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Khashoggi killing gives Middle East politics unexpected twists

Khashoggi killing gives Middle East politics unexpected twists

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

'Saudi Arabia's standing internationally and in the West is going to take a big hit even if MBS is dethroned.'

Women's World Cup: Henry sends France into quarters; England through

Women's World Cup: Henry sends France into quarters; England through

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

France captain Amandine Henry came to the rescue as the hosts scraped into the women's World Cup quarter-finals with a 2-1 win against Brazil after extra time.

Indian-American Kamala Harris wins major endorsement for Senate bid

Indian-American Kamala Harris wins major endorsement for Senate bid

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Indian-American California Attorney General Kamala Harris has won a major endorsement for her Senate bid from top Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren.

Congressmen press Obama to discuss religious freedom with Modi

Congressmen press Obama to discuss religious freedom with Modi

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

A group of 11 American lawmakers has written to President Barack Obama to discuss the issue of religious freedom in India with visiting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during their meetings at the White House.

Braving the wasteland: Live out your Mad Max fantasy

Braving the wasteland: Live out your Mad Max fantasy

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

Thousands of cosplayers came together in the southern California desert to celebrate the Wasteland Weekend.

How much does earth's plastic weigh? Try a 100 crore elephants!

How much does earth's plastic weigh? Try a 100 crore elephants!

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

According to a study, humans have generated 8.3 billion metric tonnes of plastics, turning earth into a 'plastic planet'.

What are Sania Mirza's plans for 2017?

What are Sania Mirza's plans for 2017?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

Tennis star Sania Mirza says she enjoyed incredible results in 2016 and it would be amazing if she could complete a Career Slam next year.

Parrikar cracks a joke at Trump, then says see how India treats Muslims

Parrikar cracks a joke at Trump, then says see how India treats Muslims

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

While taking a dig at Donald Trump, the defence minister hails ndia's plurality and diversity.

1st World Beach Games in San Diego!!!

1st World Beach Games in San Diego!!!

Rediff.com31 Oct 2015

San Diego will host the inaugural World Beach Games in 2017 after the general council of the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) voted on Friday to back the bid of the city in Southern California.

Style Diaries: Anushka's toned abs vs Kangana's nerdy look

Style Diaries: Anushka's toned abs vs Kangana's nerdy look

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Presenting some of the good, bad and ugly looks of the week.

No one holidays anymore, they have 'experiences'

No one holidays anymore, they have 'experiences'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

Tailored luxury experiences with the most minute of details charted out for discerning travellers is the way forward, says Nikita Puri.

Here's a complete list of Aus Open women's champions

Here's a complete list of Aus Open women's champions

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

List of Australian Open women's singles champions since the event began in 1922 (Australian unless stated):

Cameron orders spy chiefs to hunt down 'Jihadi John'

Cameron orders spy chiefs to hunt down 'Jihadi John'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2014

Prime Minister David Cameron has asked his spy chiefs to find Islamic State executioner 'Jihadi John' so that he could dispatch special forces to kill or capture the masked man who beheaded the latest British hostage.

US Open PIX: Keys downs Kanepi to set up all-American semi-final

US Open PIX: Keys downs Kanepi to set up all-American semi-final

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

A rampaging Madison Keys completed an American sweep of the US Open women's quarter-finals on Wednesday, dismissing Estonia's Kaia Kanepi 6-3, 6-3 to guarantee an American champion at the year's final Grand Slam.

It's an odd, crazy world out there... Here's proof

It's an odd, crazy world out there... Here's proof

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Here's your weekly digest of unusual moments from around the world.

FIFA Women's WC: Italy, England reach last 16

FIFA Women's WC: Italy, England reach last 16

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

Italy's Cristiana Girelli bagged a hat-trick and substitute Aurora Galli struck twice as they thrashed Jamaica 5-0 to qualify for the last 16 of the women's World Cup on Friday.

10 Ways to Survive the Lockdown

10 Ways to Survive the Lockdown

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

Sreehari Nair lists some movies, documentaries, recorded-performance films, and literature and music suggestions that might help.

Pretty Woman director Garry Marshall dies at 81

Pretty Woman director Garry Marshall dies at 81

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

The latest Hollywood updates.

Pics: How to rule the red carpet

Pics: How to rule the red carpet

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

A roundup of the best dressed celebrities who took fashion to a whole new level at the AMFAR New York Gala 2016.

US lawmakers ask Speaker Ryan to discuss violations of religious freedom with PM Modi

US lawmakers ask Speaker Ryan to discuss violations of religious freedom with PM Modi

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has written to House Speaker Paul Ryan, asking him to raise the issue of religious freedom in India during his meeting with PM Modi.

