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10 Asanas To Fight Anxiety

10 Asanas To Fight Anxiety

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

Ira Trivedi, wellness expert and founder of Yog Love, explains how these asanas will help you stay calm and positive.

Want To SKIP SUGAR? Try These Options

Want To SKIP SUGAR? Try These Options

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Replacing refined sugar with dates, honey, stevia can help you stay healthy.

5 simple yoga asanas to fight stress

5 simple yoga asanas to fight stress

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

These asanas will help you experience positivity and fight stress, says Grand Master Akshar.

Expect worst drought in Asia, India may be hit

Expect worst drought in Asia, India may be hit

Rediff.com12 May 2015

Dozens of farmers have already committed suicide in India after damage from unseasonal rains this year.

Ileana D'Cruz takes you to her favourite destination

Ileana D'Cruz takes you to her favourite destination

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

Can you guess where this is?

Hurricane Irma leaves trail of destruction in Florida

Hurricane Irma leaves trail of destruction in Florida

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

Hurricane Irma gave Florida a coast-to-coast pummelling with winds up to 130 mph, swamping homes and boats, knocking out power to millions and toppling massive construction cranes over the Miami skyline.

Can a museum change how the world views an Arabic nation?

Can a museum change how the world views an Arabic nation?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

The new Louvre Abu Dhabi puts NO Islamic restrictions on what it displays.

5 Asanas To Improve Your Immunity

5 Asanas To Improve Your Immunity

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Celebrity yogini and wellness entrepreneur Ira Trivedi suggests a few postures that will help activate and improve your immune system.

How Reliance Jio is camouflaging its mobile towers

How Reliance Jio is camouflaging its mobile towers

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

They are cheaper to build, costing around Rs 10 lakh each as against Rs 20-25 lakh for a traditional ground-based tower and even less than the Rs 12-15 lakh needed for a tower mounted on a roof top.

Is Tourism Destroying Goa?

Is Tourism Destroying Goa?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Poor governance and mediocre short-sighted politics are destroying the paradise that Goa was as its environment, water table, culture and way of life is drastically threatened by tourism and migration, points out Ramesh Menon.

Top travel destinations 2017: Alleppey, Darjeeling, Ajanta Caves

Top travel destinations 2017: Alleppey, Darjeeling, Ajanta Caves

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

Read on to find out if your favourite destination made it to the list!

72 LS seats in 9 states go to polls in 4th phase on Monday

72 LS seats in 9 states go to polls in 4th phase on Monday

Rediff.com28 Apr 2019

The fate of 961 candidates, including Union ministers Giriraj Singh, Subhash Bhamre, S S Ahluwalia and Babul Supriyo of the BJP and former Union ministers Salman Khurshid and Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury of the Congress, will be decided by about 12.79 core voters in the fourth phase.

Odisha picks up the pieces after Cyclone Fani

Odisha picks up the pieces after Cyclone Fani

Rediff.com16 May 2019

Entire districts without electricity and untold damage is what is left behind after Cyclone Fani, known as the worst storm to hit the state, barrelled through on May 3. Take a look at how the state is now picking up the pieces after the storm and inching towards reconstruction.

5 simple yoga poses you can do with kids

5 simple yoga poses you can do with kids

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

These poses will help you stretch and strengthen your bodies.

Melania's White House Christmas decorations are magical!

Melania's White House Christmas decorations are magical!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

United States First Lady Melania Trump unveiled this year's White House Christmas decorations, choosing the theme 'Time-honoured traditions' -- a nod to 200 years of traditions at the executive mansion -- for her design aesthetic. The decorations include 53 Christmas trees, 71 Christmas wreaths, more than 12,000 ornaments and a 160 kg gingerbread reproduction of the White House.

Classic revisited: Amitabh Bachchan's underrated Saudagar

Classic revisited: Amitabh Bachchan's underrated Saudagar

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

In this special series, we re-visit great Hindi film classics. Today, we look back at Amitabh Bachchan and Nutan's 1973 film Saudagar.

8 simple asanas for beginners

8 simple asanas for beginners

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

Yoga instructor and meditation expert Paloma Gangopadhyay shows you how to get started with yoga at home.

The wonder world of Sidhpur's Bohra mansions

The wonder world of Sidhpur's Bohra mansions

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

A photo series by Sebastian Cortes explores the glorious past and rich legacy of the Bohra Muslims of Sidhpur

The world lights up for Christmas

The world lights up for Christmas

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

The spirit of Christmas is on show in streets across the world, with Christmas lights displays popping up in people's front yards.

The Issue With Looop Lapeta

The Issue With Looop Lapeta

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

The simplicity of the model that was the original, which allowed it to glide with grace, has been foregone, observes Rohit Sathish Nair.

'I could hear them beating up Beniks and Jayaraj'

'I could hear them beating up Beniks and Jayaraj'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

What really happened in Sathankulam, where the father-son duo of Jayaraj and Beniks died in an alleged case of police brutality, a case that has shocked India?

