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The bye-cycle diaries of Kolkata

The bye-cycle diaries of Kolkata

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

Avid cyclists, newspaper vendors, milkmen and courier boys have come together to protest against West Bengal government's ban on cycles from city roads, reports Debaleena Sengupta.

The kindness of a stranger-mom

The kindness of a stranger-mom

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

Neha Saigal recalls her uncharacteristic behaviour on her first transatlantic flight.

The lesson India must learn from Indore

The lesson India must learn from Indore

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

The city is waging a war against garbage, says Anjuli Bhargava.

'People don't realise if there's no T20s, Test cricket will die'

'People don't realise if there's no T20s, Test cricket will die'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

India's team director Ravi Shastri has agreed with former captain Rahul Dravid's views on not having too many bilateral ODI and T20 matches and said there should be more emphasis on the World Cup for the limited overs formats of the game.

Freebies are the new god in Tamil Nadu

Freebies are the new god in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com14 May 2016

'The irresistible charm of Indian politics is it can always throw up surprises -- even when it looks as predictable as in Tamil Nadu,' discovers Shekhar Gupta.

Romancing street food in India

Romancing street food in India

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

These bloggers are adding fresh flavours to India's vibrant street-food scene.

2 inches taller and 8.6 milliseconds younger in 340 days

2 inches taller and 8.6 milliseconds younger in 340 days

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

We take a look at the amazing things that Scott Kelly experienced as he hovered 400 kilometres above the earth zipping around it at 17 thousand miles per hour for nearly an year.

Croma takes the battle to online retailers

Croma takes the battle to online retailers

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

The store launches same-day delivery for its site, though analysts say others have eroded its headstart in the brick and mortar format.

Aus Open PHOTOS: Nadal, Kyrgios advance; Dimitrov and Wozniacki survive

Aus Open PHOTOS: Nadal, Kyrgios advance; Dimitrov and Wozniacki survive

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

Images from the Australian Open matches played at Melbourne Park on Wednesday.

French Open PIX: Nadal crushes Gasquet; Sharapova sets up Serena clash

French Open PIX: Nadal crushes Gasquet; Sharapova sets up Serena clash

Rediff.com3 Jun 2018

IMAGES from matches played on Day 7 of the French Open at the Roland Garros in Paris on Saturday

The amazing success story of Sunil Mittal

The amazing success story of Sunil Mittal

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

Mittal would travel in trucks with his consignments.

Why did Indrani send her driver to Lonavla?

Why did Indrani send her driver to Lonavla?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

As the weeks go by in this trial, it has emerged that Shyamvar Rai is that rare species of driver whose knowledge of distances, directions and routes surprisingly would not even fill the back of a postage stamp.

Sheena Bora Trial: Indrani was a dark blob against a jail window

Sheena Bora Trial: Indrani was a dark blob against a jail window

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

Each time they held the leafy bedsheet over the window for a few seconds, a clearer but very grey visage of Indrani came into view. In the barely discernible image, Indrani seemed to look tired and downbeat. But then the bedsheet would be taken away and Indrani would disappear into the darkness once more.

Toyota Fortuner Diesel is more expensive than ever before and it isn't really unique

Toyota Fortuner Diesel is more expensive than ever before and it isn't really unique

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

While, on the surface, it seems revolutionarily new, Toyota has essentially plugged in gaps in the Fortuner's package. Tushar Kamath/CarDekho.com drives a Toyota Fortuner 2.8 4x4 AT to find all about it.

La Liga: Real beaten by Atletico, Neymar lifts Barca

La Liga: Real beaten by Atletico, Neymar lifts Barca

Rediff.com14 Sep 2014

Real Madrid's early-season woes deepened when they lost 2-1 at home to La Liga champions Atletico Madrid, while substitute Neymar struck twice in Barcelona's 2-0 win against visiting Athletic Bilbao on Saturday.

How to make toll roads user-friendly

How to make toll roads user-friendly

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

This uncaring attitude is primarily based on the fact that road concessionaires still do not see themselves as "service deliverers", says Vinayak Chatterjee.

'We can go hungry, but bringing Ganesha home is mandatory'

'We can go hungry, but bringing Ganesha home is mandatory'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2014

They live on the road under a temporary, plastic roof. But, for 11 days, Lord Ganesha finds a home in their abode.

To Gandhiji, wherever he is

To Gandhiji, wherever he is

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

At Sabarmati Ashram that very hot summer evening, some had come to see and feel the place where Bapu lived. Some had come to be alone on the lawns after a disappointing Class 12 result...

Options for diesel car buyers after the ban

Options for diesel car buyers after the ban

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

If you opt for a petrol variant, you will need to reapply for loan.

