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Why Indians love Bewitching Bali

Why Indians love Bewitching Bali

Rediff.com30 May 2018

If you're planning to visit Bali this year, you're on the right track; the recent TripAdvisor survey has listed it as a hot favourite vacation destination among Indian travellers.

Superb snaps from Siena International Photo Awards

Superb snaps from Siena International Photo Awards

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

Gazing upon the prize-winning images of the Siena International Photo Awards 2019 is something of a roller coaster experience. The overall winner is a compelling picture of a boy trying to retrieve his ball behind an armed guard in Liberia, taken by British photographer Jonathan Banks. He was up against some extremely talented competition, as our selection shows.

At UN Human Rights Council, India says it's secular, has no State religion

At UN Human Rights Council, India says it's secular, has no State religion

Rediff.com5 May 2017

AG Mukul Rohatgi led the Indian delegation at the UN Human Rights Council.

#TrendAlert: Fashion that will knock your socks off!

#TrendAlert: Fashion that will knock your socks off!

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

A humble foot accessory has become a fashion statement and how!

From Symbian to Android: A mother's leap of faith

From Symbian to Android: A mother's leap of faith

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

What happens when a person who is used to an old Nokia phone gets a brand new Moto E? Here's what Manu Shankar/Rediff.com realised when he gave one such phone to his mother

Review: How To Train Your Dragon 2 gets it right. Again!

Review: How To Train Your Dragon 2 gets it right. Again!

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

How To Train Your Dragon 2 is a decidedly darker, deeper follow-up to the original, says Sukanya Verma.

7 lesser known facts about the new Maruti Dzire

7 lesser known facts about the new Maruti Dzire

Rediff.com29 Jul 2017

To continue its dominance in the compact sedan segment, which consists hard-nuts like Tata Tigor, Hyundai Xcent and VW Ameo, the numero uno carmaker has fielded third generation Dzire.

Banjarans of Bellary take fashion world by storm

Banjarans of Bellary take fashion world by storm

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

With 41 stitching patterns under their belt, the Lambani women have not only earned a GI tag for Sandur, their art has also travelled to the London Fashion Week and that Fabindia store near you.

Lapses by some pharma cos overshadowed good things: FDA chief

Lapses by some pharma cos overshadowed good things: FDA chief

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

On her maiden visit to India, US Food and Drug Administrator Margaret A Hamburg has said recent lapses in quality by a handful of pharma companies has overshadowed the good things done by other Indian companies, who emphasise on quality products and practices.

Moto G4 vs Moto G4 Plus: What's the difference?

Moto G4 vs Moto G4 Plus: What's the difference?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Not much, says Himanshu Juneja in this review of Moto G4

Modi-Obama will make for spectacular Republic Day show

Modi-Obama will make for spectacular Republic Day show

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

'Modi and Obama are transformational leaders. There can't be a better occasion than to see them together, making their own 'firsts' in a festival of the Republic of India,' says Tarun Vijay, MP.

States outdo each other on social media to lure investment

States outdo each other on social media to lure investment

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

Jharkhand and Andhra Pradesh use celebrity endorsers and social media campaigns to brand their state and court big business to eventually bring about job creation. Can they deliver on their promises?

When I met Sara Ali Khan

When I met Sara Ali Khan

Rediff.com3 May 2018

Decoding the Sanju myth, baking for the Avengers and more in Sukanya Verma's Super Filmi Week.

iOS 7 readies Apple for a bigger bite

iOS 7 readies Apple for a bigger bite

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

With its latest software update Apple breathes a new life into its iPhone and iPad.

Microsoft Surface Pro: Is it value for money?

Microsoft Surface Pro: Is it value for money?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

The new Surface Pro an impressive upgrade over its predecessors, says Aparna Banerjea.

Guide, Coach, Halwai: SRK's many, MANY avatars!

Guide, Coach, Halwai: SRK's many, MANY avatars!

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

Looking at Shah Rukh Khan's unusual onscreen professions.

Fashion Queen Sonam Kapoor's 15 MOST experimental avatars!

Fashion Queen Sonam Kapoor's 15 MOST experimental avatars!

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Sonam Kapoor turns 31 today!

The many shades of Left and Right in JNU

The many shades of Left and Right in JNU

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

The perception about JNU being 'radical' is one that is as old as JNU itself. But the university is more than just that. At its heart, its campus is a mosaic of ideologies that allow its students to breathe politically.

Coolpad Note 3 lite is fairly loaded

Coolpad Note 3 lite is fairly loaded

Rediff.com13 Mar 2016

Himanshu Juneja reviews this budget phone that offers 3GB RAM, finger print scanner and more for just Rs 6,999

Review: Mira Nair's Queen Of Katwe is a ray of inspiration

Review: Mira Nair's Queen Of Katwe is a ray of inspiration

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

Queen Of Katwe feels almost like Mira Nair is making a Bollywood film in Africa, notes Raja Sen.

