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Why Ranveer Can't Stop Dancing!

Why Ranveer Can't Stop Dancing!

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

The actor, who celebrates his fourth wedding anniversary on November 14, has been collecting accolades from across the globe and at home over the weekend!

Xi Jinping warns of 'tough challenges' in China's 'new phase' of Covid

Xi Jinping warns of 'tough challenges' in China's 'new phase' of Covid

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Xi said that China's extraordinary efforts have helped it prevail over unprecedented difficulties.

It's New Year in China! Why is Beijing so spooky then?

It's New Year in China! Why is Beijing so spooky then?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

It is one of the most populous cities. But the streets of Beijing are eerily deserted ahead of the Lunar New Year.

8 bizarre festivals from around the world

8 bizarre festivals from around the world

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

Have you heard of the Burning Man festival? Or the Monkey Buffet festival?

Aishwarya can save the Mumbai Film Festival, BUT...

Aishwarya can save the Mumbai Film Festival, BUT...

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

'Sonakshi Sinha, Imran Khan and other stars say MFF is their film festival. In reality, the festival belongs to Mumbaikars, who wait in long lines, rushing from theatre to theatre.'

Chinese Year of the Pig: What does it mean?

Chinese Year of the Pig: What does it mean?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Everything you need to know about the Chinese New Year and its traditions.

6 Places To Visit For A Memorable Diwali

6 Places To Visit For A Memorable Diwali

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

You can have a traditional Diwali celebration with your family at these special spots.

Where's This Man Going?

Where's This Man Going?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

We live in an Odd, Odd, World!

China makes a statement with its Rocket Force

China makes a statement with its Rocket Force

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

China's newly-formed Rocket Force has held an exercise with advanced DF-16 medium-range ballistic missile with a range of over 1,000 kms that could threaten a number countries, including India, Japan and the United States.

The Indian Film Making Global Waves

The Indian Film Making Global Waves

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

'I thought of a suppressed country and a free world.' 'If we travel from one to another, what will that road look like?' 'What colours, music there will be? What kind of people would you see?'

China logs nearly 60,000 Covid deaths in last 30 days

China logs nearly 60,000 Covid deaths in last 30 days

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

The average age of those who died was 80.3, and 90 per cent of the fatalities were aged 65 or over, the Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post reported.

Who Wore African Print Better? VOTE!

Who Wore African Print Better? VOTE!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

One fabric, two looks. Let us know which is your favourite.

Terrific films at the Toronto Film Festival

Terrific films at the Toronto Film Festival

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

'At a festival that has shown so many brilliant films, I cannot be more thrilled to receive this award,' said Slave's director Steve McQueen.

China 'expels' foreign military planes from airspace

China 'expels' foreign military planes from airspace

Rediff.com1 Feb 2014

China on Saturday said it "expelled" foreign military planes from its airspace, the first such incident after Beijing unilaterally declared an air defence zone over islands disputed with Japan in the East China Sea.

Cannes: Say Hello to Nargis Fakhri!

Cannes: Say Hello to Nargis Fakhri!

Rediff.com24 May 2022

Nargis Fakhri brought her bling along, as she attended the screening of Valeria Bruni Tedeschi's Forever Young.

China defends Covid policy, downplays protests as country logs 40K fresh cases

China defends Covid policy, downplays protests as country logs 40K fresh cases

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

China's national health commission said 39,452 new cases were reported on Monday, including 36,304 local asymptomatic cases, as authorities scrambled to contain the fresh surge in infections.

19 Brilliant Movies You Need To Watch

19 Brilliant Movies You Need To Watch

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Sukanya Verma gives us a lowdown on all those wonderful movies she saw and movies you need to see as and when they arrive to a screen or streaming space near you.

The many colours of Holi in India

The many colours of Holi in India

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

From Lathmar to Hola Mohalla, here's how Holi is celebrated in diverse parts of India.

Car sales spring a surprise in September

Car sales spring a surprise in September

Rediff.com14 Oct 2008

After recording a fall in sales for two consecutive months, the car segment surprised experts with a marginal gain of 2.83 per cent by selling 108,823 units in a relatively slack month of September, which is when buyers generally postpone their purchase to the festive period.

Opposition attacks Assam CM Gogoi for cash gift proposal

Opposition attacks Assam CM Gogoi for cash gift proposal

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

The main Opposition parties in Assam -- Asom Gana Parishad, Bharatiya Janata Party and All India United Democratic Front -- have come down heavily on the Congress government in Assam for presenting an 'election-oriented populist' interim budget for the year 2014-15.

Share your Sankranti, Pongal, Lohri recipes

Share your Sankranti, Pongal, Lohri recipes

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Share your special recipes for the festival season.

