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PIX: Tears, smiles by the billion at London Games

PIX: Tears, smiles by the billion at London Games

Rediff.com14 Aug 2012

Fourteen billion dollars goes a long, long way; it would buy you three US aircraft carriers or six NASA rover missions to Mars.

IN PICS: Top 10 heritage hotels in India

IN PICS: Top 10 heritage hotels in India

Rediff.com3 Nov 2012

Tripadvisor.in lists out the best of India's heritage hotels you must head to this festive season.

Andhra have Services reeling on rain-curtailed day

Andhra have Services reeling on rain-curtailed day

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

Andhra Pradesh started the new domestic season on a positive note, reducing Services to 73 for 5 on a rain-curtailed opening day in the Ranji Trophy Group C match, in Anantpur, on Friday.

Tokyo bound! Japan from the eyes of a first-timer

Tokyo bound! Japan from the eyes of a first-timer

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

There's never a bad time to visit Japan.

Tata Steel Chess: Anand beats Xiong for his first victory

Tata Steel Chess: Anand beats Xiong for his first victory

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

Anand moved to joint sixth spot with 2.5 points on a day that saw Firouzja Alireza scoring a sensational victory over super-solid Anish Giri of Holland.

REWIND: Top photos of the week

REWIND: Top photos of the week

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

All of the top news of the week gone by, in photos.

ICC puts its foot down, refuses to change LED bails

ICC puts its foot down, refuses to change LED bails

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

There have been close to 10 occasions during the ongoing World Cup when the ball has hit the stumps but bails haven't come off.

Your favourite Disney Princess? VOTE!

Your favourite Disney Princess? VOTE!

Rediff.com21 Jun 2012

Take this fun poll now!

'Rabada's yorker to Russell will be ball of the IPL'

'Rabada's yorker to Russell will be ball of the IPL'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2019

Ganguly feels it is the talented Indian batting line-up in DC that will make a difference in the tournament.

Hitched: Sports stars who tied the knot in 2019

Hitched: Sports stars who tied the knot in 2019

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Famous sports personalities who wed in 2019.

Harbhajan shines for Essex with 7-wicket match haul

Harbhajan shines for Essex with 7-wicket match haul

Rediff.com19 Aug 2012

Senior off-spinner Harbhajan Singh was back in his element as he had match-haul of seven wickets (4/91 & 3/62) for Essex against Glamorgan in an English county game, which ended at the Castle Park Ground, in Colchester, on Saturday.

Ranji roundup: Maharashtra 44 all out; Mumbai struggle

Ranji roundup: Maharashtra 44 all out; Mumbai struggle

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

Ajinkya Rahane and Prithvi Shaw faltered yet again as Karnataka pacers wreaked a havoc and bundled out Mumbai for a paltry 194 on the opening day of their Elite Ranji Trophy match in Mumbai. Services bowled out Maharashtra for 44 with medium pacer P S Poonia picking up 5/11 in their Ranji Trophy match in New Delhi

Photos: Jeev triumphs in Scottish Open, qualifies for British Open

Photos: Jeev triumphs in Scottish Open, qualifies for British Open

Rediff.com16 Jul 2012

Jeev Milkha Singh sparked a double celebration after beating Italian Francesco Molinari in a play-off to win the Scottish Open at Castle Stuart, on Sunday, and earn a spot at the British Open next week at the Royal Lytham and St. Annes.

Bannister carries Olympic torch at site of famous mile

Bannister carries Olympic torch at site of famous mile

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

Roger Bannister returned to the Iffley Road Stadium where he ran the first sub four-minute mile in 1954 on Tuesday to begin the 53rd leg of the London Olympic torch relay.

Golfer's record-breaking swing: 146 yards with 14ft club!

Golfer's record-breaking swing: 146 yards with 14ft club!

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

A golfer in Texas blasted a ball 146 yards with the extra long club, smashing the Guinness world record.

Chinese shareholding in Indian rig operations being probed

Chinese shareholding in Indian rig operations being probed

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

The scrutiny started when it came to the government's notice that Shelf Drilling, a company that operates one third of ONGC's contracted jackup rig and earns a revenue of close to $220,000 a day, has China Merchant Group as its single largest shareholder.

UNVEILED: Mumbai Police calendar 2018

UNVEILED: Mumbai Police calendar 2018

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

They normally lurk in the shadows, ensuring we are safe and sound. But do you ever wonder what happens when the Mumbai police is the centre of attention? Honouring the commitment of the Mumbai police force, the third edition of the Mumbai Police calendar was launched recently. Shot by photographer Pravin Talan, the pictures give us a peek into the everyday life of Mumbai Police.

Smith guides Mumbai to a stunning win over Chennai

Smith guides Mumbai to a stunning win over Chennai

Rediff.com6 May 2012

Dwayne Smith emerged as an unlikely hero for Mumbai Indians as he smashed a six and two fours off the last three balls to secure a sensational two-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings in their Indian Premier League match on Sunday.

