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ICC to review security for Champions Trophy after Manchester attack

ICC to review security for Champions Trophy after Manchester attack

Rediff.com23 May 2017

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday said it will review the security for next month's ICC Champions Trophy and the Women's World Cup in the United Kingdom following a terror attack in Manchester, which killed 22 people.

India successfully flight tests supersonic cruise missile BrahMos

India successfully flight tests supersonic cruise missile BrahMos

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

It was for the first time that the missile, capable of travelling at speeds of up to Mach 3.0, or three times the speed of sound, was tested with indigenously developed 'seeker' technology.

High School Musical star upset over her nude pix

High School Musical star upset over her nude pix

Rediff.com16 Mar 2011

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

This comic book is the world's most expensive at $3 million

This comic book is the world's most expensive at $3 million

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

A rare copy of Action Comics #1 that introduced Earth to Superman has become the world's most expensive comic book, selling for a whopping $3.2 million.

Pearson charged by FA after fan argument

Pearson charged by FA after fan argument

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson has been charged by the Football Association after arguing with a fan during their Premier League defeat by Liverpool this month.

Paris Masters: Lee-Hesh knocked out

Paris Masters: Lee-Hesh knocked out

Rediff.com10 Nov 2011

India's Mahesh Bhupathi and Leander Paes crashed out of the Paris Masters tennis tournament after losing to Mexico's Santiago Gonzalez and Christopher Kas of Germany 6-3, 1-6, 8-10 in the second round of the event in Paris on Wednesday.

US kicks out China from major naval exercise over 'militarisation' of SCS

US kicks out China from major naval exercise over 'militarisation' of SCS

Rediff.com24 May 2018

The US said it has strong evidence that China has deployed anti-ship missiles, surface-to-air missile systems and electronic jammers to contested features in the Spratly Islands region of the South China Sea.

'Rising oil prices a key threat to Indian equities'

'Rising oil prices a key threat to Indian equities'

Rediff.com23 May 2018

Rising oil prices, sharp slowdown in mutual fund inflows and steep valuations remain the key risks for Indian investors going ahead.

Don't contact aliens, warns Stephen Hawking

Don't contact aliens, warns Stephen Hawking

Rediff.com25 Sep 2016

Our first contact from an advanced civilization could be equivalent to when Native Americans first encountered Christopher Columbus and things "didn't turn out so well", Hawking said in a new online film.

World athletics: Bolt leads Jamaican quartet into 100m final

World athletics: Bolt leads Jamaican quartet into 100m final

Rediff.com11 Aug 2013

A relaxed Usain Bolt led a quartet of Jamaicans into the world 100 metres final later on Sunday by flexing his legs to win his semi-final in 9.92 seconds.

Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton shoots with Himesh

Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton shoots with Himesh

Rediff.com18 Apr 2011

Here's a look at what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

A collection of oddball, amazing moments from the world!

India lose to Germany in 6-Nations Tournament opener

India lose to Germany in 6-Nations Tournament opener

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

Indian men's hockey team witnessed a disappointing start to its campaign at the six-nation Invitational tournament, losing 0-4 to Germany in their opening match in Valencia on Monday. In a first quarter blitz, Germany took the lead in the fifth minute via Mats Grambusch. Grambusch doubled Germany's lead minutes later before Moritz Furste scored a third in the 14th minute to take a 3-0 lead into the first break.

Sheena Bora Trial: Dog breeder Doglis takes the stand

Sheena Bora Trial: Dog breeder Doglis takes the stand

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

'Quite the raconteur, much to the dismay of Courtroom 51's CBI Special Judge Jayendra Chandrasen Jagdale, Christopher 'Doglis' Marquis, a Bandra dog-breeder who was Prosecution Witness No 57 and a panch or witness, seemed to move into the witness box with glee, embellishing every answer that he gave to the lawyers' questions with a variety of additional details.' Vaihayasi Pande Daniel reports from the Sheena Bora murder trial.

ATP Challengers: Sanam, Divij-Raja bow out

ATP Challengers: Sanam, Divij-Raja bow out

Rediff.com9 Nov 2013

India's Sanam Singh lost to Peter Polanski for the second time in two months and crashed out of the ATP Knoxville Challenger event in the United States.

Zaha's price tag is set!

Zaha's price tag is set!

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Crystal Palace will not consider selling Wilfried Zaha for less that 50 million pounds ($66.39 million), manager Alan Pardew has said after the winger helped the club to their first Premier League win of the season.

How India can get ahead in the space race

How India can get ahead in the space race

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

Chandrayaan-3's success is a must for India's space ambitions; we can't afford to lose out. And for realising our space dreams, the Indian private sector must be encouraged because if we lose this race, the moon, Mars, and mineral-rich asteroids will already be crowded before we reach there.

PHOTOS: Liverpool, Chelsea, Dortmund move into last 16

PHOTOS: Liverpool, Chelsea, Dortmund move into last 16

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

While Lyon rallied to hold Leipzig 2-2 after a Memphis Depay strike, it was the English clubs who made a mark on the night. Liverpool and Chelsea moved into the last 16 with contrasting wins and now all four English clubs, including Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur, are in the Champions League knockouts this season.

