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For Rohingyas, Tamil Nadu offers succour during lockdown

For Rohingyas, Tamil Nadu offers succour during lockdown

Rediff.com8 May 2020

A cyclone shelter building at Kelambakkam, which was recently given a fresh coat of paint, is the current home of nearly 100 Rohingyas who belong to 18 families. The neighbourhood is on the way to Mamallapuram, about 25 km from Tiruvanmiyur in south Chennai. While some Rohingya men work as butchers, some are helpers in restaurants and others do odd jobs like delivering goods on their fish cart.

Remember Bollywood's TERRACE moments?

Remember Bollywood's TERRACE moments?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Sukanya Verma looks at Bollywood's various terrace moments.

How Kamya Panjabi found love again

How Kamya Panjabi found love again

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

'I have always taken care of people. It's never happened that someone took care of me.'

EPL PIX: Arsenal sink Burnley; Liverpool down Saints

EPL PIX: Arsenal sink Burnley; Liverpool down Saints

Rediff.com17 Aug 2019

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Extras: Coutinho tricks in Bayern's big win

Extras: Coutinho tricks in Bayern's big win

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

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

Love amidst elections and threats

Love amidst elections and threats

Rediff.com13 Feb 2005

'He stopped calling her and that was a sign'

'He stopped calling her and that was a sign'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Divya Nair writes about a friend who recently separated from her husband of four years.

Govt closely watching l'affaire Tata vs Mistry

Govt "closely watching" l'affaire Tata vs Mistry

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

The government is keeping a "close watch" on the developments relating to the Tata-Mistry case, but does not want to "interfere" at present as it was an "internal matter" of a private group, Ministry of State for Corporate Affairs Arjun Ram Meghwal has said.

League Cup will help assess young players at Chelsea, says Conte

League Cup will help assess young players at Chelsea, says Conte

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has said that the League Cup will provide an opportunity for him to assess the development of the youngsters in his squad.

5 ways to make a long distance relationship work

5 ways to make a long distance relationship work

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

Make the most of what you have, says Divya Nair.

World Cup diary: Mexicans jubilant over win trigger earthquake sensors

World Cup diary: Mexicans jubilant over win trigger earthquake sensors

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

British citizen detained in Russia after incident on World Cup train: Embassy

After Modi-Xi summit, India and China hold meet to reduce border tensions

After Modi-Xi summit, India and China hold meet to reduce border tensions

Rediff.com1 May 2018

The deliberations focused on bringing down tension along the disputed borders and ways to bridge the trust deficit.

PIX: Barcelona suffer shock loss; narrow win for Real

PIX: Barcelona suffer shock loss; narrow win for Real

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

Barcelona's fourth defeat of the season left them seventh in the standings on 14 points after 10 games, 12 points behind leaders Atletico.

The Wonderful Films of Basu Chatterjee

The Wonderful Films of Basu Chatterjee

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

'Basuda welcomed viewers into a world that was instantly familiar and comfortable,' observes Sukanya Verma.

My life, my style: Nachiket Barve

My life, my style: Nachiket Barve

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

Mumbai-based designer Nachiket Barve talks about his favourite things.

Durga Puja economy is worth Rs 1 lakh cr!

Durga Puja economy is worth Rs 1 lakh cr!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

If the Puja as a brand can be marketed more effectively outside Bengal, even overseas, it might do wonders for the economy, says Atanu Biswas.

Flyovers: Big money guzzlers that fail to solve traffic problems

Flyovers: Big money guzzlers that fail to solve traffic problems

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

It should be clear to all that flyovers don't solve urban traffic problems, says Subir Gokarn.

Buying a home abroad not just a dream anymore

Buying a home abroad not just a dream anymore

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

Indians are the biggest non-Arab investors in Dubai's real estate market.

Snoop Dogg on a mission in Augusta to make golf cool

Snoop Dogg on a mission in Augusta to make golf cool

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

Rapper Snoop Dogg this week said that while the US Masters may be the most prestigious tournament in golf, it suffers from a coolness deficit, something he plans to change when he brings his brand of "hip hop flavor" to the staid tournament.

For how long can mesmerising Messi be the best?

