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Unusual monsoon pics: Silent contemplation

Unusual monsoon pics: Silent contemplation

Rediff.com13 Sep 2010

We invited readers to send in their interesting monsoon snapshots. Here are some more responses -- and you can share yours too!

OMG! When Bengaluru found a crocodile on a busy street

OMG! When Bengaluru found a crocodile on a busy street

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

Commuters on Sulthanpalya Main Road were startled when they saw a crocodile emerging from a pothole.

Why we must save our tigers

Why we must save our tigers

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

Amith Bhavikatti shares his story.

Modi seeks quick boost to irrigation as drought looms

Modi seeks quick boost to irrigation as drought looms

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

More than half of India's farms lack irrigation and millions of farmers still depend on the vagaries of the monsoon rains

15 lakh pilgrims take holy dip on solar eclipse

15 lakh pilgrims take holy dip on solar eclipse

Rediff.com22 Jul 2009

The Light and Sound show at Jyotisar, Sri Krishna Museum and Panorama Science Centres in Kurukshetra also remained open throughout the night for the convenience of the tourists.

The secret behind Kylie's glowing complexion

The secret behind Kylie's glowing complexion

Rediff.com16 Jun 2010

Australian singer Kylie Minogue has insisted that it takes a lot of hard work to look as good as she does.

Garmenting to come under NREGA

Garmenting to come under NREGA

Rediff.com11 Jun 2009

Extending the job guarantee programme much beyond digging ponds and building roads, work allotted under NREGA may cover garmenting giving employment to lakhs of people, Textile Secretary Rita Menon has said.

Unusual summer pics: A big cat cools off!

Unusual summer pics: A big cat cools off!

Rediff.com31 May 2010

We invited readers to send in their interesting summer snapshots. Here are a few more responses -- and you can share yours too!

Unusual summer pics: A single diamond drop!

Unusual summer pics: A single diamond drop!

Rediff.com14 May 2010

We invited readers to send in their interesting summer snapshots. Here are a few more responses -- and you can share yours too!

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

Here's a recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

'Will make your life difficult': BJP MP threatens IAS officer in UP

'Will make your life difficult': BJP MP threatens IAS officer in UP

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

In the video footage, Rawat is heard threatening the IAS officer: "'Main tumhara jeena mushkil kar doongi'

'Two B'deshi generals killed in helicopter crash'

'Two B'deshi generals killed in helicopter crash'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2009

At least two top Bangladesh Army officers, including a Major General, were killed on Monday after a military helicopter crashed in the country's central Tangail district, officials said.

Goodbye Ganesha... it's not easy to let You go

Goodbye Ganesha... it's not easy to let You go

Rediff.com31 Aug 2014

Vikki Khanna and his family allow us to share the joys and the sorrow of these beautiful last moments, as they prepare to bid adieu to Lord Ganesha.

Case of the disappearing rare Indian lotus

Case of the disappearing rare Indian lotus

Rediff.com24 Sep 2009

According to a report by BBC News, leading botanist Pramod Tandon said that efforts to save Nymphaea tetragona, found only in a small private pond in India, have not been effective.

The Guru in 'Gurugram'

The Guru in 'Gurugram'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

More than Guru Dronacharya, the cult of his wife, Kripi, runs stronger in Gurgaon.

Manchester United sack Mourinho after poor start to season

Manchester United sack Mourinho after poor start to season

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

'A new caretaker manager will be appointed until the end of the current season, while the club conducts a thorough recruitment process for a new, full-time manager'

The beauty that lies below the water!

The beauty that lies below the water!

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

The underwater world has never looked so magical, mysterious and mesmerising. These photographs are some of the stunning medal winners in the Underwater Photographer of the Year 2021 contest.

10 amazing road trips you can take from Delhi

10 amazing road trips you can take from Delhi

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Get a slice of history or spend some time with nature.

Richa Chadha is now Shakeela... and she's Not A Porn Star

Richa Chadha is now Shakeela... and she's Not A Porn Star

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

Richa Chadha will play southern sensation Shakeela in her next.

Extraordinary winners of Sony World Photography Awards 2020

Extraordinary winners of Sony World Photography Awards 2020

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

From incredible landscapes to touching portraits to memorable wildlife photography, the winners of the Sony World Photography Awards showcase it all! Scroll down and prepared to be wowed...

Model rape case: 3 accused cops suspended

Model rape case: 3 accused cops suspended

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

Two officers have been transferred for 'inept' handling of the entire episode.

