News for 'serene'

SAARC diary: Tiny Thimphu takes a giant leap

SAARC diary: Tiny Thimphu takes a giant leap

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

The first thing that struck Sheela Bhatt, in Thimphu to cover the summit, was that whiff of fresh air -- opulent and serene. Here are her first impressions on the eve of the summit.

Tourism finally picking up in Kerala

Tourism finally picking up in Kerala

Rediff.com17 Aug 2009

The Alleppey district in the state houses some of the most popular backwaters where tourists come to enjoy boat rides amid lush green and serene surroundings.

Pouille's best-laid plan goes awry against Djokovic

Pouille's best-laid plan goes awry against Djokovic

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

Pouille had devised a strategy with his coach Amelie Mauresmo to topple the top seed in the semi-final at a floodlit Rod Laver Arena.

India's golden shores: Travel pics

India's golden shores: Travel pics

Rediff.com13 Apr 2010

Readers share their travel pics of India's shores. Share yours!

Aishwarya, Madhuri, Kajol pay their respects to Sridevi

Aishwarya, Madhuri, Kajol pay their respects to Sridevi

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

Bollywood pays their last respects to the Legend.

At 33, her paintings sell for over a lakh apiece

At 33, her paintings sell for over a lakh apiece

Rediff.com16 Nov 2009

From being just another little girl who painted in the backseat of a car to an artist whose paintings sell for over Rs 1,00,000 apiece, Pune-based Snehal Ghangrekar has come a long way.

PIX: Priyanka, Tiger celebrate Earth Day!

PIX: Priyanka, Tiger celebrate Earth Day!

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

Bollywood stars continue to post pictures with lovely messages on Earth Day.

Quickfire Murray, Federer on course

Quickfire Murray, Federer on course

Rediff.com1 Jul 2009

Andy Murray spared his nearest and dearest another traumatic day out at Wimbledon as he made serene progress to join Roger Federer in the semi-finals of the grasscourt championships on Wednesday.

Celeb style: Saris, skirts or swimsuits? Vote!

Celeb style: Saris, skirts or swimsuits? Vote!

Rediff.com2 Mar 2010

Vote for your favourite look of these Bollywood hotties as Western chic, Sari-clad maiden or Beach babe.

Satyamites celebrate 'strong' results

Satyamites celebrate 'strong' results

Rediff.com11 Jun 2009

"The results, new client wins and business orders show good signs of our jobs being intact. With the media reports indicating that the company's annualised revenue run-rate would be much higher than expected, we are now confident that Satyam and its new owner will keep the people on the bench busy with new client engagements in the coming months," said a Satyam associate. A top official added, they're especially happy with the announcement of $380 million worth of new orders.

Spider-Man Far From Home review: Lighthearted joyride

Spider-Man Far From Home review: Lighthearted joyride

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

Spider-Man: Far From Home moves to and fro between light-hearted slice-of-teen life and an underprepared Avenger second guessing what's right, real and responsible, notes Sukanya Verma.

Madrid Open: Djokovic sets up semi-final showdown with Nishikori

Madrid Open: Djokovic sets up semi-final showdown with Nishikori

Rediff.com7 May 2016

World No 1 Novak Djokovicremained on course for his fifth title of the season after defeating 11th seed Milos Raonic in the quarter-finals of the Madrid Masters on Saturday.

A slice of India aboard a Caribbean cruise

A slice of India aboard a Caribbean cruise

Rediff.com5 Sep 2009

Lakshmi Somasundaram took a luxurious cruise in the Caribbean and shares her experience.

Kerala govt begins evicting Maradu flats residents

Kerala govt begins evicting Maradu flats residents

Rediff.com29 Sep 2019

The evacuation process will be completed before October 3, said Fort Kochi Sub-Collector Snehil Kumar Singh.

Bollywood's BALLOON MOMENTS

Bollywood's BALLOON MOMENTS

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Sukanya Verma looks at some memorable balloon moments of Bollywood.

Euro 2016: De Gea given full support by Spain coach after sex case implication

Euro 2016: De Gea given full support by Spain coach after sex case implication

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has praised goalkeeper David de Gea for the way he has handled an off-field controversy at Euro 2016. The Manchester United player, who has vehemently denied allegations in the Spanish media linking him to a prostitution case, was selected to play against the Czech Republic in Group D in Toulouse on Monday.

Images from Day 5 at Wimbledon

Images from Day 5 at Wimbledon

Rediff.com27 Jun 2009

Roger Federer lost his first set of the tournament but still scored a comfortable victory over Germany's Philipp Kohlschreiber at Wimbledon.

Djokovic tiptoes into fourth round

Djokovic tiptoes into fourth round

Rediff.com27 Jun 2009

Novak Djokovic made serene progress into the fourth round at Wimbledon with a 6-4 6-4 6-4 win over American Mardy Fish Friday.

Djokovic has a mountain to climb at French Open

Djokovic has a mountain to climb at French Open

Rediff.com22 May 2019

The world No 1 is certainly buoyed by the prospect of emulating his achievement of holding all four majors but knows that nothing less than perfection will be required.

