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PIX: When Rahul had dry roti and slept on a charpoy

PIX: When Rahul had dry roti and slept on a charpoy

Rediff.com8 Jul 2011

With just the right amount of rhetoric, provocation and promises, Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi's much-publicised padyatra struck a chord. Each step he took looked impromptu -- there were no announcements or itineraries or discussions.

Modi's lookalike celebrates Modi's TsuNaMo!

Modi's lookalike celebrates Modi's TsuNaMo!

Rediff.com16 May 2014

Modi lookalike Vikas Mahante celebrates the original's win.

Farmers in favour of polyhouses

Farmers in favour of polyhouses

Rediff.com31 May 2011

A report of the state agriculture department says that farmers across the state are growing high-value crops like capsicum, tomato, cucumber and leafy vegetables through the adoption of greenhouse/polyhouse technology.

Hong Kong anti-government protests spill into Manchester City game

Hong Kong anti-government protests spill into Manchester City game

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

Before the game, a few protesters handed out fliers outside the stadium where Man City played local outfit Kitchee.

Images: Exhausted Watson goes aerial for record

Images: Exhausted Watson goes aerial for record

Rediff.com12 Apr 2011

Opener Shane Watson hit a world record 15 sixes in his innings of 185 not out as Australia beat Bangladesh by 9 wickets in the second ODI.

5 simple tips to get a glowing skin in winter

5 simple tips to get a glowing skin in winter

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Our body needs hydration both inside out. But our water intake tends to reduce during the winter season, thus resulting in lifeless skin, says Vandana Luthra.

Mayawati govt insensitive towards farmers: Rahul

Mayawati govt insensitive towards farmers: Rahul

Rediff.com9 Jul 2011

At the culmination of his much-hyped farmers' rally - Kisan Mahapanchayat - Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said that the Mayawati government was not being sensitive towards the farmers of her state.

Buying an AC? What you must know

Buying an AC? What you must know

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Go for a unit with higher star rating.

Need travel ideas for May?

Need travel ideas for May?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

From Bali to Bhutan, we'll tell you the places to head to!

Tennis Roundup: Murray bows out in Zhuhai; Kyrgios handed suspended ban

Tennis Roundup: Murray bows out in Zhuhai; Kyrgios handed suspended ban

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

Australia's Alex de Minaur fought back from a set down to beat former world number one Andy Murray

Off ramp hotties from Brazil, Belgium

Off ramp hotties from Brazil, Belgium

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

Language barriers apart, Rajesh Karkera welcomes two foreign nationals warmly and gets them talking about style and fashion at the Lakme Fashion Week.

Thick fog blankets Delhi, flights and trains hit

Thick fog blankets Delhi, flights and trains hit

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

Dense fog shrouded the national capital on Tuesday morning, leading to cancellation of two flights and delaying 10 other flights and 55 trains.

Thick fog in Delhi affects 30 flights, 61 trains

Thick fog in Delhi affects 30 flights, 61 trains

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

A thick blanket of fog descended on New Delhi on Monday morning disrupting normal life and affecting over 30 flights and 61 trains.

Hamilton gives Bangalore taste of F1 ahead of India GP

Hamilton gives Bangalore taste of F1 ahead of India GP

Rediff.com28 Sep 2011

Former Formula One World champion Lewis Hamilton set the Nice road in Bangalore afire with his McLaren Mercedes F1 car to thundering applause from spellbound spectators.

Will it be Nadal versus Djoko in Sunday's final?

Will it be Nadal versus Djoko in Sunday's final?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

Defending US Open champion Rafael Nadal and twice winner Novak Djokovic are one victory away from renewing their rivalry in the final with both expected to get through their semis on Friday.

Jeev tied fifth; Bhullar, Kapur move into top-20 in Macau Open

Jeev tied fifth; Bhullar, Kapur move into top-20 in Macau Open

Rediff.com17 Sep 2011

Jeev Milkha Singh slipped one place to tied fifth but the Indian golfer along with compatriots Gaganjeet Bhullar and Shiv Kapur did well to hang on in yet another hard day in the heat and humidity of the hilly and challenging Macau Golf and Country Club in Macau.

Bolt wins 100 meters redemption race

Bolt wins 100 meters redemption race

Rediff.com14 Sep 2011

World record holder Usain Bolt won the 100 meters dash at an IAAF World Challenge event on Tuesday in a personal season's best time of 9.85 seconds on a hot and humid evening in Croatia's capital.

Heavy rains lead to traffic snarls, water-logging in Delhi

Heavy rains lead to traffic snarls, water-logging in Delhi

Rediff.com9 Jul 2013

Heavy rains lashed the national capital, bringing much needed respite from hot and humid conditions, but also caused water-logging and brought the traffic to a standstill in various parts of the city on Tuesday evening.

Kerala heading for drought?

Kerala heading for drought?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

With mercury level soaring, Kerala is likely to face drought-like situation amid fears of drinking water scarcity and power crisis in the poll-bound state as water bodies are fast drying up.

Images: Vijay, Hussey help Chennai crush RCB to retain IPL title

Images: Vijay, Hussey help Chennai crush RCB to retain IPL title

Rediff.com29 May 2011

Chennai Super Kings retained the Indian Premier League title after crushing Royal Challengers Bangalore by 58 runs in a thoroughly one-sided final in Chennai on Saturday.

