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This 'selfie museum' is where YOU ought to be

This 'selfie museum' is where YOU ought to be

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

The Art in Island museum in Philippines's capital Manila is gaining popularity because it lets you do what none of the traditional museums will: play with the art.

Gone girls: A year on, world remembers #Bringbackourgirls

Gone girls: A year on, world remembers #Bringbackourgirls

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

It has been a year since Islamic militant group Boko Haram abducted 276 teenage girls from their school dormitories in northeastern Nigeria.

Teen golf sensation Aditi Ashok makes waves in breakthrough year

Teen golf sensation Aditi Ashok makes waves in breakthrough year

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

Eighteen-year-old Aditi Ashok was the brightest star on the country's golfing circuit this year and was fittingly named the Ladies European Tour's Rookie of the Year for becoming the first Indian to win two back-to-back titles in her first year on the tour. Here is a look back at how India's golfers fared in 2016

IPTL 2: Indian team snares Nadal; Japan Warriors pick Paes

IPTL 2: Indian team snares Nadal; Japan Warriors pick Paes

Rediff.com12 Apr 2015

Rafael Nadal will play for the Indian side in the second edition of the International Premier Tennis League.

Who should the next RBI Governor be? Vote now!

Who should the next RBI Governor be? Vote now!

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

Will Arundhati Bhattacharya be the RBI's first woman governor? Or will Urjit Patel succeed Raghuram Rajanas RBI governor when his term ends on September 4?

What the South China Sea verdict means

What the South China Sea verdict means

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

'China, which had earlier blockaded New Delhi's bid to join the Nuclear Suppliers Group by citing the nuclear non-proliferation law, finds itself in an awkward position and international isolation.' 'India needs to pursue a policy of mediation between China and the Southeast Asian countries for regional security,' says Srikanth Kondapalli.

Aman Verma gets engaged!

Aman Verma gets engaged!

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

REWIND: 10 moments from the day gone by

REWIND: 10 moments from the day gone by

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

A look back at some moments from Thursday

Modi seeks ADB's help to transform Indian Railways

Modi seeks ADB's help to transform Indian Railways

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

ADB was urged to take up the Railways sector.

OMG! These images are simply BRILLIANT

OMG! These images are simply BRILLIANT

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

All the action from around the world last week, in case you missed it.

Tigerair terminates inter-line pact with SpiceJet

Tigerair terminates inter-line pact with SpiceJet

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

Singapore-based Tigerair has terminated its passenger swapping pact with Spicejet over a year after the two budget carriers forged the inter-line arrangements.

A staggering $18 trillion unaccounted money stashed in tax havens

A staggering $18 trillion unaccounted money stashed in tax havens

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

A staggering $18 trillion worth unaccounted money is stashed in tax havens.

Gay and proud: When the world turned into a rainbow

Gay and proud: When the world turned into a rainbow

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Signs with messages of love dotted parade routes around the world as millions took part in gay pride events from Toronto to San Francisco to Seoul.

World Bank on what India needs to do to keep remittances steady

World Bank on what India needs to do to keep remittances steady

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

The World Bank in its report said the relative importance of remittances as a source of external resources is expected to increase further.

Tigerair, Axis Bank to offer one-way free ticket from S'pore

Tigerair, Axis Bank to offer one-way free ticket from S'pore

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Tigerair has announced few free tickets for Singapore flights

Typhoon Hagupit ravages Philippines

Typhoon Hagupit ravages Philippines

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

Thousands of people were evacuated and 27 people were reported killed after the typhoon Hagupit hit Philippines' south-east on the weekend. The typhoon caused landslides, pummelled houses and stirred up gusts of 170 kph across the country's central islands.

IN PHOTOS: Federer, other tennis stars get a taste of India

IN PHOTOS: Federer, other tennis stars get a taste of India

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Seven-time Wimbledon champion and 17-time Grand Slam winner Roger Federer got a taste of India when he feasted on a giant naan (bread), served with the usual non-vegetarian and vegetarian accompaniments at a signature restaurant during his second trip to the country.

International Tennis Premier League (IPTL) will add two cities next year

International Tennis Premier League (IPTL) will add two cities next year

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

The International Tennis Premier League (IPTL) will add two cities next year, taking the number to six, event founder Mahesh Bhupathi said on Thursday.

Berdych inspires Singapore to first IPTL win

Berdych inspires Singapore to first IPTL win

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

The Singapore Slammers took their first International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) victory at the fifth time of asking when Tomas Berdych led the home side to a thrilling 24-23 victory over the previously unbeaten Indian Aces on Wednesday.

Agassi sees IPTL as welcome addition but not game-changer

Agassi sees IPTL as welcome addition but not game-changer

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

Andre Agassi predicted fans would warm to the IPTL once they fully understand its complex scoring system.

