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Chris Gayle named in Windies squad for India ODIs

Chris Gayle named in Windies squad for India ODIs

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Gayle has been named in West Indies' 14-man squad for the three One-day International series (ODIs) against India.

Freida Pinto: I get the 'curiosity treatment' in India

Freida Pinto: I get the 'curiosity treatment' in India

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

The actress talks about her new film Trishna and describes her journey in Hollywood so far.

Davis release pushed Clinton to certify Pak help?

Davis release pushed Clinton to certify Pak help?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2011

Just two days after Pakistan released Central Intelligence Agency contractor Rayamond Allen Davis, arrested in a double murder case, United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton signed a certification to the Congress asserting that Islamabad is co-operating with the US in preventing and dismantling terror networks, congressional watchdog has said.

Stunning images of a library in Texas

Stunning images of a library in Texas

Rediff.com11 Jul 2012

A Texas town has turned an old abandoned Walmart into a massive public library.

BCCI's 100-page SOP: NCA chief Dravid part of COVID task force

BCCI's 100-page SOP: NCA chief Dravid part of COVID task force

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

Support staff, officials and ground staff over 60 years of age and with individuals with underlying medical conditions are barred from attending training camps until "suitable guidelines are issued by the Government".

Vihari steers India B to Deodhar final; Rahane disappoints

Vihari steers India B to Deodhar final; Rahane disappoints

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

Ajinkya Rahane's struggles in limited-overs' cricket continued as India B comfortably beat India C by 30 runs to enter the Deodhar Trophy final, in New Delhi, on Wednesday.

Desperate Sri Lanka clash with West Indies in must-win game

Desperate Sri Lanka clash with West Indies in must-win game

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

Sri Lanka need to win their final two games, and hope for favourable outcomes in England and Pakistan's next fixtures.

'Need Jan Lokpal': Team Anna 'exposes' defence scams

'Need Jan Lokpal': Team Anna 'exposes' defence scams

Rediff.com27 Apr 2012

In its first press meet ever since the second phase of the budget session began in the Parliament a few days ago, Team Anna on Thursday laid out how it plans to exert pressure for a strong and independent Jan Lokpal Bill.

Getting married, THREE times over!

Getting married, THREE times over!

Rediff.com27 Dec 2011

With Britney Spears getting ready to tie the knot for the third time, we look at celebrities who have married three times.

Hollywood beauties-turned-lipstick lesbians

Hollywood beauties-turned-lipstick lesbians

Rediff.com20 May 2009

Here's a list of celebrity beauties that have explored their female fantasies.

NATO troops ordered not to approach Af-Pak buffer zone

NATO troops ordered not to approach Af-Pak buffer zone

Rediff.com3 Dec 2011

United States-led North Atlantic Treaty Organisation troops in Afghanistan have been ordered not to approach the buffer zone on the Af-Pak border in order to avoid recurrence of last week's air strike that killed 24 Pakistani soldiers.

Who are Hollywood's Hottest Women Dating?

Who are Hollywood's Hottest Women Dating?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2012

They may be surrounded by good looking men all the time in their line of work, but these hotties have clearly reserved the dishiest of the lot for themselves.

World's 20 most powerful business people

World's 20 most powerful business people

Rediff.com8 Nov 2011

They are the world's most powerful people in the corporate world. They lead big companies or world's leading financial institutions.

Bradman cookie controversy settled out of court

Bradman cookie controversy settled out of court

Rediff.com3 Aug 2011

The legal wrangling over what was claimed to be 'exploitation' of cricket legend Sir Donald Bradman's name for selling cookies is finally over with the dispute settled out of court.

CIA chief to be next US defence secretary: Report

CIA chief to be next US defence secretary: Report

Rediff.com27 Apr 2011

Central Intelligence Agency Director Leon Panetta will become the new United States defence secretary, replacing Robert Gates, in a major shake-up of President Barack Obama's security team, according to a media report.The top US military commander in Afghanistan General David Petraeus is set to take over as the new CIA Director. The television network said Petraeus will be replaced as the US commander in Afghanistan by Lieutenant General John Allen.

US holds Russia responsible for spy poisoning in UK

US holds Russia responsible for spy poisoning in UK

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

It also said that the UK's decision to expel 23 Russian diplomats in retaliation for the alleged attack was a 'just response'.

PICS: Morgan steers KKR to victory over Punjab Kings

PICS: Morgan steers KKR to victory over Punjab Kings

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

Images from the IPL match between Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders, in Ahmedabad, on Monday.

Cricket mogul Stanford sent to US prison hospital

Cricket mogul Stanford sent to US prison hospital

Rediff.com16 Feb 2011

Financier and cricket mogul Allen Stanford was sent to a US prison hospital for drug addiction treatment, officials said Tuesday. The decision was taken so he can be fit to stand trial on charges of running a $7 billion fraud.

ScarJo brings classic actors to life with photoshoot

ScarJo brings classic actors to life with photoshoot

Rediff.com26 May 2011

Get your lowdown on the world of Hollywood, right here!

US suspends talks, threatens to cut aid to Pak

US suspends talks, threatens to cut aid to Pak

Rediff.com8 Feb 2011

The United States has suspended all high-level dialogue with Pakistan to put pressure on Islamabad to release the American diplomat detained on possible murder charges. Ties between the two allies have become severely strained over the issue.

