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Watching The Clock at MoMa

Watching The Clock at MoMa

Rediff.com26 Jan 2013

New York City's Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) showcased The Clock, a meticulous effort showing clocks and watches from thousands of films from the last 100 years of cinema.

PHOTOS: England post world record 481; crush Aus by 242 runs

PHOTOS: England post world record 481; crush Aus by 242 runs

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

England posted a world record 481 for six before they demolished Australia by 242 runs in the third match of their ODI series at Trent Bridge, Nottingham on Tuesday.

When robots turn into surgeons

When robots turn into surgeons

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Doctors say robots reduce fatigue and give them greater precision.

US Open: Muguruza stunned by qualifier Karolina Muchova

US Open: Muguruza stunned by qualifier Karolina Muchova

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

Muchova, who came into the match against the 12th seed with a world ranking of 202, was understandably nervous from the outset but grew into the contest and eventually prevailed 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 in two hours and 27 minutes.

Umpire Ravi's howlers contribute to India's defeat

Umpire Ravi's howlers contribute to India's defeat

Rediff.com30 Dec 2012

A couple of horrendous decisions by Indian umpire S Ravi contributed to India's six-wicket defeat to arch rivals Pakistan in the first cricket ODI in Chennai on Sunday.

3rd T20: India geared up for do-or-die battle against Australia

3rd T20: India geared up for do-or-die battle against Australia

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

India were in with a very good chance of levelling the series in Melbourne on Friday after reducing Australia to 132 for 7 in 19 overs but rain put paid to their hopes.

The women who made history at the US midterms

The women who made history at the US midterms

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

Here are some inspirational women who just made history in the polls.

Svitolina bags her maiden WTA title

Svitolina bags her maiden WTA title

Rediff.com11 Nov 2012

Eighteen-year-old Elina Svitolina of Ukraine denied veteran Kimiko Date-Krumm a date with history when she overpowered the Japanese 6-2, 6-3 to lift the Indian Open, her maiden WTA title.

When Dhoni finished off KP with his perfect jibe...

When Dhoni finished off KP with his perfect jibe...

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

Mahendra Singh Dhoni is a picture of concentration on the field but there was a departure when he decided to have a 'go' at former Indian Premier League teammate Kevin Pietersen.

Like the new Don 2 trailer?

Like the new Don 2 trailer?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2011

The sequel to Farhan Akhtar's 2006 action film means business!

Like the new Don 2 trailer?

Like the new Don 2 trailer?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2011

The sequel to Farhan Akhtar's 2006 action film means business!

Which team has the strongest bowling attack in IPL-11?

Which team has the strongest bowling attack in IPL-11?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

Australia all-rounder James Faulkner believes Sunrisers Hyderabad have the strongest bowling attack in the ongoing 11th edition of the Indian Premier League with the likes of in-form pacer Bhuvaneshwar Kumar and leg spinner Rashid Khan in their rank.

US Open: Wawrinka ends Del Potro's run

US Open: Wawrinka ends Del Potro's run

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

Swiss third seed Stanislas Wawrinka outlasted tiring former champion Juan Martin del Potro in four sets to advance to the semi-finals of the US Open on Wednesday.

Sunrisers' real test against Kings XI Punjab as Warner set to bid adieu

Sunrisers' real test against Kings XI Punjab as Warner set to bid adieu

Rediff.com28 Apr 2019

For Hyderabad, KXIP encounter is the last game where they can avail the services of Warner before he leaves home for Australia's World Cup preparations alongside Steven Smith and Marcus Stoinis.

Emmy 2019: Jodie Comer, Game Of Thrones win

Emmy 2019: Jodie Comer, Game Of Thrones win

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

The 71st Emmy Awards have been announced, and there have been quite a few surprises and some expected nods.

Aussie tennis brat Tomic fined $10,000 for US Open outburst at heckler

Aussie tennis brat Tomic fined $10,000 for US Open outburst at heckler

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

Bernard Tomic was sent packing early at the US Open and his minimal earnings were offset by a $10,000 fine levied on him for a crude on-court outburst he directed at a heckler during his first-round loss.

Royals, SRH begin life without key overseas recruits

Royals, SRH begin life without key overseas recruits

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

Royals are more affected than Sunrisers with the absence of Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler and Joffra Archer, who have left for England to join the World Cup camp.

Meet Ivo Karlovic, the King of aces...

Meet Ivo Karlovic, the King of aces...

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Ivo Karlovic set a US Open record on Tuesday when he banged down 61 aces on his way to a first round victory over Taiwan's Lu Yen-Hsun.

15 shades of Priyanka Chopra

15 shades of Priyanka Chopra

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

Happy birthday, Priyanka!

No Indian in ICC panel of umpires for upcoming season

No Indian in ICC panel of umpires for upcoming season

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

No Indian features in the International Cricket Council's umpires' panel for the 2012-13 season in which England's Nigel Llong was named the replacement for the recently-retired Billy Doctrove on Monday.

