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Coming soon: Only 'Hindu trees' in Mumbai?

Coming soon: Only 'Hindu trees' in Mumbai?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Mumbai, whose presiding deity is wealth, could soon Hindu trees all over the city, if Hanumant Raje, the Shiv Sena-nominated member of the city's Tree Authority who has proposed that only trees like peepal and banyan, which are "revered in Hindu culture", be planted across the metropolis.

Azharuddin set to divorce second wife Sangeeta?

Azharuddin set to divorce second wife Sangeeta?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2010

Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin has separated from his wife of 14 years Sangeeta Bijlani, the Mid-Day newspaper from Mumbai reported on Friday.

First look: Sexy Jolie on the cover of Vanity Fair

First look: Sexy Jolie on the cover of Vanity Fair

Rediff.com29 Jun 2010

Angelina Jolie is giving the readers of Vanity Fair magazine a sexy treat by appearing in a raunchy photo spread in the upcoming issue of the magazine.

Euro 2012 qualifiers: Rooney on target

Euro 2012 qualifiers: Rooney on target

Rediff.com8 Sep 2010

Wayne Rooney, hit by media claims about his private life, struck his first international goal for almost a year to set England on the way to a 3-1 win away to Switzerland in their Euro 2012 qualifier on Tuesday.

Is breaking up with a friend harder?

Is breaking up with a friend harder?

Rediff.com10 May 2010

It's not just romantic relationships that tend to have their ups and downs -- we have fall-outs with family and friends too. In fact, putting an end to a friendship of many years can actually be as bad, if not worse than calling things off with a lover.

Hameed denies he alleged match-rigging

Hameed denies he alleged match-rigging

Rediff.com5 Sep 2010

Pakistan Test opener Yasir Hameed denied on Saturday he had told British tabloid The News of the World that he had accused his team mates of fixing matches. The Sunday newspaper has quoted Hameed as saying that some of his team mates were fixing 'almost every match'.

Nigerian terrorist a 'sexually frustrated loner'

Nigerian terrorist a 'sexually frustrated loner'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2009

The Nigerian national, charged with attempting to destroy a United States' aircraft on its way to Detroit, is a 'sexually frustrated loner' who nurtured fantasies about holy war, a British newspaper has claimed.British tabloid The Sun claims to have gathered evidence about the twisted mind of the bomber, named Abdulmutallab, by retrieving 300 of his chilling messages which he posted on an Islamic portal.He said, "Killing is only permitted in Jihad."

'Fixing' scam bookie Majeed released on bail

'Fixing' scam bookie Majeed released on bail

Rediff.com30 Aug 2010

Bookie Mazhar Majeed, at the centre of the Pakistan match-fixing scam, was released on bail without charge on Monday following his arrest on suspicion of conspiracy to defraud bookmakers.

Bookie Majeed claims Pak-Aus Sydney Test was fixed

Bookie Majeed claims Pak-Aus Sydney Test was fixed

Rediff.com30 Aug 2010

Bookie Mazhar Majeed, who was arrested for alleged 'spot-fixing' in the fourth and final Test between England Pakistan at Lord's, has claimed that the result of the Sydney Test between Australia and Pakistan in January was rigged.

Why should I step down: Butt

Why should I step down: Butt

Rediff.com29 Aug 2010

A defiant Pakistan Test captain Salman Butt on Sunday refused to step down from his post despite his name cropping up in a 'spot-fixing' scandal that has plunged the game into a crisis.

'Players guilty of match-fixing should be banned'

'Players guilty of match-fixing should be banned'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2010

Former England batsman Allan Lamb has demanded life bans for Pakistani cricketers if they are found guilty of being involved in 'spot-fixing' or match-fixing in the ongoing Test at Lord's against England.

'Pak cricketers only crave money, women, food'

'Pak cricketers only crave money, women, food'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2010

A lot of Pakistani cricketers are 'just looking for money, women and food' and very few of them have any love for the game, claims the bookie arrested for alleged 'spot-fixing' in the England-Pakistan Test in London.

New to online dating? 10 tips to be safe than sorry

New to online dating? 10 tips to be safe than sorry

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

On the initial dates, avoid going somewhere private with your date, advises Ravi Mittal, founder, Quack Quack, an online dating app.

The humble Vada Pav gets a net-savvy avatar

The humble Vada Pav gets a net-savvy avatar

Rediff.com26 Aug 2010

Goli Vada Pav, a Mumbai-based fast food chain, is a hit on FaceBook and YouTube with over 9,700 fans. A look at how the company using social networking to connect with the youth and push sales.

Golf, sponsors ponder Woods' absence from sport

Golf, sponsors ponder Woods' absence from sport

Rediff.com10 Dec 2009

Even the prospect of a golf landscape temporarily minus Tiger Woods is not one PGA Tour officials, advertisers and sponsors care to ponder as speculation swirls around the popular athlete's private life, which has kept him secluded in his Florida home. Yet as corporate sponsors like Gatorade and Gillette consider ways to deal with recent negative coverage of the world's No. 1 golfer, some media companies are seeing an upside.

Robert Pattinson to play Kurt Cobain in biopic?

Robert Pattinson to play Kurt Cobain in biopic?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2010

According to the British tabloid The Sun, Pattinson, 23, has landed the role of the Nirvana lead singer, who shot himself in 1994.

A few things every man should know!

A few things every man should know!

Rediff.com24 Nov 2009

A new book, entitled 150 Things Every Man Should Know, offers to help men through the minefield of being a male. The tome by Gareth May hands out pointers about certain skills, which apparently all lads would find indispensable, such as the correct etiquette in a urinal, hiding a lovebite, or spotting artificial breasts.

