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10 things about Modi we didn't know before Obama's visit

10 things about Modi we didn't know before Obama's visit

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

US President Obama's visit has been an eye-opener of sorts for us!

Photos! Here comes the romantic bride

Photos! Here comes the romantic bride

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

Ralph & Russo showcased some extraordinary silhouettes on the Paris Fashion Week runway.

Odisha: Man, who saved 7 women and kids from drowning, dies

Odisha: Man, who saved 7 women and kids from drowning, dies

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

A 40-year-old man who had risked his life to save seven women and children from meeting a watery grave in a crocodile-infested rivulet during the evacuation drive ahead of Cyclone Hudhud, died today sending shockwaves across far-flung Okilopala and Satabhaya villages in Odisha's Kendrapara district.

10 Asanas For A Healthy Mind And Body

10 Asanas For A Healthy Mind And Body

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

Divya Rolla explains how these asanas will help you improve your overall health.

Lioness in Tamil Nadu zoo dies of coronavirus, 9 others infected

Lioness in Tamil Nadu zoo dies of coronavirus, 9 others infected

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

For the first time in Tamil Nadu, a lion has died of coronavirus while nine others in the pride have tested positive for the infection at a zoo near Chennai, an official said.

Siosdia, Mishra detained during anti-demonetisation march

Siosdia, Mishra detained during anti-demonetisation march

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

The two ministers were released from Parliament Street police station an hour later.

Guilty won't be spared, no matter how influential: Yogi on Unnao

Guilty won't be spared, no matter how influential: Yogi on Unnao

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

The CM said his government has not deviated from its zero-tolerance policy on crime.

PIX: Sonakshi holidays in Seychelles

PIX: Sonakshi holidays in Seychelles

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

COVID Second Wave: How may have died?

COVID Second Wave: How may have died?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

Only the government has the capacity to collate all death data across all facilities and count corpses dumped in rivers. And the government is patently not interested in finding out, observes Devangshu Datta.

Bigg Boss 14: OMG! Salman loses his temper

Bigg Boss 14: OMG! Salman loses his temper

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

The Weekend Ka Vaar gets very interesting!

Locked-down athletes face mental health challenge

Locked-down athletes face mental health challenge

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

Health experts warn that a prolonged isolation could take a big mental toll on people whose livelihoods and self esteem are intrinsically linked to competition. Frustration at the confinement has already spilled over on occasion, with high profile soccer players getting into hot water for breaching government orders on social distancing by hosting parties and drinking sessions.

Help! Is this woman drowning in Bengaluru's pothole?

Help! Is this woman drowning in Bengaluru's pothole?

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

An NGO is putting up art installations to highlight the dismal conditions of the roads.

Irwin was a 'cheap reality TV star': PETA

Irwin was a 'cheap reality TV star': PETA

Rediff.com12 Sep 2006

While fans all over the world have been mourning the tragic death of Steve Irwin, the animal lovers at People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals aren't shedding even 'crocodile tears' for the naturalist.

Stunning finalists in the 'best photo of eyes' contest

Stunning finalists in the 'best photo of eyes' contest

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

These incredible photos show off just how expressive the eyes can be. Photographers from around the globe were challenged to capture images which featured eyes as part of the Agora Images contest called the World's Best Photos of #Eyes2019. There were more than 23,660 submissions, and the photos featured below have all made the top 50 -- which is an incredible achievement. A winner will be selected on December 12 who will win the prize of $1,000 (Rs 71,772).

BlackBerry launches Porsche-designed smartphone

BlackBerry launches Porsche-designed smartphone

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

Though the price of the handset was not disclosed, BlackBerry said the device is fashioned from high-quality materials and features a customised version of its 10.2 operating system.

SUV that has ostrich leather, diamonds and costs $1m

SUV that has ostrich leather, diamonds and costs $1m

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

Let's take a closer look at this $1 million SUV.

Huge chocolate statues spring up in Belgium

Huge chocolate statues spring up in Belgium

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Could you imagine a world where everything is made of chocolate? In the small city of Durbuy, southeast of Brussels that dream just came through, thanks to the ChocoPalace festival -- where everything, including sculptures, is made of fine Belgian chocolate. Feast your eyes of the delicious art.

SAD calls for joint 'struggle' against farm bills

SAD calls for joint 'struggle' against farm bills

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

The SAD also castigated the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party for allegedly betraying farmers by not opposing the passage of the bills in Lok Sabha.

Punj Lloyd: New plans in the pipeline

Punj Lloyd: New plans in the pipeline

Rediff.com19 Jul 2003

Will Punj Lloyd's aggressive international thrust and the move to diversify its domestic portfolio succeed, asks Surajeet Das Gupta.

Mahad bridge collapse: Presence of crocdiles hampering rescue operations

Mahad bridge collapse: Presence of crocdiles hampering rescue operations

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

26 bodies have been recovered while nearly 14 are still missing following the bridge collapse on Mumbai-Goa Highway on August 2.

