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Carrie Fisher's daughter to play younger Princess Leia

Carrie Fisher's daughter to play younger Princess Leia

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

She was selected by Abrams for the role as she looked very much like her mom.

Dont rename Dudhwa after Ambedkar, Ramesh to UP CM

Dont rename Dudhwa after Ambedkar, Ramesh to UP CM

Rediff.com15 Oct 2010

Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh tried to scuttle Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati's bid to name the Dudhwa national park after Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar, urging her that it would be better rechristen it as Billy Arjan Singh Tiger Reserve as a mark of tribute to the legendary conservationist.

The men (and woman) in Angelina Jolie's love life

The men (and woman) in Angelina Jolie's love life

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Angelina Jolie's tangled love life!

Turning Point: Amazing Rayudu and Raina

Turning Point: Amazing Rayudu and Raina

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

The CSK duo put on 112 runs, which powered their team to 182/3.

PICS: Classy Modric fires Croatia into knock-outs

PICS: Classy Modric fires Croatia into knock-outs

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Croatia finished ahead, on goals scored, of the Czech Republic, who lost 1-0 to group winners England.

Back to the 70s as Liverpool face Leeds in EPL opener

Back to the 70s as Liverpool face Leeds in EPL opener

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

Liverpool dominated the Premier League last season, winning their first domestic league title for 30 years

US Open: What went wrong for ousted Wawrinka

US Open: What went wrong for ousted Wawrinka

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

Wawrinka, making his first return to the site of his 2016 triumph since undergoing knee surgery, showed he was still shaking off the ring rust despite encouraging victories in the first two rounds.

Delhi Crime wins top Emmy

Delhi Crime wins top Emmy

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

Director Richie Mehta dedicated the honour to all the women who not just endure violence that men inflict on them, 'but are also tasked to solve the problem.'

PIX: World No 1 Djokovic cruises into semis

PIX: World No 1 Djokovic cruises into semis

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

Novak Djokovic cruised past Germany's Jan-Lennard Struff 6-3, 6-1 on Wednesday to reach a record-equalling eighth Western & Southern Open semi-final in New York where he will face Spaniard Roberto Bautista Agut.

Ajmal still believes he got Tendulkar out in 2011 WC

Ajmal still believes he got Tendulkar out in 2011 WC

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

Saeed Ajmal said he was heart-broken after the third umpire ruled Tendulkar not out. Tendulkar, who made crucial 85 runs in the semifinal at Mohali, was on 23 when Gould ruled him out LBW off Ajmal. But third umpire Billy Bowden, after a review, overturned the decision.

US Open PIX: Tsitsipas, Medvedev, Sabalenka march forth

US Open PIX: Tsitsipas, Medvedev, Sabalenka march forth

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

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

US Open to go ahead without fans, says New York Governor Cuomo

US Open to go ahead without fans, says New York Governor Cuomo

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday gave the green light for the US Open to be held from August 31-September 13 without fans as part of the state's reopening from shutdowns related to the COVID-19 outbreak.

2021 Oscar nominations: The Complete List

2021 Oscar nominations: The Complete List

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas announced the Academy Awards nominations.

Sunrisers ready to counter 'impact player' Hardik

Sunrisers ready to counter 'impact player' Hardik

Rediff.com1 May 2019

Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach Tom Moody is confident that his team will be able to successfully execute their plans and stop Mumbai Indians's impact player Hardik Pandya when the teams lock horns in Thursday's Indian Premier League encounter.

PIX: Teenagers Raducanu, Fernandez to clash in US Open final

PIX: Teenagers Raducanu, Fernandez to clash in US Open final

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

Leylah Fernandez's storybook US Open continued with yet another upset on Thursday, as the Canadian teenager shocked second seed Aryna Sabalenka 7-6(3), 4-6, 6-4 to reach her first Grand Slam final.

WTA-ATP should be merger of equals: Konta

WTA-ATP should be merger of equals: Konta

Rediff.com20 May 2020

American great Billie Jean King had called for a unified governing body for men and women years ago but the 29-year-old Johanna Konta feels Federer's comments have brought attention back to the topic.

PIX: Unstoppable Djokovic downs Raonic to win title

PIX: Unstoppable Djokovic downs Raonic to win title

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

Novak Djokovic kept his unbeaten streak in 2020 alive as he survived a terrible start to defeat Milos Raonic 1-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the final of the Western & Southern Open on Saturday.

PHOTOS: Djokovic cruises into quarters; Murray eliminated

PHOTOS: Djokovic cruises into quarters; Murray eliminated

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Top seed Novak Djokovic made quick work of Tennys Sandgren at the Western and Southern Open on Tuesday, never dropping serve en route to a 6-2, 6-4 win over the American, while big-serving Milos Raonic enjoyed a straight sets win over Andy Murray.

Serena embarks on clay for 24th major

Serena embarks on clay for 24th major

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

Romania's Italian Open winner Simona Halep, Spain's Garbine Muguruza and US Open semi-final foe Victoria Azarenka of Belarus present a major challenge for Serena Williams at the upcoming French Open.

PIX: Djokovic tames Van Rijthoven, meets Sinner next

PIX: Djokovic tames Van Rijthoven, meets Sinner next

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

Images from the 2022 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on Sunday.