Umpire Doctrove announces retirement

Umpire Doctrove announces retirement

Rediff.com7 Jun 2012

The International Cricket Council on Thursday confirmed that Emirates Elite Panel umpire Billy Doctrove has announced his retirement from umpiring.

Soccer PIX: Record for teenager Haaland; Ibra fails to net

Soccer PIX: Record for teenager Haaland; Ibra fails to net

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

Images from football matches played in Europe on Friday.

Focus on Rayudu as unstoppable CSK take on Sunrisers

Focus on Rayudu as unstoppable CSK take on Sunrisers

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

Ambati Rayudu will be aiming to make a statement when a marauding Chennai Super Kings take on a desperate Sunrisers Hyderabad

PIX: Andreescu KOs Bencic to set up Serena final

PIX: Andreescu KOs Bencic to set up Serena final

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

The final will pit power against power when Andreescu takes on her childhood hero Williams, who claimed her first US Open title in 1999 before Andreescu was even born.

PICS: Andreescu sees off Mertens to make US Open semis

PICS: Andreescu sees off Mertens to make US Open semis

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

After a flawless first set from Mertens the tide turned in Andreescu's direction in the second when she fired a cross-court forehand winner to break the Belgian at love and take a 4-2 lead.

IPL PHOTOS: Sunrisers win last-ball thriller against Mumbai

IPL PHOTOS: Sunrisers win last-ball thriller against Mumbai

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Sunrisers Hyderabad held their nerves to edge past Mumbai Indians by one wicket off the last ball of the match in a thrilling Indian Premier League match, in Hyderabad, on Thursday.

RCB-CSK tie called off after heavy downpour

RCB-CSK tie called off after heavy downpour

Rediff.com25 Apr 2012

The return leg match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings was called off after heavy downpour ruled out any possibility of having even a curtailed match.

The Star Wars reunion!

The Star Wars reunion!

Rediff.com20 May 2010

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been up to.

Why is RBI allergic to 55-year-old bankers?

Why is RBI allergic to 55-year-old bankers?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Is the RBI unable to accept with grace that beyond 55, one can have the ability to head the compliance functions in a bank, asks Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Injured Starc ruled out of India ODI series

Injured Starc ruled out of India ODI series

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Kane Richardson will take his place in the 15-man squad for the tour, which starts with two Twenty20 matches later this month and is being used a warm-up for their World Cup title defence in England.

Prajnesh, Nagal suffer first round exits at US Open

Prajnesh, Nagal suffer first round exits at US Open

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

Prajnesh Gunneswaran got a taste of high-level tennis in his first-round exit from the US Open, losing to world number five Daniil Medvedev in 84 minutes, in New York, on Monday.

'The catch was debatable, I just wasn't 100 per cent sure'

'The catch was debatable, I just wasn't 100 per cent sure'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2012

Kiwi middle order batsman Kane Williamson believes the umpires' decision to declare him not out, when Alviro Petersen had caught him during the last day of the final Test, was right, as the catch was 'debatable'.

Will Sunrisers' Warner continue his run riot against RCB?

Will Sunrisers' Warner continue his run riot against RCB?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

Warner would be looking to make the most of the early start and put runs on the board again.

Serena's meltdown: Who said what

Serena's meltdown: Who said what

Rediff.com9 Sep 2018

Twitter lit up with reactions after Naomi Osaka defeated the American in a stormy final on Saturday:

US Open: Sharapova edges past spirited Schnyder at Flushing Meadows

US Open: Sharapova edges past spirited Schnyder at Flushing Meadows

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

Five-time Grand Slam champion Sharapova, who won at Flushing Meadows in 2006, struggled with her serve at times in the opening set but Schnyder failed to take full advantage.

Watford the surprise package in the English Premier League

Watford the surprise package in the English Premier League

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

Like Chelsea, the humble Hertfordshire club, whose only season in European football was 35 years ago, completed their third victory from three games on Sunday, when they beat Crystal Palace 2-1 to add to victories over Brighton and Burnley.

Bollywood's Top 10 Sexiest Molls

Bollywood's Top 10 Sexiest Molls

Rediff.com24 Apr 2012

With Sonakshi readying to play a moll in the Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai sequel, here's a look at some women who really rocked that part.

Will Puss in Boots be as popular as Shrek?

Will Puss in Boots be as popular as Shrek?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

We take a look.

Time to forget Pakistan scandals: Strauss

Time to forget Pakistan scandals: Strauss

Rediff.com3 Jan 2012

The scandals that have plagued recent series with Pakistan must be forgotten when England play them in the United Arab Emirates later this month, captain Andrew Strauss said on Monday.

Silence reigns golden at the 84th Oscars

Silence reigns golden at the 84th Oscars

Rediff.com27 Feb 2012

Even if The Artist wasn't 2011's best film, Raja Sen doesn't have too much to complain about the Oscars this year.