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This year's most beautiful panoramic photographs

This year's most beautiful panoramic photographs

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

The Epson International Pano Awards showcases the work of panoramic photographers worldwide and is the largest specialist competition for panoramic images. This year the competition received 4913 entries from 1258 photographers in 72 countries, but the overall winner of the 2019 Open competition is Mieke Boynton from Australia - the first female to win the title. Scroll down for stunning views.

PHOTOS: Richa Chadda goes to Jaipur

PHOTOS: Richa Chadda goes to Jaipur

Rediff.com15 Jun 2013

The Fukrey actress catches up on the culture of Jaipur on a recent trip to the city.

India has grown faster under UPA: Rahul Gandhi

India has grown faster under UPA: Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com4 Apr 2013

In his first interaction with India Inc, Rahul Gandhi said the politics of alienating communities is affecting growth.

Assam flood: 90% of Kaziranga National Park submerged

Assam flood: 90% of Kaziranga National Park submerged

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

The staff and security personnel are performing their duties using mechanised and country boats to deal with any kind of eventualities, they said.

'The treatment of Avunu 2 is different from its prequel'

'The treatment of Avunu 2 is different from its prequel'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

Telugu actor Harshavardhan Rane talks about working with director Ravi Babu in Avunu 2.

Idol theft case: Police won't arrest TVS Motor chairman for 6 weeks

Idol theft case: Police won't arrest TVS Motor chairman for 6 weeks

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

Srinivasan had moved the court yesterday seeking anticipatory bail in connection with an idol theft case.

Padma awards for Jaitley, Sushma, Fernandes, Parrikar

Padma awards for Jaitley, Sushma, Fernandes, Parrikar

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

The Padma Vibhushan for this year has been awarded to a total of seven prominent personalities, while 16 have been given the Padma Bhushan, 118 have been given the Padma Shri on the 71st Republic Day this year, they said.

PHOTOS: Ahmedabad Jagannath rath yatra begins

PHOTOS: Ahmedabad Jagannath rath yatra begins

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

Amid tight security and monitoring by two Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, the 136th Lord Jagannath rath yatra began in Ahmedabad on Wednesday morning.

In Pics: When Gauahar wore her hair in plaits!

In Pics: When Gauahar wore her hair in plaits!

Rediff.com31 May 2017

The television personality added a playful touch at Mayyur Girotra's launch party with the perfect hairstyle.

What a boat safari on the Kabini river reveals

What a boat safari on the Kabini river reveals

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

'What one experiences is the soft scented breeze from the Kabini river and sounds of invisible insects strumming their guitars,' says Rajesh Karkera.

Sidhu flays Moin Khan

Sidhu flays Moin Khan

Rediff.com6 Feb 2006

REWIND: Top photos of the week

REWIND: Top photos of the week

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

All of the top news of the week gone by, in photos.

PHOTOS: Iconic Ganesha idols of Mumbai

PHOTOS: Iconic Ganesha idols of Mumbai

Rediff.com9 Sep 2013

If Kolkata has its Durga Puja, Mumbai has its Ganesha festival. Aditi Bose lists out her favourite Ganesha idols in the city.

Wild Karnataka, India's first natural history film

Wild Karnataka, India's first natural history film

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

After four years in the making, a band of 20 film-makers were left with 400 hours of footage for what is now India's first blue chip natural history film.

Muted Raksha Bandhan celebrations amid COVID pandemic

Muted Raksha Bandhan celebrations amid COVID pandemic

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

Raksha Bandhan festivities were little subdued this year owing to the coronavirus pandemic, with siblings having to rely on technology to wish each other.

'Of course! It breaks your heart'

'Of course! It breaks your heart'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

'My father never saw any success for me. 'When I meet him in the next world, I will proudly say that I didn't buy houses and cars, but I made some art that will hopefully stand the test of time.'

Top 9 hacks to motivate your employees

Top 9 hacks to motivate your employees

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Take some time to show your employees that you appreciate them.

'Nothing unrealistic about Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga'

'Nothing unrealistic about Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2013

Pandiraj talks about his new film Kedi Billa Kelladi Ranga, a comedy, which hits the screens this Friday

'It is important to go back to India'

'It is important to go back to India'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2004

'When you go to the top of a mountain, and someone points to the Gangotri, you want to learn more about it. Every little town and village in India has something to do with religion and tradition,' says Stephen Alter.

PIX: World's Rhinos could soon be gone, gone forever

PIX: World's Rhinos could soon be gone, gone forever

Rediff.com13 May 2013

A recent report warns that the world's rhinos could vanish in the next two decades if rampant poaching isn't curbed.

