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How to Win Hearts Like Mouni, Mithila, Erica...

How to Win Hearts Like Mouni, Mithila, Erica...

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

Valentine's Day wardrobe inspo.

Karan Johar Makes 'Most Violent Film' In India

Karan Johar Makes 'Most Violent Film' In India

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

'The only violence I have had in any film of mine is a slap.' 'When Nikhil narrated the film to me, I was blown away.' 'I was literally screaming out of my chair.'

Dropping Darwinian evolution may lead to superstitious beliefs, warn experts

Dropping Darwinian evolution may lead to superstitious beliefs, warn experts

Rediff.com9 May 2023

The Theory of Evolution, proposed by the English naturalist, explains that all living beings evolved through natural selection, which favours inherited traits that improve an individual's ability to compete, survive, and reproduce.

Pragati Maidan: A Walk In Time

Pragati Maidan: A Walk In Time

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

'A microcosm of India, inclusive and welcoming'. For years, Pragati Maidan was the centre of Delhi's social life.

Can Indian elephant take on Chinese dragon? 'Not in the next 20 years'

Can Indian elephant take on Chinese dragon? 'Not in the next 20 years'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

'If India and China come together, 40 per cent of the world's people are going to be prosperous'

One year of Shinde govt: Politics overshadows governance

One year of Shinde govt: Politics overshadows governance

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

The Sena and Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray labelled each other gaddar (traitor) after Shinde's rebellion split their original party last year, while Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis publicly asserted he had exacted revenge on Thackeray for his betrayal.

Tiger count rises in Shivalik-Gangetic region, dips in Western Ghats: Report

Tiger count rises in Shivalik-Gangetic region, dips in Western Ghats: Report

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

According to the data, the tiger population in the country increased from 2,967 in 2018 to 3,167 in 2022.

Why Veerappan's Story Needed To Be Told

Why Veerappan's Story Needed To Be Told

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

'He killed so many people, doing the kind of horrible things he did, and yet, he believed he was making the right choices.'

Will Kohli quit T20s after World Cup?

Will Kohli quit T20s after World Cup?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

The discussion about Virat Kohli's position as No. 3 batter in T20 cricket is the proverbial elephant in the room but it is understood that BCCI may not address the issue till the end of the T20 World Cup.

'I meet young girls who find The Kerala Story cool'

'I meet young girls who find The Kerala Story cool'

Rediff.com18 May 2023

'The Kerala Story is no longer just another film, it's become a movement.'

Feeding an elephant

Feeding an elephant

Rediff.com18 Feb 2004

104-year-old woman scores 89%!

104-year-old woman scores 89%!

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

The Top Videos of the Week!

PHOTOS: It's an odd, odd world out there!

PHOTOS: It's an odd, odd world out there!

Rediff.com27 May 2021

These images prove what a whacky world we live in!

Stadium 974 is a real Transformer

Stadium 974 is a real Transformer

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

The metal arena sits on the waterfront overlooking the Arabian Gulf and the West Bay skyline, but it could easily be mistaken for a shipping container yard if not for the structure that supports the roof.

The WORST FILMS of 2021

The WORST FILMS of 2021

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

Every year, with the good, there are bad movies too.

The Queen's Controversial India Visit

The Queen's Controversial India Visit

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

At sunrise the following day, a hunt was organised for the queen to shoot a female tiger. But she decided a monarch should not make the kill and handed her gun to one of her staff to deliver the fatal shot.

India's Gorgeous Australian Guests

India's Gorgeous Australian Guests

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

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

The Tree That Lived For 704 Years

The Tree That Lived For 704 Years

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

The Deodar's lifespan stretched from 1215 (construction of the Qutub Minar) to 1919 (the Jallianwala Bagh massacre). Magnificent and imposing, a cross section of its bark is the piece de resistance at a unique museum of India's forests.

Data Breach: 'Government is always in denial'

Data Breach: 'Government is always in denial'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

'Why does a State that sees a national security issue at every turn not recognise the seriousness of the data from sensitive databases being breached?'

Aww! Meet These Li'l Tigers

Aww! Meet These Li'l Tigers

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

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

Adani Stocks: Was Price Rigging Allowed?

Adani Stocks: Was Price Rigging Allowed?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

The Adani story has only one angle -- how the stocks were rigged up to ridiculous heights, the Hindenburg report on gross overvaluation, followed by the vertical free fall of Adani stocks, points out Debashis Basu.

10-day Ganesh festival begins without Covid curbs after 2 years

10-day Ganesh festival begins without Covid curbs after 2 years

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

The idols of Lord Ganesh, the god of prosperity and wisdom and a slayer of obstacles ('vighna-harta'), will be installed in homes across the state with pomp and gaiety.