Media blast England as a toothless shambles

Media blast England as a toothless shambles

Rediff.com19 Jun 2010

English media launched a scathing attack on the national team on Saturday, branding the performance in a 0-0 draw with Algeria which left their World Cup hopes in the balance as 'useless' and a 'shambles'.

Brad, Angelina 'not splitting'

Brad, Angelina 'not splitting'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

According to People magazine, people close to the Jolie-Pitt family have rubbished rumours, insisting they are 'totally false'.

Are John Travolta, Kelly Preston expecting twins?

Are John Travolta, Kelly Preston expecting twins?

Rediff.com27 May 2010

According to a tabloid, they are.

Villa captain Grealish charged after lockdown crash

Villa captain Grealish charged after lockdown crash

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish has been charged with multiple driving violations after being involved in a car crash during the COVID-19 lockdown in March, police said on Thursday. British media had reported that police had opened an investigation after the Villa midfielder was pictured leaving an estate in Birmingham following a traffic accident on March 29.

When real couples take it to the screen

When real couples take it to the screen

Rediff.com17 Nov 2009

Mixing business with pleasure.

Scandal-hit Keith Vaz quits as Home Affairs Committee chairman

Scandal-hit Keith Vaz quits as Home Affairs Committee chairman

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

Britain's longest serving Indian-origin Labour MP Keith Vaz on Tuesday resigned from his post as chair of the influential House of Commons Home Affairs Select Committee in the wake of being embroiled in a sex scandal.

China gets tough with Bangladesh

China gets tough with Bangladesh

Rediff.com17 May 2021

We can expect to see more Chinese wolf warrior diplomats on the prowl, in India's neighbourhood, though its mailed fist is not so visible while dealing with India, observes Colonel R Hariharan (retd).

Bigg Boss's Sakshi in MMS scandal

Bigg Boss's Sakshi in MMS scandal

Rediff.com7 Oct 2010

The young girl is seen flirting and kissing a man in the 14-second clip.

OG of #FreeTheNipple? Bring it on, says Jennifer Aniston!

OG of #FreeTheNipple? Bring it on, says Jennifer Aniston!

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

Jennifer Aniston: 2. Body Shamers: 0.

Mourinho keen to resume coaching in England

Mourinho keen to resume coaching in England

Rediff.com29 Dec 2009

Former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho says he wants to return to England to coach, hinting he could be back with a Premier League club for the start of next season.

Meet the new chocolate boy of Kannada cinema

Meet the new chocolate boy of Kannada cinema

Rediff.com21 Jul 2009

Diganth talks about his new film House Full on the eve of its release.

George Clooney and Fatima Bhutto an item?

George Clooney and Fatima Bhutto an item?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2009

The actor is rumoured to be dating late Benazir Bhutto's niece.

Robinho faces fine, says Hughes

Robinho faces fine, says Hughes

Rediff.com27 Jan 2009

Brazil forward Robinho will be fined for leaving Manchester City's training camp in Tenerife last week, team manager Mark Hughes said on Tuesday.

Freddie came under Taliban attack in Afghanistan

Freddie came under Taliban attack in Afghanistan

Rediff.com5 Oct 2009

They went to meet British troops in Afghanistan, but star England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff and footballer Gary Linekar ended up getting a feel of the war as they scurried for cover during a Taliban attack in Kandahar, a tabloid reported.

Chinese troops resort to aggressive posturing in Ladakh, Sikkim

Chinese troops resort to aggressive posturing in Ladakh, Sikkim

Rediff.com19 May 2020

Both the Indian and Chinese armies have brought in more troops in sensitive locations like Demchok, Daulat Beg Oldie and areas around Galwan river as well as Pangong Tso lake in Ladakh, the sources said. The area around Galwan has been a point of friction between the two sides for over six decades.

'We are busy selling expensive designer wear'

'We are busy selling expensive designer wear'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2009

Author and celebrity hairstylist Sapna Bhavnani speaks about punk-n-Goth culture in India and her book Style-O-Wot.

Reeve's widow has lung cancer

Reeve's widow has lung cancer

Rediff.com11 Aug 2005

Your regular dose of Hollywood Scoop.

A rockstar in a sanskari world!

A rockstar in a sanskari world!

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

'Here, after all, was a fine specimen of intelligence in the field that Adam Smith gave formal structure. And successful RR surely was as RBI chief.'

Now, 'pong-proof' innerwear

Now, 'pong-proof' innerwear

Rediff.com7 Oct 2008

Well, here's some good news, ladies -- a 'pong-proof' underwear has finally been developed.

Record number of UFO sightings in 2009

Record number of UFO sightings in 2009

Rediff.com13 Jul 2009

The previous record was of 285 sightings for the whole of 2008, while in 2007 the count was 135, and there were just 97 in 2006.

Family plans to bury MJ in Neverland

Family plans to bury MJ in Neverland

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

The family had earlier held a meeting to plan the pop icon's last rites and they want to bury Jackson at the California ranch.

MJ concert organiser faces the music

MJ concert organiser faces the music

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

While refund of the 750,000 tickets seems inevitable at this stage, the financial implication of the canceled tour is far from clear.

Kenyan steward denies F1 conspiracy

Kenyan steward denies F1 conspiracy

Rediff.com10 Sep 2008

Kenyan Surinder Thathi, one of the three stewards at the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday where British driver Lewis Hamilton was stripped of victory, said on Tuesday there was no conspiracy against the McLaren team. "There was no conspiracy against anybody, McLaren included. We acted professionally and within the FIA rules. Hamilton took a short cut inside of the corner while off the track," Thathi said.