Review: Kumki is brilliant

Review: Kumki is brilliant

Rediff.com17 Dec 2012

It is an interesting film shot at a wonderful location. A must-watch.

Why are sparrows endangered in India?

Why are sparrows endangered in India?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

When was the last time you noticed a sparrow in your window? Why are sparrows endangered in modern India? You can help prevent their decline.

India scored a self-goal with Modi's note ban, taunts Chinese daily

India scored a self-goal with Modi's note ban, taunts Chinese daily

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

India lost fastest growing major economy tag to China in the March quarter with a GDP growth of 6.1%

PIX: Flood situation worsens in Assam; 5 lakh affected

PIX: Flood situation worsens in Assam; 5 lakh affected

Rediff.com23 Sep 2012

The flood situation in Assam has deteriorated with 15 districts reeling under its impact, as large parts of Dibru-Saikhowa and Kaziranga National Park and Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary submerged and five deaths reported so far, official sources said on Sunday.

No home for rare rhinos: Floods in Assam spell doom

No home for rare rhinos: Floods in Assam spell doom

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

Heavy flooding has caused animals at Kaziranga and Pabitora to move to higher land, making them more vulnerable to poaching.

Pranab had reason to be upset when I became PM: Manmohan Singh

Pranab had reason to be upset when I became PM: Manmohan Singh

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

Singh made these comments at the launch of Mukherjee's book -- The coalition years.

15 killed in landslide; over 50 missing as rains pound Kerala

15 killed in landslide; over 50 missing as rains pound Kerala

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

The incident is said to have occurred in the wee hours when a huge mound of earth fell on the 'row houses' and two children and five women were among the deceased, most of whom were plantation workers from neighbouring Tamil Nadu.

'Whoever works on Tipu Sultan movie is anti-Indian'

'Whoever works on Tipu Sultan movie is anti-Indian'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

'I am very sure that Rajnikanth, a patriot and a spiritual person, will not do this movie which is about a tyrant, killer and murderer,' BJP leader H Raja tells Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com

Mysore flour mill owner gets possession of Madikeri palace, fort

Mysore flour mill owner gets possession of Madikeri palace, fort

Rediff.com26 May 2014

Nagaraju's dogged fight over a period of 18 years for his ancestral property began from scratch

Spectre of Biden presidency haunts India

Spectre of Biden presidency haunts India

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

'The hardliners in Delhi are in for a big disappointment,' predicts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Veerappan's widow acquitted in actor Rajkumar kidnap case

Veerappan's widow acquitted in actor Rajkumar kidnap case

Rediff.com30 Oct 2012

A court in Erode has acquitted the widow of slain forest brigand Veerappan along with 10 accused while sentencing 13 others to one-year rigorous imprisonment in the sensational kidnap of late Kannada thespian Rajkumar in 2000.

FAQ: Everything you need to know about locust attacks

FAQ: Everything you need to know about locust attacks

Rediff.com28 May 2020

Locust swarms can vary from less than one square kilometre to several hundred square kilometres. There can be at least 40 million and sometimes as many as 80 million locust adults in each square kilometre of swarm. Here's everything you need to know about the latest threat to India from the skies.

How China facilitated the India-US strategic embrace

How China facilitated the India-US strategic embrace

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

China is now the most significant strategic concern in Washington, as in most of the world's capitals, especially the democracies. Today, strategic autonomy has acquired a sharper definition: To ward off the Chinese challenge to India's territorial integrity, sovereignty and regional stature, observes Shekhar Gupta.

Be a khadoos, Urjitbhai

Be a khadoos, Urjitbhai

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

'If you keep inflation low, everything else like messing up after after demonetisation will be forgiven,' says T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

Will not construct any memorial, museum in future: Mayawati

Will not construct any memorial, museum in future: Mayawati

Rediff.com31 Oct 2015

The former chief minister said she would concentrate of development and law and order.

Suez, de-globalization, and a Semiconductor Fab for India

Suez, de-globalization, and a Semiconductor Fab for India

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

'If the almost literally heart-stopping Suez block has any positive outcome, it is to be hoped that it will accelerate the setting up of a fab (perhaps Taiwanese) in India,' asserts Rajeev Srinivasan.

Indian wins 'Green Oscar'

Indian wins 'Green Oscar'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2003

Shivaji: Founder of the Indian secular State

Shivaji: Founder of the Indian secular State

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

Shivaji made sure that his soldiers respected the sanctity of mosques and the Quran Sharif to ensure that his fight against the Mughals did not become fight against Islam, explains Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).