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This Is How Ananya Takes A Picture!

This Is How Ananya Takes A Picture!

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

Sharvari rocks the sari... Esha sends love from Miami... Swara adds sunshine to her wardrobe...

The masala to flush out terrorists in J&K

The masala to flush out terrorists in J&K

Rediff.com30 Mar 2008

As the grenades burst, the extract and explosive material get dispersed in the atmosphere giving acute irritation to the throat and skin. The grenade material also chokes the respiratory tract causing difficulty in breathing. It will also be possible to create a smoke screen with the grenade burst, the sources said.

'Seeing our plight, our children no longer want to become farmers'

'Seeing our plight, our children no longer want to become farmers'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

Agitating farmers have stressed that unless their demands are met and the new farm laws repelled, they will not move anywhere from the borders of the national capital and their protest will continue.

PIX: Arsenal down Liverpool on penalties to win FA Community Shield

PIX: Arsenal down Liverpool on penalties to win FA Community Shield

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

Arsenal beat Liverpool 5-4 on penalties on Saturday to lift the FA Community Shield, the curtain-raiser for the English domestic season, after the two sides played out a 1-1 draw on a chilly afternoon at Wembley.

He went to Harvard Business School to help India's farmers

He went to Harvard Business School to help India's farmers

Rediff.com4 May 2017

Siddharth Tata's Purple Chilli helps vegetable farmers earn an income 365 days a year.

Bolt surges to 200m win in Oslo with season's best timing

Bolt surges to 200m win in Oslo with season's best timing

Rediff.com14 Jun 2013

Olympic champion Usain Bolt responded to last week's surprise sprint defeat in Rome by storming to a world-leading time of 19.79 seconds over 200 metres at the Bislett Diamond League meeting on Thursday.

25 FIERY frames of Mirch Masala

25 FIERY frames of Mirch Masala

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

Sukanya Verma tells us just what makes Mirch Masala a must watch.

WELLNESS GURU: My daughter still sucks her thumb

WELLNESS GURU: My daughter still sucks her thumb

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

Wellness expert Roopashree Sharma answers your health queries.

The Lonar Crater, At Last!

The Lonar Crater, At Last!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Rajesh Karkera journeys through verdant countryside to the little-explored pristine Lonar lake in eastern Maharashtra.

Mumbai sees green vegetable prices double in 4 weeks

Mumbai sees green vegetable prices double in 4 weeks

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

'The availability of vegetables has gone down due to fewer arrivals in wholesale mandis. Their supply was disrupted because of low yields and high spoilage,' says Shyam Bhimraoji Karlekar, chairman, APMC Wardha, one of the largest sellers of vegetables in Maharashtra.

The urban-rural culture clash

The urban-rural culture clash

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

Urban lives are the opposite of rural ones, especially when it comes to evenings out, says Kishore Singh.

Bumla pass: India-China face-off in the high Himalayas

Bumla pass: India-China face-off in the high Himalayas

Rediff.com18 Dec 2021

Situated at a height of 15,200 feet above sea level, the pass sits on the top of a craggily formed Himalayan range that separates the Tibetan plateau from the Indian sub-continent.

Drone Awards 2020: The world seen from above

Drone Awards 2020: The world seen from above

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

The winning entries in this year's Drone Photo Awards deliver an outstanding assortment of aerial images, from the overall winning shot, catching a school of salmon forming the shape of a heart, to a special category focusing on the profound ways COVID-19 has transformed our cities. Here we showcase a selection of the shots that will be on display in the Siena Photo Awards in Italy from October 24 to November 29.

Tractor-trolleys, farm equipment turn into shelters for protesting farmers

Tractor-trolleys, farm equipment turn into shelters for protesting farmers

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

Most of the farmers have brought at least two trolleys with each tractor with one of them carrying ration and other essentials and the other being used to accommodate the protesters.

Images:Villa double gives Spain win over Honduras

Images:Villa double gives Spain win over Honduras

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

A dominant Spain got their World Cup campaign firmly back on track when David Villa struck twice to lead the European champions to a 2-0 win over Group H minnows Honduras on Monday.

Villa double gives Spain win over Honduras

Villa double gives Spain win over Honduras

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

Striker David Villa hit two stunning goals -- and missed a penalty -- as Spain returned to form with a 2-0 victory over Honduras at the World Cup on Monday.

How to pay safely for online transactions

How to pay safely for online transactions

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Use a "virtual credit card" for every online transaction when you can't pay cash on delivery.

At Rs 60 a kg, onion makes Mumbai cry

At Rs 60 a kg, onion makes Mumbai cry

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

Onion has become costlier by over 33 per cent in the last one week and over 70 per cent in September so far, reports Dilip Kumar Jha.

NZ vs SA 1st Test poised for intriguing final day

NZ vs SA 1st Test poised for intriguing final day

Rediff.com11 Mar 2017

South Africa were 224 for six at the close of play in a chilly Dunedin with a lead of 191 runs entering the final day on a pitch that is turning but offering little assistance for the pace bowlers and is proving difficult to score from.

