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Summer treat: 42 bird species in my Delhi backyard!

Summer treat: 42 bird species in my Delhi backyard!

Rediff.com1 May 2017

The idea that home itself could have hitherto undiscovered delights, was a nice one for Geetanjali Krishna.

Indian labourers largest contributors to Burj

Indian labourers largest contributors to Burj

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

The tower, which will open on January 4 next year stands at over 800 metres, with 160 floors, and is equipped with the world's fastest elevators that will travel at 64 kmph, besides the world's tallest performing musical fountain.

Thoovanathumbikal: The masterpiece that got away from its maker

Thoovanathumbikal: The masterpiece that got away from its maker

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Padmarajan's Thoovanathumbikal has become a part of Malayali mythology, just as its maker himself now possesses mythological status.

This gritty little film might just win an Oscar

This gritty little film might just win an Oscar

Rediff.com2 Dec 2010

Winter's Bone, which garnered some of the best reviews of the year, has just entered the Oscar race.

Here's what you missed Mrs Obama

Here's what you missed Mrs Obama

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Michelle expresses her disappointment at not being able to visit the Taj

Feyenoord down PSV to clinch Dutch Cup semis berth

Feyenoord down PSV to clinch Dutch Cup semis berth

Rediff.com28 Jan 2010

Karim El Ahmadi struck twice as Feyenoord ended PSV Eindhoven's 39-match unbeaten run in all competitions with a 3-0 win in the quarter-finals of the Dutch Cup on Wednesday.

Sensex recovers; ends down 49 points

Sensex recovers; ends down 49 points

Rediff.com5 May 2010

The NSE Nifty has ended at 5,124, down 23 points.

Trademark Totti takes Roma top

Trademark Totti takes Roma top

Rediff.com2 May 2010

AS Roma clambered back to the top of Serie A, at least for a day, after Francesco Totti added to his collection of classic goals with a marvellous lob in Saturday's 2-1 win at Parma.

Why Spider Man should go James Bond's way

Why Spider Man should go James Bond's way

Rediff.com15 Jan 2010

Here's why Sony and Marvel should pitch Spider-Man as a prestige franchise like James Bond.

The rush is on for super-luxury apartments!

The rush is on for super-luxury apartments!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2009

What has brought back buyers this time is the fact that prices are much more reasonable than in 2006-07, when the same kind of apartment would have had an asking price at least 30 per cent higher.

Yogi govt launches heritage calendar featuring Taj Mahal

Yogi govt launches heritage calendar featuring Taj Mahal

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

The world famous monument has recently been in the crosshairs of controversy.

Metro rail: Of Dubai and India

Metro rail: Of Dubai and India

Rediff.com11 Sep 2009

Take a journey through the Dubai's Metro rail and India's big-budget Metro rail projects.

Eto'o silences racist chants in Inter win

Eto'o silences racist chants in Inter win

Rediff.com17 Oct 2010

Samuel Eto'o scored another cracking goal to give Inter Milan a 1-0 win at Cagliari on Sunday and hit back at the racist chanters who had earlier held up the game.

BEST Bond trailer featuring Daniel Craig? VOTE!

BEST Bond trailer featuring Daniel Craig? VOTE!

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

Spectre versus Skyfall versus Quantum of Solace versus Casino Royale? Vote and tell us!

Tour the world's finest museums from the safety of your home

Tour the world's finest museums from the safety of your home

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

It beats Netflix any day, exclaims Prithvi Singh.

Virushka, Saina, Messi, Pique wish fans a Happy New Year!

Virushka, Saina, Messi, Pique wish fans a Happy New Year!

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

With the hope that 2018 will be a prosperous and peaceful year, our favourite sports personalities took to their social media handles to wish their fans a very `Happy New Year`.

Good intention, bad drafting

Good intention, bad drafting

Rediff.com20 Jul 2009

For once, the Indian diplomats have been outsmarted by the Pakistanis in Egypt, says T P Sreenivasan.

Ferguson lauds Ronaldo after transfer to Real

Ferguson lauds Ronaldo after transfer to Real

Rediff.com1 Jul 2009

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson paid fulsome tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo on Wednesday, after the Portugal winger's world record transfer to Real Madrid. 'Cristiano has been a marvellous player for Manchester United. His six years at Old Trafford have seen him develop into the best footballer in the world,' Ferguson told the Premier League club's website.