'It's about taking the first step'

'It's about taking the first step'

Rediff.com19 May 2015

Meet 5 women who are running small home-based business ventures with the resources available to them.

When Google takes on Apple

When Google takes on Apple

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

The Pixel handset comes with all-round improvement, and with some workable niggles here and there, the handset looks poised to take on the rival Apple iPhone 7 and Samsung Galaxy S7, says Himanshu Juneja.

Should you buy the LG V20 for Rs 55k?

Should you buy the LG V20 for Rs 55k?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

Despite some niggles, LG's fagship V20 is feature loaded and definitely worthy, says Himanshu Juneja

Lady Gaga and Elton John turn designers for charity

Lady Gaga and Elton John turn designers for charity

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

The latest news on models, designers and actors from the world of glamour and fashion.

Why couples fail on the first night

Why couples fail on the first night

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Excerpt from Dr Mahinder Watsa's book, It's Normal.

Valentine's Day 2016: Your love horoscope!

Valentine's Day 2016: Your love horoscope!

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

What the stars have in store for your romantic life.

Working in a start-up? Why you should worry

Working in a start-up? Why you should worry

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Fun and games at start-ups have ended as easy money dries up.

I don't lose sleep over AirAsia: IndiGo Airlines president

I don't lose sleep over AirAsia: IndiGo Airlines president

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

Days after low-cost carrier AirAsia announced it would launch its India operations by the end of the year, IndiGo Airlines President Aditya Ghosh, 38, tells Sudipto Dey in an interaction why his airline is not one that should be worried.

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

We are the Godses!

We are the Godses!

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Nathuram Godse's nephew and niece in Pune see him as a devout nationalist, not a contract killer.

Why chinaman bowlers fit the bill in IPL 9

Why chinaman bowlers fit the bill in IPL 9

Rediff.com5 May 2016

Former India spinner Murali Kartik assesses the spinning scene in IPL9.

The next Indian astronaut

The next Indian astronaut

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

Raja Chari is in training to go to space in 2019. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel presents the story of his journey from Cedar Falls, Iowa, to NASA. A Rediff.com Exclusive!

Hanging out at the movies

Hanging out at the movies

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

How do you even define a movie that primarily exists as an invitation to its audience -- an invitation to come and merely laze around with a set of interesting characters, asks Sreehari Nair.

The Vaidik-Saeed affair is a wake-up call for Modi's government

The Vaidik-Saeed affair is a wake-up call for Modi's government

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

'There are all sorts of characters moving around acting as unofficial representatives of the government and engaging in their own personal foreign policy initiatives. Clearly, the government needs to shut these characters down if it wants to continue enjoying any credibility, both domestically and internationally,' says Sushant Sareen.

At Rs 32k, Nexus 5X is no match for Moto X Style

At Rs 32k, Nexus 5X is no match for Moto X Style

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

With a passable built material, and decent battery back up, the chances of the phone commanding premium price dwindled quite early. Anybody with a budge of thirty thousand plus will gladly go for something more worthy like Moto X Style

Hands on review: Google Nexus 6P

Hands on review: Google Nexus 6P

Rediff.com15 Nov 2015

How capable is the latest mobile phone from the Nexus bloodline? Himanshu Juneja reviews the Nexus 6P.

Euro 2016 qualifiers: Slovakia stun defending champs Spain; England labour to win

Euro 2016 qualifiers: Slovakia stun defending champs Spain; England labour to win

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Holders Spain suffered their first defeat in qualifying for a major tournament in eight years when Miroslav Stoch nodded a late goal to earn Slovakia a shock 2-1 victory in Euro 2016 Group C on Thursday.

Jispa-Tso Moriri: Tipsy bridges, cute kids and a long lake

Jispa-Tso Moriri: Tipsy bridges, cute kids and a long lake

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

'If you batted an eyelid and drifted the vehicle a little, you'd certainly hit the unsteady rocks and meet your end. Or so it seemed.' 'By the way, did I tell you that we were cruising at approximately 12,000 feet and above?'

Wow! Just WOW!

Wow! Just WOW!

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

With the iPad Air 2, Apple has surprised again!

Who helped Dhananjay Desai spread his poison?

Who helped Dhananjay Desai spread his poison?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

Dhananjay Desai has been allowed to spread his poison to young men in Maharashtra and Goa over the last five years, by a 'secular' Congress-NCP government. The 23 cases pending against him have not stopped him. He and his supporters must have thought they were immune when they lynched a bearded Muslim at night. Neither Desai nor his followers, nor the police, nor their 'secular' political masters, must have expected the nationwide furore that followed, says Jyoti Punwani.

10 most common workout mistakes you're probably making

10 most common workout mistakes you're probably making

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

Fitness entrepreneur Nawaz Modi Singhania and founder of Body Art Fitness Studio lists them out. Read and learn!