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Dia to Bumrah: How celebs wed in Covid times

Dia to Bumrah: How celebs wed in Covid times

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Celebs follow a template for their special day -- an intimate ceremony with few people and a keen eye for a touch of luxury in every aspect.

These stunning images were taken hanging out of a helicopter

These stunning images were taken hanging out of a helicopter

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

photographer Jin-Woo Prensena goes to extreme lengths to ensure he gets the best images from the top. The daredevil lensman takes spectacular shots of the world from above -- hanging out of a helicopter -- suspended in the air, often more than 7,500 feet above ground.

Euro 2020: How Gosens inspired Germany...

Euro 2020: How Gosens inspired Germany...

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

Gosens excelled in his ninth game for the country on Saturday, causing problems for the Portugal defence

For India's rose cultivators, it was a thorny V-Day

For India's rose cultivators, it was a thorny V-Day

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

Rose growers in South India, mainly Hosur, have for many years spread the scent of love on Valentine's Day around the world. But the world seems to have jilted them for other options this time

PHOTOS: Rajnath becomes first Defence Minister to fly in Tejas

PHOTOS: Rajnath becomes first Defence Minister to fly in Tejas

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

Wearing a G suit, the minister buckled himself in the seat behind the pilot in the aircraft.

How England spinner Leach plans to outfox Indian batsmen

How England spinner Leach plans to outfox Indian batsmen

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

Bowling quicker in the air brought success to Monty Panesar in the 2012 tour of India but England left-arm spinner Jack Leach feels the same tactic may not work for him on his maiden series against the mighty batting line-up of the hosts.

Sports Shorts: India tops medal tally in Asia Cup cycling

Sports Shorts: India tops medal tally in Asia Cup cycling

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

EPL: FIFA deny Chelsea request to freeze transfer ban

EPL: FIFA deny Chelsea request to freeze transfer ban

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

Chelsea may still take their case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, as other clubs have done in the past.

Russia keen to sell MiG-35 to India, says top official

Russia keen to sell MiG-35 to India, says top official

Rediff.com23 Jul 2017

The MiG-35 is Russia's most advanced 4++ generation multipurpose fighter jet developed on the basis of the serial-produced MiG-29K/KUB and MiG-29M/M2 combat aircraft.

Cape Town is running out of water... Bengaluru is next

Cape Town is running out of water... Bengaluru is next

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

It's not just South Africa's Cape Town which is going dry. Here are 10 other cities that are most likely to run out of drinking water.

Smith's advice to deflated India after Adelaide debacle

Smith's advice to deflated India after Adelaide debacle

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Australian batting star Steve Smith has no time to think about how India might plot revenge in the second Test in Melbourne but he does have a word of advice for the visitors jolted by the first game's battering -- 'Let it go and move on'.

How Klopp's 'heavy metal' Liverpool hit the right notes

How Klopp's 'heavy metal' Liverpool hit the right notes

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

With 27 wins and 82 points under their belt after only one defeat all season, red-hot Liverpool set a record-breaking pace to leave teams behind them in their wake and are six points shy of ending a 30-year wait for the top-flight title.

Why high growth is no panacea

Why high growth is no panacea

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

When industrial output and inflation fall simultaneously, though it is both a piece of good and bad news, taken together they can signal clear signs of an economic slowdown.

Day 13: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 13: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

All the top action from Day 13 of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing on Thursday.

US formally exits Paris climate deal

US formally exits Paris climate deal

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

President Trump originally announced his intention to withdraw from the agreement in 2017 and formally notified the United Nations last year. The US exited the pact after a mandatory year-long waiting period that ended on Wednesday.

'We are here because of Modi and Obama's vision'

'We are here because of Modi and Obama's vision'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

'Big countries do not agree on every set of issues.' 'Look, one of the differences in the relationship is that when we do not agree, we are sitting down and talking to each other.'

Father's Tales: How Deepak Chahar became India's swing king

Father's Tales: How Deepak Chahar became India's swing king

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Deepak Chahar first came into prominence as an 18-year-old when took 8/10 in his Ranji Trophy debut to send Hyderabad crashing for a lowly 21 in November 2010.

Barty, Serena lead field at Australian Open warm-ups

Barty, Serena lead field at Australian Open warm-ups

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

On the men's side, the fields have already been divided into two ATP 250 tournaments.

'I have always dedicated my life to her'

'I have always dedicated my life to her'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

'If I make content for my 16-year-old son, I have to keep in mind that the timelines are not too long.' 'To make someone sit and watch an episode for 20-25 minutes or 45-50 minutes, I have to ensure that the plot is always on the move.'

