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Sprint King Bolt, Yuvraj Singh get ready for face-off!

Sprint King Bolt, Yuvraj Singh get ready for face-off!

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

Jamaican sprint superstar Usain Bolt will come to India next week to play a cricket match against a team that includes World Cup hero Yuvraj Singh.

FaceTime application: Apple faces lawsuit in China

FaceTime application: Apple faces lawsuit in China

Rediff.com8 Aug 2012

The plaintiff, identified as Lee, claims technology used in the video-calling application violates his patent.

Zenit win Russian Premier League

Zenit win Russian Premier League

Rediff.com29 Apr 2012

Ten-man Zenit St Petersburg beat Dynamo Moscow 2-1 on Saturday to claim a second consecutive Russian Premier League title with three games to spare.

Rana Kapoor: Banker gone Rogue

Rana Kapoor: Banker gone Rogue

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

'The book captures Rana Kapoor's hunger for real estate leading to bungalows in Delhi, Mumbai, London and other cities; the multiple companies -- over 100 -- to fund his family's various ventures; the attempt to game the system by showing lower non-performing assets,' notes Joydeep Ghosh.

Narayana Murthy bids farewell to Infosys

Narayana Murthy bids farewell to Infosys

Rediff.com22 Aug 2011

Infosys employees presented Murthy and his family members a sketch of his on a rice grain.

African Nations Cup: Mali beat Ghana to finish third

African Nations Cup: Mali beat Ghana to finish third

Rediff.com12 Feb 2012

Mali finished third at the African Nations Cup after two goals from Cheick Tidiane Diabate delivered a 2-0 win over 10-man Ghana on Saturday.

Baseball legend, 'Hammerin' Hank' Aaron, dies at 86

Baseball legend, 'Hammerin' Hank' Aaron, dies at 86

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

'He grew up poor and faced racism as he worked to become one of the greatest baseball players of all time. Hank never let the hatred he faced consume him.'

Euro 2020: Five scintillating strikes of Round 3

Euro 2020: Five scintillating strikes of Round 3

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

Rediff.com looks at the five best goals from the concluding round in the league stage.

Arunachal: Where Elephants Roam at 10,000 feet

Arunachal: Where Elephants Roam at 10,000 feet

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

'This is the only place on earth where Elephas maximus climbs to these heights.'

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

Here's your weekly digest of the craziest stories from around the world.

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

We live in a wonderfully, weird world and here's the proof of it!

Was anybody sexier than George Michael?

Was anybody sexier than George Michael?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

The man who made us realise the kitchen table wasn't an exotic enough location has left us. He was too hot for Earth anyway, mourns Raja Sen.

'My guilt and grief is increasing. I feel suicidal'

'My guilt and grief is increasing. I feel suicidal'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

Mental health and life coach Anu Krishna offers advice on how to take control of your life.

The mouse that bit Microsoft

The mouse that bit Microsoft

Rediff.com6 Aug 2008

Microsoft, which is usually at the receiving end of patent suits, has filed an infringement case against Primax Electronics of Taiwan for using its mouse technology.

Pepe joins Besiktas after 10 controversy-filled years at Real Madrid

Pepe joins Besiktas after 10 controversy-filled years at Real Madrid

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

His contract with Real expired last month and, according to reports in the Turkish media, he will sign a two-year contract with Besiktas.

'Battle between Mamata and Suvendu is poetic justice'

'Battle between Mamata and Suvendu is poetic justice'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Laxman Chandra Seth, believed by the vast population of the area to have been the villain of the historic anti-farmland acquisition movement in 2007, said the two built their political careers by misleading the innocent people of Nandigram. Now their lies are back to haunt them.

'Quality' Spurs unafraid of starry Real Madrid

'Quality' Spurs unafraid of starry Real Madrid

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

The Danish international scored the winner as Spurs beat Bournemouth 1-0 in the Premier League on Saturday and Eriksen has set his sights on another good showing against the European champions at the Santiago Bernabeu.

A better world after Covid?

A better world after Covid?

Rediff.com13 May 2020

It is time to shrug off the ideological shackles about the way we work, play and live, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

How several attacks, injuries shaped Mamata's political career

How several attacks, injuries shaped Mamata's political career

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

A quick look at the 66-year-old leader's political journey in the mid-1970s shows how injuries and physical assaults have shaped her political career over the years.

The mysterious case of Mr. Cricket

The mysterious case of Mr. Cricket

Rediff.com22 Feb 2011

Cricketer chosen for world cup squad. Gets injured. Is axed. Resurfaces before teams first match and says he is fit and is ready to play for his state team. National selectors embarrassed. Rumours abound. Controversy erupts, leaving everyone involved red-faced.

Shashi Kapoor, the Rahul Dravid of Indian cinema

Shashi Kapoor, the Rahul Dravid of Indian cinema

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

'Dashing, charismatic and impossibly good looking, a to-the-manor-born superstar who walked the tightrope between mainstream potboilers and arty parallel cinema with amazing grace.'

