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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!

Civic authorities can be criminally prosecuted

Civic authorities can be criminally prosecuted

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

The big question is whether the regulators will have the courage to prosecute the bigwigs in the cities.

'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.

Invest through MF route in mid-caps

Invest through MF route in mid-caps

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

The worst may perhaps be over for these stocks, suggests Sanjay Kumar Singh.

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.

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.

FREEZE! Animals on the Prowl

FREEZE! Animals on the Prowl

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

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

Why we must save our tigers

Why we must save our tigers

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

Amith Bhavikatti shares his story.

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.

'We gave BJP 20 seats though they wanted more'

'We gave BJP 20 seats though they wanted more'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

'Your strike rate is very important when it comes to seat-sharing.'

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.

'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'

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

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.

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.

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.

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'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

How to afford business class

How to afford business class

Rediff.com29 May 2008

As prices go up and airlines go under, can you still afford to travel well? Here are three tips and six 'secret' routes by Peter Greenberg.

AP: Maoists kill Ranji cricketer

AP: Maoists kill Ranji cricketer

Rediff.com16 May 2008

The Maoists killed Rajendra Sahu suspecting him to be a police informer. Sahu hailed from Orissa and played for Andhra Pradesh in 2006-07, police said in Jeypore on Friday. The 28-year-old Ranji player was married just 10 days back. He had gone to a nearby pond with his friend on Thursday night, when about four miscreants shot him dead.

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...

Bihar: Two 'robbers' beaten to death

Bihar: Two 'robbers' beaten to death

Rediff.com22 Sep 2007

One of them jumped into a pond to save himself, but the angry mob pulled him out and beat him to death with sticks and iron rods.

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'.

Did this Bengal madrassa train terrorists?

Did this Bengal madrassa train terrorists?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

The Simulia madrassa, on the outskirts of Bardhaman town in West Bengal, allegedly had links with Gulshana Bibi and Amina Bibi, the women arrested after the October 2 blast in the town. The NIA alleges the madrassa trained poor Muslim women in jihad. The madrassa had an unwritten convention: The women trained there would be married only to men who were on the same 'mission.'

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.

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.

Indian IT campuses turn into fun zones

Indian IT campuses turn into fun zones

Rediff.com17 Feb 2007

IT campuses have taken the drudgery out of the work environment, finds Priyanka Joshi, as she peeps into facilities across Bangalore, Gurgaon and Mumbai

These PHOTOS will inspire your next trip

These PHOTOS will inspire your next trip

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

Winners of the 2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year.

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.

Sporadic violence during third phase WB panchayat polls

Sporadic violence during third phase WB panchayat polls

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Sporadic violence marked the third phase of panchayat elections in West Bengal on Friday covering three districts of Howrah, North 24-Parganas and South 24-Parganas where an average 25 per cent polling was recorded in the first four hours of voting.

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.