Nadal, Federer in last eight

Nadal, Federer in last eight

Rediff.com8 Jan 2009

Top three seeds Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Andy Murray continued their serene progress at the Qatar Open on Wednesday, reaching the quarter-finals with straight-sets victories.

Have you visited Kashmir? Share your photos with us!

Have you visited Kashmir? Share your photos with us!

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Lakhs of people visit Kashmir says Omar Abdullah, the state's chief minister. Are you one of them too? Share your #KashmirPhotos with us!

PIX: Ranveer's AMAZING Swiss holiday

PIX: Ranveer's AMAZING Swiss holiday

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

His holiday looked super fun...

Ross island: Where history rests

Ross island: Where history rests

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

Vaihayasi Pande Daniel discovers Ross Island where the clock can never be turned back.

Sania seeded 31st

Sania seeded 31st

Rediff.com10 Jan 2008

India's number one women tennis player Sania Mirza has been seeded 31 in the first Grand Slam of the year -- the Australian Open -- beginning on January 14 in Melbourne.

US Open: Serena survives; Thiem, Azarenka roll into round of 16

US Open: Serena survives; Thiem, Azarenka roll into round of 16

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

IMAGES from Day 6 of the matches played at the US Open at Flushing Meadows on Saturday.

25 Years Ago in Bollywood...

25 Years Ago in Bollywood...

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Sukanya Verma lists significant memories in our 1996 recap.

Pather Panchali, the film that made history

Pather Panchali, the film that made history

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

August 26, 1955. 65 years ago, Pather Panchali was released. Aseem Chhabra salutes the Masterpiece.

Raj Kapoor and Bollywood find a place in Iranian hearts

Raj Kapoor and Bollywood find a place in Iranian hearts

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Indian films, and Raj Kapoor in particular, have a special place in Iranian cinephilia or cinemadoosti, Ranjita Ganesan discovers on a visit to Iran.

'I won't forget that night ever'

'I won't forget that night ever'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

'We used to enjoy looking at the serene Periyar river every day, flowing quietly and calmly.' 'How everything changed in a day!' 'The quiet Periyar became angry, aggressive, ferocious terrifying everyone in its way.' 'I have not seen this kind of rain fury in my entire life.'

Braveheart bus driver looks back on 26/11

Braveheart bus driver looks back on 26/11

Rediff.com26 Dec 2008

Hidden, crouching in the darkness, Santosh pulled out his cell phone and called his family. They were angry that he was not home yet. "Leave the bus," said his mother sternly. "Just come back home. There is no need to put your life at risk." They believed that, when your time was up, no one could prevent death; but they thought he was being unnecessarily stupid...

Romance tips, from Yash Chopra

Romance tips, from Yash Chopra

Rediff.com20 Sep 2007

The King of Romance has a sure-fire way of winning over women. And here's how.

25 STUNNING FRAMES of Gupt

25 STUNNING FRAMES of Gupt

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

Gupt's greatest success lies in how attractive it remains despite the suspense becoming common knowledge, feels Sukanya Verma.

India's first Test goes Platinum

India's first Test goes Platinum

Rediff.com15 Dec 2007

On 15th December 1933, Douglas Jardine led England at the Bombay Gymkhana ground against India led by the legendary Col. C K Nayudu.

President Mukerjee in Himachal Pradesh for five-day retreat

President Mukerjee in Himachal Pradesh for five-day retreat

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

President Pranab Mukerjee was on Thursday accorded a warm welcome as he arrived in the state for his five-day sojourn amid the serene climes of 'The Retreat', surrounded with thick pine forests near Shimla.

Tyagaraja Aradhana: Pilgrimage for Carnatic music lovers

Tyagaraja Aradhana: Pilgrimage for Carnatic music lovers

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Thiruvaiyuru, where composer-saint Tyagaraja lived, is an annual pilgrimage for Carnatic musicians, eminent and unknown, young and old.

Simmba: All the action BEHIND THE SCENES

Simmba: All the action BEHIND THE SCENES

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

Here's looking at some fun pictures from the sets of Ranveer Singh-Sara Ali Khan's new film.

Others go to the Alps, we explore the gateway to them

Others go to the Alps, we explore the gateway to them

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

A Swiss sojourn may start at Alpines but its real charm lies in Interlaken, says Geetanjali Krishna.

It's official! Liverpool appoint fiery Klopp as manager

It's official! Liverpool appoint fiery Klopp as manager

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

Liverpool named former Borussia Dortmund coach Juergen Klopp as manager on Thursday with the club posting photos of him signing his contract on their official Twitter account.

Locals say Goa needs an image change

Locals say Goa needs an image change

Rediff.com14 Mar 2008

The Scarlette Keeling case has taken a toll on Goa. Goa which is generally known for its serene environment, beautiful beaches, carefree culture is now in the news for all the wrong reasons.

'There was a lot of pain, a lot of struggle'

'There was a lot of pain, a lot of struggle'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2007

More than the gamut of emotions running through Namita Devidayal as she awaits the launch of her first book, there is the unseen presence of her guru, Dhondutai, 'the inheritor of the Jaipur gharana' and the inspiration behind The Music Room.