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Maharashtra's Jungle Book: The Tiger, Hyena, Elephant, Fox

Maharashtra's Jungle Book: The Tiger, Hyena, Elephant, Fox

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

The moral of the story from Maharashtra is that stripes alone don't make the Hyena a Tiger, says Colonel R Hariharan.

Junglee Review: Gimmicky affair

Junglee Review: Gimmicky affair

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

What could have been an extraordinary movie fails to hit the mark, notes Urvi Parikh.

Migrant crisis: 'The beginning of a real exodus'

Migrant crisis: 'The beginning of a real exodus'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

European leaders are searching for solutions as conflicts in Syria and Iraq are sending thousands of refugees on dangerous voyages through the Balkans and across the Mediterranean to the 28-nation European Union. Here are the latest developments on the crisis.

Rupee ends 13 paise lower against US dollar

Rupee ends 13 paise lower against US dollar

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Weakness in euro against the dollar weighed on the rupee.

What's in a name, Ganesha has 108!

What's in a name, Ganesha has 108!

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

The god of wisdom and success, Ganesha has 108 names.Each name represents one aspect of the god.

When will it go right for Williams?

When will it go right for Williams?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2004

Senior citizens neglected and depressed...

Senior citizens neglected and depressed...

Rediff.com2 Jul 2004

Statistics reveal that out of about 77 million senior citizens in India, as many as 90% have no social security and are emotionally depressed. Apart from brutality and neglect, the nation does not offer much to those who age.

The trail of death left by Veerappan

The trail of death left by Veerappan

Rediff.com10 Dec 2002

900kg pig weighs in for Guinness record

900kg pig weighs in for Guinness record

Rediff.com23 Feb 2004

The pig, in the northeastern province of Liaoning, was 2.5mt in length, had a 2.23mt waistline and a tusk 14.4cm long when it died on February 5.

UK PM to push again in 4th bid for Dec 12 snap poll

UK PM to push again in 4th bid for Dec 12 snap poll

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

Johnson has set his hopes for getting his snap poll bill through the Commons threshold. His latest attempt may just succeed after the Opposition Labour Party said it would back an early election in December.

UK MPs reject chaotic 'no-deal' Brexit, back May's bid to reopen deal

UK MPs reject chaotic 'no-deal' Brexit, back May's bid to reopen deal

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

In a series of votes on Tuesday, lawmakers rejected a no-deal Brexit by 318 votes to 310, undermining the government's argument that Britain would be willing to crash out of the EU without an agreement.

PoK-linked London Bridge attacker was 'ISIS fighter'

PoK-linked London Bridge attacker was 'ISIS fighter'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2019

'The person who carried out the London attack... was a fighter from the Islamic State, and did so in response to calls to target citizens of coalition countries,' the ISIS statement read.

European Investment Bank to lend $512 mn for Lucknow metro

European Investment Bank to lend $512 mn for Lucknow metro

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

The EIB has supported long-term investment across India that has helped the country harness renewable energy, strengthened industry and reduced carbon emissions.

Will Europe fall apart over migrant crisis?

Will Europe fall apart over migrant crisis?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Hundreds of migrants, who continue to arrive in Europe as they flee the scenes of chaos and brutality of the Islamic State in the Middle East, have created sharp divisions among European Union member states which are increasingly finding it tough to control the massive influx.

These dogs aren't just just man's best friends...

These dogs aren't just just man's best friends...

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

Dog squads are sniffing out poachers and busting their plans. Geetanjali Krishna tells us more about these canine crusaders.

New 'Brextension' gives UK October 31 deadline

New 'Brextension' gives UK October 31 deadline

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

The latest extension until October 31 makes it more likely that the UK would have to contest the European elections next month, something none of the British political parties were looking forward to in light of the June 2016 referendum in favour of Brexit.

Great new deal reached on Brexit: British PM

Great new deal reached on Brexit: British PM

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Britain is due to leave the European Union by October 31, with Johnson racing against time to strike a deal to meet that deadline.

Money management lessons from Lord Ganesha

Money management lessons from Lord Ganesha

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Worried about your financial future? Lord Ganesha has some tips for you.

Brexit done: UK leaves EU as Johnson hails new dawn

Brexit done: UK leaves EU as Johnson hails new dawn

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

The UK became the first country to exit the economic bloc after 47 years of membership following the vote in favour of Brexit in June 2016.

Theresa May soldiers on amid ongoing Brexit rebellion

Theresa May soldiers on amid ongoing Brexit rebellion

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

The 62-year-old premier remains defiant despite the prospect of a no-confidence vote after Jacob Rees-Mogg, a leading Tory Brexiteer, piled on the pressure by submitting a letter of no-confidence to the chair of the Conservative's influential 1922 Committee on Thursday.

