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Stranger Things 4 Review

Stranger Things 4 Review

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Stranger Things Season 4 is dedicatedly macabre and menacing, its deadly ambitions and volatile tempo keeps the mood edge-of-the-seat, applauds Sukanya Verma.

STUNNING! Jessica Chastain on the Oscars red carpet

STUNNING! Jessica Chastain on the Oscars red carpet

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

Hollywood's biggest stars attended the 94th Annual Academy Awards.

Playing Moneyball With The IPL?

Playing Moneyball With The IPL?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

'Did the Moneyball philosophy get redefined in the domain of the cash-rich IPL, which has become an integral part of the cricketing ecosystem?' asks Atanu Biswas.

IPL's Aussies 'nervous' in COVID-hit India

IPL's Aussies 'nervous' in COVID-hit India

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

Several Australian cricketers are looking to leave the Indian Premier League early amid fears they will be locked out of the country because of India's escalating COVID-19 crisis.

Will The Crown sweep the Golden Globes?

Will The Crown sweep the Golden Globes?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

The nominations for the Golden Globes have been announced.

DNC set to script history by nominating Kamala Harris

DNC set to script history by nominating Kamala Harris

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

With the nomination, 55-year-old Harris, who has many firsts to a trailblazing career starting with an attorney from California, would break another glass ceiling in US politics.

Russia-Ukraine war: Spartak Moscow out of Europa League as UEFA suspends Russia

Russia-Ukraine war: Spartak Moscow out of Europa League as UEFA suspends Russia

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

On Sunday the Ukrainian Tennis Federation urged the sport's governing body the International Tennis Federation (ITF) to immediately expel Russia and Belarus from the organisation and ban Russia from team and individual tournaments. Also, athletes from Ukraine and other nations have called on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to suspend Russia and Belarus and ban their athletes from events immediately.

List of French Open women's singles champions

List of French Open women's singles champions

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Following Iga Swiatek's victory over Coco Gauff in the final, here's a list of French Open women's singles champions:

Sharapova - inspirational and a great fighter

Sharapova - inspirational and a great fighter

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Maria Sharapova's fellow players described her as inspirational and praised her fighting spirit following the Russian's announcement of her retirement from tennis at the age of 32 on Wednesday. The injury-plagued Sharapova, renowned for her never-say-die approach to the sport despite regularly being hampered by shoulder problems, won five Grand Slam titles.

US Open PIX: Nadal, Alcaraz, Swiatek cruise into Round 4

US Open PIX: Nadal, Alcaraz, Swiatek cruise into Round 4

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

A summary of Saturday's action at the US Open.

US Open PIX: Serena slays world No 2; Medvedev through

US Open PIX: Serena slays world No 2; Medvedev through

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

A summary of Wednesday's action at the US Open on Day 3.

PIX: Forgotten man Murray gives Tsitsipas match to remember

PIX: Forgotten man Murray gives Tsitsipas match to remember

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

Andy Murray may have been the forgotten man at the US Open but gave the crowd and Stefanos Tsitsipas a match to remember, forcing the third seed to grind out a 2-6, 7-6(7), 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 win on Monday and avoid the opening round shocker.

IPL Auction: The big names who went UNSOLD

IPL Auction: The big names who went UNSOLD

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

A complete list of players, who failed to attract any bid in the IPL 2021

PHOTOS: Osaka rallies to win US Open crown

PHOTOS: Osaka rallies to win US Open crown

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

IMAGES from US Open women's final played at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center at the Flushing Meadows in the Queens borough of New York City on Saturday.

What will be VVS Laxman's strategy to beef up Sunrisers' thin middle-order?

What will be VVS Laxman's strategy to beef up Sunrisers' thin middle-order?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

In David Warner, who is back as captain for this season, the franchise has an inspirational leader and a superb batsman, who would like to lead from the front.

PIX: How the pandemic has changed tennis

PIX: How the pandemic has changed tennis

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Masks were required and high-fives banned, with signs reminding those in attendance to maintain proper social distancing.

Ankita, Prajnesh nominated for Arjuna

Ankita, Prajnesh nominated for Arjuna

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Ankita is now country's best-ranked singles (182) and doubles (95) player and is set to make her Olympic debut at the Tokyo Games next month.

'Sometimes it feels spiritual when you sing to a live audience'

'Sometimes it feels spiritual when you sing to a live audience'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

'When you sing, you have to be in the song. You have to feel it or else, don't do the song.' 'That's why I haven't delivered a bad song in my career.'

'Our community has lost a giant'

'Our community has lost a giant'

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Urvashi Vaid dreamed of a common movement for social justice that could address them all: Racism, gender oppression and homophobia. Sandip Roy salutes the memory of Urvashi Vaid, one of America's most prominent LGBT activists, who passed into the ages this month.

