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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.

'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.

Don't compare me to Bolt says Jamaica's latest sprint hope

Don't compare me to Bolt says Jamaica's latest sprint hope

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

Akeem Bloomfield announced himself as the latest 'next big thing' from Jamaica

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.

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.

India's batting a concern despite winning run

India's batting a concern despite winning run

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

One shudders to think what could happen if India lose both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli early with such a brittle middle order to follow?

How the teams fared at IPL Auction

How the teams fared at IPL Auction

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

A total of 62 players were sold at the auction for the 13th edition with the eight franchises spending a total of 1.403 billion rupees ($19.73 million). Australia's Pat Cummins became the most expensive overseas buy ever in the Indian Premier League when the Kolkata Knight Riders paid a staggering Rs 15.50 crore ($2.18 million) for the fast bowler in Thursday's auction in Kolkata on Thursday.

How T20 will change!

How T20 will change!

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Fascinating predictions for the years ahead. A revealing excerpt from Tim Wigmore and Freddie Wilde's Cricket 2.0: Inside The T20 Revolution.

All eyes on Dhoni as India take on West Indies

All eyes on Dhoni as India take on West Indies

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

India will look to ensure a smooth passage into the semi-finals with yet another victory.

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.

'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.

This is middle age

This is middle age

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

Middle age is the boot stamping on our face, says Shougat Dasgupta.

The Top Ten

The Top Ten

Rediff.com11 Mar 2005

'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.

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.

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.

Indian hockey's GOLDEN evening in Moscow

Indian hockey's GOLDEN evening in Moscow

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

'The feeling that we were Olympic champions only dawned on us when we reached India.'

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".

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.

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.

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

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.

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'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

In Pics: Celebs' day out at Cannes

In Pics: Celebs' day out at Cannes

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Behind the scenes at Cannes 2016.

$20m for special Twenty20 series

$20m for special Twenty20 series

Rediff.com6 Jul 2007

Texan billionaire Allen Stanford is hoping to include Australia, Sri Lanka, India and South Africa in the tournament proposed for June 2008.

NRIs upset over US senator's remarks

NRIs upset over US senator's remarks

Rediff.com20 Aug 2006

'Allen's comment was very painful to a lot of people.'

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.