The designer behind the gorgeous hats at the royal wedding

The designer behind the gorgeous hats at the royal wedding

Rediff.com21 May 2018

From Kate Middleton to Oprah Winfrey and Priyanka Chopra, he designed the hats for many lovely ladies at the royal wedding.

'Media can't question Leander's commitment'

'Media can't question Leander's commitment'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

The All India Tennis Association (AITA) on Friday voiced its support for Leander Paes, advising a section of media to consider his illustrious Davis Cup career before questioning his commitment.

Ranveer Singh's tribute to Charlie Chaplin is now viral

Ranveer Singh's tribute to Charlie Chaplin is now viral

Rediff.com2 May 2018

Check out the spunky actor's bucketlist of things to do in the country.

Obama asks Britain not to leave EU

Obama asks Britain not to leave EU

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Obama's strong intervention in favour of the 'Remain' camp of the debate attracted strong criticism from the 'Vote Leave' campaign, which accused him of being 'downright hypocritical'.

When colours come alive!

When colours come alive!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Designs which are bright, bold and sometimes utterly bizarre are on display at the World Bodypainting Festival.

Strauss, Flower receive OBEs for Ashes win

Strauss, Flower receive OBEs for Ashes win

Rediff.com5 Oct 2011

England skipper Andrew Strauss and coach Andy Flower received OBEs at Windsor Castle for guiding the team to Ashes victory in Australia.

PM Modi joins world leaders for CHOGM retreat in UK

PM Modi joins world leaders for CHOGM retreat in UK

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

Prime Minister Modi addressed the second plenary of the executive session, during which he reiterated India's focus on small island developing nations of the organisation and delivering 'demand-driven, rather than donor-driven' assistance to the organisation's smaller member states.

Final T20: India women to play for pride

Final T20: India women to play for pride

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

After winning the ODI series 2-1, Indian women lost momentum and subsequently conceded an unassailable 2-0 lead against England.

Swann receives death threats after England's abject surrender

Swann receives death threats after England's abject surrender

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

England off-spinner Greame Swann on Friday revealed that he had received death threats following England's disastrous 0-5 loss to India in the just-concluded one-day series.

No tropical paradise? No problem for Germany, says midfielder Kroos

No tropical paradise? No problem for Germany, says midfielder Kroos

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Germany kick off their title defence on Sunday with their Group F opener against Mexico.

Can Anil Ambani pull his firms back from the brink?

Can Anil Ambani pull his firms back from the brink?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2011

Litigation, business setbacks, corporate governance issues and a massive funding shortage have left Anil Ambani's companies reeling.

2nd Warm-up: Taylor, Latham hit tons as NZ beat Board President's XI

2nd Warm-up: Taylor, Latham hit tons as NZ beat Board President's XI

Rediff.com19 Oct 2017

Thanks to Taylor's 102 and Latham's 108 (both retired out) on a flat Brabourne Stadium track, New Zealand notched up a mammoth 343 for nine in the allotted 50 overs.

Summer pics: An evening at Juhu beach

Summer pics: An evening at Juhu beach

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

See how people are beating the heat in Mumbai.

PHOTOS: SunRisers hand Super Kings third defeat

PHOTOS: SunRisers hand Super Kings third defeat

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

Images from Friday's Indian Premier League between SunRisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings in Dubai.

'Blood moon' dazzles skywatchers around the world

'Blood moon' dazzles skywatchers around the world

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

The longest total lunar eclipse of the 21st century occured on Friday, July 27, and was visible from much of the world. Prime viewing locations for the four-hour long event included Cairo, Egypt; Santorini, Greece; and Harare, Zimbabwe. Here are some of the best views of the spectacular show in the sky.

Vidarbha inch closer to maiden Ranji Trophy final

Vidarbha inch closer to maiden Ranji Trophy final

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

At stumps on the penultimate day, Karnataka skipper R Vinay Kumar (19) and Shreyas Gopal (1) were batting at the Eden Gardens.

Obama, Trump, Theresa May not on Prince Harry's wedding guest list

Obama, Trump, Theresa May not on Prince Harry's wedding guest list

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

Instead, 1,200 members of the public who are perceived by the couple to have made an impact within their community have been invited alongside guests with a close relationship to the couple.

Tatas shelves plan to shut JLR Midlands plant

Tatas shelves plan to shut JLR Midlands plant

Rediff.com15 Oct 2010

India's Tata Group owned Jaguar Land Rover has scrapped plans to close one of its UK plants.

Best pics 2010: A room in the air!

Best pics 2010: A room in the air!

Rediff.com21 Jan 2011

Here are readers' best photographs from the past year! Where are yours? Send us your pics now!

Buckingham Palace breached, 2 held

Buckingham Palace breached, 2 held

Rediff.com7 Sep 2013

British authorities on Saturday said the shocking break-in incident took place on Monday night in which at least one man climbed a wall and kicked open a door to gain entry to the high-security palace.

Can you watch 425 films in a year?

Can you watch 425 films in a year?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2020.

Gayle delights Galle with 333

Gayle delights Galle with 333

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

Chris Gayle became the first West Indies batsman to smash a triple-century in an away Test, in the first match against Sri Lanka, in Galle.