PIX: How India got the better of Windies in first T20I

PIX: How India got the better of Windies in first T20I

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

Dinesh Karthik anchored a tricky chase with a measured unbeaten 31 as India beat West Indies by five wickets in the first Twenty20 International to go 1-0 up in the three-match series.

Overhauled: Obama's national security team

Overhauled: Obama's national security team

Rediff.com28 Apr 2011

Central Intelligence Agency Director Leon Panetta will move to Pentagon to become new US Defence Secretary to replace Robert Gates while his top military commander in Afghanistan Gen David Petraeus is to takeover as the new CIA Director.

NATO not doing enough in Libya: France

NATO not doing enough in Libya: France

Rediff.com12 Apr 2011

As forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi continue to push the rebels from their positions, cracks seem to be appearing in the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation over military strategy in Libya, with major NATO alliance partner France demanding that the punishing raids should be carried out to finish strongman's tanks and heavy artillery.

No conflict of interest in Rahul Dravid's case: COA

No conflict of interest in Rahul Dravid's case: COA

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

The Committee of Administrators on Tuesday cleared Rahul Dravid's appointment as Head of Cricket at the National Cricket Academy, ruling that there is "no conflict of interest" case against the former India captain.

90000 emails of US military contractor hacked

90000 emails of US military contractor hacked

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

An arm of the online collective Anonymous has said that it broke into the computer systems of Booz Allen Hamilton and then posted the details on Internet, The Daily Telegraph online reported.

2nd ODI: Chance for Iyer to seal No 4 spot

2nd ODI: Chance for Iyer to seal No 4 spot

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

The talented Shreyas Iyer will be auditioning for the vacant number four slot when India take on West Indies in Sunday's second ODI of the three-match series.

Decoding Kota: India's coaching capital

Decoding Kota: India's coaching capital

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Kota, Rajasthan, is both a beacon for the educationally deprived and a cynical place in which 16-year-olds live in Dickensian boarding houses, while teachers drive Audis.

Minissha all set for Cannes debut

Minissha all set for Cannes debut

Rediff.com5 May 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

Review: Delhi Belly won't get laughs from everyone

Review: Delhi Belly won't get laughs from everyone

Rediff.com30 Jun 2011

The film is a slick, madly crazy production that is mostly funny.

Govt may reimpose restrictions in Andaman island after US tourist's murder

Govt may reimpose restrictions in Andaman island after US tourist's murder

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

The North Sentinel island is one of 29 islands in the Andamans where till June foreigners had to take special permission -- the RAP -- before being allowed to visit them.

Aus: Man jailed for stabbing Indian student

Aus: Man jailed for stabbing Indian student

Rediff.com9 Nov 2010

An Australian court on Tuesday sentenced a 20-year-old youth to three years in youth detention for stabbing an Indian student in Melbourne last year. Victorian Court Judge Duncan Allen sentenced Jesse James Donnachie to three years in a youth justice centre, saying, "You were in all probability significantly affected by psychotic symptoms at the time" of attack. Donnachie was affected by a psychotic episode when he and another man stabbed Baljinder Singh.

IndiGo will score a double century soon

IndiGo will score a double century soon

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Based on the Skytrax ranking for 2018, IndiGo is number two among the best low-cost carriers in Asia, behind rival AirAsia.

PHOTOS: England Lions crush India 'A' in tri-nation opener

PHOTOS: England Lions crush India 'A' in tri-nation opener

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

England Lions cruised to a seven-wicket victory in the opening encounter of the Tri-nation 'A' series, in Derby, on Friday.

Hollywood stars descend at Cannes Film Festival

Hollywood stars descend at Cannes Film Festival

Rediff.com11 May 2011

Looking at the early birds who were present on the first day.

Under-19 WC: Pakistan trounce England to finish fifth

Under-19 WC: Pakistan trounce England to finish fifth

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

Pakistan ended their campaign in the ICC Under-19 World Cup on a winning note, defeating England by seven wickets in Fatullah on Friday to finish fifth in the 16-nation tournament.

Review: Robert Pattinson shines in Remember Me

Review: Robert Pattinson shines in Remember Me

Rediff.com14 May 2010

Robert Pattinson shines in this movie which has a lesson you're not going to easily forget.

Freida Pinto:  I am not famous in India

Freida Pinto: I am not famous in India

Rediff.com23 Aug 2010

The 26-year-old Slumdog Millionaire star opens up about her life and fame.

10 Films that Amazed Me at Cannes

10 Films that Amazed Me at Cannes

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists 10 of his favourite films that played in various sections at the 74th Cannes Film Festival.

Aide in US State dinner gaffe to step down

Aide in US State dinner gaffe to step down

Rediff.com27 Feb 2010

Rogers received criticism, and calls for her resignation, from many quarters after Virginia couple Tareq and Michaele Salahi successfully crashed a November 24, 2009 State dinner at the White House honouring Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

Freida Pinto to play Greek priestess in epic movie

Freida Pinto to play Greek priestess in epic movie

Rediff.com25 Feb 2010

The actress is reportedly picked up for a Canada-based movie, Dawn of War.