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Meet The Sexiest Man Alive

Meet The Sexiest Man Alive

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

Jonathan Bailey, the star of Bridgerton and Wicked, has been named People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive 2025.

Australia's PM Kevin Rudd salutes Tendulkar

Australia's PM Kevin Rudd salutes Tendulkar

Rediff.com12 Nov 2009

Visiting Australia Prime Minister Kevin Rudd on Thursday saluted batting ace Sachin Tendulkar on becoming the first cricketer to score 17,000 runs in One-day cricket.

Former Australian PM Kevin Rudd retires from politics

Former Australian PM Kevin Rudd retires from politics

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

In a surprise move, Australia's former prime minister Kevin Rudd on Wednesday retired from politics saying "it really is time for me to zip", months after being dethroned by conservative leader Tony Abbott.

Teen Tien matches Sampras mark, celebrates with pizza

Teen Tien matches Sampras mark, celebrates with pizza

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Learner Tien is the youngest American man to reach the third round of the Australian Open since an 18-year-old Pete Sampras in 1990.

PIX: Antman star Paul Rudd on Hollywood Walk of Fame

PIX: Antman star Paul Rudd on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

A look at the ceremony.

Kevin Rudd ousts Aus PM Gillard as head of Labor Party

Kevin Rudd ousts Aus PM Gillard as head of Labor Party

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Kevin Rudd staged a comeback on Wednesday after he ousted Prime Minister Julia Gillard as head of Australia's ruling Labor Party in a leadership ballot, three years after he was deposed by her in party coup.

Kevin Rudd sworn in as Australia's prime minister

Kevin Rudd sworn in as Australia's prime minister

Rediff.com3 Dec 2007

Labour party leader Kevin Rudd, who swept to power nine days ago routing the coalition led by Conservative prime minister John Howard, was on Monday officially sworn in as Australia's 26th prime minister.

Crisis would affect jobs in Australia: Rudd

Crisis would affect jobs in Australia: Rudd

Rediff.com21 Jan 2009

Meanwhile, major companies including BHP Billiton, announced cutting off over 3,000 local jobs after deciding to shed 6,000 positions worldwide, while leading retailer Harvey Norman also forecast a series of job cuts.

Australian PM Rudd calls for election on September 7

Australian PM Rudd calls for election on September 7

Rediff.com4 Aug 2013

Five weeks after he seized the Labor Party leadership, Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd on Sunday set September 7 as the date for the country's next parliamentary elections amid growing unemployment and budget deficit.

Abbott wins in Aus polls, Labor's Rudd to step down

Abbott wins in Aus polls, Labor's Rudd to step down

Rediff.com7 Sep 2013

Australia's Conservative challenger Tony Abbott on Saturday stormed to power with a thumping victory in national polls, as Prime Minister Kevin Rudd conceded defeat ending six years of Labor Party rule.

Australia not a racist country, Rudd tells Krishna

Australia not a racist country, Rudd tells Krishna

Rediff.com7 Aug 2009

External Affairs Minister S M Krishna on Friday met Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and discussed various bilateral issues, including the recent attacks on Indian students in Australia.Rudd assured Krishna that all requisite steps would be taken to ensure the safety of Indian students in Australia. "Australia is not a racist country. We welcome Indian students," the Australian PM told Krishna.He added that he was looking into the problems faced by Indian students.

Australia: Rudd flayed for not selling uranium to

Australia: Rudd flayed for not selling uranium to

Rediff.com10 Jun 2008

Terming Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's initiative of setting up nuclear disarmament commission as "half-baked", Australia's opposition party has said it was "an excuse to continue the ban on uranium sale to India".

Ex-Aus PM Rudd quits as FM; slams Gillard

Ex-Aus PM Rudd quits as FM; slams Gillard

Rediff.com22 Feb 2012

In a dramatic move, Australian Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd resigned on Wednesday saying he could no longer work without the support of Prime Minister Julia Gillard, amid speculation that he may pose a bitter challenge to her leadership.

Rudd stands firm on not selling uranium to India

Rudd stands firm on not selling uranium to India

Rediff.com12 Nov 2009

Visiting Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has made it clear that he will not buckle on Australia''s refusal to sell uranium to India just hours ahead of a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

Can't assure full safety on attacks: Kevin Rudd

Can't assure full safety on attacks: Kevin Rudd

Rediff.com12 Nov 2009

Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd on Thursday said he cannot provide "iron-clad guarantee" that the attacks on Indian students in his country would not recur, saying it will be irresponsible or dishonest to do so.

Rudd livid over Aus PM's U-turn on uranium sales to India

Rudd livid over Aus PM's U-turn on uranium sales to India

Rediff.com16 Nov 2011

Australian Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd has been angered by Prime Minister Julia Gillard's decision to lift a ban on uranium exports to India and her move threatens to divide the ruling Labor Party.

Be ready to deploy force in China: Rudd told US

Be ready to deploy force in China: Rudd told US

Rediff.com6 Dec 2010

Australia's former premier Kevin Rudd had told the United States that it should be ready to "deploy force" if attempts to integrate China do not yield results, secret cables released by WikiLeaks have disclosed, prompting an embarrassed Australia to insist that it continues to have strong ties with Beijing.