Ruskin Bond's India

Ruskin Bond's India

Rediff.com5 May 2017

The banyan tree and the green chilli; the crow and the beetle; the rose and the mango; the informality and good humour of its people... Beloved author Ruskin Bond continues Rediff.com's special series on India's treasures, and tells Archana Masih that India's wealth lies in its simple splendours.

COVID-19 can reset wrongs done to invisible millions

COVID-19 can reset wrongs done to invisible millions

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

'The Modi government must create conditions to integrate millions into the rural economy as many migrants are certainly not going to return to live an undignified life,' notes Ramesh Menon.

Why vegetable prices are sky high once again

Why vegetable prices are sky high once again

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

Parts of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Punjab have also been impacted.

Why fancied India lost ODI series against New Zealand

Why fancied India lost ODI series against New Zealand

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

New Zealand defended a total of 273 by restricting India to 251 in 48.3 overs taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

Why India, China must ensure social security for farmers

Why India, China must ensure social security for farmers

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

The concept of social security is experiencing a renaissance in developing and emerging markets.

How AgNext will make Farmers Money

How AgNext will make Farmers Money

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

'Our technology is going to help Indian agriculture the way the White Revolution helped milk production.'

Ranji preview: Game time for Test specialists

Ranji preview: Game time for Test specialists

Rediff.com8 Dec 2019

All eyes will be on 41-year-old Wasim Jaffer, who is only 853 runs shy of 20,000 first-class runs.

World's most beautiful scenes in Agora's Travel photo contest

World's most beautiful scenes in Agora's Travel photo contest

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

This year has been the year of the no travel, which has left millions reminiscing on adventure-filled trips abroad. To celebrate the wonder of world travel, thousands of photography enthusiasts entered Agora #Travel2020, sharing the moments they feel captured the true essence of exploration. Octavi Royo, Agora's co-founder and CEO, said: "Thanks to these photos, we can travel to some amazing corners of our planet and see them from the point of view of travel photographers." Scroll down to see our pick of the shortlisted images...

1971 war: The lashes of the whip

1971 war: The lashes of the whip

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Akhtaruzzaman Elias's The Raincoat describes the effect of the 1971 war on a college and on one of its teachers in particular.

Kashmir: No blanket ban on pellet guns, but to be used in rare cases

Kashmir: No blanket ban on pellet guns, but to be used in rare cases

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

The expert panel, set up by the home ministry to find an alternative to pellet guns, is believed to have zeroed in on 'PAVA shells', a chilli-based ammunition, which is less lethal and immobilises the target.

AMAZING Super Bowl PIX: Families take centre-stage after Eagles stun Patriots

AMAZING Super Bowl PIX: Families take centre-stage after Eagles stun Patriots

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

For the Eagles, who previously lost title games in 1981 and 2005, the win capped a remarkable late-season charge that most observers considered unthinkable when starting quarterback Carson Wentz suffered a season-ending injury in December.

The coolest drone photos of 2016

The coolest drone photos of 2016

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

The drone photography community Dronestagram released a collection of their favourite drone photography of the year.

Must Read! Dhumketu's superb story, The Post Office

Must Read! Dhumketu's superb story, The Post Office

Rediff.com18 Oct 2020

'Is this man crazy?' the postmaster asked. 'Yes, who? Ali, na? Yes, saheb. Five years have passed and, no matter the weather, he comes to collect a letter. It's very rare for him to receive a letter,' the clerk replied.

Football Briefs: 'Huddersfield can pull off Man United upset'

Football Briefs: 'Huddersfield can pull off Man United upset'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Jr World Cup hockey: India lose to Netherlands

Jr World Cup hockey: India lose to Netherlands

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

India put up a gallant fight before going down 2-3 to the Netherlands in their opening match of the Hero FIH Junior hockey World Cup, in Delhi, on Friday.

Why farmers are looking at drought-resistant crops

Why farmers are looking at drought-resistant crops

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

They are worried at more than one forecast of a possibly weak monsoon, reports Dilip Kumar Jha.

The Bard of Blood Review

The Bard of Blood Review

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

Bard of Blood works up several moments of intrigue and drama but falls short of culminating into a satisfying watch, says Sukanya Verma.

England batsmen fail to punish Sri Lanka

England batsmen fail to punish Sri Lanka

Rediff.com28 May 2016

England's batsmen failed to take full advantage on a first day of swinging fortunes in the second Test against Sri Lanka, finishing on 310 for six after outstanding catching kept the touring side in contention on Friday.

PHOTOS: Australia hold edge after rain dampens Boxing Day cheer

PHOTOS: Australia hold edge after rain dampens Boxing Day cheer

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

Pakistan reached 142 for four wickets before play was abandoned due to rain after tea on day one of the second Test against Australia in Melbourne on Monday.

Sports Shorts: NorthEast United beat Delhi Dynamos; Atwal leads

Sports Shorts: NorthEast United beat Delhi Dynamos; Atwal leads

Rediff.com2 Dec 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Saturday

The blind woman who creates entrepreneurs and game changers

The blind woman who creates entrepreneurs and game changers

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

Meet Sabriye Tenberken, a German woman who is changing lives in India.