Lotus expect huge step forward in 2015

Lotus expect huge step forward in 2015

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

Lotus expect to be far more competitive this season with a new Formula One car that they hailed as a massive step forward on Monday.

UK MPs votes to delay Brexit Day, but reject 2nd referendum

UK MPs votes to delay Brexit Day, but reject 2nd referendum

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

May is now expected focus on pushing her controversial withdrawal agreement through for a last-ditch Commons vote next Tuesday

PHOTOS: It's an odd, odd world out there!

PHOTOS: It's an odd, odd world out there!

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

10 photos that show it's an odd, weird world out there

Greece submits new bailout plan to avoid euro exit

Greece submits new bailout plan to avoid euro exit

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

Athens bowed to demands to phase out tax breaks for its islands.

'Human beings are scary'

'Human beings are scary'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

'Animals understand you well.' 'They understand your vibe.' 'If they feel there is no harm from you, they will love you for life.'

Modi to visit Belgium, US and Saudi Arabia from March 30

Modi to visit Belgium, US and Saudi Arabia from March 30

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

Modi will embark on a three-nation tour beginning March 30 during which he will attend the crucial Nuclear Security Summit in Washington, India-EU Summit in Brussels and travel to Saudi Arabia, a key partner of India in the sensitive Gulf region.

Mediterranean migrants crisis: EU triples funding for sea patrols

Mediterranean migrants crisis: EU triples funding for sea patrols

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

European leaders on Thursday agreed to triple its naval search mission in the Mediterranean, restoring its funding to last year's level. The decision comes four days after up to 900 desperate people drowned trying to reach Europe from Libya.

Greek 'no': Losses but no panic for euro zone shares

Greek 'no': Losses but no panic for euro zone shares

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Banks bore the brunt of the sell-off.

Brexit fallout looms over historic Theresa May-Angela Merkel meeting

Brexit fallout looms over historic Theresa May-Angela Merkel meeting

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

On her first foreign trip since taking office, May told Merkel that her government would not ask to leave the EU before the end of 2016.

Review: Leela caters to Biju Menon's fans

Review: Leela caters to Biju Menon's fans

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Leela may carry the buzz that it deals with a controversial subject, but there is nothing objectionable in the film, says Paresh C Palicha.

Euro zone clinches deal with Greece after all-night haggle

Euro zone clinches deal with Greece after all-night haggle

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Tough conditions imposed by global lenders could cause an outcry.

Greece seeks new EU loan deal in race to avert collapse

Greece seeks new EU loan deal in race to avert collapse

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Deadline to submit convincing reform plans is this week.

Euro zone gives Greece until Sunday for debt deal

Euro zone gives Greece until Sunday for debt deal

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

The situation in Greece worsened with banks closed for a 2nd week.

Greece offers new proposals to avert default, creditors see hope

Greece offers new proposals to avert default, creditors see hope

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Greek proposals hailed as "a positive step forward".

Migrant ship capsizes off Libyan coast; death toll could rise to 950

Migrant ship capsizes off Libyan coast; death toll could rise to 950

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

The death toll for the worst ever migrant disaster in the Mediterranean could be as high as 950 said reports even as Italy's coastguard coordinated the search for survivors and bodies.

World must act in unison against terrorism: Modi @G20 summit

World must act in unison against terrorism: Modi @G20 summit

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said some countries still use terrorism as "an instrument of state policy" and the world must act against radicalisation without any political consideration

In Brussels, PM asks UN to address challenge posed by terrorism

In Brussels, PM asks UN to address challenge posed by terrorism

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

The PM aso said said it was unfortunate that the UN was still unable to define terrorism.

Bappa Morya! 10 facts about Ganesh Chaturthi

Bappa Morya! 10 facts about Ganesh Chaturthi

Rediff.com19 Sep 2015

The longest immersion process is that of Mumbai's Lalbaugcha Raja which lasts for 24 hours.

India calls for quick action against terror sponsors

India calls for quick action against terror sponsors

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

Addressing the plenary session of the 11th Asia-Europe Meeting Summit here in the Mongolian capital, Vice President Hamid Ansari said, "all our societies today face unprecedented levels of threat from terrorism in all its manifestations. The most recent example is what has happened, most unfortunately in France."

Revisiting history: A Harappa in Tamil Nadu

Revisiting history: A Harappa in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

Brick buildings, drainage system excavated in Keezhadi village are on par with those found in Harappa.