5 Holi-proof smartphones just made for you

5 Holi-proof smartphones just made for you

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Let's check them out!

Samsung Galaxy Alpha: The Rs 40k-pricing disappoints

Samsung Galaxy Alpha: The Rs 40k-pricing disappoints

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Samsung Galaxy Alpha is a very capable phone, and sales should pick up pace if the company decides to move quickly and brings the price to a more realistic level of about Rs 35,000, says Himanshu Juneja.

Review: iPhone 7 Plus

Review: iPhone 7 Plus

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

With a starting price of Rs 72,000 for the base 32 GB storage model, will the iPhone 7 Plus be able to wow the audience? Himanshu Juneja reviews the iconic iPhone 7 Plus

'Putin won't risk improving relations with Pakistan at India's expense'

'Putin won't risk improving relations with Pakistan at India's expense'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2018

'But Russia is well aware of Pakistan's nuisance power on its border.'

Puducherry, a walker's delight

Puducherry, a walker's delight

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Its quiet, whitewashed elegance and colourful vibrancy make the erstwhile colonial town of Puducherry an ambler's delight.

'I'm completely fearless!'

'I'm completely fearless!'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

'Even though Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Sathiyon was not a hit, people still remember me. I must have done some really good acting in it. I met Akshay (Kumar, her co-star) recently and he told me 'tu toh director ban gayi hai' (you've become a director). I told him you can never predict where life takes you.' Divya Khosla Kumar prepares us for Sanam Re.

Despicable Me 3 Review: A zany joyride of retro and reunions

Despicable Me 3 Review: A zany joyride of retro and reunions

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

Whether you're a kid, accompanying one or neither of the two, there are still lots of reasons to catch Despicable Me 3, says Sukanya Verma.

10 Ways To Celebrate Diwali, Bollywood Style

10 Ways To Celebrate Diwali, Bollywood Style

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

Celebrate Diwali, filmi style.

Nexus 6P: It has everything an Android lover would want!

Nexus 6P: It has everything an Android lover would want!

Rediff.com16 May 2016

With a full metal unibody design and flat sides, the phone undoubtedly looks like a premium one

Sheena Bora Murder Case: Game of Cat & Mouse

Sheena Bora Murder Case: Game of Cat & Mouse

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

Will there be answers? Will we ever know the truth about who murdered Sheena Bora?

The return of the 'dumb' phones

The return of the 'dumb' phones

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

The revival of feature phones in India is driven by low-cost access to the internet, but the 'dumb phones' are learning to get smart and create a niche, says Veer Arjun Singh.

Is Meizu m1 Note another iPhone wannabe?

Is Meizu m1 Note another iPhone wannabe?

Rediff.com21 May 2015

With an impressive resume, the Meizu m1 Note phablet will attract users who would like to lay their hands on a big screen device which is well built, cost effective, and not a slouch in performance either, says Himanshu Juneja.

Jodhpur RIFF 2014: Dance of the dunes

Jodhpur RIFF 2014: Dance of the dunes

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

The traditional male dancers of Rajasthan produce seductive movement that has colour and beat.

Check out the amazing Rs 36-lakh Fiat Abarth 595

Check out the amazing Rs 36-lakh Fiat Abarth 595

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

It is in no ways a mass market product as it does not give two-hoots about stuff like fuel efficiency and practicality.

Xiaomi Redmi 2 vs Lenovo A6000: Which is a good buy?

Xiaomi Redmi 2 vs Lenovo A6000: Which is a good buy?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Xiaomi, Lenovo and Micromax have launched low cost phones to attract consumers at large scale.

OnePlus 3 leaps into the big league

OnePlus 3 leaps into the big league

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

6GB RAM, 16MP camera, Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor... Himanshu Juneja reviews the OnePlus 3

Wimbledon's much sought-after towels made in India!

Wimbledon's much sought-after towels made in India!

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Welspun India Ltd bought British towel manufacturer Christy in 2006. And since then they have been manufacturing all the towels for the tournament at their facility in Vapi, Gujarat.

Zimbabwe performances raise hope of World Cup progress

Zimbabwe performances raise hope of World Cup progress

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

A promising start to their World Cup campaign will raise hopes of a quarter-final berth.

She quit a cushy job to teach tribal kids to paint

She quit a cushy job to teach tribal kids to paint

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

Honoured at British Council's Study UK Alumni Awards, Ruchi Shah's illustrations are now part of children's books across nine Indian languages.

The 24 year old who owns an IPL team

The 24 year old who owns an IPL team

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

'Twenty20 cricket can be a lottery at times, but I think we'll definitely reach the semifinals.'