China coronavirus death toll rises to 9 with 440 infected

China coronavirus death toll rises to 9 with 440 infected

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Several countries started screening travellers coming from China, especially from Wuhan to detect symptoms like fever.

Travel 2015: What should you celebrate this March?

Travel 2015: What should you celebrate this March?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

In the third of a 12-part series, we list out all the places you should visit and all the festivals you should celebrate through the New Year.

What my 5 YO grandson is doing during the lockdown

What my 5 YO grandson is doing during the lockdown

Rediff.com18 May 2020

'My five-year-old grandson Arjun enthusiastically helps in jhadoo pocha, putting clothes in the washing machine, drying and then folding them up,' says Dr Veena Adige.

The Best Food Photographs

The Best Food Photographs

Rediff.com4 May 2022

'In today's world, more than ever, we feel the need for comfort, for love. There is so much to reassure us here -- the beautifully captured billowing embrace of the smoke, the golden light, the subject's expression as he prepares the food for sharing.'

Coronavirus leaves top tourist sites eerily deserted

Coronavirus leaves top tourist sites eerily deserted

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

More than 86,000 people worldwide have been infected with the novel coronavirus and the global death toll is nearing 3,000. To try to prevent the spread of the virus, local governments have been closing tourist attractions that normally draw large crowds. World-famous destinations such as the Great Wall of China and the Venetian canals resemble ghost towns. As new coronavirus cases are confirmed daily, more closures and cancellations are expected. For the most up-to-date information on the status of an attraction or event, check the institution's or event's main web page.

Kashmiri Pandits offer prayers during Kheer Bhawani mela after 2 yrs

Kashmiri Pandits offer prayers during Kheer Bhawani mela after 2 yrs

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Amidst Covid scare, hundreds of pilgrims paid obeisance at the famous Ragnya Devi temple in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district on Friday for the annual Kheer Bhawani mela, praying for peace in the union territory and for the pandemic to end.

Deepika Is Louis Vuitton's Newest Star

Deepika Is Louis Vuitton's Newest Star

Rediff.com13 May 2022

A glimpse of the movie star at Louis Vuitton's 2023 Cruise show in San Diego, California.

Easter recipes to get you into the festive mood

Easter recipes to get you into the festive mood

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

Executive Chef Lokesh Jarodia of The Deltin, Daman shares his special Easter recipes.

Rahul comes in support of hijab-wearing students of Udupi college

Rahul comes in support of hijab-wearing students of Udupi college

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

Coming out in support of hijab-wearing Muslim girl students not allowed entry in educational institutes in Karnataka, he said the goddess Saraswati does not differentiate and gives knowledge to all.

Wah! What Lovely Designs!

Wah! What Lovely Designs!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

Rajesh Pratap Singh pays tribute to his karigars.

It's an odd, crazy world out there... Here's proof

It's an odd, crazy world out there... Here's proof

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Here's your weekly digest of unusual moments from around the world.

PHOTOS: Incredibly odd world we live in!

PHOTOS: Incredibly odd world we live in!

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

10 images that prove it's a odd, odd world.

Will Smith, Johnny Depp praise Indian film Zubaan

Will Smith, Johnny Depp praise Indian film Zubaan

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

Mozez Singh's directorial debut Zubaan was premiered at Palm Springs International Film Festival.

Farmers to burn copies of agri laws on Lohri

Farmers to burn copies of agri laws on Lohri

Rediff.com3 Jan 2021

They also said they will observe the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on January 23 as 'Azad Hind Kisan Diwas'.

Pooja Hegde's SUPER HOT bridal avatar

Pooja Hegde's SUPER HOT bridal avatar

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

The actor was a vision in white as she turned showstopper for Varun Chakkilam's bridal collection.

Shudder! Olympics with Chinese Characteristics

Shudder! Olympics with Chinese Characteristics

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

'The Olympic Spirit has been thrown to the wind in Xi Jinping's China.' 'The International Olympic Committee is ready to kowtow to totalitarian China,' notes Claude Arpi.

PHOTOS: The colours of Holi

PHOTOS: The colours of Holi

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

Millions of people across India took to the streets to douse other people in coloured powder for the annual Holi celebrations. Revellers were seen partying in temples and throwing gulal over one another. The festival is one of the largest celebrations across India, which commemorates the start of spring and the end of winter. These amazing images capture people marking the joyous occasion by partying and having fun.

How to have an EXCITING travel adventure!

How to have an EXCITING travel adventure!

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

The new-age traveler is no longer into ticking a checklist of must-see spots on his holiday. He is ready to pay a premium to experience culture, crafts and culinary delights of the local populace

Cherry blossoms hit peak bloom in Washington DC

Cherry blossoms hit peak bloom in Washington DC

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

The iconic pale pink flowers have bloomed and Washington, DC hasn't looked this beautiful.