PICS: England given reality check by gutsy Scotland

PICS: England given reality check by gutsy Scotland

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

Victory for Gareth Southgate's England side in the eagerly-awaited Group D clash at a rain-swept Wembley stadium would have sealed a place in the last 16 but they produced a nervous performance against the Scots, who kept their own hopes alive.

Djokovic back with a bang!

Djokovic back with a bang!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

It was Novak Djokovic's first match this year after his Australian Open hopes were dashed when he was deported following an 11-day saga revolving around his decision not to have a COVID-19 vaccination.

Oscar 2012 moments that stole the show

Oscar 2012 moments that stole the show

Rediff.com27 Feb 2012

Here's looking at the most entertaining bits at the Oscars this year.

PIX: Serena stunned by World No 21 Sakkari

PIX: Serena stunned by World No 21 Sakkari

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Serena Williams was sent spinning out of the Western and Southern Open by Maria Sakkari on Tuesday after the Greek rallied from a set down to beat the 23-times Grand Slam champion 5-7, 7-6(5), 6-1 and reach the quarter-finals.

US Open PICS: Osaka, Halep, Rublev advance; Cilic retires

US Open PICS: Osaka, Halep, Rublev advance; Cilic retires

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

IMAGES from the US Open matches played on Day 1 at the Flushing Meadows in New York on Monday.

Karthik's captaincy in focus as KKR face Sunrisers

Karthik's captaincy in focus as KKR face Sunrisers

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Much was expected from a revamped Kolkata Knight Riders set-up but it seemed Dinesh Karthik did not learn from his past mistakes

Equal pay case: Morgan, Rapinoe vow to push forward

Equal pay case: Morgan, Rapinoe vow to push forward

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Some of the players' high-profile backers, including women's sports pioneer Billie Jean King and presumptive US Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, leapt to their defence after news of their legal setback broke.

Battle of survival on cards as resurgent KXIP face SRH

Battle of survival on cards as resurgent KXIP face SRH

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

KXIP got its campaign back on track with three consecutive wins -- over mighty Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore and the KL Rahul-led side would be hoping to carry the winning momentum forward to break into top four.

EPL: Liverpool back to winning ways; Arsenal extend unbeaten run

EPL: Liverpool back to winning ways; Arsenal extend unbeaten run

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

Images from the EPL matches played on Saturday

Smith, Warner in Aus T20 squad for SL, Pakistan series

Smith, Warner in Aus T20 squad for SL, Pakistan series

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

Australia on Tuesday named Steve Smith and David Warner in their Twenty20 squad for home series against Sri Lanka and Pakistan as selectors firm up plans for next year's World Cup on home soil.

Australia pace spearhead Starc summoned for India T20

Australia pace spearhead Starc summoned for India T20

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

Australia pace spearhead Mitchell Starc may be called up for his first Twenty20 international in two years against India on Sunday after replacing the injured Billy Stanlake in Aaron Finch's squad.

EPL: Lampard's Chelsea looking to build new dynasty

EPL: Lampard's Chelsea looking to build new dynasty

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

Chelsea are banking on a lavish shopping spree to give them more bite up front and much-needed solidity in defence after coach Frank Lampard spent last season relying heavily on a crop of inexperienced home-grown players.

EPL: United hit nine; Saints and Arsenal end with nine

EPL: United hit nine; Saints and Arsenal end with nine

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Manchester United returned to winning ways in ruthlessly emphatic fashion

Preview: CSK take on upbeat Sunrisers Hyderabad

Preview: CSK take on upbeat Sunrisers Hyderabad

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

CSK and Sunrisers Hyderabad (since inception) have traditionally been two of the most balanced sides in most IPL editions but both have ensured scratchy starts this year

Starc, Lyon rested for T20s against India

Starc, Lyon rested for T20s against India

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

Australia meet South Africa in a one-off T20 match on the Gold Coast on November 17, before three T20s against India starting in Brisbane on November 21.

Kohli begins hunt for elusive IPL title as RCB face Sunrisers

Kohli begins hunt for elusive IPL title as RCB face Sunrisers

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

Kohli has always led from the front but he knows his search for a maiden title will remain incomplete if the team doesn't perform in all departments.

'It was difficult to watch Shafali in tears'

'It was difficult to watch Shafali in tears'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

"I really felt for Shafali Verma at the end, it was tough seeing her in tears but she should be very proud of the way she's performed in Australia," Brett Lee wrote in his column for the ICC.

Mumbai Indians stand between SRH and play-off spot

Mumbai Indians stand between SRH and play-off spot

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

A win against Mumbai Indians should be enough to send Sunrisers into the final-four.

Spotted: IPL chairman Lalit Modi in the Andaman Islands

Spotted: IPL chairman Lalit Modi in the Andaman Islands

Rediff.com24 Aug 2009

Reader Billy Graham Kanukolanu sent us this picture.

Tainted Rauf, Bowden dropped from ICC Elite Panel

Tainted Rauf, Bowden dropped from ICC Elite Panel

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

Pakistan's Asad Rauf, who is being investigated in the IPL spot-fixing scandal, and long-serving New Zealander Billy Bowden were on Tuesday dropped from the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires after an annual review of their performance.