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Wow! A second-hand online bookstore only for book lovers

Wow! A second-hand online bookstore only for book lovers

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

Delhi-based Riticka Srivastav is bringing a smile on people's faces with her second-hand books.

US Open PIX: Keys downs Kanepi to set up all-American semi-final

US Open PIX: Keys downs Kanepi to set up all-American semi-final

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

A rampaging Madison Keys completed an American sweep of the US Open women's quarter-finals on Wednesday, dismissing Estonia's Kaia Kanepi 6-3, 6-3 to guarantee an American champion at the year's final Grand Slam.

Women's World Cup: Williams sizzles as England take third place

Women's World Cup: Williams sizzles as England take third place

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

Fara Williams struck an extra-time winner from the penalty spot as England defeated Germany 1-0 to claim third place in the Women's World Cup.

PHOTOS: Liverpool rout Arsenal; Palace shock United

PHOTOS: Liverpool rout Arsenal; Palace shock United

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

Liverpool made it three wins out of three as Mohamed Salah scored twice in a convincing 3-1 victory over Arsenal on Saturday to take control at the top of the Premier League.

The 10 most beautiful women in the world

The 10 most beautiful women in the world

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

While an American singer and songwriter tops the list, Priyanka Chopra is the only Indian on the list.

Modi on TIME's most influential people on Internet for second year

Modi on TIME's most influential people on Internet for second year

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

The magazine cited Modi's unconventional announcement on Twitter of his visit to Pakistan last year

Defiant Mourinho doesn't need 'assurances' after Chelsea exit Cup

Defiant Mourinho doesn't need 'assurances' after Chelsea exit Cup

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

Mourinho's men came from 1-0 down to send the tie into extra time but Chelsea's miserable season continued unchecked as they failed to find a winner against a Stoke side that played with 10 men for all of extra time.

Hooray! The book fairies have landed in India

Hooray! The book fairies have landed in India

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

An army of 'book fairies' are anonymously dropping off some delightful books in public places across the world.

India's reformer-in-chief: Obama profiles Modi for Time

India's reformer-in-chief: Obama profiles Modi for Time

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

US President Barack Obama has written a profile for Prime Minister Narendra Modi for Time magazine as it named the Indian leader among the 100 most influential people in the world.

Review: Vampire Academy is a sloppy mashup of pop references

Review: Vampire Academy is a sloppy mashup of pop references

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

Vampire Academy falls flat on its face, says Paloma Sharma.

Environment nod to lift cost of Posco's India plant to $12.6 bn

Environment nod to lift cost of Posco's India plant to $12.6 bn

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

Environment ministry has given its go-ahead to POSCO's planned steel plant in the country, but has asked it to spend on "social commitments", a company spokesman said, raising the project's cost by $600 million to $12.6 billion.

Of Serena, Rafa and tennis' dress sense and sensibility

Of Serena, Rafa and tennis' dress sense and sensibility

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

'The conventional view is that it's the women who are being provocative and drawing attention to themselves. Has anyone considered the alternative view?' asks Kanika Datta.

PIX: Liverpool, Manchester City score big wins; United, Chelsea held

PIX: Liverpool, Manchester City score big wins; United, Chelsea held

Rediff.com1 Sep 2019

A round-up of Saturday's matches in the English Premier League.

The odd, crazy world we live in!

The odd, crazy world we live in!

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

These 12 photographs show what a mad, mad world we live in!

How to survive on a fake SC card

How to survive on a fake SC card

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

'This is just a harmless card that helps me beat the system occasionally... being labelled a Scheduled Caste is another cup of tea altogether.'

Sacred Games: The action is fast and furious

Sacred Games: The action is fast and furious

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

If one drops the book-versus-series chatter, is Sacred Games watchable? Very much so, promises Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

This week's collection of stories that prove we live in a truly mad, mad world.

EPL PIX: Five-star City make statement; Spurs down Villa

EPL PIX: Five-star City make statement; Spurs down Villa

Rediff.com11 Aug 2019

Raheem Sterling scored a hat-trick as champions Manchester City made a convincing start to their title defence with a 5-0 win over West Ham United.

RIP Gauri. We will not let you down

RIP Gauri. We will not let you down

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

'That is what Gauri was, in her essence -- the principle of free, open, forthright words, made flesh.' 'And that is what was gunned down -- her words, and with them our freedom to fashion our own opinions, to frame our own thoughts, to articulate them without fear of reprisal.'