La Liga: Real teenager Vinicius bitten by Atletico player in reserve derby

La Liga: Real teenager Vinicius bitten by Atletico player in reserve derby

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

Joaquin, 37, became the oldest scorer in a Seville top-flight derby when he rose to head home at the near post in the 79th minute, shortly after the visitors had had midfielder Roque Mesa sent off for two bookings.

MUST SEE FILM: Gabhricha Paus

MUST SEE FILM: Gabhricha Paus

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

At a time when thousands of our farmers are sitting on the roads in bitterly cold December nights, protesting another policy measure that 'tightens the noose around their neck', ironically sold as 'beneficial' for them, it becomes all the more necessary for us to watch Gabhricha Paus to understand their problems better, says Utkarsh Mishra.

Congress leader Motilal Vora passes away at 93

Congress leader Motilal Vora passes away at 93

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

Vora was admitted to the Escorts Hospital in Okhla a few days ago with a urinary infection. He also had a lung infection and was put on ventilator support, his family said.

Suarez sends Atletico to brink of title

Suarez sends Atletico to brink of title

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Atletico Madrid took a giant step towards the La Liga title

Who will win USOC honours? Serena Williams or Simone Biles

Who will win USOC honours? Serena Williams or Simone Biles

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Serena Williams, Simone Biles and Ted Ligety were among the finalists for United States Olympic Committee (USOC) male and female athletes of year honours announced on Thursday.

'Toolkit' case: Delhi police looks for Mumbai lawyer, Pune engineer

'Toolkit' case: Delhi police looks for Mumbai lawyer, Pune engineer

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

A Mumbai lawyer and a Beed engineer joined arrested climate activist Disha Ravi in creating a protest toolkit backing the farmers' agitation with the aim of 'tarnishing the image of India' and collaborated with pro-Khalistani elements, Delhi Police officials said on Monday.

Rathore, Tendulkar, Anand, Sehwag mourn Vajpayee

Rathore, Tendulkar, Anand, Sehwag mourn Vajpayee

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

Sports fraternity mourns former PM Vajpayee's demise

McDonald's withdraws 'insulting' ad

McDonald's withdraws 'insulting' ad

Rediff.com22 Jun 2005

The Xi'an branch of US-based fast-food giant McDonald's has withdrawn a commercial, in which a Chinese man is shown begging for a discount, as the local public found it "insulting", the state media reported on Wednesday.

Kamal Haasan delivers with Manmadhan Ambu

Kamal Haasan delivers with Manmadhan Ambu

Rediff.com23 Dec 2010

Manmadhan Ambu is Kamal Hassan's film all the way!

REWIND: India in photos over the last 48 hours

REWIND: India in photos over the last 48 hours

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

Here's a recap of the big events that shaped the nation over the weekend.

When YOUR superheroes showed up in New York!

When YOUR superheroes showed up in New York!

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

The New York Comic Con played host to the latest and greatest in comics, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games, toys, movies and television.

Why Singur was on the boil in 1969

Why Singur was on the boil in 1969

Rediff.com17 Jun 2011

While Tata Motors had to shift its Rs 100,000-car project in 2008, JK Organisation had move all its businesses from the state way back in 1969.

One phone, many subscribers: Real Kashmir FC's story during communication lockdown

One phone, many subscribers: Real Kashmir FC's story during communication lockdown

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

Sandeep Chattoo got the phone activated with 'special permission'

Sabeer Bhatia's next mega project

Sabeer Bhatia's next mega project

Rediff.com11 Oct 2010

The Live Documents service offered by the Bhatia-promoted InstaColl is already a big success in India, especially among the education fraternity.

Lanka Prez Sirisena lifts nationwide state of emergency

Lanka Prez Sirisena lifts nationwide state of emergency

Rediff.com18 Mar 2018

It was the first time in seven years Sri Lanka had imposed the measure. The country was under a state of emergency for nearly three decades when the government fought Tamil rebels Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam in the civil war that ended in 2009.

Uchimura wins gold, first all around gymnast in 44 years to do an encore

Uchimura wins gold, first all around gymnast in 44 years to do an encore

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Kohei Uchimura left it late -- very, very late -- before a heart-stopping horizontal bar routine lifted him into the pantheon of greats as he became the first gymnast in 44 years to win back-to-back Olympic all around titles on Wednesday.

Glimpses of Bill Gates's palatial home

Glimpses of Bill Gates's palatial home

Rediff.com23 Aug 2010

The earth-sheltered mansion is noted for its design and the technology it incorporates.

Sasikala brings EPS-OPS rift out in open

Sasikala brings EPS-OPS rift out in open

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

The revived factionalism in the AIADMK, if not curbed now, has the potential to split the party vertically, warns N Sathiya Moorthy.

Lootcase: Realisation of the secret middle-class dream

Lootcase: Realisation of the secret middle-class dream

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

'It's also a movie-crazed kid's idea of a great time,' discovers Sreehari Nair.