'Indian women's team focussed on clash against Pakistan'

'Indian women's team focussed on clash against Pakistan'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

The WPL action is slated to be held on February 13 in Mumbai, a day after India's T20 World Cup opener against Pakistan.

Have You Seen Pool Garba?

Have You Seen Pool Garba?

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

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

Unapologetically Indian: Make Way For Vaishali S

Unapologetically Indian: Make Way For Vaishali S

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

This star designer who has now found an audience on foreign shores, all thanks to her minimalistic style, and worship of Indian fabrics.

10 Best Moments From The Oscars

10 Best Moments From The Oscars

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

A glimpse of the Pathaan star exuded more glamour than a room full of Hollywood put together.

Assam's eviction drive in forest land hits over 12,000 people

Assam's eviction drive in forest land hits over 12,000 people

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

The Assam government on Tuesday began clearing nearly 1,900 hectares of forest and government land in Sonitpur district, affecting 12,000-odd people who were allegedly staying there illegally for decades, a senior official said.

This 'Super Sniffer' squad to protect India's cheetahs

This 'Super Sniffer' squad to protect India's cheetahs

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

During the training, the dogs will be trained to detect tiger and leopard skins, bones, elephant tusks and other body parts, bear bile, Red Sanders, and several other illegal wildlife products.

Why Little Khushi Makes Her Own Ganesha

Why Little Khushi Makes Her Own Ganesha

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.

9 Amazing Places To Visit In India

9 Amazing Places To Visit In India

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Laxmi Sorte and Kaustav Ghosh, who travelled across 29 Indian states and five Union territories in 101 days, recommend a list of lesser known places in India to add to your travel bucket list.

Quiz: What is a white elephant?

Quiz: What is a white elephant?

Rediff.com7 May 2014

Guess the meanings of these old phrases and idioms...

What Went Wrong For Cyrus Mistry At Tatas

What Went Wrong For Cyrus Mistry At Tatas

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

If Cyrus's protestations of having no knowledge of his imminent dismissal are to be taken at face value, he was extraordinarily naive and insulated from the ground reality. There were enough straws in the wind to suggest that his relations with Ratan were fast deteriorating to a point of no return.

Akshay-Lara: Bollywood's LONG-LASTING JODI

Akshay-Lara: Bollywood's LONG-LASTING JODI

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks back at their many movies together.

'Common Man Is Abusing The Budget'

'Common Man Is Abusing The Budget'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

'We had tremendous faith in honorable Modiji in his second term as he was well-settled. Sadly that has been belied.'

Assam's 4th major eviction drive sees lathicharge, protests

Assam's 4th major eviction drive sees lathicharge, protests

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

The drive met with opposition in Tinsukia in upper Assam leading to lathicharge by the security forces, while in Sonitpur the alleged illegal settlers claimed that it was launched about a week before the stipulated date.

Heroic auto driver and other amazing videos

Heroic auto driver and other amazing videos

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

The Hottest Videos of the Week!

Controversial 54-yr-old tusker opens Thrissur Pooram

Controversial 54-yr-old tusker opens Thrissur Pooram

Rediff.com12 May 2019

Ending four days of uncertainty, Thechikkottukavu Ramachandran was given the conditional nod on Saturday to participate in the Thrissur pooram after the animal cleared the fitness test.

No, Friends is Not The Best Sitcom Ever!

No, Friends is Not The Best Sitcom Ever!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

'The pride of the devoted Seinfeld fan is that he happens to love a show that doesn't take his love for granted, so that even on repeat viewings he is never really sure what directions an episode might take,' observes Sreehari Nair.

How To Fix The Jobs Crunch

How To Fix The Jobs Crunch

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

The only real solution to the jobs crisis, whether in India or abroad, is to direct tech innovation towards job enhancing sectors, and disincentivising job-replacing ones, observes R Jagannathan.

12 images that show the beauty of animals around the world

12 images that show the beauty of animals around the world

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

A colourful photo of a green iguana strolling through sunflowers (below) by Indonesian photographer @jjnmatt was voted the overall winner of the "World Best Photos Of Animals 2020" competition organised by photo app Agora. Fifty images from around the world were selected as finalists from 13,888 submissions to the contest, "showing the wide and precious variety of animal life surrounding us," according to the organisers. "We challenged international photographers to participate in the #Animals2020 photo contest with their best shots of living creatures around the planet." Here's a slection of our 12 favourite images from the finalists.