Heavenward bound: ISKCON to construct 700-ft high temple at Vrindavan

Heavenward bound: ISKCON to construct 700-ft high temple at Vrindavan

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

In Vrindavan, work is on to build the world's tallest religious structure, a new temple for Krishna by ISKCON-Bangalore

Malaika Recommends 5 Simple Asanas

Malaika Recommends 5 Simple Asanas

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Reebok ambassador Malaika Arora tells you how to begin your day with the right asanas.

From golf partner to coup leader

From golf partner to coup leader

Rediff.com15 Feb 2006

No one holidays anymore, they have 'experiences'

No one holidays anymore, they have 'experiences'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

Tailored luxury experiences with the most minute of details charted out for discerning travellers is the way forward, says Nikita Puri.

Cannes Diaries: Boos, and the perfect murder!

Cannes Diaries: Boos, and the perfect murder!

Rediff.com18 May 2015

All the action at the 68th Cannes Film Festival, right here!

FREEZE! Animals on the Prowl

FREEZE! Animals on the Prowl

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

Take a look at some of the jaw-dropping images.

Goa dreams: Why HNIs are moving into beach paradise

Goa dreams: Why HNIs are moving into beach paradise

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

With organic kitchen gardens, Goa's luxury holiday homes are raising the bar The ease of reaching the destination, the mix of party culture and quietude are some of the reasons why individuals are increasingly investing in Goa

Audubon photography awards show breathtaking beauty of birds

Audubon photography awards show breathtaking beauty of birds

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

It's another year of beautiful birds for the Audubon Photography awards. The Grand Prize went to Kathrin Swoboda for her photo of a Red-winged Blackbird. The National Audubon Society is an American non-profit environmental organisation dedicated to conservation. It protects birds and their habitats throughout the Americas using science, advocacy, education and on-the-ground conservation. See all of the winners below, and if you are still craving more avian photography.

Dear Melania, know the Amdavad that welcomes you!

Dear Melania, know the Amdavad that welcomes you!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

As Melania Trump arrives in Ahmedabad, Sheela Bhatt offers the First Lady Of The United States a primer on one of India's oldest, and historic, cities.

The Indian Navy Commander who rescued pregnant women

The Indian Navy Commander who rescued pregnant women

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

'One wrong input meant instead of rescuing one person, four people in the helicopter would gone down.' 'That was the risk I was supposed to take.' 'It was like balancing on a pin.' 'In an ordinary situation, I would not have done that operation at all because it was extremely risky. But this was an emergency.'

What fell from the sky in Tamil Nadu?

What fell from the sky in Tamil Nadu?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

Two mysterious objects seem to have fallen from the sky -- one in a paddy field and one in an engineering college, killing one person.

The king who shunned glamour

The king who shunned glamour

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

'Simplicity was very much a hallmark of the Kerala lifestyle those days.'

Airlines go green as concern for environment takes off

Airlines go green as concern for environment takes off

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

From using bio-fuels to revamping in-flight food and drinks services, eschewing mass-produced chicken/eggs in favour of local, farm-raised options to offering eco-friendly toys for children, airlines try out inventive measures to encourage carbon-neutral practices.

Stunning winners of National Geographic's nature photography competition

Stunning winners of National Geographic's nature photography competition

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

National Geographic was kind enough to let us display the winning images and honourable mentions from the four categories: Wildlife, Landscapes, Aerials, and Underwater.

Wildlife photographer of the year -- people's choice

Wildlife photographer of the year -- people's choice

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

A coconut octopus, a burning forest, a rare rhino's last moments and a pair of sleeping squirrels all feature in the shortlist for the Natural History Museum's Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2020 People's Choice Award. This year's competition attracted more than 50,000 entries from professionals and amateurs across the world. Voting for the The People's Choice Award is open until 2 pm February 2.

Jeetendra's TOP 15 Films

Jeetendra's TOP 15 Films

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

The legendary star turns 75 today!

Why Village Rockstars needs Aamir Khan

Why Village Rockstars needs Aamir Khan

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

Politics, favouritism and poor taste in cinema have contributed to embarrassing choices for the Oscar race in the past. This little gem from India needs the love, emotional and financial support from the government as well as the Indian film industry, argues Aseem Chhabra.

Winners of Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2018 revealed

Winners of Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2018 revealed

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

A close-up of a leopard, little owlets hiding inside a pipe and a gorilla mother mourning the loss of her baby are just a few of animals featured in the photos that have won this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year. Wildlife Photographer of the Year is the most prestigious photography event of its kind, providing a global platform that showcases the natural world's most astonishing sights.

Goa Carnival 2016 celebrations begin with a colorful procession

Goa Carnival 2016 celebrations begin with a colorful procession

Rediff.com6 Feb 2016

Five-day festival of Carnival began on Saturday in Goa.