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He made us all look so good! Stars remember Gautam Rajadhyaksha

He made us all look so good! Stars remember Gautam Rajadhyaksha

Rediff.com14 Sep 2011

Juhi CHawla, Shilpa Shetty and others have fond memories of the late lensman.

Bollywood's Air Force Connection

Bollywood's Air Force Connection

Rediff.com13 Sep 2011

Check out the Air Force connection before Mausam happened.

NBA: Thunder upset Mavs to tie series at 1-1

NBA: Thunder upset Mavs to tie series at 1-1

Rediff.com20 May 2011

The Oklahoma City Thunder, getting a tremendous boost from their bench, beat the Dallas Mavericks 106-100 to level the best-of-seven Western Conference Finals at 1-1 on Thursday.

Pietersen's axing helped England cricket team?

Pietersen's axing helped England cricket team?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

The England and Wales Cricket Board's decision to exclude maverick batsman Kevin Pietersen from selection has benefitted the team, director of cricket Andrew Strauss told BBC.

Review: Ready music is for the masses

Review: Ready music is for the masses

Rediff.com26 Apr 2011

Check out what the album has to offer.

Balotelli reveals the worst decision of his life...

Balotelli reveals the worst decision of his life...

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Mario Balotelli has revealed that joining the Anfield club was the worst decision he has ever made.

Anushka's nude dress made us go wow!

Anushka's nude dress made us go wow!

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

We can't take our eyes off the dress, what about you?

The Greatest Actor of all time? Tell us!

The Greatest Actor of all time? Tell us!

Rediff.com21 Jun 2011

Bollywood has plenty of fabulous actors. But who's the greatest of them? Have your say!

Lafangey Parindey music is irresistibly whimsical

Lafangey Parindey music is irresistibly whimsical

Rediff.com21 Jul 2010

From glassy moments to grungy fervour, the soundtrack has it all.

'Tragic that Husain had to die in another nation'

'Tragic that Husain had to die in another nation'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2011

Friends and admirers of M F Husain were on Thursday at a loss of words at the demise of the painter, famously dubbed 'Picasso of India', and angry at the fact that he had to die in a foreign land. From contemporaries Kishen Khanna and Anjolie Ela Menon to younger artists like Jitish Kallat, a sense of shock, disbelief and grief prevailed among the art fraternity which mourned the death of the 95-year-old painter.

'I have always been the master of my art'

'I have always been the master of my art'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2011

In an interview with Rediff.com's Indrani Roy-Mitra in 2005, Maqbool Fida Husain had talked about his latest art projects, his passion for Hindi films and India's place in the world of art. We reproduce the article in tribute to the painter who has passed into the ages

LeBron says winning will take care of his legacy

LeBron says winning will take care of his legacy

Rediff.com7 Jun 2011

LeBron James bristled Monday at the idea his offensive prowess in the NBA Finals has been a disappointment and that his unwillingness to take charge down the stretch could ultimately affect his legacy.

Dhoni should have retired after 2019 WC: Shoaib Akhtar

Dhoni should have retired after 2019 WC: Shoaib Akhtar

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

Shoaib Akhtar said he hopes MS Dhoni gets a resounding farewell despite his resolute silence on what the future holds. Dhoni, who has not played a competitive game since the World Cup semifinal in July, was preparing to make a much-anticipated comeback with the IPL, which is now unlikely to take place due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mavs rally past Thunder to seal Finals berth

Mavs rally past Thunder to seal Finals berth

Rediff.com26 May 2011

The Dallas Mavericks overcame an eight-point deficit in the fourth quarter to reach the NBA finals for only the second time with a 100-96 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder Wednesday. Dallas clinched the best-of-seven Western Conference Finals series by a 4-1 margin with the thrilling Game Five win and will face either the Miami Heat or the Chicago Bulls in the NBA finals.

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.

10 Reasons Why We Love Rekha

10 Reasons Why We Love Rekha

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

Happy 64th, Rekha!

Sreesanth has toned down: Jayawardene

Sreesanth has toned down: Jayawardene

Rediff.com3 May 2011

S Sreesnath may have irked Mahendra Singh Dhoni on quite a few occasions with his on-field antics, but Kochi Tuskers Kerala skipper Mahela Jayawardene is at ease with his behaviour so far in the IPL.

Has Tony Fernandes got AirAsia stuck in turbulence?

Has Tony Fernandes got AirAsia stuck in turbulence?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

One thing is certain: The part-Goan, part-Malayali group CEO of Air Asia is not your usual boardroom CEO, and he cultivates the maverick businessman image, buying race car teams and football clubs and taking off-beat bets with his mentor and now buddy Richard Branson of Virgin.

Will the Mad Monk pull a surprise?

Will the Mad Monk pull a surprise?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2010

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard faces a tough electoral battle from 'Mad Monk' Tony Abbott.

Frustration for Nadal as Wimbledon mission falls short

Frustration for Nadal as Wimbledon mission falls short

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

Rewarding as it was for Rafael Nadal to become the only player to win the same Grand Slam 12 times by chalking up his dozen at last month's French Open, the Spaniard arrived at Wimbledon this year like a man on a mission. In the end, however, it became mission impossible as he lost to inspired Roger Federer in Friday's blockbuster semi-final.

Nadal v Federer: Much-awaited showdown of IPTL

Nadal v Federer: Much-awaited showdown of IPTL

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

The marquee clash between a vintage Roger Federer and classy Rafael Nadal, the legends of the game will be awaited keenly by the fans as the third leg of the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) in New Delhi on Friday.