Usain Bolt wins redemption with 200 gold

Usain Bolt wins redemption with 200 gold

Rediff.com3 Sep 2011

Jamaican Usain Bolt blazed to the 200 metres title at the world championships on Saturday in 19.40 seconds to confirm his reputation as the king of sprinters.

Oscars 2011: Winners at a Glance!

Oscars 2011: Winners at a Glance!

Rediff.com28 Feb 2011

Here's looking at the winners of the 83rd Annual Academy Awards

Oil can hit $100; poses biggest risk to Indian equities

Oil can hit $100; poses biggest risk to Indian equities

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

The surge in oil prices has also affected the rupee, which hit a 6-week low of 70.25 on Friday against the dollar.

Jr hockey World Cup: Seungju You's 'trick' puts India out of reckoning

Jr hockey World Cup: Seungju You's 'trick' puts India out of reckoning

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

India's hopes of making it to the quarter-finals of the Junior Hockey World Cup were dashed after they were held 3-3 by Korea in their must-win third and final Group C match, at the Dhyan Chand stadium, in Delhi, on Tuesday. A brilliant hat-trick by Seungju You saw the Koreans rally from 1-3 down and snatch a place in the last eight stage.

BrahMos missile test-fired, hits target

BrahMos missile test-fired, hits target

Rediff.com27 May 2016

The unique BrahMos weapon system on numerous occasions has established its supremacy in the world of supersonic cruise missile, a statement by the BrahMos Aerospace, a joint venture of India and Russia, said.

Why Anne Hathaway would be a great Catwoman

Why Anne Hathaway would be a great Catwoman

Rediff.com1 Feb 2011

Here are five reasons why.

Inception: Suave, profound and questioning

Inception: Suave, profound and questioning

Rediff.com19 Jul 2010

What makes this film work is its powerful conceptualization: A sundry ride into the uncharted arena of human mind.

Predicting the Oscar nominees of 2011

Predicting the Oscar nominees of 2011

Rediff.com24 Jan 2011

While we wait for the official list, here's Rediff's Aseem Chhabra's list of nominee predictions.

Coming in 2011: Tinseltown's newest celebs!

Coming in 2011: Tinseltown's newest celebs!

Rediff.com20 Jan 2011

Tinseltown is witnessing a baby boom this year.

Anne Hathaway in The Dark Knight Rises

Anne Hathaway in The Dark Knight Rises

Rediff.com20 Jan 2011

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

Hockey India League: Punjab thrash Mumbai to go top of the table

Hockey India League: Punjab thrash Mumbai to go top of the table

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

Jaypee Punjab Warriors stopped Dabang Mumbai's resurgent run by inflicting a 5-1 defeat on the home team and climbed up to the top of the table in the Hockey India League on Friday.

2 Americans, 1 Brit share 2010 Economics Nobel

2 Americans, 1 Brit share 2010 Economics Nobel

Rediff.com11 Oct 2010

They won for their analysis of markets with search frictions.

Lemaitre believes he is getting closer to Bolt

Lemaitre believes he is getting closer to Bolt

Rediff.com9 Jul 2011

Christophe Lemaitre's name translates as 'the master' and although he was eclipsed in his home race by sprint king Usain Bolt, the Frenchman feels he is getting closer to beating the giant Jamaican.

Michael Shannon cast as Superman villain Gen Zod

Michael Shannon cast as Superman villain Gen Zod

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

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

Roger Federer and the art of making 35 look cool

Roger Federer and the art of making 35 look cool

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

We bring you five achievers who are proof that 35 is the new 25.

Dark Knight's maker is back with Inception

Dark Knight's maker is back with Inception

Rediff.com9 Jun 2010

Christopher Nolan walks us through the upcoming science fiction action thriller starring Leonardo DiCaprio.

Srikanth banks on consistency to make Rio Olympics

Srikanth banks on consistency to make Rio Olympics

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

India's ace shuttler Kidambi Srikanth feels the Swiss Open win has put him on course for a first-ever Olympic qualification but says he needs maintain consistency to make the cut for the 2016 Rio Games and achieve World No. 1 ranking.

Ready for another go at Inception?

Ready for another go at Inception?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

The DVD and blu-ray versions of Inception could keep millions engrossed for hours and days.

This new James Bond museum has the 'licence to thrill'

This new James Bond museum has the 'licence to thrill'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

Set to open on July 12, the museum will allow visitors take a journey through the cinematic world of Britain's deadliest spy.

Review: Interstellar is a true cinematic milestone

Review: Interstellar is a true cinematic milestone

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Interstellar is an incredible ride, a film that will scare and stupefy and drop jaws and make us weep, the kind of film that makes our hearts thump against our ribs for forty straight-minutes and makes us believe in the glory of the movies.

CWG: Srikanth leads India to badminton team event semis

CWG: Srikanth leads India to badminton team event semis

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

India's shuttlers made it to the mixed team semi-finals after a resounding 3-0 victory over Mauritus at the Commonwealth Games, in Gold Coast, on Saturday.

When the Indian Army impressed the US Army

When the Indian Army impressed the US Army

Rediff.com18 Nov 2010

Indian Army has received an overwhelming pat on its back from the US forces for the professional manner in which it went about carrying out tasks assigned to it in Yudh Abhyas 2010.