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Taiwanese couple in their 80s take Instagram by storm modelling old laundry

Taiwanese couple in their 80s take Instagram by storm modelling old laundry

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

Having spent decades running a laundromat in Taiwan's coastal city of Taichung, Hsu Sho-Er, 84, and her husband, Chang Wan Ji, 83, are now proving a hit on Instagram after their grandson Reef Chang -- and stylist -- set up an account for them in June. Any items left at the laundromat for over a year are considered fair game.

Vajpayee responding to treatment

Vajpayee responding to treatment

Rediff.com8 Feb 2009

The condition of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who is admitted at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences with chest infection, is stable and he is responding to the treatment, doctors attending him said on Sunday.

'This is just the start' for young batting star Jaiswal

'This is just the start' for young batting star Jaiswal

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

Yashasvi Jaiswal says this is just the start and he needs to makes sure he is 'ready' for Sunday's fifth and final series-deciding T20 International against the West Indies.

President Bush never turned to dad for advice

President Bush never turned to dad for advice

Rediff.com12 Jan 2009

"See, the interesting thing is that a president has got plenty of advisors, but what a president never has is someone who gave him unconditional love. And therefore when I talked to my dad, I was more interested in the father-son relationship," explained Bush the President. "You got a lot of people who can give you advice, but your rarely have people who can pick up the phone and say, 'I love you, son,' or, 'Hang in there, son'."

No urgent hearing for case against Tiwari: SC

No urgent hearing for case against Tiwari: SC

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to give urgent hearing to former Andhra Pradesh Governor N D Tiwari, who is seeking to stay the proceedings in Delhi high court, on a paternity suit filed against him by a man claiming to be his biological son.A bench headed by Chief Justice K G Balakrishnan refused to pass any order when the matter was mentioned before it by Tiwari's counsel.The 84-year old Congress veteran had to resign from the post of Andhra Pradesh governor.

Why India's largest textile exports hub is dying

Why India's largest textile exports hub is dying

Rediff.com23 Aug 2011

An 84-year-old farmer's court injunction has converted a booming export hub into a ghost town, causing exports to plummet and businesses to relocate.

Oprah Winfrey refuses to take DNA paternity test

Oprah Winfrey refuses to take DNA paternity test

Rediff.com21 Apr 2010

The talk show queen refuses to acknowledge the claims of an 84-year-old Navy veteran named North Robinson that he is her biological father.

Transfers: Why Lewandowski left Bayern for Barcelona

Transfers: Why Lewandowski left Bayern for Barcelona

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

Poland and Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski hailed Barcelona coach Xavi as the main reason for his move to the La Liga club.

Spielberg, Paramount Pictures may part ways

Spielberg, Paramount Pictures may part ways

Rediff.com21 Sep 2007

Big egos often collide in Hollywood. In this case, noted film director and producer Steven Spielberg has butted heads with the chief of Viacom which owns Paramount Pictures.

I accept the party's decision: Achuthanandan

I accept the party's decision: Achuthanandan

Rediff.com27 May 2007

The 84-year-old Marxist veteran also likened the party's action on Saturday to suspend him and state party secretary Pinarayi Vijayan to 'punishing children when they commit mistakes'.

11 Elgar Parishad-Maoist accused continue to languish in jail

11 Elgar Parishad-Maoist accused continue to languish in jail

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Poet-activist Varavara Rao, 81, is the only accused in the case to have secured an interim bail. The Bombay high court had in February this year granted Rao conditional bail for six months considering his medical condition. Rao had been in jail since his arrest in August 2018.

Vajpayee hospitalised, to undergo tests

Vajpayee hospitalised, to undergo tests

Rediff.com20 Mar 2009

As per the advice of doctors, 84-year-old Vajpayee is being admitted at AIIMS for routine follow up and investigations, a release issued by the former prime minister's office said.

Sachin Tendulkar turns 51: Throwback to his glorious performances at ICC events

Sachin Tendulkar turns 51: Throwback to his glorious performances at ICC events

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

After hitting runs all over the ground throughout a two-decade glorious career filled up with many centuries and fifties, legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, widely regarded as the greatest batter after Sir Don Bradman, turned 51 on Wednesday.

Vajpayee doing well, fully conscious, say doctors

Vajpayee doing well, fully conscious, say doctors

Rediff.com15 Feb 2009

Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who is undergoing treatment at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, is fully conscious and is breathing on his own, a senior doctor said on Sunday. "He is breathing on his own and he is fully conscious," Dr Sampath Kumar, chief of the Cardio Thoracic Vascular Sciences Department at the hospital, said. Vajpayee's basic parameters like heart, kidney, liver and blood pressure were normal and he had recovered from pneumonia.

Ben Stokes is BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2019

Ben Stokes is BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2019

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Ben Stokes, who played a few memorable knocks this year, especially at the ICC World Cup final and then powering England to victory at Headingley in the Ashes, beat Lewis Hamilton, Raheem Sterling among others to win the coveted crown.

Who Will Replace Bumrah in Ranchi Test?

Who Will Replace Bumrah in Ranchi Test?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the fourth Test against England?

Marxist leader undertakes padyatra to Sabarimala

Marxist leader undertakes padyatra to Sabarimala

Rediff.com31 Dec 2007

Velikakathu Shankaran Achuthanandan, popularly known as 'Comrade VS,' heading the CPI-M-led Left Democratic Front government, reached the Sabarimala hilltop on Sunday night after a three-hour-long walk along with thousands of pilgrims pouring into the shrine to have a 'darshan' of Lord Ayyappa during the peak pilgrimage season.

