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Studied with Freida Pinto?

Studied with Freida Pinto?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2009

Some of you readers may have studied with her in school or college. Share your memories of times spent with Freida, maybe in the college canteen, maybe on the school playground, maybe in the neighbourhood where you and she live.

Stanford Twenty20 match to go ahead

Stanford Twenty20 match to go ahead

Rediff.com10 Oct 2008

The $20 million winner-takes-all Twenty20 Stanford match between England and a West Indies team will go ahead in Antigua on Nov. 1, the BBC reported on Thursday. The BBC quoted tournament organisers as saying a dispute between the organisers and the sponsors of West Indies' cricket had been resolved.

Hollywood's hottest girls

Hollywood's hottest girls

Rediff.com2 Jun 2009

A look at some truly sizzling women who haven't even hit 25 yet.

When America did not vote for change

When America did not vote for change

Rediff.com21 May 2009

Blogs, social networking and news wires sites are exploding with a furious debate over the significance of Adam Lambert's American Idol loss to Kris Allen.

Bob Dylan wants to work with Paul McCartney

Bob Dylan wants to work with Paul McCartney

Rediff.com7 May 2009

The two rock titans may collaborate shortly.

'China the gold medallist for global executions'

'China the gold medallist for global executions'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2008

Human rights group Amnesty International has alleged that China would execute an estimated 374 people during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Amnesty said that nearly 70 crimes could carry the death penalty in China and that around 22 prisoners are secretly executed every day. China had admitted using capital punishment 470 times in 2007, but campaigners believe the true figure to be nearly 8,000.

Captain Rohit on India's struggle in victory chase

Captain Rohit on India's struggle in victory chase

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

'(We) knew the chase wasn't going to be easy. Hopefully we can learn from these mistakes'

Britishers acquitted in molestation case

Britishers acquitted in molestation case

Rediff.com23 Jul 2008

British nationals-- Duncan Grant and Allen Waters and the Indian William Desouza--were acquitted on Wednesday by the Mumbai high court of charges of molestation and indulging in paedophilia at Three Children's Shelter Home run by them.

Freida Pinto visits Indian Consulate in NYC

Freida Pinto visits Indian Consulate in NYC

Rediff.com27 Feb 2009

Congratulating Freida on her outstanding success, Ambassador Prabhu Dayal said it was not important whether the movie was directed by an Indian or not as long as the storyline and the entire backdrop was Indian.

EPL: Brighton recover twice to salvage 2-2 draw with Stoke

EPL: Brighton recover twice to salvage 2-2 draw with Stoke

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

The visitors went ahead through Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting but Pascal Gross equalised just before the break only for Kurt Zouma to head Stoke back in front moments later. Jose Izquierdo then levelled for Brighton on the hour to earn a deserved point.

'England needs IPL version by 2010'

'England needs IPL version by 2010'

Rediff.com2 May 2008

Texan billionaire Allen Stanford, who has offered a multi-million pounds investment proposal to the England and Wales Cricket Board, said he envisaged international teams playing alongside counties in the new competition.

ECB holds talks with Stanford

ECB holds talks with Stanford

Rediff.com23 Apr 2008

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) raised the prospect of a lucrative Twenty20 series against a West Indies team on Tuesday after confirming they had held further talks with Texas billionaire Allen Stanford.

Revealed: The secret to marital bliss

Revealed: The secret to marital bliss

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

You can improve your chances for high marital quality by using the power of 'thank you' as a recent study suggests that showing gratitude and believing that your partner values you, directly influences how you behave in your marriage.

'Ginsberg looked for the sacred in India'

'Ginsberg looked for the sacred in India'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2008

Author Deborah Baker discusses her new book on Allen Ginsberg with Arthur J Pais.

The Top Ten

The Top Ten

Rediff.com11 Mar 2005

HC dismisses state appeal in paedophilia case

HC dismisses state appeal in paedophilia case

Rediff.com24 Jul 2008

The Bombay High Court on Thursday dismissed an appeal filed by the state government to stay the acquittal order of two Britons and an Indian in a paedophilia case.

Gayle to Malinga...check out big names of world cricket to feature in T10 League

Gayle to Malinga...check out big names of world cricket to feature in T10 League

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

Eight teams have formed some of the best combinations from a pool of 64 top cricketers in the players' draft for T10League -- the limited ten-over format cricket -- that will be played at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

Trainer King to quit after tri-series

Trainer King to quit after tri-series

Rediff.com15 Feb 2008

South African King, who was contracted with the BCCI till December 2007, has decided against seeking an extension.

What it is like to work with Bill Gates

What it is like to work with Bill Gates

Rediff.com24 Jun 2008

S Somasegar, senior vice president, Microsoft Corporation, shares his experiences of having worked closely with Bill Gates.

England confirm for 20m dollar match

England confirm for 20m dollar match

Rediff.com12 Jun 2008

England will play a Caribbean all-star team in a Twenty20 match for a record prize pot of $20 million on November 1.