Look who wore the Fantasy Bra this year!

Look who wore the Fantasy Bra this year!

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

She is also the first black woman to model the Fantasy Bra in nine years.

Michelle, Melania, Jackie: Who gets your vote?

Michelle, Melania, Jackie: Who gets your vote?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

Which of these past, present and future First Ladies has a strong sense of style?

Rethinking the Indian film critic

Rethinking the Indian film critic

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

Over the last decade the Indian film industry has reinvented itself. Do film critics need to do that too?

Dakota, J-Law, Bradley Cooper: Stars with the CUTEST dates at Oscars!

Dakota, J-Law, Bradley Cooper: Stars with the CUTEST dates at Oscars!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

It's all about the family at the Academy awards.

Coach Allegri sacked by 11th-placed Milan

Coach Allegri sacked by 11th-placed Milan

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri was fired on Monday following a series of dismal results from the seven-times European champions.

Indian-origin anti-apartheid activist Ahmed Kathrada dies

Indian-origin anti-apartheid activist Ahmed Kathrada dies

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

Kathrada, who frequently referred to Mandela as his 'elder brother', was among three political prisoners who were sentenced to life imprisonment together with the South African anti-apartheid icon after the infamous Rivonia Trial of 1964.

Of Serena, Rafa and tennis' dress sense and sensibility

Of Serena, Rafa and tennis' dress sense and sensibility

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

'The conventional view is that it's the women who are being provocative and drawing attention to themselves. Has anyone considered the alternative view?' asks Kanika Datta.

New York State files lawsuit against Trump Foundation

New York State files lawsuit against Trump Foundation

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

President Trump reacted sharply to the lawsuit and asserted that he would 'not settle' the case, and accused the Opposition Democrats of continuing with their 'witch hunt' against him.

In Pics: What the First Ladies wore to the inaugural ball

In Pics: What the First Ladies wore to the inaugural ball

Rediff.com21 Jan 2017

Some of the memorable inaugural ball gowns through the years.

Sports Shorts: Rooney left out of England team for World Cup qualifier

Sports Shorts: Rooney left out of England team for World Cup qualifier

Rediff.com25 May 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Thursday

'Dr Kalam was a true superhero'

'Dr Kalam was a true superhero'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

'I tried to think of a hero, who can inspire. I felt the most inspiring living hero for our children is Dr Kalam. He was a true leader, a true hero.' Nila Madhab Panda tells us why he made I Am Kalam.

Chinese woman astronaut delivers first space lecture

Chinese woman astronaut delivers first space lecture

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

China's second woman astronaut Wang Yaping, who is currently orbiting the earth in an experimental space lab, has become the country's first space teacher as she delivered a lecture to over 60 million Chinese students about various aspects life in space.

Tennis Roundup: Venus, CoCo give US commanding lead

Tennis Roundup: Venus, CoCo give US commanding lead

Rediff.com11 Feb 2018

Venus Williams and CoCo Vandeweghe won the opening singles matches to give holders the United States a commanding 2-0 lead in their Fed Cup World Group opener against the Netherlands in Asheville, North Carolina on Saturday.

US text book row: California not to replace 'India' with 'South Asia'

US text book row: California not to replace 'India' with 'South Asia'

Rediff.com20 May 2016

A California commission -- mandated with recommendation and revision of school text books -- has rejected demands of replacing India with South Asia for pre-1947 references

Ooty church signs landmark deal with US abuse victim

Ooty church signs landmark deal with US abuse victim

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Diocese agrees to revoke molester priest's return to the priesthood and keep him away from children.

Roger Moore: On Her Majesty's Service

Roger Moore: On Her Majesty's Service

Rediff.com24 May 2017

In photos: Remembering the longest-serving James Bond.

It's just Jeb! The could-be US president who cooks Sunday meals

It's just Jeb! The could-be US president who cooks Sunday meals

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

On Monday, John Ellis Bush announced he was entering the US presidential race. Here are eight things to know about him.

Cannes 2016: The best dressed models

Cannes 2016: The best dressed models

Rediff.com17 May 2016

A look at models who wowed the Cannes red carpet.

Here's a complete list of Aus Open women's champions

Here's a complete list of Aus Open women's champions

Rediff.com27 Jan 2018

List of Australian Open women's singles champions since the event began in 1922 (Australian unless stated):

Ash-Irrfan, Sunny-Tushar: SENSATIONAL jodis, coming up!

Ash-Irrfan, Sunny-Tushar: SENSATIONAL jodis, coming up!

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

These curious onscreen pairings will make you go... whoa!