First look: BlackBerry Torch scrutinised

First look: BlackBerry Torch scrutinised

Rediff.com11 Aug 2010

Some blogs in the United States have already got their hands on the device, which was exclusively launched on AT&T, and all of them have a lot to say about how the phone feels and functions.

PIX: French fans go wild from Paris to Moscow after World Cup win

PIX: French fans go wild from Paris to Moscow after World Cup win

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

Millions of French soccer fans were delirious with joy on Sunday as France beat Croatia 4-2 to win soccer's World Cup in a pulsating final in Moscow that sparked ecstatic scenes from Paris to Marseille and beyond.

Gulzar makes Ishqiya unforgettable

Gulzar makes Ishqiya unforgettable

Rediff.com5 Jan 2010

Once again Gulzar and Vishal Bhardwaj have conspired to give us a soundtrack to marvel at, that one intoxicatingly warm song leading the way.

Top Tamil Albums of 2009

Top Tamil Albums of 2009

Rediff.com4 Jan 2010

A look at the top music of Tamil films this year.

Now, watch Selena Gomez's life on TV!

Now, watch Selena Gomez's life on TV!

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

The latest Hollywood updates.

Hope Aur Hum Review: A winsome slice of family life

Hope Aur Hum Review: A winsome slice of family life

Rediff.com11 May 2018

Hope Aur Hum never strays into complicated territory and sticks to its gentle celebration of everyday highs and lows, says Sukanya Verma.

Review: A stitch in time saves 9

Review: A stitch in time saves 9

Rediff.com9 Sep 2009

This is a summer action movie all the way, and one that does indeed deserve a big-screen viewing.

Soccer gaming: What Pure Football has to offer

Soccer gaming: What Pure Football has to offer

Rediff.com2 Jul 2010

The well-designed campaign in this game is so completely undone by broken gameplay this one isn't even worthy of a bargain bin purchase.

Sharjah to Malaysia: How Indians celebrate Onam

Sharjah to Malaysia: How Indians celebrate Onam

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Rediff.com readers tell us how they celebrate the festival.

Review: Special Ops

Review: Special Ops

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

The world according to Neeraj Pandey. Observed by Sreehari Nair.

Finding football's soul

Finding football's soul

Rediff.com30 May 2019

'Soul might not win trophies. But, unlike trophies, soul actually matters,' says Shougat Dasgupta.

Delhi Test: Should India include extra pacer?

Delhi Test: Should India include extra pacer?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

Should the struggling Rahane make way for an extra bowler?

City Of Fraud

City Of Fraud

Rediff.com10 Jul 2009

The basic problem with films that attempt to recreate the marvelous lunacy of Kundan Shah's classic Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron is that they don't realize that genius can't be stumbled upon via formula.

Which are India's best projects? Tell us

Which are India's best projects? Tell us

Rediff.com5 Jun 2009

What do you think about India's engineering prowess and infrastructure projects?

What makes Kailash Parvat, Ram Setu, Kedarnath so holy?

What makes Kailash Parvat, Ram Setu, Kedarnath so holy?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Scientists believe the unique geological locations where they are situated makes them worthy of veneration.

When the British arrested Annie Besant, who, with Tilak, demanded Home Rule

When the British arrested Annie Besant, who, with Tilak, demanded Home Rule

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

100 years ago, Dr Annie Besant was interned by the British in a bungalow in Ooty.

The Tiger

The Tiger

Rediff.com23 Jan 2009

2009 is all about purpose and conviction for the determined tiger.

Why Sony's latest home theatre is best for you

Why Sony's latest home theatre is best for you

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

The Sony HT-S700RF home theatre ticks all the right boxes for a music fanatic says Aparna Banerjea.

7 shades of emotion, Bollywood style

7 shades of emotion, Bollywood style

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

Love, fear, sadness, and many more, seen through the filmi lens.

Kartarpur Corridor: Has Pakistan stolen Modi's thunder?

Kartarpur Corridor: Has Pakistan stolen Modi's thunder?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

'Pakistan has stolen from the Indian diplomatic toolbox a potent rope trick -- bypassing the ruling elite in Delhi (and the Indian establishment) to reach out to Indian Sikhs directly and fostering people-to-people contacts,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Aamir Khan and the man cub

Aamir Khan and the man cub

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

Urvi Malvania reports on Disney India's year of ups and downs and the films that saved the studio.

Heath Legder's music video released

Heath Legder's music video released

Rediff.com5 Aug 2009

A music video conceived and directed by Heath Ledger has debuted 18 months after the Oscar-winning actor's shocking death at the age of 28.