Want a hot bod like Gisele Bundchen?

Want a hot bod like Gisele Bundchen?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Secret behind supermodel Gisele Bundchen`s hot bod revealed

Lord's wants to stage neutral Tests

Lord's wants to stage neutral Tests

Rediff.com7 May 2008

Lord's may play host to neutral Test matches as part of an expanded programme of world-class fixtures stretching beyond the familiar diet of England Tests and one-day internationals. The idea is to help the MCC fund a 200m ground-redevelopment project.

US embargo blocks Cuban cricket debut

US embargo blocks Cuban cricket debut

Rediff.com19 Dec 2007

Cuba will not be able to take part in the Stanford 20/20 Caribbean competition after US authorities denied the competition's organiser permission to deal with the island nation.

'Macaca' target Sidarth is aide to US prez hopeful

'Macaca' target Sidarth is aide to US prez hopeful

Rediff.com17 Dec 2007

Sidarth now works as paid staffer in the communications wing of Democratic presidential hopeful Bill Richardson, where he compiles newspaper clips on all items of interest to the campaign, drafts press releases and performs other communication tasks

Texan offers $100 million for England T20 series

Texan offers $100 million for England T20 series

Rediff.com19 Apr 2008

Texas billionaire Allen Stanford has offered to put up $100 million (50 million pounds) for England to play five Twenty20 games against his West Indies All-Star team. England and Wales Cricket Board chairman Giles Clarke had said the prospect of England taking part in a winner-takes-all $20m match in West Indies is "very likely".

Buzz: Bangladesh to play T20I series in Pakistan, no Tests

Buzz: Bangladesh to play T20I series in Pakistan, no Tests

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Test cricket returned to Pakistan for the first time in ten years with the Sri Lankan team playing two matches in Rawalpindi and Karachi, with the hosts winning the second match to clinch the series 1-0 after the rain-curtailed first game ended in a draw.

Celtics trounce Lakers to win NBA title

Celtics trounce Lakers to win NBA title

Rediff.com18 Jun 2008

The Boston Celtics captured their record 17th championship by trouncing the Los Angeles Lakers 131-92 in the NBA Finals.

Why stock market experts tell you nothing

Why stock market experts tell you nothing

Rediff.com11 Sep 2007

In its zeal to get to the viewer before anyone else does, the business media ends up oversimplifying things.

When movie theatres no longer exist...

When movie theatres no longer exist...

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

Aseem Chhabra imagines a time, 20 years from now, when movie-watching in theatres will be long gone, thanks to the coronavirus, and pens a letter to his grandchild, explaining the magic of the cinema hall.

In Pics: Celebs' day out at Cannes

In Pics: Celebs' day out at Cannes

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Behind the scenes at Cannes 2016.

Sachin Tendulkar to grace the Laureus Sports Awards ceremony

Sachin Tendulkar to grace the Laureus Sports Awards ceremony

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar will be among the many high-profile guests gracing the premier Laureus World Sports Awards Ceremony, scheduled to be held in Shanghai on April 15.

Google and Samsung announce patent deal

Google and Samsung announce patent deal

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

The deal covers patents currently owned by the companies, as well as any filed in the next 10 years.

IT firms target $8bn aviation engg market

IT firms target $8bn aviation engg market

Rediff.com20 Feb 2007

Big and small domestic IT firms are busy positioning themselves to snap up the $8 billion market opportunity that the aerospace sector has created.

American tourist wasn't evangelising, but violated norms: MHA source

American tourist wasn't evangelising, but violated norms: MHA source

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

"Chau violated all the norms. Moreover, he had also not informed the hotel (that he was visiting the area)."

Genuine concerns over planned Twenty20

"Genuine concerns" over planned Twenty20

Rediff.com10 Jul 2007

National cricket boards have "genuine concerns" over a $20 million (9.9 million pounds) winner-takes-all Twenty20 series planned for West Indies next year, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Monday.

Is Priyanka fashionable? VOTE!

Is Priyanka fashionable? VOTE!

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

This desi girl is killin' it with her fashion!

Dravid, Dhoni in 'Run Easy'

Dravid, Dhoni in 'Run Easy'

Rediff.com11 May 2007

The skipper and wicket-keeper star in Reebok's new global campaign.

Kate Moss not good at selfies and more fashion news

Kate Moss not good at selfies and more fashion news

Rediff.com15 Nov 2015

But the supermodel has a secret instagram account!

Suicides won't take sheen off this coaching hub

Suicides won't take sheen off this coaching hub

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

'Kota is good if you are good' and 'Kota can make you or break you' are two cryptic statements Kota students often offer to explain life in their world.

3rd ODI Preview: Will Bhuvneshwar, Bumrah make significant impact?

3rd ODI Preview: Will Bhuvneshwar, Bumrah make significant impact?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

India will be hoping to put up an improved bowling show with their front line pacers Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah back in action for the third ODI