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Daredevil dangling his fiance over cliff isn't quite what it seems
Rediff.com23 Aug 2017A woman appears to risk her life to capture a breathtaking engagement photo, however the incredible snap is actually just an optical illusion.
He's back! First look at Mumbai's Lalbaugcha Raja
Rediff.com21 Aug 2017Standing tall at 18 feet, Mumbai's most famous Ganpati -- the Lalbaugcha Raja is here.
In photos: What happens when a trillion-tonne iceberg breaks loose from Antarctica
Rediff.com15 Jul 2017And why YOU should worry about it.
Stone pelter vs cop: A Kashmiri portrait
Rediff.com12 Jul 2017Compelling voices from the youth caught on both sides of the Kashmiri conflict.
When Modi meets Trump: Will it be a hug or a handshake?
Rediff.com22 Jun 2017As Modi prepares for his first meeting with United States President Donald Trump, we can't help but wonder will the PM go in for a hug or will 'The Donald' opt for one his 'famous' handshakes?
Even the rains can't stop Modi from doing yoga
Rediff.com21 Jun 2017Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a keen practitioner of yoga and on Wednesday he took to the yoga mat to prove it.
Know everything about International Yoga Day? Take our quiz
Rediff.com19 Jun 2017As we prep for International Yoga Day, here's a quiz to test you on all things Yoga.
Would you try 'Goat Yoga'?
Rediff.com16 Jun 2017Goat Yoga is real and, believe it or not, is a big craze in the United States with classes selling out everywhere from California to New York.
India 137 on peace index, up 4 notches thanks to less crime
Rediff.com13 Jun 2017The Global Peace Index 2017, by the Institute of Economics and Peace found that the global level of peace slightly improved, by 0.28 per cent in score. A total of 93 countries improved, while 68 countries deteriorated.
UK elections: What happens to Brexit now?
Rediff.com9 Jun 2017While Britain grapples with a hung parliament, EU has warned, 'We don't know when Brexit talks start. We know when they must end.'
In photos: UK's race to 10 Downing Street
Rediff.com9 Jun 2017Theresa May's ruling Conservatives have not won outright majority in the UK parliament. Snapshots from Britain's post-Brexit snap general elections.
10 things you should know about new cattle sale rules
Rediff.com31 May 2017Here are 10 things you should know about the new rules.
An army battles the Islamists...
Rediff.com31 May 2017The Philippines army battles terrorists backed by Islamic State in the first major military encounter with Islamists in that part of the world.
The Modi-fication of India
Rediff.com26 May 2017Election after election, the Bharatiya Janata Party has romped home to victory with Narendra Modi as its star campaigner. In 2017, the BJP is in government in 15 states and according to a recent report, more than 60 per cent of the country's population now lives in states either ruled by the BJP alone or in partnership. Move the slider on the map below to see the change in how the states have been voting since May 2014.
Jaitley, Swaraj, Gadkari: Who gets the thumbs up and the thumbs down
Rediff.com26 May 2017Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been running a tight ship when it comes to governance. As the pradhan mantri completes three years at the helm, let's take a look at how his ministers have fared. Who are the doers and laggards amongst them?
Modi@3: Have achche din arrived?
Rediff.com24 May 2017Take our poll and let India know what you think of Mr Modi and his government.
Quiz of the week: Have you been paying attention?
Rediff.com18 May 2017How well do you know your news? Test your knowledge with our quiz.
Queen@91: 15 facts about her that might surprise you
Rediff.com21 Apr 2017The Queen, 89, will take over the title from her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria who, according to Buckingham Palace, reigned for exactly 23,226 days, 16 hours and 23 minutes. To celebrate her 63-year-long reign, here are some interesting facts about her.
The world's 10 weirdest festivals
Rediff.com12 Apr 2017We take a look at the world's quirky, colourful - and downright bizarre - events.