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

IPTL: Serena's Slammers lose again, Aces continue to dominate

IPTL: Serena's Slammers lose again, Aces continue to dominate

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

Serena Williams returned to the scene of her WTA Finals win but could not prevent her Singapore Slammers team slumping to a fourth straight defeat in the IPTL.

India must change course in the South China Sea

India must change course in the South China Sea

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Since 55 per cent of Indian trade passes through the South China Sea, and with over $5 billion investments in the energy sector in Vietnam, it is imperative India actively pursues its national interests in the region, says Srikanth Kondapalli.

PHOTOS: Ivanovic takes flight; turns stewardess!

PHOTOS: Ivanovic takes flight; turns stewardess!

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

Fellow tennis players were in for a pleasant surprise as Ana Ivanovic took on the role of stewardess on a private jet from Manila to Singapore, on Monday.

IPTL: Find out why Maria Sharapova feels like pressing 'snooze'

IPTL: Find out why Maria Sharapova feels like pressing 'snooze'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Russian tennis ace Maria Sharapova was reportedly tormented on Saturday with the inaugural International Premier Tennis League tournament's shot-clock, saying that she feels like pressing the snooze all the time.

Don't Miss! BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

Don't Miss! BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Rediff.com captures these moments and a lot more from the week gone by...

First Look! Bhutia dedicates AFC honour to struggling Indian players

First Look! Bhutia dedicates AFC honour to struggling Indian players

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

The only Indian inductee in the Asian Football Federation's Hall of Fame, former captain Bhaichung Bhutia dedicated the rare honour to the country's footballers who continue to 'struggle against all odds to prove themselves every single day'.

Indian Aces beat UAE Royals to top IPTL standings

Indian Aces beat UAE Royals to top IPTL standings

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Indian Aces notched up their third win on the trot with a 28-20 victory over UAE Royals in the battle of two unbeaten sides in an India Premier Tennis League match in Manila.

Arun Jaitley appointed as India's Governor on ADB Board

Arun Jaitley appointed as India's Governor on ADB Board

Rediff.com2 Jun 2014

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has been appointed on the Board of Governors of Philippines-based Asian Development Bank (ADB).

Qatar will host 2022, says defiant Blatter

Qatar will host 2022, says defiant Blatter

Rediff.com30 Nov 2014

A defiant FIFA President Sepp Blatter declared there was no moving the 2022 World Cup form Qatar, despite widespread concerns about the bidding process that took the tournament to the Middle East for the first time.

Spitting was a normal reaction: Saudi striker Al Shamrani

Spitting was a normal reaction: Saudi striker Al Shamrani

Rediff.com29 Nov 2014

Al Hilal striker Nasser Al Shamrani said it was a normal reaction to spit at Western Sydney Wanderers defender Matthew Spiranovic at the end of the AFC Champions League final earlier this month after claiming to be verbally abused by the Australian.

International Premier Tennis League: Indian Aces win opener

International Premier Tennis League: Indian Aces win opener

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Indian Aces sailed past Singapore Slammers 26-16 in the inaugural match of the much talked about International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) in Manila on Friday.

PHOTOS: The incredibly weird world we live in!

PHOTOS: The incredibly weird world we live in!

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

These 8 images that show we live in an odd world

PIX:Maheep launches new line of diamonds, Sridevi supports

PIX:Maheep launches new line of diamonds, Sridevi supports

Rediff.com26 Oct 2012

The jewellery designer launched her new collection of fine diamond jewellery, with able support from her sister-in-law Sridevi.

PHOTOS: It's a mad, mad world!

PHOTOS: It's a mad, mad world!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Here are 8 images that show we live in a crazy, odd world

'FY18 will be tough for India's economy'

'FY18 will be tough for India's economy'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

'It will take a long time for the effects of demonetisation to wear away, and I am not even sure that a year lost, can at all be even recovered.'

Mayweather v Pacquiao fight to break broadcast pay records

Mayweather v Pacquiao fight to break broadcast pay records

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

Guadalupe Jaimes, a Chicago roofing supply salesman, calls the $100 pay-per-view price tag for a high-definition broadcast of Saturday's boxing mega-match "ridiculous."

DON'T MISS: It's an ODD world out there!

DON'T MISS: It's an ODD world out there!

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

Here's your weekly digest of photographs that prove that it's a mad, mad, mad world!

GMR consortium to run Philippines airport

GMR consortium to run Philippines airport

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

The expansion of the terminal is expected to raise the annual passenger capacity of the airport to 12.5 million.

Kolkata among cities MOST vulnerable to floods

Kolkata among cities MOST vulnerable to floods

Rediff.com24 Sep 2012

A recent study has found that Kolkata is the one of the cities most vulnerable to flooding in the world. Kolkata trails behind Shanghai and Dhaka, the two cities most vulnerable to flooding, according to the Coastal City Flood Vulnerability Index.