Big chance to boost Indo-Aussie trade ties: Rudd

Big chance to boost Indo-Aussie trade ties: Rudd

Rediff.com12 Nov 2009

Placing emphasis on the central role that business plays in elevating bilateral partnerships between two countries, visiting Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd on Thursday told captains of Indian industry that both Australia and India share common commercial interests.

North America goes into raptures over full solar eclipse

North America goes into raptures over full solar eclipse

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

The total solar eclipse of 2024 was a historic celestial event because it won't be visible across the contiguous US again until August 2044 and an annular eclipse -- which happens when the Moon can't completely blocks the Sun-- won't appear across this part of the world again until 2046.

Kyrgios rips into Norwegian player Rudd

Kyrgios rips into Norwegian player Rudd

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

Ruud, who did not take kindly to Kyrgios's tweet then about how he had celebrated the victory, said the hot-headed 24-year-old was "completely crazy" and had behaved like an "idiot" on the court.

Ruud's Road To French Open Final

Ruud's Road To French Open Final

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

Norwegian Casper Rudd is the first tennis player from his country to reach the final of any Grand Slam.

What's Mbappe Doing At French Open Final?

What's Mbappe Doing At French Open Final?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

Novak Djokovic's parents, wife and children watched him win a record-breaking 23rd Grand Slam title at the Philippe Chatrier court on Sunday.

Nadal To Skip French Open?

Nadal To Skip French Open?

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Although Nadal has revealed that he has seen improvements in his hip injury after trying a new treatment, the question still remains: Will Rafa defend his title at the French Open?

Celebs Savour Rafa's Triumph

Celebs Savour Rafa's Triumph

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

Watching the clash at the Court Philippe Chatrier were movie stars Hugh Grant, Sienna Miller, Michael Douglas and Demi Moore and royalty, including Spain's King Felipe VI, Norway's Crown Prince Haakon, and Crown Princess Mette-Marit.

Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania Review: Filler Marvel Episode

Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania Review: Filler Marvel Episode

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania falls short of the signature Marvel magic, says Mayur Sanap

COMING UP In Theatres In February

COMING UP In Theatres In February

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

February has its share of biggies coming up, and one hopes that the big bucks continue to flow at the box office with audiences making a beeline for films.

UK interior minister resigns over immigration scandal

UK interior minister resigns over immigration scandal

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

She had faced criticism over the existence of UK Home Office deportation targets and her knowledge of them.

Pakistan-origin MP appointed new UK home secretary

Pakistan-origin MP appointed new UK home secretary

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

Sajid Javid, the son of a Pakistani bus driver whose family migrated to Britain in the 1960s, becomes the first South Asian origin MP to hold a key portfolio in the UK Cabinet.

All about Avengers: Endgame

All about Avengers: Endgame

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

All the news about the film, Avengers: Endgame.

World reacts to Australia cancelling Djokovic visa again

World reacts to Australia cancelling Djokovic visa again

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

The reaction has been swift across the world to Novak Djokovic's visa has been cancelled for a second time by the Australian government.

China lodges protest over Aus PM's comments

China lodges protest over Aus PM's comments

Rediff.com9 Apr 2008

Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, who is scheduled to arrive in Beijing on Wednesday, had, at a press conference with US President George Bush in Washington, condemned human rights abuses in Tibet and called on China to engage in talks with the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama. Reacting to Rudd's comments, the Chinese ambassador to Australia conveyed his country's protest to a foreign affairs official in Canberra.

Harry & Meghan Part 2 Review: Diana All Over Again

Harry & Meghan Part 2 Review: Diana All Over Again

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Harry & Meghan, Vaihayasi Pande Daniel realises, is just a sequel to Diana's Story.

The BJP could save the day

The BJP could save the day

Rediff.com28 Aug 2007

'Prime Minister, there will be no agreement with the Americans unless you get the BJP on your side in the name of the greater national interest.'

Ex-PM says Australia's sports image 'torpedoed' by doping report

Ex-PM says Australia's sports image 'torpedoed' by doping report

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

A damning report into doping in Australian sport has "torpedoed" the country's identity as a nation of fair play and investigators must quickly name the athletes and teams involved, according to former prime minister Kevin Rudd.

OTT THIS WEEK: FUN! FUN! MAAZA!

OTT THIS WEEK: FUN! FUN! MAAZA!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

Popcorn entertainment returns to your living rooms with quite a bang on OTT this week.

Trailer Review: Get ready for Ant-Man

Trailer Review: Get ready for Ant-Man

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

The action looks good but not spectacular (yet).

Tania Zaetta free to sue Australian Defence Dept

Tania Zaetta free to sue Australian Defence Dept

Rediff.com23 May 2008

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd -- avoiding any comment on the sex scandal involving actress Tania Zaetta and Australian troops in Afghanistan -- said the entertainer was free to sue the defence department.

Ant-Man and the Wasp Review: Fast, fizzy, fun!

Ant-Man and the Wasp Review: Fast, fizzy, fun!

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

The smile stays on long after you've left the theatre, says Sukanya Verma.

We are sorry, Australia tells aboriginals

We are sorry, Australia tells aboriginals

Rediff.com13 Feb 2008

Australia has made a historical apology to its aboriginal people for their past suffering as a result of the country's laws and policies.

Aussie PM tells cricketers to behave

Aussie PM tells cricketers to behave

Rediff.com1 Feb 2008

Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has bluntly told his country's cricketers to exhibit more civility on the field. Rudd said cricket is a gentleman's game and people would expect a bit more civility from the players.