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Microsoft co-founder, Jimi Hendrix fan, sports team owner... The incredible life and times of Paul Allen

Microsoft co-founder, Jimi Hendrix fan, sports team owner... The incredible life and times of Paul Allen

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

Whenever you think of Microsoft, the only name that crosses one's mind is Bill Gates. But the tech behemoth was co-founded in 1975 by Gates and Paul Allen.

Rohit credits '3 pillars' for India's T20 World Cup triumph

Rohit credits '3 pillars' for India's T20 World Cup triumph

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Rohit Sharma said the feeling of winning the World Cup that ended India's decade-long drought in global tournaments could not be described in words.

Cost cutting: Booz Allen may help Air India

Cost cutting: Booz Allen may help Air India

Rediff.com2 Dec 2009

The Air India board is likely to give its approval to the appointment of global consultancy firm, Booz Allen and Company, for its cost restructuring plan.

Olympic champ Allen Johnson announces retirement

Olympic champ Allen Johnson announces retirement

Rediff.com10 Jul 2010

Former world and Olympic 110 metres hurdles champion Allen Johnson announced his retirement from athletics at the age of 39 on Saturday.

Pant's Break Turning Point Of T20 WC Final

Pant's Break Turning Point Of T20 WC Final

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Rohit Sharma believes the major turning point of the T20 World Cup final was Rishabh Pant taking a break to get taping done on his knee.

2024's 10 Best OTT Films

2024's 10 Best OTT Films

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

The top 10 films of the year may not be great by themselves but they stand out amidst the other OTT releases.

What Links Trump With This President?

What Links Trump With This President?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Like Grover Cleveland, Donald Trump won election as president, lost the next election and won a third election to the US presidency.

'It is unethical to retrieve John Allen Chau's body'

'It is unethical to retrieve John Allen Chau's body'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

'Today we can't confirm whether Chau is dead or not.' 'What is the guarantee that the Sentinelese killed him?'

US polls: Allen loses in revenge of the macaca

US polls: Allen loses in revenge of the macaca

Rediff.com10 Nov 2006

Allen was ahead by 16 points in July and the Democrats did not even consider Webb a viable challenger, until Allen called an Indian-American, Shekar Sidarth, a volunteer in the Webb campaign, a 'macaca', considered a racial slur.

'I had to keep my arrogance aside for the team'

'I had to keep my arrogance aside for the team'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Virat Kohli opened up about his experiences, particularly focusing on his crucial performance in the final match

Woody Allen classics, now on Blu-Ray

Woody Allen classics, now on Blu-Ray

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

Midnight in Paris which released six months ago is also out on Blu-ray and DVD

Australia take 1-0 lead with thrilling last-ball win over New Zealand

Australia take 1-0 lead with thrilling last-ball win over New Zealand

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

In a nervy finish, Australia snatched a last-ball win over New Zealand in the first T20 International in Wellington.

Warner makes low-key exit from international cricket

Warner makes low-key exit from international cricket

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

David Warner's international career come to an anti-climactic end after Afghanistan's stunning victory over Bangladesh eliminated Australia from the T20 World Cup.

PIX: Australia trounce defending champs England

PIX: Australia trounce defending champs England

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

Images from the T20 World Cup Group B match between Australia and England, at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados, on Saturday.

Rohit's T20 World Cup ends on a mixed note

Rohit's T20 World Cup ends on a mixed note

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

In eight matches this tournament, Rohit ended with 257 runs at an average of 36.71, with a strike rate of 156.70.

T20 WC PIX: Afghanistan hand New Zealand a thrashing!

T20 WC PIX: Afghanistan hand New Zealand a thrashing!

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Afghanistan stunned New Zealand by a whopping 84 runs in the T20 World Cup match on Saturday.

Tough pill to swallow: Miller on T20 WC heartbreak

Tough pill to swallow: Miller on T20 WC heartbreak

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

A 'gutted' David Miller said the T20 World Cup final loss to India was a tough blow for South Africa.

'Rohit might forget his phone, but he never forgets his gameplan'

'Rohit might forget his phone, but he never forgets his gameplan'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

'I have never seen a captain, who is so invested in team meetings and strategies.'

'This was my last T20 game for India': Kohli

'This was my last T20 game for India': Kohli

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

'Time for the next generation to take the T20 game forward.'

'Job done, now emotions are taking over': Bumrah

'Job done, now emotions are taking over': Bumrah

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Jasprit Bumrah was adjudged the Player of the Tournament for his impeccable impact

US  charges Allen Stanford with 'massive' fraud

US charges Allen Stanford with 'massive' fraud

Rediff.com18 Feb 2009

Texas billionaire Allen Stanford and three of his companies were charged with "massive" fraud on Tuesday as federal agents swooped down on his US headquarters. In a civil complaint filed in federal court in Dallas, the US Securities and Exchange Commission accused Stanford, who sponsored international cricket matches, and two other executives of fraudulently selling $8 billion in high-yield certificates of deposit in a scheme..

