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Highest base price for Yuvraj, KP, Marsh at IPL auction

Highest base price for Yuvraj, KP, Marsh at IPL auction

Rediff.com24 Jan 2016

11 other players have quoted the highest base price for this year's auction to be held on February 6 in Bangalore.

Actor Harrison Ford undergoes surgery after plane crash

Actor Harrison Ford undergoes surgery after plane crash

Rediff.com6 Mar 2015

'Indiana Jones' star Harrison Ford underwent surgery to repair a broken ankle and pelvis following his death-defying plane crash in California.

The 2012 Golden Globe nominations are...

The 2012 Golden Globe nominations are...

Rediff.com15 Dec 2011

Here's a quick glance.

Review: Machine Gun Preacher is a compelling film

Review: Machine Gun Preacher is a compelling film

Rediff.com9 Dec 2011

It's a compelling film evocative of fate and faith; never mind that it is flawed at places you wish it wasn't.

Five Things You Didn't Know About The Golden Globes

Five Things You Didn't Know About The Golden Globes

Rediff.com13 Jan 2012

Here's some interesting trivia about the prestigious awards show.

Indian student arrested in US 'sham varsity' scam

Indian student arrested in US 'sham varsity' scam

Rediff.com25 Jan 2011

At least one Indian student has been arrested in a countrywide operation in which hundreds of Indians may be victims or participants in an elaborate fraud scheme involving a California university.

Why Celine Dion is the ultimate STYLE ICON

Why Celine Dion is the ultimate STYLE ICON

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Beware! Dangerously sexy curves ahead.

ODI Rankings: Kohli slips, Dhoni rises

ODI Rankings: Kohli slips, Dhoni rises

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Indian captain Virat Kohli, on Friday, slipped a rung to third in the International Cricket Council (ICC) rankings for ODI batsmen but his predecessor Mahendra Singh Dhoni gained a spot to be 13th in the latest list issued in Dubai.

'We are like a firewall; we make things happen'

'We are like a firewall; we make things happen'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2011

Whether Premendra Chouhan was anywhere near the fabled Eloise Suite at the Plaza Hotel in New York over three months ago when Charlie Sheen trashed it is anybody's guess.

Joker sweeps Oscar nominations

Joker sweeps Oscar nominations

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

The 92nd Academy Awards nominations have been announced at the Samuel Goldwyn Theatre in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles.

SPECIAL: Why China is at America's mercy

SPECIAL: Why China is at America's mercy

Rediff.com22 Aug 2011

China exports, US buys. China gets the money. The money is in turn invested in US government bonds, i.e. lent to the US. The US, in turn, buys goods from China from the money that is lent, and China earns dollars in the process. These dollars are again lent to the US and so the cycle continues

Mr Prime Minister, lead or step down!

Mr Prime Minister, lead or step down!

Rediff.com24 Dec 2010

'Despite his noble intentions, Manmohan Singh is singularly failing to either manage the country well or to provide a vision for the nation's future. He may be a nice man, but India needs an effective prime minister.'

Hotels go in for 'she' change

Hotels go in for 'she' change

Rediff.com7 Dec 2010

ITC Welcomgroup, The Leela and The Lalit are among those that ensure all touch-points for women travelling alone will be -- no prizes for guessing this -- ladies.

Batman 3 shooting begins next April

Batman 3 shooting begins next April

Rediff.com19 Jul 2010

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Hollywood, right here!

The most kissable stars in Bollywood

The most kissable stars in Bollywood

Rediff.com6 May 2009

Readers pick their favourite stars with the perfect pout.

It's Not That Simple: Foul-mouthed Soap Opera

It's Not That Simple: Foul-mouthed Soap Opera

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

What holds It's Not That Simple together is the cast; performers who frequently rise above their stodgy lines to bring something personal to the table, notes Sreehari Nair.

Remembering Diana: The life of a princess

Remembering Diana: The life of a princess

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

On July 1, 2021, Britain's Princess Diana would have turned 60 and two decades after her tragic death in a car accident near the end of summer 1997, she still holds an exalted place on the altar of the most admired people in the world, her status secure as a style icon -- as is her legacy of having forever changed the British monarchy.

'Buttler was a class apart on difficult pitch'

'Buttler was a class apart on difficult pitch'

Rediff.com12 May 2018

Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming praises Rajasthan Royals opener Jos Buttler after his match-winning knock in Friday's Indian Premier League match in Jaipur. Butler's superb 60-ball 95 not out

Ganguly to captain Libra Legends in MCL

Ganguly to captain Libra Legends in MCL

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly was on Tuesday named captain and ambassador of Libra Legends in the upcoming Masters Champions League to be played in Dubai and Sharjah from January 28 to February 13. Ganguly will lead a team which will have South African iconic all-rounder Jacques Kallis, left-arm spinner Nicky Boje, English spinner Graeme Swann, Aussie speedster Shaun Tait, spinner Brad Hogg, Netherlands allrounder Ryan ten Doeschate among others.

Innovation: From tannery waste to energy

Innovation: From tannery waste to energy

Rediff.com18 Mar 2009

Mirza International, the city's leading leather manufacturer, has taken the initiative by starting a power plant that could generate 20 Mw by utilising the waste that is left after processing. The technology has been developed by a research student, Ranjeet, who is currently studying at the Harcourt Butler Technological Institute. He is working on biogas technologies.

Most attractive celebrity in Bollywood?

Most attractive celebrity in Bollywood?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2010

Tell us!

