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From Lincoln to Trump: A look at inaugurations past

On January 20, the United States will hold its 59th inaugural ceremony to swear in President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. The event, held at the US Capitol in Washington,......

Africa's youngest billionaire kidnapped in Tanzania

Indian-origin Tanzanian, Africa’s youngest billionaire Mohammed Dewji was kidnapped from a luxury hotel in Dar es Salaam. According to Kenyan publication Daily Nation, the 43-year-old mogul......

Why India continues to fail its school children

'We have not taught children their rights and responsibilities, nor life skills,' says Mitali Saran.Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Most parents' number one priority is to give their kids......

'How can they run away with their wives and children and become terrorists?'

'I do not believe they have become terrorists and have gone to Syria to fight.''I feel they have only become very orthodox Muslims.'Rediff.com's Shobha Warrier tries to unravel the mystery of the......

Hop on to the 'Modi Express' in UK

They are calling it 'Bus Pe Charcha'. To mark the PM's maiden visit to the United Kingdom in November, the desis have launched a bus service that will tour iconic landmarks The bus service was......

CBI files charge sheet against Rana Kapoor, Gautam Thapar in Yes Bank fraud

The CBI has filed a charge sheet against former Chief Executive and Managing Director of Yes Bank Rana Kapoor as well as Avantha Group promoter Gautam Thapar in the Rs 466.51 crore alleged fraud in......

A masterstroke that keeps demand for Rolex watches sky-high

Rolex has been masterful at playing the demand-supply game, limiting its issue of coveted and in-demand watches to only one or two pieces per dealership. IMAGE: Rolex Datejust......

Why you must buy the new XUV300 AMT Petrol

A new user-friendly app to control the beast. Automatic transmission with petrol engine. Electronic sunroof. Plus, of course, the safety elements. Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com on what makes the......

Rediff Test Drive: The all-new Tata Safari

Is it an old SUV in a new body? Or a new SUV in old body? Rajesh Karkera test-drives the next-gen Tata Safari aka Gravitas and comes away impressed. So it came as a total surprise when......

How your travelling experience will change for the better

India will shortly unveil a 'One Nation-One Card policy' for public transport that will entail connectivity between various modes of transport India will soon have a single card for multiple modes......

Guess How Much Bhumi's Sari Costs

Social media is a treat these days, as film folk dress up in traditional outfits and add glamour to the festive season. Photograph: Kind courtesy Bhumi Pednekar/Instagram Bhumi Pednekar puts on a......

'It Slowly Dawned On Me That I Had Won'

'I want to believe that now the world is my oyster.' IMAGE: Anasuya Sengupta at the Cannes Film Festival. Photograph: Kind courtesy Anasuya Sengupta/Instagram As Anasuya Sengupta stood at the......

'This National Award is yours'

'I hope this win inspires boys and girls who watch thousands of dreams and want to make them come true.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Alia Bhatt/Instagram Film folk celebrated the big wins of the......

Aranyak Review

Of the six out of eight episodes shared by Netflix, I finished all in one effortless go, says Sukanya Verma who applauds this well-made thriller. A French teenage tourist's body is found......

'I did films only to earn money'

'It's only in the last seven years, I have taken acting seriously.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Kani Kusruti/Instagram There's a fascinating story behind how Kani Kusruti got her last name. Her......

How Phelan steered United on road back to glory

Mike Phelan talked to people in rugby and other sports and looked at American coaching and management methods as well as the world of business. IMAGE: Manchester United players celebrate a goal......

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