Rediff.com is a good web site particularly, if you are a bibliophile.
It has a good news and feature service. One has read many logical articles by some known names on varied subjects.
It is quite interesting to learn about some historic events from a different perspective. Yes, one will keep logging on it. One may have a little problem with banner ads but then one can take it as an aberration .
Rediff does carry special features or stories on relevant topics- books, political and social events, news. Undoubtedly, it provides a healthy experience. One would recommend to every book lover and a learner at heart!