Microsoft Corp co-founder Paul Allen's hits and misses

Microsoft Corp co-founder Paul Allen's hits and misses

Rediff.com21 May 2013

Paul Allen has constructed a $15 billion portfolio of tech, sports, real estate and energy investments.

Kali Puja Has Kolkata's Heart

Kali Puja Has Kolkata's Heart

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Ma Durga might be the city's most celebrated annual visitor, but Kali is the resident Goddess, notes Sandip Roy.

Anupam Kher shoots for Woody Allen movie

Anupam Kher shoots for Woody Allen movie

Rediff.com27 Aug 2009

The actor recounts his experience of shooting for Allen's untitled movie where he plays Freida Pinto's father.

Cummins 'tricks' as Australia beat Bangladesh amid rain

Cummins 'tricks' as Australia beat Bangladesh amid rain

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Pat Cummins registered the first hat-trick of the 2024 T20 World Cup as Australia restricted Bangladesh to 140 for 8 in the Super Eight match at the Sir Vivian Richards stadium, in Antigua, on Friday.

T20 WC: NZ face Afghanistan's spin challenge

T20 WC: NZ face Afghanistan's spin challenge

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

New Zealand find themselves in the a difficult group with two-time champions West Indies and Afghanistan also vying for the the top two spots.

Heartbreak fuels South Africa's World Cup dream

Heartbreak fuels South Africa's World Cup dream

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Markram hoped that this would be the first of more finals to come, in particular when South Africa host the 50-over Cricket World Cup in 2027.

King Kohli silences doubters

King Kohli silences doubters

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

Virat Kohli continued his love affair with T20 World Cup finals, reaching his second fifty in as many appearances.

'Hazlewood's run rate comment was a joke': Cummins

'Hazlewood's run rate comment was a joke': Cummins

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Australia's Pat Cummins said they never considered going easy on Scotland in their final group match to eliminate England from the Twenty20 World Cup.

'Allen loved Calcutta, where poets were worshipped

'Allen loved Calcutta, where poets were worshipped

Rediff.com9 Jul 2008

Arthur J Pais writes on a fascinating book that limns Beat poet Allen Ginsberg's attempt to find, in Indian mysticism, an antidote to Western materialism

CTRL Review: Masterful Thriller

CTRL Review: Masterful Thriller

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Sukanya Verma recommends watching CTRL on a computer for an eerie, immersive, real-time experience.

Injury blow for Windies: Holder out of T20 World Cup

Injury blow for Windies: Holder out of T20 World Cup

Rediff.com26 May 2024

Injured Jason Holder replaced by Obed McCoy in West Indies squad for T20 World Cup

Elizabeth Debicki Gets Her First Emmy

Elizabeth Debicki Gets Her First Emmy

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

The Australian actress took home her first-ever Emmy trophy, winning Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Princess Diana in The Crown.

'Bumrah is even better than before'

'Bumrah is even better than before'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Since his comeback after an injury lay-off in August 2023, Jasprit Bumrah has been a key figure in India's success.

Viv Richards to mentor Pakistan at T20 WC?

Viv Richards to mentor Pakistan at T20 WC?

Rediff.com21 May 2024

Richards could mentor the team in the World Cup a role fulfilled by former Australian opener, Matthew Hayden in the last two T20 World Cups in 2021 and 2022 where Pakistan reached the semi-final and final.

Australia sweep T20 series against NZ in rain-affected clash

Australia sweep T20 series against NZ in rain-affected clash

Rediff.com25 Feb 2024

Australia completed a clean sweep of their three-match Twenty20 series against New Zealand on Sunday as Matthew Wade's side won a rain-affected clash by 27 runs via the Duckworth-Lewis method at Eden Park.

'We Are Building Products For The World'

'We Are Building Products For The World'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

'We want to prove to the world that they will get the best code written from a small place like Wayanad.'

Emma Stone, Andrew Garfield, Woody Allen: A day out in Hollywood

Emma Stone, Andrew Garfield, Woody Allen: A day out in Hollywood

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

Here's what your favourite Hollywood stars have been up to.

Gratitude-filled Dhawan bids cricket goodbye

Gratitude-filled Dhawan bids cricket goodbye

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

The 38-year-old made his international debut in 2010 in an ODI against Australia in Visakhapatnam and his last India game was also a 50-over match, against Bangladesh in 2022.

Starc slams T20 World Cup scheduling

Starc slams T20 World Cup scheduling

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

'We finished ahead of England (in the group stage) and end up where we were pre-seeded as the second side. All of a sudden, you're in a different group.'