For how long can mesmerising Messi be the best?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

The brain may be sharp as ever, but the legs seem heavier, the pace worryingly slower. He's still only 32, but the strain of a decade-and-a-half of paranormal activity on the pitch may just be piling up.

Record-breaking Salah puts doubts to rest

Record-breaking Salah puts doubts to rest

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

The Egyptian becomes the fastest player to score 50 goals for Liverpool, achieving the feat in 65 games.

Dramatic start to Chelsea's EPL season

Dramatic start to Chelsea's EPL season

Rediff.com9 Aug 2015

Ten-man Chelsea held amid high drama.

Vote for your favourite Gandhi statue

Vote for your favourite Gandhi statue

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

Rediff.com brings you some images of the Mahatma's statues erected around the globe.

Delhi's unaccountable Raja Kejriwal

Delhi's unaccountable Raja Kejriwal

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

'The Aam Aadmi's prophet is out of touch with both the city and his own flock.'

PICS: Juve, PSG, Bayern seal last 16 berths

PICS: Juve, PSG, Bayern seal last 16 berths

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

A round-up of Wednesday's league stage matches in the UEFA Champions League.

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea late show sinks Southampton; Leicester's dream stays alive

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea late show sinks Southampton; Leicester's dream stays alive

Rediff.com28 Feb 2016

Cesc Fabregas and Branislav Ivanovic struck late goals to earn improving champions Chelsea a 2-1 victory at Southampton in the Premier League on Saturday.

PIX: Barcelona, United, Juve win; Chelsea held

PIX: Barcelona, United, Juve win; Chelsea held

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Tuesday night.

Miss Dominican Republic wins Miss Universe title

Miss Dominican Republic wins Miss Universe title

Rediff.com4 Jun 2003

Miss India Nikita Anand did not make it to the top ten.

Rewind: Top 10 images from the week that was

Rewind: Top 10 images from the week that was

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Images from stories that shaped the week gone by.

EPL PIX: Chelsea extend lead at the top, United leave it late

EPL PIX: Chelsea extend lead at the top, United leave it late

Rediff.com31 Dec 2016

Chelsea were given a stiff examination by Stoke City at Stamford Bridge on Saturday before extending their lead at the top of the Premier League.

From Devon Ke Dev to Uri

From Devon Ke Dev to Uri

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

'I pray to god that nothing like that happens again in our country so that we are forced to make something like Uri again.'

'A responsible wife is an asset'

'A responsible wife is an asset'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

Virender Kapoor tells us why he wrote the book A Wonderful Wife.

Football Briefs: Ronaldo on target in derby draw as Barca stretch Liga lead

Football Briefs: Ronaldo on target in derby draw as Barca stretch Liga lead

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

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

Champions League PIX: Real Madrid held; PSG, Juve win

Champions League PIX: Real Madrid held; PSG, Juve win

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Tuesday.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year winners revealed

Wildlife Photographer of the Year winners revealed

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

Have a look at these photos taken from the incredible world we live in. These are the winners of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition 2020.

Anupam Kher stopped at Srinagar airport, not allowed to visit NIT

Anupam Kher stopped at Srinagar airport, not allowed to visit NIT

Rediff.com10 Apr 2016

The police asked Kher to return to Delhi as there were apprehensions of law and order problems.

Football Briefs: Atletico surrender unbeaten home league record with Espanyol loss

Football Briefs: Atletico surrender unbeaten home league record with Espanyol loss

Rediff.com6 May 2018

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

In pictures: Liverpool legend Gerrard

In pictures: Liverpool legend Gerrard

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

While he never managed to win an English league title medal with Liverpool, Gerrard will forever be associated with the Champions League final in 2005 when Liverpool fought back from 3-0 down at halftime to win on penalties in Istanbul.

With new features, Google Maps looks to go the extra mile in India

With new features, Google Maps looks to go the extra mile in India

Rediff.com15 May 2016

Google has partnered with cab operators Ola and Uber, and a user can seamlessly book a cab with just one tap. This service is available in 27 cities across India

He enriched the world with his magical voice

He enriched the world with his magical voice

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

His songs were the anchor, the substratum, if you will, upon which life unfolded day after day, decade after decade -- across villages, towns, cities, and regions. Siva Sankar pays tribute to S P Balasubrahmanyam, the legendary singer who passed into the ages on Friday.