Weary Kyrgios puts heat on officials after first round win

Weary Kyrgios puts heat on officials after first round win

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

'I think we should have a heat rule, it's not healthy to be out there getting dizzy and stuff and the poor ball kids out there. There should definitely be a heat rule looked at and put into place'

Photos: At 7 degree Celsius, New Delhi continues to shiver

Photos: At 7 degree Celsius, New Delhi continues to shiver

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

Parts of the capital woke up to dense fog on Friday with the mercury dropping to 7.4 degrees Celsius, one degree below the season's average.

Delhi gets no respite from smog; entry of outside vehicles curbed

Delhi gets no respite from smog; entry of outside vehicles curbed

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

Some of the areas still gripped in the hazardous category of air quality index.

Light rains bring relief in some parts of India

Light rains bring relief in some parts of India

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Light to moderate rainfall in various parts of the country, including Delhi, on Tuesday brought respite from the scorching sun but heat wave claimed 16 more lives in Andhra Pradesh and three in Odisha, raising the nationwide toll to 2,357.

How Mi-8 helped India's Operation Cactus

How Mi-8 helped India's Operation Cactus

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

We salute the Mi-8 today on the occasion of the 32nd anniversary of Operation Cactus. Through its glorious service career, the Mi-8 left an indelible mark on the future by providing the IAF with a lineage of professional helicopter aircrew, says Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

After Gurugram, now Delhi hits a gridlock

After Gurugram, now Delhi hits a gridlock

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

Heavy rains kept the temperature below normal levels on Saturday even as waterlogging in several areas slowed vehicular movement inconveniencing commuters in the national capital.

Bolt edges Powell, Americans dominate in Rome

Bolt edges Powell, Americans dominate in Rome

Rediff.com27 May 2011

Usain Bolt summoned up just enough energy to get past Jamaican compatriot Asafa Powell at the line to win the 100 metres on Thursday at the third Diamond League meeting of the season which was dominated by Americans.

Kohli happy to 'step up and take responsibility'

Kohli happy to 'step up and take responsibility'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

Skipper Virat Kohli said it was his turn to step up and take responsibility after the fall of early wickets in the second One Day International against the West Indies, which India won, riding on his 42nd hundred in the format.

It's a winning start for Kohli-Kumble partnership

It's a winning start for Kohli-Kumble partnership

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

It was a winning start for new coach Anil Kumble in his current one-year team as the Indian coach.

PIX: Kenya's Kipchoge breaks two-hour marathon barrier

PIX: Kenya's Kipchoge breaks two-hour marathon barrier

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

He reached the halfway mark in 59.35 seconds, 11 seconds inside the target, and ran remarkably consistently with his one-kilometre times fluctuating between 2.48 and 2.52 seconds.

IMAGES: What you should wear this summer!

IMAGES: What you should wear this summer!

Rediff.com5 Apr 2011

With summer in full swing, designers spell out mantras for fashion dos and don'ts.

A star once kept me waiting 11 hours: Subi Samuel

A star once kept me waiting 11 hours: Subi Samuel

Rediff.com25 Mar 2011

The professional photographer talks about how he overcame the odds and became one of India's leading lensmen.

Pakistan lose to England in first T20

Pakistan lose to England in first T20

Rediff.com6 Sep 2010

World Twenty20 champions England celebrated their first international since winning the World Cup in Barbados this year with a five-wicket win over controversy-hit Pakistan on Sunday.

Mixed results for India at World Athletics Championships

Mixed results for India at World Athletics Championships

Rediff.com6 Oct 2019

Laggards at the world stage, the 27-member Indian team was not expected to win any medal but it performed better than expected in this World Championships with three finalists.

PICS: Muhammad breaks own World mark to win 400m hurdles

PICS: Muhammad breaks own World mark to win 400m hurdles

Rediff.com5 Oct 2019

Images from Friday's proceedings at the World Athletics Championships, in Doha.

Spice up your health with these herbs

Spice up your health with these herbs

Rediff.com23 Jul 2010

Here are some herbs and spices easily available in the kitchen that can also help you boost your immune system and prevent such infections.

2022 FIFA WC: Climate-controlled stadiums the future

2022 FIFA WC: Climate-controlled stadiums the future

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

Al Janoub, a 40,000-seat venue made to resemble the sail of a dhow, or traditional wooden sailboat, was opened last May and is the first to showcase the new cooling system.

Murray battles to first singles win on tour since January in Zhuhai

Murray battles to first singles win on tour since January in Zhuhai

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Former world number one Andy Murray won his first ATP tour singles match in nearly nine months with a 6-3, 6-7(6), 6-1 victory over American Tennys Sandgren in the opening round of the Zhuhai Championships.

What the brave men fighting Naxals face

What the brave men fighting Naxals face

Rediff.com2 Jul 2010

Central Reserve Police Force troopers fighting the left-wing extremists face the challenges of lack of basic food items and water while operating on the ground, a top official of the specialised anti-Naxal unit of the force has said.

All-American semi in Paris

All-American semi in Paris

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

Keys will next face 10th seed Sloane Stephens, nine months after her compatriot beat her in the US Open final