Bollywood celebrates Maa!

Bollywood celebrates Maa!

Rediff.com10 May 2021

'There is nothing your mama can't fix!'

Budget sets India up for next-gen infrastructure: Goyal

Budget sets India up for next-gen infrastructure: Goyal

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

Terming infrastructure as the "backbone" of any nation's development, Goyal while presenting the interim Budget for 2019-20 in the Lok Sabha said India aspires to be a USD 10 trillion economy in the next eight years, and on the anvil is next generation infrastructure of roads, railways, seaports, airports, urban transport, gas and electric transmission and inland waterways.

How companies deal with coronavirus panic

How companies deal with coronavirus panic

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

Employees asked to work from home... cancelled travel plans... curtailed meetings... Caution and precaution dominate Corporate India's response to Covid-19.

Why car recalls are spiking in India

Why car recalls are spiking in India

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

One can see the scale of recalls going up as the market expands.

ATP Cup: Nadal and Djokovic make winning start

ATP Cup: Nadal and Djokovic make winning start

Rediff.com4 Jan 2020

Rafael Nadal overcame a temporary blip on his way to victory at the ATP Cup on Saturday

Meet the perfect touring bike!

Meet the perfect touring bike!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

Honda's attempt at offering a no nonsense touring machine, coupled with slight off-roading capability, has paid off.

Intex LED: A pocket-friendly smart TV

Intex LED: A pocket-friendly smart TV

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

While most models in the market cost almost 1 lakh, this 55-inch full-HD LED TV costs 78,999.

'Superstar Kohli can keep Test cricket alive'

'Superstar Kohli can keep Test cricket alive'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

India's seam attack is one of the best that we have seen, reckons former South Africa captain Graeme Smith.

25 Beautiful Frames of Dil Se..

25 Beautiful Frames of Dil Se..

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Sukanya Verma feels wonderment for Dil Se's fabulous, flawless frames, and she tells us why.

Warning bells for India as Smith has 'found his hands'

Warning bells for India as Smith has 'found his hands'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

'The past few days I have found something ... I have found my hands which I am extremely excited about.'

Decks cleared for export of Indian mangoes to Australia

Decks cleared for export of Indian mangoes to Australia

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

The fruit has to however meet biosecurity standards including irradiation before they are exported.

EPL PIX: Man City win 4th title in five years

EPL PIX: Man City win 4th title in five years

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Images from Sunday's English Premier League matches.

Shorts: Coach Gopichand rues lack of preparation time for Olympics

Shorts: Coach Gopichand rues lack of preparation time for Olympics

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

Aus clicking at right time, says Black Caps star Boult

Aus clicking at right time, says Black Caps star Boult

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

New Zealand quick Trent Boult believes Australia are now the team to beat at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup. Australia showed their trademark fighting spirit with a 86-run victory over Boult's team at Lord's, their second consecutive defeat after a previous loss to Pakistan.

Startups offer solutions to water problems

Startups offer solutions to water problems

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

As India reels from a severe water shortage, startups have begun offering innovative ways to help people access safe drinking water.

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

20 years ago this week, India and Australia played one of the greatest Test matches in cricket history. Sreehari Nair relives the sound and the fury of that unforgettable game at the Eden Gardens.

'For him the nation came first; himself last'

'For him the nation came first; himself last'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

Squadron Leader Samir Abrol's brother Sushant, who brought back his older sibling's coffin draped in the Tricolour, tells Archana Masih why life will never be the same again.

Nadal still not happy after smoother victory

Nadal still not happy after smoother victory

Rediff.com27 May 2011

Rafael Nadal enjoyed a smoother time after a bumpy ride in his opening match but a 7-5, 6-3, 7-6 win over fellow Spaniard Pablo Andujar in the French Open second round on Thursday still did not satisfy the champion.

Indian shooters secure record 15th Olympic quota

Indian shooters secure record 15th Olympic quota

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar bagged India's 13th Olympic quota in shooting with a bronze medal in men's 50m rifle 3 positions at the 14th Asian Championship.

US calls for Saffron Revolution in India's energy sector

US calls for Saffron Revolution in India's energy sector

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Climate change and US-India collaborations in renewable energy resources will be up for discussion at the US-India energy summit coinciding with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Washington, DC, later this month, reports Aziz Haniffa.

Sports shorts: Harikrishna defeats Hou Yifan; Heena, Bhaker shine

Sports shorts: Harikrishna defeats Hou Yifan; Heena, Bhaker shine

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Monday '