Finding Radha on Women's Day

Finding Radha on Women's Day

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

'She exists alongside Sita, the archetype of the ideal woman,' notes Arundhuti Dasgupta.

A toast to Athens and democracy

A toast to Athens and democracy

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

Geetanjali Krishna approached her trip to Greece -- the cradle of democracy where the notions of equality, free speech and civic liberty first took shape -- as much as pilgrimage as a holiday.

Are MLAs dying because MP assembly is jinxed?

Are MLAs dying because MP assembly is jinxed?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Some BJP and Congress leaders believe the assembly building is filled with 'negative energy'.

Monster 360 kg alligator trapped in Florida

Monster 360 kg alligator trapped in Florida

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

The large reptile was shot by Lee Lightsey who runs hunts for alligators, wild boar and turkey on his farm near Okeechobee in south east Florida.

Of brands and advertising 2008

Of brands and advertising 2008

Rediff.com2 Jan 2009

Celebrity craze has been a part of advertising-dom for years, but 2008 saw brands upping the ante on stars to go bigger and larger in numbers

Forget stone-pelters, there's a new kind of terror in Kashmir

Forget stone-pelters, there's a new kind of terror in Kashmir

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

Using phones and computers to spread rumours, jihadis are waging a new, unconventional war.

Swedish footballer red-carded for farting during match

Swedish footballer red-carded for farting during match

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

A Swedish footballer has hit out after being sent off for breaking wind during a match.

25 WOW Frames of Dil Chahta Hai

25 WOW Frames of Dil Chahta Hai

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Dil Chahta Hai revolutionised the language of Hindi films. Sukanya Verma shows us how.

Euro qualifiers: Zlatan strikes again as Sweden head for playoffs

Euro qualifiers: Zlatan strikes again as Sweden head for playoffs

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored his eighth goal in eight Euro 2016 qualifiers as Sweden beat Moldova 2-0 in Stockholm.

'If I had to be trashy, I'd be the best trash'

'If I had to be trashy, I'd be the best trash'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

'I always gave my best, even to what people considered to be trashy content.'

FMCG makers head abroad to minimise margin blues

FMCG makers head abroad to minimise margin blues

Rediff.com3 Oct 2007

Hindustan Unilever already has operations across the world. It is therefore consistently improving its product mix to introduce premium variants in its product portfolio. In the April-June quarter, the company launched premium products.

Hima Das, the Dhing Express

Hima Das, the Dhing Express

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Hima Das represents the generation of Naya Bharat athletes who are conscious of their responsibilities towards their society, state and country.

11 dead in Himachal rains

11 dead in Himachal rains

Rediff.com12 Aug 2007

Zee TV reporter Shobhana Singh, who was on way to Chandratal pond in Lahual and Spiti for news coverage, died while the cameraman and the driver were injured near Chattru late on Saturday evening following a landslip.

Didn't expect Arjuna this year: Hima Das

Didn't expect Arjuna this year: Hima Das

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

The 18-year-old from Assam was among 20 sportspersons recommended for the Arjuna Award, which is subject to approval by Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore.

Arbaaz: We have learnt a lot and will be careful

Arbaaz: We have learnt a lot and will be careful

Rediff.com9 May 2008

The promotions of Woodstock Villa by White Feather Films are on its peak. In a recent event Sikandar Kher, Arbaaz Khan, Neha Uberoi, Hansal Mehta were present to promote the film.

Europe on sale -- now, buy that

Europe on sale -- now, buy that

Rediff.com13 Sep 2008

Charmant property is available in old Europe for less than the price of a dream farmhouse.

Costlier green crackers may just dampen Delhi's Diwali spirits

Costlier green crackers may just dampen Delhi's Diwali spirits

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

Delhi, which has gained infamy as one of the world's most polluted cities, has for some years now witnessed a sustained campaign from various quarters seeking a ban on firecrackers. While the Centre launched the newly approved, eco-friendly firecrackers earlier this month as a "safer and cheaper" alternative, the mood in the market is tepid, says Ritwik Sharma.

China's engines of growth

China's engines of growth

Rediff.com29 May 2007

The headlines in the South China Morning Post, among other regional newspapers this morning, are focused on the failure of the US-China trade talks.

Top places to travel in 2019

Top places to travel in 2019

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

Make sure that these places feature in your 2019 travel bucket list.