Para Asian Games: Sumit Antil breaks world record to win javelin gold

Para Asian Games: Sumit Antil breaks world record to win javelin gold

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

Sumit Antil clinched a gold medal at the Hangzhou Asian Para Games javelin throw F64 event with a world record effort of 73.29m.

The grandmother of invention

The grandmother of invention

Rediff.com11 Dec 2007

Like millions of women, Lisa Gable was often frustrated by falling bra straps. So, at age 70, she designed a solution and launched an intimate apparel company. Fourteen years later, she's still at the helm -- and her Strap-Mate can be found at Nordstrom and other major retailers.

Tarun Gogoi on life support, 'very very' critical

Tarun Gogoi on life support, 'very very' critical

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

The octogenarian Congress leader, undergoing treatment at the Gauhati Medical College Hospital for post-COVID complications, is being monitored by a team of nine doctors, GMCH Superintendent Abhijit Sarma said.

Ranji Trophy: Pujara slams century; Mumbai thrash Assam

Ranji Trophy: Pujara slams century; Mumbai thrash Assam

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

Cheteshwar Pujara continued his good form in Ranji Trophy as he slammed his second successive century as Saurashtra dominated their Elite Group A match against Manipur.

PIX: Neeraj Chopra reigns at Doha Diamond League

PIX: Neeraj Chopra reigns at Doha Diamond League

Rediff.com6 May 2023

Neeraj Chopra beat a star-studded field with a best throw of 88.67m to begin his season in style.

When Rahman brought smiles to ailing Vajpayee

When Rahman brought smiles to ailing Vajpayee

Rediff.com24 Feb 2009

The golden run of "Slumdog Millionaire" at the Oscars and A R Rahman's double win brought smiles on the face of ailing former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee who watched the awards at the AIIMS' ICU and even gestured to the staff to have a look at the television.

Turning Point: Tim David's destructive knock sinks Royals

Turning Point: Tim David's destructive knock sinks Royals

Rediff.com1 May 2023

David relied on his experience and formed an unbeaten match-winning partnership of 62 runs with Tilak Varma.

Record Start To World Cup 2023!

Record Start To World Cup 2023!

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

All the records set in World Cup 2023 so far.

Ranji Trophy: Pujara slams second ton of season; Shaw hammers century on comeback

Ranji Trophy: Pujara slams second ton of season; Shaw hammers century on comeback

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Veteran batter Cheteshwar Pujara slammed his second hundred of the ongoing Ranji Trophy season, guiding Saurashtra to a comfortable 242 for four against Rajasthan on the opening day of their Group A match, in Jaipur on Friday.

I have passed the mantle to Uddhav, says Bal

I have passed the mantle to Uddhav, says Bal

Rediff.com31 Oct 2008

Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray on Friday signalled his formal withdrawal from active role in the party that he founded and built over four decades.

Backlog at old price will mean 7-year itch for RIL

Backlog at old price will mean 7-year itch for RIL

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

Following adverse media reaction to the June 27 decision of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, the finance ministry had issued an office memorandum asking the petroleum ministry to see if there was a way to make RIL clear its gas supply backlog at the existing price.

Ask MF Guru: 'Can I achieve Rs 1 crore target in 10 years?'

Ask MF Guru: 'Can I achieve Rs 1 crore target in 10 years?'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Duleep Trophy: Vidwath leads South's fight back

Duleep Trophy: Vidwath leads South's fight back

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

South Zone pacers were brilliantly bellicose while reducing West Zone to 129 for 7

Losses cause Miss USA pageant to say seek new home

Losses cause Miss USA pageant to say seek new home

Rediff.com27 Aug 2005

The 84-year-old Miss America pageant is seeking a new sponsor after losing its contract with ABC television last season.

Pandurang Shastri Athavale cremated

Pandurang Shastri Athavale cremated

Rediff.com26 Oct 2003

The mortal remains of the social reformer were consigned to flames at Tatwajnana Vidyapeeth, Ghodbunder in Thane district.

At 84, Badal sworn in as Punjab CM for 5th time

At 84, Badal sworn in as Punjab CM for 5th time

Rediff.com14 Mar 2012

Eighty five-year-old Shiromani Alkali Dal leader Parkash Singh Badal on Wednesday created two records in one go by becoming the chief minister of Punjab for the fifth time and the first in the reorganised state's history to return to power for the second successive tenure heading the SAD-Bharatiya Janata Party alliance ministry.

Neeraj Chopra shatters own national record in Finland

Neeraj Chopra shatters own national record in Finland

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

Chopra had said in recent media interactions that he would not put himself under pressure with the thought of throwing beyond 90m and would look to build up gradually to peak during the July 15-24 World Championships in Eugene, USA.

Bhimsen Joshi out of ICU

Bhimsen Joshi out of ICU

Rediff.com20 Sep 2006

The condition of legendary Hindustani classical singer Bhimsen Joshi, who was admitted to a hospital in Pune, improved on Wednesday, according to the doctor attending on him.

Sajjan Kumar gets bail in `84 riots case

Sajjan Kumar gets bail in `84 riots case

Rediff.com10 Mar 2010

Congress leader Sajjan Kumar, who has been chargesheeted alongwith others for his alleged role in the anti-Sikh riots cases, appeared on Wednesday before a Delhi Court which granted him bail in the matter.

'84 riots: HC defers hearing on Sajjan's plea

'84 riots: HC defers hearing on Sajjan's plea

Rediff.com17 Feb 2010

The Delhi high court on Wednesday deferred till Thursday the hearing on the anticipatory bail plea of Congress leader Sajjan Kumar in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case.

Bhishm Sahni, author of Tamas, critical

Bhishm Sahni, author of Tamas, critical

Rediff.com10 Jul 2003

He was admitted to Delhi's Escorts Heart Institute on July 7 following a heart attack.