London mansion fit for Indian prince goes on sale for 15.5 million

London mansion fit for Indian prince goes on sale for 15.5 million

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

Prince Victor Albert Jay Duleep Singh's mansion is located in one of south-west Kensington's most sought after residential addresses.

Champions League T20: Otago Volts

Champions League T20: Otago Volts

Rediff.com6 Oct 2009

New Zealand's Twenty20 champions Otago Volts enter the tournament as a strong contender for the title. Brendon McCullum is a proven match-winner, while all-rounder Dmitri Mascarenhas is capable of making a difference with both bat and ball.

New Zealand outclass Pakistan to enter final

New Zealand outclass Pakistan to enter final

Rediff.com4 Oct 2009

Daniel Vettori led from the front with both and ball and Grant Elliott sparkled with a gritty innings of 75 to help New Zealand outclass Pakistan by five wickets to enter the final of the ICC Champions Trophy in Johannesburg, on Saturday. Chasing 234 for victory, New Zealand kept losing wickets at regular intervals before the 104-run partnership for the fifth wicket between Elliott and Vettori, who made a quick 41 from 42 deliveries, sealed the deal in their favour.

The rush is on for super-luxury apartments!

The rush is on for super-luxury apartments!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2009

What has brought back buyers this time is the fact that prices are much more reasonable than in 2006-07, when the same kind of apartment would have had an asking price at least 30 per cent higher.

Indiabulls launches residential high-rise

Indiabulls launches residential high-rise

Rediff.com3 Sep 2009

Located at Lower Parel, Indiabulls Sky has upscale boutiques, gourmet restaurants, five-star hotels, entertainment-centers, reputed schools, Mahalaxmi Race course and Willingdon Club within the radius of two-to- three-kilometers

New Zealand pip Pakistan in last ball thriller

New Zealand pip Pakistan in last ball thriller

Rediff.com9 May 2010

Abdur Rehman and Mohammad Sami took two wickets apiece as defending champions Pakistan did extremely well to restrict New Zealand to a modest 133 for seven in their must-win Super Eights game in the Twenty20 World Cup in Barbados on Saturday.

Wood takes five wickets as England put West Indies on ropes

Wood takes five wickets as England put West Indies on ropes

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

Mark Wood picked up his first five-wicket haul to bowl England into a commanding position on the second day of the third test against West Indies on Sunday.

Ashwin sparks furore with 'Mankad' dismissal of Buttler

Ashwin sparks furore with 'Mankad' dismissal of Buttler

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

Buttler departed after an angry exchange with Ashwin and his exit condemned the Royals to a 14-run defeat in their IPL opener in Jaipur.

Want to work in Buckingham Palace?

Want to work in Buckingham Palace?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2009

Queen Elizabeth is posting job vacancies at Buckingham Palace through her revamped Web site.

As lockdown eases, hotels ready with new 5-star drill

As lockdown eases, hotels ready with new 5-star drill

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

As several premium hotels such as ITC, Taj and Oberoi reopen after the lockdown in cities such as Bengaluru, Kolkata and Hyderabad, many changes have been made for the safety of guests and staff including temporary closure of spas, bars, gyms, and swimming pools.

Buttler, Mills return to Kiwis ODI squad

Buttler, Mills return to Kiwis ODI squad

Rediff.com28 Feb 2009

Fast bowler Ian Buttler's impressive showing in the just-concluded Twenty20 internationals earned him a place in New Zealand's One-day team, after a hiatus of five years, for the first three games of the five-match series against India, starting March 3. Apart from Buttler, Kyle Mills also made a comeback to the ODI squad after a two-week injury lay-off to augment an already lethal Kiwi pace battery, led by Iain O'Brien, Butler and Tim Southee.

WT20 warm-up: Raina, Kohli guide India to an easy win over England

WT20 warm-up: Raina, Kohli guide India to an easy win over England

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

India gained the much-needed boost ahead of their ICC World T20 opener against Pakistan when they comfortably defeated England by 20 runs in their second and final warm-up game in Mirpur on Wednesday.

Adi Godrej: The patient billionaire

Adi Godrej: The patient billionaire

Rediff.com17 Nov 2008

Sixty-five years after his grandfather bought 3,500 acres in Mumbai, Adi Godrej is finally ready to develop it.

Diana feared Charles was plotting to kill her: Rep

Diana feared Charles was plotting to kill her: Rep

Rediff.com20 Dec 2007

Princess Diana in a letter written 10 months after her separation from her husband expressed the fears that Prince Charles was plotting to kill her and marry Tiggy Legge-Bourke, the nanny of William and Harry.

Finger scan, digital photos for visa to UK

Finger scan, digital photos for visa to UK

Rediff.com11 Dec 2007

The next time when you apply for a visa for Britain, you will have to furnish your finger scans and digital photographs. The British High Commission is set to introduce biometric data collection procedure from Wednesday to check cases of identity fraud.

Good looking people get better jobs

Good looking people get better jobs

Rediff.com7 Dec 2007

If you are good looking, then you surely have an edge over any other average looking person, especially if the interviewer is of the opposite sex, revealed a study. Researchers call this the 'halo effect'.

Why does India struggle against England's bottom half?

Why does India struggle against England's bottom half?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

'Out of 7 innings England played before the Oval Test, their bottom half outscored the top-half in 4!' notes Rajneesh Gupta.

West Indies squad stats

West Indies squad stats

Rediff.com29 Jul 2005

World Cup tickets for $3,000!

World Cup tickets for $3,000!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2007

Compared with the standard package of Rs 3.5 lakh per person, a tailor-made package for a family of four would cost around Rs 22 lakh for a minimum of eight nights.