Fashion, seduction, racism: Who is John Galliano?

Fashion, seduction, racism: Who is John Galliano?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2011

Misinterpreted genius, Neo-Nazi, maverick -- he's been called all that and more in recent times. But is one of the biggest names in the fashion world suffering a breakdown of sorts, courting controversy -- or merely being himself?

Clarke names Tendulkar in list of top five cricketers

Clarke names Tendulkar in list of top five cricketers

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

The others are Australian bowling greats Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath, South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis and West Indian batsman Brian Lara.

Ram Vilas Paswan's son takes the plunge... in Bollywood

Ram Vilas Paswan's son takes the plunge... in Bollywood

Rediff.com20 Jul 2010

On the sets of One and Only, a romantic film starring newcomer Chirag, son of Lok Janshakti Party's president Ram Vilas Paswan.

Fit-again Mathews to lead Lanka in Champions Trophy, Malinga back too

Fit-again Mathews to lead Lanka in Champions Trophy, Malinga back too

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

Mathews missed the one-day series in South Africa, the tour of Australia and the home series against Bangladesh with a hamstring injury but is back in action for his Delhi franchise in the ongoing Indian Premier League.

Wimbledon: Nadal, Federer drawn in same half

Wimbledon: Nadal, Federer drawn in same half

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

Nadal set to face Kyrgios clash in second round

Bihar police drop sedition charge against celebrities

Bihar police drop sedition charge against celebrities

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

Police sources claimed that during investigations it was noted that allegations were "mischievous" and "lacked substance".

The 10 flavours of the filmi cop

The 10 flavours of the filmi cop

Rediff.com7 Sep 2010

Whether it's to bolster the hero's macho image or to bring about thrills in the plot, Bollywood loves its khaki-clad heroes.

IPTL: Serena's Slammers lose again, Aces continue to dominate

IPTL: Serena's Slammers lose again, Aces continue to dominate

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

Serena Williams returned to the scene of her WTA Finals win but could not prevent her Singapore Slammers team slumping to a fourth straight defeat in the IPTL.

Rahul 'much more talented' than Rajiv: Khushwant

Rahul 'much more talented' than Rajiv: Khushwant

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi is 'much more talented' than his father, the late Rajiv Gandhi who was 'not really a leader' but 'a boy scout' with some 'good ideas but none of them extraordinary.' That's writer Khushwant Singh in his latest book

Finals MVP Leonard joins NBA greats

Finals MVP Leonard joins NBA greats

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Leonard, who also won the award in 2014 while playing for the San Antonio Spurs, joins basketball greats Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and LeBron James as the only players in NBA history to win Finals MVP with two different franchises.

Yousuf, Younus, Malik axed from central contracts

Yousuf, Younus, Malik axed from central contracts

Rediff.com19 Mar 2010

Banned former captains Mohammad Yousuf, Younus Khan and Shoaib Malik, as well as maverick pacer Shoaib Akhtar, were dropped from the list of players awarded central contracts by the Pakistan Cricket Board. The PCB, however, gave central contracts to Shahid Afridi, Kamran Akmal and Umar Akmal, who were fined after a probe into Pakistan's disastrous tour of Australia in January-February.

The Best of Aamir Khan

The Best of Aamir Khan

Rediff.com12 Mar 2010

Aamir Khan's journey has been prolific. As he turns 45, we celebrate the very best of the fine actor.

Kyrgios ups the ante in Rio Olympics row

Kyrgios ups the ante in Rio Olympics row

Rediff.com14 May 2016

Controversial tennis star Nick Kyrgios has launched a fresh social media attack on Australian Olympic team boss Kitty Chiller before launching a Facebook poll to determine whether he should go to the Rio Games.

'Arrogant brat' Tomic withdraws from Rome Masters after eight minutes

'Arrogant brat' Tomic withdraws from Rome Masters after eight minutes

Rediff.com9 May 2016

Australia's controversial tennis star Bernard Tomic has been labelled as the 'king of the excuse' by his country's media after he pulled out of the Rome Masters citing illness and excessive heat.

Messi torments Nigeria in Argentina win

Messi torments Nigeria in Argentina win

Rediff.com12 Jun 2010

World player of the year Lionel Messi lived up to his billing with a wonderful performance in Argentina's 1-0 win over Nigeria to confirm the South Americans' status as one of the World Cup favourites.

Video: Manish Arora's wacky 'Marias'

Video: Manish Arora's wacky 'Marias'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2010

Maverick designer Manish Arora closed Day 1 of Lakme Fashion Week in Mumbai with a collection inspired by the Art Deco era and Metropolis, the cult film from that era.

A pharmacy store in your pocket!

A pharmacy store in your pocket!

Rediff.com16 May 2016

1mg has made buying medicines easy and it aims to do more in online health care.

England take on erratic Lankans in first semis

England take on erratic Lankans in first semis

Rediff.com12 May 2010

England's new-found consistency will be pitted against Sri Lanka's characteristic flair when the two teams clash in the first semi-final of the Twenty20 World Cup in Gros Islet, St Lucia on Thursday.

Balotelli needs love, says Italy coach Prandelli

Balotelli needs love, says Italy coach Prandelli

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

Maverick striker Mario Balotelli needs love and will eventually learn from his mistakes, Italy coach Cesare Prandelli said on Monday.