Not comfort books, I need comfort writers

Not comfort books, I need comfort writers

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

How many times can you read the same book? Instead, T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan turns to different books by same writers for comfort.

Review: Why Beauty And The Beast is a 5-star movie

Review: Why Beauty And The Beast is a 5-star movie

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

A cinematic experience like this one doesn't come by too often, raves Kshamaya Daniel.

What you must not miss in the EPL this week

What you must not miss in the EPL this week

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

Match-by-match facts and statistics ahead of the Premier League fixtures on April 28-30

England's Laura Bassett will head home a hero...

England's Laura Bassett will head home a hero...

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

England coach Mark Sampson said defender Laura Bassett would head home as a hero.

Year-end reminder: Some investing common sense

Year-end reminder: Some investing common sense

Rediff.com28 Dec 2014

Simple, sharp and witty... P V Subramanyam offers 12 mantras to become a successful investor

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea, Spurs and Arsenal enjoy big wins

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea, Spurs and Arsenal enjoy big wins

Rediff.com15 Jan 2017

Chelsea made light of striker Diego Costa's absence to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League to seven points with a 3-0 win at champions Leicester City.

'Hinduism should not lose its USP, and that is tolerance'

'Hinduism should not lose its USP, and that is tolerance'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Meet 28 year-old Dusyant Sridhar who is a techie by day and an Upanyasakar after work, giving discourses on ancient scriptures.

EPL PIX: City suffer shock defeat, Liverpool five points clear

EPL PIX: City suffer shock defeat, Liverpool five points clear

Rediff.com15 Sep 2019

Liverpool had won each of their previous four home leagues games in which they conceded first and 12 minutes later they had turned another match on its head as Roberto Firmino's trickery set up Mane to give the hosts the lead at the second attempt.

EPL PHOTOS: City brush past Palace; Chelsea edge Newcastle

EPL PHOTOS: City brush past Palace; Chelsea edge Newcastle

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday

REVIEW! The Rs 36.50 lakh MINI Countryman

REVIEW! The Rs 36.50 lakh MINI Countryman

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

The not-so-mini MINI Countryman is the first 5-door model from the company under BMW ownership and also the only model which isn't manufactured in the UK. Positioned as a crossover SUV, the niche vehicle has garnered a cult following in India as well due to its premium looks and supreme driving dynamics. Thus MotorBeam.com decided to test the latest edition of the car and give their opinion about the British offering.

Travel: The magic of Muharraq

Travel: The magic of Muharraq

Rediff.com27 May 2018

One warm sunny day, Abhilasha Ojha stumbles upon the soul of Bahrain.

Sheena Bora Trial: The strange matter of the dusty shoes

Sheena Bora Trial: The strange matter of the dusty shoes

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

One always ponders over why the witnesses should not have poor memory when answering cross examination questions or recounting events that occurred six years ago. Too many witnesses seemed to have drunk some Harry Potter-esque Philosopher's Stone magic elixir that has Botoxed their fading memory to make it as good as new again.

Check out the new Range Rover Sport!

Check out the new Range Rover Sport!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

The car has typical Land Rover Sport styling cues, with large air ducts and black painted grille

Sonakshi Sinha holidays in Miami!

Sonakshi Sinha holidays in Miami!

Rediff.com25 May 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

I become a Harappan seal maker for a day

I become a Harappan seal maker for a day

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

History can actually be fun, discovers Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com

How to get best returns on your investments

How to get best returns on your investments

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

You can be successful only if you have bit of knowledge about investment planning options that are available in the market.

MOST INFLUENTIAL people on the Internet

MOST INFLUENTIAL people on the Internet

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Where they go, millions follow.

3 million families gave up LPG subsidy: Modi

3 million families gave up LPG subsidy: Modi

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Modi said there has been a 'silent revolution'.

EPL PIX: West Brom stay afloat; Stoke City relegated

EPL PIX: West Brom stay afloat; Stoke City relegated

Rediff.com6 May 2018

Swansea City's hopes of salvaging their place in the Premier League suffered a potentially grievous blow as Ryan Fraser's deflected strike earned Bournemouth a 1-0 win on Saturday to secure another season of top-flight football for the Cherries.

Review: Pixels is a complete waste of time

Review: Pixels is a complete waste of time

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

Pixels could very well be the most unremarkable Hollywood film of the year, says Paloma Sharma.

Dilip Shanghvi moves into top gear to turn around Ranbaxy

Dilip Shanghvi moves into top gear to turn around Ranbaxy

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

Sun Pharma expects synergy benefits by next fiscal.