Godman Sarathi Baba's ashram valued at Rs 4.48 crore

Godman Sarathi Baba's ashram valued at Rs 4.48 crore

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

The sprawling Ashram founded by arrested self-proclaimed godman Sarathi Baba alias Santosh Raula in Odisha's Kendrapara district was officially evaluated at Rs 4.48 crore.

Ditch the stock market, invest in a Hermes bag

Ditch the stock market, invest in a Hermes bag

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

Buying a Hermes bag is safer than investing in stock market.

Rains, flood hinder search ops at collapsed Mahad bridge

Rains, flood hinder search ops at collapsed Mahad bridge

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

Around 150 NDRF personnel have been scanning the river on speed boats. But the strong current in the swollen river has made their task difficult.

Indians prefer a formal Lacoste

Indians prefer a formal Lacoste

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

Feedback has led the brand to ramp up its shirts collection, despite the popularity of its polo t-shirts.

The Frenchman who shares his home with 400 reptiles

The Frenchman who shares his home with 400 reptiles

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

For most people, sharing a living room with just one two-metre-long alligator is the stuff of nightmares; Philippe Gillet has not only two of them, but 400 other reptiles which he shares his home in western France near the city of Nantes.

What is Ronnie Screwvala up to these days?

What is Ronnie Screwvala up to these days?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

"If telecom changed the game for how business was done in India, then we need 20 more of those systemic game-changers to take us to the next level," Ronnie Screwvala tells Pavan Lall.

13 yrs after Tata's ouster, Singur seeks industrialisation

13 yrs after Tata's ouster, Singur seeks industrialisation

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

'What did we get out of this agitation? Nothing... Now we feel it was all a mistake. We have no work, and our land has turned infertile. We are living in abject poverty'

Rajeev Srinivasan: Why Modi scares the usual suspects

Rajeev Srinivasan: Why Modi scares the usual suspects

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

Rajeev Srinivasan on why Narendra Modi is a threat to the establishment because he overturns many of the convenient myths they propagate

In Maha, Modi dares Oppn over Art 370, triple talaq

In Maha, Modi dares Oppn over Art 370, triple talaq

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

The Opposition seems to be speaking on lines of the neighbouring country on Article 370, he said.

IMAGES: Rihanna's sexy bodypaint and more fashion news!

IMAGES: Rihanna's sexy bodypaint and more fashion news!

Rediff.com21 May 2012

Welcome to the weekly fashion round-up, where we bring you the latest on supermodels, style, designers and everything in-between!

Intimate animal portraits that you must see!

Intimate animal portraits that you must see!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

Wildlife photography is plentiful, but we assure you that these images by Peruvian photographer Pedro Pedro Jarque Krebs are unlike any you have seen ever. The images, which feature in his book Fragile (published by teNeues), aims to draw attention to the 'precarious situation' of the natural world. Pedro says: "My goal with these images is to raise our awareness of the beauty and diversity of the natural world, but -- even more importantly -- its dreadful fragility and endangerment." Scroll down to see some of the book's most jaw-dropping images...

Cong, NCP, Sena meet together for 1st time to discuss CMP

Cong, NCP, Sena meet together for 1st time to discuss CMP

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Unlike the frenzy and buzz in political circles during the last few days, the meetings on Thursday were held in a discreet manner.

Will shoot rapists on the spot if Constitution permits: Delhi police chief

Will shoot rapists on the spot if Constitution permits: Delhi police chief

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

If the Constitution permits shooting or hanging on spot, Delhi Police "will not refrain" from doing so to people who commit heinous crimes against women, Delhi Police Commissioner B S Bassi said on Monday.

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.

Living on the river in Arunachal

Living on the river in Arunachal

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

The Siang is a dramatic river that flows through a beautiful land. Rafting on it is a rare pleasure the state offers tourists, says Ajai Shukla.

Photos: Escape into the wilderness, in leopard land

Photos: Escape into the wilderness, in leopard land

Rediff.com28 Dec 2011

In Bera, a village in Rajasthan called Bera, you will not see any madding tourist crowds here -- go wildlife spotting freely, but remember you are on your own here. With leopards for company.

Pallikal claims fifth WISPA title of her career

Pallikal claims fifth WISPA title of her career

Rediff.com18 Dec 2011

India's Dipika Pallikal claimed her third WISPA title of the year when she overcame a spirited challenge from fourth seed Joey Chan to win the 7th Crocodile Challenge Cup squash tournament in Hong Kong on Sunday.

10 Things Textbooks Won't Tell You About Mohenjo Daro

10 Things Textbooks Won't Tell You About Mohenjo Daro

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

10 important things we've learned purely by watching Mohenjo Daro's extravagant trailer!

Opposition steps up attack on govt over food bill

Opposition steps up attack on govt over food bill

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

The government's move to issue an ordinance to implement the Food Security Bill saw major opposition parties stepping up their attack on the United Progressive Alliance accusing it of bypassing Parliament and acting in a hurry with an eye on polls.

They ask why Modi is killing terrorists during polls: PM

They ask why Modi is killing terrorists during polls: PM

Rediff.com12 May 2019

"To all casteist leaders I would like to say my only caste is poor, my only identity is poor."