ganemat Sekhon won gold in the skeet mixed team event, giving India its first medal at the ISSF Shotgun World Cup, in Cairo, on Sunday.

Where In The World Is Vartika Singh?

Where In The World Is Vartika Singh?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

Your favourite model has been bridge hopping!

Govt says avian flu confirmed in 6 states

Govt says avian flu confirmed in 6 states

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

The Centre said bird flu has been confirmed so far in Kerala, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana and Gujarat, and asked these six states to contain the disease as per the action plan.

3 Cheers For Divita's Miss Universe Journey

3 Cheers For Divita's Miss Universe Journey

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

Divita made it to the Top 16 in the pageant.

When Vaishali S Brought Mermaids to Mumbai

When Vaishali S Brought Mermaids to Mumbai

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

The designer went deep-sea diving to find imagery for her 2023 Abyss ocean-accented collection

Why 810 Million Indians Need Free Rations

Why 810 Million Indians Need Free Rations

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

Is it a case of poor targeting of a welfare scheme, or is it a reflection of the government's desire to expand the scope of this benefit to secure greater electoral dividends? asks A K Bhattacharya.

Why Rahul May Miss New Zealand Series

Why Rahul May Miss New Zealand Series

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

If the wedding takes place between January 20 and 22, Rahul, who is fighting for his place in the team, will miss the home series against New Zealand.

Queen Of Va Va Vroom Shahana

Queen Of Va Va Vroom Shahana

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

Her clothes always have sizzle.

Rise In Drunk Staff At Airports

Rise In Drunk Staff At Airports

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

189 people working at 59 Indian airports were found drunk on duty in the first half of this year, marking a 32 per cent year-on-year increase.