Power Of The Dog, Dune Lead Oscar Noms

Power Of The Dog, Dune Lead Oscar Noms

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

The Power Of The Dog and Dune lead the pack while films like King Richard, Belfast and West Side Story grab quite a few noms.

Chinese tennis star says she is safe in video call with Olympic official

Chinese tennis star says she is safe in video call with Olympic official

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

The United States and Britain had also called for China to provide proof of Peng's whereabouts.

Iconic Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher dies aged 60

Iconic Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher dies aged 60

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

The actress, best known for playing Princess Leia Organa in the massively popular space saga, died four days after suffering a cardiac event on a flight from London.

Oscar Top 10: Where there's a Will...

Oscar Top 10: Where there's a Will...

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

For all the glitz and glamour, politically and socially aware emphasis on representation and support for Ukraine, the 94th Annual Academy Awards was largely a bore.

Can Delhi continue momentum against struggling SunRisers?

Can Delhi continue momentum against struggling SunRisers?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

Delhi Capitals have made the perfect start to IPL, with two morale-boosting victories, while SunRisers Hyderabad are the only side yet to register a win in the tournament, having lost both their games.

Beyonce makes history at Grammys 2021

Beyonce makes history at Grammys 2021

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

With 28 Grammy wins in total, Beyonce breaks the record set by veteran singer Alison Krauss.

No ticket? No problem. This fan packs a microphone

No ticket? No problem. This fan packs a microphone

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

Giovanni Bartocci stood outside Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Saturday shouting encouragement - and eventually employing a microphone and loudspeaker - as the Italian dismantled opponent Casper Ruud in straight sets on Court 17.

A Grand Night For James Bond

A Grand Night For James Bond

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

The red carpet was rolled out for the long awaited new James Bond movie, No Time To Die at the Royal Albert Hall in London, September 28, 2021.

Osaka keen to spread awareness about racial injustice

Osaka keen to spread awareness about racial injustice

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

The 22-year-old Osaka has been at the forefront of protests from tennis players against racial injustice in the United States.

US Open: 5 things to watch out for on Day 3

US Open: 5 things to watch out for on Day 3

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

After rain led to the cancellation of all matches outside of the roof-covered Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday, the tournament looks to make up for lost time with a busy schedule featuring 87 matches.

IPL 2021: Players retained and released ahead of mini auctions

IPL 2021: Players retained and released ahead of mini auctions

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

Following is the list of players who have been released by the different franchises ahead of the auction for the 2021 edition of the Indian Premier League.

Governor Caught In Centre-Tamil Nadu Crossfire

Governor Caught In Centre-Tamil Nadu Crossfire

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

The DMK feels its genuine gestures have had no bearing on the governor's politico-administrative conduct, which is 'more political and politicised than administrative and Constitutional', observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Golden Globes: Black Lives Matter!

Golden Globes: Black Lives Matter!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

'Stories can change people.' 'But there's a story we have been afraid to see and hear about ourselves in this industry.' 'A story about which voices we respect and elevate, and which we tune out.' 'Story about who's offered a seat at the table and who is kept out of the rooms where the decisions are made.'

Meet the most successful women tennis stars of the Open era

Meet the most successful women tennis stars of the Open era

Rediff.com28 Jan 2017

List of leading women's grand slam singles title winners in the professional era after Serena Williams surpassed Steffi Graf by winning the Australian Open on Saturday.

Tim Paine to lead Australia's ODI team in England

Tim Paine to lead Australia's ODI team in England

Rediff.com8 May 2018

Cricket Australia said on Tuesday that Test skipper Tim Paine will also captain the one-day international team during next month's tour of England

Oscars 2019: Standout red carpet looks you just can't ignore

Oscars 2019: Standout red carpet looks you just can't ignore

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

Go bold, or go home! Presenting five celebs who won the Oscars red carpet with their outlandish style.

WTA suspends tournaments in China over Peng concerns

WTA suspends tournaments in China over Peng concerns

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

Tennis great and founder of the WTA Billie Jean King was among those who applauded the announcement.

PHOTOS: Look who turned up at the US Open!

PHOTOS: Look who turned up at the US Open!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

Celebrities from the world of Hollywood, fashion and sport were there to witness the proceedings of the fourth and final Grand Slam of the year.

Fellow athletes rally around Osaka after withdrawal

Fellow athletes rally around Osaka after withdrawal

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

'Take care of yourself and see you back winning soon!'

Berrettini powers into fourth round at Indian Wells

Berrettini powers into fourth round at Indian Wells

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

Badosa beats Fernandez; Swiatek, Halep storm into quarter-finals

'Flawless' Osaka looking good to unveil all her masks

'Flawless' Osaka looking good to unveil all her masks

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

Naomi Osaka said she had spent a lot of time during the coronavirus shutdown thinking about how she wanted to approach her tennis.